US20130255986A1 - Hose for Conveying Fluid - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a hose for conveying a fluid and to a method of configuring a hose for conveying a fluid.
- Flexible hoses are used to transfer fluid from one place to another and common applications are for transferring water, pressurised air, hydraulic fluid or any other fluid from one piece of equipment to another.
- fluid at one end of the hose is pressurised, possibly by a pump or header tank, and each end of the hose is provided with a connector that sealably connects the hose to the equipment. It is known to provide a hose for connecting one aircraft to another for the purpose of in-flight refuelling.
- In-flight refuelling systems involve moving aviation fuel from a tanker aircraft to a receiving aircraft to increase the operating range and time of the receiving aircraft by overcoming the maximum fuel load limitation.
- the probe and drogue arrangement involves a flexible hose with a valve and a drogue at the distal end of the hose.
- the hose is extended from the tanker aircraft and is pulled behind the tanker aircraft by the aerodynamic force created by the drogue, which also provides some positional stability.
- the receiving aircraft comprises a probe extending forwardly from the nose or fuselage of the aircraft, and also has a valve at its distal end.
- the pilot of the aircraft to be refuelled controls and manoeuvres the aircraft to align the probe with the valve and the drogue and then moves the aircraft towards the tanker aircraft so that the probe connects with the valve on the hose. Once connection has been made, the valves can be opened to establish a fluid path, thereby allowing fuel to flow into the fuel tanks of the receiving aircraft.
- Flying boom refuelling systems have a rigid boom that is deployed from the tanker aircraft, the position of which is typically controlled by an operator in the tanker aircraft.
- the boom can carry a hose which has a valve at its distal end.
- the receiving aircraft comprises a docking port that may be within the fuselage, or extending from the fuselage.
- the pilot of the receiving aircraft again flies their aircraft into contact with the boom.
- the boom operator can control the finite position of the boom so there is a two-way process for making the connection.
- UAV's Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- AUAV's Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- a limitation of UAV's and AUAV's is the power that can be carried by onboard batteries which are recharged before each use.
- Aircraft currently communicate via radio or satellite communications which can place a large strain on the bandwidth of such systems.
- UAV's and AUAV's that are deployed as observers can collect and store large amounts of data that is either transmitted over the communication channels or stored onboard the aircraft for later retrieval. Transmission over the communication channels requires more bandwidth which means more satellites, transmitters and receivers that can add considerable cost.
- communication channels may not be fast or secure enough to carry out some operations such as system diagnostics. Storing data onboard the aircraft delays the retrieval of that information and requires the aircraft to return to the ground. Therefore, the data storage capacity of an aircraft may also limit the aircraft's maximum operational time.
- the present invention seeks to provide a hose for conveying fluids that seeks to alleviate or substantially overcome the problems with conventional fluid carrying hoses, including those mentioned above.
- a hose for conveying fluids comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall.
- the wall may comprise an inner fluid carrying tube and an outer protective sheath and the cable may be positioned between the inner fluid carrying tube and the outer protective sheath.
- the wall may comprise an inner fluid carrying tube and an outer protective sheath and the cable may be embedded within the outer protective sheath.
- the cable may be wound around the inner fluid carrying tube to define a helical path along the hose.
- Helically winding the cable around the inner fluid carrying tube means that the cable is always at an angle to any bending of the hose, thereby reducing the stress induced in the cable.
- the cable comprises a plurality of spaced insulated wires encased in a sleeve of low friction material to allow movement of the wires relative to the sleeve when the cable is subject to bending.
- the low friction casing reduces the stress placed on the wires as they move around within the casing. Also, allowing the wires to move within the casing means that the wires will move to the position of least stress during bending of the hose.
- the hose has a distal end and a user definable module, the user definable module being removably attachable to said distal end and including a connector for electrical connection to said cable.
- the user definable module may be tubular and may surround the distal end of the hose.
- the user definable module comprises at least one or more components for determining a measurable parameter at the distal end of the hose.
- the user definable module may comprise at least one of a position sensor, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a proximity sensor and a flow rate sensor.
- the hose may also comprise an intermediate connecting collar, attachable to the distal end of the hose proximal to the user definable module, the collar comprising first electrical terminals to connect the cable to conductors in the collar and second electrical terminals spaced from the first electrical terminals to connect the conductors in the collar to the user definable module.
- the conductors in the collar may extend from the first electrical terminal in a helical path and terminate at the second electrical terminal in a plane extending substantially at right angles to a longitudinal axis of the hose.
- the intermediate collar has an angled cut out that defines a face which is substantially perpendicular to the helical path of the cable, said first electrical terminal being mounted on said face.
- the angled cut out allows the helically wound cable to easily connect to the collar without having to bend the cable.
- the intermediate collar may comprise an end face which lies in a plane substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the hose, said second electrical terminal being mounted to said end face.
- the user definable module comprises two half tubular portions or shells that are attachable to each other to surround the distal end of the hose.
- the two part construction of the user definable module allows the user definable module to be easily removed from the hose for interchanging.
- the user definable module may be attachable to the collar.
- the user definable module comprises a connector configured to connect to the second electrical terminals, when the user definable module is attached to the distal end of the hose.
- a connector may extend from the distal end of the hose to receive a probe, the connector extending distally beyond the user defined module.
- the user definable module comprises a terminal connector configured to electrically connect to a mating terminal connector on a receiving probe, when the connector is connected to said receiving probe.
- a user definable module removably attachable to the distal end of a fluid conveying hose that is releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity, the fluid conveying hose comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall, the user definable module being connectable to said cable and comprising components to measure at least one measurable parameter at the end of the hose and/or provide electrical connection between the cable and said fluid receiving entity for the transmission of data and/or power along said hose via said user definable interface.
