Mobile pneumatic compressor

Abstract

A mobile pneumatic compressor includes an electric motor and a compressor mounted within a compressor housing. A battery mounted to the compressor powers the motor. A frame may surround the compressor housing, and a carrier, including storage compartments, may be mounted to the frame. The frame may comprise a sealed member allowing the frame to be used as a tank for providing a compressed gas reserve. The compressor includes a support mechanism, such as a belt or shoulder strap, allowing the compressor to be borne by a user.

1 . A mobile pneumatic compressor comprising:
 a compressor;   an electric motor operatively connected with the compressor for driving the compressor;   a compressor housing at least partially enclosing the compressor and electric motor;   a battery selectively powering the electric motor;   a port in fluid communication with the compressor;   a compressed air line removably connected to the port;   a carrier attached to the compressor, the carrier comprising a storage compartment; and   a support mechanism connecting the compressor with a user's body.   
   
   
       2 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 1  wherein the compressor further comprises a frame at least partially surrounding the compressor housing. 
   
   
       3 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 2  wherein the carrier is mounted to the frame. 
   
   
       4 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 1  wherein the carrier comprises multiple storage compartments. 
   
   
       5 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 1  wherein the storage compartment comprises a first wall, the first wall being formed from a non-rigid material. 
   
   
       6 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 5  wherein the non-rigid material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of leather, canvas, and nylon fabric. 
   
   
       7 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 1  wherein the support mechanism comprises a shoulder strap. 
   
   
       8 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 1  wherein the support mechanism comprises a belt securable around the user's waist. 
   
   
       9 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 1  wherein the battery comprises a rechargeable battery removably mounted to the compressor housing. 
   
   
       10 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 9  wherein the rechargeable battery is adapted to be used alternatively in conjunction with the compressor and with other electric power tools. 
   
   
       11 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 9  wherein the compressor comprises a latch that secures the battery to the compressor housing and allows the battery to be released from the compressor housing without the use of additional tools. 
   
   
       12 . A mobile pneumatic compressor comprising:
 a compressor;   an electric motor operatively connected with the compressor for driving the compressor; and   a compressor housing at least partially enclosing the compressor and electric motor;   a battery selectively powering the electric motor;   a port in fluid communication with the compressor;   a compressed air line removably connected to the port for connecting the compressor with a pneumatic tool;   a frame at least partially surrounding the compressor housing;   wherein the frame comprises a reservoir portion providing a compressed gas reserve.   
   
   
       13 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 12  further comprising a support mechanism connecting the compressor with a user's body. 
   
   
       14 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 12  wherein the frame comprises a tubular member. 
   
   
       15 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 14  wherein the tubular member is sealed to form the reservoir portion. 
   
   
       16 . A mobile pneumatic compressor comprising:
 a compressor;   an electric motor operatively connected with the compressor for driving the compressor;   a compressor housing at least partially enclosing the compressor and electric motor;   a battery selectively powering the electric motor;   a port in fluid communication with the compressor;   a compressed air line removably connected to the port for connecting the compressor with a pneumatic tool;   a frame at least partially surrounding the compressor housing; and   a support mechanism connecting the compressor with a user's body.   
   
   
       17 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 16  wherein the frame comprises a reservoir portion providing a compressed gas reserve. 
   
   
       18 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 16  wherein the support mechanism comprises a shoulder strap. 
   
   
       19 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 16  wherein the support mechanism comprises a belt securable around the user's waist. 
   
   
       20 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 16  further comprising a carrier attached to the compressor, the carrier comprising a storage compartment. 
   
   
       21 . The pneumatic compressor of  claim 16  wherein the frame further comprises a handle for lifting the compressor.