Fuel filling detection
US6925855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M37/0047
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leak detection system for a vehicle includes a fuel system and a controller. The controller communicates with the fuel system to detect a fuel filling event. The controller initiates a vapor leak test of the fuel system and terminates the vapor leak test if a fuel filling event is detected.
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