Patent classifications
B60K2015/03302
Valve that can be actively and passively actuated
A valve is provided having first and second flow channels connected by a passage. A sealing device is operable to open and close the passage to control fluid flow between the first and second flow channels. The sealing device includes a first sealing body and a second sealing body through which the passages extends. The first and second sealing bodies are biased together by a spring to close the passage. The first sealing body is passively movable by fluid and actively movable by an electromagnetic device to open the passage to permit fluid to flow between the first and second passages.
Operating liquid container system for motor vehicles with improved misfuelling protection
The present invention discloses an operating liquid container system comprising at least one operating fluid container, a quality and/or filling level sensor arranged in the operating liquid container, for determining at least one quality characteristic of the operating liquid contained in the operating liquid container and/or a filling level of the operating liquid container, and a display device arranged in a tank recess and/or tank flap of the operating fluid container system, wherein the display device is connected to the quality and/or filling level sensor by means of a data line for transmitting data from the quality and/or filling level sensor to the display device, wherein the data represents at least one quality characteristic of the operating liquid contained in the operating liquid container and/or the filling level of the operating liquid container.
Method for controlling depressurisation in a motor vehicle fuel tank
Disclosed is a method for controlling depressurization in a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, including: the initial controlled opening of the isolation valve in order to lower the pressure inside the tank; determination of a blockage condition in the roll over valve on the basis of at least one item of information relating to the pressure gradient in the tank following the initial opening of the isolation valve; and, if the roll over valve blockage condition is met, the controlled closing of the isolation valve, followed by its controlled re-opening in order to continue lowering the pressure in the tank.
Systems and methods for reducing vehicle valve degradation
Methods and systems are provided for reducing degradation and issues related to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) for a canister purge valve configured to regulate a flow of fuel vapors from a fuel vapor canister to an engine in response to a request to purge the fuel vapor canister of fuel vapors. In one example, a method may include purging the fuel vapor canister by synchronizing a timing of opening and closing events of the canister purge valve to correspond with instances where a pressure difference across the canister purge valve is lower as compared to higher in terms of pressure oscillations across the canister purge valve during the purging. In this way, higher loads and stress on the canister purge valve may be avoided, thus reducing degradation and NVH issues.
METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FILLING PROCESS OF AN OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER, AND OPERATING FLUID CONTAINER SYSTEM
A method for controlling a filling process of an operating fluid container, which can be filled by a filling device via a filling tube opening into the operating liquid container, wherein the operating fluid container is provided with a venting valve, which can be electrically operated between an open position, in which the operating liquid container is fluidically connected to the atmosphere, at least indirectly, by the venting valve, and a closed position, in which the operating fluid container is fluidically separated from the atmosphere by the venting valve. The method comprises the following method steps: a) moving the venting valve to the open position thereof; b) determining a filling level of the operating fluid container; c) reducing a venting volume flow through the venting valve whenever the filling level of the operating fluid container has reached or exceeded a predetermined shut-off filling level; d) detecting a filling stop of the filling device; and e) moving the venting valve to the closed position thereof after a predetermined time period once the filling stop has been determined.
FUEL TANK ISOLATION VALVE WITH SEPARATE SPRINGS AND PATH OF OVER RELIEF FUNCTIONS
The improved fuel tank isolation valve (100) with separate springs and path of over relief, comprising of fuel tank valve with a canister port (9) and a tank port (8), a seal sub assembly (5), a seal (3) for over pressure relief (OPR), a spring (1) for over vacuum relief (OVR), a spring (4) for over pressure relief (OPR), solenoid (10), moving core (11), wherein the improved fuel tank isolation valve (100) has a separate section or separate chamber (14) for the seal (3) for over pressure relief (OPR), the spring (1) and the spring (4) to meet the technical requirement of spring within less tolerances that also reduce rejection in production line and reduce magnetic force from solenoid (10) to open the path in refuelling condition which results in high accuracy and the seal sub assembly (5) includes a sealing (6) for refuelling function.
Fuel tank isolation valve or vehicle
The present disclosure relates to a fuel tank isolation valve of a vehicle, wherein the first armature and the second armature are connected in such a manner that there is no clearance therebetween, and a spring compression amount securing groove is formed on the upper surface of the guide. In a preferred finished valve assembly state, the position of the first armature in a valve-off state can be constant, and the movement of the first armature does not significantly occur, thereby noise, vibration, and wear are inhibited or prevented.
Fuel vapor processing device
A fuel vapor processing device includes a three-way valve having a common valve chamber in which a first valve body, a second valve body, and a third valve body are housed. A single pressure sensor is provided in the common valve chamber. The first valve body enables communication between the common valve chamber and a first valve chamber. The second valve body enables communication between the common valve chamber and a second valve chamber communicating with an inside of the canister. The third valve body enables communication between the common valve chamber and a third valve chamber communicating with an inside of a fuel tank. An ECU controls the three-way valve and a switching valve, and controls driving of a pump to perform fuel vapor leak diagnosis for the fuel tank and the canister, based on a detection value detected by the pressure sensor.
Solenoid valve device for a motor vehicle
A solenoid valve device for a motor vehicle includes a solenoid valve having an electromagnet, and a fastening device configured to fasten the solenoid valve to a motor vehicle body of the motor vehicle. The fastening device has a carrier element for attachment of the solenoid valve, and holding arms extending from the carrier element for mounting the carrier element to the motor vehicle body. The holding arms support the solenoid valve, at least in part, between them and are made elastic in a pulling direction of the electromagnet of the solenoid valve.
Closed tank system
A closed tank system includes: a fuel tank; a canister adapted to adsorb evaporative fuel generated in the fuel tank; a fill-up limiting valve provided inside the fuel tank so as to be communicated with the evaporative fuel discharge passage and adapted to operate to close the evaporative fuel discharge passage when a fuel level reaches a predetermined full tank liquid level; a shut-off valve adapted to operate to open or close the evaporative fuel discharge passage; a fuel remaining amount sensor adapted to detect a remaining amount of fuel; and a hardware processor that causes a control section to carry out control for allowing the shut-off valve to be opened or closed. The hardware processor causes the control section to inhibit the control for allowing the shut-off valve to be opened when an engine is in operation and the detected remaining amount of fuel exceeds a predetermined threshold.