公开(公告)号：US20210372351A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-02

申请号：US17403211

申请日：2021-08-16

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Max Russell Franklin ,  Nikhil Nahar ,  Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Mark Beaupre ,  Matthew Memmer ,  Steven L. Ambrose ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: F02M25/08 ,  F16K11/07 ,  F16K31/524 ,  F16K5/16 ,  B60K15/035 ,  F16K31/54 ,  F16K11/16 ,  F16K11/083 ,  F16K31/04 ,  F16K31/06 ,  F16K31/53

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system includes a first vent valve configured to selectively open and close a first vent, a second vent valve configured to selectively open and close a second vent, a fuel level sensor configured to sense a fuel level in the fuel tank, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure in the fuel tank, an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the vehicle, and a controller configured to regulate operation of the first and second vent valves to provide pressure relief for the fuel tank. The controller is programmed to determine if a refueling event is occurring based one signals indicating the fuel level is increasing, the pressure in the fuel tank is increasing, and the vehicle is not moving, and open at least one of the first and second vent valves based on determining the refueling event is occurring.

公开(公告)号：US20210122233A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-29

申请号：US17093422

申请日：2020-11-09

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Max Franklin ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: B60K15/035 ,  F02M25/08 ,  B60K15/077

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured to recapture and recycle emitted fuel vapor on a vehicle fuel tank is provided. The control system includes a first and second vent tube disposed in the fuel tank, a first and second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly, a purge canister and a control module. The vent shut-off assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves to provide overpressure and vacuum relief for the fuel tank. The control module regulates operation of the vent shut-off assembly based on operating conditions to vent the first and second vent valves to the purge canister. The vehicle fuel tank comprises a saddle tank having first and second lobes and a raised portion arranged generally at a top portion of the fuel tank. The first vent valve is arranged generally in the first lobe and the second vent valve is arranged in the raised portion.

公开(公告)号：US11542893B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US17403211

申请日：2021-08-16

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Max Russell Franklin ,  Nikhil Nahar ,  Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Mark Beaupre ,  Matthew Memmer ,  Steven L. Ambrose ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: F02M25/08 ,  F16K11/07 ,  F16K31/524 ,  F16K5/16 ,  B60K15/035 ,  F16K31/54 ,  F16K11/16 ,  F16K11/083 ,  F16K31/04 ,  F16K31/06 ,  F16K31/53 ,  B60K15/03 ,  B60K15/077

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system includes a first vent valve configured to selectively open and close a first vent, a second vent valve configured to selectively open and close a second vent, a fuel level sensor configured to sense a fuel level in the fuel tank, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure in the fuel tank, an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the vehicle, and a controller configured to regulate operation of the first and second vent valves to provide pressure relief for the fuel tank. The controller is programmed to determine if a refueling event is occurring based one signals indicating the fuel level is increasing, the pressure in the fuel tank is increasing, and the vehicle is not moving, and open at least one of the first and second vent valves based on determining the refueling event is occurring.

公开(公告)号：US11091027B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-17

申请号：US17093422

申请日：2020-11-09

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Max Franklin ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: B60K15/03 ,  B60K15/035 ,  F02M25/08 ,  B60K15/077

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured to recapture and recycle emitted fuel vapor on a vehicle fuel tank is provided. The control system includes a first and second vent tube disposed in the fuel tank, a first and second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly, a purge canister and a control module. The vent shut-off assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves to provide overpressure and vacuum relief for the fuel tank. The control module regulates operation of the vent shut-off assembly based on operating conditions to vent the first and second vent valves to the purge canister. The vehicle fuel tank comprises a saddle tank having first and second lobes and a raised portion arranged generally at a top portion of the fuel tank. The first vent valve is arranged generally in the first lobe and the second vent valve is arranged in the raised portion.

公开(公告)号：US10828981B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US16211871

申请日：2018-12-06

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Max Franklin ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: B60K15/03 ,  B60K15/035 ,  F02M25/08 ,  B60K15/077

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured to recapture and recycle emitted fuel vapor on a vehicle fuel tank is provided. The control system includes a first and second vent tube disposed in the fuel tank, a first and second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly, a purge canister and a control module. The vent shut-off assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves to provide overpressure and vacuum relief for the fuel tank. The control module regulates operation of the vent shut-off assembly based on operating conditions to vent the first and second vent valves to the purge canister. The vehicle fuel tank comprises a saddle tank having first and second lobes and a raised portion arranged generally at a top portion of the fuel tank. The first vent valve is arranged generally in the first lobe and the second vent valve is arranged in the raised portion.

