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  Air compressor shroud assemblyUSPTO Application #: 20060104837Title: Air compressor shroud assembly Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of air compressors and particularly to a shroud assembly for use with air compressors. An aspect of the present invention is directed to a shroud assembly having an outfit shroud, including a top outfit shroud coupled with a bottom outfit shroud; and, a pump shroud including a top pump shroud coupled with a bottom pump shroud; wherein the pump shroud at least partially encompasses a pump assembly of an air compressor and the outfit shroud at least partially encompasses the pump assembly, the pump shroud, a manifold assembly and a pressure switch assembly of an air compressor, the shroud assembly further configured for mounting to an air tank of an air compressor, the shroud assembly allowing for access to working parts of the air compressor and also allowing for a cooling air flow through the interior of the outfit shroud. (end of abstract)
Agent: The Black & Decker Corporation - Towson, MD, US Inventors: Robert Lee, Gary D. White, John Bezold, James Vintzel, Mark A. Etter, Eric Bondhus USPTO Applicaton #: 20060104837 - Class: 417415000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Pumps, Motor Driven, Electric Or Magnetic Motor, Reciprocating Rigid Pumping Member The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060104837. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/507,560 entitled: Air Compressor Shroud Assembly filed Sep. 30, 2003 and Provisional Application No. 60/504,788 entitled: Air Compressor Shroud Assembly filed Sep. 22, 2003 which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to the field of air compressors and particularly to a shroud assembly for use with air compressors. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The use of air compressors including a pump assembly, an air tank, a manifold assembly and a pressure switch assembly, wherein the pump assembly is contained within a casing is known in the art. However, a pump assembly of an air compressor may tend to overheat when contained within a casing due to inadequate air flow and ventilation. [0004] Therefore, it would be advantageous to have a shroud assembly for use with an air compressor that provides ventilation and air flow through the interior of the shroud assembly which effectively assists in cooling the pump assembly and various other air compressor parts which may be contained therein. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is directed to a shroud assembly comprising an outfit shroud, including a top outfit shroud coupled with a bottom outfit shroud and also, a pump shroud, including a top pump shroud coupled with a bottom pump shroud. The pump shroud at least partially encompasses a pump assembly of an air compressor and the outfit shroud at least partially encompasses the pump assembly, the pump shroud, a manifold assembly and a pressure switch assembly of an air compressor. The shroud assembly is further configured for mounting to an air tank of an air compressor, the shroud assembly allowing for access to working parts of the air compressor and also allowing for a cooling air flow through the interior of the outfit shroud. [0006] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not necessarily restrictive of the invention as claimed. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the general description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] The numerous advantages of the present invention may be better understood by those skilled in the art by reference to the accompanying figures in which: [0008] FIG. 1 is an illustration of an air compressor including a shroud assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0009] FIG. 2 is a rear view illustration of an air compressor including a shroud assembly in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a first and a second baffle disposed on the interior of a top outfit shroud of the present invention; [0011] FIG. 4 is an illustration of the bottom outfit shroud coupled with an air tank; [0012] FIG. 5 is an illustration of a tank mounting assembly of the bottom outfit shroud of the present invention; [0013] FIG. 6 is an illustration of a pump shroud including an outlet tubing rib assembly; [0014] FIG. 7 is an illustration of the pump shroud including a strain relief assembly; [0015] FIG. 8 is an illustration of the outlet tubing rib assembly and a vent disposed proximal to a "U" shaped rib of the outlet tubing rib assembly; [0016] FIG. 9 is an illustration of a window providing a view of an isolator used in the mounting of the pump assembly within the pump shroud; [0017] FIG. 10 is an illustration of the top pump shroud and the bottom pump shroud of the pump shroud in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 11 is an illustration of a standpipe of the present invention; [0019] FIGS. 12A and 12B are illustrations exemplifying various configurations of a shroud assembly of an air compressor assembly contemplated by the present invention; Continue reading... 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