Air system module including reservoir and mounting structure
US7117896B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86212
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A module includes a reservoir having at least three chambers for storing compressed air for a vehicle air supply system, and a mounting assembly for supporting the reservoir on the vehicle. The chambers are separate from each other internally. The reservoir includes external connections, such as air lines or piping, for interconnecting the three chambers. The mounting assembly includes a bracket having a support surface. A bracket liner is received on the bracket between the support surface and the outer side surface of the reservoir. The reservoir may also include a purge chamber and an air dryer, as one unit, supported on the vehicle by the mounting assembly.
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