B60K15/067

FUEL SYSTEM MOUNTABLE TO A VEHICLE FRAME RAIL

A fuel system is provided that includes a fuel system frame and in some cases access steps. The frame can be mounted to a vehicle frame rail. Bracket assemblies can be coupled to the fuel system frame at a plurality of positions. The fuel tank can be mounted at neck portions thereof and can be supported on the frame rail between the neck portions, e.g., spaced a distance from the neck portions in a longitudinal direction of the fuel system. The access steps can be non-rectangular to provide a wide stepping portion even if the fuel system includes large tanks. The steps can be directly supported by an outside surface of the tank.

Fuel tank arrangement with at least two separate tank bodies

A fuel tank system is provided with at least two separate tank bodies, each with a respective tank body interior, and a connecting element connecting the tank bodies for fluid communication. The tank bodies are connected to each other by means of a connector and are fabricated from a plastic material. The fuel tank system is formed with receiving means (5) for arrangement on a frame of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, having a driver's saddle. The fuel tank system includes a distributor element with a fuel filling opening; the distributor element is connected in a fluid-conducting manner to the tank bodies via at least one fluid-conducting connector.

Mobility-assist hybrid conversion vehicles and methods of manufacturing the same

Methods and systems for producing a mobility assist hybrid vehicle from an OEM hybrid vehicle may include: Removing the hybrid battery from the hybrid vehicle; removing at least a portion of a floor of the hybrid vehicle that extends from about a longitudinal position to about a second longitudinal position; mounting a replacement floor assembly to the hybrid vehicle, the replacement floor assembly defining a battery well sized to receive the hybrid battery, the battery well being located at about the first longitudinal position, the replacement floor assembly also being configured to receive a mobility access system at about the second longitudinal position; mounting the hybrid battery within the battery well of the replacement floor assembly; placing a first cover plate over the hybrid battery; mounting the mobility access system to the replacement floor assembly; and placing a second cover plate over the mobility access system, the first and second cover plates defining a substantially flat interior floor area for the first and second rows of occupant seating.

Mobility-assist hybrid conversion vehicles and methods of manufacturing the same

Methods and systems for producing a mobility assist hybrid vehicle from an OEM hybrid vehicle may include: Removing the hybrid battery from the hybrid vehicle; removing at least a portion of a floor of the hybrid vehicle that extends from about a longitudinal position to about a second longitudinal position; mounting a replacement floor assembly to the hybrid vehicle, the replacement floor assembly defining a battery well sized to receive the hybrid battery, the battery well being located at about the first longitudinal position, the replacement floor assembly also being configured to receive a mobility access system at about the second longitudinal position; mounting the hybrid battery within the battery well of the replacement floor assembly; placing a first cover plate over the hybrid battery; mounting the mobility access system to the replacement floor assembly; and placing a second cover plate over the mobility access system, the first and second cover plates defining a substantially flat interior floor area for the first and second rows of occupant seating.

Fuel Tank Lifting Apparatuses And Methods Of Use

A fuel tank lifting apparatus includes a first lifting apparatus including a first lifting base and a second lifting base that is connected to the first lifting base by a first actuator. A positioning mount is fixedly mounted to the second lifting base. The positioning mount is configured to support a fuel tank thereon. A powered fastening gun is fixedly mounted to the first lifting base. The first actuator raises and lowers the second lifting base relative to the first lifting base. A second lifting apparatus comprising a second actuator that raises and lowers the first lifting assembly.

Fuel Tank Lifting Apparatuses And Methods Of Use

A fuel tank lifting apparatus includes a first lifting apparatus including a first lifting base and a second lifting base that is connected to the first lifting base by a first actuator. A positioning mount is fixedly mounted to the second lifting base. The positioning mount is configured to support a fuel tank thereon. A powered fastening gun is fixedly mounted to the first lifting base. The first actuator raises and lowers the second lifting base relative to the first lifting base. A second lifting apparatus comprising a second actuator that raises and lowers the first lifting assembly.

FUEL TANK COVER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

A fuel tank cover attachment assembly includes a fuel pump cover and an attachment ring. The fuel pump cover has an attachment flange configured to overlay a surface surrounding a fuel tank opening such that with the fuel pump cover overlaying the surface, the fuel tank opening is covered. The attachment ring is dimensioned to cover the attachment flange of the fuel pump cover and attach to attachment features protruding from the surface. The attachment ring has a first flange member and a second flange member. The first flange member is fixedly attached to the attachment ring and extends upwardly therefrom. The second flange member is removably attached to the attachment ring and extending upwardly therefrom.

Fuel tank with baffles and struts

A fuel tank for a truck, the fuel tank having a fuel tank body with a peripheral wall and end walls that define at least one receptacle to receive a liquid or gaseous medium. At least one baffle is fixedly attached to the inside surface of the peripheral wall via an inner fixing member. An outer fixing member is to fixedly attach the fuel tank body to the chassis of the truck, and is also connected to the inner fixing member through the peripheral wall.

Fuel tank with baffles and struts

A fuel tank for a truck, the fuel tank having a fuel tank body with a peripheral wall and end walls that define at least one receptacle to receive a liquid or gaseous medium. At least one baffle is fixedly attached to the inside surface of the peripheral wall via an inner fixing member. An outer fixing member is to fixedly attach the fuel tank body to the chassis of the truck, and is also connected to the inner fixing member through the peripheral wall.

Fuel cell vehicle

A fuel cell vehicle mounted with a fuel gas tank in an underfloor of the vehicle. The fuel cell vehicle includes: a floor that has a projecting portion projecting upward in a height direction of the vehicle and extending along a front and rear direction of the vehicle; a fuel gas tank arranged under the projecting portion in the height direction of the vehicle and fixed to the floor; and an undercover arranged under the fuel gas tank in the height direction of the vehicle. The undercover has a fixation protruded portion that projects upward in the height direction of the vehicle in a side of the fuel gas tank in a width direction of the vehicle, and being fixed to the floor by the fixation protruded portion.