Integrated fuel oil tank

By integrating the filter and electric pump assembly into the fuel tank housing, the complexity of traditional fuel tank systems is solved, resulting in a more compact structure and lower maintenance costs, making it suitable for a variety of vehicle models and environments.

CN222596193UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11HEFEI WAL FUEL SYST CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420822810.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-19
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional fuel tank systems are complex in structure, occupy a large space, are cumbersome to maintain and install, increase costs and increase potential failure points, and are difficult to integrate and modularize.

Method used

An integrated fuel tank is designed that integrates the filter assembly and electric pump assembly into the tank shell, eliminating the need for separate filters and fuel pumps. Fuel filtration and delivery are achieved through connecting pipelines, resulting in a high degree of integration and adaptability to different environments and vehicle models.

Benefits of technology

It improves the integration and modularity of the fuel supply system, reduces costs and maintenance workload, enhances ease of use and applicability, and is suitable for various vehicle models and environments.

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Abstract

The utility model is suitable for the technical field of oil tanks, and particularly relates to an integrated fuel oil tank which comprises an oil tank shell, the surface of the oil tank shell is provided with an oil filling port, a liquid level vertical rod and a return and intercommunicating oil pipe installation port, the surface of the oil tank shell is provided with a first installation port, and a filter assembly is installed in the first installation port. According to the utility model, the filter assembly and the electric pump assembly are integrally mounted at proper positions on the oil tank shell, so that a filter and an oil delivery pump which are independently arranged on an oil inlet and communicating pipeline of a traditional vehicle engine are omitted. According to the innovative design, the integration and modularization degree of the oil supply system is greatly improved, the structure is more compact, and therefore the product cost is reduced, and the workload of storage and logistics turnover is reduced. In addition, due to the design that the size of the oil tank can be adjusted, the oil tank can adapt to different road conditions, non-road environments and various types of finished automobiles or complete machines. The use and maintenance cost of the integrated fuel oil tank is remarkably reduced, and the use convenience is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of oil tanks, in particular to an integrated fuel tank. Background Art

[0002] In traditional fuel tank systems, the tank is usually only used to store fuel, and an external fuel pump and filter are required to ensure the purity and stability of the fuel during the process of transferring the fuel from the tank to the engine. This setting makes the fuel supply system more complex in structure, occupies a large space, and is cumbersome to maintain and install. The filters and fuel pumps that need to be installed separately on the engine inlet and outlet pipelines not only increase the cost, but also increase the potential failure points of the system. At the same time, more storage and turnover space is required, which affects the design and cost efficiency of the entire vehicle or machine.

[0003] With the development of industrial technology and the increase in innovation needs, especially in the field of road and non-road transportation tools, the requirements for the integration and modularization of fuel systems are getting higher and higher. This is because integration can effectively reduce the number of components, improve the reliability and efficiency of the system, and reduce the complexity of production and maintenance. Therefore, the limitations of traditional fuel systems have become a bottleneck restricting the development of modern industry. In this regard, the utility model provides an integrated fuel tank to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the embodiment of the utility model is to provide an integrated fuel tank, aiming to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background technology.

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

[0006] An integrated fuel tank comprises a tank shell, wherein the surface of the tank shell is provided with a fuel filling port, a liquid level pole and a reciprocating oil pipe mounting port, the surface of the tank shell is provided with a first mounting port, and a filter assembly is mounted inside the first mounting port, the surface of the tank shell is provided with a second mounting port, and an electric pump assembly is mounted inside the second mounting port, the surface of the tank shell is provided with a third mounting port, and a water collecting cup assembly is detachably connected inside the third mounting port;

[0007] An oil extraction pipe is arranged inside the oil tank housing;

[0008] A second connecting pipe is arranged between the filter assembly and the electric pump assembly, and a one-way valve is installed on the outer side of the second connecting pipe, the outer side of the second connecting pipe is connected to the first connecting pipe, and the end of the first connecting pipe away from the second connecting pipe is connected to the electric pump assembly, the outer side of the electric pump assembly is connected to an interconnecting oil pipe, and the end of the interconnecting oil pipe away from the electric pump assembly is installed with an oil outlet connector.

[0009] Furthermore, the filter assembly comprises:

[0010] A first lower end cavity is provided inside the oil tank housing, and a filter housing is installed inside the first lower end cavity, a filter cover is detachably connected to one end of the filter housing, and a filter element is installed inside the filter housing;

[0011] A first upper sealing ring and a first lower sealing ring are arranged inside the filter housing, and a first cavity is arranged between the first upper sealing ring and the first lower sealing ring.

[0012] Furthermore, the electric pump assembly comprises:

[0013] The interior of the second mounting port is connected to an electric pump housing, and a second upper sealing ring and a second lower sealing ring are arranged inside the electric pump housing, and a second cavity is arranged between the second upper sealing ring and the second lower sealing ring;

[0014] The inner bottom of the electric pump housing is provided with a second lower end cavity.

[0015] Furthermore, the two ends of the second connecting pipe are respectively arranged inside the first cavity and the second cavity, and the end of the first connecting pipe away from the second connecting pipe is arranged inside the second lower end cavity, the end of the interconnecting oil pipe away from the oil outlet connector is arranged inside the second cavity, and one end of the oil extraction pipe is arranged inside the filter element.

[0016] Furthermore, the water collection cup assembly includes:

[0017] The interior of the third installation opening is detachably connected to a water collecting cup housing, and a water level sensor is installed inside the water collecting cup housing;

[0018] A heater is installed inside the water collecting cup shell, and a drain valve is arranged outside the water collecting cup shell.

[0019] Furthermore, a support rib is provided inside the oil tank shell near the first lower end cavity.

[0020] The utility model provides an integrated fuel tank, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] By integrating the filter assembly and the electric pump assembly at the appropriate position on the fuel tank housing, the filter and fuel pump independently installed on the oil inlet and outlet pipeline of the traditional vehicle engine are eliminated. This innovative design greatly improves the integration and modularization of the fuel supply system, making the structure more compact, thereby reducing product costs and reducing the workload of storage and logistics turnover. In addition, the adjustable size design of the fuel tank enables it to adapt to different road conditions, off-road environments and various models of vehicles or machines. The use and maintenance costs of the integrated fuel tank are significantly reduced, and the convenience of use has been significantly improved. At the same time, since each unit can be disassembled, daily maintenance work is also more convenient. Overall, this fuel tank has significant advantages in practicality, convenience and economic benefits, with a wide range of applications and low maintenance costs, and has great market promotion value and popularization potential. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the structure of an integrated fuel tank.

[0023] Figure 2 The present invention is a partial front cross-sectional view of a fuel tank housing, a filter assembly, an electric pump assembly and a water collecting cup assembly in an integrated fuel tank.

[0024] Figure 3 The present invention is a side partial cross-sectional view of a fuel tank housing, an electric pump assembly and a water collecting cup assembly in an integrated fuel tank.

[0025] Figure 4 The present invention is a structural schematic diagram showing that a filter assembly, an electric pump assembly and an oil outlet connector in an integrated fuel tank are in a connected state.

[0026] In the figure: 1. oil tank housing; 2. filter assembly; 21. filter cover; 22. first upper sealing ring; 23. first cavity; 24. first lower sealing ring; 25. filter housing; 26. filter element; 27. first lower end cavity; 28. supporting rib; 3. electric pump assembly; 31. electric pump housing; 32. second upper sealing ring; 33. second cavity; 34. second lower sealing ring; 35. second lower end cavity; 4. water collecting cup assembly; 41. water collecting cup housing; 42. water level sensor; 43. drain valve; 44. heater; 5. oil outlet connector; 6. liquid level rod and return and interconnecting oil pipe installation port; 7. oil filling port; 8. first connecting pipeline; 9. one-way valve; 10. second connecting pipeline; 11. first installation port; 12. second installation port; 13. interconnecting oil pipe; 14. oil extraction pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0028] The specific implementation of the present utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0029] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, an integrated fuel tank provided by an embodiment of the utility model comprises a fuel tank shell 1, which is in the shape of a hollow box and is formed by welding two halves, and is used to contain fuel. It is provided with multiple connecting and mounting ports, and a fuel filling port 7, a liquid level stand and a reciprocating oil pipe mounting port 6 are provided on the surface of the fuel tank shell 1, a first mounting port 11 is provided on the surface of the fuel tank shell 1, and a filter assembly 2 is installed inside the first mounting port 11, a second mounting port 12 is provided on the surface of the fuel tank shell 1, and an electric pump assembly 3 is provided inside the second mounting port 12, and an oil extraction pipe 14 is provided inside the fuel tank shell 1;

