Modular Vehicle Liquid Tank Layout for Multi-Model Space Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing liquid tank systems for vehicles lack versatility and efficiency, as they are often designed for specific vehicle models and require separate tanks for different liquids, leading to space inefficiencies and increased manufacturing complexity.
Innovation Solution
A modular liquid tank arrangement comprising two fluidly connectable tank volumes that can form a single combined or separate tank volume, allowing for flexible installation and use in various vehicle models, with permanently sealed inlets and outlets to accommodate different liquids and optimize space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate tanks are used for different liquids in specific vehicle models, then each liquid can be stored separately, but space efficiency decreases and manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tank system is divided into multiple separable tank portions (first tank portion, second tank portion) that can be independently manufactured and then assembled together. This segmentation allows each portion to be produced using standard manufacturing processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining the capability to form different configurations for various vehicle models.
Solution Approach 2:
The tank arrangement is designed as a universal system that can function in multiple configurations: tanks can be connected to form a single combined volume or separated to store different liquids independently. The standardized coupling mechanisms enable the same tank portions to be used across different vehicle models, achieving versatility without increasing manufacturing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate tanks are used for different liquids, then each liquid can be stored separately, but space efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
Tank portions are designed to nest within each other when separated, with one tank portion fitting inside or alongside another. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization by eliminating dead spaces and optimizing the overall volume occupied by the tank system, while still allowing separate storage of different liquids when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The tank portions utilize vertical space by arranging tanks in different spatial dimensions. Tanks can be positioned one above another or arranged in three-dimensional configurations that efficiently use available space while maintaining the capability to store different liquids separately or combine them into a larger volume.
3Reliability
If tanks are designed for specific vehicle models, then they fit particular purposes, but they cannot be used for other vehicle models
Solution Approach 1:
The tank system employs universal coupling mechanisms and standardized connection interfaces that allow the same tank portions to be installed in multiple different vehicle models. The tanks can be configured to work with various mounting arrangements and liquid handling systems, ensuring reliable performance across different vehicle applications without requiring model-specific customizations.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to liquid tank arrangement (1) for a vehicle (2). The liquid tank arrangement (1) comprises at least a first tank volume (12) and a second tank volume (14) fluidly connectable to each other. The at least first and second tank volumes (12, 14) form a single combined tank volume (16) when fluidly connected to each other. The at least first and second tank volumes (12, 14) form fluidly separate first and second tank volumes (12, 14) when fluidly disconnected from each other. The disclosure also relates to vehicle (2) comprising the liquid tank arrangement (1).