Abstract: A fuel cylinder attaching structure in a motorcar can cope with a large expansive deformation of the fuel cylinder and fixedly support the fuel cylinder surely. The structure comprises a pair of front and rear supporting frame members fixed on a car-body; a fixing band fixed to the front and rear supporting frame members, wound round the fuel cylinder; and both ends of the fixing band connected to each other with a spring interposed, positioned on a vertical bisection of a line segment extending between the front and rear attach-supporting sections.

Abstract: A pressure transmitting passage of an evaporative fuel treating apparatus, which allows communication between a differential pressure regulating valve provided at a fuel tank and a fueling port and includes hill portions and a dale portion, the hill portions and the dale portion being bent in a vertical direction of a vehicle, comprising: an enlarged diameter portion which is provided between the dale portion and the fueling port and can accommodate, at a position lower than a height of a liquid fuel column which can be pushed up due to internal pressure of the tank during fueling, fuel remaining in the dale portion.

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: A fuel cylinder for storing a compressed fuel gas is modularized for mounting and supporting the fuel cylinder easily in a motorcar without reconstructing a conventional car-body and necessitating troublesome fuel pipe arranging work after mounting the fuel cylinder. The modularized fuel cylinder comprises a supporting frame fixed to the fuel cylinder, fuel pipes neighboring the fuel cylinder and a joint box on which the fuel pipes concentrate attached to the supporting frame integrally. The fuel cylinder module is detachably fixed to a car-body side supporting frame provided on a rear floor of the motorcar.

Abstract: A fuel cylinder mounting structure of a motorcar wherein a fuel cylinder can be attached together with suspensions and a spare tire easily so that productivity is improved, the vehicle can be made small and light, and reduction of cost can be attempted is provided. The fuel cylinder mounting structure comprises a fuel cylinder for storing compressed fuel gas; a chassis frame having a rectangular frame-like shape, supporting the fuel cylinder and attached to a car-body frame from the bottom; a protection plate fixed to the chassis frame for covering the fuel cylinder from the bottom; suspensions attached to both sides of the chassis frame and modularized with the chassis frame; and a spare tire rack attached under a rear car-body and supporting a spare tire laid down so as to be hung in rear of the protection plate.

Abstract: A closure device for a vehicle tank filler neck, which has a shut-off valve (21) provided with an actuating device (22) and which terminates in a recessed area (8) of the vehicle body (9), which can be covered by means of a body flap (10), wherein the body flap (10) has a drive device (23) which is controlled by the actuating device (22) via a unidirectional control path.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle can be built to include a one piece plastic outer body and a metal support frame underlying the outer body. The outer body is preferably formed by a blow molding process or rotational casting process, so that the body has integral hollow double wall sections that are relatively strong and resistant to bending or twisting forces. The plastic body can include various built-in features, e.g. an integral self-contained fuel tank formed by the molding process. The metal support frame is preferably made up of longitudinal and transverse tubular frame elements. Support pads are provided at selected points on the frame for connecting the plastic body to the frame.

Abstract: An auxiliary fuel tank system includes a permanent pressure tank for natural gas or propane is mounted on a vehicle such as a fork lift truck. The auxiliary tank is connected through fuel lines to a replaceable portable tank which supplies fuel to the auxiliary tank through check valves and a valve mechanism which may be turned on and off. The auxiliary tank is filled upon initial attachment of the portable tank to the fuel line for the truck. After filling the auxiliary tank, the valve mechanism is closed only to be reopened upon exhaustion of fuel from the portable tank. Fuel lines connect the respective tanks to the engine thereby permitting operation of the engine, even upon exhaustion of fuel from the portable, replaceable tank.

Abstract: A fuel tank for vehicles, particularly passenger cars, has a filler neck which, in the area of a connection to the fuel tank, is guided around the upper edge of an adjoining body part or chassis part and penetrates a lateral fuel tank wall, a partial area of the filler neck projecting into the fuel tank interior. So that the maximal filling level of the fuel tank can be lowered under the plane A--A of the adjoining body part or chassis part, and therefore a sufficient expansion volume is ensured, it is provided that the end of the filler neck which projects into the tank interior and a filling ventilation extend below the level A--A defined by the upper edge of the body part or the chassis part, the maximal filling level H being determinable by the highest point of the filling ventilation situated in the tank interior.

