Device for fueling launcher thrusters
US8991444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/402
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fueling device for fueling the thrusters of a launcher is disclosed. The device includes a ground module and an on-board module. The ground module having at least: a ground pipe; a ground valve; and a ground plate provided with a ground passage, and the on-board module having at least: an on-board pipe; an on-board valve; and an onboard plate provided with an on-board passage. The device also includes a hydraulic coupling system between the onboard module and the ground module enabling fluid communication to be established between the ground passage and the on-board passage. A first annular enclosure is situated between the on-board plate and the ground plate around the hydraulic coupling system that, when connected to suction, enables the on-board plate and the ground plate to be held in a connected-together position.
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