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Fuel dispensing unit with hinged door

a technology of fuel dispensing unit and hinged door, which is applied in the directions of liquid transferring device, transportation and packaging, packaging, etc., can solve the problems of unsatisfactory solutions and unsatisfactory working and safety conditions, and achieve the effect of improving the accessibility to the inner components located inside the base module, hydraulics, and improving the accessibility to the inside of the base modul

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-10-25
DRESSER WAYNE
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"The present invention provides an improvement to a fuel dispensing unit by making it easier to access inner components and maintain them. This is achieved by a design that allows for better access from both sides of the fuel dispensing unit. The front and rear sides of the housing are enclosed by wall sections, and each wall section has a door that can be opened to provide access to the inside of the unit. The doors are pivotable and can be opened to an open position that keeps them away from the driving lane. The first and second doors can be arranged to extend along either the front or rear side, or both. The design also allows for a U-shaped door that provides better access from both sides. Overall, the invention provides a more ergonomic and safe working position for maintenance of the fuel dispensing unit."

Problems solved by technology

However, it has been experienced that these solutions do not fulfil the requirements discussed above, since full access is not provided to the inside of the base module and the working and safety conditions are not optimal.

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[0039]With reference to FIGS. 1-3, a fuel dispensing unit 1 for refuelling vehicles will be described. The fuel dispensing unit 1 comprises a base module 2, an electronics module (not visible), two nozzle modules 3, two column modules 4, a top module 5 and an user interface module 6. The base module 2 contains hydraulics 100 of the fuel dispensing unit 1, such as fuel metering means, valves, pumps, vapour recovery system, etc.

[0040]In the shown embodiment, the basic shape of the base module 2 is rectangular, but any shape is possible. Also, in the shown embodiment, the base module is symmetrical around a vertical centre plane P intersecting the two end sides 11, 13, see FIG. 3. Thereby, the fuel dispensing unit 1 can serve vehicles passing driving lanes on two opposite sides of the unit.

[0041]The base module 2 is formed of a housing 2a having a front side 10, a rear side 12 and two end sides 11, 13 connecting the front and the rear sides 10, 12. By the front side 10 is meant the sid...

second embodiment

[0059]Now referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, which show a fuel dispensing unit 1′. The fuel dispensing unit 1′ comprises a base module 2, an electronics module (not visible), a nozzle module 3, a top module 5 and a user interface module 6. The base module 2 contains the hydraulics 100 of the fuel dispensing unit, such as fuel metering means, valves, pumps, vapour recovery system, etc.

[0060]The base module 2 is formed of a housing 2a having a front side 10, a rear side 12 and end sides 11, 13 connecting the front and the rear sides 10, 12. The housing 2a of the base module 2 is formed by wall sections. In the shown embodiment, the wall sections are formed by a hydraulic frame 7, two side panels 8, a vapour barrier 9 (visible in FIG. 7), a first door 40 and a second door 50.

[0061]Like previous embodiments, the fuel dispensing unit is symmetrical around a vertical centre plane P extending between the first and second end sides 11, 13. However, it is to be understood, that for example in case ...

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[0068]Now referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, which show the present invention. In this embodiment, the fuel dispensing unit 1 comprises a base module 2, an electronics module (not visible), two nozzle modules 3, two column modules 4, a top module 5 and a user interface module 6 in a similar configuration as described in conjunction to FIG. 1.

[0069]The base module 2 is formed of a housing 2a having a front side 10, a rear side 12 and end sides 11, 13 connecting the front and the rear sides 10, 12. The housing 2a of the base module 2 is formed of wall sections. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the wall sections are formed by a hydraulic frame 7, two side panels 8, a vapour barrier 9 (visible in FIG. 10), a first door 60 and a second door 70. A third and fourth door 80, 90 having a design corresponding to the first and second doors 60, 70 may be provided, but may also be substituted by a wall panel.

[0070]Like previous embodiments, the fuel dispensing unit is symmetrical around a ve...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit (1) for refuelling vehicles, comprising a base module (2) comprising a housing having a front side (10), a rear side (12) and end sides (11, 13) connecting said front and rear sides (10, 12), said housing being enclosed by wall sections. At least a first of said wall sections forms a first door (20), wherein said first door (20) is extending along at least a portion of the front side (10) or the rear side (12) and at least a first portion of one of the end sides (11, 13), said first door (20) being pivotable towards a second portion of said one of the end sides.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to a fuel dispensing unit for refuelling vehicles having a pivotable door.BACKGROUND ART[0002]A fuel dispensing unit for refuelling the fuel tank of a motor vehicle with fuel is a complex device containing a vast number of components connected to each other. The components of a fuel dispensing unit can be divided into two categories, inner components which are not visual to a user and outer components surrounding the inner components. The inner components typically comprise hydraulics and a tube arrangement for dispensing fuel from an underground fuel reservoir, together with electronic components controlling the fuel dispensing unit. The outer components, such as a base module, a top module, pillars, a nozzle module etc, represent the fundamental structure of the fuel dispensing unit protecting and supporting the inner components.[0003]In order to ensure correct function of, and to allow maintenance of the inner components, the inn...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D51/04B65D43/24
CPCB67D7/84B67D7/04
Inventor BIRKLER, ANNIKAHELGESSON, HANNALARSSON, BENGT I.BURNETT, KEVINDE LA PORT, PAULNEGLEY, SCOTTTHOMAS, NEIL
Owner DRESSER WAYNE