Fuel dispenser adaptor for automatic refuelling

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the magnet is movable within the adaptor tool between an advanced position and a retracted position, wherein the advanced position is configured to be closer to the ferromagnetic unit than the retracted position, when the magnet and the ferromagnetic unit are magnetically engaging with each other.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the magnet is attached to a first piston movable in a first cylinder, wherein the first piston is pneumatically or hydraulically or electrically controlled.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the activator has a stem and a tip attached to the stem, wherein the tip is configured for pulling or engaging with the lever of the fuel dispenser.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the activator comprises a second piston connected to the stem and movable in a second cylinder.

The adaptor kit according to any of preceding claims, wherein the activator comprises a spring, wherein the activator is configured for activating a lever by a pressure acting on the second piston, and wherein the spring is configured for preventing the activator from reaching a fully activated position during fill-up when the pressure is acting on the second piston, and wherein the spring is configured for allowing the activator to reach the fully activated position when the fill-up is terminated and while the pressure is acting on the second piston.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the fuel dispenser is a fuel dispenser for dispensing

• conventional fuels such as to petrol or diesel, or
• non-conventional fuels such as hydrogen or electricity.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, comprising a suction cup configured for engaging with a fuel door of a vehicle.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the ferromagnetic unit is attached to a collar configured for being fastened to a fuel dispenser.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the adaptor tool comprises an optical sensor configured for capturing an image of a fuel door of a vehicle such that a suction cup can be guided to the fuel door and open the fuel door.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the adaptor tool comprises an optical sensor configured for capturing an image of a fuel inlet of a vehicle such that the fuel dispenser can be guided to the fuel inlet.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the adaptor tool has a receiving surface for receiving the fuel dispenser, wherein the receiving surface is concave for orienting the fuel dispenser.

The adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the adaptor tool comprises a sealing unit configured for separating the magnet and the ferromagnetic unit when the magnet engages with the ferromagnetic unit.

A robotic refuelling system for automatically operating a fuel station for refuelling vehicles, comprising detection units for identifying a vehicle, a robot arm, an adaptor kit according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the system is configured for detecting and identifying the vehicle, controlling the robot arm and the adaptor tool to engage a fuel dispenser of the fuel station and refuel the vehicle.

The robotic refuelling system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the robotic fueling system comprises a button unit, wherein the button unit in an activated state is configured for activating a free-drive function.