公开(公告)号：US11993507B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US18357879

申请日：2023-07-24

Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc.

Inventor： Boonchai Matthew Ragan ,  Sravan Kumar Ayyappa Akula ,  Joshua Michael Rothenberg ,  Jake Ylli Hoxha ,  Srikanth Gandra ,  Scott Albert

IPC: B67D7/34 ,  B67D7/22 ,  B67D7/32 ,  G05B19/042

CPC classification number: B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/221 ,  B67D7/3281

Abstract: A system determines that a fuel dispensing operation may be anomalous. In response, the system accesses fuel inventory data that indicates fuel levels in a fuel tank within a threshold period. The system determines a measure amount of fuel that left the fuel tank based on the fuel inventory data. The system determines a calculated amount of dispensed fuel associated with one or more fuel dispensing operations within the threshold period. The system compares the measured amount of fuel that left the fuel tank with the calculated amount of dispensed fuel. The system determines that the measured amount of fuel that left the fuel tank is more than the calculated amount of dispensed fuel. In response, the system confirms that the fuel dispensing operation is anomalous and communicates an electronic signal to the fuel dispensing terminal that causes the fuel dispensing terminal to stop dispensing fuel.

公开(公告)号：US11926237B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-12

申请号：US17403451

申请日：2021-08-16

Applicant: Nikola Corporation ,  Nel Hydrogen A/S

Inventor： Jesper Nissen Boisen ,  Livio Richard Gambone ,  Grigorij J. Grabovskij ,  Jesse Michael Schneider ,  Jacob Appelt Vibe Svendsen ,  Bjarne Vig

IPC: B60L53/66 ,  B60L50/71 ,  B60S5/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/32 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W76/10

CPC classification number: B60L53/66 ,  B60L50/71 ,  B60S5/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/3281 ,  H04B5/0031 ,  H04W4/40 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W76/10 ,  B60L2240/36

Abstract: Systems and methods for fueling (or charging) communication, for example between a hydrogen fueling station and a hydrogen powered vehicle (or an electric vehicle and charging station) may utilize near field communication as well as vehicle to infrastructure communication. Safety information, fueling or charging information, payment information, and other information may be transmitted, and the redundant nature of the communication permits fault recovery and improved process monitoring. In this manner, fueling and/or recharging is made safer, faster, and more efficient.

公开(公告)号：US20240025727A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18357879

申请日：2023-07-24

Applicant: 7-Eleven, Inc.

Inventor： Boonchai Matthew Ragan ,  Sravan Kumar Ayyappa Akula ,  Joshua Michael Rothenberg ,  Jake Ylli Hoxha ,  Srikanth Gandra ,  Scott Albert

IPC: B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/22

CPC classification number: B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/3281 ,  B67D7/221

Abstract: A system determines that a fuel dispensing operation may be anomalous. In response, the system accesses fuel inventory data that indicates fuel levels in a fuel tank within a threshold period. The system determines a measure amount of fuel that left the fuel tank based on the fuel inventory data. The system determines a calculated amount of dispensed fuel associated with one or more fuel dispensing operations within the threshold period. The system compares the measured amount of fuel that left the fuel tank with the calculated amount of dispensed fuel. The system determines that the measured amount of fuel that left the fuel tank is more than the calculated amount of dispensed fuel. In response, the system confirms that the fuel dispensing operation is anomalous and communicates an electronic signal to the fuel dispensing terminal that causes the fuel dispensing terminal to stop dispensing fuel.

公开(公告)号：US20240002215A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18468342

申请日：2023-09-15

Applicant: Fuel Automation Station, LLC

Inventor： Ricky Dean Shock

IPC: B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/36

CPC classification number: B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/40 ,  B67D7/36 ,  B67D7/3272

Abstract: A fluid delivery system includes a distribution station moveable between a first location and a second location, a pump on the distribution station, at least one manifold on the distribution station and fluidly connected with the pump, a plurality of hoses connected with the at least one manifold, each of the hoses including a tube and a protective sleeve that circumscribes the tube, a plurality of valves on the distribution station, each of the valves situated between the at least one manifold and a respective different one of the hoses, a plurality of fluid level sensors, each of the fluid level sensors being associated a respective different one of the hoses, and a plurality of sensor communication lines. Each of the sensor communication lines is connected or connectable with a respective different one of the fluid level sensors. Each of the sensor communication lines is routed with a respective different one of the hoses. Each of the sensor communication lines is secured to the tube of one of the hoses by the protective sleeve.

