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WO2020241230A1
WO2020241230A1 PCT/JP2020/018901 JP2020018901W WO2020241230A1 WO 2020241230 A1 WO2020241230 A1 WO 2020241230A1 JP 2020018901 W JP2020018901 W JP 2020018901W WO 2020241230 A1 WO2020241230 A1 WO 2020241230A1
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pump module
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広記 阿部
卓也 山見
聡 及川
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三菱自動車工業株式会社
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • 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
    • B60K15/00—Arrangement in connection with fuel supply of combustion engines or other fuel consuming energy converters, e.g. fuel cells; Mounting or construction of fuel tanks
    • B60K15/03—Fuel tanks
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F01—MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL; STEAM ENGINES
    • F01N—GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL; GAS-FLOW SILENCERS OR EXHAUST APPARATUS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
    • F01N3/00—Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust
    • F01N3/08—Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for rendering innocuous
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M37/00—Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02—COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02M—SUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M37/00—Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
    • F02M37/04—Feeding by means of driven pumps
    • F02M37/08—Feeding by means of driven pumps electrically driven
    • F02M37/10—Feeding by means of driven pumps electrically driven submerged in fuel, e.g. in reservoir
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02A50/00—TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE in human health protection, e.g. against extreme weather
    • Y02A50/20—Air quality improvement or preservation, e.g. vehicle emission control or emission reduction by using catalytic converters

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  • This disclosure relates to vehicle tanks.
  • Patent Document 1 discloses a urea water tank and a vehicle equipped with a urea water tank.
  • the urea water tank stores urea water that serves as a reducing agent for the NOX catalyst mounted on the vehicle.
  • the urea water tank is a polyhedron provided with a space for storing urea water inside, and a urea water transporting means such as a urea water motor is arranged below the urea water tank.
  • a tank cover as a protective member is attached to the lower part of the urea water tank so as to cover the lower half side of the urea water transport means and the urea water tank from the outside. It protects the lower part.
  • This tank cover has heat insulating properties and suppresses the temperature rise of urea water due to the exhaust heat from the muffler.
  • the urea water tank is provided with a tank cover as a protective member that covers the lower part of the urea water tank, the urea water tank and the urea water transporting means can be protected from protrusions and exhaust heat from the road surface, and urea can be protected. It is said that the durability of the water tank can be improved.
  • each of the urea water tanks disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided with mounting portions, and by fastening these mounting portions and mounting brackets with fastening members such as bolts, the urea water tank is mounted on the lower surface of the floor panel. Be done. As a result, the urea water tank can be separated from the vehicle and replaced by releasing the fastening state between the mounting portion and the mounting bracket.
  • At least one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a vehicle tank in which the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
  • the vehicle tank according to at least one embodiment of the present invention is housed in a tank body provided with a storage space for storing liquid and the storage space so that a part of the tank body is exposed.
  • the pump module attached to the vehicle, the tank protector that attaches the tank body to the vehicle and provides a hole for exposing the pump module to cover the tank body, and the tank protector so as to cover the hole for exposing the pump module. It has a pump cover attached to the outer surface.
  • the tank protector covers the tank body and the pump cover covers the pump module, so that the tank body and the pump module can be protected from flying stones and the like. Further, if the pump cover is removed from the tank protector, the pump module is exposed, so that the pump module can be removed from the tank body without removing the tank from the vehicle. This allows the pump module to be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
  • a heat protector attached to the outside of the pump cover is further provided so as to cover the pump module.
  • the heat protector since the heat protector is attached to the outside of the pump cover so that the heat protector covers the pump module, heat such as exhaust heat is cut off by the heat protector, and the pump module is exhausted. Can be protected from heat such as. Further, if the heat protector is removed from the pump cover, the pump cover is exposed. Further, if the pump cover is removed, the pump module is exposed. As a result, the pump module can be removed from the tank body without removing the tank from the vehicle, so that the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
  • the vehicle in the configuration of (1) above, includes a guard bar installed in the lower region of the tank body installed behind the rear wheels in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the pump module is , Attached to the lower surface of the tank body, and arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar.
  • the pump module since the pump module is arranged at a position off the guard bar, the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the guard bar.
  • the pump cover is attached to the tank protector at a position separated from directly above the guard bar.
  • the pump cover is attached to the tank protector at a position removed from directly above the guard bar, so that the pump cover can be removed without removing the guard bar.
  • a heat protector attached at a position away from directly above the guard bar is further provided.
  • the heat protector since the heat protector is attached to the tank protector at a position away from directly above the guard bar so that the heat protector covers the pump module, heat such as exhaust heat is blocked by the heat protector. , The pump module can be protected from heat such as exhaust heat. Further, if the heat protector is removed from the pump cover, the pump cover is exposed. Therefore, if the pump cover is further removed, the pump module is exposed. As a result, the pump module can be removed from the tank body without removing the tank body from the vehicle, so that the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
  • the vehicle in any one of the above configurations (1) to (5), includes a pair of side members provided along the vehicle front-rear direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction, and the tank.
  • the protector is bridged over the pair of side members and fixed to the pair of side members.
  • the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
  • FIG. 1 It is a top view which shows the main part of the vehicle which mounted the tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a left side view which shows the main part of the vehicle shown in FIG. It is a bottom view which shows the main part of the vehicle shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. It is a perspective view which shows typically the tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the tank shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing of the tank shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which removed the heat protector and the pump cover from the tank body shown in FIG. It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the tank protector to the tank body shown in FIG. It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the pump cover to the tank cover shown in FIG. It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the heat protector to the pump cover shown in FIG.
  • the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a pickup truck type sport utility vehicle (SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)), and for example, a separate frame structure in which the body is mounted on a robust body frame 1 is adopted.
  • SUV Sport Utility Vehicle
  • a cabin (cabin) (not shown) on which an occupant can ride is installed on the front side in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a loading platform on which luggage can be loaded on the rear side of the cabin. (Not shown) is installed.
  • a ladder frame (ladder type frame) is adopted for the vehicle body frame 1.
  • the vehicle body frame 1 includes a pair of side members 11L and 11R and a plurality of cross members 12.
  • the pair of side members 11L and 11R are provided along the vehicle front-rear direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction.
  • the pair of side members 11L and 11R are hollow tubular structural members arranged at intervals in the vehicle width direction.
  • the plurality of cross members 12 are bridged over a pair of side members 11L and 11R and fixed to the pair of side members 11L and 11R.
  • the plurality of cross members 12 are structural members that connect a pair of side members 11L and 11R in a ladder shape, and are provided at intervals in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
  • the spare tire 110 can be mounted in a sideways posture under the loading platform.
  • the spare tire 110 is mounted in a region between the pair of side members 11L and 11R and behind the axle 121 of the rear wheels 120 in the vehicle front-rear direction (hereinafter referred to as "spare tire mounting region").
  • the position of the spare tire mounting area in the vehicle front-rear direction is set so that the spare tire 110 is as far in front of the vehicle as possible without interfering with the axle 121 of the rear wheel 120 and the differential device 130.
  • the position of the spare tire mounting region in the vehicle width direction is set so as to secure a predetermined distance from the exhaust pipe 140.
  • the exhaust pipe 140 is biased to the right side (upper side in FIG. 1) of the center line of the vehicle body frame 1, and the spare tire mounting area is on the left side of the center line of the vehicle body frame 1. It is unevenly arranged (lower side in FIG. 1).
  • the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area has a cross member 12F (hereinafter, "spare tire bracket 12F") that crosses substantially the center of the spare tire mounting area along the vehicle width direction. It can be attached and detached.
  • the upper surface of the spare tire 110 attached to the spare tire bracket 12F is located at a position lower than the upper surface of the vehicle body frame 1 and does not interfere with the loading platform installed on the vehicle body frame 1.
  • the lower surface of the spare tire 110 attached to the spare tire bracket 12F is located at a position lower than the lower surface of the vehicle body frame 1, and the spare tire 110 touches the ground first so that the vehicle body frame 1 does not touch the ground. ing.
  • the tank 2 is installed behind the rear wheels 120 in the vehicle front-rear direction.
  • the tank 2 is between a pair of side members 11L and 11R, and is an area between the above-mentioned spare tire installation area and a bumper (not shown) provided behind the vehicle in the front-rear direction (hereinafter, "tank installation area"). ") Is installed.
  • the tank installation area is provided so as to be curved along the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area and not to interfere with the bumper (not shown).
  • the tank 2 installed in the tank installation area is detachably attached to a pair of side members 11L and 11R provided on both sides of the tank installation area in the vehicle width direction.
  • the upper surface of the tank 2 attached to the pair of side members 11L and 11R is located at a position lower than the upper surface of the vehicle body frame 1, and may interfere with the loading platform installed on the vehicle body frame 1. Absent.
  • the lower surface of the tank 2 attached to the pair of side members 11L and 11R is located higher than the lower surface of the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area, and the tank 2 is placed on the ground before the spare tire 110. I try not to interfere.
  • the tank 2 installed in the tank installation area is provided with a storage space for storing the liquid.
  • the liquid stored in the tank 2 is, for example, a NOX reducing agent, for example, urea water.
  • Urea water is a NOX reducing agent used in the urea SCR system.
