Patent ID: 7621303
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
1. A filler neck ( 1 ) for the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, comprising a funnel-type insert and, adjoining the latter in an inward direction, a flap with a locking element which, when the filler tube of a gas-pump nozzle is inserted, is moved so as to release the flap, the flap ( 16 ; 116 ) is rotated about a hinge pin ( 14 ; 114 ), which is displaced in space, and is retained by at least two elements ( 11 , 21 ; 111 , 121 ) which are each pivoted about a pin ( 10 ; 110 ) and only release the flap ( 16 ; 116 ) when the two elements ( 11 , 21 ; 111 ; 121 ) are pivoted to one side, counter to the force of a spring ( 12 , 22 ; 112 , 122 ) , by the inserted filler tube ( 30 ).