Grounding structure of fuel tank
US7040298B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86027
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A grounding structure of a fuel tank equipped with a lid body closing an opening of the fuel tank made of resin is characterized by being equipped with a ring-shaped member made of metal fixed on the periphery of the opening, and a retainer made of metal fixing the lid body on the ring-shaped member, wherein an electrically grounded member in the vicinity of the lid body is electrically connected to at least one of the ring-shaped member and retainer, and grounding is performed through at least one of the ring-shaped member and retainer.
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