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Fuel sensor for flexible fuel vehicle

US10641640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2016
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/02836
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor detects a fuel level and fuel concentration in a fuel tank of a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) that uses flexible fuel such as ethanol fuel or alcohol fuel. The fuel sensor includes: a level sensor which is inserted into a lower surface of a pump module housing; and a concentration sensor which is mounted on a side surface of the pump module housing.

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