公开(公告)号：WO2023018764A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-16

申请号：PCT/US2022/039905

申请日：2022-08-10

Applicant: GILBARCO INC.

Inventor： CARAPELLI, Giovanni

IPC: B67D7/18 ,  B67D7/04 ,  G01F25/10

Abstract: A calibration device for the calibration of a flow meter is provided. The calibration device comprises a piston. The calibration device also has a calibration volume, and the piston is located in the calibration volume. The calibration device also has a first valve. The first valve is positioned downstream of the calibration volume. The calibration device also has a sensor, and the sensor is configured to provide an indication of the fluid volume in the calibration volume. The calibration device also has at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the calibration device to open and close the first valve.

公开(公告)号：WO2018136874A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2018/014692

申请日：2018-01-22

Applicant: GILBARCO INC.

Inventor： CARAPELLI, Giovanni ,  MCNINCH, Wayne ,  JIANG, Changzhong

IPC: B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/16 ,  B67D7/20 ,  G01F1/12 ,  G01F1/66

Abstract: A fuel analyzer for a fuel dispensing environment is provided including an ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal through a volume of fuel, an ultrasonic receiver configured to receive the ultrasonic signal, and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to receive an indication of transmission of the ultrasonic signal from the ultrasonic transmitter, receive an indication of receipt of the ultrasonic signal from the ultrasonic receiver, determine a time of flight of the ultrasonic signal, and determine a fuel purity based on the time of flight of the ultrasonic signal.

公开(公告)号：WO2018009651A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：PCT/US2017/040885

申请日：2017-07-06

Applicant: GILBARCO INC.

Inventor： PAYNE, Edward Asbell ,  WILLIAMS, Rodger K. ,  WHITLEY, Christopher J.

IPC: B67D7/06 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/10 ,  B67D7/14 ,  B67D7/22 ,  B67D7/24 ,  B67D7/30

CPC classification number: B67D7/145 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/068 ,  B67D7/302 ,  G06Q20/223 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q20/327 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/44

Abstract: A fuel dispenser comprises fuel flow piping defining a flow path from a source of fuel toward a fueling nozzle. A plurality of fuel handling components are disposed along the fuel flow piping. Control electronics are in operative communication with the fluid handling components. The fuel dispenser includes network circuitry operative to create a wireless peer to peer network with an adjacent vehicle. After creation of such network, the control electronics receive transaction information from the vehicle in electronic form via the network circuitry, and cause at least one function of the fuel dispenser to be controlled for a transaction based on the transaction information.

Abstract translation: 燃料分配器包括限定从燃料源朝向燃料喷嘴的流动路径的燃料流动管道。 多个燃料处理部件沿燃料流动管道布置。 控制电子装置与流体处理部件可操作地连通。 燃料分配器包括网络电路，其可操作以与相邻车辆建立无线对等网络。 在创建这样的网络之后，控制电子设备通过网络电路以电子形式接收来自车辆的交易信息，并且基于交易信息使得燃料分配器的至少一个功能被控制用于交易。

公开(公告)号：WO2017190132A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：PCT/US2017/030400

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: GILBARCO INC.

Inventor： GRIMMER, Andy ,  CLOYD, Ronald ,  SALBERG, Ryan ,  ZEPP, Steve

IPC: F17C13/02 ,  B60K15/03 ,  B65B3/04 ,  B65B3/26 ,  B65B31/00 ,  B65B31/02 ,  F16K11/08

CPC classification number: B60K15/03 ,  B60K15/03006 ,  B60K2015/03019 ,  F17C5/007 ,  F17C5/06 ,  F17C13/02 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2221/035 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/0153 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0123 ,  F17C2225/036 ,  F17C2227/0157 ,  F17C2227/0185 ,  F17C2227/043 ,  F17C2250/032 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2250/0439 ,  F17C2250/0443 ,  F17C2250/0631 ,  F17C2250/0636 ,  F17C2250/0657 ,  F17C2260/023 ,  F17C2265/015 ,  F17C2265/063 ,  F17C2265/065 ,  F17C2270/0139

Abstract: Systems and methods for completely filling a storage vessel with a fuel gas. One method includes flowing the fuel gas along a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the storage vessel and actuating a valve disposed along the fluid conduit to provide a predetermined difference between the pressure of the fuel gas upstream of the valve and the pressure of the fuel gas downstream of the control valve. The predetermined difference is selected such that the temperature of the fuel gas is reduced to a predetermined temperature after passing through the valve. The method further includes dispensing the fuel gas into the storage vessel at a first mass flow rate.

Abstract translation: 用燃料气体完全填充储存容器的系统和方法。 一种方法包括使燃料气体沿着与储存容器流体连通的流体导管流动并且致动沿着流体导管设置的阀以提供阀上游的燃料气体的压力与燃料气体的压力之间的预定差 控制阀的下游。 预定的差值被选择为使得燃料气体的温度在通过阀之后降低到预定温度。 该方法还包括以第一质量流量将燃料气体分配到储存容器中。

公开(公告)号：WO2016186960A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：PCT/US2016/032114

申请日：2016-05-12

Applicant: GILBARCO INC.

