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Low fuel shut off for a portable welder generator

  • US 20080047522A1
  • Filed: 08/28/2006
  • Published: 02/28/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A portable engine-driven welder, comprising:

  • an electric generator;

    an engine coupled to the generator to drive the generator to produce electric power;

    a fuel supply tank for storing fuel for the engine;

    a fuel sensor for detecting a level of fuel in the fuel tank; and

    a controller coupled to the engine for controlling operation of the engine and to the fuel sensor, the controller receiving signals from the sensor indicative of fuel level in the fuel tank and disabling the engine if the fuel level drops below a desired level; and

    an audible alarm coupled to the controller for providing notice to a user prior to disabling the engine, the alarm configured to alert the user welding at a location remote from the engine and generator.

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