CN101096947A - Air compressor - Google Patents
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An air compressor having improved stability and portability. The air compressor package is positionable in an operational position, wherein the air compressor package is positioned on a base, and a transport position, wherein the air compressor package may be more readily transported. Positioning of the air compressor package into the transport position is accomplished by rotating the air compressor about a rotational axis that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the air tank, which positions the air compressor in an orientation and position that is relatively comfortable, whether or not the air compressor is hand-transported. The air compressor package can employ a compact manifold that can couple the air tank to the compressor and a regulator valve and optionally to a relief valve, a drain valve and/or a pressure switch. A method for operating a compressor is also provided.
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Technical field
Present invention relates in general to the portable air compressor field, and relate in particular to a kind of portable air compressor.
The application is the sequence number of submitting on March 22nd, 2,004 10/805, the sequence number 11/053 that on February 8th, 987 and 2005 submitted to, the part continuation application of 033 U.S. Patent application, these applications are sequence numbers 10/630 of submitting on July 30th, 2003, the part continuation application of 090 U.S. Patent application, this application is the continuation application of the U.S. Patent application of the sequence number 10/154,416 submitted on May 23rd, 2002.U.S. Patent Application Serial Number 10/154,416 has required the preference of the U.S. Provisional Application submitted on March 22nd, 2002 number 60/366,676, and is the part continuation application of the U.S. Patent application of the sequence number 29/136,877 submitted to February 8 calendar year 2001.U. S. application sequence number 29/136,877 is published as U.S. design patent D461,196 on August 6th, 2002.In conjunction with above-mentioned each application as a reference at this.
Background technique
Mini air compressor has become the general tool around family, workshop and the building site.For family expenses, amusement and other underloading purposes for example gas-filled type motion or amusement equipment or, can supply many very small-sized and light compressors in urgent purposes for automobile tyre inflation.Such operation needs the pressurized air of relatively low pressure and/or low relatively airflow rate.Small-sized by using, low volume and/or by the low pressure compressor of light-weight electric machine power supply keeps very little weight and portability is maximized in these designs.In addition, by omitting high-pressure bottle (that is, fuel tank) and oil lubrication system, acquire the saving of significant weight, size and cost aspect.
Yet, the air pressure that many needs of work are higher, and/or bigger instantaneous airflow requirement, this generally can surpass the ability of interest or the employed compressor of amusement.In order to satisfy the demand of higher air pressure and higher air-flow operation, be necessary to increase the size of compressor and associated motor or motor.In addition, be not the size that strengthens compressor satisfying the instantaneous airflow requirement of theoretical maximum, but the pressurized air storage that holds with air tank or other pressurized container forms is common PRACTICE OF DESIGN.The air tank that output controller is arranged usually, can keep the pressurized air of some to satisfy peak demand from service load, allow simultaneously to use to be full of littler, the lighter compressor of air tank, and can reach the required average compression airflow rate of desired use.
Generally need air tank and bigger compressor to satisfy required pressure and level of air flow, this has increased the weight and the overall dimensions of compressor bank in fact.For the unit of high pressure and high volume job design can reach weight and size rapidly, wherein install or the known motorcycle of breakdown trailer structure is only form of implementation.Still the air compressor that has the intermediate size scale, these compressors are the common tools around the building site and are man-pack.
The current model of man-pack air compressor unit comprises a support or supporting structure, on this supporting structure or motor or motor, air compressor, air tank, gas exhaust manifold and various valve, testing apparatus and controller be installed therein.Many bigger portable construction are equipped with wheel, its so-called trolley structure, and like this, they can be moved by single user.There is the example of the air compressor of wheel to comprise Black﹠amp by DeWalt brand name; Model D55170 and D55270 that Decker company sells.
Still having some intermediate size professional grade compressor users to find to be necessary or to expect to have can be by portable liter and the compressor that carries.The method commonly used that compressor manufacturing commercialization improves these intermediate size professional grade compressor portability is that the redesign air compressor is to reduce its weight.Although such effort is arranged, the weight of intermediate size professional grade compressor often surpasses 50 pounds, even and therefore concerning those users in vigorous health, by portable liter and mobile still very difficult.
Except the problem of its weight, the heaviness of transporting of portable intermediate size professional grade compressor also is known.About this point, owing to have the mount scheme that compressor and motor are installed, use the structure of two cylindrical shape casees or single flat case (that is, have the major diameter of male end but the cylindrical shape case of low height) to become general.For example, use the structure of two cylindrical shape casees that compressor and motor generally are installed along the case limit, yet use the structure of single flat case generally compressor and motor to be installed in the end of case.
These traditional air compressors are arranged as unit relatively large pedestal or bottom are provided, and center of gravity also is arranged in the approximate centre position of bottom.The air compressor that is arranged as of even now provides metastable structure in its working procedure, often be clumsiness difficulty again but promote and carry the air compressor with this structure.About this point, these structures generally can be used handle (being used for promoting and carrying air compressor), and this handle is connected to the appropriate configuration at the place, center of gravity top position that is vertically mounted on whole air compressor unit, for example on support or the air tank.Handle is generally to need air compressor unit to be promoted vertically upward and to locate in the mode that is carried with the roughly the same direction of its operative orientation.
