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Sealing unit, tank unit and motor vehicle

US9776504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Heiko Betzen · Oebisfelde, DE
Markus Frommann · Bingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 29, 2014
Grant date	Oct 3, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

The present disclosure pertains to a sealing unit such a fuel tank cap for a tank unit of a motor vehicle. The sealing unit includes a cover element that can be arranged on or at least partially in an opening of a tank component of the motor vehicle such that it seals the opening of the tank component in an at least fluid-tight fashion. An actuator is arranged on an outer side of the cover element that faces away from the opening. In a non-actuated, normal position rests, flat against the outer side of the cover element. The actuator can be transferred into a gripping position, in which it at least partially extends oblique or transverse to the outer side of the cover element.

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