FLUID TRANSFER HOSE MANIPULATOR AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A FLUID

摘要

A fluid transfer hose manipulator (1) is presented having an articulated arm (100) having a plurality of arm sections (110). A first arm section (110a) of the plurality of arm sections (110) and a second arm section (110b) of the plurality of arm sections are connected to each other by a first pivot joint (130a). A base (220) supports the first arm section (110a). At least one flexible hose (150) for fluid transfer extends movably along at least the first and second arm sections, and is directed and supported by at least two hose guides (140). At least one hose tensioner (160) is in contact with the flexible hose to adjust the tension on the at least one flexible hose (150).