Patent ID: 7717093
Filing Date: 2010-05-18
Classification: F02B,F02M

Abstract:
1. A power generating apparatus, comprising: an engine comprising an intake system and an exhaust system; a generator arranged to be driven at least in part by the engine; a fuel tank configured to store fuel to be supplied to the engine; a canister containing an adsorbent material arranged to adsorb fuel that evaporates from the fuel tank, the canister comprising a communicating tube that communicates the canister with the atmosphere, the canister being in communication with the intake system, the canister being positioned proximate the exhaust system; and a soundproof cover arranged to removably cover at least a portion of the generator, the engine, the fuel tank, and the canister, the canister being positioned proximate an inner surface of a portion of the soundproof cover and disposed between the exhaust system and the portion of the soundproof cover.