Portable air compressor tool carrier

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a portable air compressor assembly including a tool carrier. In an embodiment, the portable air compressor assembly includes an air tank for storing compressed air and a compressor for supplying compressed air to the air tank. Further, a frame is coupled to the air tank and compressor providing an area for which the air tank and compressor may be mounted. In such embodiment, a pair of wheels are pivotally mounted to the frame allowing for inclined transportation of the air compressor assembly. In an embodiment, the tool carrier assembly includes a pan support coupled to the frame for providing a support surface for an air compressor accessory and work material. In addition, a tool support is coupled to the pan support for providing an additional support surface for the air compressor accessory and work material. The tool support includes at least one strap.

1 . A tool carrier for an air compressor assembly, comprising: 
 a pan support coupled to a frame of the air compressor assembly for providing a support surface for an air compressor accessory and work material; and    a tool support coupled to the pan support for providing an additional support surface for the air compressor accessory and work material, the tool support including at least one strap,    wherein the at least one strap allows the air compressor accessory and work material to be secured to the pan support.    
   
   
       2 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the tool support includes a back support for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       3 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the tool support includes a rack for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       4 . The tool carrier of  claim 3 , wherein the tool support includes a cover for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       5 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one strap includes a system of flexible straps formed of material selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, nylon, vinyl, and hook and loop fastening material.  
   
   
       6 . The tool carrier of  claim 5 , wherein a nylon mesh material is coupled to the system of flexible straps for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       7 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the tool support includes a hose reel for securing the air compressor accessory and work material to the pan support.  
   
   
       8 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the pan support is formed to include raised portions for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       9 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the air compressor assembly is a suitcase style assembly with the frame being a roll cage and including an extendable handle for transporting the air compressor assembly.  
   
   
       10 . The tool carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the air compressor assembly is a pancake style assembly with the frame being a dolly style frame.  
   
   
       11 . A portable air compressor assembly having a tool carrier, comprising: 
 a air tank for storing compressed air;    a compressor for supplying compressed air to the air tank;    a frame coupled to the air tank and compressor for mounting the air tank and the compressor;    a pair of wheels pivotally mounted to the frame allowing for inclined transportation of the air compressor assembly;    a pan support coupled to the frame for providing a support surface for an air compressor accessory and work material; and    a tool support coupled to the pan support for providing an additional support surface for the air compressor accessory and work material, the tool support including at least one strap,    wherein the at least one strap allows the air compressor accessory and work material to be secured to the pan support.    
   
   
       12 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the tool support includes a back support for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       13 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 1   1 , wherein the tool support includes a rack for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       14 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the tool support includes a cover for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       15 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one strap includes a system of flexible straps formed of material selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber, nylon, vinyl, and hook and loop fastening material.  
   
   
       16 . The portable air compressor of  claim 15 , wherein a nylon mesh material is coupled to the system of flexible straps for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       17 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the tool support includes a hose reel for securing the air compressor accessory and work material to the pan support.  
   
   
       18 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the pan support is formed to include raised portions for providing additional support to the air compressor accessory and work material.  
   
   
       19 . The portable air compressor assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the air compressor assembly is arranged as a suitcase style assembly with the frame being a roll cage and including an extendable handle for transporting the air compressor assembly.  
   
   
       20 . The tool carrier of  claim 11 , wherein the air compressor assembly is a pancake style assembly with the frame being a dolly style frame.