公开(公告)号：US06820602B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US10723068

申请日：2003-11-26

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: F00P900

CPC classification number: F02P3/0456 ,  F02P5/1502 ,  F02P5/1555 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: A system and method of managing the energy stored in a single ignition coil of a distributor inductive ignition for an engine is described. The engine comprises a plurality of cylinders and the ignition coil having dwell control parameters. The engine is operated at different operating speeds. At least one engine performance parameter is determined. At least one dwell control parameter of the ignition coil in all of the different speeds is adjusted, the adjustment based at least in part upon an evaluation of the at least one engine performance parameter. The cylinders of the engine are fired. The stored energy of the ignition coil is altered to an optimum value between the firings of the engine cylinders, the altering being effected for each of the different speeds and as a result of the adjusting of the dwell control parameters.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于管理存储在用于发动机的分配器感应点火的单个点火线圈中的能量的系统和方法。 发动机包括多个气缸，点火线圈具有停留控制参数。 发动机以不同的运行速度运行。 确定至少一个发动机性能参数。 调整所有不同速度的点火线圈的至少一个停留控制参数，该调节至少部分地基于对至少一个发动机性能参数的评估。 发动机的气缸被点燃。 将点火线圈的存储能量改变为发动机气缸的发射之间的最佳值，对于每个不同的速度进行改变，并且作为调节驻留控制参数的结果。

公开(公告)号：US4999556A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-12

申请号：US485940

申请日：1990-02-27

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters

IPC: H02P7/29

CPC classification number: H02P7/29

Abstract: A pulse width modulation control circuit includes a pulse width modulator which supplies a signal to a power switch tying together a DC signal generator and a motor and various sensing circuit including a control voltage disabler circuit. All of the sensing circuits are appropriately designed to ensure that the various components of the circuit are not damaged under abnormal conditions whether due to motor loads heavier than rated or undesired changes in AC current input or control voltages.

Abstract translation: 脉冲宽度调制控制电路包括：脉冲宽度调制器，其将信号提供给与DC信号发生器和电动机结合在一起的电源开关;以及包括控制电压消除电路的各种感测电路。 所有的感应电路都经过适当设计，以确保电路的各个部件在异常情况下不会受到损坏，无论是由于电机负载比交流电流输入或控制电压的额定值或不需要的变化重。

公开(公告)号：US07165542B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US10945421

申请日：2004-09-20

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: F02P9/00 ,  F00P5/00

CPC classification number: F02P3/0456 ,  F02P5/1502 ,  F02P5/1555 ,  Y02T10/46

Abstract: A system and method of managing the energy stored in a single ignition coil of a distributor inductive ignition for an engine. The engine comprises a plurality of cylinders and the ignition coil has a primary coil current. The ignition coil has a stored energy and a released energy during an ignition period. A pre-dwell time period and a pre-dwell current level is determined. The stored energy of the ignition coil and the released energy of the ignition coil are balanced during the ignition period at least in part by dwelling the primary coil current in the ignition coil at substantially the pre-dwell current level.

Abstract translation: 一种管理存储在用于发动机的分配器感应点火的单个点火线圈中的能量的系统和方法。 发动机包括多个气缸，点火线圈具有初级线圈电流。 点火线圈在点火期间具有存储的能量和释放的能量。 确定预留时间段和预停留电流水平。 点火线圈的存储能量和点火线圈的释放能量在点火周期期间至少部分地通过使点火线圈中的初级线圈电流基本上保持在暂停电流水平下来平衡。

公开(公告)号：US07066155B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10878753

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: Brandon K. Uhde ,  Ezell R. Clarke ,  Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Brandon K. Uhde ,  Ezell R. Clarke ,  Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: F02M21/06

CPC classification number: F02D41/0025 ,  F02D13/0203 ,  F02D41/2432 ,  F02M31/125 ,  Y02T10/126 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A system and method of adjusting the rate of supplementary fuel flow to an engine while monitoring the operating characteristics of an engine. The amount of pressure to apply to a regulator valve is determined based at least in part upon the operating conditions of the engine and information included in a stored fuel grid.

