WO2018189441A1 - Fluid tank having an external pipe held by a clip - Google Patents

Fluid tank having an external pipe held by a clip Download PDF

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WO2018189441A1
WO2018189441A1 PCT/FR2018/050626 FR2018050626W WO2018189441A1 WO 2018189441 A1 WO2018189441 A1 WO 2018189441A1 FR 2018050626 W FR2018050626 W FR 2018050626W WO 2018189441 A1 WO2018189441 A1 WO 2018189441A1
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Sebastien Hureaux
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  • the invention relates to a fluid reservoir provided on its outer periphery of at least one tubing and a hose or flexible cable retained by a clamp secured to the outer periphery of the tank.
  • a connection of said at least one tubing on the reservoir is close to the pipe held on the outer periphery of the fluid reservoir by a clamp, integral with the reservoir, enclosing the pipe.
  • the fluid reservoir may be a consumable fluid reservoir.
  • the fluid reservoir may be a reducing agent reservoir for a selective catalytic reduction system also called RCS system, which name may be used in the following to designate it as well as for designate its constituent parts as RCS reservoir for the reducing agent reservoir.
  • the tank according to the present invention may be a fuel tank or any other type of tank containing a fluid.
  • the present invention may relate to any fluid reservoir provided with a hose or flexible cable and a tubing, the hose to interfere with the tubing by bending, this even in a field other than the field automobile.
  • Such a reservoir may have one or more conduits, for example inlet or outlet conduits of the fluid that the reservoir contains. It can be a filler neck connected to the tank, a tank fluid outlet pipe or a degassing pipe. These ducts are generally rigid and not subject to bending.
  • a reducing agent tank RCS For example, in the non-limiting case of a reducing agent tank RCS, it has been developed filling channels which will be housed by a small hatch located on the side of the vehicle, as well as RCS tanks located in the lower part of the underbody of the vehicle. As pollution control standards become more stringent, the RCS tank is condemned to be filled more and more frequently. By cons, other pipes or cables connected to the tank may be flexible. This is the case of an electrical bundle wrapped in a flexible sheath that can bend and interfere with one or more tubings present on the outer periphery of the tank on the same side of the tank. Still taking as an example a RCS tank, most diesel vehicles currently manufactured will include at least one RCS tank. The tubing or pipes, and at least the filler neck, can be monoblock with the reservoir. Alternatively, they can be manufactured independently of the tank and have to be returned to the tank later, by an operation known as sleeving.
  • the tank thus equipped is then mounted on the vehicle, in the terminal plant, by a so-called styling operation, consisting in depositing the tank and its tubings on a plate, also called sled, arranged under the vehicle basement, then to mount the assembly on the vehicle.
  • a so-called styling operation consisting in depositing the tank and its tubings on a plate, also called sled, arranged under the vehicle basement, then to mount the assembly on the vehicle.
  • the RCS tubing is mounted snapped on the RCS tank.
  • a clamp preferably C, must fix the electrical harness of the RCS heating pipe relative to the tank.
  • the surrounding area is very compact, having to renew the state of the RCS tubing and not to degrade the capacity of the tank for its autonomy, it was not possible to move the location of certain electrical connectors.
  • FIG. 1 shows an RCS tank front 1 carrying an electrical connector 14 of heating pipe bundle, the beam 3 having been removed in Figure 1 but being visible in Figure 2
  • the tank front RCS 1 carries a degassing tubing RCS 2, only visible in Figure 2, connecting to the RCS tank front 1 by a connector 2a, preferably a quick connect coupling 2a.
  • the tank front 1 also comprises a RCS 13 filling pipe, visible only in FIG. 2, with its connection 13a to the tank front RCS 1.
  • This RCS 2 filling pipe is disposed relatively spaced from the beam 3 and the beam 3 does not present any risk of interference with the tubing of RCS 13 filling and in particular with its connection 13a.
  • the electrical harness 3 is held locally in a clamp 4 secured to the RCS tank front 1.
  • two electrical connectors 14, 14a which are present on the front of the tank RCS 1 must be left accessible in the upper part to be able to connect the power harness of a passenger compartment of the vehicle and the electrical wiring harness 3 RCS RCS 1.
  • the mechanical tension exerted on the electrical harness 3 does not control its course and therefore its sagging in the duration. This may result in contact between the electrical harness 3 and the degassing pipe 2 of the RCS tank instead of having a spacing of 1 to 10 mm between these two elements.
  • the sheath of the electrical harness 3 of the heating pipe of the RCS tank can abrade by abrasion the connection 2a of the degassing pipe 2, preferably a quick-connect coupling, This may cause a risk of SCR tank reducing agent leakage. More or less abrasive contact on such a quick-connect coupling is to be avoided.
  • FR-A-3 034 052 discloses a set of fluid reservoirs, a first chute is attached to a second chute in the filling area by fixing means comprising a first portion attached to the first chute and integrally connected to a second part in the form of clamps gripping the second chute on half of its periphery.
  • the clip-shaped portion has a C shape and snaps into force around the periphery of the second chute.
  • the problem underlying the present invention is, for a fluid reservoir comprising at least one tubular connected to the outer periphery of the tank and a hose or flexible cable that may interfere with said at least one tubing by bending, to avoid such interference.
  • a fluid reservoir provided on its outer periphery of at least one tubing and a hose or flexible cable, a connection of said at least one tubing on the reservoir located near the pipe held on the outer periphery of the fluid reservoir by a clamp, integral with the reservoir and locally enclosing the pipe, characterized in that a coil surrounds a longitudinal portion of the pipe being partially inserted and retained in the clamp by snap-fastening means carried by the winding cooperating with complementary snap-fastening means carried by the clamp, a longitudinal part of the spool protruding outwardly from the clamp being of sufficient length to hold the pipe at a distance from the equal connection at least 20 mm, in particular at least 30 mm. This prevents any contact between the pipe and the fitting.
  • the technical effect is to obtain a better hold against the bending or collapse of the hose or flexible cable that could interfere with the connection of the tubing.
  • the reel serves as a holding sleeve for the hose or flexible cable while being snapped with the clamp, hence maintaining the winding optimal and easy to achieve by pressing the reel in the clamp.
  • the bobbin is a simple but effective way to combat bending or collapse of the hose or flexible cable, this in addition to maintaining the hose or flexible cable by the clamp.
  • the reel independent of the tank before attachment with the clamp, is an insert and its presence requires no specific adaptation around the tank. It is nevertheless possible to raise the position of the clamp on a front of the tank carrying it but this is not mandatory.
  • the bobbin is of cylindrical shape having, on its outer periphery to a longitudinal end portion, a radial groove received in the clamp, the groove forming the latching means of the bobbin.
  • the snapping of the winder is done by pressure exerted by an assembler on the winding in the direction of the clamp, which is a solidarization operation easy to implement.
  • the clamp comprises two arms defining between them an internal space receiving the bobbin, the two arms leaving between their free ends an opening, the free ends of the arms being bent towards the internal space, these free ends of the arms realizing the complementary snap-fastening means by fitting into the throat of the bobbin.
  • This is the restoring force due to the elasticity of the arm resembling the free ends of the arms towards one another which closes the free ends of the arms in the groove of the winder.
  • This snapping is done automatically when the bobbin is pressed into the inner space of the clamp, the free ends of the arm first apart from each other and then being recalled in close positions one on the other when the groove of the reel is opposite the circumference of the internal space of the clamp.
  • the clamp has, on the one hand, a shape of C, the inner space having a substantially circular section and, on the other hand, a connecting member solidarisant the C shape with the outer periphery of the tank , the connecting element being in the form of a square whose one branch bears against the outer periphery of the tank.
  • the connecting element advantageously in one piece with the arms, provides the connection between the clamp and the tank and its square shape with the support of a branch of the bracket on the outer periphery of the tank makes this connection stronger, the winding and the pipe or cable, although a light weight, overhanging relative to the outer periphery of the tank being kept at a distance from this periphery.
  • the bobbin is made of high density polyethylene or polyamide 6.6. These materials are sufficiently rigid to be non-flexible under the weight of the pipe.
  • the spool thus forms a non-deformable sleeve under the pressure of the pipe or cable, which prevents the pipe or cable from bending or sagging.
  • the snap is made reliable by the use of a rigid plastic bobbin. The risk of Disengagement is removed with a rigid interface between plastic bobbin.
  • the clamp can be obtained by injection on the tank.
  • the reel is in two parts hinged together by a hinge extending in a length of the reel, the hinge allowing the reel to take an open position in which the two hinged parts are open by being arranged l next to one another and a closed position in which the two hinged parts are folded against each other to form a closed assembly, one of the two hinged parts having at least one protruding lug and penetrating into a groove carried by the other portion in the closed position of the bobbin, a longitudinal median passage being formed between the two portions for receiving the pipe.
  • This makes it easy to return the hose or flexible cable into the winder, the reel then being in the open position. Then, the reel is put in the closed position by completely surrounding the pipe or cable.
  • the pipe is a power supply harness of the reservoir surrounded by a flexible sheath and the connection of said at least one pipe is a quick-connect coupling.
  • a power harness is a generally flexible element and requires the use of the spool to be held in position and not to bend.
  • the clamp is disposed near an upper rounded edge of the tank, the pipe forming a bend at one end of the outer coil to the clamp.
  • the elbow can then bear against the upper face of the reel. It is advantageous to position the reel towards the highest portion of the hose or flexible cable so that it can combat any deflection of the hose or flexible cable. Positioning the winder halfway up the hose or flexible cable could not guarantee such protection against bending.
