Fuel fill pipe assembly with vortexing vanes
US6405767B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K15/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel fill pipe assembly for promoting less turbulent flow in a fuel pipe is disclosed. The assembly includes a pipe extending between a first end and a second end and at least one vane positioned on the pipe for urging the formation of at least a partial vortex within fuel that traverses through the pipe.
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