Fuel protection apparatus and related systems for use with vehicles
US11401900B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M2200/185
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fuel protection apparatus and related systems for use with vehicles are disclosed. A disclosed vehicle includes a fuel component in an engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a spacer coupled to a cam carrier and positioned proximate to the fuel component. The vehicle also includes a protector coupled to a cylinder head and spaced from the spacer and the cam carrier. The protector is configured to receive a load from a cowl brace or firewall of the vehicle during a vehicle impact event in which an engine assembly of the vehicle moves relative to the cowl brace or firewall. The protector is configured to transfer the load to the cylinder head, the cam carrier, and the spacer to protect the fuel component.
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