Abrégé

A storage tank for a vehicle includes: a wall delimiting a storage volume, and including first and second wall portions, the first wall portion has a first depression formed therein extending towards the second wall portion, the first depression includes a first opening, a first bottom wall and a first peripheral side wall connecting the first bottom wall to a first flange of the first opening, the first bottom wall is coupled to the second wall portion in a coupling area having a hole through which passes a connecting rod of a clamping device, the clamping device includes first and second clamping portions connected to each other by the connecting rod. The first clamping portion is disposed on an outer face of the first peripheral side wall and the second clamping portion is disposed on an outer face of the second wall portion.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/067 - Montage des réservoirs
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

An internal reinforcing element for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle is made as a single piece and includes: a central portion which in cross section is in the shape of an annulus sector, defining a main axis of the reinforcing element and having a first surface area, the central portion including a network of ribs extending radially in relation to the main axis, referred to as network of radial ribs; and two axial end portions which are situated one on each side of the central portion when considering the main axis, each of the axial end portions having an end surface of curved and oblong shape inscribed inside the cross section of the central portion and having a second surface area smaller than the first surface area.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A vehicle fuel storage system may include: a fuel tank, a support member extending inside the tank, and several inflatable bladders extending inside the tank. Each of the inflatable bladders being carried by the support member and attached to the support member. Such bladders may include polyethylene and/or polyamide, or the bladders may be multilayered, including polyethylene and ethylene vinyl alcohol. Each bladder may have a maximum volume in a range of from 5 to 15 liters.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates to a connection device (2) for an electrical component, which device comprises: —a housing (6), —an electrical component (4) accommodated in the housing (6), —at least one electrical pin (12) comprising a portion (14) connected to the electrical component (4) and a free portion (16), and—a connection interface (10) attached to the housing (6), the connection interface (10) comprising at least one opening (22) for enabling the free portion (16) of the at least one electrical pin (12) to pass therethrough and the free portion (16) of the at least one electrical pin (12) to be locked in place in the at least one opening (22), one end of the free portion (16) of the at least one electrical pin (12) extending at a predetermined distance from the at least one opening (22). The at least one electrical pin (12) further comprises a deformable portion (18) located between the free portion (16) and the portion (14) connected to the electrical component (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/05 - Fiches ou lames élastiques
• H01R 43/16 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour la fabrication des pièces de contact, p. ex. par découpage et pliage
• H01R 105/00 - Trois pôles

Abrégé

The invention relates to a fuel storage device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a fuel tank (2), a canister (10) fluidically connected to the fuel tank (2), at least one separation unit (14) configured to receive the mixture of air and hydrocarbon vapors from the canister (10) and to separate said mixture into a hydrocarbon-rich fraction and a hydrocarbon-poor fraction, the hydrocarbon-rich fraction being sent to the fuel tank (2), return means (18) for returning the hydrocarbon-poor fraction to the canister (10), a purge pump (16) for purging the canister (10) which is arranged between the canister (10) and the separation unit (14), at least one solenoid valve (24) configured to selectively send the mixture of air and hydrocarbon vapors either to the separation unit (14) or to the fuel tank (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A fuel storage system may be configured for a vehicle and may include a fuel tank, at least one inflatable bladder extending inside the tank, and at least one heat storage member, extending inside the tank, comprising a phase change material having a melting point in a range of from 18 to 40° C. The heat storage member may be attached to a bottom wall of the tank and/or attached to the bladder. The system may include several heat storage members.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a fuel tank (1) made of plastic, the fuel tank comprising a first wall (10) that comprises an opening (100) configured for attaching a fuel routing module and a second wall (11) to which at least one surface of a first end (20) of an internal reinforcing element (2) is attached, wherein a perpendicular projection of the opening (100) defines, on the second wall, a surface that at least partially covers the surface of the first end of the internal reinforcing element attached to the second wall. The internal reinforcing element comprises a second end (21) directed towards the opening and configured to accommodate a swirl pot of the fuel routing module, wherein the internal reinforcing element comprises at least one guide means (22) and at least one means (23) for securing the swirl pot, and wherein the first end and the second end are connected by at least one coupling element (24).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/06 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par des systèmes de réserve de carburant
• F02M 37/10 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées entraînées par moyen électrique immergées dans le combustible, p. ex. dans le réservoir

Abrégé

A structure (230) for fixed assembly inside a plastic fuel tank comprising at least one rigid structural element configured to be fixed inside a plastic fuel tank; at least one transfer means (210) comprising a line having a first end (207), the at least one transfer means (210) being configured to transfer fuel to at least one delivery point (216), the at least one delivery point (216) being configured to deliver fuel to a fuel pump located inside the plastic fuel tank; at least one suction point (214) at the first end (207) of the transfer means (210), the at least one suction point (214) being configured to suck fuel from inside the plastic fuel tank from a remote location of the fuel pump, and wherein the at least one transfer means (210) and the at least one suction point (214) are integrally formed with the at least one rigid structural element.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/06 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par des systèmes de réserve de carburant
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant

Abrégé

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Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/80 - Dispositions pour le traitement des signaux

Abrégé

The invention relates to a fuel tank (10) made of plastics material for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a shell (12), comprising two areas (14, 16) which are delimited by a parting line (18), and forming an internal volume (20) of the tank (10), the shell (12) comprising a peripheral wall (22) comprising the parting line (18); and - a reinforcing element (24) for reinforcing the peripheral wall (22), the reinforcing element being substantially inside the tank (10) and extending from the parting line (18) towards the inside of the tank (10), the reinforcing element (24) being attached at a first attachment point (26) of a first internal face (28) of the peripheral wall (22), and at a second attachment point (30) internal to the tank (10) or of a second internal face of the peripheral wall (22). A first portion (34) of the reinforcing element (24) is attached in the parting line (18) at the first attachment point (26).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29C 49/48 - Moules

Abrégé

A cleaning device on-board of a vehicle, the cleaning device being configured for cleaning a surface of the vehicle, the cleaning device including: a tank configured for containing a gas and a washing liquid, the tank including a gas feed line, a washing liquid feed line, a washing liquid filling opening and a gas filling opening, a gas outlet port and a washing liquid outlet port, a gas pressurizing device fluidly connected to the gas filling opening and configured to pressurize the tank, a first nozzle configured to spray the washing liquid and/or to blow the gas, the first nozzle being fluidly connected to the gas feed line and/or the washing liquid feed line and a first valve fluidly connected to the first nozzle.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60S 1/56 - Nettoyage des pare-brise, fenêtres ou dispositifs optiques spécialement adaptés pour nettoyer d'autres parties ou dispositifs que les fenêtres avant ou les pare-brise
• B60S 1/50 - Disposition du réservoir
• B60S 1/52 - Disposition des gicleurs
• B60S 1/54 - Nettoyage des pare-brise, fenêtres ou dispositifs optiques utilisant un gaz, p. ex. air chaud

Abrégé

12111nextextintextintint), referred to as ratio R, is strictly greater than 1.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The present invention relates to an assembly for a plastic fuel tank of a vehicle, a plastic fuel tank comprising said assembly; a method of manufacturing said plastic fuel tank and a vehicle comprising said fuel tank. The assembly comprising the plastic fuel tank comprising a first carrier having a first coupling means; a second carrier having a second coupling means and a deformable link. The first carrier and second carrier are connected by the deformable link and the deformable link allowing movement of the first carrier and the second carrier relative to each other. The first coupling means and the second coupling means are configured to receive an insertion pin so as to inhibit the movement of the first carrier and the second carrier relative to each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a blow moulding tool (100) for manufacturing a tank comprising: an insertion pin (102) configured to position a component (104) through an opening of a closed tubular parison (106), a mould, a first and a second mould portions (108, 110) each comprise a cavity (112, 113) with a movement member (114, 114', 115, 115') moving in a direction perpendicular to an extrusion direction of the closed tubular parison, a first and a second displaceable spacers (116, 118) arranged on a periphery of the cavity of the first mould portion and the second mould portion, respectively, and configured to move into three positions (open, partially-open and closed) on an axis perpendicular to the extrusion direction of the closed tubular parison, when the blow moulding tool is partially-open, the first and the second displaceable spacers are configured to receive a third displaceable spacer (120).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29C 49/42 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
• B29C 49/48 - Moules
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for locating a fuel leak in a pressurised fuel system (1) for a vehicle provided with a combustion engine (2), the method comprising the following steps: - wherein the system (1) comprises a first container (4) and a second container (5) that are openly connected to each other, carrying out a first test to determine the presence or absence of a fuel leak in the system (1) comprising the first container (4) and the second container (5); - when the presence of a fuel leak is determined upon completion of the first test (100): * closing the connection between the first container (4) and the second container (5) so as to isolate the two containers from one another; * carrying out a second test for determining the presence or absence of a fuel leak in the first container (4); * if the presence of a fuel leak is detected upon completion of the second test, concluding that a fuel leak is located in the first container (4) or, if the absence of a fuel leak is detected upon completion of the second test, concluding that a fuel leak is located in the second container (5).