Yet, it is relative difficult to promote and carry known medium air compressor unit by this way, because the bottom of these air compressor unit trends towards relatively large, and therefore need the user to hold air compressor unit, thereby user's arm is in crooked state with the arm of elongation slightly.In the center of gravity of making great efforts to make compressor bank more in the process near user's central axis, the user generally can tilt its upper body away from the load of air compressor unit, and therefore with uncomfortable and clumsy body gesture lifting and transport air compressor bank.
Summary of the invention
In one form, the invention provides a kind of air compressor, it comprises a supporting structure, a compressor and an air tank that is communicated with compressor fluid.This air tank has at least 0.5 gallon capacity.Supporting structure comprises a tubular frame that limits an offside assembly and is arranged between the side assembly and connects the one handle of side assembly.Each side assembly all comprises one first pillar, an arm and one second pillar.First pillar be arranged in compressor first side the below and be fixed on the air tank in primary importance.Second pillar have with a first portion of the first pillar almost parallel and towards first pillar downwards, towards the outward extending second portion of handle.Air tank be substantial cylindrical and between the side assembly longitudinal extension.Air tank is in abutting connection with the second portion of first pillar and second pillar.Handle construction becomes can be by user's grasped, like this, air compressor can around and the axis of the longitudinal axis almost parallel of air tank between working position and hand-held transporting position, rotate.
In another form, the invention provides a kind of method, it comprise provide have a supporting structure, the blowing plant of a compressor, an air tank and one handle, air tank is communicated with compressor fluid and has greater than about 0.5 gallon capacity, and at least one in the two of handle and supporting structure and air tank combines; Supporting structure limits a pedestal; Blowing plant is placed into the working position, wherein pedestal is arranged in first orientation; And by with handle around blowing plant being moved to hand-held transporting position with the rotational blowing plant of handle almost parallel, when blowing plant is in hand-held transporting position, pedestal is arranged into second orientation with the first orientation approximate vertical.
In another form, the invention provides a kind of air compressor, it has air tank, a modulating valve and a manifold that a compressor, has the tank wall that limits the outlet chamber.Manifold has a manifold body, and this manifold body comprises an import and an outlet.Manifold body is threaded with air tank.Import is communicated with case chamber and compressor fluid, and outlet separates with import, and outlet is communicated with case chamber and pressure regulator fluid.
From the detailed description provided hereinafter, further application of the present invention will become obvious.Although should be appreciated that and pointed out the preferred embodiments of the present invention, detailed explanation and object lesson be illustrative purposes be not to limit the scope of the invention.
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Other advantage of the present invention and feature will become obviously from following explanation and appended claim in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 is the perspective view according to the compressor bank of the instruction structure of prior art;
Fig. 2 is user's the front elevation that transports the compressor bank of Fig. 1;
Fig. 3 is the perspective view according to the air compressor unit of instruction structure of the present invention;
Fig. 4 is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 3 is arranged in the working position;
Fig. 5 is the rear view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 3;
Fig. 6 is the worm's eye view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 3;
Fig. 7 A is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 3 is rotated to transporting position;
Fig. 7 B is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 3 is positioned at transporting position;
Fig. 8 is the perspective view according to the air compressor unit of the instruction structure of alternative embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 9 is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 8 is positioned at transporting position;
Figure 10 is the perspective view of air compressor unit of the instruction structure of another alternative embodiment according to the present invention;
Figure 11 is the left side view of air compressor of the instruction structure of the another alternative embodiment according to the present invention;
Figure 12 is the front perspective view according to another air compressor unit of instruction structure of the present invention;
Figure 13 is the rear view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 12;
Figure 14 is the left side view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 12;
Figure 15 is the perspective view of air compressor of the instruction structure of another alternative embodiment according to the present invention;
Figure 16 is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 15 is arranged in operable position;
Figure 17 is the plan view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 15;
Figure 18 is the worm's eye view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 15;
Figure 19 is the rear view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 15;
Figure 20 is the perspective exploded view of the part of air compressor shown in Figure 15;
Figure 21 is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 15 is rotated to transporting position;
Figure 22 is the left side view that air compressor unit shown in Figure 15 is positioned at transporting position;
Figure 23 is the perspective view according to another air compressor unit of instruction structure of the present disclosure;
Figure 24 is the side perspective view of air compressor unit shown in Figure 22;
Figure 25 is the perspective view of a part of removing the air compressor unit shown in Figure 23 of shell;
Figure 26 is the enlarged perspective that is shown specifically manifold and the part of the air compressor unit shown in Figure 23 that combines of air tank;
Figure 27 is the perspective view of manifold;
Figure 28 is the longitudinal section along the manifold of import and outlet intercepting;
Figure 29 is perpendicular to the sectional view by the longitudinal axis of the manifold of outlet, pressure port and air vent;
Figure 30 is the longitdinal cross-section diagram along the manifold of floss hole intercepting;
Figure 31 is similar but along the sectional view of air tank and manifold intercepting with Figure 30; And
Figure 32 is the guide wire of alternative shape of Figure 31.
