Abstract: A straddle-type vehicle that reliably leads fuel that overflows from a fuel fill opening away to a safe area without specialist components. A fuel tank includes a recess portion that is formed around a fuel fill opening, and a raised section that is formed to the outer side of the recess portion and that is at a higher position than the recess portion.

Abstract: A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing apparatus has an opening therein to permit material to be transported therethrough. A conveyor assembly for selectively conveying materials from the opening of the storage and dispensing apparatus is also included. The conveyor assembly can include a dual auger arrangement. The vehicle includes a spreader chute that is operably arranged with the conveyor assembly to direct the materials to a spreader. A liquid storage system for storing liquid is provided. A liquid dispensing system is provided for selectively dispensing liquid from the liquid storage system.

Abstract: A saddle-ride type vehicle provided with an air cleaner at the rear side of an engine and a fuel tank at the upper side of the engine, and a heat shield panel disposed between the fuel tank and the engine. A fuel feed pipe, one end of which is connected to a fuel pump located at the front side of the engine, extends toward the upper part of the heat shield panel and is routed on the upper side of the heat shield panel and connected to an injector which forms a fuel intake. This improves the degree of freedom in the design around an engine and facilitates the layout of a fuel feed pipe that connects a fuel pump to a fuel intake at the front and rear of the engine so that the fuel feed pipe is hardly affected by the heat of the engine.

Abstract: A portable fuel system for a motorcycle or similar vehicle includes an inner bag with opening for receiving and dispensing fuel, a first outer bag formed of fire retardant material and a second outer bag having connectors for securing the portable fuel system to the motorcycle or other vehicle.

Abstract: A storage unit mounted on the rear fender of a motorcycle, and optionally on a low step-up one-piece motorcycle seat, including a storage compartment having a front surface, a bottom surface, left and right side walls, a top surface, and a cavity defined by each of the surfaces; and an access means located on the front surface of the storage unit facing the seat of the motorcycle; where the bottom surface is elongated and arcuate in its elongated axis to conform to the configuration of the motorcycle fender and the storage unit is attached to the fender such that the bottom surface of the storage unit is in contact with a top portion of the motorcycle fender.

Abstract: A dual-sectioned automotive propeller shaft features a weakened area in a first section. Under an axial load, the first section buckles transversely to a longitudinal axis of the shaft to absorb substantially all of the energy exerted against the shaft. A second section of the shaft is thereby isolated from consequences of the axial load enabling its placement and proximity to other components mounted to the undercarriage of the vehicle.

Abstract: A body panel mounting system for a vehicle has panel supports, a hinge bar, a latch bar, a support bracket, fastening collars, fastening brackets, and fasteners. The panel supports are coupled to the body panel and are adapted to receive the hinge bar and the latch bar. The support bracket is attached to the vehicle chassis and is adapted to removeably receive the hinge bar. The fastening collars slideably couple to the latch bar. The fastening brackets are coupled to the chassis of the vehicle and are adapted to receive the fasteners. The fastener couples the latch bar to the vehicle chassis via the fastening collars.

Abstract: A motorcycle including a frame having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a backbone portion positioned between the forward and rearward portions. A fuel tank includes a top wall, side walls that extend generally downwardly from the top wall, and bottom walls that extend from the side walls generally toward one another. A tunnel wall extends between the bottom walls and defines a concave tunnel portion of the fuel tank, which is configured to receive the backbone portion of the frame. A one-piece mounting bracket is coupled to and extends along the tunnel wall. The mounting bracket includes a forward mounting portion coupled to the forward portion of the frame, and a rearward mounting portion coupled to the rearward portion of the frame to secure the fuel tank to the motorcycle.

Abstract: A body panel mounting system for a vehicle has panel supports, a hinge bar, a latch bar, a support bracket, fastening collars, fastening brackets, and fasteners. The panel supports are coupled to the body panel and are adapted to receive the hinge bar and the latch bar. The support bracket is attached to the vehicle chassis and is adapted to removeably receive the hinge bar. The fastening collars slideably couple to the latch bar. The fastening brackets are coupled to the chassis of the vehicle and are adapted to receive the fasteners. The fastener couples the latch bar to the vehicle chassis via the fastening collars.

