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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 21, 2005
Applicant:
Paul D. Walkowski, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Inventor:
Paul D. Walkowski, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65B 1/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A capless filler tube closure door has a pair of spaced axles or pins which are guided by slots to initially upon being opened by a refueling nozzle move in translation away from the nozzle orifice seat and then pivot out of the way so as not to obstruct the nozzle. Upon nozzle removal as the door approaches the seat, it moves in linear translation to close on the seat to ensure uniform sealing.