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Device for manually starting an internal combustion engine

US4556021A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

MOTORENFABRIK HATZ GMBH & CO. KG

Inventors

Max Anetzberger · Hauzenberg, DE
Erich Eder · Donaustauf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 15, 1984
Grant date	Dec 3, 1985
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 15, 2004

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T74/13
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for manually starting an internal combustion engine includes a rotatably supported shaft, a hand crank, and a safety mechanism operatively coupling the hand crank and shaft and adapted to interrupt the transmission of power therebetween in the event the engine produces a kickback of the shaft. The device includes a closed casing which is filled with a frost-proof lubricant such as lubricating grease, the safety mechanism being provided in the closed casing.

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