Air Compression Device

Abstract

An air compression device has a housing, a compressor device for the compression of air, an electric motor for driving the compressor device and for generating an air flow within the housing, a transmission for mechanically connecting the electric motor to the compressor device, and a power supply at least for supplying the electric motor with power. At least sections of the compressor device, the electric motor, the transmission, and the power supply are arranged in the housing. The air compression device also includes an air guide device which guides the air flow from the power supply to the compressor device and the electric motor using the transmission, wherein at least sections of the air guide device are arranged within the housing.

Claims

1. An air compression device comprising: a housing; a compressor device configured to compress air; an electric motor configured to drive the compressor device and to generate an airflow within the housing; a gearbox mechanically connecting the electric motor to the compressor device; a power supply configured to supply at least the electric motor with power, wherein the compressor device, the electric motor, the gearbox, and the power supply are, at least in portions disposed in the housing; and an air-directing device which, using the gearbox, directs the airflow from the power supply to the compressor device and to the electric motor, the air-directing device being, at least in portions disposed within the housing.

2. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air-directing device has at least one air-directing element, that directs the airflow from the power supply to the gearbox.

3. The air compression device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the air-directing element is configured as a gearbox lid of the gearbox.

4. The air compression device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the air-directing element is arranged between the gearbox and the housing.

5. The air compression device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the air-directing element is configured as a seal is disposed so as to, at least in portions, encircle the gearbox.

6. The air compression device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the gearbox receives the housing via a tongue-and-groove connection, and the tongue-and-groove connection defines the air-directing element.

7. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air-directing device defines at least one air-directing opening that directs the airflow from the power supply into the gearbox.

8. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the air-directing device has at least one first air-directing guide element and at least one second air-directing guide element, the first air-directing guide element guides at least one first partial airflow of the airflow from the gearbox to the compressor device, and the second air-directing guide element guides at least one second partial airflow of the airflow from the gearbox to the electric motor.

9. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the air-directing device has at least one further air-directing element that directs the airflow from the electric motor to the compressor device.

10. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that wherein the electric motor is further configured to generate a further airflow, and the air-directing device directs the further airflow from the electric motor to the compressor device.

11. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the gearbox has a gearbox housing, and the gearbox housing defines the air-directing device.

12. The air compression device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a control unit configured to control the air compression device, the control unit disposed in the housing so as to be substantially parallel to the power supply.

13. The air compression device as claimed in claim 8, wherein the air-directing device has at least one further air-directing element that directs the second partial airflow from the electric motor to the compressor device.

14. The air compression device as claimed in claim 9, wherein the electric motor is further configured to generate a further airflow, and the further air-directing element directs the further airflow from the electric motor to the compressor device.

15. The air compression device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the seal is a rubber seal.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0072] The invention will be explained hereunder by means of a preferred embodiment. In the drawings:

[0073] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an air compression device according to the invention;

[0074] FIG. 2 shows a first longitudinal section through the air compression device;

[0075] FIG. 3 shows a second longitudinal section through the air compression device;

[0076] FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of a gearbox of the air compression device;

[0077] FIG. 4b shows a perspective view of a gearbox housing of the gearbox;

[0078] FIG. 5a shows an exploded view of a housing of the air compression device;

[0079] FIG. 5b shows a perspective view of the housing having a first embodiment of a hose fastening of the air compression device;

[0080] FIG. 6a shows a second embodiment of the hose fastening of the air compression device;

[0081] FIG. 6b shows a third embodiment of the hose fastening;

[0082] FIG. 6c shows a fourth embodiment of the hose fastening;

[0083] FIG. 6d shows a fifth embodiment of the hose fastening;

[0084] FIG. 6e shows a sixth embodiment of the hose fastening;

[0085] FIG. 7 shows a view from above of the air compression device having a storage device.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT

[0086] FIG. 1 shows an air compression device 100 according to the invention. By way of example, the air compression device 100 here is configured as a hand-held electric air compressor apparatus. The air compression device 100 comprises a housing 110, a compressor device 120 for compressing air, an electric motor 140 for driving the compressor device 120 and for generating an airflow 190 within the housing 110, a gearbox 160, wherein the gearbox 160 mechanically connects the electric motor 140 to the compressor device 120, and a power supply 180 for supplying at least the electric motor 140 with power; cf. also FIG. 2.