  • the reservoir is a reducing agent reservoir for a selective catalytic reduction system in a motor vehicle, the pipe being a power supply beam for heating a reducing agent pipe and said at least one a tubing being a degassing tubing of the agent reservoir reducer.
  • the tank is a fuel tank or other liquid used in the motor vehicle.
  • the invention also relates to a method of mounting such a pipe or such a flexible cable held on an outer periphery of a fluid reservoir, the method having the following steps:
  • the invention it is obtained firstly a technical gain due to the securing of the distance between tubing and hose or flexible cable with an increase in the proximity distance equal to at least 30mm. Another technical gain relates to the assembly and the controlled installation of the reel which is moreover now the competence of the supplier of the hose or flexible cable, thus a discharge of the work of an operator in the assembly workshop of the tank. Finally, the snap-in represents a simple fastening of implementation obtained by a simple pressure of the bobbin in the internal space of the clamp.
  • Another gain obtained is the reliability against leakage of the connection of the tubing that is no longer likely to be in contact with the hose or flexible cable. It is also obtained an improvement of the functional quality gain with a reduction of the risk of degradation and leakage of fluid contained in the reservoir, for example a reducing agent, on elements located near the connection of the tubing.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrammatic representations in perspective of a RCS tank facade according to the state of the art with an electrical harness and a degassing nozzle located close to one another
  • FIGS. 3 to 6 are diagrammatic representations of perspective views at different angles of a RCS tank facade according to the present invention, an electric harness carrying a coil being partially introduced into the holding clip of the electric harness,
  • FIGS. 7 and 8 are schematic representations of perspective views respectively in the closed position and in the open position of an embodiment of a coil used around an electrical harness in a RCS tank facade according to FIG. present invention.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 have already been described in the introductory part of the present application.
  • the present invention relates to a fluid reservoir 1 provided on its outer periphery of at least one tubing 2 and a hose 3 or flexible cable.
  • this pipe or cable is illustrated in these figures as an electric harness is not limiting in the context of the present invention.
  • the tubing and the hose or flexible cable extend on the same face or front of the reservoir 1 of fluid.
  • This hose 3 or flexible cable is flexible enough to be able to flex and change from its original position to a lower curved position vertically.
  • Cable means in particular electrical cable surrounded by a sheath that can be abrasive on said at least one pipe 2 in case of collapse of the sheath, but this is not limiting.
  • This reservoir 1 of fluid is in Figures 3 to 6 in the form of a reservoir RCS, which is not limiting but merely illustrative. There could then be interference between the pipe 3 or the flexible cable and a connection 2a of the at least one pipe 2 on the tank 1 located near the pipe 3.
  • the periphery of the tank 1 according to the present invention can also receive a RCS 13 filling pipe provided with its connection 13a and carry a second electrical connector 14a, advantageously for a power supply to the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
  • a RCS 13 filling pipe provided with its connection 13a and carry a second electrical connector 14a, advantageously for a power supply to the passenger compartment of the vehicle.
  • the pipe 3 or cable is held on the outer periphery of the fluid reservoir 1 by a clamp 4, secured to the tank 1 and enclosing the pipe 3 or cable. This is known from the state of the art but has proved insufficient.
  • a winding 5 surrounds a longitudinal portion of the pipe 3.
  • the winding 5 is partially inserted and retained in the clamp 4 by latching means 5a carried by the bobbin 5 cooperating with complementary latching means 4b carried by the clamp 4.
  • a longitudinal portion 5b of the winder 5 protrudes externally of the clamp 4 by being of sufficient length to maintain the pipe 3 at a distance from the connection 2a equal to at least 30 mm thus preventing any contact between the pipe 3 and the connection 2a.
  • This longitudinal part 5b of the winding 5 protruding from the clamp 4 exerts a resistance of the pipe 3 or cable which it encloses a longitudinal portion.
  • the pipe 3 or cable is less likely to bend or sag with this additional support, equivalent to a corset or local stiffening sleeve.
  • the bobbin 5 may be of cylindrical shape having, on its outer periphery towards a longitudinal end portion, a radial groove 5a received in the clamp 4, the groove 5a forming the latching means 5a of the bobbin 5.
  • the bobbin 5 can be pierced right through its longitudinal median axis and around this axis longitudinal median of a median passage for the reception of a portion of pipe 3 or cable inside the coil 5.
  • the longitudinal portion 5b of the coil 5 protruding externally of the clamp 4 has a length equivalent to two to three times the width of the groove 5a, or more. This is not limiting.
  • the clamp 4 may comprise two arms 4a terminated by free ends 4b defining between them an internal space receiving the bobbin 5.
  • the two arms 4a can leave between their free ends 4b a opening.
  • the arms 4a may advantageously be elastic while being brought against each other while respecting between the free ends 4b a predetermined opening.
  • the free ends 4b of the arms 4a can be bent towards the internal space of the clamp 4, these free ends 4b of the arms 4a providing the complementary latching means 4b by penetrating into the groove 5a to effect the latching.
  • the clamp 4 may have, on the one hand, a shape of C, the inner space having a substantially circular section.
  • the clamp 4 may have a connecting element 4c solidifying the C-shape with the outer periphery of the tank 1.
  • the connecting element 4c which can be in one piece with the arms 4a, can be in the form of a bracket whose branch bears against the outer periphery of the tank 1.
  • the bobbin 5 may be high density polyethylene or polyamide 6.6. These materials are sufficiently rigid, therefore stiffer than the hose or cable, to be non-flexible under the weight of the hose 3 or cable. The position in position of the pipe 3 or the cable against bending or sagging is reinforced.
  • the bobbin 5, in two longitudinal parts or not, may be transparent plastic material.
  • the reel 5 may be in two parts 6a, 6b hinged together by a hinge 7 extending over a section of the length of the reel 5, at least partially with respect to the length 5.
  • the hinge 7 can extend over less than half of the total length of the winder 5, this on a section of the winding 5 not bearing the groove 5a.
  • the hinge 7 may allow the bobbin 5 to take an open position, visible in Figure 8, wherein the two articulated portions 6a, 6b are open by being arranged next to each other and a closed position, as shown in Figure 7 in which the two parts 6a, 6b hinged are folded against each other to form a closed assembly.
  • one 6a of the two parts 6a, 6b hinged together may have at least one lug 8 projecting and can penetrate into a groove 9 carried by the other part 6b in the position of closing the spool 5, the groove 9 serving as a housing for said at least one lug 8.
  • a median longitudinal passage 10 is delimited by the inside of the two parts 6a, 6b hinged together to receive the pipe 3 or cable flexible.
  • the lug 8 can snap into the groove 9.
  • the pipe 3 or the cable may be a power supply beam of the tank 1 surrounded by a flexible sheath and the connection 2a of said at least one pipe 2 is a connection 2a with quick connection.
  • the flexible sheath may nevertheless be abrasive with respect to the quick-connect fitting 2a and cause leakage of the liquid contained in the tank 1.
  • the clamp 4 may be disposed near a rounded upper edge 1 1 of the tank 1, the pipe 3 forming a bend 12 at one end of the outer coil 5 to the clamp 4. It is possible or even advantageous to change the position of the clamp 4 already present on a tank 1 of the state of the art without reel 5 and enhance it within the scope of the present invention.
  • the clamp 4 is then close to the rounded edge 1 1 of the tank 1 being secured to a substantially flat surface of the periphery of the tank 1 for better fastening.
  • the upper end of the longitudinal portion 5b of the winder is then substantially at the level of the electric beam 14, as can be seen in particular in FIG. 5.
  • the tank 1 can be a reducing agent tank 1 for a selective catalytic reduction system in a motor vehicle.
  • the pipe 3 or cable may be a power supply bundle for heating a reducing agent pipe and said at least one pipe 2 may be a degassing pipe 2 of the reducing agent tank 1, these two elements being close to each other on the same facade of the tank 1.
  • the invention also relates to a method of mounting such a pipe 3 or such a flexible cable held on an outer periphery of a fluid reservoir 1.
  • the process comprises the step of mounting a reel 5 around a length portion of the pipe 3 followed by a step of introducing the reel 5, enclosing the portion of the pipe 3 in its interior, in a clamp 4 secured to the periphery outside of the tank 1, a longitudinal part 5b of the spool 5 protruding from the clamp 4.
  • the method finally comprises a step of snapping the spool 5 into the clamp 4.
  • the bobbin can be mounted on the hose or flexible cable at the supplier, which will secure the voltage and travel of the pipe or flexible cable, preferably a RCS electrical pipe.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a fluid tank (1) equipped on its external periphery with at least one branch-off and with a flexible cable or pipe (3), a coupling (2a) of the said at least one branch-off to the tank (1) being situated near the pipe (3) held on the external periphery of the fluid tank (1) by a clip (4), secured to the tank (1) and gripping the pipe (3). A reel (5) surrounds a longitudinal portion of the pipe (3), being partially inserted and held in the clip (4) by clip-fastening means (5a) on the reel (5) collaborating with complementary clip-fastening means (4b) borne by the clip (4), a longitudinal part (5b) of the reel (5) extending externally beyond the clip (4) and being long enough to hold the pipe (3) at a distance of at least 20 mm away from the coupling (2a).

