Christine Se Richardson

US Patent:

20110272952, Nov 10, 2011

Filed:

Jan 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/008655

Inventors:

Christine Richardson - Delavan WI, US
Michael Bechtel - West Allis WI, US
Joel Wray - Janesville WI, US
Jonathan Gohde - Whitewater WI, US
Billy Brandenburg - Horicon WI, US
Leonard Pilling - Racine WI, US

International Classification:

H02K 7/18
H02K 9/02

US Classification:

290 1 A, 290 1 B

Abstract:

An electrical generator has an internal combustion engine and an alternator mounted to the engine and operative to generate electrical power during running of the engine. The alternator and the engine are arranged vertically to reduce the footprint of the electrical generator. The components of the electrical generator are contained within an enclosure defined by a base panel, a set of upright side panels, and a roof panel. When the roof panel is removed, each of the side panels can be independently removed from engagement with the base panel, which allows for easier access to the components of the electrical generator, such as for maintenance, service, and repair. The components are arranged so that cooling and exhaust air flow paths are defined within the enclosure.