CA2931359A1 - Combination spill prevention valve actuator device - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
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- F16L37/28—Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means
- F16L37/38—Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of the two pipe-end fittings
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
- B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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Abstract
A spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising at least one valve; at least one valve actuator connected to said at least one valve; said at least one valve and vale actuator being at a first location; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve; allowing for transferring of fluid from said first location to said second location.
Description
TITLE OF THE INVENTION
Combination Spill Prevention Valve Actuator Device FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a spill prevention valve actuator device for use in storage tanks that store oil, water or other fluids to prevent the accidental discharge of the stored material during fluid transfer as well as minimize theft of said fluid by an unauthorized user and minimize injury to the user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The transfer of large volumes of fluids, particularly petroleum products, from larger storage containers to smaller, mobile containers often requires the use of a number of fittings and hoses with couplers and valves. Prior art couplers use locking cams that attach the transfer hoses to stationary valves attached to storage tanks. However, these locking cams are tricky to use, requiring manual manipulation of the cams by the worker attempting to connect the hose and transfer the fluid. Current locking cam arms are of a lever and/or ratchet design that wear easily and become sloppy, causing them to disengage unexpectedly and cause physical injury to the worker, i.e. severing of fingers. Current systems involve the use of external equipment such as ratchets, wrenches and the like requiring the worker to use two hands or at times requiring two or more workers to connect the couplers. In addition, the absence of an interlock feature between the couplers and the valve means that there is always a risk during fluid transfer that the couplers can disengage while the valve remains open, which can result in a fluid spill, environmental damage and costly clean up.
There remains a long-felt need for a spill prevention device that is efficient, compact, and of a straightforward one motion design that allows ease of use and reduces risk of personal injury and environmental damage.
There remains a long-felt need for a spill prevention device that will only allow flow of fluid when the connection is secure.
There remains a need for a device that also minimizes access and transfer of fluid by an unauthorized user.
Combination Spill Prevention Valve Actuator Device FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a spill prevention valve actuator device for use in storage tanks that store oil, water or other fluids to prevent the accidental discharge of the stored material during fluid transfer as well as minimize theft of said fluid by an unauthorized user and minimize injury to the user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The transfer of large volumes of fluids, particularly petroleum products, from larger storage containers to smaller, mobile containers often requires the use of a number of fittings and hoses with couplers and valves. Prior art couplers use locking cams that attach the transfer hoses to stationary valves attached to storage tanks. However, these locking cams are tricky to use, requiring manual manipulation of the cams by the worker attempting to connect the hose and transfer the fluid. Current locking cam arms are of a lever and/or ratchet design that wear easily and become sloppy, causing them to disengage unexpectedly and cause physical injury to the worker, i.e. severing of fingers. Current systems involve the use of external equipment such as ratchets, wrenches and the like requiring the worker to use two hands or at times requiring two or more workers to connect the couplers. In addition, the absence of an interlock feature between the couplers and the valve means that there is always a risk during fluid transfer that the couplers can disengage while the valve remains open, which can result in a fluid spill, environmental damage and costly clean up.
There remains a long-felt need for a spill prevention device that is efficient, compact, and of a straightforward one motion design that allows ease of use and reduces risk of personal injury and environmental damage.
There remains a long-felt need for a spill prevention device that will only allow flow of fluid when the connection is secure.
There remains a need for a device that also minimizes access and transfer of fluid by an unauthorized user.
- 2 -There remains a need for a device that may fit onto existing valves structures to minimize spills and/or accidents during transferring of fluids and minimize unauthorized access to fluids.
There remains a need for a device that will allow for a disconnection which results in little to no fluid spillage.
There remains a need for a device which locks down and secures the connection with the hose before the valve is actuated and opened in one fluid motion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
At least one valve actuator for connecting to at least one valve; preferably said at least one valve actuator further comprises a handle, at least one arm extending from said handle for connecting to a second location; more preferably said at least one arm is substantially arcuate; more preferably at least two arms extending from said handle; said device further comprises at least one handle lock;
preferably proximate said handle; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve actuator closes said at least one valve and disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator opens said at least one valve and securely connects said first location to said second location via said at least one arm; preferably said at least one handle lock provides for said at least one um to be at a first lock position when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position and more preferably said at least one lock provides for said at least one arm to be at a second lock position when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position; preferably said at least one lock further comprises a lock actuator; proximate said handle; to actuate said at least one lock from a first locked position to an intermediary position and to a second position;
preferably allowing for said valve actuator to move from said first position to said second position; preferably said at least one lock comprises a spring ball plunger and ball receiver, wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said spring urges said ball to said ball receiver and wherein said ball is urged away from said ball receiver when said at least one valve actuator is moved
There remains a need for a device that will allow for a disconnection which results in little to no fluid spillage.
