Left-right communicating structure of oil tank

The saddle-shaped motorcycle fuel tank design with connected oil pipes and control valves addresses the issue of dead fuel in traditional tanks, ensuring balanced consumption and reducing leakage and waste.

CN223100890UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15ZHEJIANG MORINI VEHICLE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422519327.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-17

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Technical Problem

When the traditional motorcycle fuel tank is designed as a saddle, the lower gasoline at the two ends cannot flow to each other, resulting in the inability to use gasoline at one end, resulting in space occupation and waste of oil resources.

Method used

A left-right communication structure of the oil tank is designed. By providing an oil pipe in a groove on one side of the oil tank body, the two ends of the oil pipe are respectively fixed to the groove walls of the groove, ensuring that gasoline can flow through the oil pipe to one end of the oil pump, and the on-off of the oil pipe is controlled through the control valve.

Benefits of technology

The uniform consumption of gasoline in the fuel tank is achieved, the waste of oil is reduced, the utilization rate of oil is improved, and the probability of oil leakage is reduced through sealing rings and control valves, which facilitates fuel tank maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of motorcycle oil tanks, in particular to an oil tank left-right communication structure which comprises a body and an oil pipe, a groove is formed in one side of the body, the body is provided with an oil cavity, the oil cavity is formed in the periphery of the groove, the oil pipe is arranged in the groove, and the two ends of the oil pipe are fixedly connected to the opposite groove walls of the groove respectively. The two ends of the oil pipe communicate with the oil cavity. When the engine works, gasoline at the end not communicated with the oil pump can flow to the end communicated with the oil pump through the oil pipe, it is guaranteed that the gasoline on the two sides can be normally consumed and used, and utilization of the gasoline is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of motorcycle fuel tanks, and particularly to a left - right connection structure of a fuel tank. Background Art

[0002] The shape of a traditional motorcycle fuel tank is cubic, and its internal structure is relatively flat.

[0003] According to the needs of the overall vehicle layout, when the shape of the fuel tank is designed as a saddle shape with both ends low and the middle high, the gasoline at the two lower ends cannot flow to each other. When the fuel pump works, the gasoline at the end connected to the fuel pump is used normally, while the gasoline at the end not connected to the fuel pump forms dead oil and cannot be used, resulting in the occupation of space and the waste of oil resources. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to improve the utilization of oil, this application provides a left - right connection structure of a fuel tank.

[0005] The left - right connection structure of a fuel tank provided by this application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A left - right connection structure of a fuel tank includes a body and a fuel pipe. A groove is provided on one side of the body. The body is provided with an oil cavity, and the oil cavity is arranged on the outer periphery of the groove. The fuel pipe is arranged in the groove, and both ends of the fuel pipe are fixedly connected to the opposite groove walls of the groove, and both ends of the fuel pipe communicate with the oil cavity.

[0007] By adopting the above - mentioned technical scheme, when the engine is working, the gasoline at the end not connected to the fuel pump can flow through the fuel pipe to the end connected to the fuel pump, ensuring that the oil volumes on both sides can be consumed and used normally, and improving the utilization of oil.

[0008] Preferably, a communication port is provided on the groove wall, and the fuel pipe is connected to the inner wall of the communication port.

[0009] By adopting the above - mentioned technical scheme, the probability of the fuel pipe coming out of the body is reduced, facilitating the stable connection of the fuel pipe to the body and enabling the stable communication between the fuel pipe and the oil cavity.

[0010] Preferably, it further includes a mounting plate. A mounting groove is provided on the groove wall of the groove, the communication port is arranged at the bottom of the mounting groove, the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the fuel pipe, and the mounting plate is detachably connected to the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0011] By adopting the above - mentioned technical scheme, it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the mounting plate, improving the assembly efficiency of the fuel tank and facilitating user use.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a bolt. The mounting plate is provided with a mounting hole, and the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with a fixing hole. The bolt passes through the mounting hole and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing hole.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting plate is fixedly installed by bolts, which is convenient for users to use and improves the disassembly and assembly efficiency.

[0014] Preferably, a sealing ring is further included. The sealing ring is sleeved on the outer periphery of the oil pipe, and both sides of the sealing ring are respectively abutted against the mounting plate and the bottom of the mounting groove.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the sealing ring improves the sealing performance between the mounting plate and the bottom of the mounting groove, reduces the probability of oil leakage between the mounting plate and the bottom of the mounting groove, and reduces the waste of oil resources.

[0016] Preferably, a control valve is further included. The control valve is arranged in the groove, the control valve is connected to the inner wall of the oil pipe, and the control valve is used to control the on-off of the oil pipe.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, when the control valve is closed, it is convenient to repair the fuel tank. When one end of the fuel tank needs to be repaired, the oil at the other end is not likely to leak, which is convenient for users to use.

