Compagnie Plastic Omnium

Philippe Decobert

Alexis Rosseel

Andr&eacute; Arnal

The invention relates to a fuel tank comprising a vessel for containing fuel and a system for evacuating the gases contained in the vessel. The system has a passage putting the inside of the vessel into communication with the outside of the vessel, and the passage is closed by a membrane suitable for allowing air and fuel vapor to pass therethrough while preventing liquid fuel from passing therethrough. The membrane is situated inside the vessel and it extends over the major portion of the top wall of the vessel.

Fuel tank equipped with a gas evacuating system

The invention relates to a fuel tank canister for placing in a vent circuit and containing a filter substance suitable for fixing gaseous fuel molecules. At least one compartment communicating with its filter substance and suitable for receiving a device selected from the following devices: a device for closing the vent circuit in the event of the tank being turned upsidedown; a device for preventing the tank being overfilled; and a device for separating liquid fuel from the gas to be vented.

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Paillart, France

Philippe Decobert