摘要:
A knock control system for an internal combustion engine which subjects a knock signal waveform superposed on an ionic current to pulse processing so as to improve a signal-to-noise (SN) ratio, thereby achieving higher reliability thereof without adding to cost. The knock control system for the internal combustion engine is equipped with: a device for deciding the ignition timing for each cylinder based on a crank angle signal; an ignition coil which applies high voltage to spark plugs according to the ignition timing; a device for detecting an ionic current flowing through an ignited spark plug; a device for detecting a knock from an ionic current detection signal; a device for correcting the ignition timing by delaying it when a knock has been detected; a waveform processing device for extracting a knock signal waveform from the ionic current detection signal in the form of a knock pulse string; and a counter for counting the number of pulses from the pulse edges of the knock pulse string. A knock controller decides the amount of delay based on the count value of the pulses.
摘要:
A misfire detecting apparatus for an internal combustion engine which can ensure enhanced reliability for detection of the misfire event by suppressing the so-called after-burning ion current generated in an engine cylinder controlled in precedence and superposed on a normal or regular ion current generated in a cylinder controlled in succession. The apparatus includes a bias voltage supplying means (9a, 9b) for applying a bias voltage (VBi) to the spark plugs (8a to 8d) by way of the high-voltage diodes (11a to 11d), an ion current detecting means for detecting ion currents (i) flowing through the spark plugs and an electronic control unit (2) for driving the ignition coil (4) and determining misfire event in the internal combustion engine on the basis of the ion current detection signal (Gia, Gib). The ion current detecting means includes a plurality of ion current detecting circuits for detecting ion currents in the engine cylinders belonging to a plurality of cylinder groups. The engine cylinders belonging to each cylinder group are so selected as not to be controlled in succession for ignition. In making misfire decision, the electronic control unit (2) makes use of the ion current detection signal derived from the ion current detection circuit means provided in association with the cylinder group which includes the engine cylinder currently subjected to the ignition control.
摘要:
An combustion state detecting apparatus for an internal-combustion engine is equipped with: an ignition coil (4) for applying a high voltage (V2) for igniting to the spark plugs (8a through 8d) of the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; an ionic current detecting circuit for applying a bias voltage (VBi) to at least one spark plug to detect ionic currents (ia, ib) flowing via the spark plug which has just been subjected to ignition control; comparator circuits (14a, 14b) which compare detected ionic current signals (Eia, Eib) with threshold values (TH1, TH2) and turn them into ionic current pulses (Gia, Gib); and an ECU (2A) which drives the ignition coil according to a crank angle signal (SGT) and determines the combustion state of the internal-combustion engine. The ECU changes the threshold values for each ignition control and judges the combustion state according to the respective threshold values and the state in which the ionic current pulses are generated.
摘要:
An ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine is able to reduce generation of noise and energy loss due to wiring to a substantial extent. A capacitor 4 is connected at one end thereof to a DC power supply so as to be charged thereby, and at the other end thereof to an ignition coil 5. A switching element 9 is connected between the capacitor and a primary winding of the ignition coil to form part of a discharge path through which the capacitor discharges. The switching element is made conductive by means of an ignition or trigger signal which is generated by a signal generator in synchronism with the rotation of the engine, so that the charged capacitor discharges through the primary winding of the ignition coil. The capacitor, the ignition coil and the switching element are formed integrally with each other, housed in a single casing 13 and connected to each other without the use of a wire harness.
摘要:
To provide a high tension connection portion structure for an ignition device for an internal combustion engine, which may prevent an instantaneous breakdown of the connection even if an external force is applied to a high tension connection portion, may enhance a connection property of the high tension connection portion by suppressing a sliding movement between metal terminals of the connection portion and may be applied to the path of a minute current such as an ionic current or the like, a connecting structure of a high tension connection portion used in an ignition device for an internal combustion engine, includes: a first high tension connection terminal 2; a second high tension connection terminal 4 for electrically connecting with the first high tension connection terminal 2; a locking mechanism 2a provided between the first high tension connection terminal 2 and the second high tension connection terminal 4 for restricting the separation therebetween in the axial direction; and a spring member 7 disposed between the first high tension connection terminal 2 and the second high tension connection terminal 4.
