Evaporative emissions leak check module with integrated control and communication system
US11773809B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M2025/0845
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leak detection module (LDM) includes a housing, a canister valve solenoid (CVS) that is arranged within the housing and in fluid communication along a first fluid passageway between first and second ports. The module also includes a pump that is arranged within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second ports, and a pressure sensor that is in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second ports. A first controller is arranged in the housing and is in communication with the pump, the CVS and the pressure sensor. The first controller runs a test procedure using the pump and operating the CVS between open and closed positions to monitor a pressure within the module. The first controller communicates a result based upon the monitored pressure to a second controller that is arranged outside the housing and remotely from the module.
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