A service tool is designed for releasable coupling to a service port receiver connected to a service port associated with a gearbox. The service tool includes a coupling arrangement for releasably coupling to the service port receiver. The coupling arrangement is configured for rotational movement about the said receiver between a released position and an engaged position. A locking actuator is operatively coupled to the coupling arrangement and arranged for axial movement between a locked position and an unlocked position relative to the service port receiver. A plunger actuator is adapted for connection to the fluid conduit, which plunger actuator is slidably coupled to the coupling arrangement for movement between open and closed positions. In the open position, with the coupling arrangement in the engaged position and the locking actuator in the locked position, the plunger actuator is adapted to contact a check valve of the service port receiver and open it to permit fluid flow between the gearbox and the fluid conduit via a fluid pathway formed at least in part by the plunger actuator.
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
A fluid dispensing system generally comprising a dispensing nozzle coupled to a supply conduit; the dispensing nozzle detachably connected to a receiver; a receiver identification device associated with the receiver; an electrical identification circuit being contact-based and including the receiver identification device; an electronics module connected to the supply conduit and arranged to communicate with the electrical identification circuit whereby connection of the dispensing nozzle to the receiver completes the electrical identification circuit and permits communication of at least a unique receiver identifier associated with the receiver identification device to the electronics module.
B67D 7/04 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring fuels, lubricants or mixed fuels and lubricants
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
Valves of metal, other than parts of machines; metal caps for tubing ends; non-automatic fueling nozzles; metal free-to-air vents for ventilation tanks and vehicle fuel tanks; metal couplings for use with fluid conduits; metal manually operated oil sample valves; metal receivers in the nature of fluid transfer devices for refueling Hydraulic and electronic control fuel systems for land vehicles comprising fuel pumps, fuel filters, fuel lines, fuel injectors, fuel valves, fluid drive couplings, and tank vents; fuel tank and fuel source connection system for land vehicles composed of fuel lines, fuel filters, fuel pumps, fuel injectors, fuel valves, fuel couplings, fuel vents, fluid couplings, and tank vents; oil and coolant fittings for crankcases, transmissions, hydraulic systems and cooling systems for motorised construction equipment, railroad locomotives and railroad cars, motorised mining equipment; combustion engine fuel nozzles; fuel filters; fuel valves being parts of machines; valves being parts of machines; and venting devices being parts of fluid handling apparatus Electronic fuel monitoring systems composed of electrical and electronic measuring instruments for use in measuring fuel consumption for land vehicles and fuel tank overfill protection systems comprising fuel level sensors and fuel level indicators; apparatus for use in fuel measurement, namely, fuel gauges; electronic control units for determining the quantity of fuel injected into engines; electronic control units for determining the quantity of fuel injected into motors; fuel consumption measuring apparatus; electronic overfill protection tank levelling system composed of fuel level sensors and fuel level indicators; apparatus for fuel and lubricant evacuation and filling for engines; fuel regulation apparatus; hydrocarbon use measurement system for monitoring, reconciliation and centralised reporting of any machine or vehicle's fuel or liquid use; electronic fuel measurement and managing systems comprising electrical and electronic measuring instruments for use in measuring fuel consumption for land vehicles and fuel tank overfill protection systems comprising fuel level sensors and fuel level indicators Fuel and lubrication facility business management for others; provision of business information and advice to consumers and others regarding equipment choices and uses for fuel and lubrication systems to be purchased, used or acquired; business management of fuel and lubrication service centres and facilities for others; business consulting services in the area of fuel and lubrication centres and facilities; business audit services in the area of fuel and lubrication systems for others and the effectiveness and efficiency of fuel and lubrication systems Fuel pump and meter repairs for others; repair and maintenance of fuel and lubrication management equipment for others
A fluid dispensing system generally comprising a dispensing nozzle coupled to a supply conduit; the dispensing nozzle detachably connected to a receiver; a receiver identification device associated with the receiver; an electrical identification circuit being contact-based and including the receiver identification device; an electronics module connected to the supply conduit and arranged to communicate with the electrical identification circuit whereby connection of the dispensing nozzle to the receiver completes the electrical identification circuit and permits communication of at least a unique receiver identifier associated with the receiver identification device to the electronics module.
