Ignition device for spark-ignited internal combustion engine

Claim 1

An ignition device for a spark-ignited internal combustion engine equipped with spark plugs in a cylinder head and containing engine components such as high-voltage generators, ignition distributors, ignition leads and electrical connections, the device comprising: one assembly unit removably fastenable on the cylinder head and provided so as to extend along the cylinder head over the spark plugs, said assembly unit being formed so as to contain a plurality of these engine components including components for connecting the spark plugs, said components for connecting spark plugs having axes which extend in the direction of assembly of said unit on the cylinder head, said assembly unit being further formed with assembly clearances at the site of the spark plugs so that the spark plugs are replaceable without removing said assembly unit; and electrical connectors serving as voltage feeds to the spark plugs, said connectors being provided so as to be at the outer circumference of the spark plugs so that they are electrically connectable with one another upon insertion of the spark plugs.