Inventor： JOHNSON, Gordon W. ,  OLDHAM, Christopher A. ,  LIEBAL, Michael C.

IPC: B67D7/74

CPC classification number: B67D7/78 ,  B67D7/04 ,  B67D7/743 ,  B67D2007/747

Abstract: A method of delivering a selected fuel product having a selected octane level to an operator from a fuel dispenser including a blend manifold, a fuel nozzle, and a fuel hose extending therebetween, including the steps of determining a first volume of a first fuel that is retained in the fuel hose upon completion of a first fueling event, determining a first octane level of the first volume of the first fuel, determining a second volume of a second fuel having a second octane level, and delivering the first fuel volume and the second fuel volume to the operator during a second fueling event, wherein a total volume of fuel equaling the first volume of the first fuel and the second volume of the second fuel has a total octane level that falls within a predetermined limit of the selected octane level of the selected fuel product.

Abstract translation: 一种从包括混合歧管，燃料喷嘴和在其间延伸的燃料软管的燃料分配器向燃料分配器输送具有选定的辛烷值的所选择的燃料产物的方法，包括以下步骤：确定第一燃料的第一体积 在完成第一加油事件时保持在燃料软管中，确定第一燃料的第一体积的第一辛烷值，确定具有第二辛烷值的第二燃料的第二体积，以及输送第一燃料量和第二燃料量 在第二加油事件期间向操作者的燃料量，其中等于第一燃料的第一体积和第二燃料的第二体积的燃料的总体积具有落在所选择的辛烷值水平的预定极限内的总辛烷值 所选择的燃料产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2014145407A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/030172

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: GILBARCO, INC.

Inventor： CARAPELLI, Giovanni

IPC: G01F1/05 ,  G01F1/06 ,  G01F1/696

CPC classification number: G01F1/10

Abstract: A system and method of measuring volumetric flow through a meter. One step of the method involves providing a flow meter connected to a duct having fluid flowing therethrough. A memory having at least two Roshko/Strouhal curves stored therein is also provided. A viscosity of the fluid is measured. One of the Roshko/Strouhal is selected curves based on the method viscosity. A volumetric flow through the meter is determined utilizing the selected Roshko/Strouhal curve.

Abstract translation: 测量通过仪表的体积流量的系统和方法。 该方法的一个步骤包括提供连接到具有流过其中的流体的管道的流量计。 还提供了存储有至少两个Roshko / Strouhal曲线的存储器。 测量流体的粘度。 Roshko / Strouhal之一是基于方法粘度的曲线。 使用选定的Roshko / Strouhal曲线确定通过仪表的体积流量。

公开(公告)号：WO2014066336A3

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2013066099

申请日：2013-10-22

Applicant: GILBARCO INC

Inventor： MCNINCH WAYNE

IPC: G07F11/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  B67D7/06 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F21/30 ,  G07F13/025 ,  H02J7/345 ,  H04L67/12

Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for facilitating powered communications over legacy cabling. This can be implemented in a fuel dispensing environment where the fuel dispenser can include a diode coupler communicatively coupled to the legacy cabling for receiving powered communications from one or more backroom components over the legacy cabling during a power outage, and a broadband communications modem for communicating with the one or more backroom components, wherein the diode coupler provides power from the powered communications to the broadband communications modem. Relays can be used at the fuel dispenser and/or backroom components to determine whether to use the powered communications or legacy communications based on whether power is available at the components communicating over the legacy cabling. In addition, failsafe protection of legacy communication circuits is provided when powered communications are active.

Abstract translation: 提供了各种系统和方法来促进通过传统布线的有源通信。 这可以在燃料分配环境中实现，其中燃料分配器可以包括通信耦合到传统电缆的二极管耦合器，用于在停电期间通过传统电缆从一个或多个后室组件接收供电的通信，以及用于通信的宽带通信调制解调器 与一个或多个后室组件连接，其中二极管耦合器从有源通信向宽带通信调制解调器提供功率。 继电器可用于燃油加油机和/或后备室组件，以确定是否使用有源通信或传统通信，这是基于在传统电缆上通信的组件是否有电源可用。 此外，当有源通信处于活动状态时，将提供传统通信电路的故障保护保护。

公开(公告)号：WO2012145681A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-26

申请号：PCT/US2012/034531

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: GILBARCO, INC. ,  WILLIAMS, Rodger, K. ,  PAYNE, Edward, A. ,  SCOTT, Christopher, E.

Inventor： WILLIAMS, Rodger, K. ,  PAYNE, Edward, A. ,  SCOTT, Christopher, E.