There remains a need for a device which locks down and secures the connection with the hose before the valve is actuated and opened in one fluid motion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
At least one valve actuator for connecting to at least one valve; preferably said at least one valve actuator further comprises a handle, at least one arm extending from said handle for connecting to a second location; more preferably said at least one arm is substantially arcuate; more preferably at least two arms extending from said handle; said device further comprises at least one handle lock;
preferably proximate said handle; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve actuator closes said at least one valve and disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator opens said at least one valve and securely connects said first location to said second location via said at least one arm; preferably said at least one handle lock provides for said at least one um to be at a first lock position when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position and more preferably said at least one lock provides for said at least one arm to be at a second lock position when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position; preferably said at least one lock further comprises a lock actuator; proximate said handle; to actuate said at least one lock from a first locked position to an intermediary position and to a second position;
preferably allowing for said valve actuator to move from said first position to said second position; preferably said at least one lock comprises a spring ball plunger and ball receiver, wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said spring urges said ball to said ball receiver and wherein said ball is urged away from said ball receiver when said at least one valve actuator is moved
- 3 -to a second position. Preferably said second location further comprising at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator; more preferably said second location further comprises a seal for sealing the connection between said first location with said second location when connected; allowing for transferring of fluid from said first location to said second location; more preferably said device further comprises at least one key proximate said at least one valve and said second location further comprises at least one key receiver for receiving said at least one key; in another embodiment, said at least one key is situated at said second location and said at least one key receiver is proximate said at least one valve. Preferably said at least one key is part of a flange proximate said valve and said at least one key receiver is part of a nozzle of said second location. Preferably said at least one key is a detent, preferably a detent, more preferably a peg, receivable in said at least one key receiver. Preferably said at least one key receiver comprises at least one elongated slot, preferably a tortuous elongated slot In one embodiment, said at least one elongated slot comprises a first substantially straight section connected by a connector to a second substantially straight section. Preferably said first substantially straight section and said substantially second straight section are substantially parallel to each other but spaced apart from each other by said connector, wherein said connector is preferably substantially normal to each of said first and second sections. Preferably said key and key receiver provide connection of the valve actuator with a mating nozzle and minimizes incorrect connections. More preferably said key and key receiver provides a vacuum release when disconnecting said nozzle from said valve actuator, resulting in a substantially clean disconnection reducing spillage of fluid during the disconnection process.
In one embodiment, the at least one valve actuator when at a first position simultaneously closes said at least one valve and allows for disconnection of said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and preferably simultaneously opens said at least one valve.
In another embodiment, the at least one valve actuator further comprises a handle. In a preferred embodiment, the actuator may be operated by a single operator using one hand via
In one embodiment, the at least one valve actuator when at a first position simultaneously closes said at least one valve and allows for disconnection of said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and preferably simultaneously opens said at least one valve.
In another embodiment, the at least one valve actuator further comprises a handle. In a preferred embodiment, the actuator may be operated by a single operator using one hand via
4 PCT/CA2014/051253 said handle, preferably manually operated. In a preferred embodiment, the actuator further comprises a pair of cams, preferably connected to said handle.
In another embodiment, said valve actuator further comprises a delay mechanism for delaying the opening of said valve until said valve actuator is securely attached to said nozzle.
In another embodiment, the at least one valve, is preferably a ball valve.
However, other types of valvesknown to those skilled in the art may be used herein.
In another embodiment, the spill prevention device is fabricated from a material that is substantially inert to the fluid to be transferred. Preferably the material is selected from stainless steel or a metal alloy.
In another embodiment, the fluid to be transferred is any material that is flowable.
Preferably, the fluid is selected from the group consisting of oil, diesel fuel, heating oil, gasoline, water, aqueous solutions, edible liquids, medical grade liquids and flowable bulk solids. More preferably the fluid is oil or healing oil. Most preferably the fluid is oil.
In another embodiment, the first location is a tank and the second location is a tanker. Most preferably the tank is an oil tank and the tanker is an oil tanker. Although the first location may be one that may receive or provide the fluid and the second location may be one that may provide or receive the fluid.
In another embodiment, the first location comprises a valve comprising a valve actuator, at least one cam, preferably a plurality of cams, more preferably a pair of cams and a first coupler. In another embodiment, the second location comprises a hose and a second coupler.
In a preferred embodiment, the second coupler comprises at least one locking tab for engagement with said at least one cam, preferably a plurality of locking tabs for engagement with said plurality of cams, most preferably a pair of locking tabs for engagement with said cams, when the valve actuator is moved from a first position to a second position. Preferably, said second coupler further comprises a key receiver and said first coupler further comprises a key for engagement with said key receiver.
In yet another embodiment, the spill prevention device further comprises an indicator for indicating when said first location is connected to said second location. In a preferred embodiment, said indicator also indicates when fluid is being transferred from said first location to said second location. Said indicator may be one known to a person skilled in the art.
In another embodiment, said valve actuator further comprises a delay mechanism for delaying the opening of said valve until said valve actuator is securely attached to said nozzle.
In another embodiment, the at least one valve, is preferably a ball valve.
However, other types of valvesknown to those skilled in the art may be used herein.
In another embodiment, the spill prevention device is fabricated from a material that is substantially inert to the fluid to be transferred. Preferably the material is selected from stainless steel or a metal alloy.
