Method for diagnosing leaks downstream of the purge flow control orifice
US9752539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02M2025/0845
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vapor purge system for an engine, includes a purge valve having a housing including an input port in communication with a purge canister and including an output port in communication with an intake system component defining a first bore portion receiving the output port with a first seal member disposed therebetween. The intake system component includes a second bore portion receiving a housing portion of the purge valve with a second seal member disposed therebetween. The first and second seal members are spaced such that when the housing is pulled away from the intake system component and the first seal member is out of engagement between the first bore and the output port, the second seal member can remain in engagement so that a diagnostic module can diagnose detachment of the purge valve from the intake system before any hydrocarbon vapor can be released into the atmosphere.
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