JP2935900B2 - Information transmission device for fuel distribution nozzle - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for placing information and/or advertising onto a fuel pump filler gun (1), where a supporting member (2) surrounds a part of the filler gun and has an area (2') at the upper side of the filler gun equipped with a detachable, transparent cover (3) for placing said information and/or advertising on said area. The cover (3) is connected to the supporting member (2) via a link connection (9). The link connection consists of a hinge pivot (10) on the cover (3) which forms a pivotal engagement with a sleeve part (11) on the supporting member (2). A first portion of the surface of the cover can be provided with non-detachable information (12) with regard to the fuel type delivered by the filler gun, whilst a second portion of the surface of the cover/lid is designed for the display of further information and/or advertising (7) which in a detachable manner can be disposed between the supporting member area (2') and the cover (3).

Description

The present invention relates to an information support device disposed on a fuel pump filling gun for displaying information and / or advertising, the device comprising a support member, The member has an upper surface portion for supporting the information card and / or the advertising card, and a removable upper member is disposed on the upper surface portion and provided on the card via the upper member. Information and / or advertisement to be viewed.

Such devices include, among others, Norwegian Patent No. 17
No. 5397 is known.

Problems with this type of device include unintentionally pulling the upper member away from the support member, which may cause the upper member to disappear or be damaged, as well as excessive information and advertising cards. Has been installed under its upper part, or at a gas station, the upper part of the refueling gun has been completely removed and the old card has been replaced with a new card, but the information and / or advertisement and / or fuel type or 2 with new card displaying both fuel type instructions
Before these upper parts are installed on the fuel filling gun,
Errors may occur, such as being accidentally or unintentionally replaced. This is because the information about the type of fuel may be lost and lost due to the upper member being pulled apart, or the information about the type of fuel may be different from the actual fuel type through the wrong information card. Means to provide fuel. For example, while the card shows information about the fuel, for example, 95 octane unleaded gasoline,
It is envisioned that pumps and guns will in fact provide leaded gasoline. The consequences of this on the vehicle's engine when the vehicle is filled with the wrong fuel can be easily imagined, and in this connection a similar situation can occur at gas stations.

While this is rare, it is clear that improvements need to be made to the device in this area. The device according to the invention has the upper member linked to the support member, the upper member being designed as a fully covered cover made of a transparent material, or the upper member having a space between a plurality of opposing frame portions. It is characterized by being designed as an opened frame.

According to another embodiment of the device, the link connection between the cover or frame and the support member is provided by a hinge pivot located on the cover or frame.
This is done by means which will cause a snap engagement with the pivot receiver on the support member.

It is advantageous if the pivot receiving member has an oval cross section which is larger than the circular cross section of the hinge pivot.

It is advantageous if the frame is made of a transparent material, but it is also possible for the frame to be made of an opaque material, preferably of the same color as the support member.

In a special embodiment of the cover, the first sub-region of the cover has a surface area when viewed from the axial direction of the cover, by means of which the removal according to the type of fuel supplied by the filling gun. Impossible information is provided. The cover also has a second large area when viewed from the axial direction of the cover, through which the information and / or advertisement provided on the card can be viewed.

In a special embodiment of the frame, the first sub-region of the frame, when viewed from the axial direction of the frame,
It has a surface area that provides non-removable information about the type of fuel that the filling gun supplies. The frame also has a second large area opening when viewed from the axial direction of the frame, through which the information and / or advertisement provided on the card can be viewed.

In some countries, the placement of an unused refueling gun, if placed in a relatively small opening in the housing of the fuel pump, would be accompanied by a device that would prevent such placement. A narrow supporting member is required together with the upper member. According to the present invention, in the above case, it is proposed that the cross-sectional shape of the upper member be made arcuate. As a result, the upper surface of the support member also has an arcuate cross-sectional shape.

In a special embodiment, the non-removable information may be provided as a plurality of cutouts in the surface area. In this embodiment, a portion of the card that has not been printed at all will be in contrast to the rest of the surface area.

