Closed circuit fuel nozzle

A closed circuit fuel nozzle having longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions for engaging an adapter on a fuel tank, the nozzle comprising;

• a body comprising an inlet aperture, a tubular assembly extending in the longitudinal direction having a proximal end and a distal end, an outlet aperture, and walls forming a closed flow path from the inlet aperture to a tubular assembly, the distal end of the tubular assembly forming the outlet aperture;
• the tubular assembly comprising a tube extending in the longitudinal direction and a sealing collar secured proximate the distal end to form the outlet aperture;
• an articulator comprising a wave spring providing resilient articulation of the sealing collar with respect to the tube about lateral and transverse axes extending in the lateral and transverse directions, respectively;
• a biasing member urging the tubular assembly distally in the longitudinal direction, the biasing member comprising a coil spring aligned with the longitudinal direction to encircle the exterior of the tube;
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• a poppet valve selectively translatable in the longitudinal direction and shaped to stop flow through the body when seated against the sealing collar in the longitudinal direction.