Fuel tank cover module
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorChristian Zentner
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Abstract
A tank flap module is provided for installation in a motor vehicle, having a recess body insertable into an opening of the vehicle body, which has a passage opening for receiving a fuel filler neck in the area of a base section, and which has a flange-like fastening edge protruding radially outward facing away from the base section. A flexibly deformable and peripheral axial sealing tab is provided extending along the fastening edge, which extends axially outward in relation to the passage opening and comes into contact on an interior of a tank flap, which is located in the closed position and is mounted so it is pivotable on the recess body.
Claims19
A tank flap module for installation in a motor vehicle, comprising:
- a recess body that is insertable into an opening of a vehicle body;
- a passage opening of the recess body that is configured to receive a fuel filler neck in an area of a base section;
- a flange-like fastening edge protruding radially outward away from the base section;
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- a flexibly deformable peripheral axial sealing tab pivotable on and extending axially outward from the flange-like fastening edge in relation to the passage opening and contacts an inner surface of a tank flap along its entire circumference while in a closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.