System for diagnosing, maintaining and reporting the performance and safety condition of apparatus during refueling
US6463967B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF01M11/0458
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for automatically and simultaneously diagnosing apparatus performance and safety condition, maintaining on-apparatus components and sub-systems, and reporting apparatus condition and maintenance action taken during apparatus refueling. Diagnostic sub-systems include means for determining the condition of fluids or components that are consumed or deteriorate during use. Maintenance sub-systems include means for replacing, replenishing or renewing non-fuel fluids or components that are consumed or deteriorate during use. Reporting sub-systems include means for communicating information between on- and off-apparatus sub-systems and for generating reports that document apparatus performance and safety condition and the maintenance actions taken during refueling. A report can be presented to the apparatus operator, apparatus maintenance technician and/or to a central reporting facility. The report can be used to identify existing or potential apparatus system/sub-system or component failure, to schedule needed repair, to certify regulatory compliance, to optimize the performance of the apparatus, apparatus sub-system or operator, or to manage the cost of apparatus operation.
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