Covering device for an opening in the outer shell of a motor vehicle
First Claim
1. A covering device for covering an opening in an outer panel of a motor vehicle, comprising a mounting frame which fits securely into the opening and a door hinged to the mounting frame, the door having a closed position, in which the door completely covers the mounting frame and the opening into which it fits, and a released position in which the door swings outwards from the opening.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a covering device (1) for a spray nozzle passage opening (64) of a headlight washer system (66) for a motor vehicle. The covering device has a hinged door (14) which fits flush into a pivoting mounting frame (10) placed in the opening (64) and which, in the closed position under spring tension visibly covers the entire opening (64) in which the mounting frame (10) is inserted. In this way, the covering device (1) fits flush into the surrounding exterior skin (80), thus ensuring a smooth and even seam.
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- 1. A covering device for covering an opening in an outer panel of a motor vehicle, comprising a mounting frame which fits securely into the opening and a door hinged to the mounting frame, the door having a closed position, in which the door completely covers the mounting frame and the opening into which it fits, and a released position in which the door swings outwards from the opening.
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