Patent ID: 6305048
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: A01G,A47L,F04D,H02J,Y10S

Abstract:
A back mountable power apparatus comprising:an enclosure providing therewith in:an air intake vent directed to an air intake plenum and therefrom, an air impeller, the impeller adapted for drawing air through the air intake vent into the air intake plenum and therefrom, radially into an exhaust hose;an electric motor positioned above, and coupled to, the air impeller, the electric motor and impeller positioned centrally within the enclosure for balance thereof;a sound absorbing layer lining on the enclosure providing a plurality of sound entry orifices for receiving and absorbing sound energy within the enclosure;a cooling air exhaust orifice within an exit plenum positioned for directing cooling air downwardly and rearwardly;the electric motor further coupled to a rotational transmission, the rotational transmission terminating outside the enclosure with a coupling adapted for receiving an accessory; andan electrical power source interconnected with the electric motor for driving the electric motor;and mounted to the exterior of the enclosure, a means for mounting the enclosure onto the back of a person so as to carry the apparatus for doing work.