GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System |
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申请号 | US11743584 | 申请日 | 2007-05-02 | 公开(公告)号 | US20100263739A1 | 公开(公告)日 | 2010-10-21 |
申请人 | Gary A. Ford; | 发明人 | Gary A. Ford; | ||||
摘要 | The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell that connects to and becomes an integral part of the extended fuel storage of the motorcycle increasing its capacity and riding range. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ allows the motorcycle operator to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell to the stock fuel tank by activating a momentary 12V toggle switch. This fuel transfer is designed to be performed during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation of the motorcycle in any way. | ||||||
权利要求 | What is claimed is as follows: |
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说明书全文 | Application Claiming the Benefit under 35 USC 119(e) Parent Application:: 60/796,594 Parent Filing Date:: May 2, 2006 The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ is designed for motorcycles with fuel systems adaptable to its use. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ is incorporated into and becomes an integral part of the fuel system of the motorcycle by installation of an auxiliary fuel cell, additional fuel lines, connectors, electric fuel pump, timer circuit, relay, toggle switch and revised fuel system as designed, drawn and included here-in and as described to enable its use as an integral part of the ‘Motorcycle’. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ is detailed in the ‘Fuel System Routing Schematic’ drawings including all the specific components such as hoses, connectors, clamps, fuel cell, check valve and fuel filter. The ‘Fuel Transfer Pump Timed Electrical Schematic’ details all components, connectors, electronic timer, relay, wiring harness, 12 volt power source connection, toggle switch, electronic fuel pump, fuse and fuse holder. “Not Applicable” “Not Applicable” Many models of motorcycles have less than adequate fuel capacities that limit their ability to be utilized for extended distances without limitations. This limited fuel capacity can also affect choice of routes when placing consideration on available fuel supplies and can be dangerous due to miscalculations resulting in fuel shortages on deserted or dangerous roads. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ greatly reduces the need for frequent fuel stops expanding the useable range of the ‘motorcycle’ while making it safer and more versatile for the operator. The installation and use of the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ will greatly extend the usable range of any motorcycle incorporating its use and allowing for greater, more diverse and safer use the same. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ adds to the storage capacity of the ‘motorcycle’ effectively increasing its usable range. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ also adds to and becomes an integral part of the ‘motorcycle's fuel system by the addition of a timed fuel transfer pump circuit with an emergency shut-off relay and easy access toggle activation switch without affecting emissions and/or normal usage and is designed to be used at the operators will without adversely affecting the originally designed operational parameters of the fuel system of the motorcycle. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ consists of an auxiliary fuel cell sized and shaped to match the motorcycle frame utilizing these added/revised fuel lines, vent lines, fuel fill lines, fuel transfer lines, connectors, couplers, electric fuel pump, toggle switch, electronic timer, relay, wiring, fuse and connectors as noted. Fuel Lines Revisions:(consist of 7 lines): The added/revised fuel, vent & fill lines for the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ are as follows:
The connectors are fuel resistant, preferably nylon, material allowing for revisions and additions to the existing fuel system and hoses as follows: The ‘L’ connector ties into the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ fuel fill line at the stock filler hose allowing for simultaneous filling of the auxiliary fuel cell and the stock fuel tank, eliminating the need for separate filling locations. The ‘L’ connector is tapped into the existing stock filler hose allowing for simultaneous filling of both the auxiliary fuel cell and the stock fuel tank. The existing vent line is intersected by the first ‘Y’ connector allowing the single ended side of the ‘Y’ connector and one of the dual ended sides to connect to the new ends of the existing vent line. The second ‘Y’ connector divides the new vent line allowing for both venting and fuel transfer uses. The check valve is placed in the new vent line between the second ‘Y’ and the auxiliary fuel cell to eliminate fuel re-circulation during the fuel transfer process. The fuel filter is placed in-line on the inlet side of the electronic fuel pump to protect the pump from contaminants. The Fuel Pump is an automotive style electrically operated fuel pump, which transfers fuel from the auxiliary fuel cell to the stock fuel tank when activated. The Fuel Pump is located in a convenient location near the auxiliary fuel cell secured in place as necessary. The electronic timer is a 12V electrically controlled adjustable component designed to control power to the fuel pump for a pre-set period of time allowing for safe operation. The electronic timer eliminates the need for manual shut down of the fuel pump during motorcycle operation. This is a safety feature freeing the operator from needing to shut off the fuel pump. The relay circuit is connected to the electronic timer circuit enabling the operator to shut down the timer circuit and electronic fuel pump at any time by activating the toggle switch in the opposite direction of circuit activation engaging the relay which disconnects the electrical power to the electronic fuel pump, shutting down the fuel transfer operation. Toggle Switch is a SPDT Switch; single pole double throw with momentary (on) in both its ‘up’ and ‘down’ positions, off is the center position. The ‘up’ position activates the fuel transfer process while the ‘down’ position activates the relay shutting down the transfer process at any time. The toggle switch has connectors allowing for electrical wires connections to the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’. The Switch is self centering leaving it in the ‘off’ position at all times. The fuse holder is an in-line 5amp fuse holder with small blade 5amp fuse. The purpose of which is to protect the fuel pump from power surges or shorts. This in-line Fuse Holder is located in the power wiring circuit just prior to the Fuel Pump. The operator fills the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ simultaneously and in the same fuel filler location as the stock fuel tank. The filling process is complete when fuel remains visible in the stock filler neck and no longer drains down into either the stock tank or auxiliary fuel cell. The stored fuel of the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ is held in reserve in the auxiliary fuel cell until the fuel in the stock fuel tank has reached a capacity of less than 1/4 tank at which time the toggle switch can be activated, starting the fuel pump and associated timer circuit commencing the transfer of fuel from the auxiliary fuel cell to the tock fuel tank allowing for uninterrupted operation of the ‘motorcycle’. During the operation of the motorcycle fuel is being drawn from the stock fuel tank as per its original design parameters by the original manufacturer, this process is not affected by the installation and utilization of the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel transfer System’. When fuel the level of the stock fuel tank reaches less than 1/4 capacity the operator turns ‘on’ the fuel toggle switch activating the electronic fuel pump thus activating the ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel transfer System’. Upon activation fuel is drawn from the auxiliary fuel cell through the fuel filter via the electronic fuel pump through the second ‘Y’ connector through the first ‘Y’ connector and into the stock fuel tank via the existing vent line. The check valve at the new vent line keeps this fuel from re-circulating into the auxiliary fuel cell. The electronic timer shuts off power to the electronic fuel pump at a predetermined time correlating to the completed fuel transfer from the auxiliary fuel cell to the stock fuel tank. The stock fuel tank, which is the direct supply source for the motorcycle operation, is now refilled and operation of the motorcycle proceeds. The fuel transfer process is designed to operate during normal motorcycle usage without disruption of the same. |