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Sealing structure of fuel tank and vehicle provided with same

US8967424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/0451
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing structure of a fuel tank includes: a hollow circular cylinder part, having an inner circumferential part, formed near opening of the fuel tank to extend outward; a cap body having a hollow cylindrical part inserted into the inner circumferential part to face the inner circumferential part; and a seal member disposed between the inner circumferential part and the hollow cylindrical part. A protruding part is provided on an outer circumferential side of the hollow circular cylinder part of the fuel tank. A locking part formed on an outer circumferential part of the cap body and the protruding parts are fixed.

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