Table 11 Design options for interfaces.

From: Formulating a multi-layered framework for automobile architecture

Interface AB:

Cap and metal fuel filler

Option

Detail

ab1

Cap hinged to metal fuel filler hinged Joint

ab2

Cap not hinged to metal fuel filler hinged Joint

ab3

Thread joint

Interface BC:

Metal fuel filler and seal breather

Option

Detail

bc1

Seal screwed to metal fuel filler with hole aligned to canister tube

bc2

Seal pressing against metal fuel filler with hole aligned to canister tube

bc3

No seal

Interface AC:

Seal and cap

Option

Detail

ac1

Seal fitted with cap with hole aligned to MFF and canister tube

ac2

Seal pressing against cap with hole aligned to MFF and canister tube