WO2020112000A1 - A bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising such a bracket device - Google Patents

A bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising such a bracket device Download PDF

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WO2020112000A1
WO2020112000A1 PCT/SE2019/051148 SE2019051148W WO2020112000A1 WO 2020112000 A1 WO2020112000 A1 WO 2020112000A1 SE 2019051148 W SE2019051148 W SE 2019051148W WO 2020112000 A1 WO2020112000 A1 WO 2020112000A1
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    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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    • F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
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  • the present invention relates to a bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle.
  • the invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a bracket device and use of such a bracket device for mounting a compressed air tank on a vehicle.
  • Heavy vehicles such as trucks and busses typically comprise a plurality of different receptacles, for example for fuel, urea, compressed air and similar.
  • the receptacles are typically attached to a vehicle frame by means of a bracket or console, and together with other components being attached to the vehicle frame, lack of space is a rather common problem.
  • the vehicle frame is configured with predefined attachment points and the different brackets and components must thus be adapted to fit these attachment points.
  • Some components may be attached to the outer side of the vehicle frame, and some components may be attached to the inner side of the vehicle frame. This may result in some components only being able to be mounted on specific sections of the vehicle frame. The flexibility for mounting components on a vehicle is thereby somewhat limited.
  • An object of the present invention is thus to achieve an advantageous bracket device, which increases flexibility and facilitates the process of mounting a receptacle on a vehicle.
  • the herein mentioned objects are achieved by a bracket device, a vehicle comprising such a bracket device and use of a bracket device for mounting a compressed air tank on a vehicle, according to the independent claims.
  • a bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle.
  • the bracket device comprises: a first part; and a second part; the first part and the second part being configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other, wherein the first part and the second part each comprises: a first portion adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame; and a second portion adapted to be attached to the receptacle, wherein the first portion of the first and second part comprises at least one attachment point for attachment to the vehicle frame, and wherein the first and second part are configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a first distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a second distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, the second distance being different from the first distance
  • the distance between the attachment points of the first portions can vary depending on how the first part and the second part are arranged in relation to each other, while retaining the same distance between the second portions.
  • first distance between the attachment points when the first part is arranged to the left of the second part there may be a first distance between the attachment points, and when the first part is arranged to the right of the second part, there may be a second distance between the attachment points. Since the first portions are configured to be attached to the vehicle frame when mounting the receptacle, this means that the same bracket device allows different ways of attachment to the vehicle frame. This increases flexibility and allows the bracket device to be adapted to the attachment points on the vehicle frame.
  • the bracket device can be used when there is only room for a smaller distance between the attachment points, and where there is room for a larger distance between the attachment points. Also, since the distance between the second portions always is the same, the connection to the receptacle is not affected by the varying vehicle frame attachment.
  • Figure 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle according to an
  • Figure 2a-b schematically illustrates a bracket device according to an example
  • Figure 3a-b schematically illustrate a bracket device according to an example
  • FIG. 4a-b schematically illustrate parts of a bracket device
  • Figure 5 schematically illustrate a bracket device according to an example.
  • bracket device To increase flexibility and facilitate mounting of a receptacle on a vehicle, a bracket device according to the present disclosure have been developed.
  • the bracket device disclosed herein may be applicable on receptacles accommodating any type of fluid, such as gas, fuel, urea or similar.
  • the bracket device may specifically relate to receptacles accommodating compressed air, for example for the suspension of the vehicle or for wheel brakes.
  • the herein mentioned bracket device may be configured for mounting a receptacle accommodating compressed air.
  • a bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle.
  • the bracket device comprises: a first part; and a second part; the first part and the second part being configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other, wherein the first part and the second part each comprises: a first portion adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame; and a second portion adapted to be attached to the receptacle, wherein the first portion of the first and second part comprises at least one attachment point for attachment to the vehicle frame, and wherein the first and second part are configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a first distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a second distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, the second distance being different from the first distance,
  • the first and second part may be configured, such that when the first part is arranged on a first side of the second part, there is a first distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, and when the first part is arranged on a second side of the second part, there is a second distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part. Since the first part and the second part are configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other, the first side/first position may be to the left or to the right of the second part and the second side/second position may be to the right resp. to the left of the second part.
  • the first and second part may be configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a longer distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part than the distance between the second portions, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a shorter distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part than the distance between the second portions.
  • the first position of the first part may be referred to as a first assembly of the bracket device.
  • the second position of the first part may be referred to as a second assembly of the bracket device.
  • the second distance is longer than the first distance. It is, however, to be understood that the first distance may be longer than the second distance.
  • the second portion of the first part and the second part may extend longitudinally essentially perpendicularly to the first portion, such that the second portion extends away from the vehicle frame when the bracket device is attached to the vehicle frame. Seen from the side, the first part and the second part may thus be essentially L-shaped.
  • the second portion of each part may be configured to extend essentially perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension of the vehicle frame to which the bracket device is configured to be attached.
  • the bracket device further comprises a third part, configured to be arranged between the second portion of the first part and the second portion of the second part.
  • the third part may thus be configured to retain a constant distance between the second portions of the first part and the second part.
  • the third part thereby defines the distance between the second portions.
  • the third part may be removably attached to the first part and the second part.
  • the second portions of the first part and the second part each comprises at least one section configured to receive the third part.
  • the second portions comprises two sections for receiving the third part, one on each side of the second portion. This way, the first part and the second part will be able to receive the third part irrespective of how they are arranged in relation to each other.
  • the second portions may comprise recesses or grooves for receiving and holding the third part.
  • the third part may further be configured to be attached to the second portion of the first part and the second part by means of fasteners.
  • the second portions may thus comprise attachment points for attachment with the third part.
