RF Generator to Coaxial Conductor Connection via Plasma Ignition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional internal combustion engine ignition systems are not 100% efficient, leading to unburned fuel and harmful exhaust gases, necessitating improvements in fuel combustion and gas reduction.
Innovation Solution
A plasma ignition system that connects an RF power distribution system to a spark plug or radiation device, utilizing high-energy plasma discharges to ignite fuel/air mixtures, enhancing combustion efficiency and reducing harmful emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional ignition systems are used, then the system is simple and reliable, but fuel combustion efficiency is not 100% leading to unburned fuel and harmful emissions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional mechanical/electrical ignition system with a plasma-based ignition system. The RF generator produces radio frequency signals that create plasma discharges in the combustion chamber, substituting traditional spark plugs and ignition coils with plasma generation technology to achieve more complete fuel combustion and reduce harmful emissions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state and energy parameters of the ignition process by using radio frequency electromagnetic fields to generate plasma. The RF generator operates at specific frequencies to ionize the fuel/air mixture, creating plasma that burns fuel more completely and efficiently, thereby reducing unburned fuel and harmful exhaust gases
2Productivity
If plasma ignition system is implemented, then fuel combustion efficiency improves and harmful emissions reduce, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into the plasma ignition system. The RF generator not only produces ignition plasma but also can be tuned to different frequencies for various combustion conditions. The system serves as both ignition source and combustion optimizer, reducing the need for separate components and managing complexity through multi-functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses plasma as an intermediary medium between the RF generator and the fuel/air mixture. The plasma acts as a bridge that transfers energy from the RF field to the combustion process, enabling efficient fuel burning without requiring direct contact between the ignition source and fuel, thereby managing system complexity through the use of this intermediate plasma state
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
The plasma ignition system achieves higher power operation and more efficient fuel combustion, reducing unburned fuel and harmful exhaust gases, thereby improving fuel efficiency and environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing high-energy plasma discharges to ignite fuel/air mixtures
Implementation Method 2
RF generator configured to output a radio frequency signal
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure presents a device and method for connecting an RF generator to a coaxial conductor. The device includes a substrate, a radio frequency generator on the substrate, and a coaxial conductor coupled to a first surface of the substrate. The coaxial conductor includes a conductive core and a conductive shield around the conductive core and is configured to transmit the radio frequency signal to a radiation device. The device includes a cap coupled to the substrate and extending from a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface. The cap includes an outer wall and a center post. The outer wall is electrically connected to the conductive shield of the coaxial conductor and the center post is electrically connected to the conductive core of the coaxial conductor. An output pad of the radio frequency generator is electrically connected to the conductive core.