In another embodiment, the fluid to be transferred is any material that is flowable.
Preferably, the fluid is selected from the group consisting of oil, diesel fuel, heating oil, gasoline, water, aqueous solutions, edible liquids, medical grade liquids and flowable bulk solids. More preferably the fluid is oil or healing oil. Most preferably the fluid is oil.
In another embodiment, the first location is a tank and the second location is a tanker. Most preferably the tank is an oil tank and the tanker is an oil tanker. Although the first location may be one that may receive or provide the fluid and the second location may be one that may provide or receive the fluid.
In another embodiment, the first location comprises a valve comprising a valve actuator, at least one cam, preferably a plurality of cams, more preferably a pair of cams and a first coupler. In another embodiment, the second location comprises a hose and a second coupler.
In a preferred embodiment, the second coupler comprises at least one locking tab for engagement with said at least one cam, preferably a plurality of locking tabs for engagement with said plurality of cams, most preferably a pair of locking tabs for engagement with said cams, when the valve actuator is moved from a first position to a second position. Preferably, said second coupler further comprises a key receiver and said first coupler further comprises a key for engagement with said key receiver.
In yet another embodiment, the spill prevention device further comprises an indicator for indicating when said first location is connected to said second location. In a preferred embodiment, said indicator also indicates when fluid is being transferred from said first location to said second location. Said indicator may be one known to a person skilled in the art.
- 5 -In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of transferring a fluid comprising the steps of:
a) providing at a first location a valve comprising a first coupler and a valve actuator in a first position;
b) providing at a second location a second coupler;
c) coupling said first coupler and said second coupler;
d) moving said valve actuator from said first position to a second position to open said valve and connect said first location to said second location; preferably sequentially, more preferably simultaneously; and e) transferring said fluid.
In one embodiment, the valve actuator further comprises a handle. In a preferred embodiment, the valve actuator is moved from a first position to a second position using one hand. In another embodiment, the handle is spring loaded to lock at a pivot point In another embodiment, the second coupler comprises a pair of locking tabs. In yet another embodiment, the actuator further comprises a pair of cams. In a preferred embodiment, the pair of cams engages the pair of locking tabs to provide the secure connection between the first location and the second location.
In a preferred embodiment, said first location is an oil tank, said second location is an oil tanker and said fluid is oil.
In another embodiment, the handle further comprises a multi-locking ratchet mechanism.
In another embodiment, the valve actuator allows locking the second coupler in place via the handle on the valve actuator, preferably the valve actuator being directly connected to an oil tank.
In another embodiment, there is provided a spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
i) At least one valve;
At least one valve actuator connected to said at least one valve; said at least one valve and vale actuator being at a first location;
wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location
a) providing at a first location a valve comprising a first coupler and a valve actuator in a first position;
b) providing at a second location a second coupler;
c) coupling said first coupler and said second coupler;
d) moving said valve actuator from said first position to a second position to open said valve and connect said first location to said second location; preferably sequentially, more preferably simultaneously; and e) transferring said fluid.
In one embodiment, the valve actuator further comprises a handle. In a preferred embodiment, the valve actuator is moved from a first position to a second position using one hand. In another embodiment, the handle is spring loaded to lock at a pivot point In another embodiment, the second coupler comprises a pair of locking tabs. In yet another embodiment, the actuator further comprises a pair of cams. In a preferred embodiment, the pair of cams engages the pair of locking tabs to provide the secure connection between the first location and the second location.
In a preferred embodiment, said first location is an oil tank, said second location is an oil tanker and said fluid is oil.
In another embodiment, the handle further comprises a multi-locking ratchet mechanism.
In another embodiment, the valve actuator allows locking the second coupler in place via the handle on the valve actuator, preferably the valve actuator being directly connected to an oil tank.
In another embodiment, there is provided a spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
i) At least one valve;
At least one valve actuator connected to said at least one valve; said at least one valve and vale actuator being at a first location;
wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location
- 6 -from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve; preferably sequentially, more preferably simultaneously, allowing for transferring of fluid from said first location to said second location; preferably said at least one actuator when at a first position closes said at least one valve and disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve.
Preferably said device further comprises a delay component proximate said actuator for delaying opening of said valve until said first location and second location are securely connected.
Preferably said device further comprising a handle rotatably connected to said actuator.
Preferably said device further comprises an indicator for indicating when said first location is connected to said second location. Preferably said indicator further indicates when said fluid is being transferred from said first location to said second location.
According to another aspect, there is provided a method of transferring a fluid while minimizing spilling said fluid comprising the steps of:
a) providing at a first location a valve comprising a first coupler and a valve actuator;
b) providing at a second location a second coupler;
c) coupling said first coupler and said second coupler;
d) moving said valve actuator from a first position to a second position to securely connect said first location and said second location and open said valve and;
and e) transferring said fluid.
Preferably said first location is an oil tank and said second location is an oil tanker and said fluid is oil.
According to yet another aspect there is provided the use of the device described herein for transferring fluids from a first location to a second location.
Preferably said device further comprises a delay component proximate said actuator for delaying opening of said valve until said first location and second location are securely connected.