  • the third part is suitably attached to the first part and the second part prior to attaching the bracket device to the vehicle frame. This way, the bracket device can be attached to the vehicle frame as one single unit and mounting of the receptacle is thereby facilitated.
  • the third part may be essentially flat and be square- or rectangular-shaped.
  • the third part may comprise a metal plate.
  • the third part may have a width extending between the first part and the second part.
  • the width of the third part corresponds to the distance between the second portion of the first part and the second part.
  • the third part may be configured to withstand forces acting in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
  • the third part may be configured to resist forces acting in a direction parallel with the vehicle frame.
  • the first part, the second part and/or the third part may be casted metal parts.
  • the first portion and the second portion of the respective part may be integrated and form a single part.
  • the first portion and the second portion may be manufactured separately and subsequently be assembled to form the first part and the second part.
  • the first part and the second part are configured, such that the distance between the second portions is adapted to the size of the receptacle.
  • the third part may be adapted to the size of the receptacle.
  • the first portion of the first part respectively the second part may comprise an elongated attachment portion.
  • the attachment portion may have a longitudinal extension, which extends vertically, essentially perpendicularly to the second portion.
  • the attachment portion may be configured to abut the vehicle frame when the bracket device is attached to the vehicle frame.
  • the attachment portion may be configured as a flange portion extending in horizontal direction in parallel with the vehicle frame on which the bracket device is configured to be attached.
  • the at least one attachment point of the first part and the second part may be comprised in the respective attachment portion.
  • the attachment portion of the first part and the attachment portion of the second part may each comprise at least one attachment point for attachment to the vehicle frame.
  • the first and second part may thus be configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a first distance between the attachment portion of the first part and the attachment portion of the second part, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a second distance between the attachment portion of the first part and the attachment portion of the second part, the second distance being different from the first distance, whereas the distance between the second portions of the first and second part is the same in the first position and the second position.
  • the at least one attachment point may comprise a through hole configured to be aligned with an attachment point on the vehicle frame.
  • the bracket device may be configured to be attached to the vehicle frame by means of fasteners extending through the at least one attachment point of the first part and the second part as well as the attachment points on the vehicle frame.
  • the first portion of the first part and the first portion of the second part may each comprise three attachment points.
  • the attachment points may be arranged in in a vertical line on the attachment portion.
  • the vehicle frame on which the bracket is configured to be attached may longitudinally be divided into a plurality of sections comprising four vertically arranged attachment points each.
  • the bracket device may be attached to the vehicle frame on different heights. Also, the bracket device not extend along the whole height of the vehicle frame allows for other components to be attached to the same section of the vehicle frame as the bracket device.
  • the second portion of the first part and the second part may comprise at least one connection point for connection to at least one receptacle.
  • the second portion of the first part and the second part comprises connection points for connection to two receptacles.
  • the second portion of the first part may comprise two connection points and the second portion of the second part may comprise two connection points.
  • the bracket device may thus be configured for mounting two receptacles on a vehicle frame. This reduces the amount of components on the vehicle and facilitates the mounting of receptacles on the vehicle.
  • the connection points on each second portion may be arranged in a vertical line.
  • the second portions may thus be configured to be connected to two receptacles, one arranged over the other.
  • One connection point may be configured to be connected to a bottom portion of a first receptacle, and the other connection point may be configured to be connected to a top portion of a second receptacle.
  • the first part and the second part may each be configured, such that a centreline of the at least one attachment point and the centrelines of the connection points extend in parallel.
  • the first part and the second part may each be configured, such that the at least one attachment point and the connection points are vertically offset.
  • the first part may be configured, so that the at least one attachment point of the first portion is on the left side of an imaginary vertical plane extending through the connection point of the second portion.
  • the second part may be configured, so that the at least one attachment point of the first portion is on the right side of an imaginary vertical plane extending through the connection point of the second portion.
  • the first portion may comprise a curved section extending laterally away from the second portion.
  • the first portion may thus comprise a section, which extends with an angle sideways in relation to the longitudinal extension of the second portion.
  • the first part and the second part may be configured to be essentially S-shaped when seen from above.
  • the first portion of the first part is curved in one direction and the first portion of the second part is curved in the opposite direction.
  • the first part and the second part are configured, such that in one position the distance between the attachment portions will be smaller than the distance between the second portions and in the other position, the distance between the attachment portions will be larger than the distance between the second portions.
  • the first part and the second part are configured, such that there is a first distance between centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the first position, and such that there is a second distance between the centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the second position, wherein the first distance is about five times longer than the second distance.
  • the first part and the second part are configured, such that there is about 250 millimetres between centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the first position, and such that there is about 50 millimetres between the centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the second position. This is advantageous in the event that predefined attachment points of the vehicle frame are provided at 50 millimetres intervals. It is, however, to be understood that the first part, the second part and the third part may be configured to achieve other distances between the attachment points for attachment to the vehicle frame.
  • the first portion of the first part and the first portion of the second part may each comprise recesses arranged in line/coaxially with the attachment points, to facilitate access with a tool to attach the bracket device to the vehicle frame.
  • the recesses may form grooves or channels extending in parallel with the longitudinal extension of the second portions.
  • the first portion of the first part and the first portion of the second part may be mirrored and the second portion of the first part and the second portion of the second part may be identically configured.
  • the first part and the second part may thus be mirrored.
  • the second portions may each be symmetrically configured. This way, the first part and the second part can be arranged on different sides of each other and the third part can still be attached to the second portions.
  • a vehicle comprises a bracket device as disclosed herein.
  • the bracket device may be configured to be attached to an outer side of a vehicle frame.
  • the bracket device may be configured to be attached to predefined attachment points on the vehicle frame.
  • the vehicle may comprise a plurality of bracket devices.