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RESERVOIR DE FLUIDE PRESENTANT UN TUYAU EXTERNE  FLUID RESERVOIR HAVING EXTERNAL PIPE
RETENU PAR UNE PINCE  RETAINED BY A CLAMP
[0001 ] L'invention porte sur un réservoir de fluide muni sur son pourtour extérieur d'au moins une tubulure et d'un tuyau ou câble souple retenu par une pince solidarisée au pourtour externe du réservoir. Un raccord de ladite au moins une tubulure sur le réservoir se trouve à proximité du tuyau maintenu sur le pourtour extérieur du réservoir de fluide par une pince, solidaire du réservoir, enserrant le tuyau. [0002] Le réservoir de fluide peut être un réservoir de fluide consommable. En particulier, mais sans que cela soit limitatif, le réservoir de fluide peut être un réservoir d'agent réducteur pour un système de réduction catalytique sélective aussi dénommé système RCS, dénomination qui pourra être utilisée dans ce qui suit pour le désigner de même que pour désigner ses parties constitutives comme réservoir RCS pour le réservoir d'agent réducteur. Cependant, dans le domaine automobile, le réservoir selon la présente invention, peut être un réservoir de carburant ou tout autre type de réservoir contenant un fluide. The invention relates to a fluid reservoir provided on its outer periphery of at least one tubing and a hose or flexible cable retained by a clamp secured to the outer periphery of the tank. A connection of said at least one tubing on the reservoir is close to the pipe held on the outer periphery of the fluid reservoir by a clamp, integral with the reservoir, enclosing the pipe. The fluid reservoir may be a consumable fluid reservoir. In particular, but without being limiting, the fluid reservoir may be a reducing agent reservoir for a selective catalytic reduction system also called RCS system, which name may be used in the following to designate it as well as for designate its constituent parts as RCS reservoir for the reducing agent reservoir. However, in the automotive field, the tank according to the present invention may be a fuel tank or any other type of tank containing a fluid.
[0003] Donc, dans ce qui va suivre, il va être pris l'exemple d'un réservoir RCS pour décrire la présente invention. Ceci n'est pas limitatif et la présente invention peut concerner tout réservoir de fluide muni d'un tuyau ou câble souple et d'une tubulure, le tuyau souple pour interférer avec la tubulure par flexion, ceci même dans un autre domaine que le domaine automobile. Thus, in what follows, it will be taken the example of a RCS tank to describe the present invention. This is not limiting and the present invention may relate to any fluid reservoir provided with a hose or flexible cable and a tubing, the hose to interfere with the tubing by bending, this even in a field other than the field automobile.
[0004] Un tel réservoir peut présenter un ou plusieurs conduits, par exemple des conduits d'entrée ou de sortie du fluide que le réservoir contient. Il peut s'agir d'une goulotte de remplissage, raccordée au réservoir, d'une tubulure de sortie du fluide du réservoir ou d'une tubulure de dégazage. Ces conduits sont en général rigides et non soumis à une flexion. Such a reservoir may have one or more conduits, for example inlet or outlet conduits of the fluid that the reservoir contains. It can be a filler neck connected to the tank, a tank fluid outlet pipe or a degassing pipe. These ducts are generally rigid and not subject to bending.
[0005] Par exemple, dans le cas non limitatif d'un réservoir d'agent réducteur RCS, il a été développé des goulottes de remplissage qui vont se loger par une petite trappe située sur la façade latérale du véhicule, ainsi que des réservoirs RCS situés en partie basse du soubassement du véhicule. Comme les normes de dépollution deviennent de plus en plus strictes, le réservoir RCS est condamné à être rempli de plus en plus fréquemment. [0006] Par contre, d'autres tuyaux ou câbles connectés au réservoir peuvent être souples. C'est le cas d'un faisceau électrique enveloppé dans une gaine souple qui peut se plier et interférer avec une ou des tubulures présentes sur le pourtour extérieur du réservoir du même côté du réservoir. [0007] En prenant toujours comme exemple un réservoir RCS, la plupart des véhicules Diesel fabriqués actuellement vont comporter au moins un réservoir RCS. La ou les tubulures, et au moins la goulotte de remplissage, peuvent être monoblocs avec le réservoir. Alternativement, elles peuvent être fabriquées indépendamment du réservoir et devoir être rapportées au réservoir ultérieurement, par une opération connue sous le terme de manchonnage. For example, in the non-limiting case of a reducing agent tank RCS, it has been developed filling channels which will be housed by a small hatch located on the side of the vehicle, as well as RCS tanks located in the lower part of the underbody of the vehicle. As pollution control standards become more stringent, the RCS tank is condemned to be filled more and more frequently. By cons, other pipes or cables connected to the tank may be flexible. This is the case of an electrical bundle wrapped in a flexible sheath that can bend and interfere with one or more tubings present on the outer periphery of the tank on the same side of the tank. Still taking as an example a RCS tank, most diesel vehicles currently manufactured will include at least one RCS tank. The tubing or pipes, and at least the filler neck, can be monoblock with the reservoir. Alternatively, they can be manufactured independently of the tank and have to be returned to the tank later, by an operation known as sleeving.
[0008] Le réservoir ainsi équipé est ensuite monté sur le véhicule, en usine terminale, par une opération dite de coiffage, consistant à déposer le réservoir et ses tubulures sur une platine, appelée également luge, disposée sous le soubassement du véhicule, puis à monter l'ensemble sur le véhicule. [0009] Lors de l'opération de préparation sur luge, la tubulure RCS est montée encliquetée sur le réservoir RCS. Ensuite, c'est au tour de la canalisation RCS d'être encliquetée sur le réservoir. Sur une façade arrière du réservoir, une pince, avantageusement en C, doit fixer le faisceau électrique de la canalisation chauffante RCS par rapport au réservoir. [0010] La zone environnnante étant très compacte, devant reconduire dans l'état la tubulure RCS et ne devant pas dégrader la capacité du réservoir pour son autonomie, il n'a pas été possible de déplacer l'emplacement de certains connecteurs électriques. The tank thus equipped is then mounted on the vehicle, in the terminal plant, by a so-called styling operation, consisting in depositing the tank and its tubings on a plate, also called sled, arranged under the vehicle basement, then to mount the assembly on the vehicle. During the sled preparation operation, the RCS tubing is mounted snapped on the RCS tank. Then, it is the turn of the RCS pipe to be snapped onto the tank. On a rear panel of the tank, a clamp, preferably C, must fix the electrical harness of the RCS heating pipe relative to the tank. The surrounding area is very compact, having to renew the state of the RCS tubing and not to degrade the capacity of the tank for its autonomy, it was not possible to move the location of certain electrical connectors.
[001 1 ] En se référant aux figures 1 et 2, ces figures montrent une façade de réservoir RCS 1 portant un connecteur électrique 14 de faisceau de canalisation chauffante, le faisceau 3 ayant été ôté à la figure 1 mais étant visible à la figure 2. La façade de réservoir RCS 1 porte une tubulure de dégazage RCS 2, uniquement visible à la figure 2, se raccordant à la façade de réservoir RCS 1 par un raccord 2a, avantageusement un raccord 2a à connexion rapide. La façade de réservoir 1 comprend aussi une tubulure de remplissage RCS 13, visible seulement à la figure 2, avec son raccord 13a à la façade de réservoir RCS 1 . [001 1] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, these figures show an RCS tank front 1 carrying an electrical connector 14 of heating pipe bundle, the beam 3 having been removed in Figure 1 but being visible in Figure 2 The tank front RCS 1 carries a degassing tubing RCS 2, only visible in Figure 2, connecting to the RCS tank front 1 by a connector 2a, preferably a quick connect coupling 2a. The tank front 1 also comprises a RCS 13 filling pipe, visible only in FIG. 2, with its connection 13a to the tank front RCS 1.
[0012] Cette tubulure de remplissage RCS 2 est disposée relativement espacée du faisceau 3 et le faisceau 3 ne présente pas de risque d'interférence avec la tubulure de remplissage RCS 13 et notamment avec son raccord 13a. Comme il peut être vu à la figure 2, le faisceau électrique 3 est maintenu localement dans une pince 4 solidarisée à la façade de réservoir RCS 1 . This RCS 2 filling pipe is disposed relatively spaced from the beam 3 and the beam 3 does not present any risk of interference with the tubing of RCS 13 filling and in particular with its connection 13a. As can be seen in FIG. 2, the electrical harness 3 is held locally in a clamp 4 secured to the RCS tank front 1.
[0013] Pour des raisons ergonomiques en usine teminale, deux connecteurs électriques 14, 14a qui sont présents sur la façade du réservoir RCS 1 doivent être laissés accessibles en partie supérieure pour pouvoir brancher le faisceau d'alimentation d'un habitacle du véhicule et le faisceau électrique 3 de canalisation chauffante du réservoir RCS 1 . For ergonomic reasons teminale factory, two electrical connectors 14, 14a which are present on the front of the tank RCS 1 must be left accessible in the upper part to be able to connect the power harness of a passenger compartment of the vehicle and the electrical wiring harness 3 RCS RCS 1.
