Aviation fuel vehicle water detector storage box

By designing a storage box for the water tester on the aviation fuel vehicle, the problems of diaphragm loss and inaccurate detection were solved, and standardized management and electrostatic protection of the water tester were achieved, ensuring the accuracy of the detection.

CN223495226UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31中国航空油料有限责任公司
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Application Number
CN202422938591.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

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Technical Problem

The diaphragm of the existing aviation fuel water content meter is prone to falling off, causing FOD problems, and the water content cannot be accurately detected when the diaphragm fails. Existing technology cannot effectively solve this problem.

Method used

Design a water tester storage box for aviation fuel vehicles, comprising a box body, a lid, partitions, and drawers, for placing and collecting water testers and shells, equipped with equipotential bonding, an internal verification sponge to detect the effectiveness of the diaphragm, and partitions for easy management.

Benefits of technology

This has enabled standardized management of water testing devices, prevented diaphragm loss, ensured testing accuracy, reduced the risk of static electricity, and simplified the operation process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an aviation fuel truck water detector storage box which is arranged on an aviation fuel truck platform and is in equipotential connection with an aviation fuel truck, the aviation fuel truck water detector storage box comprises a box body, an opening is formed in the top of the box body, and a box cover used for sealing the opening is arranged on the opening; the interior of the box body is divided into an upper layer area and a lower layer area through an arranged bottom plate, the upper layer area is divided into a water detector placing area and a water detection shell rechecking area through a partition plate, and a water detection shell slide way communicated with the lower layer area is arranged between the water detector placing area and the water detection shell rechecking area.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of aviation fuel water testing equipment, specifically relating to a storage box for an aviation fuel vehicle water tester. Background Technology

[0002] Modern aviation fuel transportation and refueling equipment tests the water content of fuel. Because the requirements for water content are quite stringent, current regulations, in addition to real-time monitoring through automated equipment, also add a human inspection step during the handling process. This involves sampling fuel through closed-circuit samplers installed on aviation refueling trucks or other transportation and refueling equipment. This testing process is generally called a water content analyzer.

[0003] Existing Shell water content analyzers consist of a container holding diaphragms and a syringe module. Several diaphragms are placed inside the container. Before each test, the diaphragms are removed and the analyzer's specifications are checked. Then, a certain amount of oil is drawn into the sampling port of a closed-circuit sampler using the syringe module and brought into contact with the diaphragm. The color of the test strip on the diaphragm is observed. When the free water concentration in aviation kerosene is below 10 ppm, the test strip is pale yellow. If the free water concentration increases, a pale green or distinct green color will appear. The operator verifies the water content based on the color. This operation is a current standard requirement, and the equipment is typically carried by the operator or placed in a vehicle for periodic use. The diaphragms (i.e., the Shell water content analyzer in this application) are small and discarded after each test. However, such items cannot be discarded indiscriminately, especially in aircraft operating areas such as the tarmac, as this can create FOD (foul-forming matter). Relying solely on standard operating procedures cannot completely solve this problem. Furthermore, this one-time testing process has a limitation: when the diaphragm fails, the color change cannot reflect the water content. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a multi-functional chemical water analyzer storage box for aircraft refueling trucks. This utility model can solve the problems of comparing Shell results for chemical water analysis and the problem of Shell samples being lost.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] In the first aspect, this utility model provides a water meter storage box for an aviation fuel truck, which is set on the platform of the aviation refueling truck and is equipotentially connected to the aviation refueling truck. It includes a box body, an opening at the top of the box body and a box cover for closing the opening.

[0007] The box is divided into an upper and lower section by a bottom plate. The upper section is further divided into a water meter placement area and a water meter verification area by a partition. A water meter slide is provided between the water meter placement area and the water meter verification area, connecting the lower section.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model provides a first embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the lower layer also has a side opening, and a drawer is provided through the opening and movably connected to the box body, so that the water measuring shell falling from the water measuring shell slide track falls into the drawer for collection, and the surface of the drawer is provided with a movable pull ring.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, this utility model provides a second embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the upper layer is provided with a vertically arranged first partition and a second partition, the flat first partition is connected to the inner wall of the upper layer and together with the inner wall forms a water-measuring shell verification area;

[0010] The bent second partition is connected to the inner wall of the upper zone and the first partition to separate the water meter placement area and the water meter shell slide.

[0011] In conjunction with the second embodiment of the first aspect, this utility model provides a third embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the lower edges of the first partition and the second partition are connected to the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is provided with an opening corresponding to the water measuring shell slide.

[0012] In conjunction with the third embodiment of the first aspect, this utility model provides a fourth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the partition, the bottom plate and the box body are made of conductive sheet material of the same thickness.