  • the vehicle comprises two bracket devices arranged adjacent each other on the vehicle frame, holding two receptacles each.
  • one bracket device may have the first assembly with a first distance between the attachment points and the other bracket device may have the second assembly with a second distance between the attachment points.
  • a bracket device having the first assembly should be arranged next to bracket devices having the second assembly and vice versa.
  • bracket device as disclosed herein for mounting a compressed air tank. Even though the bracket device according to the disclosure may be used for any type of receptacle, it may be specifically advantageous for a compressed air tank.
  • the bracket device is suitably used to mount a compressed air tank on the outer side of a vehicle frame.
  • the bracket device may be used to mount a compressed air tank on a predefined position of a vehicle frame.
  • Figure 1 schematically shows a side view of a vehicle 1 comprising a propulsion unit 2.
  • the vehicle 1 also comprises a vehicle frame 8.
  • the vehicle 1 furthermore comprises a receptacle 8 mounted on the vehicle frame 8 by means of a bracket device (not shown).
  • the bracket device is further described in Figure 2a-b, 3a- b and 4a-b.
  • the receptacle 8 may accommodate compressed air or any other fluid.
  • the vehicle 1 may be a heavy vehicle, e.g. a truck or a bus.
  • the vehicle 1 may alternatively be a passenger car.
  • the vehicle may be manually operated, remotely operated or autonomously operated.
  • FIGs 2a-b schematically illustrate a bracket device 10 according to an example.
  • the bracket device 10 is configured for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle.
  • the bracket device 10 may thus be comprised in a vehicle 1 as disclosed in Figure 1.
  • the bracket device 10 is attached to a vehicle frame 6 of a vehicle 1 but the bracket device 10 does not support or hold any receptacle 8.
  • the bracket device 10 comprises: a first part 20; and a second part 30; the first part 20 and the second part 30 arranged laterally adjacent each other.
  • the first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises: a first portion 22, 32 attached to the vehicle frame 6; and a second portion 24, 34 adapted to be attached to the receptacle 8.
  • the first portion 22, 32 of the first and second part 20, 30 comprises at least one attachment point 50 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6.
  • the first and second part 20, 30 are configured, such that when the first part 20 is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part 30, there is a first distance D1 between the at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the at least one attachment point 50 of the second part 30. This is illustrated in Figure 2a.
  • the second distance D2 is different from the first distance D1.
  • the first and second part 20, 30 are further configured, such that the distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34 of the first and second part 20, 30 is the same in the first position and the second position.
  • the at least one attachment point 50 may be a through hole configured to be aligned with an attachment point on the vehicle frame 6.
  • the bracket device 10 may be configured to be attached to the vehicle frame 6 by means of fasteners 52 extending through the at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 as well as the attachment points on the vehicle frame 6.
  • Figures 3a-b schematically illustrate a bracket device 10 according to an example.
  • the bracket device 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a and 2b.
  • the bracket device 10 thus comprises: a first part 20; and a second part 30; the first part 20 and the second part 30 arranged laterally adjacent each other.
  • the first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises: a first portion 22, 32 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6; and a second portion 24, 34 adapted to be attached to the receptacle 8.
  • the first portion 22, 32 of the first and second part 20, 30 comprises at least one attachment point 50 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6.
  • the bracket device 10 further comprises a third part 40, configured to be arranged between the second portion 24 of the first part 20 and the second portion 34 of the second part 30.
  • the third part 40 may thus be configured to retain a constant distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30.
  • Figure 3a shows the bracket device 10 with the first part 20 in the first position
  • Figure 3b shows the bracket device 10 with the first part 20 in the second position.
  • the third part 40 may be removably attached to the first part 20 and the second part 30.
  • the second portions 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises at least one section configured to receive the third part 40.
  • the second portions 24, 34 may comprise recesses 25, 35 or grooves for receiving and holding the third part 40.
  • the third part 40 may further be configured to be attached to the second portion 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 by means of fasteners (not shown).
  • the third part 40 may be essentially flat and be square- or rectangular-shaped.
  • the third part may have a width W extending between the first part 20 and the second part 30.
  • the width W of the third part 40 corresponds to the distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30.
  • the third part 40 may be adapted to the size of the receptacle 8.
  • the first part 20, the second part 30 and/or the third part 40 may be casted metal parts.
  • the first portion 22, 32 and the second portion 24, 34 of the respective part 20, 30 may be integrated and form a single part.
  • the first portion 22, 32 and the second portion 24, 34 of the respective part 20, 30 are manufactured as separate parts and are assembled to form the first part 20 respectively the second part 30.
  • the first portion 22, 32 of the first part 20 respectively the second part 30, may comprise an elongated attachment portion 23, 33.
  • the attachment portion 23, 33 may have a longitudinal extension, which extends vertically, essentially perpendicularly to the second portion 24, 34.
  • the attachment portions 23, 33 may be configured to abut the vehicle frame 6 when the bracket device 10 is attached to the vehicle frame 6.
  • the at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 may be comprised in the respective attachment portion 23, 33.
  • the second portion 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 further comprises connection points 60 for connection to at least one receptacle 8.
  • Figure 4a schematically illustrate a side view of a part of a bracket device 10 according to an example.
  • the bracket device 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a-b or Figure 3a-b.
  • the figure shows a side view of a first part 20 or a second part 30 of the bracket device 10.
  • the second portion 24, 34 extends longitudinally essentially perpendicularly to the attachment portion 23, 33 of the first portion 22, 32.
  • the second portion 24, 34 thus extends away from the vehicle frame 6 when the bracket device 10 is attached to the vehicle frame 6.
  • the first part 20 and the second part 30 may thus be essentially L-shaped.
