Fuel cap tether
US7926678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K15/0406
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A filler neck closure unit of a vehicle includes a closure cap adapted to close a fuel tank filler neck of the vehicle. Also included is a breakaway tether including a mount ring and a strap. The mount ring is coupled to the cap and formed to include a weakened, frangible section. The strap has a first end coupled to the mount ring and a second end adapted to be anchored to the vehicle which includes the fuel tank filler neck.
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