An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid nozzle (102) having a nozzle base (106). A poppet (104) is rigidly coupled with the nozzle base (106). The poppet (104) includes a poppet end surface (306). The fluid nozzle (102) also includes a seal ring (118) having a seal ring end surface (308) disposed between a pull-back collar end surface (304) and the poppet end surface (306). The seal ring (118) is moveable between a first position that prevents fluid flow through the fluid nozzle, and a second position that forms an annular fluid outlet that allows fluid flow through the fluid nozzle (102). The fluid nozzle (102) also includes a tubular ball ring (116) disposed around an outer surface of the seal ring (118). The ball ring (116) includes at least one opening (206) for housing a tumbler 404, which is configured to engage a surface feature (408) of a keyed receiver (101). The system includes the keyed receiver (101) and the fluid nozzle (102).
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
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
F16K 1/02 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with screw-spindle
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 37/34 - 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
An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid nozzle having a nozzle base. A poppet is rigidly coupled with the nozzle base. The poppet includes a poppet end surface. The fluid nozzle also includes a seal ring having a seal ring end surface disposed between a pull-back collar end surface and the poppet end surface. The seal ring is movable between a first position that prevents fluid flow through the fluid nozzle, and a second position that forms an annular fluid outlet that allows fluid flow through the fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle also includes a tubular ball ring disposed around an outer surface of the seal ring. The ball ring includes at least one opening for housing a tumbler, which is configured to engage a surface feature of a keyed receiver. The system includes a fluid receiver and the fluid nozzle.
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
F16L 37/36 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings with two lift valves being actuated to initiate the flow through the coupling after the two coupling parts are locked against withdrawal
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
An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid nozzle 102 having a nozzle base 106. A poppet 104 is rigidly coupled with the nozzle base 106. The poppet 104 includes a poppet end surface 306. The fluid nozzle 102 also includes a seal ring 118 having a seal ring end surface 308 disposed between a pull-back collar end surface 304 and the poppet end surface 306. The seal ring 118 is moveable between a first position that prevents fluid flow through the fluid nozzle, and a second position that forms an annular fluid outlet that allows fluid flow through the fluid nozzle 102. The fluid nozzle 102 also includes a tubular ball ring 116 disposed around an outer surface of the seal ring 118. The ball ring 116 includes at least one opening 206 for housing a tumbler 404, which is configured to engage a surface feature 408 of a keyed receiver 101. The system includes the keyed receiver 101 and the fluid nozzle 102.
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
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
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 37/34 - 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
An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid receiver that includes a receiver base having an inlet and an outlet. The apparatus also includes a tubular cylinder having an inlet and an outlet, where the outlet of the tubular cylinder is coupled to the inlet of the receiver base. The tubular cylinder has a keyed outer surface, which in one embodiment, includes at least one surface feature extending annularly around the surface of the tubular cylinder. The surface feature engages with at least one tumbler in a fluid nozzle. The system includes the fluid receiver and a fluid nozzle. The fluid nozzle, in one embodiment, has an arrangement of tumblers that are positioned adjacent an inlet of the fluid nozzle and configured to engage the keyed outer surface of the fluid receiver.
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 37/34 - 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 37/36 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings with two lift valves being actuated to initiate the flow through the coupling after the two coupling parts are locked against withdrawal
B67D 7/34 - Means for preventing unauthorised delivery of liquid
An apparatus and system are disclosed for fluid transfer. The apparatus includes a fluid nozzle (102) having a nozzle base (106). A poppet (104) is rigidly coupled with the nozzle base (106). The poppet (104) includes a poppet end surface (306). The fluid nozzle (102) also includes a seal ring (118) having a seal ring end surface (308) disposed between a pull-back collar end surface (304) and the poppet end surface (306). The seal ring (118) is moveable between a first position that prevents fluid flow through the fluid nozzle, and a second position that forms an annular fluid outlet that allows fluid flow through the fluid nozzle (102). The fluid nozzle (102) also includes a tubular ball ring (116) disposed around an outer surface of the seal ring (118). The ball ring (116) includes at least one opening (206) for housing a tumbler 404, which is configured to engage a surface feature (408) of a keyed receiver (101). The system includes the keyed receiver (101) and the fluid nozzle (102).
