JP2020199830A - Lock device of fuel tank cap - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a lock device of a fuel tank cap, capable of preventing damages to an operation knob or engaging means by avoiding direct transmission of operation force of operation means to the engaging means.SOLUTION: A lock device of a fuel tank cap includes: a cap 1 moving between a closed position at which an oil supply port communicating with a fuel tank of a vehicle is closed, and an open position at which the port is opened to be capable of opening/closing the oil supply port; an operation knob 2 enabling an oscillation operation around an oscillation shaft Lb by an operator; engaging means 3 movable interlocked with the oscillation operation of the operation knob 2; and lock means capable of locking the movement of the engaging means 3 from an engaging position to an allowable position. There is also provided operation force transmission means (first gear G1 and second gear G2) which are formed between the oscillation shaft Lb of the operation knob 2 and the engaging means 3, and can move the engaging means 3 by transmitting thereto the turning force of the shaft Lb with the oscillation operation of the operation knob 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a fuel tank cap locking device for locking or unlocking the opening and closing of a cap for closing a fuel filler port leading to a fuel tank.

Normally, a fuel filler port is provided at the upper part of the fuel tank in a large motorcycle, and a cap that can move between a closed position that blocks the fuel filler port and an open position that opens the fuel filler port to open and close the fuel filler port. A fuel tank cap locking device having a locking means for locking or unlocking the opening and closing of the cap has been proposed. For example, as a conventional fuel tank cap locking device, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, an operation knob that allows an operator to perform a swing operation centered on a swing shaft, and a swing of the operation knob. It is movable in conjunction with the dynamic operation, and between the locking position where the cap holds the fuel filler port closed and the allowable position where the locking is released and the cap is allowed to open. An operating locking means and a locking means capable of locking the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permissible position or releasing the lock to allow the locking means to move from the locking position to the permissible position. Those equipped with and can be mentioned.

Italian Patent No. 393382

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, when the operation knob is swung, the base end of the operation knob comes into contact with the locking means and is moved to an allowable position by the principle of leverage, so that the cap opening operation is permitted. Because of the configuration, when the operation knob is operated more strongly than expected, the strong operation force is directly transmitted to the locking means, and there is a risk that the operation knob, the slider, and the like may be damaged.

Further, in the above-mentioned prior art, when the cap is in the closed position, a fitting recess for fitting and connecting with the locking means is formed in the slider, so that the fitting is performed when the cap is in the open position. The joint recess was made to face upward, and there was a possibility that the fitting recess would be clogged with foreign matter. In this case, even if the cap is swung to the closed position, the locking means cannot be fitted in the fitting recess, and there is a possibility that the locking means cannot be normally locked.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is intended to prevent the operating knob or the locking means from being damaged by avoiding the direct transmission of the operating force of the operating means to the locking means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fuel tank cap locking device capable of preventing foreign matter from entering the inside of the device.

The invention according to claim 1 is a cap capable of moving between a closed position in which a fuel filler port connected to a fuel tank of a vehicle is closed and an open position in which the fuel filler port is opened to open and close the fuel filler port, and a swing shaft by an operator. An operating means capable of swinging around the center, and a locking position that is movable in conjunction with the swinging operation of the operating means and holds a state in which the cap closes the fuel filler port. , Locks the locking means that operates between the locking means that releases the locking and allows the opening operation of the cap, and the movement of the locking means from the locking position to the permissible position, or locks the lock. A fuel tank cap locking device provided with locking means capable of allowing the locking means to move from the locking position to the permissible position by releasing the above, wherein the swinging shaft of the operating means and the locking are provided. It is characterized by comprising an operating force transmitting means formed between the means and capable of transmitting the rotational force of the swinging shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means to the locking means to move the rocking shaft.

The invention according to claim 2 is the locking device for the fuel tank cap according to claim 1, wherein the operating force transmitting means is formed on the first gear formed on the swing shaft and the locking means. It has two gears, and the first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other to transmit the rotational force of the swing shaft to the locking means via the first gear and the second gear. It is characterized by that.

According to the invention of claim 3, in the fuel tank cap locking device of claim 2, the first gear and the second gear constitute a rack and pinion, and the first gear is the swing. The second gear comprises a pinion attached to the end of the shaft and the second gear comprises a rack formed in the locking means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the fuel tank cap locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the locking means is connected to the locking means and can move together with the locking means. A solenoid having a plunger that can be displaced between the slider and a position that locks the slider to restrict the movement of the slider and a position that releases the lock to the slider and allows the slider to move. It is characterized by having.