Preferably said device further comprising a handle rotatably connected to said actuator.
Preferably said device further comprises an indicator for indicating when said first location is connected to said second location. Preferably said indicator further indicates when said fluid is being transferred from said first location to said second location.
According to another aspect, there is provided a method of transferring a fluid while minimizing spilling said fluid comprising the steps of:
a) providing at a first location a valve comprising a first coupler and a valve actuator;
b) providing at a second location a second coupler;
c) coupling said first coupler and said second coupler;
d) moving said valve actuator from a first position to a second position to securely connect said first location and said second location and open said valve and;
and e) transferring said fluid.
Preferably said first location is an oil tank and said second location is an oil tanker and said fluid is oil.
According to yet another aspect there is provided the use of the device described herein for transferring fluids from a first location to a second location.
- 7 -According to yet another aspect, there is provided a spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
at least one valve actuator for connecting to at least one valve; a handle rotatably connected to said at least one valve actuator for rotating from a first position to a second position; at least one arm extending from said handle for connecting to a second location;
preferably two arms; preferably substantially arcuate in shape; said device further comprising at least one lock proximate said handle; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said device connects said first location to said second location via said at least one arm and said at least one valve actuator opens said at least one valve; said at least one lock proximate said handle securing said handle at said first position;
said second location further comprising at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator; said device further comprises at least one key proximate said at least one valve and said second location further comprises at least one key receiver for matingly receiving said at least one key.
Preferably said at least one lock further comprises a ball and spring plunger and said handle further comprises at least one ball receiver for receiving said ball of said ball and spring plunger when the handle is in said first position.
Preferably said at least one ball receiver is a bevelled edged hole on said handle.
Preferably said lock is on a lock support proximate said handle.
Preferably said second location further comprises at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator.
Preferably said at least one key is situated at said second location and said at least one key receiver is proximate said at least one valve.
More preferably said at least one key is part of a flange proximate said valve and said at least one key receiver is part of a nozzle of said second location.
at least one valve actuator for connecting to at least one valve; a handle rotatably connected to said at least one valve actuator for rotating from a first position to a second position; at least one arm extending from said handle for connecting to a second location;
preferably two arms; preferably substantially arcuate in shape; said device further comprising at least one lock proximate said handle; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said device connects said first location to said second location via said at least one arm and said at least one valve actuator opens said at least one valve; said at least one lock proximate said handle securing said handle at said first position;
said second location further comprising at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator; said device further comprises at least one key proximate said at least one valve and said second location further comprises at least one key receiver for matingly receiving said at least one key.
Preferably said at least one lock further comprises a ball and spring plunger and said handle further comprises at least one ball receiver for receiving said ball of said ball and spring plunger when the handle is in said first position.
Preferably said at least one ball receiver is a bevelled edged hole on said handle.
Preferably said lock is on a lock support proximate said handle.
Preferably said second location further comprises at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator.
Preferably said at least one key is situated at said second location and said at least one key receiver is proximate said at least one valve.
More preferably said at least one key is part of a flange proximate said valve and said at least one key receiver is part of a nozzle of said second location.
- 8 -More preferably said at least one key receiver comprises a slot and said at least one key is configured to be received into said slot, preferably said at least one key is a peg.
Preferably said slot comprises at least a first elongated portion and at least a second elongated portion, preferably said first and second elongated portion being substantially parallel to each other and connected to each other by an elongated connector portion.
Preferably said elongated connector portion runs substantially normal to said first and second elongated portions.
In another embodiment said slot comprises a tortuous path.
In yet another embodiment, said device further comprises a lag component for lagging (delaying) opening of said valve until said handle is fully rotated to said second position and said first location is securely connected to said second position.
According to yet another embodiment, there is provided a method of transferring a fluid while minimizing spilling said fluid comprising the use of the device described herein.
Further and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent to the person of skill in the art BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Figure 1 shows a front view of the valve actuator in an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a front view of the valve actuator in a second (open) position.
Figure 3 shows a side view of the valve actuator in a first (closed) position.
Figure 4A shows a side view of the valve actuator between a first position and second position.
Figure 4B shows aside view of the valve actuator is a second (open) position.
Figure 5 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a second position.
Figure 6 is an end view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a second position.
Preferably said slot comprises at least a first elongated portion and at least a second elongated portion, preferably said first and second elongated portion being substantially parallel to each other and connected to each other by an elongated connector portion.
Preferably said elongated connector portion runs substantially normal to said first and second elongated portions.
In another embodiment said slot comprises a tortuous path.
In yet another embodiment, said device further comprises a lag component for lagging (delaying) opening of said valve until said handle is fully rotated to said second position and said first location is securely connected to said second position.
According to yet another embodiment, there is provided a method of transferring a fluid while minimizing spilling said fluid comprising the use of the device described herein.
Further and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent to the person of skill in the art BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
Figure 1 shows a front view of the valve actuator in an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a front view of the valve actuator in a second (open) position.
Figure 3 shows a side view of the valve actuator in a first (closed) position.
