Dual Ignition Coil Timing Control via Pulse Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ignition systems in gasoline vehicles face challenges in accurately controlling the discharge period of spark plugs according to engine operational conditions, affecting ignition timing and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A method involving two ignition coils controlled by pulse signals from an engine control unit, where the first coil is charged and discharged synchronously with the first pulse signal, and the second coil is charged and discharged after a delay, allowing for precise control of ignition timing by overlapping discharge periods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a single ignition coil is used to generate spark discharge, then the structure is simple, but the ignition timing and discharge period cannot be accurately controlled according to engine operational conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The single ignition coil is divided into two separate ignition coils (first ignition coil and second ignition coil). Each coil can be independently controlled by separate pulse signals, allowing precise control of ignition timing and discharge period. The first coil responds to the first pulse signal while the second coil responds to the second pulse signal, enabling accurate timing control according to engine operational conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The ignition coil system is made dynamically controllable by introducing separate pulse signals with adjustable timing and duration. The control unit can dynamically adjust the ignition timing by controlling when each coil is charged and discharged based on real-time engine operational conditions, making the system adaptable to varying requirements.
2Productivity
If the discharge period of spark plug is extended to improve ignition efficiency, then the ignition efficiency improves, but the risk of knocking increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spark discharge process is segmented into two separate discharge events from two different ignition coils. This allows the total ignition energy to be distributed across two controlled discharges rather than one extended discharge, maintaining high ignition efficiency while preventing knocking through precise timing control of each individual discharge event.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses periodic pulse signals to control the charging and discharging of the ignition coils. By adjusting the period and timing of these pulse signals, the system can optimize the discharge timing to achieve efficient ignition while avoiding conditions that cause knocking.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables accurate control of ignition timing, improving discharge efficiency and preventing knocking, thereby enhancing engine output and fuel economy, even under varying operational conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a high voltage current generated by an ignition coil
Implementation Method 2
charging the first ignition coil when the first pulse signal is on; discharging the first ignition coil when the first pulse signal is off
Data Source
AI summary
An ignition coil control method may include receiving first pulse signal and second pulse signal following the first pulse signal by a delay time transmitted from an engine control unit; charging the first ignition coil when the first pulse signal is on; charging the second ignition coil when a predetermined time period elapses from a time at which the first pulse signal is on; discharging the first ignition coil when the first pulse signal is off; discharging the second ignition coil when a maintaining time of the first pulse signal from a time at which the second ignition coil is charged; when the second pulse signal is on, charging the first ignition coil for a dwell time and then discharging the first ignition coil; and charging the second ignition coil for the dwell time and then discharging the second ignition coil when a predetermined time period elapses from a time at which the second ignition coil is discharged.


