Plastic fuel tank and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a plastic fuel tank and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of engineering machinery fuel tanks, the plastic fuel tank comprises a tank body, the tank body is made of plastic materials, and reinforcing ribs are arranged on the side face and the plane of the tank body to enhance the strength of the tank body; a sinking cavity is formed in the bottom of the box body and can sink into the cavity of the mounting platform; one end of the side face of the tank body extends towards the other side away from the tank body to form an extending cavity, and the volume of the fuel tank is increased. A plurality of steps are machined on the box body, and embedded nuts are arranged on the steps and used for installing protection plates; the fuel tank is made of plastic through the rotational molding process, the strength of the tank body is enhanced through the reinforcing ribs, and on the premise that the strength of the tank body is guaranteed, the fuel tank is light in weight, the risk of rusting does not exist in long-term use, and the fuel cleanliness is high; meanwhile, the box body is in a multi-step design, can be treaded by workers, and is convenient to repair and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of engineering machinery fuel tanks, in particular to a plastic fuel tank and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The fuel tanks on traditional excavators and loaders are mostly iron tanks. The iron tank body is heavy, and the production and processing process is cumbersome, including cutting, positioning welding, shot blasting, painting and other processes. The production cost is high. In addition, long-term use will cause the paint to fall off and rust, which can easily cause oil pollution.

[0003] Plastic fuel tanks have been widely used in cars due to their low cost, corrosion resistance, and strong plasticity. In recent years, they have also been gradually developed for large and heavy vehicles. For example, the existing patent CN 204526814U discloses a plastic fuel tank designed for light trucks, which meets the needs of market development. However, plastic fuel tanks still lack universal and practical designs in the field of construction machinery. Moreover, construction machinery such as excavators, loaders, and rollers have a more severe driving environment than ordinary vehicles, and the inspection and maintenance of fuel tanks are more frequent. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a plastic fuel tank and a vehicle, which reduces the weight of the fuel tank while ensuring the strength of the tank body, and can avoid corrosion and rust, and has better performance in the vehicle; at the same time, the tank body is designed with multiple steps, which is convenient for personnel to step on and inspect in large vehicles and machinery.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In the first aspect, the present application provides a plastic fuel tank, comprising a tank body, the tank body being made of plastic material, and reinforcing ribs being arranged on the side and plane surface of the tank body to enhance the strength of the tank body; a sinking cavity is arranged at the bottom of the tank body, which can be sunk into the cavity of the mounting platform; one end of the side surface of the tank body extends toward the other side away from the tank body to form an extension cavity, thereby increasing the volume of the fuel tank; a plurality of steps are processed on the tank body, and embedded nuts are arranged on the steps for installing a protective plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the box body is made by rotational molding.

[0008] Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs are convex ribs, which can reduce dirt accumulation and facilitate cleaning.

[0009] Furthermore, an oil pump interface is provided on one end of the side of the box body away from the extension cavity for connecting to a refueling pump.

[0010] Furthermore, a detachable plug is provided on the oil pump interface, and the plug is installed on the oil pump interface through a threaded connection to ensure that the box is sealed when the oil pump is not connected.

[0011] Furthermore, an oil level sensor installation port is provided on the top of the box body.

[0012] Furthermore, fixed steps are provided on the side of the box body and near the installation opening of the oil level sensor, in order to facilitate the fixing of the pressure plate.

[0013] Furthermore, a fuel tank cap is provided on the top of the box body to ensure the sealing of the box body and facilitate fuel filling.

[0014] Furthermore, a mounting hole is reserved at the bottom of one side of the box body to facilitate the installation of the box body and play a limiting role.

[0015] Furthermore, an oil outlet, an oil return port and a water drain port are provided on the side of the box body.

[0016] On the other hand, the present invention further provides a vehicle, comprising a fuel tank, wherein the fuel tank is any one of the plastic fuel tanks described above.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0018] 1. The fuel tank of the utility model is made of plastic by rotational molding, and the strength of the tank body is enhanced by reinforcing ribs. Under the premise of ensuring the strength of the tank body, the fuel tank can be made light in weight, and there is no risk of rusting during long-term use, and the fuel cleanliness is high; at the same time, the tank body is designed with multiple steps, which can be stepped on by staff for easy maintenance.

[0019] 2. The utility model is provided with embedded nuts, sinking cavities and mounting holes, which greatly facilitate the positioning and fixing of the fuel tank during installation and improve the working efficiency. At the same time, the center of gravity of the fuel tank is lower, so that the fuel tank has better protection on the installation platform, which is beneficial to the stability of the fuel tank and is suitable for engineering machinery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The drawings in the specification, which constitute a part of the present invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention.

