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AssigneeCaterpillar Inc.
InventorsWilliam Christopher BOLEY, Steven Louis PARENTE, Seth Michael OST, Philip F. LANGE, Evan L. FOSTER, Joel Scott JOHNSON, Robert J. TEMPLE
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Typically, the refueling process for a mobile hydrogen-powered machine involves driving or otherwise moving the machine to the location of a fixed, stationary hydrogen refueling station, and replenishing the hydrogen storage of the machine at the refueling station. Disclosed embodiments eliminate or reduce the need to transport hydrogen-powered machines to refueling stations. In particular, disclosed embodiments comprise mobile refueling stations that can be transported to remote work locations within an industrial environment. These mobile refueling stations may comprise their own power sources, and may also comprise a grounding rod for safety.
A mobile hydrogen fuel supply system comprising:
A system of claim 13, wherein the tractor comprises a power source that is electrically connected to one or both of the hydrogen dispenser or the grounding rod.
A mobile hydrogen fuel supply system comprising:
The mobile hydrogen fuel supply system of claim 15, wherein the mobile hydrogen fuel supply system further comprises a power source that is electrically connected to one or both of the liquid hydrogen dispenser or the cryogenic pump.
The mobile hydrogen fuel supply system of claim 17, wherein the power source comprises:
A mobile hydrogen fuel supply system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.