Fuel tank comprising a connector piece
US11498416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/047
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel tank that includes a fuel container, a filler pipe, a connecting piece member, and an annular locking element. The connecting piece member is configured to connect the filler pipe to the fuel container, and is a substantially cylindrical sheet metal shaped cross-section having a first connecting end for fastening to a first component to be connected, and a second connecting end for receipt in a second component to be connected. The second connecting end has a first portion with a first groove shaped therein. The annular locking element extends at least partially through openings of the second component to be connected at a connection point into an interior of the second component to be connected, and at the connection point, axially secures the second component to be connected relative to the connecting piece member by a positive connection on the first groove.
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