Additive metering system
US4596277A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M27/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A metering pump employs a pump which is actuated by the fuel level gauge float assembly of the fuel tank to add metered quantities of an additive to the fuel tank. The quantity of metered additive is proportional to the quantity of fuel added to the tank. A container for the additive supply communicates with the fuel tank via a valve is actuated in response to the introduction of fuel into the fuel tank.
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