Abstract: The present invention is directed to a filler assembly for dispensing liquid to and from a container capable of storing an indicated liquid. The filler assembly has a portable part and a stationary part cooperating to provide a sealed dispensing means for communicating an indicated liquid from an indicated liquid source to a container and for safely communicating the indicated liquid from the container to another location. The portable part and the stationary part are adapted to sealably mate together and further provide means for preventing misassembly of the two parts. The portable part provides dispensing means capable of communicating the liquid from the stationary part to a remote location. The stationary part is adapted to further sealably mate and communicate with a container capable of storing an indicated liquid.

Abstract: A self-venting drain valve is rotatably and slidably mounted to a filter assembly through an internally threaded base. The drain valve comprises a homogenously formed one-piece unitary valve body including a tubular valve stem portion and a valve knob portion. The valve stem portion includes a wall member defining an internal passageway provided with axially extending air vent openings through which ambient air can enter a filter housing through the internal passageway, and drain holes through which water is drained from the filter housing and the internal passageway. The air vent openings are formed through an upper portion of the wall member and are open to a top edge thereof, while the drain holes are formed through the lower portion of the wall member. The liquid drains from the filter housing through the internal passageway and the drain holes, then exits into the valve knob portion.

Abstract: A pressure control valve for a fuel tank with a spring-loaded valve body is intended to combine a maximum sealing effect with an unobstructed and reliable response. This is achieved in that the valve body comprises a foot part and a plate, the foot part being guided displaceably in the valve housing in the axis of symmetry, the plate having, in a staggered manner, a first groove and a second groove for holding a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring, the two sealing rings bearing against the sealing surface when the valve is closed and being flowed around in series when the valve is open.

Abstract: A filter vent fitting for a drum which allows for the passage of hydrogen gas but precludes the passage of radioactive particulates, the fitting having evacuation/pressurization conduits which allow the drum to be evacuated or pressurized, and cryogenic/sapling conduits which allow the temperature of the drum to be reduced and samples drawn from the interior which are not filtered. Preferably a cap member is provided with a pressure balancing bore which is active during the evacuation and pressurization steps.

Abstract: A modular vacuum toilet, and a method of servicing such a toilet, are disclosed. The toilet is used with a vacuum toilet system having a sewer line placeable under partial vacuum pressure and a source of rinse fluid. The modular vacuum toilet comprises a frame and a removable bowl engaging and supported be the frame, the bowl defining an outlet and having a rinse fluid dispenser associated therewith. The modular vacuum toilet also has a valve set module. The valve set module includes a discharge valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the bowl outlet, an outlet in fluid communication with the sewer line, and a movable discharge valve member disposed between the discharge valve inlet and outlet. A rinse fluid valve is also incorporated into the valve set module and has an inlet in fluid communication with the source of rinse fluid, an outlet in fluid communication with the rinse fluid dispenser, and a movable rinse fluid valve member disposed between the rinse fluid valve inlet and outlet.

Abstract: A drain valve for a fuel filter water separator for an internal combustion engine has a first port mating with the vent opening of the separator, a second port mating with the drain opening of the separator, and a third port. The drain valve is actuatable between a closed position blocking communication of the first port with the third port and blocking communication of the second port with the third port, and an open position providing communication of the first port with the third port and providing communication of the second port with the third port. If the valve is actuated to the open position when the engine is off, collected water and vent air each flow through the third port but in opposite directions. If the drain valve is actuated while the engine is running, pressurized fuel spray from the vent opening and collected water from the drain opening of the separator each flow through the third port in the same direction.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing system for use with a drum with a bung, and a drum insert that includes a downtube that inserts into the bung. A dispense head has provision for a return flow line that discharges recirculated fluid into the annular space around the drum insert downtube. A foaming reduction device minimizes foam created from the recirculation. The invention includes a spring-loaded poppet that closes when the dispense head is removed from the bung opening. The poppet is configured such that the engagement member is a ring shaped with support members extending axially. The engagement member seats on and couples with a nipple on the drum insert.

