Claims:1. A mechanism (100) for operating a fuel tank lid (1) and a tailgate (2) of a vehicle, the mechanism (100) comprising:
a support bracket (3) mounted in a vehicle cabin;
a lever (4) pivotally mounted to the support bracket (3) at an intermediate position (IP), wherein the lever (4) is operable to a first position (FP) and a second position (SP) from the intermediate position (IP);
a first actuation cable (5) having a first end (5a) connected the lever (4) and a second end (5b) disposed in the actuation assembly (101); and
wherein, the actuation assembly (101) comprising:
an actuation bracket (7) pivotally mounted on a support member (6) of the vehicle at an intermediate operating position (IOP), the actuation bracket (7) includes a first end (7a) accommodating the second end (5b) of the first actuation cable (5), and a second end (7b) linked to the fuel tank lid (1) and the tailgate (2);
wherein, the actuation bracket (7) is operable to a first operating position (FOP) and a second operating position (SOP) from the intermediate operating position (IOP) corresponding to actuation of the lever (4), such that at least one of the fuel tank lid (1) or the tailgate (4) is operated to the open position in each of the first operating position (FOP) and the second operating position (SOP) respectively.

2. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lever (4) is operable in an upward direction from the intermediate position (IP) to the first position (FP), and in a downward direction from the intermediate position (IP) to the second position (SP).

3. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a first resilient member (8) disposed between the support bracket (3) and a first end (4a) of the lever (4), the resilient member is configured to operate the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP) upon actuating the lever (4) to the second position (SP).

4. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) connected between the support bracket (3) and a second end (4b) of the lever (4), the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) is configured to operate the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP) upon actuating the lever (4) to the first position (SP).

5. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first actuation cable (5) applies tension force on the first end (7a) of the actuation bracket (7) when the lever (4) is operated to the first position (FP), and release tension force on the first end (7a) of the actuation bracket (7) when the lever (4) is operated to the second position (SP).

6. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the actuation bracket (7) moves in an anticlockwise direction from the intermediate operating position (IOP) to the first operating position (FOP) when the tension force is applied on the first end (7a) of the actuation bracket (7).

7. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the actuation bracket (7) moves in a clockwise direction from the intermediate operable position (IOP) to the second operable position (SOP) when the tension force is released on the first end (7a) of the actuation bracket (7).

8. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a pre-tensioned third resilient member (12) connected between the support member (6) and actuation bracket (7),

9. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the pre-tensioned third resilient member (12) is configured to operate the actuation bracket (7):
from the first operating position (FOP) to the intermediate operating position (IOP) upon movement of the lever (4) from the first position (FP) to the intermediate position (IP); and
from the intermediate operating position (IOP) to the second operating position (SOP) upon movement of the lever (4) from the intermediate position (IP) to second position (SP).

10. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second end (7b) of the actuation bracket (7) comprises a first connecting portion (6b) linked to the fuel tank lid (1) through a second actuation cable (10) and a second connecting portion (6c) linked to the tailgate (2) through a third actuation cable (11).

11. The mechanism (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first resilient member (8), the pre-stressed second resilient member (9) and the pre-stressed third resilient member (12) are spring members.

12. A vehicle comprising a mechanism (100) for operating a fuel tank lid (1) and a tailgate (2) of a vehicle as claimed in claim 1.
, Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure generally relates to a field of automobiles. Particularly but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a mechanism for operating a lid in a vehicle. Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose the mechanism for operating a fuel tank lid and a tailgate of the vehicle.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
Generally, vehicles are provided with compartments such as a tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid) for storing belongings of the user. These tailgates (tailgate or trunk lid) of the vehicle are provisioned with a latch mechanism to enable effortless latching or opening of the tailgate during requirement. The latch mechanism may be operated from a vehicle cabin via a tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid) lever. The tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid) lever connects the latch mechanism, through a cable, running in the vehicle body.

Similarly, vehicles are provided with fuel tank lid, as a closure for the fuel tank filling inlet opening of the vehicle. The fuel tank lid may provide additional ingress protection to the fuel tank opening, apart from the fuel tank cap. The fuel tank lid, may include a latch mechanism to enable the user to effortlessly operate the fuel tank lid during requirement. The latch mechanism may be operated from the vehicle cabin via a lever. The lever may connect the latch mechanism through another cable running in the vehicle body.

Thus, in conventional vehicles, for operating each flaps or compartments, a separate lever, latch mechanism, cables are provided. This may increase number of parts in the vehicle, and may result in packaging constraints in the vehicle.