  • the second portion 24, 34 further comprises attachment points 70 for attachment to the third part 40.
  • the attachment points 70 may comprise through holes arranged in the second portion 24, 25.
  • the third part 40 may be attached to the first part 20 and the second part 30 by means of inserting fasteners or similar through the attachment points 70.
  • the third part 40 thus suitably comprises corresponding holes for the fasteners.
  • FIG 4b schematically illustrate a front view of a bracket device 10 according to an example.
  • the bracket device 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a-b, Figure 3a-b or Figure 4a.
  • the bracket device 10 is assembled with the first part 20 in the first position.
  • Figure 4b shows the bracket device 10 as seen from the left in figure 4a.
  • the first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises three attachment points 50 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6.
  • the attachment points 50 may be arranged in in a vertical line on the attachment portion 23, 33.
  • the first portion 22 of the first part 20 the first portion 32 of the second part 30 each comprise recesses 26, 36 arranged in line with the attachment points 50, to facilitate access of a tool to attach the bracket device 10 to the vehicle frame 6.
  • the recesses 26, 36 may extend in parallel/coaxially with the centreline of the respective attachment point 50.
  • the second portion 24 of the first part 20 may comprise two connection points 60 for the receptacle 8 and the second portion 34 of the second part 30 may comprise two connection points 60.
  • the bracket device 10 is thus configured for mounting two receptacles 8 on a vehicle frame 6.
  • the connection points 60 on each second portion 24, 34 may be arranged in a vertical line.
  • the first part 20 and the second part 30 are each configured, such that the centrelines of the attachment points 50 and the centrelines of the connection points 60 extend in parallel.
  • the attachment points 50 and the connection points 60 are vertically offset.
  • the first portions 22, 32 may each be curved.
  • Figure 4b further shows an example where the first part 20 and the second part 30 have identically configured second portions 24, 34 and mirrored first portions 22, 32. This way, the first part 20 and the second part 30 can be arranged on different sides of each other and the third part 40 can still be attached to the second portions 24, 34.
  • Bracket devices 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a-b, Figure 3a- b and Figure 4a-b.
  • a first bracket device 10’ and a second bracket device 10” are here attached to an outer side of a vehicle frame 6.
  • the vehicle frame 6 may comprise predefined attachment points and the bracket devices 10’, 10” are suitably attached to these predefined attachment points.
  • each bracket device 10’, 10” is configured for mounting two receptacles 8.
  • the bracket devices 10’, 10” are thus configured to be connected to two vertically arranged receptacles 8.
  • the first bracket device 10’ has a first assembly, with the first part 20 arranged in the first position.
  • the second bracket device 10” has a second assembly, with the first part 20 arranged in the second portion.
  • the first bracket device 10’ thus has a larger distance between the attachment points 50 than the second bracket device 10”.
  • connection points 60 for connection to the bottom portion of a receptacle 8 and connections points 60 for connection to the top portion of another receptacle 8. How these connection points 60 are configured is not part of the invention per se.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a bracket device (10, 10',10") comprising a first part (20) and a second part (30), each comprising a first portion (22, 32) adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame (6); and a second portion (24, 34) adapted to be attached to a receptacle (8), wherein the first portion (22, 32) comprises an attachment point (50) for attachment to the vehicle frame (6), wherein the bracket device (10) is configured, such that when the first part (20) is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part (30), there is a first distance (D1) between the attachment points (50) of the first and second part (20, 30), and when the first part (20) is arranged in a second position, there is a second distance (D2) between the attachment points (50), the second distance (D2) being different from the first distance (D1), the distance (D3) between the second portions (24, 34) is the same in the first position and the second position.

Description

A bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle, and a vehicle comprising such a bracket device
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a bracket device and use of such a bracket device for mounting a compressed air tank on a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
Heavy vehicles, such as trucks and busses typically comprise a plurality of different receptacles, for example for fuel, urea, compressed air and similar. The receptacles are typically attached to a vehicle frame by means of a bracket or console, and together with other components being attached to the vehicle frame, lack of space is a rather common problem. Typically, the vehicle frame is configured with predefined attachment points and the different brackets and components must thus be adapted to fit these attachment points. Some components may be attached to the outer side of the vehicle frame, and some components may be attached to the inner side of the vehicle frame. This may result in some components only being able to be mounted on specific sections of the vehicle frame. The flexibility for mounting components on a vehicle is thereby somewhat limited.
One example of a holding device for mounting a component on a chassis rail of a heavy vehicle is shown in document DE 102006044165 A1 . Document US 2010/0065597 A1 discloses another example of a fastening device, comprising a hooking-in device for easier attachment to the vehicle chassis. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Despite known solutions in the field, it would be desirable to develop a bracket device, which alleviates or at least reduces the drawbacks with prior art.
An object of the present invention is thus to achieve an advantageous bracket device, which increases flexibility and facilitates the process of mounting a receptacle on a vehicle. The herein mentioned objects are achieved by a bracket device, a vehicle comprising such a bracket device and use of a bracket device for mounting a compressed air tank on a vehicle, according to the independent claims.
Hence, according to an aspect of the present invention a bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle is provided. The bracket device comprises: a first part; and a second part; the first part and the second part being configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other, wherein the first part and the second part each comprises: a first portion adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame; and a second portion adapted to be attached to the receptacle, wherein the first portion of the first and second part comprises at least one attachment point for attachment to the vehicle frame, and wherein the first and second part are configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a first distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a second distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, the second distance being different from the first distance, whereas the distance between the second portions of the first and second part is the same in the first position and the second position. According to another aspect of the invention, a vehicle comprising such a bracket device is provided.
