Controlling vapor emission in a small engine fuel tank system

Details Controlling vapor emission in a small engine fuel tank system Controlling vapor emission in a small engine fuel tank system

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Moulis, Thomas (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Charge forming device

Fuel flow regulation between the pump and the charge-forming...

C123S518000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11017584

ABSTRACT:
A fuel vapor emission system for small engine gas tank which does not require redesign or retooling for manufacturing of the tank. A new filler tube has the lower end positioned to cause fuel to rise rapidly in the tube before the tank is full, signaling the operator to stop refueling and maintain a vapor dome in the tank when the filler cap is replaced. A vapor vent valve is disposed in a separate access opening and includes a float operated rollover valve. The vent valve opens when a predetermined positive pressure is reached in the tank; and, a reverse flow vacuum relief valve is disposed in the vent valve. The outlet of the vent valve is intended to be connected to either a storage canister or the engine air inlet.

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