Figure 4A shows a side view of the valve actuator between a first position and second position.
Figure 4B shows aside view of the valve actuator is a second (open) position.
Figure 5 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a second position.
Figure 6 is an end view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a second position.
- 9 -Figure 7 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a second position.
Figure 8 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a first position.
Figure 9 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a first position.
Figure 10 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a first position.
Figure 11 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the device coming in to contact with the second location.
Figure 12 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the device engaged with the second location and the valve in an open position.
Figure 13 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention in the closed position.
Figure 14 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the handle and arms of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the key and slot of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the slack or lag component of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a see through view of a preferred embodiment of the ball and spring plunger of the present invention with the handle in the locked position.
Figure 19 is a see through view of a preferred embodiment of the ball and spring plunger of the present invention with the handle in the unlocked position.
Figure 20 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention prior to connection to the nozzle.
Figure 21 is an overhead view of a preferred embodiment of the invention during the disconnection process.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to the Figures, the spill prevention device 10 comprises a valve actuator 20 comprising a handle 25, locking cams 30 and 35 integral with the actuator 20, a butterfly =
Figure 8 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a first position.
Figure 9 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a first position.
Figure 10 is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the valve actuator in a first position.
Figure 11 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the device coming in to contact with the second location.
Figure 12 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention showing the device engaged with the second location and the valve in an open position.
Figure 13 is a rear view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention in the closed position.
Figure 14 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the handle and arms of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the key and slot of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the slack or lag component of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a see through view of a preferred embodiment of the ball and spring plunger of the present invention with the handle in the locked position.
Figure 19 is a see through view of a preferred embodiment of the ball and spring plunger of the present invention with the handle in the unlocked position.
Figure 20 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention prior to connection to the nozzle.
Figure 21 is an overhead view of a preferred embodiment of the invention during the disconnection process.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
With reference to the Figures, the spill prevention device 10 comprises a valve actuator 20 comprising a handle 25, locking cams 30 and 35 integral with the actuator 20, a butterfly =
- 10 -valve 40 controlled by the valve actuator handle 25. With the valve actuator 20 in a first (closed) position (Figures 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10), when the handle 25 is moved in an upright position, the butterfly valve 40 closes and the cams 30 and 35 disengage from the locking tabs 60 and 65 to allow the second coupler 70 to be released from the first coupler 80. In this way, because the butterfly valve 40 is closed before the second coupler 70 is disengaged, spillage of any fluid is eliminated.
With reference to Figures 2 and 4B ¨ 7, when the actuator 20 is moved to a second position, the handle 25 has been moved downward and the butterfly valve 40 has opened and cams 30 and 35 have engaged with the locking tabs 60 and 65 to secure the second coupler 70 to the first coupler 80 to allow fluid, such as oil, to flow through the valve from a first location, such as an oil tank (not shown), to a second location, such as a truck-mounted oil tanker (not shown). Further, cams 30 and 35 have engaged with coupler seal (not shown) for sealing the connection between the first coupler 80 and second coupler 70. The coupler seal may be a stock rubber ring commonly used in many sealing applications. In this way, the second coupler 70 cannot inadvertently detach from the first coupler 80 when the butterfly valve 40 is open resulting in no fluid being spilled during fluid transference. Figure 4B shows the actuator in between an open and closed position.
The cams 30 and 35 are arcuate in shape in this embodiment allowing for engagement and disengement with the locking tabs 60 and 65 with minimal effort.
The valve 40, valve body 100 and couplers 70 and 80 are fabricated from material that is resistant to degradation from the fluid that contacts them. In certain embodiments, the valve, valve body and couplers are fabricated from stainless steel. The sizing of the valve, valve body and couplers is typically four inches inner diameter. The coupler seal may be made from any material known in the art for seals. The handle 20 is made from the same material as the valve, valve body and couplers or a different material. For ease of fabrication the cams and 35 are made from the same material as the handle 20.
The spill prevention device 10 operates as follows: a first location is provided which has the device 10 connected thereto, the device 10 comprising a valve body 100 comprising a valve 30 actuator handle 20, a butterfly valve 40 controlled by the handle 25, locking cams 30 and 35 integrally connected to the handle 25 and a first coupler 80; a second location is provided which has a second coupler 70 with locking tabs 60 and 65 connected to said second location;
With reference to Figures 2 and 4B ¨ 7, when the actuator 20 is moved to a second position, the handle 25 has been moved downward and the butterfly valve 40 has opened and cams 30 and 35 have engaged with the locking tabs 60 and 65 to secure the second coupler 70 to the first coupler 80 to allow fluid, such as oil, to flow through the valve from a first location, such as an oil tank (not shown), to a second location, such as a truck-mounted oil tanker (not shown). Further, cams 30 and 35 have engaged with coupler seal (not shown) for sealing the connection between the first coupler 80 and second coupler 70. The coupler seal may be a stock rubber ring commonly used in many sealing applications. In this way, the second coupler 70 cannot inadvertently detach from the first coupler 80 when the butterfly valve 40 is open resulting in no fluid being spilled during fluid transference. Figure 4B shows the actuator in between an open and closed position.
