Light truck fuel filler cover

Abstract

To provide a metal cap cover that matches the shape of an exposed fuel filler cap of a light truck and has a smart appearance. [Solution] A cylindrical metal cap cover 1 that covers a fuel filler cap attached to the fuel filler cap of a light truck, and comprises a cover bottom 12 with an opening that penetrates the top surface of the cap on the side that fits into the fuel filler cap, a top surface 10a, and a side wall 11 that abuts the upper side surface of the cap internally, and the top surface has a handle through hole 100 that penetrates only the protruding handle portion that protrudes from a part of the top surface of the cap.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a cover that is attached to the fuel filler cap of a light truck. [Background technology]

[0002] A light truck is a truck classified as a light vehicle, with a cargo bed behind the driver's seat (cabin), and is primarily used for agricultural, construction, and civil engineering work. The cargo bed can also be modified to become a refrigerated truck or a food truck, expanding the range of uses. As shown in Figure 5, most fuel filler caps on light trucks are located near the right rear wheel. However, depending on the model of light truck, they may be located directly behind the driver's seat. Also, unlike a regular car, there is no lever on the driver's seat to open the fuel filler cap; instead, the fuel filler cap is opened using the car key. The fuel filler caps on light trucks are often exposed. As a result, they deteriorate over repeated refueling, and if the rubber part in particular deteriorates, gasoline may leak. Gasoline is highly flammable, so if it boils over, there is a risk of a fire. In response to this problem, the inventor of the present application devised an attachment that is attached to the side wall of the neck of the fuel filler cap of a light truck, i.e., an attachment as shown in Figure 6, in which a neck insertion hole with a diameter approximately the same as the outer diameter of the neck of the fuel filler cap is formed at the top toward the front of a flap-shaped base, and the neck insertion hole is provided with notches around the periphery, thereby solving the problem of gasoline dripping (Utility Model Registration No. 3236984). However, because fuel filler caps for light trucks are made of resin, they are prone to cracking due to the heat and ultraviolet rays of the current summer heat. Furthermore, deterioration over time is a problem for light truck owners, who are particularly concerned about the appearance of their vehicles. Furthermore, there are many cases where drivers of light vehicles mistakenly fill their vehicles with diesel, and measures to prevent this from happening need to be considered.

[0003] Incidentally, the invention of Patent Document 1 proposes a tank cap structure. That is, the invention of Patent Document 1 describes a tank structure in which an opening provided in a tank that contains liquid is covered from the outside with a cap to seal the opening, and the invention includes a cap cover that is attached to the cap and covers the tank from the outside, the tank has a protruding portion, and the cap cover has a rotation restricting portion that engages with the protruding portion and restricts rotation of the cap cover. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-69846 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the cap cover in Patent Document 1 cannot be used structurally with the fuel filler caps of light trucks because they have no protrusions on the edges, and because they are made of resin, as they deteriorate the fuel filler caps of light trucks become exposed, which is undesirable for users who are concerned about the details of appearance.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a metal fuel filler cap cover that matches the shape of the exposed fuel filler cap of a light truck and has a smart appearance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a cylindrical metal cap cover that covers a fuel filler cap attached to the fuel filler cap of a light truck, and is characterized by having a cover bottom with an opening that penetrates the top surface of the cap on the side that fits into the fuel filler cap, a top surface, and a side wall that abuts the upper side surface of the cap internally, and the top surface has a handle through hole that penetrates only the protruding handle portion that protrudes from a part of the top surface of the cap.

