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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2001
John Jianing Chen, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Michael D. Ballard, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Jinghui Sun, Norman, OK (US);
Unit Parts Company, Oklahoma City, OK (US);
Abstract
A portable generator assembly comprising an alternator installable in a vehicle, and a power converter. The alternator includes an AC output port electrically connected to the stator windings of the alternator for receiving the AC output signal, and providing access to the AC output signal such that the AC output signal can provide AC power at a location outside of the alternator's housing. The power converter is provided with a transformer, a frequency changer, and an electrical outlet. The transformer receives the AC output signal from the AC output port and increases the voltage of the AC output signal to at least about 120 V. The frequency changer receives the AC output signal having the increased voltage, and converts the frequency of the AC output signal to a frequency between about 45 to about 65 Hz. The electrical outlet receives the AC output signal having the increased voltage and converted frequency. An electrical implement, such as a hand drill, can be plugged into the electrical outlet so as to provide power for operating the electrical implement.