EP3717333A2 - An insulation block - Google Patents
An insulation blockInfo
- Publication number
- EP3717333A2 EP3717333A2 EP18919163.8A EP18919163A EP3717333A2 EP 3717333 A2 EP3717333 A2 EP 3717333A2 EP 18919163 A EP18919163 A EP 18919163A EP 3717333 A2 EP3717333 A2 EP 3717333A2
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- panel
- mudguard
- insulation block
- canister
- vehicle
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- 238000009413 insulation Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 24
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 11
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 9
- -1 snow Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 229930040373 Paraformaldehyde Natural products 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000012774 insulation material Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229920006324 polyoxymethylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000002828 fuel tank Substances 0.000 description 4
- 239000003502 gasoline Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000011499 joint compound Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000004575 stone Substances 0.000 description 3
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 2
- OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon Chemical compound [C] OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000009825 accumulation Methods 0.000 description 1
- DHKHKXVYLBGOIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N acetaldehyde Diethyl Acetal Natural products CCOC(C)OCC DHKHKXVYLBGOIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052799 carbon Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002737 fuel gas Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000035699 permeability Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
- F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
- F02M33/00—Other apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel or fuel-air mixture
- F02M33/02—Other apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel or fuel-air mixture for collecting and returning condensed fuel
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
- B60R13/08—Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation
- B60R13/0892—Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation for humidity insulation
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D25/00—Superstructure or monocoque structure sub-units; Parts or details thereof not otherwise provided for
- B62D25/08—Front or rear portions
- B62D25/16—Mud-guards or wings; Wheel cover panels
- B62D25/18—Parts or details thereof, e.g. mudguard flaps
Definitions
- the present invention relates to an insulation block (wedge) which is used to prevent entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow and water to the canister filter in the vehicles.
- Wedge insulation block
- the objective of the present invention is to provide an insulation block, which prevents the entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow and water to the canister and canister filter through the vehicle mudguard cavity, and which enables to protect the canister filter.
- the objective of the present invention is to provide an insulation block which allows the passage of air and allows discharge of the air passing through the filter by preventing the passage of the other substances.
- Another objective of the present invention is to provide an insulation block which prevents the foreign bodies from accumulating on the mudguard and causing weight on the mudguard.
- a further objective of the present invention is to provide a removable insulation block mounted on the air passage opening between the vehicle body panel and the mudguard hood.
- Figure 1 is a side view of the insulation block of the present invention when mounted to the vehicle mudguard and the body panel.
- Figure 2 is a front view of the insulation block of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the insulation block of the present invention.
- the components shown in the figures are each given reference numbers as follows:
- the block (1) for preventing entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow, water, etc. to the canister (K), canister (K) filter and the mudguard through the opening between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) comprises
- a rigid body (2) for use by placing it on the opening located between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) and for the foreign bodies coming from the outside of the vehicle to hit and rebound therefrom,
- the insulation block (1) according to the present invention is used by placing it on the channel which is located between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) and which extends outwardly from the rear of the vehicle's mudguard.
- the body (2) of the said block (1) has a shape compatible with the area between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) and completely covers this opening. This way, the invention does not allow passage of dust, stone, mud, snow, water, etc.
- the body (2) of the block (1) according to the invention is in the form of a rigid body and the undesirable substances (dust, stone, mud, snow, water, etc.) that are coming onto it hit the rigid body and rebound from there.
- a recess (21) is provided on the body (2) of the block (1) and the connecting pipes pass through the recess (21), and this way, the opening is completely covered, except for the part through which the pipes pass.
- an extension (22) extending from the body of the body (2) and constricting in conformity with the connection part of the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G).
- the block (1) is secured in the form of an interference fit between the metal mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G), and then the mudguard plastic piece is mounted to complete the mudguard region.
- the side portions of the body of the block (1) contacting the mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G) are inclined to fully fit in these places.
- the block (1) is made of an insulation material.
- the block (1) is made of a selectively permeable material that allows passage of only air. This way, the fuel vapor leaving the canister (K) can exit through the channel. Furthermore, with its selective permeability feature, the block (1) serves as a filter for the area between the mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G).
- the selectively permeable material is POM- acetal plastic (Polyoxymethylene).
- a flat or L- shaped mounting plate (3) is provided, which is located on the body (2) of the block (1) or can be fixed on the body (2), and which has a hole thereon.
- the block (1) is fixed onto the opening by means of a connecting member (4) passing through the hole on the mounting plate (3) and the hole on the mudguard panel (A) or the body panel (G).