[0014] Comme il est visible à la figure 2, en l'occurrence pour le faisceau électrique 3 de la canalisation chauffante qui redescend légèrement en dessous du niveau de la face supérieure du réservoir RCS 1 , le faisceau électrique passe à proximité du raccord 2a de la tubulure de dégazage 2 RCS, cette proximité pouvant varier de 0 à 10mm. Il est donc connu d'assurer le parcours du faiceau électrique avec une gaine de protection mécanique flexible par une pince 4 en C placé au niveau du plan de joint. [0015] Dans cette configuration, il subsiste néanmoins un risque très important d'affaissement par gravité du faisceau électrique 3 de la canalisation chauffante, ce faisceau 3 étant relativement souple et sujet à la flexion, sur le raccord 2a de la tubulure de dégazage 2 du réservoir RCS. A la figure 2, la zone encerclée et référencée Z est la zone la plus probable d'interférence entre le faisceau électrique 3 et le raccord 2a de la tubulure de dégazage 2 du réservoir RCS. As can be seen in FIG. 2, in this case for the electric harness 3 of the heating pipe which goes down slightly below the level of the upper face of the tank RCS 1, the electrical harness passes close to the coupling 2a. the degassing tubing 2 RCS, this proximity may vary from 0 to 10mm. It is therefore known to ensure the path of the electrical harness with a flexible mechanical protection sheath by a clamp 4 C placed at the joint plane. In this configuration, there is nevertheless a very significant risk of collapse by gravity of the electrical harness 3 of the heating pipe, this bundle 3 being relatively flexible and subject to bending, on the connection 2a of the degassing pipe 2 RCS tank. In FIG. 2, the zone encircled and referenced Z is the most probable zone of interference between the electrical harness 3 and the connection 2a of the degassing pipe 2 of the RCS reservoir.
[0016] De plus, la tension mécanique exercée sur le faisceau électrique 3 ne permet pas de maîtriser son parcours et donc son affaissement dans la durée. Cela peut se traduire par un contact entre le faisceau électrique 3 et la tubulure de dégazage 2 du réservoir RCS au lieu d'avoir un espacement de 1 à 10 mm entre ces deux éléments. [0017] Dans le cas d'un contact entre ces deux éléments, la gaine du faisceau électrique 3 de la canalisation chauffante du réservoir RCS peut venir agresser par abrasion le raccord 2a de la tubulure de dégazage 2, avantageusement un raccord à connexion rapide, ce qui peut causer un risque de fuite d'agent réducteur du réservoir RCS. Un contact plus ou moins abrasif sur un tel raccord à connexion rapide est à éviter. [0018] Le document FR-A-3 034 052 décrit un ensemble de réservoirs de fluide, dont une première goulotte est fixée à une deuxième goulotte dans la zone de remplissage par des moyens de fixation comprenant une première partie fixée sur la première goulotte et reliée solidairement à une deuxième partie en forme de pince venant enserrer la deuxième goulotte sur la moitié de son pourtour. La partie en forme de pince a une forme en C et s'encliquète en force sur le pourtour de la deuxième goulotte. In addition, the mechanical tension exerted on the electrical harness 3 does not control its course and therefore its sagging in the duration. This may result in contact between the electrical harness 3 and the degassing pipe 2 of the RCS tank instead of having a spacing of 1 to 10 mm between these two elements. In the case of a contact between these two elements, the sheath of the electrical harness 3 of the heating pipe of the RCS tank can abrade by abrasion the connection 2a of the degassing pipe 2, preferably a quick-connect coupling, This may cause a risk of SCR tank reducing agent leakage. More or less abrasive contact on such a quick-connect coupling is to be avoided. FR-A-3 034 052 discloses a set of fluid reservoirs, a first chute is attached to a second chute in the filling area by fixing means comprising a first portion attached to the first chute and integrally connected to a second part in the form of clamps gripping the second chute on half of its periphery. The clip-shaped portion has a C shape and snaps into force around the periphery of the second chute.
[0019] Ce document reprend donc l'état de la technique relatif à l'utilisation d'une pince mais il s'est avéré que l'utilisation prise isolément d'une pince n'est pas suffisante pour interdire toute flexion du faisceau électrique et son interférence avec la tubulure de dégazage. This document therefore reproduces the state of the art relating to the use of a clamp but it has been found that the use taken in isolation of a clamp is not sufficient to prohibit any bending of the electrical harness. and its interference with the degassing tubing.
[0020] Par conséquent, le problème à la base de la présente invention est, pour un réservoir de fluide comprenant au moins une tubulure raccordée au pourtour extérieur du réservoir et un tuyau ou câble souple pouvant venir en interférence avec ladite au moins une tubulure par flexion, d'éviter une telle interférence. Therefore, the problem underlying the present invention is, for a fluid reservoir comprising at least one tubular connected to the outer periphery of the tank and a hose or flexible cable that may interfere with said at least one tubing by bending, to avoid such interference.
[0021 ] Pour atteindre cet objectif, il est prévu selon l'invention un réservoir de fluide muni sur son pourtour extérieur d'au moins une tubulure et d'un tuyau ou câble souple, un raccord de ladite au moins une tubulure sur le réservoir se trouvant à proximité du tuyau maintenu sur le pourtour extérieur du réservoir de fluide par une pince, solidaire du réservoir et enserrant localement le tuyau, caractérisé en ce qu'un bobineau entoure une portion longitudinale du tuyau en étant inséré partiellement et retenu dans la pince par des moyens d'encliquetage portés par le bobineau coopérant avec des moyens complémentaires d'encliquetage portés par la pince, une partie longitudinale du bobineau dépassant extérieurement de la pince en étant d'une longueur suffisante pour maintenir le tuyau à une distance du raccord égale à au moins 20 mm, notamment d'au moins 30 mm. On empêche ainsi tout contact entre le tuyau et le raccord. To achieve this objective, there is provided according to the invention a fluid reservoir provided on its outer periphery of at least one tubing and a hose or flexible cable, a connection of said at least one tubing on the reservoir located near the pipe held on the outer periphery of the fluid reservoir by a clamp, integral with the reservoir and locally enclosing the pipe, characterized in that a coil surrounds a longitudinal portion of the pipe being partially inserted and retained in the clamp by snap-fastening means carried by the winding cooperating with complementary snap-fastening means carried by the clamp, a longitudinal part of the spool protruding outwardly from the clamp being of sufficient length to hold the pipe at a distance from the equal connection at least 20 mm, in particular at least 30 mm. This prevents any contact between the pipe and the fitting.
[0022] L'effet technique est d'obtenir un meilleur maintien contre la flexion ou l'affaissement du tuyau ou câble souple qui pourrait interférer avec le raccord de la tubulure. Le bobineau sert de manchon de maintien pour le tuyau ou câble souple tout en étant encliqueté avec la pince, d'où un maintien du bobineau optimal et facile à réaliser par pression du bobineau dans la pince. The technical effect is to obtain a better hold against the bending or collapse of the hose or flexible cable that could interfere with the connection of the tubing. The reel serves as a holding sleeve for the hose or flexible cable while being snapped with the clamp, hence maintaining the winding optimal and easy to achieve by pressing the reel in the clamp.
[0023] Le bobineau représente un moyen simple mais efficace pour combattre une flexion ou un affaissement du tuyau ou câble souple, ceci en complément du maintien du tuyau ou câble souple par la pince. Le bobineau, indépendant du réservoir avant sa fixation avec la pince, est une pièce rapportée et sa présence ne requiert aucune adaptation spécifique sur le pourtour du réservoir. Il est néanmoins possible de relever la position de la pince sur une façade du réservoir la portant mais ceci n'est pas obligatoire. [0024] Avantageusement, le bobineau est de forme cylindrique en présentant, sur sa périphérie extérieure vers une portion d'extrémité longitudinale, une gorge radiale reçue dans la pince, la gorge réalisant les moyens d'encliquetage du bobineau. L'encliquetage du bobineau se fait par pression exercée par un monteur sur le bobineau en direction de la pince, ce qui est une opération de solidarisation aisée à mettre en œuvre. The bobbin is a simple but effective way to combat bending or collapse of the hose or flexible cable, this in addition to maintaining the hose or flexible cable by the clamp. The reel, independent of the tank before attachment with the clamp, is an insert and its presence requires no specific adaptation around the tank. It is nevertheless possible to raise the position of the clamp on a front of the tank carrying it but this is not mandatory. Advantageously, the bobbin is of cylindrical shape having, on its outer periphery to a longitudinal end portion, a radial groove received in the clamp, the groove forming the latching means of the bobbin. The snapping of the winder is done by pressure exerted by an assembler on the winding in the direction of the clamp, which is a solidarization operation easy to implement.
[0025] Avantageusement, la pince comporte deux bras délimitant entre eux un espace interne recevant le bobineau, les deux bras laissant entre leurs extrémités libres une ouverture, les extrémités libres des bras étant recourbées vers l'espace interne, ces extrémités libres des bras réalisant les moyens complémentaires d'encliquetage en s'insérant dans la gorge du bobineau. C'est la force de rappel due à l'élasticité des bras rappelant les extrémités libres des bras l'une vers l'autre qui effectue l'encliquetage des extrémités libres des bras dans la gorge du bobineau. Advantageously, the clamp comprises two arms defining between them an internal space receiving the bobbin, the two arms leaving between their free ends an opening, the free ends of the arms being bent towards the internal space, these free ends of the arms realizing the complementary snap-fastening means by fitting into the throat of the bobbin. This is the restoring force due to the elasticity of the arm resembling the free ends of the arms towards one another which closes the free ends of the arms in the groove of the winder.
