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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 17, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2023
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Nathan Joe Jochman, Menasha, WI (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
Power systems and methods of controlling an engine driven air compressor include an air compressor driven by an engine via a clutch. A first pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure level at an outlet of the air compressor. An inlet valve configured to close in response to the first pressure sensor sensing a pressure level above a first pressure level. In addition, a second pressure sensor to sense a pressure level below a second pressure level at a housing of the air compressor, wherein the clutch is configured to disengage in response to the second pressure level, wherein the first pressure level is higher than the second pressure level.