B67D 7/14 - Arrangements of devices for controlling, indicating, metering or registering quantity or price of liquid transferred responsive to input of recorded programmed information, e.g. on punched cards
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
The present invention is directed broadly to a tank overfill protection system (10) generally comprising a flow control valve (12) operatively coupled to a tank level sensor via a pilot line (16). The flow control valve (12) generally comprises: 1. a valve body (26) defining a fluid passageway (28) between a fluid inlet (30) and a fluid outlet (32); 2. a piston (34) slidably mounted within the fluid passageway (28) and arranged for displacement for opening and closure of the fluid outlet (32); 3. a bleed fluid cavity (36) located within the valve body (26) and arranged to cooperate with the piston (34); 4. a bleed fluid conduit (38) operatively coupled to the bleed fluid cavity (36); 5. a venturi arrangement (40) operatively coupled to the bleed fluid conduit (38) to promote evacuation of bleed fluid from the bleed fluid cavity (36) thereby opening the fluid outlet (32) by displacement of the piston (34).
B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
F16K 31/12 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid
F16K 31/143 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid for mounting on, or in combination with, hand-actuated valves the fluid acting on a piston
The present invention relates broadly to a fluid coupling assembly (10) comprising a fluid nozzle sub-assembly (12) arranged to releasably couple to a fluid receiver sub-assembly (14). The fluid nozzle sub-assembly (12) includes a nozzle assembly body (16) defining a pressurised and upstream fluid passageway (18) having a fluid discharge opening (20), and a sleeve (22) slidably mounted to the nozzle body (16) and arranged on sliding movement for opening of the fluid discharge opening (20). The fluid receiver sub-assembly (14) includes a receiver body (26) defining a downstream fluid passageway (28), a hydraulically-actuated poppet valve (30) mounted within the receiver body (26), and a receiver poppet valve (48) including a receiver poppet (54) mounted within the receiver body (26). On coupling of the nozzle sub-assembly (12) to the receiver sub-assembly (14), the following steps occur: 1. the receiver body (26) abuts the sleeve (22) displacing it axially relative to the nozzle body (16) exposing and thus opening the fluid discharge opening (20) permitting fluid to flow through the upstream fluid passageway (18); 2. the fluid flowing through the upstream fluid passageway (18) enters the downstream fluid passageway (28) hydraulically actuating the hydraulically-actuated poppet valve (30) to open it wherein the fluid flows through the downstream fluid passageway (28) exiting the receiver sub-assembly (14).
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
F16L 37/35 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the valves having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures
F16L 37/46 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a gate valve or sliding valve
F16K 21/18 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level
F16L 37/44 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with one lift valve being actuated to initiate the flow through the coupling after the two coupling parts are locked against withdrawal
The present invention relates generally to a tank overfill protection system (10) designed to be installed in a tank (12). The tank overfill protection system (10) comprises a tank level sensor (14) operatively coupled to a flow control valve assembly (16). The flow control valve assembly (16) is connected to the level sensor (14) via a pilot line (18) which contains a bleed fluid for controlling closure of the flow control valve assembly (16). The tank level sensor (14) comprises a valve body (20), a pilot valve (22) mounted to the valve body (20), and a pilot valve actuator (24) operatively coupled to the pilot valve (22) for its opening and closure. The pilot valve actuator (24) includes a balance member (26) arranged to cooperate with actuator biasing means in the form of a pilot compression spring (28). The balance member (26) is in the form of a counterbalance and has a specific gravity relative to liquid or fuel within the tank (12) so that at least part submersion of the balance member (26) under the influence of the pilot compression spring (28) provides movement of the balance member (26) and closure of the pilot valve (22). This closure of the pilot valve (22) substantially closes and subsequently pressurises the bleed fluid in the pilot line (18) for closure of the flow control valve assembly (16).
F16K 31/18 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
The present invention relates generally to a tank overfill protection system (10) designed to be installed in a tank (12). The tank overfill protection system (10) comprises a tank level sensor (14) operatively coupled to a flow control valve assembly (16). The flow control valve assembly (16) is connected to the level sensor (14) via a pilot line (18) which contains a bleed fluid for controlling closure of the flow control valve assembly (16). The tank level sensor (14) comprises a valve body (20), a pilot valve (22) mounted to the valve body (20), and a pilot valve actuator (24) operatively coupled to the pilot valve (22) for its opening and closure. The pilot valve actuator (24) includes a balance member (26) arranged to cooperate with actuator biasing means in the form of a pilot compression spring (28). The balance member (26) is in the form of a counterbalance and has a specific gravity relative to liquid or fuel within the tank (12) so that at least part submersion of the balance member (26) under the influence of the pilot compression spring (28) provides movement of the balance member (26) and closure of the pilot valve (22). This closure of the pilot valve (22) substantially closes and subsequently pressurises the bleed fluid in the pilot line (18) for closure of the flow control valve assembly (16).