The invention according to claim 5 is the lock device for the fuel tank cap according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cap is formed with an insertion hole through which the swing shaft is inserted, and the swing is formed. The moving shaft is characterized in that a sealing means for sealing the insertion hole is attached.

The invention according to claim 6 is the transmission means for transmitting a vehicle-specific ID code while being portable by the driver in the fuel tank cap locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and the vehicle side. It is provided with a receiving means that can receive the ID code from the transmitting means and a determining means for determining whether or not the ID code received by the receiving means is legitimate in the vehicle. It is characterized in that the unlocking by the locking means can be performed only when it is determined that the determining means has received the legitimate ID code.

According to the invention of claim 7, in the fuel tank cap locking device of claim 6, it is determined that the determination means has received a legitimate ID code, and the movement of the locking means is detected. As a condition, the lock is released by the lock means.

According to the invention of claim 1, it is formed between the swinging shaft of the operating means and the locking means, and the rotational force of the swinging shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means is transmitted to the locking means to move the swinging shaft. Since the operating force transmitting means for obtaining the operating force is provided, it is possible to prevent the operating force of the operating means from being directly transmitted to the locking means, prevent damage to the operating means or the locking means, and prevent foreign matter from being generated. It is possible to prevent the device from entering the inside of the device.

According to the invention of claim 2, the operating force transmitting means includes a first gear formed on the swing shaft and a second gear formed on the locking means, and the first gear and the second gear are By being configured to mesh with each other, the rotational force of the swing shaft is transmitted to the locking means via the first gear and the second gear, so that the amount of movement and the operating direction of the locking means accompanying the operation of the operating means, and the operating direction, and The operating force transmitted to the locking means can be easily adjusted by operating the operating means.

According to the invention of claim 3, the first gear and the second gear constitute a rack and pinion, and the first gear includes a pinion attached to the end of the swing shaft and a second gear. Since the gear is composed of a rack formed on the locking means, the rotational force of the swing shaft can be efficiently transmitted to the locking means and slid.

According to the invention of claim 4, the locking means has a slider that is connected to the locking means and can move together with the locking means, a position that locks the slider and restricts the movement of the slider, and a relationship with the slider. Since it has a solenoid having a plunger that can be displaced from a position that allows the slider to move by releasing the stop, the operation of the locking means can be reliably locked.

According to the invention of claim 5, the cap is formed with an insertion hole through which the swing shaft is inserted, and the swing shaft is provided with a sealing means for sealing the insertion hole. Therefore, it is possible to easily prevent foreign substances such as rainwater and dust from entering the inside of the device.

According to the invention of claim 6, a transmitting means that can be carried by the driver and transmits an ID code unique to the vehicle, a receiving means that is arranged on the vehicle side and can receive the ID code from the transmitting means, and receiving. It is provided with a determination means for determining whether or not the ID code received by the means is legitimate in the vehicle, and the locking means is used only when it is determined that the determination means has received the legitimate ID code. Since the lock can be released, it is possible to prevent a third party from illegally unlocking by the locking means, and it is possible to improve the crime prevention property.

According to the invention of claim 7, the lock is released by the lock means on condition that it is determined that the normal ID code has been received by the determination means and the movement of the locking means is detected. The lock can be released in the process of operating the means, and the operability can be improved.

A plan view and a side view showing a lock device for a fuel tank cap according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 1, which is a schematic view showing a state in which (a) a cap is in a closed position and (b) a state in which a cap is in an open position. Section III-III sectional view in FIG. Schematic diagram showing a state before operation of the operating means in the locking device of the fuel tank cap (a state in which the locking means is in the locked position). Schematic diagram showing the state after the operation of the operating means in the locking device of the fuel tank cap (the state in which the locking means is in the allowable position). A perspective view showing an operating means, a locking means, and a locking means in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. Top view and side view showing the cap in the lock device of the fuel tank cap Side view and front view showing the swing shaft and the first gear in the lock device of the fuel tank cap. Top view and side view showing the operation means in the lock device of the fuel tank cap. Four views showing the locking means in the locking device of the fuel tank cap. A perspective view showing a slider in the lock device of the fuel tank cap. Four views showing the slider A perspective view showing a slider in the lock device of the fuel tank cap and a mounting member to which a solenoid and a detection switch are mounted. Three views showing a slider in the lock device of the fuel tank cap and a mounting member to which a solenoid and a detection switch are mounted. Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the slider and the detection switch in the lock device of the fuel tank cap. Schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the slider and the detection switch in the lock device of the fuel tank cap. Block diagram showing the overall configuration of the lock device for the fuel tank cap

