Electronic lube gun with master station control
US6659306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F15/003
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for delivering a preset volume of fluid, such as oil, includes a master control station (1) and one or more metering device (8) communicatively linked through a wireless communications network. The master control station (1) provides command signals to enable dispensing of a fluid from the metering device (8) and provides a preset amount of fluid to be dispensed. The metering device (8) is manually activated by a manually-operated lever (14), and is thereafter latched in an open position to dispense lubricant. The amount of lubricant dispensed is metered until the predetermined amount of lubricant is dispensed. After the preset amount is dispensed, the metering device (8) is latched in a closed position, preventing further dispensing until the metering device (8) is again enabled by the central control station (1).
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