Fuel system mountable to a vehicle frame
US11440399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF17C2270/0171
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fuel system is provided that includes a fuel system frame and in some cases access steps. The frame can be mounted to a vehicle frame rail. Bracket assemblies can be coupled to the fuel system frame at a plurality of positions. The fuel tank can be mounted at neck portions thereof and can be supported on the frame rail between the neck portion, e.g., spaced a distance from the neck portions in a longitudinal direction of the fuel system. The access steps can be non-rectangular to provide a wide stepping portion even if the fuel system includes large tanks. The steps can be directly supported by an outside surface of the tank.
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