Capless refueling assembly
US6539990B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/33
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A closure mechanism is provided for the end of a fuel system filler tube. The closure mechanism has an arm that opens and closes as a refueling nozzle is inserted or removed. The mechanism has channels that direct away any liquids that accumulate near the filler tube end.
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