Air compressor tools that communicate with an air compressor
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1. An air compressor, comprising:
- a drive unit for generating compressed air;
a coupler for connecting the air compressor to one of a plurality of different air compressor air tools;
a receiver for receiving operating information particular to that air compressor air tool from the connected air compressor air tool; and
a controller for setting operation of the air compressor in accordance with the information.
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Abstract
An air compressor utilizing an electronic control system. A pneumatically controlled regulator is provided for controlling output pressure for an air compressor. Digital gauges are provided on the air compressor to replace conventional mechanical gauges. A variable speed motor is used, which in turn varies the speed of the pump. Tools are provided for an air compressor that are capable of transmitting a signal to the air compressor indicating a desired pressure and/or motor speed at which the air compressor is to operate.
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16 Claims
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1. An air compressor, comprising:
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a drive unit for generating compressed air; a coupler for connecting the air compressor to one of a plurality of different air compressor air tools; a receiver for receiving operating information particular to that air compressor air tool from the connected air compressor air tool; and a controller for setting operation of the air compressor in accordance with the information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10)
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- 7. The air compressor of claim l, the coupler further comprising a plug for attaching a signal carrying pneumatic hose, and wherein the plug comprises at least one electrical contact for receiving the information.
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11. An air compressor, comprising:
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a drive unit for generating compressed air; a tank for receiving the generated compressed air, a coupler and hose for connecting the tank of the air compressor to one of a plurality of different air compressor air tools, each air tool containing an operating information relating to that particular air tool; a receiver for receiving the operating information from the connected air compressor air tool; and a controller for setting operation of the air compressor in accordance with the information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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