[0026] Cet encliquetage se fait automatiquement quand le bobineau est pressé dans l'espace interne de la pince, les extrémités libres des bras s'écartant tout d'abord l'une de l'autre puis étant rappelées en positions proches l'une de l'autre quand la gorge du bobineau est en vis-à-vis de la circonférence de l'espace interne de la pince. This snapping is done automatically when the bobbin is pressed into the inner space of the clamp, the free ends of the arm first apart from each other and then being recalled in close positions one on the other when the groove of the reel is opposite the circumference of the internal space of the clamp.
[0027] Avantageusement, la pince présente, d'une part, une forme de C, l'espace interne présentant une section sensiblement circulaire et, d'autre part, un élément de raccordement solidarisant la forme en C avec le pourtour extérieur du réservoir, l'élément de raccordement étant sous la forme d'une équerre dont une branche est en appui contre le pourtour extérieur du réservoir. Advantageously, the clamp has, on the one hand, a shape of C, the inner space having a substantially circular section and, on the other hand, a connecting member solidarisant the C shape with the outer periphery of the tank , the connecting element being in the form of a square whose one branch bears against the outer periphery of the tank.
[0028] L'élément de raccordement, avantageusement d'un seul tenant avec les bras, assure la liaison entre la pince et le réservoir et sa forme en équerre avec l'appui d'une branche de l'équerre sur le pourtour extérieur du réservoir rend plus solide cette solidarisation, le bobineau et le tuyau ou câble, bien que d'un faible poids, portant à faux par rapport au pourtour extérieur du réservoir en étant maintenus à distance de ce pourtour. The connecting element, advantageously in one piece with the arms, provides the connection between the clamp and the tank and its square shape with the support of a branch of the bracket on the outer periphery of the tank makes this connection stronger, the winding and the pipe or cable, although a light weight, overhanging relative to the outer periphery of the tank being kept at a distance from this periphery.
[0029] Avantageusement, le bobineau est en polyéthylène haute densité ou en polyamide 6.6. Ces matières sont suffisamment rigides pour être non flexibles sous le poids du tuyau. Le bobineau forme ainsi un manchon indéformable sous la pression du tuyau ou du câble, ce qui empêche le tuyau ou câble de fléchir ou de s'affaisser. L'encliquetage est fiabilisé par l'utilisation d'un bobineau en plastique rigide. Le risque de désencliquetage est supprimé avec une interface rigide entre bobineau plastique. La pince peut être obtenue par injection sur le réservoir. Advantageously, the bobbin is made of high density polyethylene or polyamide 6.6. These materials are sufficiently rigid to be non-flexible under the weight of the pipe. The spool thus forms a non-deformable sleeve under the pressure of the pipe or cable, which prevents the pipe or cable from bending or sagging. The snap is made reliable by the use of a rigid plastic bobbin. The risk of Disengagement is removed with a rigid interface between plastic bobbin. The clamp can be obtained by injection on the tank.
[0030] De par la nature rigide de la matière plastique du bobineau, il est obtenu un meilleur ressenti au montage par un encliquetage plus franc dans la pince portée par le réservoir et résistant dans la durée, ceci contrairement au tuyau ou câble souple, par exemple une gaine de protection d'un faisceau électrique, qui peut être amené à sortir de la pince dans la durée et par vibration. Due to the rigid nature of the plastic material of the winder, it is obtained a better feeling in the assembly by a snap more snug in the clamp carried by the tank and durable in the duration, this in contrast to the hose or flexible cable, by a protective sheath of an electrical harness, which can be brought out of the clamp in time and by vibration.
[0031 ] Avantageusement, le bobineau est en deux parties articulées entre elles par une charnière s'étendant dans une longueur du bobineau, la charnière permettant au bobineau de prendre une position d'ouverture dans laquelle les deux parties articulées sont ouvertes en étant disposées l'une à côté de l'autre et une position de fermeture dans laquelle les deux parties articulées sont rabattues l'une contre l'autre pour former un ensemble fermé, l'une des deux parties articulées entre elles présentant au moins un ergot faisant saillie et pénétrant dans une rainure portée par l'autre partie dans la position de fermeture du bobineau, un passage médian longitudinal étant formé entre les deux parties pour recevoir le tuyau. Ceci permet de faire rentrer aisément le tuyau ou câble souple dans le bobineau, le bobineau étant alors en position d'ouverture. Ensuite, le bobineau est mis en position de fermeture en entourant complètement le tuyau ou câble. Advantageously, the reel is in two parts hinged together by a hinge extending in a length of the reel, the hinge allowing the reel to take an open position in which the two hinged parts are open by being arranged l next to one another and a closed position in which the two hinged parts are folded against each other to form a closed assembly, one of the two hinged parts having at least one protruding lug and penetrating into a groove carried by the other portion in the closed position of the bobbin, a longitudinal median passage being formed between the two portions for receiving the pipe. This makes it easy to return the hose or flexible cable into the winder, the reel then being in the open position. Then, the reel is put in the closed position by completely surrounding the pipe or cable.
[0032] Avantageusement, le tuyau est un faisceau d'alimentation électrique du réservoir entouré d'une gaine souple et le raccord de ladite au moins une tubulure est un raccord à connexion rapide. Un faisceau d'alimentation électrique est un élément en général flexible et nécessite l'emploi du bobineau pour être maintenu en position et ne pas fléchir. Advantageously, the pipe is a power supply harness of the reservoir surrounded by a flexible sheath and the connection of said at least one pipe is a quick-connect coupling. A power harness is a generally flexible element and requires the use of the spool to be held in position and not to bend.
[0033] Avantageusement, la pince est disposée à proximité d'un bord arrondi supérieur du réservoir, le tuyau formant un coude à une extrémité du bobineau externe à la pince. Le coude peut alors être en appui contre la face supérieure du bobineau. Il est avantageux de positionner le bobineau vers la portion la plus élevée du tuyau ou câble souple, afin qu'il puisse combattre un quelconque fléchissement du tuyau ou câble souple. Un positionnement du bobineau à mi-hauteur du tuyau ou câble souple ne pourrait garantir une telle protection contre le fléchissement. [0034] Avantageusement, le réservoir est un réservoir d'agent réducteur pour un système de réduction catalytique sélective dans un véhicule automobile, le tuyau étant un faisceau d'alimentation électrique pour le chauffage d'une canalisation d'agent réducteur et ladite au moins une tubulure étant une tubulure de dégazage du réservoir d'agent réducteur. Il est aussi possible que le réservoir soit un réservoir de carburant ou d'un autre liquide utilisé dans le véhicule automobile. Advantageously, the clamp is disposed near an upper rounded edge of the tank, the pipe forming a bend at one end of the outer coil to the clamp. The elbow can then bear against the upper face of the reel. It is advantageous to position the reel towards the highest portion of the hose or flexible cable so that it can combat any deflection of the hose or flexible cable. Positioning the winder halfway up the hose or flexible cable could not guarantee such protection against bending. Advantageously, the reservoir is a reducing agent reservoir for a selective catalytic reduction system in a motor vehicle, the pipe being a power supply beam for heating a reducing agent pipe and said at least one a tubing being a degassing tubing of the agent reservoir reducer. It is also possible that the tank is a fuel tank or other liquid used in the motor vehicle.
[0035] L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de montage d'un tel tuyau ou d'un tel câble souple maintenu sur un pourtour extérieur d'un réservoir de fluide, le procédé présentant les étapes suivantes : The invention also relates to a method of mounting such a pipe or such a flexible cable held on an outer periphery of a fluid reservoir, the method having the following steps:
- montage d'un bobineau autour d'une portion de longueur du tuyau,  - mounting a winding around a length portion of the pipe,
- introduction du bobineau, enserrant la portion du tuyau en son intérieur, dans une pince solidaire du pourtour extérieur du réservoir, une partie longitudinale du bobineau dépassant de la pince,  - introduction of the winder, enclosing the portion of the pipe in its interior, in a clip secured to the outer periphery of the tank, a longitudinal portion of the bobbin protruding from the clamp,
- encliquetage du bobineau dans la pince.  - Snap the bobbin into the clamp.
[0036] Selon l'invention, il est obtenu premièrement un gain technique dû à la sécurisation de la distance entre tubulure et tuyau ou câble souple avec une augmentation de la distance de proximité égale à au moins 30mm. Un autre gain technique concerne le montage et la pose maîtrisée du bobineau qui est de plus maintenant de la compétence du fournisseur du tuyau ou câble souple, donc une décharge du travail d'un opérateur dans l'atelier de montage du réservoir. Enfin, l'encliquetage représente une solidarisation simple de mise en œuvre obtenue par un simple effort de pression du bobineau dans l'espace interne de la pince. According to the invention, it is obtained firstly a technical gain due to the securing of the distance between tubing and hose or flexible cable with an increase in the proximity distance equal to at least 30mm. Another technical gain relates to the assembly and the controlled installation of the reel which is moreover now the competence of the supplier of the hose or flexible cable, thus a discharge of the work of an operator in the assembly workshop of the tank. Finally, the snap-in represents a simple fastening of implementation obtained by a simple pressure of the bobbin in the internal space of the clamp.
[0037] Un autre gain obtenu est la fiabilité contre les fuites du raccord de la tubulure qui ne risque plus d'être en contact avec le tuyau ou câble souple. Il est aussi obtenu une amélioration du gain de qualité fonctionnelle avec une suppression du risque de dégradation et de fuite de fluide contenu dans le réservoir, par exemple un agent réducteur, sur des éléments se trouvant à proximité du raccord de la tubulure. Another gain obtained is the reliability against leakage of the connection of the tubing that is no longer likely to be in contact with the hose or flexible cable. It is also obtained an improvement of the functional quality gain with a reduction of the risk of degradation and leakage of fluid contained in the reservoir, for example a reducing agent, on elements located near the connection of the tubing.
