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EP 0023998 B1 19830406 - IGNITION DEVICE FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES

Title (en)

IGNITION DEVICE FOR INTERNAL-COMBUSTION ENGINES

Publication

EP 0023998 B1 19830406 (DE)

Application

EP 80104418 A 19800726

Priority

DE 2932894 A 19790814

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0023998A1] 1. Electronic ignition device for internal-combustion engines, wherein the primary (3) of the ignition coil is connected to the amplifier circuit (1) controlled by the mechanical contact breaker (2), characterized in that circuit means (4 to 8) are provided which cause a direct voltage dependent on engine speed to be applied between the primary (3) of the ignition coil and the positive terminal of the power supply.

IPC 1-7

F02P 3/04

IPC 8 full level

F02P 3/05 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F02P 3/051 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

FR GB IT NL SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0023998 A1 19810218; EP 0023998 B1 19830406; DE 2932894 A1 19820325; DE 2932894 C2 19830728

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 80104418 A 19800726; DE 2932894 A 19790814