公开(公告)号：EP1321764A1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-25

申请号：EP02079941.7

申请日：2002-11-27

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Wallace, David P. ,  Wang, da Yu ,  Symons, Walter T. ,  Kikichi, Paul C. ,  Lin, Yingije ,  Thrun, Lora B. ,  Shost, Mark A. ,  Ralph, Joseph G.

IPC: G01N27/406 ,  G01K7/22

CPC classification number: G01K7/223 ,  G01N27/419 ,  Y10T436/207497

Abstract: A planar oxygen sensor (1) having a pump cell (2), a reference cell (4), a sensor chamber (6) and a heating device (8), a ground plane electrode (10) including a sensing portion (18) having a first sense lead (20) and a second sense lead (22) and a measuring portion (24) having a first measuring lead (26) and a second measuring lead (28), wherein the first measuring lead (26) and the second measuring lead (28) have increased surface area relative to said sensing portion (18) such that the resistance between the first measuring lead (26) and the second measuring lead (28) is reduced and wherein the first measuring lead (26) is disposed so as to be communicated with the first sense lead (20) and the second measuring lead (28) is disposed so as to be communicated with the second sense lead (22). A method for measuring the temperature in a planar oxygen sensor (1) having a pump cell (2), a reference cell (4), a sensor chamber (6), a heating device (8) and a ground plane electrode (10) that includes a sensing portion (18) having a first sense lead (20) and a second sense lead (22) and a measuring portion (24) having a first measuring lead (26) and a second measuring lead (28). The method includes obtaining a temperature measurement device (52), communicating the temperature measurement device (52) with the first measuring lead (26) and the second measuring lead (28), operating the planar oxygen sensor (1) so as to cause the heating device (8) to heat the planar oxygen sensor (1), and measuring the resistance between the first measuring lead (26) and the second measuring lead (28).

Abstract translation: 具有泵单元（2），参考单元（4），传感器室（6）和加热装置（8）的平面氧传感器（1），包括感测部分（18）的接地平面电极（10） 具有第一感测引线（20）和第二感测引线（22）以及具有第一测量引线（26）和第二测量引线（28）的测量部分（24），其中所述第一测量引线（26）和 第二测量引线（28）相对于所述感测部分（18）具有增加的表面积，使得第一测量引线（26）和第二测量引线（28）之间的电阻减小，并且其中第一测量引线（26）是 被布置成与第一感测引线（20）连通，并且第二测量引线（28）被布置成与第二感测引线（22）连通。 一种用于测量具有泵电池（2），参考电池（4），传感器室（6），加热装置（8）和接地平面电极（10）的平面氧传感器（1）中的温度的方法， 其包括具有第一感测引线（20）和第二感测引线（22）的感测部分（18）和具有第一测量引线（26）和第二测量引线（28）的测量部分（24）。 该方法包括获得温度测量装置（52），使温度测量装置（52）与第一测量引线（26）和第二测量引线（28）通信，操作平面氧传感器（1），以使 加热装置（8）以加热平面氧传感器（1），并测量第一测量引线（26）和第二测量引线（28）之间的电阻。

公开(公告)号：EP0989369A3

公开(公告)日：2005-02-16

申请号：EP99203029.6

申请日：1999-09-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mann, Gamdur Singh ,  Chiu, Randolph Kwok-Kin ,  Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Oakley, Charles Dale ,  Leptich, Joseph Michael

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001 ,  F02P19/028 ,  F23Q2007/002

Abstract: A glow sensor (10, 74, 78, 90) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug for aiding fuel ignition during starting and low temperature operation and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. Compact glow sensor components may be assembled directly in combination with an engine combustion chamber defining component, such as a cylinder head, to provide a combination in which separate housings or shells for the glow sensors are not needed. Thus, the glow sensor elements (32, 76, 80, 91) and insulation may be made larger to provide greater electrical resistance in the ion sensor electrical circuit and enhance the operation of the ion sensor function. Various forms of glow sensors may optionally be used in such a combination including, for example, metal sheath (48) type glow sensors with either isolated or non-isolated coils and ceramic rod (82) or flat plate (92) type glow sensors. Exemplary embodiments of glow sensor components mounted in a cylinder head are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 发光传感器（10,74,78,90）提供用于在启动和低温操作期间辅助燃料点火的柴油发动机预热塞和用于感测发动机燃烧启动和特性的离子传感器的功能。 紧凑型辉光传感器部件可以直接与发动机燃烧室限定部件（例如气缸盖）组合，以提供组合，其中不需要用于辉光传感器的分开的壳体或壳体。 因此，可以使辉光传感器元件（32,76,80,91）和绝缘体更大以在离子传感器电路中提供更大的电阻并且增强离子传感器功能的操作。 各种形式的辉光传感器可以可选地用于这样的组合中，包括例如具有隔离或非隔离线圈的金属护套（48）型辉光传感器和陶瓷棒（82）或平板（92）型辉光传感器。 公开了安装在气缸盖中的辉光传感器部件的示例性实施例。