  • the urea SCR system is one of the exhaust gas purification technologies for purifying nitrogen oxides (NOX) contained in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.
  • NOX nitrogen oxides
  • urea water is injected upstream of the NOX selective reduction catalyst provided on the exhaust passage, and ammonia (NH 3 ) produced by hydrolysis of urea is used as a reducing agent to convert nitrogen oxides into nitrogen. Be reduced.
  • the liquid stored in the tank 2 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, fuel.
  • the tank 2 includes a tank body 21, a pump module 22 (see FIG. 5), a tank protector 23, and a pump cover 24 (see FIG. 5). ..
  • the tank body 21 is a container provided with the storage space described above.
  • the tank body 21 is made of metal or resin.
  • the tank body 21 is provided along the vehicle width direction.
  • the tank body 21 is, for example, crescent-shaped when viewed from above and has a thickness in the height direction.
  • the tank body 21 is composed of a curved surface in which the front surface 21a (see FIG. 5), which is the front in the vehicle front-rear direction, gradually retracts from the outside in the vehicle width direction to the inside in the vehicle front-rear direction rearward.
  • the rear surface 21b (see FIG. 5) is composed of a bent surface in which the inside of the rear surface 21b (see FIG.
  • the curved surface formed on the front surface 21a of the tank body 21 is formed, for example, along the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area (see FIGS. 1 and 3).
  • the shape of the tank body 21 may be an ellipsoid or a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, as long as the storage space described above is provided.
  • the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21 is provided with a hole 21c1 (see FIG. 6) for accommodating the pump module 22 in the storage space.
  • the hole 21c1 provided on the lower surface of the tank body 21 is provided in a portion 21c2 (see FIG. 6) that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21.
  • the portion 21c2 that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21 is arranged biased to the right side in the vehicle width direction and is arranged behind the exhaust port 141 of the exhaust pipe 140 (see FIG. 3).
  • the tank body 21 is formed by watertightly joining the lower half portion 21d (hereinafter referred to as “lower half portion 21d”) and the upper half portion 21e (hereinafter referred to as “upper half portion 21e”). It is configured.
  • the lower half portion 21d is a container having an open upper surface, and has a flange 21d1 at the opening edge portion thereof.
  • the upper half portion 21e is a container having an open lower surface as opposed to the lower half portion 21d, and has a flange 21e1 that is watertightly joined to the flange 21d1 at the opening edge portion of the lower half portion 21d at the opening edge portion thereof. ing.
  • the tank body 21 is provided with a through hole 21f for attaching the tank body 21 to the tank protector 23.
  • the through holes 21f are provided at two locations on the front edge portion of the tank body 21 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and two locations on the rear edge portion of the tank body 21 in the rear-rear direction of the vehicle.
  • the pump module 22 fits into the hole 21c1 provided in the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21, is accommodated in the storage space, and is attached to the tank body 21.
  • the pump module 22 can supply the urea water stored in the tank body 21 to the exhaust system (for example, a urea water injector provided in the exhaust passage).
  • the pump module 22 includes a heater 222 for heating urea water to an appropriate temperature, a filter for removing foreign substances in urea water (not shown), and a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of urea water. (Not shown), includes a remaining amount sensor (not shown) for detecting the remaining amount of urea water in the tank.
  • the tank protector 23 is a protector that covers the lower half 21d of the tank body 21, and the tank protector 23 is provided with a hole 23a through which the pump module 22 is exposed.
  • the tank protector 23 is for protecting the tank body 21 from heat such as flying stones and exhaust heat, and is made of, for example, metal or resin.
  • the tank protector 23 is an outer shell provided along the lower half 21d of the tank body 21, and is formed in a container shape slightly larger than, for example, the lower half 21d of the tank body 21.
  • the container-shaped tank protector 23 has a storage space with an open upper surface that can accommodate the lower half 21d of the tank body 21, and the lower half 21d of the tank body 21 is accommodated from above the storage space. To.
  • the hole 23a provided in the tank protector 23 is a hole slightly larger than the pump module 22, and is provided at a position overlapping the pump module 22 attached to the tank body 21, and the pump module 22 is exposed from the hole 23a.
  • the holes 23a provided in the tank protector 23 are arranged unevenly on the right side (see FIG. 5) of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction, and are arranged behind the exhaust port 141 of the exhaust pipe 140 (see FIG. 3). ..
  • the hole 21c1 for accommodating the pump module 22 in the storage space is arranged in the portion 21c2 that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21, the tank body is formed through the hole 23a provided in the tank protector 23. A portion 21c2 that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of 21 is exposed together with the pump module 22.
  • a bolt 23b for attaching the tank body 21 to the tank protector 23 is provided at the bottom of the tank protector 23 for partitioning the accommodation space.
  • the bolt 23b is provided at a position corresponding to the through hole 21f provided in the tank body 21, passes through the through hole 21f of the tank body 21 in which the lower half 21d is housed in the storage space of the tank protector 23, and is a nut (FIG. Not shown).
  • the tank body 21 is attached to the tank protector 23, and the tank body 21 is fixed to the tank protector 23.
  • an insulator 25 for filling a gap between the tank protector 23 and the tank body 21 is provided inside the opening edge on the right side of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction corresponding to the hole 23a provided in the tank protector 23. ing.
  • the insulator 25 is made of an elastic or plastic material such as urethane.
  • mounting portions 23c are provided on both sides of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction.
  • the mounting portion 23c is provided, for example, along the opening edge portion (the edge portion of the accommodation space whose upper surface is open) of the tank protector 23.
  • the mounting portion 23c has a plate shape extending outward in the vehicle width direction from the tank protector 23.
  • the mounting portion 23c is joined to the tank protector 23 by welding a member obtained by bending a metal plate at a right angle to the metal tank protector 23. ing.
  • a mounting portion 23d (heat protector mounting portion 23d) is provided on the right front edge of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction.
  • the mounting portion 23d is provided, for example, along the opening edge portion (the edge portion of the accommodation space whose upper surface is open) of the tank protector 23.
  • the mounting portion 23d has a plate shape extending forward from the tank protector 23 in the vehicle front-rear direction.
  • the mounting portion 23d is joined to the tank protector 23 by welding a member obtained by bending a metal plate at a right angle to the metal tank protector 23. ing.
  • the tank protector 23 is bridged over a pair of side members 11L and 11R, and the tank protector 23 is fixed to the pair of side members 11L and 11R.
  • the tank protector 23 is attached to the lower surfaces of the pair of side members 11L and 11R via spacers (not shown).
  • the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 are piped and wired along the outer surface of the bottom surface of the tank protector 23, and the pipe cover is provided at the end opposite to the pump module 22. It is covered with 26.
  • the pipe cover 26 is made of resin, for example, and is attached to the tank protector 23, and covers the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 at the end of the tank protector 23 opposite to the pump module 22.
  • the pump cover 24 is attached to the tank protector 23 and covers the pump module 22, the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22.
  • the pump cover 24 has, for example, a tray shape extending along the vehicle width direction, and has a recess 24a (see FIG. 5) on the upper surface thereof in which the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 are housed. There is. Further, the pump cover 24 has, for example, a flange 24b provided with a through hole 24b1 in its outer shape, and a screw penetrating the through hole 24b1 is fitted into a screw hole (not shown) provided in the tank protector 23. By doing so, it is attached to the tank protector 23, and the pump cover 24 is fixed to the tank protector 23.
  • the tank protector 23 covers the lower half 21d of the tank body 21 (see FIG. 8), and the pump cover 24 is connected to the pump module 22 and the pump module 22. Since the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b are covered (see FIG. 9), the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the tank body 21, the pump module 22, and the pump module 22 can be protected from flying stones and the like. Further, if the pump cover 24 is removed from the tank protector 23, the pump module 22, the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 are exposed (see FIG. 8), so that the tank 2 does not have to be removed from the vehicle 100. The pump module 22 can be removed from 2. As a result, the pump module 22 can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank 2 from the vehicle 100.
  • the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a heat protector (lower side) 27.
  • the heat protector 27 is attached to the outside of the pump cover 24 so as to cover the pump module 22.
  • the heat protector 27 is a protector that covers the pump module 22 on the outside of the pump cover 24, and is provided so as to cover, for example, a corner of the tank protector 23 on the pump module side.
  • the heat protector 27 protects the pump module 22 from heat such as exhaust heat by covering the right front surface, the right side surface, and the right bottom surface of the tank body 21.
  • the heat protector 27 is made of metal or resin.
  • heat protector 27 for example, a screw (not shown) passing through a through hole 27a (not shown) provided on the lower surface of the pump cover 24 is fitted into a screw hole (not shown) provided on the pump cover 24. By matching, the heat protector 27 is attached to the pump cover 24, and the heat protector 27 is fixed to the pump cover 24.
  • the heat protector 27 is provided with a mounting portion 27b on the front upper edge portion, for example.
  • the heat protector 27 has a nut (not shown) with a screw (not shown) penetrating the mounting portion 27b provided on the front upper edge portion and the mounting portion 23d (heat protector mounting portion 23d) provided on the tank protector 23.
  • the heat protector 27 is also attached to the tank protector 23, and the heat protector 27 is fixed to the tank protector 23.
