Tool box power center
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1. A portable power center, comprising:
- a housing;
an AC outlet provided on the housing;
a DC outlet provided on the housing;
a battery disposed with the housing and coupled to the DC outlet;
a power inverter disposed in the housing and receiving DC input from the battery and providing AC output to the AC outlet;
a battery charger disposed in the housing, the battery charger coupled to the AC input and providing charging current to the battery; and
an air compressor disposed with in the housing and coupled to the battery.
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Abstract
A “tool box” style power center is provided. The power center may be designed as a versatile, portable power center addressing the most common needs of power for a consumer. The power center preferable can provide DC power, AC power, battery charging capability, the capability to jumpstart a vehicle with a depleted battery, and other power providing capabilities. The power center includes a housing that is adapted to be used as a toolbox. The housing can include various compartments and the like to house accessories and tools.
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1. A portable power center, comprising:
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a housing;
an AC outlet provided on the housing;
a DC outlet provided on the housing;
a battery disposed with the housing and coupled to the DC outlet;
a power inverter disposed in the housing and receiving DC input from the battery and providing AC output to the AC outlet;
a battery charger disposed in the housing, the battery charger coupled to the AC input and providing charging current to the battery; and
an air compressor disposed with in the housing and coupled to the battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A portable power center, comprising:
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a housing;
an AC outlet provided on the housing;
a DC outlet provided on the housing;
an AC input provided on the housing;
a battery disposed with the housing and coupled to the DC outlet;
a power inverter disposed in the housing and receiving DC input from the battery and providing AC output to the AC outlet;
a battery charger disposed in the housing, the battery charger coupled to the AC input and providing charging current to the battery;
jumper cables having one end coupled to at least one of the battery and the battery charger and receiving charging current therefrom and a second end including battery clamps for attachment to an external battery; and
an air compressor disposed with in the housing and coupled to the battery.
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