[0038] Enfin, il est procuré un gain économique pour un véhicule automobile, du fait que lors du passage en concession du véhicule, il ne sera plus nécessaire de vérifier si le tuyau ou câble est toujours encliqueté sur la pince. Cette opération de contrôle peut donc être supprimée et simplifie aussi le travail de l'opérateur en après-vente. Finally, it is afforded an economic gain for a motor vehicle, because during the passage in the concession of the vehicle, it will no longer be necessary to check whether the pipe or cable is always latched on the clamp. This control operation can be deleted and also simplifies the work of the operator in after-sales.
[0039] D'autres caractéristiques, buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre et au regard des dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et sur lesquels : Other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows and with reference to the accompanying drawings given by way of non-limiting examples and in which:
- les figures 1 et 2 sont des représentations schématiques en perspective d'une façade de réservoir RCS selon l'état de la technique avec un faisceau électrique et une tubulure de dégazage situés à proximité l'un de l'autre, - les figures 3 à 6 sont des représentations schématiques de vues en perspective selon différents angles d'une façade de réservoir RCS selon la présente invention, un faisceau électrique portant un bobineau étant introduit partiellement dans la pince de maintien du faisceau électrique, FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrammatic representations in perspective of a RCS tank facade according to the state of the art with an electrical harness and a degassing nozzle located close to one another, FIGS. 3 to 6 are diagrammatic representations of perspective views at different angles of a RCS tank facade according to the present invention, an electric harness carrying a coil being partially introduced into the holding clip of the electric harness,
- les figures 7 et 8 sont des représentations schématiques de vues en perspective respectivement en position de fermeture et en position d'ouverture d'un mode de réalisation d'un bobineau utilisé autour d'un faisceau électrique dans une façade de réservoir RCS selon la présente invention.  FIGS. 7 and 8 are schematic representations of perspective views respectively in the closed position and in the open position of an embodiment of a coil used around an electrical harness in a RCS tank facade according to FIG. present invention.
[0040] Il est à garder à l'esprit que les figures sont données à titre d'exemples et ne sont pas limitatives de l'invention. Elles constituent des représentations schématiques de principe destinées à faciliter la compréhension de l'invention et ne sont pas nécessairement à l'échelle des applications pratiques. En particulier, les dimensions des différents éléments illustrés ne sont pas représentatives de la réalité. It is to be borne in mind that the figures are given by way of examples and are not limiting of the invention. They constitute schematic representations of principle intended to facilitate the understanding of the invention and are not necessarily at the scale of practical applications. In particular, the dimensions of the various elements illustrated are not representative of reality.
[0041 ] Dans ce qui va suivre, il est fait référence à toutes les figures prises en combinaison. Quand il est fait référence à une ou des figures spécifiques, ces figures sont à prendre en combinaison avec les autres figures pour la reconnaissance des références numériques désignées. In what follows, reference is made to all the figures taken in combination. When reference is made to one or more specific figures, these figures are to be taken in combination with the other figures for the recognition of the designated reference numerals.
[0042] Dans ce qui va suivre, on comprend les termes « supérieur », « inférieur », et autres références à des positionnements spatiaux en référence aux composants positionnés dans leur position de fonctionnement et d'usage normal, notamment quand le réservoir est disposé verticalement, avantageusement un réservoir RCS dans un véhicule automobile se trouvant sur un plan horizontal. In what follows, we understand the terms "upper", "lower", and other references to spatial positioning with reference to components positioned in their operating position and normal use, especially when the reservoir is disposed vertically, advantageously a RCS tank in a motor vehicle lying on a horizontal plane.
[0043] Les figures 1 et 2 ont déjà été décrites dans la partie introductive de la présente de mande. [0044] En se référant aux figures 3 à 8, la présente invention concerne un réservoir 1 de fluide muni sur son pourtour extérieur d'au moins une tubulure 2 et d'un tuyau 3 ou câble souple. Le fait que ce tuyau ou câble soit illustré à ces figures en tant que faisceau électrique n'est pas limitatif dans le cadre de la présente invention. En général, la tubulure et le tuyau ou câble souple s'étendent sur une même face ou façade du réservoir 1 de fluide. [0043] FIGS. 1 and 2 have already been described in the introductory part of the present application. Referring to Figures 3 to 8, the present invention relates to a fluid reservoir 1 provided on its outer periphery of at least one tubing 2 and a hose 3 or flexible cable. The fact that this pipe or cable is illustrated in these figures as an electric harness is not limiting in the context of the present invention. In general, the tubing and the hose or flexible cable extend on the same face or front of the reservoir 1 of fluid.
[0045] Ce tuyau 3 ou câble souple est suffisamment souple pour être susceptible de fléchir et de changer de sa position d'origine vers une position courbée plus basse verticalement. Câble signifie en particulier câble électrique entouré d'une gaine pouvant être abrasive sur ladite au moins une tubulure 2 en cas d'affaissement de la gaine mais ceci n'est pas limitatif. This hose 3 or flexible cable is flexible enough to be able to flex and change from its original position to a lower curved position vertically. Cable means in particular electrical cable surrounded by a sheath that can be abrasive on said at least one pipe 2 in case of collapse of the sheath, but this is not limiting.
[0046] Ce réservoir 1 de fluide est aux figures 3 à 6 sous la forme d'un réservoir RCS, ce qui n'est pas limitatif mais simplement illustratif. Il pourrait alors se produire une interférence entre le tuyau 3 ou le câble souple et un raccord 2a de ladite au moins une tubulure 2 sur le réservoir 1 se trouvant à proximité du tuyau 3. This reservoir 1 of fluid is in Figures 3 to 6 in the form of a reservoir RCS, which is not limiting but merely illustrative. There could then be interference between the pipe 3 or the flexible cable and a connection 2a of the at least one pipe 2 on the tank 1 located near the pipe 3.
[0047] Comme illustré aux figures 1 et 2 et à la figure 3, le pourtour du réservoir 1 selon la présente invention peut aussi recevoir une tubulure de remplissage RCS 13 munie de son raccord 13a et porter un second connecteur électrique 14a, avantageusement pour une alimentation électrique de l'habitacle du véhicule. Ces caractéristiques ne sont cependant pas essentielles pour la mise en œuvre de la présente invention. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 and in FIG. 3, the periphery of the tank 1 according to the present invention can also receive a RCS 13 filling pipe provided with its connection 13a and carry a second electrical connector 14a, advantageously for a power supply to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. These characteristics are however not essential for the implementation of the present invention.
[0048] Pour éviter tout déplacement du tuyau 3 ou câble souple par rapport au réservoir 1 , le tuyau 3 ou câble est maintenu sur le pourtour extérieur du réservoir 1 de fluide par une pince 4, solidaire du réservoir 1 et enserrant le tuyau 3 ou câble. Ceci est connu de l'état de la technique mais s'est avéré insuffisant. To prevent any displacement of the pipe 3 or flexible cable relative to the tank 1, the pipe 3 or cable is held on the outer periphery of the fluid reservoir 1 by a clamp 4, secured to the tank 1 and enclosing the pipe 3 or cable. This is known from the state of the art but has proved insufficient.
[0049] Pour améliorer la tenue du tuyau 3 ou câble, la présente invention prévoit qu'un bobineau 5 entoure une portion longitudinale du tuyau 3. Le bobineau 5 est inséré partiellement et retenu dans la pince 4 par des moyens d'encliquetage 5a portés par le bobineau 5 coopérant avec des moyens complémentaires d'encliquetage 4b portés par la pince 4. To improve the strength of the pipe 3 or cable, the present invention provides that a winding 5 surrounds a longitudinal portion of the pipe 3. The winding 5 is partially inserted and retained in the clamp 4 by latching means 5a carried by the bobbin 5 cooperating with complementary latching means 4b carried by the clamp 4.
[0050] Cependant, une partie longitudinale 5b du bobineau 5 dépasse extérieurement de la pince 4 en étant d'une longueur suffisante pour maintenir le tuyau 3 à une distance du raccord 2a égale à au moins 30mm empêchant ainsi tout contact entre le tuyau 3 et le raccord 2a. Cette partie longitudinale 5b du bobineau 5 dépassant de la pince 4 exerce une tenue du tuyau 3 ou câble dont elle enserre une portion longitudinale. Le tuyau 3 ou câble est moins susceptible de fléchir ou de s'affaisser avec ce maintien complémentaire, équivalent à un corset ou manchon local de rigidification. However, a longitudinal portion 5b of the winder 5 protrudes externally of the clamp 4 by being of sufficient length to maintain the pipe 3 at a distance from the connection 2a equal to at least 30 mm thus preventing any contact between the pipe 3 and the connection 2a. This longitudinal part 5b of the winding 5 protruding from the clamp 4 exerts a resistance of the pipe 3 or cable which it encloses a longitudinal portion. The pipe 3 or cable is less likely to bend or sag with this additional support, equivalent to a corset or local stiffening sleeve.
