US20010045433A1 - Permeation barrier fuel tank - Google Patents
Permeation barrier fuel tank Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20010045433A1 US20010045433A1 US09/740,703 US74070300A US2001045433A1 US 20010045433 A1 US20010045433 A1 US 20010045433A1 US 74070300 A US74070300 A US 74070300A US 2001045433 A1 US2001045433 A1 US 2001045433A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- fuel tank
- permeation barrier
- outer layer
- set forth
- nanocomposite
- 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.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 55
- 239000002828 fuel tank Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 55
- 239000002114 nanocomposite Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 24
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 20
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 20
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 claims description 19
- 241000276425 Xiphophorus maculatus Species 0.000 claims description 12
- 239000000945 filler Substances 0.000 claims description 12
- 229920001903 high density polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000004700 high-density polyethylene Substances 0.000 claims description 9
- 239000002861 polymer material Substances 0.000 claims description 7
- 239000004952 Polyamide Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 229920002647 polyamide Polymers 0.000 claims description 4
- 229920000219 Ethylene vinyl alcohol Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 claims 3
- -1 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims 3
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims 3
- 230000008901 benefit Effects 0.000 description 6
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 4
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 4
- 238000003856 thermoforming Methods 0.000 description 4
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 2
- 229920000098 polyolefin Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 238000000071 blow moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000748 compression moulding Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920001577 copolymer Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 238000009792 diffusion process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000004715 ethylene vinyl alcohol Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000006872 improvement Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010348 incorporation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000003475 lamination Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012986 modification Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000004048 modification Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000008569 process Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000003466 welding Methods 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
- B32B27/08—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B1/00—Layered products having a non-planar shape
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/18—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
- B32B27/20—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/30—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising vinyl (co)polymers; comprising acrylic (co)polymers
- B32B27/306—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising vinyl (co)polymers; comprising acrylic (co)polymers comprising vinyl acetate or vinyl alcohol (co)polymers
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/32—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyolefins
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
- B32B27/34—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin comprising polyamides
-
- 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
- B60K15/03177—Fuel tanks made of non-metallic material, e.g. plastics, or of a combination of non-metallic and metallic material
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
- B29K—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES B29B, B29C OR B29D, RELATING TO MOULDING MATERIALS OR TO MATERIALS FOR MOULDS, REINFORCEMENTS, FILLERS OR PREFORMED PARTS, e.g. INSERTS
- B29K2105/00—Condition, form or state of moulded material or of the material to be shaped
- B29K2105/06—Condition, form or state of moulded material or of the material to be shaped containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts
- B29K2105/16—Fillers
- B29K2105/162—Nanoparticles
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
- B32B2307/70—Other properties
- B32B2307/724—Permeability to gases, adsorption
- B32B2307/7242—Non-permeable
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2323/00—Polyalkenes
- B32B2323/04—Polyethylene
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2329/00—Polyvinylalcohols, polyvinylethers, polyvinylaldehydes, polyvinylketones or polyvinylketals
- B32B2329/04—Polyvinylalcohol
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2377/00—Polyamides
-
- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
- B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
- B32B2439/00—Containers; Receptacles
- B32B2439/40—Closed containers
-
- 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
- B60K2015/03032—Manufacturing of fuel tanks
- B60K2015/03046—Manufacturing of fuel tanks made from more than one layer
Definitions
- the present invention relates generally to fuel tanks for vehicles and, more particularly, to a permeation barrier fuel tank for a vehicle.
- a fuel rank such as a plastic fuel tank in a vehicle to hold fuel to be used by an engine of the vehicle.
- the plastic fuel tank is made from polymers that are typically multi-layer structures in which one or more barrier polymer layers are introduced to prevent unacceptable loss of fuel to atmosphere because of permeation through walls of the fuel tank.
- a fuel tank may be composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in which a layer of a barrier polymer, such as a polyamide or an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer has been fabricated.
