A reservoir tank includes a reservoir body defining a storage chamber for an operating fluid; and a float guide in the storage chamber. The float guide forms a float chamber on the inner side. The reservoir tank further includes a fluid level detection device that has a float moving up and down in the float chamber in accordance with fluctuations of a fluid level, and has a detector detecting when the float is below predetermined position. The reservoir tank is provided with a slit in the float guide. The slit is in communication with the storage chamber and the float chamber. An operating fluid passage is provided on an inner face of the float guide which is continuous with the slit, which is in communication with the slit and the float chamber.

A remote brake fluid reservoir, a remote brake fluid reservoir connected to a brake cylinder, vehicle assemblies with the same, parts facilitating the vehicle assemblies, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same are described herein. The remote brake fluid reservoir and the brake cylinder may be separated by a bulkhead on a body of a vehicle. Additionally, a brake fluid path can extend from the brake fluid reservoir to the brake cylinder through an opening in the bulkhead, the opening in the bulkhead having a seal. The remote brake fluid reservoir may be mounted within a front compartment of the vehicle. A center line of the brake fluid reservoir can be aligned with a center line of the vehicle. In addition, the brake cylinder may be located in a different compartment of the vehicle, such as a cabin of the vehicle, for example.

A remote brake fluid reservoir, a remote brake fluid reservoir connected to a brake cylinder, vehicle assemblies with the same, parts facilitating the vehicle assemblies, and methods of manufacturing, integrating, and using the same are described herein. The remote brake fluid reservoir and the brake cylinder may be separated by a bulkhead on a body of a vehicle. Additionally, a brake fluid path can extend from the brake fluid reservoir to the brake cylinder through an opening in the bulkhead, the opening in the bulkhead having a seal. The remote brake fluid reservoir may be mounted within a front compartment of the vehicle. A center line of the brake fluid reservoir can be aligned with a center line of the vehicle. In addition, the brake cylinder may be located in a different compartment of the vehicle, such as a cabin of the vehicle, for example.

A multi-vessel reservoir assembly is provided. The multi-vessel reservoir assembly comprises a first fluid vessel, a second fluid vessel, and at least one linkage positioned between the first and second fluid vessels. The at least one linkage serves to maintain the first and second fluid vessels in fixed and spaced-apart relationship relative to one another. The first and second fluid vessels are independent and separately operable.

A smart brake system for safety at movement on a slope, includes: a multi-brake which comprises a deceleration brake for working while moving on a descending slope and a ratchet brake for working while moving on an ascending slope; a brake controller which selectively controls one of the deceleration brake and the ratchet brake to work as buoyancy of fluid is varied depending on the movement on the descending or the ascending slope.

A brake fluid reservoir for a vehicle comprising: a shell defining a main chamber for containing a quantity of brake fluid for one or more vehicle brake circuits having an outer surface; a fill opening defined by the shell in an upper portion of the outer shell, the fill opening in fluid communication with the main chamber and closable by a cap to close the main chamber from the surrounding environment; outlet ports defined by the shell in a lower portion of the outer shell, the outlet ports in fluid communication with the main chamber; and a channel located along at least a section of the outer surface between the fill opening and the outlet ports, wherein the channel is configured to collect fluid when fluid exits the opening along the outer surface.

A brake fluid reservoir for a vehicle comprising: a shell defining a main chamber for containing a quantity of brake fluid for one or more vehicle brake circuits having an outer surface; a fill opening defined by the shell in an upper portion of the outer shell, the fill opening in fluid communication with the main chamber and closable by a cap to close the main chamber from the surrounding environment; outlet ports defined by the shell in a lower portion of the outer shell, the outlet ports in fluid communication with the main chamber; and a channel located along at least a section of the outer surface between the fill opening and the outlet ports, wherein the channel is configured to collect fluid when fluid exits the opening along the outer surface.

A system and method configured to direct the braking energy from a high-pressure port at the motor side of a hydraulic circuit to emergency steering, braking, accumulator(s) charging, and/or various work functions. The system and method are also configured to return hydraulic fluid back to the same high-pressure port when the motor is running as a pump.

A fluid system for a vehicle is provided. The fluid system is configured to couple to a chassis of the vehicle. A frame assembly of the fluid system is configured to couple with the chassis directly or with another component that is coupled, directly or indirectly, with the chassis. A cowling of the fluid system can enclose a fuel pressure vessel and an auxiliary fluid vessel. The auxiliary fluid vessel is configured to be placed in fluid communication with the component powered or operated by the fluid therein.

An object of the present invention is to provide a reserve tank mounting structure capable of absorbing displacement of a reserve tank to disperse a load caused by vibration of a vehicle. A bracket includes front and rear fastening points for fixing a reserve tank by bolt members from a vertical direction, corresponding to front and rear mounting arms projecting in a vehicle width direction from positions spaced apart from each other in a vehicle longitudinal direction with a cap opening therebetween. In a state where the reserve tank is fixed to a vehicle body, the cap opening is disposed between the fastening points.