F16L 37/23 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is maintained by means of balls, rollers, or helical springs under radial pressure between the parts by means of balls
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
A vent 110 and shutoff valve 104 is provided, including an upper portion with an inlet 213, 602 for receiving fluid and an outlet 207 for venting vapors. The upper portion mounts to an outer surface of a fuel tank 102. The lower portion extends into the fuel tank 102. The lower portion includes an elongated tubular valve housing 111, and a sliding sleeve housing 202 disposed within the valve housing 111 that defines a fluid pathway. The sliding sleeve housing 202 includes a bypass port 113 that fluidly couples the fluid pathway with a fluid channel 214 formed between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve housing 202 and an inner surface of the valve housing 111. The lower portion also includes a sliding sleeve 120 disposed within the sliding sleeve housing 202 that forms a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber is fluidly coupled with the fluid channel 214.
A vent 110 and shutoff valve 104 is provided, including an upper portion with an inlet 213, 602 for receiving fluid and an outlet 207 for venting vapors. The upper portion mounts to an outer surface of a fuel tank 102. The lower portion extends into the fuel tank 102. The lower portion includes an elongated tubular valve housing 111, and a sliding sleeve housing 202 disposed within the valve housing 111 that defines a fluid pathway. The sliding sleeve housing 202 includes a bypass port 113 that fluidly couples the fluid pathway with a fluid channel 214 formed between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve housing 202 and an inner surface of the valve housing 111. The lower portion also includes a sliding sleeve 120 disposed within the sliding sleeve housing 202 that forms a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber is fluidly coupled with the fluid channel 214.
A vent and shutoff valve is provided, and includes an upper portion with an inlet for receiving fluid and an outlet for venting vapors. The upper portion mounts to an outer surface of a fuel tank. The lower portion extends into the fuel tank. The lower portion includes an elongated tubular valve housing, and a sliding sleeve housing disposed within the valve housing that defines a fluid pathway. The sliding sleeve housing includes a bypass port that fluidly couples the fluid pathway with a fluid channel formed between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve housing and an inner surface of the valve housing. The lower portion also includes a sliding sleeve disposed within the sliding sleeve housing that forms a fluid chamber between an outer surface of the sliding sleeve and an inner surface of the valve housing. The fluid chamber is fluidly coupled with the fluid channel.
A non-pressure valve (104) is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet (208) and an outlet (206), and a flow-through support mount (226) disposed in the outlet (208). The non-pressure valve (104) also includes a poppet (214) slideably coupled with the flow-through support mount (226) and extending towards the inlet, and an outlet fitting (242) extending through the flow-through support mount (226) and the first poppet (214), the outlet fitting (242) forming a slide guide for first poppet (214). The non-pressure valve (104) also includes a sliding bell (216) disposed around a portion of the first poppet (214) and configured to slide independently of the first poppet (214). The non-pressure valve (104) functions to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose to the remote fuel vent.
A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, which is configured to permit non- turbulent flow therethrough to thereby allow the rapid filling of non-pressurized fuel tanks and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 208 and an outlet 206, and a flow-through support mount 226 disposed in the outlet 208. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a poppet 214 slideably coupled with the flow-through support mount 226 and extending towards the inlet, and an outlet fitting 242 extending through the flow-through support mount 226 and the first poppet 214, the outlet fitting 242 forming a slide guide for first poppet 214. The non- pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding bell 216 disposed around a portion of the first poppet 214 and configured to slide independently of the first poppet 214, The non-pressure valve 104 functions to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose to the remote fuel vent.
