Outdoor Power Equipment Research Articles

Employability Skills and Trends in the Outdoor Power and Equipment Industry

The Power, Structural and Technical Systems (PST) Career Pathway is one of eight within the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster; this pathway provides the curriculum that includes outdoor power equipment content. The perceived workforce readiness and skills needed in this pathway and related future trends were analyzed for entry-level jobs within the outdoor power equipment industry. The respondents expressed concern with being able to find qualified entry-level employees. Respondents indicated that the major skill categories of interpersonal skills, communication skills, computer skills, character skills, technical competency, and their corresponding subskills, were important for entry-level employment. The respondents indicated shop experience and general work experience are important for career success, which are experiences that take place through school-based agricultural education. The areas with greatest impact on the future of the industry were equipment technology advancements, urbanization, environmental laws/policies, and the growth of technical education at the secondary and post-secondary level. Secondary agricultural educators and outdoor power equipment dealers should explore developing internships and other partnerships in order to better prepare students for entry-level positions within the outdoor power equipment industry.

The Insulation Sheath Detection Based on X-Ray

Because of its excellent electrical properties, the insulation sheath is widely used in outdoor power equipment terminal stop position. The performance of the insulation sheath will directly affect the normal operation of electrical equipment. For the insulation sheath detection rely mainly on traditional electrical insulation testing means. This article through using ANSYS finite element simulation software to simulate the hole type defects of the insulation sheath. Then combination of X-ray DR detection system with traditional electrical insulation testing method, testing of three insulation sheath, the test results are consistent with the simulation results. At the same time, this article illustrates the possibility and the reliability of X-ray DR detection system on the insulation sheath.

Microenergy harvesting applications for outdoor power equipment

An energy harvesting system designed in this paper is of electromagnetic linear-motion inertial type that is capable of converting kinetic energy into useful electrical energy. The harvester consists of moving magnet---iron poles enclosed by cylindrical coils and an iron stator, and two stationary magnets are placed at both end sides acting as spring. The developed energy harvester is to be used for outdoor power equipment such as lawnmower and snow blower. Preliminary vibrational analysis is conducted on the lawnmower and snow blower to determine its working frequency and the optimal point of vibration. It was determined that the lawnmower resonated at a frequency of 15 Hz while the snow blower resonated at 21 Hz. Two methods are used to tune the energy harvesting system. The first is changing the stationary magnet thickness while keeping the magnet air gap constant and second is changing the air gap while keeping the stationary magnet thickness constant. We found that it is optimal to change the air gap rather than the magnet thickness to change the natural frequency of the device. The energy harvesting system is tuned to work on a lawnmower where the natural frequency is 15 Hz. Natural frequency of 15 Hz is obtained when the magnet thickness is 9.525 mm and a gap of 70.75 mm, where the maximum power dissipated is 29 mW.

The Insulation Sheath Detection Based on X-Ray

Because of its excellent electrical properties, the insulation sheath is widely used in outdoor power equipment terminal stop position. The performance of the insulation sheath will directly affect the normal operation of electrical equipment. For the insulation sheath detection rely mainly on traditional electrical insulation testing means. This article through using ANSYS finite element simulation software to simulate the hole type defects of the insulation sheath. Then combination of X-ray DR detection system with traditional electrical insulation testing method, testing of three insulation sheath, the test results are consistent with the simulation results. At the same time, this article illustrates the possibility and the reliability of X-ray DR detection system on the insulation sheath.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a global producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. In addition, Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Also, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets generators (portable and home standby), pressure washers, air compressors, snow throwers, lawn and garden powered equipment (riding and walk behind mowers, tillers, chipper/shredders, leaf blowers and vacuums) as well as related accessories. As of Jul 1 2007, Co. conducted its businesses in two reportable segments: Engines and Power Products.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a global producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. In addition, Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets generators (portable and home standby), pressure washers, air compressors, snow throwers, lawn and garden powered equipment (riding and walk behind mowers, tillers, chipper/shredders, leaf blowers and vacuums) as well as related accessories. As of June 30 2007, Co. conducted its businesses in two reportable segments: Engines and Power Products.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines with displacements ranging from 31 cubic centimeters to 997 cubic centimeters. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines with displacements ranging from 31 cubic centimeters to 997 cubic centimeters. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines with displacements ranging from 31 cubic centimeters to 997 cubic centimeters. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC: 333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines ranging from 3 to 31 horsepower. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Mergent's Dividend AchieversVolume 3, Issue 4 p. 43-43 U.S. Company Reports Briggs & Stratton Corp.† First published: 10 October 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/div.4686 † Contact: : John S. Shiely — Chmn., Pres., C.E.O. Address: : 12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222 Web Site: : www.briggsandstratton.com AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Industrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618) Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines with displacements ranging from 31 cubic centimeters to 997 cubic centimeters. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories. Volume3, Issue4Autumn (Fall) 2006Pages 43-43 RelatedInformation

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

Mergent's Dividend AchieversVolume 3, Issue 2 p. 43-43 U.S. Company Reports Briggs & Stratton Corp.† First published: 20 April 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/div.3851Citations: 1 † Contact: : John S. Shiely — Chmn., Pres., C.E.O. Address: : 12301 West Wirth Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222 Web Site: : www.briggsandstratton.com AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Industrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC: 333618) Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines ranging from 3 to 31 horsepower. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories. Citing Literature Volume3, Issue2Spring 2006Pages 43-43 RelatedInformation

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 519 NAIC: 33618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines ranging from 3 to 31 horsepower. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines ranging from 3 to 31 horsepower. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines ranging from 3 to 31 horsepower. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

AbstractIndustrial Machinery and Equipment (MIC: 11.5 SIC: 3519 NAIC:333618)Briggs & Stratton is a producer of air cooled gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Co. designs, manufactures, markets and services these products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide. These engines are primarily aluminum alloy gasoline engines ranging from 3 to 31 horsepower. Co.'s engines are marketed under various brand names including Classic™, Sprint™, Quattro™, Quantum®, INTEK™, I/C®, Industrial Plus™ and Vanguard™. Additionally, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC, Co. designs, manufactures and markets portable generators, pressure washers and related accessories.

Reliability and availability analysis of an n-unit outdoor power system subject to adjustable repair facility

This paper presents a newly developed stochastic mathematical model to represent a system of n active redundant outdoor power equipment. The system considered is subject to common cause failure and adjustable repair facility. Laplace transforms of the state probabilities, system reliability and availability equations are developed. In addition, steady-state availability and mean-time-between-failures expressions are developed. The special case when n = 2 is discussed numerically.