US4986239A
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Ignition timing controller for internal combustion engine
Assignee: Yamaha Marine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1988-10-26
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Granted: 1991-01-22
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Expires: 2008-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A number of embodiments of spark control mechanisms for spark ignited internal combustion engines in which sudden changes in engine speed such as deceleration are sensed and the spark is advanced from normal under those conditions to prevent uneven running and stalling. In some embodiments, the spark advance is achieved by a mechanical dash pot and in other embodiments this is done electronically.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroshi Oishi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:34
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02P; F02P5/00; F02P5/04; F02P5/05; F02P5/10; F02P5/103; F02B; F02B75/00; F02B75/02; F02B2075/022; F02B2075/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
In an ignition timing control for a spark ignited internal combustion engine and for improving running levels during extreme deceleration, comprising a throttle control for controlling the speed of the engine, spark control means for providing a first normal spark advance curve in relation to engine speed under normal changes in engine speed, means for determining the existence of a movement of said throttle control to effect a rapid reduction in engine speed that could effect uneven running, and means for effecting an advance in the spark timing from said normal spark advance curve in response to the determining of the existence of movement of said throttle control to effect a rapid rate of deceleration of engine speed comprising a spark control lever supported for pivotal movement in response to changes in position of the throttle control and connected to said throttle control by means including resilient biasing means and damping means acting upon the park control lever for retarding the movement of the spark control lever under the movement of the throttle control toward its idle position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
In an ignition timing control for a spark ignited internal combustion engine and for improving running levels during extreme deceleration, comprising a throttle control for controlling the speed of the engine, spark control means for providing a first normal spark advance curve in relation to engine speed under normal changes in engine speed, means for determining the existence of a movement of said throttle control to effect a rapid reduction in engine speed that could effect uneven running, and means for effecting an advance in the spark timing from said normal spark advance curve in response to the determining of the existence of movement of said throttle control to effect a rapid rate of deceleration of engine speed comprising a spark control lever supported for pivotal movement in response to changes in position of the throttle control and connected to said throttle control by means including resilient biasing means and damping means acting upon the park control lever for retarding the movement of the spark control lever under the movement of the throttle control toward its idle position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An ignition timing control for a spark ignited internal combustion engine as set forth in claim 1 wherein he damping means comprises a dash pot.
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