The cams 30 and 35 are arcuate in shape in this embodiment allowing for engagement and disengement with the locking tabs 60 and 65 with minimal effort.
The valve 40, valve body 100 and couplers 70 and 80 are fabricated from material that is resistant to degradation from the fluid that contacts them. In certain embodiments, the valve, valve body and couplers are fabricated from stainless steel. The sizing of the valve, valve body and couplers is typically four inches inner diameter. The coupler seal may be made from any material known in the art for seals. The handle 20 is made from the same material as the valve, valve body and couplers or a different material. For ease of fabrication the cams and 35 are made from the same material as the handle 20.
The spill prevention device 10 operates as follows: a first location is provided which has the device 10 connected thereto, the device 10 comprising a valve body 100 comprising a valve 30 actuator handle 20, a butterfly valve 40 controlled by the handle 25, locking cams 30 and 35 integrally connected to the handle 25 and a first coupler 80; a second location is provided which has a second coupler 70 with locking tabs 60 and 65 connected to said second location;
- 11 -the first coupler 80 and the second coupler 70 are loosely connected and the valve actuator handle 25 is pulled in a downward direction from a first position to a second position to simultaneously engage locking cams 30 and 35 with locking tabs 60 and 65 to lock the couplers 70 and 80 together and open butterfly valve 40; and the fluid to be transferred flows from the first location to the second location. Once the fluid transfer has been completed, the valve actuator handle 25 is pushed in an upward direction from the second position to the first position to simultaneously close the butterfly valve 40 and disengage the locking cams 30 and 35 from the locking tabs 60 and 65 to release the couplers.
The valve actuator may be connected to an existing fluid tank valve without any further modification. The device may be fireproof and meet API specifications as required. The device is comprised of minimal parts, a first coupler comprising the handle and valve, and a second coupler comprising a nipple for a hose.
Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, there is provided a further embodiment of the present invention. In particular, there is provided a device 120 that may be mounted onto an existing valve 140 allowing for retrofitling thereof. The device 120 consists of a valve actuator 150 having a first valve actuator handle 160 and a pair of actuator arms 170, 170'. In this embodiment, each actuating arm 170, 170', is arcuate in shape, allowing for the secure engagement of the engagement tabs 180, 180' of the nozzle 190 when the first valve actuator handle 160 is moved towards the nozzle 190 once the nozzle 190 is initially engaged with the valve flange 200. The valve flange 200 serves to provide a seal with the nozzle 190. The valve flange 200 has a key, in this embodiment a substantially elongated rectangular portion 210. The valve flange key 210 may be received in the valve flange key receiver 191 of the nozzle 190. In this embodiment, an elongated slot running parallel to the axis of the nozzle 190. In this manner, only a valve flange 200 with a key 210 with a male configuration may be securely engaged with a nozzle 190 having a corresponding flange key receiver 191 with a female configuration corresponding to the male configuration. This security feature may avoid theft of fluid by an unauthorized user and may also avoid the transfer of a fluid not meant for transfer to a second location. In another embodiment, the valve flange has a female configuration and the nozzle has a male configuration. In yet another embodiment, the valve flange and nozzle have a combination male/female configuration allowing for secure engagement when the actuating arms 170, 170' are engaged with the engagement tabs 180, 180'. In order to secure the nozzle to the valve flange, the user engages the nozzle 190 to the
The valve actuator may be connected to an existing fluid tank valve without any further modification. The device may be fireproof and meet API specifications as required. The device is comprised of minimal parts, a first coupler comprising the handle and valve, and a second coupler comprising a nipple for a hose.
