AUTOMATED REFUELLING SYSTEM

A refuelling system is provided, the system comprising: a plurality of vertically telescoping elements, the telescoping elements containing a constant length of flexible conduit for transfer of fuel; at least one vertically movable pulley to maintain a constant length of flexible hose within the tel...

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Main Authors MUSIL, DAVID IRWIN, PADULA, JOSEPH ANTHONY, RAMSEY, WILLIAM DALE JR, WILLIAMS, OWEN RICARDO, ROOT, GEORGE NOBLE PERRY
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 12.12.1996
Edition6
Subjects
BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS
DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISEPROVIDED FOR
LIQUID HANDLING
OPENING, CLOSING
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:A refuelling system is provided, the system comprising: a plurality of vertically telescoping elements, the telescoping elements containing a constant length of flexible conduit for transfer of fuel; at least one vertically movable pulley to maintain a constant length of flexible hose within the telescoping elements; an overhead gantry capable of moving the vertically telescoping elements in two horizontal essentially perpendicular axes; and a rotating lower portion of the telescoping elements capable of rotating about an essentially vertical axis and supporting a fuel nozzle.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA19962223375