On the lower side of the frame are provided at least two studs designed to engage a plurality of holes in the card. This facilitates the fixing of the card, and prevents the card from being loosened or detached due to an external influence on the card or the frame. Further, a plurality of recesses are provided in the surface portion to engage the studs when the frame is placed on the support member.

The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the following drawings.

1 and 2 show a device according to the prior art.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

4 to 8 are views showing a second embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention.

9 to 11 show the details of the device according to the invention.

FIGS. 12 and 13 show a third embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

14 and 15 are diagrams showing a fourth embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

16 and 17 are views showing a fifth embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 to FIG. 21 are views showing a sixth embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing details of an eighth embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a ninth embodiment of the apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a cross section taken along line XXIV-XXIV in FIG.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a tenth embodiment of the device according to the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a fuel filling gun 1 with a support member 2, which surrounds a part of the fuel filling gun 1 and has a region 2 'above the fuel filling gun. The area 2 'is provided with a removable upper member 3, which has the form of a cover, which cover has an edge 4 which engages a bead 5 on the support member 2. Have. Information, in particular information on the type of fuel and advertisement (or promotion), is intended to be placed on this area 2 '. This information and the advertisement can be in the form of a printed card 6 with an advertisement 7 and information 8 on the type of fuel.

As shown in FIG. 2, for the fuel pump filling gun 1 that was originally intended to supply gasoline, an information / advertisement card was incorrectly provided, whereby the fuel filling gun provided a false indication that it supplied diesel fuel. Could be.

At the filling station, the upper member or cover is
As a first step in preventing the replacement with that of the adjacent fuel pump filling gun, the invention proposes to connect the support member 2 to the cover 3 via a link connection 9. .

Such a link connection 9 can be seen in more detail in FIGS. As shown, the upper member or cover 3
Is provided with a hinge pivot 10, which has an extended portion at its end, preferably a portion 10 'which is somewhat conical in shape, so that the hinge pivot is When inserted into the part 11, it forms a preferably non-removable and pivotable snap engagement with the support member. Any split 1 to pivot 10
By providing a 0 ", insertion or optional release or removal of the pivot 10 (eg, if the upper member is damaged)
Is somewhat easier.

A further measure for avoiding the above-mentioned problems according to the invention is to provide non-removable information 12 on the type of fuel supplied by the fuel pump filling gun 1 on the surface 3 'of the cover and inside it. Alternatively, it is to be provided to any of the outside thereof.

For a card 6 (or an optional card 6 ') arranged on the area 2' of the support member, if previously described in the area 8, as indicated by reference numeral 8 'in FIG. It is also possible to have no information at all, in which case the design of the information / advertising card 6 ′ will be changed somewhat compared to the known card 6. As can be appreciated, even if the information / advertising card contains incorrect information on the type of fuel and such a piece of paper is placed below the upper member 3, the fuel already placed on the cover Non-removable information about the type masks an erroneous indication of the fuel type on the card 6, so that no damage is done. An alternative is to change the card 6 as shown by the card 6 ', as shown. That is, it is possible to change the card 6 'so as not to include any information regarding the type of fuel. According to the present invention, since the indication about the fuel type already exists in the form in which the upper member 3 cannot be attached, there is no indication about the fuel type on the card 6 ', or an incorrect indication is given on the card 6. There is no problem even if you do. Other information on the card is visible through the area 3 "of the upper member 3.

FIG. 7 shows the case where a card 6 having an incorrect indication of diesel with respect to the type of fuel is placed in a refueling gun intended to supply unleaded gasoline. However, as described above, the upper member 3 has information 12 which cannot be removed, and this information 12 clearly indicates that the type of fuel supplied from the filling gun 1 is unleaded gasoline. As shown in FIG. 8, the information panel of the card 6 intended for the fuel type will always be obscured by non-removable information 12 about the fuel type in question, which information may not be visible on the outer surface of the cover. Alternatively, it is fixed to any of the insides.

