TR201805796A2 - Tankschutzvorrichtung für einen Kraftwagen - Google Patents

Abstract

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Tankschutzvorrichtung (10) für einen Kraftwagen (60), mit wenigstens zwei in einem Abstand (18) zueinander angeordneten und an dem Kraftwagen (60) fixierbaren Schutzstreben (12, 14, 16), zum Schutz eines an einem Unterbodenbereich des Kraftwagens (60) angeordneten Kraftstofftanks (50). Hierbei ist zumindest ein Gitter (20) vorgesehen, welches sich zumindest bereichsweise über den Abstand (18) der wenigstens zwei Schutzstreben (12, 14, 16) erstreckt und welches in Einbaulage der Tankschutzvorrichtung (10) wenigstens bereichsweise in Wagenhochrichtung (62) des Kraftwagens (60) zwischen einem Untergrund (64) unterhalb des Kraftwagens (60) und dem Kraftstofftank (50) angeordnet ist.

Description

DESCRIPTION TANK PROTECTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLE The present invention is the protection of the fuel tank arranged in the floor area of the motor vehicle. at least two guards that can be fixed to the motor vehicle arranged together at a distance for relates to a tank protection device for a motor vehicle with a support.

Such tank protection devices are 'for example, rocks from the ground or Objects that may be stones, coming into the fuel tank area while the motor vehicle is running supports at least spatial protection of the fuel tank in case of can provide with. A fastening device for fixing the vehicle tank is known. Promise a console on which the fixing device can be positioned on the tank. contains, by means of which the tank can be fixed relative to the console and It includes a tie to which the console can be attached to the chassis. Rivet piece fiber reinforced consists of a plastic, so that the fastening device 'Especially less a has weight.

The object of the present invention is to ensure that the fuel tank 'particularly the description of the above-mentioned technique in such a way that it can be widely preserved development of the protection device.

The said object is fulfilled with a tank protection device having the features of claim 1. is brought. Advantageous embodiments with appropriate developments of the invention given in other claims.

The present invention is the protection of the fuel tank arranged in the floor area of the motor vehicle. at least two guards that can be fixed to the motor vehicle arranged together at a distance for relates to a tank protection device for a motor vehicle with a support.

Especially large-scale damage to the fuel tank from damage caused by objects. to ensure the protection of at least two protection supports, at least spatially. motorized over the opening and in the mounting position of the tank guard Vehicle height of motor vehicle between a floor and fuel tank under the vehicle At least one grid is envisaged according to the invention. The said most through a small grille, for example, especially when the motor vehicle is moving thin or small, which can enter through the gap between at least two protection supports objects can be kept away from the fuel tank, thus preventing damage to the fuel tank. This is an advantage since vision can be largely prevented. Sample To give an example, branches or movement from such small objects During the jumping stones can be understood. For example, the grill in question consists of a metallic material. Grid at opposite ends It can be connected with one of at least two protection supports, respectively, and at least two protection supports. can be stretched between the support.

Preferably, the said grille is on at least two protection supports. can be arranged accordingly. For example, solid stone pieces or wood Particularly heavy objects, which may be parts of in case of overtaking, it first contacts the protection support, so that such objects can be stopped by means of protection aid and This is an advantage as the grille can be protected from the effects caused by these objects. it provides. In this way, the long-term durability of the grille is especially important for the motor vehicle. During operation (movement) is provided especially in bad terrain.

In an advantageous embodiment of the present invention, at least spatially at least one extending over it and connected by one of at least two protection supports. pipe element. This at least one pipe element is thus protected so that the tank can be connected in a chassis-like manner with at least one of its supports. This is because the protective device can be provided particularly easily, at least locally. The situation is advantageous.

In another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the at least one pipe element is Under the grille, the vehicle is arranged in the height direction. Thanks to this especially when driving over massive objects (such as boulders). damage to the grille is effectively prevented through at least one pipe element. This is an advantage as it can be avoided.

In another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, a longitudinal in the longitudinal expansion direction of at least two protection supports located in the gap at least one additional grid is envisaged. The provision of such an additional grid local protection of the fuel tank, especially in accordance with the requirement This is an advantage as it is possible.