Classes IPC  ?

• F02D 41/00 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants
• F02D 41/22 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement en cas de conditions anormales
• F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
• F02D 41/04 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for determining the presence or absence of a fuel leak in a pressurised fuel system (1) of a vehicle provided with a combustion engine (2), the method comprising, after the combustion engine (2) of the vehicle has been stopped, the steps of measuring, at various predetermined times over a period of time, respective pressure values in the system (1); the method comprises the following steps: - determining, among the times, the two times for which the respective pressure values are farthest from one another; - when an absolute pressure difference value between these two values is smaller than or equal to a predetermined pressure difference threshold, concluding that there is a fuel leak in the system (1); - determining (230) the presence or absence, among the times, of two times for which a difference value between the respective temperature values is greater than a predetermined temperature difference threshold, wherein these two times also have respective pressure values that are below a predetermined pressure threshold and greater than the opposite of this pressure threshold; - when both times are determined as being present, concluding (240) that there is a fuel leak in the system (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• F02D 41/00 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants
• F02D 33/00 - Commande non électrique de l'alimentation en combustible ou en air comburant, non prévue ailleurs
• F02D 41/04 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement
• F02D 41/22 - Dispositifs de sécurité ou d'avertissement en cas de conditions anormales
• F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur

Abrégé

An attachment device for attaching an element to a support formed by a part of a motor vehicle, including a means for retaining the element, and a body capable of being attached to the support, the body being rigidly attached to the means for retaining the element. The body contains a first part and a second part which are rigidly attached, adjacent to one another and elastically deformable. The first part and the second part each have a concave inner surface. The first part and the second part extend in different planes transverse relative to each other.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16L 3/13 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection comportant un élément entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection l'élément venant s'engager autour du tuyau, du câble ou du conduit de protection par action élastique
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• F16L 3/08 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection
• F16L 3/24 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers avec un élément spécial pour fixation à des poutres profilées

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a blow moulding tool (100) for manufacturing a thermoplastic tank for a vehicle comprising: at least one insertion pin (102) configured to position at least one component (104) through an opening at a first distal end (105) of a closed tubular parison (106), a mould configured to receive the closed tubular parison (106), a first and a second displaceable spacers (116, 118) arranged on a periphery of a cavity (112, 113) of a first mould portion (108) and a second mould portion (110), respectively, the first and the second displaceable spacers (116, 118) are configured to move into three positions (open, partially-open and closed) on an axis substantially perpendicular to an extrusion direction of the closed tubular parison (106), when the blow moulding tool (100) is partially-open, the first and the second displaceable spacers (116, 118) are configured to receive a third displaceable spacer (120) in a region between the first and the second displaceable spacers (116, 118).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B29C 49/42 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29C 49/48 - Moules

Abrégé

A component for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle, said component being suitable for being inserted into a parison during a manufacture of the plastic tank for the motor vehicle. The component has at least one dimension, in at least one plane perpendicular to a direction of extrusion of the parison, which is substantially equal to or greater than a minimum distance between two opposing points located on a solid inner wall of the parison in said at least one perpendicular plane. The component includes a frame containing a first deflection means including at least one surface suitable for coming into contact with and guiding a travel of the parison when the component is inserted into the parison.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A frame for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle, containing at least one means for attaching an internal reinforcing element of the plastic tank which is intended to connect two opposite walls of said plastic tank. The at least one means for attaching the internal reinforcing element includes at least one first structure configured to snap-fit at least a portion of the internal reinforcing element. The at least one first structure contains at least two bodies that are movable relative to each other. The at least two bodies are provided with a holding means configured to hold the internal reinforcing element in a direction opposite to a snap-fitting direction, and at least one stop element, separate from the at least two bodies, protruding in a direction opposite to the snap-fitting direction in order to provide a stop for the internal reinforcing element when said element is snap-fit into place.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B65D 88/74 - Grands réceptacles comportant des moyens pour le chauffage, le refroidissement, l'aération ou un autre conditionnement du contenu

Abrégé

A fuel tank venting system for an automotive vehicle comprising: a fuel tank comprising a vapor dome, a refueling pipe, a fuel vapor trap that is connected to the fuel tank by an inlet conduit, wherein the inlet conduit is connected with the fuel tank through an orifice which is permanently open, the orifice being arranged in the vapor dome of the fuel tank in a static condition and a normally closed shutter device that communicates with the atmosphere and that is connected to the fuel vapor trap by an outlet conduit, the normally closed shutter device comprising an electrically-actuated valve being closed when the electrically-actuated valve is de-energized, wherein the normally closed shutter device is configured to be open during vehicle refueling process and to be closed when the fuel in the fuel tank reaches a predetermined fill level and when the vehicle is in normal operation.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération

Abrégé

The invention relates to an assembly comprising a bladder (3) for a fuel tank, characterised in that the bladder (3) is configured to have a first configuration in which the bladder (3) is wound in on itself so as to confer thereon a first geometric shape which has a first volume, and a second configuration in which the bladder (3) is unwound so as to confer thereon a second geometric shape which has a second volume, the first volume being strictly smaller than the second volume, the assembly further comprising an attachment device configured to attach the assembly to a fuel tank inner wall (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant

Abrégé

A mold for manufacturing, by extrusion blow-molding, containing two parts having at least a first section having a first molding surface having a plurality of contact regions configured to simultaneously form, by pressing, regions for fixing at least one internal component to the inside of a parison, and a second section having a second molding surface. The second section of the part of the mold is movable with respect to the at least one first section associated with the part of the mold.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/42 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29C 49/48 - Moules
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

pcrddcraacpp; and of configuring an air inlet 301 in the top of the tubing.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir

Abrégé

The invention relates to a mould (1) for manufacture by extrusion blow moulding, comprising two parts (1a, 1b) comprising at least one first section (3) having a first moulding surface (11, 11a, 11b) comprising at least one primary bearing region (5) configured to form, by pressing, zones for fixing at least one internal component (30) inside a parison (20), a second section (4) having a second moulding surface, the second section (4) of the part (1a, 1b) of the mould (1) being movable with respect to the at least one associated first section (3, 3a, 3b) of the part (1a, 1b) of the mould (1), and at least one third section (18, 18a, 18b) movable with respect to the at least one associated first section (3, 3a, 3b) of the part (1a, 1b) of the mould (1), the at least one third section (18, 18a, 18b) having a third moulding surface (11, 11a, 11b) comprising at least one secondary bearing region (5b) configured to reduce, by pressing, a predetermined volume inside the parison (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29C 49/48 - Moules
• B29K 23/00 - Utilisation de polyalcènes comme matière de moulage
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers
• B29C 49/60 - Aiguilles de soufflage

Abrégé

12122, the frame (10) being provided with a means (16) for stopping the movement of the movable support means (12) when the movable support means (12) is in the final configuration.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 37/00 - Appareils ou systèmes pour transférer le combustible liquide des réservoirs de stockage aux carburateurs ou aux injecteursDispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

A stop system intended to engage with a tool for heating by direct contact for a machine for plastic welding of a component over an opening in a wall of a motor vehicle tank. The system contains a cam mechanism which includes a straight cam with a longitudinal axis and a follower coupled to the straight cam for converting a translational movement along the longitudinal axis of the follower into a straight or quasi-straight movement of a point of the follower in a direction non-parallel to the longitudinal axis. The cam mechanism of the follower is capable of moving from a rest position, where the stop system is configured to pass freely through an opening in a wall of a motor vehicle tank, to a working position. The stop system is configured to bear against an inner surface of the wall of the tank through which the straight cam passes.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 65/20 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec un outil chauffé à contact direct, p. ex. avec un "miroir"
• B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet

Abrégé

The invention relates to a filler head (13) comprising a body (15) including a main part (17) closed by a cover part so as to form a cavity in which a separating device (21) is received, the top end (21A) of the separating device (21) facing the cover part of the body (15) comprises at least one notch (22) improving, when the distribution nozzle is received in the separating device (21), the pressure balance in the filler head (13) so as to ensure that the fluid outgoing from the nozzle has limited possibility to spit back from the filler head (13) during the auto-stop nozzle shut off.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 13/04 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir

Abrégé

The vehicle fuel storage system (2) according to the invention comprises: - a fuel tank (4), - a support member (8) extending inside the tank (4), and - several inflatable bladders (6) extending inside the tank (4), each of the inflatable bladders (6) being carried by the support member (8) and fixed to the support member (8).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• F02M 37/00 - Appareils ou systèmes pour transférer le combustible liquide des réservoirs de stockage aux carburateurs ou aux injecteursDispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device for supplying liquid to a motor vehicle, which comprises: - a supply pump intended for pumping liquid from a liquid reservoir to a device for consuming this liquid, and - a filtration assembly (7) intended for filtering the liquid pumped by the supply pump. The filtration assembly (7) comprises a housing (8) in which a filtration member (9) is housed. The housing (8) forms a siphon connected to a suction inlet of the supply pump and includes an open end intended to open into the liquid contained in the liquid reservoir such that a path of this liquid in the siphon passes through a so-called high level, which, when the level of the liquid in the reservoir is below a predetermined threshold, is higher than the level of the liquid in the reservoir. The filtration member (9) comprises a filtration zone in the form of a pocket of filtration material extending vertically into the housing (8).

