Method and device for collecting and supplying brake fluid
US11186265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/763
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This device for collecting and supplying brake fluid has a gas-liquid separation tank divided into a lower chamber and an upper chamber with a partition wall interposed therebetween. Connected to the gas-liquid separation tank are: a collection line for collecting brake fluid from the brake system of a vehicle in the gas-liquid separation tank; a circulation line for extraction of brake fluid from the lower chamber and the return thereof to the lower chamber; and a replenishment line for replenishing the gas-liquid separation tank with fresh brake fluid. Air intake for the brake system is performed via a main intake line, and air intake for the gas-liquid separation tank is performed via an auxiliary intake line. Both the main intake line and auxiliary intake line are connected to an auxiliary tank.
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