Fuel filler door actuator assembly with integral kick-out spring
CA 2173275 C · Owner: Lanyk, Douglas S. · Inventors: Martus, Charles R.; Lanyk, Douglas S.
Overview
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A release mechanism for use with fuel filler door latch systems that provides superior control of door movement during the entire service life of the motor vehicle. The biasing mechanism of the present invention includes a kick-out spring that acts directly against the striker bar. As such the kick-out spring is not exposed, to overstressing and does not cause undue wear of the automobile body. The kickout spring is a leaf spring having a first end that is secured to the housing an, intermediate section routed between posts extending outwardly from the housing and a cantilevered second end that is oriented to be engaged and resiliently deflected by the striker bar when the fuel filler door …
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- Filed April 2, 1996 and granted March 19, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 2, 2016.
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