Device for use with liquid container for a vehicle and method for mounting said liquid container
US7984925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid tank is provided for a heavy vehicle, suitable for fastening to a vehicle frame by at least one supporting bracket having shaped surfaces arranged for load bearing and locating contact against the liquid tank. The tank includes two end face portions and a shell portion with a non-symmetrical cross-section extending there between. The tank includes a first, shaped portion facing the vehicle frame, arranged for load bearing contact against a first shaped surface of the supporting bracket, a second, shaped portion extending partially below the frame, arranged to locate the tank relative to a second shaped surface of the supporting bracket, and a third, substantially rectangular portion facing away from the vehicle frame, and that the tank is fastened to the bracket by at least one clamping means. A bracket for supporting such a tank is also disclosed.
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