Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a passive temperature controlled container for passively maintaining a specified temperature range in a storage chamber of the container for a predetermined amount of time. The passive temperature controlled container may be configured to have an inner PCM layer and an outer PCM layer, with an air chamber layer between the two PCM layers to allow for the free movement of air around all six sides of the container.

Abstract: A dispersing tray is mounted to a combination scale at a top part thereof to disperse and deliver supplied articles outwardly. The dispersing tray has, on a back surface thereof, a liquid stopper that prevents outward movement of a liquid.

Abstract: A dispensing system for the dispensing of single use disposable gloves is provided. The device may be disposable or non-disposable. The device includes an opening through which the disposable gloves are dispensed in a non-interleaved fashion. When gloves are dispensed from the dispensing system disclosed herein, the gloves can be dispensed cuff-first in order to reduce the risk of contamination and/or desterilization.

Abstract: A spray can attachable actuator and brush assembly includes an actuator assembly attachable overtop a valve stem of an existing aerosol canister and a brush assembly attachable to the actuator assembly. A lower portion of a seating member frictionally engages to the aerosol canister when an attachment collar is rotationally engaged thereabouts. A head member is connectable into a seating connect disposed in a top surface of the seating member whereby an interior channel engages overtop the valve stem. A brush attachment base secures into the head member to position an elongate nozzle in open communication with an outlet terminating the interior channel. A brush body is securable to the elongate nozzle, and depression of the head member thereby enables selective release of fluid depressurized from the aerosol canister for delivery into the brush body for subsequent application to an object by manual action directing the brush body.

Abstract: A stabilizing member (120) forming an upper valve housing for an aerosol valve (100) having a valve stem (150) for operating said valve (100), said stabilizing member (120) comprising a body (160) having a resilient portion (140) arranged at the periphery of said stabilizing member (120) for snap fitting in a groove (18) of an associated hollow body (12), and a radial projection (145) arranged at the periphery of the stabilizing member (120) and axially displaced relative the resilient portion (140), wherein the radial projection (145) is configured to seal against the associated hollow body (12). The invention further discloses an aerosol valve with such a stabilizing member, as well as a container with such a stabilizing member and a method for providing the container.

Abstract: A liquid crystal panel packaging case, including a frame body and a base plate, wherein an inside of the frame body is provided with a stepped part, and at least two opposite ends of the base plate are lapped on an upper surface of the stepped part. The packaging case the frame body and the base plate of the liquid crystal panel packaging case individually manufactured in combination. The base plate is used by being lapped on the step of the frame body. The frame body and the base plate in different packaging bases are interchangeable, so that only the damaged structure needs to be replaced when only a part is damaged, which decreases repair cost.

Abstract: A single-use coffee capsule is disclosed that has a cup-shaped body and an extraction foil member for the preparation of a liquid coffee extract in a coffee preparation apparatus. Also disclosed is a system that includes the capsule and the coffee preparation apparatus. Further disclosed are methods of making and using the capsule and system.

Abstract: A capsule for beverages includes a casing in turn including a base wall and a side wall defining a cavity suitable for containing an initial product to be combined with a fluid to obtain an end product and also an edge extending from the side wall. The capsule further includes a cover element fixed to the edge to close the cavity hermetically, which is perforable by an extracting means of a dispensing machine in which said capsule is usable. The casing is made by forming a sheet of thermoformable plastic material and the edge includes a sealing element including at least one protrusion facing the base wall which is also obtainable by forming the sheet material that defines at least one further cavity which opens upwards in a direction opposite said base wall and has a bottom with a thickness comprised between 0.15 mm and 0.90 mm. The cover element has dimensions so as to cover only partially the edge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a freight container (1), such as an air freight container, or an freight container kit comprising a base (3), a framework and panels (2) forming side walls and roof, where an elongated area along the edge of at least two of the panels (2) of the container are folded to form open profiles (5) fitting into a corresponding open profile in an adjoining panel in such a way that the open profiles form a closed hollow profile (9) when combined. The invention also relates to a method for assembling the above freight container kit, comprising the steps of; providing a base (3), arranging frame elements (4) at least around the access opening, joining and fixing the open profiles (5) of neighboring panels to each other and joining and fixing the frame elements (4) to the edges of the panels (2) lacking open profiles (5) and to the base (3).

