Patent ID: 7739997
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: B23K,F01M,F02B

Abstract:
1. A portable engine-driven generator, comprising: an electrical power generator; an engine coupled to the electrical power generator to drive the electrical power generator to produce electric power; an enclosure surrounding both the engine and electrical power generator in an interior volume enclosed by an outer wall; an oil filter adapter external to the enclosure, wherein the oil filter adapter comprises a filter interface configured to support an engine oil filter in a filter region external to the enclosure, and the outer wall separates the filter region from the interior volume; oil filter conduits extending between the oil filter adapter and the engine; and an oil drain conduit extending between an engine oil drain of the engine and an external drain disposed in a drain region external to the enclosure, and the outer wall separates the drain region from the interior volume.