Power system radiators and power systems having radiators
AssigneeIllinois Tool Works Inc.
InventorNathan J. Jochman
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Abstract
Power system radiators and power systems having radiators are disclosed. An example power system includes: an engine; a generator configured to generate electrical power from mechanical power provided by the engine; power conversion circuitry configured to convert the electrical power from the generator to welding-type power; and a housing enclosing the engine, the generator, and the power conversion circuitry; and a radiator assembly configured to cool the engine and comprising a heat exchanger oriented substantially horizontally when the power system is installed.
Claims19
A power system, comprising:
- an engine;
- a generator configured to generate electrical power from mechanical power provided by the engine;
- power conversion circuitry configured to convert the electrical power from the generator to welding-type power;
- a housing enclosing the engine, the generator, and the power conversion circuitry;
- and
- a radiator assembly configured to cool the engine and comprising:
- a heat exchanger oriented substantially horizontally when the power system is installed;
- a fan configured to urge air through the heat exchanger to cool the heat exchanger;
- a first side tank located on a first side of the heat exchanger and configured to receive coolant from the engine and to supply the coolant to the heat exchanger;
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- a second side tank located on a second side of the heat exchanger and configured to receive the coolant from the heat exchanger for circulation to the engine.
A power system, comprising:
- an engine;
- a generator configured to generate electrical power from mechanical power provided by the engine;
- power conversion circuitry configured to convert the electrical power from the generator to welding-type power;
- a housing enclosing the engine, the generator, and the power conversion circuitry;
- and
- a radiator assembly configured to cool the engine and comprising a heat exchanger oriented substantially horizontally when the power system is installed, wherein the radiator assembly is located on top of the housing, and is coupled to the housing via one or more hinges.
A power system, comprising:
- an engine;
- a generator configured to generate electrical power from mechanical power provided by the engine;
- power conversion circuitry configured to convert the electrical power from the generator to welding-type power;
- a housing enclosing the engine, the generator, and the power conversion circuitry;
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- a radiator assembly configured to cool the engine and comprising a heat exchanger oriented substantially horizontally when the power system is installed, wherein the radiator assembly is located remote from the housing, and further comprising coolant lines coupled between the engine and the radiator assembly to transfer coolant between the engine and the radiator assembly.
A power system, comprising:
- an engine;
- a generator configured to generate electrical power from mechanical power provided by the engine;
- power conversion circuitry configured to convert the electrical power from the generator to welding-type power;
- a housing enclosing the engine, the generator, and the power conversion circuitry;
- and
- a radiator assembly positioned external to the housing and configured to cool the engine.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.