WO2011025465A1

WO2011025465A1 - Jigs and fixtures of cng containers for motor vehicles

Info

Publication number: WO2011025465A1
Application number: PCT/TH2010/000029
Authority: WO
Inventors: Kasap Mulanon
Original assignee: Posirisuk, Surayut
Priority date: 2009-08-25
Filing date: 2010-08-11
Publication date: 2011-03-03
Also published as: CN102574463A; US8944469B2; US20120161430A1; EP2470391A1; CN102574463B; JP2013503077A

Abstract

This is to the search for create the specific components for holding CNG container system on motor vehicles and emphasizes on its advantages in any aspects for the worthiness and safety to the owners of vehicles.

Description

JIGS AND FIXTURES OF CNG CONTAINERS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

Field of the Invention

The invention of CNG container jigs and fixtures for motor vehicles is based on the knowledge fields of mechanical engineering and product design.

Related Background Art

For purpose of responding to Thai Government's policy which campaigns for using the alternative energy after facing the crisis of unstable oil price due to the external factors which are beyond the reasonable control. The compressed natural gas or CNG is an alternative energy that is accepted by the owners of motor vehicles, both domestically and internationally. Therefore, the jigs and fixtures of CNG containers for motor vehicles are developed and invented by significantly emphasizing on the convenient and fast installation and maintenance, including the driver's safety and economy. Moreover, it allows the country to save a large money by reducing the import of CNG setting equipment. This also provides the added value for the motor vehicle industry in Thailand so it increases the money flow in the country and allows the country to have the growth and development by relying on the existing resources and potential by the way of self-reliance.

Description and Object of the Invention

This invention is for developing the form of installation using the techniques and equipment designed for making the specific jigs and fixtures of CNG containers for motor vehicles. The equipment will be mounted to the vehicle's frame and the gas container supporting set and it will be locked by the couplings. Drilling the vehicle's frame for mounting the equipment is avoided since the vehicle's frame has been passed the process of EDP (Electrophoretically Deposited Paint) in the factory under the automobile standard for rust-proof. Drilling the said frame may cause the consequent impact. Spraying or coating paint can cover only on its surface, not reach its inner area so any rust may occur at the hole slip. In addition, the equipment can be directly installed at the bottom of the vehicle without removing the carrier so it is convenient and fast for installation. In addition, the risks of scratches or mark on the carrier can be reduced. Disclosure of the Invention

This is the invention of components for holding CNG system which are sorted out by the coupling components and the gas container set to be systematically installed. These components shall be tested for the user's safety.

Processes for Assembling Single Container Set and Vehicle Frame:

1. Put two sets of couplings together: enclose them with the frame and set its side holes in the same position as the holes on the vehicle frame; enclose another two couplings with the frame from the outside; thread the screw through the couplings and screw case and tighten it with nuts;

2. Put the couplings together and take it to cover the crossbeam mounted on the frame and set its holes in the same position; put the lower coupling under the crossbeam; thread screw up through the hole and tighten it with two nuts; 3. Check the tension of all screws after assembling.

Processes for Assembling Double Container Set and Vehicle Frame:

1. Put two sets of couplings together; hold the right and left sides of the central set with crossbeam on the frame by covering the coupling sets on the frame; set its holes in the same position as the holes on the crossbeam; insert the reinforce plate in the crossbeam of the frame; set all holes in the same position and thread the screw through the holes;

2. Install the front bracket set of the container holding set to be mounted at the right side; put the coupling set to the vehicle's frame and set all holes in the same position; thread screws through the couplings and screw cases, both upper and lower screws;

3. Enclose the couplings of the right and left holding set with both sides of frame; set all holes in the same position and hold them with screws and nuts;

4. Check the tension of all screws after assembling.

Best Mode for Carrying out the Invention

As described in the section "Disclosure of the Invention".

Claims

1. The jigs and fixtures of gas container, including the single container supporting set (1), the couplings for locking the single container supporting set at the front of frame (2), at the back of frame (3) and at the area of crossbeam (4), the container fastener (11);

2. The jigs and fixtures of gas container, including the double container supporting set (5), the - couplings for locking the double container supporting set at the front of frame (8), the back of the right side (9) and the back of the left side (10) and on the right side of crossbeam (6), on the left (7), the container fastener (11);

3. The jigs and fixtures for the triple container set as per the claims 1 and 2; to be used as the structure for holding the gas containers directly installed in motor vehicles;

4. The form and method for installing the single container supporting set in the frame, locked by the couplings as per the claim 1 ;

5. The form and method for installing the double container supporting set in the frame, locked by the couplings as per the claim 2;

6. The form and method for installing the triple container supporting set in the frame, locked by the couplings as per the claim3.