ZWEITEILIGER EINFÜLLSTUTZEN FÜR EINEN TANK UND TANK MIT EINEM SOLCHEN

Disclosed is a filler neck which is to be mounted on an opening in a tank wall and comprises an outer neck part (8) resting externally on the edge of the opening as well as an inner neck part (9), the outer and inner neck parts being connected to each other. The outer neck part (8) has an outer collar (10) which rests against the outer face of the tank wall (2, 3), while the inner neck part (9) has an inner collar (11) which rests against the inner face of the tank wall. One of the two neck parts (8; 9) has a number of longitudinally extending elastic tongues (20; 20'; 50) which create an association between the two neck parts (9, 8) in the circumferential direction and which are provided with snap-on hooks (21; 21'; 51) that snap onto shoulders (16; 16'; 57) of the other neck part (9; 8) so as to interconnect the two neck parts (8, 9).

NECK EXTENDER SLEEVES FOR USE ON VEHICLES SUCH AS RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (RV)

... ²An apparatus has: a recreational vehicle (RV); a fuel tank connected to supply ²an engine of ²the recreational vehicle (RV); a fuel filler neck connected to supply the fuel ²tank; a neck ²extender sleeve with a first threaded end secured to a threaded fuel inlet of ²the fuel filler ²neck; and a fuel cap secured to a second end of the neck extender sleeve. A ²method has the ²following steps: supplying fuel from a fuel nozzle into a neck extender ²sleeve, through a fuel ²filler neck, and into a fuel tank of a recreational vehicle (RV); and in which ²the neck ²extender sleeve is threaded to the fuel filler neck, and the fuel filler neck ²is connected to the ²fuel tank.² ...

Fuel supply apparatus

Filler device

FILLING HEAD FOR A FUEL TANK, IN PARTICULAR OF A VEHICLE

SET OF TWO FLUID RESERVOIRS WITH CHUTES SOLIDARISEES

Plastic fuel tank for a motor vehicle

MODULAR FILLING GUIDE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TANK

TWO-PART FILLER NECK FOR A TANK, AND TANK COMPRISING SUCH A FILLER NECK

Disclosed is a filler neck which is to be mounted on an opening in a tank wall and comprises an outer neck part (8) resting externally on the edge of the opening as well as an inner neck part (9), the outer and inner neck parts being connected to each other. The outer neck part (8) has an outer collar (10) which rests against the outer face of the tank wall (2, 3), while the inner neck part (9) has an inner collar (11) which rests against the inner face of the tank wall. One of the two neck parts (8; 9) has a number of longitudinally extending elastic tongues (20; 20'; 50) which create an association between the two neck parts (9, 8) in the circumferential direction and which are provided with snap-on hooks (21; 21'; 51) that snap onto shoulders (16; 16'; 57) of the other neck part (9; 8) so as to interconnect the two neck parts (8, 9).

Resin fuel inlet pipe and its manufacturing method

Kunststoff-Kraftstoffbehälter für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Trichter für einen Kraftstofftankeinfüllstutzen

Betankungstrichter für ein Fahrzeug, umfassend:einen Einsatz, welcher an einen inneren Umfang des Trichters gekoppelt ist, wobei der Einsatz Folgendes beinhaltet:eine innere Fläche mit einem ersten Vorsprung, der an einem ersten Ende positioniert ist, und einem zweiten Vorsprung, der an einem zweiten Ende positioniert ist, wobei der erste Vorsprung und der zweite Vorsprung sich jeweils radial nach innen zu einer Mittelachse des Einsatzes erstrecken; undeine Aussparung, die am zweiten Ende des Einsatzes benachbart zum zweiten Vorsprung positioniert ist.

ASSEMBLY OF A FUEL TUBE AND A CHUTE OF A LIQUID AGENT SOLIDARISEES ASSEMBLY

TANK WITH VENTILATION DUCT WITH COVER.

연료도어 장치

... 연료도어 장치가 개시된다. 개시된 연료도어 장치는 중공을 갖는 가이드 관; 상기 가이드 관에 이동 가능하게 결합되며, 연료주입구가 형성된 연료주입관을 갖는 보조 넥; 및 상기 연료주입구를 개폐하도록 마련되되, 상기 연료주입구를 폐쇄하는 경우에는 차량의 외장의 패널의 일부를 형성하도록 마련되는 연료 캡 도어;를 포함한다.

FUEL DOOR APPARATUS

A fuel door apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed fuel door apparatus comprises: a guide pipe having a hollow portion; an auxiliary neck movably coupled to the guide pipe, and having a fuel injection pipe in which a fuel injection port is formed; and a fuel cap door provided to open and close the fuel injection port, and provided to form a portion of the exterior of a vehicle when the fuel injection port is closed. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

Fuel supply device

A fuel supply device includes an inlet pipe, a first end of the inlet pipe configured to be connected to an oil supply port and a second end of the inlet pipe configured to be connected to a fuel tank and an air flow path, an upstream side end of the air flow path configured to be open to the outside and a downstream side end of the air flow path configured to be connected to the fuel tank. The air flow path includes a negative pressure valve configured to move a valve body to open a valve port when the pressure in the fuel tank becomes a negative pressure and an air filter disposed upstream of the negative pressure valve.

SEALING STRUCTURE OF FUEL INLET BOX

Provided is a sealing structure of a fuel inlet box exhibiting good sealing characteristics without deforming a mounting surface of a vehicle body side panel. The fuel inlet box comprises a main body member and a sealing member. The main body member has a box portion, and a storage wall bulging from a side wall of the box portion and having space for storing an arm portion of a lid body. The mounting surface is interposed between a base portion of the storage wall and a flange portion, and faces the flange portion through a gap extending in a planar direction. A seal lip of the sealing member is fixed on the flange portion, extending toward the mounting surface and inclined toward an outer peripheral side of an opening. An outer basing point of a root portion of the seal lip is located in the flange portion.

FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE

A fuel supply device includes an inlet pipe, a first end of the inlet pipe configured to be connected to an oil supply port and a second end of the inlet pipe configured to be connected to a fuel tank and an air flow path, an upstream side end of the air flow path configured to be open to the outside and a downstream side end of the air flow path configured to be connected to the fuel tank. The air flow path includes a negative pressure valve configured to move a valve body to open a valve port when the pressure in the fuel tank becomes a negative pressure and an air filter disposed upstream of the negative pressure valve. 1. A fuel supply device comprising:an inlet pipe, a first end of the inlet pipe configured to be connected to an oil supply port and a second end of the inlet pipe configured to be connected to a fuel tank; andan air flow path, an upstream side end of the air flow path configured to be open to an outside and a downstream side end of the air flow path configured to be connected to the fuel tank, a negative pressure valve configured to move a valve body to be open a valve port when a pressure in the fuel tank becomes a negative pressure, and', 'an air filter disposed upstream of the negative pressure valve., 'wherein the air flow path includes'}2. The fuel supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the negative pressure valve and the air filter are integrated with each other and constitute a valve module that is detachable from the air flow path.3. The fuel supply device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a breather pipe configured to connect the inlet pipe and the fuel tank to each other; anda canister pipe, a first end of the canister pipe configured to be open to the outside and a second end of the canister pipe configured to be connected to a canister,wherein the negative pressure valve is configured to connect the breather pipe and the canister pipe to each other.4. The fuel supply device according to claim 1 , wherein:the negative ...

УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННАЯ СИСТЕМА ЗАПРАВКИ ЕМКОСТИ ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

FIELD: transport. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to fuel tank filling. Fitting for tank filler neck comprises tubular case, first and second ends for connection with said tank, branch pipe, magnet arranged around case periphery and tubular connection section. Tubular section features split connection with bottle that has fluid outlet and air inlet. Said fitting has the chamber arranged between second end and magnet. Said chamber accommodates the end of first vent channel communicated with gas chamber located on fitting tank side. The end of second vent channel is located in tubular case on magnet tank side communicated with gas chamber on fitting tank side. EFFECT: removal of vapour or gas in tank during filling. 13 cl, 8 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 539 615 C2 (51) МПК B60K 15/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012120755/11, 14.10.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.10.2010 (72) Автор(ы): БЮДЗИК Лоран (FR), ЭЛОН Поль (BE) 21.10.2009 EP 09173578.7 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.11.2013 Бюл. № 33 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ИНЕРЖИ ОТОМОУТИВ СИСТЕМЗ РИСЕРЧ (СОСЬЕТЕ АНОНИМ) (BE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (45) Опубликовано: 20.01.2015 Бюл. № 2 A, 19.12.199. DE 102004036508 A1, 23.03.2006. RU 2363597 C1, 10.08.2009 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 21.05.2012 (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 3 9 6 1 5 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 1502794 A2, 02.02.2005. US 5476125 2 5 3 9 6 1 5 R U (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2011/048016 (28.04.2011) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая фирма Городисский и Партнеры" (54) УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННАЯ СИСТЕМА ЗАПРАВКИ ЕМКОСТИ ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области систем вентиляционного канала, сообщающийся по заправки бачков для текучих сред. Фитинг для текучей ...

Einfüllstutzen für einen Flüssigkeitsbehälter, insbesondere für einen Harnstoffbehälter

Einfüllstutzen (1) für einen Flüssigkeitsbehälter (3), insbesondere für einen Harnstoffbehälter, umfassend ein Stutzengehäuse (7), welches eine erste Aufnahmestruktur für eine Zapfpistole und einen Einfüllkanal (9) in ein Einfüllrohr des Behälters (3) und/oder in den Behälter (3) definiert, wobei das Stutzengehäuse (7) ein Gehäuseoberteil (11b) mit einem Mundlochstutzen (8), ein Gehäuseunterteil (11a) und einen Einfülltrichter (14) umfasst, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Einfülltrichter (14) einstückig mit dem Gehäuseoberteil (11b) ausgebildet ist, dass das Gehäuseunterteil (11a) eine zweite Aufnahmestruktur für den Einfülltrichter (14) umfasst und dass der Einfülltrichter (14) sich in die zweite Aufnahmestruktur des Gehäuseunterteils (11a) erstreckt.

Kraftstofftankeinfüllrohranordnung

Kraftstofftankeinfüllrohranordnung (20), die dazu ausgeführt ist, Flüssigkraftstoff von einer Kraftstoff ausgebenden Düse zu einem Kraftstofftank (24) zu leiten, wobei die Anordnung (20) Folgendes umfasst:eine Einfüllkopfanordnung (30), die zur Aufnahme der Kraftstoff ausgebenden Düse geformt ist,ein Einfüllrohr (32), das einen Durchgang zum Transportieren von Flüssigkraftstoff von der Einfüllkopfanordnung (30) zu dem Kraftstofftank (24) definiert, undein Verbindungsmittel (34) zur mechanischen Verbindung der Einfüllkopfanordnung (30) mit dem Einfüllrohr (32) und zur dahingehenden Abdichtung entlang einem Außendurchmesser des Einfüllrohrs (32) an der Schnittstelle des Einfüllrohrs (32) mit der Einfüllkopfanordnung (30), das Entweichen von Kraftstoffdampf aus der Kraftstofftankeinfüllrohranordnung (20) zu verhindern, so dass in dem Kraftstoffdampf vorliegende Kohlenwasserstoffe nicht in die Umgebung abgegeben werden.

ZWEITEILIGER EINFÜLLSTUTZEN FÜR EINEN TANK UND TANK MIT EINEM SOLCHEN

Disclosed is a filler neck which is to be mounted on an opening in a tank wall and comprises an outer neck part (8) resting externally on the edge of the opening as well as an inner neck part (9), the outer and inner neck parts being connected to each other. The outer neck part (8) has an outer collar (10) which rests against the outer face of the tank wall (2, 3), while the inner neck part (9) has an inner collar (11) which rests against the inner face of the tank wall. One of the two neck parts (8; 9) has a number of longitudinally extending elastic tongues (20; 20'; 50) which create an association between the two neck parts (9, 8) in the circumferential direction and which are provided with snap-on hooks (21; 21'; 51) that snap onto shoulders (16; 16'; 57) of the other neck part (9; 8) so as to interconnect the two neck parts (8, 9).

FUEL INLET

A fuel inlet comprises: an inlet pipe to form a path to guide fuel to a fuel tank; a breather tube to form a path to guide vapor in the fuel tank toward a distal end portion of the inlet pipe; and a retainer provided at a distal end portion of the inlet pipe and comprising: an attachment and detachment mechanism to attach and detach a fuel filler cap; a restriction mechanism to restrict a distal end position of a fuel filling gun; and an air vent hole to allow passage of the vapor supplied from the breather tube toward the distal end portion of the inlet pipe. The retainer comprises a first component including the attachment and detachment mechanism and a second component secured to the first component and including the restriction mechanism. The air vent hole is a gap formed between -the first component and the second component.

PLASTIC FUEL TANK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

FILLING HEAD FOR A FUEL TANK, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Tête (12) de remplissage pour un réservoir de carburant, en particulier d'un véhicule, la tête comportant un manchon tubulaire (16) dont une première extrémité longitudinale (16a) définit une ouverture de remplissage et dont une seconde extrémité longitudinale (16b) est destinée à être fixée à une extrémité (14a) d'une conduite de carburant (14), la tête comportant en outre une bague (18) montée dans ledit manchon et comportant un orifice de passage d'un pistolet de remplissage, caractérisée en ce que ledit manchon est réalisé en PEHD et sa seconde extrémité est destinée à être fixée par soudage à ladite extrémité de ladite conduite de carburant, et en ce que des moyens annulaires d'étanchéité (36) sont montés entre ladite bague et ledit manchon au voisinage de ladite seconde extrémité.

FUEL TANK CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

A fuel tank connection assembly may include a first connector and a second connector that are brought together with a fuel tank neck tubing. The first connector may have one or more self-tapping thread(s) located at an interior surface of the first connector, and may also have a set of first screw threads located at the interior surface. The second connector may have a set of second screw threads located at an exterior surface of the second connector. When the first and second connectors are brought together with the fuel tank neck tubing, the self-tapping thread(s) can be threaded over an exterior surface of the fuel tank neck tubing and the first and second screw threads can be mated together.

Fueling device

A fueling device comprises a filler neck that is configured to form a fuel flow path, a cover member, and a restraint portion. An engagement projection provided as an engagement portion of the cover member is engaged with an engaged recess provided as an engaged portion of the filler neck, so that the cover member is mounted to the filler neck on an opening side of the fuel flow path. The restraint portion is configured to restrain the cover member including an engagement extension portion downstream of the engagement projection in the fuel flow path to an outer circumferential wall of the filler neck. This configuration suppresses expansion and deformation of the cover member and avoids separation of the cover member from the filler neck, while maintaining the mounting property of the cover member.

CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL-TANK FILLER NECK

A fuel tank filler apparatus comprises a capless filler neck closure adapted to be mated with an outer end of a fuel-tank filler neck. The capless filler neck closure may be removable from the fuel-tank filler neck for service or repair. 1. A fuel tank filler apparatus adapted for use in a vehicle fuel system , the fuel tank filler apparatus comprisinga blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck associated with a fuel tank, the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck shaped to extend around a central axis of the fuel tank filler apparatus to define a fuel receiving passageway and the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck including an outer end having a top surface that defines a mouth that opens into the fuel receiving passageway,a capless filler neck closure adapted to be mated with the outer end of the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck to block fuel and fuel vapor from escaping the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck during use of the fuel tank filler apparatus, the capless filler neck closure including a nozzle-insertion housing that extends into the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck, an outer dust cover mounted to pivot relative to the nozzle-insertion housing from a closed position arranged to block dust from entering the nozzle-insertion passageway to an open position arranged to allow a fuel nozzle to enter the nozzle-insertion passageway, and an inner closure door spaced apart from the outer dust cover along the central axis and mounted to pivot relative to the nozzle-insertion housing from a closed position arranged to block fuel and fuel vapor from escaping the associated fuel tank and an open position arranged to allow a fuel nozzle to enter fuel receiving passageway, andinterface means for pushing a portion of the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck into a round shape in order to facilitate receipt of the capless filler neck closure in the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck and for coupling the capless filler neck closure to the blow-molded fuel-tank filler neck without welds ...

VEHICLE COMPONENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE

A vehicle component for a motor vehicle includes a coupling device including two couplable coupling elements configured to provide, in a coupled state, a fuel-tight connection of two fuel-conducting lines. One of the coupling elements is in a form of a metallic female element which is fixedly connectable to one of the two lines, and an other one of the coupling elements is in a form of a metallic male element which is fixedly connectable to an other one of the two lines. The male element, for coupling purposes, is insertable into the female element, wherein, in the coupled state, an axially extending overlap section with at least one radial seal device is formed between the female element and the male element. A securing device is configured to secure the coupling elements in the coupled state against inadvertent release from one another. 1. A vehicle component for a motor vehicle , the vehicle component comprising:at least one coupling device including two couplable coupling elements configured to provide, in a coupled state, a fuel-tight connection of two fuel-conducting lines, one of the coupling elements being in a form of a metallic female element which is fixedly connectable to one of the two lines, and an other one of the coupling elements being in a form of a metallic male element which is fixedly connectable to an other one of the two lines, the male element, for coupling purposes, being insertable into the female element, wherein, in the coupled state, an axially extending overlap section with at least one radial seal device is formed between the female element and the male element; andat least one securing device configured to secure the coupling elements in the coupled state against inadvertent release from one another.2. The vehicle component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein one of the two lines is in a form of a filling pipe for a fuel tank claim 1 , and the other of the two lines is in a form of a tubular refueling neck of the fuel tank.3. The vehicle ...

Inexpensive automotive member and feed oil pipe, exhibiting excellent salt corrosion resistance

An automotive member or a feed oil pipe includes: a member made of a ferritic stainless steel containing predetermined components containing 10.5% to 18.0% of Cr in mass %; a metal fitting made of an aluminized stainless steel sheet, the metal fitting being attached to the member; and a gap structure defined between the member and the metal fitting, the gap structure being exposed to a chloride environment, where the metal fitting has an Al-plating weight per unit area of 20 g/m2 or more and 150 g/m2 or less on a surface corresponding to a gap of the gap structure, and surfaces of the metal fitting and the non-aluminized member other than the gap are coated with a cation electrodeposition coating film having a thickness of 5 μm to 35 μm.

Tank system

A tank system which prevents problems caused by electrostatic charging during a fueling sequence. The tank system includes a filling pipe, a filling hose which leads to a fuel tank, and a support sleeve, composed of an electrically conductive plastic material, in abutment with the filling pipe and the filling hose to thereby connect the filling pipe to the filling hose in an electrically conductive manner.

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ ТОПЛИВНОГО БАКА

... 1. Соединительный узел топливного бака, содержащий:первый соединительный элемент, имеющий, по меньшей мере, одну резьбу на первой секции внутренней поверхности первого соединительного элемента, при этом первый соединительный элемент дополнительно имеет, по меньшей мере, одну первую винтовую резьбу на второй секции внутренней поверхности; ивторой соединительный элемент, имеющий, по меньшей мере, одну вторую винтовую резьбу на внешней поверхности второго соединительного элемента;причем, когда первый и второй соединительные элементы объединены вместе с трубкой горловины топливного бака, указанная, по меньшей мере, одна резьба первого соединительного элемента закручена на внешнюю поверхность трубки горловины топливного бака для скрепления первого соединительного элемента и трубки горловины топливного бака друг с другом, при этом указанная, по меньшей мере, одна первая винтовая резьба и указанная, по меньшей мере, одна вторая винтовая резьба сопряжены друг с другом для скрепления первого соединительного ...

