Charging flap and / or tank flap module for a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging flap and / or tank flap module (1) for a motor vehicle, which is used to accommodate or to mount at least one interface (200) for charging and / or refueling an energy store of the motor vehicle. The charging flap and / or tank flap module (1) is also used to secure at least one device (100) with illumination means. By means of the device (100) both the charging flap and / or tank flap module (1) is illuminated and the current charge level and / or tank level of the energy store is displayed. The invention proposes that the charging flap and / or tank flap module (1) has at least one first opening (16) and a second opening (17) adjacent to the first opening, which openings (16, 17) are used to at least partially accommodate the device (100). The openings (16, 17) are oriented in such a way that the light emitted or able to be emitted by the mounted device (100) can exit from the first opening (16) in the direction of the operator and from the second opening (17) in the direction of the interface (200) for charging and / or refueling the energy store.

Description

[0001] The present application is a divisional application of the original application with the application date of June 18, 2019, the application number of 201910525079.2, and the invention title of "Charging flap and / or tank flap module for a motor vehicle". TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The present invention relates to a charging flap and / or tank flap module for a motor vehicle for accommodating or housing at least one interface for charging and / or refueling an energy store on the motor vehicle side and for fixing at least one device with illumination means for both illuminating the charging flap and / or tank flap module and for displaying the current charge level of the energy store and / or the tank level. The present invention also relates to a device for illuminating a charging flap and / or tank flap module and for displaying the current charge level of an energy store that can be charged and / or refueled by means of the charging flap and / or tank flap module. BACKGROUND

[0003] Such a charging flap and / or tank flap module and such a device are known from DE 10 2011 114 075 A1. In particular, a combination instrument arranged in a tank well is mainly described in this patent document, which is arranged annularly around a tank opening. In the combination instrument, an annular light source for illuminating the tank well is combined with a display means for displaying the tank level. The display means consists of a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are also arranged annularly around the tank opening.

[0004] The disadvantage of this solution is that the operator can be dazzled by the annularly arranged light source for illuminating the tank well around the tank opening. Furthermore, the construction of the combination instrument is very space-consuming.

[0005] A charging device for charging a charging store of an electrically drivable motor vehicle is described in DE 10 2012 211 048 A1. The charging device has a coupling device for inserting a charging plug. In order to illuminate the coupling device, the coupling device is surrounded by a c-shaped light conductor, the light rays of which are input at the end side of the c-shaped leg of the light conductor. The light conductor is covered towards the direction of the operator, so that the coupling device is indirectly illuminated by the light rays emitted from the light conductor. The light conductor serves both as a searchlight and as an indicator light for a corresponding display of the charge status of the charging store. This solution for illuminating the coupling device is also very space-consuming.

[0006] Finally, DE 10 2011 108 817 A1 also discloses a charging device for an electrically driven vehicle, wherein section-shaped lighting means are arranged around the charging socket in such a way that they form a closed ring around the charging socket. The lighting means serve on the one hand to illuminate the charging socket and on the other hand they provide a scale which can be used to indicate the state of charge of the battery of the electrically driven vehicle.

[0007] However, due to the large area and the direct illumination of the light rays for illuminating the charging socket, it is also possible here to dazzle the operator. The lighting likewise requires a great deal of construction space and a great number of lighting means. SUMMARY

[0008] Against the background of the prior art, the technical problem addressed by the present application is to provide a charging flap and / or tank flap module for a motor vehicle which can be efficiently and cost-effectively illuminated and which can also give information about the charging level and / or tank level of the energy store of the motor vehicle.

[0009] Furthermore, the technical problem addressed by the present application is also to provide a suitable device for illuminating such a charging flap and / or tank flap module.

[0010] The technical problem is solved by the charging flap and / or tank flap module according to the application and by the device according to the application.

[0011] First of all, a charging flap and / or tank flap module for a motor vehicle is provided, which is designed to accommodate or fit at least one interface for charging and / or refuelling an energy store on the motor vehicle side. The charging flap and / or tank flap module is also designed to secure at least one device with lighting means which serves both to illuminate the charging flap and / or tank flap module and to display the current charging level and / or tank level of the energy store on the motor vehicle side.

[0012] If the motor vehicle refers to a motor vehicle which is conventionally driven by means of fuel, the interface is designed as a refuelling connection (sealable tank opening). If the motor vehicle refers to an electrically drivable motor vehicle, the interface is designed as a charging socket.

