Compressor With Rotating Handle

Abstract

An air compressor assembly including a rotatable handle that provides protection and structure for transporting the apparatus. The apparatus further includes a plurality of air tanks each of which are configured to be removable and replaced when necessary.

1 : An air compressor assembly, comprising:
 a frame assembly, the frame assembly including an air tank storage compartment, a motor and compressor storage compartment, and an air supply and control mounting compartment;   a first air storage tank, the first air storage tank including structure for removing the storage tank from the frame assembly, the first air storage tank being configured within the air tank storage compartment;   a second air storage tank, the second air storage tank including structure for removing the second air storage tank from the frame assembly, the second air storage tank being configured within the air tank storage compartment;   a motor configured within the motor and compressor storage compartment;   a compressor configured within the motor compressor storage compartment; and   a driver assembly connecting the motor to the compressor.   
   
   
       2 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the frame assembly further includes a rotatable handle assembly. 
   
   
       3 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the rotatable handle assembly has a closed position and an open position. 
   
   
       4 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the air compressor assembly includes a top portion and the handle assembly overlays the top portion when in a closed position. 
   
   
       5 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 3 , wherein the frame assembly further includes a stay that engages a handle portion of the handle assembly when the handle assembly is in a fully open configuration. 
   
   
       6 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the frame assembly includes a bottom portion and further comprising a pair of wheels mounted to the bottom portion of the frame assembly. 
   
   
       7 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of feet extending from the bottom portion of the frame assembly. 
   
   
       8 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a first supply line connecting the compressor to the first air storage tank. 
   
   
       9 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 8 , further comprising a second supply line connecting the compressor to the second air storage tank. 
   
   
       10 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising a first valve assembly operatively connected to the first air storage tank, the first valve assembly including a first stem. 
   
   
       11 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 10 , further comprising a second valve assembly operatively connected to the second air storage tank, the second valve assembly including a second stem. 
   
   
       12 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 11 , further comprising a first gauge assembly configured to provide indicia relating to stored air pressure. 
   
   
       13 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 12 , further comprising a second gauge assembly configured to provide indicia relating to outlet air pressure. 
   
   
       14 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 13 , further comprising an air pressure controller knob that controls air emitted from the air compressor assembly. 
   
   
       15 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 14 , further comprising an outlet hose, the outlet hose configured to be in communication with one of the first and second air storage tanks. 
   
   
       16 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first air storage tank includes a first moisture bleed valve. 
   
   
       17 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the second air storage tank includes a second moisture bleed valve. 
   
   
       18 : The air compressor assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the frame assembly includes a top portion and further comprising a storage tray attached to the top portion of the frame. 
   
   
       19 : An air compressor assembly, comprising:
 a frame assembly manufactured from a tube and including a top portion and a bottom portion, the tube being bent to define an air tank compartment, a motor and compressor compartment and a control panel and outlet mount, the frame assembly including a U-shaped handle assembly formed from a tube, the handle assembly including first and second terminal ends each being rotatably connected to spaced vertically projecting tubular members;   first and second air tanks arranged in a vertical stack, the first and second air tanks being configured within the air tank compartment and to be individually removable therefrom;   a motor assembly configured within the motor and compressor compartment;   a compressor assembly cooperating with the motor assembly, the compressor assembly configured within the motor and compressor compartment;   an air supply assembly connecting the compressor assembly to one of the first and second air tanks;   a control panel housing a control knob, first and second valves, and a plurality of gauges;   an outlet line extending from one of the first and second air tanks to the control panel;   at least four rubber feet attached to the bottom portion of the frame assembly;   a pair of wheels rotatably attached to the bottom portion of the frame assembly; and   a tray configured on the top portion of the frame assembly;   wherein the handle assembly overlaps and protects the tray assembly and control panel and includes a first closed position and a second open position whereby the handle is placed against a stay and held in a generally vertical position for facilitating tilting the air compressor assembly on the pair of wheels.