Modular air tank assembly
US6082408A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6914
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular air tank assembly for a mobile vehicle such as a heavy duty highway tractor trailer truck and the process of assembling and installing the modular air tank assembly onto a vehicle. More specifically, the modular air tank assembly is comprised of two "J" shaped brackets, and one or two air tanks seated within the lower portion of the J-brackets and held in place by curved contour retaining elements. The modular air tank assembly may be assembled separate from the main vehicle assembly line and then brought to the line as a unit for installation. The modular assembly includes all tank-to-tank plumbing fittings, check valves, tank drain valves, and local drain valve operator strings which are installed to the assembly separate from the main vehicle assembly line.
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