Fuel float valve
AssigneeHamilton Sundstrand Corporation
InventorWillaim Beeson
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Abstract
A fuel system includes a fuel tank that has a wall with an opening. A fuel float valve includes a float and a seal plate that are arranged on opposing ends of a beam. A support carries a connection of the beam. The beam is configured to translate along the support at the connection in response to a changing fuel level. The fuel float valve is movable between first and second positions in which the seal plate is respectively unsealed and sealed relative to the opening. The seal plate is movable relative to the opening in the second position.
Claims8
A fuel system comprising:
- a fuel tank having a wall with an opening;
- a fuel float valve including a float and a seal plate on opposing ends of a beam, and a support carrying a connection of the beam, the beam configured to translate along the support at the connection in response to a changing fuel level, the fuel float valve movable between first and second positions in which the seal plate is respectively unsealed and sealed relative to the opening;
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- wherein the seal plate is movable relative to the opening in the second position.
A method of regulating fluid flow through a fuel tank comprising the steps of:
- moving a float and a plate in response to a changing fuel level;
- blocking an opening in a wall with the plate to provide a sealed condition;
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- unobstructing the opening with a portion of the plate in the sealed condition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.