Overview of Residential Generator Installation Process from Ethnographic Design Research
*W/ Design Research Intern: Kendall Gremillion
Concept benefits & call outs.
Portable generator concept.
[patent EP 2762702 A1]
Concept walk-through: frame detail
Portable generator concept.
[patent EP 2762702 A1]
Concept walk-through
Portable generator concept.
[patent EP 2762702 A1]
Portable generator concept patent image.
[patent EP 2762702 A1]
Patent Drawing from US 20140217689 A1
I love when the patent drawings reflect the nuanced balance that I strive toward with my designs. This concept is essentially a repetition of two parts which create a cubic assembly. The tangible version of this is a lot of fun!
Working within supplier capabilities, this was Kohler's reintroduction (since the early 1980s) into portable generators, "Kohler Portable Power."
Orthographic concept sketch of backpack generator.
[patent EP 2762702 A1]
A backpack portable generator concept image. This concept intends to eliminate the maintenance of multiple engines associated with landscaping, with a single engine driving electric applications. Driving diversity of use, reducing complexity to the user, and reducing cost of individual applications. For consumers, this allows for a more mobile inverter than the "suitcase" style that is common today. This particular image shows a propane powered concept, which aims to address understanding of fuel vs. power X time. Positioning of touch-points, plugs, recoil pull, etc. are inspired by action sports backpacks.
Original backpack generator concept image.
[[patent EP 2762702 A1]]
Orthographic concept sketch of backpack generator.
[patent EP 2762702 A1]
A backpack portable generator concept image. This concept intends to eliminate the maintenance of multiple engines associated with landscaping, with a single engine driving electric applications. Driving diversity of use, reducing complexity to the user, and reducing cost of individual applications. For consumers, this allows for a more mobile inverter than the "suitcase" style that is common today. This particular image shows a propane powered concept, which aims to address understanding of fuel vs. power X time. Positioning of touch-points, plugs, recoil pull, etc. are inspired by action sports backpacks.
Patent US 20140217689 A1.
A backpack portable generator concept patent image. This concept intends to eliminate the maintenance of multiple engines associated with landscaping, with a single engine driving electric applications. Driving diversity of use, reducing complexity to the user, and reducing cost of individual applications. For consumers, this allows for a more mobile inverter than the "suitcase" style that is common today. This particular image shows a propane powered concept, which aims to address understanding of fuel vs. power X time.
Proposed Conceptual Lineup for Residential Generator Product Category
Aesthetic Direction Explanation for Residential Generator Product Line
Extension of Residential Generator Aesthetic into Modular Control & ATS Design Exploration
Accessory Generator Pad Concept
Two products shown (layout c/o Kohler Communications):
1. Kohler Marine Generator (13-180kW, shown in back): Utility patent held.
2. Decision Maker 3500 generator controller: Product, UX/GUI
Kohler Power Systems DEC3500 Controller and UI development.
Kohler Confidant engine on an application by Cub Cadet
KOHLER Confidant
Heavy Duty Air Cleaner with Recoil
KOHLER Confidant
Low Profile Air Cleaner with Recoil
KOHLER Single Cylinder
Selected early concept.
Kohler 7000 on an application by Cub Cadet
KOHLER 7000 Series V-Twin
KOHLER 7000 Series V-Twin (top view)
Featuring early concept for High Profile Air Cleaner
KOHLER Command 824 EFI detail perspective
KOHLER Command 824 EFI side view
KOHLER Command 824 EFI blower housing top view
KOHLER Command 824 EFI blower housing perspective view
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KOHLER Power Group
This is a collection of launched & patented products designed for the Power Group of KOHLER Company.
Tenure Q2 2011 - Q4 2014, evolving from ID A., ID 1, Lead ID.
