Patent ID: 6755184
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: F02M

Abstract:
An evaporative fuel system, comprising:a canister connected to a fuel tank for receiving vapors therefrom; a conduit having a first end connected to the canister; and a vent structure connected to a second end of the conduit, the vent structure including: a housing, a first port formed in the housing and connected to the conduit, a second port formed in the housing and connected to atmosphere, a chamber portion formed by the housing and in airflow communication with the second port, a tubular portion formed by the housing and in airflow communication with the first port and the chamber portion, the tubular portion extending into the chamber portion, a baffle adjacent the second port extending into the chamber, the baffle and the tubular portion together defining a sinuous path portion of an air passageway extending between the first poll and the second port.