- a method of configuring a hose for fluid transfer said hose being releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity and comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall, the method comprising the step of selecting a user definable module according to claim 19 and attaching said selected module to a distal end of the hose prior to connecting said hose to a fluid receiving entity.
- FIG. 1 shows a view of a refuelling tanker aircraft and an aircraft that is to be refuelled
- FIG. 2 shows a view of the distal end of a refuelling hose according to an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the refuelling hose of FIG. 2 , but omitting part of the outer protective sheath for the purposes of clarity;
- FIG. 4 shows a view of the termination collar and electrical connector of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 shows a view of the user definable interface module (UDI) for attachment to the refuelling hose;
- UMI user definable interface module
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show views of the two portions of the UDI module.
- FIG. 7 shows a view of an example configuration of the UDI module with the casing portions removed for clarity.
- FIG. 1 shows a tanker aircraft 2 with a refuelling hose 1 in a deployed position, trailing behind the aircraft.
- the refuelling hose 1 is flexible and is mounted on a reel assembly within the tanker aircraft 2 so that operation of the reel assembly will deploy and retract the refuelling hose 1 .
- the distal end 3 of the refuelling hose 1 comprises a valve connector 4 that mates with a probe 5 on the receiving aircraft 6 and a drogue 7 that provides a stabilising aerodynamic force.
- the drag created by the drogue 7 as the tanker aircraft 2 moves through the air provides a backwards force that drags the distal end 3 of the refuelling hose 1 behind the tanker aircraft 2 and in a position and orientation that is suitable for mating with the receiving aircraft 6 .
- the drogue 7 also helps reduce oscillations in the hose that would otherwise cause the distal end of the refuelling hose to move around.
- FIG. 2 shows the distal end 3 of the refuelling hose 1 without a drogue attachment.
- the distal end 3 comprises a mating connector 4 that provides the sealed mechanical connection between the hose 1 and the probe of the receiving aircraft.
- a user definable interface (UDI) module 11 is mounted to the distal end of the refuelling hose 1 so that the connector 4 protrudes from one end of the module 11 .
- the UDI module 11 allows a user to configure the end of the refuelling hose 1 with different functionality for different applications as will become apparent from the description that follows below.
- a data and/or power transmission cable 9 is wound around and embedded into the refuelling hose and terminates in an end connector 10 that connects the cable 9 to the UDI module 11 via an intermediate collar 18 (see below).
- FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the refuelling hose 1 showing the cable 9 embedded within the refuelling hose 1 .
- the hose 1 comprises an inner fuel carrying hose 12 and an outer protective sheath 13 as well as a reinforcing sheath 14 that provides both increased strength and protection against electrical charges such as lightning strikes (part of the outer protective sheath 13 is removed in FIG. 3 for clarity and to enable the path of the cable 9 to be seen).
- the cable 9 is flat and flexible and comprises a plurality of conducting wires 15 to carry power, data or any other electrical signals.
- the cable 9 is wrapped helically around the inner fuel carrying hose 12 and the reinforcing sheath 14 and is then covered by the outer protective sheath 13 so that the cable 9 is located between the reinforcing sheath 14 and the outer protective sheath 13 .
- the cable 9 may be embedded within the outer protective sheath 13 .
- the wires 15 themselves may be of any type, for example 4AWG wires for carrying power, wires for carrying data and/or power and/or fibre optic cables.
- the wires 15 may be copper, aluminium or optical wave guides or other suitable conductors.
- the cable 9 should be configured to carry both power and/or data signals with a degree of flexibility so that the hose 1 and cable 9 can be used with a variety of UDI modules, as explained in more detail hereinafter.
- the flexible hose 1 During normal duty the flexible hose 1 is exposed to bending forces caused by winding the hose 1 on and off a storage reel on the tanker aircraft and also from turbulence during operation, as the hose moves around in the air.
- the cable 9 is embedded within the hose 1 so will also be subject to those bending forces and there is a need to protect the cable 9 , particularly the wires 15 , from fatigue stresses. Bending the hose 1 and the cable 9 will exert tensile stress on one side of the wires 15 and compressive stress on the opposite side. Also, the direction of bending will change during operation, resulting in fatigue stress effects. The bending and fatigue stresses can alter the conductive properties of the wires 15 and affect the performance of the cable 9 , possibly even causing the wires 15 to fail.
- each wire is provided with low friction insulation, made from a fluoropolymer or thermoplastic material, and the insulated wires 15 are contained within a low friction sleeve 17 , also made from a fluoropolymer or thermoplastic material. This allows the insulated wires 15 to move around within the sleeve 17 .
- the low friction contact between the insulated wires 15 and the sleeve 17 allows the wires 15 to move around within the sleeve 17 to the position of least stress as the hose 1 bends, thereby reducing the bending and fatigue stresses induced in the power, signal and fibre optic wires 15 .
- the outer surface of the sleeve 17 is treated to allow it to be bonded to the outer protective sheath 13 or reinforcing sheath 14 of the hose 1 .
- the treatment process could be chemical etching, plasma arc or bespoke RF surface modification that allows adhesive to bond to the sleeve 17 .
- EMI Electromagnetic Impulse
- An EMI may occur naturally, such as from a lightning strike or as a result of the systems themselves, for example a build up of static electricity or short circuits.
- EMI may be used intentionally as weapon and the systems of the aircraft and the refuelling apparatus need to be protected from any such attack.