With a bracket device according to the invention, the distance between the attachment points of the first portions can vary depending on how the first part and the second part are arranged in relation to each other, while retaining the same distance between the second portions. Thus, when the first part is arranged to the left of the second part there may be a first distance between the attachment points, and when the first part is arranged to the right of the second part, there may be a second distance between the attachment points. Since the first portions are configured to be attached to the vehicle frame when mounting the receptacle, this means that the same bracket device allows different ways of attachment to the vehicle frame. This increases flexibility and allows the bracket device to be adapted to the attachment points on the vehicle frame. Thus, the bracket device can be used when there is only room for a smaller distance between the attachment points, and where there is room for a larger distance between the attachment points. Also, since the distance between the second portions always is the same, the connection to the receptacle is not affected by the varying vehicle frame attachment.
Further objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become apparent to one skilled in the art from the following details, and also by putting the invention into practice. Whereas the invention is described below, it should be noted that it is not restricted to the specific details described. Specialists having access to the teachings herein will recognise further applications, modifications and incorporations within other fields, which are within the scope of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For fuller understanding of the present invention and further objects and advantages of it, the detailed description set out below should be read together with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference notations denote similar items in the various drawings, and in which:
Figure 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle according to an
example;
Figure 2a-b schematically illustrates a bracket device according to an example;
Figure 3a-b schematically illustrate a bracket device according to an example;
Figure 4a-b schematically illustrate parts of a bracket device
according to different examples; and
Figure 5 schematically illustrate a bracket device according to an example.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
To increase flexibility and facilitate mounting of a receptacle on a vehicle, a bracket device according to the present disclosure have been developed. The bracket device disclosed herein may be applicable on receptacles accommodating any type of fluid, such as gas, fuel, urea or similar. However, the bracket device may specifically relate to receptacles accommodating compressed air, for example for the suspension of the vehicle or for wheel brakes. Thus, the herein mentioned bracket device may be configured for mounting a receptacle accommodating compressed air.
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a bracket device for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle is provided. The bracket device comprises: a first part; and a second part; the first part and the second part being configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other, wherein the first part and the second part each comprises: a first portion adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame; and a second portion adapted to be attached to the receptacle, wherein the first portion of the first and second part comprises at least one attachment point for attachment to the vehicle frame, and wherein the first and second part are configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a first distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a second distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, the second distance being different from the first distance, whereas the distance between the second portions of the first and second part is the same in the first position and the second position.
The first and second part may be configured, such that when the first part is arranged on a first side of the second part, there is a first distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part, and when the first part is arranged on a second side of the second part, there is a second distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part. Since the first part and the second part are configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other, the first side/first position may be to the left or to the right of the second part and the second side/second position may be to the right resp. to the left of the second part.
The first and second part may be configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a longer distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part than the distance between the second portions, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a shorter distance between the at least one attachment point of the first part and the at least one attachment point of the second part than the distance between the second portions. The first position of the first part may be referred to as a first assembly of the bracket device. Similarly, the second position of the first part may be referred to as a second assembly of the bracket device. In one example, the second distance is longer than the first distance. It is, however, to be understood that the first distance may be longer than the second distance.
The second portion of the first part and the second part may extend longitudinally essentially perpendicularly to the first portion, such that the second portion extends away from the vehicle frame when the bracket device is attached to the vehicle frame. Seen from the side, the first part and the second part may thus be essentially L-shaped. The second portion of each part may be configured to extend essentially perpendicularly to the longitudinal extension of the vehicle frame to which the bracket device is configured to be attached.
According to an example, the bracket device further comprises a third part, configured to be arranged between the second portion of the first part and the second portion of the second part. The third part may thus be configured to retain a constant distance between the second portions of the first part and the second part. The third part thereby defines the distance between the second portions.
The third part may be removably attached to the first part and the second part. In one example, the second portions of the first part and the second part each comprises at least one section configured to receive the third part. Suitably, the second portions comprises two sections for receiving the third part, one on each side of the second portion. This way, the first part and the second part will be able to receive the third part irrespective of how they are arranged in relation to each other. The second portions may comprise recesses or grooves for receiving and holding the third part. The third part may further be configured to be attached to the second portion of the first part and the second part by means of fasteners. The second portions may thus comprise attachment points for attachment with the third part. The third part is suitably attached to the first part and the second part prior to attaching the bracket device to the vehicle frame. This way, the bracket device can be attached to the vehicle frame as one single unit and mounting of the receptacle is thereby facilitated.
The third part may be essentially flat and be square- or rectangular-shaped. The third part may comprise a metal plate. The third part may have a width extending between the first part and the second part. Thus, the width of the third part corresponds to the distance between the second portion of the first part and the second part. The third part may be configured to withstand forces acting in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Thus, the third part may be configured to resist forces acting in a direction parallel with the vehicle frame. By attaching the third part to the first part and the second part, the bracket device becomes more durable.
The first part, the second part and/or the third part may be casted metal parts. Thus, the first portion and the second portion of the respective part may be integrated and form a single part. Alternatively, the first portion and the second portion may be manufactured separately and subsequently be assembled to form the first part and the second part.
In one example, the first part and the second part are configured, such that the distance between the second portions is adapted to the size of the receptacle. Thus, the third part may be adapted to the size of the receptacle.
