Patent ID: 6106049
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B60K,E05D,E05Y

Abstract:
A tank cover for a tank socket of a vehicle fuel tank, said tank cover comprising:a solid plate-shaped molded plastic flap body;a molded plastic pivot arm having a curved portion with a first leg and a second leg;a connection for connecting said first leg and said flap body to one another, wherein said connection consists of a first connecting element connected to said first leg and a second connecting element formed as a unitary part of said flap body;said connection being selected from the group consisting of a positive-locking connection, a frictional connection, and a material connection, wherein said first and second connecting elements are combined with one other to form said connection; andsaid second leg including a hinge component with which said second leg is connected to a vehicle such that said flap body is pivotable about a first end.