A portable air compressor assembly includes a tubular frame having a pair
of parallelogram shaped side sections. A support plate is connected
between the side sections and horizontally positioned in a compressor
normal operating position. A plurality of operating components connect to
the support plate. A fluid pressure tank is supported perpendicular to
the side sections and forward of the operating components. The frame
envelopes the operating components' outer perimeter and angularly extends
to a stop point rearward of the operating components. When tipped
rearward to the stop point, the compressor assembly returns by gravity to
the compressor normal operating position. An instrument and connector
panel including an engine on/off switch is mounted in a protected
position. Wheels and structural feet are removable and a handle is
retractable and removable for shipping.