17843429. ELECTRODE WEAR AMOUNT PREDICTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SPARK PLUG simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
ELECTRODE WEAR AMOUNT PREDICTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SPARK PLUG
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ELECTRODE WEAR AMOUNT PREDICTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SPARK PLUG - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17843429 titled 'ELECTRODE WEAR AMOUNT PREDICTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SPARK PLUG
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system for predicting the wear amount of electrodes in a spark plug. The system includes an ignition coil, a spark plug, a sensing portion, and a controller.
- The system includes at least one ignition coil with a primary coil and a secondary coil.
- A spark plug is used to generate a spark discharge using the discharge current from the ignition coil. The spark plug has a center electrode and a ground electrode.
- A sensing portion is responsible for measuring the current applied to the primary coil of the ignition coil.
- A controller is used to determine the wear state of the center electrode and the ground electrode based on the current applied to the primary coil detected by the sensing portion, when a specific condition for predicting electrode wear is met.
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry: The system can be used in vehicles to monitor the wear of spark plug electrodes, allowing for timely maintenance and replacement.
- Engine performance optimization: By predicting electrode wear, the system can help optimize engine performance by ensuring spark plugs are replaced at the appropriate time.
Problems Solved
- Timely maintenance: The system solves the problem of not knowing when to replace spark plug electrodes by providing a predictive mechanism based on current measurements.
- Engine misfires: By monitoring electrode wear, the system helps prevent engine misfires that can occur due to worn-out spark plug electrodes.
Benefits
- Cost savings: The system helps avoid unnecessary spark plug replacements by accurately predicting electrode wear, saving on maintenance costs.
- Improved engine performance: By ensuring spark plugs are replaced at the right time, the system helps maintain optimal engine performance and prevents issues like misfires.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrode wear amount predicting system of a spark plug, includes: at least one ignition coil that includes a primary coil and a secondary coil; a spark plug that generates a spark discharge by a discharge current generated by the ignition coil and includes a center electrode and a ground electrode; a sensing portion measuring a current applied to the primary coil; and a controller that determines a wear state of the center electrode and the ground electrode according to an amount of the current applied to the primary coil detected by the sensing portion when an electrode wear amount predicting condition is satisfied.
