Multifunctional pumping assembly
AssigneeT.J. Clark International, LLC
InventorsJacob Thomas Jenkusky, Michael Christopher Crumb
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Abstract
A pumping assembly for a fuel delivery vehicle having main and auxiliary inlets, an outlet, and one or more hose connections. A pump moves fluid through the assembly, and the fluid can pass through a filter separator to remove contaminants. A specific manifold in combination with multiple, two-way valves enable control of the fluid flow to produce multiple fluid pathways. At least ten different configurations are available depending on the need. The assembly is mounted in a frame that is mounted to a vehicle, such as a fuel truck. In some cases, sensors are employed to measure and monitor various parameters throughout the assembly.
Claims21
A multifunctional pumping assembly for a fuel delivery vehicle, comprising:
- a main inlet and an auxiliary inlet;
- a main outlet;
- one or more hose connections for connecting one or more corresponding hoses to the assembly;
- a pump for pumping fluid through the assembly;
- a filter separator for removing contaminants from the fluid being pumped through the assembly by said pump;
- a first main valve through which fluid flows from said main inlet to said pump when in an open position;
- a second main valve through which fluid flows from said pump to said filter separator when in an open position;
- a third main valve through which fluid from said pump flows when in an open position;
- a fourth main valve through which fluid from said filter separator flows when in an open position;
- a fifth main valve through which fluid flows from said fourth main valve toward said main outlet when in an open position;
- a sixth main valve through which fluid flows from said fourth main valve toward said main inlet when in an open position;
- one or more main hose connection valves corresponding to said one or more hose connections through which fluid flows to the corresponding hose connection when in an open position;
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- one or more auxiliary hose connection valves corresponding to said one or more hose connections through which fluid from the corresponding hose connection flows when in an open position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.