Full power switch assembly for portable generators
First Claim
1. A full power switch assembly for a generator, comprising:
- a first outlet for supplying electrical power having a first voltage; and
a switch including a selector movable between a first position and a second position, the switch being suitable for causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a maximum power level when the selector is moved to the second position, wherein movement of the selector between the first position and the second position further causes indicia to be displayed for indicating whether the first outlet is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level.
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Abstract
A full power switch assembly for a portable generator that is capable of instantly communicating the presence and operation of a full power switch to the user is disclosed. The full power switch assembly includes a first outlet for supplying electrical power having a first voltage (e.g., 120 VAC), a second outlet for supplying electrical power having a second voltage (e.g., 240 VAC), and a switch including a selector. The selector is movable from a first position to a second position for causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a maximum power level. Movement of the selector between the first position and the second position further causes indicia to be displayed for indicating whether the first outlet is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level.
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31 Claims
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1. A full power switch assembly for a generator, comprising:
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a first outlet for supplying electrical power having a first voltage; and
a switch including a selector movable between a first position and a second position, the switch being suitable for causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a maximum power level when the selector is moved to the second position, wherein movement of the selector between the first position and the second position further causes indicia to be displayed for indicating whether the first outlet is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A full power switch assembly for a generator, comprising:
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a first outlet for supplying electrical power having a first voltage;
a second outlet for supplying electrical power having a second voltage;
a switch including a selector movable between a first position and a second position, the switch being suitable for causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a maximum power level when the selector is moved to the second position; and
a mechanical interlock coupled to the selector for preventing a plug from being received by the second outlet when the selector is in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A generator, comprising:
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an alternator for generating electrical power from mechanical power;
an engine for providing mechanical power to the alternator; and
a first outlet for supplying the electrical power generated by the alternator at a first voltage;
a second outlet for supplying electrical power generated by the alternator at a second voltage; and
a switch including a selector movable between a first position and a second position, the switch being suitable for switching off the electrical power supplied by the second outlet and causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a maximum power level when the selector is moved to the second position, wherein movement of the selector between the first position and the second position exposes indicia for indicating whether the first outlet is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A generator, comprising:
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an alternator capable of generating electrical power from mechanical power;
an engine for providing mechanical power to the alternator; and
a first outlet for supplying the electrical power generated by the alternator at a first voltage;
a second outlet for supplying electrical power generated by the alternator at a second voltage; and
a switch including a selector movable between a first position and a second position, the switch being suitable for causing the first outlet to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a first maximum power level when the selector is moved to the first position, and to be capable of supplying electrical power up to a second maximum power level when the selector is moved to the second position by switching off the electrical power supplied by the second outlet;
wherein movement of the selector between the first position and the second position exposes indicia for indicating whether the first outlet is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level and prevents a plug from being received by the second outlet when the selector is in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A full power switch assembly for a generator, comprising:
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means for providing electrical power having a first voltage; and
means for selecting whether electrical power up to a maximum power level to be supplied to the means for providing electrical power having a first voltage;
wherein the selecting means causes indicia to be displayed for indicating whether the means for providing electrical power having a first voltage is capable of supplying electrical power up to the maximum power level. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A full power switch assembly for a generator, comprising:
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means for providing electrical power having a first voltage;
means for providing electrical power having a second voltage;
means for selecting whether electrical power up to a maximum power level to be supplied to the means for providing electrical power having a first voltage;
means for preventing a plug from being received by the means for providing electrical power having a second voltage. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31)
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Specification