Air compressor system and kit for mounting an air compressor within a door compartment of a vehicle

Abstract

An air compressor system configured to mount within a door compartment of a vehicle includes an air compressor assembly, an air tank, a fluid conduit system, an electrical communication connection, a switch, and a mounting bracket system. The air compressor assembly includes an electric motor, a compressor, an air compressor inlet, and an air compressor outlet. The air tank includes an air tank inlet and an air tank outlet. The fluid conduit system includes a first fluid conduit connecting the air compressor outlet to the air tank inlet, and a second fluid conduit connecting to and extending from the air tank outlet. The electrical communication connection is configured to connect the electric motor to a vehicle battery. The switch is operably connected between the electrical communication connection and the electric motor. The mounting bracket system includes an air compressor mounting bracket assembly configured to connect the air compressor assembly to the door compartment, and at least one air tank mounting bracket configured to connect the air tank to a spare tire carrier which is attached to a door panel of the vehicle.

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