Considering the above limitations, a single mechanism for operating each of the fuel tank lid and the tailgate is developed and implemented in some of the conventional vehicles. In this mechanism, a single lever is configured in the vehicle cabin, and is connected to a bracket. The bracket individually connects each of the fuel tank lid and the tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid) via cables running through the vehicle body. The bracket may include a rotary member connected to the lever, for selectively operating the fuel tank lid and the tailgate. This configuration, therefore eliminates the need for a separate lever for operating the fuel tank lid and the tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid). However, although a single lever is actuating the fuel tank lid and the tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid), the requirement of complex mechanism persists. Since, the individual cables for each of the tail gate and the fuel tank lid are still provided in such mechanisms.

The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above.

The information disclosed in this background of the disclosure section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more shortcomings of conventional system and mechanisms are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of a system and mechanism as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a mechanism for operating a fuel tank lid and a tailgate (tailgate or trunk lid) of a vehicle is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a support bracket mounted in a vehicle cabin. A lever pivotally mounted to the support bracket at an intermediate position, wherein the lever is operable to a first position and a second position from the intermediate position. The mechanism also includes a first actuation having a first end connected the lever and a second end disposed in the actuation assembly. The actuation assembly comprises an actuation bracket pivotally mounted on a support member of the vehicle at an intermediate operating position. The actuation bracket includes a first end accommodating the second end of the actuation cable, and a second end linked to the fuel tank lid and the tailgate. The actuation bracket is operable to a first operating position and a second operating position from the intermediate operating position corresponding to actuation of the lever, such that at least one of the fuel tank lid or the tailgate is operated to the open position in each of the first operating position and the second operating position respectively.

In an embodiment, the lever is operable in an upward direction from the intermediate position to the first position, and in a downward direction from the intermediate position to the second position.

In an embodiment, a first resilient member is disposed between the support bracket and a first end of the lever. The first resilient member is configured to operate the lever to the intermediate position upon actuating the lever to the second position.

In an embodiment, a pre-tensioned second resilient member is connected between the support bracket and a second end of the lever. The pre-tensioned second resilient member is configured to operate the lever to the intermediate position upon actuating the lever to the first position.

In an embodiment, the first actuation cable applies a tension force on the first end of the actuation bracket when the lever is operated to the first position, and release tension force on the first end of the actuation bracket when the lever is operated to the second position.

In an embodiment, the actuation bracket moves in an anticlockwise direction from the intermediate operating position to the first operating position when the tension force is applied on the first end of the actuation bracket. The actuation bracket moves in a clockwise direction from the intermediate operable position to the second operable position when the tension force is released on the first end of the actuation bracket.

In an embodiment, a pre-tensioned third resilient member is connected between the support member and actuation bracket.

In an embodiment, the pre-tensioned third resilient member is configured to operate the actuation bracket from the first operating position to the intermediate operating position upon movement of the lever from the first position to the intermediate position. The pre-tensioned third resilient member is configured to operate the actuation bracket from the intermediate operating position to the second operating position upon movement of the lever from the intermediate position to second position.

In an embodiment, the second end of the actuation bracket comprises a first connecting portion linked to the fuel tank lid through a second actuation cable and a second connecting portion linked to the tailgate through a third actuation cable.

In an embodiment, the first resilient member, the second resilient member and the third resilient member are spring members.

It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a mechanism for operating a fuel tank lid and a tailgate of a vehicle, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 2 illustrates a schematic view of a lever of the mechanism shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 illustrates a perspective view of an actuation assembly of the mechanism shown in Figure 1, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 illustrates an operational view of the lever shown in Figure 2, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5 illustrates an operational view of the actuation assembly of figure 3 from an intermediate operating position to a first operating positon, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 6 illustrates an operational view of the actuation assembly of figure 3 from an intermediate operating position to a second operating positon, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
While the embodiments of the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure a mechanism for operating a fuel tank lid and a tailgate of a vehicle. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an assembly and mechanism that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in an assembly proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a mechanism for operating a fuel tank lid and a tailgate of a vehicle. The mechanism is configured to operate both the fuel tank lid and the tailgate of the vehicle, by a single lever. In an embodiment, the lever when actuated to a first position is configured to operate the fuel tank lid and when actuation to a second position is configured to operate the tailgate of the vehicle.

The mechanism for operating a fuel tank lid and a tailgate of a vehicle according to embodiments of the disclosure, comprises a support bracket mounted in a vehicle cabin. The support bracket may support a lever which may be pivotally mounted to the support bracket at an intermediate position. The lever is operable to a first position and a second position from the intermediate position. Further, the mechanism comprises a first actuation cable, having a first end connected the lever and a second end disposed in the actuation assembly. The actuation assembly comprises an actuation bracket pivotally mounted on a support member of the vehicle at an intermediate operating position. The actuation bracket includes a first end accommodating the second end of the first actuation cable, and a second end linked to the fuel tank lid and the tailgate. The actuation bracket is operable to a first operating position and a second operating position from the intermediate operating position corresponding to actuation of the lever, such that at least one of the fuel tank lid or the tailgate is operated to the open position in each of the first operating position and the second operating position respectively.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, a first resilient member may be provided between the support bracket and the first end of the lever, for operating the lever to the intermediate position upon actuating the lever to the second position. Further, a pre-tensioned resilient member is connected between the support bracket and the lever for operating the lever to the intermediate position upon actuating the lever to the first position. The mechanism thus, provides a single lever mechanism for operating both the fuel tail gate and the tailgate.

