WO2003036060A3 - Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off - Google Patents

Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off Download PDF

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WO2003036060A3
WO2003036060A3 PCT/US2002/033761 US0233761W WO03036060A3 WO 2003036060 A3 WO2003036060 A3 WO 2003036060A3 US 0233761 W US0233761 W US 0233761W WO 03036060 A3 WO03036060 A3 WO 03036060A3
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crankcase
well
coupling
internal combustion
combustion engine
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John A Shoemaker
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Kohler Co
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Priority to MXPA04003817A priority patent/MXPA04003817A/en
Priority to EP02773843A priority patent/EP1438487B1/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01D—HARVESTING; MOWING
    • A01D34/00—Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters
    • A01D34/01—Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus
    • A01D34/412—Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters
    • A01D34/63—Mowers; Mowing apparatus of harvesters characterised by features relating to the type of cutting apparatus having rotating cutters having cutters rotating about a vertical axis
    • A01D34/76—Driving mechanisms for the cutters
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B63/00—Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices
    • F02B63/02—Adaptations of engines for driving pumps, hand-held tools or electric generators; Portable combinations of engines with engine-driven devices for hand-held tools
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B67/00—Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functions; Driving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for
    • F02B67/04—Engines characterised by the arrangement of auxiliary apparatus not being otherwise provided for, e.g. the apparatus having different functions; Driving auxiliary apparatus from engines, not otherwise provided for of mechanically-driven auxiliary apparatus
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02B—INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B75/00—Other engines
    • F02B75/007—Other engines having vertical crankshafts

Abstract

An internal combustion engine includes a crankcase and a crankshaft mounted vertically in the crankcase. The crankshaft has an end that extends outwardly from the bottom of the crankcase for attachment to a primary implement, such as a lawnmower blade, that is to be driven by the engine. Another end of the crankshaft extends outwardly from the top of the crankcase and has a coupling to engage an accessory device. The accessory device may be permanently or removably attached to the engine. Preferably, a cover extends over the top of the crankcase and has an exterior surface from which a well extends toward the crankcase. The coupling projects into the well, but does not extend outwardly beyond the exterior surface of the cover so that the well thereby shields the rotating coupling from inadvertent contact by the user of the equipment on which the engine is mounted. A cap also may close the well when an accessory device is not connected to the coupling to further safeguard against inadvertent contact.
PCT/US2002/033761 2001-10-22 2002-10-22 Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off WO2003036060A2 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2002337938A AU2002337938B2 (en) 2001-10-22 2002-10-22 Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off
CA002465113A CA2465113C (en) 2001-10-22 2002-10-22 Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off
MXPA04003817A MXPA04003817A (en) 2001-10-22 2002-10-22 Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off.
EP02773843A EP1438487B1 (en) 2001-10-22 2002-10-22 Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off

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US10/011,632 2001-10-22
US10/011,632 US6644264B2 (en) 2001-10-22 2001-10-22 Vertical shaft internal combustion engine with overhead power take-off

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CN (1) CN100386510C (en)
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CA2465113A1 (en) 2003-05-01
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