Device and method of providing portable electrical, hydraulic and air pressure utilities for on-site tool applications

Abstract

Improvements in the device and method of providing portable electrical, hydraulic and compressed air power to a variety of job site applications requiring the use of hand held industrial tools.

1 . In combination, a portable tool power system and a portable tool, said combination comprising:
 a portable tool power system having:
 an engine operatively coupled with 
 a hydraulic pump operatively coupled with, 
 a hydraulically-powered electrical generator, 
 a control panel having controllers for selectively operating the engine, hydraulic pump, and generator, the control panel also having a hydraulic tool circuit and an electric power output port, and 
 a frame to which the engine, hydraulic pump, control panel, and generator are secured, whereby the system can be ported by its frame to a worksite to selectively supply hydraulic tool circuit and electric power for power tools; and 
   a portable tool connected to the hydraulically-powered electrical generator, wherein the portable tool is constructed and arranged to be electrically powered by the hydraulically-powered generator.   
     
     
         2 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the portable tool is a welding tool constructed and arranged to perform welding. 
     
     
         3 . The combination of  claim 1 :
 wherein the engine is a first engine, and   wherein the portable tool is a jump starting tool constructed and arranged to jump start a second engine.   
     
     
         4 . The combination of  claim 1 , the hydraulic tool circuit comprising:
 a hydraulic pressure port;   a flow controller; and   a hydraulic return port.   
     
     
         5 . The combination of  claim 1 , the electric power output port comprising at least one of a 12 volt DC power outlet or a 110 volt AC power outlet operatively coupled to the generator. 
     
     
         6 . The combination of  claim 1  further comprising a multi-position flow control valve that diverts hydraulic power from the hydraulic pump to one or a combination of the hydraulic tool circuit and the electric power output port. 
     
     
         7 . The combination of  claim 1  further comprising a hoist flange secured to the frame to facilitate moving the system. 
     
     
         8 . The combination of  claim 1  further comprising a top panel secured to the frame. 
     
     
         9 . The combination of  claim 8 , wherein the top cover is hinged to the frame or slideable in relation to the frame. 
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a side cover secured to the frame; and   an air filter operatively coupled with the engine and an air filter intake port operatively coupled with the air filter and through the side cover.   
     
     
         11 . The combination of  claim 1  further comprising a radiator operatively coupled with the engine to maintain the engine at a proper operating temperature. 
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 11  further comprising a pusher fan operatively coupled with the radiator. 
     
     
         13 . The combination of  claim 1  further comprising a flywheel operatively disposed between the engine and the hydraulic pump. 
     
     
         14 . The combination of  claim 1  further comprising a hydraulically powered air compressor operatively coupled with the hydraulic pump for powering air powered tools. 
     
     
         15 . The combination of  claim 14  further comprising a hydraulic air compressor motor. 
     
     
         16 . The combination of  claim 14  further comprising a coalescing tank. 
     
     
         17 . In combination, a portable tool power system and a portable tool, said combination comprising:
 a portable tool power system having:
 a power take off attachable to an automobile transmission coupled with 
 a hydraulic pump operatively coupled with, 
 a hydraulically-powered electrical generator, 
 a control panel having controllers for selectively operating the engine, hydraulic pump, and generator, the control panel also having a hydraulic tool circuit and an electric power output port, and 
 a frame to which the power take off, hydraulic pump, control panel, and generator are secured, whereby the system can be ported by its frame to a worksite to selectively supply hydraulic tool circuit and electric power for power tools; and 
   a portable tool connected to the hydraulically-powered electrical generator, wherein the portable tool is constructed and arranged to be electrically powered by the hydraulically-powered generator.   
     
     
         18 . The combination of  claim 17 , wherein the portable tool is a welding tool constructed and arranged to perform welding. 
     
     
         19 . The combination of  claim 17 , wherein the portable tool is a jump starting tool constructed and arranged to jump start an engine. 
     
     
         20 . The combination of  claim 17 , further comprising an engine idle increase sensor.