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Tank system

US9688525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateApr 30, 2014
Grant dateJun 27, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/047
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tank system which prevents problems caused by electrostatic charging during a fueling sequence. The tank system includes a filling pipe, a filling hose which leads to a fuel tank, and a support sleeve, composed of an electrically conductive plastic material, in abutment with the filling pipe and the filling hose to thereby connect the filling pipe to the filling hose in an electrically conductive manner.

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