Abstract: A fuel cylinder mounting structure in a motorcar wherein a fuel cylinder can be attached together with suspensions and a spare tire easily so that productivity is improved, the vehicle can be made small and light at a reduction of cost. The fuel cylinder mounting structure comprises a fuel cylinder for storing compressed fuel gas; a chassis frame having a rectangular frame-like shape, supporting the fuel cylinder and attached to a car-body frame from the bottom; suspensions attached to both sides of the chassis frame and modularized with the chassis frame; and a spare tire rack attached to the chassis frame and supporting a spare tire laid down and hung under a rear part of the car-body.

Abstract: A fuel filler pocket assembly includes a fuel filler pocket in a vehicle. The vehicle includes a fuel cover door for covering the fuel filler pocket. The fuel filler pocket includes a first fuel filler pocket portion and a second fuel filler pocket portion for attachment to the vehicle. The second fuel filler pocket portion is formed separate and independent from the first fuel filler pocket portion. The first fuel filler pocket portion is attachable to the second fuel filler pocket portion to provide the fuel filler pocket and a fuel door release cable is attached to the second fuel filler pocket portion. Preferably, the first fuel filler pocket portion forms a major portion of the fuel filler pocket and the second fuel filler pocket portion forms a minor portion of the fuel filler pocket.

Abstract: A gas bomb holding apparatus for industrial vehicles contains a holding device disposed on a rear portion of a vehicle for holding a gas bomb such that it is laid. The holding device includes a receiving stand for supporting a gas bomb and arm members mounted rotatably around a shaft in a cross direction of the vehicle for holding the gas bomb between the receiving stand and the arm members. This holding device has a rear end indicating member for indicating a rear end position of the vehicle to be visually confirmed by a driver. The driver can confirm the rear end position of the vehicle by means of the rear end indicating member.

Abstract: A pair of rear wheel suspension assemblies are attached to arm brackets provided on a fuel tank which is in turn mounted on a lower surface of a vehicle body by means of mount brackets likewise attached to the fuel tank. An inner frame is incorporated inside the fuel tank. To prevent any deformation of the fuel tank when excessive load is applied to the suspension assemblies, the mount brackets and the arm brackets are made less rigid and provided with less mechanical strength than the parts of the fuel tank at which these brackets are attached. Thus, the fuel tank in effect serves as a subframe so that the rear chassis system can better ensure sufficient mechanical strength and rigidity, and can be easily mounted on a vehicle body without sacrificing the capacity of the fuel tank and without increasing the weight of the chassis structure.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a canister to an automobile wherein transmission of vibration generated by a wheel is reduced so as to prevent adsorbing agents in the canister from being worn. Wheels are mounted to left and right side members via respective suspensions. A cross member is connected between the left and right side members. The container, which accommodates adsorbing agents, is mounted to the cross member in the center between the left and right side members.

Abstract: A fuel tank mount for forklift trucks is adapted to hold a fuel tank over the top of a counterweight in a manner that the tank may be easily lifted up and lowered down. The fuel tank mount includes a swing arm replaceably carrying the fuel tank and mounted to the counterweight for swinging movement about a tilted pivot axis between a home position wherein the fuel tank is held over and laterally across the counterweight, a neutral position wherein the fuel tank remains at its highest elevation and a tank changing position wherein the fuel tank is oriented substantially vertically. The pivot axis remains tilted both forwards at a first tilt angle, e.g., 26 degrees, and outboards at a second tilt angle, e.g., 25 degrees, with respect to a vertical axis. A latch is provided to keep the swing arm in the home position against unwanted swinging movement into the neutral and the tank changing positions.

Abstract: A fuel tank mount for forklift trucks is adapted to hold a fuel tank over the top of a counterweight in a manner that the tank may be easily lifted up and lowered down. The fuel tank mount includes a swing arm replaceably carrying the fuel tank and mounted to the counterweight for swinging movement about a tilted pivot axis between a home position wherein the fuel tank is held over and laterally across the counterweight, a neutral position wherein the fuel tank remains at its highest elevation and a tank changing position wherein the fuel tank is oriented substantially vertically. The pivot axis remains tilted both forwards at a first tilt angle, e.g., 26 degrees, and outboards at a second tilt angle, e.g., 25 degrees, with respect to a vertical axis. A latch is provided to keep the swing arm in the home position against unwanted swinging movement into the neutral and the tank changing positions.