Abstract: A fuel feed pipe 1 having a branch pipe 6 for releasing evaporated fuel to a canister is provided, wherein the fuel feed pipe 1 is provided with a branch pipe blocking mechanism 8 for blocking an opening of the branch pipe 6 by being mechanically linked with the motion of inserting a fuel feed gun G. The branch pipe blocking mechanism 8 consists of a leaf spring 9 made of stainless steel and a rubber seal 10. A base end section of the leaf spring 9 is secured to a fuel feed guide 3 and a top side of the leaf spring 9 is provided with the rubber seal 10. When a shutter valve 4 is rotated by the insertion of the fuel feed gun G, the leaf spring 9 is elastically deformed by being mechanically linked with the rotation of the shutter valve 4 to allow the rubber seal 10 to close the opening of the branch pipe 6.

Abstract: A ventilation device for a fuel tank, including lines situated outside the fuel tank, which include a line intended for operational ventilation and a line intended for refuelling ventilation. These lines are arranged such that the line intended for operational ventilation is located within the line for refuelling ventilation, so that the line for the operational ventilation is prevented from having direct contact with the environment. This keeps the escape of fuel vapors into the environment at a particularly low level.

Abstract: A liquid transfer system that includes a valve and a coupler assembly of unique design for use in extracting hazardous fluids from a transport container. The system includes a novel valve and coupler assembly that is of a simple design and is uniquely constructed from a corrosive resistant plastic that is substantially impervious to most corrosive liquids.

Abstract: A fuel tank for a motor vehicle has means for introducing air into and venting air from the tank, and a filler pipe for filling the tank with fuel. A recirculation conduit communicates with the filler pipe. The recirculation conduit is connected to the filler pipe within the volume enclosed by the tank, approximately in the region of the outlet end of the filler pipe.

Abstract: A tap comprising a body having a liquid flow passageway between a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet and an air flow passageway between an air inlet and an air outlet. A valve system including a valve seat is provided for controlling liquid and air flow in the passageways which is operated by a push button. When the air inlet and liquid outlet are coincident, the valve seat may be at or adjacent the liquid outlet. When the air outlet and liquid inlet are coincident, the valve seat may be at the liquid inlet.

Abstract: This device is intended for a motor vehicle tank (2) having on the one hand a filler pipe (4) provided with a flap (12) mounted so as to pivot about a spindle (34), prestressed in the closed position and intended to be opened by the end of a filling nozzle (10), and on the other hand a pipe (16, 18) for venting the tank.

Abstract: A tap comprising a body having a liquid flow passageway between a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet and an air flow passageway between an air inlet and an air outlet. A valve system including a valve seat is provided for controlling liquid and air flow in the passageways which is operated by a push button. When the air inlet and liquid outlet are coincident, the valve seat may be at or adjacent the liquid outlet. When the air outlet and liquid inlet are coincident, the valve seat may be at the liquid inlet.

Abstract: A tap (2, 52) comprising a body having a liquid flow passageway between a liquid inlet (10, 60) and a liquid outlet (12, 62) and an air flow passageway between an air inlet (13, 62) and an air outlet (10, 92). A valve system including a valve seat (24, 63) is provided for controlling liquid and air flow in the passageways which is operated by a push button (16, 66). When the air inlet (62) and liquid outlet (62) are coincident, the valve seat (63) may be at or adjacent the liquid outlet (62). When the air outlet (10) and liquid inlet (10) are coincident, the valve seat (24) may be at the liquid inlet (10).