[0013] It is, however, also conceivable that the charging flap and / or tank flap module has a plurality of interfaces. This can be the case, for example, if the motor vehicle refers to a hybrid vehicle. In this case, it is conceivable that the charging flap and / or tank flap module is designed to accommodate or fit a conventional tank opening and at the same time also a charging socket. It is also possible for there to be two differently designed charging sockets or tank openings.

[0014] The charging flap and / or tank flap module is usually located on one side of the motor vehicle, preferably in the region of the rear wheels. In contrast, the charging flap and / or tank flap module can of course also be arranged in other locations on the motor vehicle, for example in the front region or in the rear region of the motor vehicle.

[0015] The invention now proposes that the charging flap and / or tank flap module has at least one first opening and a second opening adjacent to the first opening. The openings serve to at least partially accommodate a device which both illuminates the charging flap and / or tank flap module and also displays the current charging level and / or tank level. The openings are oriented in such a way that the light emitted or able to be emitted by the installed device can be emitted from the first opening in the direction of the operator and from the second opening in the direction of the interface for charging the energy store and / or refuelling, wherein a first light emission region in the shape of an elongate oval is provided which fills the first opening in the installed position of the device, so that the light generated is emitted in the direction of the operator, wherein the first light emission region serves as a charging level and / or tank level display.

[0016] In this way the prerequisites for very effective illumination of the interface for charging the energy store and / or refuelling are achieved. Furthermore, this solution also achieves a very compact arrangement, although it ensures a dual function, namely on the one hand the formation of a searchlighting device for the interface and on the other hand the optical display of information about the charging level of the energy store and / or the tank level.

[0017] In a first expanded design of the invention it is proposed that the first opening and the second opening have a face extension at right angles to one another. This facilitates the ability to achieve the dual function in a simple and compact manner.

[0018] It is very expedient if, in an advantageous design variant of the inventive idea, the first opening lies in a first plane and a further opening for accommodating or fitting at least one interface lies in a second plane. The planes face one another at an angle. This facilitates effective illumination of the interface by the device. The angle formed by the two planes to one another is preferably obtuse. The angle is preferably between approximately 120° and 170°, particularly preferably between approximately 130° and 160°.

[0019] It is expedient if the device for illuminating the charging flap and / or tank flap module and for displaying the current charging level and / or tank level is formed by a housing which is detachably connected to the charging flap and / or tank flap module. This makes maintenance of the charging flap and / or tank flap module easier and can reduce costs in the event of a repair. The housing can preferably be screwed or clipped to the charging flap and / or tank flap module. The housing can thus be replaced particularly easily in the event of a fault.

[0020] According to a further development, the charging flap and / or tank flap module can be formed from a two-part component. In this case, the opening for the device is designed in the hard part of the two-part component and at least one further opening for accommodating or fitting at least one interface is designed in the soft part of the two-part component.

[0021] In this way, on the one hand, a stable orientation of the illumination and display is ensured by the device, and, on the other hand, a compensatory movement of the interface can be achieved during refuelling and / or charging.

[0022] As mentioned at the beginning, a device is also to be protected by the present application. The device refers to a device for illuminating a charging flap and / or tank flap module. The device is also used to display the current charge level and / or tank level of a motor vehicle energy store which can be charged and / or refuelled by means of the charging flap and / or tank flap module.

[0023] In the case of the device, the present application now proposes that the device is formed by a housing in which at least two illumination means are accommodated. The light generated or able to be generated by at least one illumination means exits the housing at a first light exit area which is light-transmissive. The light generated or able to be generated by at least one further illumination means exits the housing at a second light exit area which is light-transmissive. Here, the first light exit area is able to cause the light to exit in a different direction to the second light exit area, wherein the first light exit area is designed in the shape of an oval and in the shape of a long strip, wherein the first light exit area fills a first opening in the mounted position of the device, so that the generated light exits in the direction of the operator, wherein the first light exit area serves as a charge level and / or tank level display.

[0024] In this way, the essential prerequisites for achieving the dual function when the device is fitted into the charging flap and / or tank flap module are created by the device.

[0025] The device can be developed in such a way that the face extension of the first light exit area is perpendicular to the face extension of the second light exit area. In this way, the dual function can be achieved more easily and a compact construction of the housing is facilitated.