Abstract: To mount a fuel tank storing a compressed fuel gas on an automobile, the tank is placed on a tank supporting frame and tightened to the frame by a belt, pipes neighboring with the tank and leak preventing seals are assembled with the tank, the tank supporting frame installed with the fuel tank is mounted and fixed on a car body, and then the pipes neighboring with the tank are connected to pipes of the car body side.

Abstract: A bag having three compartments, one each for a left speaker, a right speaker and a main unit, is adapted to be releasably mounted to the handlebars of a motorcycle or the like. The bag is provided with stiffening wings to better affix the stereo system to the motorcycle and to resist buffeting by the wind, and grommeted holes for internal wiring.

Abstract: A fuel fill system for use on a tractor having a lower fuel tank provided with an upwardly projecting fuel fill neck and an upper tank connected to the lower tank for flow communication therewith is disclosed wherein a filler tube is sealed against the fuel fill neck to define the inlet opening for the introduction of fuel into the lower tank. The filler tube is provided with a distal elbow defining an outlet opening positioned below the upper tank to direct gaseous bubbles within the fuel away from the filler tube to collect in said fuel fill neck or in other remote parts of the upper and lower tanks. A vent hole is provided in the filler tube near the inlet opening to allow the fuel to rise within the fuel fill neck as the upper tank fills. An adapter is threaded onto the fuel fill neck to capture a flange formed on the filler tube at the inlet opening to seal the filler tube against the fuel fill neck. A detachable cap is threadably received on the adapter to close off the inlet opening.

Abstract: A rear panel is provided in rear of a connecting wall rising upwardly from a rear end of a front floor panel, and a fuel tank supported within a subframe is disposed beneath a lower surface of the rear floor panel. A gas fume absorbing canister and a muffler are juxtaposed in a lateral direction of a vehicle body in a space which is surrounded by a rear surface of a middle cross-member secured to a rear surface of the connecting wall, a front surface of the fuel tank and the lower surface of the rear floor panel. Thus, it is possible to shorten a purge passage connected from the canister to an engine, to protect the canister from collision against a stepping stone or the like, to insure the volume of a trunk room and to enhance the purging efficiency of the canister utilizing a heat of the muffler by reasonably disposing the canister at a rear portion of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A fuel tank protective cage and mounting device for a vehicle such as school bus including a shelf section that is welded to front and rear sections and to right and left longitudinally extending members to provide a protective cage that is a totally welded structure. The right and left longitudinally extending members protect the fuel tank from puncture by the edges of the lower flange of the frame rails and also adds considerable strength and rigidity to the protective cage and mounting device. The protective cage is secured to the outer vertical surfaces of the frame rails and the fuel tank is located between the frame rails and secured to the cage.

Abstract: A dual-gas fuel tank assembly for a fuel cell driven vehicle wherein the fuel tank is interposed within the vehicle frame as an integral portion thereof with the tank assembly having a plurality of cylindrical pressure tanks of composite material construction for containing oxygen gas and the cylindrical tanks being partially nested within the tank assembly housing to leave substantial space around the pressure tanks for storing metal hydride powder therein for producing hydrogen gas to the fuel cell upon application of heat thereto.

Abstract: A dual-fuel tank assembly for vehicles employing internal combustion engines wherein the fuel tank is interposed within the vehicle frame as an integral portion thereof with the tank assembly having a plurality of cylindrical pressure tanks of composite material construction for containing gas fuel and the cylindrical tanks partially nested with the tank assembly housing to leave substantial space around the pressure tanks for storing liquid fuel therein.

Abstract: A fuel tank mount for a forklift truck is adapted to mount the fuel tank on a counterweight in a manner that the fuel tank can be removed from an in-use position to an out-of-use position assuring an obstacle-free opening of a hood.

Abstract: A towable, auxiliary fuel tank designed to transport a supply of fuel, so that a towing vehicle is able to consume the fuel present in the tank, thus extending the range of the vehicle. A ring is affixed to the trailer of the tank so that it may be connected to a vehicle. Attached to the vehicle is a hitch with a channel extending across a recess and a pin slidably mounted therein. The recess of the hitch is designed to hold the ring when the pin is closed, thus connecting the auxiliary tank to the vehicle. A lever is attached to the pin so that the ring may be connected and disconnected from the hitch. A cable is also attached to the pin and extends to a handle within the interior of the vehicle. When this handle is operated, the pin is moved from across the recess, thus unlocking the auxiliary tank from the vehicle. Fuel is transported from the auxiliary tank to the vehicle via a hose that is connected to both the auxiliary tank and vehicle. A securing device is provided to secure the hose to the vehicle.

