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Fuel or charging port door assembly with override configuration and assist tool

US11332003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2019
Grant dateMay 17, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/0576
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a fuel or charging port door assembly of a motor vehicle. In particular, this disclosure relates to a fuel or charging port door assembly configured to permit a door to open when an override force is applied using an assist tool, for example. An example vehicle includes a door configured to move relative to a body of the vehicle between open and closed positions. The door is a fuel door or a charging port door. The vehicle also includes a lock assembly including a base and a tip. The base is configured to hold the tip during normal operating conditions, and the base and tip are configured to separate upon application of an override force to the door.

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