The first portion of the first part respectively the second part, may comprise an elongated attachment portion. The attachment portion may have a longitudinal extension, which extends vertically, essentially perpendicularly to the second portion. The attachment portion may be configured to abut the vehicle frame when the bracket device is attached to the vehicle frame. The attachment portion may be configured as a flange portion extending in horizontal direction in parallel with the vehicle frame on which the bracket device is configured to be attached. The at least one attachment point of the first part and the second part may be comprised in the respective attachment portion. Thus, the attachment portion of the first part and the attachment portion of the second part may each comprise at least one attachment point for attachment to the vehicle frame. The first and second part may thus be configured, such that when the first part is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part, there is a first distance between the attachment portion of the first part and the attachment portion of the second part, and when the first part is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part, there is a second distance between the attachment portion of the first part and the attachment portion of the second part, the second distance being different from the first distance, whereas the distance between the second portions of the first and second part is the same in the first position and the second position. The at least one attachment point may comprise a through hole configured to be aligned with an attachment point on the vehicle frame. The bracket device may be configured to be attached to the vehicle frame by means of fasteners extending through the at least one attachment point of the first part and the second part as well as the attachment points on the vehicle frame. The first portion of the first part and the first portion of the second part may each comprise three attachment points. The attachment points may be arranged in in a vertical line on the attachment portion. The vehicle frame on which the bracket is configured to be attached may longitudinally be divided into a plurality of sections comprising four vertically arranged attachment points each. By having an attachment portion, which does not extend along the whole height of the vehicle frame, the bracket device may be attached to the vehicle frame on different heights. Also, the bracket device not extend along the whole height of the vehicle frame allows for other components to be attached to the same section of the vehicle frame as the bracket device.
The second portion of the first part and the second part may comprise at least one connection point for connection to at least one receptacle. In one example, the second portion of the first part and the second part comprises connection points for connection to two receptacles. The second portion of the first part may comprise two connection points and the second portion of the second part may comprise two connection points. The bracket device may thus be configured for mounting two receptacles on a vehicle frame. This reduces the amount of components on the vehicle and facilitates the mounting of receptacles on the vehicle. The connection points on each second portion may be arranged in a vertical line. The second portions may thus be configured to be connected to two receptacles, one arranged over the other. One connection point may be configured to be connected to a bottom portion of a first receptacle, and the other connection point may be configured to be connected to a top portion of a second receptacle.
The first part and the second part may each be configured, such that a centreline of the at least one attachment point and the centrelines of the connection points extend in parallel. The first part and the second part may each be configured, such that the at least one attachment point and the connection points are vertically offset. The first part may be configured, so that the at least one attachment point of the first portion is on the left side of an imaginary vertical plane extending through the connection point of the second portion. The second part may be configured, so that the at least one attachment point of the first portion is on the right side of an imaginary vertical plane extending through the connection point of the second portion. The first portion may comprise a curved section extending laterally away from the second portion. The first portion may thus comprise a section, which extends with an angle sideways in relation to the longitudinal extension of the second portion. The first part and the second part may be configured to be essentially S-shaped when seen from above. Suitably, the first portion of the first part is curved in one direction and the first portion of the second part is curved in the opposite direction. This way, when the first part is arranged in one of the first and second position in relation to the second part, the first portions of the first and second part will be curved towards each other, and when the first part is arranged in the other position in relation to the second part, the first portions of the first and second part will be curved away from each other. Thus, the first part and the second part are configured, such that in one position the distance between the attachment portions will be smaller than the distance between the second portions and in the other position, the distance between the attachment portions will be larger than the distance between the second portions.
In one example, the first part and the second part are configured, such that there is a first distance between centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the first position, and such that there is a second distance between the centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the second position, wherein the first distance is about five times longer than the second distance. In one example, the first part and the second part are configured, such that there is about 250 millimetres between centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the first position, and such that there is about 50 millimetres between the centrelines of the attachment points of the first and second part in the second position. This is advantageous in the event that predefined attachment points of the vehicle frame are provided at 50 millimetres intervals. It is, however, to be understood that the first part, the second part and the third part may be configured to achieve other distances between the attachment points for attachment to the vehicle frame.
The first portion of the first part and the first portion of the second part may each comprise recesses arranged in line/coaxially with the attachment points, to facilitate access with a tool to attach the bracket device to the vehicle frame. The recesses may form grooves or channels extending in parallel with the longitudinal extension of the second portions.
The first portion of the first part and the first portion of the second part may be mirrored and the second portion of the first part and the second portion of the second part may be identically configured. The first part and the second part may thus be mirrored. The second portions may each be symmetrically configured. This way, the first part and the second part can be arranged on different sides of each other and the third part can still be attached to the second portions. According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a vehicle is provided. The vehicle comprises a bracket device as disclosed herein. The bracket device may be configured to be attached to an outer side of a vehicle frame. The bracket device may be configured to be attached to predefined attachment points on the vehicle frame. The vehicle may comprise a plurality of bracket devices. In one example, the vehicle comprises two bracket devices arranged adjacent each other on the vehicle frame, holding two receptacles each. In this case, one bracket device may have the first assembly with a first distance between the attachment points and the other bracket device may have the second assembly with a second distance between the attachment points. In the event that the vehicle comprises a plurality of bracket devices, a bracket device having the first assembly should be arranged next to bracket devices having the second assembly and vice versa.
According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, use of a bracket device as disclosed herein for mounting a compressed air tank is provided. Even though the bracket device according to the disclosure may be used for any type of receptacle, it may be specifically advantageous for a compressed air tank. The bracket device is suitably used to mount a compressed air tank on the outer side of a vehicle frame. The bracket device may be used to mount a compressed air tank on a predefined position of a vehicle frame.
The present disclosure will now be further illustrated with reference to the appended figures. Figure 1 schematically shows a side view of a vehicle 1 comprising a propulsion unit 2. The vehicle 1 also comprises a vehicle frame 8. The vehicle 1 furthermore comprises a receptacle 8 mounted on the vehicle frame 8 by means of a bracket device (not shown). The bracket device is further described in Figure 2a-b, 3a- b and 4a-b. The receptacle 8 may accommodate compressed air or any other fluid. The vehicle 1 may be a heavy vehicle, e.g. a truck or a bus. The vehicle 1 may alternatively be a passenger car. The vehicle may be manually operated, remotely operated or autonomously operated.
