VORTEX FILL
    2.
    发明申请
    VORTEX FILL 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20140190588A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-10

    申请号:US14150126

    申请日:2014-01-08

    Abstract: Improved methods, systems, and devices for filling fuel tanks, particularly compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tanks, are provided. Such methods, systems, and devices lower the heat of compression when the fuel tank is being filled to a temperature lower than that if such methods, systems, and devices were not used. Pressure sensor logic on a fuel station will be less prone to error, enabling the tank to be filled more accurately and fully. To lower heat of compression, an insert is placed within the tank. The insert changes the flow characteristics of the fuel that is being delivered into the tank. Typically, the delivered fuel will be released into the interior of the tank in a vortex fashion to fill the tank. Other flow modification devices are also provided including an externally coupled Ranque-Hilsh vortex tube and a flow modification chamber built within a fuel tank.

    Abstract translation: 提供了改进的用于填充燃料箱,特别是压缩天然气(CNG)燃料箱的方法,系统和装置。 当燃料箱被填充到低于不使用这种方法,系统和装置的温度时,这种方法,系统和装置降低了压缩热。 燃料站上的压力传感器逻辑不太容易出错,从而能够更准确,更完整地填充油箱。 为了降低压缩热,将插入物放置在罐内。 插入件改变正在输送到罐中的燃料的流动特性。 通常,输送的燃料将以涡流方式释放到罐的内部以填充罐。 还提供了其它流动修改装置,其包括外部耦合的Ranque-Hilsh涡流管和内置在燃料箱内的流动改进室。

    Modular fuel storage system
    4.
    发明授权
    Modular fuel storage system 有权
    模块化燃料储存系统

    公开(公告)号:US09388942B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-12

    申请号:US14170383

    申请日:2014-01-31

    Abstract: Methods and systems for modular fuel storage and transportation are provided. In an embodiment, a fuel storage system includes one or more fuel containers each supported by a fuel container support assembly. The fuel storage system may be mounted to a transportation device such as a vehicle or used in a stand-alone fashion. Each support assembly may include a plurality of detachable end support members such as end support members configured to support the end portions of the fuel container and side support members configured to support the body portion of the fuel container. Some of the end support members may include neck grooves such that when the end support members are coupled, the neck grooves form an enclosure around the neck portion of the fuel container. In an embodiment, the support assembly is configured to facilitate release of excess pressure in the fuel container.

    Abstract translation: 提供了模块化燃料储存和运输的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中,燃料储存系统包括一个或多个燃料容器,每个燃料容器由燃料容器支撑组件支撑。 燃料存储系统可以安装到诸如车辆的运输装置或以独立的方式使用。 每个支撑组件可以包括多个可拆卸的端部支撑构件,诸如构造成支撑燃料容器的端部的端部支撑构件和构造成支撑燃料容器的主体部分的侧面支撑构件。 一些端部支撑构件可以包括颈部凹槽,使得当端部支撑构件联接时,颈部凹槽形成围绕燃料容器的颈部的外壳。 在一个实施例中,支撑组件构造成便于释放燃料容器中的过压。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOUNTING A FUEL SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20140175782A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US14057410

    申请日:2013-10-18

    Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EXTENDING VEHICLE RANGE TO MAXIMIZE OPERATION DISTANCE

    公开(公告)号:US20220089108A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-24

    申请号:US17544437

    申请日:2021-12-07

    Abstract: Methods for extending a range of a vehicle are disclosed and include receiving a first data, the first data being indicative of a distance of the vehicle from a target destination, receiving a second data, the second data being indicative of a level of potential energy of an energy source for a power plant of the vehicle, receiving an operating parameter indicative of estimated future energy usage of the power plant, estimating, by a processor, an expected range of the vehicle based on the second data and the estimated future energy usage of the power plant, and adjusting a performance parameter of the power plant to extend an actual range of the vehicle when the estimated expected range is less than the distance of the vehicle from the target destination are disclosed. Systems for extending the range of the vehicle are also disclosed.

    Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling fuel systems

    公开(公告)号:US09850845B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-26

    申请号:US13708662

    申请日:2012-12-07

    CPC classification number: F02D45/00 B60K15/03006 B60K2015/03013 G01F23/18

    Abstract: Systems and methods may be provided for monitoring a fuel level of a vehicle. The fuel may be a gaseous fuel, such as natural gas. An electronic control unit may be able to receive a signal from one or more sensors. The electronic control unit may provide a command to drive a fuel gauge to display the fuel level. The electronic control unit may determine the gauge command based on the received signal and a filling compensation scheme. The electronic control unit may be initialized through a user interface. A filling compensation scheme may be selected during initialization. The electronic control unit may be capable of communicating various sensors, gauges, devices, controls and/or other ECUs of varying specifications.

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