Fuel tank for motor vehicles

Details Fuel tank for motor vehicles Fuel tank for motor vehicles

1997-11-18

1999-08-10

Michalsky, Gerald A.

Fluid handling

Control by change of position or inertia of system

Vent opening or closing on tipping container

137202, F16K 2404

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059343060

ABSTRACT:
In a fuel tank for motor vehicles including a tank vent with a venting valve, which automatically closes when the fuel in the tank reaches a predetermined level and when the vehicle is in an upside down position, the venting valve includes a vent closing member and a float structure engaging to the vent closing member and having a buoyancy, which is variable depending on the amount of fuel contained in the tank.

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