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See figures.1.and.2, wherein show the air compressor unit 1 of prior art, it comprises a supporting structure 2, a compressor means 3, an air tank 4 and one handle 5.Compressor means 3 and air tank 4 are elements heavier in the air compressor unit 1, and they are around supporting structure 2 horizontal distribution, thereby the center of gravity 6 of air compressor unit 1 is in the inside in the zone that is limited by supporting structure 2.Handle 5 is connected with the straight vertically mode of the center of gravity 6 of air compressor unit 1 with the center line 7 with handle 5 with supporting structure 2.
With reference to Fig. 2, the structure of handle 5 is such, and it allows air compressor unit 1 vertically to be promoted and be transported on the orientation identical with its operative orientation.Yet the size of the bottom of air compressor unit 1 or pedestal 8 is relatively large, and this arm 9a that needs user's 9 usefulness to extend slightly transports air compressor unit 1.Therefore, user's wrist 9b remains on bent state, can allow the user uncomfortable and tired like this.
In Fig. 3 to Fig. 5, represent by reference character 10 usually according to the air compressor unit of instruction structure of the present invention.Shown air compressor unit 10 comprises a compressor means 12, an air tank 14, a supporting structure 16, one handle 18 and an instrument group 20.Compressor means 12 is the structure of traditional approach and work or the like, does not elaborate at this.Say that briefly compressor means 12 comprises a power source such as motor 24 or motor that operationally sucks and compress the air compressor 22 of ambient air and power is provided for compressor 22.The pressurized air of discharging from compressor 22 is discharged to air tank 14, and this air tank is as compressed-air actuated storage box.
Shown supporting structure 16 is constructed to extend to protect these elements along compressor means 12 and instrument group 20 with " roll cage " form, makes air compressor unit 10 not by another object overturning or impact.In the specific embodiment that illustrates, supporting structure 16 comprises tubular frame 30 and a plurality of supporting rod 36 that has by the interconnective relative horizontal expansion side 32 of mountion plate, and optionally guard shield or cover 38.In the example that provides, cover 38 is made by sheet metal, for example steel, aluminium or plastics, and removably be fixed on the tubular frame 30 with for example traditional threaded fastener (not shown).And the main purpose of cover 38 is protecting components; for example compressor means 12 and instrument group 20 be not by the infringement such as instrument that falls and workpiece; it will be understood to those of skill in the art that; in the process of transporting when against user's horizontal side; compare with tubular frame 30, compressor means, air tank 14 and/or instrument group 20, the relative smooth exterior surface face of cover 38 is relatively more comfortable and less interfere user's motion.
In the example that provides, horizontal expansion side 32 is configured to open form, and the end 42 of horizontal expansion side like this 32 does not intersect mutually but intersects with air tank 14.End 42 is for example welded with air tank 14 by traditional combination and is combined.In the specific embodiment that illustrates; air tank 14 transversely extends side 32 and extends; but it will be understood to those of skill in the art that thereby air tank 14 can replacedly be configured to stop the flush of horizontal expansion side 32 or the opposite end that inboard supporting structure 16 can also be protected air tank 14.Instrument group 20 generally includes an air tank pressure gauge 46, a regulator 48, a reconciliation statement 50 and an outlet manifold 52, and the instrument group combines with instrument panel 54 between the horizontal expansion side 32 that is installed in supporting structure 16.Instrument panel 54 can be independent parts or can form with cover 38 integral body.Preferably, relative with the vertical substantially orientation shown in the prior art air compressor unit 1 of Fig. 1, instrument panel 54 is installed with sweptback orientation, this illustrates in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 best, thereby air tank pressure gauge 46, regulator 48, reconciliation statement 50 and outlet manifold 52 is arranged to relative the reading more comfily and/or approaching mode of user of confession air compressor unit 10.Those skilled in the art will learn from disclosed content, the air tank pressure gauge 46 that causes by the location of instrument panel 54 on the orientation that recedes and the improvement of reconciliation statement 50 readability and the improvement of regulator 48 accessibility, improved the accuracy that the user can control the air pressure that is assigned to outlet manifold 52.Selectively be equipped with horizontal expansion side 32 in one combine and outward extending therefrom pin 58, thereby allow part, for example a power line 60 or an air hose 62 twine (around pin 58) in order to deposit.
Referring again to Fig. 4, it will be understood to those of skill in the art that air tank 14 and compressor means 12 are attached on the supporting structure 16, like this, their center of gravity CG separately
ATAnd CG
ACBe arranged as relatively more near pedestal 66 (Fig. 3 to Fig. 5) during in air compressor unit 10 towards its working position.Because most of weight of air tank 14 and compressor means 12 duty air compressor groups 10, the structure of this mode is favourable, because it provides low relatively center of gravity CG for air compressor unit 10
ACPIt will be understood to those of skill in the art that center of gravity CG
ACPWork in plane 80 along relative pedestal 66 deflections.In the specific embodiment that illustrates, because pedestal 66 is positioned on the plane 82, for example on the ground, plane 80 is vertical substantially with pedestal 66.