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The fuel tank cap locking device according to the present embodiment locks or unlocks the opening and closing of the cap for closing the fuel filler port leading to the fuel tank in a large two-wheeled vehicle, and as shown in FIGS. It is configured to include 1, an operation knob 2 (operation means), a locking means 3, a solenoid 5 and a slider 6 as locking means, and a detection switch 8. The above components are housed in a housing member T having a fuel filler port Ta formed therein. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an annular cover portion H is fixed to the upper portion of the accommodating member T with a plurality of bolts.

The cap 1 moves between a closed position (see FIG. 2A) that closes the fuel filler port Ta that leads to the fuel tank of the vehicle and an open position (see FIG. 2B) that is open, and the fuel filler port The Ta can be opened and closed, and is composed of an upper cap portion 1a and a lower cap portion 1b. In the present embodiment, when an operator such as a driver picks up the operation knob 2 by hand and pulls it upward, the cap 1 swings around the swing shaft La and moves from the closed position to the open position. The fuel filler port Ta can be exposed to the outside.

As shown in FIG. 7, the upper cap portion 1a is formed with a curved arm portion 1c, and at a predetermined portion of the arm portion 1c, the cap 1 is oscillated between the closed position and the open position. The driving axis La is formed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the upper cap portion 1a is formed with an insertion hole 1aa at a predetermined position so that the swing shaft Lb described later can be inserted into the insertion hole 1aa. When the cap 1 is in the closed position, the lower cap portion 1b is attached with the sealing material S for sealing the fuel filler port Ta, and as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the locking means 3 is placed in the locking position and the allowable position. It is configured to be housed so that it can be moved between and.

As shown in FIG. 9, the operation knob 2 (operating means) is formed with an insertion hole 2a for inserting the swing shaft Lb, and the swing shaft Lb is inserted into the insertion hole 2a. It is attached to a recess formed on the upper surface of the cap 1 (upper cap portion 1a). Then, when the operator pulls up the operation knob 2 and operates it, the operation knob 2 can be swung around the swing shaft Lb.

The swing shaft Lb is configured so that it can rotate with the swing operation of the operation knob 2, and as shown in FIG. 8, a first gear G1 is attached to one end thereof. The first gear G1 is composed of a rack and pinion pinion formed by meshing with the second gear G2 described later, is composed of a gear having a tooth surface on the outer peripheral surface, and swings with the operation of the operation knob 2. It can rotate integrally with the shaft Lb.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a sealing means f for sealing the insertion hole 1aa is attached to the swing shaft Lb according to the present embodiment. That is, in the present embodiment, since the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb is transmitted to the locking means 3, the inside and the outside of the device are in communication with each other through the insertion hole 1aa. By attaching the sealing means f to the swing shaft Lb, the insertion hole 1aa can be easily and surely sealed.

The locking means 3 is movable in conjunction with the operation of the operation knob 2, and the locking position (see FIG. 4) for holding the state in which the cap 1 closes the fuel filler port Ta and the locking are released. Then, it operates with an allowable position (see FIG. 5) that allows the opening operation of the cap 1. More specifically, the locking means 3 according to the present embodiment is slidable substantially linearly in the operating space (see FIG. 6) in the lower cap portion 1b, and when it is in the locking position, As shown in FIG. 4, the locking portion 3a at the tip is locked to the locked portion Ha formed on the cover portion H to restrict the movement of the cap 1 from the closed position to the open position, and the operation knob 2 Is operated and is in the permissible position, as shown in FIG. 5, the locking portion 3a is separated from the locked portion Ha and the locking is released, and the cap 1 is allowed to move from the closed position to the open position. It is configured to do so.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the locking means 3 is urged from the allowable position toward the locking position by the urging force of the coil spring 9, and as shown in FIG. 10, the locking portion 3a A tapered surface 3aa is formed on the back surface side of the. Then, when the cap 1 is swung from the open position to the closed position, the tapered surface 3aa interferes with the locked portion Ha of the cover portion H, and the locking means 3 resists the urging force of the coil spring 9. It is designed to move slightly in the direction toward the allowable position. In this way, when the locking means 3 moves and reaches a position where the tapered surface 3aa does not interfere with the locked portion Ha, the cap 1 swings to the closed position and the locking means 3 swings to the closed position and the locking means 3 moves to the coil spring 7. Since it moves to the locking position by the urging force of, the locking portion 3a is locked to the locked portion Ha.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the locking means 3 according to the present embodiment has a connecting portion 3b and an extending portion 3c in addition to the locking portion 3a and the tapered surface 3aa. The connecting portion 3b is composed of a portion extending downward from the back surface side of the locking portion 3a, and can be fitted with the fitting recess 6aa of the slider 6 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. There is. The extension portion 3c is composed of a pair of left and right portions that are integrally extended from both ends of the locking portion 3a, and each end portion 3ca can be brought into contact with one end of the coil spring 9 described above. There is.

