Spring mounting structures for a fuel lid
US9227509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/053
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle comprises a vehicle body structure, a fuel lid, and a strip spring engaged between the fuel lid and the vehicle body structure. The strip spring has a first mounting portion and an opposing second mounting portion, and defines an opening at the second mounting portion. A first spring mounting structure is at one of the fuel lid or the vehicle body structure. The first spring mounting structure has a first base for engaging the first mounting portion. A second spring mounting structure is at the other of the fuel lid and the vehicle body structure. The second spring mounting structure has a second base for engaging the second mounting portion and a spring retention tab protruding from the second base. The spring retention tab is received by the opening defined at the second mounting portion and retains the second mounting portion to the second spring mounting structure.
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