Patent ID: 6784574
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: F02B,H02K,Y02T

Abstract:
A generator structure, comprising:an enclosure having first and second opposite ends, the enclosure defining a forward compartment, an engine compartment for receiving an engine and an alternator therein, and an exhaust compartment for receiving an exhaust discharge tube operatively connected to the engine; a first air flow generator positioned within the enclosure for drawing ambient air defined by first and second portions into the forward compartment through the first end of the enclosure, the first air flow generator directing the first portion of ambient air across the engine in the engine compartment; and a second air flow generator positioned within the enclosure, the second air flow generator: drawing the second portion of ambient air over the alternator; combining the first portion of air directed over the engine and the second portion of air drawn over the alternator urging the combination of the first and second portions of ambient air into the exhaust compartment; and urging exhaust exiting the exhaust discharge from the engine and the combination of the first and second portions of ambient air from the exhaust compartment through the second end of the enclosure.