Abstract: The present invention concerns embodiments of a portable fluid-transporting system for mounting on a land-driven vehicle, such as a loader, and methods for their use. In an illustrated embodiment, a fluid-transporting device includes at least one fluid container, or tank, that is mountable to and completely removable from a vehicle. The container is configured to be carried by the vehicle such that at least a portion of the container is supported in front of the forward end of the vehicle. In particular embodiments, the container is generally U-shaped and includes a forward-container portion and first and second side-container portions extending from respective ends of the forward-container portion.

Abstract: A tank for storing a fluid is provided. The tank has an outer shell defining an inner volume for containing the fluid, a filler opening in the outer shell for placing the fluid into the tank, and a partition within the outer shell. The partition divides the inner volume into a first lower portion, a second lower portion, and a common portion. A first drain opening is located in the first lower portion and a second drain opening is located in the second lower portion. The partition separates the first lower portion from the second lower portion such that when the tank is in an operating position the fuel is prevented from passing between the first lower portion and the second lower portion.

Abstract: A utility vehicle having a front loader bucket includes shaped towers and shaped boom arms connected to the towers, and a sloped hood and a shaped fuel tank which all increase the operator's view of the bucket, wheels; axle and ground for close control of the utility vehicle bucket with respect to external structures and surfaces. The towers extend substantially vertically from the utility vehicle chassis to a mid-location wherein the towers are offset inwardly to top ends thereof. The boom arms are connected to the top ends of the towers, extend forwardly, and are offset outwardly to a mid-location of the boom arms wherein the boom arms then extend forwardly to be connected to the bucket.

Abstract: A fuel tank for a recreational vehicle such as a snowmobile is described. The fuel tank includes a fuel tank main body, side wings, and an upper steering post mount. The side wings provide support for mounting components of a vehicle thereto. The side wings extend outward from the fuel tank main body and are in fluid communication with the fuel tank reservoir of the main body. Additionally, the side wings extend downward creating a fuel pick-up recess area and a reserve. The fuel pick-up recess area and reserve independently create a toe hold or a footrest on an outer surface of the side wings. A snowmobile including a fuel tank having side wings is also described.

Abstract: A body panel mounting system for a vehicle has panel supports, a hinge bar, a latch bar, a support bracket, fastening collars, fastening brackets, and fasteners. The panel supports are coupled to the body panel and are adapted to receive the hinge bar and the latch bar. The support bracket is attached to the vehicle chassis and is adapted to removeably receive the hinge bar. The fastening collars slideably couple to the latch bar. The fastening brackets are coupled to the chassis of the vehicle and are adapted to receive the fasteners. The fastener couples the latch bar to the vehicle chassis via the fastening collars.

Abstract: To provide a meter cover structure capable of enhancing the visibility of a meter, and preventing, even if an object comes in contact with a meter cover, the meter from being damaged by the contact with the object. A meter cover structure includes a meter, and a meter cover disposed over a fuel tank. The meter cover has an opening portion in which the meter is disposed. A chamfer portion having a linear cross-section tilted downwardly toward the front side is formed at an edge portion, on the rear side of the opening portion, of the meter cover. An upper surface portion of the meter is tilted such that a tilting angle of the upper surface portion of the meter with respect to the chamfer portion of the meter cover is different from a tilting angle of the upper surface portion of the meter with respect to an upper surface portion, continuous to the rear end of the chamfer portion, of the meter cover.

Abstract: A material delivery system has a trailer with a deck and a plurality of tanks mounted thereon. In preferred embodiments, a main tank has curved lower sidewalls and a pair of lateral support tanks have concave curved sidewalls for laterally supporting the main tank. The lateral support tanks and main tank are anchored to the deck as is associated ancillary components.

Abstract: A side mount fuel tank system installed on an earth moving vehicle such as a motor grader. The side mount fuel tank system is designed to allow the installation of an air-to-air aftercooler onto a motor grader without requiring the lengthening of a rear frame of the motor grader. The side mount fuel tank system includes a support apparatus and a fuel tank apparatus. The fuel tank system includes a first fuel tank attached to a first side of an engine compartment, and a second fuel tank attached to a second side of the engine compartment. Each of the fuel tanks includes tank plates positioned to deflect material impinging on the tanks.

