Fuel tank lock system for a gasoline tank filler neck of a motor vehicle
US5533766A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/308
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tank lock system for a gasoline tank of a motor vehicle having a filler neck in a fueling area near the periphery of the motor vehicle body, a tank cap for sealingly closing the filler neck, as well as a pivotable tank cover for covering or providing access to the fueling area, and a device for the unlocking of the tank cap. The tank cap and the tank cover constitute a single unit for simultaneously opening or closing the filler neck and providing or denying access to the fueling area, thereby ensuring a safe, secure, and comfortable operation of a tank lock system.
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