Generator set
US8512203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D29/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A generator system includes a prime mover having a drive shaft and a throttle, a driven member having a rotor disposed on a rotor shaft, and a continuously variable transmission pulley system. The transmission pulley system includes a drive pulley coupled to the drive shaft and having a variable drive pulley effective diameter. A driven pulley coupled to the rotor shaft has a variable driven pulley effective diameter responsive to varying torque on the rotor shaft. A belt configured to engage the drive pulley and the driven pulley has a belt tension, wherein the drive pulley effective diameter varies in response to the belt tension.
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