With reference to Fig. 3 and Fig. 7, when user 94 transported air compressor unit 10, handle 18 was configured to be held by the palmar aspect 90 of user 94 hand 92.Handle 18 can be any kind and can be installed on any suitable structure, for example on supporting structure 16 or the air tank 14.In the specific embodiment that illustrates, handle 18 is installed on the air tank 14 tightly, and comprises that its profile is the part 96 of holding with a firm grip of accepting user's finger when the user transports air compressor unit 10.The part of holding with a firm grip 96 forms round the center line 98 that is positioned at (maybe can be positioned at) plane 100, and this plane 100 comprises the center of gravity CG of air compressor 10
ACP
In addition, because the center of gravity CG of air compressor unit 10 air compressor unit 10 when being oriented in the working position
ACPRelatively more near pedestal 66, user 94 can transport air compressor unit 10, thereby pedestal 66 near user 94 cross side 110 (that is, in about 10 inches of cross side 110, and preferably approximately 3 inches to about 7 inches) and user's wrist 112 not at bent state.When being in transporting position, air compressor unit 10 preferably is configured to make the center of gravity CG of air tank 14 and compressor means 12
ATAnd CG
ACBe arranged in plane 100, or relatively be offset the basic distance that equates therefrom.Because handle 18 arranges that like this user 94 can cosily carry air compressor unit 10, and under the situation of release lever 18 not pivot air compressor unit 10 between working position and transporting position easily.
In the layout of Figure 10, similar among the embodiment of handle 18a and Fig. 8, it combines with supporting structure 16a.Yet air tank 14b comprises first and second substantial cylindrical box structure 150a and the 150b, and relative another of these box structures 150a and 150b piles up vertically when air compressor unit 10b is in the working position.In the layout that illustrates, the first and second substantial cylindrical box structure 150a and 150b are arranged in the opposite side of plane (not specifically illustrating) equidistantly, and this plane comprises center line 98a and the center of gravity CG of handle 18a
ACPFirst and second substantial cylindrical box structure 150a that illustrate and 150b separately longitudinal axis 152a and 152b be included in pedestal 66 plane inclined in, therefore reduce center line 98a and the center of gravity CG from comprising handle 18a by the first and second substantial cylindrical box structure 150a and 150b
ACPThe amount of planar offset.In this arrangement, mountion plate 34b can improve slightly with respect to the mountion plate 34 of air compressor unit 10, thereby thereby easier and more compactly air tank 14b and compressor means 12a are packed the center line 98a that makes handle 18a and locate in a manner described.
The layout of Figure 11 is similar with Fig. 3 generally, removes handle 18c and is attached to pivotly on the supporting structure 16c at a side place relative with air tank 14.When being positioned transporting position, compressor means 12 is positioned at the top of air tank 14.This layout also shows air compressor unit of the present invention and can rotate along any direction around the rough horizontal axis between work and the transporting position.For example, Fig. 6 and 7 embodiment show the bottom B (or top T) that air compressor unit 10 can forward air compressor unit 10 from the place ahead F of air compressor unit 10 to, and the embodiment of Figure 11 shows the bottom B (or top T) that air compressor unit 10c can forward air compressor unit 10c from the rear R of air compressor unit 10c to.It will be understood to those of skill in the art that the interchangeable bottom (or top) that is configured to forward to by handle 18c air compressor unit of air compressor unit from a side of air compressor unit.
With reference to Figure 12 and 13, another air compressor unit that instruction according to the present invention is constructed is represented by reference character 10d generally.Some is similar for air compressor unit 10d and air compressor unit shown in Figure 3 10, and can comprise a compressor means 12, an air tank 14, a supporting structure 16, one handle 18 and an instrument group 20.Compressor means 12 can comprise few oil or oilless compressor 22d and provide the power source of power, for example motor 24 or motor for oilless compressor 22d.Oilless compressor 22d comprises along axle 302 to-and-fro motion to suck and to compress the piston 300 of ambient air.This paper uses term not have oil and describes an air compressor, the lubricated liquid oils when it does not use oil pan to hold to be used for piston 300 and moves back and forth.Preferably, whole compressor 22d comprises the crankcase (not shown), can work under the liquid lubrication oil condition not having.The pressurized air of discharging from compressor 22d is discharged into air tank 14, and this air tank is as compressed-air actuated storage box.
