IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0758641
(2004-01-15)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Bender,David J.
- Muter,Bryce
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Fay Sharpe Fagan Minnich &
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
16 인용 특허 :
14 |
초록
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An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and an electric compressor. An engine, an electric current generator, and an electric air compressor are at least partially mounted in the housing. The elect
An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit that includes a housing that at least partially contains components of a welder, generator and an electric compressor. An engine, an electric current generator, and an electric air compressor are at least partially mounted in the housing. The electric current generator is at least partially connected to the engine to be at least partially driven thereby. The electric air compressor can be at least partially powered by the electric current generator during the operation of the engine. Alternatively, the air compressor can be powered by an external source of power without the use of the engine/generator.
대표청구항
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We claim: 1. An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit comprising: a. a housing that at least partially contains components of said welder, generator and compressor; b. an engine at least partially mounted in said housing; c. an electric current generator at least partially mounted in sa
We claim: 1. An integrated welder, generator and compressor unit comprising: a. a housing that at least partially contains components of said welder, generator and compressor; b. an engine at least partially mounted in said housing; c. an electric current generator at least partially mounted in said housing and at least partially connected or interconnected to said engine to be at least partially driven thereby; d. an electric air compressor at least partially mounted in said housing, said electric air compressor able to be at least partially powered by the current generated by said electric current generator when electrically connected to said electric current generator during the operation of said engine, and able to be at least partially powered by a power source external to said integrated welder; e. an electric plug that is detachably connectable to a receptacle, said electric plug electrically connected to said electric air compressor, said receptacle electrically connected to said electric current generator, said electric plug is designed to be detachably connected to said power source external to said integrated welder; and, f. an electric circuit that controls power to said air compressor between said electric current generator and said power source external to said integrated welder. 2. The unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said electric plug is positioned on an exterior surface of said housing, positioned in a compartment that is accessible from the exterior surface of said housing, on an electric cord that is positioned in a compartment that is accessible from the exterior surface of said housing, or on an electric cord that is extending from the exterior surface of said housing. 3. The unit as defined in claim 2, including a receiver tank at least partially mounted in said housing, said receiver tank fluidly connected to said air compressor. 4. The unit as defined in claim 3, including a pressure monitor to monitor a pressure in said receiver tank. 5. The unit as defined in claim 4, wherein said pressure monitor generates a control signal to activate or deactivate said air compressor based at least partially on a detected air pressure level in said receiver tank. 6. The unit as defined in claim 5, including an air pressure gauge on an exterior surface of said housing. 7. The unit as defined in claim 6, including a compressed air access on an exterior surface of said housing, said air access designed to be connected to an air powered accessory. 8. The unit as defined in claim 7, including a pressure valve, said pressure valve generating a control signal when said pressure valve is open or closed, said control signal at least partially controlling the activation or deactivation of said air compressor. 9. The unit as defined in claim 8, wherein said air compressor is located in a front section of said housing and rearward of a front panel of said housing. 10. The unit as defined in claim 9, wherein said power generated by said generator is a substantially constant voltage source that is usable by said air compressor. 11. The unit as defined in claim 10, wherein said housing includes at least one electrical outlet for use by welding equipment and at least one air outlet for use by air powered tools. 12. The unit as defined in claim 11, wherein said housing includes wheels to enable said housing to be rolled over a ground surface. 13. The unit as defined in claim 1, including a receiver tank at least partially mounted in said housing, said receiver tank fluidly connected to said air compressor. 14. The unit as defined in claim 13, including a pressure monitor to monitor a pressure in said receiver tank. 15. The unit as defined in claim 14, wherein said pressure monitor generates a control signal to activate or deactivate said air compressor based at least partially on a detected air pressure level in said receiver tank. 16. The unit as defined in claim 1, including an air pressure gauge on an exterior surface of said housing. 17. The unit as defined in claim 1, including a compressed air access on an exterior surface of said housing, said air access designed to be connected to an air powered accessory. 18. The unit as defined in claim 1, including a pressure valve, said pressure valve generating a control signal when said pressure valve is open or closed, said control signal at least partially controlling the activation or deactivation of said air compressor. 19. The unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said air compressor is located in a front section of said housing and rearward of a front panel of said housing. 20. The unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said power generated by said generator is a substantially constant voltage source that is usable by said air compressor. 21. The unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing includes at least one electrical outlet for use by welding equipment and at least one air outlet for use by air powered tools. 22. The unit as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing includes wheels to enable said housing to be rolled over a ground surface. 23. A method of providing compressed air from an integrated welder comprising: a. providing a housing that at least partially contains an engine at least partially mounted in said housing; b. providing an electric current generator that is at least partially mounted in said housing and is at least partially connected or interconnected to said engine to be at least partially driven thereby; c. providing an electric air compressor at least partially mounted in said housing, said electric air compressor able to be at least partially powered by the current generated by said electric current generator when electrically connected to said electric current generator during the operation of said engine; d. providing an electric plug that is detachably connectable to a receptacle, said electric plug electrically connected to said electric air compressor, said receptacle electrically connected to said electric current generator, said electric plug is designed to be detachably connected to said power source external to said integrated welder; e. at least partially powering said air compressor by a power source external to said integrated welder; and, f. controlling power to said air compressor between said electric current generator and said power source external to said integrated welder. 24. The method as defined in claim 23, wherein said electric plug is positioned on an exterior surface of said housing, positioned in a compartment that is accessible from the exterior surface of said housing, on an electric cord that is positioned in a compartment that is accessible from the exterior surface of said housing, or on an electric cord that is extending from the exterior surface of said housing. 25. The method as defined in claim 24, including the step of providing a receiver tank at least partially mounted in said housing, said receiver tank fluidly connected to said air compressor. 26. The method as defined in claim 25, including the step of monitoring a pressure in said receiver tank. 27. The method as defined in claim 26, including the step of generating a control signal based upon a detected pressure in said receiver tank to activate or deactivate said air compressor. 28. The method as defined in claim 27, including the step of providing an air pressure gauge on an exterior surface of said housing. 29. The method as defined in claim 28, including the step of providing a compressed air access on an exterior surface of said housing, said air access designed to be connected to an air powered accessory. 30. The method as defined in claim 29, including the step of providing power generated by said generator that is a substantially constant voltage source for use by said air compressor. 31. The method as defined in claim 30, wherein said housing includes at least one electrical outlet for use by welding equipment and at least one air outlet for use by air powered tools. 32. The method as defined in claim 31, wherein said housing includes wheels to enable said housing to be rolled over a ground surface. 33. The method as defined in claim 23, including the step of providing a receiver tank at least partially mounted in said housing, said receiver tank fluidly connected to said air compressor. 34. The method as defined in claim 23, including the step of monitoring a pressure in said receiver tank. 35. The method as defined in claim 34, including the step of generating a control signal based upon a detected pressure in said receiver tank to activate or deactivate said air compressor. 36. The method as defined in claim 23, including the step of providing an air pressure gauge on an exterior surface of said housing. 37. The method as defined in claim 23, including the step of providing a compressed air access on an exterior surface of said housing, said air access designed to be connected to an air powered accessory. 38. The method as defined in claim 23, including the step of providing power generated by said generator that is a substantially constant voltage source for use by said air compressor. 39. The method as defined in claim 23, wherein said housing includes at least one electrical outlet for use by welding equipment and at least one air outlet for use by air powered tools. 40. The method as defined in claim 23, wherein said housing includes wheels to enable said housing to be rolled over a ground surface.
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