[0051 ] Le bobineau 5 peut être de forme cylindrique en présentant, sur sa périphérie extérieure vers une portion d'extrémité longitudinale, une gorge 5a radiale reçue dans la pince 4, la gorge 5a réalisant les moyens d'encliquetage 5a du bobineau 5. Le bobineau 5 peut être percé de part en part selon son axe médian longitudinal et autour de cet axe médian longitudinal d'un passage 10 médian pour la réception d'une portion de tuyau 3 ou de câble à l'intérieur du bobineau 5. The bobbin 5 may be of cylindrical shape having, on its outer periphery towards a longitudinal end portion, a radial groove 5a received in the clamp 4, the groove 5a forming the latching means 5a of the bobbin 5. The bobbin 5 can be pierced right through its longitudinal median axis and around this axis longitudinal median of a median passage for the reception of a portion of pipe 3 or cable inside the coil 5.
[0052] La partie longitudinale 5b du bobineau 5 dépassant extérieurement de la pince 4 présente une longueur équivalente à deux à trois fois la largeur de la gorge 5a, voire plus. Ceci n'est pas limitatif. The longitudinal portion 5b of the coil 5 protruding externally of the clamp 4 has a length equivalent to two to three times the width of the groove 5a, or more. This is not limiting.
[0053] Dans un mode de réalisation de la pince 4, la pince 4 peut comporter deux bras 4a terminés par des extrémités libres 4b délimitant entre elles un espace interne recevant le bobineau 5. Les deux bras 4a peuvent laisser entre leurs extrémités libres 4b une ouverture. Les bras 4a peuvent être avantageusement élastiques en étant rappelés l'un contre l'autre en respectant entre les extrémités libres 4b une ouverture prédéterminée. Les extrémités libres 4b des bras 4a peuvent être recourbées vers l'espace interne de la pince 4, ces extrémités libres 4b des bras 4a réalisant les moyens complémentaires d'encliquetage 4b en pénétrant dans la gorge 5a pour réaliser l'encliquetage. Ceci peut être vu notamment à la figure 4. [0054] La pince 4 peut présenter, d'une part, une forme de C, l'espace interne présentant une section sensiblement circulaire. La pince 4 peut présenter, d'autre part, un élément de raccordement 4c solidarisant la forme en C avec le pourtour extérieur du réservoir 1 . L'élément de raccordement 4c, pouvant être d'un seul tenant avec les bras 4a, peut être sous la forme d'une équerre dont une branche est en appui contre le pourtour extérieur du réservoir 1 . In one embodiment of the clamp 4, the clamp 4 may comprise two arms 4a terminated by free ends 4b defining between them an internal space receiving the bobbin 5. The two arms 4a can leave between their free ends 4b a opening. The arms 4a may advantageously be elastic while being brought against each other while respecting between the free ends 4b a predetermined opening. The free ends 4b of the arms 4a can be bent towards the internal space of the clamp 4, these free ends 4b of the arms 4a providing the complementary latching means 4b by penetrating into the groove 5a to effect the latching. This can be seen in particular in Figure 4. The clamp 4 may have, on the one hand, a shape of C, the inner space having a substantially circular section. On the other hand, the clamp 4 may have a connecting element 4c solidifying the C-shape with the outer periphery of the tank 1. The connecting element 4c, which can be in one piece with the arms 4a, can be in the form of a bracket whose branch bears against the outer periphery of the tank 1.
[0055] Le bobineau 5 peut être en polyéthylène haute densité ou en polyamide 6.6. Ces matières sont suffisamment rigides, donc plus rigides que le tuyau ou câble dure pour être non flexibles sous le poids du tuyau 3 ou câble. La tenue en position du tuyau 3 ou du câble contre une flexion ou un affaissement en est renforcée. Le bobineau 5, en deux parties longitudinales ou non, peut être en matière plastique transparente. The bobbin 5 may be high density polyethylene or polyamide 6.6. These materials are sufficiently rigid, therefore stiffer than the hose or cable, to be non-flexible under the weight of the hose 3 or cable. The position in position of the pipe 3 or the cable against bending or sagging is reinforced. The bobbin 5, in two longitudinal parts or not, may be transparent plastic material.
[0056] Comme montré aux figures 7 et 8, le bobineau 5 peut être en deux parties 6a, 6b articulées entre elles par une charnière 7 s'étendant sur une section de la longueur du bobineau 5, au moins partiellement par rapport à la longueur totale du bobineau 5. La charnière 7 peut s'étendre sur moins de la moitié de la longueur totale du bobineau 5, ceci sur un tronçon du bobineau 5 ne portant pas la gorge 5a. As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the reel 5 may be in two parts 6a, 6b hinged together by a hinge 7 extending over a section of the length of the reel 5, at least partially with respect to the length 5. The hinge 7 can extend over less than half of the total length of the winder 5, this on a section of the winding 5 not bearing the groove 5a.
[0057] La charnière 7 peut permettre au bobineau 5 de prendre une position d'ouverture, visible à la figure 8, dans laquelle les deux parties 6a, 6b articulées sont ouvertes en étant disposées l'une à côté de l'autre et une position de fermeture, comme visible à la figure 7 dans laquelle les deux parties 6a, 6b articulées sont rabattues l'une contre l'autre pour former un ensemble fermé. The hinge 7 may allow the bobbin 5 to take an open position, visible in Figure 8, wherein the two articulated portions 6a, 6b are open by being arranged next to each other and a closed position, as shown in Figure 7 in which the two parts 6a, 6b hinged are folded against each other to form a closed assembly.
[0058] Notamment visible à la figure 7, l'une 6a des deux parties 6a, 6b articulées entre elles peut présenter au moins un ergot 8 faisant saillie et pouvant pénétrer dans une rainure 9 portée par l'autre partie 6b dans la position de fermeture du bobineau 5, la rainure 9 servant de logement audit au moins un ergot 8. En position de fermeture, un passage médian 10 longitudinal est délimité par l'intérieur des deux parties 6a, 6b articulées entre elles pour recevoir le tuyau 3 ou câble souple. L'ergot 8 peut s'encliqueter dans la rainure 9. Particularly visible in Figure 7, one 6a of the two parts 6a, 6b hinged together may have at least one lug 8 projecting and can penetrate into a groove 9 carried by the other part 6b in the position of closing the spool 5, the groove 9 serving as a housing for said at least one lug 8. In the closed position, a median longitudinal passage 10 is delimited by the inside of the two parts 6a, 6b hinged together to receive the pipe 3 or cable flexible. The lug 8 can snap into the groove 9.
[0059] Dans une application préférentielle, le tuyau 3 ou le câble peut être un faisceau d'alimentation électrique du réservoir 1 entouré d'une gaine souple et le raccord 2a de ladite au moins une tubulure 2 est un raccord 2a à connexion rapide. La gaine souple peut néanmoins être abrasive par rapport au raccord 2a à connexion rapide et provoquer une fuite du liquide contenu dans le réservoir 1 . In a preferred application, the pipe 3 or the cable may be a power supply beam of the tank 1 surrounded by a flexible sheath and the connection 2a of said at least one pipe 2 is a connection 2a with quick connection. The flexible sheath may nevertheless be abrasive with respect to the quick-connect fitting 2a and cause leakage of the liquid contained in the tank 1.
[0060] La pince 4 peut être disposée à proximité d'un bord supérieur arrondi 1 1 du réservoir 1 , le tuyau 3 formant un coude 12 à une extrémité du bobineau 5 externe à la pince 4. Il est donc possible voire avantageux de changer la position de la pince 4 déjà présente sur un réservoir 1 de l'état de la technique sans bobineau 5 et de la rehausser dans le cadre de la présente invention. La pince 4 est alors proche du bord arrondi 1 1 du réservoir 1 en étant solidarisée avec une surface essentiellement plane du pourtour du réservoir 1 pour une meilleure solidarisation. L'extrémité supérieure de la partie longitudinale 5b du bobineau est alors sensiblement au niveau du faisceau électrique 14, comme il peut être vu notamment à la figure 5. [0061 ] Dans l'application préférentielle de la présente invention, le réservoir 1 peut être un réservoir 1 d'agent réducteur pour un système de réduction catalytique sélective dans un véhicule automobile. Dans ce cas, le tuyau 3 ou câble peut être un faisceau d'alimentation électrique pour le chauffage d'une canalisation d'agent réducteur et ladite au moins une tubulure 2 peut être une tubulure 2 de dégazage du réservoir 1 d'agent réducteur, ces deux éléments étant proches l'un de l'autre sur la même façade du réservoir 1 . The clamp 4 may be disposed near a rounded upper edge 1 1 of the tank 1, the pipe 3 forming a bend 12 at one end of the outer coil 5 to the clamp 4. It is possible or even advantageous to change the position of the clamp 4 already present on a tank 1 of the state of the art without reel 5 and enhance it within the scope of the present invention. The clamp 4 is then close to the rounded edge 1 1 of the tank 1 being secured to a substantially flat surface of the periphery of the tank 1 for better fastening. The upper end of the longitudinal portion 5b of the winder is then substantially at the level of the electric beam 14, as can be seen in particular in FIG. 5. In the preferred application of the present invention, the tank 1 can be a reducing agent tank 1 for a selective catalytic reduction system in a motor vehicle. In this case, the pipe 3 or cable may be a power supply bundle for heating a reducing agent pipe and said at least one pipe 2 may be a degassing pipe 2 of the reducing agent tank 1, these two elements being close to each other on the same facade of the tank 1.
