18606841. LEAK DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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LEAK DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Keita Fukui of Fujinomiya-shi (JP)
Yuusaku Nishimura of Toyota-shi (JP)
Hideki Miyahara of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Yoshiyuki Hatano of Susono-shi (JP)
Takayuki Yamada of Seto-shi (JP)
LEAK DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18606841 titled 'LEAK DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS
The abstract describes a leak diagnosis apparatus for a fuel tank on a vehicle that calculates changes in pressure and temperature to determine the presence of a leak.
- Calculation unit measures pressure and temperature changes in the fuel tank when the ignition is off.
- Determination unit analyzes the data to determine if a leak is present in the fuel tank.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for vehicle maintenance and safety. - Gas stations for monitoring fuel storage tanks. - Industrial machinery for leak detection in fuel systems.
Problems Solved: - Efficient and accurate leak detection in fuel tanks. - Prevents potential hazards and environmental damage from fuel leaks.
Benefits: - Early detection of leaks for timely repairs. - Improved safety for vehicles and fuel storage facilities. - Cost-effective maintenance by addressing issues promptly.
Commercial Applications: Leak detection systems for automotive, industrial, and commercial fuel storage applications.
Questions about Leak Diagnosis Apparatus: 1. How does the apparatus calculate changes in pressure and temperature? 2. What are the key benefits of using this leak diagnosis technology?
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Original Abstract Submitted
A leak diagnosis apparatus for performing leak diagnosis of a fuel tank mounted on a vehicle, includes a calculation unit configured to calculate an amount of change in a pressure in the fuel tank and an amount of change in a temperature of a fuel in the fuel tank while an ignition is turned off, and a determination unit configured to determine whether a leak in the fuel tank is absent or present.