Abstract: A subframe assembly for assembly as a unit to a vehicle body in which a subframe is formed of left and right side members disposed on the left and right of a fuel tank, and a cross member interconnecting the side members; left and right suspensions are mounted to the subframe and a vehicle member is disposed at a lower portion of the vehicle body and supported on the subframe. The subframe and vehicle member are assembled and the assembled subframe and vehicle member are then assembled to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A fuel tank is supported by an upper surface of a subframe, inclined surfaces abutting four corners of the fuel tank, and steel straps passed across the upper surface of the fuel tank. Thus, the fuel tank can be securely mounted on the subframe without involving any play, and it can be accomplished by engaging relatively rigid and mechanically strong parts of the fuel tank. Thus, various advantages obtained by mounting a fuel tank on a subframe can be obtained without any need to reinforce the fuel tank or the subframe or to take any costly special measures.

Abstract: In an automotive subframe having a rectangular annular shape as seen in plan view, the longitudinal members have closed cross sections, but the lateral members open cross sections and are provided with open parts adapted to receive a flange projecting from the fuel tank. Because the lateral members have open cross sections, the subframe is capable of undergoing a twisting deformation relatively easily, and the sloshing movement of the fuel inside the fuel tank would not be directly transmitted to the vehicle body. Because the longitudinal members have closed cross sections, and therefore have a relatively high rigidity, the wheel suspension system can be securely supported without creating any possibility of changes in the wheel alignment. Furthermore, the open part of the lateral subframe member can conveniently receive the flange of the fuel tank, and it is possible to maximize the capacity of the fuel tank without causing any interference between the fuel tank and the lateral member.

Abstract: In a subframe assembly for a vehicle, a front portion of a fuel tank supported on a subframe overhangs forwardly from a front cross-member of the subframe to increase the volume of the fuel tank. In order to compensate the forward displacement of the position of the gravity center due to the overhanging of the fuel tank, an exhaust silencer is supported to overhang rearwardly from a rear cross-member of the subframe, and a rear differential supported by the subframe below a lower surface of the fuel tank is disposed in proximity to the rear cross-member inside the subframe. Thus, the position of the gravity center of the subframe assembly is maintained at a substantially central portion of the subframe.

Abstract: A bomb supporting frame for supporting fuel bombs which store pressurized gaseous fuel in an automobile. The bomb supporting frame is fixed on a floor provided on right and left rear side frames of a vehicular body, and simultaneously it is fixed on damper strut mounting portions of right and left rear wheel houses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel tank having two tank parts which are connected to each other. Allocated to one tank part is an accumulation vessel and to the other tank part is a fuel distributor which is connected to a fuel return line. Two feed lines which convey fuel into the accumulation vessel are connected to the distributor. Integrated into one feed line is an ejector which is provided in the bottom region of the tank space having the distributor. Interposed in the other feed line is an ejector which is provided in the tank part having the accumulation vessel. For the purpose of being able to connect the feed lines to the fuel distributor and accumulation vessel quickly and easily, the fuel tank has a respective tank opening which can be tightly closed by them.

Abstract: A cover for an elongated fuel tank support strap is disclosed in which the cover is positioned in between the strap and the fuel tank. The cover is formed from an elongated top wall of plastic having a top which faces the gas tank, a bottom which faces and overlies the support strap and two spaced apart side walls. Each side wall includes an inwardly facing channel which entraps and lockingly engages the opposite sides of the support strap. In addition, the top wall has two longitudinally extending and laterally adjacent sections which obliquely intersect each other at a peak. Depression of the peak varies the spacing between the channels so that the cover can accommodate tank straps which vary in width within preset limits.

Abstract: A compressed natural gas fuel tank for vehicles employing internal combustion engines. A fuel tank of heavy gauge metal is interposed within the vehicle frame as an integral portion thereof. Overlay channel members are welded or otherwise affixed to the tank and then welded or otherwise affixed to the side rails or channel members of the vehicle frame. The tank, of heavy gauge metal and non-circular cross section, is also welded or otherwise appropriately affixed to the vehicle floor. The tank is capable of receiving natural gas at high pressure levels, while also serving structurally as a frame element, providing continuity of the side rail members of the frame, while also serving to further interconnect the vehicle floor with the side rails.

