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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 03, 2008
Hiroyuki Hagano, Aichi-ken, JP;
Masayuki Nakagawa, Aichi-ken, JP;
Hiroyuki Hagano, Aichi-ken, JP;
Masayuki Nakagawa, Aichi-ken, JP;
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., Aichi-pref., JP;
Abstract
A fuel capmaintains high sealing even when subjected to external force; is easy to operate; and requires minimal space for accommodation. The cap device comprises a casing bodyfor closing the filler opening FNb in a sealed condition, a cover, a handle, a clutch mechanismand a torque transmission mechanism. By upraising the handle to the handling position and applying rotational torque, rotational torque is transmitted to the casing bodyvia the clutch mechanismand the torque transmission mechanism, closing the filler opening FNb. The handlelowers back to the retracted position when released, whereupon the clutch mechanismassumes non-transmission mode wherein the coverand the handlerotate freely if subjected to external force such as in a collision.