Smart fuel nozzle
US11485626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/145
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nozzle for delivering fuel from a fueling station that can be remotely triggered to shut-off prior to the receiving fuel tank being filled. The nozzle includes a valve that can be opened by a lever and latched into the open position for continuous filling. The nozzle handle has an actuator positioned to cause the latch to release the lever and a controller that can energize the actuator in response to receipt of a wireless signal indicating that the delivery of fuel should be terminated. A wireless communication interface of the nozzle is in wireless communication with a fuel management system that can monitor a fuel flow meter to signal the nozzle to shut-off when the amount of fuel that has been delivered reaches a predetermined amount.
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