METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FUEL TANK CAP DETECTION

    公开(公告)号:US20230241963A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-03

    申请号:US18002763

    申请日:2021-06-24

    CPC classification number: B60K15/03519 B60S5/02 B60K2015/03566

    Abstract: A method may verify that a fuel tank cap is present and properly closed after refueling of a motor vehicle fuel tank. The method may include, in response to a request for refueling: (a1) enabling refueling of the motor vehicle fuel tank by opening a first vent valve connected in series in a vent line, downstream from a first port of a recirculation line coupled to the vent line, so that to vent the motor vehicle fuel tank to the atmosphere through a fuel vapor canister; (b1) disabling refueling of the motor vehicle fuel tank by closing the first vent valve; (c1) monitoring the internal pressure within the motor vehicle fuel tank when the refueling request is finished; and (d1) concluding that the fuel tank cap is deemed present and properly closed when the internal pressure increases and/or remains higher than the atmospheric pressure.

    A METHOD FOR TESTING THE STATE OF AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL REINFORCEMENT ELEMENT OF A LIQUID VEHICLE TANK

    公开(公告)号:US20210172826A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-10

    申请号:US17265727

    申请日:2019-08-06

    Abstract: A method tests the state of an internal reinforcement element connecting two opposed walls of a liquid tank including an initial amount of liquid measurable by a level sensor. The method includes: a) determining a first threshold based on the initial amount of liquid and an initial internal pressure of the liquid tank; b) monitoring a level sensor output and a pressure sensor output; c) if the pressure sensor output is above the first threshold, determining a second threshold and a third threshold; d) comparing the level sensor output to the second and third thresholds; e) if the level sensor output is above the second threshold, sending a first predetermined signal indicating that the internal reinforcement element is broken, and/or if the level sensor output is below a third threshold, sending a second predetermined signal indicating that the internal reinforcement element is broken.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A FILLING OPERATION OF A VEHICULAR LIQUID STORAGE SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A FILLING OPERATION OF A VEHICULAR LIQUID STORAGE SYSTEM 有权
    一种用于控制液体储存系统的灌装操作的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160060093A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14824472

    申请日:2015-08-12

    Abstract: A method for controlling a filling operation of a vehicular liquid storage system including a tank equipped with a filler pipe and a shut-off valve, the method including detecting the start of a refilling event; while the shut-off valve is open, observing whether a measured fill level of the tank has reached a predetermined fill level; if the predetermined fill level has been reached, performing the following steps: closing the shut-off valve to induce a shut-off of a filling nozzle; when a first pressure criterion is met, opening the shut-off valve; and when a second pressure criterion is met, closing the shut-off valve. The second pressure criterion includes a decrease of pressure inside the tank below a predetermined pressure level.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制包括装备有填充管和截止阀的罐的车辆液体储存系统的填充操作的方法,所述方法包括检测再填充事件的开始; 当截止阀打开时,观察罐的测量填充水位是否达到预定的填充水平; 如果达到预定的填充水平,则执行以下步骤:关闭截止阀以引起填充喷嘴的关闭; 当满足第一压力标准时,打开截止阀; 并且当满足第二压力标准时,关闭截止阀。 第二压力标准包括将罐内的压力降低到预定压力水平以下。

    REINFORCEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE TANK

    公开(公告)号:US20250002202A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-02

    申请号:US18688946

    申请日:2022-09-05

    Abstract: A reinforcement for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle may include an attachment apparatus or element for attaching an internal reinforcing element of the tank. The attachment apparatus or element for attaching the internal reinforcing element may include at least a first structure configured to at least partially clamp around a first external part of the internal reinforcing element, and at least a second structure configured to surround at least partially a second external part of the internal reinforcing element. An assembly may be obtained after attaching an internal reinforcing element to such a reinforcement and a tank may include this assembly.

    LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20230008799A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-12

    申请号:US17780386

    申请日:2020-11-30

    Abstract: The invention relates to a leak detection system on board of a vehicle comprising a fuel tank (301, 401), a filler pipe (302, 402), a venting line (303, 403) for recirculating fuel vapors from the tank to the filler pipe, said system having a combination pressure and temperature sensor mounted in the vapor dome of the fuel tank, and a pressure sensor located in the recirculation line above the highest possible liquid level that could be present in the recirculation line and to methods to detect said leak.

    A TANK COMPRISING A PRESSURE SENSOR AND ANOTHER SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20200376952A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-03

    申请号:US16954278

    申请日:2018-12-20

    Abstract: The fuel tank (1) comprises: an electronical board, a first sensor connected to the electronical board, the first sensor being a pressure sensor, a pressure port (7) forming a hole through a wall (12) of the tank, at least one second sensor (4) extending fully inside the tank, and a connector (10) connecting the second sensor to the electronical board through the pressure port, a first part (14) of the connector being connected to the second sensor by at least one first wire (13) and a second part (9) of the connector being connected to the electronical board by at least one second wire (8).

    VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM WITH VAPOUR CONTROL
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200094672A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-26

    申请号:US16611146

    申请日:2018-06-07

    Abstract: A module (49, 149, 249) for use in a vehicle fuel system, said module comprising a housing (7) having a first port (9), a second port (41) and a passage (57) between the first port and the second port; a closure body (11) that is moveably arranged in said housing; wherein said closure body is configured for closing the passage between the first port and the second port in a first position of the closure body and for allowing access to the passage in a second position of the closure body; and a pump (13) that is integrated in said housing (7), wherein said pump (13) communicates with the first port (9) and is configured for pumping fluid into or out of the first port (9) while the closure body (11) is in the first position, characterized in that the module (49, 149) further comprises a motor (15) and a closure body actuator (67) configured for positioning the closure body (11, 111) in at least the first position and the second position, wherein said closure body actuator is driven by said motor (15), and said motor is configured for driving the pump (13) while the closure body is in the first position.

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