Abstract translation: 一种在监测发动机的运行特性的同时调节向发动机的补充燃料流量的速率的系统和方法。 至少部分地基于发动机的操作条件和包含在存储的燃料电网中的信息来确定施加到调节阀的压力的量。

公开(公告)号：US06304814B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09432454

申请日：1999-11-02

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: F02D2800

CPC classification number: F02D41/2422 ,  B25J9/16 ,  F02D37/02 ,  F02D41/26

Abstract: A programmable electronic ignition system is provided including a hand-held programmer, or in the alternative a computer, for controlling engine control parameters including revolutions per minutes limiters, ignition timing retards, gear shift controls and revolutions per minute switching. The hand-held programmer or computer provides a menu driven interface which directs the user through the engine control parameters using easy to recognize terms. The programmable electronic ignition system can employ a cylinder location sensor to identify a predetermined cylinder for controlling individual cylinder ignition timing retards.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可编程电子点火系统，其包括手持编程器或替代的计算机，用于控制发动机控制参数，包括每分钟转数限制器，点火正时延迟，换档控制和每分钟转数转换。 手持编程器或计算机提供了菜单驱动界面，其使用容易识别的术语指引用户通过引擎控制参数。 可编程电子点火系统可以使用气缸位置传感器来识别用于控制单个气缸点火正时延迟的预定气缸。

公开(公告)号：US07145324B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10985161

申请日：2004-11-10

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: G01P3/48

CPC classification number: F02P3/045 ,  F02D2041/2072 ,  F02P15/08 ,  G01P3/4807

Abstract: An electronic driver and method for producing an output waveform for use by a tachometer comprises an input line that is connected in series with at least one ignition coil. The at least one ignition coil is driven during at least one current dwell period per an ignition cycle. A signal representative of at least one spark is caused to be generated on the input line by the at least one ignition coil during the at least one current dwell period of the ignition cycle. A controller is coupled to the input line. The controller discriminates between single and multiple sparks over consecutive ignition cycles. The signal is representative of at least one spark received on the input line from the at least one ignition coil. The controller responsively forms an output waveform having substantially equally spaced pulses aligned with the first spark and the output waveform corresponds to the ignition cycle received on the input line.

Abstract translation: 用于产生由转速计使用的输出波形的电子驱动器和方法包括与至少一个点火线圈串联连接的输入线。 在每个点火循环的至少一个电流停留时段内驱动至少一个点火线圈。 在点火循环的至少一个电流停留时段期间，由至少一个点火线圈在输入线上产生代表至少一个火花的信号。 控制器耦合到输入线。 控制器在连续点火循环中区分单火花和多火花。 该信号代表在至少一个点火线圈的输入线上接收的至少一个火花。 控制器响应地形成具有与第一火花对准的基本相等间隔的脉冲的输出波形，并且输出波形对应于在输入线上接收的点火循环。

公开(公告)号：US07113077B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US11040897

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Ingolf Gerber

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Ingolf Gerber

IPC: B60Q1/00 ,  G08B5/24

CPC classification number: G01D11/28

Abstract: A measuring gauge includes a rotatable LED pointer having a light output. As the pointer is rotated about a lens at a constant rate, the output of the LED pointer appears as an arc of light to a user. The arc of light represents a quantity of a desired display unit. A brushless motor and a rotary transformer are magnetically coupled to the LED pointer. A high speed controller is coupled to the motor and the rotary transformer. The controller receives an indication of the quantity and is responsively programmed to actuate the rotary transformer in order to illuminate the LED pointer as it rotates radially about a face of a graduated lens at a substantially constant speed and to activate and deactivate the LED pointer so as to adjust the length of the arc of light and thereby to indicate the quantity of the desired display unit to the user.

Abstract translation: 测量计包括具有光输出的可旋转LED指示器。 当指针以恒定速率围绕透镜旋转时，LED指示器的输出以一弧光的方式呈现给用户。 光弧表示所需显示单元的数量。 无刷电动机和旋转变压器磁耦合到LED指示灯。 高速控制器耦合到电动机和旋转变压器。 控制器接收数量的指示并被响应地编程以启动旋转变压器，以便当LED指示器以基本上恒定的速度围绕渐变透镜的表面径向旋转时照亮LED指示器，并且激活和停用LED指示器，以便 以调整光的长度，从而指示用户所需的显示单元的数量。

公开(公告)号：US07050899B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10808038

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: F02P9/005 ,  F02D31/006 ,  F02D31/009 ,  F02D2200/1012

