Fuel cap
US12017525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/0451
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel cap in accordance with the present disclosure includes a closure body and a valve unit integrated with the valve body. The closure body is adapted to engage a fill neck coupled to a fuel tank. The valve unit is configured to selectively vent excess pressure and/or vacuum developed in the fuel tank through the closure body to manage pressure in the fuel tank.
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