Patent ID: 7017607
Filing Date: 2006-03-28
Classification: B60K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An expansion container ( 1 ) for a fuel system of a motor vehicle, said expansion container ( 1 ) comprising a container wall ( 1 . 1 ) with an opening, a gas vent connector ( 2 ) mounted on said container wall ( 1 . 1 ) so as to be in communication with the interior of the expansion container ( 1 ) via said opening, a support structure ( 7 ) sealingly mounted to said container wall so as to extend around said opening, a valve ( 3 ) located within said expansion container ( 1 ) and connected to said support structure in sealed engagement therewith, said gas vent connector ( 2 ) consisting of metal and being joined by at least a first seal structure ( 4 ) in a gas and liquid tight manner and said gas vent connector ( 2 ) being connected to said valve ( 3 ) by at least a second seal structure ( 5 ).