Device and methods for refuelling an aircraft
US11174040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2007/329
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for refueling an aircraft, including a fuel flow duct, the downstream end of which is equipped with a wing coupler for connecting it to an inlet orifice of a fuel tank of the aircraft. The wing coupler includes a body, and a front valve that is movable with respect to the body. The wing coupler includes at least one detection member for detecting the position of the front valve, and an electrical or electronic transmission system for transmitting to a processing unit a signal representing the position of the front valve as detected by the at least one detection member.
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