EP3969314A4 - Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe - Google Patents
Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP3969314A4 EP3969314A4 EP20806047.5A EP20806047A EP3969314A4 EP 3969314 A4 EP3969314 A4 EP 3969314A4 EP 20806047 A EP20806047 A EP 20806047A EP 3969314 A4 EP3969314 A4 EP 3969314A4
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- EP
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- Prior art keywords
- fuel
- closure assembly
- filler pipe
- tank filler
- capless closure
- 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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- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 title 1
- 239000002828 fuel tank Substances 0.000 title 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K15/04—Tank inlets
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K15/035—Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K2015/03256—Fuel tanks characterised by special valves, the mounting thereof
- B60K2015/03296—Pressure regulating valves
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K15/035—Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
- B60K2015/03542—Mounting of the venting means
- B60K2015/03547—Mounting of the venting means the venting means are integrated in the fuel cap or inlet cover
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K15/035—Fuel tanks characterised by venting means
- B60K2015/03542—Mounting of the venting means
- B60K2015/03552—Mounting of the venting means the venting means are integrated into the fuel filler pipe
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
- B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
- B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
- B60K15/04—Tank inlets
- B60K2015/0458—Details of the tank inlet
- B60K2015/0461—Details of the tank inlet comprising a filler pipe shutter, e.g. trap, door or flap for fuel inlet
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Sustainable Development (AREA)
- Sustainable Energy (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Cooling, Air Intake And Gas Exhaust, And Fuel Tank Arrangements In Propulsion Units (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (7)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US201962847499P | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-14 | |
US16/514,037 US11014444B2 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2019-07-17 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
US201962878016P | 2019-07-24 | 2019-07-24 | |
US16/599,579 US10974589B2 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2019-10-11 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
US16/701,911 US11021052B2 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2019-12-03 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
US16/775,736 US11325462B2 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-01-29 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
PCT/US2020/032204 WO2020231850A1 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-05-08 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP3969314A1 EP3969314A1 (en) | 2022-03-23 |
EP3969314A4 true EP3969314A4 (en) | 2024-01-24 |
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Family Applications (3)
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EP20805365.2A Pending EP3969313A4 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-05-08 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
EP20806677.9A Pending EP3969315A4 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-05-08 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
EP20806047.5A Pending EP3969314A4 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-05-08 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
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EP20805365.2A Pending EP3969313A4 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-05-08 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
EP20806677.9A Pending EP3969315A4 (en) | 2019-05-14 | 2020-05-08 | Capless closure assembly for fuel-tank filler pipe |
Country Status (3)
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EP (3) | EP3969313A4 (en) |
CN (3) | CN114025981B (en) |
WO (3) | WO2020231851A1 (en) |
Citations (6)
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US5732840A (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1998-03-31 | Stant Manufacturing Inc. | Closure assembly for a tank filler neck |
US20050155671A1 (en) * | 2004-01-15 | 2005-07-21 | Mcclung Chad A. | Closure and vent system for capless filler neck |
US20130213963A1 (en) * | 2012-02-16 | 2013-08-22 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Refueling assembly including a flow guide |
US20140096835A1 (en) * | 2010-03-10 | 2014-04-10 | Salflex Polymers Limited | Neck Assembly |
US20150158379A1 (en) * | 2013-12-09 | 2015-06-11 | Martinrea Industries, Inc. | Capless fuel system |
US20160009173A1 (en) * | 2013-02-27 | 2016-01-14 | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | Improper fuel nozzle insertion-inhibiting assembly |
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US7163037B2 (en) * | 2005-01-21 | 2007-01-16 | Eaton Corporation | Guiding movement of capless filler neck closure |
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US10000117B2 (en) * | 2012-02-17 | 2018-06-19 | Stant Usa Corp. | Filler neck closure assembly |
CN104203624B (en) * | 2012-03-29 | 2016-10-26 | 丰田合成株式会社 | The opening and closing device of fuel tank |
JP5907028B2 (en) * | 2012-09-28 | 2016-04-20 | 豊田合成株式会社 | Fuel tank opening and closing device |
WO2014057141A1 (en) * | 2012-10-09 | 2014-04-17 | Cie Automotive, S.A. | Inlet device for the fuel filler opening of motor vehicles |
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US9266428B2 (en) * | 2014-04-15 | 2016-02-23 | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | Capless fuel filler assembly for vehicle |
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US9873322B2 (en) * | 2015-09-16 | 2018-01-23 | Stant Usa Corp. | Closure assembly for fuel tank filler neck |
EP3402689B1 (en) * | 2016-01-15 | 2021-11-17 | Stant USA Corp. | Closure assembly for fuel-tank filler neck |
WO2017145914A1 (en) * | 2016-02-22 | 2017-08-31 | 八千代工業株式会社 | Erroneous oil feed prevention device |
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- 2020-05-08 EP EP20805365.2A patent/EP3969313A4/en active Pending
- 2020-05-08 WO PCT/US2020/032205 patent/WO2020231851A1/en unknown
- 2020-05-08 CN CN202080035925.3A patent/CN114025981B/en active Active
- 2020-05-08 EP EP20806677.9A patent/EP3969315A4/en active Pending
- 2020-05-08 CN CN202080036456.7A patent/CN114007886B/en active Active
- 2020-05-08 EP EP20806047.5A patent/EP3969314A4/en active Pending
- 2020-05-08 WO PCT/US2020/032204 patent/WO2020231850A1/en unknown
- 2020-05-08 WO PCT/US2020/032209 patent/WO2020231854A1/en unknown
- 2020-05-08 CN CN202080035955.4A patent/CN114025982A/en active Granted
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5732840A (en) * | 1995-04-21 | 1998-03-31 | Stant Manufacturing Inc. | Closure assembly for a tank filler neck |
US20050155671A1 (en) * | 2004-01-15 | 2005-07-21 | Mcclung Chad A. | Closure and vent system for capless filler neck |
US20140096835A1 (en) * | 2010-03-10 | 2014-04-10 | Salflex Polymers Limited | Neck Assembly |
US20130213963A1 (en) * | 2012-02-16 | 2013-08-22 | Ford Global Technologies, Llc | Refueling assembly including a flow guide |
US20160009173A1 (en) * | 2013-02-27 | 2016-01-14 | Illinois Tool Works Inc. | Improper fuel nozzle insertion-inhibiting assembly |
US20150158379A1 (en) * | 2013-12-09 | 2015-06-11 | Martinrea Industries, Inc. | Capless fuel system |
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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CN114025982A (en) | 2022-02-08 |
EP3969314A1 (en) | 2022-03-23 |
CN114025981B (en) | 2024-02-06 |
EP3969313A1 (en) | 2022-03-23 |
CN114025981A (en) | 2022-02-08 |
WO2020231854A1 (en) | 2020-11-19 |
WO2020231851A1 (en) | 2020-11-19 |
EP3969313A4 (en) | 2024-06-19 |
CN114007886A (en) | 2022-02-01 |
WO2020231850A1 (en) | 2020-11-19 |
EP3969315A4 (en) | 2024-01-24 |
CN114007886B (en) | 2023-09-08 |
EP3969315A1 (en) | 2022-03-23 |
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