Henceforth, the present disclosure is explained with the help of one or more figures of exemplary embodiments. However, such exemplary embodiments should not be construed as limitations of the present disclosure. The system and mechanism shown in figures are of one particular configuration, it is to be noted that slight variations in the configuration of the system and mechanism are to be considered as part of the present disclosure. Further, it is to be noted that the system and mechanism may be used in any vehicles such as passenger cars, light duty vehicles, heavy duty vehicles. However, for the purpose of simplicity, the vehicle is not illustrated in the figures of the present disclosure.

The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to 6. In the Figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.

Figure 1 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, which illustrates a schematic view of a mechanism (100) for operating a fuel tank lid (1) and a tailgate (2) of a vehicle. The mechanism (100) includes a lever assembly having a lever positioned in the vehicle cabin [not shown], an actuation assembly (101) linked to the lever assembly (102). The actuation assembly (101) may be positioned anywhere in the vehicle body and may be connected to the lever assembly using a single actuation cable (5). The actuation assembly (101) may be linked to opening mechanisms coupled to the fuel tank lid (1) and the tailgate (2) through a corresponding actuation cables.

Referring to Figure 2 in conjunction with the Figure. 1, the lever mechanism (102) comprises a support bracket (3) mounted in a vehicle cabin. The lever (4) is pivotally mounted to the support bracket (3) at an intermediate position (IP). The lever includes a first end (4a), a second end (4b), and a pivot point (4c) between the first end (4a) and the second end (4b) end. The lever (4) may be pivoted to the support bracket (3) through a pivot point (4c), such that the lever (4) is operable between a first position (FP) and a second position (FP). The second end (4b) of the lever (4) is connectable to an actuation assembly (101). The lever (4) connects to the actuation assembly (101) by a first actuation cable (5). This configuration, thus enable the lever (4) to actuate the actuation assembly (101), corresponding to actuation of the lever (4). Further, the mechanism (102) includes a first resilient member (8) disposed between the support bracket (3) and the first end (4a), such that, the first resilient member (8) operates the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP) upon actuating the lever (4) to the second position (SP). In an embodiment, the first resilient member is an elastomer or a spring. A pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) connected between the support bracket (3) and the second end (4b) of the lever (4), for operating the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP), upon actuating the lever to the first position (FP). Thus, the first resilient member (8) and the pre-tensioned resilient member (9) are configured to revert the position of the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP) from second position (SP) and the first position (FP).

In an embodiment, the lever (4) is operable in an upward direction from the intermediate position (IP) to the first position (FP) and in a downward direction from the intermediate position (IP) to the second position (SP).

In an embodiment, the lever (4) may be pivotally mounted to the support bracket (3) by means such as but not limiting to riveting, fastening and the like, which serves the purpose of allowing pivotal movement of the lever (4).

In an embodiment, the lever (4) may be selected from the group such as but not limiting to brackets, flanges and the like, which serves the purpose of operating the actuation assembly (101), upon actuating the lever (4). In an embodiment, the lever (4) may be a L-shaped bracket.

In an embodiment, the first resilient member (8) and the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) may be a spring member.

In an embodiment, the stiffness of the first resilient member (8) and the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) is selected to enable operation of the lever (4), between the first position (FP) and the second position (SP) with respect to the intermediate position (IP). In an embodiment, the stiffness of the first resilient member (8) is greater than the stiffness of the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9).

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the support bracket (3) includes a slot (3a) proximal to the pivot point (4c). The slot (3a) is configured to accommodate a projection (4d) to limit the movement of the lever between the first position (FP) and second position (SP).

Referring now to figure 3, the actuation assembly (101) includes an actuation bracket (7) pivotally mounted to the support member (6) at an intermediate operating position (IOP). The actuation assembly is configured to be operable between a first operating position (FOP) and a second operating position (SOP). The actuation bracket (7) includes a first end (7a) connectable to the first actuation cable (5), and a second end (7b) linked the fuel tank lid (1) by a second actuation cable (10) and the tailgate (2) by a third actuation cable (11). The first actuation cable (5), thus connects the lever (4) and the actuation bracket (7) such that, a first end (5a) connects to the second end (4b) of the lever (4) and a second end (5b) connects to the first end (7a) of the actuation bracket (7). Further, a pre-tensioned third resilient member (12) is disposed in between the support member (6) and the actuation bracket (7) to operate the actuation bracket (7), between the first operating position (FOP) and the second operating position (SOP). This configuration of the actuation assembly (101), enables to actuate at least one of the fuel tank lid (1) and the tailgate (2) to open position, in each of the first operating position (FOP) and the second operating position (SOP), based on actuation of the lever (4) to the first position (FP) and the second position (SP).