Abstract: A filter assembly includes a filter pad comprising flame resistant viscose. The filter assembly also includes a bonding emulsion. The bonding emulsion may comprise casein resin. The bonding emulsion may additionally comprise acrylic resin. The filter assembly also includes a structural support. In particular embodiments, at least a portion of the fibers are treated with a solution that is fire resistant or fire retardant.

Abstract: A barrier panel assembly includes a barrier sheet formed from a plurality of barrier wires arranged in a grid pattern and interconnected with one another by a plurality of flowed-material joints. Support brackets are secured to the barrier sheet along a common side thereof. The support brackets are configured to engage a rail of a storage rack structure that defines a storage bay disposed at a non-zero height above a base surface on which the storage rack structure is supported. A support deck that is dimensioned to form a floor of the storage bay and capture the support brackets between the storage deck and the rail to secure the barrier panel assembly on the storage rack structure. A method of assembly is also included.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a belt assembly including a flexible belt with an improved belt attachment. The belt attachment includes two crossbars spaced along the length of the belt. The crossbars retain bearings that allow predetermined movement in six degrees of freedom. The crossbars are connected by a rigid body that attaches to the bearings.

Abstract: Provided are an abrasion-detection type conveyor belt and a manufacturing method thereof A polymer composition ratio of is set to 40-60% of styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and 60-40% of natural rubber (NR), and an adhesive strength between a cover rubber layer and an abrasion-detection color layer is set to 13 kN/m (33 kgf/inch). As compared to the existing product, material properties of the abrasion-detection color layer are improved to extend the available life of the abrasion detection type conveyor belt. The abrasion-detection type conveyor belt is cost-effective, simplifies a belt line, and reduces an inspection time.

Abstract: A misaligned belt sensing apparatus determines when a conveyor belt becomes misaligned, indicating repair or replacement are required. At least one sensing apparatus is placed nearly in contact with the belt which produces heat due to friction between the belt and the apparatus when it comes in contact with same due to misalignment. The sensed temperature is compared to threshold values and indicates when the conveyor belt has become misaligned, as well as determining operational wear status of the sensing apparatus after a number of such misalignments. Each heat sensing apparatus comprises at least one thermally conductive plate where a moving misaligned belt rubs against the thermally conductive plate and generates heat due to friction between the moving belt and the thermally conductive plate, where each plate has one or more independent temperature sensing elements for misalignment detection and indication, also detecting wear status of the plates of the apparatus.

Abstract: An article grouping system capable of forming arrays of articles having a variable number of rows and lanes is included. The article grouping system includes an infeed carrier apparatus having an infeed carrier surface that is movable in a first direction and an outfeed carrier apparatus having an outfeed carrier surface that is movable in a section direction. A grouping apparatus comprising a plurality of carriages and a carriage drive mechanism operatively connected with each carriage. The carriage drive mechanism causes each carriage to independently move in a third direction from an article receiving zone adjacent to the infeed carrier apparatus to an article discharge zone adjacent to the outfeed carrier apparatus. A transfer apparatus includes a frame and an article stabilization member operatively connected with the frame. The article stabilization member moves from an engaging location in the article discharge zone to a disengaging location.

Abstract: An adjustable carriage for receiving and moving articles on a manufacturing line is provided that includes a first base portion and a second base. A first support member is connected with and extends substantially orthogonal to the first base portion and a second support member is connected with and extending substantially orthogonal to the second base portion. The first and second support members and the base combine to define an article receiving compartment having a compartment width. The base is positionable in a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a first length. In the second configuration the first base portion is positioned relative to the second base portion such that the compartment width is defined by a second length that is different from the second length.

Abstract: An apparatus for advancing articles or tooling includes a frame having a first portion and a second portion spaced apart and opposing the first portion. The first and second portions each comprise an outer track and an inner track that extend parallel with the outer track. The outer and inner tracks define a machine direction. The apparatus includes a first transport member and as second transport member. The first and second transport members are defined by a first end portion, a second end portion, and a central portion separating the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions of the first and second transport members are at least partially nestable.