[0026] In order to reduce the constructional effort of the device, it is proposed that the light which exits the housing by means of the second light exit area is guided from the illumination means to the light exit area by means of a light guide. In this way, in particular, only one circuit board is required in order to accommodate the at least two illumination means, and, in this case, for the display of the charge level and / or tank level, a sufficient distance of the illumination means from the light exit area can be achieved in order to create a uniform light radiation. Particularly preferably, the light guide deflects the light which is input into the light guide by 90°. In this way, the device is optimally adapted to the orientation of the light exit opening of the charging flap and / or tank flap module.

[0027] The customer has a high demand for individualization of the brand-specific nature of his vehicle. This demand can be taken into account in that the first light exit area is covered by an opaque layer and the layer is regionally removed therefrom, thereby forming a logo. The logo can be, for example, a brand-specific emblem. If the light shines through the lighting means of the device, the emblem can be clearly visible to the operator during refueling or charging.

[0028] In order to ensure simple exchangeability of the housing, it is proposed that a securing means for detachable securing of the charging cap and / or tank cap module is provided. The securing means can be designed, for example, as a threaded hole or a latching means. Correspondingly, the charging cap and / or tank cap module can be equipped with a corresponding screw head or a mating latching means.

[0029] In order to easily and uncomplicatedly electrically connect the device to the electrical system of the motor vehicle, the housing preferably has at least one plug-in connection for connection to a plug-in connector. By means of the plug-in connection, on the one hand, electrical energy for operating the lighting means can be obtained, and, on the other hand, a signal flow to a sensor or energy management device can be obtained, by means of which the charging level of the energy store or the tank level on the vehicle side can be detected or monitored.

[0030] Finally, the invention should also protect a motor vehicle having at least one charging cap and / or tank cap module according to the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] Preferred embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings and explained in detail in the following description with reference to the drawings. Further advantages of the invention are thereby explained. Identical reference signs relate to identical, similar or functionally identical components even in different drawings. Here, even if not repeated or referred to, the respective or similar features and advantages are realized. The drawings are not or at least not always true to scale. In some drawings, the scale or distances can be exaggerated in order to more clearly highlight features of the embodiments. In the drawings, respectively:

[0032] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a charging cap module for an electrically drivable motor vehicle;

[0033] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a device for illuminating the charging cap module and for displaying the current charging status;

[0034] Figure 3 shows an enlarged partial view of the charging cap module;

[0035] Figure 4 shows a charging cap module according toFigure 3 principle sectional view of the cut curve IV in

[0036] Figure 5 principle view of the arrangement of the lighting device in the housing of the lighting apparatus in a first embodiment;

[0037] Figure 6 principle view of the arrangement of the lighting device in the housing of the lighting apparatus in a preferred embodiment;

[0038] Figure 7 detail view of a portion of the housing of the lighting apparatus in a particularly preferred embodiment;

[0039] Figure 8 view showing the light exit area of the housing;

[0040] Figure 9 view showing the light exit area according to Figure 8 viewing angle IX in

[0041] Figure 10 view from above showing an electrically drivable means of transport having a charging cover module according to the application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In Figure 1 a charging cover module 1 for an electrically drivable motor vehicle can be seen. The charging cover module 1 is largely composed of a trough-like or basin-like two-part component 10 having a hard component 11 and a soft component 13 connected thereto. The hard component 11 can be made, for example, of a hard plastic, preferably polypropylene (PP). For the soft component 13 a rubber-like plastic, for example a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), can preferably be used.

[0043] A central opening 14 is provided in the soft component 13. The central opening 14 serves to expose a vehicle-side interface 200 arranged on the soft component 13 from behind, which is used to charge an energy store of a motor vehicle not shown in detail here. In the present embodiment, the interface 200 is designed as a charging socket.

[0044] Alternatively to the present embodiment, it can also be considered in accordance with the design of the motor vehicle that the interface 200 is designed as a tank filler neck. A combination of differently designed interfaces can also be considered.

[0045] The charging cover module 1 has an electrically controllable locking element 15 for locking a cover hood not shown in detail here, which covers the charging cover module 1.

[0046] Above the locking element 15, in the edge region of the two-part component 10, a long- itudinal opening 16 is provided in the hard component 11. Directly adjacent to the opening 16, a second opening 17 is present in the hard component 11.

