Partitioned fuel tank and fuel delivery system
US6857661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62J35/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tank for storing a fluid is provided. The tank has an outer shell defining an inner volume for containing the fluid, a filler opening in the outer shell for placing the fluid into the tank, and a partition within the outer shell. The partition divides the inner volume into a first lower portion, a second lower portion, and a common portion. A first drain opening is located in the first lower portion and a second drain opening is located in the second lower portion. The partition separates the first lower portion from the second lower portion such that when the tank is in an operating position the fuel is prevented from passing between the first lower portion and the second lower portion.
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