Supporting structure 16 can comprise a pair of tubular support 30d and mountion plate 34d.Mountion plate 34d can comprise a base assembly 310 and can be incorporated into and from base assembly 310 outward extending offside assemblies 312.With reference to Figure 14, each side assembly 312 can comprise arc end face 314 in addition, and this arc end face 314 is configured in abutting connection with the part of the periphery of air tank 14, and this moment, base assembly 310 was against air tank 14.Although base assembly 310 can be in any position in the lower quadrant 320 of air tank against air tank 14, but the upper surface 322 of base assembly 310 can be arranged like this, cause it and first plane, 324 almost parallels, this first plane 324 is by air tank 14 longitudinal extensions and divide air tank 14 equally, and the edge 326 of base assembly 310 terminates in the point that is included in second plane 328, this second plane 328 and first plane, 324 approximate vertical and by air tank 14 longitudinal extensions and divide air tank 14 equally.Structure by this way is with the center of gravity of air tank 14 (CG for example
AT) orientate as relatively more near base assembly 310, and prevent that air tank 14 from extending below mountion plate 34a.It will be understood to those of skill in the art that, edge 326 can not be implemented on the basis of mass production reliably with accurately aliging of plane 328, and therefore be appreciated that the purpose of disclosed content and claims is, skew between edge 326 and plane 328 is less than or equal to 0.25 inch (promptly, on the either side on plane 328 0.25 inch) time, edge 326 is arranged in plane 328.
First end of tubular support 30d can be incorporated on the base assembly 310, and tubular support 30d second opposed end can be incorporated on the air tank 14.Therefore tubular support 30d is located on the opposite side of compressor means 12, thereby protects compressor means 12 air compressor unit 10d not overthrown by other object or impact.
In the example that provides, can detachably be attached on supporting structure 16 and/or the compressor means 12 by the guard shield 330 that sheet metal or plastics are made.Although the main purpose of guard shield 330 is to be used for the guard block for example instrument that for example falls that is not in contact with it of compressor means 12 and instrument group 20 and the infringement of workpiece; but it will be understood to those of skill in the art that; compare with the other parts of air compressor unit 10d; if against user's cross side, the relative smooth exterior surface face of guard shield 330 is more comfortable relatively and less interfere user's motion so in the process of transporting.
Compressor means 12 can not be attached on the mountion plate 34d by a plurality of threaded fasteners (specifically illustrating).A plurality of rubber bottom 68 can append on the corner of mountion plate 34d, and are used for suppressing the vibration of transmitting by supporting structure 16 and provide a slip resistance for supporting structure 16.Similar with the through hole 70 of Fig. 6, can pass mountion plate 34d and form a through hole (not specifically illustrating), feed valve system 72 so that manual drain air tank 14 to allow the user.
Specifically with reference to Figure 14, air tank 14 and compressor means 12 can be incorporated on the supporting structure 16, like this, and their center of gravity CG
ATAnd CG
ACBe arranged as respectively relatively near base assembly 310.Because air tank 14 and compressor means 12 have accounted for most of weight of air compressor unit 10d, it is favourable constituting by this way, and promptly it provides relatively more center of gravity CG near the surface at air compressor unit 10d place for air compressor unit 10d
ACP, therefore make that air compressor unit 10d prevents to tumble relatively more.
The user that handle 18 allows air compressor unit 10d is re-arranged to similar transporting position with air compressor unit shown in Figure 7 10 with air compressor unit 10d from working position shown in Figure 14.At transporting position, the user can carry air compressor unit 10d with the lower surface that is positioned at its cross side base assembly 310, or replacedly, can carry with the guard shield 330 that is positioned at its cross side.In the object lesson that provides, the size between first plane 324 and the tubular support 30 is not equal to the size between the lower plane of first plane 324 and base assembly 310.The structure of this mode allows the user to transport air compressor unit 10d with two kinds of different modes.Because air tank 14 is placed directly on the base assembly 310 of mountion plate 30d, compares the center of gravity CG of air compressor unit 10d with the embodiment of Fig. 3 to Figure 11
ACPRelatively more near base assembly 310, and thus, some users find air compressor unit 10 easier transport of air compressor unit 10d than Fig. 3, because this structure allows relatively more to transport air compressor unit 10d near user's cross side.
Apparent according to disclosed those skilled, the layout of air compressor unit 10d in the working position is arranged axle 302 edges in general horizontal direction pistons reciprocating 300 (Figure 12), and the layout of the air compressor unit 10d in the transporting position is arranged axle 302 along the approximate vertical orientation.
Be illustrated among interchangeable Figure 15 to Figure 20 of being arranged in according to the air compressor unit 120 of instruction of the present invention structure.In this embodiment, air compression machine mechanism 122 is installed between a pair of cylindrical air tank 124.As shown in the figure, air tank is arranged along the lateral separation each other and is supported on downside by a pair of rail bar 126.This arranges along lateral spacing equally each other rail bar 126, but laterally is installed on two air tanks 124.One rubber bottom 128 appends on every end of each rail bar 126.These rubber bottom 128 are used for suppressing the vibration of transmitting by supporting structure in the course of the work, and provide an antiskid degree for supporting structure 16 when being placed on the working position.
As mentioned above, air compression machine mechanism 122 also comprises and operationally sucks and compress a compressor 132 of ambient air and provide a power source 134 of power, for example motor or motor for compressor.Compressor means still has traditional structure and work, thereby does not need to be described in further detail.