[0013] In conjunction with the fourth embodiment of the first aspect, this utility model provides a fifth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the bottom of the box body is provided with a bent fixing piece that connects to the aviation refueling vehicle flat plate and has a gap with the aviation refueling vehicle flat plate, and the fixing piece is conductive to the aviation refueling vehicle flat plate and the box body.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect or several embodiments of the first aspect, this utility model provides a sixth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the water meter placement area is provided with a limiting sleeve that elastically expands the water meter placement area, and the limiting sleeve is provided with a plurality of placement holes for placing the water meter and the size of the holes being smaller than the outer diameter of the water meter.

[0015] In conjunction with the first aspect or several embodiments of the first aspect, this utility model provides a seventh embodiment of the first aspect, wherein a wetted verification sponge is provided in the verification area of ​​the water measuring shell.

[0016] In conjunction with the first aspect or several embodiments of the first aspect, this utility model provides an eighth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the box lid and the box body are rotatably connected by a hinge, and the front of the box lid is provided with a gripper for easy handling.

[0017] In conjunction with the eighth embodiment of the first aspect, this utility model provides a ninth embodiment of the first aspect, wherein the lid, gripper and box body are assembled using the same conductive material.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] This utility model has a simple structure and low cost. The entire box structure made of conductive plate can maintain an equipotential connection with the refueling truck, avoiding static electricity accumulation caused by friction during equipment handling.

[0020] Then, through the partitions inside the box, it is not only convenient to place the water tester, but also to verify and collect the water test shell. After collection, it can be taken out separately through the drawer for easy disposal.

[0021] The membrane can be checked by wetting the verification sponge in the verification area, and the membrane failure can be judged by the color change. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of the storage box when it is fastened in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the storage box when it is fastened in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a first axonometric view of the storage box when it is fastened in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a second isometric view of the storage box when it is fastened in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a top view of the storage box in the open state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a first isometric view of the storage box in the open state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a second isometric view of the storage box in the open state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a third axonometric view of the storage box in the open state in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1-box body, 2-drawer, 3-box lid, 4-bottom plate, 5-handle, 6-pull ring, 7-fixing plate, 8-water tester placement area, 9-water tester plate slide, 10-water tester plate verification area, 11-limiting sleeve, 12-placement hole, 13-verification sponge. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0033] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0035] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in the description of this application is only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this application does not imply that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it may be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it may be slightly tilted.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Example 1:

[0039] This embodiment discloses a water tester storage box for aviation fuel trucks, which is set on the flat plate of the aviation refueling truck and maintains an equipotential state with the aviation refueling truck. It has a space for holding the water tester and fixes and limits the water tester.

[0040] Specifically, the storage box in this embodiment includes a box body 1, which is a rectangular vertical structure. Its bottom is fixed to the flat surface of the aviation refueling vehicle and is generally placed in an empty space near the closed-circuit sampler. The box body 1 has a large space inside for placing the water meter, and the top of the box body 1 has an opening, on which a box cover 3 is provided, which is movably connected to the box body 1 and is closed by the box cover 3.

[0041] The entire box body 1 has a certain degree of waterproof performance. The lid 3 is a full-coverage design with a barrier. Its volume is larger than the opening size of the box body 1, which can cover the opening from top to bottom to form a good covering effect. At the same time, a sealing structure is set at the corresponding position of the lid 3 to improve the waterproof performance.

[0042] Inside the box 1, the vertical space from the opening downwards is divided into two areas by a horizontally placed base plate 4, namely the upper area and the lower area. In this embodiment, the upper area is used to place the various components of the water meter, and the lower area is used to place the disposable water meter shell (i.e., the diaphragm of the water meter in the prior art) after the test is completed. Therefore, the volume of the upper area in this embodiment is larger than that of the lower area.

[0043] In the upper section, two vertically placed partitions are provided. The side of the first partition is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box 1 and the bottom plate 4, thereby dividing the upper section into two parts in the horizontal direction. One part is the water tester verification area 10. Then, in the other part, a second partition is provided to divide it into a water tester placement area 8 and a water tester slide 9. The water tester slide 9 connects the upper section and the lower section. Used testers fall into the lower section for collection through the water tester slide 9.

[0044] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-8 In this embodiment, the structure of box 1 is optimized and limited.

[0045] The box body 1 itself is made of thin metal sheet, and the partition and bottom plate 4 are integrally formed from the same metal sheet as the box body 1. The second partition is an L-shaped plate that is set in the middle of the first partition and connects to the side wall of the box body 1. Its side is connected to the first partition, the inner wall of the box body 1 and the bottom plate 4. The second partition and the first partition together form the water testing shell verification area 10.

[0046] Furthermore, a verification sponge 13 is installed at the bottom of the verification area 10 of the water testing shell. The bottom of the verification sponge 13 has a waterproof layer, i.e., a waterproof film, while the top surface has a recess. The entire verification sponge 13 is larger than the cross-sectional size of the verification area 10 of the water testing shell. During installation, the verification sponge 13 needs to be squeezed and deformed to be inserted, and a certain effect is achieved through its squeezing and expansion force. In use, the tested water testing shell is placed on the verification sponge 13, which has absorbed a certain amount of water, to moisten it. A normal water testing shell will absorb water and change color, while a failed water testing shell will not change color or the color will not match, which reflects whether the water test was effective.