Abstract: An under body structure of an automotive vehicle including a transfer unit for transferring an engine output to vehicle wheels. A canister device for taking in fuel vapor is supported at a vehicle body frame member. The canister device is disposed in back of the transfer unit. The frame design and cross member arrangement allow displacement of the canister device when the vehicle is involved in a collision. This arrangement prevents the canister device from being contacted by rearward movement of the transfer unit.

Abstract: A combined subframe and fuel tank for use in automobiles, includes a subframe having a seat disposed therein for tightly receiving an extension extending from a fuel tank, whereby the combined subframe and fuel tank form a composite product so as to occupy a small space in the automobile body.

Abstract: In an automotive rear body structure, a pair of rear frames extend generally longitudinally of the vehicle body on respective sides thereof and have respective generally rearwardly upwardly extending kick-up portions. A rear suspension cross member extends generally transversely of the vehicle body at a location rearwardly of the kick-up portions. Rearwardly of the rear suspension cross member and in the proximity of the rear frames is disposed one or two silencers. Forwardly of the rear suspension cross member is disposed a fuel tank. A plurality of generally vertically extending notches are formed on those portions of side walls of the rear frames that are positioned rearwardly of the rear suspension cross member so that the kinetic energy of an impact load caused by a rear-end collision may be effectively absorbed by the deformation of the rear frames, thereby protecting the fuel tank.

Abstract: A fuel tank mounting and protective cage for vehicles such as school buses including side structures and a bottom shelf structure, each of these structures being weldments constructed of low carbon, high strength steel tubing having rectangular cross-sections. The bottom structure is connected to the side structures by bolt assemblies, preferably disposed in laterally offset parallel rows, to produce stiff joints between the sections with the result that there is less rotation and localized deformation of the protection cage in the event of an accident. Hold down devices are carried by the bottom shelf structure for securing the fuel tank directly to the bottom shelf structure so that the bottom shelf and fuel tank may be removed as a unit for service.

Abstract: A protective cage and mounting device for a fuel tank of a vehicle such as school bus wherein the fuel tank is secured directly to the protection cage, the cage being secured to a vehicle frame rail. The protective cage includes a front section, rear section, side section, and a truss-like bottom shelf section, each of these sections being weldments constructed of low carbon, high strength steel tubing having rectangular cross-sections. The sections are welded to each other to produce stiff joints between said sections with the result that there is less parallelogramming and localized deformation of the protection cage in the event of an accident. Hold down devices are carried by the bottom shelf section for securing the fuel tank thereto.

Abstract: A rear portion structure of a vehicle which can increase the coupling strength between rear side frames and a rear suspension cross member, and can reinforce the rear side frames. The vehicle rear portion structure includes a pair of right and left rear side frames arranged to extend along right and left side portions of a rear portion of a vehicle body, and with kick-up portions. A rear suspension cross member, has attaching portions attached to intermediate portions of the kick-up portions of the rear side frames, and which is arranged to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the rear side frames.

Abstract: An alternative fuel system and compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion kit, primarily for smaller size industrial vehicles, such as compact loaders and lift trucks restricted in the space available in the engine compartment for the components of a CNG system where the vehicle was initially engineered for other fuel systems such as gasoline liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or diesel fuel having substantially fewer parts and components and less complex systems. A CNG tank is mounted horizontally outside of the engine compartment and a high pressure line connects from the tank to a regulator mounted inside the engine compartment for decompressing the gas to a pressure suitable for mixing with air in the carburetor of the engine. The CNG system has a refilling receptacle with an electrical interlock to the ignition preventing accidental drive-away.

Abstract: A multi-layer container having at least layer A comprising a polyolefin resin having an MFR of from 0.001 to 0.5 dg/min, layer B (adhesive layer) comprising an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid (or anhydride)-modified polyolefin resin, and layer C comprising polyamide, polyphenylene ether, a compatibilizer, and an impact modifier, in which the polyphenylene ether is finely dispersed in the polyamide matrix. The container has excellent impermeability to hydrocarbon solvents and low-temperature impact resistance and is useful particularly as a gasoline tank.