When air compressor unit 120 will be overthrown or collide by other object, cover assembly 140 protection compressor means and associated components.In an illustrative examples, cover assembly 140 is included in the protecting sheet 142 that extends between a pair of inverted U-shaped tubular assembly 144.The end traditional approach of tubular assembly 144, for example welding is attached on the top of air tank 124.Protecting sheet transfers to be attached to again on the tubular assembly 144.Protecting sheet is made by thin plate or such as steel, aluminium, plastics or other suitable material, and use-case removably is fastened on the tubular frame as threaded fastener commonly used.
The part of protecting sheet is as instrument panel 146, and this instrument panel is supporting conventional compressor annex, for example pressure gauge, a pressure regulator and one or more outlet manifold.Instrument panel 146 preferably recedes, and can improve the readability and the accessibility of the instrument of holding in the instrument panel by this way.
In order to transport air compressor unit 120, handle stretches out from the either side of air compressor unit 120.In illustrative examples, handle 150 is the tubular assemblies that extend between two U-shaped tubular assemblies 144.Wish that handle 150 can have a grip portion, its profile is used for accepting user's finger.Wish that also handle can have other structure and is installed on other supporting structure that is fit to, for example in the air tank.In addition, grip portion preferably forms round the center line that is positioned at (maybe can be positioned at) plane, and this plane comprises the center of gravity CG of air compressor 120
ACP Handle 150 makes the user can be before arriving transporting position shown in Figure 22 air compressor unit 120 be forwarded to as shown in figure 21 neutral position.
When being in transporting position, comprise the center line 162 of handle 150 and the center of gravity CG of air compressor unit 120
ACP Plane 160, with user 94 vertical (vertically) axle 104 almost parallels and with the vertical substantially orientation of the pedestal of air compressor unit 120 and end face 108 almost parallels on.In addition, because as the center of gravity CG of air compressor unit 120 air compressor unit 120 during towards the working position
ACPRelatively near pedestal, so user 94 can transport air compressor unit 120, like this, the cross side 110 that pedestal is pressed close to user 94 (promptly, in about 10 inches scope of cross side 110, and preferably about 3 inches to about 7 inches) and user's wrist 112 be not in crooked state.Handle 150 arranges that like this user 94 can cosily carry air compressor unit 120, and easily air compressor unit 120 is pivoted between working position and transporting position under the situation of release lever 150 not.
With reference to Figure 23 to Figure 25, represent by reference character 500 generally according to another air compressor unit of instruction structure of the present invention.Air compressor unit 500 can comprise a compressor means 512, an air tank 514, a supporting structure 516, one handle 518 and an instrument group 520.Compressor means 512 can be conventional structure and work, therefore need not elaborate at this.In the object lesson that provides, compressor means 512 is roughly similar with the compressor means 12 that the embodiment of Figure 12 and Figure 13 is associated.In this respect, compressor means 512 comprises by electric motor driven oilless compressor.
Supporting structure 516 can be configured to the form of " roll cage ", and it extends round compressor means 512 and air tank 514, thereby protects these parts when air compressor unit 500 is overthrown or collided by another object.In the specific embodiment that illustrates, supporting structure 516 comprises tubular frame 530, this tubular frame 530 have relative horizontal expansion side 532 with relative horizontal expansion side 532 interconnective handles 518.Supporting structure 516 can also comprise a plurality of strut assemblies 536, and optional guard shield or cover 538 and a plurality of fastening adjusting strip 539 (Figure 25).But strut assembly 536 can be soldered on the horizontal expansion side assembly 532 and can removably be attached on the compressor means 512 with conventional and known mode by the threaded fastener (not shown) regularly.
In the example that provides, horizontal expansion side 532 be configured to comprise one first pillar 580, one second pillar 582 and be arranged between first and second pillars 582 and with they interconnective arms 584.First pillar 580 can receive the below of compressor means 512 first sides and supports compressor mechanism 512 and air tank 514 are come in the below of air tank 514.Second pillar 582 can comprise one can be incorporated on the arm 584 and with the first portion 586 of first pillar, 580 almost parallels, and one and handle 518 and first portion's 586 interconnective second portions 588.Second portion 588 can be towards first pillar 580 downwards and cross air tank 514 and stretch out towards handle 518.Be to be understood that air tank 514 be substantial cylindrical and between side assembly 532 longitudinal extension, thereby air tank 514 is in abutting connection with the second portion 588 of first pillars 580 and second pillar 582.
Cover 538 can be made by sheet metal, for example steel, aluminium or plastics.Fastening adjusting strip 529 can be soldered on the tubular frame 530 and can comprise a tapped hole (not shown).Replacedly, fastening adjusting strip 529 can comprise a through hole (not specifically illustrating), this through hole can be aimed at the screw thread form (not specifically illustrating) that is limited by sheet metal clip 541 (Figure 25), and this sheet metal clip can engage with relevant fastening adjusting strip 529.In any was arranged, cover 538 can not be attached on the tubular frame 530 by conventional fasteners (specifically illustrating), but sheet metal clip 541 (Figure 25) has superiority, because they relatively more cheaply and more can bear manufacturing tolerances.Although the main purpose of cover 538 is guard blocks; for example compressor means 512 and instrument group 520 are not contacted by the instrument that for example falls or the damage of workpiece; but it will be understood to those of skill in the art that; compare with tubular frame 530, compressor means, air tank 514 and/or instrument group 520; when against user's cross side, the relative smooth exterior surface face of cover 538 is more comfortable relatively and less interfere user's motion in the process of transporting.