- FIG. 4 shows a termination collar 18 that is fixed to the distal end of the refuelling hose to provide an electrical terminal and connection between the cable 9 and the UDI module 11 (see FIG. 5 ).
- the termination collar 18 is attached to the outer wall 13 (see FIG. 3 ) of the refuelling hose 1 to securely and rigidly attach the termination collar 18 to the hose 1 .
- the termination collar 18 comprises a ring portion 19 with an inner diameter that is larger than and extends around the inner refuelling hose 12 and the mechanical connector 4 without interfering with the function of these components.
- the termination collar 18 comprises an angled cut out 20 at the end of the termination collar 18 facing along the hose 1 towards the tanker aircraft.
- the cut out has a face 47 that extends perpendicularly to the helix path of the cable 9 such that the face 47 is at 90 degrees relative to the helix angle of the cable 9 .
- the face 47 comprises an electrical connector 21 configured to receive the end 23 of the helically wound cable 9 and the sleeve 17 is adhered or bonded to the termination collar 18 .
- the angled cut out 20 and the face 47 allow the end 23 of the cable 9 to be easily received in the connector 21 without having to flex the cable 9 or disturb the helical path.
- the angled cut out 20 extends from the face 47 at an angle that is closely matched to the helix angle of the cable 9 so that the termination collar 18 is shaped to allow the cable 9 to freely connect with the connector 21 .
- the end 23 of the cable 9 may be removably or permanently attached to the connector 21 on the termination collar 18 .
- the connector 21 may be a zero insertion force type connector with a clamping element to prevent disconnection.
- Conductors 24 are embedded within the ring portion 19 of the termination collar 18 to connect the electrical connector 21 on angled face 47 to an electrical terminal 25 on the distal end 26 of the termination collar 18 , facing away from the tanker aircraft.
- the conductors 24 initially follow the helical path through the collar 18 but then turn so that they extend in an axial direction of the hose and terminate at the end face of the collar 18 , which lies in a plane extending at right-angles to the longitudinal axis of the hose.
- the conductors 24 may be copper, aluminium or optical wave guides. In this way, when the cable 9 is attached to the electrical connector 21 , the cable 9 is in electrical contact with the terminal 25 on the end face 26 of the termination collar 18 , so that electrical connection can then be made to the UDI module 11 , as explained below with reference to FIG. 5 .
- FIG. 5 shows the distal end 3 of the refuelling hose 1 with the cable 9 , termination collar 18 and the User Definable Interface (UDI) module 11 attached to the termination collar 18 .
- the UDI module 11 and collar 18 are shown as being partially transparent for the purposes of clarity only.
- the UDI module 11 comprises two half-cylindrical portions or shells 27 , 28 that are attachable to each other surrounding the refuelling hose 1 .
- the UDI module 11 may also be attachable to the end 26 of the termination collar 18 .
- the two parts 27 , 28 of the UDI module 11 may be attachable to each other by a magnetic clamping system comprising a plurality of magnets, such as neodymium magnets, embedded in the mating faces of the two parts 27 , 28 .
- the magnets in each part 27 , 28 have opposing poles such that they attract each other and clamp the two parts 27 , 28 together.
- the magnets in one of the two parts 27 , 28 are moveable so that the magnets can be moved from an aligned position for clamping to an unaligned positioned for separating the two parts 27 , 28 of the UDI module 11 .
- the magnets may be moveable by a manual lever or other actuator.
- the two parts 27 , 28 of the UDI module are attachable by means of locking elements, fasteners, or any other suitable attachment that allows the UDI module 11 to be easily clamped and separated.
- the UDI module 11 may also be attached to the outer face 26 of the termination collar 18 by any of the attachment means described above.
- the UDI module 11 is easily removable from the refuelling hose 1 and can be changed during flight when the hose is retracted into the tanker aircraft 2 .
- Different UDI modules 11 may be configured in different ways for different applications, for example refuelling of different aircraft or in different conditions.
- the UDI module 11 comprises an electrical connector 30 on the end face 31 of one of the half-cylindrical portions 27 that connects with the electrical terminal 25 on the end face 26 of the termination collar 18 to electrically connect the termination collar 18 to the UDI module 11 .
- Conductors or wires 32 are embedded into, or mounted to, the UDI module 11 to connect any devices that are mounted in the UDI module 11 to the connector 30 and therefore to the tanker aircraft 2 via the cable 9 .
- Some examples of components that the UDI module 11 may comprise are position sensors, accelerometers, pressure, temperature, flow rate sensors, connection sensors (to detect if the probe and hose are suitably mated) and so forth.
- the UDI module 11 is able to provide whatever functionality is required for each individual refuelling aircraft, or even each individual operation.
- the cable 9 provides the connectivity and the UDI module provides a platform for using any type of electrical equipment desired at the connection between the refuelling hose and the receiving aircraft.
- FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show the two portions 27 , 28 of the UDI module 11 that are attachable to each other and to the end 26 of the termination collar 18 .
- the UDI module 11 is fully configurable to change the connectivity and function of the refuelling hose 1 depending on the requirements of the user and the operation.
- Components such as sensors and connectors can be embedded within or attached to the UDI modules 11 and different UDI modules 11 can be provided for different applications.
- Each different UDI module 11 may utilise the wires 15 in the cable 9 differently so different connections will be required at the tanker end of the cable 9 as well.
- a user onboard the tanker aircraft 2 may change the UDI module 11 by removing the two portions 27 , 28 and swapping them for a different UDI module 11 , thereby changing the functionality and capabilities of the refuelling hose 1 .
- FIG. 7 shows an example configuration of the UDI module 11 without the body of the UDI module 11 showing, for purposes of clarity.