[0087] The power supply 180 supplies the air compression device 100 with electric power. This embodiment involves a rechargeable-battery-operated air compression device which is able to be operated while using at least one rechargeable battery. The at least one rechargeable battery here is embodied as a permanently installed rechargeable battery.

[0088] The gearbox 160 in this embodiment is disposed between the power supply 180 and the electric motor 140 and the compression device 120. The power supply 180, the electric motor 140, and the compressor device 120 are disposed about the gearbox 160. The power supply 180 is disposed in a first region 102 of the air compression device 100. The compressor device 120 and the electric motor 140 are disposed in a second region 104 of the air compression device 100. The gearbox 160 here is disposed so as to be substantially between the first region and the second region.

[0089] The air compression device 100 furthermore comprises a control unit 106 for controlling the air compression device 100. In this embodiment, the gearbox 160 is disposed between the control unit 106 and the electric motor 140 and the compressor device 120. The control unit 106 here is provided for controlling the power supply 180, the electric motor 140 and the compressor device 120. The housing 110 receives the control unit 106. Furthermore, the control unit 106 is disposed within the housing 110. In this embodiment, the control unit 106 is disposed within the housing 110 so as to be substantially parallel to the power supply 180. Moreover, the control unit 106 has at least one connector element 107 which, by way of example, here is embodied as a USB-C coupling. The connector element 107 is provided for configuring at least one plug connection to a plug element, for example a USB-C plug so as to transmit the electric power for charging the permanently installed rechargeable battery.

[0090] Moreover, the air compression device 100 comprises an output and input unit 184. In this embodiment, the output and input unit 184 is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to the compressor device 120. Furthermore, the output and input unit 184 is at least in part disposed in the housing 110. The output and input unit 184, by way of example, here is embodied as at least one display 186 having at least one operating element and as a main switch 188. The operating element of the output and input unit 184 is not illustrated in more detail here. In this embodiment, the output and input unit 184 is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to the compressor device 120.

[0091] The housing 110 comprises at least one storage device 112. The storage device 112 is configured for storing accessories for the air compression device 100. The storage device 112, by way of example, here is embodied as a storage compartment; cf. also FIG. 7 to this end.

[0092] The compressor device 120, the electric motor 140, the gearbox 160, the power supply 180 and the control unit 106 are at least in portions disposed in the housing 110. The housing 110 receives the power supply 180, the gearbox 160, the compressor device 120, the electric motor 140 and the control unit 106 at least in a form-fitting manner. The housing 110 of the air compression device 100 here is embodied as an elongate housing 110. The elongate housing 110 here has an elongate shape which, by way of example, here is configured in the manner of a wedge; cf. also FIGS. 2 and 5 to this end.

[0093] In this embodiment, the elongate housing 110 comprises two air intake openings 114 which here are configured in the first region 102 of the air compression device 100 at the power supply 180 and, by way of example, here are embodied so as to be elliptical. The air intake openings 114 enable air to enter the elongate housing 110. Moreover, the elongate housing 110 comprises two air exhaust openings 118 which are configured in the second region 104 of the air compression device 100 at the compressor device 120. Furthermore, the air exhaust openings 118, by way of example, here are embodied in the manner of slots; cf. also FIGS. 2 and 5. The air exhaust openings 118 are configured for directing air out of the elongate housing 110.

[0094] The air compression device 100 furthermore comprises an air-directing device 200. The air-directing device 200 is at least in portions disposed within the elongate housing 110; cf. also FIGS. 2 and 3. The elongate housing 110 here receives the air-directing device 200 and at least partially encloses the latter. Furthermore, the air-directing device 200, while using the gearbox 160, is configured for directing an airflow 190 from the power supply 180 to the compressor device 120 and to the electric motor 140. A fan 146 of the electric motor 140 is set in rotation as soon as the electric motor 140 is supplied with electric power, and as a result thereof generates the airflow 190 within the elongate housing 110. Here, air enters the elongate housing 110 by way of the air intake openings 114 and exits the elongate housing 110 from the air exhaust openings 118; cf. also FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0095] Additionally, the air-directing device 200, while using the gearbox 160, disposes the power supply 180 in the first region 102 of the air compression device 100. The air-directing device 200, while using the gearbox 160, also disposes the compressor device 120 and the electric motor 140 in the second region of the air compression device 100. The air-directing device 200 here is configured for directing the airflow 190 from the first region 102 into the second region 104 by way of the gearbox 160. The gearbox 160 here is disposed so as to be substantially between the first region 102 and the second region 104.