FILLER LINE OF WHICH AN ADDITIVE TANK IS ASSIGNED TO THIS UNIT FOR A FUEL SYSTEM AND A PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION

ZWEITEILIGER EINFÜLLSTUTZEN FÜR EINEN TANK UND TANK MIT EINEM SOLCHEN

Disclosed is a filler neck which is to be mounted on an opening in a tank wall and comprises an outer neck part (8) resting externally on the edge of the opening as well as an inner neck part (9), the outer and inner neck parts being connected to each other. The outer neck part (8) has an outer collar (10) which rests against the outer face of the tank wall (2, 3), while the inner neck part (9) has an inner collar (11) which rests against the inner face of the tank wall. One of the two neck parts (8; 9) has a number of longitudinally extending elastic tongues (20; 20'; 50) which create an association between the two neck parts (9, 8) in the circumferential direction and which are provided with snap-on hooks (21; 21'; 51) that snap onto shoulders (16; 16'; 57) of the other neck part (9; 8) so as to interconnect the two neck parts (8, 9).

FUEL TANK VENT AND SHUTOFF VALVE

A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent. 230 224 202 67§2tW 21221 1 From 204, - - 206- ToTank Nozzle 228220 216| 2 222 To Hose 234 104 Figure 2a 230 224 202 226 218 ...

Oil supply pipe

ASSEMBLY OF A FUEL TUBE AND A CHUTE OF A LIQUID AGENT SOLIDARISEES ASSEMBLY

SET OF TWO FLUID RESERVOIRS WITH CHUTES SOLIDARISEES

L'invention porte sur un ensemble (10) d'au moins deux réservoirs de fluides consommables pour véhicule automobile, l'ensemble (10) comprenant un premier réservoir équipé d'une première goulotte (3) de remplissage et un deuxième réservoir équipé d'une deuxième goulotte (4), chacune en connexion fluidique avec leur réservoir respectif. La deuxième goulotte (4) est fixée au moins provisoirement à la première goulotte (3) par une pièce de solidarisation (6) qui est en forme de W avec deux branches d'extrémité (63, 64) et deux branches internes (63a, 64a) respectivement associées à une branche d'extrémité (63, 64), la première goulotte (3) étant logée entre des première branches d'extrémité (63) et interne (63a) et la deuxième goulotte (4) étant logée entre des deuxièmes branches d'extrémité (64) et interne (64a), la pièce de solidarisation (6) étant fixée avec les goulottes (3, 4) en au moins un point (7, 8, 9).

COLLAPSIBLE FUEL DOOR HOUSING FOR A VEHICLE

A collapsible fuel-door housing is provided and may include a first housing (12) and a second housing (14) slidably attached to the first housing and movable from a first state overlapping the first housing to a second state adjacent to the first housing. The fuel-door housing also includes a locking mechanism (38, 40, 50) moveable between an unlocked state permitting movement of the second housing into the second state and a locked state restricting relative movement between the first housing and the second housing to maintain the second housing in the second state.

Fueling device

A fueling device comprises a passage-forming member, an opening-forming member configured to form an opening, a filler port open-close mechanism that includes an open-close member configured to open and close the opening, a screwing mechanism that includes an outer circumferential threaded section and an inner circumferential threaded section and a gasket placed between the opening-forming member and the passage-forming member to seal between the opening-forming member and the passage-forming member, wherein the outer circumferential threaded section is provided on outer periphery of the passage-forming member, the inner circumferential threaded section is provided on the opening-forming member and screwed to the outer circumferential threaded section, the opening-forming member is attached to the passage-forming member by screwing the outer circumferential threaded section to the inner circumferential threaded section.

Biodiesel resistant PVC/NBR rubber composition

A PVC/NBR rubber composition includes (A) 100 PHR polyblend (33-45 ACN) PVC/NBR, (B) 20-50 PHR conductive carbon black, (C) 2-20 PHR rice husk ash containing at least 90% SiO2, wherein the rubber composition has electrical resistivity of less than 1×106Ω measured according to SAE J2260.

Vorrichtung zum Befüllen zumindest eines in einem Kraftfahrzeug angeordneten Kraftstoffstanks

Eine Vorrichtung zum Befüllen zumindest eines in einem Kraftfahrzeug angeordneten Kraftstoffstanks (3, 5) besteht aus einem beabstandet zu dem zumindest einen Kraftstofftank (3, 5) angeordneten Befüllstutzen, einem am jeweiligen Kraftstofftank (3, 5) vorgesehenen Tankstutzen (7, 8) sowie einem den jeweiligen Befüllstutzen und den jeweiligen Tankstutzen (7, 8) miteinander verbindenden flexibel ausgebildeten Wellrohr (4, 6). Dabei soll das Wellrohr (4, 6) derart mit dem Befüllstutzen und dem jeweiligen Tankstutzen (7, 8) verbunden werden, dass sich diese Verbindung trotz der am Kraftfahrzeug auftretenden Schwingungen nicht lösen kann und somit dauerhaft keine Leckagen auftreten können. Dies wird dadurch erreicht, dass das Wellrohr (4, 6) an zumindest einem seiner Enden über eine Kuppeleinheit (9) mit dem Befüllstutzen und/oder Tankstutzen (7, 8) verbunden ist, wobei die Kuppeleinheit (9) aus einem dem Wellrohr (4, 6) zugeordneten ersten Kuppelelement (10) sowie einem zweiten, dem Befüllstutzen ...

Deckelkastenverbindungsstruktur und Verbindungsverfahren

Es werden eine Deckelkastenverbindungsstruktur und ein Verbindungsverfahren vorgestellt, die dazu imstande sind, bei sowohl Punktschweißen als auch Laserschweißen ausreichende Schweißqualität sicherzustellen. Bei einer Verbindungsstruktur (50) eines Deckelkastens (30) gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel weist ein Verbindungsbereich (S), in dem eine Verbindungsfläche (44a) eines Verbindungsabschnitts (44) eines Seitenaußenblechs (10) einer Verbindungsfläche (34a) eines Verbindungsabschnitts (34) des Deckelkastens (30) zugewandt ist, einen ersten Bereich (A1), in dem die Verbindungsflächen (34a, 44a) miteinander in Kontakt gelangen und Punktschweißen unterzogen werden sollen, und einen zweiten Bereich (A2), in dem die Verbindungsflächen (34a, 44a) voneinander durch einen vorbestimmten Spalt (d2) getrennt sind und Laserschweißen unterzogen werden sollen, auf und auf dem ersten Bereich (A1) ist das Punktschweißen erfolgt oder auf dem zweiten Bereich (A2) ist das Laserschweißen erfolgt. Da die jeweils ...

Fuel tank vent and shutoff valve

A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent.

FUEL TANK VENT AND SHUTOFF VALVE

A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent.

INEXPENSIVE AUTOMOTIVE MEMBER AND FEED OIL PIPE, EXHIBITING EXCELLENT SALT CORROSION RESISTANCE

Provided herein is an automotive member or a feed oil pipe that includes: a member made of a ferritic stainless steel containing, in mass%, at most 0.015% of C, at most 0.015% of N, 10.5% to 18.0% of Cr, 0.01% to 0.80% of Si, 0.01% to 0.80% of Mn, at most 0.050% of P, at most 0.010% of S, 0.010% to 0.100% of Al, and one or both of 0.03% to 0.30% of Ti and Nb; a metal fitting made of an aluminized stainless steel sheet, the metal fitting being attached to the member; and a gap structure defined between the member and the metal fitting, the gap structure being exposed to a chloride environment, where the metal fitting has an Al-plating weight per unit area of 20 g/m2 or more and 150 g/m2 or less on a surface corresponding to a gap of the gap structure, and surfaces of the metal fitting and the non-aluminized member other than the gap are coated with a cation electrodeposition coating film having a thickness of µm to 35 µm.

Resin fuel inlet pipe and production method therefor

In order to provide a fuel inlet pipe that is light weight, has excellent shock resistance, and does not have fuel leaks, this fuel inlet pipe has a configuration wherein: a resin layer comprises a resin composition containing (A)-(C), having a mixing ratio by weight between (A) and (B) in the range of [(A)/(B)]=10/90-90/10, and having a (C) content in the range of 0.1-5 parts by weight relative to a total 100 parts by weight of (A) and (B); a soft composition (Y) comprising (B) is inserted between linear crystalline structures (X) comprising (A), and between (X) is expanded; and (C) is distributed in the soft composition (Y). (A) High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). (B) Polyethylene polymerized using a metallocene catalyst. (C) Carbon black.

Resin the system enters oil pipe and its manufacturing method

Vehicle fuel storage device

Inlet check valve for a filler pipe welded to a liquid tank

An inlet check valve intended to be entirely located within an internal volume delimited by a liquid tank of a vehicle and a filler pipe welded to the tank, the filler pipe defining a downstream direction followed by a liquid filling the tank, and an upstream direction opposite thereto the inlet check valve comprising a tube and, at the upstream end of the tube, resilient means for adapting the form of the tube to the internal wall of the filler pipe. The inlet check valve comprises hook means for securing the tube to an internal wall of the filler pipe and prevent the inlet check valve from moving within the filler pipe. The tube bears a skirt ending with an edge which can merge with the filler pipe wall when the latter is welded to the tank, making the edge a seal part of the inlet check valve.

FUELING APPARATUS

A fueling apparatus includes a filler tube including: a fitable cylindrical portion fitted around an outer peripheral face on a filler neck's outlet side; a tapered cylindrical portion formed to have a major diameter on one of the opposite sides adjacent to the fitable cylindrical portion, and formed to have a minor diameter on the other opposite side across from the fitable cylindrical portion; and a minor-diameter cylindrical portion connected to the tapered cylindrical portion on the minor-diameter side, formed to have a minor diameter being smaller than that of the fitable cylindrical portion, and formed to have a predetermined inside diameter being set up based on a fuel distribution condition from the filler neck to the fuel tank. The filler neck is formed to have an outlet inside diameter being larger than the predetermined inside diameter in the minor-diameter cylindrical portion of the filler tube.

CAPLESS GASOLINE ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM

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УСОВЕРШЕНСТВОВАННАЯ СИСТЕМА ЗАПРАВКИ ЕМКОСТИ ДЛЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

... 1. Фитинг для заправочного отверстия бачка для текучей среды, содержащий трубчатый основной корпус, имеющий первый конец для соединения с упомянутым бачком и второй конец, выполненный с возможностью приема патрубка, при этом упомянутый основной корпус выполнен с возможностью оснащения магнитом, по существу охватывающим периферию упомянутого основного корпуса, для разрешения протекания в упомянутом патрубке, и трубчатую соединительную секцию на упомянутом втором конце, отличающийся тем, что упомянутая трубчатая соединительная секция выполнена с возможностью разъемного соединения с бутылкой, имеющей выпуск для текучей среды и впуск для воздуха, причем упомянутый фитинг содержит камеру между упомянутым вторым концом и упомянутым магнитом, причем при использовании в упомянутой камере находится конец первого вентиляционного канала, при этом упомянутый первый вентиляционный канал сообщается по текучей среде с объемом газа, находящимся со стороны бачка упомянутого фитинга, так что в подсоединенном ...

INEXPENSIVE AUTOMOTIVE MEMBER AND FEED OIL PIPE, EXHIBITING EXCELLENT SALT CORROSION RESISTANCE

The present invention addresses the problem of providing an automotive member and an automotive feed oil pipe which are inexpensive and which exhibit excellent salt corrosion resistance. This automotive member or feed oil pipe has a gap structure that is to be exposed to a salt damage environment and that is present between a member made using, as a raw material, a ferritic stainless steel material which contains, in mass%, at most 0.015% of C, at most 0.015% of N, 10.5 to 18.0% of Cr, 0.01 to 0.80% of Si, 0.01 to 0.80% of Mn, at most 0.050% of P, at most 0.010% of S and 0.010 to 0.100% of Al, and further contains 0.03 to 0.30% of Ti and/or 0.03 to 0.30% of Nb and a metal fitting which is mounted on the member and which has been molded from an Al-plated stainless steel plate, wherein: the Al plating weight of the metal fitting is 20 to 150g/m2 on the surface which constitutes the gap of the gap structure; and the whole surface of the member and the metal fitting except the surface constituting ...

FUEL INLET

This fuel inlet is equipped with: an inlet pipe that forms a pathway for guiding fuel to a fuel tank; a breather tube which forms a pathway for guiding vapor in the fuel tank toward the leading end side of the inlet pipe; and a retainer that is provided at the leading end of the inlet pipe and has an attaching/detaching mechanism for attaching/detaching a fuel cap, a regulating mechanism for regulating the leading end position of a fueling gun, and air vent holes for the vapor supplied from the breather tube toward the leading end side of the inlet pipe to pass through. The retainer is equipped with: a first component on which the attaching/detaching mechanism is formed; and a second component, on which the regulating mechanism is formed, that is fixed to the first component. The air vent holes are gaps that are formed between the first component and the second component.

GUIDING DEVICE FOR A FUEL FILLER NOZZLE

The invention relates to a guiding device for a fuel filler nozzle wherein the guiding device is designed to be inserted into a filler neck of a vehicle tank, and wherein the guiding device comprises fastening means for fastening on an insertion opening of the filler neck provided for insertion of the fuel filler nozzle, wherein the guiding device comprises at least two tubular sections connected with one another, which are moveable relative to each other for adaption to a curvature or an angled shape of the filler neck.

FUEL TANK DEVICE

Conductive tubular insert for a fuel transport system, and method

A conductive tubular connector insert for use in a fuel conveying system to couple a first conductive polymeric tubular member to a second conductive polymeric tubular member such that electrical conductivity is insured in the system as described. The conductive tubular connector comprises: a first end having a first annular margin; a second end having a second annular margin; a first tubular body section having a first circumference; a second tubular body section having a second circumference; and an annular rib, wherein the first tubular body section is adjacent the first end and extends toward the annular rib along a longitudinal axis, and the second tubular body section extends from the annular rib toward the second end where, at a point intermediate the circumferential rib and the second end, the second tubular body section tapers radially inward forming a tapered surface terminating in a second annular margin adjacent the second end of the second tubular body section, the configuration ...

FUEL TANK FILL ASSEMBLY

A fuel tank fill assembly includes a fuel fill tube adapted to be coupled to a fuel tank and configured to receive fuel discharged by a pump nozzle. The assembly also includes a tube mounting bracket for mounting the fuel fill tube in a stationary position in a vehicle to conduct fuel to the fuel tank.

Neck Assembly

A neck assembly of a fuel system component comprises a housing. The housing comprises a sleeve having a first end portion positioned exterior to the fuel system component and a longitudinally opposed second end portion. The housing further comprises an encapsulation ring extending radially outwardly from the second end portion of the sleeve and encapsulated within a wall of the fuel system component. The neck assembly further comprises a valve cartridge at least partially received within the sleeve and secured thereto. The valve cartridge comprises a conduit having a first end portion positioned exterior to the fuel system component and a longitudinally opposed second end portion.

FILLING SYSTEM FOR VEHICULAR FLUID CONTAINER

The invention is based on the insight that a filling system obtained by combining a Kruse compatible threaded socket and an annular magnet as required for the operation of the Elaflex nozzle, will exhibit air exchange problems related to the difference in the positioning of the respective air intake openings of the Kruse bottle and the Elaflex nozzle. More particularly, the invention is based on the insight that by judiciously providing a chamber in fluid communication with the volume of air or vapor in the tank, filling may be made possible with a Kruse bottle as well as with an Elaflex nozzle.

Filling system for vehicular fluid container

The invention is based on the insight that a filling system obtained by combining a “Kruse” compatible threaded socket and an annular magnet as required for the operation of the “Elaflex” nozzle, will exhibit air exchange problems related to the difference in the positioning of the respective air intake openings of the “Kruse” bottle and the “Elaflex” nozzle. More particularly, the invention is based on the insight that by judiciously providing a chamber in fluid communication with the volume of air or vapor in the tank, filling may be made possible with a “Kruse” bottle as well as with an “Elaflex” nozzle.

METHOD OF FORMING A MONOLITHIC ELEMENT INCLUDING MULTIPLE CONDUITS

A method of forming a pair of conduits using blow-molding techniques is disclosed. A parison is inflated and deformed to form a pair of interconnected conduits.

Fuel inlet pipe made of resin, and method for producing same

本发明为了提供轻量、耐冲击性优异、不会发生燃料泄露的树脂制燃料进油管，采用如下方案：其为具备管状的内层1、和层叠在其外周面上的外层2的树脂制进油管，上述内层1使用具有耐燃料油性的树脂制成，上述外层2使用下述（A）制成，且上述内层1与外层2实质上处于非粘接状态。（A）利用高速拉伸试验的8m/秒下的拉伸伸长率为200%以上的树脂。

Flow guiding mechanism for a tank filler neck

Fuel supply pipe

A fuel supply pipe with high corrosion resistance and high manufacturing accuracy is provided. In particular, a cylindrical fuel supply pipe main unit (2) made of a plated steel sheet has a fuel fill opening (2a) at one end, and the other end is connected to a fuel tank (10). A short cylindrical retainer (3) made of stainless steel includes a first cylindrical member (5) and a second cylindrical member (6) which are fixed to the fuel fill opening (2a) and have openings at both ends. On an inner periphery of the opening at one end of the first cylindrical member (5), a female screw (5a) to be screwed to a male screw (C1) of a fuel cap (C) is formed. The second cylindrical member (6) is inserted into the first cylindrical member (5) from the opening at the other end and spot-welded (Sw) prior to reaching the female screw (5a). An opening end of the second cylindrical member (6) that is not inserted into the first cylindrical member (5) has an insertion hole (6a) into which a nozzle (G1) of ...

A COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE PLASTIC ARTICLE SUCH AS A FUEL TANK

A component (110) is made for a vehicle plastic hollow article (2), such as a fuel tank, wherein the article comprises a wall obtained from a plastic parison. The component is intended to be welded to the wall and comprises a main hollow body (12) having an external face (14), and a shoulder (16) protruding from the external face. The component shows at least one recess (136) arranged for receiving air when the shoulder contacts the wall during the welding of the component.

METHOD OF FORMING A MONOLITHIC ELEMENT INCLUDING MULTIPLE CONDUITS

A method of forming a pair of conduits using blow-molding techniques is disclosed. A parison is inflated and deformed to form a pair of interconnected conduits.

Resin-made fuel inlet pipe, and method for producing same

A resin-made fuel inlet pipe that has a light weight, excellent impact resistance, and causes no fuel leakage includes at least one resin layer comprising a resin composition containing (A) a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) or a linear short-chain branched polyethylene; (B) a polyethylene polymerized with a metallocene-based catalyst; and (C) a carbon black. A weight mixing ratio ((A)/(B)) is in a range of from 10/90 to 90/10; a content of component (C) is in a range of from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of a total of components (A) and (B); a tissue (Y) comprising component (B) is inserted between linear crystalline tissues (X) comprising component (A) to expand an interval between the tissues (X); and component (C) is dispersed in the tissue (Y).

Filling head

Ein Einfüllkopf für einen Kraftstofftank, wobei der Einfüllkopf (1) einen Gehäusemantel (2) umfasst und einen Gehäuseboden (3), wobei im Gehäuseboden (3) eine Einfüllrohr-Öffnung (4) zur Verbindung mit einem Einfüllrohr (5) ausgebildet ist, wobei im Gehäusemantel (2) eine Anschluss-Öffnung (6) ausgebildet ist, wobei der Gehäuseboden (3) ein vom Gehäusemantel (2) verschiedenes Bauteil ist.

PLASTIC TANK

Ein Kunststofftank für ein Kraftfahrzeug, wobei der Kunststofftank eine Behälterwand (1) aus Kunststoff umfasst, wobei in der Behälterwand (1) eine Öffnung (2) angeordnet ist, wobei der Kunststofftank einen abnehmbaren Deckel (3) umfasst und die Öffnung (2) durch den Deckel (3) verschließbar und öffenbar ist, wobei in den die Öffnung (2) umgebenden Rand der Behälterwand (1) ein Versteifungsring (4) eingebettet ist, wobei der Versteifungsring (4) ein Kunststoff-Spritzgussbauteil ist, wobei der Deckel (3) beim Verschließen der Öffnung (2) unmittelbar oder mittelbar durch den Versteifungsring (4) abgestützt ist.

FUEL TANK VENT AND SHUTOFF VALVE

A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent. 230 224 202 122 226 218 212 -~ 'h~~ 212218 From 204 - - - - - - -- -- - 26 ToTank Nozzle 220 216 228--7 Lilt!> NN 14 236 232 ...

