Fuel supply system for portable engine driven equipment
US5020566A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/4841
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel supply system for a portable engine driven device is provided which comprises two fuel tanks that are spaced apart from each other. The two fuel tanks are connected in fluid communication by a first conduit that is connected to each fuel tank at a bottom portion thereof and at a region of that bottom portion which is closest to the other fuel tank. A fluid pumping means is provided and connected in fluid communication with each of the two fuel tanks for pumping a liquid from the two fuel tanks toward a device which requires the use of the fluid. For example, if the liquid in the tanks is a liquid fuel, it can be pumped for use by an internal combustion engine. In addition, the internal combustion engine can be connected in torque transmitting relation with a compressor such as in a portable engine driven compressor apparatus.
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