Separator nipple
US10150061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/03595
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A separation nipple to separate a liquid from a vent inlet line into a filler pipe of a motor vehicle. The separation nipple has an inlet for connection to the vent inlet line, an outlet for connection to a vent outlet line, an opening for connection to an interior of the filler pipe, and a flap to close the opening. The flap has a main flap surface and a reflector flap surface which slopes relative to the main flap surface. The reflector flap surface is configured to form a reflector with the main flap surface when the flap is in an open position, the reflector being configured to deflect liquid passing through the opening in a direction of an end of the tank of the filler pipe. The opening is configured for closing by the main flap surface when the flap is in a closed position.
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