公开(公告)号：US20200284226A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16880906

申请日：2020-05-21

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Max Russell Franklin ,  Nikhil Nahar ,  Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Mark Beaupre ,  Matthew Memmer ,  Steven L. Ambrose ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: F02M25/08 ,  F16K11/07 ,  F16K31/524 ,  F16K5/16 ,  B60K15/035 ,  F16K31/54 ,  F16K11/16 ,  F16K11/083 ,  F16K31/04 ,  F16K31/06 ,  F16K31/53

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system includes a first vent valve configured to selectively open and close a first vent, a second vent valve configured to selectively open and close a second vent, a fuel level sensor configured to sense a fuel level in the fuel tank, a pressure sensor configured to sense a pressure in the fuel tank, an accelerometer configured to measure an acceleration of the vehicle, and a controller configured to regulate operation of the first and second vent valves to provide pressure relief for the fuel tank. The controller is programmed to determine if a refueling event is occurring based one signals indicating the fuel level is increasing, the pressure in the fuel tank is increasing, and the vehicle is not moving, and open at least one of the first and second vent valves based on determining the refueling event is occurring.

公开(公告)号：US20190145326A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US16247697

申请日：2019-01-15

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Nikhil Nahar ,  Sudeep Motilal Solanki ,  Max Russell Franklin ,  Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Mark Beaupre ,  Matthew Memmer ,  Robert Andrew Dayton

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02M25/08

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured for use with a vehicle fuel tank includes a purge canister, an accelerometer, first and second vent tubes that terminate at first and second vent openings, a first vent valve, a second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly and a control module. The accelerometer senses acceleration in an x, y and z axis. The first vent valve is fluidly coupled to the first vent tube. The second vent valve is fluidly coupled to the second vent tube. The vent shutoff assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves. The control module estimates a location of liquid fuel based on the sensed acceleration from the accelerometer and determines which vent opening is one of submerged and about to be submerged based on the estimated location of the liquid fuel. The control module closes the vent valve associated with the determined vent opening.

公开(公告)号：US20220268223A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-25

申请号：US17180944

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Nikhil Nahar ,  Sudeep Motilal Solanki ,  Max Russell Franklin ,  Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Mark Beaupre ,  Matthew Memmer ,  Robert Andrew Dayton

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02M25/08

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured for use with a vehicle fuel tank includes a purge canister, an accelerometer, first and second vent tubes that terminate at first and second vent openings, a first vent valve, a second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly and a control module. The accelerometer senses acceleration in an x, y and z axis. The first vent valve is fluidly coupled to the first vent tube. The second vent valve is fluidly coupled to the second vent tube. The vent shutoff assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves. The control module estimates a location of liquid fuel based on the sensed acceleration from the accelerometer and determines which vent opening is one of submerged and about to be submerged based on the estimated location of the liquid fuel. The control module closes the vent valve associated with the determined vent opening.

公开(公告)号：US20210370762A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-02

申请号：US17403116

申请日：2021-08-16

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Max Franklin ,  Robert P. Benjey

IPC: B60K15/035 ,  F02M25/08 ,  B60K15/077

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured to recapture and recycle emitted fuel vapor on a vehicle fuel tank is provided. The control system includes a first and second vent line disposed in the fuel tank, a first and second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly, a purge canister and a control module. The vent shut-off assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves to provide overpressure and vacuum relief for the fuel tank. The control module regulates operation of the vent shut-off assembly based on operating conditions to vent the first and second vent valves to the purge canister. The vehicle fuel tank comprises a saddle tank having first and second lobes and a raised portion arranged generally at a top portion of the fuel tank. The first vent valve is arranged generally in the first lobe and the second vent valve is arranged in the raised portion.

公开(公告)号：US10947913B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-16

申请号：US16247697

申请日：2019-01-15

Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited

Inventor： Nikhil Nahar ,  Sudeep Motilal Solanki ,  Max Russell Franklin ,  Vaughn Kevin Mills ,  Mark Beaupre ,  Matthew Memmer ,  Robert Andrew Dayton

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  F02M25/08 ,  B60K15/035

Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured for use with a vehicle fuel tank includes a purge canister, an accelerometer, first and second vent tubes that terminate at first and second vent openings, a first vent valve, a second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly and a control module. The accelerometer senses acceleration in an x, y and z axis. The first vent valve is fluidly coupled to the first vent tube. The second vent valve is fluidly coupled to the second vent tube. The vent shutoff assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves. The control module estimates a location of liquid fuel based on the sensed acceleration from the accelerometer and determines which vent opening is one of submerged and about to be submerged based on the estimated location of the liquid fuel. The control module closes the vent valve associated with the determined vent opening.