[0047] The openings 16 and 17 serve to partially accommodate a device 100, which will be described in detail later.

[0048] The device 100 serves, on the one hand, to illuminate the interface 200 and, on the other hand, to display the charging status for the operator.

[0049] As can be seen from the figures, the hard component 11 is designed as a frame and stabilizes the soft component 13 in the edge region. Through the large opening 12, the hard component 11 leaves a large part of the soft component 13 and its openings 14 and the interface 200, which is fitted (or rather supported) on the openings 14, visible.

[0050] Figure 2 A separate view of the device 100 is shown. The device has a housing 101, which has an upper component 101a and a lower component 101b. The upper component 101a can be, for example, clamped or glued to the lower component 101b.

[0051] The upper component 101a has a long- itudinal, oval-contoured light exit area 102. The light exit area 102 fills the opening 16 in the hard component 11 in the mounted position of the device 100 (see also Figure 1 ). The resulting light rays thus exit in the direction of the operator. The light exit area 102 serves as a charging status display.

[0052] The light exit area 102 transitions via a step 104 into a light exit area 103, which is oriented approximately perpendicular to the light exit area 102. This will also be described in detail later.

[0053] The lower component 101b of the housing 101 is equipped with fixing means 105 for detachably fixing the device 100 on the hard component 11 of the charging cover module 1.

[0054] As can be seen, the profile of the device 100 has a long- itudinal shape, the opposite ends of which are formed by the fixing means 105. The fixing means 105 have an opening 106 for a fixing screw to pass through, by means of which the device 100 can be fixed on a fixing dome (not visible) of the hard component 11.

[0055] The lower part 101 b finally transitions into a plug connector 107. The plug connector 107 is used for plugging into a plug connector (not shown) of a motor vehicle and thus for ensuring the energy supply as well as the appropriate signal transmission.

[0056] By Figure 3 The two-part component 10 is also shown slightly enlarged in the region of the openings 16 and 17. It can be particularly clearly seen here how the device 100 partially projects into the openings 16 and 17 in the installed state. By this, it is possible to achieve a charging status display through the opening 16 very effectively and in a compact manner and to ensure a direct illumination towards the opening 14 or towards the interface 200 (not shown here) by means of the opening 17.

[0057] The openings 16 and 17 are inclined relative to the opening 14. In this way, it is possible to optimize the illumination in the region of the opening 14.

[0058] This can be seen particularly well in Figure 4 , wherein Figure 4 An advantageous geometrical design is shown in principle.

[0059] It can be seen here that the opening 16 has a face extension Fl in the hard part 11 in a first plane El. The second opening 17 has a face extension F2 which has an angle a of approximately 90° relative to the plane El, that is to say is oriented approximately perpendicularly to the plane El.

[0060] The opening 14 which is provided in the soft part 13 has a face extension F3 in a plane E2. The planes El and E2 are directed towards one another at an angle β, wherein the angle β is preferably obtuse. The angle β is preferably between approximately 120° and 170°, particularly preferably between approximately 130° and 160°.

[0061] In other words, the planes El and E2 are oriented such that a face normal 18 which is perpendicular to the face extension F2 of the opening 17 also falls onto the plane E2 or the face extension F3 of the opening 14 at the angle β.

[0062] According to Figure 5 An embodiment of the device 100' is shown schematically, which shows a possible arrangement of the illumination means in the housing 101 of the device 100'.

[0063] It can be seen here that a first circuit board 108 is accommodated in the housing 101, which has two illumination means 110 and 111. A second circuit board 109 is oriented perpendicularly to the circuit board 108 and has a further illumination means 112. The illumination means 110 to 112 are preferably designed as light emitting diodes, particularly preferably as RGB light emitting diodes. The RGB light emitting diodes can emit light of any color depending on the control.

[0064] The housing 101 of the device 100' also has a transparent first light exit area 102 with a face extension F4 and a transparent second light exit area 103 with a face extension F5. The face extensions F4 and F5 are preferably oriented at a right angle a to each other.

[0065] The light rays of the illumination means 110 and 111 exit outwardly at the light exit area 102, the light rays of the illumination means 112 exit outwardly at the light exit area 103.

