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Electrical connector for nozzle

US5267592A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 4, 1992
Grant dateDec 7, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D7/425
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved technique for providing electrical power to a fuel dispensing nozzle is disclosed. A plurality of conductive bands are installed around a cylindrical member, and conductive plungers and the fuel dispensing nozzle make contact with the conductive bands. As the fuel dispensing hose is twisted with respect to the nozzle, the conductive bands rotate but nonetheless remain in contact with the conductive plungers, thereby providing uninterrupted power to any desired electronics installed within the fuel dispensing nozzle.

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