Fuel Tank Mounting Structure for Vehicle Chassis Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for mounting fuel storage tanks on vehicle chassis lack effective solutions for securely attaching the tanks to prevent excessive movement or displacement during operation.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a network of vertical and lateral members, brackets, and subassemblies that securely couple fuel storage tanks to the vehicle chassis, utilizing valve-end and plug-end fuel tank brackets, and a subassembly with a main bar having bends to provide structural support and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing mounting systems are used, then the fuel storage tanks can be attached to the vehicle chassis, but excessive movement or displacement occurs during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into multiple independent brackets (valve-end bracket and plug-end bracket) that separately secure different portions of the fuel tank. This segmentation allows each bracket to independently restrain movement in specific directions, collectively preventing excessive displacement during vehicle operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces vertical positioning members that extend between the fuel tank and the vehicle chassis, adding a vertical dimension to the restraint system. This multi-dimensional approach (horizontal brackets plus vertical positioning) comprehensively restricts movement in all directions, solving the instability problem.
2Device complexity
If a simple mounting system is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the structural integrity and stability of the fuel storage system deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into multiple independent brackets (valve-end bracket and plug-end bracket) that separately secure different portions of the fuel tank. This segmentation allows each bracket to independently restrain movement in specific directions, collectively preventing excessive displacement during vehicle operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines horizontal brackets with vertical positioning members to create an integrated mounting system. The brackets attach to the vehicle chassis while the positioning members extend vertically to contact the fuel tank, merging multiple restraint mechanisms into a unified structure that achieves high structural integrity.
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AI summary
Components and systems for mounting fuel tanks to a vehicle and vehicle chassis are disclosed. An exemplary system includes a vertically oriented structure for mounting multiple fuel tanks to outboard brackets of a vehicle chassis. Via use of the system, improved vehicle mechanical characteristics and improved impact absorption are obtained.