B67D7/38

Fluid transfer interface

Fluid transfer interfaces for transferring fluid into or out of vessels, namely flexible polymeric bags. The fluid transfer interfaces have a body for use in connection with a vessel, or combined therewith, one or more apertures extending through the body, and one or more fluid transfer conduits secured to the body by way of a cast seal and extending continuously and axially through the one or more apertures. Also disclosed is a vessel closure having one or more fluid transfer conduits extending through the closure, the fluid transfer conduits affixed to the closure by a cast seal.

Interfacing a vehicle with a fog device during fueling

In one embodiment, a fog computing-based fueling kiosk forms a fueling connection with a vehicle and a direct network connection between the kiosk and a gateway for a network of the vehicle. The fueling kiosk provides energy to the vehicle via the fueling connection and receives, via the network connection with the gateway for the network of the vehicle, operational data from the network of the vehicle, while providing the energy to the vehicle via the fueling connection. The fueling kiosk performs an analysis of the received operational data from the vehicle and provides a result of the performed analysis to a remote device.

Interfacing a vehicle with a fog device during fueling

In one embodiment, a fog computing-based fueling kiosk forms a fueling connection with a vehicle and a direct network connection between the kiosk and a gateway for a network of the vehicle. The fueling kiosk provides energy to the vehicle via the fueling connection and receives, via the network connection with the gateway for the network of the vehicle, operational data from the network of the vehicle, while providing the energy to the vehicle via the fueling connection. The fueling kiosk performs an analysis of the received operational data from the vehicle and provides a result of the performed analysis to a remote device.

Methods and Systems for on Demand Fuel Supply
20200131020 · 2020-04-30 ·

In a method and system for delivering fluid to a fluid consuming asset having a fluid tank, an inlet of a manifold is fluidically coupled to a tank and an outlet of the manifold is coupled to a spigot. A pressure relief valve is disposed between the tank and the manifold to facilitate fluid flow back to the tank through a recirculation inlet when the back-pressure in the system reaches a threshold value. A first distal end of a fluid transporting mechanism is coupled to the spigot and a second distal end thereof is coupled to a hydraulic connector of a fill cap having a connection plate coupled to the fluid tank of the fluid consuming asset. The fill cap further comprises a probe and fluid flows from the first tank to the second tank, through the manifold and the hydraulic connector, through the probe and into the fluid tank of the fluid consuming asset.

Methods and Systems for on Demand Fuel Supply
20200131018 · 2020-04-30 ·

In a method and system for delivering fluid to a fluid consuming asset having a fluid tank, a first tank and a second tank are fluidically coupled and the second tank is pressurized. An inlet of a manifold is fluidically coupled to the second tank and an outlet of the manifold is coupled to a spigot. A first distal end of a fluid transporting mechanism is coupled to the spigot and a second distal end thereof is coupled to a hydraulic connector of a fill cap having a connection plate coupled to the fluid tank of the fluid consuming asset. The fill cap further comprises a probe and fluid flows from the first tank to the second tank, through the manifold and the hydraulic connector, through the probe and into the fluid tank of the fluid consuming asset.

Methods and Systems for on Demand Fuel Supply
20200131018 · 2020-04-30 ·

In a method and system for delivering fluid to a fluid consuming asset having a fluid tank, a first tank and a second tank are fluidically coupled and the second tank is pressurized. An inlet of a manifold is fluidically coupled to the second tank and an outlet of the manifold is coupled to a spigot. A first distal end of a fluid transporting mechanism is coupled to the spigot and a second distal end thereof is coupled to a hydraulic connector of a fill cap having a connection plate coupled to the fluid tank of the fluid consuming asset. The fill cap further comprises a probe and fluid flows from the first tank to the second tank, through the manifold and the hydraulic connector, through the probe and into the fluid tank of the fluid consuming asset.