Abstract: An article grouping system is disclosed. The article grouping system includes a transport member movable in a first direction and an outfeed carrier apparatus having an outfeed carrier surface that is movable in a second direction. The transport member is positioned proximate to the outfeed carrier surface. The article grouping system includes a transfer apparatus having a frame and an article stabilization member operatively connected with the frame. The article stabilization member includes upstream and downstream support members spaced apart from the downstream support member in the second direction to define an article transfer receptacle. The article stabilization member moves from an engaging location proximate to the transport member to a variable disengaging location adjacent to the outfeed carrier surface and back to the engaging location.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to apparatuses and methods for chronological grouping of individual goods, the groups which are formed being displaced one after another out of a first into a second collecting zone in such a way that an oldest group is always displaced as far as a target position which is defined in the second collecting zone.

Abstract: A method of transferring a plurality of articles onto an outfeed carrier is provided. The method includes: advancing a plurality of articles in a first direction; advancing an outfeed carrier surface of an outfeed carrier apparatus in a second direction at an outfeed carrier surface velocity; providing a transfer apparatus, wherein the transfer apparatus comprises a frame and an article stabilization member operatively connected with the frame; engaging the plurality of articles with the article stabilization member in the engaging location; accelerating the plurality of articles in the second direction to transfer the plurality of articles from the transport member to the outfeed carrier surface; decelerating the plurality of articles between the engaging zone and the discharge zone to substantially match the velocity of the plurality of articles and the outfeed carrier surface velocity; and disengaging the plurality of articles from the article stabilization member in the placement location.

Abstract: The objective is to develop a conveying device and a conveyer device having high conveying efficiency and high reliability when an article is transferred to a conveyer line with different height. Branching units (8) of a lower-level side conveyer line (5) and an upper-level side conveyer line (6) are connected to an inclined connection conveyer line (10). The branching unit (8) has a sub conveying passage (53) for conveying an article (60) in the same direction as a conveying direction of the connection conveyer line (10). The sub conveying passage (53) has a lifting and lowering motor-incorporating roller (43) and cams (46a, 46b). When the lifting and lowering motor-incorporating roller (43) is driven, the cams (46a, 46b) rotate, and the sub conveying passage (53) is connected to the connection conveyer line (10) in an inclined attitude. As a result, the article (60) can move between the lower-level side conveyer line (5) and the upper-level side conveyer line (6) via the connection conveyer line (10).

Abstract: A transfer mechanism for transferring food product from a compartment of a food processing system includes a conduit having a first end portion configured to be in communication with the compartment and a second end portion, a fluid discharge positioned substantially within the conduit between the first end portion and the second end portion, and a pressurized fluid source in communication with the fluid discharge. The pressurized fluid source is operable to propel a fluid through the fluid discharge to move the food product from the first end portion of the conduit toward the second end portion.

Abstract: Apparatus including a support; first tubular conduit of gas impermeable material having open and closed ends providing an axially disposed passageway with at least one radial outlet; a second tubular conduit of gas permeable material encompassing and spaced from such first tubular conduit, having closed ends, providing a first annular passageway communicating with the radial outlet; a third tubular conduit of gas impermeable material mounted on such support, encompassing and spaced from such second tubular conduit, providing a second annular passageway having open and closed ends and having an inlet at such closed end, a helical member mounted coaxially on such second tubular member, and a device for rotating the first tubular conduit and method using same wherein air under pressure travels from the axially disposed passageway, through the radial outlet into the first annular passageway and through the gas permeable material into the second annular passageway.

Abstract: An apparatus for rotary dumping of rail cars, including a material receiving pit. A rotary rail car dumper includes a rotational frame supporting at least one baffle. The rotational frame is configured to dump a load from a rail car during rotational motion of the rotational frame between an upright position wherein the entire load is in the rail car and a dumping position wherein the load can exit the rail car. A backside airflow diverter is located beneath the rotational frame and includes a curved upper surface. A lower margin of the at least one baffle contacts the curved upper surface during at least part of the rotational motion of the rotational frame.

Abstract: A sheet stacking device includes a sheet accommodating unit, a pair of wall portions and a loading plate. The sheet accommodating unit has an open upper surface part and accommodates sheets therein. The sheets have a pair of first side edges extending in a first direction and a pair of second side edges perpendicular to the first direction. The pair of wall portions stands to face the first side edges of the sheets. The loading plate is arranged in the sheet accommodating unit. Each of the pair of wall portions includes a first observation port for exposing one end of the first side edges of the sheets in the first direction and an one area of the inner part outer than the one end in the first direction to outside of the sheet accommodating unit.