Abstract: A fuel inlet comprises an inlet pipe, a breather tube, a retainer, a spiral groove, and the like. The inlet pipe is formed by processing a metal pipe and has an expanded portion, a taper portion, and a main body in the order from the fuel port. The expanded portion is formed by increasing the diameter by bulging. In order to prevent defects in the pipe such as cracks from being caused during bulging, SUS304, SUS304L, or SUS436 according to JIS is used as the material of the pipe. The diameter of the main body is 25.4 mm and the diameter of the expanded portion is 50 mm. A spiral groove on which a screw-type fuel port cap can be screwed is formed in the vicinity of the open end of the expanded portion, by crimping the inlet pipe and the retainer together. On the outer surface of the expanded portion in the vicinity of the open end is provided an outer-cylinder-like flange formed integrally with the inlet pipe.

Abstract: A fuel storage and supply apparatus (22) for a watercraft (10) incorporating a plurality of connections (50,66) penetrating a housing (32) in a single opening in a fuel tank (12). Each connection is sealed by a radial O-ring (56,68) so that the connection may be rotated about a longitudinal axis without adversely affecting the seal. A single opening (34) in the tank may thereby be used to provide connections for a fill tube (66), fuel tube (50), vent (86), and electrical penetrations (150) for an intank pump (136) or level sensor (156).

Abstract: In a filling system for moving a supply of liquid through an automatic nozzle, a filling adaptor affixed to a fill pipe of the container for receiving the automatic nozzle has a safety closure at a discharge end thereof to reduce spillage of liquid from the container upon tipping of the container.

Abstract: A discharge valve is disclosed for use in a vacuum toilet system having a waste receptacle defining an outlet and a sewer line placeable under partial vacuum. The discharge valve comprises a housing defining an inlet and an outlet and a rotatable discharge valve member disposed in the housing for selectively establishing fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. A periphery of the disk valve member being formed with a series of ear teeth. An actuator is provided having a rotatable spur gear adapted to engage the periphery of the discharge valve member.

Abstract: A drain valve for a fuel filter water separator for an internal combustion engine has a first port mating with the vent opening of the separator, a second port mating with the drain opening of the separator, and a third port. The drain valve is actuatable between a closed position blocking communication of the first port with the third port and blocking communication of the second port with the third port, and an open position providing communication of the first port with the third port and providing communication of the second port with the third port. If the valve is actuated to the open position when the engine is off, collected water and vent air each flow through the third port but in opposite directions. If the drain valve is actuated while the engine is running, pressurized fuel spray from the vent opening and collected water from the drain opening of the separator each flow through the third port in the same direction.

Abstract: A modular vacuum toilet, and a method of servicing such a toilet, are disclosed. The toilet is used with a vacuum toilet system having a sewer line placeable under partial vacuum pressure and a source of rinse fluid. The modular vacuum toilet comprises a frame and a removable bowl engaging and supported be the frame, the bowl defining an outlet and having a rinse fluid dispenser associated therewith. The modular vacuum toilet also has a valve set module. The valve set module includes a discharge valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the bowl outlet, an outlet in fluid communication with the sewer line, and a movable discharge valve member disposed between the discharge valve inlet and outlet. A rinse fluid valve is also incorporated into the valve set module and has an inlet in fluid communication with the source of rinse fluid, an outlet in fluid communication with the rinse fluid dispenser, and a movable rinse fluid valve member disposed between the rinse fluid valve inlet and outlet.

Abstract: An integrated valve set for use in a vacuum toilet system is disclosed. The vacuum toilet system includes a waste receptacle defining an outlet and having a rinse fluid nozzle, a source of rinse fluid, and a sewer line placeable under partial vacuum pressure. The integrated valve set comprises a discharge valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the waste receptacle outlet, an outlet in fluid communication with the sewer line, and a rotatable discharge valve member adapted to selectively establish fluid communication between the discharge valve inlet and discharge valve outlet. An integrally mounted rinse fluid valve has an inlet in fluid communication with the pressurized rinse fluid source, an outlet in fluid communication with the rinse fluid nozzle, and a rinse fluid valve member adapted to selectively establish fluid communication between the rinse fluid valve inlet and the rinse fluid valve outlet.

