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Fuel tank made of thermoplastic material

US9956869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2015/0775
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Fuel tank made of thermoplastic material comprising baffle components provided therein in the form of at least one baffle element (2) comprising at least one wall portion (4) which is clamped approximately centrally and/or at the end, so that said wall portion may perform relative movements in relation to the tank, caused by splashing movements of the fuel, at least one fastening foot being provided for the clamping, the base thereof being provided with at least one through-hole, through which the fastening foot is riveted and/or welded to the tank wall (2).

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