Instrument group 520 can comprise an air tank pressure gauge 546, regulator valve 548 that a user is adjustable, a regulator table 550 and an outlet manifold 552, and this outlet manifold is attached on the instrument panel 554 between the horizontal expansion side 532 that is installed in supporting structure 516.Instrument panel 554 can be independent parts or can form with cover 538 integral body.Preferably, as shown in figure 23, instrument panel 554 is installed on the sweptback orientation, opposite with the basic vertical orientations shown in the air compressor unit 1 of the prior art of Fig. 1, thereby with air tank pressure gauge 546, regulator valve 548, reconciliation statement 550 and outlet manifold 552 are arranged by this way, even the user of air compressor unit 500 reads more comfily and/or enters.Those skilled in the art will understand from open, by air tank pressure gauge 546 and the improved readability of reconciliation statement 550 and the improved getatability of regulator 548 that instrument front 554 retreats and causes to the direction layout, improved the user and can control the accuracy that is assigned to the air pressure that exports manifold 552.Selectively be equipped with horizontal expansion side 532 in one link to each other and outward extending therefrom pin 558, thereby allow object, for example a power line 560 or an air hose (not shown) twine around pin 558 in order to deposit.
A plurality of elastic bottom 568 can append on the corner of tubular frame 530, and provide an antiskid degree as the vibration that suppresses to transmit by supporting structure 516 and for supporting structure 516.
With reference to Figure 24 and Figure 26, air compressor unit 500 also is expressed as comprising a manifold 600.Manifold 600 can comprise that one has the manifold body 602 that is suitable for the helical thread portion 604 that is threaded with air tank 514.Manifold body 602 can limit an import 610, outlet 612, one pressure port 614, an air vent 616 and a floss hole 618.Import 610 is communicated with compressor means 512 and air tank 514 fluids.Outlet 612 is communicated with air tank 514 and pressure regulator valve 548 fluids.Pressure port 614 and air tank 514 and pressure switch 615 fluids that are associated with compressor means 512 are communicated with.Air vent 616 is communicated with air tank 514 and safety valve 617 fluids.Floss hole 618 is communicated with air tank 514 and escape cock 619 fluids.In the object lesson that provides, manifold body 602 is by suitable material, and for example zinc integral body is made, for example by casting technique (for example die casting) and can after this carry out such as machining as required.
With reference to Figure 27 and Figure 28, import 610 can comprise one first link 650 and be arranged in a exit region 652 in the annular chamber 654 that the wall assembly 656 by manifold body 602 limits.First link 650 is expressed as comprising Internal Pipe Thread, but it will be understood to those of skill in the art that and can adopt any other Placement (for example, external pipe thread, rapid pipe joint, hose barb, flared fitting or interface).
With reference to Figure 27 and 29, pressure port 614 can comprise one the 3rd link 670, outer flexible tube barb for example, and can intersecting with outlet 612 or chamber 654, the pressure switch 615 (Figure 26) that is associated with compressor means 512 (Figure 24) with the air-operated that allows from air tank 5 14 (Figure 24).It will be understood to those of skill in the art that the power source that starts operate compressor mechanism 512 (Figure 24) when adopting pressure switch 615 (Figure 26) to be lower than the predetermined air pressure threshold value with the air pressure in the convenient air tank 514 (Figure 24).
With reference to Figure 27 and 30, floss hole 618 can be formed in the manifold body 602, like this, and floss hole 618 and import 610, outlet 612 and chamber 654 fluid isolation.In the object lesson that provides, floss hole 618 is formed in the part of manifold body 602, thereby does not intersect with the chamber 654 that is limited by wall assembly 656.Floss hole 618 comprises that a core 680, by manifold body 602 longitudinal extensions passes through the import 682 and an outlet 684 of the part formation of wall assembly 656.Outlet 684 can comprise one the 5th link 686, for example Internal Pipe Thread.
With reference to Figure 31 and 32, manifold 600 is installed in the air tank 514, the import 682 of floss hole 618 can be arranged to be lower than the end 700 of manifold body 602 like this, when air compressor unit 500 (Figure 24) when being in the working position, import 610 and outlet 612 (Figure 27) are communicated with air tank 514 by end 700, as shown in figure 22.Can be the escape cock 619 of the ball valve of a routine, can be incorporated in the outlet 684 of floss hole 618.The fluid that the structure of this mode of manifold 600 allows to be accumulated in the air tank 514 enters floss hole 618 rather than enters import 610, outlet 612 (Figure 27), pressure port 614 (Figure 27) or air vent 616.Like this, various mouths can incorporate in single position and be connected in the single manifold of air tank 514, and this is than adopting the air tank of a plurality of mounting points to manufacture relatively inexpensive for each mouthful.
