AUTOMATED COMPACT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BOTTLING GAS

摘要

The present invention relates to a system (1) and method of refilling gas cylinders (3), that can be installed at retail sales establishments or on a vehicle to allow the consumer or user to directly refill an empty cylinder (3) at or near residential areas convenient to the consumer. The system (1) includes a quick coupler (9) that automatically connects with a fill valve (7) of a cylinder and a supply line (15) that extends between a reservoir (2) and the quick coupler (9) for transferring fluid to the cylinder. During a filling operation, the cylinder (3) is located within a locked compartment (4) to prevent user access. A control panel (5) allows the consumer to select a predetermined quantity of fluid to be delivered.