Breakaway capless refueling assembly
US6789586B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/33
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cover structure is provided for the end of a fuel system filler tube. The cover structure includes a closure mechanism that opens and closes as a refueling nozzle is inserted or removed. The cover structure is attached to the filler tube assembly by frangible connections, and will separate from the filler tube assembly in the event of a crash.
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