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System for automatically replacing high-pressure gas tank and method thereof

US11320094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2018
Grant dateMay 3, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/0518
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is system for automatically replacing a high-pressure gas tank, including: a high-pressure gas tank lift installed in a cabinet which is able to be elevated and including a die to load a high-pressure gas tank thereon; a high-pressure gas tank clamp clamping the high-pressure gas tank loaded on the die of the high-pressure gas tank lift to align the position of the high-pressure gas tank; a high-pressure gas tank connection unit removing an end cap from the high-pressure gas tank elevated by the high-pressure gas tank lift to automatically connect a connector holder to a gas injection nozzle and control the flow of gas; and control unit installed in the cabinet to control operation of the high-pressure gas tank connection unit, the high-pressure gas tank lift, and the high-pressure gas tank clamp.

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