Abstract: A vehicle having a fuel tank mounted about the central upper part of the vehicle is disclosed. A tank cover covers the fuel tank, and a gearshift lever for an automatic transmission is located on a side of the fuel tank. A recess is formed in the side of the fuel tank, by cutting an opening toward the inside of the vehicle. The gearshift lever is disposed in a space formed between the recess and the tank cover. This arrangement provides a saddle-type vehicle with a larger, more comfortable leg space for the driver and permits the mounting of an automatic transmission with a gearshift lever located as close to the driver as possible.

Abstract: To provide a meter cover structure capable of enhancing the visibility of a meter, and preventing, even if an object comes in contact with a meter cover, the meter from being damaged by the contact with the object. A meter cover structure includes a meter, and a meter cover disposed over a fuel tank. The meter cover has an opening portion in which the meter is disposed. A chamfer portion having a linear cross-section tilted downwardly toward the front side is formed at an edge portion, on the rear side of the opening portion, of the meter cover. An upper surface portion of the meter is tilted such that a tilting angle of the upper surface portion of the meter with respect to the chamfer portion of the meter cover is different from a tilting angle of the upper surface portion of the meter with respect to an upper surface portion, continuous to the rear end of the chamfer portion, of the meter cover.

Abstract: A predetermined volume for a fuel tank and to make the fuel tank slim and further to provide a more suitable knee-grip. The rear end portion of the fuel tank is formed into an extension extending rearwardly behind the rear end portion of the main frame and is arranged under a seat and between left and right seat rails. The fuel tank is expanded under the seat. Accordingly, even if a predetermined volume is ensured for the fuel tank, the front portion of the fuel tank in front of the seat can be reduced in width, height, and length to make the fuel tank slim as a whole and, in particular, to make a knee-grip narrower to provide a most suitable riding position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel tank (1) for heavy vehicles, said fuel tank being adapted for mounting to a vehicle frame (2) by means of at least one supporting bracket (3) which discloses a partly circular contact surface (4) against said fuel tank, wherein the tank (1) comprises two end gable sections (5, 6) and an essentially cylindrical casing section (7) which extends between said end gable sections. The invention is in particular characterized in that the fuel tank (1) comprises a first section (8) which is partly circular and faces towards the vehicle frame (2) and is adapted for bearing against said partly circular contact surface (4) on the supporting bracket (3), and a second section (9) which is essentially rectangular and faces away from the vehicle frame (2).

Abstract: A fuel tank unit of a motorcycle, in which an air cleaner and a fuel tank unit are disposed above an engine, comprises a fuel tank body having a front half portion having a recess to receive the air cleaner therein and a rear half portion serving as a substantial capacity section of the fuel tank body, a fuel pump disposed inside the substantial capacity section, and a fuel level gauge device mounted on a top portion of the fuel pump to detect a fuel level in the fuel tank body. The fuel level gauge includes a gauge body and an arm member pivoted on a gauge body, and the arm member having a free end swingable above the fuel pump.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for vehicle fuel tanks, which includes a tank (1) having a rounded rectangular cross section with rounded corners (5-8) and an upper limiting plane (15) which substantially coincides with the upper side (9) of the tank. A lower limiting plane (16) coincides substantially with the bottom side (10) of the tank. Carrying brackets (2) cooperate with a flexible strapping unit (3) for attaching the tank to the vehicle. The carrying brackets (2) are shaped as a substantially vertical cradle, having a web (21) and a support surface (30) facing the inner side (12) of the tank and, at the top, merging into an upper support protrusion (22) and, at the bottom, merging into a lower, laterally pointing support protrusion (23). Both support protrusions have a support surface (31, 32) arranged to bear on respective rounded corner (7, 8) of that tank.

