Ventilation and/or pressure-equalizing system for a fuel tank

Details Ventilation and/or pressure-equalizing system for a fuel tank Ventilation and/or pressure-equalizing system for a fuel tank

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Michalsky, Gerald A. (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Control by change of position or inertia of system

Vent opening or closing on tipping container

C137S202000, C137S587000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871662

ABSTRACT:
A ventilation and/or a pressure-equalizing system for a fuel tank, in particular for a fuel tank of a motor vehicle, includes at least one aeration and/or de-aeration line leading into the fuel tank, via which the gases and/or vapors may be removed from or conducted into the fuel tank. A collection device for liquid fuel is coupled into the aeration and/or de-aeration line, the collection device including at least two chambers, of which one is used as a temporary storage device for liquid fuel and is connected to a return line into the fuel tank.

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