A fuel pick-up device comprises a head (11), a float (14) arranged for rising and falling with the level of fuel in a tank and an elongate flexible coiled pick-up duct (13) extending helically between the float (14) and the head (11). An elongate constraint (10) extends downwardly from the head (11) and is arranged to at least partially constrain the float (14) against radial movement. The float (14) comprises an annular body (17) at its lower end which is provided with a fuel inlet (15) connected to a lower end of the duct (13). The float (14) further comprises a buoyant float member (16) at its upper end, the float member having a diameter D1 which is less than the diameter D2 of a void V defined by the helically extending coiled duct (13). In use, when the fuel tank is full, the float member (16) nests inside the void V and enables the fuel inlet (15) to rise closer to the surface of the fuel, reducing the risk of drawing contaminants suspended at lower levels in the tank.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
A fuel pick-up device comprises a head (12), a float (15) arranged for rising and falling along an axis with the level of fuel in a tank, an elongate flexible pick-up duct (14) extending from the float towards the head (12) and an elongate constraint (10) mounted to the head (12), the constraint (10) being arranged to at least partially constrain the float (15) against radial movement relative to the axis, wherein the elongate constraint (10) comprises a plurality of axially disposed sections (10A) - (10E) mounted end-to-end and secured to each other by flanges (30), (32). During installation, the elongate constraint (10) is inserted in sections. Accordingly, there only needs to be enough room externally of the fuel tank to allow each section (10A) - (10E) to be independently inserted one at time through the aperture (35) in the wall T1 of the tank. In this manner it is possible to fit the fuel pick-up device to a fuel tank having limited space around the tank.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
A fuel pick-up device for fitting to a fuel tank comprises a head (12) at a proximal end thereof, an elongate tubular constraint (10) extending from the head (12) towards a distal end of the device, a float (15) arranged for rising and falling with the level of fuel in the tank and an elongate flexible pick-up tube (14) extending from the float (15) to a fuel outlet (13) at the head (12) of the device. An open end of the constraint (10) at the distal end of the device is closed by a shroud (23) which is displaceable axially of the constraint. The shroud (23) acts to radially constrain the position of the float (15) and alleviates any risk of the float member becoming trapped at the bottom of the tank during installation. Furthermore, the shroud (23) prevents persons from tampering with the float member.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
A liquid level sender and liquid pick-up device 101,201,301 for fitting to a liquid reservoir 1 through an industry standard ancillary aperture 5. It comprises a body 103,203,303 having a fitment for fitting the device 101,201,301 to a liquid reservoir and a connector head 107,207,307 attached to the body. It also comprises a liquid level sensor 135,235,335 that is attached to the body 103,203,303 and has a moveable liquid level sensor float 141,251,341, a liquid pick-up conduit 149,275,375 having at one end a liquid pick-up inlet that is moveable with and adjacent to a buoyant element 151,251,341 and at another end a liquid pick-up outlet that is fluidly connected to the connector head 107,207,307, wherein the buoyant element 151,251,341 is guided by a guiding arrangement, such that, in use, the moveable liquid pick- up inlet moves along a pre-defined pathway.
G01F 23/38 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements using magnetically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/70 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using electrically actuated indicating means for sensing changes in level only at discrete points
G01F 23/72 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats of the free float type using magnetically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/76 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats characterised by the construction of the float
B60K 15/00 - Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion enginesMounting or construction of fuel tanks
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
G01F 23/56 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements
G01F 23/62 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using magnetically actuated indicating means
A fuel supply arrangement (1) for a fuel monitoring system (3). It comprises a fuel distribution arrangement (31) and a fuel monitoring outlet line (29) which, in use, is connected to a source of fuel (7). The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel monitoring supply line (57), to which is connected an inline fuel pump (53). A first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and a second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are each connected to the fuel monitoring supply circuit (57) downstream of the inline fuel pump (53). The first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) is provided with a sensor inlet connection and a sensor outlet connection for inline connection of a sensor. The second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) comprises a sensor manifold (91) with ports for connection of a plurality of sensors (97,99) in series with each other. The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel outlet line (43) to which the first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and the second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are fluidly connected.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
A fuel supply arrangement (1) for a fuel monitoring system (3). It comprises a fuel distribution arrangement (31) and a fuel monitoring outlet line (29) which, in use, is connected to a source of fuel (7). The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel monitoring supply line (57), to which is connected an inline fuel pump (53). A first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and a second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are each connected to the fuel monitoring supply circuit (57) downstream of the inline fuel pump (53). The first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) is provided with a sensor inlet connection and a sensor outlet connection for inline connection of a sensor. The second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) comprises a sensor manifold (91) with ports for connection of a plurality of sensors (97,99) in series with each other. The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel outlet line (43) to which the first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and the second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are fluidly connected.
A fuel supply arrangement (1) for a fuel monitoring system (3). It comprises a fuel distribution arrangement (31) and a fuel monitoring outlet line (29) which, in use, is connected to a source of fuel (7). The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel monitoring supply line (57), to which is connected an inline fuel pump (53). A first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and a second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are each connected to the fuel monitoring supply circuit (57) downstream of the inline fuel pump (53). The first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) is provided with a sensor inlet connection and a sensor outlet connection for inline connection of a sensor. The second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) comprises a sensor manifold (91) with ports for connection of a plurality of sensors (97,99) in series with each other. The fuel distribution arrangement (31) comprises a fuel outlet line (43) to which the first fuel sensor supply circuit (67) and the second fuel sensor supply circuit (71) are fluidly connected.
