Patent ID: 8931503
Filing Date: 2015-01-13
Classification: B60K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fuel inlet valve for a fuel tank, comprising: a flange configured to be attachable to the fuel tank; a first aperture and a second aperture formed in the flange; a fuel valve integral with the flange and in fluid communication with the first aperture, wherein the fuel valve is an in-line check valve having a flapper; a fill pipe nipple integral with the flange and in fluid communication with the first aperture, wherein the fuel valve and the fill pipe nipple form a fuel path through the first aperture; and at least one nipple integral with the flange and in fluid communication with the second aperture, wherein said at least one nipple forms a second path which extends through the second aperture, and said at least one nipple intersects the fill pipe nipple.