Fluid transfer line with electric actuators and braking means for each actuator
US11591207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D2210/00047
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The system (10) for the transfer of fluid comprises a tubular fluid transfer line (2) comprising at one of its ends a coupling system (32) adapted to be connected to a target duct (33) for the transfer of fluid, and electrical actuators (11-13) for controlling the movement of the transfer line in space, each via an actuating shaft, characterized in that each of the actuators for controlling the movement of the transfer line comprises an electric motor with an output shaft, a speed reducer, the actuating shaft being rotationally driven by the motor output shaft by means of the speed reducer, which is reversible, so as to enable the actuating shaft to turn when an actuating torque is directly applied to it, and braking means for locking the actuator in position when movement control is in course and that actuator is not activated for that control.
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