12 and 13 show how the upper part (cover) 3 is actually converted into a frame 13 in which the advertisement / information on the card 6 can be seen. A large opening 13 'is formed. This means that the advertisement / information 7 is more clearly visible because it is not covered by a transparent plastic material that can often be scratched or soiled in use. The fuel information 8 "is permanently located below the transparent portion 13" of the upper member.

FIGS. 14 and 15 show an embodiment in which the frame 13 is formed of, for example, an opaque plastic material having the same color or a harmonious color as the support member 2. This means that, for example, "lead-free 9"
It is convenient to indicate the fuel type 8 'of 5 ". The application of such a display can be performed in a known manner, for example by screen printing.

16 and 17 show a frame 14 as a modified example of the frame 13, and the frame 14 has a large opening 14 '.
Is formed, through which the advertisement / information 7 and the fuel type 8 on the card can be viewed. This aspect means that the advertisements / information 7,8 can be more clearly seen because they are not covered by a transparent plastic material. As a result, this solution means that there is no need for the repetitive cleaning required when using a cover.

In many countries, when the fuel filling gun 1 is not in use, the placement of the filling gun in a relatively narrow opening in the housing (not shown) of the fuel pump does not impede such an arrangement according to the invention. If there is no equipment,
It requires a narrow support member 2 with an associated upper member 3. In such a case, the type of gun can be the same as that shown in the remaining figures, for example, the ZVA type. 18 to 21 thus show how the support member 2 can be deformed in such a way that the cross section of its upper part 2 'has an arcuate form 2 ", which is most clearly shown in FIG. Thus, the upper member 3 has an arcuate shape 3 that is compatible with the arcuate configuration 2 ″, so that the upper member 3 can extend downwardly in an arcuate manner on both sides of the support member 2 (FIG. 21). Even if the upper region 2 'of the support member 2 has a smaller lateral dimension than that found in the other embodiments, the effective support surface of the region 2' is the same as in the other embodiments. Size
As a result, the same size card 6 can be used as it is. As can be readily appreciated, even if not shown in the drawings, the upper member 3 is provided with a permanent fuel label 8 'or 12 internally or externally when it is in cover form. Can be done. Further, the upper member 3 in the form of a cover is changed to the form of the frame 13 or 14, and the opening 13 'is formed.
Or, while forming the 14 ', it is possible to maintain the general arcuate shape of the upper member 3 and the area 2 ". In addition, as shown and described above, the upper member 3 may be hinged. 9 and is hinged to the support member 2.

The support member 2 has a front opening 2 (see FIG. 5), into which a filling gun 1 can be loaded, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 shows how the sleeve-like part 11 is alternatively designed to have a front opening and the cross-section as indicated by the reference numeral 11 'is substantially U-shaped. Thus, the hinge pivot receiver 11 'thus formed has an oval shape and a clearance d is provided between the snap-receiving end 1 and the provided pivot 10. The purpose of this clearance is to be able to compensate for any longitudinal movement between the upper members 3, 13, 14 and the support member 2 under the influence of temperature (expansion or contraction).

The pivot can be designed and mounted, for example, as in FIG. 11, but with the upper member as shown in FIG.
It is also possible to mount between two lugs 14,15 on 3,14,14.

As shown in Fig. 23, the non-removable information 8 "can also be provided in the form of a plurality of cutouts 16 in the information surface area. In this way, it is possible to place information about the fuel type in a simple manner in the molding for the upper part, so that on the outside of the frame The extra work of assigning fuel types is prevented.