Figures 2a-b schematically illustrate a bracket device 10 according to an example. The bracket device 10 is configured for mounting at least one receptacle on a vehicle. The bracket device 10 may thus be comprised in a vehicle 1 as disclosed in Figure 1. In this figure, the bracket device 10 is attached to a vehicle frame 6 of a vehicle 1 but the bracket device 10 does not support or hold any receptacle 8. The bracket device 10 comprises: a first part 20; and a second part 30; the first part 20 and the second part 30 arranged laterally adjacent each other. The first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises: a first portion 22, 32 attached to the vehicle frame 6; and a second portion 24, 34 adapted to be attached to the receptacle 8. The first portion 22, 32 of the first and second part 20, 30 comprises at least one attachment point 50 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6. The first and second part 20, 30 are configured, such that when the first part 20 is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part 30, there is a first distance D1 between the at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the at least one attachment point 50 of the second part 30. This is illustrated in Figure 2a. When the first part 20 is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part 30, there is a second distance D2 between the at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the at least one attachment point 50 of the second part 30. This is illustrated in Figure 2b. The second distance D2 is different from the first distance D1. The first and second part 20, 30 are further configured, such that the distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34 of the first and second part 20, 30 is the same in the first position and the second position.
In the first position shown in Figure 2a, the distance D1 between the attachment points 50 is longer/larger than the distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34. In the second position shown in Figure 2b, the distance D2 between the attachment points 50 is shorter than the distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34. The at least one attachment point 50 may be a through hole configured to be aligned with an attachment point on the vehicle frame 6. The bracket device 10 may be configured to be attached to the vehicle frame 6 by means of fasteners 52 extending through the at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 as well as the attachment points on the vehicle frame 6.
Figures 3a-b schematically illustrate a bracket device 10 according to an example. The bracket device 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a and 2b. The bracket device 10 thus comprises: a first part 20; and a second part 30; the first part 20 and the second part 30 arranged laterally adjacent each other. The first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises: a first portion 22, 32 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6; and a second portion 24, 34 adapted to be attached to the receptacle 8. The first portion 22, 32 of the first and second part 20, 30 comprises at least one attachment point 50 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6.
In this example, the bracket device 10 further comprises a third part 40, configured to be arranged between the second portion 24 of the first part 20 and the second portion 34 of the second part 30. The third part 40 may thus be configured to retain a constant distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30. Figure 3a shows the bracket device 10 with the first part 20 in the first position and Figure 3b shows the bracket device 10 with the first part 20 in the second position.
The third part 40 may be removably attached to the first part 20 and the second part 30. In this example, the second portions 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises at least one section configured to receive the third part 40. The second portions 24, 34 may comprise recesses 25, 35 or grooves for receiving and holding the third part 40. The third part 40 may further be configured to be attached to the second portion 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 by means of fasteners (not shown). The third part 40 may be essentially flat and be square- or rectangular-shaped. The third part may have a width W extending between the first part 20 and the second part 30. Thus, the width W of the third part 40 corresponds to the distance D3 between the second portions 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30. The third part 40 may be adapted to the size of the receptacle 8.
The first part 20, the second part 30 and/or the third part 40 may be casted metal parts. Thus, the first portion 22, 32 and the second portion 24, 34 of the respective part 20, 30 may be integrated and form a single part. Alternatively, the first portion 22, 32 and the second portion 24, 34 of the respective part 20, 30 are manufactured as separate parts and are assembled to form the first part 20 respectively the second part 30.
The first portion 22, 32 of the first part 20 respectively the second part 30, may comprise an elongated attachment portion 23, 33. The attachment portion 23, 33 may have a longitudinal extension, which extends vertically, essentially perpendicularly to the second portion 24, 34. The attachment portions 23, 33 may be configured to abut the vehicle frame 6 when the bracket device 10 is attached to the vehicle frame 6. The at least one attachment point 50 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 may be comprised in the respective attachment portion 23, 33.
The second portion 24, 34 of the first part 20 and the second part 30 further comprises connection points 60 for connection to at least one receptacle 8.
Figure 4a schematically illustrate a side view of a part of a bracket device 10 according to an example. The bracket device 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a-b or Figure 3a-b. The figure shows a side view of a first part 20 or a second part 30 of the bracket device 10. In this example, the second portion 24, 34 extends longitudinally essentially perpendicularly to the attachment portion 23, 33 of the first portion 22, 32. The second portion 24, 34 thus extends away from the vehicle frame 6 when the bracket device 10 is attached to the vehicle frame 6. Seen from the side, the first part 20 and the second part 30 may thus be essentially L-shaped.
In this example, the second portion 24, 34 further comprises attachment points 70 for attachment to the third part 40. The attachment points 70 may comprise through holes arranged in the second portion 24, 25. Thus, the third part 40 may be attached to the first part 20 and the second part 30 by means of inserting fasteners or similar through the attachment points 70. The third part 40 thus suitably comprises corresponding holes for the fasteners.
Figure 4b schematically illustrate a front view of a bracket device 10 according to an example. The bracket device 10 may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a-b, Figure 3a-b or Figure 4a. In this figure, the bracket device 10 is assembled with the first part 20 in the first position. Figure 4b shows the bracket device 10 as seen from the left in figure 4a.
In this example, the first part 20 and the second part 30 each comprises three attachment points 50 for attachment to the vehicle frame 6. The attachment points 50 may be arranged in in a vertical line on the attachment portion 23, 33. The first portion 22 of the first part 20 the first portion 32 of the second part 30 each comprise recesses 26, 36 arranged in line with the attachment points 50, to facilitate access of a tool to attach the bracket device 10 to the vehicle frame 6. The recesses 26, 36 may extend in parallel/coaxially with the centreline of the respective attachment point 50.
