Method of and apparatus for filling pressurized fluid containers
US4557300A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 1984 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/059
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pressurized fluid container filling system is disclosed comprising a first support platform for supporting a plurality of pressurized fluid containers for evacuating, a vacuum supply assembly for connecting a vacuum source to the fluid containers supported on the first platform and having at least one supply line for connection to the container valves, a second support assembly for supporting a plurality of pressurized fluid containers for filling, a pressurized fluid assembly for supplying pressurized fluid to the containers supported on the second platform and having at least one supply line for connection to the container valves, and a valve-clamp assembly interconnecting a container valve to the vacuum and fluid-supply assemblies, the valve-clamp assembly having a quick-disconnect valve for rapid connection and disconnection to the fluid supply line and vacuum supply line to permit flow when connected to the supply line and to close off flow when disconnected from the supply line, a valve-seat assembly for press-sealing connection to the nozzle of a container valve, and a releasable clamp for clamping the nozzle of a container valve into sealing engagement with the valve-seat…
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