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Heavy duty truck chassis having rear mounted fuel tank

US9550416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2014
Grant dateJan 24, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Y2200/14
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A heavy-duty truck chassis has a frame assembly having a first rail spaced from a second rail to define a gap therebetween. A front axle is supported by the frame assembly and is positioned proximate a front portion of the frame assembly. A rear axle is supported by the frame assembly and is positioned proximate a rear portion of the frame assembly. A fuel tank is supported by the frame assembly and positioned in the gap and behind the rear axle.

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