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique

Abrégé

This internal reinforcing element (2) for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle is made as a single piece and comprises: - a central portion (4) which in cross section is in the shape of an annulus sector, defining a main axis of the reinforcing element (2) and having a first surface area, the central portion (4) comprising a network of ribs extending radially in relation to the main axis, referred to as network of radial ribs (8), and - two axial end portions (14) which are situated one on each side of the central portion (4) when considering the main axis, each of the axial end portions (14) having an end surface (16) of curved and oblong shape inscribed inside the cross section of the central portion (4) and having a second surface area smaller than the first surface area.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A method of controlling water injection in an internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle in case of freezing cold weather. The method includes: controlling the quality of the water, having a first sub-step of disapproving the quality of the water if the electrical conductivity σ of the water is not zero nor close to zero when the temperature T of the water is 0° C. or less and a second sub-step of approving the quality of the water if the electrical conductivity σ of the water is zero or close to zero when the temperature T of the water is higher than −4° C., preferably higher than −2° C. The method further includes a second sub-step of preventing water injection if the quality of the water is disapproved and a third step of allowing water injection if the quality of the water is approved.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02D 19/12 - Commande des moteurs caractérisés par l'emploi de combustible non liquide, de combustibles multiples ou de substances non combustibles ajoutées au mélange carburant particulière aux moteurs fonctionnant avec des substances non combustibles ou avec des produits antidétonants, p. ex. du combustible antidétonant
• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• F02M 25/025 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau

Abrégé

A storage tank (1) for a vehicle comprising a wall (2) delimiting a storage volume (3) for containing a liquid and gas, the wall (2) comprises a first wall portion (2a) and a second wall portion (2b) opposite to the first wall portion (2a), the first wall portion (2a) has a first depression (4) formed therein extending towards the second wall portion (2b), the first depression (4) comprises a first opening (4a), a first bottom wall (4b) and a first peripheral side wall (4c) connecting the first bottom wall (4b) to a first flange (2al) of the first opening (4a), the first bottom wall (4b) is coupled in a leak tight manner to the second wall portion (2b) in a coupling area (6) having a hole (7) through which passes a connecting rod (8c) of a clamping device (8), the clamping device (8) comprises a first clamping portion (8a) and a second clamping portion (8b) connected to the first clamping portion (8a) by the connecting rod (8c), wherein the first clamping portion (8a) is disposed on an outer face (4c1) of the first peripheral side wall (4c) and the second clamping portion (8b) is disposed on an outer face (2b') of the second wall portion (2b).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to an internal reinforcement element (1) for a tank made of plastic for a motor vehicle. According to the invention, such an element comprises a central structure (10) comprising a first system of ribs (100) comprising at least three primary ribs (1000) joined to one another and a second system of ribs (101) comprising at least two secondary ribs (1010), the sides of the primary ribs opposite the sides forming a joint (14) and the sides of the secondary ribs opposite the sides joining the primary ribs defining a projected surface from the central structure having a first peripheral geometric shape (16), a first end (11) and a second end (12) located on either side of the central structure comprising a weld region (13), the first end and the second end having a second peripheral geometric shape forming a transition between the first peripheral geometric shape and a third peripheral geometric shape.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

This fuel storage system (2) for a vehicle comprises a fuel tank (4), at least one inflatable bladder (6) extending inside the tank (2), and at least one heat storage member (10), extending inside the tank (6), comprising a phase change material (12) having a melting point between 18° and 40°C.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a fuel storage device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a fuel tank (2); - a canister (10) fluidically connected to the fuel tank (2); - at least one separation unit (14) configured to receive the mixture of air and hydrocarbon vapours from the canister (10) and to separate said mixture into a hydrocarbon-rich fraction and a hydrocarbon-poor fraction, the hydrocarbon-rich fraction being sent to the fuel tank (2); - return means (18) for returning the hydrocarbon-poor fraction to the canister (10); - a purge pump (16) for purging the canister (10) which is arranged between the canister (10) and the separation unit (14); - at least one solenoid valve (24) configured to selectively send the mixture of air and hydrocarbon vapours either to the separation unit (14) or to the fuel tank (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération

Abrégé

The invention relates to a connection device (2) for an electrical component, which device comprises: - a housing (6), - an electrical component (4) accommodated in the housing (6), - at least one electrical pin (12) comprising a portion (14) connected to the electrical component (4) and a free portion (16), and - a connection interface (10) attached to the housing (6), the connection interface (10) comprising at least one opening (22) for enabling the free portion (16) of the at least one electrical pin (12) to pass therethrough and the free portion (16) of the at least one electrical pin (12) to be locked in place in the at least one opening (22), one end of the free portion (16) of the at least one electrical pin (12) extending at a predetermined distance from the at least one opening (22). The at least one electrical pin (12) further comprises a deformable portion (18) located between the free portion (16) and the portion (14) connected to the electrical component (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/00 - Détails de dispositifs de couplage des types couverts par les groupes ou
• F17C 13/02 - Adaptations spéciales des dispositifs indicateurs, de mesure ou de contrôle
• B60K 15/00 - Dispositions des moteurs à combustion relatives à l'alimentation en carburantMontage ou structure des réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device (1) for attaching, to a plastic tank for a motor vehicle, a deflector (2) intended to collaborate with a fluid contained in the tank in order to limit the noise of the movement of this fluid. According to the invention, such an attachment device (1) comprises a first end (10) comprising a first ribs system (11) comprising at least two ribs (110, 111), referred to as insertion ribs, extending away from one another, the first ribs system (11) being configured to be slipped into a guideway (3) consisting of protuberances (40, 41) from a wall (4) of the tank, said first end (10) comprising a second ribs system (12) configured to be situated outside of the guideway (3), said second ribs system (2) comprising at least two ribs (120, 121), referred to as retaining ribs, extending away from one another, each retaining rib (120, 121) of the second ribs system (12) being configured to brace against the wall (4) of the tank and hold the attachment device in position.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60S 5/02 - Alimentation des véhicules en combustibleDisposition générale des installations dans les stations d'approvisionnement

Abrégé

A cleaning device (1) on-board of a vehicle, the cleaning device (1) being configured for cleaning a surface of the vehicle, said cleaning device comprising: a tank (10) configured for containing a gas (11) and a washing liquid (12), the tank comprising a gas feed line (13), a washing liquid feed line (14), a washing liquid filling opening and a gas filling opening (16), a gas outlet port (130) and a washing liquid outlet port (140), a gas pressurizing means (15) fluidly connected to the gas filling opening (16) and configured to pressurize the tank (10), a first nozzle (17) configured to spray the washing liquid (12) and/or to blow the gas (11), the first nozzle (17) being fluidly connected to the gas feed line (13) and/or the washing liquid feed line (14) and a first valve (170) fluidly connected to the first nozzle (17).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60S 1/48 - Leur alimentation en liquide
• B60S 1/50 - Disposition du réservoir
• B60S 1/54 - Nettoyage des pare-brise, fenêtres ou dispositifs optiques utilisant un gaz, p. ex. air chaud

Abrégé

The invention relates to an accessory (8) for a vehicle tank, the accessory comprising: - a main portion (10); - at least one fastening member (12) for fastening the main portion (10) to a tank; - a stem (14) comprising a body (16) that has at least one rib (20) which is configured to be fastened to the at least one fastening member (12) and a head (18) which is configured to be coupled to a wall of a tank, the distance between the at least one fastening member (12) and the head (18) of the stem being equal to a predetermined value independent of the tank.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B65D 90/52 - Dispositifs anti-bélier
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a reinforcement (1) for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one means (10) for attaching an internal reinforcing element (2) of the tank, characterized in that the means (10) intended for attaching the internal reinforcing element (2) comprises at least a first structure (100) designed to at least partially clamp around a first external part of the internal reinforcing element (2), and at least a second structure (101) designed to surround at least partially a second external part of the internal reinforcing element (2). The invention also relates to an assembly (4) obtained after attaching an internal reinforcing element (2) to the reinforcement (1) and to a tank comprising this assembly (4)