Abstract: A positive sealing inlet (PSI) valve assembly is provided for an automotive fuel tank fill tube. The PSI valve assembly includes a tubular housing having an interior and an exterior and this housing is fluidly mounted in series with the fuel tank fill tube. The housing includes a wall extending across the interior of the housing adjacent one end and this wall includes a through opening. A flapper valve is movable between an open and a closed position. In its closed position, the flapper valve overlies and closes the wall opening. Conversely, in its open position, the flapper valve is positioned away from the wall opening to permit nozzle insertion through the wall opening. The PSI valve is pivotally connected to a valve holder and this valve holder is mounted entirely within the interior of the housing. A spring is operatively disposed between the valve holder and flapper valve and urges the vent valve towards its closed position.

Abstract: To seal an electrical wire and prevent fluid flow therethrough, individual strands of the wire are deformed and bonded together to provide a short segment of essentially solid wire without any gaps or flow paths through this segment. Desirably, the solid wire segment may be provided at the point in the wire where the wire passes through a wall of a sealed container, such as a fuel tank, to prevent fluid leakage out of the fuel tank through the wire. In the preferred embodiment, the individual strands of the wire are deformed and bonded together by ultrasonic welding of a section of the wire having its insulation removed. Other methods, such as coining, and laser or electron beam welding can be used to provide the essentially solid wire segment which prevents fluid leakage through the wire.

Abstract: A fuel feeding mechanism of the present invention has an inlet filler pipe that runs from a filler opening formed in an outer side member of an automobile to a fuel tank. The inlet filler pipe has a flange. The inlet filler pipe is attached to an outer wheel house across a seal cup that is held between the flange of the inlet filler pipe and the outer wheel house. The inlet filler pipe is inserted from outside of the automobile through the filler opening toward the fuel tank and is attached to the outer wheel house. This arrangement enhances workability.

Abstract: A fuel tank T has a seal member 18 provided at a fuel entry port 16 provided at an upper end of a filler pipe 12 extending continuously to a tank main body 11 for sealing the outer circumference of a nozzle of a fuel filling gun G. A first relief valve 27 and a second relief valve 29 which are adapted to open when the internal pressure of the filler pipe 12 reaches or exceeds a predetermined value are provided along a first relief passage 26 and a second relief passage 28, respectively, which continuously extend to the filler pipe 12. When excessive fuelling occurs, the first relief valve 27 is made to open so that fuel inside the filler pipe 12 is allowed to be discharged to the outside thereof, and the second relief valve 29 is made to open so that part of fuel inside the filler pipe 12 is allowed to flow out into the fuel entry port 16 located above the seal member so as to inform the operator of a fuel filling pump of the occurrence of an abnormal situation to thereby prompt him or her to stop fueling.

Abstract: A valve includes a fuel passageway and a vent passageway in a single unitary fitting. The valve is externally threaded to be threaded into a hole made in the cap of a fuel container. The fuel passageway includes nipples for attachment of conduits. The vent passageway includes an O-ring to receive a nozzle connected to the fuel passageway and used for conducting fuel from the container to a fuel tank.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a fluid filter includes a female valve portion unitary with an end wall of a collection bowl, and having a socket with a cylindrical sidewall and an inner end wall. The end wall includes a plug, and a vent opening radially outward from the plug. A drain opening is provided in the end wall radially outward from the socket. An annular sealing surface is provided radially outward from the drain opening. A threaded sleeve is provided radially outward from the annular sealing surface. A male valve portion is received in the female valve portion, and includes a valve body and valve seal. The valve seal is received in the socket and includes a cylindrical sidewall defining a vent passage, and an inner end with a vent opening to the vent passage. An annular sealing surface is provided radially outward from the sidewall of the valve seal.

Abstract: An electronic onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system including an electrically operated ORVR valve that selectively opens and closes a fuel vapor path between a fuel tank and a collection canister. An electronic control circuit generates control signals to selectively open and close the ORVR valve. The electronic control circuit receives one or more inputs from one or a plurality of sensors and evaluates the one or more inputs to determine whether to activate the ORVR valve. The sensor inputs include at least a sensor indicating fuel is being introduced into the filler neck and may also include at least a sensor indicating a fuel level within the tank.

