In-tank fuel supply system and method of installation
US5236000A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87684
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An in-take fuel supply system for a fuel tank that tilts in service comprising a manifold and a plurality of suction pipes that are pivotally attached to inlet ports of the manifold. Each suction pipe extends outwardly of the manifold and has a float valve at the remote end for closing the suction pipe in the absence of sufficient fuel to prevent ingestion of significant amounts of air and vapor. The suction pipes are biased to a horizontal position by springs that allow a fold down configuration for installing the fuel supply system in a fuel tank through a small installation hole.
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