In another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, at least one additional grid at least regionally it is curved towards the ground. Thanks to this, fuel Objects that may come to your tank early, thanks to the additional grid. This is an advantage since it can be caught. The additional grill is regionally curved advantageously in the case of their movement in the direction of the fuel tank Allows objects to be stopped.

In another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, at least one additional grille and at least one between the grille, at least one fastening element with at least two protection supports connected, thanks to which at least two protection supports, the grille and at least an additional grille can be fixed to the motor vehicle. Via the fastening element, a chassis-like structure consisting of a fixing element and protection supports. connection can be achieved, so that the tank protection device is particularly stable. and this is an advantage as it can be fixed to the motor vehicle.

In another advantageous embodiment of the present invention, the key element of the fuel tank an operable passage opening is provided in at least one grid, wherein the aperture size of the gate aperture is larger than the mesh width of at least one grille.

Said passage opening is used to operate the locking element for the tank protection as a locking screw, for example, without mounting the assembly from the vehicle. This situation makes it possible for the developed locking element to work. provides advantage.

Other advantages, features, and details of the invention are examples of preferential application. follows from the description or through the drawing. Available in recipe known features and feature combinations and known to follow in shape descriptions and/or only the features and combinations of features shown in the Figures not in every combination, but also in other combinations or it can be applied in a single location without leaving the scope of the invention.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a tank guard fixed to a motor vehicle. is the view; and Figure 2 individual protection supports of the tank protection device, a grille and two additional is another perspective view of the grid.

The same and functionally identical elements are listed below, respectively, with the same reference sign. is provided.

Figure 1 is on a floor (U) of the motor vehicle 60, shown areal only. a perspective view of a tank guard (10) arranged shows. Said tank protection device (10) is interconnected at a gap (18). two fastening elements 40, 42 fixed to the motor vehicle 60 other arrangements between protection support (12, 14) and protection support (12, 14) includes a protection support (16). Said protection supports (12, 14, 16) for example, by means of screws, the respective fastening elements (40, 42) can be combined. These protection supports (12, 14, 16) are available only to the underside of the motor vehicle (60), which is schematically indicated by the dotted line. it fulfills its function of protecting a fuel tank (50) arranged.

During the movement of the motor vehicle (60), both the ejected rock and the fuel tank (50) from solid objects such as shards, pointed mounds or stone bumps, as well as particularly large objects, such as small objects such as wood chips or flying stones. The tank protection device (10) in question must have at least one the grid (20). The grid (20) in question should be at least regionally extends over the gap of the two protection supports (12, 14) and the motor vehicle (60) at least locally in the mounted position of the floor (U) and fuel tank under the motor vehicle (60) in vehicle height direction (62) (50) between. can be attached similarly. Related to this, the pipe elements in question (34, 36) cross over this range (18), at least regionally, and can be attached. These tube elements (34, 36) are in motion of the motor vehicle (50). especially for capturing massive objects before they occur on the grid (20) preferably at least as in protection supports (12, 14, 16). the vehicle is arranged in the height direction (62) under a grill (20). Promise protection of the motor vehicle (60) in motion by means of the grille (20) in question. For example, small branches such as branches that fall into the gap (18) between the supports (12, 14) objects can be captured effectively so that the fuel tank 50 protected from harm caused.

Said tank protection device (10) is additionally available to the grill (20) the protection supports (12, 14, 16) located in the corresponding longitudinal spacing (24) two additional grids (30, 32) arranged in the longitudinal coverage direction 22 contains. These two additional grilles (30, 32) are in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle (60). can be spaced from the grid (20). These additional Grids (30, 32) at least locally it can be curved in the direction of the ground (U) so that the motor moving in the direction of the fuel tank (50) while the vehicle (60) is in motion. objects through additional Grilles (30, 32) before they come into contact with the fuel tank (50) particularly early.

These fastening elements (40, 42) are available with the corresponding additional Grilles (30, 32) and at least It is arranged between a grid (20) and can be defined as a profile. it is fixed to the motor vehicle (60).

