Method and a device for draining a tank, and a tank and an aircraft fitted with such a device
US8561629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87965
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of draining a tank (2) having a plate, the plate (12) including a canister (19) having an outer casing (20) provided with a base (19′) that is pressed against the plate (12), the base (19′) presenting at least one through orifice (21) suitable for being closed by a movable member (22) of the canister (19), the plate (12) carrying a pump (30) that co-operates with the canister (19) by actuating the movable member (22) to open the through orifice (21), during which method the pump (30) is removed from the canister (19) and then a fluid connector (50) is inserted to take the place of the pump (30), the fluid connector (50) co-operating with the canister (19) by actuating the movable member (22) to release the through orifice (21) in order to drain the tank (2) via the fluid connector (50).
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