[0096] FIG. 2 shows a first longitudinal section through the air compression device 100. The gearbox 160 comprises a first connection element 168 and a second connection element 170; cf. also FIG. 4 to this end. The compressor device 120 is connected to the gearbox 160 by means of the first connection element 168, wherein the first connection element 168 at least in portions receives the compressor device 120. The first connection element 168 enables a form-fitting connection between the compressor device 120 and the gearbox 160. In this embodiment, the first connection element 168 is embodied in the manner of a washer and is integral to the gearbox 160. The electric motor 140 is connected to the gearbox 160 by means of the second connection element 170, wherein the second connection element 170 at least in portions receives the electric motor 140. Moreover, the second connection element 170 establishes a form-fitting connection between the electric motor 140 and the gearbox 160. The electric motor 160, while using the second connection element 170, can be connected to the gearbox housing 166 by means of at least one fastening element not illustrated in more detail. The second connection element 170 here is embodied in the manner of a bowl. In this embodiment, the first connection element 168 and the second connection element 170 are integral to the gearbox housing 166.

[0097] The compressor device 120 has a compressor axis 122, wherein the compressor axis 122 is predefined along a direction 123 in which air is compressed by the compressor device 120. A drive shaft 141 of the electric motor 140 is set in rotation as soon as the electric motor 140 is supplied with electric power, and in the process configures a rotation axis 142. The rotation axis 142 of the electric motor 140 here represents an electric motor axis 144.

[0098] The gearbox 160 disposes the compressor device 120 and the electric motor 140 at a mutual angle. The compressor axis 122 and the electric motor axis 144 here enclose an angle 400 in the range between 10° and 80°. The electric motor 140, while using the gearbox 160, is mechanically connected to the compressor device 120. As a result, the electric motor 140 drives the compressor device 120. The drive shaft 141 here engages at least in part in the gearbox 160.

[0099] The gearbox 160 here is embodied as a bevel gear 162. The gearbox 160 here comprises a gear wheel 164. The gear wheel 164 is rotatably mounted in a gearbox housing 166. The gearbox housing 166 is configured for connecting the electric motor 140 to the compressor device 120. The drive shaft 141 here engages in a form-fitting manner in the gear wheel 164. A rotation axis 161 of the gearbox 160, the former here representing the gearbox axis 163, is configured as soon as the gear wheel 164 is set in rotation. The gearbox axis 163 here is perpendicular to the drawing plane of FIG. 2.

[0100] The compressor device 120 has a compressor con rod 124. The compressor con rod 124 mechanically connects the compressor device 120 to the gearbox 160. To this end, the compressor con rod 124 is connected to the gear wheel 164. The gear wheel 164 comprises a receptacle 165 for the compressor con rod 124, and the compressor con rod 124 is connected to the gear wheel 164 by means of a compressor fastening element 125. In this embodiment, the receptacle 165 of the gear wheel 164 is embodied as an opening with a thread. The compressor fastening element 125 here is embodied as a screw with a nut. The receptacle 165 of the gear wheel 164 and the gearbox axis 163 here have a mutual spacing; cf. also FIG. 3. The gearbox 160 thus converts the rotation of the gear wheel 164 into a substantially axial movement of the compressor con rod 124 along the compressor axis 122.

[0101] The compressor device 120 furthermore comprises a compressor housing 126. The compressor housing 126, while using the first connection element 168, is connected to the gearbox 160. The compressor housing 126 here is embodied in the manner of a cage and engages at least in part in the first connection element 168; cf. also FIGS. 3 and 4. Moreover, the compressor housing 126 has a compressor connection element 127 which is configured for connecting the air compression device 100 to an air compression hose 300. In this embodiment, the compressor connection element 127 is embodied as a compressor coupling. The compressor connection element 127 configures a form-fitting connection to the air compression hose 300. The air compression hose 300 is rotatably connected to the compressor connection element 127.