PROCESS TO MANUFACTURE FUEL TANKS FROM MEDIUM- OR HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEETS OR ADVANCED HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL SHEETS WITH ORGANOMETALLIC COAT, FLANGED EDGES AND CRIMPED INLET TUBES, VENT AND UNCHOKING DEVICE

This invention patent covers a process to manufacture a fuel tank (reservoir) consisting of two body halves (2 and 3) made from medium- or high-strength steel sheets with organometallic coat and a bending arrangement of flanged edges, in which the fastening of the inlet tubes (filler neck) (8), vent (9), unchoking device (10) and the part with a truncated cone channel shape (11) is made by means of brazing and/or a special cold crimping process and mechanical pressing of the tubes with stop rings (12) on the outside sheet wall (13) that forms the fuel reservoir for motor vehicles.

FUEL TANK BOWL MOUNTING SYSTEM

INEXPENSIVE AUTOMOTIVE MEMBER AND FEED OIL PIPE, EXHIBITING EXCELLENT SALT CORROSION RESISTANCE

An automotive member or a feed oil pipe includes: a member made of a ferritic stainless steel containing predetermined components containing 10.5% to 18.0% of Cr in mass %; a metal fitting made of an aluminized stainless steel sheet, the metal fitting being attached to the member; and a gap structure defined between the member and the metal fitting, the gap structure being exposed to a chloride environment, where the metal fitting has an Al-plating weight per unit area of 20 g/m2 or more and 150 g/m2 or less on a surface corresponding to a gap of the gap structure, and surfaces of the metal fitting and the non-aluminized member other than the gap are coated with a cation electrodeposition coating film having a thickness of 5 μm to 35 μm.

FILLING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE TANK

The invention relates to a filling apparatus for a vehicle tank, comprising a filling head, through which a liquid to be filled into the vehicle tank can be filled and on the outer side of which a fastening flange is provided, wherein a fastening device is provided, by way of which the filling head can be fastened releasably to a filling pipe which is connected to the vehicle tank, the fastening device comprising a fastening ring which is formed from two ring halves, it being possible for the ring halves to be adjusted between an open position and a closed position, the ring halves holding the fastening flange of the filling head and a fastening flange of the filling pipe between them in the closed position, and the ring halves releasing the fastening flange of the filling head and the fastening flange of the filling pipe in the open position for releasing the filling head from the filling pipe.

Tankmuldeneinsatz

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft einen Tankmuldeneinsatz (100) mit einer Einsatzöffnung (103) für einen Befüllkopf, mit einem Grundkörper (105), der einen Wandabschnitt (107) umfasst, der um die Einsatzöffnung (103) umläuft, und einem Dichtring (109), der auf der Außenseite des Wandabschnittes (107) umläuft und von dem Wandabschnitt (107) absteht, zum Abdichten des Grundkörpers (105) gegenüber einem Seitenrahmen (111).

INEXPENSIVE AUTOMOTIVE MEMBER AND FEED OIL PIPE, EXHIBITING EXCELLENT SALT CORROSION RESISTANCE

TANK WITH VENTILATION CHANNEL WITH COVER.

COLLAPSIBLE FUEL DOOR HOUSING FOR A VEHICLE

A collapsible fuel-door housing is provided and may include a first housing and a second housing slidably attached to the first housing and moveable from a first state overlapping the first housing to a second state adjacent to the first housing. The fuel-door housing may also include a locking mechanism moveable between an unlocked state permitting movement of the second housing into the second state and a locked state restricting relative movement between the first housing and the second housing to maintain the second housing in the second state.

Method of producing a deflector device for fuel-refilling systems and construction kit with prefabricated components for producing a deflector device prototype

A method of producing a deflector device for a fuel tank system comprising producing a deflector device prototype from prefabricated components of a construction kit, performing fuel-refilling tests using the deflector device prototype, optionally modifying the deflector device prototype, creating a construction model for the deflector device prototype, producing a deflector device according to the construction model, optionally performing fuel-refilling tests with the deflector device produced according to the construction model and optionally producing the deflector device according to the construction model. The disclosure further provides a construction kit with prefabricated components for producing the prototype of the deflector device for the fuel tank system.

FUEL TANK COMPRISING A CONNECTOR

Zweiteiliger Einfüllstutzen für einen Tank und Tank mit einem solchen

System zur Verhinderung der Einführung einer falschen Kraftstoffdüse

Eine Fehlbetankungsverhinderungsvorrichtungs(Mis-fuel inhibitor = MFI)-Anordnung ist ausgelegt, zu verhindern, dass eine falsche Kraftstoffdüse Kraftstoff in einen Kraftstofftank abgibt. Die Anordnung kann einen Hauptkörper aufweisen, welcher einen MFI-Düsendurchgang durch ihn hindurch ausgebildet hat. Der Hauptkörper ist ausgelegt, es einer richtigen Kraftstoffdüse zu ermöglichen, den MFI-Düsendurchgang zu passieren, und zu verhindern, dass die falsche Kraftstoffdüse ihn passiert. Die Anordnung kann auch mindestens ein Befestigungselement aufweisen, welches ausgelegt ist, den Hauptkörper in einer Kraftstoffeinfüllleitung zu befestigen. Das(die) Befestigungselement(e) ist/sind ausgelegt, den Hauptkörper sicher in der Kraftstoffeinfüllleitung zu halten.

Befüllvorrichtung für einen Fahrzeugtank

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Befüllvorrichtung für einen Fahrzeugtank, umfassend einen Befüllkopf, durch den eine in den Fahrzeugtank zu füllende Flüssigkeit eingefüllt werden kann, und an dessen Außenseite ein Befestigungsflansch vorgesehen ist, wobei eine Befestigungseinrichtung vorgesehen ist, mit der der Befüllkopf lösbar an einem mit dem Fahrzeugtank verbundenen Befüllrohr befestigbar ist, wobei die Befestigungseinrichtung einen aus zwei Ringhälften gebildeten Befestigungsring umfasst, wobei die Ringhälften zwischen einer Öffnungsstellung und einer Schließstellung verstellbar sind, wobei die Ringhälften in der Schließstellung zwischen sich den Befestigungsflansch des Befüllkopfes und einen Befestigungsflansch des Befüllrohrs halten, und wobei die Ringhälften in der Öffnungsstellung den Befestigungsflansch des Befüllkopfes und den Befestigungsflansch des Befüllrohrs für ein Lösen des Befüllkopfes von dem Befüllrohr freigeben.

FUEL STORAGE DEVICE

A fuel storage device is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle, and has a tank, a pump, a fuel tube, a plurality of connecting tubes, and a vent hole. The tank has a top wall formed with a plurality of vent holes . At least one of the vent holes is arranged at a side of a first imaginary line which extends through a reference point of the top wall and which is perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and at least one of the remaining of the vent holes is arranged at an opposite side of the first imaginary line. The fuel tube is for passage of fuel from the pump. The connecting tubes are connected respectively to the vent holes, and the vent tube is adapted for communicating the connecting tubes with the external environment. 1. A fuel storage device adapted to be mounted to a vehicle , said fuel storage device comprising:a tank defining a receiving space that is adapted for receiving fuel therein, and having a top wall that is formed with a plurality of vent holes, at least one of said vent holes being arranged at a side of a first imaginary line which extends through a reference point of said top wall and which is perpendicular to a longitudinal direction from a rear end to a front end of the vehicle, at least one of the remaining of said vent holes being arranged at an opposite side of the first imaginary line;a pump mounted to said tank and adapted for pumping the fuel out of said tank;a fuel tube connected to said pump and adapted for passage of the fuel from said pump;a plurality of connecting tubes connected respectively to said vent holes; anda vent tube adapted for communicating said connecting tubes with the external environment.2. The fuel storage device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said vent holes are arranged symmetrically with respect to the reference point.3. The fuel storage device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said top wall is formed with two of said vent holes that are spaced apart from each other along a second imaginary line ...

Kraftstoff-Einfüllstutzen für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Fuel tank vent and shutoff valve

A non-pressure valve 104 is provided, and includes a tubular housing having an inlet 204 and an outlet 206. The tubular housing forms a fluid flow path. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a sliding sleeve 210 coupled with the outlet 206, a spring 214 disposed between the sliding sleeve 210 and the tubular housing, and a flow-through mount disposed within the tubular housing adjacent the sliding sleeve 210. The flow-through mount is coupled with a bulb 122. The bulb 122 is configured to engage the sliding sleeve 210 and impede the flow of fuel. The non-pressure valve 104 also includes a hose 112 fluidly coupling the non-pressure valve 104 with a remote fuel vent. The flow-through mount may include a plurality of bypass openings 310 positioned in the fluid flow path and configured to divert a portion of the fuel flow through a hose 112 to the remote fuel vent.

Lid box joining structure and joining method

Provided is a lid box joining structure and a joining method capable of ensuring sufficient welding quality in both spot welding and laser welding. The joining structure (50) of the lid box (30) according to one aspect of the present invention has a joining area (S) in which a joining surface (44a) of a joining part (44) on the side outer panel (10) side and a joining surface (34a) of a joining part (34) on the lid box (30) side face each other. The joining area (S) is provided with a first area (A1) to be spot welded where the joining surfaces (34a, 44a) are in contact with each other, and a second area (A2) to be laser welded where the joining surfaces (34a, 44a) are set at distance from each other by a predetermined gap (d2). Spot welding is performed in the first area (A1) or laser welding is performed in the second area (A2). Accordingly, a welding stated suitable for spot welding and laser welding is obtained, and sufficient welding quality can be ensured in both spot welding and ...

염가이고 염해 내식성이 우수한 자동차용 부재 및 급유관

... 본 발명은 염가이고 염해 내식성이 우수한 자동차용 부재 및 급유관을 제공하는 것을 과제로 한다. 질량%로 C: ≤0.015%, N: ≤0.015%, Cr: 10.5∼18.0%, Si: 0.01∼0.80%, Mn: 0.01∼0.80%, P ≤0.050%, S: ≤0.010%, Al: 0.010∼0.100%를 함유하고, 또한 Ti: 0.03∼0.30% 및 Nb: 0.03∼0.30%의 1종 또는 2종을 함유하는 페라이트계 스테인레스 강을 소재로 한 부재와 부재에 부착되는 Al 도금 스테인레스 강판으로 성형된 금구 부품 사이에 있어서, 염해 환경에 노출되는 간극 구조부를 갖고, 간극 구조부의 간극부에 해당하는 면에 있어서의 금구 부품의 Al 도금 부착량이 20g/m2 이상 150g/m2 이하이고, 간극부 이외의 부재 및 금구 부품의 표면이 두께 5∼35㎛의 양이온 전착 도막으로 피복되어 있는 자동차용 부재 또는 급유관이다.

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FUEL INLET PIPE MADE OF RESIN, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

In order to provide a fuel inlet pipe made of resin which is lightweight and has superior impact resistance, and with which fuel leaks do not occur, this fuel inlet pipe made of resin, provided with a tubular inner layer (1) and an outer layer (2) layered onto the outer peripheral surface thereof is configured such that the inner layer (1) is made using a resin having resistance to fuel oil, the outer layer (2) is made using (A) below, and the inner layer (1) and outer layer (2) are in a substantially non-adhesive state. (A) A resin having at least 200% tensile elongation at 8 m/s in high-speed tensile testing.

FILLER PIPE AND VEHICLE FUEL FILLER PORT STRUCTURE

A filler pipe is attached to a retainer that holds a fuel nozzle holder. The retainer includes: a first attaching portion attached to an inlet portion of the filler pipe; a holding portion having an engaging hole; and an opening positioned at a first end of the retainer, which is closer to a longitudinal center of the filler pipe than a second end is. The fuel nozzle holder includes: a second attaching portion and including an engaging piece that engages the engaging hole; and a main body extending from the second attaching portion toward the longitudinal center of the filler pipe. The engaging piece is surrounded at three sides by a groove having a U-shape. The engaging piece is connected to the second attaching portion on the main body-side. The holding portion extends toward the longitudinal center of the filler pipe to cover the groove.

FILLING HEAD

A filling head for introducing operating fluid into an operating fluid tank of a motorized vehicle, where the filling head includes: 115-. (canceled)16. A filling head for introducing operating fluid into an operating fluid tank of a motorized vehicle and for venting the operating fluid tank when introducing operating fluid into it , where the filling head comprises:A filling head housing where the filling head housing exhibits a delivery-accommodation region, which is configured for temporally transient accommodation of various delivery devices, such as for instance a spigot and a storage container neck,Where the filling head housing is configured for transmitting operating fluid in a delivery sense from the delivery-accommodation region along an operating fluid delivery route to an outlet port of the filling head housing arranged in the delivery sense downstream of the delivery-accommodation region,A venting structure, which during a transmission of operating fluid through the filling head housing in the delivery sense allows a transmission of gas in a venting sense that is opposite to the delivery sense,Where the delivery-accommodation region of the filling head exhibits a plug-in nozzle extending along a virtual nozzle path with a plug-in orifice, through which an accommodating space for temporally transient accommodation of the delivery device is accessible, where the accommodating space is connected fluid-mechanically with the outlet port,Where the nozzle path defines axial directions proceeding along the nozzle path, radial directions proceeding orthogonally to it, and circumferential directions proceeding around it,Where in the filling head housing, at an axial magnet distance from the plug-in orifice, a magnet arrangement is arranged whose magnetic field acts on the operating fluid delivery route,Where the venting structure comprises a channel arrangement, which at least along an axial section of the plug-in nozzle is bounded radially inwards by an inner ...

RFID COLLAR

A radio frequency identification (RFID) collar (100) comprising a radio identification tag including an antenna (110) and a RFID chip (112) electrically interconnected; an elastic surface (104) including an elastically deformable opening for fitting a pipe (150) therethrough; and a rim (108) peripherally surrounding said elastic surface and including said antenna (110) embedded therein.

FUEL TANK FILL ASSEMBLY

A fuel tank fill assembly includes a fuel fill tube adapted to be coupled to a fuel tank and configured to receive fuel discharged by a pump nozzle. The assembly also includes a tube mounting bracket for mounting the fuel fill tube in a stationary position in a vehicle to conduct fuel to the fuel tank.

Nickel-Plated Steel Sheet for Manufacturing Pipe Having Corrosion Resistance Against Fuel Vapors, Pipe Which Uses the Steel Sheet,and Fuel Supply Pipe Which Uses the Steel Sheet

Provided is a nickel-plated steel sheet for manufacturing a pipe having corrosion resistance against fuel vapor of fuel such as gasoline, light oil, bioethanol or bio-diesel fuel, and a pipe and a fuel supply pipe. In the nickel-plated steel sheet for manufacturing a pipe, a nickel plating layer having a plating thickness of 0.5 to 10 μm is formed on a surface of a steel sheet thus having corrosion resistance against fuel vapor. In the pipe and the fuel supply pipe, a nickel plating layer having a plating thickness of 0.5 to 10 μm is formed on an inner surface of a pipe formed of a steel sheet thus having corrosion resistance against fuel vapor. In the fuel supply pipe 20 formed of a steel sheet for supplying fuel to a fuel tank 23 , the fuel supply pipe includes: a large-diameter pipe portion 21 through which the fuel passes; and a small-diameter pipe portion 22 which makes an upper portion of the large-diameter pipe portion and a lower portion of the large-diameter pipe portion communicate with each other for ventilation, and a nickel plating layer having a plating thickness of 0.5 to 10 μm is formed on an inner surface of at least the small-diameter pipe portion.

Filler neck

A filler neck is equipped with a neck main body having a pipe shaped resin inner layer and resin outer layer, and a retainer made of metal mounted so as to cover the edge part of the neck main body. The resin inner layer and the resin outer layer are made of resin materials for which one layer has superior fuel permeability resistance to the other layer. The resin inner layer has a screw part for screwing into a screw part of a fuel cap on the inner wall of the resin inner layer. The retainer has a seal part for sealing between the gasket, and a round cylinder shaped outer circumference protector part. The lower end of the outer circumference protector part is on plane perpendicular to the center axis of the fuel path. The plane includes the screw part.

Fueling device

A fueling device comprises a passage-forming member, an opening-forming member configured to form an opening, a filler port open-close mechanism that includes an open-close member configured to open and close the opening, a screwing mechanism that includes an outer circumferential threaded section and an inner circumferential threaded section and a gasket placed between the opening-forming member and the passage-forming member to seal between the opening-forming member and the passage-forming member, wherein the outer circumferential threaded section is provided on outer periphery of the passage-forming member, the inner circumferential threaded section is provided on the opening-forming member and screwed to the outer circumferential threaded section, the opening-forming member is attached to the passage-forming member by screwing the outer circumferential threaded section to the inner circumferential threaded section.

TWO-PIECE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY BRACKET

A fuel fill tube assembly for an associated vehicle comprises a tubular fill conduit, a receiver attached to the fill conduit, and a bracket mountable to a surface of the associated vehicle, the bracket is configured to be received by the receiver to thereby support the fill conduit relative to the associated vehicle. 1. A fuel fill tube assembly for an associated vehicle comprising:a tubular fill conduit;a receiver attached to the fill conduit;a bracket mountable to a surface of the associated vehicle, the bracket configured to be received by the receiver to thereby support the fill conduit relative to the associated vehicle.2. The fuel fill tube assembly of claim 1 , wherein the receiver includes first and second mounting flanges and a center portion extending between the first and second mounting flanges claim 1 , at least a portion of the center portion and the fill conduit defining a slot claim 1 , and wherein the bracket includes a coupling flange configured to be received in the slot.3. The fuel fill tube assembly of claim 2 , wherein the center portion includes at least one recess or protrusion and wherein the coupling flange includes at least one protrusion or recess adapted to cooperate with the at least one recess or protrusion of the center portion to restrict withdrawal of the coupling flange from the slot.4. The fuel fill tube assembly of claim 3 , wherein the bracket is brazed to the fill conduit along at least one of the mounting flanges.5. The fuel fill tube assembly of claim 2 , wherein the slot is arcuate claim 2 , and wherein the coupling flange has a profile corresponding to the slot.6. The fuel fill tube assembly of claim 2 , wherein the slot opens along a longitudinal direction of the fill conduit claim 2 , whereby the bracket can be translated relative to the receiver along the longitudinal direction of the conduit to insert the coupling flange into the slot.7. The fuel fill tube assembly of claim 2 , wherein the center portion includes at ...

Sleeve member for filler pipe and fuel supply portion forming device

In a sleeve member for a filler pipe, the filler pipe passes through the sleeve member internally and is positioned with an upper end thereof on a fuel supply portion formed on an outside panel forming an outside of an automobile through a through hole formed in an inside panel forming a wheel house of the automobile. The sleeve member includes an attachment portion relative to the outside panel; a main seal portion elastically deformed and pressed against an inner face facing a space formed between the inside panel and the outside panel in such a way so as to surround the through hole by an insertion into the through hole; and an engagement portion which becomes engageable with a hole edge portion of the through hole positioned on an outer-face side of the inside panel by the insertion into the through hole.

FUEL SUPPLY APPARATUS

A fuel supply apparatus is configured to feed a fuel supplied from a filler port through a filler file to a fuel tank. A grid member that is configured to allow for insertion into a fuel passage formed by the filler pipe and move along the fuel passage and serve to prevent suction of the fuel is held at a placement site in the filler pipe. The placement site is provided at a higher position in a vertical direction than a liquid level of the fuel in the filler pipe. This configuration enhances the effectiveness for preventing suction of the fuel from the filler pipe. 1. A fuel supply apparatus , comprising;a filler pipe configured to feed a fuel supplied from a filler port to a fuel tank, the filler pipe forming a fuel passage; anda suction-preventing member held at a placement site in the middle of the fuel passage, the suction-preventing member configured to prevent suction of the fuel, whereinthe suction-preventing member is in a shape that allows for insertion from the filler port along the fuel passage to the placement site.2. The fuel supply apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the placement site is provided at a higher position in a vertical direction than a ceiling wall of the fuel tank.3. The fuel supply apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the suction-preventing member is engaged with an engagement portion provided in the fuel passage at the placement site.4. The fuel supply apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the filler pipe includes the engagement portion at the placement site as a diameter-expanding portion of the fuel passage, andthe suction-preventing member configured to be expandable and contractable is inserted in a diameter-contracted state from the filler port to the placement site and is expanded after insertion to the engagement portion to be engaged with the engagement portion.5. The fuel supply apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the suction-preventing member is engaged with the engagement portion and is thermally welded to the ...