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a reinforcement (1) for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one means (10) for attaching an inner reinforcing element (2) of the tank that is intended to connect two opposite walls of said tank, characterized in that the means (10) for fastening the inner reinforcing element (2) comprises at least one first structure (100) configured to snap-fit at least a portion of the inner reinforcing element (2), said at least one first structure comprising at least two bodies (1000) movable relative to each other, each movable body (1000) being provided with a holding means (10001) configured to hold the inner reinforcing element (2) in a direction opposite to the snap-fitting direction, and at least one stop element (1001) protruding in a direction opposite to the snap-fitting direction in order to provide a stop for the inner reinforcing element (2) when said element is snap-fit into place. The invention also relates to an assembly (4) obtained after attaching an internal reinforcing element (2) to the reinforcement (1) and to a tank comprising this assembly (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a reinforcement (1) for a tank made of plastic for a motor vehicle comprising at least two rigid portions (11, 12) and at least one deformable link (10) connecting the two portions (11, 12), which deformable link being configured so as to allow the relative movement of the two portions (11, 12), the link comprising at least two tabs (100), each tab (100) comprising at least one undulation along its length, the undulation comprising at least one peak and at least one successive trough in the same plane.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A filler head for a storage system includes a body to be mounted inclined having a main part closed by a cover part forming a cavity in which a separating device is received. The filler head is configured to receive, in a cylindrical wall of the separating device, a distribution nozzle of a fluid with an automatic stop sensor to prevent overfilling of the filler head. The filler head includes a buffer volume in one-piece with the main part in a back portion of the body reducing the speed of flow coming from the venting line, and the cylindrical wall includes a recess facing the opening of the buffer volume in the back portion of the body.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir

Abrégé

A filler head for a storage system includes a body to be mounted inclined according to a predetermined angle regarding the gravity direction, called the filling direction, and including a main part closed by a cover part so as to form a cavity in which a separating device is received, the filler head being configured to receive, in a cylindrical wall of the separating device extending around the filling direction, a distribution nozzle of a fluid with an automatic stop sensor to prevent overfilling of the filler head, the separating device being arranged to improve the partitioning of a flow coming from a venting line and the flow going to the filling line. The separating device further includes a flange, protruding transversally from the outside surface of the cylindrical wall and mounted in the cavity upstream of the sensor of the nozzle when received in the cylindrical wall.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir

Abrégé

The invention relates to a component (1) for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle. According to the invention, such a component (1) is suitable for being inserted into a parison (2) during the manufacture of the plastic tank for a motor vehicle, the component (1) having at least one dimension, in at least one plane perpendicular to the direction of extrusion of the parison, which is substantially equal to or greater than the minimum distance between two opposing points located on a solid inner wall of the parison in said at least one perpendicular plane, and the component (1) comprises a frame (10) comprising a first deflection means (11) comprising at least one surface (110) suitable for coming into contact with and guiding the travel of the parison when the component (1) is inserted into the parison (2).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B60K 15/00 - Dispositions des moteurs à combustion relatives à l'alimentation en carburantMontage ou structure des réservoirs de carburant
• B29C 49/42 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

A device 1 for attaching an element to a support 3 of a motor vehicle, comprising: •- means 5 for retaining the element, and •- a body 7 capable of being attached to the support, which is rigidly attached to the means 5. The body comprises a first portion 9 and a second 11 portion which are rigidly attached, adjacent to one another and elastically deformable. The two portions 9, 11 each have a concave inner surface 9i, 11i. They extend in the transverse planes P9, P11, such that the first portion is capable of being positioned on a first support area in an engagement direction D1 in the plane P9 and the positioning of the first portion makes it possible to position the second portion relative to a second support area which deforms in the plane P11 so as to conform to the second area.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16L 3/08 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection
• B60K 15/00 - Dispositions des moteurs à combustion relatives à l'alimentation en carburantMontage ou structure des réservoirs de carburant
• F16L 3/13 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection comportant un élément entourant pratiquement le tuyau, le câble ou le conduit de protection l'élément venant s'engager autour du tuyau, du câble ou du conduit de protection par action élastique
• F16L 3/24 - Supports pour tuyaux, pour câbles ou pour conduits de protection, p. ex. potences, pattes de fixation, attaches, brides, colliers avec un élément spécial pour fixation à des poutres profilées
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01M 3/02 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• G01L 27/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure de la pression des fluides
• G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p. ex. radiateurs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a fuel tank venting system (10) for an automotive vehicle comprising: - a fuel tank (1) comprising a vapor dome, - a refueling pipe (2), - a fuel vapor trap (3) that is connected to the fuel tank (1) by an inlet conduit (4), wherein the inlet conduit (4) is connected with the fuel tank (1) through at least one orifice (5) which is permanently open, the orifice being arranged in the vapor dome of the fuel tank (1) in a static condition and - a normally closed shutter device (CVS) (6) that communicates with the atmosphere and that is connected to the fuel vapor trap (3) by an outlet conduit (7), the normally closed shutter device (6) comprising an electrically-actuated valve being closed when the electrically-actuated valve is de-energized, wherein the normally closed shutter device (6) is configured to be open during vehicle refueling process and to be closed when the fuel in the fuel tank (1) reaches a predetermined fill level and when the vehicle is in normal operation.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération

Abrégé

The invention relates to a noise attenuation device (1) for a motor vehicle tank intended to receive an operating fluid of the vehicle, wherein the noise attenuation device (1) comprises: - at least two panels (13, 15, 17), - at least one hinge (19) integrally moulded with the other parts of the noise attenuation device (1), the noise attenuation device (1) being deformable between: - an initial configuration, wherein the noise attenuation device (1) is not folded along the at least one hinge (19), - a folded configuration, wherein the noise attenuation device (1) is folded along the at least one hinge (19), and - a final configuration, wherein the noise attenuation device (1) is unfolded along the at least one hinge (19), such that, in the folded configuration, the noise attenuation device (1) can be inserted into the tank via an opening of the tank.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant
• B65D 90/52 - Dispositifs anti-bélier

Abrégé

The invention relates to a unit (1) for providing an aqueous solution from a tank to a device for consuming the aqueous solution in a motor vehicle, which unit comprises a first filter (2), a sheath (3) configured to form a second filter (4) and to be inserted on the first filter (2), and means (5) for attaching the sheath (3).

Classes IPC  ?

• B01D 29/54 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en parallèle disposés de façon concentrique ou coaxiale
• B01D 35/027 - Filtres adaptés à des endroits particuliers, p. ex. conduites, pompes, robinets montés de façon rigide dans ou sur des récipients ou des réservoirs

Abrégé

The invention relates to a mould (1) for manufacturing by extrusion blow-moulding, comprising two parts (1a, 1b) having at least a first section (3) having a first moulding surface (11, 11a, 11b) having a plurality of contact regions (5) configured to simultaneously form, by pressing, regions for fixing at least one internal component (30) to the inside of a parison (20), and a second section (4) having a second moulding surface, the second section (4) of the part (1a, 1b) of the mould (1) being movable with respect to the at least one first section (3, 3a, 3b) associated with the part (1a, 1b) of the mould (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 49/48 - Moules
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers
• B29C 49/42 - Éléments constitutifs, détails ou accessoiresOpérations auxiliaires

Abrégé

Stop system (1) intended to engage with a tool for heating by direct contact for a machine for plastic welding of a component over an opening in a wall of a motor vehicle tank, the system comprising a cam mechanism which comprises: - a straight cam (2) with a longitudinal axis X, - at least one follower (3) coupled to the straight cam (2) for converting a translational movement along the longitudinal axis X of the at least one follower (3) into a straight or quasi-straight movement of at least one point of the at least one follower (3) in a direction non-parallel to the longitudinal axis X; in which cam mechanism the at least one follower (3) is capable of moving from a rest position in which the stop system (1) is configured to pass freely through an opening (10) in a wall (11) of a motor vehicle tank (12) to a working position in which the stop system (1) is configured to bear against an inner surface (13) of the wall (11) of the tank (12) through which the straight cam (2) passes, the inner surface (13) being contiguous with the opening (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 65/20 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet par chauffage, avec ou sans pressage avec un outil chauffé à contact direct, p. ex. avec un "miroir"
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

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Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• F02M 25/025 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau

Abrégé

This ammonia storage system for a vehicle (2) is characterised in that it comprises: - at least one starter cartridge (8) for storing ammonia in absorbed form in a starter salt; - at least one main cartridge (10) for storing ammonia in absorbed form in a main salt, the starter salt having an ammonia desorption temperature greater than an ammonia desorption temperature of the main salt; - a heater (34) for heating the starter cartridge; - an ammonia consumption member (6); - at least one heat exchange fluid circulation line (22), which is arranged to allow a heat exchange between, on the one hand, the heat exchange fluid and, on the other hand, the starter cartridge (8), the main cartridges (10) and the member (6); and - an ammonia circulation pipe (12), which connects the starter cartridge (8), the main cartridges (10) and the member (6).

