Patent ID: 6570281
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: F02B,H02K

Abstract:
A structure for selectively fitting one of first and second generator stators to an engine, wherein the first and second generator stators have different shapes relative to each other, the engine having a main body including an outside wall and a crank shaft supported in the main body, the structure comprising:a plurality of first and a plurality of second fitting bosses surrounding the crank shaft and being formed on the outside wall of the engine main body supporting the crankshaft therein; and a plurality of bolts that selectively fit one of the first and second generator stators, working together with a rotor fixed to the crankshaft, to corresponding ones of the first and second fitting bosses, wherein the plurality of first fitting bosses used to bolt the first generator stator and the plurality of second fitting bosses used to bolt the second generator stator are located at different positions on the outside wall of the main body, and wherein said first and second fitting bosses are located inside an area defined by an outer periphery of said rotor, as viewed in a direction of an axis of the crankshaft.