METHOD FOR PRODUCING CARBON/PLASTIC BRICKS FOR USE IN AN EVAPORATIVE CONTROL SYSTEM

摘要

A fuel vapor adsorption brick (64) for use in a fuel vapor management system (71). The fuel adsorption brick is formed of a mixture of activated carbon and plastic compressed to a desired size and shape and placed within a portion of either the fuel tank (84) or fuel tank attachments. The carbon/plastic brick (64) provides geometric flexibility for optimum vehicle packaging and minimizes the number of discrete parts used in a fuel tank assembly, as it can be integrated into either a fuel tank or fuel tank attachment, thereby eliminating the need for a separate carbon canister.