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Enhanced spark energy distributorless ignition system (B)

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5566491
A distributorless ignition system of an internal combustion engine has a supplementary spark energy module to increase spark energy. Two ignition coils each have secondary coils with split secondary center taps. Each of the primary windings is coupled to its own ignition module. The supplementary spark energy module is coupled to each of the split secondary center taps. A pair of spark plugs is coupled to one of the secondary windings and another pair of spark plugs is coupled to the other secondary winding.
Assignee:
Ford Motor Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4493306
OSTI ID:
5566491
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English