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Method and arrangement for checking the operability of a tank-venting system

US5398661A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1993
Grant dateMar 21, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K15/03504
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for testing for the operability of a tank-venting apparatus on a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine, the tank-venting apparatus including a tank having a tank pressure sensor, an adsorption filter and a venting line which is closable via a shutoff valve and a tank-venting valve, the adsorption filter being connected to the tank via a tank-supply line and the tank-venting valve being connected to the adsorption filter via a valve line.

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