Multi-mode air compressor pressure power switch
A multi-mode air compressor pressure switch is disclosed. A first mode of operation of the switch has a first range that includes a first cut-out pressure and a first cut-in pressure. A second mode of operation of the switch has a second range that includes a second cut-out pressure and a second cut-in pressure. The second range is smaller than the first range. The second mode of operation adds compressor output over the first mode of operation to extend operable time of a tool that is connected to a compressor that is controlled by the first mode and the second mode.
1. A switch assembly, comprising:
a standard pivot point operable to provide a first mode having a first range, when the standard pivot point is manually aligned with a diaphragm connector to a diaphragm assembly; and
a quick charge pivot point operable to provide a second mode having a second range, when the quick charge pivot point is manually aligned with the diaphragm connector to the diaphragm assembly, wherein:
a range is the difference between a cut-out pressure and a cut-in pressure,
the second range is smaller than the first range,
the second mode adds compressor output over the first mode to extend operating time of a tool that is connected to a compressor,
the standard pivot point is located on a side of a first lever at a first location,
the quick charge pivot point is located on the side of the first lever at a second location, and
a differential cut-in associated with the second mode is faster than a differential cut-in associated with the first mode.
2. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a second lever is connected to the first lever through a torsion spring.
3. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a second lever includes a switch contact at one end that turns the compressor on or off.
4. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the tool has an air consumption rate that exceeds the compressor output of the compressor.
5. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first range is between approximately 12 psi and 20 psi.
6. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the second range is between approximately 0 psi and 3 psi.
7. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the tool includes one or more of the following: a grinder, a sander, a cutter, a polisher, and a drill.
8. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first mode is a normal mode, and wherein the second mode provides a compressor output that exceeds the compressor output during the normal mode.
9. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the compressor is turned off when a tank pressure exceeds the first cut-out pressure in the first mode and when the tank pressure exceeds the second cut-out pressure in the second mode.
10. The switch assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the compressor is turned on when a tank pressure is less than the first cut-in pressure in the first mode and when the tank pressure is less than the second cut-in pressure in the second mode.
11. A switch assembly, comprising:
a diaphragm connector;
a diaphragm assembly operably coupled to the diaphragm assembly; and
a first lever comprising a standard pivot point and a quick charge pivot point at two different locations on the side of the first lever, wherein:
the standard pivot point is operable, when manually aligned via the diaphragm connector, to provide a first mode having a first range,
the quick charge pivot point is operable, when manually aligned via the diaphragm connector, to provide a second mode having a second range,
a range is the difference between a cut-out pressure and a cut-in pressure,
the second range is smaller than the first range,
the second mode adds compressor output over the first mode to extend operating time of a tool that is connected to a compressor, and
a differential cut-in associated with the second mode is faster than a differential cut-in associated with the first mode.
12. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , comprising a second lever connected to the first lever through a torsion spring.
13. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , comprising a second lever with a switch contact at one end that turns the compressor on or off.
14. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the tool has an air consumption rate that exceeds the compressor output of the compressor.
15. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the first range is between approximately 13 psi and 30 psi.
16. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the second range is between approximately 0 psi and 3 psi.
17. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the tool includes one or more of the following: a grinder, a sander, a cutter, a polisher, and a drill.
18. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the first mode is a normal mode, and wherein the second mode provides a compressor output that exceeds the compressor output during the normal mode.
19. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the compressor is turned off when a tank pressure exceeds the first cut-out pressure in the first mode and when the tank pressure exceeds the second cut-out pressure in the second mode.
20. The switch assembly according to claim 11 , wherein the compressor is turned on when a tank pressure is less than the first cut-in pressure in the first mode and when the tank pressure is less than the second cut-in pressure in the second mode.