A fuel pick-up device (10) for a fuel tank (13) has a head (11) for fitting to a wall of the tank (13), and an elongate body (14) which extends from the head (11) into the tank (13). A water separator disposed in body comprises an axially-extending separation chamber (18), and a vane (21) for creating a helical flow of fuel flowing through the chamber between an inlet (17) and an outlet (23), wherein any water in the fuel entering the separation chamber through the inlet (17) moves radially outwardly in the helical flow away from the outlet (23), the outlet (23) being arranged such that fuel drawn from the chamber (18) is substantially free of water. Water separated from the fuel is collected in a chamber (25) and can be removed via a drain (24).
F02M 37/24 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
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A fuel pick-up device (10) for a fuel tank (13) has a head (11) for fitting to a wall of the tank (13), and an elongate body (14) which extends from the head (11) into the tank (13). A water separator disposed in body comprises an axially-extending separation chamber (18), and a vane (21) for creating a helical flow of fuel flowing through the chamber between an inlet (17) and an outlet (23), wherein any water in the fuel entering the separation chamber through the inlet (17) moves radially outwardly in the helical flow away from the outlet (23), the outlet (23) being arranged such that fuel drawn from the chamber (18) is substantially free of water. Water separated from the fuel is collected in a chamber (25) and can be removed via a drain (24).
B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
F02M 37/24 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
A fuel pick-up device (10) for a fuel tank (13) has a head (11) for fitting to a wall of the tank (13), and an elongate body (14) which extends from the head (11) into the tank (13). A water separator disposed in body comprises an axially-extending separation chamber (18), and a vane (21) for creating a helical flow of fuel flowing through the chamber between an inlet (17) and an outlet (23), wherein any water in the fuel entering the separation chamber through the inlet (17) moves radially outwardly in the helical flow away from the outlet (23), the outlet (23) being arranged such that fuel drawn from the chamber (18) is substantially free of water. Water separated from the fuel is collected in a chamber (25) and can be removed via a drain (24).
F02M 37/24 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by water separating means
Fuel filters; water separators, namely, apparatus for aerating water, oil-water separators for pneumatic controls being part of the machines; fuel pick-up lines, namely enhancement part for internal combustion engines in the nature of the fuel treatment devices
A fuel pick-up device (11) for a fuel tank (10) comprises a float (17) arranged for rising and falling with the level of fuel (F) in the tank (10) and a plurality of elongate flexible tubes (16a, 16b) extending helically from the float (17) to a fuel outlet (15) of the device (11), the float (17) being arranged for generally vertical movement within an apertured sleeve (13). The flexible tubes (16a, 16b) are sufficiently thin to allow the float (17) to freely rise and fall with the level of the fuel (F). However, the combined cross-sectional area of the ducts provided by the plurality of flexible tubes (16a, 16b) is sufficient to allow fuel to be drawn from the tank at a high flow rate sufficient for large engines.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
B60K 15/06 - Fuel tanks characterised by fuel reserve systems
A manifold device (10) for fuel and other liquids, the device (10) comprising a sealed hollow body which defines an inlet chamber (14) and an outlet chamber (15), an inlet port (16) connected to the inlet chamber (14) and a plurality of outlet ports (17a), (17b) connected to the outlet chamber (15). The inlet and outlet chambers ((14),15) are separated by an upstanding baffle wall 18, ()over which liquid must flow from the inlet port (16) to the outlet ports (17a), (17b). The manifold device (10) prevents any machine or other apparatus that is drawing liquid from one of the outlet ports e.g. (17a) from being starved of liquid in the event that another apparatus is drawing liquid from another outlet port e.g. (17b) at a higher rate.
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
B01D 36/00 - Filter circuits or combinations of filters with other separating devices
B60K 15/077 - Fuel tanks with means modifying or controlling distribution or motion of fuel, e.g. to prevent noise, surge, splash or fuel starvation
F02M 37/22 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system
Fuel filters; water separators, namely, apparatus for aerating water, oil-water separators for pneumatic controls being part of machines, fuel pick-up lines, namely, enhancement parts in the nature of fuel treatment devices for combustion engines and for internal combustion engines of bowsers and feed tanks attached to combustion engines, all for the prevention of fuel contamination
A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir is disclosed. The device comprises a float arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in the tank and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube having its free end coupled to the float. The float is arranged for vertical movement within a filter or other member, which encloses the float and the flexible tube. The filter or other member is elongate and tubular in construction and comprises an open lower end.
A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir is disclosed. The device comprises a float arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in the tank and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube having its free end coupled to the float. The float is arranged for vertical movement within a filter or other member, which encloses the float and the flexible tube. The filter or other member is elongate and tubular in construction and comprises an open lower end.
A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir is disclosed. The device com-prises a float arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in the tank and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube having its free end coupled to the float. The float is arranged for vertical movement within a filter or other member, which encloses the float and the flexible tube. The filter or other member is elongate and tubular in construction and comprises an open lower end.
A float device for use in drawing liquids such as fuel from a tank or other reservoir is disclosed. The device comprises a float arranged for rising and falling with the level of liquid in the tank and a liquid pick-up duct, which comprises a flexible tube having its free end coupled to the float. The float is arranged for vertical movement within a filter or other member, which encloses the float and the flexible tube. The filter or other member is elongate and tubular in construction and comprises an open lower end.
E02B 15/04 - Devices for cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water from oil or like floating materials by separating or removing these materials
C02F 1/40 - Devices for separating or removing fatty or oily substances or similar floating material