FIG. 25 shows an embodiment in which the frame 13 is provided with a plurality of studs on its lower side, for example, two or three studs indicated by reference numerals 17, 18, and 19. These studs 17, 18, 19 are designed to engage with respective mounting holes 20, 21, 22 in the information and advertising card 6 '. This facilitates fixing to the upper member of the card, in this embodiment in the form of a frame 13. Furthermore, the interaction between the studs 17-19 and the mounting holes 20-22 may cause the card to be pulled out through the opening 13 'in the frame, touching the card or frame with a finger, or raising the frame. Against any external influences, such as the card being easily removed. The studs 17, 18, 19 are designed to engage with respective recesses 23, 24, 25 in the plane of the support member 2.

While a special type of link connection between a cover or lid and the support member has been described and illustrated, it will be appreciated that any suitable link connection, including plastic hinges, bond wire connections, or the like, may be used. A good link connection is available.

The present invention is directed to a method wherein the surface portion extends from a general region between the rear portion of the filling gun carrying pipe and the front portion of the valve housing, and between the rear portion of the valve housing and the front portion of the filling gun handle. However, the present invention is of course not intended to be limited to such surface areas. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that both the support member 2 and the upper members 3, 13, 14 formed in any suitable manner are within the scope of the appended claims.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (31) Priority claim number 961503 (32) Priority date April 16, 1996 (33) Priority claiming country Norway (NO) (58) Fields surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁶ , (DB name) G09F 3/16 B67D 5/06

Claims (10)

(57) [Claims] 1. An information support device disposed on a fuel pump filling gun for displaying information and / or advertisement, the information indicating device including a support member, wherein the support member is an information card. And has an upper surface portion for supporting the advertising card or any one thereof, an upper member can be arranged on the upper surface portion of the support member, information provided on the card through the upper member and An information support device capable of visually recognizing an advertisement and / or an advertisement, wherein the upper member (3) is a cover (3) formed of a transparent plastic material linked to the support member (2), A first sub-region of the cover (3), which is visible from the axial direction, is non-removable with respect to the type of fuel supplied by the filling gun. Information (12)
And said cover (3) has a second large area (3 ") visible from the axial direction of said cover, said second large area being An information support device capable of visually recognizing the information and / or the advertisement provided on the card (6) through the PC. 2. An information support device arranged on a fuel pump filling gun for displaying information and / or an advertisement, wherein the information indicating device includes a support member, and the support member includes an information card. And has an upper surface portion for supporting the advertising card or any one thereof, an upper member can be arranged on the upper surface portion of the support member, information provided on the card through the upper member and In an information support device capable of visually recognizing an advertisement or any one of them, the upper member (13) has a frame (13,1) having an opening space (13 ', 14') between a plurality of opposed frame portions.
4), wherein the frame (13, 14) is the support member (2)
And a first sub-region (13 ") of the frame (13") visible from the axial direction of the cover (13) provides non-removable information (8) regarding the type of fuel supplied by the filling gun. ') Having a surface area provided with
The frame (13) has a second large area (13 ') that can be seen from the axial direction of the cover, and the information and the information provided on the card (6) through the second large area are provided. An information support device characterized in that an advertisement or any one of them (7) can be visually recognized. 3. The information support device according to claim 2, wherein the non-removable information is provided in the form of a plurality of cutouts in the surface area. 4. At the lower side of said frame there are provided at least two studs (17,18,19) designed to engage a plurality of holes (20,21,22) in said card. The information support device according to claim 2, wherein the information support device is provided. 5. A plurality of recesses (23,24,25) for engaging said studs (17,18,19) when said frame is covered on said support member (2). The information support device according to claim 4, wherein the information support device is provided in a surface portion. 6. The information support device according to claim 1, wherein the cover (3) is arcuate (3) in a transverse section. 7. The upper surface (2 ') of the support member (2).
Is arcuate (2 ″) in cross section,
The information support device according to claim 1. 8. An information support device according to claim 2, wherein said frame (13) is formed of a transparent material. 9. The information support device according to claim 2, wherein said frame (13) is formed from an opaque material. 10. The information support device according to claim 9, wherein the opaque material has the same color as the support member (2).