The second portion 24 of the first part 20 may comprise two connection points 60 for the receptacle 8 and the second portion 34 of the second part 30 may comprise two connection points 60. The bracket device 10 is thus configured for mounting two receptacles 8 on a vehicle frame 6. The connection points 60 on each second portion 24, 34 may be arranged in a vertical line. As can be seen in this figure, the first part 20 and the second part 30 are each configured, such that the centrelines of the attachment points 50 and the centrelines of the connection points 60 extend in parallel. The attachment points 50 and the connection points 60 are vertically offset. The first portions 22, 32 may each be curved. This way, when the first part 20 is arranged in the first position as in this figure, the first portions 22, 32 of the first and second part 20, 30 will be curved away from each other. When the first part 20 is arranged in the second position in relation to the second part 30, the first portions 22, 32 of the first and second part 20 30 will be curved towards each other. Figure 4b further shows an example where the first part 20 and the second part 30 have identically configured second portions 24, 34 and mirrored first portions 22, 32. This way, the first part 20 and the second part 30 can be arranged on different sides of each other and the third part 40 can still be attached to the second portions 24, 34.
Figure 5 schematically illustrates bracket devices 10 according to an example. The bracket devices may be configured as disclosed in Figure 2a-b, Figure 3a- b and Figure 4a-b. A first bracket device 10’ and a second bracket device 10” are here attached to an outer side of a vehicle frame 6. The vehicle frame 6 may comprise predefined attachment points and the bracket devices 10’, 10” are suitably attached to these predefined attachment points. In this example, each bracket device 10’, 10” is configured for mounting two receptacles 8. The bracket devices 10’, 10” are thus configured to be connected to two vertically arranged receptacles 8. The first bracket device 10’ has a first assembly, with the first part 20 arranged in the first position. The second bracket device 10” has a second assembly, with the first part 20 arranged in the second portion. The first bracket device 10’ thus has a larger distance between the attachment points 50 than the second bracket device 10”.
The second portions 24, 34 of the respective bracket device 10’, 10” comprise connection points 60 for connection to the bottom portion of a receptacle 8 and connections points 60 for connection to the top portion of another receptacle 8. How these connection points 60 are configured is not part of the invention per se.
The foregoing description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to restrict the invention to the variants described. Many modifications and variations will obviously be apparent to one skilled in the art. The embodiments have been chosen and described in order best to explain the principles of the invention and its practical applications and hence make it possible for specialists to understand the invention for various embodiments and with the various modifications appropriate to the intended use.

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Claims
1. A bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) for mounting at least one receptacle (8) on a vehicle (1 ), the bracket device (10) comprising:
a first part (20); and
a second part (30);
the first part (20) and the second part (30) being configured to be arranged laterally adjacent each other,
wherein the first part (20) and the second part (30), each comprises:
a first portion (22, 32) adapted to be attached to a vehicle frame
(6); and
a second portion (24, 34) adapted to be connected to the receptacle
(8),
wherein the first portion (22, 32) of the first and second part (20, 30) comprises at least one attachment point (50) for attachment to the vehicle frame (6), and wherein the first and second part (20, 30) are configured, such that when the first part (20) is arranged in a first position in relation to the second part (30), there is a first distance (D1 ) between the at least one attachment point (50) of the first part (20) and the at least one attachment point (50) of the second part (30), and when the first part (20) is arranged in a second position in relation to the second part (30), there is a second distance (D2) between the at least one attachment point (50) of the first part (20) and the at least one attachment point (50) of the second part (30), the second distance (D2) being different from the first distance (D1 ), whereas the distance (D3) between the second portions (24, 34) of the first and second part (20, 30) is the same in the first position and the second position.
2. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion (24, 34) extends longitudinally essentially perpendicularly to the first portion (22, 32), such that the second portion (24, 34) extends away from the vehicle frame (6), when the bracket device (10) is attached to the vehicle frame (6).
3. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a third part (40) configured to be arranged between the second portion (24 of the first part (20) and the second portion (34) of the second part (30).
4. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to claim 3, wherein the second portion (24, 34) of the first and second part (20, 30) each comprises at least one section (25, 35) configured to receive the third part (40).
5. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the third part (40) is essentially flat and is square- or rectangular-shaped.
6. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first part (20) and the second part (30) are configured, such that the distance (D3) between the second portions (24, 34) is adapted to the size of the receptacle (8).
7. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second portion (24, 34) of the first and second part (20, 30) each comprises at least one connection point (60) for connection to at least one receptacle.
8. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to claim 7, wherein the second portion (24, 34) of the first and second part (20, 30) each comprises two connection points (60) for connection to two receptacles.
9. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the first part (20) and the second part (30) are each configured, such that a centreline of the at least one attachment point (50) and the centrelines of the connection point(s) (60) are vertically offset. 10. The bracket device (10, 10’ ,
10”) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first part (20) and the second part (30) are configured, such that there is about 50 millimetres between centrelines of the attachment points (50) of the first and second part (20, 30) in the first position, and such that there is about 250 millimetres between the centrelines of the attachment points (50) of the first and second part (20, 30) in the second position.
11. The bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first portion (22) of the first part (20) and the first portion (32) of the second part (30) are mirrored and wherein the second portion (24) of the first part (20) and the second portion (34) of the second part (30) are identically configured.
12. A vehicle (1 ) characterized in that it comprises a bracket device (10, 10’, 10”) according to any one of claims 1 -11.
13. Use of a bracket device (10, 10’ ,10”) according to any one of claims 1 -11 , for mounting a compressed air tank on a vehicle (1 ).
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