公开(公告)号：EP0989368A3

公开(公告)日：2004-12-01

申请号：EP99203028.8

申请日：1999-09-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Chiu, Randolph Kwok-Kin

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001 ,  F02P19/028 ,  F23Q2007/002

Abstract: A glow sensor (10) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. A ceramic flat plate glow sensor element (16) is carried by a tubular ceramic sleeve (14) and insulating material (32) in a metal shell (12). The element (16) includes a ceramic flat plate (38) having a glow tip, on an inner end (40) with a heating element (50) on one side (44) and an ion sensor electrode (56) on the other (46) printed in electrically conductive ink. Printed conductors (52, 54, 58) on both sides connect the heating element (50) and ion sensor (56) with an outer end (42) of the glow sensor element (46) for connection with an electric power source. An insulating coating (60) protects the heating element (50) and conductors (52, 54, 58) from exposure to combustion gases. Various flat plate mounting embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 发光传感器（10）提供柴油发动机电热塞和用于感测发动机燃烧起始和特性的离子传感器的功能。 陶瓷平板辉光传感器元件（16）由金属壳（12）中的管状陶瓷套（14）和绝缘材料（32）承载。 所述元件（16）包括具有辉光尖端的陶瓷平板（38），所述陶瓷平板（38）具有在一侧（44）上具有加热元件（50）的内端（40）和另一侧上的离子传感器电极（56） 46）印刷在导电油墨中。 两侧的印刷导体（52,54,58）将加热元件（50）和离子传感器（56）与辉光传感器元件（46）的外端（42）连接，以与电源连接。 绝缘涂层（60）保护加热元件（50）和导体（52,54,58）不被暴露于燃烧气体。 公开了各种平板安装实施例。

公开(公告)号：EP0989368B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-09

申请号：EP99203028.8

申请日：1999-09-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Chiu, Randolph Kwok-Kin

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001 ,  F02P19/028 ,  F23Q2007/002

公开(公告)号：EP1215491A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-19

申请号：EP01204820.3

申请日：2001-12-10

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  McCauley, Kathryn Mary

IPC: G01N27/407 ,  G01N27/12

CPC classification number: G01N27/4067

Abstract: A gas sensor (210) includes a heater (222) having a connection portion (270) that has a characteristic cross sectional geometry, a heating portion (272) that has a characteristic cross sectional geometry, and a transition portion (274) disposed intermediate the connection (270) and heating portions (272). The transition portion (274) has a cross sectional geometry that is variable along a length thereof to effectuate a smooth transition between the connection portion (270) and the heating portion (272). Typically, the cross sectional geometry of the connection portion (270) is substantially rectangular in shape, while the cross sectional geometry of the heating portion (272) is substantially round. A method of manufacturing the heater (222) having varying cross sectional geometries includes shaping a core material to have a substantially rectangular cross sectional geometry on a first end (228) thereof, shaping the core material to have a substantially round cross sectional geometry on an opposing end (229) thereof, and shaping the core material intermediate the opposing ends (228,229) to effectuate a smooth transition between the portion having the substantially rectangular cross sectional geometry and the portion having the substantially round cross sectional geometry.

Abstract translation: 气体传感器（210）包括具有特征截面形状的连接部分（270）的加热器（222），具有特征横截面几何形状的加热部分（272）和设置在中间的过渡部分（274） 连接部（270）和加热部（272）。 过渡部分（274）具有沿其长度可变的横截面几何形状，以实现连接部分（270）和加热部分（272）之间的平滑过渡。 通常，连接部分（270）的横截面几何形状基本上为矩形，而加热部分（272）的横截面几何形状基本上是圆形的。 制造具有变化的横截面几何形状的加热器（222）的方法包括将芯材料成形为在其第一端（228）上具有基本上矩形的横截面几何形状，使芯材成形为具有基本圆形的横截面几何形状 并且使芯材在相对端（228,229）之间成形，以实现具有基本矩形横截面几何形状的部分和具有基本圆形横截面几何形状的部分之间的平滑过渡。

公开(公告)号：EP0989370A3

公开(公告)日：2005-04-20

申请号：EP99203034.6

申请日：1999-09-17

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chiu, Randolph Kwok-kin ,  Oakley, Charles Dale ,  McClanahan, Mark Ray ,  Mann, Gambur Singh ,  Polikarpus, Kaius Kiiren ,  Leptich, Joseph Michael ,  Chen, David Kwo-Shyong

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001

Abstract: A glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. The sensor includes a tubular metal sheath (14, 64) supported by various embodiments of electrical insulating and retaining means in a metal shell (12, 62) mountable in an engine cylinder head. The metal sheath (14, 64) includes a heating element (24) in a glow tip (22) at an inner end of the sheath (14, 64) which, in use, extends into an engine combustion chamber or pre-chamber and is connected by a conductor with a source of electric voltage. In use, the voltage produces a current carried by electrons generated by ionization of the combustion chamber gases during combustion. The current varies with the degree of ionization and the amount of electrons generated during various phases of the combustion event. The resulting information is usable in controlling engine operation or evaluating its operation for test purposes. Various construction features of disclosed embodiments include isolated or non-isolated heating coils for electric heaters (24) within the glow tip (22) with various arrangements for internally connecting and grounding the electrical elements in the glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154).