Although object lesson has been described and shown to specification and accompanying drawing, yet, it will be understood to those of skill in the art that can to make being equal to of various variations and various elements under the situation that does not deviate from the scope that the present invention is defined by the claims alternative.In addition, this paper has clearly expected the mixing and the coupling of feature, element and/or function between the different examples, thereby those skilled in the art will from disclosed content, understand feature, element and/or the function of an example can be incorporated into suitable, in another example except that above description.And, under the situation that does not deviate from its main scope, can make many modifications and make concrete condition or material be suitable for instruction of the present invention.Therefore, the present invention is not limited to by accompanying drawing the object lesson of describing with specification is shown as present optimal mode in order to implement the present invention, but scope disclosed in this invention will comprise any embodiment who falls within above-mentioned explanation and the claims.
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1, a kind of air compressor comprises:
Supporting structure, compressor and the air tank that is communicated with compressor fluid, air tank has at least 0.5 gallon capacity, supporting structure comprises framework that limits the side assembly and the handle that extends from the side assembly, the side assembly comprises first pillar, the arm and second pillar, first pillar be arranged in compressor first side the below and be fixed on the air tank in primary importance, second pillar has the first portion with the first pillar almost parallel, with towards first pillar downwards and towards the outward extending second portion of handle, air tank has the substantial cylindrical shape, and air tank is in abutting connection with the second portion of first pillar and second pillar;
Wherein, handle is constituted as can be by user's grasped, thus air compressor can around and the axis of the longitudinal axis almost parallel of air tank between working position and hand-held transporting position, rotate.
2, air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described compressor comprises the pump of essentially no oil.
3, air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described air compressor also comprises cover assembly, and supporting structure also comprises one or more adjusting strip assemblies that are attached on the framework, cover assembly is attached on the adjusting strip assembly.
4, air compressor as claimed in claim 3 also comprises:
Manifolding with regulator, it is communicated with the air tank fluid;
Link;
First instrument, it is suitable for the air pressure in the sensing air tank; And
Second instrument, it is suitable for the pressure in the part of the manifolding between sensing regulator and the link.
5, air compressor as claimed in claim 4, wherein, described manifolding removably is attached on the guard shield.
6, air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described supporting structure also comprises the pair of support rods of secure bond to first pillar.
7, air compressor as claimed in claim 6, wherein, described compressor is installed on the strut assembly.
8, air compressor as claimed in claim 1, wherein, described supporting structure also comprises a pair of bottom, and wherein limits the axis that air compressor can rotate around it by the bottom.
9, a kind of method comprises:
Provide have supporting structure, the air compressor of compressor, air tank and handle, air tank is communicated with compressor fluid and has greater than about 0.5 gallon capacity, handle is attached at least one in the two of supporting structure and air tank, and supporting structure limits pedestal;
Blowing plant is placed into the working position, and wherein pedestal is arranged in first orientation; And
With the rotational blowing plant of handle almost parallel blowing plant is moved to hand-held transporting position by centering on handle, when blowing plant is in hand-held transporting position, pedestal is arranged into second orientation with the first orientation approximate vertical.
10, method as claimed in claim 9, wherein, described air tank is arranged between handle and the compressor.
11, method as claimed in claim 10, wherein, described supporting structure comprises the tubular frame that limits an offside assembly and handle, handle arrangements is between the side assembly and connect the side assembly, each side assembly all comprises first pillar, arm and second pillar, first pillar be arranged in compressor first side the below and be fixed on the air tank in primary importance, second pillar have with the first portion of the first pillar almost parallel and towards first pillar downwards and towards the outward extending second portion of handle.
12, method as claimed in claim 10, wherein, described handle is installed on the air tank.
13, a kind of air compressor comprises:
Compressor;
Air tank with the tank wall that limits the case chamber;
Pressure regulator; And
Manifold with the manifold body that comprises import and outlet, this manifold body, manifold body are attached on the air tank, and import is communicated with case chamber and compressor fluid, and outlet separates with import, and outlet is communicated with case chamber and pressure regulator fluid.
14, air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein, described manifold body also comprises the air vent that separates with import and outlet, and wherein safety valve is attached on the air vent.
15, air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein, described manifold body also comprises the pressure port that is communicated with the pressure switch fluid.
16, air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein, described manifold body comprises also and the floss hole of import and outlet fluid isolation that wherein floss hole is communicated with case chamber fluid.
17, air compressor as claimed in claim 16, wherein, described floss hole is included in the position more relatively low than the end of manifold body and is arranged in floss hole import in the case chamber, and import and outlet are communicated with the air tank fluid by this floss hole import.
18, air compressor as claimed in claim 16, wherein, described manifold body also comprises the manifold wall that limits manifold cavity, and wherein import and outlet and manifold cavity intersect, and wherein the floss hole import is a aperture by the formation of manifold wall components ground.
19, air compressor as claimed in claim 13, wherein, described manifold body also comprises the manifold wall that limits manifold cavity, and wherein import and outlet and manifold cavity intersect.
20, air compressor as claimed in claim 13 also comprises the escape cock that is attached to floss hole.
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