CPC F02B 63/044 (2013.01) [F01P 11/10 (2013.01); F02B 63/042 (2013.01); F02B 67/04 (2013.01); F02B 67/06 (2013.01); F02N 11/00 (2013.01); H02K 7/1815 (2013.01); F02B 2063/045 (2013.01)] | 5 Claims |
1. A generator comprising:
an engine;
a backplate affixed to the engine;
an alternator driven by the engine via a crankshaft extending from the engine to the alternator;
an alternator adaptor affixed to the backplate and coupling the alternator to the engine; and
an engine cooling fan operatively coupled to the crankshaft so as to be rotated by the crankshaft, the engine cooling fan coupled to the crankshaft on a side of the backplate opposite the engine;
wherein the backplate comprises:
a main section having an opening therein sized to receive the crankshaft therethrough; and
a pair of arms extending off from the main section, with each of the pair of arms having an air flow passage positioned between the engine cooling fan and the engine.
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