[0066] The shown layout of the division into two circuit boards 108 and 109 not only enables a light emission in two different directions, but also enables a certain distance a of the circuit board 108 from the light exit area 102. This is necessary to avoid so-called hot spots (point-like light appearance) for the operator and to enable a uniform light appearance for the charging status display. This is not necessary for the light rays L of the illumination means 112, since said light rays are only used for the search illumination of the interface 200 and in the installation position of the device 100', the light exit area 103 is not directly visible for the operator.

[0067] In Figure 6 A similar principle view for a preferred device 100 can be seen in

[0068] In this preferred solution, the face extensions F4 and F5 of the light exit areas 102 and 103 are also oriented at a right angle a to each other.

[0069] The light rays L of the illumination means 110 and 111 exit from the light exit area 102, if necessary after a convergence, through an optical element (not shown). The light rays L of the illumination means 112 enter at an end-side light input face 114a into the light guide 114, are diverted there by about 90 degrees and exit again from the light guide 114 at an also end-side light output site 114b and finally from the light exit area 103.

[0070] In Figure 7 The device 100 is now described in more detail in

[0071] It can be seen that the light guide 114 has a roughly shoe-like shape with a heel-like portion 114c and a front portion 114d.

[0072] The portion 114c realizes a true light guiding for guiding the light rays emitted from the illumination means 112 from the light input face 114a to the light output face 114b. It is clearly visible in the view that the contour (seen from above) of the light exit area 103 is designed as a half circle with a vertical face extension F5 and a horizontal, half circle shaped face extension F6 in the drawing.

[0073] The already mentioned front portion 114d of the light guide 114 is only used for "collecting" the light rays emitted by the illumination means 110 and 111. The light rays are guided through the portion 114d essentially straight in the direction of the light exit area 102.

[0074] By Figure 8 and Figure 9 It is visible that the light exit area 102 of the device 100 can be equipped with a light- impermeable layer 115. In the layer 115 light-impermeable areas 116 are provided such that in a top view on the light exit area 102 a logo S (not shown in the previous drawings) is formed.

[0075] The logo S is preferably a brand logo and serves for realizing a brand-specific individualization of the charging cover module 1 for the operator.

[0076] Finally, Figure 10 A motor vehicle K, which is electrically drivable, is shown, which is equipped with a charging cover module 1 according to the application.

[0077] The charging cover module 1 is covered by or can be covered by a cover 2.

[0078] By means of the charging cover module 1 the energy store 3 in the form of a traction battery on the vehicle side can be charged by inserting a not shown charging plug. The electrical energy of the energy store 3 serves for providing electrical energy for the drive motor 4.

[0079] The charging cover module 1 or the device 100 (as the interface 200) is electrically or in signal technology connected with an energy management device 5. The energy management device 5 serves for realizing a correct energy management, for example the height of the charging current, when the energy store 3 is charged. Furthermore, the energy management device 5 serves for controlling the device 100 depending on the current charging state of the energy store 3. The device 100 is electrically connected with the on-board battery 6.

[0080] The charging process can now exemplarily proceed as follows:

[0081] After the motor vehicle K has been unlocked and the cover 2 has been opened, the lighting means 110 to 112 of the device 100 are first controlled in such a way that they emit white light, in particular white continuous light. In this way, the best search lighting of the interface 200 is achieved through the opening 17. The operator can thereby quickly locate the interface 200 and insert the charging plug into the interface 200.

[0082] After the charging plug has been inserted and the charging process has been started, the color of the light L (see for example Figure 7 ) emitted by the lighting means 110 to 112 is changed to green. In addition, the light L is emitted in a flashing manner in order to indicate to the operator the charging state that is starting or is still ongoing.

[0083] If it is determined by the energy management device 5 that the energy store 3 is fully charged, the device 100 is controlled in such a way that a green continuous light is displayed by the lighting means 110 to 112.

[0084] If a fault occurs during the charging process, the device 100 is controlled in such a way that the lighting means 110 to 112 emit a red continuous light or flashing light.

