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System for selectively emptying or filling a tank
Assignee: Nederlandsche Apparatenfabriek NEDAP NV
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Filing: 1988-01-29
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Granted: 1989-07-11
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Expires: 2008-01-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a method and a system for selectively filling or emptying a tank by a filling or discharging device for the tank. In accordance with the invention, a passive responder and an aerial element of an electromagnetic detection system are respectively provided in the vicinity of the inlet or outlet of the tank and on the part of the filling or discharging device cooperating with the tank inlet or outlet. The aerial element forms part of a detection system for generating an electromagnetic interrogation field, which detection system generates a signal when detecting a responder. In one embodiment of the invention, the responder is a passive responder generating a uniquely coded signal by which the detection system identifies the responder.
Inventors
- 👤 Tallienco W. H. Fockens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:02
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/44; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/206; Y10T137/2065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for selectively preventing and allowing the filling or emptying a tank for liquid or bulk material by means of a filling or discharging device for the tank, characterized by an electromagnetic detection system for passive responders, which detection system has at least one aerial for generating an electromagnetic interrogation field by means of which the presence of a passive responder having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field can be detected, said at least one aerial being provided on a part of the filling or discharging device cooperating with an inlet or outlet of the tank; and by a passive responder having no source of power and having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field as aforesaid, the responder being provided in the vicinity of the inlet or outlet of each tank to be filled or discharged for disturbing the interrogation field when placed therein, said detection system having means for generating an output when disturbed by a responder.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
163 words
A system for selectively preventing and allowing the filling or emptying a tank for liquid or bulk material by means of a filling or discharging device for the tank, characterized by an electromagnetic detection system for passive responders, which detection system has at least one aerial for generating an electromagnetic interrogation field by means of which the presence of a passive responder having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field can be detected, said at least one aerial being provided on a part of the filling or discharging device cooperating with an inlet or outlet of the tank; and by a passive responder having no source of power and having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field as aforesaid, the responder being provided in the vicinity of the inlet or outlet of each tank to be filled or discharged for disturbing the interrogation field when placed therein, said detection system having means for generating an output when disturbed by a responder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that each passive responder generates a uniquely coded signal which can be recognized by the detection system and uniquely identifies the responder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A system as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that the output of the detection system is connected to means for actuating or releasing the filling or discharging device, and to automatic recording means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the output of the detection system is connected to means for actuating or releasing the filling or discharging device.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
167 words
A system for selectively preventing and allowing the filling or emptying a tank for liquid or bulk material by means of a filling or discharging device for the tank, characterized by an electromagnetic detection system for passive responders of the type having a resonance circuit and no source of power, which detection system has at least one aerial for generating an electromagnetic interrogation field by means of which the presence of a passive responder having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field can be detected; said at least one aerial being provided in the vicinity of the inlet or outlet of the tank; and the system including a passive responder having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field as aforesaid, the responder being provided on a part of the filling or discharging device cooperating with the inlet or outlet of the tank for disturbing the interrogation field when placed therein, said detection system having means for generating an output signal when disturbed by the responder.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
167 words
A system for selectively preventing and allowing the filling or emptying a tank for liquid or bulk material by means of a filling or discharging device for the tank, characterized by an electromagnetic detection system for passive responders of the type having a resonance circuit and no source of power, which detection system has at least one aerial for generating an electromagnetic interrogation field by means of which the presence of a passive responder having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field can be detected; said at least one aerial being provided in the vicinity of the inlet or outlet of the tank; and the system including a passive responder having a resonance circuit tuned to the interrogation field as aforesaid, the responder being provided on a part of the filling or discharging device cooperating with the inlet or outlet of the tank for disturbing the interrogation field when placed therein, said detection system having means for generating an output signal when disturbed by the responder.
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