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
• C01C 1/00 - AmmoniacSes composés
• H01M 8/04082 - Dispositions pour la commande des paramètres des réactifs, p. ex. de la pression ou de la concentration

Abrégé

The invention relates to an attachment device (1) for a module for dispensing an aqueous solution contained in a tank on board a motor vehicle. According to the invention, such an attachment device (1) comprises a pump stator (31), a heating means and a heat diffuser (14) which comprises a base (15) and a first plurality of walls (16) that are substantially vertical with respect to said base (15) and define at least one first internal volume (3, 17), said base (15) and/or at least one wall that is substantially vertical with respect to the base (15) comprising at least one means (18) for positioning the pump stator and/or a first means (19) for attaching the pump stator and/or at least one second means (20) for attaching the heating means, the pump stator (31) and heat diffuser (14) assembly being overmolded with a plastic material, the attachment device (1) comprising at least one first through-hole (21), preferably in the region of the base of the attachment device (1), suitable for discharging the aqueous solution pumped by the pump, and a second through-hole (22) suitable for supplying the pump with aqueous solution.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/00 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement
• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for managing heat in a power supply system (2) for a vehicle, the system comprising: - a fuel cell (5) configured to be supplied with dihydrogen, - an ammonia tank (8), - an ammonia cracking module (14) configured to crack the ammonia from the tank (8) into a gaseous mixture comprising dihydrogen, and - a combustion chamber (22) configured to heat the cracking module (14), wherein the combustion chamber (22) is selectively fed with the gaseous mixture from the cracking module (14) or with a gaseous mixture exiting the cell (5) in order to heat the cracking module (14), and the supply of ammonia to the cracking module (14) is controlled according to the temperature of the cracking module (14).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/04014 - Échange de chaleur par des fluides gazeuxÉchange de chaleur par combustion des réactifs
• C01B 3/04 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par décomposition de composés inorganiques, p. ex. de l'ammoniac
• H01M 8/04082 - Dispositions pour la commande des paramètres des réactifs, p. ex. de la pression ou de la concentration
• H01M 8/0606 - Combinaison d’éléments à combustible avec des moyens de production de réactifs ou pour le traitement de résidus avec des moyens de production des réactifs gazeux
• H01M 8/04007 - Dispositions auxiliaires, p. ex. pour la commande de la pression ou pour la circulation des fluides relatives à l’échange de chaleur
• H01M 8/04302 - Procédés de commande des éléments à combustible ou des systèmes d’éléments à combustible appliqués pendant des périodes spécifiques appliqués pendant le démarrage
• H01M 8/0432 - TempératureTempérature ambiante
• H01M 8/04537 - Variables électriques
• H01M 8/04746 - PressionDébit
• H01M 8/04828 - HumiditéTeneur en eau

Abrégé

The present invention related to a connecting device (1) between a liquid tank made of plastic material (2) and a Liquid Delivery Module (3) on board of a vehicle. According to the invention said connecting device (1) comprises a tubular member (10) It provided to be inserted into the liquid tank (2), said tubular member (10) having a first end portion (100) and a second end portion (101) provided to constitute a swirl pot (4), and a flange (11) located on the external part of the tubular member (10), a surface (110) of the flange (11) being provided to be welded to an external surface of a tank wall (2), the connecting device (1) comprising a connecting means (12) on the first end portion (100) of the tubular member (10), said first end portion (100) being located on the tubular member (10) relative to the flange (11) on the other side of the flange surface (110) provided to be welded to the liquid tank (2), said connecting means (1) being provided for the fixing of the Liquid Delivery Module (3) to the tubular member (10), the second end portion (101) of the tubular member (10) comprising an opening (1010) provided to allow entry of the liquid in the tubular member (10), the first end portion (100) comprising an opening (1000) provided for the insertion of the Liquid Delivery Module (3).

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 37/10 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées entraînées par moyen électrique immergées dans le combustible, p. ex. dans le réservoir
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A method of controlling water injection in an internal combustion engine for a motor vehicle in case of freezing cold weather. The method comprises a first step of controlling the quality of the water, which comprises a first sub-step of disapproving the quality of the water if the electrical conductivity σ of the water is not zero nor close to zero when the temperature T of the water is 0°C or less and a second sub-step of approving the quality of the water if the electrical conductivity σ of the water is zero or close to zero when the temperature T of the water is higher than -4°C, preferably higher than -2°C. The method comprises a second sub-step of preventing water injection if the quality of the water is disapproved and a third step of allowing water injection if the quality of the water is approved.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• F02M 25/025 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau
• G01N 27/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un liquide

Abrégé

The invention relates to a reinforcing structure (20) for a plastic tank for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one fixing means (23) intended for fixing an internal reinforcing element (3) of the tank, characterized in that the fixing means (23) intended for fixing the internal reinforcing element (3) comprises at least a first structure (230) able to clamp around an exterior part of the internal reinforcing element (3) and at least a second structure (231) able to penetrate a hole (31) in a wall of the internal reinforcing element (3). The invention also relates to an internal reinforcing element (3) intended to be fixed to said reinforcing structure (20), and also to the assembly (1) obtained once the internal reinforcing element (3) has been fixed to the reinforcing structure (20).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant

Abrégé

Disclosed is a method for managing heat in a vehicle power supply system (2) that comprises: - a hydrogen fuel cell, - a plurality of cartridges (16) for storing ammonia, - a circuit (20) for injecting each cartridge (16) into the fuel cell (6), - a circuit (8) for cooling the fuel cell, the circuit containing a heat transfer fluid, and - a heat sink (14), at least one of the cartridges (16) being active and at least one of the cartridges (16) being passive. According to the method, at least one of the following steps is implemented: a) increasing the ammonia pressure inside at least one of the active cartridges, b) circulating, in at least one of the passive cartridges (16), the heat transfer fluid leaving the fuel cell (6), c) increasing the speed of ammonia desorption in one of the active cartridges (16), a portion of the desorbed ammonia being stored in one of the passive cartridges (16).

Classes IPC  ?

• H01M 8/04029 - Échange de chaleur par des liquides
• H01M 8/04082 - Dispositions pour la commande des paramètres des réactifs, p. ex. de la pression ou de la concentration
• H01M 8/0606 - Combinaison d’éléments à combustible avec des moyens de production de réactifs ou pour le traitement de résidus avec des moyens de production des réactifs gazeux

Abrégé

An apparatus for melting frozen liquid covering a sensing surface of a sensor device, the apparatus comprises: - a sensor device (1) of a sensor unit (10) for a liquid container (20; 30), the sensor device (1) having a sensing surface (2) for sensing a characteristic of a liquid contained in the liquid container (20; 30) indicative of the quality and/or fill level of the liquid, - a first heat-conducting unit (3) whose main function is to melt the frozen liquid covering the sensing surface (2) of the sensor device (1), wherein the first heat-conducting unit (3) comprises a fastening device (4) configured to be mechanically and thermally coupled to a second heat-conducting unit (11) whose primary function is to thaw the frozen liquid contained in the liquid container (20; 30), and whose secondary function is to transfer heat to the first heat-conducting unit (3) through the fastening device (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
• F01N 13/00 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement caractérisés par les aspects de structure
• F01N 13/18 - Structure facilitant la fabrication, l'assemblage ou le démontage

Abrégé

A method for manufacturing an internal reinforcement for a motor vehicle tank, the internal reinforcement being designed to connect an upper wall and a lower wall of the tank, is provided. The method includes extruding material forming a so-called extruded portion of the internal reinforcement. An internal reinforcement for a motor vehicle tank obtained by this method is also provided.

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 69/02 - Combinaisons de techniques de façonnage non prévues dans un seul des groupes principaux , p. ex. associations de techniques de moulage et d'assemblageAppareils à cet effet de techniques de moulage uniquement
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B29C 48/00 - Moulage par extrusion, c.-à-d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet
• B29C 48/12 - Objets présentant une circonférence irrégulière lorsqu'ils sont visualisés en coupe transversale, p. ex. profilés pour fenêtres
• B29C 49/04 - Moulage par extrusion-soufflage
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements

Abrégé

1221211, is greater than or equal to a second reference value.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
• F02D 41/14 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections à boucle fermée
• F01N 3/10 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement
• F02B 37/00 - Moteurs caractérisés par l'utilisation de pompes entraînées au moins temporairement par les gaz d'échappement

Abrégé

Method and system for fuel tank cap detection The invention relates to a method for verifying that a fuel tank cap (1) is present and properly closed after refueling of a motor vehicle fuel tank (2), the method comprises in response to a request for refueling the steps of: a1) enabling refueling of the motor vehicle fuel tank (2) by opening a first vent valve (3) connected in series in a vent line (4), downstream from a first port (5a) of a recirculation line (5) coupled to the vent line (4), so that to vent the motor vehicle fuel tank (2) to the atmosphere (50) through a fuel vapor canister (7), b1) disabling refueling of the motor vehicle fuel tank (2) by closing the first vent valve (3), c1) monitoring the internal pressure within the motor vehicle fuel tank (2) when the refueling request is finished, d1) concluding that the fuel tank cap (1) is deemed present and properly closed when the internal pressure increases and/or remains higher than the atmospheric pressure.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération

Abrégé

A valve, controlling pressure differential by regulating fluid flow between a tank and a canister, includes: a valve opening; a first moving element carrying a first sealing device making a leaktight seal and movable relative to the valve opening between a closed and an opened position allowing a first flow between the tank and the canister, through a first passageway with a first size; a second moving element carrying a second sealing device making a leaktight seal and movable relative to the valve opening between a closed and an opened position allowing a second flow between the tank and the canister, through a second passageway with a second size. The second moving element includes a central hole having a frustoconical surface partly defining the first passageway. The first sealing device has a complementary frustoconical surface cooperating with the frustoconical surface of the central hole of the second moving element.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• F16K 1/44 - Détails du siège ou du corps de soupape pour les soupapes à double siège
• F16K 1/52 - Dispositifs pour le réglage additionnel du débit
• F16K 1/54 - Dispositifs pour modifier la façon dont le débit varie pendant le fonctionnement de la soupape
• F16K 39/02 - Dispositifs pour relâcher la pression sur les faces d'un joint d'étanchéité dans le cas de soupapes de levage

Abrégé

The invention relates to methods for manufacturing and pressure testing a composite pressure vessel and device implementing said methods.

