Fuel tank assembly and baffle device
US8375988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86348
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A baffle device, configured to be disposed near an outlet of a fuel tank, includes a fitting having an aperture therethrough and a first baffle. The first baffle includes a passageway in fluid communication with the aperture and a first baffle aperture configured to permit entry of fuel vapor into the passageway and exit of fuel vapor from the passageway. The baffle device also includes a second baffle overlying at least a portion of the first baffle aperture.
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