Abstract translation: 发光传感器（10,60,100,130,140,​​154）提供柴油发动机预热塞和用于感测发动机燃烧起始和特性的离子传感器的功能。 传感器包括由可安装在发动机气缸盖中的金属外壳（12,62）中的电绝缘和保持装置的各种实施例支撑的管状金属护套（14,64）。 金属护套（14,64）包括在护套（14,64）的内端处的辉光顶端（22）中的加热元件（24），其在使用中延伸到发动机燃烧室或预制室中， 由具有电压源的导体连接。 在使用中，电压在燃烧期间产生由燃烧室气体的电离产生的电子携带的电流。 电流随着电离的程度和在燃烧事件的各个阶段期间产生的电子量而变化。 所得到的信息可用于控制发动机操作或评估其操作以用于测试目的。 所公开的实施例的各种结构特征包括用于在辉光顶端（22）内的电加热器（24）的隔离或非隔离加热线圈，其具有用于内部连接和接地辉光传感器（10,60,100,130）中的电气元件的各种布置 ，140,154）。

公开(公告)号：EP0989369A2

公开(公告)日：2000-03-29

申请号：EP99203029.6

申请日：1999-09-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mann, Gamdur Singh ,  Chiu, Randolph Kwok-Kin ,  Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Oakley, Charles Dale ,  Leptich, Joseph Michael

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001 ,  F02P19/028 ,  F23Q2007/002

Abstract: A glow sensor (10, 74, 78, 90) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug for aiding fuel ignition during starting and low temperature operation and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. Compact glow sensor components may be assembled directly in combination with an engine combustion chamber defining component, such as a cylinder head, to provide a combination in which separate housings or shells for the glow sensors are not needed. Thus, the glow sensor elements (32, 76, 80, 91) and insulation may be made larger to provide greater electrical resistance in the ion sensor electrical circuit and enhance the operation of the ion sensor function. Various forms of glow sensors may optionally be used in such a combination including, for example, metal sheath (48) type glow sensors with either isolated or non-isolated coils and ceramic rod (82) or flat plate (92) type glow sensors. Exemplary embodiments of glow sensor components mounted in a cylinder head are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：EP0989368A2

公开(公告)日：2000-03-29

申请号：EP99203028.8

申请日：1999-09-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Chiu, Randolph Kwok-Kin

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001 ,  F02P19/028 ,  F23Q2007/002

Abstract: A glow sensor (10) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. A ceramic flat plate glow sensor element (16) is carried by a tubular ceramic sleeve (14) and insulating material (32) in a metal shell (12). The element (16) includes a ceramic flat plate (38) having a glow tip, on an inner end (40) with a heating element (50) on one side (44) and an ion sensor electrode (56) on the other (46) printed in electrically conductive ink. Printed conductors (52, 54, 58) on both sides connect the heating element (50) and ion sensor (56) with an outer end (42) of the glow sensor element (46) for connection with an electric power source. An insulating coating (60) protects the heating element (50) and conductors (52, 54, 58) from exposure to combustion gases. Various flat plate mounting embodiments are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：EP0989369B1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-28

申请号：EP99203029.6

申请日：1999-09-16

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Mann, Gamdur Singh ,  Chiu, Randolph Kwok-Kin ,  Chen, David Kwo-Shyong ,  Oakley, Charles Dale ,  Leptich, Joseph Michael

IPC: F23Q7/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001 ,  F02P19/028 ,  F23Q2007/002

公开(公告)号：EP0989370A2

公开(公告)日：2000-03-29

申请号：EP99203034.6

申请日：1999-09-17

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Chiu, Randolph Kwok-kin ,  Oakley, Charles Dale ,  McClanahan, Mark Ray ,  Mann, Gambur Singh ,  Polikarpus, Kaius Kiiren ,  Leptich, Joseph Michael ,  Chen, David Kwo-Shyong

IPC: F23Q7/00 ,  F02P19/00

CPC classification number: F23Q7/001

Abstract: A glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154) provides functions of both a diesel engine glow plug and an ion sensor for sensing engine combustion initiation and characteristics. The sensor includes a tubular metal sheath (14, 64) supported by various embodiments of electrical insulating and retaining means in a metal shell (12, 62) mountable in an engine cylinder head. The metal sheath (14, 64) includes a heating element (24) in a glow tip (22) at an inner end of the sheath (14, 64) which, in use, extends into an engine combustion chamber or pre-chamber and is connected by a conductor with a source of electric voltage. In use, the voltage produces a current carried by electrons generated by ionization of the combustion chamber gases during combustion. The current varies with the degree of ionization and the amount of electrons generated during various phases of the combustion event. The resulting information is usable in controlling engine operation or evaluating its operation for test purposes. Various construction features of disclosed embodiments include isolated or non-isolated heating coils for electric heaters (24) within the glow tip (22) with various arrangements for internally connecting and grounding the electrical elements in the glow sensor (10, 60, 100, 130, 140, 154).