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DE20218769U1 - Warning sign, used during refueling, automatically hinges by about 90 degrees when tank flap is opened, and carries conspicuous inscription or instruction which contains warning regarding fuel type - Google Patents

Warning sign, used during refueling, automatically hinges by about 90 degrees when tank flap is opened, and carries conspicuous inscription or instruction which contains warning regarding fuel type

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DE20218769U1
DE20218769U1 DE20218769U DE20218769U DE20218769U1 DE 20218769 U1 DE20218769 U1 DE 20218769U1 DE 20218769 U DE20218769 U DE 20218769U DE 20218769 U DE20218769 U DE 20218769U DE 20218769 U1 DE20218769 U1 DE 20218769U1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • B60K15/04—Tank inlets
    • B60K15/05—Inlet covers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • B60K2015/03328—Arrangements or special measures related to fuel tanks or fuel handling
    • B60K2015/03361—Arrangements or special measures related to fuel tanks or fuel handling for checking the quality or quantity of fuel during filling of fuel tank

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Abstract

The warning sign (1) is glued, screwed or riveted on the inside of the tank flap (2) and is folded down when the flap is closed. The warning sign automatically hinges by about 90 degrees when the tank flap is opened. The warning sign carries a conspicuous inscription or instruction which contains a warning, which may be the type of fuel to be used. The warning sign in its hinged open position lines upon the line of sight between the person carrying out the refueling and tank sealing cap and therefore attracts attention.

Description

Peter K. Bamberg Gebrauchsmiistereohut-z-fur-i·. Anlage 1 BETRIEBSSTOFF-WARNZEIGER Peter K. Bamberg Utility Miistereohut-z-fur-i·. Appendix 1 FUEL WARNING INDICATOR

BeschreibungDescription

Der passende Betriebsstoff eines Kraftfahrzeuges wird in der Regel durch ein unauffälliges Etikett auf der Innenseite des Tankdeckels oder auf dem Tankverschluß angezeigt. Da zumindest bei Dieselfahrzeugen alle bestehenden Tankpistolen (somit auch solche für Otto-Kraftstoffe) in den Tank-Einfüllstutzen passen, wird durch Unaufmerksamkeit des öfteren falscher Betriebsstoff getankt. Dies hat bei heutigen Dieselmotoren innerhalb kurzer Zeit Schäden am Motor bis hin zum Totalschaden zur Folge.The correct fuel for a motor vehicle is usually indicated by an unobtrusive label on the inside of the tank cap or on the tank cap. Since all existing fuel pumps (including those for petrol) fit into the tank filler neck, at least in diesel vehicles, the wrong fuel is often filled up due to inattention. In today's diesel engines, this can quickly cause engine damage or even total failure.

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Warnzeiger, der sich beim Öffnen des Tankdeckels eines Kraftfahrzeuges selbsttätig aufklappt und durch eine geeignete Aufschrift die tankende Person an die Verwendung des richtigen Betriebsstoffes ermahnt und somit dem obengenannten Problem entgegenwirkt.The invention relates to a warning indicator which opens automatically when the fuel tank cap of a motor vehicle is opened and reminds the person refuelling to use the correct fuel by means of a suitable inscription, thus counteracting the above-mentioned problem.

Der Betriebsstoff-Warnzeiger nach Schutzanspruch 1 ist an der Innenseite des Tankdeckels so befestigt, dass sein beweglicher Teil sich mechanisch oder durch elastische Entformung aufklappt und sich in das Gesichtsfeld der betankenden Person schiebt (Fig. 1 und 2).The fuel level warning indicator according to claim 1 is attached to the inside of the tank cap in such a way that its movable part opens mechanically or by elastic demoulding and slides into the field of vision of the person refuelling (Fig. 1 and 2).

Die Gestaltung der Erfindung ist im Schutzanspruch 2 aufgezeigt. Durch die Verwendung von vorgeformten Federn, die in eine Kunststofffolie eingeschweißt oder in ein Stoffgewebe eingenäht werden (Fig.3), wird das Aufklappen des Warnzeigers ermöglicht.The design of the invention is shown in claim 2. The use of preformed springs which are welded into a plastic film or sewn into a fabric (Fig. 3) enables the warning pointer to be opened.

Beim Schließen des Tankdeckels ist die manuelle Einklappung des Warnzeigers erforderlich. Dadurch wird die erforderliche Federkraft nach Schutzanspruch 3 neu generiert, die den Warnzeiger beim nächsten Öffnen des Tankdeckels erneut aufklappt. Die Federkraft ist durch Auswahl der Federstärke so eingestellt, dass die Schließkraft des Tankdeckels nicht überwunden wird.When closing the tank cap, the warning indicator must be folded in manually. This generates the required spring force according to claim 3, which folds the warning indicator open again the next time the tank cap is opened. The spring force is set by selecting the spring strength so that the closing force of the tank cap is not overcome.

Bei der Auswahl des Federmaterials nach Schutzanspruch 4 sind mehrere Möglichkeiten gegeben.There are several options when selecting the spring material according to claim 4.

Bei Verwendung von faserverstärktem Kunststoff besteht nach Schutzanspruch 5 die Möglichkeit, das flächige Folienmaterial und die Federelemente zu einem Teil zu integrieren. Die hohe elastische Verformbarkeit des faserverstärkten Kunststoffes erspart dabei separate Federelemente.When using fiber-reinforced plastic, it is possible to integrate the flat film material and the spring elements into one part according to protection claim 5. The high elastic deformability of the fiber-reinforced plastic eliminates the need for separate spring elements.