Abstract: A fuel storage tank is disclosed which is fitted with an overfill protection device for automatically shutting off flow of fuel into the tank when the fuel reaches an intended maximum fill level. The overfill protection device comprises a fill valve located in a fuel fill tube and linked to a diaphragm or piston which is displaceable within a chamber, said chamber communicating with an aperture which is arranged to vent the chamber into the tank. The device may include a float valve for controlling the aperture and maintaining the aperture closed until fuel in the tank reaches a predetermined fill level, whereupon the aperture is opened and the piston or diaphragm is displaced to cause closure of the valve.

Abstract: A fuel supply system for automobiles with a fuel tank to which are connected a filler pipe and at least one vent for venting the tank during operation of the automobile and one vent for venting the tank during refueling of the tank. The operation vent line and/or the refueling vent line are components of a multiple-duct line. The filler pipe may also be incorporated in the multiple-duct line.

Abstract: A water drain valve for use in cooperation with a fuel filter having a water separation capability includes a valve housing, a flow-control piston disposed within the valve housing, a first sealing grommet defining a water flow path into the valve housing, a second sealing grommet defining an air flow path out of said valve housing and a spring-biased control lever assembled to the valve housing and cooperating with the flow-control piston so as to rotate the piston from a drain valve normally-closed condition to a drain valve normally-pen condition. The valve housing is a unitary casting having a sidewall defining first and second flow apertures, one of which receives the first sealing grommet and the other of which receives the second sealing grommet. The flow-control piston includes a first part-spherical portion which includes a water drain passageway therethrough leading to a drain opening which is defined by the valve housing.

Abstract: A pipe with a plurality of gas outlet apertures is inserted inside a fill pipe of a liquid storage tank. The fill pipe has an outlet normally covered by the tank contents. The gas pipe conveys the gaseous contents of the fill pipe to a separate outlet as refilling liquid is introduced into the fill pipe. This allows the gas inside the fill pipe to be separately vented from the fill pipe without disturbing the liquid contents of the tank.

Abstract: A one-piece check valve is provided for a fuel filler pipe connected to a vehicle fuel tank to provide a fuel filling passage communicated to the fuel tank. The check valve comprises a thin sheet of material shaped to comprise a mounting portion, a flapper valve and an intermediate connecting portion that connects the flapper valve and the mounting portion with the connecting portion being contoured so as to normally impart a spring bias to the flapper valve to close off the fuel filling passage. An elastomeric seal is fastened on the flapper valve or on the fill pipe in a manner to provide a liquid fuel and vapor tight seal when the flapper valve is in a closed position relative to the fuel filling passage. The flapper valve is opened when fuel is introduced into the fuel filler pipe to permit fueling of said tank.

Abstract: A fuel refilling assembly for receiving a filling nozzle to open and close a filler neck of a fuel tank. The refilling assembly has a housing attached to the filler neck to receive the filling nozzle. A valve body is mounted to the housing and moves between seated and unseated positions to equalize the pressure within the filler neck, a filler pipe and the fuel tank. The refilling assembly is characterized by a first flap pivotally mounted to the housing and engaging the valve body for automatically moving the valve body from the seated position to the unseated position. The first flap is pivoted when the filling nozzle is partially inserted within the filler neck. Once the valve body is disengaged, any pressurized fuel vapors within the filler neck, filler pipe and fuel tank are vented to the atmosphere. The venting occurs before the filling nozzle opens the filler neck which ensures a safe filling operation.

Abstract: A valveless fuel tank assembly for a vehicle including a fuel tank having an interior chamber to hold fuel therein. The valveless fuel tank assembly also includes a vapor canister to adsorb fuel vapor in the fuel tank. The valveless fuel tank assembly includes a fill-limit tube connected to the fuel tank and communicating with the interior chamber and a tank vent tube connected to the vapor canister and operatively connected to the fill-limit tube. The valveless fuel tank assembly further includes an oleophobic filter connected to the fill-limit tube to allow vapor fuel to communicate with the vapor canister and to prevent liquid fuel from communicating with the vapor canister.

