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Multiple fill level vehicle fuel system

US4958655A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 1990
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two fill level system uses a valve within the tank interior having a pair of different height venting inlets to the vent pipe, with a fuel level responsive seal at one inlet and a temperature responsive seal at the other inlet.

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