Patent ID: 7832991
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: F04B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An air compressor assembly comprising: a first generally cylindrical tank configured to store compressed air; an air compressor that includes a pump configured to deliver compressed air to the first tank and a motor configured to drive the pump; a frame coupled to at least one of the first tank and the air compressor; a manifold assembly directly and removably attachable to the frame of the air compressor assembly, the manifold assembly including an inlet for receiving compressed air from the first tank, a pressure regulator configured to regulate pressure output from the manifold assembly, a gauge configured to display the pressure of the air output from the manifold assembly, and an outlet configured to deliver the output air to a pneumatic tool; and an air conduit connected between the first tank and the manifold assembly, the manifold assembly being directly and removably coupled to the air conduit, wherein the inlet of the manifold assembly is configured to be coupled to the first tank via the air conduit when the manifold assembly is detached from the first tank and the frame so that the manifold assembly is operable at a location remote from the air compressor assembly, and wherein the manifold assembly is operable while decoupled from the air conduit and reattached to the first tank and the frame.