Vehicle mountable auxiliary water tank
US5590819A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R11/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A water tank assembly for mounting between a motor vehicle frame member and the lower portion of a body panel along a side of the vehicle. The assembly includes, typically, a plastic cylindrical tank and at least two straps having an adjustable length and J-bolts at the ends for securing the tank to the typically channel section frame member. Saddle members are provided to fill the space between the tank and frame member. Preferably, shallow strap-receiving grooves are provided around the tank to hold the straps in position. A valved fill/dispense tube is provided near the lower tank side through which the tank is filled and which dispenses water as needed. An overflow device, typically a sprinkler system "bubbler" is provided at the top of the tank. The tank fill/dispense tube is readily accessible just below the vehicle body side while the tank is out of sight behind the side panel.
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