EP 0975484 A1 20000202 - FUEL TANK EQUIPPED WITH A GAS EVACUATING SYSTEM
Title (en)
FUEL TANK EQUIPPED WITH A GAS EVACUATING SYSTEM
Title (de)
KRAFTSTOFFTANK MIT ENTLÜFTUNGSSYSTEM
Title (fr)
RESERVOIR A CARBURANT MUNI D'UN SYSTEME D'EVACUATION DES GAZ
Publication
Application
Priority
- FR 9900380 W 19990219
- FR 9802020 A 19980219
Abstract (en)
[origin: FR2774951A1] A passage (12) connects tank interior and exterior. A membrane (7) blocking this passage, allows air and fuel vapor through, whilst preventing escape of liquid fuel. Preferred features: The passage comprises a hose tail insert (12) high on the casing. One end (19) is inside the casing and carries the membrane. The other end (15) is outside the tank, and connects to a vent pipe. Membrane and insert cross sectional area, suffices to pass sufficient gas flow rate. The membrane is included in the casing and covers a major area of its upper wall, conforming with a shallow pocket. The passage is formed by an opening in the upper wall of the casing, the membrane extending across it. A tank closure section, covers the membrane, also sealing and closing the tank opening. This closure section carries a connection for the vent pipe, connecting it to the space between membrane and closure. In addition, the closure carries a grid, supporting the membrane against the pressure of surging fuel. The tank comprises two adhered or welded, pressure injection molded sections.
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
B60K 15/035 (2006.01); B60K 15/03 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP US)
B60K 15/035 (2013.01 - EP US); B60K 15/03177 (2013.01 - EP US); B60K 15/03504 (2013.01 - EP US); B60K 2015/03453 (2013.01 - EP US)
Citation (search report)
See references of WO 9942318A1
Designated contracting state (EPC)
DE ES FR GB IT SE
DOCDB simple family (publication)
FR 2774951 A1 19990820; FR 2774951 B1 20000505; CA 2287492 A1 19990826; EP 0975484 A1 20000202; US 6557719 B1 20030506; WO 9942318 A1 19990826
DOCDB simple family (application)
FR 9802020 A 19980219; CA 2287492 A 19990219; EP 99904913 A 19990219; FR 9900380 W 19990219; US 40345100 A 20000511