摘要:
An ignition device for an internal combustion engine including: a DC power source; a convertor for raising the voltage of the DC power source to a predetermined voltage; a charge storing device arranged to be charged with the output from the convertor; an ignition coil; an ignition signal generator for generating an ignition signal in synchronization with the rotation of the internal combustion engine; a switch which is switched on in response to the ignition signal generated by the ignition signal generator to discharge a charge stored in the charge storing device through the ignition coil; and a controller for stopping the operation of the convertor during a period in which the ignition signal is being transmitted from the ignition signal generator.
摘要:
An ignition coil for an internal combustion engine to suppress the superposition of a noise signal caused by a capacitive discharge current at an ignition plug to thereby prevent the faulty operation of other circuit devices. The ignition coil has first and second non-magnetic bobbins into which a magnetic core 3 is inserted, a primary coil (1) wire wound around the first bobbin, a secondary coil (2) wire wound around the second bobbin, an interrupting circuit 7 connected to one end of the primary coil for interrupting a primary current i1 flowing to the primary coil, and an ignition plug 5 connected to one end of the secondary coil for generating a discharge spark by a secondary voltage V2 output from the secondary coil. A buffer coil 8 having an inductance which is much smaller than that of the primary or secondary coil is connected in series with one of them.
摘要:
An LCDI-type ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine includes first and second capacitors connected to an ignition coil and a voltage source for generating a charging voltage for the capacitors. The first capacitor is for producing an initial discharge of a spark plug, and the second capacitor is for lengthening the discharge of the spark plug after discharge has been initiated by the first capacitor. In one form of the invention, the second capacitor is charged only after the first capacitor has been charged by the voltage source to a prescribed voltage sufficient to produce a suitable discharge of the spark plug. As a result, even when the engine is operating at a high rotational speed and the time between consecutive firings of the engine is small, an adequate ignition voltage can be obtained. In another form of the invention, the charging voltage(s) of one or both of the capacitors is or are varied in accordance with the one or more engine operating conditions. Each charging voltage can be controlled to the minimum necessary value based on the present engine operating conditions.
摘要:
To drastically increase output energy generated by means of an electromagnetic function in a small-sized ignition coil apparatus having a plurality of magnetic circuits arranged around and coaxially with a hole for passing therethrough a shaft. The primary coil 4 and the secondary coil 5 are stored in the container 3 formed in the synthetic resin case 1 and arranged around and coaxially with the hole 2 for passing therethrough the shaft rotating in synchronization with the rotation of the internal combustion engine, cores 6 for forming a plurality of magnetic circuits for magnetically coupling the primary coil 4 and the secondary coil 5 by supplying electricity to the primary coil 4 are also stored in the container, the permanent magnet 10 is arranged in at least one of the magnetic circuits formed by the plurality of cores 6 to provide the cores with a magnetic flux 12 opposite in direction to the magnetic flux 11 of the magnetic circuit, and the plurality of cores 6 cancel the magnetic flux 12 caused by the permanent magnet 10 by supplying electricity to the primary coil 4 and generate a saturated magnetic flux which is large enough to saturate the cores 6, thereby making it possible to reduce the number of permanent magnets 10 as well as the number of assembly steps.
摘要:
Disclosed is an ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine including a power switch 20 for intermittently feeding a primary current to an ignition coil, a primary coil 5 and a secondary coil 6 of the ignition coil being contained in an insulation case 1 with the power switch 20, primary coil 5 and secondary coil 6 being fixed by an insulating resin material 15 poured into the insulation case 1, the ignition apparatus comprising a shield plate 23 interposed between the secondary coil 6 and the power switch 20 to shield the power switch 20 from electromagnetic waves. With this arrangement, there can be obtained an ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine by which the malfunction of the power switch and the like caused by electromagnetic waves generated at the ignition coil can be prevented.