[0030] A second connecting pipe 10 is provided between the filter assembly 2 and the electric pump assembly 3, and a one-way valve 9 is installed on the outer side of the second connecting pipe 10, a first connecting pipe 8 is connected to the outer side of the second connecting pipe 10, and one end of the first connecting pipe 8 away from the second connecting pipe 10 is connected to the electric pump assembly 3, an intercommunication oil pipe 13 is connected to the outer side of the electric pump assembly 3, and an oil outlet connector 5 is installed on the end of the intercommunication oil pipe 13 away from the electric pump assembly 3, and the oil outlet connector 5 is connected to the oil tank housing 1 by welding or threaded connection;

[0031] The filter assembly 2 comprises:

[0032] A first lower end cavity 27 is provided inside the fuel tank housing 1, and a filter housing 25 is installed inside the first lower end cavity 27. A filter cover 21 is detachably connected to one end of the filter housing 25, and a filter element 26 is installed inside the filter housing 25. Preferably, the filter element 26 is detachably connected to the first installation port 11 and the first lower end cavity 27 by means of a threaded connection.

[0033] A first upper sealing ring 22 and a first lower sealing ring 24 are disposed inside the filter housing 25, and a first cavity 23 is disposed between the first upper sealing ring 22 and the first lower sealing ring 24. The first cavity 23 is a passage for the clean fuel after filtering;

[0034] The electric pump assembly 3 comprises:

[0035] The interior of the second mounting port 12 is connected to the electric pump housing 31, and the interior of the electric pump housing 31 is provided with a second upper sealing ring 32 and a second lower sealing ring 34, and a second cavity 33 is provided between the second upper sealing ring 32 and the second lower sealing ring 34. The second cavity 33 is a passage for clean fuel. Preferably, the electric pump housing 31 is detachably connected to the interior of the second mounting port 12 in a threaded connection manner as you just mentioned;

[0036] A second lower end cavity 35 is provided at the inner bottom of the electric pump housing 31 .

[0037] It should be noted that the two ends of the second connecting pipe 10 are respectively arranged inside the first cavity 23 and the second cavity 33, and the end of the first connecting pipe 8 away from the second connecting pipe 10 is arranged inside the second lower end cavity 35, the end of the interconnecting oil pipe 13 away from the oil outlet connector 5 is arranged inside the second cavity 33, and one end of the oil suction pipe 14 is arranged inside the filter element 26.

[0038] In one embodiment of the utility model, by arranging the filter assembly 2 and the electric pump assembly 3 inside the fuel tank housing 1, and connecting the filter assembly 2 and the electric pump assembly 3 to each other through the second connecting pipe 10 and the first connecting pipe 8, the fuel inside the fuel tank housing 1 can be discharged through the oil outlet connector 5 and before being put into use, the fuel can be fully filtered by the filter element 26 arranged inside the fuel tank housing 1, and the filtered fuel will be introduced into the oil outlet connector 5 under the suction action of the electric pump assembly 3, and finally put into use;

[0039] By integrating the filter assembly 2 and the electric pump assembly 3 on the fuel tank housing 1 at a suitable installation position, the filter and the oil pump that are separately arranged on the original vehicle's engine oil inlet pipeline can be eliminated, making the entire fuel supply system structure more compact and more integrated, which is conducive to achieving integration and modularization, and can also reduce product costs and reduce storage and turnover workload. By adjusting the size of the fuel tank body, it can match road, non-road and different types of complete vehicles or complete machines; while improving the convenience of use, it also greatly reduces the use and maintenance costs of the utility model, which is conducive to promotion and popularization. At the same time, each unit is detachable, which greatly facilitates the daily maintenance work of the utility model. On the whole, it has the advantages of a wide range of applications and low maintenance costs, and has extremely high practicality, convenience and promotion value.

