Power drill-activated start mechanism for gas-powered engines
OwnerDavid G Brandenburginventor
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Abstract
A power drill-activated start system for gas-powered engines eliminates the need for the use of manual pull-start mechanisms by leveraging the mechanical advantage provided by a rotational drive tool, such as a power drill. The start system has a stem connecting a drive interface with a plurality of engagement members. The drive interface is configured to receive rotational motion as input from the rotational drive tool. The stem transmits the rotational motion to the plurality of engagement members, which interface with a rotating component of a gas-powered engine, such as a flywheel, thereby facilitating engine startup.
Claims6
A start system for a gas-powered tool having a flywheel configured to rotate and to start the gas-powered tool, the start system comprising:
- a rotational drive tool;
- a stem extending from a first end to a second end;
- a drive interface secured to the first end and configured to releasably engage with the rotational drive tool;
- a disc-shaped body secured to the second end;
- a plurality of engagement members protruding from the disc-shaped body, the plurality of engagement members are configured to releasably engage with and rotate the flywheel;
- a housing configured to house the stem, the drive interface, the disc-shaped body, and the plurality of engagement members;
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- an observation window secured to the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.