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- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention relates to an insulation block (1), which basically comprises at least one body (2) which is used by being placed on the opening located between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G), and which prevents entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow, water, etc. to the canister (K), canister (K) filter and the mudguard through the opening between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G).
Description
AN INSULATION BLOCK
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an insulation block (wedge) which is used to prevent entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow and water to the canister filter in the vehicles. Background of the Invention
There is always some gasoline (fuel) vapor over the liquid gasoline in the fuel tanks of the gasoline engines. When the engine is not running, the vapor gas generated in the fuel tank is absorbed and stored by the canister device. When the engine is running, the fuel vapor absorbed by the canister is delivered to the suction system or outside of the vehicle via a cleaning control solenoid valve. The canister device and the canister filter are used upon being fixed to the upper part of the vehicle mudguard; and in cases where the canister is located in the rear wheelhouse of the vehicle, the filter becomes clogged due to exposure to external conditions such as dust, mud, water and snow and thus fails to fulfill its function. Substances such as dust, snow, water, mud, etc. spattered from the wheel enter the canister region through the mudguard plastic piece and the upper part of the metal mudguard hood and clog the filter. In the Japanese patent document no. JP21062727, an application in the state of the art, a fuel tank and a canister for absorbing evaporated fuel from the fuel tank are provided in the rear side of the vehicle, and an air suction filter is used for removing the dust in the air suction pipe. The canister filter in the said invention is fixed on a support plate in order to be protected against damages that might be caused by objects such as stones coming from the wheels.
The United States patent document no. US20090101119, an application in the state of the art, discloses a cap structure (10) provided on a carbon canister structure. In the said invention, the integrated cap is used for protecting the cap canister against dust.
Problems Solved by the Invention
The objective of the present invention is to provide an insulation block, which prevents the entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow and water to the canister and canister filter through the vehicle mudguard cavity, and which enables to protect the canister filter.
The objective of the present invention is to provide an insulation block which allows the passage of air and allows discharge of the air passing through the filter by preventing the passage of the other substances.
Another objective of the present invention is to provide an insulation block which prevents the foreign bodies from accumulating on the mudguard and causing weight on the mudguard.
A further objective of the present invention is to provide a removable insulation block mounted on the air passage opening between the vehicle body panel and the mudguard hood.
Detailed Description of the Invention
An insulation block developed to fulfill the objective of the present invention is illustrated in the accompanying figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a side view of the insulation block of the present invention when mounted to the vehicle mudguard and the body panel.
Figure 2 is a front view of the insulation block of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a front perspective view of the insulation block of the present invention. The components shown in the figures are each given reference numbers as follows:
1. Block
2. Body
21. Recess
22. Extension
3. Mounting plate
4. Connecting member
C. Canister
G. Vehicle body panel
A. Mudguard panel
The block (1) for preventing entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow, water, etc. to the canister (K), canister (K) filter and the mudguard through the opening between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) comprises
a rigid body (2) for use by placing it on the opening located between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) and for the foreign bodies coming from the outside of the vehicle to hit and rebound therefrom,
at least one recess (21), which is provided on the body, and through which the pipes passing between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) pass,
an end extension (22), which extends and gets narrower from the body (2) towards the comer between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G).
The insulation block (1) according to the present invention is used by placing it on the channel which is located between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) and which extends outwardly from the rear of the vehicle's mudguard. The body (2) of the said block (1) has a shape compatible with the area between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) and completely covers this opening. This way, the invention does not allow passage of dust, stone, mud, snow, water, etc. through the opening due to the wheel or road conditions, thereby preventing the accumulation of the said undesirable substances on the mudguard, and preventing the canister (K) and the canister filter from being damaged by these substances. The body (2) of the block (1) according to the invention is in the form of a rigid body and the undesirable substances (dust, stone, mud, snow, water, etc.) that are coming onto it hit the rigid body and rebound from there.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a recess (21) is provided on the body (2) of the block (1) and the connecting pipes pass through the recess (21), and this way, the opening is completely covered, except for the part through which the pipes pass.
In one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an extension (22) extending from the body of the body (2) and constricting in conformity with the connection part of the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G).
In one embodiment of the present invention, the block (1) is secured in the form of an interference fit between the metal mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G), and then the mudguard plastic piece is mounted to complete the mudguard region.
In one embodiment of the present invention, the side portions of the body of the block (1) contacting the mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G) are inclined to fully fit in these places. In one embodiment of the invention, the block (1) is made of an insulation material.
