Patent ID: 7779820
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. A liquid separator used in a fuel system with a fuel tank and a vapor storage canister, comprising: a vessel defining at least in part a space separate from the fuel tank and communicating with the fuel tank; and a separator body including: an inlet portion for communication with a fuel tank and having an inlet pipe extending into the space, the inlet pipe defining at least part of an inlet passage; an outlet portion for communication with a vapor storage canister and having an outlet pipe communicating with the space and leading from the space; and a deflector surface disposed between the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe, the deflector surface extending into the space at least as far as the outlet pipe; wherein fluid enters the inlet portion and flows into the space, and fuel vapor separates from the fluid by changing direction and exits the space through the outlet pipe.