Locking fuel tank cover
US6868874B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K15/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel tank cover assembly is provided for a fuel tank having a fill tube projecting therefrom and a fuel cap for covering an open end of the fill tube. The cover assembly includes a mounting member mounted on and secured to an end of the fill tube. A cover member is releasably attachable to the mounting member. The cover member can be pivoted to a locking position wherein the housing prevents access to the fuel cap and wherein it can be secured to the mounting member by a lock, such as a padlock. A funnel member is fixed to the open end of the filler tube, and the mounting member is attached to an exterior surface of the funnel.
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