Abstract: A paper feed apparatus includes a paper feeding roller and a separating pad for separating paper one by one and feeding the paper. This separating pad is supported by a separating pad holder to be abutted onto the paper feeding roller with a predetermined pressure. Furthermore, the separating pad holder is provided with a weight member in a loosely-fitted state.

Abstract: The sheet conveyance apparatus includes a frame supporting first and second bearing portions, and a restricting portion. The frame supports the first and second bearing portions such that a movable amount with respect to the frame, in a direction along a sheet conveying direction, of the first bearing portion is larger than that of the second bearing portion. The restricting portion is provided with a predetermined gap from the first bearing portion in the direction along the sheet conveying direction, and configured to restrict the first bearing portion from moving in the direction along the sheet conveying direction in a case when the first bearing portion abuts with the restricting portion.

Abstract: A sensor signal is generated from a plurality of sensors located on a sensing roll, wherein each signal is generated when each sensor enters a first nip between the sensing roll and a rotating component during each rotation of the sensing roll. A rotating applicator rod forms forming a second nip with the sensing roll such that each sensor enters the second nip during each rotation of the sensing roll. A periodically occurring starting reference is generated associated with each rotation of the applicator rod and the signal generated by each sensor is received so that a particular one of the sensors which generated the signal is determined and one of a plurality of tracking segments is identified. The signal is stored to associate the sensor signal with the identified one tracking segment.

Abstract: A press roller spring frame is provided. The spring frame includes a frame body having a first section having an arcuate shape, a second section extending from the first section and having a substantially planar shape, a third section extending from the first section and having a substantially planar shape. The second and third sections are configured to oppose one another with the first section therebetween. The spring frame further includes a roller operatively coupled to the third section and configured to rotate about an axis. A compressive force may be applied to the roller to displace the third section closer to the second section, whereby the arcuate shape of the first member is compressed. The compression causes the first member to produce a spring force that resists the compressive force applied against the roller to keep the roller against the object applying the compressive force.

Abstract: An inclination of an outer circumferential surface of a film roll with respect to a widthwise axis is restricted. The roll includes: an outer cylinder part having a material thickness that is smaller toward a negative side of a y-axis than it is toward a positive side of the y-axis; and a slit separator which is wound around an outer circumferential surface of the outer cylinder part and which has a thickness that is larger toward the negative side of the y-axis than it is toward the positive side of the y-axis.

Abstract: Method and machine for discharging at least one roll of tape from a winding spindle, according to which a cradle for partially housing the roll is fed by means of a motorized cart with wheels rolling on the floor below the roll and is then lifted to bring the roll into engagement with the cradle; during lifting of the cradle, the position of the same cradle with respect to the cart is adjusted in a horizontal plane by the action exerted by the same roll mounted on the winding spindle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for automatically cutting a material web (2) with a longitudinal cutting device (60) using a material web (2) in a longitudinal direction (L) separable in at least a partial web (3) and/or at least a remaining web (4), a discharging device (10) for automatically discharging the produced remaining web (4), a transverse cutting device (70) downstream of a longitudinal cutting device (60) for cutting the remaining web (4) transversely to the longitudinal direction (L).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fiber product folding apparatus, mainly including a hoisting seat, a baffle, a pressing plate, and a folding portion, where the baffle is connected to at least one swing arm and can actuate the baffle to swing through the swing arm, so as to block stacked fiber products. The pressing plate is connected to the hoisting seat though a connecting rod, where the connecting rod can actuate the pressing plate to swing relative to the hoisting seat and pressurize to the stacked fiber products. A folding portion is arranged on the pressing plate and can move along the pressing plate, so as to fold a first fiber product of the stacked fiber products, so that the first fiber product is folded to the center of the stacked fiber product, which is beneficial to taking out the first fiber product by a user.

Abstract: A quick change height adjustment mechanism allows a reel stand to accommodate differently sized storage spools. The mechanism includes a plate, a locking pin and a pivot pin. The plate forms a cavity into which a post is seated and has at least one space which receive a spindle of the spool. The locking pin extends from the plate and into the cavity. The locking pin is vertically spaced from, and positioned on a first side of, a centerline of the plate. The pivot pin is attached to the plate, is vertically spaced from, and positioned on a second, opposite side of, the centerline. The pivot and locking pins are positioned on opposite sides of the post. In use, the plate can be pivoted relative to the post around pivot pin to engage or disengage the locking pin with holes in the post.

