Cap device with torque mechanism

Details Cap device with torque mechanism Cap device with torque mechanism

2008-01-03

2010-02-09

Hylton, Robin (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Closures

Removable closure guided in rotary movement

C220S304000, C220S375000, C220SDIG033, C180S069500

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658297

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cap10maintains high sealing even when subjected to external force; is easy to operate; and requires minimal space for accommodation. The cap device comprises a casing body20for closing the filler opening FNb in a sealed condition, a cover40, a handle45, a clutch mechanism60and a torque transmission mechanism80. By upraising the handle to the handling position and applying rotational torque, rotational torque is transmitted to the casing body20via the clutch mechanism60and the torque transmission mechanism80, closing the filler opening FNb. The handle45lowers back to the retracted position when released, whereupon the clutch mechanism60assumes non-transmission mode wherein the cover40and the handle45rotate freely if subjected to external force such as in a collision.

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