Abstract
A multiple component system consisting of segments that connect to a high-pressure canister, forming a compact pneumatic delivery system. A typical cylinder capable of storing high pressure air is utilized for construction pneumatic tool operation. By connecting the tool to a two-stage regulator using a custom fitted air hose, normal low-pressure operation of construction pneumatic tools can accomplish. The air regulation system is adjustable for output pressure making it compatible with a wide range of construction pneumatic tools. The entire pneumatic delivery system is compact and offers untethered mobility, fitting all components on the user's belt.
Claims
1. EZAir Systems™ configuration gives the user the ability to move around a construction project safely while eliminating the need for long air hoses, power cords or even electricity.
2. EZAir Systems™ configuration offers easy charging of re-fillable cylinders, with the use of a high pressure air compressor.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0006] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the invention configuration, illustrating a complete EZAir Systems™ including a high pressure air dually regulated cylinder with attached hose and standard pneumatic tool attachment fitting.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the high pressure air cylinder body, revealing the outlet female thread.
[0008] FIG. 3 shows side views of the high pressure air fill regulator, illustrating the details of the ports and connections.
[0009] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the air pressure output regulator of the invention configuration, in its fully assembled form.
[0010] FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the upper housing of the air pressure output regulator illustrating the details of the ports and connections.
[0011] FIG. 4C shows top plan, and multiple side views of the lower housing of the air pressure output regulator illustrating the details of the ports and connections.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the air hose configuration illustrating the detail of the connections.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] Referring to FIG. 1, illustrated is an EZAir Systems™ complete configuration consisting of all the components involved in the transfer of high pressure air stored in a regulated cylinder (FIGS. 2 and 3) to an additional regulator (FIG. 4) delivering reduced and operable air pressure through a flexible hose and standard pneumatic tool fitting (FIG. 5).
[0014] Referring to FIG. 2, the high pressure air cylinder body is shown open and uncapped, revealing the female output thread size of ⅝ inch—18UNF.
[0015] Referring to FIG. 3, illustrated is the high pressure air fill regulator revealing the valve connections and gauge required to fill and regulate high pressure air up to 4000 psi within a cylinder body (FIG. 2A). FIG. 3 is made up of the fill regulator housing (FIG. 3A) with attached air pressure gauge (FIG. 3C), burst disks at each level of air regulation (FIGS. 3D and 3E), an 8 mm male quick disconnect fill valve (FIG. 3B), connected to the cylinder by a threaded male inlet (FIG. 3F). The male inlet connection of the fill regulator (FIG. 3F) is attached to the female outlet connection of cylinder body (FIG. 2B) via the thread size of ⅝ inch—18UNF. Upon installation of the fill regulator (FIG. 3) to the cylinder body (FIG. 2A) high pressure air can be safely contained within the system, by charging the cylinder via the 8 mm male quick disconnect fill valve (FIG. 3B).
[0016] Referring to FIG. 4, illustrated is the complete air pressure output regulator which includes an upper housing (FIG. 4B) and lower housing (FIG. 4C). The upper and lower housing are fixed together via the inlet female port (FIG. 4 B2) from the upper housing to the outlet male port (FIG. 4 C4) of the lower housing. The upper housing (FIG. 4B) allows for the connection of the air hose configuration (FIG. 5) using the attached female 8 mm quick disconnect fitting (FIG. 4 B1). The charging dial (FIG. 4 C1) located on the lower housing (FIG. 4C), controls the flow of air entering the regulator. Turning the dial clockwise, increases the psi on the air pressure gauge (FIG. 4 C2) up to 200 psi, well above the operable range of all pneumatic construction tools. A burst disk (FIG. 4 C5) is installed on the regulator to offer an element of safety, discharging high pressure air out of the system before tools can be damaged. The lower housing of the output regulator (FIG. 4C) contains an unused sealed valve port (FIG. 4 C3) which is a result of the housing being drilled through on all sides, during the manufacturing process. The air pressure output regulator (FIG. 4A) is fixed to the high pressure air fill regulator (FIG. 3) via the inlet female port (FIG. 4 C6) and male outlet (FIG. 3G), with the threaded size G1/2-14 (0.825 14 NG0).
[0017] Referring to FIG. 5, illustrated is the air hose configuration including the flexible, high flow air hose (FIG. 5A) with an 8 mm male quick disconnect fitting (FIG. 5C) on one end and a ¼″ female quick disconnect fitting (FIG. 5B) on the other end. The air hose configuration (FIG. 5) is fitted to the air pressure output regulator (FIG. 4) via the 8 mm male quick disconnect fitting (FIG. 5C). The air hose configuration (FIG. 5) can be attached to any standard ¼″ pneumatic construction tool directly via the ¼″ female quick disconnect fitting (FIG. 5B). The EZAir Systems™ complete configuration (FIG. 1) has been illustrated and described. While a particular form of the invention configuration has been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention configuration be limited, except as by the appended claims.
