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Ball and socket breakaway connector

A technology of connectors and ball joints, which is applied in the field of separation connectors, and can solve problems such as damage to the main hose of the fuel dispenser by the whip hose

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-17
OPW FUELING COMPONENTS
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The energy stored in the stretched hose is transferred back as a recoil force which can cause whip hose damage to the dispenser and / or main hose

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[0018] figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a refueling system 10 including a plurality of refueling machines 12. Each tanker 12 includes a tanker body 14, a hose 16 coupled to the tanker body 14, and a nozzle 18 located at the distal end of the hose 16. Each hose 16 should generally be flexible and flexible to allow positioning of the hose 16 and nozzle 18 in a convenient refueling position according to the needs of the user / operator.

[0019] Each fuel dispenser 12 is in fluid communication with the fuel / fluid storage tank 20 through a liquid or fluid pipeline or path 22 that extends from each fuel dispenser 12 to the storage tank 20. The storage tank 20 includes a fuel pump 24 or is fluidly coupled to the fuel pump 24 which is configured to draw fluid / fuel from the storage tank 20 through a pipe 26. During the refueling period, such as figure 1 As shown in the fuel dispenser 12' in use, the nozzle 18 is inserted into the fuel filler pipe 28 of the vehicle fuel tank 30. The ...

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Abstract

A breakaway assembly including a first connector including a ball portion movably received therein and a second connector including a coupling portion. The assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the coupling portion is removably received in the ball portion and the first and second connectors together define a fluid path, and a second configuration in which the coupling portion is not received in the ball portion. The assembly is configured to move from the first configuration to the second configuration when a sufficient separation force is applied to the assembly. The assembly further includes a valve positioned in one of the first or second connectors. The valve is configured to be in an open position when the assembly is in the first configuration, and to move to a closed position when the assembly moves to the second configuration to generally block the flow of fluid therethrough.

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Technical field [0001] The invention relates to a separate connector for use in a fluid distribution system. Background technique [0002] Separate connectors are usually used in fluid distribution systems, such as gas stations. The separation connector is designed to provide a breakpoint in the fluid system that can be sealed / closed accordingly when sufficient separation force is applied to it. For example, in the event of driving away, the user of the refueling device may accidentally leave the nozzle in the fuel tank of the vehicle and then drive away. The separation connector is designed to provide a separation point where the hose or system can be separated, and a shutoff valve to prevent or minimize fuel loss is also provided. [0003] Existing split connectors usually have a limited amount of flexibility and may only be separated in a linear manner. Such a disconnection connector can use a short connecting hose, also known as a whip hose, to provide flexibility to the dis...

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IPC IPC(8): F16L37/28
CPCY10T137/1654F16K31/00F16L27/047F16L55/1015F16L27/04F16L37/32F16L37/40Y10T137/87957Y10T137/0318B67D7/3218
Inventor B·W·克莱弗M·R·劳伯
Owner OPW FUELING COMPONENTS
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