Filler neck assembly with stop valve
US9579970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86485
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tank neck unit for a vehicle that includes a tank neck operatively connected to a pressure accumulator system of the vehicle and which is configured for a predetermined maximum pressure which is greater than a permissible operating pressure of the pressure accumulator system. A shut-off valve is arranged in a throughflow path between the tank neck and an outlet region of the tank neck unit, the shut-off valve being configured to prevent an increase in pressure of the pressure accumulator system beyond the permissible operating pressure.
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