Vehicle fuel filler system seal
US9376012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/053
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel door assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The fuel door assembly includes a housing, a fuel door and a door seal. The fuel door is hingedly supported by the housing for rotation between an open position and a closed position. The door seal includes a proximal edge supported by the housing and a distal edge separated from the housing. The door seal has an arcuate shape extending from the proximal edge to the distal edge when the fuel door is in the open position.
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