Abstract: The present invention is a liquid transport apparatus which is attachable to a typical four wheel all terrain vehicle, popularly called an ATV. The apparatus comprises a rear tank, a forward tank, a pump, hoses and fittings connecting the tanks to each other and the pump, and a dispensing hose. The result is a relatively low profile apparatus when it is installed on a four wheel all terrain vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a tank to a tractor. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a drum attachable to a rear axle of the tractor, the rear axle having a longitudinal axis of rotation, a spindle connectable to the drum along the longitudinal axis of the rear axle so that the drum can rotate with respect to the spindle, and a support structure connected to the spindle and connectable to the body of the tractor, wherein the support structure is adapted to mount a tank substantially adjacent a rear wheel of the tractor.

Abstract: A fuel tank system of a motor bicycle according to the present invention comprises: a tank main body made of a synthetic resin, which is formed into a reverse U-letter shape in its longitudinal section in a manner of riding on a front head portion of a vehicle-body frame; a fuel supply port which is provided on an upper portion of the tank main body; a receiving pan portion which is provided in the fuel supply port; a relay joint which is arranged in a vicinity of a bottom portion of the tank main body and whose attaching direction is the substantially same as an attaching direction of the receiving pan portion; and a drain pipe which comprises a soft hose, passes through an interior of the tank main body, and connects between the receiving pan portion and the relay joint.

Abstract: A vehicle body frame is formed by a head portion, a main pipe, a center pipe, a pivot frame, lower pipes and a down pipe. The head portion is a casting integrally formed with a head pipe. An oil tank is formed by a main body portion of the head portion, the down pipe, and a joint piece which is connected at a lower end thereof to the lower pipes. A tank space is formed in the main body portion, and a seal wall is integrally formed in the tank space for prohibiting the tank space from communicating with the main pipe. A number of ribs are integrally installed at an inner wall face of the tank space. The oil tank built into the frame of the present invention reduces the number and lengths of welds requiring liquid-tight performance to be as small as possible and as short as possible, and eliminates the need to hermetically seal the main pipe.

Abstract: In an arrangement for mounting a fuel tank to the undercarriage of a motor vehicle by way of a support bracket and a tension strap extending around the fuel tank, the support bracket includes means engaging one end of the tension strap while the other end of the tension strap forms a loop portion with a bore and a connecting member having one end with a threaded shaft extends through the bore and through a transverse connecting member for engagement with the loop and the other end of the shaft has a hook-like head hooked into an eyelet in the bracket. A nut is threaded onto the threaded end of the shaft for tightening the tension strap and holding the fuel tank in firm engagement with the bracket.

Abstract: A fuel tank supporting structure is described which is effective to reliably fix a fuel tank without interfering with the layout of auxiliaries, such as a pump unit, a meter unit, and the like mounted on the fuel tank, and to ensure a sufficient volume of the fuel tank. The disclosed structure includes a subframe for supporting the fuel tank in an internal space having a pair of front and rear cross members, a pair of left and right side members, a pair of fuel tank supporting members disposed inside and below both the side members, and suspension arm supporting brackets located at a level higher than the fuel tank supporting members. The fuel tank placed on the fuel tank supporting members is fixed at its left and right opposite sides by a pair of left and right tank supporting bands which are connected at their front ends to the suspension arm supporting brackets and at its rear ends to the rear cross member.

Abstract: An air intake tube is provided for attempting to prevent, as much as possible, the entry of mud or water splashed by the front wheels of a vehicle having a structure with an engine, an air cleaner arranged adjacent to and at the back of the engine and a fuel tank positioned above the engine. The engine and other elements are mounted at an intermediate portion of a body frame having its front portion suspending the front wheels and its rear portion suspending the rear wheels. An air intake tube extends from the air cleaner toward the fuel tank. In the rear wall of the fuel tank, there is formed inwardly an accommodation recess extending backward, and the air intake tube has its open top end projecting into the accommodation recess.

Abstract: An improved fuel system for motor vehicles, such as motorcycles, including a fuel tank having a fueling port and a separate relief port, a cap which is adapted for closing and sealing the fueling port, a pressure relief valve for closing and opening the relief port, and a conduit for directing fuel from the relief port to a location which is away from a rider of the vehicle. The pressure relief valve has an inner orifice which is normally closed, but opens to allow fuel to flow from the tank through the conduit when the pressure within the tank exceeds a predetermined super-atmospheric level, for example, during a collision. The fuel system also provides for venting of air into the tank as fuel is consumed.