Classes IPC  ?

• F17C 13/12 - Aménagements ou montage de dispositifs pour prévenir ou atténuer les effets d'explosion

Abrégé

The invention relates to a system (1) for storing and delivering ammonia. According to the invention, such a system (1) for storing and delivering ammonia comprises a plurality of cartridges (10) for storing ammonia, each of the cartridges comprising a storage means (11), a first means (12) for adjusting the internal pressure, said first means (12) for adjusting the internal pressure comprising a first heating means, a first inlet valve (13) and a first outlet valve (14), a control device (20) for controlling the storage and delivery of ammonia for each cartridge independently of the other cartridges; a first filling or refilling line (30) connecting the cartridges (10), said first filling or refilling line (30) comprising a second inlet valve (31); an ammonia delivery line (40) connecting the plurality of cartridges (10), said ammonia delivery line (40) comprising a pressure sensor (42), a metering device (43), and a second outlet valve (41) that is able to switch selectively between an open positing and a closed position.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique

Abrégé

Valve (1) for a fluid reservoir, comprising an inner portion configured to be arranged inside the reservoir (3), the inner portion comprising at least one portion of a sensor (34, 35) for measuring at least one parameter characterising the fluid, the valve (1) being capable of receiving information from a computer (5), external to the valve (1), characterised in that the valve (1) also comprises an outer portion configured to be arranged outside the reservoir (3), the outer portion comprising an internal computer (7) comprising: - a first acquisition means (9) configured to acquire data from at least one sensor (34, 35), - a communication means (11) using a wired digital communication interface capable of communicating bidirectionally with the external computer (5), - a control means (13) configured to take into account information received from the external computer (5) and data from at least one sensor (34, 35) for controlling at least one actuator (100) of the valve (1), the at least one actuator (100) being connected to the control means (13) by at least one electrical connection (15), and - a means (17) for measuring at least one current parameter in the electrical connection (15).

Classes IPC  ?

• F17C 13/04 - Disposition ou montage des soupapes

Abrégé

The invention relates to an ammonia storage cartridge (4), the cartridge comprising a salt (6) capable of absorbing ammonia and releasing it by heating, a liquid ammonia inlet (8), a liquid ammonia outlet (9), the inlet (8) and the outlet (9) being positioned such that the majority of the flow of ammonia passes through the salt (6) to travel from the inlet to the outlet. The invention also relates to a method for filling said cartridge (4) and to a system for converting ammonia into energy comprising the ammonia storage cartridge (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• C01C 1/00 - AmmoniacSes composés
• B01J 20/02 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique
• B01J 20/04 - Compositions absorbantes ou adsorbantes solides ou compositions facilitant la filtrationAbsorbants ou adsorbants pour la chromatographieProcédés pour leur préparation, régénération ou réactivation contenant une substance inorganique contenant des composés des métaux alcalins, des métaux alcalino-terreux ou du magnésium

Abrégé

Disclosed is an automatic obstruction device (21) for closing a filling circuit (40) for filling one or more tanks (3) with a fluid, in a manner at least partially sealed to the fluid, so as to prevent the filling of the one or more tanks when a predetermined event occurs, the automatic closing device (21) comprising: - at least one movable element (44), capable of being moved between a non-obstruction position of the filling circuit (40), in which the at least one mobile element (44) is able to be positioned so as to offer a resistance to the fluid compatible with the filling of the tank, and an obstruction position of the filling circuit (40), in which the at least one movable element (44) is able to be positioned so as to offer a resistance to the fluid that is incompatible with the filling of the tank; - at least one holding element (52) of the at least one movable element (44), capable - of holding the at least one movable element (44) in the non-obstruction position, and - of being deformed or moved so as to allow the movement of the at least one movable element (44) towards the obstruction position; - at least a first means (54) of non-reversible movement or of non-reversible modification of the at least one holding element (52) so as to allow the movement of the at least one movable element (44) towards the obstruction position, the at least one first means (54) of non-reversible movement or non-reversible modification being controllable by a control device (51).

Classes IPC  ?

• F17C 13/04 - Disposition ou montage des soupapes

Abrégé

An assembly for a fluid tank includes a baffle and a fluid transfer line. The baffle includes a first deflecting surface defining a first part of the tank and a second deflecting surface defining a second part of the tank. The fluid transfer line extends from the first part to the second part and is linked to the baffle by a linkage supported by the assembly. The extension of the fluid transfer line in the first part defines a first portion of the fluid transfer line, and the extension of the fluid transfer line in the second part defines a second portion of the fluid transfer line. The linkage allows for simultaneous rotation of the first portion and the second portion of the fluid transfer line towards a surface including one of the deflecting surfaces.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/077 - Réservoirs de carburant avec des moyens pour modifier ou commander la distribution ou les mouvements du carburant, p. ex. pour empêcher le bruit, les oscillations, l'éclaboussement ou le manque de carburant
• B29L 31/00 - Autres objets particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates to a filler head (13) for a storage system (1) comprising a body (15) to be mounted inclined according to a predetermined angle (α) regarding the gravity direction (G), called the filling direction (F), and including a main part (17) closed by a cover part (19) so as to form a cavity (20) in which a separating device (21) is received, the filler head (13) being configured to receive, in a cylindrical wall (23) of the separating device (21) extending around the filling direction (F), a distribution nozzle of a fluid with an automatic stop sensor (39a, 39b) to prevent overfilling of the filler head (13), the separating device (21) being arranged to improve the partitioning of a flow (V) coming from a venting line and the flow (F) going to the filling line. According to the invention, the separating device (21) further comprises at least one flange (25), protruding transversally from the outside surface of the cylindrical wall (23) and mounted in the cavity (20) upstream of the sensor (39a, 39b) of the nozzle when received in the cylindrical wall (23) and considering the filling direction (F), so as to ensure the fluid outgoing from the nozzle present in the filler head (13) has limited possibility to spit back from the filler head (13) without affecting the sensor (39a, 39b) work.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 13/04 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir

Abrégé

The invention relates to a filler head (13) for a storage system (1) comprising a body (15) to be mounted inclined according to a predetermined angle (α) regarding the gravity direction (G), called the filling direction (F), and including a main part (17) closed by a cover part (19) so as to form a cavity (20) in which a separating device (21) is received, the filler head (13) being configured to receive, in a cylindrical wall (23) of the separating device (21) extending around the filling direction (F), a distribution nozzle of a fluid with an automatic stop sensor (39a, 39b) to prevent overfilling of the filler head (13), the separating device (21) being arranged to improve the partitioning of a flow (V) coming from a venting line and the flow (F) going to the filling line. According to the invention, the filler head (13) further comprises a buffer volume (12) in one-piece with the main part (17) in a back portion (B) of the body (15) so as to reduce the speed of flow (V) coming from the venting line (11) and, the cylindrical wall (23) comprises at least one recess (31) facing the opening of the buffer volume (12) in the back portion (B) of the body (15), the cylindrical wall (23) guiding along a front portion (P) of the body (15), located in an opposite direction to the back portion (B) regarding the filling direction (F), any fluid outgoing from the nozzle so as to ensure a laminar flow (F) of the fluid outgoing from the nozzle towards the filling line (9) in the front portion (P) of the body (15), and a direct venting of fluid through the cylindrical wall (23) in the back portion (B) of the body (15) coming from the venting line (11), thus permitting to limit any fluid dispensing shut off during refilling stage.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 13/04 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir

Abrégé

The invention relates to a structural element (202) for a fuel tank comprising a longitudinal body comprising: - a first end (103) configured to couple the structural element (202) to a first inner wall of a fuel tank, - a second end (104) configured to couple the structural element (202) to a second inner wall of the fuel tank, opposite to the first inner wall, - a first element coupled to said structural element (202) and configured to respond to damage to the structural element (202), and - a second element configured to wirelessly communicate the response of the first element to the outside of the fuel tank by providing a signal of malfunction when the structural element (202) is damaged.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• G01L 1/22 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la résistance ohmique des matériaux solides ou des fluides conducteurs de l'électricitéMesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c.-à-d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte en utilisant des jauges de contrainte à résistance