  • the heat protector 27 since the heat protector 27 is attached to the outside of the pump cover 24 so that the heat protector 27 covers the pump module 22, the heat protector 27 can be used to generate exhaust heat and the like. The heat is cut off, and the pump module 22 can be protected from heat such as exhaust heat. Further, if the heat protector 27 is removed from the pump cover 24, the pump cover 24 is exposed (see FIG. 9). Further, if the pump cover 24 is removed, the pump module 22, the pipe 22a connected to the pump module 22, and the wiring 22b is exposed (see FIG. 8). As a result, the pump module 22 can be removed from the tank body 21 without lowering the tank 2 from the vehicle 100, so that the pump module 22 can be replaced or repaired without lowering the tank 2 from the vehicle 100.
  • the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a heat protector (upper side) 28.
  • the heat protector 28 is provided on the outside of the tank body 21 so as to cover the pump module 22.
  • the heat protector 28 is a protector that covers the pump module 22 on the outside of the tank body 21, and is provided so as to cover, for example, a corner of the tank body 21 on the pump module side.
  • the heat protector 28 protects the pump module 22 from heat such as exhaust heat by covering the right front surface and the right side surface of the tank body 21.
  • the heat protector 28 is made of metal or resin.
  • the heat protector 28 is provided with mounting portions 28a and 28b on the front lower edge portion and the side lower edge portion, for example.
  • the heat protector 28 has a nut (not shown) with a screw (not shown) penetrating the mounting portion 28a provided on the lower front edge portion and the mounting portion 23d (heat protector mounting portion 23d) provided on the tank protector 23.
  • a screw (not shown) that penetrates the mounting portion 28b provided on the lower edge of the side surface and the mounting portion 23c (side member mounting portion 23c) provided on the tank protector 23 is fastened together with the side member 11R. It is fixed by being done.
  • the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle 100 in which the tank 2 described above is installed behind the rear wheels 120 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and includes a guard bar 150. There is.
  • the guard bar 150 defines a departure angle (an angle at which the rear portion of the vehicle 100 may touch the ground), and the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction as shown in FIG.
  • the tank 2 installed behind the wheel 120 is provided in the rear lower region of the tank 2 in the vehicle front-rear direction so as not to touch the ground.
  • the guard bar 150 is located at a position lower than the lower surface of the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area described above, and the guard bar 150 touches the ground before the spare tire 110 so that the spare tire 110 does not touch the ground. I have to. Further, the guard bar 150 is a hollow or solid bar (round bar) and is provided along the vehicle width direction. For example, the guard bar 150 is attached to and fixed to the side members 11L, 11R via the brackets 151L, 151R. In this way, by providing the guard bar 150, when the departure ankle specified by the guard bar 150 is exceeded, the guard bar 150 first touches the ground, so whether or not the driver recognizes this and continues driving on a rough road. Can be judged.
  • the pump module 22 described above is arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar 150.
  • the pump module 22 is arranged at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
  • the pump module 22 since the pump module 22 is arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar 150, the pump module 22 can be removed from the tank body 21 without removing the guard bar 150. Can be done.
  • the pump cover 24 described above is further attached to the tank protector 23 at a position separated from directly above the guard bar 150.
  • the pump cover 24 is attached to the tank protector 23 at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
  • the position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 is a position where the pump cover 24 can be removed with the guard bar 150 attached.
  • the pump cover 24 can be removed. Includes a position where the fixing screw can be removed by screwdriver.
  • the pump cover 24 described above is further attached to the tank protector 23 at a position separated from directly above the guard bar 150, so that the pump does not need to remove the guard bar 150.
  • the cover 24 can be removed.
  • the heat protector 27 described above is further attached to the pump cover 24 at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150.
  • the heat protector 27 is attached to the pump cover 24 at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
  • the position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 is a position where the heat protector 27 can be removed with the guard bar 150 attached.
  • a part of the heat protector 27 is located directly above the guard bar 150, Includes a position where the heat protector 27 can be removed.
  • the heat protector 27 described above is attached to the pump cover 24 at a position separated from directly above the guard bar 150, the heat protector 27 does not need to be removed. Can be removed.
  • the tank protector 23 is bridged between the pair of side members 11L and 11R, and the pair of side members 11L and 11R. Is fixed to.
  • the tank protector 23 is fixed to the pair of side members 11L and 11R as described above, the rigidity of the vehicle 100 can be increased.
  • the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes a modified form of the above-described embodiment and a combination of these embodiments as appropriate.

Abstract

This tank is provided with: a tank body in which a storage space for storing a liquid is formed; a pump module that is housed in the storage space and is mounted such that a part thereof is exposed from the tank body; a tank protector that has a hole through which the pump module is exposed and that covers the tank body with the tank body being mounted to a vehicle; and a pump cover that is mounted to the tank protector so as to cover the hole through which the pump module is exposed.

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車両用タンクVehicle tank
　本開示は、車両用タンクに関する。 This disclosure relates to vehicle tanks.
　特許文献１には、尿素水タンク及び尿素水タンクが搭載された車両が開示されている。尿素水タンクは、車両が搭載するＮＯＸ触媒の還元剤となる尿素水を貯留するものである。尿素水タンクは、内部に尿素水を貯留する空間を備えた多面体であり、尿素水タンクの下部には尿素水モータ等の尿素水搬送手段が配設されている。また、尿素水タンクの下部には、尿素水搬送手段と尿素水タンクの下半分側を外方から覆うように、保護部材としてのタンクカバーが装着されていて、尿素搬送手段及び尿素水タンクの下部を保護している。このタンクカバーは断熱性を備えていて、マフラーからの排熱による尿素水の温度上昇を抑制している。 Patent Document 1 discloses a urea water tank and a vehicle equipped with a urea water tank. The urea water tank stores urea water that serves as a reducing agent for the NOX catalyst mounted on the vehicle. The urea water tank is a polyhedron provided with a space for storing urea water inside, and a urea water transporting means such as a urea water motor is arranged below the urea water tank. Further, a tank cover as a protective member is attached to the lower part of the urea water tank so as to cover the lower half side of the urea water transport means and the urea water tank from the outside. It protects the lower part. This tank cover has heat insulating properties and suppresses the temperature rise of urea water due to the exhaust heat from the muffler.
　かかる尿素水タンクは、尿素水タンクの下部を覆う保護部材としてのタンクカバーを備えているので、路面からの突起物や排熱から尿素水タンクや尿素水搬送手段を保護することができ、尿素水タンクの耐久性を高めることができる、とされている。 Since the urea water tank is provided with a tank cover as a protective member that covers the lower part of the urea water tank, the urea water tank and the urea water transporting means can be protected from protrusions and exhaust heat from the road surface, and urea can be protected. It is said that the durability of the water tank can be improved.
　ところで、特許文献１が開示する尿素水タンクには、取付部がそれぞれ設けられ、これら取付部と取付ブラケットとをボルト等の締結部材で締結することで、尿素水タンクはフロアパネルの下面に取付けられる。これにより、尿素水タンクは、取付部と取付ブラケットとの締結状態を解除することで、車両から離脱して交換可能とされている。 By the way, each of the urea water tanks disclosed in Patent Document 1 is provided with mounting portions, and by fastening these mounting portions and mounting brackets with fastening members such as bolts, the urea water tank is mounted on the lower surface of the floor panel. Be done. As a result, the urea water tank can be separated from the vehicle and replaced by releasing the fastening state between the mounting portion and the mounting bracket.
特開２０１７－１１０６２０号公報JP-A-2017-110620
　特許文献１が開示する尿素水タンク及び尿素水タンクが搭載された車両では、尿素水搬送手段を交換又は修理する場合に尿素水タンクを車両から離脱する必要があり、尿素水搬送手段（例えば、ポンプモジュール）の交換又は修理を複雑にしていた。 In the vehicle equipped with the urea water tank and the urea water tank disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to remove the urea water tank from the vehicle when replacing or repairing the urea water transport means, and the urea water transport means (for example, Replacing or repairing the pump module) was complicated.
　上述の事情に鑑みて、本発明の少なくとも一実施形態は、車両からタンクを降ろさなくてもポンプモジュールを交換又は修理できる車両用タンクを提供することを目的とする。 In view of the above circumstances, at least one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide a vehicle tank in which the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
　（１）本発明の少なくとも一実施形態に係る車両用タンクは、液体を貯留するための貯留空間が設けられたタンク本体と、前記貯留空間に収容され、前記タンク本体から一部が露出するように取り付けられたポンプモジュールと、前記タンク本体を車両に取り付け、前記ポンプモジュールが露出する穴を設けて前記タンク本体を覆うタンクプロテクタと、前記ポンプモジュールが露出する穴を覆うように前記タンクプロテクタの外面に取り付けられたポンプカバーとを備える。 (1) The vehicle tank according to at least one embodiment of the present invention is housed in a tank body provided with a storage space for storing liquid and the storage space so that a part of the tank body is exposed. The pump module attached to the vehicle, the tank protector that attaches the tank body to the vehicle and provides a hole for exposing the pump module to cover the tank body, and the tank protector so as to cover the hole for exposing the pump module. It has a pump cover attached to the outer surface.
