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Fuel tank assembly for a vehicle

US11260746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 13, 2017
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/0637
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle has a frame defining a cockpit area. The frame has a roll cage disposed over the cockpit area. The vehicle has driver and passenger seats, an engine connected to the frame, and a plurality of ground engaging members operatively connected to the frame, at least one ground engaging member of the plurality of ground engaging members being operatively connected to the engine. The vehicle also has a fuel tank assembly including a fuel tank connected to the frame. The fuel tank is forward of the seats and at least a portion of the fuel tank is disposed under the roll cage.

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