B60K2015/03557

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING VAPOR RECIRCULATION IN A GASOLINE FUEL TANK
20210114453 · 2021-04-22 · ·

A vent shut-off assembly configured to manage vapor recirculation venting during a refueling event on a fuel tank configured to deliver fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a main housing and an actuator assembly. The main housing selectively vents to a carbon canister. The actuator assembly is at least partially housed in the main housing. The actuator assembly comprises a cam assembly having a cam shaft that includes a first cam and a second cam. The first cam has a profile that actuates a first valve that selectively opens a first port fluidly connected to a first vent in the fuel tank. The second cam has a profile that actuates a second valve that selectively opens a second port fluidly connected to a recirculation line that routes vapor back to a filler neck of the fuel tank.

Systems and methods for controlling vehicle refueling
10981774 · 2021-04-20 · ·

Methods and systems are provided for refueling a vehicle configured with an onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system, such that a loading of a fuel vapor canister configured to capture and store fuel vapors, is reduced. In one example, during the refueling, a rate at which fuel vapors are routed to the fuel vapor canister is adjusted responsive to an indication that the vehicle is refueling at a gas station equipped with offboard fuel vapor recovery infrastructure. In this way, loading of the fuel vapor canister may be reduced which may prevent undesired bleedthrough emissions resulting from a canister loaded with fuel vapors, particularly in examples where the vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and where engine runtime is limited, thus limiting potential opportunities for purging of the fuel vapor canister.

Valve device
11845332 · 2023-12-19 · ·

There is provided a valve device, including: a housing; a float valve; and a seal member. An opening portion includes a first region, and a second region. The seal member includes a first cover portion, and a second cover portion. The second cover portion includes a support portion, a wide portion, and a narrow portion. In a state where the seal member is retained and supported by the support portion with respect to the float valve, a width of the wide portion is set such that a tip end of the second region is covered, and that the second region of the opening portion is not exposed out of the seal member even in a state where the seal member is maximally displaced in a radial direction and; or a peripheral direction of the housing with respect to the opening portion.

Method and system for vehicle refueling
10981445 · 2021-04-20 · ·

Methods and systems are provided for providing improving customer satisfaction during a vehicle fuel tank refueling event. A fuel system is configured with a three-way isolation valve and a four port canister. Fuel tank depressurization is expedited by directing fuel tank vapors to a dedicated depressurization port of the canister.

IMPROVED FILLER HEAD

The invention relates to a filler head (23) for a storage system comprising a body with a main part (31) closed by a cover part, and being configured to receive a distribution nozzle of a fluid and configured to be connected, in a tighten manner, to a filling line and a venting line of a fluid tank, the filler head (23) further comprising a buffer volume (33) so as to reduce the speed of flow (V) coming from the venting line (21), the buffer volume (33) being in one-piece with the main part (31) and is closed by the cover part so as to limit fluid projection from the filler head (23) during refilling.

EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM WITH PRESSURE RELIEF

A vent shut-off assembly configured to manage venting on a fuel tank configured to deliver fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a first liquid vapor discriminator (LVD), a main housing, a first poppet valve assembly, a pump and an actuator assembly. The first LVD is disposed in the fuel tank. The main housing selectively vents to a carbon canister. The first poppet valve assembly has a first poppet valve arranged in the main housing. The pump selectively pumps liquid fuel from the main housing. The actuator assembly is at least partially housed in the main housing and includes a cam assembly having a cam shaft that includes a first cam and a second cam. The first cam has a profile that one of opens and closes the first poppet valve fluidly coupled to the first LVD.

Evaporated fuel control device for saddled vehicle

In an evaporated fuel control device for a saddled vehicle, a canister and an evaporated fuel control valve are supported by a body frame around a fuel tank, the canister adsorbing evaporated fuel from the fuel tank, the evaporated fuel control valve controlling a flow rate of the evaporated fuel that is purged from the canister and flows through an intake system of the internal combustion engine. The canister is disposed between a steering shaft and the fuel tank and below an imaginary horizontal plane that passes a lowermost surface of the fuel tank, the steering shaft extending in an up-down direction while inclining downward to a front in front of the fuel tank.

EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ISOLATING FUEL TANK FROM A PURGE CANISTER

A method for operating an evaporative emissions control system for use with a fuel tank that stores and delivers fuel to an internal combustion engine is provided. A vent shut-off assembly is provided that selectively opens and closes at least one valve to provide overpressure and vacuum relief for the fuel tank. The vent shut-off assembly selectively vents to a purge canister. The at least one valve is closed whereby vapor is precluded from passing from the fuel tank to the purge canister. A purge event is performed wherein dedicated fresh air is drawn into the purge canister and delivered from the purge canister to the engine.

VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH HIGH PRESSURE TANK
20200238820 · 2020-07-30 ·

A vehicle equipped with a high pressure tank has mounted in the interior of a vehicle body a high pressure tank having a resin liner and a reinforced layer, the vehicle comprising a tank chamber, a filling port, a concave portion in which the filling port and a ventilation port are disposed, a fuel lid capable of opening and closing an opening of the concave portion, and a ventilation passage that allows communication between the ventilation port and the tank chamber. When the fuel lid is opened, the ventilation port is opened to the exterior of the vehicle body, whereas when the fuel lid is closed, the ventilation port is covered by the fuel lid in a state in which the ventilation port is allowed to communicate with the exterior of the vehicle body.

Operating fluid reservoir having an integrated venting and/or air admission valve

The present invention discloses an improved operating fluid reservoir having a venting and/or air admission valve. The operating fluid reservoir is characterized in that a valve housing is formed integrally with an operating fluid reservoir wall. A vent opening, via which a valve housing interior is in fluid communication with a vent line, is embodied as a through opening through the operating fluid reservoir wall. A valve body, which is arranged in the valve housing interior, can be introduced into the valve housing interior via an introduction opening in the valve housing. The valve body comprises a holding device, by which the valve body is held movably in the valve housing.