Ignition system for a pulse fog generator
AssigneeCurtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
InventorsDennis A. Roudebush, Justin D. Eros, Conrad D. McGinnis
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Abstract
The present invention provides an ignition system for a pulse fog generator having a carburetor, a pump for pumping air into the carburetor, and a priming pump for directing a quantity of fuel into the carburetor. The ignition system includes an igniter operable on low voltage, a switch for activating and deactivating the igniter, and a grounding connection for grounding the igniter to the carburetor. The grounding connection for grounding the igniter can include an igniter bracket and a ground wire assembly which couples to the igniter and to a location substantially near a sparkplug of the pulse fog generator.
Claims13
An ignition system for a pulse fog generator having a carburetor, a pump for pumping air into the carburetor, and a priming pump for directing a quantity of fuel into the carburetor, the ignition system comprising:
- an igniter operable on less than 12 volts DC at a frequency between 10-20 Hz;
- a switch for activating and deactivating the igniter;
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- a grounding connection for grounding the igniter to the carburetor.
A pulse jet generator, comprising:
- a carburetor mounted to a chassis;
- a pump for pumping air into the carburetor;
- a primer bulb assembly for directing a quantity of fuel into the carburetor;
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- an ignition assembly for mounting to the chassis, the ignition assembly comprising:
- an igniter operable at a frequency range between 10-20 Hz;
- a switch coupled to the igniter for activating and deactivating the ignition assembly;
- a bracket for grounding the igniter to the chassis;
- an ignition wire assembly including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end couples to the igniter and the second end couples to a spark plug near the carburetor;
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- a power source for supplying less than 12 volts DC to the igniter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.