Starter system for portable internal combustion engine electric generators using a portable universal battery pack
US8319357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02N2011/0896
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable power driven system has a manually movable frame. In one example, an internal combustion engine and a generator device that generates AC power are supported on the frame. The internal combustion engine drives the generator device. An electrically powered starting device is coupled to the internal combustion engine. A control panel is coupled to the frame and includes at least one AC outlet and a battery receptacle that is electrically coupled to the starting device. The battery receptacle is materially the same as a foot of a cordless power tool that receives a battery pack. According to one aspect, the battery pack for the cordless power tool may be permanently mounted in the battery receptacle and provides electrical power to the starting device. The battery receptacle may be contained in an enclosure. The enclosure may provide biasing members urging the battery pack into the battery receptacle.
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