LID BOX JOINING STRUCTURE AND JOINING METHOD

In a joining structure of a lid box according to an embodiment of the invention, a joining area where a joining surface of a joining portion of a side outer panel faces a joining surface of a joining portion of the lid box includes a first area where the joining surfaces come into contact with each other and are supposed to be subjected to spot-welding and a second area where the joining surfaces are separated from each other by a predetermined gap and are supposed to be subjected to laser-welding, and the spot-welding is performed on the first area or the laser-welding is performed on the second area. For that reason, since the joining states respectively suitable for the spot-welding and the laser-welding are realized, sufficient welding quality is ensured in both the spot-welding and the laser-welding. 1. A lid box joining structure that joins a lid box to a side outer panel of a vehicle body ,wherein a joining area where a joining surface of the side outer panel faces a joining surface of the lid box includes a first area where the joining surface of the side outer panel and the joining surface of the lid box come into contact with each other and are supposed to be subjected to spot-welding and a second area where the joining surface of the side outer panel and the joining surface of the lid box are separated from each other by a predetermined gap and are supposed to be subjected to laser-welding, andwherein the spot-welding is performed in the first area or the laser-welding is performed in the second area.2. The lid box joining structure according to claim 1 ,wherein a separation distance between the joining surface of the side outer panel and the joining surface of the lid box gradually increases from the first area toward the second area.3. The lid box joining structure according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the joining surface of the side outer panel and the joining surface of the lid box is provided with a step portion, and the first area and the ...

Flow Guiding Mechanism for a Tank Filler Neck

A flow guide for a tank filler neck, a tank filler neck for a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle having a tank filler neck. The tank filler neck includes a filling tube, a filler head surrounding the filling tube at the end thereof, a seal composed of an elastomer arranged between the filling tube and the filler head, and a flow guide of arranged in the filling tube or the filler head.

Motor vehicle filler inlet compartment lid arrangement

A motor vehicle filler inlet compartment lid arrangement is disclosed. A filler inlet compartment lid is mounted so that it can swivel around a lid axis relative to a vehicle body. A filler module with at least one filler passage for filling up the motor vehicle is joined with the filler inlet compartment lid so that it can swivel relative to the vehicle body between a use and non-use position.

VEHICLE FILLER NECK MOUNTED FUEL FILTER SYSTEM

A vehicle filler neck mounted fuel filter system (“filter system”) is disclosed. The filter system may be configured to filter undesirable particulate matter and impurities from entering a vehicle's gas tank from a gas pump nozzle. The filter system may provide a filter tube that incorporates the primary filtering elements (e.g. mesh) and slides into a vehicles filler neck, secured and mounted in an assembly that can include a filter tube holder, compression sleeve, a pressure valve assembly and other backpressure-alleviating features, and a cap. A filter system can be sized and configured to accommodate a wide array of form factors and vehicles, including gasoline and diesel engine vehicles and high-flow commercial vehicles. 1. A vehicle filler neck mounted fuel filter system comprising: a proximal end and a distal end;', 'a filter tube mouth at the proximal end of the filter tube; and', 'a filtration element distal to the filter tube mouth; and, 'a filter tube comprisinga securing mechanism for securing the filter tube into a filler neck of a vehicle, the filler neck having an entry point at its proximal end and a fuel tank at its distal end, wherein the filter tube is configured to fit through the entry point of the filler neck, further wherein the filter tube is configured to interface with the securing mechanism at the entry point of the filler neck to prevent the filter tube from ingress into a fuel tank of the vehicle.2. The vehicle filler neck mounted fuel filter system of claim 1 , wherein the entry point of the filler neck has a diameter between ¼ inch and 2 inches.3. The vehicle filler neck mounted fuel filter system of claim 2 , wherein the entry point of the filler neck has a diameter sized to accommodate a fuel filler nozzle having a diameter of between ¾ inch and 1 inch.4. The vehicle filler neck mounted fuel filter system of claim 2 , wherein the entry point of the filler neck has a diameter sized to accommodate a fuel filler nozzle having a diameter ...

Charging or fueling recess and method for the production thereof

A charging or fueling recess for use in a body opening of a vehicle, which has a recess body and a hinge housing as a rigid part made of a first plastic, wherein the recess body is formed integrally with the hinge housing, wherein the hinge housing has a lower part and an upper part, wherein the charging or fueling recess also has a hinge housing sealing body as a flexible part made of a second plastic which is softer than the first plastic, wherein the hinge housing sealing body is arranged at least sectionally between the lower part and the upper part, wherein the recess body, the hinge housing and the hinge housing sealing body are produced using a two-component injection-molding process.

FILLING SYSTEM FOR OPERATING FLUID CONTAINERS

The invention discloses a filling system for an operating fluid container () of a motor vehicle, comprising a filling hose () and at least one filling hose holding device (). The filling hose holding device () can be fastened in an installation space of the motor vehicle, and the filling hose () can be fluid-connected to an operating fluid container () and to a filling neck (). The filling hose () can be fastened in the installation space of the motor vehicle by means of the filling hose holding device () in such a manner that the filling hose () follows a contour defined by the filling hose holding device (). 1. A filling system for an operating fluid container of a motor vehicle , comprising (a) a filling hose and (b) at least one filling hose holding device comprising a contoured portion , wherein(i) the filling hose holding device is configured to be fastened in an installation space of the motor vehicle;(ii) the filling hose is configured to be fluidically connected to the operating fluid container and to a filling neck; and(iii) the filling hose is configured to be fastened in the installation space of the motor vehicle by engagement with the at least one filling hose holding device such that a portion of the filling hose, when engaged with filling hose holding device, assumes a contour defined by the contoured portion of the filling hose holding device.2. The filling system of claim 1 , wherein the filling hose holding device comprises at least one undercut configured to engage the filling hose.3. The filling system of claim 1 , wherein the filling hose holding device configured to define a contour shell.4. The filling system of claim 1 , wherein the filling hose holding device is configured to define a contour comprising at least one bend claim 1 , and wherein the filling hose when engaged with the filling hose holding device assumes the bend of the filling hose holding device.5. The filling system of claim 1 , wherein the filling hose holding device ...

FILLER NECK FOR FILLING AN OPERATING SUBSTANCE OR ADDITIVE INTO A VEHICLE TANK BY MEANS OF A FUEL PUMP NOZZLE

A filler neck () for filling an operating substance, such as fuel or AdBlue® or urea, or an additive, such as water, into a vehicle tank by way of a fuel pump nozzle. The filler neck () has a filler neck body (), which can be accommodated in a filler pipe leading to the vehicle tank. The filler neck () furthermore has a fuel pump nozzle guide with an insertion section () for guiding a fuel pump nozzle, which is accommodated or is to be accommodated in the filler neck body (), in the direction of the vehicle tank. The filler neck body () and the insertion section () of the fuel pump nozzle guide are formed together as an integral casting, in particular plastics injection moulding. 111. A filler neck () for filling an operating substance into a vehicle tank by way of a fuel pump nozzle , wherein the filler neck () includes:{'b': '2', 'a filler neck body (), which can be accommodated in a filler pipe leading to the vehicle tank; and'}{'b': 4', '2, 'a fuel pump nozzle guide with an insertion section () for guiding a fuel pump nozzle, which is accommodated or is to be accommodated in the filler neck body (), in a direction of the vehicle tank,'}{'b': 2', '4, 'wherein the filler neck body () and the insertion section () of the fuel pump nozzle guide are formed together as an integral casting, formed by plastics injection moulding.'}21. The filler neck () as claimed in claim 1 ,{'b': 4', '5', '2', '2', '2', '6', '2', '6', '2', '6', '2', '6', '2', '5', '2, 'wherein the insertion section () of the fuel pump nozzle guide has a first segment () which is formed integrally with the filler neck body () and is connected fixedly to the filler neck body () in the interior of the filler neck body () and at least one second segment () which is connected in an articulated manner to the filler neck body (), wherein the second segment () is pivotable relative to the filler neck body () between a first position, in which the second segment () is present outside the filler neck body (), ...

Improper fuel nozzle insertion-inhibiting system

A mis-fuel inhibitor (MFI) assembly is configured to prevent an improper fuel nozzle from dispensing fuel into a fuel tank. The assembly may include a main body having an MFI nozzle passage formed therethrough. The main body is configured to allow a proper fuel nozzle to pass through the MFI nozzle passage, and prevent the improper fuel nozzle from passing therethrough. The assembly may also include at least one securing member configured to connect to the main body within a fuel fill line. The securing member(s) is configured to securely retain the main body within the fuel fill line.

Filler Neck for a Vehicle with Improved Diffusion Resistance

A tank filler neck for a motor vehicle including a tube having an outer tube portion and an inner tube portion, a barrier layer embedded between the outer tube portion and an inner tube portion, the barrier layer having a thickness at a first region thereof that is greater than a thickness than remaining regions thereof, and a seal arranged to directly contact the barrier layer at the first region. In that way, the barrier layer is to inhibit diffusion of hydrocarbons through the tube at a first region more than the remaining portion(s) the plastic tube. 1. A tank filler neck for a motor vehicle , comprising:a tube having a barrier layer which inhibits diffusion of hydrocarbons through the tube at a first region thereof greater than in remaining regions thereof;a filler head surrounding the tube at an end thereof; anda seal composed of an elastomer arranged between the plastic tube and the filler head, and which directly contacts the barrier layer.2. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein the seal directly contacts the barrier layer at the first region.3. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein barrier layer has a thickness that is greater in the first region than in remaining portions thereof.4. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer is embedded into the tube.5. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer is composed of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer.6. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein the seal is arranged radially to the outside of the barrier layer.7. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein the seal is arranged axially to the outside of the barrier layer.8. The tank filler neck of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer comprises a groove claim 1 , and the seal is arranged in the groove.9. A tank filler neck for a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a tube having an outer tube portion and an inner tube portion;a barrier layer embedded between the outer tube portion and an inner tube portion, the barrier layer ...

Vehicle side body

A vehicle side body includes a vertical plate, a horizontal plate connected to a lower edge of the vertical plate and extending outward from the edge to form an L-shaped inside edge with the vertical plate, an opening extending in the vertical plate and the horizontal plate across the inside edge, and an L-shaped bracket fixed to, around the opening, an inner surface of the vertical plate and a lower surface of the horizontal plate. A hydrogen filling port to which a hydrogen filling nozzle is connectable is attached to the L-shaped bracket. A rib plate is provided to connect an outer surface of the vertical plate and an upper surface of the horizontal plate. An accidental contact between the hydrogen filling nozzle and a body is inhibited.

SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHICLE

A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground-engaging members, a frame assembly supported by the plurality of ground-engaging members, and a powertrain assembly. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a body generally surrounding the frame assembly and including a hood, dashboard assembly, and a side panel. 1. A utility vehicle , comprising:a plurality of ground engaging members;a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members;an engine supported by the frame and configured to provide power to at least one of the plurality of ground engaging members;an operator area supported by the frame and including seating for at least an operator and a passenger in a side-by-side arrangement, the seating including at least one seat bottom and at least one seat back; and a hood;', 'a first unitary side panel positioned along an operator side of the utility vehicle and extending continuously from the hood to the at least one seat back; and', 'a second unitary side panel positioned along a passenger side of the utility vehicle and extending continuously from the hood to the at least one seat back., 'a body assembly coupled to the frame and including2. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further including a floor board assembly claim 1 , wherein the first and second unitary side panels extend from the floor board assembly to a position adjacent the at least one seat bottom.3. The utility vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first and second unitary side panels are coupled to the floor board assembly.4. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first and second unitary side panels are removably coupled to the hood with a latch assembly.5. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel assembly having a fuel tank and a fuel cap claim 1 , the second unitary side panel is positioned adjacent the fuel tank and supports the fuel cap.6. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical system including at least one battery claim 1 , and the ...

Platy-filler nitrile liner low permeation fuel filler hoses

A multilayer fuel hose may include a fuel filler hose construction which may include a first inner fuel-impermeable rubber layer, and a second outer wall layer, and a hose fitting. The inner fuel-impermeable rubber layer may include particles constructed and arranged to increase the impermeability of fuels through the inner fuel-impermeable rubber layer.

PIPE FOR A VEHICLE FUEL TANK SUITABLE FOR WELDING

This method for manufacturing a pipe () for a vehicle fuel tank involves—molding a wall, comprising an inner layer () made from ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) and an outer layer () made from a polymer suitable for welding, in a mold comprising at least one female shoulder that creates at least one male shoulder on an outer surface of an end portion of the wall during molding, then—cutting off the end portion of the wall. 1. A method for manufacturing a pipe for a vehicle fuel tank comprising:molding a wall, comprising an inner layer made of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) and an outer layer made of a polymer suitable for welding, in a mold comprising at least one female shoulder that creates at least one male shoulder on an outer surface of an end portion of the wall during molding, and thencutting off the end portion of the wall.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting step takes place in parallel with a main axis of the pipe.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the cutting step takes place at a non-zero angle in relation to a main axis of the pipe.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the cutting step takes place at an angle of less than 60° in relation to the main axis.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the female shoulder of the mold is formed by an insert.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the molding step is carried out by blow-molding the wall in the mold.7. A method for manufacturing a fuel storage system claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'manufacturing a pipe according to a method corresponding to , and welding the end of the pipe to a fuel tank.'}8. A pipe for a vehicle fuel tank claim 1 , comprising a wall having an inner layer made of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) and an outer layer made of a polymer suitable for welding claim 1 , an axial end portion of the pipe being formed of the polymer suitable for welding claim 1 , the outer diameter of the pipe in the region of ...

FUEL TANK FILL PIPE ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure is directed to a fuel tank fill pipe assembly configured to conduct liquid fuel from a fuel-dispensing nozzle to a fuel tank. The fuel tank fill pipe assembly includes a filler head assembly shaped to receive the fuel-dispensing nozzle and a filler pipe that extends from the filler head assembly toward the fuel tank. In illustrated embodiments, a coupler is included for attaching the filler head assembly to the filler pipe while blocking fuel vapor from escaping the fuel tank fill pipe assembly so that hydrocarbons present in the fuel vapor are not released into the environment. 1. A fuel tank fill pipe assembly adapted to conduct liquid fuel from a fuel-dispensing nozzle to a fuel tank , the assembly comprisinga filler head assembly shaped to receive the fuel-dispensing nozzle,a filler pipe that defines a passageway for carrying liquid fuel from filler head assembly toward the fuel tank, andjoint means for mechanically connecting the filler head assembly to the filler pipe and for sealing along an outside diameter of the filler pipe at the interface of the filler pipe with the filler head assembly to block fuel vapor from escaping the fuel tank fill pipe assembly so that hydrocarbons present in the fuel vapor are not released into the environment.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the joint means is provided by a low-permeation coupler that includes an overmolded shoulder chemically bonded to an outer surface of the filler pipe to provide a controlled outwardly-facing sealing surface claim 1 , a crimp ring attached to the filler head assembly that provides an inwardly facing sealing surface arranged in confronting relation with the outwardly-facing sealing surface of the overmolded shoulder claim 1 , and a first O-ring seal engaged with the overmolded shoulder and the crimp ring.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the overmolded shoulder is formed to include a first seal groove sized to receive a portion of the first O-ring seal so that ...

FUELING DEVICE

There is provided a fueling device comprising a filler neck that forms a fuel path region on a filler port side in a fuel path from a filler port for a fuel to a fuel tank; and a mounting member that is mounted to the filler port side of the filler neck to receive a fuel gun. The filler neck includes an enlarged-diameter circumferential wall portion that is provided in upstream of a position where a leading end of the fuel gun inserted from the mounting member at the filler port is placed, and is enlarged outward in a radial direction relative to an opening-side path circumferential wall which is a fuel path circumferential wall on the filler port side, in order to expand a volume of the fuel path. This configuration causes the fuel to flow into a space formed by this enlarged-diameter circumferential wall portion and thereby reduces or suppresses the occurrence of the fuel overflow from the opening of the filler neck after a stop of fueling. 1. A fueling device that is configured to supply a fuel to a fuel tank , the fueling device comprising:a filler neck that forms a fuel path region on a filler port side in a fuel path from the filler port for the fuel to the fuel tank; anda mounting member that is mounted to the filler port side of the filler neck to receive a fuel gun, whereinthe filler neck includes an enlarged-diameter circumferential wall portion that is provided in upstream of a position where a leading end of the fuel gun inserted from the mounting member at the filler port is placed, and is enlarged outward in a radial direction relative to an opening-side path circumferential wall which is a fuel path circumferential wall on the filler port side, in order to expand a volume of the fuel path.2. The fueling device according to claim 1 ,wherein the filler neck includes a plurality of the enlarged-diameter circumferential wall portions provided at different positions along a path trajectory of the fuel path.3. The fueling device according to either claim 2 ...

FILLER PIPE

A filler pipe includes a nozzle guide that is mounted on an inlet part of the filler pipe and holds a nozzle end part of a fueling gun. The nozzle guide includes a nozzle guide mounting part, which is mounted on the inlet part of the filler pipe, a nozzle guide holding part, which is positioned in a distal end of the nozzle guide, and holds the nozzle end part of the fueling gun, and a nozzle guide connecting part that connects the nozzle guide mounting part and the nozzle guide holding part with each other. The nozzle guide holding part has a plurality of projecting parts that are able to abut on an outer surface of a nozzle of the fueling gun. The nozzle guide is mounted on the inlet part of the filler pipe, at the nozzle guide mounting part, by swaging or spot welding. 1. A filler pipe that feeds fuel into a fuel tank from an oil filler port of a vehicle body , the oil filler port being formed on an outer surface of the vehicle body , comprisinga nozzle guide that is mounted on an inlet part of the filler pipe and is configured to hold a nozzle end part of a fueling gun, whereinthe nozzle guide includes a nozzle guide mounting part, which is mounted on the inlet part of the filler pipe, a nozzle guide holding part, which is positioned in a distal end of the nozzle guide, is configured to hold the nozzle end part of the fueling gun, and sends fuel into the filler pipe, and a nozzle guide connecting part that connects the nozzle guide mounting part and the nozzle guide holding part with each other,the nozzle guide holding part has a plurality of projecting parts that are able to abut on an outer surface of a nozzle of the fueling gun, andthe nozzle guide is mounted on the inlet part of the filler pipe, at the nozzle guide mounting part, by swaging or spot welding.2. The filler pipe according to claim 1 , whereinthe nozzle guide has no hole in a part that faces an opening of a breather pipe that is mounted on the inlet part of the filler pipe.3. The filler pipe ...

FILLER NECK CLOSURE WITH DRAINAGE SYSTEM

A fuel-tank filler apparatus includes a fuel-tank filler neck and a filler neck closure. A flapper door is provided to control access to a fuel-conducting passageway formed in the fuel-tank filler neck. 1. A fuel tank filler apparatus comprisesa fill tube formed to include an outer chamber adapted to receive a fuel-dispensing nozzle during a tank-refueling activity and a fuel-conducting passageway coupled in fluid communication to the outer chamber and adapted to conduct fuel dispensed by the fuel-dispensing nozzle to a fuel tank associated with the fill tube, the fill tube being formed to include a nozzle-receiving aperture that is located to interconnect the outer chamber in fluid communication with the fuel-conducting passageway, the fill tube also being formed to include a drain to conduct collected liquid extant in the outer chamber to surroundings outside of the fill tube,a nozzle-actuated inner flapper door mounted on the fill tube for movement relative to the fill tube to open and close the nozzle-receiving aperture, anddrain-controller means for allowing flow of collected liquid from the outer chamber to the surroundings through the drain while the nozzle-actuated inner flapper door occupies a closed position closing the nozzle-receiving aperture to block flow of collected liquid from the outer chamber to the fuel-conducting passageway through the nozzle-receiving aperture and for blocking flow of collected liquid from the outer chamber to the surroundings through the drain when the nozzle-actuated inner flapper door is moved relative to the fill tube to an opened position opening the nozzle-receiving aperture so that collected liquid is drained from the outer chamber to the surroundings when the nozzle-actuated inner flapper door occupies the closed position and any fuel extant in the fuel-conducting passageway and outer chamber while the nozzle-actuated inner flapper door is moved relative to the fill tube to the opened position by the fuel-dispensing ...