- the UDI module comprises a power transfer unit 33 , accelerometers 34 and heat and pressure sensors 35 .
- the power transfer unit 33 is positioned on an outer face of the UDI module it and power is provided to the unit from the tanker aircraft 2 along the cable 9 in the refuelling hose 1 .
- the receiving aircraft 2 will have a similar power transfer unit positioned on or near the probe 5 that connects with the refuelling hose 1 so that when the probe and the hose are connected, the two power transfer units are proximate to each other and power can be transferred from one aircraft to the other via induction.
- the accelerometers 34 can be used to determine the position and/or stability of the distal end 3 of the refuelling hose 1 which may be useful for informing the operators or systems about the condition of the connection or if the hose 1 is stable enough for a connection to be made in the first place. For example, high acceleration during fuel transfer may trigger the fuel transfer operation to be stopped as a safety precaution. Temperature and pressure sensors 35 in the UDI module 11 can inform operators or systems about the state of the fuel being transferred and therefore if the systems are working effectively or if there might be a blockage or other problem. Low or high temperatures caused by the high altitudes or malfunctioning systems may be dangerous so temperature sensors may be used to determine if fuel transfer is safe and inform an operator or system when the fuel temperature is outside a safe range.
- a further optional component for the UDI module 11 may include providing an electrical terminal (not shown) at the distal end 36 (see FIG. 5 ) of the UDI module 11 that is configured to electrically connect to a connector on the receiving aircraft 6 when the refuelling connection is made.
- the receiving aircraft may comprise an electrical connector assembly either on, or near, the probe 5 that connects to the UDI module, allowing power and/or data to be transferred between the tanker aircraft 2 and the receiving aircraft 6 via the cable 9 in the refuelling hose 1 .
- the connectors may magnetically orientate and/or lock together to ensure alignment before a connection is made.
- concentric slip rings may be used on the distal end of the UDI module that connect to a compatible slip ring arrangement on the receiving aircraft.
- the electrical connection along the hose 1 allows power and/or electrical signals to be carried from the tanker aircraft 2 to the receiving aircraft 6 and vice versa. Therefore, it is possible to provide power to the aircraft 6 being refuelled to recharge the batteries and extend the operating life of UAV's and AUAV's which carry limited life batteries. Furthermore, the tanker aircraft 2 is able to securely communicate with the receiving aircraft 6 to download data, such as surveillance images, or to upload instructions or perform diagnostic analysis on faulty or out of date systems. The data connection is more secure than a wireless alternative because it is direct, can not be intercepted and is protected from EMI and other such attacks.
- the UDI module 11 may be fitted with a drogue that functions in the conventional manner.
- the UDI module 11 may have aerodynamic control surfaces and an actuator to control the wings from the tanker aircraft 2 such that an operator onboard the tanker aircraft may control the attitude of the distal end of the refuelling hose 1 to facilitate the connection between the probe 5 and the distal end 3 of the hose 1 .
- the UDI module 11 is changeable so a tanker aircraft will be able to switch between these applications during flight, depending on the requirements of each refuelling operation and the equipment onboard the receiving aircraft.
Abstract
A hose is disclosed for conveying fluids. The hose has a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable is integrated into said wall. Also disclosed is a user definable module that is removably attachable to the distal end of a fluid conveying hose. The hose being releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity. The fluid conveying hose has a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into that wall. The user definable module is connectable to the cable and has components to measure at least one measurable parameter at the end of the hose and/or provide electrical connection between the cable and said fluid receiving entity for the transmission of data and/or power along the hose via said user definable interface. Also disclosed is a method of configuring a hose for fluid transfer. The method includes the step of selecting a user definable module and attaching the selected module to a distal end of the hose prior to connecting said hose to a fluid receiving entity.
Description
- This invention relates to a hose for conveying a fluid and to a method of configuring a hose for conveying a fluid.
- Flexible hoses are used to transfer fluid from one place to another and common applications are for transferring water, pressurised air, hydraulic fluid or any other fluid from one piece of equipment to another. Usually, fluid at one end of the hose is pressurised, possibly by a pump or header tank, and each end of the hose is provided with a connector that sealably connects the hose to the equipment. It is known to provide a hose for connecting one aircraft to another for the purpose of in-flight refuelling.
- In-flight refuelling systems involve moving aviation fuel from a tanker aircraft to a receiving aircraft to increase the operating range and time of the receiving aircraft by overcoming the maximum fuel load limitation.
- Currently, there are two main known methods of in-flight refuelling—‘probe and drogue’ and ‘flying boom’. The probe and drogue arrangement involves a flexible hose with a valve and a drogue at the distal end of the hose. The hose is extended from the tanker aircraft and is pulled behind the tanker aircraft by the aerodynamic force created by the drogue, which also provides some positional stability. The receiving aircraft comprises a probe extending forwardly from the nose or fuselage of the aircraft, and also has a valve at its distal end. The pilot of the aircraft to be refuelled controls and manoeuvres the aircraft to align the probe with the valve and the drogue and then moves the aircraft towards the tanker aircraft so that the probe connects with the valve on the hose. Once connection has been made, the valves can be opened to establish a fluid path, thereby allowing fuel to flow into the fuel tanks of the receiving aircraft.
- Flying boom refuelling systems have a rigid boom that is deployed from the tanker aircraft, the position of which is typically controlled by an operator in the tanker aircraft. The boom can carry a hose which has a valve at its distal end. The receiving aircraft comprises a docking port that may be within the fuselage, or extending from the fuselage. The pilot of the receiving aircraft again flies their aircraft into contact with the boom. However, in this case, the boom operator can control the finite position of the boom so there is a two-way process for making the connection.
