公开(公告)号：US5628351A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-13

申请号：US461280

申请日：1995-06-05

Applicant: William D. Ramsey, Jr. ,  David I. Musil ,  Owen R. Williams ,  Andrew E. Loen ,  Al West

Inventor： William D. Ramsey, Jr. ,  David I. Musil ,  Owen R. Williams ,  Andrew E. Loen ,  Al West

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/14 ,  B65B1/04

CPC classification number: B67D7/0401 ,  B67D7/145 ,  B67D2007/0436 ,  B67D2007/0459 ,  B67D2007/0463 ,  B67D2007/0469 ,  B67D2007/0473 ,  Y10T137/3802

Abstract: A method for automated refuelling is provided, the method comprising the steps of: providing the vehicle with a radio frequency transponder effective to communicate information sufficient to establish a position of a fuel inlet on the vehicle; receiving the communicated information at location where the vehicle is to be refuelled when the vehicle is located at the location where the vehicle is to be refuelled; when the vehicle is located at the location where the vehicle is to be refuelled, determining the position and orientation of the vehicle within the location; determining from the position and orientation of the vehicle and the communicated information, an expected location of the fuel inlet; after the vehicle is driven to an automated refuelling apparatus, initiating refuelling by moving a fuel dispenser to adjacent the expected location of the fuel inlet; providing a sensor on the fuel dispenser to determine the location of the fuel inlet relative to the fuel dispenser; repositioning the fuel dispenser based on a signal from the sensor on the fuel dispenser to a position from which the vehicle can be refuelled from the dispenser; and refuelling the vehicle from the repositioned fuel dispenser. This method, and the apparatus useful in the practice of this method, do not require accurate initial positioning of the vehicle by the driver, or extensive modifications to the vehicle. The refuelling operation is not commenced until engine operation of the vehicle is discontinued, and the refuelling operation can be discontinued when the vehicle engine is restarted.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种自动加油的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：为车辆提供有效传达足以建立车辆上的燃料入口的位置的信息的射频转发器; 当车辆位于车辆要加油的位置时，在车辆要加油的位置处接收通信信息; 当车辆位于车辆要加油的位置时，确定车辆在该位置内的位置和方位; 从所述车辆的位置和方向以及所传达的信息确定所述燃料入口的预期位置; 在车辆被驱动到自动加油装置之后，通过将燃料分配器移动到邻近燃料入口的预期位置来启动加油; 在所述燃料分配器上提供传感器以确定所述燃料入口相对于所述燃料分配器的位置; 基于来自燃料分配器上的传感器的信号将燃料分配器重新定位到车辆可以从其分配器加油的位置; 并将车辆从重新定位的燃料分配器加油。 这种方法以及在该方法的实践中有用的装置不需要驾驶员对车辆进行准确的初始定位，或者对车辆进行广泛的修改。 在车辆的发动机运转停止之前，加油操作不会开始，并且当车辆发动机重新启动时可以停止加油操作。

公开(公告)号：US5634503A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-03

申请号：US461276

申请日：1995-06-05

Applicant: David I. Musil ,  George N. P. Root ,  Joseph A. Padula ,  Owen R. Williams ,  William D. Ramsey, Jr.

Inventor： David I. Musil ,  George N. P. Root ,  Joseph A. Padula ,  Owen R. Williams ,  William D. Ramsey, Jr.

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/14 ,  B67D5/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/0401 ,  B67D7/145 ,  B67D2007/0436 ,  B67D2007/0453 ,  B67D2007/0469 ,  Y10T137/3802 ,  Y10T137/8807

Abstract: A refuelling system is provided, the system comprising: a plurality of vertically telescoping elements, the telescoping elements containing a constant length of flexible conduit for transfer of fuel; at least one vertically movable pulley to maintain a constant length of flexible hose within the telescoping elements; an overhead gantry capable of moving the vertically telescoping elements in two horizontal essentially perpendicular axes; and a rotating lower portion of the telescoping elements capable of rotating about an essentially vertical axis and supporting a fuel nozzle. The refuelling system of the present invention does not result in significant segments of unsupported lengths of conduits for fuel, compressed air, vapor recovery, electrical power or control or sensor signals. It is relatively simple and utilizes readily available components and parts, and does not required significant machining of components. This results in an installation that is economical to install and operate.

Abstract translation: 提供一种加油系统，该系统包括：多个垂直伸缩元件，该伸缩元件包含用于传送燃料的恒定长度的柔性导管; 至少一个可垂直移动的滑轮，以在伸缩元件内保持柔性软管的恒定长度; 能够将垂直伸缩元件移动到两个水平基本上垂直的轴上的架空机架; 以及伸缩元件的旋转下部能够围绕基本上垂直的轴线旋转并且支撑燃料喷嘴。 本发明的加油系统不会导致用于燃料，压缩空气，蒸汽回收，电力或控制或传感器信号的不受支撑长度的管道的显着部分。 它相对简单，并且利用容易获得的部件和部件，并且不需要对部件进行显着的加工。 这导致安装和操作经济的安装。