US1701401A - Method of making spark plugs - Google Patents

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US1701401A
US1701401A US121904A US12190426A US1701401A US 1701401 A US1701401 A US 1701401A US 121904 A US121904 A US 121904A US 12190426 A US12190426 A US 12190426A US 1701401 A US1701401 A US 1701401A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01T—SPARK GAPS; OVERVOLTAGE ARRESTERS USING SPARK GAPS; SPARKING PLUGS; CORONA DEVICES; GENERATING IONS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO NON-ENCLOSED GASES
    • H01T21/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture or maintenance of spark gaps or sparking plugs
    • H01T21/02—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture or maintenance of spark gaps or sparking plugs of sparking plugs
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T29/00—Metal working
    • Y10T29/49—Method of mechanical manufacture
    • Y10T29/49826—Assembling or joining
    • Y10T29/49908—Joining by deforming
    • Y10T29/49915—Overedge assembling of seated part
    • Y10T29/49917—Overedge assembling of seated part by necking in cup or tube wall

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  • Flgure 1 1s a view in elevation of a tube from which the shell of the spark plug is to be made.
  • Figure 2 shows the tube in longitudinal section at one stage inthe operation of forming the shell.
  • Figure 3 shows the shell also in longitudinal section'ready for assembly with the insulator.
  • Figure 4 is a view in elevation,-partly in section, of the completed article.
  • Figure 5 is a horizontal section on line 55 of Figure Figure 6' is a view similar to Figure 4 showing a modified form embodying the invention. I a
  • Figure 7 is a transverse section on line 7 7 of' Figure 6.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of a part used with the form of invention shown by Figures 1-5.
  • numeral 9 designates a tube of suitable material to serve as the shell of a spark plug.
  • the shell is flared at one end to havean expanded portion 11 of non-circular shape which is preferably hexagonal is shown in Figure 5. This hexagonal shape is to provide a convenient wrench engaging part for use when the plug is being applied or removed.
  • the other end of the shell is threaded as at 13 which threads are to enter the threaded opening therefor in the explosion chamber as usual.
  • the upper flared end may be recessed to form a shoulder 15.
  • An insulator -17 of porcelain or other material is inserted within the enlarged end of the shell.
  • the insulator has a relatively large intermediate part 19.
  • a washer 23 ( Figure 8) has a central opening to fitthe porcelain insulator and a peripheral edge shaped .to correspond with the shape of the opening of the flared portion of the shell.
  • the washer is assembled as shown in Figure 4, there being used gaskets 25 between the insulatorand the washer and the shell.
  • the upperedge of the shell is then pressed down over the edge of the wash-' er to complete the plug.
  • the electrodes are conventional.
  • FIGs. 6 and 7 illustratea somewhat diiferent form of plug which also embodies the in ventive idea.
  • a similar tube 9 ' is used from which to make the shell.
  • the .tube is flared to form a part of expanded diameter 11 but is not converted to a hexagonal shape.
  • I make use of a separate part 27 which is in the form of a ring having a circular interior opening but is hexagonal or non-circular externally to serve as a grip for a wrench-
  • the part'27 may be pressed upon the enlarged part of the shell. It maybe welded to the shell if desired. Since in this form the shell portion 11 is circular in sectionthe washer 23 is omitted and the upper end of the shell is pressed down over the porcelain :as shown in Figure 6.
  • the usual gaskets 25 are employed.