- HDPE high-density polyethylene
- Fuel tanks made by either blow molding or other thermoforming methods will possess a seam where the barrier layer is extremely thin or sometimes the barrier layer is incomplete. In these areas, there is a significant increase in fuel permeation to the atmosphere.
- the present invention is a fuel permeation barrier fuel tank for a vehicle including a tank shell having a wall formed from a plurality of layers.
- the layers include at least an inner layer, an outer layer, a fuel permeation barrier layer disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer and a nanocomposite layer disposed adjacent to the outer layer.
- a permeation barrier fuel tank is provided for a vehicle that has improved performance in reducing volatile fuel component emissions into the atmosphere from a seam or “pinch off” areas of the fuel tank.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank incorporates a nanocomposite polymer outer layer, resulting in cost savings of the fuel tank.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank significantly improves performance by reducing volatile fuel emissions Into the atmosphere from a body of the fuel tank.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank has improved resistance to burning in the event of an external fire using a non-halogenated material.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank can still be manufactured using existing thermoforming processes.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a permeation barrier fuel tank, according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a fragmentary elevational view of a pinch off area of the permeation barrier fuel tank of FIG. 1.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank 10 includes a tank shell 12 .
- the tank shell 12 is of a generally rectangular type.
- the tank shell 12 includes a first or lower half shell 14 and a second or upper half shell 16 .
- the lower half shell 14 has a base wall 18 and a side wall 20 around a periphery of the base wall 18 and extending generally perpendicular thereto.
- the side wall 20 has a flange 22 extending outwardly and generally perpendicular thereto.
- the upper half shell 16 has a base wall 24 and a side wall 26 around a periphery of the base wall 24 and extending generally perpendicular thereto.
- the side wall 26 has a flange 28 extending outwardly and generally perpendicular thereto.
- the flanges 22 and 28 of the lower half shell 14 and upper half shell 16 are joined together to form a seam by suitable means such as by thermoforming, compression molding or friction welding.
- the lower half shell 14 and upper half shell 16 are made of a rigid material such as a thermoformable plastic.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank 10 has the base walls 18 , 24 , side wails 20 , 26 , and flanges 22 , 28 formed from a plurality of layers 30 , 32 , 34 , 36 .
- the first or inner layer 30 is made from a thermoformable polymer such as a high density polyethylene (HDPE) or similar polyolefin, which is a conventional material known in the art.
- the inner layer 30 has a predetermined thickness of approximately two millimeters (2.00 mm).
- the second or fuel permeation barrier layer 32 is made from a barrier polymer as a barrier layer between the inner layer 30 and an outer layer 34 to be described.
- the barrier polymer is a polymer material such as a polyamide or an ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer which is a conventional material known On the art.
- the fuel permeation barrier layer 32 has a predetermined thickness of approximately 0.1 mm to approximately 1.0 mm.
- the third or outer layer 34 is made from a thermoformable polymer such as a high density polyethylene (HDPE) or similar polyolefin, which is a conventional material known in the art.
- the outer layer 34 has a predetermined thickness of approximately two millimeters (2.00 mm).
- the fourth or nanocomposite outer layer 36 is made from a nanocomposite polymer as a barrier layer adjacent the outer layer 34 .
- the nanocomposite polymer is a polymer material such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) in which a small quantity from about 0 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of a platy filler material has been uniformly dispersed.
- the platy filler material has particles with a high aspect ratio of about two hundred (200) to about one thousand (1000) where the thickness is of the order of one nanometer (1 nm) .
- the nanocomposite outer layer 36 is about 0% to about 15% of the total thickness of the layers.
- the permeation barrier fuel tank 10 is formed by a conventional thermoforming process wherein the nanocomposite outer layer 36 can be thermoformed along with the outer layer 34 by heat and pressure.
- the presence of the platy filler material presents an efficient obstacle to the transport, i.e. diffusion, of penetrant molecules, such as those normally found in fuels.
