Magnetic coupler for air pump hose fitting
An air pump includes a pump body having a base. A hose is coupled to the pump body for conducting air from the pump body. The hose includes a distal end having a coupling attached to the end. The coupling is provided for coupling the hose to an object to be inflated. A magnetic dock member is coupled to the pump body for magnetically receiving the coupling, for maintaining the coupling in a fixed position relative to the pump body during times of non-use of the pump.
1. An air pump comprising:
a pump body,
a base,
a hose,
a coupling at a distal end of the hose for coupling the hose to an object to be inflated, wherein the distal end is opposite a proximal end of the hose for coupling the hose to the pump body; and
a magnetic dock member coupled to the pump body for magnetically receiving the coupling for maintaining the coupling in a fixed position during times of non use of the pump.
2. The air pump of claim 1 wherein the magnetic dock member includes a base member and a wall member.
3. The air pump of claim 2 wherein the wall member is configured for interiorly receiving the coupling.
4. The air pump of claim 3 wherein the coupling includes a distal end surface, and wherein the base member includes a magnetic member for magnetically engaging the distal end surface of the coupling.
5. The air pump of claim 4 wherein the magnetic member is disc-shaped, further comprising a protective plate member positioned to overlay the magnetic member, and be positioned between the magnetic member and the distal end of the coupling.
6. An air pump comprising:
a pump body,
a base,
a hose,
a coupling for coupling the hose to an object to be inflated; and
a magnetic dock member coupled to the pump body for magnetically receiving the coupling for maintaining the coupling in a fixed position during times of non use of the pump;
wherein the magnetic dock member includes a base member and a wall member;
wherein the wall member is configured for interiorly receiving the coupling;
wherein the coupling includes a distal end surface, and wherein the base member includes a magnetic member for magnetically engaging the distal end surface of the coupling;
wherein the magnetic member is disc-shaped, further comprising a protective plate member positioned to overlay the magnetic member, and be positioned between the magnetic member and the distal end of the coupling;
wherein the protective plate member is held in place by a cap including threads for threadably engaging the magnetic dock member.
7. The air pump of claim 6 where the hose is axially and radially rigid and is resistant to stretching in either an axial or radial direction.
8. The air pump of claim 7 wherein the hose comprises a PTFE hose overbraided with stainless steel.