[0018] Preferably, there are two control valves, and the two control valves are respectively connected to both ends of the oil pipe.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, when the two control valves are closed, it is convenient to repair the fuel tank and reduce the waste of oil resources in the oil pipe.

[0020] Preferably, the oil pipe includes a fixed pipe and a connecting pipe. The fixed pipe is communicated with the oil cavity, there are two fixed pipes, both ends of the connecting pipe are respectively communicated with a fixed pipe, a connecting port is arranged on the outer wall of the fixed pipe, both ends of the connecting pipe are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting port, the control valve is connected to the inner wall of the fixed pipe, and the control valve is used to control the communication between the fixed pipe and the connecting pipe. The connecting pipe is a flexible pipe.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the fixed pipe supports the control valve, which is convenient for adjusting the control valve. The connecting pipe being a flexible pipe makes it convenient for users to disassemble and assemble the oil pipe and reduces the waste of oil resources.

[0022] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0023] 1. When the engine is working, the gasoline at the end not connected to the oil pump can flow through the oil pipe to the end connected to the oil pump, ensuring that the oil on both sides can be consumed and used normally, and improving the utilization of oil;

[0024] 2. The sealing ring improves the sealing performance between the mounting plate and the bottom of the mounting groove, reduces the probability of oil leakage between the mounting plate and the bottom of the mounting groove, and reduces the waste of oil resources;

[0025] 3. The control valve is closed, facilitating the maintenance of the fuel tank. When one end of the fuel tank needs to be maintained, the oil on the other end is not likely to leak, which is convenient for users. Description of the Drawings

[0026] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a left - right connected structure of a fuel tank.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the oil pipe, mounting plate, sealing ring, control valve and rotating handle.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the main body.

[0029] Figure 4 It is a partial cross - sectional view of the oil pipe, control valve and rotating handle.

[0030] Description of the reference numerals: 1, main body; 11, groove; 111, mounting groove; 112, communication port; 113, fixing port; 12, oil cavity; 2, oil pipe; 21, fixing pipe; 211, connection port; 212, control port; 22, connecting pipe; 3, mounting plate; 31, limiting port; 32, mounting port; 33, limiting ring groove; 4, bolt; 5, sealing ring; 6, control valve; 61, flow channel; 7, rotating handle. Detailed Implementation Modes

[0031] The following further elaborates on this application Figures 1-4 in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0032] The embodiment of this application discloses a left - right connected structure of a fuel tank. Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the left - right connected structure of the fuel tank includes a main body 1, an oil pipe 2, a mounting plate 3, a bolt 4, a sealing ring 5, a control valve 6 and a rotating handle 7.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the shape of the main body 1 is set as a saddle shape. One side of the main body 1 is provided with a groove 11. The main body 1 is provided with an oil cavity 12, and the oil cavity 12 is arranged on the outer periphery of the groove 11. Both opposite groove walls of the groove 11 are provided with mounting grooves 111. The bottoms of the two mounting grooves 111 are parallel to each other. The bottom of the mounting groove 111 is provided with a communication port 112, and the communication port 112 communicates with the oil cavity 12. The axis of the communication port 112 is perpendicular to the bottom of the mounting groove 111.

[0034] The oil pipe 2 is arranged in the groove 11. The oil pipe 2 includes a fixing pipe 21 and a connecting pipe 22. There are two fixing pipes 21, and the fixing pipes 21 are arranged in one - to - one correspondence with the communication ports 112. The diameter of the fixing pipe 21 is equal to the diameter of the communication port 112, and the outer wall of the fixing pipe 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the communication port 112.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the mounting plate 3 is provided with a limiting port 31 which penetrates through the mounting plate 3. The fixing pipe 21 is coaxially and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting port 31. The mounting plate 3 is parallel to the bottom of the mounting groove 111, and the mounting plate 3 is embedded in the mounting groove 111. The mounting plate 3 is provided with a mounting port 32, and the axis of the mounting port 32 is parallel to the axis of the limiting port 31. The mounting port 32 penetrates through the mounting plate 3. There are two mounting ports 32, and the two mounting ports 32 are respectively close to both ends of the mounting plate 3.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the bottom of the mounting groove 111 is provided with two fixing ports 113, and the fixing ports 113 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the mounting ports 32. After the bolt 4 passes through the mounting port 32, it is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing port 113, and the bolt 4 fixes the mounting plate 3 on the main body 1.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , one side of the mounting plate 3 facing the bottom of the mounting groove 111 is provided with a limiting ring groove 33. The limiting ring groove 33 is arranged on the inner circumference of the mounting port 32 and on the outer circumference of the limiting port 31. The limiting ring groove 33 is coaxially arranged with the limiting port 31. Both sides of the sealing ring 5 respectively abut against the bottom of the limiting ring groove 33 and the bottom of the mounting groove 111.

