Fuel tank venting

Details Fuel tank venting Fuel tank venting

1999-04-07

2000-10-17

Rivell, John

Fluid handling

Control by change of position or inertia of system

Vent opening or closing on tipping container

137574, 137587, 123516, F16K 1736, F16K 2402, F02M 3302

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061315982

ABSTRACT:
A fuel tank venting arrangement for a vehicle comprises a fuel tank (2) including at least two vent ports in its upper surface. Each vent port is provided with a rollover valve (4) and is in fluid flow communication with a back pressure control valve (12). The vent ports are connected together by a single manifold (16) which is secured to the tank (2) to form a fluid-tight seal.

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patent: 5870997 (1999-02-01), Mukai

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