- Developments in aviation mean that the industry is changing to favour Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) and Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (AUAV's) and the refuelling requirements of these aircraft are very different to those of conventional aircraft. A limitation of UAV's and AUAV's is the power that can be carried by onboard batteries which are recharged before each use.
- Aircraft currently communicate via radio or satellite communications which can place a large strain on the bandwidth of such systems. UAV's and AUAV's that are deployed as observers can collect and store large amounts of data that is either transmitted over the communication channels or stored onboard the aircraft for later retrieval. Transmission over the communication channels requires more bandwidth which means more satellites, transmitters and receivers that can add considerable cost. Furthermore, communication channels may not be fast or secure enough to carry out some operations such as system diagnostics. Storing data onboard the aircraft delays the retrieval of that information and requires the aircraft to return to the ground. Therefore, the data storage capacity of an aircraft may also limit the aircraft's maximum operational time.
- The present invention seeks to provide a hose for conveying fluids that seeks to alleviate or substantially overcome the problems with conventional fluid carrying hoses, including those mentioned above.
- According to the invention, there is provided a hose for conveying fluids comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall.
- In one embodiment, the wall may comprise an inner fluid carrying tube and an outer protective sheath and the cable may be positioned between the inner fluid carrying tube and the outer protective sheath.
- In an alternative embodiment, the wall may comprise an inner fluid carrying tube and an outer protective sheath and the cable may be embedded within the outer protective sheath.
- Advantageously, the cable may be wound around the inner fluid carrying tube to define a helical path along the hose.
- Helically winding the cable around the inner fluid carrying tube means that the cable is always at an angle to any bending of the hose, thereby reducing the stress induced in the cable.
- Preferably, the cable comprises a plurality of spaced insulated wires encased in a sleeve of low friction material to allow movement of the wires relative to the sleeve when the cable is subject to bending.
- The low friction casing reduces the stress placed on the wires as they move around within the casing. Also, allowing the wires to move within the casing means that the wires will move to the position of least stress during bending of the hose.
- Preferably, the hose has a distal end and a user definable module, the user definable module being removably attachable to said distal end and including a connector for electrical connection to said cable.
- The user definable module may be tubular and may surround the distal end of the hose.
- Preferably, the user definable module comprises at least one or more components for determining a measurable parameter at the distal end of the hose.
- The user definable module may comprise at least one of a position sensor, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a proximity sensor and a flow rate sensor.
- The hose may also comprise an intermediate connecting collar, attachable to the distal end of the hose proximal to the user definable module, the collar comprising first electrical terminals to connect the cable to conductors in the collar and second electrical terminals spaced from the first electrical terminals to connect the conductors in the collar to the user definable module.
- The conductors in the collar may extend from the first electrical terminal in a helical path and terminate at the second electrical terminal in a plane extending substantially at right angles to a longitudinal axis of the hose.
- Advantageously, the intermediate collar has an angled cut out that defines a face which is substantially perpendicular to the helical path of the cable, said first electrical terminal being mounted on said face.
- The angled cut out allows the helically wound cable to easily connect to the collar without having to bend the cable.
- The intermediate collar may comprise an end face which lies in a plane substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the hose, said second electrical terminal being mounted to said end face.
- Preferably, the user definable module comprises two half tubular portions or shells that are attachable to each other to surround the distal end of the hose.
- The two part construction of the user definable module allows the user definable module to be easily removed from the hose for interchanging.
- The user definable module may be attachable to the collar.
- Preferably, the user definable module comprises a connector configured to connect to the second electrical terminals, when the user definable module is attached to the distal end of the hose.
- A connector may extend from the distal end of the hose to receive a probe, the connector extending distally beyond the user defined module.
- In one embodiment, the user definable module comprises a terminal connector configured to electrically connect to a mating terminal connector on a receiving probe, when the connector is connected to said receiving probe.
- In this way, an electrical connection is made between the hose and the receiving probe which may be used for transmitting power and/or data.
- According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a user definable module removably attachable to the distal end of a fluid conveying hose that is releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity, the fluid conveying hose comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall, the user definable module being connectable to said cable and comprising components to measure at least one measurable parameter at the end of the hose and/or provide electrical connection between the cable and said fluid receiving entity for the transmission of data and/or power along said hose via said user definable interface.