[0102] Moreover, the compressor device 120 comprises a compressor cylinder 130 and a compressor piston 131. The compressor piston 131 compresses air in the compressor cylinder 130. The first connection element 138 additionally connects the compressor cylinder 130 in a form-fitting manner to the gearbox 160. The compressor housing 126 receives the compressor cylinder 130, wherein the compressor housing 126 at least partially encloses the compressor cylinder 130. The compressor housing 126 here is disposed about the compressor cylinder 130 in the manner of a cage. The compressor cylinder 130 here is embodied in the manner of a cup. The compressor cylinder 130 comprises a compressor inlet 132 and a compressor outlet 128. Air can flow into the compressor cylinder 130 by way of the compressor inlet 132. Compressed air can flow out of the compressor cylinder 130 by way of the compressor outlet 128. The compressor device 120 has a compressor valve 129 which is disposed on the compressor outlet 128. The compressor valve 129 closes the compressor outlet 128 substantially in such a manner that the compressed air escapes at a predefined air pressure. The compressed air flows to the compressor connection element 127 by way of the compressor outlet 128 and the compressor valve 129.

[0103] The compressor piston 131 here is connected to the compressor con rod 124 at least in a form-fitting manner. The compressor con rod 124 here is mounted so as to be pivotable in the compressor piston 131. Moreover, the compressor piston 131 is mounted so as to be movable in the compressor cylinder 130. The compressor piston 131 comprises a compressor seal 133, wherein the compressor seal 133 is disposed so as to at least in part encircle the compressor piston 131. The compressor seal 133 is embodied in the manner of a lip. The compressor seal 133 is substantially impermeable to air in a first operating direction of the compressor piston 131, and substantially permeable to air in a second operating direction of the compressor piston 131. As a result thereof, the air in the compressor cylinder 130 can be compressed in the first operating direction of the compressor piston 131, and air can flow into the compressor cylinder 130 in the second operating direction of the compressor cylinder 130. In this embodiment, the first operating direction of the compressor piston 131 is along the direction 123 in which air is compressed, whereas the second operating direction of the compressor piston 131 is opposed to the direction 123 in which air is compressed.

[0104] The compressor device 120 thus has the compressor housing 126, the compressor cylinder 130, the compressor piston 131, the compressor seal 133, the compressor con rod 124 and the compressor valve 129.

[0105] The first connection element 168 is additionally provided for guiding the compressor piston 131 along the compressor axis 122 when the electric motor 140 drives the gear wheel 164. To this end, the first connection element 168 comprises a piston guide element 169. The piston guide element 169 here receives the compressor piston 131 at least in a form-fitting manner and guides the compressor piston 131 along the compressor axis 122. In this embodiment, the piston guide element 169 is configured as an opening in the manner of a hollow cylinder.

[0106] The air compression device 100 comprises a pressure measuring module 280; cf. also FIG. 4 to this end. The pressure measuring module 280 measures a pressure generated by the compressor device 120, and a pressure prevailing in an object which is connected by means of the air compression hose 300. The pressure measuring module 280 is disposed on the gearbox 160; cf. also FIG. 4. The air compression device 100 furthermore has an overpressure unit 282. The overpressure unit 282 permits a pressure to escape from the compressor device 120 as soon as an adjustable or predefined pressure is exceeded.

[0107] The elongate housing 110 configures a Y shape. The elongate housing 110 here comprises three housing axes 410, 412, 414. The three housing axes 410, 412, 414 define the Y shape. Moreover, the three housing axes 410, 412, 414 intersect in an intersection point. In this embodiment, the gearbox 160 is disposed on the intersection point of the three housing axes 410, 412, 414. The power supply 180 is disposed on a first housing axis 410. A second housing axis 412 is configured by the compressor axis 122, wherein the compressor device 120 is disposed on the second housing axis 412. A third housing axis 414 is embodied by the electric motor axis 144. The electric motor 140 in this instance is disposed on the third housing axis 414.

[0108] The gearbox axis 163 and the compressor axis 122 and the electric motor axis 144 enclose in each case an angle 402, 404 in the range from 50° to 120°. The angle 402 between the gearbox axis 163 and the compressor axis 122 here is in the range from 50° to 120°. Furthermore, the angle 404 between the gearbox axis 163 and the electric motor axis 122 is in the range from 50° to 120°.

