Combination of a Generator with an Air Compressor

Abstract

The combination of a generator with an air compressor includes an engine having; a generator, a clutch device, an air compressor and a speed accelerating/decelerating mechanism. The engine includes a throttle disposed at a side thereof. The generator includes a power-generating module, an output unit and a shell. The clutch device is comprised of a solenoid valve. The air compressor includes an air-compressing module connected to the clutch device, a plurality of air reservoirs connected to the air-compressing module, and a pressure sensor installed between the air reservoirs and the solenoid valve of the clutch device. The speed accelerating/decelerating mechanism is connected to the throttle of the engine. The speed accelerating/decelerating mechanism includes a motor electrically connected to the output unit, wherein the motor is adapted for moving the throttle to control the speed of the engine.

1 . A combination of a generator with an air compressor comprising:
 an engine;   a generator including a power-generating module axially connected to the engine, an output unit electrically connected to the power-generating module and a shell enclosing the power-generating module;   a clutch device is adapted for mounting on the shell, said clutch device being connected to the power-generating module, said clutch device being comprised of a solenoid valve and;   an air compressor including an air-compressing module connected to the clutch device, a plurality of air reservoirs connected to the air-compressing module, and a pressure sensor installed between the air reservoirs and the solenoid valve of the clutch device.   
   
   
       2 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the clutch device includes a mounting base mounted on the shell, with the base including a first wall and a second wall, a spindle inserted through the first wall of the mounting base, a rotating mechanism controlled by the solenoid valve, with the solenoid valve being mounted on the spindle. 
   
   
       3 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the rotating mechanism includes an axle, a bushing mounted to the axle and a plurality of elastic sections connected to the bushing. 
   
   
       4 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the solenoid valve includes a valve seat, coils and a driving member, with the coils being disposed between the solenoid valve and the driving member, and with the driving member being disposed on the valve seat. 
   
   
       5 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor comprising:
 an engine including a throttle disposed at a side thereof;   a generator including a power-generating module axially connected to the engine, an output unit electrically connected to the power-generating module and a shell enclosing the power-generating module;   an air compressor including an air-compressing module connected to the clutch device, a plurality of air reservoirs connected to the air-compressing module, and a pressure sensor installed between the air reservoirs and the solenoid valve of the clutch device and;   a speed accelerating/decelerating mechanism connected to the throttle of the engine and disposed at a side thereof, with the speed accelerating/decelerating mechanism including a motor electrically connected to the output unit, wherein the motor is adapted for moving the throttle to control the speed of the engine.   
   
   
       6 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the speed accelerating/decelerating mechanism includes a frame secured to the engine at a side, a linear guide operable by the motor and a control arm interconnecting the liner guide and the throttle. 
   
   
       7 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the frame include two limit switches mounted thereon, with one being disposed at a distal end and another being disposed at a proximal end respectively, wherein the limit switches are adapted for restraining the displacement of the linear guide. 
   
   
       8 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 1  includes platform, with the engine and the generator being received on the platform, and with the air compressor being mounted on the generator. 
   
   
       9 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 5  includes platform, with the engine and the generator being received on the platform, and with the air compressor being mounted on the generator. 
   
   
       10 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 8  includes a belt-driven mechanism installed between the generator and the air compressor. 
   
   
       11 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 9  includes a belt-driven mechanism installed between the generator and the air compressor. 
   
   
       12 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the output unit includes a plurality of DC output modules and AC output modules. 
   
   
       13 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the output unit includes a plurality of DC output modules and AC output modules. 
   
   
       14 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the power-generating module includes an axle connected to the clutch device by the belt-driven mechanism, wherein the clutch device is rotatable with respect to the power-generating module. 
   
   
       15 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 11  wherein the power-generating module includes an axle connected to the clutch device by the belt-driven mechanism, wherein the clutch device is rotatable with respect to the power-generating module. 
   
   
       16 . The combination of a generator with an air compressor as claimed in  claim 4  wherein the solenoid valve includes a bushing receiving the spindle, wherein the bushing is rotatable with respect to the spindle.