FUEL FILLER SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME

Systems and methods for assembling a fuel filler system for use in a vehicle are provided. The fuel filler system includes a closure device assembly and a fuel filler tube. A circumferential rim extends radially outwardly from a first end of the fuel filler tube. The rim has a non-planar cross-sectional shape. The fuel filler system also includes at least one catch member that extends from an inner surface of the closure device assembly. A seal member encircles a portion of the closure device assembly, and is axially spaced apart from the at least one catch member. After the closure device assembly is coupled to the fuel filler tube, the circumferential rim is axially captured between the at least one catch member and the seal member. 1. A fuel filler system for use in a vehicle , said fuel filler system comprising:a fuel filler tube including a tube end and a longitudinal axis;a closure device assembly coupleable with said tube end;a circumferential rim extending radially outwardly from said tube end, said circumferential rim defining a non-planar cross-sectional shape;at least one catch member extending from an inner surface of an outer cover of said closure device assembly; anda seal member encircling a portion of said closure device assembly, and axially spaced apart from said at least one catch member, such that after said closure device assembly is coupled to said fuel filler tube, said circumferential rim is axially captured between said at least one catch member and said seal member.2. The fuel filler system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said circumferential rim comprises a curved sealing surface claim 1 , such that said sealing surface engages said seal member after said closure device assembly is coupled to said fuel filler tube.3. The fuel filler system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said cross-sectional shape of said circumferential rim defines an arc extending an angle α claim 2 , wherein α is greater than 90°.4. The fuel filler system in ...

TANK CLOSURE

A closure of a tank of a motor vehicle for closing a filler neck gas- and fluid-tight, having a closure fastened to a flap, the flap being fastened to a vehicle body of the motor vehicle such that it is movable into an open or closed position, the closure including a seal, which causes the closure to close against the filler neck. The tank closure should be easy for a user to handle and have a relatively simple design and be economical to manufacture. This is achieved in that the seal is electromechanically or pneumatically adjustable with the aid of an actuator. 1. A closure component for a tank of a motor vehicle for closing a filler neck gas- and fluid-tight , the closure component comprising:a closure fastened to a flap, the flap being fastened to a vehicle body of the motor vehicle such that it is movable into an open or closed position, the closure including a seal, which causes the closure to close against the filler neck,wherein the seal is electromechanically or pneumatically adjustable with the aid of an actuator.2. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein the closure is a plug claim 1 , one part of which is designed as the seal.3. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein a retaining ring is disposed on an inner wall of the filler neck.4. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein the seal is disposed on a free end of the closure.5. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein a mechanically adjusted cross section of the seal is reduced in size.6. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment of the seal takes place by changing the shape thereof in the manner of an artificial muscle.7. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment of the seal takes place pneumatically.8. The closure component according to claim 1 , wherein the closure is fastened to the flap in an articulated manner. This nonprovisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) to German Patent ...

SELECTIVE FUEL REGULATOR FOR FUEL TANK THAT STORES DIFFERENT KINDS OF FUEL

A selective fuel regulator includes: a fuel tank having therein a cold-area-purpose fuel storage unit and a general-purpose fuel storage unit, a cold-area-purpose fuel pipe connected to the cold-area-purpose fuel storage unit, and a general-purpose fuel pipe connected to the general-purpose fuel storage unit; a body installed in the fuel tank, the body having therein a receiving space; a plurality of pipes, one end of each pipe located in the fuel tank, and the other end of each pipe located in the receiving space in order to supply fuel from the fuel tank to an engine or to collect residual fuel from the engine; a fuel port, one end of the fuel port located in the receiving space, and the other end of the fuel port located outside the body in order to connect the plurality of pipes to a fuel line installed outside the fuel tank; and a connector located between the one end of the fuel port and the respective other ends of the plurality of pipes so as to slide between the cold-area-purpose fuel pipe and the general-purpose fuel pipe for selectively supplying fuel from the cold-area-purpose fuel storage unit or from the general-purpose fuel storage unit to the engine. 1. A selective fuel regulator comprising:a fuel tank having therein a cold-area-purpose fuel storage unit used when a vehicle is started in a cold area and a general-purpose fuel storage unit used when the vehicle generally drives in motion, a cold-area-purpose fuel pipe connected to the cold-area-purpose fuel storage unit, and a general-purpose fuel pipe connected to the general-purpose fuel storage unit;a body installed in the fuel tank, the body having therein a receiving space;a plurality of pipes, one end of each pipe located in the fuel tank, and the other end of each pipe located in the receiving space in order to supply fuel from the fuel tank to an engine or to collect residual fuel from the engine;a fuel port, one end of the fuel port located in the receiving space, and the other end of the ...

VEHICLE FUEL INLET ASSEMBLY THAT FACILITATES OUTER PANEL REMOVAL AND OUTER PANEL REMOVAL METHOD

A vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a first and a second housing of a fuel inlet assembly. The first housing is securable to an outer panel of a vehicle. A fuel inlet fastener connects together the first and second housings. The fuel inlet fastener is configured to be accessed through a fuel inlet aperture of the outer panel to disconnect the first housing from the second housing. A panel removal method includes disconnecting a first and second housing of a fuel inlet assembly through a fuel inlet aperture in an outer panel of a vehicle. The method further includes removing the outer panel and the first housing from the vehicle. 1. A vehicle assembly , comprising:a first and a second housing of a fuel inlet assembly, the first housing securable to an outer panel of a vehicle; andat least one fuel inlet fastener that connects together the first and second housings, the at least one fuel inlet fastener configured to be accessed through a fuel inlet aperture of the outer panel to disconnect the first housing from the second housing.2. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel door pivotably secured to the first housing.3. The vehicle assembly of claim 2 , wherein the fuel door is lockable in when in a closed position.4. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a fuel inlet pipe at least partially received within the second housing.5. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first housing is an outer housing and the second housing is an inner housing.6. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first housing is clipped to the outer panel to secure the first housing to the outer panel.7. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first housing can be removed from the vehicle with the outer panel when the first housing is disconnected from the second housing.8. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the outer panel is a rear quarter panel of the vehicle.9. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a ...

Vehicle floor lower structure

A vehicle floor lower structure comprising a fuel tank that is disposed under a floor of a vehicle, and a battery pack that is disposed under the floor of the vehicle and at a vehicle body rear side of the fuel tank, and the battery pack is configured to be a power source to drive a traction motor installed in the vehicle

Filler pipe and vehicle fuel filler port structure

A retainer that holds a fuel nozzle holder is mounted to a filler pipe. The retainer includes: a first attaching portion mounted at the filler pipe; an opening located at a first end of the retainer, which is closer to a center of the filler pipe than a second end; and a holding portion having engaging holes. The fuel nozzle holder includes: a second attaching portion having a cylindrical shape and including two engaging pieces engaged in the engaging holes and located on opposite sides in a circumference of the second attaching portion. The engaging pieces are each surrounded by a groove at three sides and joined to the second attaching portion on one, and the two engaging pieces are different from each other in terms of a maximum value of a length in a circumferential direction of the second attaching portion.

NEW-GENERATION FUEL TANK CONNECTION

The invention is related to a new-generation fuel tank connection in all kinds of military vehicles, which enables a space reserved for the fuel tank to be used more efficiently, by reducing mounting space required according to the conventional methods. The invention is especially related to a new-generation fuel tank connection which comprises a sealed gasket () which has connection holes () to attach connection pieces () on the tank, which is produced from the materials suitable with fuel, which serves as leaking and vibration damping between fuel tank and sealing element (), which has a conicity () in its inner surface () for ease of mounting of the sealing element (), and a sealing element () which connects to the support () located on the vehicle roof () through connection holes () with connection pieces () and of which part entering into () the sealed gasket () tightened with clamp () has a conical () structure. 1. A new-generation fuel tank connection in all kinds of military vehicles , which enables a space reserved for the fuel tank to be used more efficiently , by reducing mounting space required according to the conventional methods , characterized by comprising;{'b': 60', '62', '30', '20', '64', '63', '20, 'at least one sealed gasket () which has connection holes () to attach connection pieces () on the tank, which is produced from the materials suitable with fuel, which serves as leaking and vibration damping between fuel tank and sealing element (), which has a conicity () in its inner surface () for ease of mounting of the sealing element (),'}{'b': 20', '120', '130', '23', '30', '63', '60', '50', '22, 'at least one sealing element () which connects to the support () located on the vehicle roof () through connection holes () with connection pieces () and of which part entering into () the sealed gasket () tightened with clamp () has a conical () structure.'}250602060. New-generation fuel tank connection according to the claim 1 , characterized by ...

Capless Filler Neck Structure

A capless filler neck structure including a filler tube configured to be fixed into a vehicle and define a transfer passage for fuel to be transferred to a fuel tank of the vehicle, a first retainer fitted into the filler tube, a first flapper positioned adjacent to the first retainer to be sealed from the outside, a second retainer positioned adjacent to the first retainer and fitted into the filler tube, a cover fitted to the second retainer to define an opening configured to receive a fuel gun, a second flapper positioned adjacent to the second retainer to be sealed from the outside, and an anti-error-injection member fitted to the second retainer and configured to be unlatched when the fuel gun having a predetermined diameter or more is inserted. 1. A capless filler neck structure comprising:a filler tube configured to be fixed into a vehicle and to define a transfer passage for fuel to be transferred to a fuel tank of the vehicle;a first retainer fitted into the filler tube;a first flapper positioned adjacent to the first retainer to be sealed from the outside;a second retainer positioned adjacent to the first retainer and fitted into the filler tube;a cover fitted to the second retainer to define an opening configured to receive a fuel gun;a second flapper positioned adjacent to the second retainer to be sealed from the outside; andan anti-error-injection member fitted to the second retainer and configured to be unlatched when the fuel gun having a predetermined diameter or more is inserted.2. The capless filler neck structure of claim 1 , wherein the first flapper comprises:a first seal forming its outer peripheral surface; anda first hinge spring hinged to the first flapper such that the first flapper is configured to be opened upward when the fuel gun is inserted.3. The capless filler neck structure of claim 1 , wherein the second flapper comprises:a second seal forming its outer peripheral surface; anda second hinge spring hinged to the second flapper such ...

DEVICE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST INCORRECT REFUELLING

A device for protection against incorrect refuelling, the device including a housing having housing tabs, a separating element to be opened to permit refuelling, and a closing element arranged in, and axially moveable axially relative to the housing. The closing element has at a periphery thereof closing tabs assigned to the housing tabs to form a catch connection which is reversibly released by insertion of a suitable filler nozzle to open the separating element. 1. A device for protection against incorrect refuelling , the device comprising:a housing having at least one housing tab;a separating element to be opened to permit refuelling; anda closing element arranged in, and axially moveable axially relative to the housing, the closing element having at a periphery thereof at least one closing tab assigned to the at least one housing tab to form a catch connection which is reversibly released by insertion of a suitable filler nozzle to open the separating element.2. The device of claim 1 , the housing and the closing element coaxially arranged in the housing.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the housing has a tank-side housing end claim 1 , a filling-side housing end claim 1 , and a housing interior.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the separating element is arranged on the tank-side housing end.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the separating element is configured such that in a separating element starting position claim 4 , the housing interior and a tank may be separated to prevent filling of the tank via a filler nozzle.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the separating element comprises a flap.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the separating element is moveable into an open position by a suitable filler nozzle.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the closing element tapers in a direction of a tank-side housing end of the housing.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the closing element comprises a plurality of notches to subdivide the closing element at least ...

FUELING DEVICE

A fueling device mounted on a vehicle, includes: a flow path forming member forming a flow path extending from a fueling port to a fuel tank of the vehicle; and a stay joined to a vehicle body, wherein the stay supports an outer end portion of the flow path forming member. 1. A fueling device mounted on a vehicle , comprising:a flow path forming member forming a flow path extending from a fueling port to a fuel tank of the vehicle; anda stay joined to a vehicle body,wherein the stay supports an outer end portion of the flow path forming member.2. The fueling device according to claim 1 , wherein the flow path forming member includes a filler pipe extending to the fuel tank and an outer tubular member into which an outer end portion of the filler pipe is inserted and which defines the fueling port claim 1 ,the stay is joined to the filler pipe via the outer tubular member, andthe outer tubular member has s protrusion that protrudes radially outward and the stay supports the protrusion.3. The fueling device according to claim 2 , wherein the protrusion includes multiple tongues arranged to be spaced apart from one another in a circumferential direction.4. The fueling device according to claim 3 , wherein the stay is joined to the protrusion via a fastener claim 3 , and the fastener includes multiple screws or pins which are inserted in mounting holes provided in the tongues and the stay and have mutually different axial directions.5. The fueling device according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusion includes a pair of tongues arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction claim 3 , and the stay has a base end joined to the vehicle body claim 3 , a middle portion joined to one of the tongues claim 3 , and a free end joined to another of the tongues.6. The fueling device according to claim 5 , wherein the tongues are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction by an angle of about 180 degrees.7. The fueling ...

Fuel tank check valve

To provide a fuel tank check valve making it easy to assemble a cap to a valve element housing. This fuel tank check valve has a body tube provided with a valve element housing, a valve element, a cap, and a spring, wherein the valve element housing has a base end side frame, a tip end side frame to which the cap is mounted, and a first coupling frame connecting the both frames, the tip end side frame is provided with a retraction portion having a shape in which a circumferential part is retracted from the tip end surface thereof to the base end side frame side, the cap is formed with a notch whose circumferential part is notched, and the cap is assembled to the valve element housing so that the notch is positioned in the retraction portion.

Cap-free neck end for a filler neck

A cap-free closable neck end for a filler neck of a tank of a motor vehicle, the cap-free closeable neck including an upper entry space forming an insertion region for a fuel nozzle and being surrounded by a side wall, a lower sealing flap arranged in the upper entry space and closing mechanism arranged above the lower sealing flap. The closing mechanism includes an upper filling opening and an upper cover, which in a closed state at least partially covers the upper filling opening and being embodied in such a manner that the upper cover is displaced by inserting an outlet pipe of a fuel nozzle into the upper entry space for releasing the upper filling opening so as to allow for the insertion of the outlet pipe through the upper filing opening and the lower sealing flap. When used for forming a protection against a filling with unsuitable fuel, the upper cover, in its closed state, is blocked by a locking element and wherein the locking element is embodied in such a manner that it is unlocked as a function of a type-specific shape of the outlet pipe of the fuel nozzle, only when the tank is filled with suitable fuel.

FILLER NECK CLOSURE ASSEMBLY

A capless filler neck closure for use with a vehicle fuel tank filler neck is disclosed. The capless filler neck closure includes an outer dust cover and an inner closure door each movable from a closed position to an opened position in response to insertion of a fuel nozzle into the capless filler neck closure for refueling of an associated vehicle fuel tank. 1. A capless filler neck closure assembly adapted for use with a filler neck associated with a vehicle fuel tank , the assembly comprisinga nozzle-receiving housing that defines nozzle-receiving passageway sized to receive the tip of a fuel-dispensing pump nozzle therein during refueling of the vehicle fuel tank,an outer dust shield mounted to pivot relative to the nozzle-receiving housing from a normally closed position arranged to block dirt from entering the nozzle-receiving passageway of the nozzle-receiving housing to an opened position arranged to allow a fuel nozzle to enter the nozzle-receiving passageway of the nozzle-receiving housing,an inner closure door mounted to pivot relative to the nozzle-receiving housing from a normally closed position arranged to block fluid communication between the nozzle-receiving passageway and the filler neck when the capless filler neck closure assembly is coupled to the filler neck to an opened position arranged to allow fluid communication between the nozzle-receiving passageway and the filler neck when the capless filler neck closure assembly is coupled to the filler neck, andlock means for engaging the inner closure door to block movement of the inner closure door from the closed position to the opened position between refueling events when no fuel nozzle is inserted into the nozzle-receiving passageway so that the inner closure door does not move to the opened position in response to the application of vacuum pressure from within an associated vehicle fuel tank and for disengaging the inner closure door to allow movement of the inner closure door from the closed ...

EXTENSION TUBE INTERNAL CHECK VALVE

A fuel filler tube housing assembly constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes a fuel filler neck and a filler extension tube. The fuel filler neck housing includes a first mounting structure operable to support a check valve. The fuel filler extension tube is fixed to the fuel filler neck housing and has a second mounting structure substantially similar to the first mounting structure and thereby also operable to support the check valve. 1. A fuel filler tube housing assembly for a vehicle fuel system , the fuel filler tube housing assembly comprising:a fuel filler neck housing having a first mounting structure operable to support a check valve; anda filler extension tube fixed to the fuel filler neck housing and having a second mounting structure substantially similar to the first mounting structure and thereby also operable to support the check valve.2. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the first mounting structure comprises a filler tube mounting collar having a radial mounting ring.3. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the first mounting structure defines a generally D-shaped opening.4. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the filler extension tube has a terminal end surface opposite the second mounting structure claim 3 , the terminal end surface having a cylindrical shape and configured to engage the radial mounting ring during a welding event.5. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the terminal end surface further comprises a weld bead thereon claim 4 , wherein the weld bead is merged onto the radial mounting ring.6. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the weld bead comprises a square cross-section.7. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the fuel filler neck housing and the filler extension tube are integrally-formed.8. The fuel filler tube housing assembly of wherein the fuel filler neck housing and the filler extension tube are welded together.9. ...

Resin filler tube and manufacturing method for the same

A resin filler tube includes: a tubular body; a flange having a diameter greater than an outer diameter of the tubular body, a thickness greater than a thickness of the tubular body, and a predetermined width in an axial direction, and having a first axial end face forming a weld surface to be welded to an outer circumferential edge of an opening hole of a fuel tank; and a base-end-side reverse tapered portion which connects between an end of the tubular body on the fuel tank side and an end of an outer circumferential surface of the flange on a side opposite to the fuel tank side, and which is reversely tapered so as to increase a diameter toward the flange. The base-end-side reverse tapered portion has an inner diameter that is not less than an inner diameter of the tubular body over an entire range in the axial direction.

PLASTIC TANK WITH A CONNECTION DEVICE

A plastic tank having a connection device for the plastic tank. The connection device includes a connection nipple, composed of a low-emission material, which is to be inserted into or attached to, from the outside, an opening of a tank wall of the plastic tank. A counter-piece is arranged to lay flat against the inside of the tank wall around the opening. The connection nipple is connected by screw connection or clip connection to the counter-piece. A seal is arranged around the opening between the outside of the tank wall and a sealing face of the connection nipple that faces the outside of the tank wall. 1. A plastic tank , comprising:a tank body having a tank wall with an opening;a connection device that includes a connection nipple that consists of a low-emission material, the connection nipple having a sealing face that faces an outer surface of the tank wall, the connection nipple being attached to the opening from outside of the tank wall;a counter-piece arranged abut flatly against an inner surface of the tank wall around the opening, wherein the connection nipple is to the counter-piece via a screw connection; anda seal arranged around the opening between the outer surface of the tank wall and the sealing face.2. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the low-emission material consists of polyoxymethylene (POM).3. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the counter-piece consists of polyoxymethylene.4. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the counter-piece consists of high density polyethylene (HDPE).5. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the counter-piece is sheathed with high density polyethylene (HDPE).6. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the connection nipple is configured to connect a line.7. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the connection nipple comprises a temperature sensor.8. The plastic tank of claim 1 , wherein the counter-piece is connected to the inner surface of the tank wall via a weld connection so as to lay flat against the tank ...

