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Capless refill adapter for a fluid refilling system

US10640358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF01N2610/1413
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for an adapter for a fluid refilling system. In one example, an adapter configured for use with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system may include a first end configured to couple with a DEF refill passage, a second end including an aperture shaped to receive a DEF nozzle, a pivotable door closing the aperture and biased against the aperture by a biasing member, and a magnetic ring positioned within the adapter and downstream of the pivotable door. The pivotable door may be formed of a material permeable to DEF vapors and may include a plurality of vent holes configured to flow vapors from the DEF system to atmosphere.

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