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US4171750A
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Fuel tank for motor vehicles, especially for motorcycles
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1978-04-20
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A fuel tank for motor vehicles, especially for motorcycles, whose fill-in opening is located in the tank wall; a short pipe-like member adapted to be mounted over the fill-in opening in or at the tank wall is provided for receiving the fuel discharge nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Hundemer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:03
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62J; B62J35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A fuel tank for motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, comprising a tank having a fill-in opening in the wall thereof, said fill-in opening being delimited by a filling pipe in the tank wall, which filling pipe has fastening means for removably engaging with a closure cover and is connectable to a nozzle receiving means by way of the fastening means, said nozzle receiving means receiving a discharge nozzle with suction means for the fuel vapor-air mixture in the fuel tank and including an insertion opening for the discharge nozzle, said nozzle receiving means being of such a length that when connected to said filling pipe it extends to a height above the fill-in opening of the tank which corresponds essentially to the insertion depth of the discharge nozzle, retaining means being provided in said nozzle receiving means for retention of the inserted discharge nozzle, said retaining means being provided in said nozzle receiving means at a predetermined distance below the insertion opening so that said insertion opening can be sealed gas tight by a sealing means associated with the suction means of said discharge nozzle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A fuel tank for motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, comprising a tank having a fill-in opening in the wall thereof, said fill-in opening being delimited by a filling pipe in the tank wall, which filling pipe has fastening means for removably engaging with a closure cover and is connectable to a nozzle receiving means by way of the fastening means, said nozzle receiving means receiving a discharge nozzle with suction means for the fuel vapor-air mixture in the fuel tank and including an insertion opening for the discharge nozzle, said nozzle receiving means being of such a length that when connected to said filling pipe it extends to a height above the fill-in opening of the tank which corresponds essentially to the insertion depth of the discharge nozzle, retaining means being provided in said nozzle receiving means for retention of the inserted discharge nozzle, said retaining means being provided in said nozzle receiving means at a predetermined distance below the insertion opening so that said insertion opening can be sealed gas tight by a sealing means associated with the suction means of said discharge nozzle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A fuel tank according to claim 1, characterized in that said nozzle receiving means is a short pipe peice and wherein the connection between the nozzle receiving means and the filling pipe is a threaded connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A fuel tank according to claim 2, characterized in that the short pipe piece is constructed as an auxiliary part removable from the fuel tank and is a synthetic plastic molded part which at one end is adapted to be threadedly connected with the filling pipe and which at the other end includes a circumferential recess along the inner wall thereof for accommodating the retaining means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A fuel tank according to claim 3, characterized in that said molded short pipe piece includes two adjacent cylindrical segments of different diameters, the segment of smaller diameter having an external thread for connection with said filling pipe, said external thread extending to a shoulder on said pipe piece at the transition between the two segments, and wherein a sealing ring is provided at said shoulder for sealing against an upper edge of said filling pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fuel tank according to claim 2, characterized in that the short pipe piece is structurally integrated into the fuel tank and is adapted to be removed and reinserted by way of the fill-in opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
A fuel tank according to claim 5, characterized in that the short pipe piece is adapted to be removed and inserted by way of the threaded connection and during the screwing-in abuts with a collar provided on said short pipe piece by way of a seal against an upper edge of the filling pipe guiding the short pipe piece, and wherein said short pipe piece is adapted to be closed by a cover having a bayonet lock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fuel tank according to claim 6, characterized in that when the short pipe piece is screwed into the fuel tank the bayonet lock cover is disposed essentially within the contour of the tank wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A fuel tank according to claim 5, characterized in that the short pipe piece is provided at its lower end with tongues adapted to be bent off which limit the screwing out by abutment thereof against the lower edge of the filling pipe.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |