Capacitive discharge ignition system
CA 1084580 A · Owner: Nutek Incorporated · Inventors: Mackie, Ronald D.
Overview
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A high efficiency capacitive discharge ignition system utilizing the principle of simultaneous energy storage on both a capacitor and an inductor during the time that energy is drawn from the vehicle battery. The system is adapted for use with a breakerless type distribution by providing transistor switching circuitry which opens and closes a circuit on the primary side of a transformer in accordance with the output pulse of the distributor.
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- Granted August 26, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 26, 1997.
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