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Liquid trap with integral jet pump

US9045038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86075
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly is provided that integrates a jet pump with a liquid trap to drain liquid fuel from vapor flow, such as vapor vented from a fuel tank. The assembly includes a housing that has a liquid trap configured to trap liquid carried in vapor flowing through the housing. A jet pump has a venturi nozzle and is in selective fluid communication with the liquid trap so that liquid flow through the venturi nozzle induces draining of the liquid trap.

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