Guiding device for a fuel filler nozzle

The invention relates to a guiding device for a fuel filler nozzle wherein the guiding device is designed to be inserted into a filler neck of a vehicle tank, and wherein the guiding device comprises fastening means for fastening on an insertion opening of the filler neck provided for insertion of the fuel filler nozzle, wherein the guiding device comprises at least two tubular sections connected with one another, which are moveable relative to each other for adaption to a curvature or an angled shape of the filler neck.

FUELING DEVICE

A fueling device comprises a filler neck that is configured to form a fuel flow path, a cover member, and a restraint portion. An engagement projection provided as an engagement portion of the cover member is engaged with an engaged recess provided as an engaged portion of the filler neck, so that the cover member is mounted to the filler neck on an opening side of the fuel flow path. The restraint portion is configured to restrain the cover member including an engagement extension portion downstream of the engagement projection in the fuel flow path to an outer circumferential wall of the filler neck. This configuration suppresses expansion and deformation of the cover member and avoids separation of the cover member from the filler neck, while maintaining the mounting property of the cover member. 1. A fueling device , comprising:{'b': 12', '11', '12', '13, 'i': 'r', 'a filler neck () that is configured to form a fuel flow path (P) and have an engaged portion () provided on at least part of an outer circumference () thereof;'}{'b': 20', '21', '12', '13', '12', '11, 'i': b', 'r, 'a cover member () that is configured to have an engagement portion () which is to be engaged with the engaged portion () and is mounted to the outer circumference () of the filler neck () on an opening side of the fuel flow path (P); and'}{'b': 60', '21', '20', '12', '12', '20', '13', '12, 'i': b', 'r, 'a restraint portion () that is configured to surround at least one of an engaged area in which the engagement portion () of the cover member () is engaged with the engaged portion () of the filler neck () and an adjacent area which is adjacent to the engaged area on a cover member end side and to restrain the cover member () to the outer circumference () of the filler neck ().'}2. The fueling device according to claim 1 ,{'b': 20', '21', '21', '11', '13', '12, 'i': e', 'b, 'wherein the cover member () has an extension portion () that is extended from the engagement portion () toward ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK

A method of manufacturing a high-pressure tank includes: forming a vessel body including a body portion having a cylindrical shape, a domical portion having a hemispherical shape and provided at an end of the body portion, and a neck portion extending from the domical portion in an axial direction of the domical portion; winding fibers around an outer peripheral surface of the vessel body to form a plurality of fiber layers laminated in a radial direction of the vessel body; and placing, in a mold, the vessel body around which the fibers have been wound, and then injecting a resin onto the neck portion in an axial direction of the vessel body to impregnate the fibers with the resin. 1. A method of manufacturing a high-pressure tank , the method comprising:forming a vessel body including a body portion having a cylindrical shape, a domical portion having a hemispherical shape and provided at an end of the body portion, and a neck portion extending from the domical portion in an axial direction of the domical portion;winding fibers around an outer peripheral surface of the vessel body to form a plurality of fiber layers laminated in a radial direction of the vessel body; andplacing, in a mold, the vessel body around which the fibers have been wound, and then injecting a resin onto the neck portion in an axial direction of the vessel body to impregnate the fibers with the resin.2. The method of manufacturing the high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , wherein the fibers are wound around the outer peripheral surface of the vessel body such that a total thickness of the plurality of fiber layers is greater on the neck portion than on each of the body portion and the domical portion.3. The method of manufacturing the high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , the method further comprising:assembling a cap to the neck portion and assembling a connecting member to the cap, the connecting member being configured to connect a plurality of the high-pressure tanks to each ...

FILLING HEAD FOR A FUEL TANK, PARTICULARLY OF A VEHICLE

A filling head () for a fuel tank, particularly of a vehicle, the head including a tubular sleeve () of which a first longitudinal end () defines a filling opening and of which a second longitudinal end () is intended to be fixed to one end () of a fuel pipe (). The head further includes a ring () mounted in the sleeve and having a passage orifice for a filling nozzle, wherein the sleeve is made of HDPE and its second end is intended to be fixed by welding to the end of the fuel pipe. An annular seal () is mounted between the ring and the sleeve near the second end. 1121121611616116161161811836136a,ab,b. A filling head ( , ) for a fuel tank , particularly of a vehicle , the filling head comprising a tubular sleeve ( , ) of which a first longitudinal end () defines a filling opening and of which a second longitudinal end () , the filling head further comprising a ring ( , ) mounted in said tubular sleeve and comprising a passage orifice for a filling nozzle , characterized in that said tubular sleeve is made of HDPE and such that the second longitudinal end can be connected by welding to a fuel pipe , and in that annular sealing means ( , ) are mounted between said ring and said tubular sleeve near said second longitudinal end.21211236136. The filling head ( claim 1 , ) according to claim 1 , in which said annular sealing means comprise at least one annular sealing gasket ( claim 1 , ).312112361361811816116. The filling head ( claim 2 , ) according to claim 2 , in which said annular sealing gasket ( claim 2 , ) is housed in an external annular groove of said ring ( claim 2 , ) and presses against an internal cylindrical surface of said tubular sleeve ( claim 2 , ).412112161161611624142b,b. The filling head ( claim 1 , ) according to claim 1 , in which said second end () of said tubular sleeve ( claim 1 , ) has an additional thickness ( claim 1 , ).51211224161161611636136b,b. The filling head ( claim 4 , ) according to claim 4 , in which said additional thickness () ...

Fuel Tank Device

A fuel tank apparatus for a motor vehicle that includes a fuel tank and a filling module configured for connection to the fuel tank. The filling module includes a fuel accumulator and a filler neck configured for fluidic connection to the fuel accumulator in such a way that permits filling to occur place via the filler neck exclusively into the fuel accumulator. 1. A fuel tank apparatus for a motor vehicle , comprising:a fuel tank; anda filling module configured for receipt into the fuel tank, the filling module including a fuel accumulator and a filler neck configured for fluidic connection to the fuel accumulator to permit a filling sequence to occur via the filler neck exclusively into the fuel accumulator.2. The fuel tank apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fuel tank does not include an additional filler neck claim 1 , to permit the filling sequence to occur exclusively via the fuel accumulator.3. The fuel tank apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a covering element to which the filler neck is arranged thereon claim 1 , the covering element being configured for placement onto the fuel tank from outside of the fuel tank.4. The fuel tank apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the covering element comprises a filler cap configured to close access to the filler neck from outside of the fuel tank.5. The fuel tank apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the filler neck is configured to protrude into a collar of the fuel accumulator.6. The fuel tank apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one connecting opening arranged at an interface between the fuel tank and the fuel accumulator to permit filling of the fuel tank the fuel accumulator.7. The fuel tank apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one float valve arranged in the fuel tank claim 1 , and configured to:open a fluid connection between the fuel tank and the fuel accumulator when surrounded by fuel, andclose the fluid between the fuel tank and the fuel accumulator when not surrounded by fuel.8. The fuel ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A FUEL SYSTEM

Methods and systems are provided for a fuel system including a fuel filler pipe, an anti-siphoning device, and a fuel tank. In one example, a manufacturing method may include internally welding an anti-siphon device to a fuel filler pipe, applying a metal coating to the welded device and pipe including the internal welds, and externally welding the coated pipe including the device to a fuel tank. The metal coating to the filler pipe, the device and the internal welds may be applied by an electroless plating process but the electroless plating may not be applied to the external welds. 1. A manufacturing method for a fuel tank and a fuel filler pipe , comprising:coupling a device to the fuel filler pipe with one or more first welding joints, then coating the coupled fuel filler pipe and device with a first coating; and then, coupling the coated fuel filler pipe including the device to the fuel tank with one or more second welding joints.2. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein the first coating is applied on an outside and inside of the fuel filler pipe claim 1 , including the device and the first welding joints.3. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein the device is at least partially positioned within the fuel filler pipe claim 1 , and the first welding joints are formed by internally welding the device to portions along an internal perimeter of the fuel filler pipe.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fuel filler pipe is at least partially positioned within the fuel tank claim 1 , and the second welding joints are formed by externally welding the coated fuel filler pipe with the fuel tank.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device is an anti-siphoning device.6. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , wherein the first coating is a nickel coating.7. The manufacturing method of claim 6 , wherein the nickel coating is applied by an electroless nickel coating process.8. The manufacturing method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after coupling ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HIGH-PRESSURE TANK

A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank, capable of removing bubbles inside a carbon-fiber layer and those on an outer surface thereof without deteriorating a strength of the carbon-fiber layer, preventing a defective appearance, reducing variations in size, and thereby manufacturing a high-pressure tank having an excellent strength is provided. A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank includes an uncured carbon-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured carbon-fiber layer around a liner, a glass-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured glass-fiber layer around the uncured carbon-fiber layer, a pin inserting step of inserting a tubular pin disposed therein from an uncured glass-fiber layer side to an interface of the uncured carbon-fiber layer, a gas sucking step of sucking a gas from the pin, and a thermally-curing treatment step of forming a glass-fiber layer and a carbon-fiber layer. 1. A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank comprising:an uncured carbon-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured carbon-fiber layer by winding carbon fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin around a liner;a glass-fiber layer forming step of forming an uncured glass-fiber layer by winding glass fibers impregnated with a thermosetting resin around the uncured carbon-fiber layer;a pin inserting step of inserting a tubular pin with a porous metal disposed therein from an uncured glass-fiber layer side to an interface of the uncured carbon-fiber layer;a gas sucking step of sucking a gas from the pin; anda thermally-curing treatment step of forming a glass-fiber layer and a carbon-fiber layer by performing a thermally-curing treatment after pulling out the pin.2. The method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , further comprising a gas discharging step of discharging the gas from the pin after the pin is pulled out.3. The method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank according to claim 1 , wherein diameters of pores of ...

METHOD OF PRODUCING A DEFLECTOR DEVICE FOR FUEL-REFILLING SYSTEMS AND CONSTRUCTION KIT WITH PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS FOR PRODUCING A DEFLECTOR DEVICE PROTOTYPE

The invention relates to a method () of producing a deflector devices for fuel tank systems comprising the following steps: 1. Method of producing a deflector device for a fuel tank system comprising the following steps:producing a deflector device prototype from prefabricated components of a construction kit,performing fuel-refilling tests using the deflector device prototype,creating a construction model for the deflector device prototype,producing at least one deflector device according to the construction model.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated components of the construction kit comprise at least two prefabricated deflector base bodies claim 1 , at least two prefabricated inserts for the deflector base bodies designed to receive a filler neck and at least two prefabricated bends claim 1 , wherein the at least two prefabricated bends have at least one of different radii and different lengths.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated components of the construction kit are made of at least one of plastic claim 1 , metal claim 1 , casting resin and glass.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated components of the construction kit are produced by at least one of stereolithography claim 1 , injection moulding claim 1 , milling claim 1 , turning claim 1 , vacuum blowing and laser sintering.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated components of the construction kit each have a construction model and the construction models for the prefabricated components of the construction kit are stored on a computer facility claim 1 , wherein the construction model of the deflector device prototype is created using the construction models of the prefabricated components of the construction kit claim 1 , used to produce the deflector device prototype.6. Method according to claim 1 , wherein the prefabricated components of the construction kit are provided with grid lines on at least part of their surface.7. ...

Hydrogen filling structure

A drainage portion extending from one to the other of a bottom wall of a recess and a lid is provided at least above a hydrogen filling port in the recess when the lid is in a closed state. Therefore, water, which has entered the recess from a gap (parting) when the lid is in a closed state, reaches an upper surface of the drainage portion and flows along the upper surface of the drainage portion, and then, the water flows down from the drainage portion while avoiding the hydrogen filling port. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress the water having entered the recess while the lid is in a closed state from adhering to the hydrogen filling port.

FILLER PIPE MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A filler pipe mounting structure that suppresses permeation of the fuel constituents and that provides ease of mounting. The filler pipe mounting structure includes a resin fuel tank including a projecting cylindrical neck; a fastening member including an embedded section and a joining section, the embedded section being embedded in the neck along a circumferential direction thereof, the joining section formed on the embedded section and exposed from an inner wall of the neck; a mounting member disposed on an end portion of a filler tube and attached to an inner side of the fastening member, the filler tube being in communication with the fuel tank; and a seal member placed between the inner wall of the neck and the outer wall of the mounting member. 1. A filler pipe mounting structure comprising:a resin fuel tank including an integrally formed projecting cylindrical neck; an embedded section embedded in the neck at an end side thereof and', 'a joining section formed continuously from the embedded section and exposed from an inner wall at a base side of the neck;, 'a fastening member including'}a mounting member disposed on an end portion of a filler pipe and attached to the fastening member via the joining section thereof, the filler pipe being in communication with the fuel tank; anda seal member abutting on the inner wall of the neck and on the mounting member.2. The filler pipe mounting structure of claim 1 , whereinthe fastening member has a high rigidity compared to the neck, andthe seal member is placed in a position that is covered in a base-to-tip direction of the neck by the fastening member.3. The filler pipe mounting structure of claim 1 , further comprising a seal member placed between an end of the neck and a portion of the mounting member opposed to the end of the neck.4. The filler pipe mounting structure of claim 2 , further comprising a seal member placed between an end of the neck and a portion of the mounting member opposed to the end of the neck ...

FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM

A fuel supply system provided comprises: a resin filler neck configured to have an opening which a fuel nozzle is inserted through and have a multi-layered structure of a conductive layer of electrical conductivity and a non-conductive layer of non-electrical conductivity; a resin fuel pipe connected with the filler neck and configured to have a multi-layered structure including a conductive outer layer of electrical conductivity provided as an outermost layer; and a cap member of electrical conductivity configured to open or close the opening of the filler neck. The filler neck includes a cap member contact part of electrical conductivity arranged to come into contact with the cap member and a conductive outer layer contact part of electrical conductivity arranged to come into contact with the conductive outer layer of the fuel pipe, so as to form a conductive path from the cap member to the conductive outer layer of the fuel pipe. 1. A fuel supply system configured to supply fuel ejected from a fuel nozzle to a fuel tank , the fuel supply system comprising:a resin filler neck configured to have an opening through which the fuel nozzle is inserted at one end and have a multi-layered structure of a conductive layer of electrical conductivity and a non-conductive layer of non-electrical conductivity;a resin fuel pipe connected with the filler neck and configured to have a multi-layered structure including a conductive outer layer of electrical conductivity provided as an outermost layer; anda cap member of electrical conductivity configured to open or close the opening of the filler neck,wherein the filler neck includes a cap member contact part of electrical conductivity arranged to come into contact with the cap member and a conductive outer layer contact part of electrical conductivity arranged to come into contact with the conductive outer layer of the fuel pipe, so as to form a conductive path from the cap member to the conductive outer layer of the fuel pipe.2. ...

FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE

A fuel supply device (FS) includes a filler neck () that includes a nozzle guiding path that guides a fuel supply nozzle (FN), and a fuel passage that is continuous to the nozzle guiding path on a downstream side of the fuel passage, through which fuel that has been discharged from the fuel supply nozzle (FN) passes; a fuel vapor port () located outside of the filler neck () that has a through hole (H) that communicates with the fuel passage (Pd); and a vapor introduction body () that guides the fuel vapor from the fuel vapor port to the fuel passage (Pd). The vapor introduction body () includes a within-through-hole support () that is inserted into and held in the through hole (H), and includes a vapor passage () along the through hole (H), and a changing member () that faces an opening of the vapor passage () on a side of the fuel passage (Pd), and is configured to change a direction of flow of the fuel vapor that passes through the vapor passage () to the side of the fuel passage (). The vicinity of the fuel vapor port in the filler neck is configured compactly. 1. A fuel supply device , comprising: a nozzle guiding path that guides a fuel supply nozzle; and', 'a fuel passage that is continuous to the nozzle guiding path on a downstream side of the fuel passage, through which fuel that has been discharged from the fuel supply nozzle passes;, 'a filler neck comprisinga fuel vapor port located outside of the filler neck that has a through hole that communicates with the fuel passage; anda vapor introduction body that guides the fuel vapor from the fuel vapor port to the fuel passage a within-through-hole support that is inserted into and supported by the through hole, and includes a vapor passage along the through hole; and', 'a changing member that faces an opening of the vapor passage on a side of the fuel passage and is configured to change a direction of flow of the fuel vapor that passes through the vapor passage to the side of the fuel passage., 'wherein the ...

FILLER TUBE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR THE SAME

A filler tube, which is capable of satisfying required functions suitably in compliance with the bellows and non-bellows cylindrical base while securing weld strength and fuel-permeation resistance property in the weld face, is provided. A filler tube includes a non-bellows cylindrical base with a total thickness of from 2 to 4 mm, a bellows with a total thickness of from 0.5 to 3 mm, and a flange having a total thickness of from 3.5 to 5 mm, and including an end face to be welded to a fuel tank. The non-bellows cylindrical base, the bellows, and the flange include inner layers formed so as to have a thickness accounting for from 40 to 60% of the total thicknesses, and formed of high-density polyethylene (or HDPE) serving as the major constituent, intermediate layers exhibiting fuel-permeation resistance property, and outer layers protecting the intermediate layers. 1. A filler tube to be welded to a fuel tank at an opening thereof , and made of thermoplastic resin;prior to being welded, the filler tube comprising:a non-bellows cylindrical base with a total thickness of from 2 to 4 mm;a bellows with a total thickness of from 0.5 to 3 mm; anda flange having a total thickness of from 3.5 to 5 mm, and including an end face to be welded to the fuel tank;the base, the bellows and the flange including:an inner layer formed so as to have a thickness accounting for from 40 to 60% of the total thicknesses, and formed of high-density polyethylene (or HDPE) serving as a major constituent thereof;an intermediate layer arranged on an outer peripheral side of the inner layer, and exhibiting fuel-permeation resistance property; andan outer layer arranged on an outer peripheral side of the intermediate layer, and protecting the intermediate layer.2. The filler tube according to claim 1 , wherein:the intermediate layer is formed of any of ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (or EVOH) and polyamide-based (or PA-based) resin serving as a major constituent thereof; andthe outer layer is ...

Tank Recess

A tank recess for motor vehicles comprising a recess body having a device for fastening to a vehicle body opening from outside and having a tank feed line sealing portion, characterized in that the recess body has a fold-over sealing edge on the base portion, such that a flange on an inner metal plate of the vehicle body opening is encompassed by the fold-over sealing edge, such that in the installed position the sealing edge is able to be placed sealingly around the flange of the vehicle body opening.

Fuel supply system

An object is to provide a fuel supply system having a filler neck formed easily with high accuracy. A fuel supply system is configured to supply fuel ejected from a fuel nozzle to a fuel tank. The fuel supply system comprises a filler neck including a resin filler neck body and a metal retainer. The filler neck body is formed in a tubular shape and has an opening end arranged to form an opening which the fuel nozzle is inserted through. The retainer is placed to cover at least part of the opening end of the filler neck body and is joined with the filler neck body in at least part of the filler neck body by thermal welding.

FILLING DEVICE

A filling device for a metal tank, the filling device including a filler pipe composed of a polymer, and a coupling element composed of a metal to connect the filler pipe to the metal tank, the coupling element having a first connection portion upon which the filler pipe is shrink-fitted and a second connection portion to fasten the coupling element to the metal tank. 1. A filling device for a metal tank , the filling device comprising:a filler pipe composed of a polymer; anda coupling element composed of a metal to connect the filler pipe to the metal tank, the coupling element having a first connection portion upon which the filler pipe is shrink-fitted and a second connection portion to fasten the coupling element to the metal tank.2. The filling device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element comprises a first collar arranged between the first connection portion and the second connection portion of the coupling element claim 1 , the first collar to act as a stop upon which the filler pipe contacts.3. The filling device of claim 2 , wherein the first collar has a front face upon which the filler pipe contacts.4. The filling device of claim 2 , wherein the coupling element comprises a second collar at the first connection portion to act as an undercut for the filler pipe.5. The filling device of claim 4 , wherein the second collar is arranged at an end of the coupling element facing the filler pipe.6. The filling device of claim 4 , further comprising at least one annular seal arranged between the filler pipe and the coupling element.7. The filling device of claim 4 , further comprising at least one annular seal arranged between the first collar and the second collar.8. The filling device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element has at least one annular groove arranged adjacent the second connection portion claim 1 , and which is to receive an annular seal.9. The filling device of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element has at least two annular groove arranged ...

