Abstract: An electronic quick connector for forming a severable connection in a fluid system, comprises: a body having a bore therethrough, wherein the body comprises (i) an attachment end configured to connect the bore in fluid flow relationship to a fluid flow channel, and (ii) a coupling end configured to connect the bore in fluid flow relationship to a coupling end of a further electronic quick connector; a holding mechanism configured to secure the coupling end of the electronic quick connector in a receiving opening of a coupling end of the further electronic quick connector; and at least one sensor configured to: (i) detect a plurality of coupling conditions of the electronic quick connector and the further electronic quick connector, wherein the coupling conditions include the connected condition and a disconnected condition, and (ii) provide an electronic signal representing the coupling condition detected by the at least one sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronically operated nozzle having at least one electric motor that can control the adjustment and operation of the nozzle by means of on-board electronics on a nozzle body and a communications module. The electronic nozzle consists of a nozzle body and a detachable nozzle head that is electromechanically operated by at least one drive mechanism. Between the nozzle body and the nozzle head is situated at least one electric motor and drive assembly that adjust the settings of the nozzle for fluid entering or exiting the nozzle and control the operation of flow. The invention provides for the creation of electromechanical mechanisms that are easy to manufacture and has components that enable the electronic nozzle to be adjusted and operated with little to no mechanical movement by an operator. The invention also provides for electromechanical mechanisms and tools that can be adapted to marketplace nozzles.