Abstract: In a capacitive ignition system for an internal combustion engine, the discharging and charging of an ignition capacitor is controlled by a control unit which actuates a first circuit-breaking element in a discharging circuit and a second circuit-breaking element in a charging circuit. For the purpose of prolonging the ignition sparks so as to reliably ignite, especially in a lean fuel/air mixture, the control unit, at a time following the ordinary ignition time, actuates the second circuit-breaking element in such a way that it is kept conductive simultaneously with the first circuit-breaking element. Current is then supplied from an electrical energy source and via a primary winding. Thereafter, the control unit actuates either the first or second circuit-breaking elements in such a way that the current supply via the primary winding is interrupted, by which means a renewed ignition voltage is obtained which prolongs the ordinary ignition spark.

Abstract: A starting device for an automobile motor in which an asynchronous motor (23) is used both as starting motor and generator. A number of solid state switches (10), forming part of an inverter, is arranged on a metal bar (7) extending along the stator (4) of the motor. The metal bar is connected to one terminal of a voltage supply (21). The stator conduits (9) are connected to a solid state switch and to the other terminal of the voltage supply.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling the spark ignition in an Otto engine, of the type including an ignition voltage-generating ignition system with a spark plug electrode fixedly arranged in the combustion chamber of the engine and with an earth electrode co-operating movably therewith and joined fixedly to the engine piston in question. For the purpose of producing a controlled ignition moment in such engines the ignition moment is controlled so as to occur later and with shorter sparking distance when the engine load increases from light load to whole load. At the same time, the ignition voltage necessary for spark formation is controlled so as to vary within relatively narrow limits over essentially the whole load range.

Abstract: A cartridge unit included in an ignition system of an internal combustion engine includes an upper metal part which is securable to an adjacent part of the engine and a plurality of finger-like connection casings, one for each spark plug, detachably mounted to and extending from the upper part. The connection casings and the upper part, when attached to each other, form an essentially closed inner space encapsulating a high tension block which includes a plurality of ignition coils for generating ignition voltage.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ignition cassette unit for an ignition system for a multi-cylinder Otto-type four-stroke engine equipped with at least one spark plug per cylinder, the ignition system including for each spark plug an ignition device (61,62) connectible to said spark plug in the engine substantially without cables, the ignition system also incorporating a control unit (8) sending signals in response to the engine operating conditions for triggering sparks at the spark plugs in a predetermined order. In order to ensure, in such ignition sytems, transmission of maximum ignition voltage to the engine spark plugs and enable simple and safe handling of the ignition system during service the the like, the invention is mainly distinguished in that the ignition devices (61,62) to at least two adjacent spark plugs are included in a common, handleable unit, a so-called ignition cassette (70).

Abstract: The invention relates to an ignition system for a multicylinder Otto-type four-stroke engine equipped with at least one spark plug per cylinder, the ignition system including for each spark plug an ignition device (61,62) connectible to said spark plug in the engine substantially without cables, the ignition system also incorporating a control unit (8) sending signals in response to the engine operating conditions for triggering sparks at the spark plugs in a predetermined order. In order to ensure, in such ignition systems, transmission of maximum ignition voltage to the engine spark plugs and enable simple and safe handling of the ignition system during service and the like, the invention is mainly distinguished in that the ignition devices (61,62) to at least two adjacent spark plugs are included in a common, handleable unit, a so-called ignition cassette (70).

Abstract: The invention relates to an ignition system for a multi-cylinder Otto-type four-stroke engine equipped with at least one spark plug per cylinder, the ignition system including for each spark plug an ignition device (61, 62) connectible to said spark plug in the engine substantially without cables, the ignition system also incorporating a control unit (8) sending signals in response to the engine operating conditions for triggering sparks at the spark plugs in a predetermined order. In order to ensure, in such ignition systems, transmission of maximum ignition voltage to the engine spark plugs and enable simple and safe handling of the ignition system during service and the like, the invention is mainly distinguished in that the ignition devices (61, 62) to at least two adjacent spark plugs are included in a common, handleable unit, a so-called ignition cassette (70).

Abstract: A connection device in an ignition system for transferring current to the spark plugs of an internal combustion engine includes a comparatively rigid outer sleeve intended to surround an upper portion of a spark plug, a contact for conductive communication with a central electrode of the spark plug, an elastic inner sleeve surrounded by the outer sleeve for tightly sealing against the upper portion of the spark plug when the connection device is fitted to the spark plug, a space being formed between the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve for allowing radial expansion of the inner sleeve, the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve having lower portions which include coacting portions for transferring force between the outer and inner sleeves, whereby for an upwardly directed force on the connection device fitted to the spark plug, force is transferred from the outer sleeve to the inner sleeve, and causes the inner sleeve to relinquish the spark plug.

Abstract: An ignition unit included in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of fingerlike connection pieces (2) extending from a common upper part (4) in the ignition unit and connectible to a corresponding number of spark plugs in the engine, the upper part including components included in a high-tension block, each connection piece (2) including an ignition element (20) with an ignition coil for generating ignition voltage, and a connection device (22) for connecting and for transmitting high-tension current to the engine spark plugs. To achieve reliable voltage transmission each ignition element has cable-free electrical connection both to contact means (47) in the upper part (4) and to contact means (27) in its connection device (22).

Abstract: An electrically driven hammer machine comprising a driving piston (103) and a hammer piston (104) driven by the driving piston via a pressure gas cushion (106). The driving piston is driven by a brushless alternating current motor (101) via a crank mechanism (105). A solid state inverter (107) in the power supply conduit (102) supplies power of variable amplitude and frequency to the motor.

Abstract: An ignition coil for a single spark plug includes a coil from which a contact terminal projects, the coil and contact terminal being carried by an elastic body, such as an elastomer, that has a cavity in which the terminal is disposed and which is receptive of the contact and at least a portion of the insulator of the spark plug whereby a seal is provided therewith, there being a sprung coaction with the spark plug, thus eliminating high voltage wiring from the ignition system.

Abstract: In the disclosed ignition apparatus for internal combustion engines provided with flywheel magnetos, the ignition spark interval is purely mechanically provided at the manufacturing stage. In the direction of rotation, the edges of both pole shoes and core legs which meet each other are sharply defined. The pole shoe, first in the direction of rotation, is formed so that it substantially coacts with the leg, second in the direction of rotation, when the leading edge of the second pole shoe comes into coaction with the front edge of the leg situated first.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for providing capacitor charging and triggering in so-called electronic ignition systems comprising flywheel magnetos with a plurality of poles. The triggering pulses are arranged phase-shifted in time in relation to the charging pulses, whereby charging the capacitor in question is prevented after triggering initiating ignition. By arranging three windings, for example, connected in series on three adjacent magnetic core legs as capacitor charging pulse generating windings, and bridging over three adjacent ones with a rectifier with a polarity for passing through negative half pulses, a rather constant charging voltage is obtained for a wide range of the engine rpm.

Abstract: A duct section or other load to be moved axially along a bore hole has two reciprocating drivers mounted on it and two sets of gripping elements. Each driver reacts axially between the load and a set of gripping elements to move the gripping elements relative to the load through a defined stroke in each axial direction. An endless cable with axially extending straight stretches has one stretch connected to each driver to constrain the drivers always to move in opposite axial directions and to begin and end their strokes simultaneously. The gripping elements are so formed that when engaged with the surface of a bore hole, increasing axial force on the load in one direction increases the radially outward force under which they bite into the surface.