Internal-combustion engines – Charge forming device – Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Moulis, Thomas (Department: 3747)
Internal-combustion engines
Charge forming device
Having fuel vapor recovery and storage system
C701S114000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06935317
ABSTRACT:
A fuel supply system includes one fuel supply and diagnostic module that is used to control various fuel supply system components. The fuel supply and diagnostics module includes a fuel system control unit that operates separately from an engine control unit. The engine control unit and fuel system control unit are electrically connected together via a two-wire connection. The fuel supply and diagnostics module includes a fuel pump with controls and diagnostics generated by the fuel system control unit. The fuel supply and diagnostics module also includes a fuel level sensor and leak detection apparatus that also have controls and diagnostic generated by the fuel system control unit. The fuel supply and diagnostics module is easily installed into a fuel tank as a single unit.
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Hurley Richard
Wiesenberger Juergen
Moulis Thomas
Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation
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