Patent classifications
B60K2015/0461
OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE FOR FUEL TANK
In an opening and closing device (100) for a fuel tank, a path forming part (20) forms a fuel path (100P) along which supplied liquid fuel is guided to the fuel tank. A first valve mechanism (10) arranged at the path forming part (20) opens and closes a filling opening (104). A second valve mechanism (30) opens and closes an insertion path (100Pn) for a fuel nozzle (FN) at the end of the insertion path (100Pn) in the most upstream area of the fuel path (100P). In a non-filling situation in which the first valve mechanism (10) closes the filling opening (104), passage of air between an insertion path communication hole (51) and an outside air passage hole (53) is encouraged. In a filling situation in which the fuel nozzle (FN) makes the first valve mechanism (10) open the filling opening (104), passage of air between the insertion path communication hole (51) and the outside air passage hole (53) is interrupted. Therefor the opening and closing device (100) for the fuel tank prevents or reduces discharge of fuel in a fuel filling period while ensuring air permeability in a non-filling period.
Fuel Tank Inlet
A fuel tank inlet assembly comprising a fuel tank inlet (200) defining an opening. The fuel tank inlet is configured for receipt by an aperture of the fuel tank (400). An anti-siphon device (300) is configured for receipt by the fuel tank inlet. The anti-siphon device defines an inlet aperture and comprises an anti-siphon portion configured to inhibit the passage of a siphon tube through the anti-siphon device. The fuel tank inlet comprises a first locking portion (206) and the anti-siphon device defines a second locking portion (307) configured to engage the first locking portion so as to secure the anti-siphon device to the fuel tank inlet such that the anti-siphon device is positioned within the fuel tank inlet entirely beyond the opening.
Fuel-mixing prevention filler neck device
A fuel-mixing prevention filler neck device is provided. The fuel-mixing prevention filler neck device includes a fuel dispensing gun insertion unit that receives a fuel dispensing thereinto and a coupling unit that provides fluid communication with a bottom of the fuel dispensing gun insertion unit. The coupling unit is disposed on an exterior circumferential surface thereof with coupling protrusions for fastening with a plurality of slots formed in a filler pipe. Further, a first side of a lower portion of the coupling unit is open to form a coupling region. A misfueling prevention unit slidably moves to the coupling region to be coupled to the coupling unit. Additionally, the misfueling prevention unit is closed when a gasoline fuel dispensing gun is inserted and being opened when a diesel fuel dispensing gun is inserted.
Fuel filler device
A fuel filler device for filling fuel into a vehicle tank, includes a filler pipe for receiving a fuel filler nozzle, which filler pipe can be connected with the vehicle tank. At least one pivotably mounted closing flap is arranged in the filler pipe. A spring element is provided, which biases the at least one closing flap into a closing position closing a passage through the filler pipe. The at least one closing flap is pivotable from the closing position into an opening position opening a passage through the filler pipe as a result of the fuel filler nozzle inserted into the filler pipe. At least one valve element forms at least one bypass to the at least one closing flap, and from a limit pressure difference, allows a passage of gas out of the filler pipe and/or into the filler pipe.
CAPLESS GASOLINE ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM
A capless ORVR system providing sealing and reducing hydrocarbon outlet and having a wave seal, a primary flapper, and a secondary flapper for preventing outlet of hydrocarbons by means of surrounding the nozzle while the nozzle is being placed, allowing uni-directional flow to continue and preventing backflow when there is pressure in the opposite direction from within, and allowing the fuel to exit through the filler neck by being bent outwards.
Systems and methods for a refueling request
Methods and systems are provided for opening a refueling door. In one example, a method may include gradually opening the refueling door in proportion to a fuel tank depressurization rate.
CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL-TANK FILLER NECK
A fuel tank filler apparatus comprises a capless filler neck closure adapted to be mated with an outer end of a fuel-tank filler neck. The capless filler neck closure may be removable from the fuel-tank filler neck for service or repair.
CAPLESS REFILL ADAPTER FOR A FLUID REFILLING SYSTEM
Methods and systems are provided for an adapter for a fluid refilling system. In one example, an adapter configured for use with a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system may include a first end configured to couple with a DEF refill passage, a second end including an aperture shaped to receive a DEF nozzle, a pivotable door closing the aperture and biased against the aperture by a biasing member, and a magnetic ring positioned within the adapter and downstream of the pivotable door. The pivotable door may be formed of a material permeable to DEF vapors and may include a plurality of vent holes configured to flow vapors from the DEF system to atmosphere.
SAFETY SPILL-PROOF FUEL TANK STRUCTURE
The safety spill-proof fuel tank structure includes a fuel tank body. The fuel tank body has an outlet tube at the bottom and an inlet tube at the top. The fuel tank body has a fixed vertical plane and a placement plane opposite to the fixed plane. The fixed plane has a fixed support. The inlet tube has a spill-proof spacer on its inner wall. There is a fuel filler used for filling fuel into the fuel tank body between the spill-proof spacer and the inner wall far away from the placement plane inside the inlet tube. When the placement plane of the fuel tank body is placed downwards, the spill-proof spacer can prevent fuel outflow from the fuel tank body and avoid wasting of fuel.
FUEL FILLER PORT DEVICE
A fuel filler port device includes a fuel filler port, a main flap which is disposed in the fuel filler port and is configured to be rotated to an open position by introducing a fuel filler nozzle to open the fuel filler port, a drain opening disposed in the fuel filler port at an outer side of the main flap, and a closure mechanism which closes the drain opening in a fuel filling state.