- the incorporation of a polymer nanocomposite as the external layer for the nanocomposite outer layer 36 in a fuel tank provides a significant improvement in preventing permeation of fuel to the atmosphere.
- nanocomposite polymer of the nanocomposite outer layer 36 provides an effective barrier to permeation both in the body of the fuel tank and in the seam or “pinch off” areas as illustrated in FIG. 3. It should further be appreciated that the nanocomposite polymer provides improved flame resistance over conventional unfilled polymers.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Sustainable Development (AREA)
- Sustainable Energy (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
- Transportation (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
- Cooling, Air Intake And Gas Exhaust, And Fuel Tank Arrangements In Propulsion Units (AREA)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US09/740,703 US20010045433A1 (en) | 1999-12-18 | 2000-12-18 | Permeation barrier fuel tank |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US17256799P | 1999-12-18 | 1999-12-18 | |
US09/740,703 US20010045433A1 (en) | 1999-12-18 | 2000-12-18 | Permeation barrier fuel tank |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20010045433A1 true US20010045433A1 (en) | 2001-11-29 |
Family
ID=22628252
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US09/740,703 Abandoned US20010045433A1 (en) | 1999-12-18 | 2000-12-18 | Permeation barrier fuel tank |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20010045433A1 (fr) |
EP (1) | EP1108599A3 (fr) |
Cited By (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6661339B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2003-12-09 | Nextreme, L.L.C. | High performance fuel tank |
US20040009315A1 (en) * | 2002-07-11 | 2004-01-15 | Potter James F. | Low permeation polymer fuel tank |
US6737132B1 (en) * | 1999-07-29 | 2004-05-18 | Kuraray Co., Ltd. | Fuel container |
US20050140052A1 (en) * | 2003-01-28 | 2005-06-30 | Brandner Brian W. | Fuel tank |
US20050269333A1 (en) * | 2004-06-04 | 2005-12-08 | Ti Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C. | Fuel tank and method for reducing vapor permeation through a fuel tank |
US20070235458A1 (en) * | 2006-04-10 | 2007-10-11 | Mann & Hummel Gmbh | Modular liquid reservoir |
US20070286974A1 (en) * | 2006-06-13 | 2007-12-13 | Vitec, Llc | Sulfonated Fuel Tank |
US20110056966A1 (en) * | 2007-03-21 | 2011-03-10 | Reinhard | Fuel Tank Attachment And Method For Producing A Fuel Tank Attachment |
US7948371B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2011-05-24 | Nextreme Llc | Material handling apparatus with a cellular communications device |
US20110139778A1 (en) * | 2009-12-15 | 2011-06-16 | Reinhard Feichtinger | Fuel Tank Attachment And Method For Producing A Fuel Tank Attachment |
US8077040B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2011-12-13 | Nextreme, Llc | RF-enabled pallet |
US20120012473A1 (en) * | 2009-04-14 | 2012-01-19 | Adnan Ezzarhouni | Termination of the secondary membrane of an lng tank |
US9981550B2 (en) * | 2014-11-18 | 2018-05-29 | Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. | Vehicle body mounting structure for a fuel tank |
US11002183B1 (en) * | 2016-03-02 | 2021-05-11 | Suzhou Yuanneng Dongli Technology Co., Ltd. | Portable generator set |
US11105465B2 (en) * | 2017-05-11 | 2021-08-31 | Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation | Pressure vessel |
US20210331581A1 (en) * | 2020-04-22 | 2021-10-28 | Röchling Automotive SE & Co. KG | Vehicle tank and manufacturing method for a vehicle tank |
