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Method and apparatus for controlling engine speed of a welding generator

US6603097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2001
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B63/04
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for controlling the engine speed of a welding generator is disclosed. A first time delay permits the engine to warm up sufficiently at a run speed before switching the engine speed to an idle speed. A second time delay permits continuous operation of the engine at the run speed during brief interruptions in the demand for output power.

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