Fuel tank cap lock
AssigneeKiekert AG
InventorsMadhu Basavarajappa, Hendrik Wahmann
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Abstract
The invention relates to a lock for a fuel tank or tailgate in a vehicle, comprising a locking bolt (1) which can be adjusted between an open and closed position by opening and closing the cap or the tailgate. Said cap lock, in the housing (2) of the locking device, is positively driven counter to the force of a compression spring (4) in the direction of its longitudinal axis (6) and counter to the force of a torsion spring (3) about its longitudinal axis (6).
Claims13
Lock for a fuel tank cap or tailboard in a vehicle with a locking bolt (1) which can be shifted between an open and closed position by opening and closing the fuel tank cap or tailboard, characterised by the fact that the locking bolt (1) in the housing (2) of the lock is forcibly actuated against the force of a compression spring (4) in the direction of its longitudinal axis (6) and against the force of a torsion spring (3) around its longitudinal axis (6).
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