B60K2015/03131

FUELING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF FUELING
20200398659 · 2020-12-24 · ·

A fueling system for an engine includes a fuel tank, a controller, a fuel nozzle receptacle connected to the fuel tank, the fuel nozzle receptacle including a receptacle sensor configured to send a signal to the contoller indicative of whether a fuel nozzle of a fuel dispenser is received in the fuel nozzle receptacle, and an electric fill slop valve between the fuel tank and the fuel nozzle receptacle, the electric fill stop valve being, configured to be controlled to open and close in response to a signal from the controller. The controller can be configured to receive at least one of (a) a signal whether a fuel nozzle of a fuel dispenser is received in a fuel nozzle receptacle connected to the fuel tank, and (b) a signal whether a fuel level of the fuel tank is full, and to control the electric fill stop valve to close when a signal is sent to the controller that at least one of (a) the fuel nozzle is not received in the fuel nozzle receptacle when the controller is configured to receive the signal whether the fuel nozzle of a fuel dispenser is received in the fuel nozzle receptacle, and (b) the fuel level of the fuel tank is full when the controller is configured to receive the signal whether the fuel level of the fuel tank is full.

Fuel tank device of vehicle
10850607 · 2020-12-01 · ·

A fuel tank device of a vehicle includes a fuel supply pipe, a first fuel tank, a second fuel tank, and a resistance portion. The fuel supply pipe includes a main pipe, and a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe that branch from the main pipe. The first fuel tank is connected to the first branch pipe, the second fuel tank is connected to the second branch pipe, and the resistance portion is provided in the main pipe and is configured to impart resistance to liquid fuel flowing in the main pipe.

Fuel Tank Arrangement With at Least Two Separate Tank Bodies
20200361556 · 2020-11-19 ·

A fuel tank system is provided with at least two separate tank bodies, each with a respective tank body interior, and a connecting element connecting the tank bodies for fluid communication. The tank bodies are connected to each other by means of a connector and are fabricated from a plastic material. The fuel tank system is formed with receiving means (5) for arrangement on a frame of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, having a driver's saddle. The fuel tank system includes a distributor element with a fuel filling opening; the distributor element is connected in a fluid-conducting manner to the tank bodies via at least one fluid-conducting connector.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SADDLE FUEL TANK DEPRESSURIZATION TIME
20200290861 · 2020-09-17 ·

Methods and systems are provided for increase a rate at which a saddle fuel tank is depressurized responsive to a request for refueling. In one example, a method may include, responsive to the request for refueling, depressurizing a primary side of the saddle fuel tank to a secondary side of the saddle fuel tank, and commanding open a refueling lock coupled to the primary side to allow fuel to be delivered to the primary side when pressure in the primary side drops below a threshold pressure. In this way, the secondary fuel tank may be maintained at atmospheric pressure prior to the request for refueling, which may increase the rate of depressurization of the saddle fuel tank responsive to the request.

CNG fuel system for a vehicle
10661651 · 2020-05-26 · ·

A fuel management module for use with a CNG fuel system for a vehicle includes a housing configured to be connected to the vehicle and a number of connections, receptacles, and controls associated with the module. A defueling receptacle may be positioned on the front panel of the housing, for defueling a fuel tank of the vehicle. A defueling control valve may be positioned on the front panel of the housing for controlling operation of the defueling receptacle, allowing for selective defueling. One or more high pressure connections may be accessible on the housing and configured for connection to one or more separate fuel tanks in a plug and play configuration. A plurality of filling connections may be accessible on the housing for filling the fuel tank(s). A low pressure fuel output connection may be positioned on the back panel of the housing to provide fuel output from the high pressure connections to the engine.

Fuel tank system

A fuel tank system is provided. In the main tank of the system, the end of a communication pipe is located above the end of a fuel introduction pipe inserted into the main tank. The end of a first pressure relief pipe at which a first cut-off valve is provided is located above the end of the communication pipe. In the auxiliary tank, the end of the communication pipe is located above the end of the fuel introduction pipe inserted into the auxiliary tank. In the auxiliary tank, the end of a second pressure relief pipe at which a second cut-off valve is provided is located above an end of a scavenging pipe.

SINGLE POINT FILLING FOR AN INDEPENDENT REFRIGERATION UNIT DRIVEN BY A SEPARATE ENGINE
20190299739 · 2019-10-03 ·

A transport refrigeration system having: a refrigerated cargo space (119); a refrigeration unit (22) in operative association with the refrigerated cargo space, the refrigeration unit providing conditioned air to the refrigerated cargo space; a first engine (150) configured to power the vehicle; a second engine (26) configured to power the refrigeration unit; a first plurality of fuel tanks (350) fluidly connected to first engine, the first plurality of fuel tanks configured to supply fuel to the first engine; a second plurality of fuel tanks (330) fluidly connected to second engine, the second plurality of fuel tanks configured to supply fuel to the second engine; and a single filling point (310) fluidly connected to the first plurality of fuel tanks and second plurality of fuel tanks. The single filling point (310) is configured to receive fuel.

FUEL TANK DEVICE OF VEHICLE
20190263257 · 2019-08-29 · ·

A fuel tank device of a vehicle includes a fuel supply pipe, a first fuel tank, a second fuel tank, and a resistance portion. The fuel supply pipe includes a main pipe, and a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe that branch from the main pipe. The first fuel tank is connected to the first branch pipe, the second fuel tank is connected to the second branch pipe, and the resistance portion is provided in the main pipe and is configured to impart resistance to liquid fuel flowing in the main pipe.

Fuel gas system for a vehicle

The fuel gas system (100) for a vehicle (1) comprises: a filling device (50) having an outlet pipe (56); a first circuit (11) for providing fuel gas to an engine (8) of the vehicle, and including: a first tank (12); a first supply line (13) connecting the first tank (12) and the engine (8); a first filling pipe (14) connecting the filling device outlet pipe to the first tank (12); a second circuit (21) for providing fuel gas to a thermic device (9) capable of heating, cooling or refrigerating, the second circuit (21) including: a second tank (22); a second supply line (23) connecting the second tank (22) to the thermic device (9); a second filling pipe (24) connecting the filling device outlet pipe (56) to the second tank (22). The first circuit (11) and the second circuit (21) are configured to be in fluid communication: in a filling phase, when fuel gas flows in the first and second filling pipes (14, 24) from the filling device (50) towards the first and second tanks (12, 22); and in a working phase, when fuel gas flows in the first and second supply lines (13, 23) from the first and second tanks (12, 22).

Fuel storage assembly

A fuel storage assembly includes a power source, a first tank, a fuel pump, an electric relay, a second tank, and a shut-off device. The fuel pump is adapted to remove fuel from the first tank. The electric relay is electrically connected between the power source and the fuel pump for terminating electric power to the fuel pump. The second tank is adapted to receive the fuel removed from the first tank. The shut-off device is located in the second tank and is electrically connected to the electric relay, and is configured to detect a shut-off level of fuel in the second tank. Upon detection of the shut-off level, the shut-off device effects shut-down of the fuel pump via the electric relay.