In one embodiment of the invention, the block (1) is made of a selectively permeable material that allows passage of only air. This way, the fuel vapor leaving the canister (K) can exit through the channel. Furthermore, with its selective permeability feature, the block (1) serves as a filter for the area between the mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G).
In one embodiment of the invention, the selectively permeable material is POM- acetal plastic (Polyoxymethylene). By means of the said feature of the material, the passage of the solid and liquid substances through the opening will be prevented while allowing the passage of fuel gas and air.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a flat or L- shaped mounting plate (3) is provided, which is located on the body (2) of the block (1) or can be fixed on the body (2), and which has a hole thereon. The block (1) is fixed onto the opening by means of a connecting member (4) passing through the hole on the mounting plate (3) and the hole on the mudguard panel (A) or the body panel (G).
Claims
1. An insulation block (1), which prevents entry of undesirable substances such as dust, mud, snow, water, etc. to the canister (K), canister (K) filter and the mudguard through the opening between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G), and is characterized by at least one body (2) which is used by being placed on the opening located between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G).
2. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1 comprising the body (2) which is rigid to enable the foreign bodies coming from the outside of the vehicle to hit and rebound therefrom.
3. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1 comprising at least one recess
(21), which is provided on the body (2), and through which the pipes passing between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G) pass.
4. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1 comprising an end extension
(22), which extends and gets narrower from the body (2) towards the corner between the mudguard panel (A) and the vehicle body panel (G).
5. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1 comprising the body (2) which is secured in the form of an interference fit between the metal mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G).
6. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1 comprising the body (2) whose side portions contacting the mudguard panel (A) and the body panel (G) are inclined to fully fit in these places.
7. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1 comprising a flat or L- shaped mounting plate (3), which is located on the body (2) or can be fixed on the body (2), and which has a hole thereon. 8. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 7 comprising at least one connecting member (4) which passes through the hole on the mounting plate (3) and is fixed to the mudguard panel (A) or the body panel (G) and fixes the body (2) on the opening. 9. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1, comprising the body (2) which is made of an insulation material.
10. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 1, comprising the body (2) which is made of a selectively permeable material that allows passage of only air through it.
11. An insulation block (1) according to Claim 10, comprising a selectively permeable material which is POM-acetal plastic (Polyoxymethylene).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| TR2017/19104A TR201719104A2 (en) | 2017-11-29 | 2017-11-29 | AN INSULATION WEDGE |
| PCT/TR2018/050730 WO2019221679A2 (en) | 2017-11-29 | 2018-11-27 | An insulation block |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| EP3717333A2 true EP3717333A2 (en) | 2020-10-07 |
| EP3717333A4 EP3717333A4 (en) | 2021-10-13 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP18919163.8A Withdrawn EP3717333A4 (en) | 2017-11-29 | 2018-11-27 | An insulation block |
Country Status (3)
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| EP (1) | EP3717333A4 (en) |
| TR (1) | TR201719104A2 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2019221679A2 (en) |
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| JPH0840311A (en) * | 1994-08-02 | 1996-02-13 | Nissan Motor Co Ltd | Rear structure of the car body |
| JPH11105640A (en) * | 1997-10-07 | 1999-04-20 | Toyota Motor Corp | Seal structure between car body and fender |
| JP2003191863A (en) * | 2001-12-26 | 2003-07-09 | Kanto Auto Works Ltd | Structure for preventing snow from entering automobile |
| KR20060024264A (en) * | 2004-09-13 | 2006-03-16 | 기아자동차주식회사 | Foreign body removal device of wheel guard and mud guard |
| US7472694B2 (en) * | 2005-11-08 | 2009-01-06 | Stant Manufacturing Inc. | Carbon canister with filter system |
| KR20110028918A (en) * | 2009-09-14 | 2011-03-22 | 현대자동차주식회사 | Mudguard Device of Truck |
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- 2017-11-29 TR TR2017/19104A patent/TR201719104A2/en unknown
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2018
- 2018-11-27 EP EP18919163.8A patent/EP3717333A4/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2018-11-27 WO PCT/TR2018/050730 patent/WO2019221679A2/en not_active Ceased
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| WO2019221679A2 (en) | 2019-11-21 |
| TR201719104A2 (en) | 2019-06-21 |
| EP3717333A4 (en) | 2021-10-13 |
| WO2019221679A3 (en) | 2019-12-19 |
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