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Mounting for a fuel tank of synthetic material

Assignee: Renault SA
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Filing: 1981-06-08
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2001-06-08
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Abstract

Abstract A mounting assembly for a fuel tank of synthetic material including a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion, a cross member interconnecting the first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein, at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of the tank cooperatively engaging the at least one opening located in the cross member and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to the tank for cooperative engagement with the horizontal end portions of the first and second L-shaped side rails.

Inventors

  • 👤 Raymond Marcheix
  • 👤 Christian Desiage

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/063; B60K15/067

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 115 words
A mounting assembly for a fuel tank, having a nozzle extending therefrom, of synthetic material for automobiles comprising: a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion, said first side rail having an opening formed therein within which said nozzle is positioned; a cross member interconnecting said first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein; at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of said tank cooperatively engaging said at least one opening formed in said cross member; and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to said tank cooperatively engaging said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 115 words
A mounting assembly for a fuel tank, having a nozzle extending therefrom, of synthetic material for automobiles comprising: a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion, said first side rail having an opening formed therein within which said nozzle is positioned; a cross member interconnecting said first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein; at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of said tank cooperatively engaging said at least one opening formed in said cross member; and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to said tank cooperatively engaging said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 171 words
A mounting assembly for a fuel tank of synthetic material for automobiles comprising: a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion; a cross member interconnecting said first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein; at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of said tank cooperatively engaging said at least one opening formed in said cross member; and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to said tank cooperatively engaging said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails wherein each said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails have notched indentations formed therein so as to allow passage of said lateral attachment lugs therethrough during assembly and such that said first and second lateral attachment lugs are positioned adjacent said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails upon cooperative engagement of said at least one protuberance with said at least one opening in said cross member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 171 words
A mounting assembly for a fuel tank of synthetic material for automobiles comprising: a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion; a cross member interconnecting said first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein; at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of said tank cooperatively engaging said at least one opening formed in said cross member; and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to said tank cooperatively engaging said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails wherein each said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails have notched indentations formed therein so as to allow passage of said lateral attachment lugs therethrough during assembly and such that said first and second lateral attachment lugs are positioned adjacent said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails upon cooperative engagement of said at least one protuberance with said at least one opening in said cross member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 159 words
A mounting assembly for a fuel tank of synthetic material for automobiles comprising: a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion; a cross member interconnecting said first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein; at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of said tank cooperatively engaging said at least one opening formed in said cross member; and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to said tank cooperatively engaging said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails wherein said first lateral attachment lug is located on one side of the tank and is positioned on an upper surface portion of the horizontal end portion of the first L-shaped side rail and the second lateral attachment lug is positioned on an opposite side of the tank and contacts a lower surface portion of the horizontal end of the second L-shaped side rail.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 159 words
A mounting assembly for a fuel tank of synthetic material for automobiles comprising: a first and second L-shaped side rail each including a horizontal end portion; a cross member interconnecting said first and second L-shaped side rails and having at least one opening formed therein; at least one protuberance extending from a front face portion of said tank cooperatively engaging said at least one opening formed in said cross member; and first and second lateral attachment lugs connected to said tank cooperatively engaging said horizontal end portions of said first and second L-shaped side rails wherein said first lateral attachment lug is located on one side of the tank and is positioned on an upper surface portion of the horizontal end portion of the first L-shaped side rail and the second lateral attachment lug is positioned on an opposite side of the tank and contacts a lower surface portion of the horizontal end of the second L-shaped side rail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 66 words
A mounting for a tank according to claim 1, further comprising: means for attaching the tank to said first and second L-shaped side rails upon cooperative engagement of said at least one protuberance with said at least one opening in said cross member so as to create a slight strain between said at least one protuberance and said at least one opening in said cross member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 66 words
A mounting for a tank according to claim 2, further comprising: means for attaching the tank to said first and second L-shaped side rails upon cooperative engagement of said at least one protuberance with said at least one opening in said cross member so as to create a slight strain between said at least one protuberance and said at least one opening in said cross member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 66 words
A mounting for a tank according to claim 3, further comprising: means for attaching the tank to said first and second L-shaped side rails upon cooperative engagement of said at least one protuberance with said at least one opening in said cross member so as to create a slight strain between said at least one protuberance and said at least one opening in said cross member.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1986-10-24 1987-04-25 1987-10-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-10-24 1991-04-25 1991-10-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-10-24 1995-04-25 1995-10-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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