Abstract: A mobile fluid transfer system. The system includes a fluid evacuation system, a fluid refill system, a sensing system and a control system. The fluid evacuation system comprises a first fluid storage container. The fluid refill system comprises a second fluid storage container. The sensing system is coupled to the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is coupled to the sensing system, the fluid evacuation system and the fluid refill system. The control system is configured to determine an amount of a first fluid in the first fluid storage container based on a first signal from the sensing system, and determine an amount of a second fluid in the second fluid storage container based on a second signal from the sensing system.

Abstract: A system. The system includes a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of negative pressure at the first port, a third port fluidically couplable with the first port upon application of positive pressure at the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The system also includes a second check valve fluidically couplable with the third port upon the application of the positive pressure at the first port. The second check valve is positioned external to the valve assembly.

Abstract: A system for controlling a fluid operation of a machine. The system includes a main pump of the machine, a supplemental pump of the machine, a fluid maintenance circuit comprising a processing circuit, and control system. The fluid maintenance system includes at least one memory device and at least one processor configured to access the memory device. The control system comprises a processing circuit, is electrically couplable to the main pump, the supplemental pump and the fluid maintenance circuit, and is configured to control the post-lubrication operation of the machine based on at least one of the following (1) a fluid operation service schedule and (2) data associated with the machine.

Abstract: A robotic servicing system. The robotic servicing system includes an evacuation system, a refill system and a robotic assembly. The evacuation system includes a first quick connect fitting configured to mate with a quick connect valve of a vehicle. The refill system includes a second quick connect fitting configure to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The robotic assembly is couplable to the evacuation system and the refill system, and is configured to autonomously connect the first and second quick connection fittings to the quick connect valve of the vehicle.

Abstract: An oil change system. The oil change system includes an evacuation system, a refill system, one or more sensors and a control circuit. The evacuation system includes a first quick connect fitting configured to mate with a quick connect valve of a vehicle. The refill system includes a second quick connect fitting configured to mate with the quick connect valve of the vehicle. The control circuit is coupled to the evacuation system, the refill system and the one or more sensors, and is configured to automatically identify the vehicle, determine a type, a viscosity and a volume of oil associated with the vehicle and control a volume of new oil added to the vehicle.

Abstract: A fluid filtration apparatus. The fluid filtration apparatus includes a pump, a filter apparatus and a valve assembly. An inlet of the valve assembly shares a common junction with an outlet of the pump and an inlet of the filter apparatus. The fluid filtration apparatus further includes a sensor configured to detect a filter triggering condition and a control module coupled to the sensor and the valve assembly. The control module is configured to control operation of the pump based on the detected filter triggering condition.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a computing system and a portable device. The computing system includes a storage device configured to store a current checklist associated with a service operation performable on a machine. The current checklist includes a checklist item. The portable device includes a display screen and is communicably connectable and synchronizable with the computing system. The portable device is configured to (1) receive input data, (2) display a first data screen on the display screen after the portable device is synchronized with the computing system, where the first data screen comprises the current checklist and the checklist item, where the checklist item comprises a link to a second data screen and (3) display the second data screen after the link is activated. The second data screen comprises current supplemental information associated the service operation and the checklist item.

Abstract: A system. The system includes a control module of a fluid system of a machine, a battery, a fluid component and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit is configured to electrically couple the battery to the control module via the fluid component, and to activate the control module when the machine is powered down.

Abstract: A fluid system of a machine. The fluid system includes a fluid reservoir, a pump coupled to the fluid reservoir, a filter coupled to the pump and a valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a first port, a second port coupled to the first port and to the fluid reservoir, a third port coupled to the first port, and a first check valve positioned between the first port and the second port. The fluid system further includes a second check valve positioned between the filter and the third port.

Abstract: A system for controlling a post-lubrication fluid operation of a machine is disclosed. The system includes at least one pump of the machine, a fluid maintenance system and a control system. The fluid maintenance system includes at least one memory device and at least one processor configured to access the memory device. The memory device stores machine data and a fluid operation service schedule. The control system is electrically coupled to the at least one pump and the fluid maintenance system, includes at least one processor and is configured to control the post-lubrication operation of the machine based on at least one of the following (1) the machine data and (2) the fluid operation service schedule.

Abstract: Various embodiments of valve assemblies are provided for use in connection with the fluid systems of machines such as engine-powered machines. The valve assemblies may be used for performing fluid refill operations, fluid evacuation operations, fluid purge operations, and other types of fluid operations in connection with machine maintenance.

Abstract: Various embodiments of fluid monitoring systems are provided for use in connection with the fluid systems of machines such as engine-powered machines. The fluid monitoring systems may be configured for collecting and processing data associated with fluid refill operations, fluid evacuation operations, fluid purge operations, and other types of fluid operations in connection with different fluid components.

Abstract: Enhanced fluid filtration methods, systems, and techniques are disclosed that can leverage the function of a supplemental pump in combination with the existing components of a machine, such as the main pump of an electrically-powered machine with an engine. In various embodiments, a supplemental filter apparatus may be operatively associated with the supplemental pump to provide filtration of fluid flowing through the machine. A control module may be operatively associated with the supplemental pump and/or various components of the machine. The control module may be programmed to activate or deactivate the supplemental pump, a valve, or take other actions in association with detecting the existence of one or more filter triggering conditions.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided for performing at least one service operation in association with at least one inspected item.

Abstract: Enhanced tools and techniques are disclosed for performing post-lubrication fluid operations and other fluid maintenance operations on the fluid system of a machine. A control module may be provided for initiating post-lubrication fluid operations for regulating temperature of engine components.

Abstract: Various embodiments of fluid monitoring systems are provided for use in connection with the fluid systems of machines such as engine-powered machines. The fluid monitoring systems may be configured for collecting and processing data associated with fluid refill operations, fluid evacuation operations, fluid purge operations, and other types of fluid operations in connection with different fluid components.

Abstract: Enhanced fluid filtration methods, systems, and techniques are disclosed that can leverage the function of a supplemental pump in combination with the existing components of a machine, such as the main pump of an electrically-powered machine with an engine. In various embodiments, a supplemental filter apparatus may be operatively associated with the supplemental pump to provide filtration of fluid flowing through the machine. A control module may be operatively associated with the supplemental pump and/or various components of the machine. The control module may be programmed to activate or deactivate the supplemental pump, a valve, or take other actions in association with detecting the existence of one or more filter triggering conditions.

Abstract: Various embodiments of valve assemblies are provided for use in connection with the fluid systems of machines such as engine-powered machines. The valve assemblies may be used for performing fluid refill operations, fluid evacuation operations, fluid purge operations, and other types of fluid operations in connection with machine maintenance.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided for performing at least one service operation in association with at least one inspected item.

Abstract: Various fluid system and fluid operation embodiments include a first valve structured to permit fluid flow therethrough in response to application of positive pressure at an inlet of the first valve with an outlet of the first valve in fluid communication with a portion of a fluid system; a second valve has an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet of the first valve, and the second valve is structured to permit fluid flow therethrough in response to application of negative pressure at the outlet of the second valve; and, an inlet/outlet port in fluid communication with the inlet of the first valve and the outlet of the second valve at a common refill/evacuation location. Systems and methods incorporating electronic valves, configurations of multiple check valve assemblies, and modules of valve assemblies are also provided herein.