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Tank system with a valve in the form of a pendulum system

US12208914B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2023
Grant dateJan 28, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D37/06
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tank system comprising a tank, a drainage line fixed in the bottom part of the tank and having a drainage port at each end and, for each drainage port, a funnel having a wall through which at least one window passes, a body that can move in translation, for each funnel, a plug that is secured to the body and arranged to be able to move inside said funnel between an open position and a closed position, and an arm, a first end of which is mounted in an articulated manner to the top part of the tank and a second end of which is mounted in an articulated manner on the body.

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