GENERATOR ENCLOSURE WITH FIRE DAMPERA generator enclosure for an engine-generator includes multiple walls defining at least one air path. In one example, a first wall includes an exhaust path for the engine-generator, and a second wall …DRIVE·Jul 18·1 min readFollowH02K11/25Kohler Co.
FUEL TANK AND PUMP SYSTEMAn in-tank fuel pump assembly and mounting system is disclosed which may be configured for mounting inside a fuel tank. The assembly includes a pump housing, pump mounted to the housing, and pressure …DRIVE·Jun 13·1 min readFollowF02M37/103Kohler Co.
ENGINE INCORPORATING IMPROVED GOVERNOR LINKAGEAn engine having a linkage assembly, the linkage assembly having a governor lever, a governor shaft, and a throttle link. The governor lever couples the governor shaft to the throttle link. The govern…DRIVE·Jan 25·1 min readFollowF02D9/1065Kohler Co.
ANALOG CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODYA throttle assembly for an engine may include a remote throttle lever, a sensor, and a terminal. The remote throttle lever may be coupled physically to a user input device and operable to be moved und…DRIVE·Aug 10·1 min readFollowF02D41/0002Kohler Co.
FUEL TANK AND PUMP SYSTEMAn in-tank fuel pump assembly and mounting system is disclosed which may be configured for mounting inside a fuel tank. The assembly includes a pump housing, pump mounted to the housing, and pressure …DRIVE·Jun 1·1 min readFollowF02M37/103Kohler Co.
SPARK IGNITED SINGLE CYLINDER ENGINE DERATE FOR OVERHEATAn engine includes a single cylinder, at least one sensor, a fuel injector, and a controller. The at least one sensor is configured to generate sensor data for an engine condition. The controller is c…DRIVE·Feb 9·1 min readFollowF02D41/04Kohler Co.
ENGINE INCORPORATING IMPROVED GOVERNOR LINKAGEAn engine having a linkage assembly, the linkage assembly having a governor lever, a governor shaft, and a throttle link. The governor lever couples the governor shaft to the throttle link. The govern…DRIVE·Jan 12·1 min readFollowF02D9/1065Kohler Co.
HYBRID GENERATOR WITH DETACHABLE POWER UNIT AND PANEL INTEGRATIONA generator module includes a battery, a charging circuit, an electric power outlet, and an enclosure. The charging circuit is coupled to an output of a generator and configured to charge the battery.…DRIVE·Nov 24·1 min readFollowH02J7/0042Kohler Co.
CARBURETOR DRAINA carburetor includes a carburetor bowl, a fuel supply pipe, a fuel drain pipe, and a valve. The carburetor bowl is configured to store fuel and provide the fuel to an air passage. The fuel supply pip…DRIVE·Oct 27·1 min readFollowF02M37/0052Kohler Co.
EXHAUST SAFETY SYSTEM FOR AN ENGINEEngine systems which are safer and have reduced risk of fire are desirable in a wide range of equipment markets. The present engine systems utilize sensors and control systems which reduce the probabi…DRIVE·Oct 20·1 min readFollowF02D41/1454Kohler Co.
GENERATOR AND BATTERY BACKUP WITH CONVERSION DEVICEAn apparatus includes a controlled field alternator or utility source of electrical power, a conversion device, and a controller. The conversion device includes a first power input associated with a f…DRIVE·Sep 1·1 min readFollowH02M5/4585Kohler Co.
FUEL CAP WITH DUCKBILL VALVEA valve member provides for the flow of vapors from a fuel tank of an internal combustion engine to escape the fuel tank. The valve member may include a valve and a boss or spacer. The valve is config…DRIVE·May 19·1 min readFollowF16K15/147Kohler Co.
GENERATOR ENCLOSURE WITH FIRE DAMPERA generator enclosure for an engine-generator includes multiple walls defining at least one air path. In one example, a first wall includes an exhaust path for the engine-generator, and a second wall …DRIVE·May 5·1 min readFollowH02K11/25Kohler Co.
OFFLINE SYNCHRONIZATION OF GENERATORSA system and method for paralleling generators is described. A timing signal indicative of a waveform reference point of at least a first generator of the generators is received at a second generator.…DRIVE·Apr 14·1 min readFollowH02J3/42Kohler Co.
MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL FOR FIXED FUEL SOURCE ENGINEA system for supplementing a fixed fuel source for an engine includes a motor-generator set connected to a mechanical load device and a controller. The motor-generator set includes a motor and a gener…DRIVE·Apr 14·2 min readFollowB60W20/15Kohler Co.
ANALOG CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODYA throttle assembly for an engine may include a remote throttle lever, a sensor, and a terminal. The remote throttle lever may be coupled physically to a user input device and operable to be moved und…DRIVE·Mar 24·1 min readFollowF02D41/0002Kohler Co.
DUAL FUEL GENERATORA control circuit for a dual fuel generator includes a primary fuel valve to control the supply of a primary fuel, a secondary fuel valve to control the supply of a secondary fuel, a primary fuel pres…DRIVE·Mar 17·2 min readFollowF02D19/0628Kohler Co.
FUEL TANK AND PUMP SYSTEMAn in-tank fuel pump assembly and mounting system is disclosed which may be configured for mounting inside a fuel tank. The assembly includes a pump housing, pump mounted to the housing, and pressure …DRIVE·Jan 13·1 min readFollowF02M37/103Kohler Co.
CARBURETOR DRAINA carburetor includes a carburetor bowl, a fuel supply pipe, a fuel drain pipe, and a valve. The carburetor bowl is configured to store fuel and provide the fuel to an air passage. The fuel supply pip…DRIVE·Nov 25·1 min readFollowF02M37/0052Kohler Co.
BAIL DRIVEN STALE FUEL EVACUATIONA carburetor drain apparatus includes a carburetor bowl, a fuel supply pipe, a fuel drain pipe, and a bail interface. The carburetor bowl is configured to store fuel and provide the fuel to an air pas…DRIVE·Jun 24·1 min readFollowF02M19/06Kohler Co.
DYNAMIC LOADS BASED ON FUEL TYPEA system and method for dynamically controlling an aggregate load on a generator is described. Fuel change data for a gaseous fuel for the generator is identified. The fuel change data indicates a cha…DRIVE·Jun 3·1 min readFollowF02D19/0647Kohler Co.
SYNCHRONOUS INVERTERAn apparatus includes a first inverter circuit and a second inverter circuit. The first invertor circuit is configured to couple an alternator and a load device to deliver a driving signal from the al…DRIVE·May 20·1 min readFollowH02P5/74Kohler Co.
FUEL CAP TESTING APPARATUSAn apparatus for testing a fuel cap includes a gas manifold, a fuel cap connector, a base, and a removable cover. The gas manifold is configured to provide a bidirectional flow path through the fuel c…DRIVE·Apr 15·1 min readFollowG01M99/00Kohler Co.
DUAL FUEL GENERATORA control circuit for a dual fuel generator includes a primary fuel valve to control the supply of a primary fuel, a secondary fuel valve to control the supply of a secondary fuel, a primary fuel pres…DRIVE·Apr 8·2 min readFollowF02D19/06Kohler Co.
