Self-aligning liquid coupler systems and related methods
US11618563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64U2101/45
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed for a first link to rotate about a pin joint, a second link rotatably coupled to the first link, the second link having a nozzle at a first end and a weight at a second end opposite the first end, and a fluid inlet including a funnel portion and an opening, the funnel portion having a conical taper converging towards the opening.
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