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Apparatus for rapid refueling of armored fighting vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-29
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Granted: 1985-08-20
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Expires: 2003-08-29
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is disclosed herein which enables on armored vehicle, carrying fuel to be dispensed, to refuel another in a rapid and safe manner under extreme circumstances of terrain and battle environment. Liquid fuel transfers from one vehicle, equipped with a boom and probe, into another vehicle equipped with a receptacle for the probe. This connected apparatus allows for misalignments of terrain and position, contamination by dust, mud or chemical agents, and impact by small arms fire.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward D. Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:24
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6855
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
Apparatus for remotely transferring fuel between armored and/or tracked ground vehicles comprising the combination of: a mobile storage or tanker vehicle having a quantity of liquid fuel stored therein; a mobile fuel consuming vehicle; fuel dispensing means operably carried on said storage vehicle for conducting stored fuel therefrom which includes an elongated pivoting telescoping boom outwardly cantilivered from a selected end of said storage vehicle and terminating at its free end in a nozzle configured for operation without human contact; a remotely operating cover enclosing said nozzle resiliently carried on said boom including a pair of doors having open and closed positions responsive to control means for exposing and covering said nozzle; receptacle mean carried on said fuel consuming vehicle at a selected end thereof for insertably receiving said exposed nozzle for receiving fuel from said storage vehicle in a remote manner; spacing means operably carried on said selected ends of said vehicle for abutting engagement to establish a predetermined spacing or distance between said vehicle selected ends; and said predetermined spacing or distance related to said insertable reception penetration depth of said dispensing means within said receptacle means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
Apparatus for remotely transferring fuel between armored and/or tracked ground vehicles comprising the combination of: a mobile storage or tanker vehicle having a quantity of liquid fuel stored therein; a mobile fuel consuming vehicle; fuel dispensing means operably carried on said storage vehicle for conducting stored fuel therefrom which includes an elongated pivoting telescoping boom outwardly cantilivered from a selected end of said storage vehicle and terminating at its free end in a nozzle configured for operation without human contact; a remotely operating cover enclosing said nozzle resiliently carried on said boom including a pair of doors having open and closed positions responsive to control means for exposing and covering said nozzle; receptacle mean carried on said fuel consuming vehicle at a selected end thereof for insertably receiving said exposed nozzle for receiving fuel from said storage vehicle in a remote manner; spacing means operably carried on said selected ends of said vehicle for abutting engagement to establish a predetermined spacing or distance between said vehicle selected ends; and said predetermined spacing or distance related to said insertable reception penetration depth of said dispensing means within said receptacle means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein: said dispensing means and said receiving means are operatively and releasably joined together during coordinated movement of said mobile vehicles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 including: control means for starting and stopping fuel flow through said boom into said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
192 words
Apparatus for remotely transferring fuel between armored and/or tracked ground vehicles comprising the combination of: a mobile storage or tanker vehicle having a quantity of liquid fuel stored therein; a mobile fuel consuming vehicle; fuel dispensing means operably carried on said storage vehicle for conducting stored fuel therefrom which includes an elongated pivoting telescoping boom outwardly cantilevered from a selected end of said storage vehicle and terminating at its free end in a nozzle configured for operation without human contact; a remotely operating cover enclosing said nozzle resiliently carried on said boom including a pair of doors having open and closed positions responsive to control means for exposing and covering said nozzle; receptacle means carried on said fuel consuming vehicle at a selected end thereof for insertably receiving said exposed nozzle for receiving fuel from said storage vehicle in a remote manner; said boom includes a probe about said nozzle for engaging with said receptacle; actuation means carried in said receptacle responsive to said probe for accessing through said receptacle to transfer fuel; and said actuation means includes magnetic field producing means detected by a magnetic sensor means in said boom probe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
192 words
Apparatus for remotely transferring fuel between armored and/or tracked ground vehicles comprising the combination of: a mobile storage or tanker vehicle having a quantity of liquid fuel stored therein; a mobile fuel consuming vehicle; fuel dispensing means operably carried on said storage vehicle for conducting stored fuel therefrom which includes an elongated pivoting telescoping boom outwardly cantilevered from a selected end of said storage vehicle and terminating at its free end in a nozzle configured for operation without human contact; a remotely operating cover enclosing said nozzle resiliently carried on said boom including a pair of doors having open and closed positions responsive to control means for exposing and covering said nozzle; receptacle means carried on said fuel consuming vehicle at a selected end thereof for insertably receiving said exposed nozzle for receiving fuel from said storage vehicle in a remote manner; said boom includes a probe about said nozzle for engaging with said receptacle; actuation means carried in said receptacle responsive to said probe for accessing through said receptacle to transfer fuel; and said actuation means includes magnetic field producing means detected by a magnetic sensor means in said boom probe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
The invention as defined in claim 4 including; spacing means operably carried on said selected ends of said vehicle for abutting engagement to establish a predetermined spacing or distance between said vehicle selected ends; said predetermined spacing or distance related to said insertable reception penetration depth of said dispensing means within said receptacle means; and shock absorbing means operably carried on the front end of said storage vehicle for abutting engagement with said consuming vehicle during a refueling procedure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-19 | 1989-02-18 | 1989-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-19 | 1993-02-18 | 1993-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-19 | 1997-02-18 | 1997-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |