Seat assembly with integral fuel tank
US5133588A · kind A · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2015/0638
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seat assembly is provided for a lawn and garden tractor wherein a fuel tank is an integral component of the seat. A plastic fuel tank is sandwiched between an inner and an outer seat shell to provide a fuel tank which is easily accessible for maintenance and/or replacement. A fuel inlet is provided at the top portion of the seat back facilitating easy and convenient refueling of the tank. The elevated position of the fuel tank provides a head of fuel for vehicles not equipped with fuel pumps, reducing the likelihood of starvation as the vehicle is operated on hillsides and inclines.
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