Abstract: A vehicle having a base structure with bodywork and a fuel tank assembly mounted on the base structure is disclosed wherein the fuel tank assembly includes a fuel tank having a filler neck, access to the inlet of which is gained through an aperture in a panel forming part of the bodywork. A grommet, fitted to the filler neck, has a skirt portion at one end, adapted to encircle the filler neck, at least one flange at the other end, adapted to engage the edge portion of the aperture in the panel, and an overflow channel disposed between the flange and the skirt. The overflow channel is provided with an outlet adapted for connection to a drain pipe. The filler neck is also provided with an outer portion of a first cross-sectional area and an adjacent inner portion of a second cross-sectional area which is smaller than the first cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A fuel tank fitting for withdrawing fuel through a fuel sensor aperture in a fuel tank. The fitting includes an annular member having a plurality of spaced-apart fastener apertures. A fuel line has a first portion extending generally radially through the annular member to its central aperture. The fuel line has a second portion connected to the first portion and extending perpendicularly away from the bottom of the annular member.

Abstract: A rear under body structure of a vehicle in which a fuel tank is located on the rear side of a seat back of a rear seat, and is arranged on substantially the same straight line as an axis of a rear axle and on the lower side of a rear floor pan. Accordingly, the degree of freedom of the design of the styling of a rear windshield and its peripheral components of the vehicle is enhanced.

Abstract: A rear body structure of a vehicle is provided with a space, defined under a floor panel between a passenger room and a trunk room, in which a fuel tank is received. The structure includes support beams for supporting the fuel tank from an underside, in a fuel tank space. The space is formed by bending up and down a floor panel in a lengthwise direction of the car body, such as the rear floor panel of the passenger room and the trunk floor panel of the trunk room. The support beams include a pair of support beams, disposed in parallel and extending in a lengthwise direction of the car body, and a pair of connecting beams, extending in a transverse direction of the car body between and connected to the supporting beams, which are assembled as parallel crosses.

Abstract: A tank assembly stores hydraulic oil in a system for actuating hydraulically operated cylinders, specifically on Class VI, VII and VIII trucks. A pump draws the fluid from the tank to force the hydraulic cylinder to an upright position. When the pump valve is shifted to the down position, the hydraulic fluid is returned to the storage tank at a reduced velocity without the reduction of the rate of flow in gallons per minute below the rated pump capacity, thus preventing the aeration of the fluid. An attachment kit includes grooves in the top of the tank-receiving nylon belts with loops at their ends receiving U-bolts for attaching to flanges of a tray, for mounting on a truck.

Abstract: An automotive fuel tank and vapor control system includes a fuel tank with a fill tube for introducing liquid fuel into the tank, with the fill tube having a closure device and primary and refueling vapor conduits for conducting fuel vapors to a collection canister. A fluidic logic controller connected to the primary and refueling vapor conduits and to a sensor conduit positioned to sense the fluid pressure within the fill tube in the region in which the closure device is installed switches the flow of fuel vapor from the fuel tank to either the primary conduit or the refueling conduit, depending upon whether the closure device is open or closed.

Abstract: A valve system for use on vehicles for automatic fuel delivery to the vehicle fuel tank. An entry member having a conical passage is arranged on the fuel filler door of the vehicle. A valve body located behind the fuel filler door includes a sliding valve member which alternatively opens and closes a central passageway coupled with the vehicle fuel tank. An actuator system employs an actuation switch as well as a safety switch requiring the ignition of the vehicle to be off. Compressed air is controlled by the switch to open and close the valve member through a control cable. An automatic delivery system is associated with the valve system and employs three tracks orthogonally arranged with one track mounting a fuel nozzle to interact with the valve system.

Abstract: An automobile rear body structure includes a pair of rear side frames extending in a direction longitudinally of a vehicle body and having respective kick-up portions, each of which extends diagonally upwardly and rearwardly to form a bridging portion in a rear wheel zone. A differential unit is disposed substantially between the kick-up portions and a fuel tank is disposed behind the differential unit. A pair of drive shafts for driving respective rear wheels extend transversely from the differential unit and are disposed substantially below the kick-up portions. A medial cross member is interposed between the differential unit and the fuel tank and extends transversely between the paired rear side frames. The cross member has opposite ends connected to the rear side frames at locations immediately behind the kick-up portions. The differential unit is secured to the cross member or a suspension cross member for carrying rear wheel suspension systems.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle driven by an internal combustion engine (1), the fuel vapors escaping from the fuel tank during filling are trapped in a can (6). The can is accommodated in a recess in the base of the spare wheel container. In this way, a comparatively large can may be accommodated without the need for extra space.