Abstract: A fuel tank filler apparatus includes a fuel tank filler neck, a pressure-relief valve coupled to the fuel tank filler neck, and a filler neck closure coupled to the fuel tank filler neck. The filler neck closure includes a drainage basin configured to collect liquid fuel, a retention chamber configured to store liquid fuel, and a fuel conductor configured to communicate liquid fuel between the drainage basin and the retention chamber. The filler neck closure can also include a blocker positioned to pivot about a pivot axis between a normally closed position blocking a fuel-receiving passage and an opened position permitting liquid fuel to flow through the fuel-receiving passage to the fuel tank.

Abstract: A sprayer tank is molded with a threaded boss. A hose adapter is coupled with the boss and possesses several attributes including the ability to swivel independently of the tank fitting hose nut, and ability to remove the swivel part, supply tube and hose without removing the tank fitting hose nut. A pressure relief valve is associated with the adapter for venting the tank.

Abstract: In a filling system for moving a supply of liquid through an automatic nozzle, a filling adaptor affixed to a fill pipe of the container for receiving the automatic nozzle has a safety closure at a discharge end thereof to reduce spillage of liquid from the container upon tipping of the container.

Abstract: Valve mechanism for controlling the fluid flows when refueling a fuel tank provided with a filler neck, having: a housing in which there are constructed a first opening, a second opening and a third opening; a valve member which is mounted movably in the housing between a first and a second position and has at least one sealing surface; a valve seat which in the housing is arranged between the openings and cooperates with the sealing surface(s) of the valve member in order, in the first position, to set up a first fluid connection between the first opening and the second opening, and a second fluid connection between the second opening and the third opening, and, in the second position, to interrupt the first and the second fluid connections; and a third fluid connection which is constructed in the housing between the second opening and the third opening and has a higher flow resistance than the second fluid connection.

Abstract: A capless refueling assembly for opening and closing a filler neck of a gas tank. The refueling assembly includes a housing attached to the filler neck. A lid is pivotally mounted to the housing between open and closed positions for facilitating the opening and closing of the filler neck. A valve mechanism is movably mounted to the housing between seated and unseated positions for selectively releasing pressurized fluid from the filler neck. The refueling assembly is characterized by an actuation device automatically moving the valve mechanism from the seated position to the unseated position while the lid remains in the closed position. Accordingly, any pressurized fluid within the filler neck is vented to a safe area, preferably a carbon canister, before the lid is moved to the open position.

Abstract: Manifolds for mounting in the domed end cap of an air reserve tanks for a truck or the like have bodies which have central openings in communication with an opening formed in the tank end cap and which provide a plurality of outlet passages which are in communication with the inlet opening. The outlet passages may be provided with push-to-connect tube or hose retaining fittings, inlet check valves, pressure relief valves or the like by which the manifolds provide for multiple air line connections to a common tank. Embodiments of the manifold are shown as applied to metal and to composite tanks.

Abstract: A fuel-transfer system is provided for a fuel system of a vehicle. The fuel-transfer system includes a filler neck and a fuel tank having top and bottom walls. The fuel-transfer system includes a tube and a fuel conductor. The fuel conductor includes a housing and a diverter valve positioned to lie in the housing. The diverter valve is configured to intercept and guide the tube through an outlet of the housing into a fuel tank.

