Engine-driven air compressor load control system and method
US8766139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B63/048
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system, in one embodiment, includes an engine, a generator coupled to the engine, a compressor coupled to the engine, and a controller configured to soft start the compressor. A method, in another embodiment, includes soft starting an air compressor in a portable welding unit having the air compressor, an engine coupled to the air compressor, and a welding generator coupled to the engine.
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