Abstract: A engine control device is disclosed for monitoring and controlling the RPM of an engine. The device restricts the over-revving of an engine due to a lack of resistance by monitoring the RPM and determining whether measured RPM indicate a likely lack of resistance causing over-revving of an engine, such as would occur if the tires are slipping relative to the road. The revlimiter may monitor the revolutions per minute of a crankshaft of an engine and, upon certain conditions, may slow the engine when the RPM exceed certain parameters. The revlimiter may slow the engine if the RPM of the crankshaft exceed a target RPM value. The programming of the device may be gear specific. In this manner, the revlimiter serves to prevent engine over-revving and serves as a form of traction control.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于监测和控制发动机的RPM的发动机控制装置。 该装置通过监测RPM来限制由于缺乏阻力引起的发动机的过度转动，并且确定测量的RPM是否表明可能导致发动机过度转速的阻力不足，例如如果轮胎相对于 马路。 重新启动器可以监测发动机曲轴的每分钟转数，并且在某些条件下，当RPM超过某些参数时，可能会使发动机减速。 如果曲轴的RPM超过目标RPM值，则重新启动可能会使发动机减速。 设备的编程可能是具体的。 以这种方式，重新起动器用于防止发动机过度转动并且用作牵引力控制的一种形式。

公开(公告)号：US06741925B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US09881615

申请日：2001-06-14

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters ,  Douglas B. Waits

IPC: F02D2800

CPC classification number: B25J9/16 ,  F02D37/02 ,  F02D41/2422 ,  F02D41/26

Abstract: A programmable electronic ignition system is provided including a hand-held programmer, or in the alternative a computer, for controlling engine control parameters including revolutions per minutes limiters, ignition timing retards, gear shift controls and revolutions per minute switching. The hand-held programmer or computer provides a menu driven interface which directs the user through the engine control parameters using easy to recognize terms. The programmable electronic ignition system can employ a cylinder location sensor to identify a predetermined cylinder for controlling individual cylinder ignition timing retards.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种可编程电子点火系统，其包括手持编程器或替代的计算机，用于控制发动机控制参数，包括每分钟转数限制器，点火正时延迟，换档控制和每分钟转数转换。 手持编程器或计算机提供了菜单驱动界面，其使用容易识别的术语指引用户通过引擎控制参数。 可编程电子点火系统可以使用气缸位置传感器来识别用于控制单个气缸点火正时延迟的预定气缸。

公开(公告)号：US5526785A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-18

申请号：US156569

申请日：1993-11-22

Applicant: Stephen C. Masters

Inventor： Stephen C. Masters

IPC: F02P1/08 ,  F02P7/077 ,  F02P9/00 ,  F02P11/02

CPC classification number: F02P9/005 ,  F02P1/086 ,  F02P11/02 ,  F02P7/077 ,  F02P11/025

Abstract: An electronic ignition system replacing corresponding stock circuitry but utilizing the stock magneto and ignition coil provided with the engine of a sport vehicle, such as a jet ski or snowmobile, to provide improved performance. A timing circuit is provided as part of the ignition circuitry to enable a trigger pulse of a predetermined duration to be delivered to the ignition coil and further, to inhibit subsequent trigger pulses limiting the engine speed below a determined rpm limit. The timing circuitry uses an over-temperature switch connecting a capacitance to lengthen the inhibit time period reducing the maximum rpm limit. A holeshot switch connected across the over-temperature switch lowers the rpm limit while the throttle is held in the full speed position. Compensated pickup circuitry, automatic battery connect/disconnect, low impedance kill switch circuitry and an impedance protected tachometer output is provided to enhance the performance and features of the ignition systems of sport vehicles.

Abstract translation: 替代相应的库存电路的电子点火系统，但利用设置有诸如喷气滑雪或雪地机动车辆的发动机的原料磁电和点火线圈，以提供改进的性能。 提供定时电路作为点火电路的一部分，以使得能够将预定持续时间的触发脉冲输送到点火线圈，并且进一步禁止后续的触发脉冲将发动机转速限制在确定的转速限制以下。 定时电路使用连接电容的过温开关来延长禁止时间段，从而减小最大转速限制。 连接在过温开关上的孔道开关降低转速限制，同时节流阀保持在全速位置。 补偿拾取电路，自动电池连接/断开，低阻抗开关电路和阻抗保护的转速计输出被提供以增强运动车辆的点火系统的性能和特征。