Fuel feed system
US6913002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M25/089
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel feed system for an internal combustion engine includes a fuel tank for accumulating fuel, a fuel/air switchable pump for sucking and discharging accumulated fuel and air outside the fuel tank, a first device that allows accumulated fuel to be discharged to the engine, a second device that allows outside air to be sucked into the fuel tank, and an ECU for controlling the switchable pump.
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