Portable backpack vacuum system

A portable vacuum system for use by an operator of an air powered tool that creates dust and debris during operation, comprising:

• a collection container adapted to be carried by the operator and having an intake for receiving dust and debris for collection in the container;
• a vacuum generating device having a pressurized air inlet for receiving a source of pressurized air, a vacuum inlet at which a vacuum pressure is generated, and an air outlet at which the pressurized air is exhausted, said air outlet being connected to the intake of said collection container;
• a vacuum hose connected between the tool and the vacuum inlet of said vacuum generating device;
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• a fluid conduit system having an input adapted for connection to an air supply conduit coupled to a remotely located source of pressurized air, a first output connected to the pressurized air inlet of said vacuum generating device, a second output adapted for connection to an air supply conduit coupled to the tool, a first on/off valve for controlling the flow of pressurized air to the tool, and a second on/off valve for controlling the flow of pressurized air to the vacuum generating device.

A portable vacuum system for use by an operator of an air powered tool that creates dust and debris during operation, comprising:

• a collection contained adapted to be carried by the operator and having an intake for receiving dust and debris for collection in the container, said collection container including an inner filter bag, and a through fitting located in the base of the container having a first end that is adapted for connection to the filter bag and a second end adapted for connection to the air outlet of said vacuum generating device,
• a vacuum generating device having a pressurized air inlet for receiving a source of pressurized air, a vacuum inlet at which a vacuum pressure is generated, and an air outlet at which the pressurized air is exhausted, said air outlet being connected to the intake of said collection container;
• a vacuum hose connected between the tool and the vacuum inlet of said vacuum generating device;
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• a fluid conduit system having an input adapted for connection to an air supply conduit coupled to a remotely located source of pressurized air, a first output connected to the pressurized air inlet of said vacuum generating device, and a second output adapted for connection to an air supply conduit coupled to the tool.