- According to anther aspect of the invention there is provided a method of configuring a hose for fluid transfer, said hose being releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity and comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall, the method comprising the step of selecting a user definable module according to
claim 19 and attaching said selected module to a distal end of the hose prior to connecting said hose to a fluid receiving entity. - Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which;
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FIG. 1 shows a view of a refuelling tanker aircraft and an aircraft that is to be refuelled; -
FIG. 2 shows a view of the distal end of a refuelling hose according to an embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the refuelling hose ofFIG. 2 , but omitting part of the outer protective sheath for the purposes of clarity; -
FIG. 4 shows a view of the termination collar and electrical connector ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 shows a view of the user definable interface module (UDI) for attachment to the refuelling hose; -
FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show views of the two portions of the UDI module; and, -
FIG. 7 shows a view of an example configuration of the UDI module with the casing portions removed for clarity. -
FIG. 1 shows a tanker aircraft 2 with arefuelling hose 1 in a deployed position, trailing behind the aircraft. Therefuelling hose 1 is flexible and is mounted on a reel assembly within the tanker aircraft 2 so that operation of the reel assembly will deploy and retract therefuelling hose 1. Thedistal end 3 of therefuelling hose 1 comprises avalve connector 4 that mates with aprobe 5 on the receiving aircraft 6 and a drogue 7 that provides a stabilising aerodynamic force. The drag created by the drogue 7 as the tanker aircraft 2 moves through the air provides a backwards force that drags thedistal end 3 of therefuelling hose 1 behind the tanker aircraft 2 and in a position and orientation that is suitable for mating with the receiving aircraft 6. The drogue 7 also helps reduce oscillations in the hose that would otherwise cause the distal end of the refuelling hose to move around. -
FIG. 2 shows thedistal end 3 of therefuelling hose 1 without a drogue attachment. Thedistal end 3 comprises amating connector 4 that provides the sealed mechanical connection between thehose 1 and the probe of the receiving aircraft. As will be described in more detail with reference toFIGS. 2 to 8 , a user definable interface (UDI)module 11 is mounted to the distal end of therefuelling hose 1 so that theconnector 4 protrudes from one end of themodule 11. TheUDI module 11 allows a user to configure the end of therefuelling hose 1 with different functionality for different applications as will become apparent from the description that follows below. To electrically connect theUDI module 11 to the tanker aircraft, a data and/orpower transmission cable 9 is wound around and embedded into the refuelling hose and terminates in anend connector 10 that connects thecable 9 to theUDI module 11 via an intermediate collar 18 (see below). -
FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of therefuelling hose 1 showing thecable 9 embedded within therefuelling hose 1. Thehose 1 comprises an innerfuel carrying hose 12 and an outerprotective sheath 13 as well as a reinforcingsheath 14 that provides both increased strength and protection against electrical charges such as lightning strikes (part of the outerprotective sheath 13 is removed inFIG. 3 for clarity and to enable the path of thecable 9 to be seen). Thecable 9 is flat and flexible and comprises a plurality of conductingwires 15 to carry power, data or any other electrical signals. Thecable 9 is wrapped helically around the innerfuel carrying hose 12 and the reinforcingsheath 14 and is then covered by the outerprotective sheath 13 so that thecable 9 is located between the reinforcingsheath 14 and the outerprotective sheath 13. Alternatively, thecable 9 may be embedded within the outerprotective sheath 13. Thewires 15 themselves may be of any type, for example 4AWG wires for carrying power, wires for carrying data and/or power and/or fibre optic cables. Thewires 15 may be copper, aluminium or optical wave guides or other suitable conductors. Thecable 9 should be configured to carry both power and/or data signals with a degree of flexibility so that thehose 1 andcable 9 can be used with a variety of UDI modules, as explained in more detail hereinafter. - During normal duty the
flexible hose 1 is exposed to bending forces caused by winding thehose 1 on and off a storage reel on the tanker aircraft and also from turbulence during operation, as the hose moves around in the air. Thecable 9 is embedded within thehose 1 so will also be subject to those bending forces and there is a need to protect thecable 9, particularly thewires 15, from fatigue stresses. Bending thehose 1 and thecable 9 will exert tensile stress on one side of thewires 15 and compressive stress on the opposite side. Also, the direction of bending will change during operation, resulting in fatigue stress effects. The bending and fatigue stresses can alter the conductive properties of thewires 15 and affect the performance of thecable 9, possibly even causing thewires 15 to fail. - Helically winding the
cable 9 along the length of the hose reduces the stress in thewires 15 during operation because thewires 15 are always at an angle to the bending direction of thehose 1. Furthermore, each wire is provided with low friction insulation, made from a fluoropolymer or thermoplastic material, and theinsulated wires 15 are contained within alow friction sleeve 17, also made from a fluoropolymer or thermoplastic material. This allows theinsulated wires 15 to move around within thesleeve 17. The low friction contact between theinsulated wires 15 and thesleeve 17 allows thewires 15 to move around within thesleeve 17 to the position of least stress as thehose 1 bends, thereby reducing the bending and fatigue stresses induced in the power, signal andfibre optic wires 15. The outer surface of thesleeve 17 is treated to allow it to be bonded to the outerprotective sheath 13 or reinforcingsheath 14 of thehose 1. The treatment process could be chemical etching, plasma arc or bespoke RF surface modification that allows adhesive to bond to thesleeve 17. - In addition to stress protection, the
cable 9 is fully sheathed in aprotective layer 16 to protect thecable 9 and the systems attached to the cable from an Electromagnetic Impulse (EMI). An EMI may occur naturally, such as from a lightning strike or as a result of the systems themselves, for example a build up of static electricity or short circuits. Alternatively, EMI may be used intentionally as weapon and the systems of the aircraft and the refuelling apparatus need to be protected from any such attack. -
FIG. 4 shows atermination collar 18 that is fixed to the distal end of the refuelling hose to provide an electrical terminal and connection between thecable 9 and the UDI module 11 (seeFIG. 5 ). Thetermination collar 18 is attached to the outer wall 13 (seeFIG. 3 ) of therefuelling hose 1 to securely and rigidly attach thetermination collar 18 to thehose 1. Thetermination collar 18 comprises aring portion 19 with an inner diameter that is larger than and extends around theinner refuelling hose 12 and themechanical connector 4 without interfering with the function of these components. - As shown in