Here, in the locking means 3 according to the present embodiment, the second gear G2 is formed in one of the pair of left and right extension portions 3c. The second gear G2 is composed of a rack and pinion rack formed by meshing with the first gear G1 described above, has a tooth surface formed on the surface of the extension portion 3c, and has a tooth surface of the operation knob 2. When the first gear G1 is rotated by the operation, the rotational force is transmitted and the locking means 3 can be moved.

That is, the first gear G1 and the second gear G2 are formed between the swing shaft Lb of the operation knob 2 and the locking means 3, and exert the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb accompanying the swing operation of the operation knob 2. It constitutes an operating force transmitting means that can be transmitted to and moved to the locking means 3, and the first gear G1 and the second gear G2 are meshed with each other to generate the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb. It constitutes a rack and pinion that is transmitted to the locking means 3 via the 1st gear G1 and the 2nd gear G2.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation of the locking means 3 from the locking position to the allowable position is locked, or the lock is released to allow the operation of the locking means 3 from the locking position to the allowable position. It is equipped with a locking means to obtain. Specifically, the locking means according to the present embodiment regulates the movement of the slider 6 which is connected to the locking means 3 and can move together with the locking means 3 and the slider 6 which is locked to the slider 6. It is configured to have a solenoid 5 having a plunger 5a that can be displaced between a position (protruding state) and a position (contracted state) that disengages the slider 6 and allows the slider 6 to move. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the slider 6 is integrally formed with a protruding portion 6a, an interfering portion 6b capable of interfering with the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5, and a convex portion 6c capable of operating the operating portion 8a of the detection switch 8. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the connecting portion 3b of the locking means 3 is fitted and assembled to the fitting recess 6aa formed in the protruding portion 6a. As a result, the slider 6 can move in the accommodating member T following the movement of the locking means 3 between the locking position and the allowable position. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the slider 6 is urged by the coil spring 7 toward the left side in the figure.

The solenoid 5 is attached to the mounting member 10 and can displace the plunger 5a between the protruding state and the contracted state by energization. When the plunger 5a is in the protruding state, it interferes with the interference portion 6b of the slider 6. The movement of the slider 6 (that is, interlocking with the locking means 3) can be regulated by locking the plunger 5a, and when the plunger 5a is in the contracted state, it is locked to the slider 6 by being separated from the interference portion 6b of the slider 6. Is released so that the movement of the slider 6 (that is, interlocking with the locking means 3) can be allowed.

The plunger 5a can be displaced between the protruding state and the contracted state by energization, and the position where the plunger 5a interferes with the interference portion 6b of the slider 6 in the protruding state and the position separated from the interference portion 6b in the contracted state. A spring (not shown) formed inside the solenoid 5 constantly urges the solenoid 5 in the direction from the contracted state to the protruding state. That is, in a state where the plunger 5a is not energized, the plunger 5a is brought into a protruding state by the urging force of the internal spring to lock the locking means 3 by locking the slider 6, and when energized, the internal spring The locking means 3 is unlocked by releasing the locking of the slider 6 in a contracted state against the urging force.

The detection switch 8 is composed of a microswitch that is attached to the mounting member 10 and can detect the movement of the locking means 3 by detecting the movement of the slider 6. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 15, the detection means 3 Is in the locked position, the operating portion 8a is pressed by the convex portion 6c of the slider 6, and the detection switch 8 is electrically turned on. Then, when the operation knob 2 is started to operate and the locking means 3 starts to move from the locking position toward the allowable position, the slider 6 moves in the same direction and is convex from the operating portion 8a as shown in FIG. Since the portions 6c are separated from each other, the detection switch 8 is electrically turned off. As a result, by detecting the on / off state of the detection switch 8, it is possible to detect the movement of the locking means 3 accompanying the operation of the operation knob 2. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the solenoid 5, the slider 6, the coil spring 7, the detection switch 8 and the mounting member 10 constitute the unit 4.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the vehicle applied to the present embodiment is provided on the vehicle side with a transmission means 11 that can be carried by the driver and transmits a vehicle-specific ID code on radio waves. It has a receiving means 12 capable of receiving an ID code from the transmitting means 11 and a determining means 13 for determining whether or not the ID code received by the receiving means 12 is legitimate in the vehicle. On the condition that the determination means 13 has determined that the regular ID code has been received, a control signal is transmitted to the ECU 14 to allow the engine to start.