Abstract: An apparatus for slidably moving a valve control member adjacent a fuel neck of a fuel tank without generating transverse forces. The apparatus provides a slide engaging the valve control member and a toggle lever one arm of which slidably engages a pivotal lid in the fuel neck and the other arm of which is mounted for pivoting about an axis parallel to the pivot axis of the lid. The junction between the arms of the toggle lever engages the slide and converts the pivotal movement of the lid into linear movement of the slide and the valve control member.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a washer fluid reservoir of a rear wiper system includes a fill cup assembly having main body and a cover. The main body defines an opening for receiving washer fluid. A first conduit provides fluid communication between the opening and the washer fluid reservoir for the transfer of washer fluid. A second conduit allows for venting of the washer fluid reservoir back to the opening and provides complete exterior venting of fumes. A vent passage defined in part by the second conduit is blocked when the cover is rotated to a closed position. A designed-in interference normally retains the cover in its opened position.

Abstract: 1. A fuel tank (1) having a filler neck (3) closable by a filling flap (2), the volatile fuel components (5) located in free space (4) of the fuel tank (1) being able to be fed into a storage chamber (7) filled with an absorption element (6), including a vent line (8) that connects the free space (4) to the storage chamber (7) and is closable by a valve (9). The filler neck (3), on the side facing away from the fuel tank (1), has a plug fitting (10) with a valve support (11). The valve (9) includes a sealing flap (12), the sealing flap (12) and the filling flap (2) forming components of the valve support (11), each being able to pivot about a shaft (13,14), and, being acted upon by spring tension, each being able to be placed against a valve seat (15,16) in the valve support (11).

Abstract: A device for connecting at least a discharge tube and return tube to a bung connection of a container for liquids and the like, said connection being embodied with inner screw thread, which device comprises a cylindrical insert with screw thread arranged on the cylinder outer wall and co-acting with the bung, in addition to a bottom provided with at least two openings, a tube connecting bung for placing with the lower surface on this bottom and provided with passages for the discharge tube and return tube aligned with these openings, and a clamping piece for fixing the connecting bung in the cylindrical insert via connectors wherein there are arranged lugs placed in a determined pattern and recesses receiving these lugs, wherein the clamping piece is connected non-slidably in axial direction to the bung but freely rotatable relative thereto, and wherein the connectors in the insert are arranged at a distance from the bottom in order to form a chamber, the recesses are placed above the chamber in the insert an

Abstract: A pressure transmitting passage of an evaporative fuel treating apparatus, which allows communication between a differential pressure regulating valve provided at a fuel tank and a fueling port and includes hill portions and a dale portion, the hill portions and the dale portion being bent in a vertical direction of a vehicle, comprising: an enlarged diameter portion which is provided between the dale portion and the fueling port and can accommodate, at a position lower than a height of a liquid fuel column which can be pushed up due to internal pressure of the tank during fueling, fuel remaining in the dale portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a capless refueling assembly for a motor vehicle fuel tank. The capless refueling assembly has a housing assembly having a nozzle-receiving opening in fluid communication with the fuel tank such that a fuel nozzle can be inserted in the nozzle-receiving opening and supply liquid fuel to the fuel tank. A primary seal is mounted within the housing assembly for pivotal movement between a sealed position wherein the primary seal sealingly closes the nozzle-receiving opening and an open position. The pivotal movement is responsive to a fuel nozzle being inserted into and removed from the nozzle-receiving opening. A closure is pivotally mounted to the housing assembly for movement between a covering position wherein the closure covers a mouth of the nozzle-receiving opening and an access position wherein a fuel nozzle can be inserted into the nozzle-receiving opening. A vapor venting valve engages the primary seal for cooperative movement therewith.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for filling a container having an opening with a liquid includes a valve assembly, disposed in the opening of the container, and a nozzle assembly. The valve assembly includes a housing having a plug detachably mounted therein. An inlet passageway extends through the plug to the interior of the container. An inlet valve is located in the inlet passageway. A relief passageway also extends through the plug to the interior of the container, and a relief valve is located in the relief passageway. The nozzle assembly is coupled to a liquid supply and is adapted to matingly engage an inlet port of the valve assembly. The nozzle assembly engages the inlet port to allow liquid from the liquid supply to flow through the inlet passageway into the interior of the container, and opens the relief valve to vent the interior of the container during the filling operation.