Patent classifications
B60P3/2265
AIR OPERATED HOSE REAL
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a retractable hose reel system includes a reel configured to rotate about a shaft, a fluid driven motor configured to drive the reel, a fluid connector configured to connect to a fluid source to power the fluid motor, and a fluid line connecting between the fluid connector and the fluid motor to supply fluid from the fluid source to the fluid motor to power the fluid motor. A valve is disposed in the fluid line, configured to move between an open position and a closed position, where in the open position the valve allows fluid flow to the fluid motor and in the closed position the valve prevents fluid flow to the fluid motor.
Apparatus and methods for dewatering sludge
An apparatus for dewatering sludge comprises a tank having an internal space divided by a dividing wall into an intake chamber and an extract chamber, an intake pipe connected to the intake chamber by an intake valve, a discharge pipe connected to the extract chamber by a discharge valve, and a transfer pipe providing fluid communication between the intake chamber and the extract chamber. The transfer pipe has first opening near the bottom of the intake chamber, and a second opening near the top of the extract chamber. A pump selectively creates positive and negative pressure within the intake chamber. A screen is positioned within the extract chamber between the second opening of the transfer pipe and the discharge pipe. —15—
SAFETY ZONE WITH BREAKAWAY FOR USE ON A TANKER TRUCK
A vehicle includes a safety arm and a coupler on the safety arm. The coupler couples the first safety arm to the vehicle. The first safety arm is adapted to fall away from the vehicle without damaging the vehicle when the safety arm contacts an object.
Hydraulic hose reel manifold for the transport industry
A manifold is part of the hydraulic system of a transport vehicle and controls both the product pump from the tank for unloading product and a hydraulically powered and controlled hose reel. The manifold includes a high pressure input port and a main return port tied into the hydraulic circuit on the vehicle, as well as two ports for the product pump and two ports for the hose reel. Control valves for both the product pump and the hose reel are mounted on and connected within the manifold block. The control valve for the hose reel preferably allows either forward (winding) or reverse (unwinding) of the hose reel under hydraulic power, as well as easy free spooling of the hose reel. A priority flow valve is also mounted on and connected within the manifold block, providing a higher flowrate to the product pump than to the hose reel motor.
Inclined retracting hose tray for tank truck
The invention uses a multiplicity of stacked storage racks at least one of which is inclined wherein each rack is equipped with a powered mechanism for deploying and retracting a large diameter drain hose or vent hose. The at least one storage rack that is inclined is used to store a large diameter drain hose such that a flex is formed in the stored hose which is at a lowered elevation than the uncoupled end of the stored hose. By this means a stored large diameter drain hose can transport, and not spill, fluid from a previous use.
TANKER TRUCK MANIFOLD LEVEL MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A tanker truck offloading system and method. The tanker truck offloading system includes a manifold in fluid communication with a tank and a plurality of tanker truck offloading stations, a tanker truck coupling at an open end of the manifold at each of the plurality of tanker truck offloading stations, and an air separator in fluid communication with the manifold.
Chem Skid
A multi-tank recirculating chemical fluid storage system for receiving and managing one or more fluids at multiple stage frac jobs. The multi-tank recirculating chemical fluid storage system comprises a support frame, a chemical tank, and a water manifold. The multi-tank recirculating chemical fluid storage system is configured to recirculating and agitate fluids in the chemical tank with pumps to reduce any settlement and keep precipitates to a minimum. The multi-tank recirculating chemical fluid storage system comprises a plumbing assembly, one or more pumps, and a drive system. The support frame comprises a front end, a rear end, a first side, and a second side.
LIGHT SYSTEM FOR A SEWER CLEANING VEHICLE
A vehicle includes at least one hose extending from the vehicle and configured to extend below ground through a manhole, and a light system. The light system includes a storage member, such as a retractable reel, coupled to the vehicle, a flexible line wrapped at least partially around the storage member, and a light source coupled to the flexible line. The storage member is adapted to selectively extend and retract the light source together with the hose below ground, and the light source is storable on the vehicle adjacent the storage member. The light source has a self-contained power source. In some systems, the flexible line and/or the light source are removable from the vehicle so they can be moved to a remote location from the vehicle.
Liquid flow indicator device and method of use
A Liquid Flow Indicator Device comprising: a sight glass having one or more cages positioned around the sight glass for containing one or more indicator objects, so a user can see the indicator objects, which are visible to the user looking through the sight glass, thereby providing visual notification to the user. When the liquid is flowing through the cages and also the sight glass, the indicator objects will float around inside the cage, thereby providing visual notification to the user that the liquid is flowing through the cage and the sight glass. The indicator objects can also make a sound when the liquid flows through the sight glass and through the cage by banging around inside the cage, thereby providing audio notification to the user that the liquid is flowing through the sight glass. As such, this invention provides Audio notifications and/or Visual notifications regarding the flow of liquid. A fluid transport system and a method of using the device.
REFUELING VEHICLE
A refueling vehicle may have a front fuel dispensing module with at least one or more hoses for dispensing fuel product from the fuel tank to an external tank. The front fuel dispensing module is located between the cab and the fuel tank containing the fuel product.