[0109] The power supply 180 and the electric motor axis 144 enclose an angle 406 in the range from 100° to 200°. In this embodiment, the first housing axis 410 and the electric motor axis 144 configure the angle 406 in the range of 100° to 200°. Moreover, the power supply 180 and the compressor axis 122 enclose an angle 408 in the range from 110° to 210°. In this embodiment, the angle 408 is embodied between the first housing axis 410 and the compressor axis 122.

[0110] In this embodiment, the control unit 106 is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to the power supply 180 such that the control unit 106 is disposed so as to be substantially parallel to the first housing axis 410 and along the first housing axis 410. As a result thereof, the control unit 106 and the compressor axis 122 configure an angle 409 in the range from 110° to 210°.

[0111] The air compression device 100 comprises an air-directing device 200. The air-directing device 200, with the aid of the gearbox 160, directs the airflow 190 from the power supply 180 to the compressor device 120 and additionally to the electric motor 140. The air-directing device 200 is at least in portions disposed within the elongate housing 110. The air-directing device 200 in this embodiment is configured by the gearbox housing 166; cf. also FIGS. 3 and 4. The air-directing device 200 furthermore comprises an air-directing element 210; cf. also FIG. 4a. The air-directing element 210 is configured in such a manner that said air-directing element 210 directs the airflow 190 from the power supply 180 to the gearbox 160.

[0112] Furthermore, the air-directing device 200 comprises a first air-directing guide element 220 and a second air-directing guide element 222. The first air-directing guide element 220 guides a first partial airflow 192 of the airflow 190 from the gearbox 160 to the compressor device 120. The first air-directing guide element 220 here is embodied as a first air-directing guide opening in the manner of a hollow cylinder. The second air-directing guide element 222 guides a second partial airflow 194 of the airflow 190 from the gearbox 160 to the electric motor 140. The second air-directing guide element 222 here is configured as four second air-directing guide openings, wherein the four air-directing guide openings have in each case an opening which is annular at least in portions. The first air-directing guide element 220 and the second air-directing guide element 222 in this embodiment are configured so as to be integral to the gearbox housing 166; cf. also FIGS. 4a and b. Moreover, the first connection element 168 additionally embodies the first air-directing guide element 220. Furthermore, the second connection element 170 here additionally configures the second air-directing guide element 222. As a result thereof, the first air-directing guide element 220 here is integral to the first connection element 168, and the second air-directing guide element 222 is integral to the second connection element 170.

[0113] FIG. 3 illustrates a second longitudinal section through the air compression device 100. The air-directing device 200 comprises two further air-directing elements 212 which here are embodied as air-directing webs. For cooling, the further air-directing elements 212 direct the second partial airflow 194 from the electric motor 140 to the compressor device 120. The further air-directing elements 212 in this embodiment are embodied by the elongate housing 110 and are disposed at the electric motor 140. Moreover, as soon as the electric motor 140 is set in rotation, the electric motor 140 while using the fan 146 additionally generates a further airflow 196. The air-directing device 200, while using the further air-directing elements 212, for cooling is additionally provided for directing the further airflow 196 from the electric motor 140 to the compressor device 120.

[0114] In order for the electric motor 140 to be able to generate the further airflow 196, the elongate housing 110 comprises further air intake openings 116; cf. also FIG. 5b to this end. Air can flow into the elongate housing 110 through the further air intake openings 116, configuring the further airflow 196. Moreover, the further airflow 196 can flow out of the air exhaust openings 118. Embodied here are two further air intake openings 116 which at least in portions have an annular shape.

[0115] FIG. 4a shows a perspective view of the gearbox 160 of the air compression device 100. The air-directing device 200 comprises the air-directing element 210. In this embodiment, the air-directing element 210 is configured as a gearbox lid 214 of the gearbox 160. The gearbox lid 214 here is connected in a form-fitting manner to the gearbox housing 166. The gearbox lid 214 in this embodiment is embodied in the manner of a disk. Furthermore, the gearbox lid 214 comprises an air scoop 216. In this embodiment, the air scoop 216 is integral to the gearbox lid 214. The air scoop 216 directs the airflow 160 from the power supply 180 into the gearbox 160.

[0116] Moreover, the air-directing device 200 here comprises three air-directing openings 202. The air-directing openings 202 direct the airflow 190 from the power supply 180 into the gearbox 160. In this embodiment, the air-directing openings 202 are at least in portions embodied so as to be oval. Moreover, the air-directing openings 202 here are in each case embodied as an opening 167 in the gearbox housing 166.