[0038] The outer wall of the fixing pipe 21 facing away from the bottom of the groove 11 is provided with a connection port 211. The connection port 211 is arranged on the side of the mounting plate 3 away from the communication port 112. The connecting pipe 22 is shaped like a C shape, and the connecting pipe 22 is a flexible pipe. Both ends of the connecting pipe 22 are coaxially and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connection port 211.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the control valve 6 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the fixing pipe 21. The rotation axis of the control valve 6 is collinear with the axis of the fixing pipe 21. The control valve 6 is provided with a flow channel 61. Both ends of the flow channel 61 are used to communicate the fixing pipe 21 and the connecting pipe 22. The control valve 6 is used to control the on-off of the connecting pipe 22 and the fixing pipe 21. One end of the fixing pipe 21 away from the mounting plate 3 is coaxially provided with a control port 212. The valve stem of the control valve 6 is coaxially and rotatably connected to the inner wall of the control port 212. The rotating handle 7 is arranged between the two fixing pipes 21, and the rotating handle 7 is fixedly connected to the valve stem of the control valve 6.

[0040] The implementation principle of a left - right connection structure of a fuel tank in an embodiment of the present application is as follows: The sealing ring 5 is embedded into the sealing ring groove, the mounting plate 3 is embedded into the mounting groove 111, and the bolt 4 passes through the mounting port 32 and is thread - connected to the inner wall of the fixing port 113, so as to fix the mounting plate 3 on the body 1, and further fix the oil pipe 2. When the fuel tank is in use, manually operate the rotating handle 7 to rotate, open the control valve 6, so that the fixed pipe 21 is communicated with the connecting pipe 22. When the fuel tank is under maintenance, manually operate the rotating handle 7 to rotate and close the control valve 6.

[0041] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application. The protection scope of the present application is not limited by this. Therefore, all equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A left - right communication structure for a fuel tank, characterized in that: It includes a body (1) and an oil pipe (2). A groove (11) is provided on one side of the body (1). The body (1) is provided with an oil chamber (12), and the oil chamber (12) is arranged on the outer periphery of the groove (11). The oil pipe (2) is arranged in the groove (11), and both ends of the oil pipe (2) are fixedly connected to the opposite groove walls of the groove (11). Both ends of the oil pipe (2) communicate with the oil chamber (12).

2. The left-right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A communication port (112) is provided on the groove wall of the groove (11), and the oil pipe (2) is connected to the inner wall of the communication port (112).

3. The left and right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: It further includes a mounting plate (3). A mounting groove (111) is provided on the groove wall of the groove (11), and the communication port (112) is arranged at the bottom of the mounting groove (111). The mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the oil pipe (2), and the mounting plate (3) is detachably connected to the bottom of the mounting groove (111).

4. The left-right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: It further includes a bolt (4). The mounting plate (3) is provided with a mounting hole (32), and the bottom of the mounting groove (111) is provided with a fixing hole (113). The bolt (4) passes through the mounting hole (32) and is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the fixing hole (113).

5. The left-right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 3, wherein: It further includes a sealing ring (5). The sealing ring (5) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the oil pipe (2), and both sides of the sealing ring (5) are respectively abutted against the mounting plate (3) and the bottom of the mounting groove (111).

6. The left-right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 1, wherein: It further includes a control valve (6). The control valve (6) is arranged in the groove (11), the control valve (6) is connected to the inner wall of the oil pipe (2), and the control valve (6) is used to control the on-off of the oil pipe (2).

7. The left-right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 6, wherein: There are two control valves (6), and the two control valves (6) are respectively connected to both ends of the oil pipe (2).

8. The left-right communication structure of the fuel tank according to claim 7, wherein: The oil pipe (2) includes a fixed pipe (21) and a connecting pipe (22). The fixed pipe (21) communicates with the oil chamber (12), and there are two fixed pipes (21). Both ends of the connecting pipe (22) communicate with one fixed pipe (21) respectively. A connection port (211) is provided on the outer wall of the fixed pipe (21), and both ends of the connecting pipe (22) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connection port (211). The control valve (6) is connected to the inner wall of the fixed pipe (21), and the control valve (6) is used to control the communication between the fixed pipe (21) and the connecting pipe (22). The connecting pipe (22) is a flexible pipe.