Ullage float assembly for fuel tank and methods of use
US11738990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67D7/365
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Ullage float assemblies for fuel tanks are disclosed including a guide member with a retaining element mounted to a valve body which includes a first valve port and a second valve port in fluid communication. Methods of preventing spillage of fuel from a fuel tank during a refueling and a diurnal fuel volumetric expansion event are also disclosed. The assemblies and methods.
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