A fuel cap 10 maintains high sealing even when subjected to external
force; is easy to operate; and requires minimal space for accommodation.
The cap device comprises a casing body 20 for closing the filler opening
FNb in a sealed condition, a cover 40, a handle 45, a clutch mechanism 60
and a torque transmission mechanism 80. By upraising the handle to the
handling position and applying rotational torque, rotational torque is
transmitted to the casing body 20 via the clutch mechanism 60 and the
torque transmission mechanism 80, closing the filler opening FNb. The
handle 45 lowers back to the retracted position when released, whereupon
the clutch mechanism 60 assumes non-transmission mode wherein the cover
40 and the handle 45 rotate freely if subjected to external force such as
in a collision.