Patent ID: 7130180
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: F02C,F02P,F42B,F42C

Abstract:
1. A partitioned exciter system for use with an aircraft engine, comprising: a low-energy charging circuit having an input and an output, said charging circuit being operable to utilize operating power received on said input to supply a high voltage, low current charging signal on said output; a high-energy discharge circuit including an input, an igniter, and a number of electrical components, said discharge circuit input being connected to said charging circuit output to receive said charging signal, wherein said electrical components include an energy storage device for storing electrical energy received from said charging signal in an amount sufficient to create a spark across said igniter, said electrical components further including a switching device for supplying said stored energy to said igniter; and a low-energy electrical cable connecting said charging circuit with said discharge circuit input, wherein said charging and discharge circuits are remotely located from each other.