Method of and system for starting engine-driven power equipment
First Claim
1. An engine-driven-power-equipment system comprising:
- engine-driven power equipment comprisingan alternator,an internal combustion engine coupled to the alternator,a starter motor coupled to the internal combustion engine,a cable hardwired to the starter motor, anda first connector electrically connected to the cable;
a hand-held, portable power source for use as a primary power source configured to start the engine-driven power equipment, the portable power source comprisinga housing,an electrochemical power supply supported by the housing,a second connector mating with the first connector, anda switch coupled to the housing and electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and the second connector, the switch adapted to control power from the power supply to the second connector.
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Abstract
A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment, particularly a portable generator. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch, and a connector connected to the switch. The switch may be electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and, using a conductor (e.g., a cable), the connector is operable to be electrically connected to a starter motor associated with the outdoor power equipment. The portable power source is adapted to be used as a primary power source and as an auxiliary power source. The portable power source can also includes an integrated light, an air compressor, a power supply indicator, and one or more inputs and outputs to receive and provide direct current (“DC”) and alternating current (“AC”).
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33 Claims
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1. An engine-driven-power-equipment system comprising:
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engine-driven power equipment comprising an alternator, an internal combustion engine coupled to the alternator, a starter motor coupled to the internal combustion engine, a cable hardwired to the starter motor, and a first connector electrically connected to the cable; a hand-held, portable power source for use as a primary power source configured to start the engine-driven power equipment, the portable power source comprising a housing, an electrochemical power supply supported by the housing, a second connector mating with the first connector, and a switch coupled to the housing and electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and the second connector, the switch adapted to control power from the power supply to the second connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An engine-driven-power-equipment system, the system comprising:
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engine-driven power equipment comprising an alternator, an internal combustion engine coupled to the alternator, a starter motor coupled to the internal combustion engine, a conductor hardwired to the starter motor, and a tray comprising a first connector electrically connected to the conductor; a portable power source supported by the tray, the portable power source comprising a housing, an electrochemical power supply supported by the housing, a second connector mating with the first connector, and a switch coupled to the housing and electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and the second connector, the switch adapted to control power from the power supply to the second connector. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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