Die Verbindung des Warnzeigers (1) mit dem Tankdeckel (2) erfolgt vorzugsweise durch Verklebung mit handelsüblichen Kunststoff-Klebern, die auch ein nachträgliches Aufbringen erlaubt.The warning indicator (1) is preferably connected to the tank cap (2) by gluing with commercially available plastic adhesives, which also allows subsequent application.

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Claims (5)

1. Betriebsstoff-Warnzeiger für Treibstofftanks, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass - der Warnzeiger (1) innen am Tankdeckel (2) durch Klebung/Verschraubung/Nietung befestigt ist (Fig. 1) und - der Warnzeiger bei geschlossenem Tankdeckel zusammengeklappt ist, - der Warnzeiger sich um ca. 90° selbsttätig aufklappt, wenn der Tankdeckel geöffnet wird (Fig. 2), - der Warnzeiger eine auffällige Aufschrift/Hinweis trägt, die eine Warnung (z. B. einzufüllende Betriebsstoffart) enthält, - der Warnzeiger in aufgeklapptem Zustand auf der Sichtlinie zwischen der tankenden Person und der Tankverschlusskappe (3) liegt und damit erhöhte Aufmerksamkeit erzeugt. 1. Fuel tank warning indicator, characterized in that - the warning indicator ( 1 ) is attached to the inside of the tank cap ( 2 ) by gluing/screwing/riveting ( Fig. 1) and - the warning indicator is folded when the tank cap is closed, - the warning indicator automatically opens by approx. 90° when the tank cap is opened ( Fig. 2), - the warning indicator bears a conspicuous inscription/note containing a warning (e.g. type of fuel to be filled), - the warning indicator, when opened, is in the line of sight between the person refuelling and the tank cap ( 3 ) and thus attracts increased attention. 2. Betriebsstoff-Warnzeiger nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass - der Warnzeiger (1) aus biegsamen Material (z. B. Kunststoff-Folie oder Stoffgewebe) besteht, in das vorgeformte Federelemente eingeschweißt oder eingenäht sind (Fig. 3). 2. Fuel warning indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that - the warning indicator ( 1 ) consists of flexible material (e.g. plastic film or fabric) into which pre-formed spring elements are welded or sewn ( Fig. 3). 3. Betriebsstoff-Warnzeiger nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass - sich beim Schließen des Tankdeckels der Warnzeiger von Hand leicht in den zusammengeklappten Zustand bringen lässt, - die 2 Federelemente (4) und (5) nach dem Schließen des Tankdeckels (2) eine wesentlich geringere Spreizkraft bewirken als die Zuhalte- Feder des Tankdeckels. 3. Fuel warning indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that - the warning indicator can easily be folded up by hand when the tank cap is closed, - the 2 spring elements ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) produce a significantly lower spreading force after the tank cap ( 2 ) is closed than the tank cap's locking spring. 4. Betriebsstoff-Warnzeiger nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass - Die Federelemente (4) und (5) aus unterschiedlichem Material bestehen können (z. B. Stahl oder faserverstärkter Kunststoff) - Die Federelemente (4) und (5) in jeweils 3 Segmenten geformt sind, die in drei Dimensionen jeweils einen rechten Winkel zueinander bilden (Fig. 4) und deren Mittelstücke im Warnzeichen benachbart angeordnet sind. 4. Fuel warning indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that - The spring elements ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) can be made of different materials (e.g. steel or fibre-reinforced plastic) - The spring elements ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) are each formed in 3 segments, which form a right angle to each other in three dimensions ( Fig. 4) and whose middle pieces are arranged adjacent to each other in the warning sign. 5. Betriebsstoff-Warnzeiger nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass - das Material des Warnzeigers (1) und der darin eingebrachten Federn (4) und (5) durch ein Formteil aus glasfaserverstärktem Kunststoff ersetzt wird. Dieses Formteil hat unbelastet die Form des Warnzeigers (1) in Fig. 2 und Fig. 3. 5. Fuel warning indicator according to claim 1, characterized in that - the material of the warning indicator ( 1 ) and the springs ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) incorporated therein is replaced by a molded part made of glass fiber reinforced plastic. This molded part has the shape of the warning indicator ( 1 ) in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 when unloaded.
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Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2396590A (en) * 2002-12-20 2004-06-30 Wietmarscher Ambulanz Und Sond Optical fuel display for vehicles
GB2434566A (en) * 2006-01-25 2007-08-01 John Reynolds Reminder device for vehicle fuel type at inlet
GB2437952A (en) * 2006-05-09 2007-11-14 Jonathan Gisborne Motor vehicle fuel type reminder
GB2449074A (en) * 2007-05-08 2008-11-12 Peter Richard Worral Vehicle Fuel Indicator
DE202015103502U1 (en) 2015-07-02 2015-08-12 Jens Schmidt Note device for fuel filler neck and tank opening with indicator

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2396590A (en) * 2002-12-20 2004-06-30 Wietmarscher Ambulanz Und Sond Optical fuel display for vehicles
GB2396590B (en) * 2002-12-20 2006-10-18 Wietmarscher Ambulanz Und Sond Optical fuel display for vehicles
GB2434566A (en) * 2006-01-25 2007-08-01 John Reynolds Reminder device for vehicle fuel type at inlet
GB2437952A (en) * 2006-05-09 2007-11-14 Jonathan Gisborne Motor vehicle fuel type reminder
GB2449074A (en) * 2007-05-08 2008-11-12 Peter Richard Worral Vehicle Fuel Indicator
DE202015103502U1 (en) 2015-07-02 2015-08-12 Jens Schmidt Note device for fuel filler neck and tank opening with indicator

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