FIG. 4 thetermination collar 18 comprises an angled cut out 20 at the end of thetermination collar 18 facing along thehose 1 towards the tanker aircraft. The cut out has aface 47 that extends perpendicularly to the helix path of thecable 9 such that theface 47 is at 90 degrees relative to the helix angle of thecable 9. Theface 47 comprises anelectrical connector 21 configured to receive theend 23 of the helically woundcable 9 and thesleeve 17 is adhered or bonded to thetermination collar 18. The angled cut out 20 and theface 47 allow theend 23 of thecable 9 to be easily received in theconnector 21 without having to flex thecable 9 or disturb the helical path. The angled cut out 20 extends from theface 47 at an angle that is closely matched to the helix angle of thecable 9 so that thetermination collar 18 is shaped to allow thecable 9 to freely connect with theconnector 21. Theend 23 of thecable 9 may be removably or permanently attached to theconnector 21 on thetermination collar 18. 3o Theconnector 21 may be a zero insertion force type connector with a clamping element to prevent disconnection.Conductors 24 are embedded within thering portion 19 of thetermination collar 18 to connect theelectrical connector 21 onangled face 47 to anelectrical terminal 25 on thedistal end 26 of thetermination collar 18, facing away from the tanker aircraft. Theconductors 24 initially follow the helical path through thecollar 18 but then turn so that they extend in an axial direction of the hose and terminate at the end face of thecollar 18, which lies in a plane extending at right-angles to the longitudinal axis of the hose. Theconductors 24 may be copper, aluminium or optical wave guides. In this way, when thecable 9 is attached to theelectrical connector 21, thecable 9 is in electrical contact with the terminal 25 on theend face 26 of thetermination collar 18, so that electrical connection can then be made to theUDI module 11, as explained below with reference toFIG. 5 . -
FIG. 5 shows thedistal end 3 of therefuelling hose 1 with thecable 9,termination collar 18 and the User Definable Interface (UDI)module 11 attached to thetermination collar 18. TheUDI module 11 andcollar 18 are shown as being partially transparent for the purposes of clarity only. TheUDI module 11 comprises two half-cylindrical portions orshells refuelling hose 1. TheUDI module 11 may also be attachable to theend 26 of thetermination collar 18. - The two
parts UDI module 11 may be attachable to each other by a magnetic clamping system comprising a plurality of magnets, such as neodymium magnets, embedded in the mating faces of the twoparts part parts parts parts UDI module 11. The magnets may be moveable by a manual lever or other actuator. Alternatively, the twoparts UDI module 11 to be easily clamped and separated. Similarly, theUDI module 11 may also be attached to theouter face 26 of thetermination collar 18 by any of the attachment means described above. - The
UDI module 11 is easily removable from therefuelling hose 1 and can be changed during flight when the hose is retracted into the tanker aircraft 2.Different UDI modules 11 may be configured in different ways for different applications, for example refuelling of different aircraft or in different conditions. - The
UDI module 11 comprises anelectrical connector 30 on theend face 31 of one of the half-cylindrical portions 27 that connects with theelectrical terminal 25 on theend face 26 of thetermination collar 18 to electrically connect thetermination collar 18 to theUDI module 11. Conductors orwires 32 are embedded into, or mounted to, theUDI module 11 to connect any devices that are mounted in theUDI module 11 to theconnector 30 and therefore to the tanker aircraft 2 via thecable 9. Some examples of components that theUDI module 11 may comprise are position sensors, accelerometers, pressure, temperature, flow rate sensors, connection sensors (to detect if the probe and hose are suitably mated) and so forth. TheUDI module 11 is able to provide whatever functionality is required for each individual refuelling aircraft, or even each individual operation. Thecable 9 provides the connectivity and the UDI module provides a platform for using any type of electrical equipment desired at the connection between the refuelling hose and the receiving aircraft. -
FIGS. 6 a and 6 b show the twoportions UDI module 11 that are attachable to each other and to theend 26 of thetermination collar 18. As explained above, theUDI module 11 is fully configurable to change the connectivity and function of therefuelling hose 1 depending on the requirements of the user and the operation. Components such as sensors and connectors can be embedded within or attached to theUDI modules 11 anddifferent UDI modules 11 can be provided for different applications. Eachdifferent UDI module 11 may utilise thewires 15 in thecable 9 differently so different connections will be required at the tanker end of thecable 9 as well. Before or between refuelling operations a user onboard the tanker aircraft 2 may change theUDI module 11 by removing the twoportions different UDI module 11, thereby changing the functionality and capabilities of therefuelling hose 1. -
FIG. 7 shows an example configuration of theUDI module 11 without the body of theUDI module 11 showing, for purposes of clarity. In this case, the UDI module comprises apower transfer unit 33,accelerometers 34 and heat andpressure sensors 35. Thepower transfer unit 33 is positioned on an outer face of the UDI module it and power is provided to the unit from the tanker aircraft 2 along thecable 9 in therefuelling hose 1. The receiving aircraft 2 will have a similar power transfer unit positioned on or near theprobe 5 that connects with therefuelling hose 1 so that when the probe and the hose are connected, the two power transfer units are proximate to each other and power can be transferred from one aircraft to the other via induction. Theaccelerometers 34 can be used to determine the position and/or stability of thedistal end 3 of therefuelling hose 1 which may be useful for informing the operators or systems about the condition of the connection or if thehose 1 is stable enough for a connection to be made in the first place. For example, high acceleration during fuel transfer may trigger the fuel transfer operation to be stopped as a safety precaution. Temperature andpressure sensors 35 in theUDI module 11 can inform operators or systems about the state of the fuel being transferred and therefore if the systems are working effectively or if there might be a blockage or other problem. Low or high temperatures caused by the high altitudes or malfunctioning systems may be dangerous so temperature sensors may be used to determine if fuel transfer is safe and inform an operator or system when the fuel temperature is outside a safe range. - A further optional component for the
