Apparatus and Method

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-09
CASTROL LTD
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Benefits of technology

The present disclosure is directed to a control apparatus that can control the distribution of fluid between a fluid circulation system and two independently replaceable fluid containers, using a valve in the fluid path. This can be used to control the flow of fluid between the system and the containers, and to maintain equipment operation. The "technical effect" of this disclosure is a more efficient and flexible way of supplying fluids to equipment, as well as better maintenance of equipment operation.

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Such fluids often are consumed during operation of the engine.
The properties of such fluids may also degrade with time so that their performance deteriorates, resulting in a need for replacement with fresh fluid.
Such replacement may be an involved and time-consuming process.

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[0016]Embodiments of the present disclosure provide, as shown for example in FIGS. 1 to 6, apparatus 1 configured to control fluid distribution between at least one fluid circulation system 2 associated with equipment 3 and at least two replaceable fluid containers 4.

[0017]As explained in greater detail below, the equipment 3 may comprise at least a part of one or more of: a vehicle, a motorcycle, a passenger car, a van, a truck, a coach, a heavy duty vehicle, an earthmoving vehicle, a mining vehicle, an off-highway vehicle, a yacht, a motor boat, a pleasure craft, a jet-ski, a fishing vessel and an airborne vessel. Alternatively or additionally, in some examples the equipment 3 may comprise at least a part of an industrial machine. Alternatively or additionally, in some examples the equipment 3 may comprise at least a part of one or more of a motor, an engine, a drivetrain, and a gearbox. Alternatively or additionally, in some examples the equipment 3 may comprise at least a part o...

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Abstract

An apparatus configured to control fluid distribution between at least one fluid circulation system (2) associated with equipment (3) and at least two replaceable fluid containers (4), the apparatus having: a fluid path (5) configured to couple to at least one fluid port (6) of the fluid circulation system (2), and to at least one fluid port (7) of each of the replaceable fluid containers (4), the fluid path (5) having at least one valve (8) between the fluid circulation system (2) and at least one replaceable fluid container (4); and a control apparatus (9) configured to control the at least one valve (8) to control the flow of fluid between the fluid circulation system (2) and the at least two replaceable fluid containers (4).

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to apparatus configured to control fluid distribution between at least one fluid circulation system, associated with equipment, and at least two replaceable fluid containers. This invention also relates to an associated system comprising such an apparatus. This invention also relates to a method for controlling fluid distribution between at least one fluid circulation system associated with equipment and at least two replaceable fluid containers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many vehicle engines use one or more fluids for their operation. Such fluids are often liquids. For example, internal combustion engines use liquid lubricant. Also, electric engines use fluids which can provide heat exchange functionality, for example to cool the engine and / or to heat the engine, and / or to cool and heat the engine during different operating conditions. The heat exchange functionality of the fluids may be provided in addition to other function...

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IPC IPC(8): F01M11/04
CPCF01M11/04F01M2011/0483F01M11/0458F16H57/0408F16H57/045F16N19/00F16N37/00F03D15/00F03D80/70G05D11/132
InventorLAMB, GORDONALI, RANABRETT, PETERBAKER, MICHAELPAYNE, MARCWILLIAMS, JOHN
OwnerCASTROL LTD