[0085] List of reference signs

[0086] 1 charging flap and / or tank flap module

[0087] 2 cover

[0088] 3 energy store, traction battery, on the motor vehicle side

[0089] 4 drive motor

[0090] 5 energy management device

[0091] 6 on-board battery

[0092] 10 slot-like or basin-like two-part component

[0093] 11 hard component

[0094] 12 opening

[0095] 13 soft component

[0096] 14 opening

[0097] 15 locking element

[0098] 16 opening

[0099] 17 opening

[0100] 18 surface normal

[0101] 100, 100' device

[0102] 101 housing

[0103] 101a upper part

[0104] 101b lower part

[0105] 102 light exit area

[0106] 103 light exit area

[0107] 104 step

[0108] 105 fixation means

[0109] 106 opening

[0110] 107 plug-in connection

[0111] 108 circuit board

[0112] 109 circuit board

[0113] 110 illumination means

[0114] 111 illumination means

[0115] 112 illumination means

[0116] 113 circuit board

[0117] 114 light guide

[0118] 114a light input site

[0119] 114b light output site

[0120] 114c step-like portion

[0121] 114d front portion

[0122] 115 light-tight layer

[0123] 116 light-transmissive area

[0124] 200 interface for charging and / or refueling

[0125] a distance

[0126] E1, E2 plane

[0127] F1-F6 face extensions

[0128] K motor vehicle

[0129] L light ray

[0130] S sign

[0131] a angle

[0132] b angle

Claims

1. A charging cover and / or fuel tank cap module (1) for a motor vehicle (K), for receiving or mounting at least one interface (200) for charging and / or refueling an energy storage device (3) on the motor vehicle side, and the charging cover and / or fuel tank cap module (1) for securing at least one device (100, 100') having an illumination device for both illuminating the charging cover and / or fuel tank cap module (1) and displaying the current charging level and / or fuel level of the energy storage device (3), characterized in that, The charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) has at least one first opening (16) and a second opening (17) adjacent to the first opening, wherein the first and second openings are used to at least partially accommodate the device (100, 100') and are oriented such that light (L) emitted or capable of being emitted by the installed device (100, 100') can be emitted from the first opening (16) toward the operator and from the second opening (17) toward the interface (200) for charging and / or refueling the energy storage unit (3), wherein a first light emitting area (102) of elongated shape and oval outline is provided, the first light emitting area (102) filling the first opening (16) in the installation position of the device, so that the generated light is emitted toward the operator, wherein the first light emitting area (102) serves as a charging level and / or fuel tank level display.

2. The charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first opening (16) and the second opening (17) have surface extensions that are perpendicular (α) to each other.

3. The charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first opening (16) is located in a first plane (E1), and another opening for accommodating or assembling at least one interface (200) is located in a second plane (E2), wherein the first plane and the second plane face each other at an angle (β).

4. The charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The device (100, 100') is formed by a housing (101) which is detachably connected to the charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1).

5. The charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) is formed of a dual-component component (10), wherein a first opening and a second opening for the device (100, 100') are designed in a rigid component (11), and at least one other opening for receiving or assembling at least one interface (200) is designed in a soft component (13) of the dual-component component (10).

6. A device (100, 100') for illuminating a charging cap and / or fuel tank cap module (1) designed according to any one of the preceding claims and for displaying the current charging level and / or fuel tank level of an energy storage device (3) capable of being charged and / or refueled via the charging cap and / or fuel tank cap module (1), characterized in that, The device (100, 100') is formed of a housing (101) in which at least two lighting devices are housed, wherein light (L) generated or capable of being generated by at least one lighting device is emitted from the housing (101) at a first light-emitting area (102) that is translucent, and light (L) generated or capable of being generated by at least another lighting device is emitted from the housing (101) at a second light-emitting area (103), wherein the first light-emitting area (102) is capable of emitting light (L) in a direction different from that of the second light-emitting area (103), wherein the first light-emitting area (102) is designed to be elongated and have an oval outline, wherein the first light-emitting area (102) fills a first opening (16) in the mounting position of the device, so that the generated light is emitted toward the operator, wherein the first light-emitting area (102) is used as a charging level and / or tank level display.

7. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The surface extension of the first light emitting region (102) is perpendicular to the surface extension of the second light emitting region (103).

8. The device according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that, The light rays (L) emitted from the housing (101) through the second light emission area (103) are guided from the lighting device to the second light emission area (103) through the light conductor (114).

9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The photoconductor (114) causes the input light ray (L) to be turned 90°.

10. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first light-emitting area (102) is covered by an opaque layer (115), wherein the layer (115) is regionally removed, thereby forming a mark (S).

11. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (101) has a fixing device (105) for detachably fixing to the charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1).

12. The device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (101) has at least one plug connector (107) for connection with a plug connector.

13. A motor vehicle (K), characterized in that... At least one charging cover and / or fuel tank cover module (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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