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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2013
Filed:
May. 16, 2012
Yoichi Yamamura, Wako, JP;
Shoji Hashimoto, Wako, JP;
Yoichi Yamamura, Wako, JP;
Shoji Hashimoto, Wako, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In a control apparatus for an inverter generator having a generator unit driven by an engine, a converter connected to the generator unit to convert an alternating current from the generator unit to a direct current, and an inverter connected to the converter to invert the direct current from the converter to an alternating current and output it to an electric load, it is configured to detect an overload condition based on the alternating current from the inverter to the electric load; stop outputting from the inverter to the electric load with the engine being kept operating when the overload condition is detected; output a release command to release a stop condition where the outputting to the electric load is stopped upon manipulation by an operator; and restart the outputting to the electric load by releasing the stop condition when the release command is outputted.