Further, the determination means 13 according to the present embodiment is electrically connected to the detection switch 8, it is determined that the determination means 13 has received the legitimate ID code, and the detection switch 8 of the locking means 3 On condition that movement is detected, the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5 is set to be in a contracted state and unlocked. That is, when it is determined that the determination means 13 has received the regular ID code, the detection switch 8 detects the start of movement of the locking means 3 to lock the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5 from the protruding state to the contracted state. When the means is unlocked, the locking means 3 is allowed to move from the locked position to the allowable position, and the determination means 15 is not determined to have received the legitimate ID code, the means is locked by the detection switch 8. Even if the start of movement of the means 3 is detected, the plunger 5a of the solenoid 5 is maintained in the protruding state so that the unlocking operation by the locking means is not performed.

According to the present embodiment, it is formed between the swing shaft Lb of the operation knob 2 and the locking means 3, and the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb accompanying the swing operation of the operation knob 2 is transmitted to the locking means 3. Since the operating force transmitting means (specifically, the rack and pinion composed of the first gear G1 and the second gear G2) that can be moved is provided, the operating force of the operating knob 2 is applied to the locking means 3. It is possible to prevent the operation knob 2 or the locking means 3 from being damaged by avoiding direct transmission, and it is possible to prevent foreign matter from entering the inside of the device.

In particular, the operating force transmitting means according to the present embodiment has a first gear G1 formed on the swing shaft Lb and a second gear G2 formed on the locking means 3, and the first gear G1 and the first gear G1 When the two gears G2 are meshed with each other, the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb is transmitted to the locking means 3 via the first gear G1 and the second gear G2, so that the locking means is locked when the operation knob 2 is operated. The movement amount and operation direction of the means 3 and the operation force transmitted to the locking means 3 can be easily adjusted by operating the operation knob 2.

Further, the first gear G1 and the second gear G2 are assumed to form a rack and pinion, the first gear G1 is composed of a pinion attached to the end of the swing shaft Lb, and the second gear G2 is Since it is composed of a rack formed on the locking means 3, the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb can be efficiently transmitted to the locking means 3 and slid. In the present embodiment, the first gear G1 is formed at one end of the swing shaft Lb, but the first gear G1 is attached to both ends of the swing shaft Lb, and the first gear G1 is attached to each first gear G1. The meshing second gear G2 may be formed on each of the extending portions 3c of the locking means 3.

Further, the locking means according to the present embodiment includes a slider 6 that is connected to the locking means 3 and can move together with the locking means 3, a position that locks the slider 6 and restricts the movement of the slider 6. Since it has a solenoid 5 having a plunger 5a that can be displaced from a position that allows the slider 6 to move by releasing the lock on the slider 6, the operation of the locking means 3 can be reliably locked. it can.

Further, the cap 1 according to the present embodiment is formed with an insertion hole 1aa through which the swing shaft Lb is inserted, and the swing shaft Lb is provided with a sealing means f for sealing the insertion hole 1aa. It is possible to easily prevent foreign matter such as rainwater and dust from entering the inside of the device through the insertion hole 1aa. The sealing means f may be in any form as long as it seals the insertion hole 1aa and does not hinder the rotation of the swing shaft Lb.

Further, the transmitting means 11 which can be carried by the driver and transmits the ID code unique to the vehicle, the receiving means 12 which is arranged on the vehicle side and can receive the ID code from the transmitting means 11, and the receiving means 12 receive the ID code. It is provided with a determination means 13 for determining whether or not the ID code is legitimate in the vehicle, and is locked by the locking means only when it is determined that the determination means 13 has received the legitimate ID code. Since the unlocking can be performed, it is possible to prevent a third party from illegally unlocking by the locking means, and it is possible to improve the crime prevention property.

In particular, on the condition that the determination means 13 determines that the legitimate ID code has been received and the movement of the locking means 3 is detected, the locking means is used to unlock the lock, so that the operation of the operation knob 2 can be performed. The lock can be released in the process, and the operability can be improved as compared with the case where the lock is released by a separate operation means (access switch or the like) attached to the vehicle side, for example.

Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operating force transmitting means is formed between the swing shaft Lb of the operating knob 2 (operating means) and the locking means 3. As long as the rotational force of the swing shaft Lb accompanying the swing operation of the operation knob 2 can be transmitted to the locking means 3 to move it, it is limited to the one composed of the first gear G1 and the second gear G2. However, it may be of another form such as a link member or a cam member.

Further, the operating force transmitting means according to the present embodiment is composed of a rack and pinion composed of the first gear G1 and the second gear G2, but both gears are composed of gears or the first gear. A separate gear may be meshed between the G1 and the second gear G2. In particular, if the operating force transmitting means in which separate gears are meshed between the first gear G1 and the second gear G2, the moving direction of the locking means 3 with respect to the operating direction of the operating knob 2 can be changed in the opposite direction. it can. The applicable vehicle may be an automobile, a motorcycle, a buggy, a snow vehicle, or the like.

A fuel provided with an operating force transmitting means formed between the swinging shaft of the operating means and the locking means and capable of transmitting the rotational force of the swinging shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means to the locking means to move the fuel. If it is a tank cap locking device, it can be applied to a device having a different appearance shape or a device to which other functions are added.

1 Cap 1a Upper cap part 1aa Insertion hole 1b Lower cap part 1c Arm part 2 Operation knob (operation means)
2a Insertion hole 3 Locking means 3a Locking part 3aa Tapered surface 3b Connecting part 3c Extension part (rack)
4 Unit 5 Solenoid (locking means)
5a Plunger 6 Slider (locking means)
6a Protruding part 6aa Fitting recess 6b Interference part 6c Convex part 7 Coil spring 8 Detection switch 8a Acting part 9 Coil spring 10 Mounting member 11 Transmitting means 12 Receiving means 13 Judging means 14 ECU
G1 1st gear G2 2nd gear T Containment member Ta Refueling port H Cover part Ha Locked part S Sealing material La, Lb Swing shaft f Sealing means

Claims (7)

A cap that can open and close the fuel filler port by moving between the closed position that blocks the fuel filler port that leads to the fuel tank of the vehicle and the open position that is open.
An operating means that enables the operator to swing around the swing shaft, and
It is made movable in conjunction with the swinging operation of the operating means, and the locking position for holding the state in which the cap closes the fuel filler port and the unlocking operation of the cap are allowed. Locking means that operates between the allowable position and
A locking means that can lock the operation of the locking means from the locking position to the permissible position, or release the lock to allow the locking means to move from the locking position to the permissible position.
It is a lock device for the fuel tank cap equipped with
An operating force formed between the swinging shaft of the operating means and the locking means, which can transmit and move the rotational force of the swinging shaft accompanying the swinging operation of the operating means to the locking means. A fuel tank cap locking device characterized by having a transmission means. The operating force transmitting means has a first gear formed on the swing shaft and a second gear formed on the locking means, and the first gear and the second gear are meshed with each other. The lock device for a fuel tank cap according to claim 1, wherein the rotational force of the swing shaft is transmitted to the locking means via the first gear and the second gear. The first gear and the second gear are assumed to constitute a rack and pinion, the first gear is composed of a pinion attached to an end portion of the swing shaft, and the second gear is the engagement. The fuel tank cap locking device according to claim 2, further comprising a rack formed on the stopping means. The locking means
A slider that is connected to the locking means and can move with the locking means,
A solenoid having a plunger that can be displaced between a position that locks on the slider to restrict the movement of the slider and a position that releases the lock on the slider and allows the slider to move.
The fuel tank cap locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fuel tank cap is locked. Any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the cap is formed with an insertion hole through which the swing shaft is inserted, and a sealing means for sealing the insertion hole is attached to the swing shaft. The fuel tank cap locking device described in one. A transmission means that can be carried by the driver and transmits a vehicle-specific ID code,
A receiving means arranged on the vehicle side and capable of receiving an ID code from the transmitting means,
A determining means for determining whether or not the ID code received by the receiving means is legitimate in the vehicle, and
The present invention is defined in any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the lock can be released by the lock means only when it is determined that the determination means has received a legitimate ID code. The described fuel tank cap locking device. 6. The sixth aspect of the present invention, wherein the locking means is used to unlock the lock, provided that the determination means has determined that the legitimate ID code has been received and the movement of the locking means has been detected. Fuel tank cap lock device.

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