Fuel float valve

US8997780B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-8997780-B2
Application numberUS-201113157410-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 10, 2011
Priority dateJun 10, 2011
Publication dateApr 7, 2015
Grant dateApr 7, 2015

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Abstract

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In one example, a fuel system includes a fuel tank having a wall with an opening. A fuel float valve has a float and a seal plate on opposing ends of a beam. The fuel float valve also includes a fulcrum about which the beam is configured to pivot in response to a change in fuel level. The fuel float valve is movable between unsealed and sealed positions in which the seal plate is respectively unsealed and sealed relative to the opening. The seal plate includes first and second portions. The first portion seals against the wall, and the second portion is movable relative to the first portion in the sealed position from a closed position to an open position with respect to the first portion.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fuel system comprising: a fuel tank having a wall with an opening; a fuel float valve including a float and a seal plate on opposing ends of a beam, and a fulcrum about which the beam is configured to pivot in response to a changing fuel level, the fuel float valve movable between unsealed and sealed positions in which the seal plate is respectively unsealed and sealed relative to the opening; and wherein the seal plate includes first and second portio…

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  • Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic

  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • B64D37/32Primary

    Operations & Transport · mapped topic

  • Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic

  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

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What does patent US8997780B2 cover?
In one example, a fuel system includes a fuel tank having a wall with an opening. A fuel float valve has a float and a seal plate on opposing ends of a beam. The fuel float valve also includes a fulcrum about which the beam is configured to pivot in response to a change in fuel level. The fuel float valve is movable between unsealed and sealed positions in which the seal plate is respectively u…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Beeson William, Hamilton Sundstrand Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification B64D37/32. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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