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 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.
Claims7
A method for igniting a pulse fog generator comprising a carburetor, a pump for pumping air into the carburetor, a priming pump for directing a quantity of fuel into the carburetor, and an ignition system including an igniter, the method comprising:
- actuating a lever on the carburetor to an open position;
- directing air and fuel to flow into the carburetor for combustion;
- triggering a switch on the ignition system;
- supplying 1.5 volts DC at a frequency of 10 Hz to the igniter;
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- igniting the pulse fog generator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.