Liquid injection system for vehicle and method for controlling the same
10604404 · 2020-03-31 · ·

The present invention relates to a liquid injection system for a vehicle, including: at least one or more consoles adapted to check a leakage on a vehicle moved along a production line and to supply liquids to the vehicle; and a circulation rail having a working section disposed in parallel with the production line and a pit section in which the consoles are repaired and the liquids are refilled to the consoles, so as to allow the consoles to be circulated along the working section and the pit section thereof. accordingly, the liquid injection system can circulate the consoles using the track type circulation rail, thereby minimizing the time loss generated in liquid injection processes to improve the productivity of the vehicle.

Liquid injection system for vehicle and method for controlling the same
10604404 · 2020-03-31 · ·

The present invention relates to a liquid injection system for a vehicle, including: at least one or more consoles adapted to check a leakage on a vehicle moved along a production line and to supply liquids to the vehicle; and a circulation rail having a working section disposed in parallel with the production line and a pit section in which the consoles are repaired and the liquids are refilled to the consoles, so as to allow the consoles to be circulated along the working section and the pit section thereof. accordingly, the liquid injection system can circulate the consoles using the track type circulation rail, thereby minimizing the time loss generated in liquid injection processes to improve the productivity of the vehicle.

Thermal Controlled Hose Assembly for Dispensing Fluid
20200071154 · 2020-03-05 ·

A thermal controlled hose assembly is provided and includes an adapter which defines an adapter cavity, wherein the adapter is configured to receive a DEF fluid within the adapter cavity, a hose, wherein the hose defines a hose cavity and wherein the hose is connected to the adapter such that the hose cavity is in flow communication with the adapter cavity, a nozzle, wherein the nozzle includes an inlet port and an outlet port and defines a fluid flow channel which communicates the inlet port with the outlet port, and wherein the nozzle is connected with the hose such that the fluid flow channel is in flow communication with the hose cavity and a heating system, wherein the heating system includes a heating element which is configured to be in contact with at least a portion of at least one of the adapter, the hose and the nozzle.

Method and Apparatus for Autonomous Fueling of Multiple Fuel Tanks
20200024121 · 2020-01-23 ·

The present invention affords a method and apparatus for autonomous fueling/refueling of numerous machinery operating at work sites such as an active fracking site. The system of the present invention includes a main fuel tank mounted on a frame and a plurality of fuel intake lines individually coupled to the main fuel tank. Pumps are connected to at least some, but not necessarily all, of the fuel intake lines. The pumps are coupled to hoses extending from the main fuel tank to the saddle tanks requiring fueling/refueling. The present invention further includes a refueling cap that is detachably connected to the hoses and configured to mate with the saddle tanks. This cap includes a pressure valve configured to open only in the presence of sufficient pressure input pressure from the hose, which prevents siphoning of fuel out of the saddle tank, for example if a hose becomes ruptured somewhere along its length. The refueling cap further includes a vent coupled to a fluid flow sensing valve and an electrical pass-through for a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is coupled to the refueling cap and intended to be disposed within a saddle tank to provide a signal indicative of the fuel level within the saddle tank. The pressure sensor is further electrically connected to a wireless transmitter. The wireless transmitter provides signals to a controller for the pumps. In one methodology of the present invention fueling/refueling of individual saddle tanks is initiated when a first signal is received from the wireless transmitter indicative of the saddle tank having been depleted to a first predetermined level and fueling/refueling is terminated when a another signal is received from the wireless transmitter indicative of the saddle tank having been filled to a second predetermined level or if a signal is received from the wireless transmitter indicative of the fluid flow sensor detecting fluid flow through the vent. In further accordance with the methodology of the present invention the controller records the duration of individual saddle tank fueling/refueling and the interval between fueling/refueling of the individual saddle tanks. A first alarm is generated by the controller if the duration of individual saddle tank fueling/refueling is longer than an average of fueling/refuelings for that individual saddle tank. A second alarm is generated by the controller if the interval between fueling/refueling for an individual saddle tank is longer than an average of the interval between fueling/refueling for that individual saddle tank.