Patent ID: 8636163
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: B60K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Motor vehicle fuel tank of thermoplastics having at least one filler neck not moulded on in one piece, the at least one filler neck being connected in a fluid-tight manner to the fuel tank, wherein the filler neck is inserted into an opening in the fuel tank and is sealed by sealing means at its outer circumference in the opening; wherein the filler neck is clamped axially against the tank wall by force applied to the filler neck in an axial direction of the filler neck; and wherein the filler neck comprises in a region of a connection to the wall of the fuel tank at least one circumferential collar which is secured axially against the wall of the fuel tank by a union nut which directly contacts against the collar and secures the collar to prevent separation of the connection.