METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A DETACHABLE FUEL PIPE OF A VEHICLE FUELING SYSTEM

摘要

Methods and systems are provided for a detachable fuel pipe of a vehicle fuel system. In one example, a method may include, in response to a detected vehicle collision, removing physical and fluidic couplings between the detachable fuel pipe and a fuel tank. The method may further include sealing the fuel tank upon removing the couplings to the detachable fuel pipe.

主权项

1. A system for a vehicle, comprising:
a side fueling port fluidly and physically coupled to a fuel tank via a fuel pipe including a detachable nozzle; an actuator; an impact sensor; and a controller with computer-readable instructions stored thereon for:
disengaging the nozzle from the fuel tank via the actuator in response to receiving a signal from the impact sensor indicating a vehicle side impact.