Abstract:
Kombinationstank (1) für Kraftstoffe und Druckgase, mit einem äußeren Kraftstoffbehälter (2) aus Metall, der zumindest eine Schwall- oder Trennwand (7) enthält, die von zumindest einem inneren Druckgasbehälter (3) durchsetzt ist und zumindest eine Hülse (11) abstützt, in welcher der Druckgasbehälter (3) gelagert ist, wobei die Hülse (11) an ihrem einen Ende gegenüber dem Inneren des Kraftstoffbehälters (2) abgeschlossen ist und an ihrem anderen Ende durch die Wandung des Kraftstoffbehälters (2) ausmündet.
Abstract:
A mounting assembly for supporting a fuel supply on a vehicle, which is specifically adapted for the operable support and positioning of an auxiliary fuel supply. The vehicle is primarily structured for use on heavy duty commercial vehicles, wherein the operation thereof is significantly benefited or enhanced through the provision of an auxiliary, or alternate fuel supply such as, but not limited to, liquid natural gas (LNG), selectively powering the engine of the vehicle as determined by an improved electronic control system. The mounting assembly comprises a containment structure in the form of at least one fuel tank and a housing is structured to enclose the fuel tank. A base supports both the housing and the fuel tank and a shield assembly, associated with the housing protect the fuel tank against impact in the working environment of the vehicle on which the fuel supply and containment structure are disposed.
Abstract:
An improved apparatus and method for a portable fuel supply for a vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a vessel that is a source of fuel and a conduit that is operatively connected with the vessel at one end. There is also a coupling pin arrangement connected with the vessel. The coupling pin arrangement comprises a coupling pin and is mutually engageable with a fifth wheel coupling device. An end opposite the one end of the conduit operatively connects with a fuel system of the vehicle such that the vessel is in fluid communication with the fuel system and the vehicle operates with the fuel from the vessel.
Abstract:
An energy management system is provided for use with a hybrid energy off- highway vehicle traveling on a predetermined course. The energy management system includes an energy management processor to determine a power storage parameter, a power transfer parameter, and an engine transfer parameter for each location along the predetermined course to minimize the total fuel consumed of all fuel types during the predetermined course subject to at least one fuel parameter constraint. An energy storage system selectively stores electrical energy available from the traction bus as a function of the power storage parameter and selectively supplies secondary electric power from the stored electrical energy to the traction bus as a function of the power transfer parameter. The engine selectively supplies primary electric power to the traction bus at each location along said predetermined course through selectively using at least one fuel type in response to said engine transfer parameter.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to off-road vehicle and/or work vehicle that includes but not limited to backhoe loader, excavator utilizing compressed natural gas or gasoline or diesel or petroleum fuel or any combination thereof. A cabin (102) is placed on the chassis (106) of the backhoe loader (100). A first support bracket (104) is placed on the roof (114). An upper storage tank (108) is placed on the first support bracket (104). A lower storage tank (110) is attached to a second support bracket (112) that is further coupled to the chassis (106). The gas from the upper storage tank (108) and the lower storage tank (110) is goes to the engine through a common rail supply pipe (202). The gas is being filled into storage tank through the system of gas filling valve.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
A fuel tank system for gasoline or flexible gasoline/ethanol powered vehicles that use independently controlled direct ethanol injection to provide a large on-demand octane boost is disclosed. The on-demand octane boost is used when needed to prevent knock. The ethanol can be in the form of 100 % ethanol or E85 (a 85% ethanol, 15 % gasoline mixture) and is stored in a second tank that is separate from the tank that which contains the primary fuel. The primary fuel can be gasoline, E85, ethanol or a mix of these fuels. The fuel tank system enables convenient, quick, flexible and minimal cost refueling of the separate fuel tank. A range of fueling options is available to provide the driver with the maximum freedom to choose fuels depending upon price and availability. Valves may be utilized to direct the flow in fuel to the various tanks.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Einfüllsystem (1) an einem Kraftfahrzeug mit wenigstens zwei Vorratstanks für flüssige oder gasförmige Betriebsstoffe, umfassend eine Tankverschlussabdeckung, die eine Öffnung (3) in der Karosserie (4) des Kraftfahrzeuges verschließt und die aus einer ersten, die Öffnung (3) verschließenden Stellung, in eine zweite, die Öffnung freigebende Stellung, verbringbar ist, wobei unterhalb der Tankverschlussabdeckung wenigstens zwei Einfüllöffnungen der Vorratstanks angeordnet sind, die in der ersten Stellung der Tankverschlussabdeckung verdeckt sind, eine Einfüllmulde, die eine Einfassung der Einfüllöffnung bildet, wobei die Einfüllmulde die Öffnung (3) in der Karosserie (4) des Kraftfahrzeuges fahrzeugseitig verschließt und wobei die Einfüllmulde an der Karosserie (4) des Kraftfahrzeuges befestigt ist, und wenigstens einen Einfüllkopf (6), wobei die Einfüllöffnungen als Teil des Einfüllkopfs (6) ausgebildet sind, wobei der Einfüllkopf (6) wenigstens zwei in einem gemeinsamen Bauteil zusammengefasste und einstückig miteinander ausgebildete Mundlochstutzen (9a, 9b) definiert und wobei jeder Mundlochstutzen (9a, 9b) eine Einfüllöffnung für einen anderen Vorratstank bildet.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a vehicle fuel tank arrangement for a fuel comprising at least a first fluid (5) and a second fluid (6), the tank arrangement (11) comprising: - a tank (12); - a partition wall (13) arranged inside the tank (12) in order to create at least a first compartment (14) for storing the first fluid (5) and a second compartment (15) for storing the second fluid (6); characterized in that the position of the partition wall (13) inside the tank (12) can be changed to set the volume of the first compartment (14), respectively the second compartment (15), to a predetermined value