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Device for recovering the vapors leaving a motor vehicle gasoline tank

US5562757A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 1994
Grant dateOct 8, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60W2050/021
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Fuel vapors leaving the fuel tank of a motor vehicle are recovered with a filter cartridge inserted between the tank and the intake manifold of the engine. An atmospheric connection duct of the cartridge can be selectively connected to the intake partial vacuum with a pneumatic distributor. The leaktightness of the device is thereby tested.

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