公开(公告)号：US06502660B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-07

申请号：US09400520

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Scott ,  George T. Scott ,  Joshua C. Vedder

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Scott ,  George T. Scott ,  Joshua C. Vedder

IPC: B60K1503

CPC classification number: B60K15/03006 ,  B60K15/013 ,  B60K15/07 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C13/084 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0146 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0385 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  F17C2270/0176 ,  Y10T137/4874

Abstract: A CNG fuel supply system is provided for a bus. The system includes a plurality of rearward tank cylinders mounted on the top of the bus and a plurality of forward tank cylinders mounted on the top of the bus. A CNG manifold line has a length extending transversally across the bus between the forward and rearward tank cylinders. A plurality of inlet lines connect the manifold line to the tank cylinders. The plurality of inlet lines include a plurality of bendable inlet expansion portions, one of which is associated with each tank cylinder for accommodating longitudinal expansion of the tank cylinder. A plurality of outlet lines connect the tank cylinders to the manifold line, with the plurality of outlet lines including a plurality of bendable outlet expansion portions, one of which is associated with each tank cylinder for accommodating longitudinal expansion of the tank cylinder.

Abstract translation: 为总线提供CNG燃油供应系统。 该系统包括安装在总线顶部的多个后罐缸和安装在总线顶部上的多个前罐缸。 CNG歧管管线具有在前后罐筒之间横跨总线延伸的长度。 多个入口管线将歧管管路连接到罐筒。 多个入口管线包括多个可弯曲的入口膨胀部分，其中一个入口膨胀部分与每个罐筒相关联，用于容纳罐筒的纵向膨胀。 多个出口管路将油罐缸连接到歧管管线，多个出口管线包括多个可弯曲的出口膨胀部分，其中一个出口膨胀部分与每个罐筒相关联，用于容纳罐筒的纵向膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US06240909B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-05

申请号：US09399449

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Scott

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Scott

IPC: F02B4300

CPC classification number: F02B43/00 ,  F16L3/237 ,  F17C5/007 ,  F17C13/04 ,  F17C2201/0119 ,  F17C2201/0123 ,  F17C2201/054 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0146 ,  F17C2205/0173 ,  F17C2205/0192 ,  F17C2205/0326 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0338 ,  F17C2205/0341 ,  F17C2205/0382 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2250/043 ,  F17C2270/0168 ,  F17C2270/0176 ,  Y02T10/32

Abstract: A fill block is provided for a CNG fuel system for a transit bus or similar vehicle. The fill block includes a integral one piece body having first and second ends defining a length therebetween. The body has a main bore defined therein. A ball valve is received in the body and has a handle extending from the body. The ball valve is movable between open and closed positions, wherein the main bore is opened and closed, respectively. A fueling port is defined in the body and communicated with the main bore. A defueling port is defined in the body and communicated with the main bore. A fueling receptacle is connected to the fueling port. A defueling receptacle is connected to the defueling port. A defueling valve is provided for selectively communicating the defueling port with the main bore or isolating the defueling port from the main bore.

Abstract translation: 为运输公共汽车或类似车辆的CNG燃料系统提供一个填充块。 填充块包括整体的单件本体，其具有限定其间的长度的第一端和第二端。 主体具有限定在其中的主孔。 球阀被容纳在主体中并且具有从主体延伸的把手。 球阀可在打开和关闭位置之间移动，其中主孔分别打开和关闭。 加油口位于主体内并与主孔连通。 一个排气口在体内被定义并与主孔连通。 加油口与加油口连接。 防空口与防空港相连。 提供了一种排油阀，用于选择性地将排油口与主孔连通或将排油口与主孔隔离。

公开(公告)号：US06412588B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09400642

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Scott ,  George T. Scott ,  Joshua C. Vedder

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Scott ,  George T. Scott ,  Joshua C. Vedder

IPC: B60K1503

CPC classification number: B60K15/07 ,  B60K15/013 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2270/0176 ,  Y10T137/4874

Abstract: A CNG fuel supply system is provided for mounting a plurality of Type 4 tanks on the roof of a bus. A manifold line extends to the roof of the bus and is anchored against movement relative to the length of the bus. A shutoff valve is associated with each tank, the shutoff valve being mounted on an end of its respective tank adjacent the manifold line. The shutoff valve has two ports which communicate with the tank when the shutoff valve is open. An inlet tubing piece connects the manifold line to one of the two ports of each tank and an outlet tubing piece connects the manifold line to the other port of each tank. The tubing pieces are manufactured to be substantially identical to other tubing pieces of the tank system for a given bus, and to other tubing pieces for other buses in the fleet, thus reducing the number of different tubing pieces utilized for construction and maintenance of the fleet. The tubing pieces are pre-fabricated machine bent tubing formed to specified tolerances so that at least some of the tubing pieces are interchangeable. Each of the tubing pieces includes a flexible portion for accommodating thermal expansion and contraction with the Type 4 tanks. Each of the tanks is mounted upon the bus so that it can be removed without removing any of the other tanks.