[0008] The underside of the closed cover top surface of the top surface may be adhered to the top surface of the fuel filler cap, preferably with double-sided tape. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The fuel filler cap cover for a light truck according to the present invention prevents the cap attached to the exposed fuel filler cap of a light truck from getting dirty with dripping liquid and dust, and the metal cover prevents the cap from cracking due to heat and ultraviolet rays in the current hot summer, improving the appearance and increasing user satisfaction. Furthermore, by displaying a warning on the cap cover to avoid filling the wrong fuel with gasoline and diesel, drivers of light vehicles can prevent themselves from filling the wrong fuel. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1A is a plan view, FIG. 1B is a bottom view, and FIG. 1C is a front view of a cap cover according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] 2A is a cross-sectional view taken along line XX shown in the front view of the cap cover of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line YY shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a side view showing a state in which the cap cover according to the first embodiment is attached to a fuel filler cap. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a cap cover according to a first embodiment is attached to a fuel filler cap. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the position of a fuel filler port of a real light truck. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a state in which an attachment invented by the inventor of the present application before filing is attached to a fuel filler opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The following describes in detail the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same parts are given the same numbers, and duplicate explanations are omitted. Please note that the drawings may be exaggerated to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not necessarily drawn to scale. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown below. [Example]

[0012] Embodiment 1 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a plan view (a), a bottom view (b), and a side view (c) of a fuel filler cap cover 1 according to Embodiment 1. Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view (a) taken along line XX and a cross-sectional view (b) taken along line YY shown in the plan view of the fuel filler cap cover 1 in Fig. 1(a).

[0013] The fuel filler cap cover (hereinafter simply referred to as "cap cover") 1 according to the present invention is a cylindrical metal cap cover that covers a fuel filler cap (hereinafter simply referred to as "cap") attached to the fuel filler of a light truck. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cap cover 1 comprises a cover bottom 12 having an opening 200 penetrating the top surface of the cap on the side that fits into the cap, a top surface 10a, and a side wall 11 that abuts the upper side surface of the cap internally. The top surface 10a has a handle through-hole 100 that passes only through a protruding handle portion T that protrudes from a portion of the top surface of the cap. In FIG. 2, the hatched portion indicates a cross section of the fuel filler cap cover 1.

[0014] It is also preferable to use machined aluminum as the material. The top surface 10a can be laser-processed to have a desired color, logo, catchphrase, or the like.

[0015] Please refer to Figures 3 and 4. Figure 3 is a side view showing a state in which the cap cover 1 according to the first embodiment is attached to a fuel filler cap. Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a state in which the cap cover according to the first embodiment is attached to a cap.

[0016] See Figure 3. Light trucks do not have a lever for opening the fuel filler cap in the driver's seat like regular cars, and as shown in Figure 3(a), the cap RPC is often exposed. As shown in Figure 3(b), the cap RPC can be removed, or the cap cover 1 can be easily attached without removing it (Figure 3(c)). It is preferable that the closed cover top back 10b of the top surface be adhered to the top surface of the cap RPC, for example, by double-sided tape.

[0017] While the preferred embodiment of the fuel filler cap cover for a light truck according to the present invention has been shown and described above, it will be understood that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0018] The light truck fuel filler cap cover of the present invention can be easily attached to an exposed fuel filler cap regardless of the placement of the fuel filler cap on the light truck, and can be widely used regardless of the type of light truck. [Explanation of symbols]

[0019] 1 Fuel filler cap cover 10a Top of cover 10b Back of the cover top 10c Back edge of top of cover 100 Handle through hole 11 Cover side wall 12 Cover bottom 120 aperture RP fuel filler RPC fuel cap T protruding handle FT fuel tank LT Light Truck RPA fuel filler attachment

Claims

1. A cylindrical metal cap cover for covering a fuel filler cap attached to a fuel filler opening of a light truck, a cover bottom having an opening penetrating an upper surface of the cap on the side where it is fitted to the fuel filler cap, a top surface, and a side wall that abuts against an upper side surface of the cap internally; A cap cover for a fuel filler cap of a light truck, characterized in that the top surface has a handle through-hole that passes only through a protruding handle portion that protrudes from a portion of the top surface of the cap.

2. 2. The cap cover for a fuel filler cap of a light truck according to claim 1, wherein the closed back side of the top surface is adhered to the upper surface of the fuel filler cap.

3. 2. The cap cover for a fuel filler cap of a light truck according to claim 1, characterized in that the closed back side of the top surface is adhered to the top surface of the fuel filler cap with double-sided tape.

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