Abstract: An easy-to-maneuver reel for carrying wound product is provided. The reel comprises at least one flange that can rotate independently of the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a mobile carrier operable for transporting a reel of oilfield tubing across ground. The mobile carrier comprises a frame comprising a first frame portion, a second frame portion, and a central frame portion extending between the first and second frame portions. The first, second, and central frame portions define an opening for receiving the reel. The mobile carrier also comprises a locking mechanism operable to engage and rotate the reel within the opening, and a plurality of wheels supporting the frame on the ground. The plurality of wheels comprises a plurality of first wheels operably connected to the first frame portion and a plurality of second wheels operably connected to the second frame portion. The opening interposes the plurality of first wheels and the plurality of second wheels.

Abstract: A method of stopping an elevator in the event of a power failure is provided. The method includes determining that a power source for a drive system of an elevator has failed, retaining energy electrically separate from the power source, managing the retained energy to enable drive-assisted emergency stopping of an elevator, and stopping an elevator using the managed, retained energy.

Abstract: A governor includes a housing, a pulley, a belt, a first flyweight, and second flyweight. The housing defines a housing cavity. The pulley is disposed at least partially within the housing cavity. The belt is in contact with the pulley. The belt is operable to rotate the pulley at a rotational speed. The first and second flyweights are pivotably connected to the pulley, and are biased towards one another. At least a portion of the first and second flyweights are operable to move away from the pulley when the rotational speed of the pulley is increasing toward a predetermined threshold rotational speed. The first and second flyweights are operable to contact the housing, and thereby transmit rotational energy to the housing, when the rotational speed of the pulley is equal to at least the predetermined threshold rotational speed.

Abstract: The hoisting apparatus includes a climbing rail, which is adapted to be suspended on and translated vertically along a construction at a distance from the ground. There is an enclosure supported by the climbing rail. There is also a lifting platform that is housed within the enclosure and is vertically movable relative to the enclosure.

Abstract: A support member configured for use in a machine room of an elevator system is provided including a base having a car end and a counterweight end. The counterweight end is arranged substantially parallel to a wall of the machine room, and the counterweight end is arranged at an angle relative to the car end. An idler sheave having a plurality of grooves is mounted to the base in an orientation generally parallel to the car end. The idler sheave is configured to rotate about a first axis of rotation. A plurality of individual sheaves is mounted to the based in a staggered configuration substantially complementary to the angle of the counterweight end relative to the car end. Each individual sheave is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation parallel to the first axis of rotation.

Abstract: A device for controlling a swinging of a load suspended from a motorized slidable element is described. The controlling device includes a control unit and an inertial platform. The control unit is provided with means to measure and control the speed of the motorized slidable element and is able to process the values representative of the inclination angle of the cable with respect to the vertical to calculate and to impart control actions in order to dynamically control the speed of the motorized slidable element as a function of a desired inclination angle of the cable with respect to the vertical.

Abstract: A lift device comprises a mounting arm that includes a mounting member that is configured to be mounted to a structure. The lift device includes a vertical member having a lower end and an upper end spaced from the lower end along a first axis that is aligned with the vertical direction. A lifting boom includes a first end coupled to the upper end of the vertical member and the second end is configured to be secured to the object. The lift device includes a first actuation system disposed along the vertical member and configured to cause the lifting boom to rotate about the first axis. The lift device also includes a second actuation system configured to cause the lifting boom to rotate about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis.

Abstract: An upper turning body mounted on a lower body for a crane includes a turning frame mounted on the lower body to turn freely and a boom provided to the turning frame to be raised and lowered freely. The turning frame includes a pair of attachment brackets to which a base end section of the boom is attached such that the boom is free to be raised and lowered, and a main frame to which the pair of attachment brackets are provided with an interval in the left-right direction of the upper turning body. The dimension of the main frame in the front-rear direction of the upper turning body orthogonal to the left-right direction is smaller than the dimension of the main frame in the left-right direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a crane, in particular to a revolving tower crane, having a boom rotatable about an upright slewing gear axis by a slewing gear drive and having an out-of-operation brake which allows and brakes rotary movements of the boom in the out-of-operation state. In accordance with the invention, the out-of-operation brake is configured as working electrodynamically and comprises an electric motor of the slewing gear drive which can be operated as an electric-motor brake.