[0040] Preferably, a support rib 28 is provided inside the oil tank housing 1 near the first lower end cavity 27 , and the support rib 28 can provide effective support for the filter assembly 2 .

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment of the utility model, a third mounting opening is provided on the surface of the oil tank housing 1, and a water collecting cup assembly 4 is detachably connected inside the third mounting opening;

[0042] The water collection cup assembly 4 comprises:

[0043] The third installation port is detachably connected to a water collecting cup housing 41, and a water level sensor 42 is installed inside the water collecting cup housing 41. The water collecting cup housing 41 is connected to the oil tank housing 1 through threads and is sealed with a sealing ring.

[0044] A heater 44 is installed inside the water collecting cup housing 41 , and a drain valve 43 is provided outside the water collecting cup housing 41 .

[0045] In this embodiment, the water collecting cup assembly 4 is arranged below the filter assembly 2, so as to collect water or impurities generated by the filter element 26 filtering the fuel, and when a large amount of water or impurities are collected inside the water collecting cup shell 41, they can be discharged through the drain valve 43.

[0046] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An integrated fuel tank, comprising a tank shell (1), wherein the surface of the tank shell (1) is provided with a fuel filling port (7), a liquid level rod and a reciprocating oil pipe installation port (6), characterized in that: The surface of the oil tank housing (1) is provided with a first mounting opening (11), and a filter assembly (2) is installed inside the first mounting opening (11); the surface of the oil tank housing (1) is provided with a second mounting opening (12), and an electric pump assembly (3) is arranged inside the second mounting opening (12); the surface of the oil tank housing (1) is provided with a third mounting opening, and a water collecting cup assembly (4) is detachably connected inside the third mounting opening; An oil extraction pipe (14) is arranged inside the oil tank housing (1); A second connecting pipe (10) is provided between the filter assembly (2) and the electric pump assembly (3), and a one-way valve (9) is installed on the outer side of the second connecting pipe (10); the outer side of the second connecting pipe (10) is connected to the first connecting pipe (8), and one end of the first connecting pipe (8) away from the second connecting pipe (10) is connected to the electric pump assembly (3); the outer side of the electric pump assembly (3) is connected to an intercommunication oil pipe (13), and one end of the intercommunication oil pipe (13) away from the electric pump assembly (3) is installed with an oil outlet connector (5).

2. An integrated fuel tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The filter assembly (2) comprises: A first lower end cavity (27) is provided inside the oil tank housing (1), and a filter housing (25) is installed inside the first lower end cavity (27); a filter cover (21) is detachably connected to one end of the filter housing (25), and a filter element (26) is installed inside the filter housing (25); A first upper sealing ring (22) and a first lower sealing ring (24) are arranged inside the filter housing (25), and a first cavity (23) is arranged between the first upper sealing ring (22) and the first lower sealing ring (24).

3. An integrated fuel tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: A support rib (28) is provided inside the oil tank housing (1) at a position close to the first lower end cavity (27).

4. The integrated fuel tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric pump assembly (3) comprises: The interior of the second mounting opening (12) is connected to an electric pump housing (31), and a second upper sealing ring (32) and a second lower sealing ring (34) are arranged inside the electric pump housing (31), and a second cavity (33) is arranged between the second upper sealing ring (32) and the second lower sealing ring (34); The inner bottom of the electric pump housing (31) is provided with a second lower end cavity (35).

5. An integrated fuel tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two ends of the second connecting pipe (10) are respectively arranged inside the first cavity (23) and the second cavity (33), and the end of the first connecting pipe (8) away from the second connecting pipe (10) is arranged inside the second lower cavity (35), the end of the interconnecting oil pipe (13) away from the oil outlet connector (5) is arranged inside the second cavity (33), and one end of the oil extraction pipe (14) is arranged inside the filter element (26).

6. The integrated fuel tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection cup assembly (4) comprises: The interior of the third installation opening is detachably connected to a water collecting cup shell (41), and a water level sensor (42) is installed inside the water collecting cup shell (41); A heater (44) is installed inside the water collection cup shell (41), and a drain valve (43) is arranged outside the water collection cup shell (41).