UDI module 11 may include providing an electrical terminal (not shown) at the distal end 36 (seeFIG. 5 ) of theUDI module 11 that is configured to electrically connect to a connector on the receiving aircraft 6 when the refuelling connection is made. The receiving aircraft may comprise an electrical connector assembly either on, or near, theprobe 5 that connects to the UDI module, allowing power and/or data to be transferred between the tanker aircraft 2 and the receiving aircraft 6 via thecable 9 in therefuelling hose 1. The connectors may magnetically orientate and/or lock together to ensure alignment before a connection is made. Alternatively, concentric slip rings may be used on the distal end of the UDI module that connect to a compatible slip ring arrangement on the receiving aircraft. - The electrical connection along the
hose 1 allows power and/or electrical signals to be carried from the tanker aircraft 2 to the receiving aircraft 6 and vice versa. Therefore, it is possible to provide power to the aircraft 6 being refuelled to recharge the batteries and extend the operating life of UAV's and AUAV's which carry limited life batteries. Furthermore, the tanker aircraft 2 is able to securely communicate with the receiving aircraft 6 to download data, such as surveillance images, or to upload instructions or perform diagnostic analysis on faulty or out of date systems. The data connection is more secure than a wireless alternative because it is direct, can not be intercepted and is protected from EMI and other such attacks. - Furthermore, the
UDI module 11 may be fitted with a drogue that functions in the conventional manner. Alternatively, theUDI module 11 may have aerodynamic control surfaces and an actuator to control the wings from the tanker aircraft 2 such that an operator onboard the tanker aircraft may control the attitude of the distal end of therefuelling hose 1 to facilitate the connection between theprobe 5 and thedistal end 3 of thehose 1. Again, theUDI module 11 is changeable so a tanker aircraft will be able to switch between these applications during flight, depending on the requirements of each refuelling operation and the equipment onboard the receiving aircraft. - The components, systems and methods described herein are applicable to any in-flight refuelling system including, but not limited to, ‘manned tanker to manned aircraft’, ‘manned tanker to unmanned aircraft’ and ‘unmanned tanker to unmanned aircraft’. Furthermore, it will be appreciated that the invention as defined in the claims is applicable to other similar applications where a transfer of fluid is required from one moveable place to another. For example, ship-to-ship or ship-to-helicopter fluid transfer, or connections between oil and gas exploration and production equipment both on land and subsea.
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1. A hose for conveying fluids comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall.
2. The hose of claim 1 , wherein the wall comprises an inner fluid carrying tube and an outer protective sheath, wherein the cable is positioned between the inner fluid carrying tube and the outer protective sheath.
3. The hose of claim 1 , wherein the wall comprises an inner fluid carrying tube and an outer protective sheath, wherein the cable is embedded within the outer protective sheath.
4. The hose of claim 2 , wherein the cable is wound around the inner fluid carrying tube to define a helical path along the hose.
5. The hose of claim 4 , wherein the cable comprises a plurality of spaced insulated wires encased in a sleeve of low friction material to allow movement of the wires relative to the sleeve when the cable is subject to bending.
6. The hose of claim 1 , wherein the hose has a distal end and a user definable module, the user definable module being removably attachable to said distal end and including a connector for electrical connection to said cable.
7. The hose of claim 6 , wherein the user definable module is tubular and surrounds the distal end of the hose.
8. The hose of claim 6 , wherein the user definable module comprises at least one or more components for determining a measurable parameter at the distal end of the hose.
9. The hose of claim 8 , wherein the user definable module comprises at least one of a position sensor, an accelerometer, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a proximity sensor and a flow rate sensor.
10. The hose of claim 6 , further comprising an intermediate connecting collar, attachable to the distal end of the hose proximal to the user definable module, the collar comprising first electrical terminals to connect the cable to conductors in the collar and second electrical terminals spaced from the first electrical terminals to connect the conductors in the collar to the user definable module.
11. The hose of claim 10 , wherein the conductors in the collar extend from the first electrical terminal in a helical path and terminate at the second electrical terminal in a plane extending substantially at right angles to a longitudinal axis of the hose.
12. The hose of claim 11 , wherein the intermediate collar has an angled cut out that defines a face which is substantially perpendicular to the helical path of the cable, said first electrical terminal being mounted on said face.
13. The hose of claim 11 , wherein the intermediate collar comprises an end face which lies in a plane substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the hose, said second electrical terminal being mounted to said end face.
14. The hose of claim 6 , wherein the user definable module comprises two half tubular portions or shells that are attachable to each other to surround the distal end of the hose.
15. The hose of claim 14 , wherein the user definable module is attachable to the collar.
16. The hose of claim 10 , wherein the user definable module comprises a connector configured to connect to the second electrical terminals, when the user definable module is attached to the distal end of the hose.
17. The hose of claim 6 , wherein a connector extends from the distal end of the hose to receive a probe, the connector extending distally beyond the user defined module.
18. The hose of claim 17 , wherein the user definable module comprises a terminal connector configured to electrically connect to a mating terminal connector on a receiving probe, when the connector is connected to said receiving probe.
19. A user definable module removably attachable to the distal end of a fluid conveying hose that is releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity, the fluid conveying hose comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall, the user definable module being connectable to said cable and comprising components to measure at least one measurable parameter at the end of the hose and/or provide electrical connection between the cable and said fluid receiving entity for the transmission of data and/or power along said hose via said user definable module.
20. A method of configuring a hose for fluid transfer, said hose being releasably connectable to a fluid receiving entity to provide fluid to said entity and comprising a wall defining a fluid carrying tube and a power and/or data transmission cable integrated into said wall, the method comprising the step of selecting a user definable module according to claim 19 and attaching said selected module to a distal end of the hose prior to connecting said hose to a fluid receiving entity.
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