Referring now to Figures 11 and 12, there is provided a further embodiment of the present invention. In particular, there is provided a device 120 that may be mounted onto an existing valve 140 allowing for retrofitling thereof. The device 120 consists of a valve actuator 150 having a first valve actuator handle 160 and a pair of actuator arms 170, 170'. In this embodiment, each actuating arm 170, 170', is arcuate in shape, allowing for the secure engagement of the engagement tabs 180, 180' of the nozzle 190 when the first valve actuator handle 160 is moved towards the nozzle 190 once the nozzle 190 is initially engaged with the valve flange 200. The valve flange 200 serves to provide a seal with the nozzle 190. The valve flange 200 has a key, in this embodiment a substantially elongated rectangular portion 210. The valve flange key 210 may be received in the valve flange key receiver 191 of the nozzle 190. In this embodiment, an elongated slot running parallel to the axis of the nozzle 190. In this manner, only a valve flange 200 with a key 210 with a male configuration may be securely engaged with a nozzle 190 having a corresponding flange key receiver 191 with a female configuration corresponding to the male configuration. This security feature may avoid theft of fluid by an unauthorized user and may also avoid the transfer of a fluid not meant for transfer to a second location. In another embodiment, the valve flange has a female configuration and the nozzle has a male configuration. In yet another embodiment, the valve flange and nozzle have a combination male/female configuration allowing for secure engagement when the actuating arms 170, 170' are engaged with the engagement tabs 180, 180'. In order to secure the nozzle to the valve flange, the user engages the nozzle 190 to the
- 12 -valve flange 200, aligning the key 210 with the key receiver 191 moving the handle 160 towards the nozzle allowing the actuator arms 170, 170' to move and engage with the engagement tabs 180, 180' of the nozzle 190 and engaging the key 210 with key receiver 191. This safety feature may avoid accidents when transferring fluids. As best seen in Figures 16, 20 and 21, another embodiment of the key and key receiver is depicted. In this embodiment the key receiver is an elongated slot comprising a first substantially straight section 192 connected by a connector 193 to a second substantially straight section 194 and the key is peg shaped 211. In this embodiment, the first substantially straight section 192 and said substantially second straight section 194 are substantially parallel to each other but spaced apart from each other by a connector 193 , wherein said connector 193 is substantially normal to each of said first and second sections 192 and 194 respectively. In this embodiment, when the nozzle 190 is to be disconnected from the valve flange 200, the user must pull the nozzle 190 away from the key 211 and along the second section 194 towards the connector 193, turn the nozzle 190 in order to move the key (detent) 211 along the connector Section 193, and continue pulling the nozzle 190 along the first section 192 and away from the key 211. This turning action of the nozzle 190 provides for a vacuum release allowing any fluid in the nozzle 190 to enter the second location (eg. truck) and reduce any unwanted spillage of fluid during the disconnection process. In yet another embodiment, as best seen in Figures 18 and 19, the device 120 further comprises a handle lock, in this embodiment a ball 220 and spring plunger 230 proximate said handle 160 urging said handle 160 to the locked position (i.e. a closed valve) reducing unwanted opening of the valve. As best seen in Figure 18, the handle 160 is in the closed position, and the ball 220 of the ball and spring plunger 230 is urged against the hole 240 in the handle to receive the ball 220.
The ball 220 and spring plunger 230 are secured on the device by a ball and spring plunger plate 250 proximate the handle 160. When the user rotates the handle towards the nozzle, the ball is retracted from the hole allowing the handle to continue rotating towards the nozzle.
When the user is ready to close the valve, the user returns the handle towards the first position and knows the valve is closed when the ball is received in the hole.
In one embodiment, the tension on the ball and spring plunger may be adjusted as needed. The device 120 may be fitted over an existing valve stem, as best seen in Figures 11-15. In this embodiment, handle arms 161 and 162 engage valve stems 161' and 162' respectively of valve 140. Particularly, each handle arm 161 and 162 are flexible to allow valve stem 161' and 162' to engage with valve stem receivers 163 and 164 respectively. In this embodiment, valve stem 161' is substantially cylindrical in shape and valve stem receiver 163 is a
The ball 220 and spring plunger 230 are secured on the device by a ball and spring plunger plate 250 proximate the handle 160. When the user rotates the handle towards the nozzle, the ball is retracted from the hole allowing the handle to continue rotating towards the nozzle.
When the user is ready to close the valve, the user returns the handle towards the first position and knows the valve is closed when the ball is received in the hole.
In one embodiment, the tension on the ball and spring plunger may be adjusted as needed. The device 120 may be fitted over an existing valve stem, as best seen in Figures 11-15. In this embodiment, handle arms 161 and 162 engage valve stems 161' and 162' respectively of valve 140. Particularly, each handle arm 161 and 162 are flexible to allow valve stem 161' and 162' to engage with valve stem receivers 163 and 164 respectively. In this embodiment, valve stem 161' is substantially cylindrical in shape and valve stem receiver 163 is a
- 13 -substantially cylindrical void complementing valve stem 161'. In one embodiment, valve stem receiver 163 (As best seen in Figures 18-20) includes a bearing common to a person of ordinary skill in the art, to facilitate rotation and reduce uneven wear and uneven opening of the valve. Valve stem 162' is cylindrical in shape and valve stem receiver 164 is substantially void complementing valve stem 162'. In this embodiment valve stem receiver 164 includes a resilient bushing 165, which provides for slack technology ensuring the valve arms 170 and 170' are engaged with the engagement tabs 180, 180' before the valve is opened. Due to the resilient bushing 165 and the gap 164' formed between the bushing 165 and receiver 164 (as best seen in Figures 12 and 17), the valve stem 161' and 162' lag behind the handle 160 movement (in one embodiment, by several degrees) ensuring the valve 140 is not opened until the valve arms 170 and 170' are fully engaged with the engagement tabs 180 and 180' respectively. In one embodiment the slack technology further minimizes small leaks and spillage by ensuring that the valve is not opened even marginally until the hose fitting is securely locked into place. In one embodiment, bushing 165 is made of a casted alloy, which is resilient.
Referring now to Figure 13, there is provided a back view of the device when the valve is in the closed position.
Referring now to Figure 14, there is provided an exploded view of the handle and nozzle.
As many changes can be made to the preferred embodiment of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter contained herein be considered illustrative of the invention and not in a limiting sense.
Referring now to Figure 13, there is provided a back view of the device when the valve is in the closed position.
Referring now to Figure 14, there is provided an exploded view of the handle and nozzle.