Abstract: A motorcycle of the scooter-type is provided with a frame body supporting an engine unit whose cylinder portion is inclined forwardly. According to one aspect of the invention the frame body is provided with oppositely spaced frame members that mount a fuel tank, the surface of which is recessed to provide a clearance space for reception of the cylinder portion of the engine unit thereby to reduce the effective length required for the vehicle. According to another aspect of the invention a box-like construction forms a helmet-containment chamber for disposition on the frame body between the engine unit and the seat. The construction is particularly adapted to retain a pair of helmets without increasing the effective length of the vehicle by providing a partition that divides the chamber into separate compartments each of which is capable of snugly retaining one of the helmets.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a cab skirt fairing panel over a truck's fuel tank region. The panel is attached to a cab step at the front end of the fuel tank and a step arrangement at the back end of the fuel tank. The cab step, and thus the panel, is supported by a V-shaped structure which remains rigid vertically, but flexes horizontally. Similarly, the connection for the step arrangement, and thus the panel, includes bolting assemblies with flexible members which provide rigid vertical support, but flex in response to pressures in the horizontal direction. Thus, the panel is able to support weight and at the same time, flexibly withstand destructive counteractive forces imposed upon it. An additional feature of the invention is that a number of mounting positions are provided for securing the step arrangement to the truck. This feature enables a minimal number of embodiments of the step arrangement to uniformly accommodate a single panel which can cover all fuel tank sizes.

Abstract: An improved saddle tank for a car fits into the space between the splash apron and a frame member of the car. The saddle tank includes at least one attachment bracket having bolt holes which may be aligned with the bolt holes in a running board bracket. Thus, the fasteners for the running board bracket also pass through the holes in the attachment bracket to hold the tank against the frame member when the attachment bracket is interposed between the frame member and the running board bracket. In addition, the tank is sized so that its top surface lies closer to the top of the frame member than prior art tanks to maximize tank capacity.

Abstract: A motor scooter having a seat mount and a foot rest floor contains a fuel tank of limited height but expensive horizontal dimensions positioned beneath and in close proximity to the foot rest floor in order to advantageously lower the effective center of gravity of the vehicle and to enable the use of a fuel tank having increased capacity.

Abstract: A device and system to transport fuel from one interior portion of a fuel tank to another by automatic siphon action, the siphon being initiated by an aspirator which evacuates air and fuel vapor from the siphon by the flow effect of the return fuel through a venturi or reduced diameter portion of the return fuel line.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a cab skirt fairing panel over a truck's fuel tank region. The panel is attached to a cab step at the front end of the fuel tank and a step arrangement at the back end of the fuel tank. The cab step, and thus the panel, is supported by a V-shaped structure which remains rigid vertically, but flexes horizontally. Similarly, the connection for the step arrangement, and thus the panel, includes bolting assemblies with flexible members which provide rigid vertical support, but flex in response to pressures in the horizontal direction. Thus, the panel is able to support weight and at the same time, flexibly withstand destructive counteractive forces imposed upon it. An additional feature of the invention is that a number of mounting positions are provided for securing the step arrangement to the truck. This feature enables a minimal number of embodiments of the step arrangement to uniformly accommodate a single panel which can cover all fuel tank sizes.

Abstract: A fuel tank assembly which includes a fuel tank mounted below spaced I-beams of a refrigerated container chassis during a land transportation mode in which an engine driven generator provides electrical power for driving a refrigeration compressor. The fuel tank is mounted within about 0.5 inch of the lower flanges of the I-beams, to provide maximum road clearance, by a mounting arrangement which projects tank hangers above the level of the lower flanges of the I-beams, and by mounting brackets which extend downwardly from the tank hangers to rest upon the lower inner flange portions of the I-beams.

Abstract: A motorcycle carrying a fuel tank of large capacity on a body frame, wherein the fuel tank is hung down to a position sideward of an engine and is divided in its structure to have right and left side sections, at least one of the two sections of the fuel tank being made pivotable to provide an easy access to other equipments for maintenance.