Engine-powered air compressor with a controller for low oil condition
US7316541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B53/18
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An air compressor with an internal combustion engine having an engine oil sump, a compressor driven by the internal combustion engine and having a compressor oil sump, and a controller coupled to the internal combustion engine. The controller is configured to halt the operation of the internal combustion engine in response to either a low oil condition in the engine oil sump or a low oil condition in the compressor oil sump. A method for the operation of an air compressor is also provided.
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