[0047] Furthermore, the rectangular water-testing shell slide 9 within the housing 1 creates an L-shaped space for the water meter placement area 8. A limiting sleeve 11 is installed within this space. In this embodiment, the limiting sleeve 11 is made of rubber or non-absorbent sponge material, possessing some elasticity but offering superior anti-slip properties. Three placement holes 12 are provided on the limiting sleeve 11 for placing the water meter syringe and the tube containing several shells. The size of the placement holes 12 is smaller than the cross-sectional dimensions of the water meter and the tubes, thus achieving a limiting effect through elastic expansion.

[0048] The lid 3 at the opening of the box body 1 is designed as a cover, with a handle 5 on the front for easy opening and closing. The lid 3 is hinged to the box body 1 for rotational connection. When the lid 3 is fastened to the opening of the box body 1, its edge will conform to and block the side wall except for the hinged connection, thus providing a certain degree of coverage and restraint, and also offering some waterproofing. To further enhance its waterproof and dustproof performance, a corresponding rubber ring can be installed at the opening of the box body 1 for sealing.

[0049] The bottom of the box body 1 also features two L-shaped fixing plates 7, made of metal sheets of the same material and thickness as the box body 1, and with the same width. These plates are connected to the bottom of the box body 1 by rivets, bolts, or welding, and have a screw hole on their outer side for bolting to the flatbed of the aviation refueling vehicle. These fixing plates 7 create a gap between the box body 1 and the flatbed surface, preventing rainwater from accumulating on the flatbed surface from seeping into the box body 1 through the bottom. Simultaneously, the metal fixing plates 7 ensure that the box body 1 and the flatbed are at the same electrical potential.

[0050] The bottom of box 1 also has an opening connecting to the lower section, and a drawer 2 is located at the opening. The surface of drawer 2 has a pull ring 6. (See reference) Figure 8 The base plate 4 has a hole that connects to the water testing shell slide 9. After the shell is verified, it falls through the water testing shell slide 9 and is collected in the drawer 2. After the crew completes the refueling operation and returns to the corresponding area, they can take out the drawer 2 and empty the shell stored inside.

[0051] This utility model is not limited to the optional embodiments described above, and anyone can derive other various forms of products under the guidance of this utility model. The specific embodiments described above should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model shall be determined by the claims, and the description can be used to interpret the claims.

Claims

1. A water level meter storage box for an aviation fuel truck, mounted on the platform of the aviation refueling truck and connected to the aviation refueling truck at the same electrical potential, characterized in that: Includes a box body (1), the top of the box body (1) has an opening and a box cover (3) for closing the opening; The box (1) is divided into an upper area and a lower area by a bottom plate (4). The upper area is divided into a water meter placement area (8) and a water meter shell verification area (10) by a partition. A water meter shell slide (9) connecting the lower area is provided between the water meter placement area (8) and the water meter shell verification area (10).

2. The aviation fuel vehicle water meter storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower section also has a side opening, through which a drawer (2) is provided that is movably connected to the box body (1). The water measuring shell that falls from the water measuring shell slide (9) falls into the drawer (2) for collection. The surface of the drawer (2) is provided with a movable pull ring (6).

3. The aviation fuel vehicle water meter storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper zone is provided with a vertically arranged first partition and a second partition. The flat first partition is connected to the inner wall of the upper zone and together with the inner wall forms the water testing shell verification area (10). The bent second partition is connected to the inner wall of the upper zone and the first partition to separate the water meter placement area (8) and the water meter shell slide (9).

4. The aviation fuel vehicle water meter storage box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower edges of the first and second partitions are connected to the base plate (4), and the base plate (4) has an opening corresponding to the water measuring shell slide (9).

5. A storage box for a fuel tanker water meter according to claim 4, characterized in that: The partition, bottom plate (4), and box body (1) are made of conductive sheet material of the same thickness.

6. A storage box for a fuel vehicle water meter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the box body (1) is provided with a bent fixing piece (7) that connects to the aviation refueling vehicle plate and has a gap with the aviation refueling vehicle plate. The fixing piece (7) is conductive to the aviation refueling vehicle plate and the box body (1).

7. A storage box for a fuel tanker water meter according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The water meter placement area (8) is provided with a limiting sleeve (11) that can be used to expand the water meter placement area (8). The limiting sleeve (11) is provided with a number of placement holes (12) for placing water meters and with a size smaller than the outer diameter of the water meter.

8. A storage box for a fuel tanker water meter according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The Shell water testing verification area (10) is equipped with a wet verification sponge (13).

9. A storage box for a fuel tanker water meter according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The lid (3) and the body (1) are connected by a hinge, and the lid (3) has a gripper (5) on the front for easy gripping.

10. A storage box for a fuel tanker water meter according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lid (3), gripper (5), and box body (1) are assembled using the same conductive plate.