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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2007
Markus Stephan, Gnotzheim, DE;
André Brandis, Neuenhagen, DE;
Markus Stephan, Gnotzheim, DE;
André Brandis, Neuenhagen, DE;
Alfmeier Prazision AG Baugruppen & Systemlosungen, Treuchtligen, DE;
Abstract
The device includes a protective mechanism for preventing introduction of a gasoline-type nozzle into an inlet passageway of a fuel tank of a Diesel motor vehicle, the inlet passageway defining a central axis, the protective mechanism comprising two arms mounted at least partially within the inlet passageway, the arms being pivotable around a pivot axis substantially parallel to the central axis. A connector is mounted at least partially within the inlet passageway, the connector being movable in a plane transverse to the central axis, movement of the connector outwardly from an idle position relative to the central axis causing the arms to pivot from an idle position toward a free-flow position. The connector is configured so that insertion of a gasoline-type nozzle into the inlet passageway will not move the arms to the free-flow position, whereas insertion of a Diesel-type nozzle into the inlet passageway will move the arms to the free-flow position.