F16K 31/18 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float
B67D 7/00 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
The present invention relates broadly and separately to a flow control valve and a float control valve assembly for use in the refilling of storage vessels, particularly fuel tanks. The invention also relates generally to a vessel overfill protection system. The flow control valve comprises a valve body defining a fluid passageway disposed between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a piston assembly located at least in part within the fluid passageway. The piston assembly includes a piston support to which a piston is slidably mounted for opening and closure of the fluid outlet. The piston support includes at least one fluid sampling passage arranged to provide pressurised fluid from the fluid inlet to an upstream surface of the piston which is urged for opening of the fluid outlet to permit flow of fluid through the fluid passageway. The float control valve assembly includes a float assembly body adapted to mount within a vessel to be filled with fluid via the flow control valve. The float control valve includes a pilot valve and a pilot control passage in fluid communication with the flow control valve. The pilot valve is operatively coupled to a float member for closure of the pilot control passage on flooding of the float housing to promote closure of the flow control valve.
B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
B67D 7/46 - Filling nozzles automatically closing when liquid in container to be filled reaches a predetermined level
F16K 31/34 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float acting on pilot valve controlling the cut-off apparatus
F17C 5/02 - Methods or apparatus for filling pressure vessels with liquefied, solidified, or compressed gases for filling with liquefied gases
F16K 21/18 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level
F16K 24/04 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures for venting only
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
F16K 27/07 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of cutting-off parts of tanks, e.g. tank-cars
The present invention relates broadly to a fluid coupling assembly (10) comprising a fluid nozzle sub-assembly (12) arranged to releasably couple to a fluid receiver sub-assembly (14). The fluid nozzle sub-assembly (12) includes a nozzle assembly body (16) defining a pressurised and upstream fluid passageway (18) having a fluid discharge opening (20), and a sleeve (22) slidably mounted to the nozzle body (16) and arranged on sliding movement for opening of the fluid discharge opening (20). The fluid receiver sub- assembly (14) includes a receiver body (26) defining a downstream fluid passageway (28), a hydraulically-actuated poppet valve (30) mounted within the receiver body (26), and a receiver poppet valve (48) including a receiver poppet (54) mounted within the receiver body (26). On coupling of the nozzle sub-assembly (12) to the receiver sub-assembly (14), the following steps occur: 1. the receiver body (26) abuts the sleeve (22) displacing it axially relative to the nozzle body (16) exposing and thus opening the fluid discharge opening (20) permitting fluid to flow through the upstream fluid passageway (18); 2. the fluid flowing through the upstream fluid passageway (18) enters the downstream fluid passageway (28) hydraulically actuating the hydraulically- actuated poppet valve (30) to open it wherein the fluid flows through the downstream fluid passageway (28) exiting the receiver sub-assembly (14).
F16L 37/30 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings
F16L 37/32 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
F16L 29/04 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in each of the two pipe ends, the cut-off devices being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
A fluid coupling assembly has a fluid nozzle sub-assembly arranged to releasably couple to a fluid receiver sub-assembly. The fluid nozzle sub-assembly includes a nozzle assembly body defining a pressurised and upstream fluid passageway having a fluid discharge opening, and a sleeve slidably mounted to the nozzle body for opening the fluid discharge opening. The fluid receiver sub-assembly includes a receiver body defining a downstream fluid passageway, a hydraulically actuated poppet valve mounted within the receiver body, and a receiver poppet valve including a receiver poppet mounted within the receiver body. By coupling the nozzle sub-assembly to the receiver sub-assembly, the receiver body abuts the sleeve, thus opening the fluid discharge opening, permitting fluid to flow through the upstream fluid passageway and to enter the downstream fluid passageway, hydraulically actuating the poppet valve so that the fluid flows through the downstream fluid passageway exiting the receiver sub-assembly.
F16L 29/04 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in each of the two pipe ends, the cut-off devices being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
F16L 37/32 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
The present invention relates broadly to an evacuation coupling (10) for connection to a fluid vessel for evacuation of fluid from the vessel. The evacuation coupling (10) comprises a coupling body (14) including an elongate fluid passageway (18) having a fluid inlet (20) and a fluid outlet (22) at its respective opposite ends. The evacuation coupling (10) also comprises an isolation valve (24) mounted within the fluid passageway (18) and designed to control the flow of fluid. The evacuation coupling further comprises a valve actuator (26) operatively coupled to the isolation valve (24) to effect its opening and closure. The evacuation coupling (10) additionally comprises coupling means in the form of a ball locking mechanism (28) designed to releasably couple with the vessel via the receiver (12). The evacuation coupling (10) also comprises a coupling actuator (30) mounted to the coupling body (14) and arranged to co-operate with: 1. the ball lock mechanism (28) to permit its coupling and uncoupling from the fluid vessel; 2. the valve actuator (26) to either i) restrict movement of the coupling actuator (30) with the isolation valve (24) opened and the ball lock mechanism (28) coupled to the vessel to prevent uncoupling of the evacuation coupling (10) from the vessel, or ii) permit coupling of the evacuation coupling (10) to the vessel with the isolation valve closed.