公开(公告)号：US20180237288A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15749211

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY

Inventor： William MOYNE ,  Hector PADILLA

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/36 ,  B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/42 ,  B67D7/46

CPC classification number: B67D7/048 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/3272 ,  B67D7/36 ,  B67D7/425 ,  B67D7/465 ,  B67D7/52 ,  B67D7/54

Abstract: An electromechanically operated fuel nozzle having continuously adjustable flow rate settings between a closed position and maximum flow. The fuel nozzle includes a fuel dispensing pipe for dispensing fuel; an electromechanical valve device to control a flow of fuel in the fuel dispensing pipe, comprising an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The electromechanical valve device comprises at least one continuously variable flow electromechanical valve to control the flow of fuel; an electronic board for operating the at least one continuously variable flow electromechanical valve; and electric accumulator means for electrically powering the at least one variable flow electromechanical valve and the electronic board such that the predetermined portions provide the particular one of the flow rate settings. The electromechanical valve preferably comprises a servomotor controlled ball valve.

公开(公告)号：US20160318752A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15141496

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: Thompson William Wyper

Inventor： Thompson William Wyper

IPC: B67D7/32 ,  B67D7/04 ,  F16L3/14 ,  F16L3/16 ,  F16B1/00 ,  F16L3/01

CPC classification number: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/40 ,  F16L3/012 ,  F16L55/1022

Abstract: A retractor cord breakaway device is disclosed. The device comprises a first mating portion that holds a hose and a second mating portion that is secured to the end of a retractor cord. The first mating portion is attached to the second mating portion and they are configured to break away from each other when a force greater than a designated force is applied to the hose or between the first mating portion and the second mating portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种卷收器线分离装置。 该装置包括固定软管的第一配合部分和固定到牵开绳的端部的第二配合部分。 第一配合部分附接到第二配合部分，并且当大于指定的力的力被施加到软管上或第一配合部分和第二配合部分之间时，它们被构造成彼此远离。

公开(公告)号：US09458005B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US13948730

申请日：2013-07-23

Applicant: Western Transportation, Inc.

Inventor： Daniel Horner

IPC: B67D7/32

CPC classification number: B67D7/3218 ,  Y10T137/7287 ,  Y10T137/7306 ,  Y10T137/7313

Abstract: This invention relates to an overfill prevention system for preventing the overfilling of tanks when filling up large tanks from a fuel distribution truck. The system operates by monitoring and automatically controlling the filling process by use of a power take off switch assembly that is connected electronically to a secondary overfill prevention system that is also connected to a signal probe located in the tank that is being filled. In operation, once fuel contacts the signal probe, a communicator signal is sent from the signal probe to a secondary overfill prevention system, which interrupts a looping electrical current through a fuel shut off sensor assembly to a power take off switch assembly along a connecting cable. Once the looping electrical current no longer returns to the power take off switch assembly, an indicator light turns off and a pneumatic switch is flipped, which automatically stops the flow of air from the distribution truck's air tank to the power take off that drives a pump that is controlling the flow of fuel. This stops the flow of fuel to the tank and prevents costly, damaging and dangerous overfills.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于防止在从燃料分配卡车装满大型罐时过度填充罐的溢出物防止系统。 该系统通过使用电动连接到第二过度填充预防系统的功率输出开关组件进行监测和自动控制灌装过程，该二次过度填充预防系统也连接到位于待填充的罐中的信号探头。 在操作中，一旦燃料接触信号探头，通信器信号从信号探头发送到辅助过度充电防止系统，其将通过燃料切断传感器组件的循环电流中断沿着连接电缆到动力输出开关组件 。 一旦循环电流不再返回到断电开关组件，指示灯熄灭，并且气动开关翻转，这将自动停止从配送车的空气罐流出的空气到驱动泵的动力输出 这就是控制燃料的流动。 这样可以阻止燃油流入油箱，并防止昂贵的，有害的和危险的过量填充。

公开(公告)号：US20150298962A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14678486

申请日：2015-04-03

Applicant: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC

Inventor： Artemus A. Shelton ,  Daniel Holmes ,  Jeffrey Reiter ,  Randal Scott Kretzler

IPC: B67D7/82 ,  H05B3/58 ,  F16L53/00 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/42

CPC classification number: B67D7/82 ,  B67D7/02 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  B67D7/42 ,  B67D7/425 ,  F16L53/32 ,  F16L53/38 ,  H05B3/58

Abstract: Various exemplary devices and methods for heating fluid dispensers, hoses, and nozzles are provided. In general, the devices and methods for heating fluid dispensers, hoses, and nozzles can be configured to heat fluid dispensable by a user into a fuel tank or other type of container. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a first passageway configured to pass fluid therethrough and can include a second passageway fluidically isolated from the first passageway and having a heating element disposed therein. The heating element can be configured to heat the fluid passing through the first passageway. The first and second passageways can extend through at least a distal portion of a hose of the fluid dispensing device and through at least a proximal portion of a nozzle of the fluid dispensing device that has a proximal end attached to a distal end of the hose.

