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Method and system for refuelling

  • US 7,543,611 B2
  • Filed: 04/05/2002
  • Issued: 06/09/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Method for spill-free refueling, the method comprising the steps of:

  • establishing a liquid-tight connection between a nozzle of a refueling gun for fuel dispensing and a coupling piece of a fuel receiving object, fuel being provided through the fuel receiving object to a fuel container;

    detecting a predetermined fuel-fill level in the fuel container;

    endautomatically interrupting the fuel flow when fuel is detected at said level,wherein a level detection signaling configuration for detecting the predetermined fuel level in the fuel container is established by moving the gun (1) into position for establishment of the liquid-tight connection, wherein complete and secure connection between the nozzle and the coupling piece is detected by means of the level detection signaling configuration, said configuration being fully established when said connection is completed.

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