QUICK IGNITION SYSTEM
An ignition system with means for quick ignition is provided. The ignition system includes a hollow body having a first opening and a second opening; an ignition element for inducing combustion of a solid combustible material at the second opening; a current source electrically coupled to the ignition element; and a blower at the first opening, wherein the blower is configured to induce air flow from the first opening to the second opening.
1 . An ignition system comprising:
a hollow body having a first opening and a second opening;
an ignition element for inducing combustion of a solid combustible material at the second opening;
a current source electrically coupled to the ignition element; and
a blower at the first opening, wherein the blower is configured to induce air flow from the first opening to the second opening.
2 . The ignition system of claim 1 , wherein the ignition element is a heating element.
3 . The ignition system of claim 1 , wherein the ignition element is configured to produce a spark in the solid combustible material when a current from the current source is applied to the ignition element.
4 . The ignition system of claim 1 , wherein the current source is removeably coupled to the ignition element.
5 . The ignition system of claim 1 , wherein the ignition element comprises a corrugated wire.
6 . The ignition system of claim 1 , wherein the ignition element comprises a mesh of corrugated wire, wherein the mesh is configured to provide a surface for placing the combustible material.
7 . The ignition system of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel platform coupled to the ignition element, wherein the fuel platform is configured to hold fuel in proximity to the ignition element.
8 . The ignition system of claim 1 , wherein the solid combustible material comprises steel wool.
9 . The ignition system of claim 7 , wherein the fuel comprises coal.
10 . A method for implementing an ignition system comprising:
providing a plenum having a first opening and a second opening;
providing an ignition element for inducing combustion of a solid combustible material at the second; and
providing a blower configured to induce air flow in the plenum.
11 . The method of claim 10 further comprising:
providing a current source configured for electrically coupling to the ignition element.
12 . The method of claim 10 further comprising:
providing a fuel platform configured for attaching to the plenum for holding fuel.
13 . The method of claim 10 further comprising:
providing attachment surfaces on the plenum configured for attaching the plenum to a second surface.
14 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the solid combustible material comprises steel wool.