A non-pressure valve is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a flow-through support mount disposed in the outlet. The non-pressure valve also includes a poppet slideably coupled with the flow-through support mount and extending towards the inlet, and an outlet fitting extending through the flow-through support mount and the first poppet, the outlet fitting forming a slide guide for first poppet. The non-pressure valve also includes a sliding bell disposed around a portion of the first poppet and configured to slide independently of the first poppet. The non-pressure valve functions to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose to the remote fuel vent.
F16K 21/18 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level
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
An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fuel receiver 10. The apparatus includes a base 20 having an inlet 16 and an outlet 18 that defines an interior channel 29 through which fluid is flowable. The apparatus also includes a first valve 40 movable relative to the base 20 between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet 16. The apparatus also includes a second valve 402 independently movable relative to the base 20 and the first valve 40, the second valve 402 movable between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet 16. The system includes the apparatus, and a fluid reservoir or tank in fluid communication with the apparatus.
A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent.
B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 31/34 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid actuated by a float acting on pilot valve controlling the cut-off apparatus
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
An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fuel receiver 10. The apparatus includes a base 20 having an inlet 16 and an outlet 18 that defines an interior channel 29 through which fluid is flowable. The apparatus also includes a first valve 40 movable relative to the base 20 between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet 16. The apparatus also includes a second valve 402 independently movable relative to the base 20 and the first valve 40, the second valve 402 movable between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet 16. The system includes the apparatus, and a fluid reservoir or tank in fluid communication with the apparatus.
A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent.
A non-pressure valve is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet and an outlet. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve also includes a sliding sleeve coupled with the outlet, a spring disposed between the sliding sleeve and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb. The bulb is configured to engage the sliding sleeve and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve also includes a hose fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose to the remote fuel vent.
B67D 7/36 - Arrangements of flow- or pressure-control valves
B60K 15/035 - Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
F16K 1/12 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
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
An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fuel receiver. The apparatus includes a base having an inlet and an outlet that defines an interior channel through which fluid is flowable. The apparatus also includes a first valve movable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus also includes a second valve independently movable relative to the base and the first valve, the second valve movable between a closed position and an open position allowing fluid flow through the inlet. The system includes the apparatus, and a fluid reservoir or tank in fluid communication with the apparatus.
Described herein are several embodiments and implementations of a fluid receiver with a removable sleeve. According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for receiving a fluid from a fluid source includes a base having an inlet and an outlet. The base defines an interior cavity through which fluid is flowable from the inlet to the outlet. The apparatus also includes a valve that is movable relative to the base between a closed and open position. In the closed position, the valve is in sealing engagement with the base to prevent fluid flow through the inlet. In the open position, the valve allows fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus further includes a removable sleeve that is removably securable about a portion of the base. The valve remains in the closed position as the removable sleeve is removed from and secured about the base.
Described herein are several embodiments and implementations of a fluid receiver with a removable sleeve. According to one representative embodiment, an apparatus for receiving a fluid from a fluid source includes a base having an inlet and an outlet. The base defines an interior cavity through which fluid is flowable from the inlet to the outlet. The apparatus also includes a valve that is movable relative to the base between a closed and open position. In the closed position, the valve is in sealing engagement with the base to prevent fluid flow through the inlet. In the open position, the valve allows fluid flow through the inlet. The apparatus further includes a removable sleeve that is removably securable about a portion of the base. The valve remains in the closed position as the removable sleeve is removed from and secured about the base.
An apparatus, system, and means are disclosed for a modular backpressure sensor configured for use with a fluid delivery nozzle. The modular backpressure sensor may be installed and removed using simple tools and may optionally include an activator handle attachment. The system may optionally include a protective end plug for the fluid delivery nozzle.
B67C 3/00 - Bottling liquids or semiliquidsFilling jars or cans with liquids or semiliquids using bottling or like apparatusFilling casks or barrels with liquids or semiliquids
B05B 1/30 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages
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