Fuel cap

Details Fuel cap Fuel cap

2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Ngo, Lien M. (Department: 3727)

Receptacles

Closures

Tethered closure

C220SDIG003

Reexamination Certificate

active

06913163

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cap20includes a casing21, a handle22mounted on an upper portion of the casing21composed of a non-conductive resin material, and grounding mechanism composed of a conductive material. The grounding mechanism includes a contact member31that is attached to the handle22and is arranged at a position to be in contact with the handle22when the handle22is held with fingers, and a tether34that is linked with the contact member31and is used for connection with a fueling lid12. When the user grasps an operating portion23aof the handle22, the user touches arches31a, 31aof the contact member31and the static electricity accumulated in the user is grounded through the tether34. The fuel cap20of this simple structure does not require the high accuracy of dimensions to form the grounding means and attains the sufficient shock resistance.

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