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Closed circuit refueling nozzle

US4638842A · kind A · utility

22Cited by
3References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 8, 1985
Grant dateJan 27, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 8, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D7/42
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fueling nozzle for closed circuit fuel systems comprising a body having a passage including inlet and outlet ends. A reciprocal plunger within the passage serves to open the fuel tank inlet and cooperates with a valve to close the nozzle when not in use. A reciprocal differential pressure actuated pressure regulating sleeve within the passage is positioned relative to a valve seat in accord with the nozzle fluid pressure and the nozzle passage is exposed only to regulated pressure. An indicator mounted on the body senses the position of the pressure regulator sleeve to give a visual indication of the position and condition of the regulator sleeve.

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