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Starting system for a portable engine-pump unit

US4503812A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 15, 1982
Grant dateMar 12, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 15, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/12
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A portable engine-pump unit is provided with a charging system for maintaining a rechargeable starter battery in a fully charged condition while it is held in a stored position. The starter battery is used to energize heaters for raising the temperature of the engine fuel supply when the unit is removed from the stored position.

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