Air inlet control for air compressor
US10514029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2203/0202
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air compressor system operably coupled to a power supply including an air storage tank and an air pump including an air manifold having an inlet configured to receive ambient air. The air pump is fluidly coupled to the air storage tank. The air compressor system also includes a motor having a first current level provided by the power supply to operate the air pump, a valve member in fluid communication with the inlet of the air manifold, and a controller operable to move the valve member to either increase or decrease a rate of ambient air traveling into the manifold. The controller monitors the first current level of the motor to change the rate of ambient air traveling into the manifold.
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