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I... BLACKMORE IETHOD OF MAKING SPARK PLUGS Feb. 5, 1929. 1,701,401
Filed July 12, 1926 Patented Feb. .5; 1929.
UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE...
LLOYD BLACKIOBE, OI HIGHLAND PARK, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO GENERAL MOTORS I I CORPORATION, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, A CORPORATION OF DELAWARE.
nnrnon'or MAKING- SPARK runes.
Application filed July 12, 1926-. Serial- No. 121,904.
y A novel spark plug and a method of making such a plug is the subject of this nvention. a
Among the objects of the invention are convenience. and economy of manufacture.
Other objects will be appreciated upon a reading of the following description.
In the drawing thereis shown a preferred a formand a modifiedxform embodying the inventive ideas of the invention. 1
Flgure 1 1s a view in elevation of a tube from which the shell of the spark plug is to be made.
Figure 2 shows the tube in longitudinal section at one stage inthe operation of forming the shell.
Figure 3 shows the shell also in longitudinal section'ready for assembly with the insulator.
Figure 4 is a view in elevation,-partly in section, of the completed article.
Figure 5 is a horizontal section on line 55 of Figure Figure 6' is a view similar to Figure 4 showing a modified form embodying the invention. I a
Figure 7 is a transverse section on line 7 7 of' Figure 6. p
Figure 8 is a perspective view of a part used with the form of invention shown by Figures 1-5.
. Referring by reference characters to the several figures and first to Figures 1-5, numeral 9 designates a tube of suitable material to serve as the shell of a spark plug.- The shell is flared at one end to havean expanded portion 11 of non-circular shape which is preferably hexagonal is shown in Figure 5. This hexagonal shape is to provide a convenient wrench engaging part for use when the plug is being applied or removed. The other end of the shell is threaded as at 13 which threads are to enter the threaded opening therefor in the explosion chamber as usual. The upper flared end may be recessed to form a shoulder 15. An insulator -17 of porcelain or other material is inserted within the enlarged end of the shell. The insulator has a relatively large intermediate part 19. The lower end of the intermediate part of the insulator is seated on the shoulder 21 of the shell. A washer 23 (Figure 8) has a central opening to fitthe porcelain insulator and a peripheral edge shaped .to correspond with the shape of the opening of the flared portion of the shell. The washer is assembled as shown in Figure 4, there being used gaskets 25 between the insulatorand the washer and the shell. The upperedge of the shell is then pressed down over the edge of the wash-' er to complete the plug. The electrodes are conventional. Y
.Figs. 6 and 7 illustratea somewhat diiferent form of plug which also embodies the in ventive idea. In this second form a similar tube 9 'is used from which to make the shell. The .tube is flared to form a part of expanded diameter 11 but is not converted to a hexagonal shape. To provide the'wrench grip in this form of the invention I make use of a separate part 27 which is in the form of a ring having a circular interior opening but is hexagonal or non-circular externally to serve as a grip for a wrench- The part'27 may be pressed upon the enlarged part of the shell. It maybe welded to the shell if desired. Since in this form the shell portion 11 is circular in sectionthe washer 23 is omitted and the upper end of the shell is pressed down over the porcelain :as shown in Figure 6. The usual gaskets 25 are employed. v
I claim: 1 4
1. The process of making a spark plug consisting in selecting a sheet metal tube, flaring one end of the tube, securing a non-circular member around said flared portion, assembling an insulator in the tube and pressing down upon the insulator the edge of the flared end of the tube.
2. The method of making a spark plug consisting in starting with a sheet metal tube of uniform diameter, expanding said tube for a. portion of its length, shrinking an external.
hexagonal wrench engaging member on said agonal. part inwardly to hold said insulator I in fixed position relative to said tube.
In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.
LLOYD BLAOKMORE.
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Cited By (2)

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US2587128A (en) * 1948-10-12 1952-02-26 Eull Fred Removable seat cover
EP1441427A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-07-28 Ngk Spark Plug Co., Ltd. Method of making metallic shell for spark plug, method of making spark plug having metallic shell and spark plug produced by the same

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2587128A (en) * 1948-10-12 1952-02-26 Eull Fred Removable seat cover
EP1441427A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-07-28 Ngk Spark Plug Co., Ltd. Method of making metallic shell for spark plug, method of making spark plug having metallic shell and spark plug produced by the same
US20040145290A1 (en) * 2003-01-21 2004-07-29 Ngk Spark Plug Co., Ltd. Method of making metallic shell for spark plug, method of making spark plug having metallic shell and spark plug produced by the same
US7172483B2 (en) * 2003-01-21 2007-02-06 Ngk Spark Plug Co., Ltd. Method of making metallic shell for spark plug, method of making spark plug having metallic shell and spark plug produced by the same

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