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Fuel tank diffuser

US12024309B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2021
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/0477
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fuel system for an aircraft including a fuel tank for storing fuel during operation of the aircraft and a diffuser disposed inside the fuel tank. The diffuser is configured such that it forms part of a flow path configured to connect a fuel source to the inside of the fuel tank. The diffuser includes a wall which at least partially defines an internal space of the diffuser; an opening in the wall, which provides access to the internal space; and a blocking component configured to block the opening.

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