Abrégé

The invention relates to a method for decontaminating an automotive tank (1) for an aqueous solution (3) comprising an ultrasound sensor (11, 12/13/15) arranged for measuring a parameter of the solution (3) stored in the tank (1). The method comprises a step of using the ultrasound sensor (11, 12/13/15) for emitting sound waves at a frequency and an intensity adapted to decontaminate the tank (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 1/36 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout au moyen d'oscillations mécaniques par des vibrations ultrasonores
• A61L 2/025 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques des ultrasons
• G01S 15/10 - Systèmes pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission de trains discontinus d'ondes modulées par impulsions
• G01F 23/296 - Ondes acoustiques
• G01N 29/024 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant la vitesse de propagation ou le temps de propagation des ondes acoustiques

Abrégé

End fitting for a pressurised fluid reservoir, the reservoir comprising a liner (2) which comprises a tubular central portion (20) with a first cylindrical outer surface (21), characterised in that the end fitting (1) comprises an end portion (10) with a second cylindrical outer surface (11), the end portion (10) being configured to be positioned coaxially with respect to the tubular central portion (20), the second cylindrical outer surface (11) forming a radially flush extension of the first cylindrical outer surface (21), the end fitting (1) being configured to be mounted in a sealed manner on the outside of a neck (22) of the liner (2) by means of an annular sealing joint (4) arranged coaxially with respect to the end portion (10) in an annular groove (12) provided in an inner recess (13) of the end fitting (1) such that the internal pressure in the reservoir has a tendency to push the neck (22) radially outwards against the annular sealing joint (4).

Classes IPC  ?

• F17C 1/06 - Enveloppes protectrices constituées par un enroulement de bandes ou de matériaux filiformes p. ex. fils métalliques

Abrégé

System for injecting an aqueous solution into a fuel-injected engine for a motor vehicle comprising a tank (10) of an aqueous solution, a first pump (20) configured to transfer aqueous solution from said tank (10), through an injection line (21) to at least one injector (22) of the fuel-injected engine, a second pump (30) configured to transfer aqueous solution from said at least one injector (22) of the fuel-injected engine through a purge line (31) to said tank (10), and a decontamination means (40) configured to decontaminate said aqueous solution passing through said purge line. Said decontamination means (40) comprising a first decontaminant (41) able to remove organic pollutants present in said purged aqueous solution.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur

Abrégé

The invention relates to an assembly (1) for storing and dispensing pressurized fluid for a vehicle, comprising: - a plurality of reservoirs (3) for pressurized fluid, each reservoir (3) comprising a first end piece (13) provided with at least one fluid passage duct configured for dispensing fluid from the reservoir (3) and for filling the reservoir (3), - a use collector duct (5) which comprises an opening (19) for supplying and/or dispensing fluid and a plurality of orifices, each orifice being configured to be fluidically connected to a reservoir (3) via its fluid passage duct, and - a solenoid valve (7) which is arranged at one end of the use collector duct (5) and selectively closes or opens the fluid passage through the opening (9). The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a storage and dispensing assembly (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• F17C 1/00 - Récipients sous pression, p. ex. bouteilles de gaz, réservoirs de gaz, cartouches échangeables
• F17C 7/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour vider les gaz liquéfiés, solidifiés ou comprimés contenus dans des récipients sous pression, non couverts par une autre sous-classe
• F17C 13/04 - Disposition ou montage des soupapes
• F17C 13/08 - Dispositions de montage des récipients

Abrégé

The invention relates to a mechanical valve (1) for an aqueous solution system installed in a vehicle, comprising at least a first chamber (10) and a second chamber (11) separated by a separation wall (12), comprising a through-hole (120) provided with an opening and closing means (13) comprising a first element (130) comprising a unit (1300) for blocking the through-hole (120) located in the first chamber (10) of the mechanical valve (1) and having an extension unit (1301) extending into the second chamber (11) of the mechanical valve (1) and a second element (131) located within the second chamber (11) of the mechanical valve (1), the second element (131) comprising a deformable module (1310); the deformable module (1310) of the second element (131) of the opening and closing means (13) is suitable for applying a force on the extension unit (1301) of the first element (130) of the opening and closing means (13) by changing the shape of the deformable module (1310) of the second element (13) by applying a pressure differential between the pressure in the second chamber (11) and atmospheric pressure, the force allowing the two chambers (10, 11) to be brought into fluid communication by moving the blocking unit (1300) of the first element (130); the mechanical valve (1) being such that the first chamber (10) is suitable for being fluidly connected to at least one injector and the second chamber (11) is suitable for being fluidly connected to an aqueous solution distribution module.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• F02M 25/025 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau
• F16K 15/06 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés par tige-guide
• F16K 15/18 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à mécanisme de commandeSoupape de retenue et soupape à mécanisme de commande combinées
• F16K 31/126 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide le fluide agissant sur un diaphragme, un soufflet ou un organe similaire
• F16K 31/165 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide et avec un mécanisme autre qu'une tige va-et-vient, entre le moteur à fluide et l'élément de fermeture le fluide agissant sur un diaphragme
• F16K 15/04 - Soupapes, clapets ou valves de retenue à corps de soupapes rigides guidés en forme de sphère
• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique

Abrégé

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.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération

Abrégé

The invention relates to a multilobe seal (100) for a sealing device (1) for sealing an opening (3) in a wall (10) of a fuel tank (4), the wall (10) of multilayer structure having at least one layer of fuel-barrier material (11) and an opening (3) in the wall (10) of multilayer structure, the multilobe seal (100) being impervious to fuel and able to be positioned in contact (11A), at the opening (3) in the wall (10) of multilayer structure of the fuel tank (4), between the layer of fuel-barrier material (11) of the wall (10) of multilayer structure of the fuel tank (4) and a component (2). According to the invention, the multilobe seal (100) comprises, on the face (103) able to be in contact (11A) with the layer of fuel-barrier material (11) of the wall (10) of multilayer structure, at least two protrusions (104, 104A), one (104) of which bears (11A) on the layer of fuel-barrier material (11) of the wall (10) of multilayer structure.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• F16J 15/3232 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques avec au moins une lèvre ayant plusieurs lèvres

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a vehicle system (80) configured for injecting an aqueous solution in an air intake line (12) upstream of a combustion chamber (14) of an internal combustion engine, or in the combustion chamber (14) of the internal combustion engine, said vehicle system (80) comprising the following constituents: ⋅a tank (16) to store an aqueous solution; ⋅a pump (18); ⋅an air intake line (12) upstream of a combustion chamber (14) of an internal combustion engine; ⋅one or more injectors (20) configured for injecting aqueous solution in the air intake line (12), in the combustion chamber (14) or both; ⋅a feed line (22) configured in for feeding said injector (20) with aqueous solution pumped by the pump (18). In the vehicle system, at least a portion of at least one of the vehicle system constituents (16, 18, 12, 20, 22) or of a tank (16) component (24) is made of a polymer material. The polymer material—comprises an effective amount of at least one antimicrobial agent, or—has on its surface a surface coating containing at least one antimicrobial agent, the surface coating comprising between 0.001% by weight and 0.25% by weight of the at least one antimicrobial agent.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/028 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau dans l'admission de charge
• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur

Abrégé

systsystrefref; - Controlling the opening or closing of at least one water injector of the water injection system on the basis of said at least one parameter of the internal combustion engine.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• F02B 47/02 - Mode de fonctionnement des moteurs comportant addition de substances non combustibles ou d'agents antidétonants à l'air comburant, au combustible ou au mélange d'air et de combustible les substances étant l'eau ou la vapeur d'eau
• F02M 25/028 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau dans l'admission de charge

Abrégé

The present invention relates to a heater for a vehicle system for injecting anaqueous solution in an air intake line upstream of a combustion chamber of aninternal combustion engine, or in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine, said heater comprising at least one flexible part which comprises at least one metallic resistive track embedded in an insulating material, said insulating material comprising at least one antimicrobial compound and/or being coated by at least one layer containing at least one antimicrobial compound. The invention relates also to a vehicle system for injecting an aqueous solution in an air intake line upstream of a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine, or in the combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine comprising said heater.

Classes IPC  ?