　上記（１）の構成によれば、タンクプロテクタがタンク本体を覆い、ポンプカバーがポンプモジュールを覆うので、タンク本体、ポンプモジュールを飛び石等から保護できる。また、ポンプカバーをタンクプロテクタから取り外せば、ポンプモジュールが露出するので、タンクを車両から降ろさなくてもタンク本体からポンプモジュールを取り外すことができる。これにより、タンクを車両から降ろさなくてもポンプモジュールを交換又は修理できる。 According to the configuration of (1) above, the tank protector covers the tank body and the pump cover covers the pump module, so that the tank body and the pump module can be protected from flying stones and the like. Further, if the pump cover is removed from the tank protector, the pump module is exposed, so that the pump module can be removed from the tank body without removing the tank from the vehicle. This allows the pump module to be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
　（２）一実施形態では、上記（１）の構成において、前記ポンプモジュールを覆うように、前記ポンプカバーの外側に取り付けられたヒートプロテクタを更に備える。 (2) In one embodiment, in the configuration of (1) above, a heat protector attached to the outside of the pump cover is further provided so as to cover the pump module.
　上記（２）の構成によれば、ヒートプロテクタがポンプモジュールを覆うように、ヒートプロテクタがポンプカバーの外側に取り付けられたので、ヒートプロテクタによって排気熱等の熱が遮断され、ポンプモジュールを排気熱等の熱から保護できる。また、ヒートプロテクタをポンプカバーから取り外せば、ポンプカバーが露出するので、更に、ポンプカバーを取り外せば、ポンプモジュールが露出する。これにより、タンクを車両から降ろさなくてもタンク本体からポンプモジュールを取り外すことができるので、タンクを車両から降ろさなくてもポンプモジュールを交換又は修理できる。 According to the configuration of (2) above, since the heat protector is attached to the outside of the pump cover so that the heat protector covers the pump module, heat such as exhaust heat is cut off by the heat protector, and the pump module is exhausted. Can be protected from heat such as. Further, if the heat protector is removed from the pump cover, the pump cover is exposed. Further, if the pump cover is removed, the pump module is exposed. As a result, the pump module can be removed from the tank body without removing the tank from the vehicle, so that the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
　（３）一実施形態では、上記（１）の構成において、前記車両は、車両前後方向後輪よりも後方に設置された前記タンク本体の下方域に設置されたガードバーを備え、前記ポンプモジュールは、前記タンク本体の下面に取り付けられ、前記ガードバーの直上から外れた位置に配置される。 (3) In one embodiment, in the configuration of (1) above, the vehicle includes a guard bar installed in the lower region of the tank body installed behind the rear wheels in the vehicle front-rear direction, and the pump module is , Attached to the lower surface of the tank body, and arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar.
　上記（３）の構成によれば、ポンプモジュールはガードバーの直上から外れた位置に配置されるので、ガードバーを取り外さなくてもポンプモジュールを交換又は修理できる。 According to the configuration of (3) above, since the pump module is arranged at a position off the guard bar, the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the guard bar.
　（４）一実施形態では、上記（３）の構成において、前記ポンプカバーは、前記ガードバーの直上から外れた位置で前記タンクプロテクタに取り付けられる。 (4) In one embodiment, in the configuration of (3) above, the pump cover is attached to the tank protector at a position separated from directly above the guard bar.
　上記（４）の構成によれば、ポンプカバーはガードバーの直上から外れた位置でタンクプロテクタに取り付けられたので、ガードバーを取り外さなくてもポンプカバーを取り外すことができる。 According to the configuration of (4) above, the pump cover is attached to the tank protector at a position removed from directly above the guard bar, so that the pump cover can be removed without removing the guard bar.
　（５）一実施形態では、上記（４）の構成において、前記ガードバーの直上から外れた位置に取り付けられたヒートプロテクタを更に備える。 (5) In one embodiment, in the configuration of (4) above, a heat protector attached at a position away from directly above the guard bar is further provided.
　上記（５）の構成によれば、ヒートプロテクタがポンプモジュールを覆うように、ヒートプロテクタがガードバーの直上から外れた位置でタンクプロテクタに取り付けられたので、ヒートプロテクタによって排気熱等の熱が遮断され、ポンプモジュールを排気熱等の熱から保護できる。また、ヒートプロテクタをポンプカバーから取り外せば、ポンプカバーが露出するので、更にポンプカバーを取り外せば、ポンプモジュールが露出する。これにより、タンク本体を車両から降ろさなくてもタンク本体からポンプモジュールを取り外すことができるので、タンクを車両から降ろさなくてもポンプモジュールを交換又は修理できる。 According to the configuration of (5) above, since the heat protector is attached to the tank protector at a position away from directly above the guard bar so that the heat protector covers the pump module, heat such as exhaust heat is blocked by the heat protector. , The pump module can be protected from heat such as exhaust heat. Further, if the heat protector is removed from the pump cover, the pump cover is exposed. Therefore, if the pump cover is further removed, the pump module is exposed. As a result, the pump module can be removed from the tank body without removing the tank body from the vehicle, so that the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
　（６）一実施形態では、上記（１）から（５）のいずれか一つの構成において、前記車両は、車両幅方向両側において車両前後方向に沿って設けられる一対のサイドメンバを備え、前記タンクプロテクタは、前記一対のサイドメンバに架け渡され、前記一対のサイドメンバに固定される。 (6) In one embodiment, in any one of the above configurations (1) to (5), the vehicle includes a pair of side members provided along the vehicle front-rear direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction, and the tank. The protector is bridged over the pair of side members and fixed to the pair of side members.
　上記（６）の構成によれば、タンクプロテクタが一対のサイドメンバに架け渡され、一対のサイドメンバに固定されたので、車両の剛性を高めることができる。 According to the configuration of (6) above, since the tank protector is bridged between the pair of side members and fixed to the pair of side members, the rigidity of the vehicle can be increased.
　本発明の少なくとも一実施形態によれば、タンクを車両から降ろさなくてもポンプモジュールを交換又は修理できる。 According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the pump module can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank from the vehicle.
本発明の実施形態に係るタンクを搭載した車両の要部を概略的に示す上面図である。It is a top view which shows the main part of the vehicle which mounted the tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 図１に示した車両の要部を示す左側面図である。It is a left side view which shows the main part of the vehicle shown in FIG. 図１及び図２に示した車両の要部を示す下面図である。It is a bottom view which shows the main part of the vehicle shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 本発明の実施形態に係るタンクを概略的に示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows typically the tank which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 図４に示したタンクの分解斜視図である。It is an exploded perspective view of the tank shown in FIG. 図３及び図４に示したタンクの断面図である。It is sectional drawing of the tank shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 図４に示したタンク本体からヒートプロテクタ及びポンプカバーを取り外した状態を示す断面図である。It is sectional drawing which shows the state which removed the heat protector and the pump cover from the tank body shown in FIG. 図４に示したタンク本体にタンクプロテクタを取り付けた状態を示す下面図である。It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the tank protector to the tank body shown in FIG. 図８に示したタンクカバーに更にポンプカバーを取り付けた状態を示す下面図である。It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the pump cover to the tank cover shown in FIG. 図９に示したポンプカバーに更にヒートプロテクタを取り付けた状態を示す下面図である。It is a bottom view which shows the state which attached the heat protector to the pump cover shown in FIG.
　以下、添付図面を参照して本発明の実施形態について説明する。ただし、実施形態として記載されている又は図面に示されている構成部品の寸法、材質、形状、その相対的配置等は、本発明の範囲をこれに限定する趣旨ではなく、単なる説明例にすぎない。 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, relative arrangements, etc. of the components described as embodiments or shown in the drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to this, but are merely explanatory examples. Absent.
　本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００は、ピックアップトラック型のスポーツ用多目的車（ＳＵＶ（Ｓｐｏｒｔ　Ｕｔｉｌｉｔｙ　Ｖｅｈｃｌｅ））であり、例えば、堅牢な車体フレーム１の上にボディを載せたセパレートフレーム構造が採用される。本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００は、例えば、車両前後方向前側に乗員の乗車が可能なキャビン（車室）（図示せず）が設置され、キャビンの後側に荷物の積載が可能な荷台（図示せず）が設置される。 The vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a pickup truck type sport utility vehicle (SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)), and for example, a separate frame structure in which the body is mounted on a robust body frame 1 is adopted. To. In the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, a cabin (cabin) (not shown) on which an occupant can ride is installed on the front side in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and a loading platform on which luggage can be loaded on the rear side of the cabin. (Not shown) is installed.
