Illinois Tool Works Inc.
MECHANISM FOR PIVOTING A CHARGING OR TANK FLAP, AN ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A CHARGING OR FILLER NECK HOUSING, AT LEAST ONE CHARGING OR TANK FLAP, AND AT LEAST ONE SUCH MECHANISM, AND A VEHICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE SUCH ARRANGEMENT

Abstract:

A mechanism (1) for pivoting a charging or tank flap (2) on a charging or filler neck housing (3), which is accommodated or can be accommodated in a body component of a motor vehicle, wherein the mechanism (1) is configured, by superposing at least two at least temporarily simultaneous circular rotational movements having different rotation radii or at least one at least temporarily simultaneous circular rotational movement and at least one linear movement, to pivot the charging or tank flap (2) reversibly between a first orientation, in particular a closed position of the charging or tank flap (2), and a second orientation, in particular an open position of the charging or tank flap (2).