[0117] As described above, the air compression device 100 comprises the pressure measuring module 280. The pressure measuring module 280 here is disposed on the gearbox lid 214 and is connected to the latter at least in a form-fitting manner. The compressor housing 126 receives the overpressure unit 282 and disposes the overpressure unit 282 at the electric motor 140.

[0118] FIG. 4b shows a perspective view of the gearbox housing 166 of the gearbox 160. As described above, the air-directing device 200 comprises the first air-directing guide element 220 and the second air-directing guide element 222.

[0119] FIG. 5a illustrates an exploded view of the housing 110 of the air compression device 100. The housing 110 is embodied so as to be elongate. Moreover, the elongate housing 110 is configured in the shape of a wedge. The elongate housing 110 comprises an upper housing shell 500, a lower housing shell 502, a first lateral housing shell 504 and a second housing shell 506. The elongate housing 110 is configured in such a manner that a user substantially cannot see any visible fastening elements of the elongate housing 110 when using the air compression device 100. The lower housing shell 502 thus at least in portions receives the first lateral housing shell 504 and the second lateral housing shell 506 in a form-fitting manner. The first lateral housing shell 504 and the second lateral housing shell 506 at least in portions receive the upper housing shell 500 in a form-fitting manner.

[0120] FIG. 5b shows a perspective view of the housing 110 having a first embodiment 304 of a hose fastening of the air compression device 100. The lower housing shell 502 has the two further air intake openings 116. Furthermore, the lower housing shell 502 configures the fastening means 302 for the air compression hose 300. The fastening means 302 here serves for fastening the hose to the elongate housing 110. The fastening means 302 in the first embodiment 304 here is embodied as a C-shaped snap-fit receptacle.

[0121] FIG. 6a illustrates a second embodiment 306 of the hose fastening of the air compression device 100. The air compression hose 300 here has a hook 307 for fastening the hose. Moreover, a hook receptacle 308 for the hook 307 of the air compression hose 300 is configured between the lower housing shell 502 and the second lateral housing shell 506. The hook receptacle 308 can receive the hook 307 in a form-fitting manner.

[0122] FIG. 6b shows a third embodiment 310 of the hose fastening. The air compression hose 300 here has a rail 311 in the manner of a prism with a triangular base area. The lower housing shell 502 here has a receptacle 312 in the manner of a prism with a triangular base area such that the receptacle 312 can receive the rail 311 at least in a form-fitting manner.

[0123] FIG. 6c shows a fourth embodiment 314 of the hose fastening. In the fourth embodiment 314, the air compression hose 300 has a rail 315 with a quadrangular base area. The lower housing shell 502 here comprises a receptacle 316 which is embodied as a prism with a substantially quadrangular base area.

[0124] FIG. 6d shows a fifth embodiment 318 of the hose fastening. The second lateral housing shell 506 here has a first C-shaped snap-fit receptacle 319 and a second C-shaped snap-fit receptacle 320. The air compression hose 300 by means of the first C-shaped snap-fit receptacle 319 and the second C-shaped snap-fit receptacle 320 can be connected to the second lateral housing shell 506 in a form-fitting manner.

[0125] FIG. 6e illustrates a sixth embodiment 320 of the hose fastening. The air compression hose 300 here has a magnetic head 323. Furthermore, the second lateral housing shell 506 comprises a C-shaped snap-fit receptacle 324 and a magnetic receptacle 325. The air compression hose 300 by way of the C-shaped snap-fit receptacle 324 can be connected to the second lateral housing shell 506 at least in a form-fitting manner. Additionally, the air compression hose 300 can be connected to the second housing shell 506 by way of a magnetic connection between the magnetic head 323 and the magnetic receptacle 325.

[0126] FIG. 7 shows a view from above of the air compression device 100 having the storage device 112. The elongate housing 110 comprises the storage device 112. The storage device 112 here is embodied as a storage compartment in the upper housing shell 500. The storage device 112 can receive accessories for the air compression device 100, adapters 340, 341, 342, such that the user can insert the adapters 340, 341, 342 to suit the specific situation. The storage device 112 receives the adapters 340, 341, 342 at least in a form-fitting manner. The storage device 112 is closed by a storage lid not illustrated in more detail.