　本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、例えば、車体フレーム１にラダーフレーム（梯子型フレーム）が採用される。車体フレーム１は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒと複数のクロスメンバ１２を備えている。一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒは、車両幅方向両側において車両前後方向に沿って設けられる。一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒは、車両幅方向において間隔を空けて配置された中空筒状の構造部材である。複数のクロスメンバ１２は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに架け渡され、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに固定される。複数のクロスメンバ１２は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒを梯子状に接続する構造部材であり、車両前後方向に間隔を空けて設けられる。 In the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, a ladder frame (ladder type frame) is adopted for the vehicle body frame 1. The vehicle body frame 1 includes a pair of side members 11L and 11R and a plurality of cross members 12. The pair of side members 11L and 11R are provided along the vehicle front-rear direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction. The pair of side members 11L and 11R are hollow tubular structural members arranged at intervals in the vehicle width direction. The plurality of cross members 12 are bridged over a pair of side members 11L and 11R and fixed to the pair of side members 11L and 11R. The plurality of cross members 12 are structural members that connect a pair of side members 11L and 11R in a ladder shape, and are provided at intervals in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
　図１から図３に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００は、荷台の下にスペアタイヤ１１０が横倒し姿勢で搭載可能である。スペアタイヤ１１０は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒの間であって、車両前後方向後輪１２０の車軸１２１よりも後方となる領域（以下「スペアタイヤ搭載領域」という）に搭載される。例えば、スペアタイヤ搭載領域の車両前後方向の位置は、スペアタイヤ１１０が後輪１２０の車軸１２１及びディファレンシャル装置１３０と干渉しない範囲でできるだけ車両前方となるように設定される。また、例えば、スペアタイヤ搭載領域の車両幅方向の位置は、排気管１４０に対して所定の間隔が確保されるように設定される。本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、排気管１４０が車体フレーム１の中心線よりも右側（図１において上側）に偏って配置され、スペアタイヤ搭載領域が車体フレーム１の中心線よりも左側（図１において下側）に偏って配置される。 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, in the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the spare tire 110 can be mounted in a sideways posture under the loading platform. The spare tire 110 is mounted in a region between the pair of side members 11L and 11R and behind the axle 121 of the rear wheels 120 in the vehicle front-rear direction (hereinafter referred to as "spare tire mounting region"). For example, the position of the spare tire mounting area in the vehicle front-rear direction is set so that the spare tire 110 is as far in front of the vehicle as possible without interfering with the axle 121 of the rear wheel 120 and the differential device 130. Further, for example, the position of the spare tire mounting region in the vehicle width direction is set so as to secure a predetermined distance from the exhaust pipe 140. In the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the exhaust pipe 140 is biased to the right side (upper side in FIG. 1) of the center line of the vehicle body frame 1, and the spare tire mounting area is on the left side of the center line of the vehicle body frame 1. It is unevenly arranged (lower side in FIG. 1).
　本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、スペアタイヤ搭載領域に搭載されたスペアタイヤ１１０は、スペアタイヤ搭載領域の略中央を車両幅方向に沿って横切るクロスメンバ１２Ｆ（以下「スペアタイヤブラケット１２Ｆ」という）に着脱可能に取り付けられる。図２に示すように、スペアタイヤブラケット１２Ｆに取り付けられたスペアタイヤ１１０の上面は車体フレーム１の上面よりも低い位置にあり、車体フレーム１の上に設置された荷台に干渉することがない。また、スペアタイヤブラケット１２Ｆに取り付けられたスペアタイヤ１１０の下面は車体フレーム１の下面よりも低い位置にあり、スペアタイヤ１１０が先に地面に接地することで車体フレーム１が地面に接地しないようにしている。 In the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area has a cross member 12F (hereinafter, "spare tire bracket 12F") that crosses substantially the center of the spare tire mounting area along the vehicle width direction. It can be attached and detached. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper surface of the spare tire 110 attached to the spare tire bracket 12F is located at a position lower than the upper surface of the vehicle body frame 1 and does not interfere with the loading platform installed on the vehicle body frame 1. Further, the lower surface of the spare tire 110 attached to the spare tire bracket 12F is located at a position lower than the lower surface of the vehicle body frame 1, and the spare tire 110 touches the ground first so that the vehicle body frame 1 does not touch the ground. ing.
　図１及び図３に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００は、車両前後方向後輪１２０よりも後方にタンク２が設置される。タンク２は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒの間であって、上述したスペアタイヤ設置領域と車両前後方向後方に設けられたバンパ（図示せず）との間となる領域（以下「タンク設置領域」という）に設置される。タンク設置領域は、スペアタイヤ搭載領域に搭載されるスペアタイヤ１１０に沿って湾曲するとともに、バンパ（図示せず）に干渉しないように設けられる。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the tank 2 is installed behind the rear wheels 120 in the vehicle front-rear direction. The tank 2 is between a pair of side members 11L and 11R, and is an area between the above-mentioned spare tire installation area and a bumper (not shown) provided behind the vehicle in the front-rear direction (hereinafter, "tank installation area"). ") Is installed. The tank installation area is provided so as to be curved along the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area and not to interfere with the bumper (not shown).
　本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、タンク設置領域に設置されたタンク２は、タンク設置領域の車両幅方向両側に設けられた一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに着脱可能に取り付けられる。図２に示すように、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに取り付けられたタンク２の上面は車体フレーム１の上面よりも低い位置にあり、車体フレーム１の上に設置された荷台に干渉することがない。また、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに取り付けられたタンク２の下面はスペアタイヤ搭載領域に搭載されたスペアタイヤ１１０の下面よりも高い位置にあり、タンク２がスペアタイヤ１１０よりも先に地面に干渉することがないようにしている。 In the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the tank 2 installed in the tank installation area is detachably attached to a pair of side members 11L and 11R provided on both sides of the tank installation area in the vehicle width direction. As shown in FIG. 2, the upper surface of the tank 2 attached to the pair of side members 11L and 11R is located at a position lower than the upper surface of the vehicle body frame 1, and may interfere with the loading platform installed on the vehicle body frame 1. Absent. Further, the lower surface of the tank 2 attached to the pair of side members 11L and 11R is located higher than the lower surface of the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area, and the tank 2 is placed on the ground before the spare tire 110. I try not to interfere.
　タンク設置領域に設置されるタンク２には、液体を貯留するための貯留空間が設けられている。タンク２に貯留される液体は、例えば、ＮＯＸ還元剤であり、例えば、尿素水である。尿素水は、尿素ＳＣＲシステムにおいて用いられるＮＯＸ還元剤である。尿素ＳＣＲシステムは、排気ガス浄化技術の一つで、ディーゼルエンジンの排気ガスに含まれる窒素酸化物（ＮＯＸ）を浄化するものである。尿素ＳＣＲシステムは、排気通路上に設けられたＮＯＸ選択還元触媒の上流側で尿素水が噴射され、尿素の加水分解によって生成されるアンモニア（ＮＨ３）を還元剤として、窒素酸化物が窒素に還元される。なお、タンク２に貯留される液体はこれに限らず、例えば燃料であってもよい。 The tank 2 installed in the tank installation area is provided with a storage space for storing the liquid. The liquid stored in the tank 2 is, for example, a NOX reducing agent, for example, urea water. Urea water is a NOX reducing agent used in the urea SCR system. The urea SCR system is one of the exhaust gas purification technologies for purifying nitrogen oxides (NOX) contained in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine. In the urea SCR system, urea water is injected upstream of the NOX selective reduction catalyst provided on the exhaust passage, and ammonia (NH 3 ) produced by hydrolysis of urea is used as a reducing agent to convert nitrogen oxides into nitrogen. Be reduced. The liquid stored in the tank 2 is not limited to this, and may be, for example, fuel.
　図４及び図５に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係るタンク２は、タンク本体２１、ポンプモジュール２２（図５参照）、タンクプロテクタ２３及びポンプカバー２４（図５参照）を備えている。 As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a tank body 21, a pump module 22 (see FIG. 5), a tank protector 23, and a pump cover 24 (see FIG. 5). ..
　タンク本体２１は、上述した貯留空間が設けられる容器である。例えば、タンク本体２１は、金属又は樹脂によって構成される。また、例えば、タンク本体２１は、車両幅方向に沿って設けられる。かかるタンク本体２１は、例えば、上面視三日月形であって高さ方向に厚みを有する。また、かかるタンク本体２１は、車両前後方向前方となる前面２１ａ（図５参照）が車両幅方向外側から内側に向けて車両前後方向後方に漸次後退する湾曲面で構成され、車両前後方向後方となる後面２１ｂ（図５参照）が車両幅方向外側よりも内側が車両前後方向後方に膨出する屈曲面で構成されている（図１及び図３参照）。また、かかるタンク本体２１の前面２１ａに構成された湾曲面は、例えば、スペアタイヤ搭載領域に搭載されるスペアタイヤ１１０に沿って形成されている（図１及び図３参照）。なお、タンク本体２１の形状は上述した貯留空間が設けられていればよく、例えば、楕円体や略直方体であってもよい。 The tank body 21 is a container provided with the storage space described above. For example, the tank body 21 is made of metal or resin. Further, for example, the tank body 21 is provided along the vehicle width direction. The tank body 21 is, for example, crescent-shaped when viewed from above and has a thickness in the height direction. Further, the tank body 21 is composed of a curved surface in which the front surface 21a (see FIG. 5), which is the front in the vehicle front-rear direction, gradually retracts from the outside in the vehicle width direction to the inside in the vehicle front-rear direction rearward. The rear surface 21b (see FIG. 5) is composed of a bent surface in which the inside of the rear surface 21b (see FIG. 5) bulges rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction from the outside in the vehicle width direction (see FIGS. 1 and 3). Further, the curved surface formed on the front surface 21a of the tank body 21 is formed, for example, along the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area (see FIGS. 1 and 3). The shape of the tank body 21 may be an ellipsoid or a substantially rectangular parallelepiped, as long as the storage space described above is provided.
