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The present disclosure generally relates to fluid sprayers and more specifically, but not by limitation, to a portable airless fluid sprayer including fluid container support features configured to accommodate fluid containers of different sizes. In one example, a fluid sprayer pump assembly is prov

The present disclosure generally relates to fluid sprayers and more specifically, but not by limitation, to a portable airless fluid sprayer including fluid container support features configured to accommodate fluid containers of different sizes. In one example, a fluid sprayer pump assembly is provided and includes a pump assembly housing and a fluid intake conduit configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing. The fluid sprayer pump assembly also includes a frame assembly supporting the pump assembly housing and including a plurality of fluid container support features. Each of the fluid container support features is configured to accommodate a respective fluid container such that an inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the respective fluid container. In one example, a fluid container support feature includes a fluid container holder pivotably attached to the frame assembly and movable between first and second positions.

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1. A fluid sprayer pump assembly comprising: a pump assembly housing that houses a pump;a fluid intake conduit having an inlet end and configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing;a cart assembly supporting the pump assembly housing, the cart assembly having a frame, wheels and a

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A fluid sprayer pump assembly comprising: a pump assembly housing that houses a pump;a fluid intake conduit having an inlet end and configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing;a cart assembly supporting the pump assembly housing, the cart assembly having a frame, wheels and a handle for tilting and moving the frame on the wheels;a first container holder attached to the cart assembly and configured to support a first fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the first fluid container and the first fluid container is carried on the first container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels;a second container holder movably attached to the cart assembly, the second container holder being movable with respect to the fluid intake conduit between a first position in which the second container holder is distal to the fluid intake conduit and a second position in which the second container holder is proximal to the fluid intake conduit, wherein, when in the second position, the second container holder is positioned in a space directly below the first container holder and is configured to support a second fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the second fluid container, and the second fluid container is carried on the second container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels; andwherein the second container holder is pivotably attached to the cart assembly and is secured in the first position by engagement to a portion of the cart assembly. 2. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the first container holder is configured to support a handle of the first fluid container and the second container holder is configured to support a handle of the second fluid container. 3. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 2, wherein the first and second container holders are displaced at different distances from the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit. 4. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the second container holder comprises a first end that is pivotably attached to the cart assembly and a second end comprising a support surface for receiving a bail of the second fluid container. 5. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 4, wherein the second container holder comprises a pair of lateral supports positioned on opposing sides of the fluid intake conduit. 6. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the first container holder is fixedly coupled to the cart assembly. 7. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the second container holder has a first end pivotally coupled to the cart assembly and a second end configured to receive a bail of the second container. 8. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the second container holder is oriented horizontally in the first position and oriented vertically in the second position. 9. A fluid sprayer pump assembly comprising: a pump assembly housing that houses a pump;a fluid intake conduit having an inlet end and configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing;a cart assembly supporting the pump assembly housing, the cart assembly having a frame, wheels and a handle for tilting and moving the frame on the wheels;a first container holder attached to the cart assembly and configured to support a first fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the first fluid container and the first fluid container is carried on the first container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels;a second container holder movably attached to the cart assembly, the second container holder being movable with respect to the fluid intake conduit between a first position in which the second container holder is distal to the fluid intake conduit and a second position in which the second container holder is proximal to the fluid intake conduit, wherein, when in the second position, the second container holder is positioned in a space directly below the first container holder and is configured to support a second fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the second fluid container, and the second fluid container is carried on the second container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels; anda mechanism configured to secure the second container holder in the first position. 10. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 9, wherein the mechanism comprises one or more features disposed on the cart assembly. 11. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 9, wherein the cart assembly comprises a platform on which the pump assembly housing is positioned. 12. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 11, wherein the second container holder is pivotably connected to the platform. 13. A fluid sprayer pump assembly comprising: a pump assembly housing that houses a pump;a fluid intake conduit having an inlet end and configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing;a cart assembly supporting the pump assembly housing, the cart assembly having a frame, wheels and a handle for tilting and moving the frame on the wheels;a first container holder attached to the cart assembly and configured to support a first fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the first fluid container and the first fluid container is carried on the first container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels;a second container holder movably attached to the cart assembly, the second container holder being movable with respect to the fluid intake conduit between a first position in which the second container holder is distal to the fluid intake conduit and a second position in which the second container holder is proximal to the fluid intake conduit, wherein, when in the second position, the second container holder is positioned in a space directly below the first container holder and is configured to support a second fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the second fluid container, and the second fluid container is carried on the second container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels; andwherein the cart assembly comprises a locking mechanism configured to retain the second container holder in the first position. 14. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 13, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a surface of the cart assembly configured to engage a portion of the second container holder. 15. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 13, wherein the first container holder is configured to receive a handle of a five gallon paint container and to carry the five gallon paint container with the handle in a generally upright position when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels, and the second paint container holder is configured to receive a handle of a one gallon paint container and to carry the one gallon paint container when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels. 16. The fluid sprayer pump assembly of claim 1, wherein the first container holder comprises a hook configured to receive a bail of the first fluid container. 17. A fluid sprayer pump assembly comprising: a pump assembly housing that houses a pump;a fluid intake conduit having an inlet end and configured to provide a fluid path to the pump assembly housing;a cart assembly supporting the pump assembly housing, the cart assembly having a frame, wheels and a handle for tilting and moving the frame on the wheels;a first container holder attached to the cart assembly and configured to support a first fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the first fluid container and the first fluid container is carried on the first container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels;a second container holder movably attached to the cart assembly, the second container holder being movable with respect to the fluid intake conduit between a first position in which the second container holder is distal to the fluid intake conduit and a second position in which the second container holder is proximal to the fluid intake conduit, wherein, when in the second position, the second container holder is positioned in a space directly below the first container holder and is configured to support a second fluid container, such that the inlet end of the fluid intake conduit is positionable within the second fluid container, and the second fluid container is carried on the second container holder when the cart assembly is tilted on the wheels; andwherein the second container holder comprises a hook configured to receive a bail of the second fluid container.