US4901702A
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Apparatus for the measured feeding of volatile fuel components to the intake tube of an internal combustion engine
Assignee: Carl Freudenberg KG
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Filing: 1989-01-23
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2009-01-23
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the temporary storage and controlled feeding of the volatile fuel components situated in the free space of a tank to the intake tube of an internal combustion engine. The apparatus includes a vent line connecting the free space to the atmosphere. In the vent line there is disposed a storage chamber containing an absorption element, as well as a line connecting the storage chamber to the intake tube, which can be shut off by an electromagnetic check valve. Between the check valve and the intake tube there is disposed an auxiliary valve with a control chamber. The auxiliary valve can be closed by a vacuum actuator in dependence upon the pressure difference between the control chamber and the atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernd Beicht
- 👤 Reinhard Tinz
- 👤 Joachim Heinemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/035; B60K15/03504; F; F02; F02M; F02M25/00; F02M25/08; F02M25/0836; F02M2025/0845
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
In apparatus for the temporary storage and measured feeding of the volatile fuel components in the free space of a tank system into the intake tube of an internal combustion engine, including a vent line connecting the free space to the atmosphere, in which vent line there is disposed a storage chamber with an absorption element, as well as a line which connects the storage chamber to the intake tube and can be shut by an electromagnetic check valve having a control chamber of expanded cross section relative to said line between the check valve and the intake tube as well as an auxiliary means disposed in the control chamber for varying the opening of the check valve, the improvement wherein the auxiliary means comprises an auxiliary valve situated between the check valve and the intake tube, and wherein the auxiliary valve is closable by a vacuum actuator in response to the pressure difference between the control chamber and the atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
In apparatus for the temporary storage and measured feeding of the volatile fuel components in the free space of a tank system into the intake tube of an internal combustion engine, including a vent line connecting the free space to the atmosphere, in which vent line there is disposed a storage chamber with an absorption element, as well as a line which connects the storage chamber to the intake tube and can be shut by an electromagnetic check valve having a control chamber of expanded cross section relative to said line between the check valve and the intake tube as well as an auxiliary means disposed in the control chamber for varying the opening of the check valve, the improvement wherein the auxiliary means comprises an auxiliary valve situated between the check valve and the intake tube, and wherein the auxiliary valve is closable by a vacuum actuator in response to the pressure difference between the control chamber and the atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vacuum actuator acts against the force of a spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the spring is a compression spring and is disposed in the control chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vacuum actuator comprises an actuating diaphragm disposed between the atmosphere and the control chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the auxiliary valve has a separate valve body, wherein the valve body is provided with a supporting flange and wherein the supporting flange is engaged on one side with the actuating diaphragm and on the other side with the compression spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the auxiliary valve is includes a passage opening parallel to the direction of movement of the valve body and wherein the valve body has a prolongation which is guided in the opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the valve body and the opening are of a conical configuration in the area of the sealing surfaces of the auxiliary valve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the check valve is provided with electrically operated drive means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said drive means act against the force of a spring to open the check valve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said drive means are provided with electrical connections which are situated outside of the fuel-contacting parts of the check valve.
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