　図５に示すように、タンク本体２１の下面２１ｃには、貯留空間にポンプモジュール２２を収容するための穴２１ｃ１（図６参照）が設けられている。例えば、タンク本体２１の下面に設けられる穴２１ｃ１は、タンク本体２１の下面２１ｃから更に下方に膨らんだ部分２１ｃ２（図６参照）に設けられる。例えば、タンク本体２１の下面２１ｃから更に下方に膨らんだ部分２１ｃ２は、車両幅方向右側に偏って配置され、排気管１４０の排気口１４１の後方に配置される（図３参照）。 As shown in FIG. 5, the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21 is provided with a hole 21c1 (see FIG. 6) for accommodating the pump module 22 in the storage space. For example, the hole 21c1 provided on the lower surface of the tank body 21 is provided in a portion 21c2 (see FIG. 6) that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21. For example, the portion 21c2 that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21 is arranged biased to the right side in the vehicle width direction and is arranged behind the exhaust port 141 of the exhaust pipe 140 (see FIG. 3).
　図５に示すように、例えば、タンク本体２１は、下半部分２１ｄ（以下「下半部２１ｄ」という）と上半部分２１ｅ（以下「上半部２１ｅ」という）を水密に接合することにより構成されている。下半部２１ｄは、上面が開口した容器であり、その開口縁部にフランジ２１ｄ１を有している。上半部２１ｅは、下半部２１ｄと反対に、下面が開口した容器であり、その開口縁部に下半部２１ｄの開口縁部に有するフランジ２１ｄ１と水密に接合されるフランジ２１ｅ１を有している。 As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the tank body 21 is formed by watertightly joining the lower half portion 21d (hereinafter referred to as “lower half portion 21d”) and the upper half portion 21e (hereinafter referred to as “upper half portion 21e”). It is configured. The lower half portion 21d is a container having an open upper surface, and has a flange 21d1 at the opening edge portion thereof. The upper half portion 21e is a container having an open lower surface as opposed to the lower half portion 21d, and has a flange 21e1 that is watertightly joined to the flange 21d1 at the opening edge portion of the lower half portion 21d at the opening edge portion thereof. ing.
　また、例えば、タンク本体２１には、タンクプロテクタ２３にタンク本体２１を取り付けるための貫通穴２１ｆが設けられている。例えば、貫通穴２１ｆは、タンク本体２１の車両前後方向前方となる前縁部に二箇所、車両前後方向後方となる後縁部に二箇所設けられている。 Further, for example, the tank body 21 is provided with a through hole 21f for attaching the tank body 21 to the tank protector 23. For example, the through holes 21f are provided at two locations on the front edge portion of the tank body 21 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and two locations on the rear edge portion of the tank body 21 in the rear-rear direction of the vehicle.
　図６及び図７に示すように、ポンプモジュール２２は、タンク本体２１の下面２１ｃに設けられた穴２１ｃ１に嵌合し、貯留空間に収容されてタンク本体２１に取り付けられる。ポンプモジュール２２はタンク本体２１に貯留された尿素水を排気系（例えば、排気通路に設けられた尿素水インジェクタ）に供給可能である。ポンプモジュール２２は、例えば、ポンプ２２１のほかに、尿素水を適温まで加熱するためのヒータ２２２、尿素水中の異物を除去するフィルタ（図示せず）、尿素水の温度を検出するための温度センサ（図示せず）、尿素水のタンク残量を検出するための残量センサ（図示せず）を含む。 As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pump module 22 fits into the hole 21c1 provided in the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21, is accommodated in the storage space, and is attached to the tank body 21. The pump module 22 can supply the urea water stored in the tank body 21 to the exhaust system (for example, a urea water injector provided in the exhaust passage). In addition to the pump 221, the pump module 22 includes a heater 222 for heating urea water to an appropriate temperature, a filter for removing foreign substances in urea water (not shown), and a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of urea water. (Not shown), includes a remaining amount sensor (not shown) for detecting the remaining amount of urea water in the tank.
　タンクプロテクタ２３は、タンク本体２１の下半部２１ｄを覆うプロテクタであり、タンクプロテクタ２３にポンプモジュール２２が露出する穴２３ａが設けられている。タンクプロテクタ２３は、タンク本体２１を飛び石や排気熱等の熱から保護するためのものであり、例えば、金属又は樹脂によって構成される。タンクプロテクタ２３は、タンク本体２１の下半部２１ｄに沿って設けられる外殻であって、例えば、タンク本体２１の下半部２１ｄよりも僅かに大きな容器状に形成されている。容器状に形成されたタンクプロテクタ２３は、タンク本体２１の下半部２１ｄが収容可能な上面が開放された収容空間を有し、収容空間の上方からタンク本体２１の下半部２１ｄが収容される。 The tank protector 23 is a protector that covers the lower half 21d of the tank body 21, and the tank protector 23 is provided with a hole 23a through which the pump module 22 is exposed. The tank protector 23 is for protecting the tank body 21 from heat such as flying stones and exhaust heat, and is made of, for example, metal or resin. The tank protector 23 is an outer shell provided along the lower half 21d of the tank body 21, and is formed in a container shape slightly larger than, for example, the lower half 21d of the tank body 21. The container-shaped tank protector 23 has a storage space with an open upper surface that can accommodate the lower half 21d of the tank body 21, and the lower half 21d of the tank body 21 is accommodated from above the storage space. To.
　タンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた穴２３ａは、ポンプモジュール２２よりもひとまわり大きな穴であって、タンク本体２１に取り付けられたポンプモジュール２２と重なる位置に設けられ、該穴２３ａからポンプモジュール２２が露出する。例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた穴２３ａは、タンクプロテクタ２３の車両幅方向右側（図５参照）に偏って配置され、排気管１４０の排気口１４１の後方に配置される（図３参照）。例えば、貯留空間にポンプモジュール２２を収容するための穴２１ｃ１がタンク本体２１の下面２１ｃから更に下方に膨らんだ部分２１ｃ２に配置される場合には、タンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた穴２３ａからタンク本体２１の下面２１ｃから更に下方に膨らんだ部分２１ｃ２がポンプモジュール２２とともに露出する。 The hole 23a provided in the tank protector 23 is a hole slightly larger than the pump module 22, and is provided at a position overlapping the pump module 22 attached to the tank body 21, and the pump module 22 is exposed from the hole 23a. To do. For example, the holes 23a provided in the tank protector 23 are arranged unevenly on the right side (see FIG. 5) of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction, and are arranged behind the exhaust port 141 of the exhaust pipe 140 (see FIG. 3). .. For example, when the hole 21c1 for accommodating the pump module 22 in the storage space is arranged in the portion 21c2 that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of the tank body 21, the tank body is formed through the hole 23a provided in the tank protector 23. A portion 21c2 that bulges further downward from the lower surface 21c of 21 is exposed together with the pump module 22.
　また、図５に示すように、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３の収容空間を区画する底には、タンクプロテクタ２３にタンク本体２１を取り付けるためのボルト２３ｂが設けられている。ボルト２３ｂは、タンク本体２１に設けられた貫通穴２１ｆに対応する位置に設けられ、タンクプロテクタ２３の収容空間に下半部２１ｄが収容されたタンク本体２１の貫通穴２１ｆを通り、ナット（図示せず）に嵌合する。これにより、タンクプロテクタ２３にタンク本体２１が取り付けられ、タンクプロテクタ２３にタンク本体２１が固定される。 Further, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, a bolt 23b for attaching the tank body 21 to the tank protector 23 is provided at the bottom of the tank protector 23 for partitioning the accommodation space. The bolt 23b is provided at a position corresponding to the through hole 21f provided in the tank body 21, passes through the through hole 21f of the tank body 21 in which the lower half 21d is housed in the storage space of the tank protector 23, and is a nut (FIG. Not shown). As a result, the tank body 21 is attached to the tank protector 23, and the tank body 21 is fixed to the tank protector 23.
　また、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた穴２３ａに対応する、タンクプロテクタ２３の車幅方向右側の開口縁部内側には、タンク本体２１との間の隙間を埋めるためのインシュレータ２５が設けられている。インシュレータ２５は、例えば、ウレタン等の弾性や塑性のある材料で構成されている。 Further, for example, an insulator 25 for filling a gap between the tank protector 23 and the tank body 21 is provided inside the opening edge on the right side of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction corresponding to the hole 23a provided in the tank protector 23. ing. The insulator 25 is made of an elastic or plastic material such as urethane.
　また、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３の車両幅方向両側には、取付部２３ｃ（サイドメンバ取付部２３ｃ）が設けられている。かかる取付部２３ｃは、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３の開口縁部（上面が開放された収容空間の縁部）に沿って設けられている。取付部２３ｃは、タンクプロテクタ２３から車両幅方向外側に延びる板状であり、例えば、金属の板を直角に折り曲げた部材を金属製のタンクプロテクタ２３に溶接することで、タンクプロテクタ２３に接合されている。 Further, for example, mounting portions 23c (side member mounting portions 23c) are provided on both sides of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction. The mounting portion 23c is provided, for example, along the opening edge portion (the edge portion of the accommodation space whose upper surface is open) of the tank protector 23. The mounting portion 23c has a plate shape extending outward in the vehicle width direction from the tank protector 23. For example, the mounting portion 23c is joined to the tank protector 23 by welding a member obtained by bending a metal plate at a right angle to the metal tank protector 23. ing.
