Fuel tank canister and fuel tank equipped with same
US6273070A · kind A · utility
32Cited by
8References
24Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/03557
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a fuel tank canister for placing in a vent circuit and containing a filter substance suitable for fixing gaseous fuel molecules. At least one compartment communicating with its filter substance and suitable for receiving a device selected from the following devices: a device for closing the vent circuit in the event of the tank being turned upsidedown; a device for preventing the tank being overfilled; and a device for separating liquid fuel from the gas to be vented.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.