Portable power source
First Claim
1. A portable power source for starting engine-driven equipment having a starter motor, the portable power source comprising:
- an electrochemical power supply;
a housing substantially enclosing the electrochemical power supply;
a switch electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and having an ON position with a fixed contact, and a START position with a momentary contact;
a connector electrically connected to the switch and operable to be electrically connected to the starter motor;
wherein the switch is configured to allow a momentary current from the electrochemical power supply to the connector only for the duration the switch is manually held in the START position; and
wherein the switch is configured to allow a fixed current from the electrochemical power supply to the connector when the switch is manually switched to the ON position.
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Abstract
A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch having an ON position with a fixed contact and a START position with a momentary contact, and a connector connected to the switch. The switch may be electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and, using a cable, the connector is operable to be electrically connected to a starter motor associated with the outdoor power equipment. Actuation of the switch to the START position electrically connects the electrochemical power supply to the starter motor. The portable power source is adapted to be used as a primary power source and an auxiliary power source. The portable power source 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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23 Claims
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1. A portable power source for starting engine-driven equipment having a starter motor, the portable power source comprising:
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an electrochemical power supply; a housing substantially enclosing the electrochemical power supply; a switch electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and having an ON position with a fixed contact, and a START position with a momentary contact; a connector electrically connected to the switch and operable to be electrically connected to the starter motor; wherein the switch is configured to allow a momentary current from the electrochemical power supply to the connector only for the duration the switch is manually held in the START position; and wherein the switch is configured to allow a fixed current from the electrochemical power supply to the connector when the switch is manually switched to the ON position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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