[0021] Figure 1 The structure of the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 The structure of the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0023] In the figure: 1. Reinforcement rib; 2. Step; 3. Embedded nut; 4. Fuel pump interface; 5. Plug; 6. Sinking cavity; 7. Extension cavity; 8. Reserved installation hole; 9. Fixed step; 10. Oil outlet; 11. Oil return port; 12. Drain port; 13. Fuel tank cap; 14. Oil level sensor installation port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] It should be noted that the following detailed descriptions are exemplary and are intended to provide further description of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0026] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the utility model. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0027] Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making any creative work shall fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] Embodiment 1

[0029] In a typical embodiment of the present application, a plastic fuel tank is provided, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes a box body, which is made of plastic material. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 1 are arranged on the side and plane of the box body to enhance the strength of the box body. In this way, the weight of the box body is relatively light while ensuring the strength of the fuel tank.

[0030] A sinking cavity 6 is provided at the bottom of the box body, which can be sunk into the cavity of the installation platform to facilitate positioning and installation, and can effectively protect the box body. At the same time, the center of gravity of the box body is lower, which can improve stability. One end of the side of the box body extends to the other side away from the box body to form an extension cavity 7, which increases the volume of the fuel tank. One side of the box body is processed from bottom to top to form a multi-level step 2 that can be stepped on. It has a stepped structure. Embedded nuts 3 are provided on the steps 2 for installing protective plates. In higher vehicles such as loaders, operators can step on them to climb up, which is convenient for maintenance and repair. At the same time, the overall volume of the fuel tank is reduced, which is beneficial to improving the performance of the entire vehicle. Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the step is processed into three layers, and except for the bottom layer step, reinforcing ribs 1 are provided on the surfaces of the second and third layers of the step.

[0031] Specifically, the plastic box body is made by rotational molding, and the reinforcing ribs used to increase the strength are convex ribs, which can reduce dirt accumulation and facilitate cleaning.

[0032] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a fuel pump interface 4 is provided at one end of the side of the box body away from the extension cavity 7, which is used to connect the fuel pump. At the same time, a detachable plug 5 is provided on the fuel pump interface 4, and the plug 5 is installed on the fuel pump interface 4 through a threaded connection, which is convenient for disassembly. When the box body is not connected to the fuel pump, the plug ensures the sealing of the box body.

[0033] The top of the box body is provided with an oil level sensor installation port 14, which is convenient for installing the oil level sensor. The top of the box body is provided with a fuel tank cover 13, which can facilitate fuel filling while ensuring the sealing of the box body.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, the bottom of one side of the box is also provided with an oil outlet 10, an oil return port 11 and a water drain port 12. At the same time, in order to facilitate installation and positioning, concave cavities and reserved installation holes 8 are processed on the outer sides of the left and right sides of the box respectively. The concave cavities are provided with multiple parallel lines up and down to limit the position when installing the oil tank. Figure 1 As shown, a groove-shaped fixed step 9 is provided on the other side of the box body away from the side where the concave cavity is located, and on the step on the top of the box body near the installation port of the oil level sensor. The fixed step is used to fix the pressure plate when the fuel tank is installed to facilitate installation. Among them, a reserved installation hole 8 is provided at the fixed step 9 on the side of the box body to facilitate positioning when the fuel tank is installed.

[0035] Embodiment 2

[0036] In another embodiment of the present application, a vehicle is provided, including a fuel tank. The fuel tank adopts a plastic fuel tank described in Example 1, which reduces the weight of the fuel tank body while ensuring the strength, and expands the fuel tank capacity. At the same time, it is convenient for positioning, installation and maintenance, which is beneficial to improving the performance of the entire vehicle.

[0037] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Those skilled in the art should understand that the utility model can be modified and varied in various ways. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A plastic fuel tank, characterized in that: It includes a box body, which is made of plastic material. Reinforcing ribs are arranged on the side and plane surface of the box body. A sinking cavity is arranged at the bottom of the box body, which can sink into the cavity of the installation platform. One end of the side of the box body extends to the other side away from the box body to form an extension cavity. The box body is processed with multiple steps, and embedded nuts are arranged on the steps for installing protective plates.

2. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The box body is made by rotational molding.

3. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing ribs are convex ribs.

4. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: An oil pump interface is arranged at one end of the side surface of the box body away from the extension cavity.

5. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The oil pump interface is provided with a detachable plug, and the plug is installed on the oil pump interface through a threaded connection.

6. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: An oil level sensor installation opening is arranged on the top of the box body, and an oil tank cover is also arranged on the top of the box body.

7. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Fixed steps are arranged on the side of the box body and near the installation opening of the oil level sensor, so as to facilitate the fixing of the pressure plate.

8. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the box body is provided with an oil outlet, an oil return port and a water drain port.

9. A plastic fuel tank as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting hole is reserved at the bottom of one side of the box body.

10. A vehicle comprising a fuel tank, characterized in that: The fuel tank is a plastic fuel tank as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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