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Portable air compressor

a portable, air compressor technology, applied in the direction of positive displacement liquid engine, piston pump, liquid fuel engine, etc., can solve the problems of air compressor durability, heavy and cumbersome transportation for a tradesperson, and the bulky nature of air compressors

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-10
BLACK & DECKER INC
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Until recently, the air compressors with durability, pressure output and / or flow capacity that were sufficient for use in the various building trades were relatively bulky, heavy and cumbersome for a tradesperson to transport.
Despite these improvements, our research has shown that there remains several niche markets that are not wholly served by the general purpose air compressors that are presently marketed to the building trades.

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[0021] With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, an air compressor constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is generally indicated by reference numeral 10. The air compressor 10 may include a motor 12, a compressor 14, a storage tank 16, a control package 18 and a housing 20. The motor 12 may be of any known type, such as an induction motor or a universal motor and in the example provided, includes a power cord 22 that permits the motor 12 to be coupled to a source of alternating current power, such as a conventional outlet 24. The compressor 14 may likewise be of any suitable type, such as a piston-type compressor having an aluminum or plastic body 26. The compressor 14 may employ one or more sleeves (not shown), such as cast iron sleeves, to line the piston bores (not shown) for increased durability.

[0022] The storage tank 16, which is optional, may be of any desired shape and preferably has a capacity that is less than about 1.5 gallons and mo...

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Abstract

A portable air compressor having a compressor, a motor and a housing. The motor is coupled to the compressor and provides a source of power thereto. The housing defines an air compressor storage cavity in which the compressor and motor are stored. The housing has a first portion and a second portion that are hingedly coupled to one another to permit access to at least a portion of the interior of the housing.

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[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 493,231 entitled “Portable Air Compressor” filed Aug. 7, 2003.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to the field of portable air compressors and more particularly to lightweight, hand-portable air compressors with improved portability. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Air compressors are routinely employed in the various building trades to provide pressurized air for use with tools such as nailers, staplers, grinders, sanders, impact wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. Until recently, the air compressors with durability, pressure output and / or flow capacity that were sufficient for use in the various building trades were relatively bulky, heavy and cumbersome for a tradesperson to transport. The development of improved portability innovations which are described in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 154,416 entitled “Air Compressor With Improved Hand Port...

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IPC IPC(8): B25H3/00F04B35/04F04B41/02
CPCB25H3/006F04B41/02F04B35/04
Inventor BRASHEARS, RICHARD K.
Owner BLACK & DECKER INC
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