Abstract translation: 提供用于加热流体分配器，软管和喷嘴的各种示例性装置和方法。 通常，用于加热流体分配器，软管和喷嘴的装置和方法可以被配置为将用户可分配的流体加热到燃料箱或其它类型的容器中。 在一些实施例中，燃料分配装置可以包括构造成使流体通过其中的第一通道，并且可以包括与第一通道流体隔离并具有设置在其中的加热元件的第二通道。 加热元件可以构造成加热通过第一通道的流体。 第一和第二通道可以延伸穿过流体分配装置的软管的至少一个远端部分并且穿过流体分配装置的喷嘴的至少近端部分，该近端部分具有连接到软管的远端的近端。

公开(公告)号：US20150167882A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14493767

申请日：2013-03-20

Applicant: Andreas VON KEITZ

Inventor： Andreas Von Keitz

IPC: F16L37/36 ,  F16L37/08

CPC classification number: F16L37/36 ,  B63B27/24 ,  B63B27/34 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  F16K17/36 ,  F16L37/08 ,  F16L55/1007 ,  F16L55/1015 ,  F16L55/1022 ,  Y10T137/0447 ,  Y10T137/87949

Abstract: The invention relates, in general, to couplings for the connection of lines, such as, in particular, flexible lines, to one another or for the coupling of flexible lines to fittings. For this purpose, a quick-action coupling (1) for coupling together fluid-conducting lines is described, which comprises a first coupling part (3) and a second coupling part (5), as well as a seal (7) for sealing the two coupling parts (3, 5) and a locking mechanism (9) in order to couple together the two coupling parts (3, 5) in a releasable manner. The two coupling parts (3, 5) are equipped with valve arrangements (11, 13). Each of the two valves (11, 13)* comprises an axially displaceable valve (15, 17), with the valve (15) of the first valve arrangement (11) having an opening (150), in which a plunger (152) is mounted so as to move axially. In the state in which the coupling parts (3, 5) are coupled together, the plunger (152) keeps the two valves (15, 17) apart from each other. The plunger (152) can be locked by means of a catch device (110). The locking mechanism (9) is operatively connected to the catch device (110), so that, when the locking mechanism (9) is actuated for decoupling the two coupling parts (3, 5) that are coupled to each other, before disconnection of the coupling parts, the catch of the plunger (152) is released and the two valves (15, 17) are brought together with the respective valve seat (19, 21).

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于将线（例如柔性线）彼此连接或用于将柔性线连接到配件的联接器。 为此，描述了用于将流体导管连接在一起的快速动作联接器（1），其包括第一联接部分（3）和第二联接部分（5），以及用于密封的密封件 两个联接部件（3,5）和锁定机构（9），以便以可释放的方式将两个联接部件（3,5）联接在一起。 两个联接部分（3,5）装有阀门装置（11,13）。 两个阀（11,13）中的每一个包括可轴向移动的阀（15,17），其中第一阀装置（11）的阀（15）具有开口（150），其中柱塞（152） 安装成轴向移动。 在联接部件（3,5）联接在一起的状态下，柱塞152使两个阀门15,17彼此分开。 柱塞152可借助于捕获装置（110）被锁定。 锁定机构（9）可操作地连接到捕捉装置（110），使得当锁定机构（9）被致动以将耦合到彼此的两个耦合部分（3,5）解耦时，在断开 联接部件，柱塞（152）的卡扣被释放，并且两个阀（15,17）与相应的阀座（19,21）一起被带到一起。

公开(公告)号：US08251084B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12381922

申请日：2009-03-18

Applicant: Robin J. Brown

Inventor： Robin J. Brown

IPC: F16L37/32

CPC classification number: F16L37/26 ,  B67D7/3218 ,  F16L27/0841 ,  F16L37/32 ,  F16L55/1007 ,  Y10T137/1632 ,  Y10T137/3802 ,  Y10T137/87957

Abstract: A safety breakaway connector has a male fitting and a female fitting inserted into one another. The female fitting includes a swivel that rotates about an angle to a breakaway portion of the invention. The swivel has a female portion connected to the breakaway portion and a male portion that pivotally connects to a nozzle. The male portion has an axis spaced apart from the axis of the breakaway portion. The male portion rotates or pivots about the female portion subject to a biased cam. The biased cam has a ball bearing that travels within a race formed in the male swivel. The biased cam provides an offset to the connector so that a fuel line in communication therewith avoids an orientation perpendicular to the direction of travel of a vehicle. The breakaway portion then detaches the fuel line cleanly from the swivel that remains with the fuel nozzle.

Abstract translation: 一个安全断开连接器具有一个插入式插头和一个插头插头。 阴配件包括与本发明的分离部分成一角度旋转的旋转件。 旋转体具有连接到分离部分的阴部分和与喷嘴枢转连接的阳部分。 阳部分具有与分离部分的轴线间隔开的轴线。 阳部分经由偏置的凸轮而绕着阴部旋转或枢转。 偏置的凸轮具有在公转圈内形成的座圈内行进的滚珠轴承。 偏置的凸轮提供对连接器的偏移，使得与其连通的燃料管线避免垂直于车辆行进方向的方向。 分离部分然后将燃料管线从与燃料喷嘴保持的旋转体干净地分离。