Portable power charger with air compressor
A multi-functional, portable device for use in situations where electricity is not available or convenient is disclosed. A portable safety device includes a power charger and air compressor that may safely jump start a vehicle and recharge portable electronic devices, such as phones and laptop computers, as well as inflate vehicle tires or other inflatable objects, when a standard external power source is not convenient. It may also be used for providing an emergency light source.
1. A portable safety device comprising:
a housing having a recessed area defining a storage cavity;
a battery disposed within the housing;
a plurality of ports disposed in the housing, said plurality of ports further comprising a port for a jump start cable and at least one charging port;
an air compressor disposed within the housing and operatively connected with the battery;
a hose operatively coupled to the air compressor through a hinge,
wherein the storage cavity of the housing is configured to retain the hose and the hinge is disposed within the storage cavity; and
a controller for controlling the operation of the portable safety device.
2. The portable safety device of claim 1 , further comprising a display for displaying at least a charge capacity of the battery and a plurality of control buttons.
3. The portable safety device of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the plurality of control buttons is used to set at least one operating parameter for the air compressor.
4. The portable safety device of claim 3 , wherein at least one operating parameter includes a pressure set point and the air compressor automatically stops inflating when it reaches the pressure set point.
5. The portable safety device of claim 3 , wherein the air compressor is capable of producing an air pressure of approximately 100 PSI.
6. The portable safety device of claim 3 , wherein the air compressor will automatically shut off when a charge level of the battery drops below a set value.
7. The portable safety device of claim 1 , wherein the charging port further comprises a USB (universal serial bus) port.
8. The portable safety device of claim 1 , wherein the port for a jump start cable further comprises an EC5 connector.
9. The portable safety device of claim 8 , wherein the controller performs at least one safety check before allowing a jump start operation.
10. The portable safety device of claim 9 , wherein the controller activates an indicator when the at least one safety check is completed successfully and causes the portable safety device to provide current for a maximum of four seconds when a jump start operation is initiated.
11. The portable safety device of claim 1 , wherein the battery further comprises a 11.1 V lithium polymer battery.
12. The portable safety device of claim 1 , further comprising a floodlight disposed in the housing.
13. The portable safety device of claim 12 , wherein the floodlight may be operated in a plurality of modes.
14. The portable safety device of claim 1 , wherein, the hose storage cavity has slot shape.
15. The portable safety device of claim 14 wherein the hose storage cavity wraps around a corner of the housing.
16. The portable safety device of claim 15 , wherein the air compressor is capable of producing an air pressure of approximately 100 PSI but automatically stops inflating when it reaches a pressure set point configurable through at least one control button.
17. The portable safety device of claim 16 , wherein the air compressor will automatically shut off when a charge level of the battery drops below a set value.
18. The portable safety device of claim 16 further comprising reverse polarity protection apparatus coupled to the port for the jump start cable.