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Integrated Air Compressor & Storage Facility Vehicle

Abstract: The present invention discloses an air compressor assembly with high pressure capacity. The compressor assembly comprises a multistage compressor, a prime mover, a lubrication mechanism, an inter-stage cooler, a condensate drain mechanism, a plurality of filters, a plurality of interconnecting pipelines, an air dryer, a safety mechanism, a plurality of delivery connections, a container, a storage unit and a self propelled vehicle. The storage comprises at-least 12 cascaded cylinders. Each cylinder has a storage capacity equivalent to water storage of 40 litres. The self propelled vehicle carries and transports the compressor assembly. The compressor assembly provides pressure capacity of 400 . The present invention provides compact compressor assembly to compress, store and supply high pressure air. The arrangement of the compressor assembly in a tandem mode saves space. A mobile unit can easily transport the compressor assembly and assists in availing the pressurized dry air on-site. Fig. 1

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
04 August 2014
Publication Number
35/2014
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
patent@adityaandassociates.com
Parent Application
Patent Number
Legal Status
Grant Date
2022-04-26
Renewal Date

Applicants

Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited.
Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Pune 411 013

Inventors

1. NAIK Shridhar Vamanrao
Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Pune 411 013
2. BHARGAVE Sachin Padmanabh
Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Pune 411 013

Specification

CLIAMS:1. An air compressor assembly with high pressure capacity comprising:
a multistage compressor, wherein the multistage compressor is mounted on a frame with an engine;
a prime mover, wherein the prime mover is connected to the multistage compressor through a belt drive arrangement;
a lubrication mechanism, wherein the lubrication mechanism lubricates the multistage compressor;
an inter-stage cooler, wherein the inter-stage cooler cools the multistage compressor;
a condensate drain mechanism, wherein the condensate drain mechanism separates drain from a compressed air;
a plurality of filters to filter the compressed air;
a plurality of interconnecting pipelines, wherein the plurality of interconnecting pipelines connects the plurality of pneumatic components;
an air dryer, wherein the air dryer is connected at an outlet of the multistage compressor to dry the compressed air;
a safety mechanism, wherein the safety mechanism provides stage wise protection by implementing a plurality of safety valves, wherein the safety mechanism implements a safety valve, a pressure switch and a temperature switch at a last stage;
a plurality of delivery connections, wherein the plurality of delivery connections is located at the pneumatic system;
an illumination and charging system to illuminate inside the container;
a container, wherein the container acts as a protective shield for the complete system of compressor & storage;
a storage unit to stores high pressure compressed air, wherein the storage comprises at-least 12 cascaded cylinders, wherein each cylinder has a storage capacity equivalent to water storage of 40 litres;
a self propelled vehicle to carry and transport the compressor and storage unit;
wherein, the compressor assembly provides pressure capacity of 400 .
2. The compressor assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the condensate drain mechanism is manually operated and controlled.
3. The compressor assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the condensate drain mechanism is automatically operated and controlled.
4. The compressor assembly as claimed in claim 1 comprises five compressor stages, wherein the five compressor stages comprises six cylinders arranged in such a way that every two different cylinder assemblies are arranged in a tandem mode.
5. The compressor assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame has a catwalk arrangement suited for operation under high pressure.
,TagSPECI:A) TECHNICAL FIELD OF INVENTION
[001] The present invention generally relates to a mechanical device and generally relates to an air compressor assembly for ground support application for missile. The present invention more particularly relates to an air compressor unit with high pressure suitability and readily movable in nature.
B) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[002] An air compressor is a device that converts power (usually from an electric motor, a diesel engine or a gasoline engine) into kinetic energy by compressing and pressurizing air, which, on command, can be released in quick bursts. There are numerous methods of air compression, divided into either positive-displacement or dynamic types. In present days, the air compressors are widely used in aircraft/defence for various pneumatic and pre-conditioning applications.
[003] One of the prior arts discloses a compressed air supply unit for operating a pneumatic unit by means of a compressed air flow (DL), in particular of an air suspension unit of a vehicle, preferably a passenger car, comprising an air dryer arrangement in a main pneumatic line that pneumatically links a compressed air feed line from an air compressor and a compressed air connection to the pneumatic unit and a valve arrangement pneumatically connected to the main pneumatic line for controlling the compressed air flow (DL), wherein the air dryer arrangement has a drying container having a container outer wall. According to the invention, a partition along a length (E) of the drying container divides an internal space delimited by the container outer wall into a first and a second chamber, wherein the first chamber and the second chamber are delimited by the partition and the container outer wall and the partition adjoins the container outer wall along the length (E) and the first chamber and the second chamber are arranged adjacent to one another along the length (E).
[004] Another prior art discloses a compact and/or lightweight and/or portable and/or mechanically non-complex compressor. The compressor is capable of filling an air storage reservoir to pressures of at least 500 psi and most preferably to pressures selected from between at least 0 and 5000 psi.
[005] However, the prior art fails to provide a compressor assembly with high pressure capability in a tandem arrangement. Also the compressor assembly in prior arts uses a lot of space and heavy vehicle for mobility.
[006] In the view of foregoing, there is a need for an air compressor assembly with high pressure capacity in a tandem arrangement. Also there is a need for an air compressor unit with storage facility, less spatial arrangement and easily transportable in nature.
[007] The above mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein, as detailed below.

C) OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[008] The primary object of the present invention is to provide an air compressor assembly with high pressure capacity in a tandem arrangement.
[009] Yet another object of the present invention is to a combined unit of high pressure compressor system with storage facility for high pressure air.
[0010] Another object of the present invention is to provide an air compressor unit with less spatial arrangement and easily transportable in nature.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
D) SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The various embodiments of the present invention disclose an air compressor assembly with high pressure capacity. The compressor assembly comprises a multistage compressor, a prime mover, a lubrication mechanism, an inter-stage cooler, a condensate drain mechanism, a plurality of filters, a plurality of interconnecting pipelines, an air dryer, a safety mechanism, a plurality of delivery connections, a container, a storage unit and a self propelled vehicle. The multistage compressor is mounted on a frame with an engine. The prime mover is connected to the multistage compressor through a belt drive arrangement. The lubrication mechanism lubricates the multistage compressor. The inter-stage cooler cools the multistage compressor. The condensate drain mechanism separates drain from a compressed air. The plurality of interconnecting pipelines connects the plurality of pneumatic components. The air dryer is connected at an outlet of the multistage compressor to dry the compressed air. The safety mechanism provides stage wise protection by implementing a plurality of safety valves. The safety mechanism implements a safety valve, a pressure switch and a temperature switch at a last stage. The plurality of delivery connections is located at the pneumatic system. The illumination and charging mechanism illuminates inside the container. The container acts as a protective shield for the complete system of compressor and storage. The storage unit stores high pressure compressed air. The storage comprises at-least 12 cascaded cylinders. Each cylinder has a storage capacity equivalent to water storage of 40 litres. The self propelled vehicle carries and transports the compressor assembly. The compressor assembly provides pressure handling capacity of 0-400 , while specific pressure capacity of 400 for air.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the condensate drain mechanism is manually operated and controlled
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the condensate drain mechanism is automatically operated and controlled.
[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor assembly further comprises at-least five compressor stages. Six cylinders are arranged in such a way that every two different compressor cylinder assemblies are arranged in a tandem mode.
[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the frame has a catwalk arrangement suited for operation under high pressure.
[0017] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

E) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:
[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of high pressure compressor assembly, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of high pressure storage unit, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] FIG. 3A and 3B illustrates a side and a top view of the high pressure compressor installed over a movable vehicle, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

F) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. The embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of high pressure compressor assembly, according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 1, the atmospheric air is drawn through a micronic suction air filter 101 into the first stage two cylinders 102. In the first stage compressors 102, the air is compressed and passed through first stage compressors 102 to the inter-coolers 103. The compressed air is cooled in the inter coolers 103 and moisture is formed on cooling. The formed moisture is collected in a purge bottle 104 and further drained by the automatic drain valves system 105. The air from the purge bottle 104 is then admitted to a second stage compressor 102. The air is further compressed in the second stage compressor 102 and then passed through the inter-cooler 103. The cooled air coming out of the inter-cooler is passed through the purge bottle 104, to the third stage compressor 102. In the same manner, air passes through 3rd, 4th & 5th stage compressor 102, the inter-coolers 103 and after coolers 103 and the purge bottle 104. After 5th stage after-cooler 103, the dried air is transferred to a charging unit from the air dryer or air drying plant 106 to the delivery pipes 108 through a header for air distribution 107.
[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of high pressure storage unit, according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 2, the compressed air is transferred to the storage unit through a main charging point 208 and/or a standby charging unit 209. The compressed air then flows to an air distribution manifold 206 through a plurality of charging/delivery valves 210 and further to the high pressure storage cylinders 201. The stored air is supplied to the delivery socket 205 through the delivery valve 210 and a valve vent 204 vents the air. The PRV 207 reduces the pressure as per specified pressure range requirement.
[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the compressor has the tandem arrangement of the stage cylinders to save the space for the required high pressure output. The mounted frame for compressor assembly has a containerized arrangement. The five staged compressor is driven from the diesel engine through the belt-drive arrangement.
[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, at-least 12 cylinders with 40 litres storage capacity are cascaded to store the compressed air at a pressure of 400 . A diesel tank is provided with 160 litres of diesel capacity for supplying diesel to engine. The compressor with tandem arranged cylinders compress the air having flow rate 120 .
[0027] FIG. 3A and 3B illustrates a side and a top view of the high pressure compressor installed over a movable vehicle, according to one embodiment of the present invention. With respect to FIG. 3A and 3B, the multistage compressor 302 compresses the air stage-wise from atmospheric pressure to a pressure of 400 . The diesel engine 301 gives drive through belt driven arrangement to the compressor 302 and the lubricator (303) lubricates the compressor cylinder assembly. The compressed air passes through air dryer and removes moisture from air to a specified level. For driving the compressor (302), engine is required. After compression by the compressor, air is cooled by inter-coolers and after-coolers (306). After cooled air is then passes through the air dryer to achieve the specified dryness of the air. The complete unit is fitted at the desired location in a container (307) &whole system is mounted on the vehicle (primarily a truck) (300). The compressed air is taken out through multiple delivery outlets (304). The air distribution during whole process is monitored through the gauge cum air distribution panel (305).

G) ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0028] The present invention provides compact compressor assembly to supply high pressure air. The arrangement of the compressor assembly in a tandem mode saves space. A mobile unit can easily transport the compressor assembly and assists in availing the pressurized dry air on-site. Also, the unit is having facility of compression as well as storage on single platform.
[0029] It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the claims.

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43(1) Kundan Kumar 2022-04-11
43(1) Kundan Kumar 2022-04-11

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1 2505-MUM-2014-IntimationOfGrant26-04-2022.pdf 2022-04-26
1 FORM 2 & Complete Specification.pdf 2018-08-11
2 2505-MUM-2014-PatentCertificate26-04-2022.pdf 2022-04-26
2 Drawings.pdf 2018-08-11
3 ABSTRACT1.jpg 2018-08-11
3 2505-MUM-2014-2. Marked Copy under Rule 14(2) [10-04-2022(online)].pdf 2022-04-10
4 2505-MUM-2014-Retyped Pages under Rule 14(1) [10-04-2022(online)].pdf 2022-04-10
4 2505-MUM-2014-FORM 18.pdf 2018-08-11
5 2505-MUM-2014-INTERIM ORDER-30-03-2022.pdf 2022-03-30
5 2505-MUM-2014-FORM 1(6-8-2014).pdf 2018-08-11
6 2505-MUM-2014-CORRESPONDENCE(6-8-2014).pdf 2018-08-11
6 2505-MUM-2014-Annexure [25-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-25
7 2505-MUM-2014-Written submissions and relevant documents [25-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-25
7 2505-MUM-2014-FER.pdf 2019-01-18
8 2505-MUM-2014-OTHERS [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
8 2505-MUM-2014-Correspondence to notify the Controller [09-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-09
9 2505-MUM-2014-FER_SER_REPLY [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
9 2505-MUM-2014-FORM-26 [11-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-11
10 2505-MUM-2014-CLAIMS [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
10 2505-MUM-2014-REQUEST FOR ADJOURNMENT OF HEARING UNDER RULE 129A [11-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-11
11 2505-MUM-2014-ABSTRACT [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
11 2505-MUM-2014-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-10-03-2022).pdf 2022-02-11
12 2505-MUM-2014-FORM-26 [07-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-07
12 2505-MUM-2014-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-07-02-2022).pdf 2022-01-24
13 2505-MUM-2014-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-11-02-2022).pdf 2022-02-07
14 2505-MUM-2014-FORM-26 [07-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-07
14 2505-MUM-2014-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-07-02-2022).pdf 2022-01-24
15 2505-MUM-2014-ABSTRACT [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
15 2505-MUM-2014-US(14)-ExtendedHearingNotice-(HearingDate-10-03-2022).pdf 2022-02-11
16 2505-MUM-2014-CLAIMS [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
16 2505-MUM-2014-REQUEST FOR ADJOURNMENT OF HEARING UNDER RULE 129A [11-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-11
17 2505-MUM-2014-FORM-26 [11-02-2022(online)].pdf 2022-02-11
17 2505-MUM-2014-FER_SER_REPLY [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
18 2505-MUM-2014-Correspondence to notify the Controller [09-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-09
18 2505-MUM-2014-OTHERS [17-07-2019(online)].pdf 2019-07-17
19 2505-MUM-2014-Written submissions and relevant documents [25-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-25
19 2505-MUM-2014-FER.pdf 2019-01-18
20 2505-MUM-2014-CORRESPONDENCE(6-8-2014).pdf 2018-08-11
20 2505-MUM-2014-Annexure [25-03-2022(online)].pdf 2022-03-25
21 2505-MUM-2014-INTERIM ORDER-30-03-2022.pdf 2022-03-30
21 2505-MUM-2014-FORM 1(6-8-2014).pdf 2018-08-11
22 2505-MUM-2014-Retyped Pages under Rule 14(1) [10-04-2022(online)].pdf 2022-04-10
22 2505-MUM-2014-FORM 18.pdf 2018-08-11
23 ABSTRACT1.jpg 2018-08-11
23 2505-MUM-2014-2. Marked Copy under Rule 14(2) [10-04-2022(online)].pdf 2022-04-10
24 Drawings.pdf 2018-08-11
24 2505-MUM-2014-PatentCertificate26-04-2022.pdf 2022-04-26
25 2505-MUM-2014-IntimationOfGrant26-04-2022.pdf 2022-04-26
25 FORM 2 & Complete Specification.pdf 2018-08-11

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