As many changes can be made to the preferred embodiment of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter contained herein be considered illustrative of the invention and not in a limiting sense.
Claims (26)
1. A spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
i) At least one valve;
ii) At least one valve actuator connected to said at least one valve; said at least one valve and vale actuator being at a first location;
wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve; allowing for transferring of fluid from said first location to said second location.
i) At least one valve;
ii) At least one valve actuator connected to said at least one valve; said at least one valve and vale actuator being at a first location;
wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve; allowing for transferring of fluid from said first location to said second location.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said at least one actuator when at a first position closes said at least one valve and disconnects said first location from said second location;
and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve.
and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said at least one valve actuator securely connects said first location to said second location and opens said at least one valve.
3. The device of claim 1 or 2 further comprising a delay component proximate said actuator for delaying opening of said valve until said first location and second location are securely connected.
4. The device of claim 3 further comprising a handle rotatably connected to said actuator.
5. The device of claim 3 wherein said device may be operated using one hand.
6. The device of claim 3 wherein said valve is a ball valve.
7. The device of claim 3 wherein said first location is an oil tank and said second location is an oil tanker and said fluid is oil.
8. The device of claim 3 further comprising an indicator for indicating when said first location is connected to said second location.
9. The device of claim 8 wherein said indicator further indicates when said fluid is being transferred from said first location to said second location.
10. A method of transferring a fluid while minimizing spilling said fluid comprising the steps of:
a) providing at a first location a valve comprising a first coupler and a valve actuator;
b) providing at a second location a second coupler;
c) coupling said first coupler and said second coupler;
d) moving said valve actuator from a first position to a second position to securely connect said first location and said second location and open said valve and;
and e) transferring said fluid.
a) providing at a first location a valve comprising a first coupler and a valve actuator;
b) providing at a second location a second coupler;
c) coupling said first coupler and said second coupler;
d) moving said valve actuator from a first position to a second position to securely connect said first location and said second location and open said valve and;
and e) transferring said fluid.
11. The method of claim 10 wherein said first location is an oil tank and said second location is an oil tanker and said fluid is oil.
12. The use of the device of any of claims 1-9 for transferring fluids from a first location to a second location.
13. A spill prevention device for use when transferring a fluid from a first location to a second location, said device comprising:
at least one valve actuator for connecting to at least one valve; a handle rotatably connected to said at least one valve actuator for rotating from a first position to a second position; at least one arm extending from said handle for connecting to a second location; said device further comprising at least one lock proximate said handle; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said device connects said first location to said second location via said at least one arm and said at least one valve actuator opens said at least one valve; said at least one lock proximate said handle securing said handle at said first position; said second location further comprising at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator; said device further comprises at least one key proximate said at least one valve and said second location further comprises at least one key receiver for matingly receiving said at least one key.
at least one valve actuator for connecting to at least one valve; a handle rotatably connected to said at least one valve actuator for rotating from a first position to a second position; at least one arm extending from said handle for connecting to a second location; said device further comprising at least one lock proximate said handle; wherein when said at least one valve actuator is at a first position, said at least one valve is closed and said at least one valve actuator disconnects said first location from said second location; and when said at least one valve actuator is at a second position, said device connects said first location to said second location via said at least one arm and said at least one valve actuator opens said at least one valve; said at least one lock proximate said handle securing said handle at said first position; said second location further comprising at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator; said device further comprises at least one key proximate said at least one valve and said second location further comprises at least one key receiver for matingly receiving said at least one key.
14. The device of claim 13 wherein said at least one arm is substantially arcuate.
15. The device of claim 13 or 14 wherein said at least one lock further comprises a ball and spring plunger and said handle further comprises at least one ball receiver for receiving said ball of said ball and spring plunger when the handle is in said first position.
16. The device of any of claims 13-15 wherein said at least one ball receiver is a bevelled edged hole on said handle.
17. The device of claim 15 wherein said lock is on a lock support proximate said handle.
18. The device of claim 13 wherein said second location further comprises at least one second location connector, for engagement with said at least one arm of said at least one valve actuator.
19. The device of claim 13 wherein said at least one key is situated at said second location and said at least one key receiver is proximate said at least one valve.
20. The device of claim 13 wherein said at least one key is part of a flange proximate said valve and said at least one key receiver is part of a nozzle of said second location.
21. The device of claim 13 wherein said at least one key receiver comprises a slot and said at least one key is configured to be received into said slot
22. The device of claim 21 wherein said slot comprises at least a first elongated portion and at least a second elongated portion, said first and second elongated portion being substantially parallel to each other and connected to each other by an elongated connector portion.
23. The device of claim 22 wherein said elongated connector portion runs substantially normal to said first and second elongated portions.
24. The device of claim 21 wherein said slot comprises a tortuous path.
25. The device of claim 13 or 21 further comprising a lag component for lagging opening of said valve until said handle is fully rotated to said second position and said first location is securely connected to said second position.
26. A method of transferring a fluid while minimizing spilling said fluid comprising the use of the device of any of claims 13-25.
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