Brake fluid reservoir
US10668908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T17/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake fluid reservoir for a vehicle comprising: a shell defining a main chamber for containing a quantity of brake fluid for one or more vehicle brake circuits having an outer surface; a fill opening defined by the shell in an upper portion of the outer shell, the fill opening in fluid communication with the main chamber and closable by a cap to close the main chamber from the surrounding environment; outlet ports defined by the shell in a lower portion of the outer shell, the outlet ports in fluid communication with the main chamber; and a channel located along at least a section of the outer surface between the fill opening and the outlet ports, wherein the channel is configured to collect fluid when fluid exits the opening along the outer surface.
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