[0062] L'invention concerne aussi un procédé de montage d'un tel tuyau 3 ou d'un tel câble souple maintenu sur un pourtour extérieur d'un réservoir 1 de fluide. Le procédé comprend l'étape de montage d'un bobineau 5 autour d'une portion de longueur du tuyau 3 suivie d'une étape d'introduction du bobineau 5, enserrant la portion du tuyau 3 en son intérieur, dans une pince 4 solidaire du pourtour extérieur du réservoir 1 , une partie longitudinale 5b du bobineau 5 dépassant de la pince 4. Le procédé comprend enfin une étape d'encliquetage du bobineau 5 dans la pince 4. The invention also relates to a method of mounting such a pipe 3 or such a flexible cable held on an outer periphery of a fluid reservoir 1. The process comprises the step of mounting a reel 5 around a length portion of the pipe 3 followed by a step of introducing the reel 5, enclosing the portion of the pipe 3 in its interior, in a clamp 4 secured to the periphery outside of the tank 1, a longitudinal part 5b of the spool 5 protruding from the clamp 4. The method finally comprises a step of snapping the spool 5 into the clamp 4.
[0063] Le bobineau peut être monté sur le tuyau ou câble souple chez le fournisseur, ce qui sécurisera la tension et le débattement de parcours du tuyau ou câble souple, avantageusement un faisceau électrique de canalisation chauffante RCS. The bobbin can be mounted on the hose or flexible cable at the supplier, which will secure the voltage and travel of the pipe or flexible cable, preferably a RCS electrical pipe.
[0064] L'invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et illustrés qui n'ont été donnés qu'à titre d'exemples. The invention is not limited to the described and illustrated embodiments which have been given only as examples.

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REVENDICATIONS
Réservoir (1 ) de fluide muni sur son pourtour extérieur d'au moins une tubulure (2) et d'un tuyau (3) ou câble souple, un raccord (2a) de ladite au moins une tubulure Reservoir (1) of fluid provided on its outer periphery with at least one tubing (2) and a hose (3) or flexible cable, a connection (2a) of said at least one tubing
(2) sur le réservoir (1 ) se trouvant à proximité du tuyau (3) maintenu sur le pourtour extérieur du réservoir (1 ) de fluide par une pince (4), solidaire du réservoir (1 ) et enserrant localement le tuyau (3), caractérisé en ce qu'un bobineau (5) entoure une portion longitudinale du tuyau (3) en étant inséré partiellement et retenu dans la pince (4) par des moyens d'encliquetage (5a) portés par le bobineau (5) coopérant avec des moyens complémentaires d'encliquetage (4b) portés par la pince (4), une partie longitudinale (5b) du bobineau (5) dépassant extérieurement de la pince (4) en étant d'une longueur suffisante pour maintenir le tuyau (2) on the reservoir (1) located near the pipe (3) held on the outer periphery of the reservoir (1) of fluid by a clamp (4), integral with the reservoir (1) and locally clamping the pipe (3). ), characterized in that a reel (5) surrounds a longitudinal portion of the pipe (3) by being partially inserted and retained in the clamp (4) by latching means (5a) carried by the cooperating bobbin (5) with complementary locking means (4b) carried by the clamp (4), a longitudinal part (5b) of the winder (5) protruding outwardly from the clamp (4) being of sufficient length to hold the pipe
(3) à une distance du raccord (2a) égale à au moins 20 mm, notamment d'au moins 30 mm. (3) at a distance from the connector (2a) equal to at least 20 mm, in particular at least 30 mm.
Réservoir (1 ) selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel le bobineau (5) est de forme cylindrique en présentant, sur sa périphérie extérieure vers une portion d'extrémité longitudinale, une gorge (5a) radiale reçue dans la pince (4), la gorge (5a) réalisant les moyens d'encliquetage (5a) du bobineau (5). Tank (1) according to claim 1, wherein the bobbin (5) is of cylindrical shape having, on its outer periphery towards a longitudinal end portion, a radial groove (5a) received in the clamp (4), the groove (5a) embodying the latching means (5a) of the spool (5).
Réservoir (1 ) selon la revendication 2, dans lequel la pince (4) comporte deux bras (4a) délimitant entre eux un espace interne recevant le bobineau (5), les deux bras (4a) laissant entre leurs extrémités libres (4b) une ouverture, les extrémités libres (4b) des bras (4a) étant recourbées vers l'espace interne, ces extrémités libres (4b) des bras (4a) réalisant les moyens complémentaires d'encliquetage (4b) en s'insérant dans la gorge (5a) du bobineau (5). Tank (1) according to claim 2, wherein the clamp (4) comprises two arms (4a) delimiting between them an internal space receiving the bobbin (5), the two arms (4a) leaving between their free ends (4b) a opening, the free ends (4b) of the arms (4a) being curved towards the internal space, these free ends (4b) of the arms (4a) providing the complementary latching means (4b) by fitting into the groove ( 5a) of the bobbin (5).
Réservoir (1 ) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel la pince Tank (1) according to claim 3, wherein the clamp
(4) présente, d'une part, une forme de C, l'espace interne présentant une section sensiblement circulaire et, d'autre part, un élément de raccordement (4c) solidarisant la forme en C avec le pourtour extérieur du réservoir (1 ), l'élément de raccordement (4c) étant sous la forme d'une équerre dont une branche est en appui contre le pourtour extérieur du réservoir (1 )- (4) has, on the one hand, a shape of C, the inner space having a substantially circular section and, on the other hand, a connecting element (4c) solidarizing the C shape with the outer periphery of the tank ( 1), the connecting element (4c) being in the form of a bracket whose branch bears against the outer periphery of the tank (1) -
Réservoir (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le bobineau Tank (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bobbin
(5) est en polyéthylène haute densité ou en polyamide 6.6. (5) is made of high density polyethylene or polyamide 6.6.
6. Réservoir (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le bobineau (5) est en deux parties (6a, 6b) articulées entre elles par une charnière (7) s'étendant dans une longueur du bobineau (5), la charnière (7) permettant au bobineau (5) de prendre une position d'ouverture dans laquelle les deux parties (6a, 6b) articulées sont ouvertes en étant disposées l'une à côté de l'autre et une position de fermeture dans laquelle les deux parties (6a, 6b) articulées sont rabattues l'une contre l'autre pour former un ensemble fermé, l'une (6a) des deux parties (6a, 6b) articulées entre elles présentant au moins un ergot (8) faisant saillie et pénétrant dans une rainure (9) portée par l'autre partie (6b) dans la position de fermeture du bobineau (5), un passage médian (10) longitudinal étant formé entre les deux parties (6a, 6b) pour recevoir le tuyau (3). 6. Tank (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bobbin (5) is in two parts (6a, 6b) hinged together by a hinge (7) extending in a length of the bobbin (5). ), the hinge (7) allowing the bobbin (5) to take an open position in which the two articulated portions (6a, 6b) are open by being arranged next to each other and a closed position wherein the two articulated portions (6a, 6b) are folded against each other to form a closed assembly, one (6a) of the two parts (6a, 6b) hinged together having at least one lug (8 protruding into a groove (9) carried by the other part (6b) in the closed position of the spool (5), a longitudinal median passage (10) being formed between the two parts (6a, 6b) for receive the hose (3).
7. Réservoir (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le tuyau (3) est un faisceau d'alimentation électrique du réservoir (1 ) entouré d'une gaine souple et le raccord (2a) de ladite au moins une tubulure (2) est un raccord (2a) à connexion rapide. 7. Tank (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the pipe (3) is an electrical power supply of the reservoir (1) surrounded by a flexible sheath and the connection (2a) of said at least a tubing (2) is a quick-connect fitting (2a).
8. Réservoir (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la pince (4) est disposée à proximité d'un bord arrondi (1 1 ) supérieur du réservoir (1 ), le tuyau (3) formant un coude (12) à une extrémité du bobineau (5) externe à la pince (4). 8. Tank (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the clamp (4) is disposed near a rounded edge (1 1) of the upper tank (1), the pipe (3) forming a bend (12) at one end of the bobbin (5) external to the clamp (4).
9. Réservoir (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, lequel est un rés+ervoir (1 ) d'agent réducteur pour un système de réduction catalytique sélective dans un véhicule automobile, le tuyau (3) étant un faisceau d'alimentation électrique pour le chauffage d'une canalisation d'agent réducteur et ladite au moins une tubulure étant une tubulure (2) de dégazage du réservoir (1 ) d'agent réducteur. 9. Tank (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is a reservoir (1) of reducing agent for a selective catalytic reduction system in a motor vehicle, the pipe (3) being a beam of electric power supply for heating a reducing agent pipe and said at least one pipe being a degassing pipe (2) of the reducing agent tank (1).
10. Procédé de montage d'un tuyau (3) ou d'un câble souple maintenu sur un pourtour extérieur d'un réservoir (1 ) de fluide selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, le procédé présentant les étapes suivantes : 10. A method of mounting a pipe (3) or a flexible cable held on an outer periphery of a fluid reservoir (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, the method having the following steps:
- montage d'un bobineau (5) autour d'une portion de longueur du tuyau (3),  - mounting a reel (5) around a length portion of the pipe (3),
- introduction du bobineau (5), enserrant la portion du tuyau (3) en son intérieur, dans une pince (4) solidaire du pourtour extérieur du réservoir (1 ), une partie longitudinale (5b) du bobineau (5) dépassant de la pince (4),  - Introducing the winding (5), enclosing the portion of the pipe (3) in its interior, in a clamp (4) secured to the outer periphery of the tank (1), a longitudinal portion (5b) of the winding (5) protruding from the clip (4),
- encliquetage du bobineau (5) dans la pince (4).  - snap the bobbin (5) in the clamp (4).
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