In an embodiment, the support member (6) may include a first connecting portion (6a) for receiving each of the first actuation cable (5), a second connecting portion (6b) for receiving the second actuation cable (10) and a third connecting portion (6c) for receiving the third actuation cable (11).

In an embodiment, the actuation bracket (7) may be pivotally mounted to the support member (6) by means such as but not limiting to riveting, fastening and the like, which serves the purpose of allowing pivotal movement of the lever (4).

In an embodiment, the actuation bracket (7) may be selected from the group such as but not limiting to brackets, flanges and the like, which serves the purpose of operating the actuation assembly (101), upon actuating the lever (4).

In an embodiment, the pre-tensioned third resilient member (12) may be a spring member.

In an embodiment, the actuation bracket (7) is operated in an anti-clockwise direction from the intermediate operating position (IOP) to the first operating position (FOP) to operate the fuel tank lid (1). Also, the actuation bracket (7) is operated in a clockwise direction from the intermediate operating position (IOP) to the second operating position (SOP) to operate the fuel tank lid (1).

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the support member (6) includes a slot (6d). The slot (6d) is configured to accommodate a projection (7c) to limit the movement of the actuation bracket (7) between the first operating position (FOP) and second operating position (SOP).

Figures 4-6 in one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, illustrate operational views of the mechanism (100). When the user operates the lever (4) to the first position (FP) [as shown in figure 4] [i.e. upward direction], the second end (4b) pulls the first end (5a) of the first actuation cable (5). This movement, applies additional tension force on to the pre-tensioned third resilient member (12). Due to the additional force acting on the pre-tensioned third resilient member (9), the second bracket (7) is pivotally operated in the anti-clockwise direction to the first operating position (FOP) [as shown in figure 5]. In this condition, the second bracket (7) operates the fuel tank lid (1) to open position. Upon actuation of the fuel tank lid (1) and release of the lever (4) at the first position (FP), the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) reverts the position of the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP) from the first position (FP).

When the user operates the lever (4) to the second position (SP) [as shown in figure 4] [i.e. downward direction], the second end (4b) releases the first end (5a) of the first actuation cable (5). In this condition, the pre-tensioned resilient member (9) is its rest condition, thus no tension force prevails on the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) at this condition. This movement of the lever (4), enables the pre-tensioned third resilient member (12) to revert to its rest condition, as the tension in the pre-tensioned second resilient member (9) is released. Thus, the pre-tensioned third resilient member (9) pivotally operates the second bracket (7) in the clockwise direction to the second operating position (SOP) [as shown in figure 6]. In this condition, the second bracket (7) operates the tailgate (2) to open position. Upon actuation of the tailgate (2) and release of the lever (4) at the second position (SP), the first resilient member (8) reverts the position of the lever (4) to the intermediate position (IP) from the second position (SP).

In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first actuation cable (5), second actuation cable (10) and the third actuation cable (11), may be Bowden cables, push-pull cables, and the like.

It is to be noted that the second and third cables (10 and 11) extending from the second end of the actuation bracket (7) may be connected to any one of the fuel tank lid or the tail gate, and accordingly the arrangement shown in figures should not considered as limitation to the present disclosure.

It is to be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art would design the mechanism in any shape, dimension and configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Also, various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Advantages
The present disclosure provides a mechanism for operating both the fuel tank lid and the tailgate by a single lever.

The present disclosure, provides a mechanism which mitigates the need for additional mechanism for operating the fuel tank lid and the tailgate by a single lever.

The present disclosure provides a mechanism which is retrofittable, simple in design and construction and cost-effective.

Equivalents:
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation, no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general, such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

REFERRAL NUMERALS
REFERRAL NUMERALS DESCRIPTION
100 Mechanism for operating a fuel lid cap and a tailgate
101 Actuation assembly
102 Lever mechanism
1 Fuel tank lid
2 Tailgate(Tailgate or Trunk Lid)
3 Support bracket
3a Slot
4 Lever
4a First end of lever
4b Second end of lever
4c Pivot point
4d projection
5 First actuation cable
5a First end of the first actuation cable
5b Second end of the first actuation cable
6 Support member
6a First connecting portion
6b Second connecting portion
6c Third connecting portion
6d Slot
7 Actuation bracket
7a First end of the actuation bracket
7b Second end of the actuation bracket
7c Projection
8 A first resilient member
9 A second resilient member
10 A second actuation cable
11 A third actuation cable
IP Intermediate position
FP First position
SP Second position
IOP Intermediate operating position
FOP First operating position
SOP Second operating position