Families Citing this family (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CA2349939C (fr) * | 2000-06-30 | 2008-04-15 | Kuraray Co., Ltd. | Methode de fabrication d'un article profile ayant d'excellentes proprietes barrieres |
US6860398B2 (en) | 2000-11-30 | 2005-03-01 | Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. | Low permeation fittings, low permeation containers utilizing same, and methods for forming same |
EP1213129B1 (fr) * | 2000-12-11 | 2004-09-15 | Roth Werke GmbH | Nanocomposite présentant une perméabilité réduite, son procédé de fabrication et récipient obtenu avec ce nanocomposite |
US6884482B2 (en) | 2001-03-27 | 2005-04-26 | Kuraray Co., Ltd. | Fuel container having excellent gasoline barrier properties |
EP1285746A1 (fr) * | 2001-08-14 | 2003-02-26 | Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. | Pansement permettant la réduction d'émissions pour des récipients plastiques multicouches |
US6722521B2 (en) * | 2002-05-07 | 2004-04-20 | Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. | Low permeation pinchoff connection for bridging a barrier layer and method of making same |
WO2007027602A1 (fr) | 2005-08-29 | 2007-03-08 | Bfs Diversified Products, Llc | Membranes de couverture thermoplastiques |
EP2040923A2 (fr) * | 2006-05-18 | 2009-04-01 | BFS Diversified Products, LLC | Stratifies polymeres comprenant de la nano-argile |
Family Cites Families (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
DE4337491A1 (de) * | 1993-11-03 | 1995-05-04 | Kautex Werke Gmbh | Im Co-Extrusions-Blasverfahren hergestellter Behälter |
US5916685A (en) * | 1996-07-09 | 1999-06-29 | Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance, Sa | Transparent high barrier multilayer structure |
-
2000
- 2000-12-18 US US09/740,703 patent/US20010045433A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2000-12-18 EP EP00204628A patent/EP1108599A3/fr not_active Withdrawn
Cited By (27)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7208210B2 (en) | 1999-07-29 | 2007-04-24 | Kuraray Co., Ltd. | Fuel container |
US7473451B2 (en) | 1999-07-29 | 2009-01-06 | Kuraray Co., Ltd. | Fuel Container |
US6737132B1 (en) * | 1999-07-29 | 2004-05-18 | Kuraray Co., Ltd. | Fuel container |
US20040170786A1 (en) * | 1999-07-29 | 2004-09-02 | Kuraray Co.Ltd. | Fuel Container |
US20040170787A1 (en) * | 1999-07-29 | 2004-09-02 | Kuraray Co. Ltd. | Fuel container |
US6661339B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2003-12-09 | Nextreme, L.L.C. | High performance fuel tank |
US7948371B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2011-05-24 | Nextreme Llc | Material handling apparatus with a cellular communications device |
US9230227B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2016-01-05 | Nextreme, Llc | Pallet |
US8077040B2 (en) | 2000-01-24 | 2011-12-13 | Nextreme, Llc | RF-enabled pallet |
US7211307B2 (en) * | 2002-07-11 | 2007-05-01 | Visteon Global Techologies, Inc. | Low permeation polymer fuel tank |
US20040009315A1 (en) * | 2002-07-11 | 2004-01-15 | Potter James F. | Low permeation polymer fuel tank |
US20050140052A1 (en) * | 2003-01-28 | 2005-06-30 | Brandner Brian W. | Fuel tank |
US7850890B2 (en) * | 2003-01-28 | 2010-12-14 | Ti Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C. | Method of manufacturing a fuel tank |
US20050269333A1 (en) * | 2004-06-04 | 2005-12-08 | Ti Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C. | Fuel tank and method for reducing vapor permeation through a fuel tank |
US8381928B2 (en) * | 2004-06-04 | 2013-02-26 | Ti Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C. | Multilayer fuel tank with a seam having an overlay for reducing vapor permeation |