　また、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３の車両幅方向右側前縁には、取付部２３ｄ（ヒートプロテクタ取付部２３ｄ）が設けられている。かかる取付部２３ｄは、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３の開口縁部（上面が開放された収容空間の縁部）に沿って設けられる。取付部２３ｄは、タンクプロテクタ２３から車両前後方向前方に延びる板状であり、例えば、金属の板を直角に折り曲げた部材を金属製のタンクプロテクタ２３に溶接することで、タンクプロテクタ２３に接合されている。 Further, for example, a mounting portion 23d (heat protector mounting portion 23d) is provided on the right front edge of the tank protector 23 in the vehicle width direction. The mounting portion 23d is provided, for example, along the opening edge portion (the edge portion of the accommodation space whose upper surface is open) of the tank protector 23. The mounting portion 23d has a plate shape extending forward from the tank protector 23 in the vehicle front-rear direction. For example, the mounting portion 23d is joined to the tank protector 23 by welding a member obtained by bending a metal plate at a right angle to the metal tank protector 23. ing.
　また、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに架け渡され、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒにタンクプロテクタ２３が固定される。尚、本発明の実施形態に係るタンク２では、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒの下面にスペーサ（図示せず）を介して取り付けられる。 Further, for example, the tank protector 23 is bridged over a pair of side members 11L and 11R, and the tank protector 23 is fixed to the pair of side members 11L and 11R. In the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, the tank protector 23 is attached to the lower surfaces of the pair of side members 11L and 11R via spacers (not shown).
　図８に示すように、例えば、ポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂは、タンクプロテクタ２３の底面の外面に沿って配管及び配線され、ポンプモジュール２２と反対側の端部で配管カバー２６に覆われている。配管カバー２６は、例えば、樹脂で構成され、タンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられ、タンクプロテクタ２３のポンプモジュール２２と反対側の端部でポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂを覆う。 As shown in FIG. 8, for example, the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 are piped and wired along the outer surface of the bottom surface of the tank protector 23, and the pipe cover is provided at the end opposite to the pump module 22. It is covered with 26. The pipe cover 26 is made of resin, for example, and is attached to the tank protector 23, and covers the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 at the end of the tank protector 23 opposite to the pump module 22.
　図９に示すように、ポンプカバー２４は、タンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられ、ポンプモジュール２２、ポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂを覆う。ポンプカバー２４は、例えば、車両幅方向に沿って延びるトレイ状であって、その上面にポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂが収容される凹部２４ａ（図５参照）を有している。また、ポンプカバー２４は、例えば、その外形に貫通穴２４ｂ１が設けられるフランジ２４ｂを有し、該貫通穴２４ｂ１を貫通するネジがタンクプロテクタ２３に設けられたネジ穴（図示せず）に嵌合することで、タンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられ、ポンプカバー２４がタンクプロテクタ２３に固定される。 As shown in FIG. 9, the pump cover 24 is attached to the tank protector 23 and covers the pump module 22, the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22. The pump cover 24 has, for example, a tray shape extending along the vehicle width direction, and has a recess 24a (see FIG. 5) on the upper surface thereof in which the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 are housed. There is. Further, the pump cover 24 has, for example, a flange 24b provided with a through hole 24b1 in its outer shape, and a screw penetrating the through hole 24b1 is fitted into a screw hole (not shown) provided in the tank protector 23. By doing so, it is attached to the tank protector 23, and the pump cover 24 is fixed to the tank protector 23.
　上述した本発明の実施形態に係るタンク２によれば、タンクプロテクタ２３がタンク本体２１の下半部２１ｄを覆い（図８参照）、ポンプカバー２４がポンプモジュール２２、ポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂを覆うので（図９参照）、タンク本体２１、ポンプモジュール２２、ポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂを飛び石等から保護できる。また、ポンプカバー２４をタンクプロテクタ２３から取り外せば、ポンプモジュール２２、ポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂが露出するので（図８参照）、タンク２を車両１００から降ろさなくてもタンク２からポンプモジュール２２を取り外すことができる。これにより、タンク２を車両１００から降ろさなくてもポンプモジュール２２を交換又は修理できる。 According to the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the tank protector 23 covers the lower half 21d of the tank body 21 (see FIG. 8), and the pump cover 24 is connected to the pump module 22 and the pump module 22. Since the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b are covered (see FIG. 9), the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the tank body 21, the pump module 22, and the pump module 22 can be protected from flying stones and the like. Further, if the pump cover 24 is removed from the tank protector 23, the pump module 22, the pipe 22a and the wiring 22b connected to the pump module 22 are exposed (see FIG. 8), so that the tank 2 does not have to be removed from the vehicle 100. The pump module 22 can be removed from 2. As a result, the pump module 22 can be replaced or repaired without removing the tank 2 from the vehicle 100.
　図５に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係るタンク２は、ヒートプロテクタ（下側）２７を更に備えている。 As shown in FIG. 5, the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a heat protector (lower side) 27.
　図１０に示すように、ヒートプロテクタ２７は、ポンプモジュール２２を覆うように、ポンプカバー２４の外側に取り付けられている。ヒートプロテクタ２７は、ポンプカバー２４の外側においてポンプモジュール２２を覆うプロテクタであり、例えば、タンクプロテクタ２３のポンプモジュール側のコーナーを覆うように設けられている。例えば、ヒートプロテクタ２７は、タンク本体２１の右側前面、右側側面、及び、右側下面を覆うことで、ポンプモジュール２２を排気熱等の熱から保護する。例えば、ヒートプロテクタ２７は、金属又は樹脂で構成される。 As shown in FIG. 10, the heat protector 27 is attached to the outside of the pump cover 24 so as to cover the pump module 22. The heat protector 27 is a protector that covers the pump module 22 on the outside of the pump cover 24, and is provided so as to cover, for example, a corner of the tank protector 23 on the pump module side. For example, the heat protector 27 protects the pump module 22 from heat such as exhaust heat by covering the right front surface, the right side surface, and the right bottom surface of the tank body 21. For example, the heat protector 27 is made of metal or resin.
　ヒートプロテクタ２７は、例えば、下面に設けられた周りが盛り上げられた貫通穴２７ａ（図５参照）を通るネジ（図示せず）がポンプカバー２４に設けられたネジ穴（図示せず）に嵌合することで、ポンプカバー２４にヒートプロテクタ２７が取り付けられ、ポンプカバー２４にヒートプロテクタ２７が固定される。 In the heat protector 27, for example, a screw (not shown) passing through a through hole 27a (not shown) provided on the lower surface of the pump cover 24 is fitted into a screw hole (not shown) provided on the pump cover 24. By matching, the heat protector 27 is attached to the pump cover 24, and the heat protector 27 is fixed to the pump cover 24.
　また、ヒートプロテクタ２７は、例えば、前面上縁部に取付部２７ｂが設けられている。ヒートプロテクタ２７は、前面上縁部に設けられた取付部２７ｂ及びタンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた取付部２３ｄ（ヒートプロテクタ取付部２３ｄ）を貫通するネジ（図示せず）がナット（図示せず）に嵌合することによっても、ヒートプロテクタ２７がタンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられ、ヒートプロテクタ２７がタンクプロテクタ２３に固定される。 Further, the heat protector 27 is provided with a mounting portion 27b on the front upper edge portion, for example. The heat protector 27 has a nut (not shown) with a screw (not shown) penetrating the mounting portion 27b provided on the front upper edge portion and the mounting portion 23d (heat protector mounting portion 23d) provided on the tank protector 23. The heat protector 27 is also attached to the tank protector 23, and the heat protector 27 is fixed to the tank protector 23.
　上述した本発明の実施形態に係るタンク２によれば、ヒートプロテクタ２７がポンプモジュール２２を覆うように、ヒートプロテクタ２７がポンプカバー２４の外側に取り付けられたので、ヒートプロテクタ２７によって排気熱等の熱が遮断され、ポンプモジュール２２を排気熱等の熱から保護できる。また、ヒートプロテクタ２７をポンプカバー２４から取り外せば、ポンプカバー２４が露出するので（図９参照）、更に、ポンプカバー２４を取り外せば、ポンプモジュール２２、ポンプモジュール２２に接続された配管２２ａ及び配線２２ｂが露出する（図８参照）。これにより、タンク２を車両１００から降ろさなくてもタンク本体２１からポンプモジュール２２を取り外すことができるので、タンク２を車両１００から降ろさなくてもポンプモジュール２２を交換又は修理できる。 According to the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, since the heat protector 27 is attached to the outside of the pump cover 24 so that the heat protector 27 covers the pump module 22, the heat protector 27 can be used to generate exhaust heat and the like. The heat is cut off, and the pump module 22 can be protected from heat such as exhaust heat. Further, if the heat protector 27 is removed from the pump cover 24, the pump cover 24 is exposed (see FIG. 9). Further, if the pump cover 24 is removed, the pump module 22, the pipe 22a connected to the pump module 22, and the wiring 22b is exposed (see FIG. 8). As a result, the pump module 22 can be removed from the tank body 21 without lowering the tank 2 from the vehicle 100, so that the pump module 22 can be replaced or repaired without lowering the tank 2 from the vehicle 100.
