Quick ignition system

Abstract

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.