IPC: G07F11/00

CPC classification number: B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/16 ,  B67D7/20 ,  G01F1/075 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07F13/025

Abstract: A fuel flow meter assembly for detecting fraud caused by tampering. The fuel flow meter assembly includes a fuel flow meter comprising a shaft and a displacement sensor operatively connected to the fuel flow meter shaft for generating information representative of an amount of fuel delivered through the fuel flow meter. At least one transponder is coupled with one of the fuel flow meter shaft and the displacement sensor. At least one interrogator electronics is coupled with the other of the fuel flow meter shaft and the displacement sensor. The at least one interrogator electronics is configured for remote electronic communication with the at least one transponder.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测由篡改引起的欺诈的燃料流量计组件。 燃料流量计组件包括燃料流量计，其包括轴和可操作地连接到燃料流量计轴的位移传感器，用于产生表示通过燃料流量计输送的燃料量的信息。 至少一个应答器与燃料流量计轴和位移传感器中的一个相连。 至少一个询问器电子器件与燃料流量计轴和位移传感器中的另一个联接。 所述至少一个询问器电子设备被配置用于与所述至少一个应答器的远程电子通信。

公开(公告)号：WO2011153249A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2011/038772

申请日：2011-06-01

Applicant: GILBARCO, INC. ,  BARTLETT, Jack Francis ,  MCNINCH, Wayne ,  STOUT, Roger William ,  WARD, Lester Grant ,  MYERS, Howard

Inventor： BARTLETT, Jack Francis ,  MCNINCH, Wayne ,  STOUT, Roger William ,  WARD, Lester Grant ,  MYERS, Howard

IPC: H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: G07F13/025 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G07F11/002 ,  H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: A remote transaction system for contactless payment and user identification at fuel dispensers, and the like is provided. The remote transaction system comprises a compact assembly, a control system, and communications electronics. The compact assembly is adapted to be attached to a surface, such as a bezel, and comprises at least one antenna. Also, the compact assembly may comprise antennas operating at different frequencies and at least one audio or visual element. Further, antenna arrays may be formed comprising a second antenna arrangement separate from the compact assembly and coupled to the surface. The compact assembly and/or a second antenna arrangement may comprise a tuning element, such as a tuning ring. The communications electronics are adapted to wirelessly communicate with at least one remote communications device and provide wireless communications to the control system for processing. A method for attaching the compact assembly to a surface is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在燃料分配器处进行非接触式支付和用户识别的远程交易系统等。 远程交易系统包括紧凑组件，控制系统和通信电子设备。 紧凑组件适于附接到表面，例如边框，并且包括至少一个天线。 此外，紧凑组件可以包括以不同频率工作的天线和至少一个音频或视觉元件。 此外，可以形成天线阵列，其包括与紧凑组件分离并耦合到表面的第二天线装置。 紧凑组件和/或第二天线装置可以包括调谐元件，例如调谐环。 通信电子设备适于与至少一个远程通信设备进行无线通信，并向控制系统提供无线通信以进行处理。 还提供了一种将紧凑组件附接到表面的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2009061788A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：PCT/US2008/082442

申请日：2008-11-05

Applicant: GILBARCO INC.

Inventor： ROBERTSON, Philip, A. ,  ROYAL, William, C.

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G07F13/025 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/3823 ,  G06Q20/40

Abstract: A system used in a retail environment, such as a fuel dispensing environment, for providing secure communication of payment information to a host computer. The system includes at least one keypad device configured to receive and encrypt personal information according to a first encryption scheme to produce encrypted personal data. The keypad device is further operative to generate a local zone emulated message in a message format of a second encryption scheme, the local zone emulated message containing the encrypted personal data. A site controller is in communication with the keypad device to receive the local zone emulated message. The site controller is configured to provide a message in the second encryption scheme to a security module for decryption and re-encryption in the first encryption scheme. An emulator is associated with the site controller to emulate the security module. In this regard, the emulator is operative to receive the local zone emulated message and return the encrypted personal data without decryption. The site controller provides the encrypted personal data to the host computer according to the first encryption scheme.

Abstract translation: 在诸如燃料分配环境的零售环境中使用的用于向主计算机提供支付信息的安全通信的系统。 该系统包括至少一个键盘装置，其被配置为根据第一加密方案接收和加密个人信息以产生加密的个人数据。 键盘装置进一步操作以生成第二加密方案的消息格式的本地区模拟消息，该本地区模拟消息包含加密的个人数据。 站点控制器与键盘设备通信以接收本地区域仿真消息。 站点控制器被配置为在第一加密方案中向第一加密方案中的安全模块提供用于解密和重新加密的消息。 仿真器与站点控制器相关联以模拟安全模块。 在这方面，仿真器可操作以接收本地区仿真消息并返回加密的个人数据而不解密。 站点控制器根据第一加密方案向主计算机提供加密的个人数据。