Abstract translation: CNG燃料供应系统被提供用于在总线的屋顶上安装多个4型坦克。 歧管线延伸到总线的顶部，并且相对于总线的长度被锚定以防止运动。 截止阀与每个罐相关联，截止阀安装在其相应罐的与歧管管道相邻的端部上。 截止阀在截止阀打开时，有两个与油箱连通的端口。 入口管件将歧管管路连接到每个罐的两个端口之一，并且出口管件将歧管管路连接到每个罐的另一个端口。 管件被制造成与给定总线的罐系统的其它管件大致相同，并且用于车队中其他总线的其他管件，从而减少了用于构造和维护车队的不同管件的数量 。 管件是预制的机器弯管，形成为规定的公差，使得至少一些管件是可互换的。 每个管件包括用于容纳与4型罐的热膨胀和收缩的柔性部分。 每个坦克都安装在公共汽车上，以便在不去除任何其他坦克的情况下将其卸下。

公开(公告)号：US06367573B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09400640

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Scott

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Scott

IPC: B60K1503

CPC classification number: F17C13/084 ,  B60K15/03006 ,  B60K15/07 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0146 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0385 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  F17C2270/0176 ,  Y10T137/4874

Abstract: A CNG fuel tank system is provided for mounting on the roof of a bus. The system includes a support frame mounted on the roof of the bus. The support frame includes at least one longitudinal frame wall extending generally parallel to the length of the bus. Each tank cylinder has associated therewith first and second saddles which are attached to one side of one of the frame walls. Each saddle has a base oriented vertically and engaging in the first frame wall. Each saddle includes an arcuate recess spacing sideways from this frame wall. Each tank cylinder is received in the arcuate recesses of the saddles associated therewith. Each saddle has associated therewith first and second strap assemblies which extend around the tank cylinder to secure the tank cylinder to the saddles and thus to the support frame. Preferably, a set of four parallel tanks are mounted in the fashion described on two parallel longitudinal frame walls. There is one tank hung in a cantilever mode off either side of each frame wall. A center support is provided between the two center tanks for supporting a tank cover. One of the inner tanks may be removed without removing any of the other tanks. This is accomplished due to the cantilever mode mounting of the tanks and due to the removeability of the center support.

Abstract translation: CNG燃油箱系统用于安装在公共汽车屋顶上。 该系统包括安装在总线屋顶上的支撑框架。 支撑框架包括大致平行于总线长度延伸的至少一个纵向框架壁。 每个罐筒具有与第一和第二鞍座相关联的第一和第二鞍座，其连接到一个框架壁的一侧。 每个鞍座具有垂直定向的基部并且接合在第一框架壁中。 每个鞍座包括与该框架壁横向的弓形凹部间隔。 每个罐缸容纳在与其相关联的鞍座的弧形凹部中。 每个鞍座具有与第一和第二带组件相关联的第一和第二带组件，其围绕罐筒延伸以将罐筒固定到鞍座上，并因此固定到支撑框架。 优选地，以两个平行的纵向框架壁中描述的方式安装一组四个平行的罐。 每个框架墙的任一侧有一个悬挂悬臂模式的坦克。 在两个中央箱之间设置一个支撑罐盖的中心支架。 其中一个内部罐可以被移除而不移除任何其它罐。 这是由于罐的悬臂模式安装以及由于中心支撑件的可移除性而实现的。

公开(公告)号：US6112760A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US400698

申请日：1999-09-20

Applicant: Jeffrey D. Scott ,  George T. Scott ,  Joshua C. Vedder

Inventor： Jeffrey D. Scott ,  George T. Scott ,  Joshua C. Vedder

IPC: F17C13/08 ,  F17C13/12 ,  F17D1/04

CPC classification number: F17C13/084 ,  F17C13/123 ,  F17C2205/0107 ,  F17C2205/0142 ,  F17C2205/0146 ,  F17C2205/0329 ,  F17C2205/0332 ,  F17C2205/0335 ,  F17C2205/0385 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0123 ,  F17C2223/036 ,  F17C2260/021 ,  F17C2270/0176 ,  Y10T137/4673 ,  Y10T137/4874

Abstract: A safety relief system for a CNG fuel supply of a vehicle includes first and second Type 4 cylindrical tanks, each having a shutoff valve at a first end and an outlet at a second end of the tanks. First and second relief devices are attached directly to the shutoff valve of the first and second tanks, respectively. Two separate relief outlet lines are connected to the outlets of the tanks. A common relief line is located generally parallel to and lying between the first and second tanks. The two separate relief lines are both connected to the common relief line. Third and fourth relief devices are connected to the common relief line. Each of the relief devices is constructed to relieve pressure on both the first and second tanks in response to either an excessive pressure or and excessive temperature at that relief device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的CNG燃料供应的安全释放系统包括第一和第二类型4圆柱形罐，每个具有在第一端的截止阀和在第二端的出口。 第一和第二释放装置分别直接连接到第一和第二储罐的截止阀。 两个独立的泄放出口管线连接到罐的出口。 普通的救生线通常平行于并位于第一和第二坦克之间。 两个独立的救生线都连接到公共救生线。 第三和第四释放装置连接到公共救生线。 每个释放装置被构造成响应于该释放装置处的过大的压力和过高的温度而释放第一和第二储罐两者的压力。