Open center recoil starter
US6581562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N3/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An open center recoil starter in a small internal combustion engine having a blower housing, a flywheel, and a crankshaft. The open center recoil starter generally includes an annular cover mounted to the blower housing and defining an airway into the blower housing and the engine. The open center recoil starter also includes an annular mechanism for engaging the flywheel, thereby rotating both the flywheel and the crankshaft to start the engine.
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