F16L 37/32 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
F16L 29/02 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in one of the two pipe ends, the cut-off device being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
The present invention relates broadly and separately to a flow control valve and a float control valve assembly for use in the refilling of storage vessels, particularly fuel tanks. The invention also relates generally to a vessel overfill protection system. The flow control valve comprises a valve body defining a fluid passageway disposed between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a piston assembly located at least in part within the fluid passageway. The piston assembly includes a piston support to which a piston is slidably mounted for opening and closure of the fluid outlet. The piston support includes at least one fluid sampling passage arranged to provide pressurised fluid from the fluid inlet to an upstream surface of the piston which is urged for opening of the fluid outlet to permit flow of fluid through the fluid passageway. The float control valve assembly includes a float assembly body adapted to mount within a vessel to be filled with fluid via the flow control valve. The float control valve includes a pilot valve and a pilot control passage in fluid communication with the flow control valve. The pilot valve is operatively coupled to a float member for closure of the pilot control passage on flooding of the float housing to promote closure of the flow control valve.
The present invention relates broadly and separately to a flow control valve and a float control valve assembly for use in the refilling of storage vessels, particularly fuel tanks. The invention also relates generally to a vessel overfill protection system. The flow control valve comprises a valve body defining a fluid passageway disposed between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a piston assembly located at least in part within the fluid passageway. The piston assembly includes a piston support to which a piston is slidably mounted for opening and closure of the fluid outlet. The piston support includes at least one fluid sampling passage arranged to provide pressurised fluid from the fluid inlet to an upstream surface of the piston which is urged for opening of the fluid outlet to permit flow of fluid through the fluid passageway. The float control valve assembly includes a float assembly body adapted to mount within a vessel to be filled with fluid via the flow control valve. The float control valve includes a pilot valve and a pilot control passage in fluid communication with the flow control valve. The pilot valve is operatively coupled to a float member for closure of the pilot control passage on flooding of the float housing to promote closure of the flow control valve.
The present invention relates broadly to a valve assembly (10) being adapted to detachably receive a dry-break refuelling nozzle (12). The valve assembly comprises a receiver body (14) which defines a forward fuel passageway (16) in which a poppet valve member (18) is slidably mounted. The valve assembly (10) also comprises a tail body (22) secured coaxial with the receiver body (14) and defining a rearward fuel passageway (26). the tail body (22) slidably houses a check valve member or diffuser (28) which is driven by a hydraulic actuator or piston assembly (30).
A pressure relief valve and vent assembly include a tank vent including: (i) a vent body having a vent inlet adapted to connect to a tank and arranged to communicate with an exhaust outlet via a fluid passageway; (ii) an exhaust check valve connected to the vent body at or adjacent the exhaust outlet, the exhaust check valve being configured to allow flow in one direction only; and (iii) a pressure relief valve connected to the tank vent inlet and adapted to couple to a tank. The pressure relief valve, when closed, allows for venting air or air/hydrocarbon mixtures from the tank to the exhaust check valve via the fluid passageway. The pressure relief valve, when opened on pressurization of the tank, exhausts tank fluid from the exhaust check valve.
F16K 17/26 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in either direction
The present invention relates broadly to a pressure relief valve and vent assembly (10) comprising a pressure relief valve (12) arranged to couple to a tank (14), and a tank vent (26). The tank vent (26) comprises a vent body (16) having a vent inlet (18) and a exhaust outlet (20) in communication with each other via a fluid passageway (22). The tank vent also comprises an exhaust check valve (24) connected to the vent body (16) at the exhaust outlet (20). The exhaust check valve (24) is arranged to allow fluid to flow through the fluid passageway (22) in one direction only from the tank (14) to atmosphere via the vent inlet (18) and the exhaust outlet (20). the pressure relief valve and vent assembly (10) also includes an ambient air inlet (28) in fluid communication with the fluid passageway (22). The ambient air inlet (28) is arranged to permit the flow of ambient air from atmosphere into the tank (14) via the vent inlet (18). The tank vent (26) also comprises an ambient air inlet check valve (30) configured to allow air flow in one direction only from atmosphere to the tank (14) via the air inlet (28).
