The invention relates to a tank for receiving fuel, said tank comprising a venting system comprising a flap for closing an opening made in the tank, said flap being subjected to a float and mounted in a hinged manner in the tank so as to adopt a closed position, pushed by the float when the level of fuel in the tank reaches a certain threshold, and an open, venting position, driven by the float when the level of fuel is below said threshold. According to the invention, the flap comprises a valve controlled by means that can open the valve when the flap is in a closed position and the level of fuel is below said threshold.
ANTI-OVERPRESSURE FUEL TANK
2018-01-11
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch