US4469340A
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Device for fixing a tank on a support structure
Assignee: Automobiles Peugeot SA
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Filing: 1982-09-17
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2002-09-17
Abstract
Abstract The tank (1) carries on one side ears (3) which are downwardly curved and, on the other side, planar perforated ears (5) on which are clipped tubular spacer members (19) of plastics material. Clipped on supports (9) of the supporting structure (10) are clips (7) of plastics material provided with an arcuate slot (6). In order to place the tank in position on the structure, it is presented at an angle so as to insert the curved ears in the correspondingly arcuate slots (6), then it is brought to its position of use with the spacer members then fitting on screws (16) rigid with the structure. The assembly is completed by the tightening of nuts (18) on these screws. Application in the fixing of fuel tanks of plastics material on automobile vehicles.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude Condet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/063; B60K15/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A device for fixing a tank to a supporting structure and in particular a fuel tank on the structure of an automobile vehicle, said device comprising, on a first side of the tank, a substantially planar ear which defines an aperture for receiving a screwthreaded element for holding the tank fast to the structure, the device further comprising, on a second side of the tank opposed to said first side, a substantially curved ear which has a concavity facing away from the structure, and a clip mounted on said structure and defining an arcuate slot substantially conforming to said curved ear, the curved ear being slidably received in said arcuate slot.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A device for fixing a tank to a supporting structure and in particular a fuel tank on the structure of an automobile vehicle, said device comprising, on a first side of the tank, a substantially planar ear which defines an aperture for receiving a screwthreaded element for holding the tank fast to the structure, the device further comprising, on a second side of the tank opposed to said first side, a substantially curved ear which has a concavity facing away from the structure, and a clip mounted on said structure and defining an arcuate slot substantially conforming to said curved ear, the curved ear being slidably received in said arcuate slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the clip is in clipped relation to a support which is part of the structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the aperture of the substantially planar ear is elongated in a direction parallel to said first side of the tank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a spacer member is interposed between the structure and the substantially planar ear.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device according to claim 4, comprising a U-shaped member which is clipped on the substantially planar ear and is rigid with the spacer member, the screwthreaded element extending without clearance through the spacer member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein the spacer member is of plastics material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein the spacer member is of plastics material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the clip is of plastics material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-04 | 1988-03-05 | 1988-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-04 | 1992-03-05 | 1992-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-04 | 1996-03-05 | 1996-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |