Evaporative emission canister for an automotive vehicle
US5957114A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M25/0854
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An evaporative emissions canister includes a housing containing a hydrocarbon adsorbing material, such as carbon. The canister may be configured to such that a portion acts as a buffer canister of such that the entire canister is used to adsorb hydrocarbon emissions. The canister housing is generally cylindrical with a reduced cross-sectional area portion and is configured in a manner to allow flow along a relatively straight line; with both features acting to increase purge efficiency and reduce restriction, respectively.
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