System and method for filling a plurality of isolated vehicle fluid circuits through a common fluid fill port
Patent
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OSTI ID:1159979
A vehicle having multiple isolated fluid circuits configured to be filled through a common fill port includes a first fluid circuit disposed within the vehicle, the first fluid circuit having a first fill port, a second fluid circuit disposed within the vehicle, and a conduit defining a fluid passageway between the first fluid circuit and second fluid circuit, the conduit including a valve. The valve is configured such that the first and second fluid circuits are fluidly coupled via the passageway when the valve is open, and are fluidly isolated when the valve is closed.
- Research Organization:
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-08NT04386
- Assignee:
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,857,480
- Application Number:
- 13/005,759
- OSTI ID:
- 1159979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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