FUEL FILLER PORT DEVICE

The fuel filler neck device is attached to a filler pipe and is opened and closed by a fueling nozzle. The device has a cover member which has an introduction opening for the fueling nozzle and which is engaged with the filler pipe side with engagement parts formed on the filler pipe side being fitted in window holes. Insertion parts are respectively formed adjacent to the engagement parts in the circumferential direction of the filler pipe. The engagement parts can be each disengaged by deforming or breaking the cover member side by inserting a portion of a tool into the insertion part. 1. A fuel filler port device , which is attached to a filler pipe , and opened and closed by a fuel filler nozzle , comprising:a cover member having an introduction opening for the fuel filler nozzle, and accommodating in a window hole an engagement portion formed at a filler pipe side to be engaged with the filler pipe side,an insertion portion being formed adjacent to the engagement portion in a circumferential direction of the filler pipe,wherein engagement is releasable by deformation or destruction of a cover member side by insertion of a part of a tool, or the like, to the insertion portion.2. The fuel filler port device according to claim 1 , wherein the engagement portion comprises two engagement projection portions adjacent to each other with the insertion portion therebetween in the circumferential direction of the filler pipe.3. The fuel filler port device according to claim 1 , wherein a recess is formed in the insertion portion in an outer surface portion at the filler pipe side.4. The fuel filler port device according to claim 1 , wherein the cover member includes a closing member that opens the introduction opening by insertion of the fuel filler nozzle.5. The fuel filler port device according to claim 4 , further comprising:a guide member for the fuel filler nozzle in a deeper side of the closing member, and a seal member including a deeper side closing member opened ...

FUEL SUPPLY DEVICE

In a fuel port forming portion () that forms a fuel port (), a portion of a peripheral wall () located on a perpendicular lower side when a fuel supply device (FS) is in a mounting posture of being mounted to a vehicle (FR) formed as a convex drain groove () from a corner portion () at which an insertion-side open/close member () for opening/closing the fuel port makes contact with an open base portion () of the fuel port to an open end side of the fuel port. The drain groove () is inclined in a horizontal direction such that the open end side of the fuel port () is located closer to the perpendicular lower side than a corner portion side when the fuel supply device (FS) is in the mounting posture, to thereby improve draining function of the drain groove () provided to the fuel port (). 1. A fuel supply device to be mounted to a vehicle , the fuel supply device comprising:a fuel port forming portion including a peripheral wall that forms a fuel port that receives a fuel nozzle from an open end side, and a fuel path that extends from the fuel port to a fuel tank; andan insertion-side open/close member that can open/close an open base portion of the fuel port from the fuel path side and moves to a fuel port open position as a result of insertion of the fuel nozzle,wherein, in the fuel port forming portion, a portion of the peripheral wall located on a perpendicular lower side when the fuel supply device is in a mounting posture of being mounted to the vehicle is formed as a concave drain groove that extends from a corner portion at which the insertion-side open/close member makes contact with the fuel port on the open base portion side to the open end side of the fuel port,the drain groove being inclined in a horizontal direction such that the open end side is located closer to the perpendicular lower side than the corner portion side when the fuel supply device is in the mounting posture.2. The fuel supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the drain groove is ...

FUEL FILLER PIPE BRACKET

Methods and systems are provided for a fuel filler pipe. In one example, a system may include a bracket comprising a bumper physically coupled to a vehicle cross-member. The bumper coming into contact with a fuel filler pipe proximal to the cross-member during some vehicle conditions to block the fuel filler pipe from contacting the cross-member. 1. A system comprising:a vehicle cross-member traversing a vehicle underbody adjacent to a fuel filler pipe, the cross-member comprising a bracket having a side surface from which a bumper coupled thereto extends, the bumper in contact with the fuel filler pipe and separating the fuel filler pipe from the side surface, the bracket having a first arm extending from the side surface and a second arm extending away from the side surface opposite from the bumper, the bumper comprising an elastomeric material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fuel filler pipe comprises a first section comprising a metal material claim 1 , the fuel filler pipe further comprising a second section comprising a flexible material claim 1 , and where the first section and the second section are fluidly coupled at an overlap between the first section and the second section.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the bumper presses against the first section and maintains a threshold distance between the overlap and the cross-member.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the cross-member is parallel to a first lateral axis claim 1 , and where the fuel filler pipe is parallel to a second lateral axis before it turns toward a fuel tank in a direction angled to the second lateral axis.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first lateral axis is parallel to the second lateral axis claim 4 , and where the fuel filler pipe turns away from the second lateral axis at a location downstream of the bracket relative to a direction of fuel flow.6. The system of claim 4 , further comprising an exhaust pipe extending along a longitudinal axis claim 4 , wherein the ...

DELIVERY VALVE

The invention concerns a delivery valve for the delivery of a fluid into a tank of a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the following is provided: 1. Delivery valve for the delivery of a fluid into a tank of a motor vehicle , characterized by the following features:a) the delivery valve has a first settable maximum volume flow,b) the delivery valve has a second settable maximum volume flow which is higher than the first settable maximum volume flow,{'b': 24', '25, 'c) a control device (, ), by means of which the first or the second maximum volume flow can be set,'}{'b': 20', '21', '29, 'd) a sensor device (, ), which is configured for interaction with a signal emitter () assigned to the tank of the motor vehicle and which activates the control device.'}2. Delivery valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first settable maximum volume flow is 2 to 10 l/min.3. Delivery valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the second settable maximum volume flow is 12 to 30 l/min.4202129. Delivery valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first settable maximum volume flow is set as standard claim 1 , and the second settable maximum volume flow is set only when the sensor device ( claim 1 , ) detects a corresponding signal emitter () assigned to the tank of the motor vehicle.524252021. Delivery valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the control device ( claim 1 , ) and/or the sensor device ( claim 1 , ) require no external energy.6202129. Delivery valve according to claim 1 , characterized in that the sensor device ( claim 1 , ) is configured for detecting a magnetic emitter () assigned to the tank of the motor vehicle.7202129. Delivery valve according to claim 6 , characterized in that the sensor device ( claim 6 , ) is configured for detecting a ring magnet () of a filler neck according to ISO 22241-5 with ring magnet.820212021. Delivery valve according to claim 6 , characterized in that the sensor device ( claim 6 , ) has ...

FUEL FEEDING DEVICE FOR VEHICLES

The problem to be solved is to provide a fuel feeding device for vehicles that is stably secured to a vehicle body. In the fuel feeding device for vehicles having an inlet filler pipe and a fixing member , a flexible element is provided that relatively presses the inlet filler pipe toward the fixing member . With the flexible element causing the inlet filler pipe and the fixing member to make pressure contact with each other, there can hardly be any gap created between the inlet filler pipe and the fixing member irrespective of the difference in linear expansion coefficient between them. 1. A fuel feeding device for vehicles comprising:an inlet filler pipe made of resin and having a fuel supply passage;a fixing member that secures said inlet filler pipe to a vehicle body; anda flexible element that relatively presses said inlet filler pipe toward said fixing member by undergoing elastic deformation to bring said inlet filler pipe into pressure contact with said fixing member.2. The fuel feeding device for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein said flexible element presses one or both of said inlet filler pipe and said fixing member in a direction away from said flexible element.3. The fuel feeding device for vehicles according to claim 2 , wherein said inlet filler pipe and said fixing member contact each other on a front side or a back side in a pressing direction of said flexible element.4. The fuel feeding device for vehicles according to claim 3 , wherein said inlet filler pipe comprises a pipe body having said fuel supply passage claim 3 , and a collar separate from said pipe body and attached to outside of said pipe body claim 3 , andsaid flexible element is integral with said collar and relatively presses said pipe body toward said fixing member.5. The fuel feeding device for vehicles according to claim 3 , further comprising an auxiliary member that grips said inlet filler pipe together with said fixing member claim 3 , whereinsaid flexible element is ...

FILLING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A FILLING DEVICE

A filler device to introduce fuel into a motor vehicle tank, and which includes a filler pipe and a vent pipe connected to the filler pipe via a crimp that extends therebetween. 1. A filler device to introduce fuel into a motor vehicle tank , the filler device comprising:a filler pipe;a vent pipe;a crimp to connect the vent pipe to the filler pipe; anda barrier layer to prevent an outflow of gas from the filler device.2. The filler device of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer extends through the filler pipe claim 1 , the crimp claim 1 , and the vent pipe.3. The filler device of claim 1 , wherein the vent pipe is composed of plastic.4. The filler device of claim 1 , wherein the filler pipe is composed of plastic.5. The filler device of claim 1 , wherein the vent pipe and the filler pipe are composed of plastic.6. The filler device of claim 5 , wherein the barrier layer comprises a central layer arranged within the plastic.7. The filler device of claim 5 , wherein the barrier layer comprises an outer layer arranged over the filler pipe claim 5 , the crimp claim 5 , and the vent pipe.8. The filler device of claim 7 , wherein the barrier layer comprises a shrink-on sleeve.9. A filler device to introduce fuel into a motor vehicle tank claim 7 , the filler device comprising:a filler pipe;a vent pipe spaced from the filler pipe and connected thereto via a second end of the crimp;a crimp extending between and connected to the filler pipe and the vent pipe; anda barrier layer for the filler pipe, the vent pipe and the crimp to prevent an outflow of gas from the filler device.10. The filler device of claim 9 , wherein the barrier layer extends through the filler pipe claim 9 , the crimp claim 9 , and the vent pipe.11. The filler device of claim 9 , wherein the vent pipe is composed of plastic.12. The filler device of claim 9 , wherein the filler pipe is composed of plastic.13. The filler device of claim 9 , wherein the vent pipe and the filler pipe are composed of plastic.14 ...

FILLER NECK HOUSING ARRANGEMENT

A filler neck housing arrangement for mounting on a body opening of a motor vehicle includes a housing body () which forms a passage opening for the insertion of at least one tank filler pipe. An annular sealing and holding body () is configured for holding the sealing and holding body on the body opening and for holding the sealing and holding body on the housing body. The sealing and holding body includes a first sealing member which, in the state of the sealing and holding body being held on the body opening, lies in a sealing manner against a surface () of a body part () bounding the body opening, and a second sealing member which, in the state of the sealing and holding body being held on the housing body, lies in a sealing manner against the housing body (). 1121010101230281212. A filler neck housing arrangement for mounting on a body opening of a motor vehicle , comprising a housing body () which forms a passage opening for the insertion of at least one tank filler pipe , an annular sealing and holding body () which has first holding means for holding the sealing and holding body () on the body opening and second holding means for holding the sealing and holding body () on the housing body () , wherein the first holding means are provided with first sealing means which , in the state of the first holding means in which the latter are held on the body opening , lie in a sealing manner against a surface () of a body part () bounding the body opening , and wherein the second holding means are provided with second sealing means which , in the state of the second holding means in which the latter are held on the housing body () , lie in a sealing manner against the housing body ().22024202420. The filler neck housing arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first holding means comprise a first holding ring () made of plastic with first latching means for latching on the body opening claim 1 , and in that the first sealing means comprise an annular first ...

A fuel filler assembly for a vehicle

A fuel filler assembly for a vehicle which includes a housing that can connect to the vehicle and includes a fuel pipe opening. The fuel filler assembly can be connected to the vehicle body with aid of the housing. The fuel pipe opening is provided in the fuel filler assembly to accommodate the fuel pipe through which fuel can be filled to a fuel tank of the vehicle. The fuel filler assembly comprises a hinge arm attached to the housing which is capable of closing and opening the fuel filler assembly. The hinge arm acts as a component to close or to open the fuel filler assembly. When the fuel tank is required to be filled, the hinge arm is opened such that fuel can be filled to the fuel tank.

FILLING DEVICE FOR A FLUID TANK

A filling device for an operating fluid tank, comprising a tubular outer part and an inner part which is received in the outer part and which is designed to receive an operating fluid nozzle, is characterized in that the inner part comprises a first end wall having an opening and a second end wall having an opening, the end walls being connected to one another via a shell and the shell being provided over the entire length between the end walls with a shell opening whose width corresponds substantially to the corresponding maximum inner width of the shell. 1. A filling device for an operating fluid tank , comprising a tubular outer part and an inner part which is received in the outer part and which is designed to receive an operating fluid nozzle , wherein the inner part comprises a first end wall having an opening and a second end wall having an opening , the end walls being connected to one another via a shell and the shell being provided over the entire length between the end walls with at least one shell opening whose width corresponds substantially to the corresponding maximum inner width of the shell.2. The filling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inner part is formed in one piece.3. The filling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein there is arranged inside the inner part at least one closure flap which is urged into a closure position closing an opening claim 1 , the closure flap being designed in such a way that it can be pivoted from the closure position into an opening position at least partially releasing the opening by inserting the operating fluid nozzle into the inner part.4. The filling device as claimed in claim 3 , comprising a first closure flap by means of which the opening of the first end wall can be closed claim 3 , and a second closure flap by means of which the opening of the second end wall can be closed.5. The filling device as claimed in claim 1 , comprising at least one sealing element arranged outside the shell with respect ...

Fuel supplying system

A fuel supplying system includes a socket component, a filler pipe, a connection, and a fuel tank. The socket component is positioned close to a fuel filler opening in a side of a vehicle body. The filler pipe is connected to the socket component at one end thereof and is connected to the connection at the other end thereof. The fuel tank houses a main part of the connection and stores fuel. The filler pipe extends through a space between a side portion of a wheelhouse and a rear wheel to the fuel tank, which is positioned at a bottom portion of the vehicle body. The fuel pipe is formed of a flexible material such that the fuel pipe is expanded by the fuel during refueling and is flat at times other than refueling.

FUEL FILLER DEVICE

The invention relates to a fuel filler device for filling fuel into a vehicle tank, comprising a filler pipe for receiving a fuel filler nozzle, which filler pipe can be connected with the vehicle tank, wherein, in the filler pipe, a first pivotably mounted closing flap and at least a second pivotably mounted closing flap are provided behind one another as seen in the insertion direction of the fuel filler nozzle, wherein the first and at least one second closing flap can be pivoted from a closing position, closing a passage through the filler pipe, into an opening position, opening a passage through the filler pipe, by the fuel filler nozzle inserted into the filler pipe, wherein the first and at least one second closing flap are coupled with one another and/or provided such that, when the first closing flap is pivoted into its opening position, the at least one second closing flap is also pivoted at least partially into its opening position, wherein the at least one second closing flap is held in its at least partial opening position while the first closing flap is in its opening position, and wherein, when the first closing flap moves into its closing position, the at least one second closing flap also moves into its closing position. 1. Fuel filler device for filling fuel into a vehicle tank , comprising a filler pipe for receiving a fuel filler nozzle , which filler pipe can be connected with the vehicle tank , wherein in the filler pipe a first pivotably mounted closing flap and at least a second pivotably mounted closing flap are provided behind one another , seen in the insertion direction of the fuel filler nozzle , wherein the first and the at least one second closing flap can be pivoted from a closing position , closing a passage through the filler pipe , into an opening position , opening a passage through the filler pipe , by the fuel filler nozzle inserted into the filler pipe ,characterized in that wherein the first and at least one second closing ...

Tank with ventilation canal comprising cover

The invention relates to a tank ( 1 ) for storing a liquid, comprising a wall ( 10 ) made of plastic and a device for stopping the filling of said tank ( 1 ) with a liquid at a maximum fill level, this device extending inside the tank ( 1 ) and comprising at least one opening ( 71 ) of which the position inside the tank ( 1 ) fixes the said maximum fill level. The device that stops the filling of this tank ( 1 ) comprises a first part formed with the wall ( 10 ) and a second part which is fixed hermetically to the first part.

FUEL FILLER DEVICE

The invention relates to a fuel filler device for filling fuel into a vehicle tank, comprising a filler pipe for receiving a fuel filler nozzle, which filler pipe can be connected with the vehicle tank, wherein at least one pivotably mounted closing flap is arranged in the filler pipe, wherein a spring element is provided, which biases the at least one closing flap into a closing position closing a passage through the filler pipe, wherein the at least one closing flap is pivotable from its closing position into an opening position opening a passage through the filler pipe, by the fuel filler nozzle inserted into the filler pipe, wherein at least one valve element is provided in the filler pipe, which valve element forms at least one bypass to the at least one closing flap and, from a limit pressure difference, allows a passage of gas out of the filler pipe and/or into the filler pipe. 1. Fuel filler device for filling fuel into a vehicle tank , comprising a filler pipe for receiving a fuel filler nozzle , which filler pipe can be connected with the vehicle tank , wherein in the filler pipe at least one pivotably mounted closing flap is provided , wherein a spring element is provided , which biases the at least one closing flap into a closing position closing a passage through the filler pipe , wherein the at least one closing flap is pivotable from its closing position into an opening position opening a passage through the filler pipe , by the fuel filler nozzle inserted into the filler pipe ,wherein at least one valve element is provided in the filler pipe, which valve element forms at least one bypass to the at least one closing flap and, from a limit pressure difference, allows a passage of gas out of the filler pipe and/or into the filler pipe.2. Fuel filler device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one valve element is provided in at least one valve holding section provided in the filler pipe.3. Fuel filler device according to claim 2 , wherein at ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROUNDING A FUEL INTAKE SYSTEM

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of forming a cover of a fuel intake system of a vehicle. The method may include providing a mold that defines a cover-forming cavity having a main body portion and a grounding strap portion connected to the main body portion, inputting a forming material into the cover-forming cavity to a specified level, allowing the forming material within the cover-forming cavity to cool and harden, separating the mold to expose the cover having an integrally molded and formed grounding strap, and removing the formed cover having the integrally molded and formed grounding strap from the separated mold. 1. A fuel intake system for a vehicle , the fuel intake system comprising:a fuel fill pipe; anda cover connected to the fuel fill pipe, wherein the cover includes an integrally molded and formed grounding strap extending therefrom.2. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , wherein the cover and the grounding strap are integrally molded and formed from injection-molded plastic.3. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , wherein the cover and the grounding strap are formed from conductive plastic.4. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , wherein the grounding strap is not separately affixed to the cover.5. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , wherein the grounding strap comprises a distal end that connects to ground.6. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , wherein the grounding strap comprises a distal end that is configured to be fixed to another portion of the vehicle through one or more fasteners.7. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , further comprising a mis-fuel inhibitor (MFI) assembly claim 1 , wherein the MFI assembly includes the cover.8. The fuel intake system of claim 1 , wherein the grounding strap comprises:an extension beam that outwardly extends from an outer surface of the cover;an arcuate segment connected to the extension beam;an extension segment connected to the arcuate segment; anda hooked end connected to the extension ...

COATED STAINLESS STEEL MEMBER

The present invention provides a method for producing a coated stainless steel member, comprising: performing Wood's strike nickel plating on a stainless steel substrate, and then performing cationic electrodeposition on a formed Wood's strike nickel plating layer. 1. A method for producing a coated stainless steel member , comprising:performing Wood's strike nickel plating on a stainless steel substrate; and thenperforming cationic electrodeposition on a formed Wood's strike nickel plating layer.2. The production method according to claim 1 , comprising:degreasing the stainless steel substrate;performing the Wood's strike nickel plating on the degreased stainless steel substrate; andperforming the cationic electrodeposition on the formed Wood's strike nickel plating layer; followed by baking.3. The production method according to claim 2 , further comprisingsubjecting the Wood's strike nickel plating layer to a zinc phosphate treatment before the cationic electrodeposition is performed.4. The production method according to claim 1 , wherein the coated stainless steel member is a fuel inlet pipe for an automobile fuel tank.5. The production method according to claim 2 , whereinthe coated stainless steel member is a fuel inlet pipe for an automobile fuel tank.6. The production method according to claim 3 , whereinthe coated stainless steel member is a fuel inlet pipe for an automobile fuel tank. This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/906,793 filed May 31, 2013, and is based upon and claims the benefits of the priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2012-130937 filed on Jun. 8, 2012, the entire contents of which being incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a coated stainless steel member, and more specifically a stainless steel member having a coating excellent in adhesion and corrosion prevention. In particular, the present invention relates to a stainless steel fuel ...

FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

A filler neck assembly including a main channel for supplying a liquid into a tank and an auxiliary channel for evacuating gas from the tank. The main channel includes a tubular main body including a first end receiving a filler spout and a second end discharging the liquid into the tank. The auxiliary channel includes a first section and a second section, the first section being a channel integrally molded with the tubular main body, and the second section being formed by a feature on an exterior of the main body cooperating with a separately formed part. 112-. (canceled)13. A filler neck assembly comprising:a main channel for supplying a liquid into a tank and an auxiliary channel for evacuating gas from the tank, wherein the main channel comprises a tubular main body comprising a first end for receiving a filler spout and a second end for discharging the liquid into the tank, andwherein the auxiliary channel comprises a first section and a second section, the first section being a channel integrally molded with the tubular main body, and the second section being formed by a feature on an exterior of the main body cooperating with a separately formed part.14. The filler neck assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the separately formed part comprises a tube and the feature comprises an interface for attaching the tube.15. The filler neck assembly according to claim 13 , wherein the separately formed part comprises a cover cooperating with the feature to create an enclosure including openings at its respective extremities claim 13 , a first one of the openings providing fluid communication between the enclosure and the first section of the auxiliary channel.16. The filler neck assembly according to claim 15 , wherein a second one of the openings is an opening in the main body near the first end.17. The filler neck assembly according to claim 16 , wherein the first end includes a flange or a thread claim 16 , and wherein the second one of the openings is arranged ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING FILLER TUBE AND FILLER TUBE

A filler tube including a cylindrical body and flange is manufactured using a cylindrical workpiece. A material forms an outermost layer in the cylindrical body and flange of the cylindrical workpiece. Dividable molds move at a first speed upon adhering the cylindrical workpiece onto the site for forming the cylindrical body, thereby giving the cylindrical body a predetermined diametrical thickness; and then move at a second speed being slower than the first speed upon adhering the cylindrical workpiece onto the other site for forming the flange, thereby filling up the flange with the material and other materials for forming the flange over a diametrical range to be welded onto the fuel tank while making the diametrical thickness of the flange greater than that of the cylindrical body. 1. A process for manufacturing filler tube to be welded onto a fuel tank , the filler tube made of thermoplastic resin , the process comprising the steps of:extruding a cylindrical workpiece comprising multiple layers by an extruder; andforming the filler tube by adhering the cylindrical workpiece onto an inner peripheral face, which a plurality of dividable molds form, while moving each of the dividable molds sequentially, thereby giving the filler tube a configuration copying the inner peripheral face;the filler tube having an end comprising a cylindrical body, and a flange elongating outward diametrically from the cylindrical body at one of opposite ends thereof;the flange including a first end face to be welded onto an outer face of the fuel tank, an outer peripheral face, and a second end face making a rear-face side of the first end face;the first end face, the outer peripheral face, and the second end face formed of a material for forming an outermost layer of the cylindrical workpiece;the step of forming the filler tube including moving the dividable molds at a movement speed, which is set at a first speed, upon adhering the cylindrical workpiece onto a site in the dividable ...

Single point filling for an independent refrigeration unit driven by a separate engine

A transport refrigeration system having: a refrigerated cargo space ( 119 ); a refrigeration unit ( 22 ) in operative association with the refrigerated cargo space, the refrigeration unit providing conditioned air to the refrigerated cargo space; a first engine ( 150 ) configured to power the vehicle; a second engine ( 26 ) configured to power the refrigeration unit; a first plurality of fuel tanks ( 350 ) fluidly connected to first engine, the first plurality of fuel tanks configured to supply fuel to the first engine; a second plurality of fuel tanks ( 330 ) fluidly connected to second engine, the second plurality of fuel tanks configured to supply fuel to the second engine; and a single filling point ( 310 ) fluidly connected to the first plurality of fuel tanks and second plurality of fuel tanks. The single filling point ( 310 ) is configured to receive fuel.

VEHICLE FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Some embodiments are directed to a cover assembly for a fuel filler pipe that is disposed adjacent vehicle suspension components. The cover assembly can include a first cover portion that includes a first extension that extends in a first direction and a second extension that extends in a second direction that intersects the first extension at an angle, the first cover portion forming a channel defined by a first cover portion wall that is configured to wrap around a portion of an outer perimeter of the fuel filler pipe so as to leave a section of the outer perimeter of the fuel filler pipe exposed so as to permit movement of the exposed outer perimeter section, the first cover portion being configured to extend more than half a length of the fuel filler pipe. 1. A cover assembly for use with a fuel filler pipe that is disposed adjacent vehicle suspension components , the cover assembly comprising:a first cover portion that includes a first extension that extends in a first direction and a second extension that extends in a second direction that intersects the first extension at an angle, the first cover portion forming a channel defined by a first cover portion wall that is configured to wrap around a portion of an outer perimeter of the fuel filler pipe so as to leave a section of the outer perimeter of the fuel filler pipe exposed so as to permit movement of the exposed outer perimeter section, the first cover portion being configured to extend more than half a length of the fuel filler pipe; anda pair of mounts that includes a first mount defining a first mount aperture and a second mount defining a second mount aperture, an axis of the first mount aperture being substantially perpendicular to an axis of the second mount aperture.2. The cover assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a second cover portion, attached to the first cover portion, defined by a receptacle-like member configured to house a connector portion for a fuel tank breather pipe that is ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side structure includes a lid openably and closably attached to a side surface of a vehicle body rear part, and a quarter window provided at a position rearward of a rear door opening. A gap extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body is formed by an upper side of the lid extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and a lower side of the quarter window extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. 1. A vehicle body side structure comprising:a lid openably and closably attached to a side surface of a vehicle body rear part; anda quarter window provided at a position rearward of a rear door opening, whereina gap extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle body is formed by an upper side of the lid extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and a lower side of the quarter window extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body.2. The vehicle body side structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a rear light provided on the side surface of the vehicle body rear part, whereina gap extending in an up-down direction of the vehicle body is formed by a front side of the rear light extending in the up-down direction of the vehicle body and a rear side of the lid extending downward from a rear end of the upper side of the lid, andthe gap formed by the rear light and the lid is joined to the gap formed by the quarter window and the lid.3. The vehicle body side structure according to claim 1 , wherein a quarter window glass member, and', 'a molding member trimming a periphery of the quarter window glass member, and, 'the quarter window includes'} a lip portion forming a parting line at the lower side of the quarter window, and', 'an extending portion located on an inner side in a vehicle width direction relative to the lip portion and to the upper side of the lid and extending down below the upper side of the lid., 'the molding member includes'}4. The vehicle body side structure according ...

FUELING DEVICE

This fueling device comprises a filler neck formed by stacking a first resin layer made of a first resin and a second resin layer made of a second resin that is harder than the first resin, such that the second resin layer is provided on an inner side of the first resin layer; and a mounting member mounted to a fuel injection opening side of the filler neck from outside. The first resin layer has a higher impact resistance than the second resin layer. The second resin layer has a higher fuel permeation resistance than the first resin layer. The filler neck includes an engagement element that is provided on the fuel injection opening side of the filler neck and is extended radially outward from the second resin layer to pass through the first resin layer. The mounting member is engaged with the engagement element to be mounted to the filler neck. 1. A fueling device which a fuel nozzle is inserted in , the fueling device comprising:a filler neck formed by stacking a first resin layer made of a first resin and a second resin layer made of a second resin that is harder than the first resin, such that the second resin layer is provided on an inner side of the first resin layer; anda mounting member mounted to a fuel injection opening side of the filler neck from outside, whereinthe first resin layer has a higher impact resistance than the second resin layer,the second resin layer has a higher fuel permeation resistance than the first resin layer,the filler neck includes an engagement element that is provided on the fuel injection opening side of the filler neck and is extended radially outward from the second resin layer to pass through the first resin layer, andthe mounting member is engaged with the engagement element to be mounted to the filler neck.2. The fueling device according to claim 1 ,wherein the filler neck has the engagement element provided at such a position which the fuel nozzle inserted through a fuel injection opening of the filler neck comes into ...

Adaptor for a capless fuel tank filler pipe

Methods and systems are provided for an adaptor for a capless filler pipe of a fuel tank for leak detection testing of a vehicle. In one example, the system may include a threaded hollow shaft having a top end able to receive a nozzle of a leak detection machine, the hollow shaft inserted through a mouth of a filler pipe of a fuel tank, a gasket arranged on the hollow shaft, and an end cylinder having an elastic piece on the hollow shaft configured to create an airtight seal with the fuel mouth. In this way, the adaptor may restrict gas flow through a defined flow path through the adaptor, and not through any other flow paths during leak detection testing.

FOUR-WHEEL VEHICLE

A four-wheel vehicle includes an engine at least a portion of which is located farther forward than a seat, a fuel tank located above the engine and forwardly of the seat, a fuel filler including a fuel filler neck and a filler cap, a breather channel connected to the fuel filler, and an outflow prevention valve in the breather channel to prevent outflow of liquid fuel. The outflow prevention valve is located higher in a side view of the vehicle body than both of a lower end of the fuel tank and an upper end of the engine. 1. A four-wheel vehicle comprising:right and left front wheels;right and left rear wheels;a vehicle frame;a seat that a driver sits on;an engine at least a portion of which is located farther forward than the seat;a fuel tank located above the engine and forwardly of the seat;a fuel filler including a fuel filler neck of the fuel tank and a filler cap that closes a filler opening of the fuel filler neck;a breather channel connected to the fuel filler; andan outflow prevention valve in the breather channel to prevent outflow of liquid fuel; whereinthe outflow prevention valve is located, in a side view of the vehicle, above both of a lower end of the fuel tank and an upper end of the engine.2. The four-wheel vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe outflow prevention valve includes an inlet port into which vaporized fuel flows from the fuel tank, and an outlet port from which the vaporized fuel flows; andat least the outlet port is located above a liquid level of liquid fuel when the liquid fuel is filled to a maximum amount in the fuel tank.3. The four-wheel vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe outflow prevention valve includes an inlet port into which vaporized fuel flows from the fuel tank, and an outlet port from which the vaporized fuel flows; andat least the outlet port is located above a center of the fuel tank in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle.4. The four-wheel vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe outflow prevention ...

ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR A FUEL TANK

The present invention relates to an anti-theft device for fuel tanks, wherein the anti-theft device comprises a pipe to be secured to a fuel inlet, wherein the pipe comprises attachment means at its upper portion, furthermore the pipe comprises at least one opening disposed in the side wall of the pipe, wherein the pipe is closed at a lower portion and that said pipe accommodates a substance, wherein said substance is adapted, in the event of a fuel theft attempt, to be carried with the fuel into the pump used during the theft attempt and thereby prevent continued pumping with it, and that the substance is further adapted to be incapable of leaking into the actual fuel tank. 1. An anti-theft device for fuel tanks , comprising: a pipe to be secured to a fuel inlet , wherein the pipe comprises an attachment at its upper portion , furthermore the pipe comprises at least one opening disposed in the side wall of the pipe , wherein the pipe is closed at a lower portion and the pipe accommodates a substance , wherein the substance is adapted , in the event of a fuel theft attempt , to be carried with the fuel into the pump used during the theft attempt and thereby prevent continued pumping with it , and the substance is further adapted to be incapable of leaking into the actual fuel tank .2. The anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein the substance comprises a granulate.3. The anti-theft device according to claim 2 , wherein the granulate has a minimum diameter (D1) that is greater than a maximum width (D2) of the opening claim 2 , so that the following applies: D1>D2.4. The anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein the pipe comprises a securement disposed at the upper portion of the pipe.5. The anti-theft device according to claim 4 , wherein the securement comprises resilient tongues.6. The anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein a loose plate is disposed at the bottom of the pipe.7. The anti-theft device according to claim 1 , wherein a ...

Fuel supply system

There is provided a fuel supply system FS comprising a filler neck 20 that is provided in a filler neck body 25 formed in a tubular shape and has a pipe connection structure 28 ; a first member 61 that is formed separately from the filler neck 20 ; and a second member 62 that is formed separately from the filler neck 20 to be different from the first member 61 , such that the first member 61 and the second member 62 are engaged with each other. At least one of the first member 61 and the second member 62 includes a protective portion 61 B or 62 B that is configured to cover at least part of the pipe connection structure 28 in a state that the first member 61 and the second member 62 are engaged with each other and positions of the first member 61 and the second member 62 are fixed relative to the filler neck 20 . This configuration suppresses damage of the pipe connection structure that is connected with the filler neck in the fuel supply system.

Filler pipe

A filler pipe includes a retainer capable of retaining a fuel filler gun inserted through a fuel filler opening, and a pipe main body connecting the retainer and a fuel tank. The retainer has a stopper limiting the insertion of the fuel filler gun. A flow guide that guides the flow of fuel is provided on the downstream side of the stopper with respect to the flow direction of fuel supplied from the fuel filler gun. The flow guide has a guide portion extending at an angle with respect to the flow direction of fuel.

CAPLESS CLOSURE ASSEMBLY FOR FUEL-TANK FILLER PIPE

A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap from the outer end of the tank filler pipe. 114-. (canceled)15. A capless filler pipe closure for a fuel filler pipe associated with a vehicle fuel tank , the filler pipe closure comprisingan outer module formed to include an outer nozzle-receiving aperture, sized to extend into a fuel-conducting passageway of a fuel filler pipe, and configured to include a movable outer flapper door arranged normally to close the outer nozzle-receiving aperture, anda separate inner module formed to include an inner nozzle-receiving aperture, sized to lie in the fuel-conducting passageway of the fuel filler pipe, and configured to include a movable inner flapper door that is arranged normally to close the inner nozzle-receiving aperture and to lie in a position that is below and in spaced-apart relation to the outer module,wherein the outer module includes an outer section formed to include the outer nozzle-receiving aperture, a separate middle section, and a door-support pin mounted in a pin receiver formed in the separate middle section and arranged to support the movable outer flapper door for pivotable movement about a pivot axis established by the door-support pin to open and close the outer nozzle-receiving aperture, andwherein the separate middle section is interposed between the inner module and the outer section of the outer module.16. A capless filler pipe closure for a fuel filler pipe associated with a vehicle fuel tank , the filler pipe closure comprisingan outer module formed to include an outer nozzle-receiving aperture, sized to extend into a fuel-conducting passageway of a fuel filler pipe, and configured to include a movable outer flapper door arranged normally to close the outer nozzle-receiving aperture, anda separate inner module formed to include an inner nozzle-receiving ...

Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe

A capless filler pipe closure is provided for a tank filler pipe. The capless closure permits a fuel pump nozzle to be inserted into the tank filler pipe without first removing a fuel cap form the outer end of the tank filler pipe.

排放阀和排放柱

本发明涉及一种用于将液体输送到机动车的箱中的排放阀。根据本发明提出：a)排放阀具有能设置的第一最大体积流；b)排放阀具有能设置的第二最大体积流，能设置的第二最大体积流大于能设置的第一最大体积流；c)控制装置(24、25)，借助该控制装置能够选择性地设置第一最大体积流或第二最大体积流；d)传感器装置(20、21)，该传感器装置配置用于与配属于机动车的箱的信号发送器(29)交互作用，并且传感器装置驱控控制装置。本发明还涉及具有这样的排放阀的排放柱。

Interior mounted modular fuel fill recess assembly for a vehicle

一种燃料填充凹口安装系统包括具有内侧表面和外侧表面的安装架。外侧表面粘合到片状模塑复合车身面板的内部表面。填充器壳体附接到安装架的内侧表面。填充器壳体包括限定出内部空间的壁。座圈内的卡扣在内部空间内附接到填充器壳体。座圈包括抵靠填充器壳体的壁设置的外唇缘。座圈包括与燃料入口管密封啮合以限制座圈和燃料入口管之间燃料泄漏的橡胶材料。

Fuel backflow prevention structure of automobile fuel tank

본 고안은 자동차용 연료 탱크의 연료 역류 방지구조에 관한 것이며, 상세하게는 연료 탱크에 연료를 주입할 때의 연료 역류 방지구조에 관한 것으로서, 연료를 규정용량 이상으로 주입할 때 연료가 연료 필러 넥으로 넘치는 것을 방지할 수 있도록 한 것이다. The present invention relates to a fuel backflow prevention structure of an automotive fuel tank, and more particularly, to a fuel backflow prevention structure when fuel is injected into a fuel tank. It is to prevent the overflow. 본 고안은 연료 탱크 본체(1)에 호스(2)를 연결하여 상기 호스(2)에 연료 필러 넥(3)을 연렬함과 동시에 연료 필러 넥(3)의 입구에 설치되는 리테이너(4)에 배기공(5)을 형성하고, 상기 레티이너(4)에 선단에 진공센서(7)가 설치된 주유건(6)을 삽입하여 연료를 주입하며, 상기 배기공(5) 상부의 연료 필러 넥(3)에 레버(8)를 힌지 결합하여 상기 레버(8)에 배기공 폐쇄벨브(9)와 진공센서 오프 밸브(10)를 설치하여서 된 것이다. The present invention connects a hose (2) to the fuel tank body (1) in series with the fuel filler neck (3) on the hose (2) and at the same time the retainer (4) installed at the inlet of the fuel filler neck (3) The exhaust hole 5 is formed, a fuel injection neck 6 having a vacuum sensor 7 installed at the distal end of the retiner 4 is inserted to inject fuel, and a fuel filler neck (above the exhaust hole 5) 3) by hinge coupling the lever 8 to the exhaust hole closing valve 9 and the vacuum sensor off valve 10 to the lever (8).

Fuel filler door module

The present invention relates to a fuel filler door module for installing in a motor vehicle having a trough body (1) comprising a pass-through opening (4) in the area of an elastically deformable floor segment (3) for receiving a fuel filler neck, wherein the floor segment (3) comprises a surface structure (7) provided adjacent to the pass-through opening (4) on a side facing the fuel filler neck for abating the adhesion and/or sliding friction properties.

Tank flap module

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Tankklappenmodul zum Einbau in ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Muldenkörper (1), der im Bereich eines elastisch verformbaren Bodenabschnitts (3) eine Durchtrittsöffnung (4) zur Aufnahme eines Kraftstoffeinfüllstutzens aufweist, wobei der Bodenabschnitt (3) angrenzend an die Durchtrifftsöffnung (4) an einer dem Kraftstofffüllstutzen zugewandten Seite eine zur Herabsetzung der Haft- und/oder Gleitreibungseigenschaften vorgesehene Oberflächenstruktur (7) aufweist. The present invention relates to a tank flap module for installation in a motor vehicle having a hollow body (1) which has an opening (4) for receiving a fuel filler neck in the region of an elastically deformable bottom section (3), the bottom section (3) being adjacent to the through opening (3). 4) has a surface structure (7) provided for reducing the adhesive and / or sliding friction properties on a side facing the fuel filler neck.

Fuel filler door module

A tank flap module is provided for installation in a motor vehicle having a basin, which in the region of an elastically deformable floor section has a passage opening for receiving a fuel filler neck. The floor section adjoining the passage opening on a side facing the fuel filler neck has a surface structure provided for reducing the adhesive and/or sliding friction properties.

Tank flap module

Fuel filler door module

The present invention relates to a fuel filler door module for installing in a motor vehicle having a trough body (1) comprising a pass-through opening (4) in the area of an elastically defornnable floor segment (3) for receiving a fuel filler neck, wherein the floor segment (3) comprises a surface structure (7) provided adjacent to the pass-through opening (4) on a side facing the fuel filler neck for abating the adhesion and/or sliding friction properties.