IP Library Granted Patent US 8,174,140
Granted Patent B2
US 8,174,140 · App. 11/922,577 · Granted May 8, 2012

Multipurpose engine having electrical wiring connected inside connector box

Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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Patent No.
US 8,174,140
App. No.
11/922,577
Granted
May 8, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A multipurpose engine has a wiring structure between the generator and electrical components. A connector box is provided in a gap defined directly between the generator and the fuel tank. A plurality of electrical wirings is interconnected inside the connector box.

Claims (13)

1. A multipurpose engine comprising:

an engine main body;

a generator operated by the driving force of the engine;

auxiliary components comprising a fuel tank, an air cleaner, and a muffler disposed on a top surface the engine main body;

an electrical component comprising a starter, and a main switch; and

a plurality of electrical wirings for connecting the generator and the electrical component to each other,

wherein each of the plurality of electrical wirings is connected inside a connector box provided to the side of the engine main body and disposed in a gap defined directly between the generator and the fuel tank.

2. The multipurpose engine of claim 1 , wherein the connector box is provided in a position that is adjacent to an operating panel on which the main switch is mounted.

3. The multipurpose engine of claim 1 , wherein retainers for retaining the plurality of electrical wirings are provided to the connector box.

4. The multipurpose engine of claim 1 , further comprising:

a cooling fan provided coaxially with the output shaft of the engine main body; and

a fan cover provided to the engine main body so as to cover the cooling fan,

wherein the fan cover is integrally formed with the connector box.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 5, 2009
From: KANAI, MITSUYOSHI; HONDA, SOUHEI; SHINODA, AKIHISA
To: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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Priority Claims (1)
JP P2005-183057 · Jun 23, 2005 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20090302610A1 · Dec 10, 2009