US8524030B2 (en) | 2004-06-04 | 2013-09-03 | Ti Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C. | Fuel tank and method for reducing vapor permeation through a fuel tank |
US20070235458A1 (en) * | 2006-04-10 | 2007-10-11 | Mann & Hummel Gmbh | Modular liquid reservoir |
US20070286974A1 (en) * | 2006-06-13 | 2007-12-13 | Vitec, Llc | Sulfonated Fuel Tank |
US20110056966A1 (en) * | 2007-03-21 | 2011-03-10 | Reinhard | Fuel Tank Attachment And Method For Producing A Fuel Tank Attachment |
US9291308B2 (en) * | 2009-04-14 | 2016-03-22 | Gaztransport & Technigaz | LNG container with a connecting device which connects a secondary impermeable barrier to a load bearing structure |
US20120012473A1 (en) * | 2009-04-14 | 2012-01-19 | Adnan Ezzarhouni | Termination of the secondary membrane of an lng tank |
US8617675B2 (en) | 2009-12-15 | 2013-12-31 | Reinhard Feichtinger | Fuel tank attachment and method for producing a fuel tank attachment |
US20110139778A1 (en) * | 2009-12-15 | 2011-06-16 | Reinhard Feichtinger | Fuel Tank Attachment And Method For Producing A Fuel Tank Attachment |
US9981550B2 (en) * | 2014-11-18 | 2018-05-29 | Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd. | Vehicle body mounting structure for a fuel tank |
US11002183B1 (en) * | 2016-03-02 | 2021-05-11 | Suzhou Yuanneng Dongli Technology Co., Ltd. | Portable generator set |
US11105465B2 (en) * | 2017-05-11 | 2021-08-31 | Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation | Pressure vessel |
US20210331581A1 (en) * | 2020-04-22 | 2021-10-28 | Röchling Automotive SE & Co. KG | Vehicle tank and manufacturing method for a vehicle tank |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP1108599A2 (fr) | 2001-06-20 |
EP1108599A3 (fr) | 2003-10-15 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US20010045433A1 (en) | Permeation barrier fuel tank | |
US6289915B1 (en) | Permeation and leak preventative design for fuel tank attachments | |
US6860398B2 (en) | Low permeation fittings, low permeation containers utilizing same, and methods for forming same | |
US6719163B1 (en) | Polymeric fuel container | |
JP4460513B2 (ja) | バリア材層を有する容器の構造 | |
EP1108598A2 (fr) | Réservoir de carburant avec une barrière imperméable | |
US6395357B1 (en) | Fuel permeation barrier fuel tank | |
US6453885B1 (en) | Vapor removal fuel containment fuel tank | |
US7513379B2 (en) | Fuel tank and method for making same | |
US6613408B1 (en) | Fuel permeation barrier fuel tank | |
JP2007528316A (ja) | 2つの構成部品を固定する固定システム、固定システムによる固定方法、及び燃料システム | |
US6596356B1 (en) | Fuel permeation barrier fuel tank | |
US7278439B2 (en) | System and method for sealing a tank opening | |
US20040071904A1 (en) | Thermoformable sheet and fuel tank incorporating same | |
US6589620B1 (en) | Fuel permeation resistant fuel tank | |
US6586064B1 (en) | Fuel permeation barrier fuel tank | |
EP1568531B1 (fr) | Conteneur de carburant | |
EP1108586A2 (fr) | Réservoir de carburant avec une barrière imperméable | |
EP1108592A2 (fr) | Réservoir de carburant avec une barrière imperméable | |
EP1108593A2 (fr) | Réservoir de carburant avec une barrière imperméable | |
US8641857B2 (en) | Process for manufacturing a fuel tank | |
US20070286974A1 (en) | Sulfonated Fuel Tank | |
EP1285746A1 (fr) | Pansement permettant la réduction d'émissions pour des récipients plastiques multicouches | |
WO2007146216A1 (fr) | Réservoir de combustible sulfoné | |
EP1108596A2 (fr) | Réservoir de carburant avec une barrière imperméable |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., MICHIGAN Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ELLIS, THOMAS S.;REEL/FRAME:012008/0144 Effective date: 20000907 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |