Graco Minnesota Inc.

Graco Inc.

Mark A King

D Christian Koch

Thomas C Neese

Eugene G Thury

Blade R Wilson

Vernon K Quarve

Robert E Mora

Richard A Thompson, Ii

Gregory Wayne Parkhurst

Michael J Marshik

Kenneth J Krieter

Jeffrey A Popowski

John T Lavelle

Peter L Runquist

Joseph E LaBossierre

Todd Husom

Thomas Neese

Blade Wilson

An integrated design for dispensing lubricants and similar fluids from bulk containers incorporates a dispense valve (), a meter (), a hose (), a DC powered electric pump (), power cord () and adjustable fluid suction tube (), all packaged in one portable unit The unit is capable of dispensing fluids such as standard SAE grade automotive motor oils, automatic transmission fluid, gear lube, hydraulic oil and engine coolant (antifreeze) The pump motor will shut down at completion of dispense; and emergency shut-off to be provided.

Self contained lubricant dispenser

The invention replaces mechanical actuation of the valve () in lubricant dispense meters () to provide a software driven method of controlling the dispense of fluids. The design utilizes either a pressure sensitive membrane switch or a multiple discrete position membrane switch () in conjunction with either a multiple discrete stage solenoid actuated valve, a proportional solenoid actuated valve or an on/off solenoid actuated valve () to provide operator or programmed control of lubricant dispense frequency and flow rate via the meter's microprocessor.

Membrane and solenoid actuated valve for dispensing

Lubricant dispense meter

Fluid dispensing meter

Waste oil receptacle

A device for dispensing oils, antifreeze and other fluids from drums or other bulk containers has a rotary air motor which powers a gerotor-type pumping element. The pumping element has at least one magnet thereon and an electronics package is provided which counts the number of magnetic pulses which occur during the rotation of the gerotor and converts it over to the quantity of material pumped. A valve controls the flow of air to the air motor which in turn allows an operator to control the dispensing of fluid from the outlet of the pumping element.

Rotary power fill device

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Blaine, MN, United States of America

Mark A King