Patent ID: 7417331
Filing Date: 2008-08-26
Classification: F01L,H02K

Abstract:
1. An engine driven electric generator apparatus comprising: an engine having an output shaft that is rotated by operation of the engine; a rod operatively connected to the engine for reciprocating movement of the rod relative to the engine in response to operation of the engine; a battery; an electrical conductor electrically communicating with the battery; a magnet adjacent the electrical conductor, where one of the electrical conductor and the magnet is stationary relative to the engine and the other of the electrical conductor and the magnet is operatively connected to the rod for reciprocating movement with the rod that causes relative reciprocating movement between the electrical conductor and the magnet that generates an electric current in the electrical conductor that is communicated to the battery to charge the battery; the engine being an internal combustion engine having at least one internal combustion chamber, the internal combustion chamber having a valve opening; and, a valve that is movable relative to the valve opening to open and close the valve opening, the valve being operatively connected to the rod whereby the valve moves to open and close the valve opening in response to the reciprocating movement of the rod.