• C02F 1/50 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par addition ou emploi d'un germicide, ou par traitement oligodynamique
• F02M 25/028 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau dans l'admission de charge
• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• F24H 1/00 - Appareils de chauffage de l’eau, p. ex. chauffe-eau, chauffe-eau instantanés en continu ou chauffe-eau à accumulation

Abrégé

This method for manufacturing a pipe (2) for a vehicle fuel tank involves—molding a wall, comprising an inner layer (6) made from ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) and an outer layer (8) 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.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/04 - Entrées de réservoir
• B29C 49/00 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet
• B29C 49/20 - Moulage par soufflage, c.-à-d. en soufflant une préforme ou une paraison dans un moule pour obtenir la forme désiréeAppareils à cet effet d'objets comportant des inserts ou des renforcements
• B29L 23/00 - Objets tubulaires

Abrégé

Height adjustable reinforcement element for a vehicle thermoplastic fuel tank The invention related to an internal reinforcement element (1) for thermoplastic fuel tank for a vehicle, to thermoplastic fuel tank comprising said an internal reinforcement element (1) and to a method to manufacture such a tank. The internal reinforcement element (1) comprises at least a first and a second external part (2, 3), a height adjusting means (4) comprising a screwing means (5) comprising a threaded element (50) and a first nut element (51), a welding part (6) partly overmolded on the first external part (2) and/or on the second external part (3) and a breaking means (62), which is a crack or a slot or a section of the internal reinforcement element having a smaller diameter in at least one of the external part or inside the threaded element or even in the threads themselves.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

The invention relates to a gas discharge device (1) for a vehicle powered by compressed gas, comprising: - a gas manifold (11) having a hollow body and comprising: • at least one opening (12) configured to be in fluid communication with a compressed gas tank; and • an opening (13) for discharging gas into the atmosphere; - a pipe (14) configured to connect the opening (12) to a compressed gas tank; the pipe (14) being freely translatable in the opening (12) to enable a first end (141) of the pipe (14) to move translationally along an axis (A) in the opening (12).

Classes IPC  ?

• F17C 13/00 - Détails des récipients ou bien du remplissage ou du vidage des récipients

Abrégé

The invention relates to a device (10) for fastening a component (1) to a wall (101) of a fuel tank (100). According to the invention, such a device (10) for fastening a component (1) to a wall (101) of a fuel tank (100) comprises an anchoring element (3) that is able to be secured to said wall (101) of the fuel tank (100); a connecting element (2) comprising a first end (20) and a second end (21); a first means (4) for connecting said first end (20) to said anchoring element (3) and a second means (5) for connecting said second end (21) to said component (1).

Classes IPC  ?

• B29C 65/00 - Assemblage d'éléments préformésAppareils à cet effet
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

2/s at 20° C. The temperature sensor measure an internal tank temperature, such as a vapor dome temperature.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01K 1/00 - Détails des thermomètres non spécialement adaptés à des types particuliers de thermomètres
• G01K 13/00 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
• G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
• G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
• G01K 1/16 - Dispositions particulières pour conduire la chaleur de l'objet à l'élément sensible

Abrégé

jnfsupmaxmaxsupsup of the first pressure sensor (10).

Classes IPC  ?

• G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
• B60K 15/01 - Agencement des canalisations de carburant
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• F02M 37/00 - Appareils ou systèmes pour transférer le combustible liquide des réservoirs de stockage aux carburateurs ou aux injecteursDispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci
• G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa

Abrégé

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).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant
• G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
• G01F 23/14 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par mesurage de la pression
• G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers

Abrégé

The invention relates to an attachment device for a module for dispensing an aqueous solution contained in a tank on board a motor vehicle (1). According to the invention, such an attachment device (1) comprises a pump stator (31), a heating means and a heat diffuser (14) comprising a base (15) and a first plurality of walls (16) substantially vertical with respect to said base (15) defining at least one first internal volume (3, 17), the base (15) and/or at least one wall substantially vertical with respect to the base (15) comprising at least one means for positioning the pump stator (18) and/or a first means (19) for attaching the pump stator and/or at least one second means (20) for attaching the heating means, the pump stator (31) and heat diffuser (14) assembly being overmoulded by a plastic material, the attachment device (1) comprising at least a first through-hole (21), preferably in the base of the attachment device (1), able to discharge the aqueous solution pumped by the pump, and a second through-hole (22) able to supply the pump with aqueous solution.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique

Abrégé

A system for injecting an aqueous solution into an injection engine, includes: a tank for an aqueous solution, a circuit for supplying aqueous solution to the tank and a filter for filtering the aqueous solution, and a circuit for recirculating the aqueous solution. The injection system also includes recirculation of the aqueous solution, and is provided with an electrovalve including a first inlet connected to a filler neck of the tank, a second inlet connected to the recirculation circuit, and an outlet connected to the supply circuit. The filtration filter is arranged in the supply circuit and/or in the recirculation circuit.

Classes IPC  ?

• F02M 25/022 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur
• C02F 1/42 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par échange d'ions
• F02M 25/028 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant une émulsion d'eau et de combustible, de l'eau ou de la vapeur ajoutant de l'eau dans l'admission de charge
• C02F 103/02 - Eau non contaminée, p. ex. pour l'alimentation industrielle en eau

Abrégé

A plastic vehicle tank defining an interior volume provided to contain liquid and comprising: a. an upper wall; b. a lower wall; c. at least one connecting element joining the upper wall to the lower wall of the plastic vehicle tank, said at least one connecting element being located inside the interior volume provided to contain a liquid, and comprising a structure made of continuous fibers embedded in a matrix.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A tank manufactured from a plastic material and having a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member having a first portion made of a first material weldable to the plastic material of the tank; and a second portion made of a second material having a tensile stress at break which is three to nine times larger than the tensile stress at yield of the first material. The second portion having at least one through-hole, and the first material extends in said at least one through-hole and at opposite sides of said second portion adjacent said at least one through-hole.

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A method for estimating a volume of thawed liquid in a motor vehicle tank, wherein the following operations are executed at regular time intervals: obtaining a temperature of the ambient air outside the tank using a thermometer; determining, according to said temperature outside the tank and by a first pre-established relation, a thermal energy transfer between the contents of the tank and the outside environment; determining, as a function of the power produced by a heating element, and by a second pre-established relation, a thermal energy transfer between the heating element and the contents of the tank; determining, as a function of the energy transfers, and by a third pre-established relation, an amount of thawed or refrozen liquid, during said time interval; the amounts of thawed and refrozen liquid are added during the preceding consecutive time intervals to estimate a volume of thawed liquid present in the tank.

Classes IPC  ?

• F01N 11/00 - Dispositifs de surveillance ou de diagnostic pour les appareils de traitement des gaz d'échappement
• F01N 3/20 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement caractérisés par les méthodes d'opérationCommande spécialement adaptés à la conversion catalytique
• G01F 23/22 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau

Abrégé

The present invention related to a connecting device (1) between a liquid tank made of plastic material (2) and a Liquid Delivery Module (3) on board of a vehicle. According to the invention said connecting device (1) comprises a tubular member (10) provided to be inserted into the liquid tank (2), said tubular member (10) having a first end portion (100) and a second end portion (101) provided to constitute a swirl pot (4), and a flange (11) located on the external part of the tubular member (10), a surface (110) of the flange (11) being provided to be welded to an external surface of a tank wall (2), the connecting device (1) comprising a connecting means (12) on the first end portion (100) of the tubular member (10), said first end portion (100) being located on the tubular member (10) relative to the flange (11) on the other side of the flange surface (110) provided to be welded to the liquid tank (2), said connecting means (1) being provided for the fixing of the Liquid Delivery Module (3) to the tubular member (10), the second end portion (101) of the tubular member (10) comprising an opening (1010) provided to allow entry of the liquid in the tubular member (10), the first end portion (100) comprising an opening (1000) provided for the insertion of the Liquid Delivery Module (3).

Classes IPC  ?

• B60K 13/04 - Dispositions des ensembles de propulsion relatives à l'admission d'air de combustion ou à l'échappement des gaz relatives à l'échappement
• F02M 37/10 - Alimentation au moyen de pompes entraînées entraînées par moyen électrique immergées dans le combustible, p. ex. dans le réservoir
• B60K 15/03 - Réservoirs de carburant

Abrégé

A fuel system having a fuel tank, a filler pipe for adding liquid fuel, a carbon canister for collecting fuel vapors from the fuel tank during a refueling operation, a stepper motor and a stepper driven valve for controlling fluid communication between the fuel tank and the canister, where the valve is configured to be positionable in a closed position, an open position creating a passageway with a first size, and one or more intermediate positions each creating a passageway with a size which is smaller than the first size and having a moving element, movable relative to a valve opening between a closed position and an opened position, the moving element having: a sealing means for making a leak tight seal and, a deflecting means for controlling the fluid flow, where the deflecting means protrudes inside the valve opening and is adapted to be located upstream relative to sealing means.

Classes IPC  ?

• F16K 1/44 - Détails du siège ou du corps de soupape pour les soupapes à double siège
• B60K 15/035 - Réservoirs de carburant caractérisés par de moyens d'aération
• F02M 25/08 - Appareils spécifiques conjugués aux moteurs pour ajouter des substances non combustibles ou de petites quantités de combustible secondaire, à l’air comburant, au combustible principal ou au mélange air-combustible ajoutant des vapeurs combustibles aspirées des réservoirs de combustible du moteur