Abstract:
Liquid container nozzles including a valve handle, valve body, spool, and spout assembly, where the valve body may move slidingly into the valve handle over the spool to control the flow of liquid through the nozzle. Liquid flow may be controlled by adjusting the position of the valve body in relation to the valve handle and spool using varying force or pressure. The spool may include one or more holes to control the flow of liquid. In some examples of the invention, the spool may narrow in an S-shaped fashion, and the holes of the spool may be located on a portion of the spool that narrows to form S-shaped holes. These holes may swirl liquid as it is poured from the nozzle to create a more uniform flow.
Abstract:
A secondary valve (10) is fitted, as a self-contained cartridge insert, within a discharge nozzle spout (25) of a flow delivery controller, such as a garage forecourt fuel gun dispenser (20), and is operative in conjunction with a primary regulator and control valve (28) to inhibit spillage, by temporary containment of discharge residue within the spout between successive discharge cycles; the configuration allowing retro-fit adaptation of existing nozzles.
Abstract:
A fuel dispensing nozzle (20) is disclosed and includes a housing (21) having a hollow main body portion (22) and a handle portion (23) with a hand-grip spaced from the main body portion, an elongate nozzle body (30) mounted in the main body portion, main valve means (31) disposed in the fuel passageway, manually operable valve actuating means (131), a spout (70) having three integrally formed passageways therethrough comprising a fuel passageway (71), a vapor recovery passageway (72) and a shut-off, venturi-vacuum passageway (73), a vapor recovery passageway through the main body and handle portions of the housing, attitude responsive means (180) for preventing the opening of the main valve when the nozzle is not in the proper attitude and attitude responsive valve means (91) in the vapor recovery passageway in the housing for closing the vapor recovery passageway. The housing and nozzle body are molded of a composite resin and the spout is extruded of a lightweight metal.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to devices for dispensing liquid, especially fuel. In one embodiment, a device for dispensing fuel includes a spout for pouring liquid fuel, an annular fitting including a chamber formed therein. A sealing surface, a stopper, and spring may be disposed within the chamber. The annular fitting may be attached to the spout. The annular fitting may be configured to mate with a portable fuel container. The fitting may include sidewalls forming a channel for liquid fuel, an outer wall enveloping a portion of the sidewall forming a chamber proximate the liquid channel, and an atmospheric orifice formed in the outer wall. The sealing surface may be disposed proximal the orifice. The spring may be configured to bias the stopper into contact with the sealing surface such that the chamber is in selective pressure-dependent fluid communication with an atmosphere outside the device.
Abstract:
A system for dispensing liquid fuel into a container having an opening includes a nozzle having an inlet for receiving liquid fuel from a fuel source, a spout from which to dispense liquid fuel, a valve for controlling the flow of liquid fuel through the fuel path, an actuator to open and close the valve, and a shut-off system. The spout is shaped to extend through the opening and being in communication with the inlet, such that the nozzle defines a fuel path between the inlet and an outlet end of the spout. The valve is movable between a fully open position, and a closed position in which the valve prevents liquid fuel flowing through the fuel path. The actuator is operable to place the valve into the fully open position such that the system dispenses liquid fuel at an initial flow rate. The shut-off system is to release the valve from open positions in response to the presence of liquid fuel at a sensing point on the spout. A flow-reduction control system is configured to detect a state associated with the level of liquid fuel within the container. The flow- reduction control system is configured to automatically limit the rate at which liquid fuel can be dispensed from the nozzle to a lower flow rate that is less than the initial flow rate when the liquid level within the container is below the sensing point, and the flow- reduction control system determines that the detected state satisfies at least one pre- determined condition.
Abstract:
An electromechanically operated fuel nozzle having at least four flow rate settings including maximum flow, minimum flow, and a plurality of intermediate flows. The fuel nozzle includes a plurality of solenoid valves, each configured to, upon actuation, permit a predetermined portion of the maximum flow through a fuel-dispensing pipe. The fuel nozzle also includes an electronic board configured to, in response to input indicating selection of a particular one of the flow rate settings, selectively actuate one or more of the solenoid valves such that the predetermined portions provide the particular one of the flow rate settings.
Abstract:
A refueling system for supplying fuel to hydraulic fracturing equipment. The refueling system having a main fuel source and at least one pressurization unit. The pressurization unit having a pump, a motor, a motor fuel source, a supply coupling device and a return coupling device. The refueling system having sensors in the one or more supply fuel lines and in the one or more return fuel lines for receiving flow rate information and pressure information, wherein the flow rate information and pressure information is compared to preset limits and a message is transmitted when the flow rate information and pressure information falls below or exceeds the preset limits to adjust rates of operation.
Abstract:
A fluid dispensing system. The fluid dispensing system includes a portable source container, a fluid dispensing nozzle, a pump system, a fluid conduit, and a power connector. The pump system includes at least one pumping portion for pumping fluid through a first fluid passage, an electric motor for powering the first pumping portion and a power receptacle for receiving power to the electric motor. The pump system is coupled the source container or the fluid dispensing nozzle. The power connector includes at least one retaining clip biased to a retaining configuration, the first retaining clip in the retaining configuration being configured to enable the power connector to be retained in the power receptacle.
Abstract:
A system and method for dispensing a predetermined portion of a beverage or drink additive using a cost effective portion control valve that replaces electrical components with mechanical components. The present invention dispenses a controlled portion of a beverage when a lever is activated. A magnetically coupled linkage system can control the exact amount of fluid dispensed. A valve block contains a beverage input, a beverage outlet, and a valve seal.
Abstract:
A nozzle including a dispensing path configured such that fluid is dispensable therethrough and into a vessel, and a sensing path in which a negative pressure is generated when fluid flows through the dispensing path. The nozzle further includes an attitude sensing device configured to sense an attitude of the nozzle. The attitude sensing device is in fluid communication with the sensing path and includes a ball received in a track. The track includes a generally spherical portion configured to receive the ball therein to generally block the sensing path when the nozzle is raised to a sufficient angle. The spherical portion has a radius generally corresponding to a radius of the ball.