Fuel fill control systems and methods for anticipating vehicle refueling events
US11124408B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D2200/701
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure is directed to vehicle fuel fill control systems for anticipating vehicle refueling events in order to control the timing of fuel tank depressurization sequences. In a first embodiment, a global positioning system (GPS) is utilized to anticipate the vehicle refueling event prior to initializing the depressurization sequence. In another embodiment, a camera system is utilized to anticipate the refueling event prior to initializing the depressurization sequence. In yet another embodiment, both the GPS and the camera system may be utilized to anticipate the refueling event. By anticipating refueling events, customer wait time for gaining refueling access may be reduced.
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