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Water separator, in particular for fuel supply systems of internal combustion engines in motor vehicles

US9194343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2010
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2201/0423
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a water separator (1), in particular for fuel supply systems of internal combustion engines in motor vehicles, comprising a housing (2) having a separation chamber (11) designed therein and a separation element (18). A collection chamber (12) for the water separated out of the fuel is arranged under the separation chamber. An inlet (8) and an outlet (14) for the fuel are furthermore provided on the housing (2). The housing (2) is substantially designed as a tube-shaped element (3) having a horizontal longitudinal axis (LA), wherein a partition (10) extends in the direction of the longitudinal axis (LA), separating the separating chamber (11) from the collection chamber (12). The separating element (18) comprises a tube element (19) lying horizontally in the separation chamber (11) having radial openings (21) through which the fuel is conducted, wherein the tube element (19) extends at least approximately parallel to the partition (10).

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