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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 1984
Filed:
Mar. 25, 1982
Masazumi Sone, Yokohama, JP;
Yukitsugu Hirota, Yokohama, JP;
Takao Miyashita, Mito, JP;
Tatsuo Igawa, Kitaibaragi, JP;
Nissan Motor Company, Limited, Kanagawa, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An ignition distributor is disclosed for use in an internal combustion engine including a plurality of cylinders each fitted with an ignition plug. The distributor includes a plurality of fixed electrodes disposed in circumferential spaced relationship and electrically connected to the respective ignition plugs. A rotor electrode is provided which is electrically connected to a power source and rotatable to successively face the fixed electrodes with a narrow gap with rotation of the engine thereby distributing power to the respective ignition plugs. At least either of the rotor electrode and each of the fixed electrodes has its facing surface formed of conductive and insulating materials combined.