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Open center recoil starter

US6581562B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateJun 18, 2001
Grant dateJun 24, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 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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