Abstract: A mobile lifting apparatus for raising and lowering one or more persons may include a bottom tower section having a first bottom sidewall and an opposing second bottom sidewall. The apparatus may also have a top tower section coupled to and vertically translatable relative to the bottom tower section and a work platform translatable with the top carriage. The work platform may have a work surface with a first surface portion that is sized to accommodate at least one person standing on the first surface portion. An elevating assembly may be operable raise and lower the top tower section relative to the bottom tower section. The top tower section may be translatable to a lowered position in which the top carriage and the first surface portion are disposed laterally between the first and second bottom sidewalls.

Abstract: Bottom-loading bottled water dispensers are disclosed that include hot water sanitizing capabilities (and, optionally, UV light sanitizing features). The dispensers include a water bottle that is operably connected to a pump that is configured to extract water from the bottle and force the water through one or more tubes and into a cold tank. The cold tank includes an evaporator that is configured to chill the water in the cold tank. The dispensers further include a hot tank that is fluidly coupled to the cold tank through one or more tubes, with the hot tank being attached to a heating element that is configured to heat the water in the hot tank. In addition, the dispensers include an electronic control board that is configured to heat a volume of water contained in the cold tank above a defined threshold temperature and for a defined period of time that is effective to sanitize the internal surfaces of the cold tank.

Abstract: Bottom-loading bottled water dispensers are disclosed that include hot water sanitizing capabilities (and, optionally, UV light sanitizing features). The dispensers include a water bottle that is operably connected to a pump that is configured to extract water from the bottle and force the water through one or more tubes and into a cold tank. The cold tank includes an evaporator that is configured to chill the water in the cold tank. The dispensers further include a hot tank that is fluidly coupled to the cold tank through one or more tubes, with the hot tank being attached to a heating element that is configured to heat the water in the hot tank. In addition, the dispensers include an electronic control board that is configured to heat a volume of water contained in the cold tank above a defined threshold temperature and for a defined period of time that is effective to sanitize the internal surfaces of the cold tank.

Abstract: Top-loading bottled water dispensers are disclosed that include hot water sanitizing capabilities (and, optionally, ozone sanitizing features). The dispensers include a cold tank equipped with an evaporator that is configured to chill the water in the cold tank. The dispensers further include a hot tank that is fluidly coupled to the cold tank through one or more tubes, with the hot tank being attached to a heating element that is configured to heat the water in the hot tank. In addition, the dispensers include an electronic control board that is configured to heat the volume of water contained in the cold tank above a defined threshold temperature and for a defined period of time that is effective to sanitize the internal surfaces of the cold tank. The dispensers further include a floating disk valve that is configured to prevent entry of hot water into the water bottle.

Abstract: A beverage dispensing apparatus with a dispenser compartment, a flexible concentrate bag with a first opening through which a beverage concentrate is introduced at a production site and optionally a second opening at the top of the bag. The second opening is used at the dispensing location to introduce a diluent into the bag. A low acid beverage concentrate is contained in the bag. A beverage homogenizing agitator subassembly is situated inside the dispenser compartment. A beverage dispensing subassembly includes a sealed fitting located at the bottom region of the bag and a tube extending therefrom. The beverage dispensing apparatus reduces shipping and maintenance costs due to shipping concentrate rather than a finished beverage while enhancing sanitation.

Abstract: A remote fueling station for an above ground fuel storage tank has a fuel pump for dispensing a pressurize flow of fuel from the fuel tank to a dispenser nozzle. A lockable enclosure is supported on the fuel tank in fixed relation thereto by a threaded connection at an intermediate location along a rigid supply pipe connected between the fuel pump and the fuel tank. The enclosure includes a fuel pump compartment receiving the fuel pump therein and a battery compartment for receiving a battery of the fuel pump therein which is separate from the fuel pump compartment so that the battery is isolated from the fuel pump. A dispenser nozzle and an activation switch of the fuel pump can also be received within the enclosure so as to restrict access thereto by unauthorized persons. A solar panel is supported above the enclosure for recharging the battery.