Figure 1 and Figure 2 summary of the respective fastening elements (40, 42) with the corresponding additional Grids (30, 32) and grid (20) in the region of the corresponding longitudinal gaps (24) It's about being fixed.

Against the grille 20 via a ring 28 currently arranged as a plate. a delimited passage opening 26 is provided in at least one grid 20 . Passage fuel configured as a locking screw, for example, through the opening (26) the key element 52 of the tank 50 is operable where the passage opening 26 an opening size (here: opening diameter) larger than the mesh width of the grid (20) is big.

In summary, said tank protection device (10) is average or heavy and thus in the case of driving the motor vehicle (60) on particularly bad terrain, only a few To give an example, for example, protruding rock pieces, pointed, In addition, the fuel tank (50) should be protected from objects such as excessive mounds or stone bumps. especially fulfills the function of protection on a large scale. protection grid The said grid (20) and additional grids (30, 32), which can also be described as which can enter the gap (18) between the protection supports (12, 14) in the direction of the fuel tank (50) It fulfills the function of protection from small objects. The grill (20) and additional Particularly low cost, yet extensive protection for the fuel tank (50) can provide. By installing the grill (20) and additional grilles (30, 32), fuel a particularly large floor (U) under the tank (50) in the vehicle height direction (62). space can be preserved.

This tank protection device 10 consists of three profiles, as has already been shown as an example. (protective supports (12, 14, 16)), three grid elements (grill (20), additional grids pipe, six screws, 6 washers and six screw nuts.

In addition, the tank protection device (10) fixing elements (40, 42) may contain. These protection supports (12, 14, 16) (profiles) pipes (pipe elements (34, 36)) can become bundles and thus can be welded, screwed or otherwise mechanically can be combined.

By means of the tank protection device (10), R- and W costs are additionally reduced and For example, an optical image of motor vehicles (60) developed as construction vehicles. differentiation or optical consideration of the robustness of such tools is achieved. can be achieved.

Referance list Tank guard 26 Gateway 50 Fuel tank assembly 12 Protection support 28 Ring 52 Lock element 14 Protection support 30 Additional grille 60 Motor vehicle 16 Protection support 32 Additional grille 62 Vehicle height direction 18 Dec 34 Pipe element U Floor Grid 36 Pipe element 22 Expansion direction 40 Fixing element 24 Longitudinal 42 Fixing element

Claims (1)

REQUESTS Tare for a motor vehicle 60 comprising at least two protection brackets 12, 14, 16 which can be fixed to the motor vehicle 60 arranged to each other in a space (18) for the protection of the fuel tank 50 arranged in the floor area of the motor vehicle 60 It is a protection device (10), and its feature is; of the motor vehicle (62) in the vehicle height direction (62) of the motor vehicle (60) in the mounted position of the tank protection device (10), which extends at least locally at least locally over the spacing (18) of at least two protection supports (12, 14, 16). 60), at least one grid (20) is provided, which is arranged between the floor (U) below it and the fuel tank (50). It is a tank protection device (10) according to claim 1, and its feature is; the provision of at least two protections extending at least spatially over the gap (18). It is a tank protection device (10) according to claim 2, and its feature is; the at least one pipe element (34, 36) is arranged under the at least one grille (20) in the vehicle height direction (62). It is a tank protection device (10) according to one of the previous claims, and its feature is; at least one additional grille (30, 32) arranged in the longitudinal expanding direction 22 of at least two protection supports (12, 14, 16) located in a longitudinal gap (24) to the grill (20). It is a tank protection device (10) according to claim 4, and its feature is; is that at least one additional grille (30, 32) is curving in the direction of the ground (U) at least locally. It is a tank protection device (10) according to claim 4 or 5, and its feature is; at least one connection between at least one additional grille (30, 32) and at least one grille (20), by means of which at least two protection supports (12, 14, 16), grille (20) and at least one additional grille ( 30, 32) can be fixed to the motor vehicle (60). It is a tank protection device (10) according to one of the previous claims, and its feature is; A passage opening 26 in which the key element 52 of the fuel tank 50 is operable is enclosed in at least one grid 20, wherein the aperture size of the passage opening 26 is larger than the mesh width of at least one grid 20.