Ignition apparatus for internal combustion engines

An ignition apparatus for an internal combustion engine comprising:

• a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly each thereof including an electrode and mounted on a cylinder head of said internal combustion engine;
• at least one ignition coil having a primary winding and a secondary winding;
• the electrodes of said first and second electrode assemblies being electrically connected to respective ends of the secondary winding of said ignition coil;
• each of the electrodes of said first and second electrode assemblies being supported on the cylinder head of said engine electrically insulated therefrom;
• a spark gap formed between the electrodes of said first and second electrode assemblies to cause spark discharge between the electrodes, the electrodes being arranged so that end portions of the respective electrodes cross each other with side surfaces of the end portions being opposite to each other to provide said spark gap therebetween;
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• a high tension circuit including the secondary winding of said ignition coil connected respectively to the electrodes of said first and second electrode assemblies being electrically insulated from said engine.