B60K2015/03585

Fuel system control

An evaporative emissions control system includes a first vent valve configured to selectively open and close a first vent, a second vent valve configured to selectively open and close a second vent, a fuel level sensor configured to sense a fuel level in the fuel tank, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure in the fuel tank, an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the vehicle, and a controller configured to regulate operation of the first and second vent valves to provide pressure relief for the fuel tank. The controller is programmed to determine if a refueling event is occurring based one signals indicating the fuel level is increasing, the pressure in the fuel tank is increasing, and the vehicle is not moving, and open at least one of the first and second vent valves based on determining the refueling event is occurring.

CAP WITH VALVE SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH FLOW REDUCER
20220371432 · 2022-11-24 ·

A fluid vent valve (1) for a fuel tank, comprising: a valve body (10) having an inlet opening connected or connectable to a tank, an outlet opening and a main chamber (13) interposed between said inlet opening and said outlet opening (12); a piston (20) inserted or insertable in the main chamber (13) and movable therein so as to define a closed configuration and an open configuration; a pendulum (30) hinged to the valve body (10) and coupled to the piston (20) so as to promote a movement of the piston (20) between the two configurations; a flow reducer (40) operatively interposed between the outlet opening (12) and the piston (20).

Evaporative emissions fuel tank venting system positioned in vapor line
11584221 · 2023-02-21 · ·

A vent shut-off assembly configured to manage venting on a fuel tank includes a main housing, a poppet valve and an actuator. The main housing is positioned outside of the fuel tank and selectively vents to a canister. The poppet valve is disposed in the main housing and includes a plunger that provides over pressure relief (OPR) and over vacuum relief (OVR) functions. The actuator assembly can be housed in the main housing and includes a cam assembly having a cam shaft that includes a cam having a profile that one of opens and closes the poppet valve. When the poppet valve is in the closed position, vapor is precluded from passing between the fuel tank and the canister. When the poppet vale is in the open position, vapor is permitted from passing between the fuel tank and the canister.

Method for controlling the internal pressure of a service fluid container, and service fluid container system with an internal pressure controller
11491865 · 2022-11-08 · ·

The present invention discloses a method and operating liquid container system for controlling the internal pressure of an operating liquid container of a motor vehicle, wherein the method includes determining an internal pressure of the operating liquid container by means of a pressure sensor arranged in an operating liquid container interior; comparing the determined internal pressure with a predetermined maximum internal pressure by means of an electronic control device; outputting an opening signal from the control device to a vent valve that is arranged in a vent line or between the operating liquid container interior and the vent line, wherein the vent line fluidically connects the operating liquid container interior to the atmosphere when the determined internal pressure is equal to the maximum internal pressure or above the maximum internal pressure; and transferring the vent valve into an open position.

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.

Indoor safety device, a liquefied fuel gas system and a vehicle
11613175 · 2023-03-28 · ·

The invention relates to an indoor safety device for a liquefied fuel gas system, the system comprising a storage device storing liquefied fuel gas; a vent member arranged in fluid communication with the gas inside the storage device; and a safety valve arranged to evacuate gas when the pressure inside the storage device exceeds a predetermined first value, the safety device comprising: a vent coupling; a pressure relief valve arranged downstream of the vent coupling; and a conduit for conveying gas, adapted to be connected to the pressure relief valve, the safety device being removably connected to the system by connecting the vent coupling to the vent member, wherein the pressure relief valve is configured to release gas when the pressure inside the storage device exceeds a predetermined second value, lower than the first value.

Fuel tank venting system for hybrid vehicle

A fuel tank venting system for a hybrid vehicle includes a first flow path configured to deliver fuel vaporized from a fuel tank to a canister, a second flow path configured to deliver air used for cooling a high voltage battery to the canister, a first three-way valve disposed on the second flow path and configured to control opening and closing of a first discharge port for releasing pressure of the fuel tank, a second three-way valve disposed on the second flow path and configured to control opening and closing of a second discharge port for flowing the air used for cooling the high voltage battery into the canister or discharging the air used for cooling the high voltage battery outside the vehicle, and a controller configured to control the first three-way valve and the second three-way valve.

CARBON CANISTER WITH DIRECT CONNECT FUEL TANK ISOLATION VALVE
20230118513 · 2023-04-20 ·

A fuel tank vent valve includes a venting apparatus for regulating discharge of fuel vapor from a fuel tank and admission of outside air into a fuel tank. The vent valve is used to regulate pressure in a fuel tank.

Method for detecting the trapping or twisting of a discharge pipe
11679666 · 2023-06-20 · ·

Disclosed is a method for detecting pinching or twisting of a discharge pipe connecting a fuel tank and an absorbent filter of an evaporation system of a motor vehicle. The method includes the steps, with the valve being initially in its closed position, of moving the valve by the gases circulating in the absorbent filter, of measuring, in the absence of control of the solenoid, the voltage generated at the terminals of the solenoid by the movement of the valve, and of detecting pinching or twisting of the discharge pipe when the voltage measured is between a first predetermined threshold and a second predetermined threshold.

CRYOGENIC FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM AND METHOD
20230182564 · 2023-06-15 ·

A cryogenic fuel tank system includes a fuel tank configured to contain a cryogenic liquid with a headspace above the cryogenic liquid configured to contain cryogenic vapor. A fuel cell converts cryogenic vapor from the headspace to electricity and water vapor. A vent valve directs excess cryogenic vapor from the headspace to the fuel cell when a pressure in the fuel tank exceeds a predetermined pressure level.