Abstract: There is disclosed a floor cleaning apparatus. The apparatus has a cleaning head portion for engaging a floor surface during cleaning, an upstanding portion for maneuvering movement of the cleaning head portion, a liquid delivery assembly, a handle portion extending from the upstanding portion and a sealed liquid storage container. The assembly includes a single needle defining a first passageway for allowing cleaning detergent from the sealed storage container to travel to the cleaning head portion therethrough and a second passageway for allowing as or air to travel from the surrounding to the sealed storage container for pressure equalization, and wherein the needle has a non-cylindrical configuration and a flattened configuration.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a pressure washer which comprises a water-sealed battery part and a main body part, wherein the water-sealed battery part comprises a shell formed by connecting a cover body and a lower cavity, and a battery pack is arranged in the shell. The pressure washer of the utility model is simple and ingenious in structural design, can effectively improve the sealing effect of the shell and prevent water from entering.

Abstract: A motor arrangement (10) is disclosed as including an AC motor (12) with an output, a DC motor (14) with an output, a power transmission mechanism (18) including a first one-way clutch (20) and a second one-way clutch (22), the power transmission mechanism being coupled with the output of the AC motor via the first one-way clutch and coupled with the output of the DC motor via the second one-way clutch.

Abstract: The utility model discloses a pressure washer which comprises a water-sealed battery part and a main body part, wherein the water-sealed battery part comprises a shell formed by connecting a cover body and a lower cavity, and a battery pack is arranged in the shell. The pressure washer of the utility model is simple and ingenious in structural design, can effectively improve the sealing effect of the shell and prevent water from entering.

Abstract: An electric power washer contains a main body having a pump and an electric power source, a hose, a handle, and a control circuit. The hose contains a first end fluidly-connected to the pump and a second end fluidly-connected to the handle, which has a button operatively-connected to the control circuit, which is operatively-connected to the pump and the electric power source. The control circuit controls the pump output and contains a timer. The control circuit permits the pump to normally operate at up to 100% normal power. However, when the button is activated, the control circuit permits the pump to operate at a boost power mode of from about 103% normal power to about 300% normal power. The control circuit intermittently pulses the boost power mode and terminates the boost power mode after a predetermined period of time or when the button is no longer activated, whichever is shorter.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include apparatuses and methods used to operate engine-based equipment using an electric starter motor. In one aspect, a method for operating an apparatus includes starting an electric starter motor. In response to starting the electric starter motor, the electric starter motor is coupled to a flywheel and the flywheel is turned. In response to turning the flywheel, an engine coupled to the flywheel via a power take-off of the engine is started. After starting the engine, the electric starter motor is decoupled from the flywheel and thus from the engine, and the engine is used to turn the flywheel, thereby enabling operation of a primary assembly coupled to the flywheel.

Abstract: A modular power washer contains a power washing system (10), containing a base unit (20) and an accessory unit (34), wherein the accessory unit (34) is removably-attached to the base unit (20). The base unit (20), contains a housing (22), a pump (26), a motor (24), a power source (28), an input valve (64), and an output valve (32). The housing (22), contains the pump (26), and the motor (24), therein, and the housing (22), at least partially contains the power source (28), therein. The motor (24), is operatively-connected to the power source (28). The pump (26), is operatively-connected to the motor (24). The pump (26), is fluidly-connected to the input valve (64), and the output valve (32). The accessory unit (34), is selected from a hose storage unit (68), an additive tank (88), a handle (36) a roll bar (50), a frame (72), a wheel (74), and a combination thereof. A kit and a method of use are also described herein.

Abstract: An electric power washer (10) contains a main body (12), a hose (18), a handle (24), and a control circuit (32).The main body (12) contains a pump (14) and an electric power source operatively-connected to the pump (14). The hose (18) contains a first end (20) that is fluidly-connected to the pump and a second end (22) fluidly-connected to the handle (24). The handle (24) has a button (26) operatively-connected to the control circuit (32). The control circuit(32) is operatively-connected to both the pump(14) and the electric source(16,16?,40). The control circuit (32) controls the output of the pump (14). The control circuit (32) contains a timer (36) as well. The control circuit (32) permits the pump (14) to normally operate at up to 100% normal power. However, when the button (26) is activated, the control circuit (32) permits the pump (14) to operate at a boost power mode of from about 103% normal power to about 300% normal power. The control circuit (32) intermittently pulses the boost power mode.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include apparatuses and methods used to operate engine-based equipment using an electric starter motor. In one aspect, a method for operating an apparatus includes starting an electric starter motor. In response to starting the electric starter motor, the electric starter motor is coupled to a flywheel and the flywheel is turned. In response to turning the flywheel, an engine coupled to the flywheel via a power take-off of the engine is started. After starting the engine, the electric starter motor is decoupled from the flywheel and thus from the engine, and the engine is used to turn the flywheel, thereby enabling operation of a primary assembly coupled to the flywheel.

Abstract: A spray gun for use with a pressure washer including a body with a nozzle and a handle. A trigger is coupled to the body and pivotable relative to the handle. A conduit extends through the nozzle and defines a fluid outlet. A valve housing defines a fluid inlet and includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a valve seat including an aperture. A piston includes a valve member moveably disposed within the first chamber and a linkage extending between the trigger and the valve member. A biasing mechanism is positioned within the chamber and biases the valve member such that at least a portion of the valve member is retained within the aperture. Actuation of the trigger displaces the valve member and the linkage against the bias of the biasing mechanism to selectively allow fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet through the aperture.

Abstract: A hybrid engine and battery generator and a method of operating the same. The generator is controlled to operate in at least three modes: a battery-only mode, a battery charging mode, and a boost mode. In the battery-only mode, the engine is off and an internal battery of the generator is used by an inverter to generate AC output. In the battery charging mode, the engine generates DC power, via an alternator and rectifier, which is used to charge the battery and to supply power to the inverter to generate AC output. In the boost mode, the battery and the engine generate DC power that is used by the inverter to generate an AC output with increased wattage, relative to the battery-only mode and battery charging mode. The generator automatically switches between the modes based on battery level and load demand.

Abstract: A choke assembly for an internal combustion engine comprising a user interface, a fuel valve, and a choke valve. The choke assembly further comprising an off position, in which the user interface is in a first position, the fuel valve is in a closed position, and the choke valve is in a closed position; a start position, in which the user interface is in a second position, the fuel valve is in an open position, and the choke valve is in the closed position; and a run position, in which the user interface is in a third position, the fuel valve is in the open position, and the choke valve is in an open position.

Abstract: A cylinder head for a pump. The pump includes a piston and a cylinder block at least partially defining a cylinder chamber receiving the piston. The cylinder head is couplable to the cylinder block. The cylinder head includes an inlet manifold formed as a single piece, an outlet manifold formed as a single piece separate from the inlet manifold, and a pressure chamber positioned fluidly between the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold formed as a single piece separate from the inlet manifold and separate from the outlet manifold. The pressure chamber is formed of a first material, and at least one of the inlet manifold and the outlet manifold is formed of a second material different than the first material.

Abstract: A hybrid engine and battery generator and a method of operating the same. The generator is controlled to operate in at least three modes: a battery-only mode, a battery charging mode, and a boost mode. In the battery-only mode, the engine is off and an internal battery of the generator is used by an inverter to generate AC output. In the battery charging mode, the engine generates DC power, via an alternator and rectifier, which is used to charge the battery and to supply power to the inverter to generate AC output. In the boost mode, the battery and the engine generate DC power that is used by the inverter to generate an AC output with increased wattage, relative to the battery-only mode and battery charging mode. The generator automatically switches between the modes based on battery level and load demand.