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Refueling vapor recovery system

US5183087A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 1991
Grant dateFeb 2, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8634
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention incorporates a high flow, pilot actuated pressure relief/rollover valve into a refueling vapor recovery system having a vapor vent line for recirculating vapor past the aspirator of a refueling nozzle and a nozzle seal for engaging a refueling nozzle in an airtight manner. All vapor of evaporative hydrocarbons created during the act of refueling are routed directly to an onboard storage canister.

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