　図５に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係るタンク２は、ヒートプロテクタ（上側）２８を更に備えている。 As shown in FIG. 5, the tank 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention further includes a heat protector (upper side) 28.
　ヒートプロテクタ２８は、ポンプモジュール２２を覆うように、タンク本体２１の外側に設けられている。ヒートプロテクタ２８は、タンク本体２１の外側においてポンプモジュール２２を覆うプロテクタであり、例えば、タンク本体２１のポンプモジュール側のコーナーを覆うように設けられている。例えば、ヒートプロテクタ２８は、タンク本体２１の右側前面及び右側側面を覆うことで、ポンプモジュール２２を排気熱等の熱から保護する。例えば、ヒートプロテクタ２８は、金属又は樹脂で構成される。 The heat protector 28 is provided on the outside of the tank body 21 so as to cover the pump module 22. The heat protector 28 is a protector that covers the pump module 22 on the outside of the tank body 21, and is provided so as to cover, for example, a corner of the tank body 21 on the pump module side. For example, the heat protector 28 protects the pump module 22 from heat such as exhaust heat by covering the right front surface and the right side surface of the tank body 21. For example, the heat protector 28 is made of metal or resin.
　ヒートプロテクタ２８は、例えば、前面下縁部及び側面下縁部に取付部２８ａ，２８ｂが設けられている。ヒートプロテクタ２８は、前面下縁部に設けられた取付部２８ａ及びタンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた取付部２３ｄ（ヒートプロテクタ取付部２３ｄ）を貫通するネジ（図示せず）がナット（図示せず）に嵌合し、側面下縁部に設けられた取付部２８ｂ及びタンクプロテクタ２３に設けられた取付部２３ｃ（サイドメンバ取付部２３ｃ）を貫通するネジ（図示せず）がサイドメンバ１１Ｒに共締めされることで固定される。 The heat protector 28 is provided with mounting portions 28a and 28b on the front lower edge portion and the side lower edge portion, for example. The heat protector 28 has a nut (not shown) with a screw (not shown) penetrating the mounting portion 28a provided on the lower front edge portion and the mounting portion 23d (heat protector mounting portion 23d) provided on the tank protector 23. A screw (not shown) that penetrates the mounting portion 28b provided on the lower edge of the side surface and the mounting portion 23c (side member mounting portion 23c) provided on the tank protector 23 is fastened together with the side member 11R. It is fixed by being done.
　図１から図３に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００は、上述したタンク２が車両前後方向後輪１２０よりも後方に設置された車両１００であって、ガードバー１５０を備えている。ガードバー１５０は、ディパーチャアングル（車両１００の後部が接地する可能性がある角度）を規定するものであり、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００は、図２に示すように、車両前後方向後輪１２０よりも後方に設置されたタンク２が接地しないように、タンク２の車両前後方向後方下方域に設けられている。ガードバー１５０は、上述したスペアタイヤ搭載領域に搭載されたスペアタイヤ１１０の下面よりも低い位置にあり、ガードバー１５０がスペアタイヤ１１０よりも先に地面に接地することで、スペアタイヤ１１０が接地しないようにしている。また、ガードバー１５０は、中空又は中実のバー（丸棒）であって、車幅方向に沿って設けられている。例えば、ガードバー１５０は、ブラケット１５１Ｌ，１５１Ｒを介してサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに取り付けられ、固定される。このように、ガードバー１５０を備えることで、ガードバー１５０によって規定されたディパーチャアンクルを超えると、まず、ガードバー１５０が接地するので、運転者がそれを認識した上で悪路走行を継続するか否かを判断できる。 As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is a vehicle 100 in which the tank 2 described above is installed behind the rear wheels 120 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and includes a guard bar 150. There is. The guard bar 150 defines a departure angle (an angle at which the rear portion of the vehicle 100 may touch the ground), and the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction as shown in FIG. The tank 2 installed behind the wheel 120 is provided in the rear lower region of the tank 2 in the vehicle front-rear direction so as not to touch the ground. The guard bar 150 is located at a position lower than the lower surface of the spare tire 110 mounted in the spare tire mounting area described above, and the guard bar 150 touches the ground before the spare tire 110 so that the spare tire 110 does not touch the ground. I have to. Further, the guard bar 150 is a hollow or solid bar (round bar) and is provided along the vehicle width direction. For example, the guard bar 150 is attached to and fixed to the side members 11L, 11R via the brackets 151L, 151R. In this way, by providing the guard bar 150, when the departure ankle specified by the guard bar 150 is exceeded, the guard bar 150 first touches the ground, so whether or not the driver recognizes this and continues driving on a rough road. Can be judged.
　図８に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、上述したポンプモジュール２２は、ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置に配置される。例えば、ポンプモジュール２２は、ガードバー１５０の直上から車両前後方向前方に外れた位置に配置される。 As shown in FIG. 8, in the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the pump module 22 described above is arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar 150. For example, the pump module 22 is arranged at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
　上述した本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００によれば、ポンプモジュール２２はガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置に配置されるので、ガードバー１５０を取り外さなくてもポンプモジュール２２をタンク本体２１から取り外すことができる。 According to the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, since the pump module 22 is arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar 150, the pump module 22 can be removed from the tank body 21 without removing the guard bar 150. Can be done.
　図９に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、上述したポンプカバー２４は、更に、ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置でタンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられる。例えば、ポンプカバー２４は、ガードバー１５０の直上から車両前後方向前方に外れた位置でタンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられる。ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置は、ガードバー１５０を取り付けたままでポンプカバー２４を取り外すことができる位置であり、例えば、ガードバー１５０の直上に貫通穴２４ｂ１がある場合であっても、ポンプカバー２４を固定しているネジをねじまわしによって外すことができる位置を含む。 As shown in FIG. 9, in the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the pump cover 24 described above is further attached to the tank protector 23 at a position separated from directly above the guard bar 150. For example, the pump cover 24 is attached to the tank protector 23 at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 is a position where the pump cover 24 can be removed with the guard bar 150 attached. For example, even if there is a through hole 24b1 directly above the guard bar 150, the pump cover 24 can be removed. Includes a position where the fixing screw can be removed by screwdriver.
　上述した本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００によれば、上述したポンプカバー２４は、更に、ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置でタンクプロテクタ２３に取り付けられたので、ガードバー１５０を取り外さなくてもポンプカバー２４を取り外すことができる。 According to the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the pump cover 24 described above is further attached to the tank protector 23 at a position separated from directly above the guard bar 150, so that the pump does not need to remove the guard bar 150. The cover 24 can be removed.
　図１０に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、上述したヒートプロテクタ２７は、更に、ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置でポンプカバー２４に取り付けられる。例えば、ヒートプロテクタ２７は、ガードバー１５０の直上から車両前後方向前方に外れた位置でポンプカバー２４に取り付けられる。ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置は、ガードバー１５０を取り付けたままでヒートプロテクタ２７を取り外すことができる位置であり、例えば、ガードバー１５０の直上にヒートプロテクタ２７の一部が位置する場合でもあっても、ヒートプロテクタ２７を取り外すことができる位置を含む。 As shown in FIG. 10, in the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the heat protector 27 described above is further attached to the pump cover 24 at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150. For example, the heat protector 27 is attached to the pump cover 24 at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 in the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The position deviated from directly above the guard bar 150 is a position where the heat protector 27 can be removed with the guard bar 150 attached. For example, even if a part of the heat protector 27 is located directly above the guard bar 150, Includes a position where the heat protector 27 can be removed.
　上述した本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００によれば、上述したヒートプロテクタ２７は、ガードバー１５０の直上から外れた位置でポンプカバー２４に取り付けられたので、ガードバー１５０を取り外さなくてもヒートプロテクタ２７を取り外すことができる。 According to the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, since the heat protector 27 described above is attached to the pump cover 24 at a position separated from directly above the guard bar 150, the heat protector 27 does not need to be removed. Can be removed.
　図１及び図３に示すように、本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００では、上述したように、タンクプロテクタ２３は、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに架け渡され、一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに固定される。 As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, as described above, the tank protector 23 is bridged between the pair of side members 11L and 11R, and the pair of side members 11L and 11R. Is fixed to.
　上述した本発明の実施形態に係る車両１００によれば、上述したように、タンクプロテクタ２３が一対のサイドメンバ１１Ｌ，１１Ｒに固定されたので、車両１００の剛性を高めることができる。 According to the vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, since the tank protector 23 is fixed to the pair of side members 11L and 11R as described above, the rigidity of the vehicle 100 can be increased.
　本発明は上述した実施形態に限定されることはなく、上述した実施形態に変形を加えた形態や、これらの形態を適宜組み合わせた形態も含む。 The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes a modified form of the above-described embodiment and a combination of these embodiments as appropriate.
１　　車体フレーム
１１Ｌ，１１Ｒ　　サイドメンバ
１２　　クロスメンバ
１２Ｆ　　クロスメンバ（スペアタイヤブラケット）
２　　タンク
２１　　タンク本体
２１ａ　　前面
２１ｂ　　後面
２１ｃ　　下面
２１ｃ１　　穴
２１ｃ２　　下方に膨らんだ部分
２１ｄ　　下半部分（下半部）
２１ｄ１　　フランジ
２１ｅ　　上半部分（上半部）
２１ｅ１　　フランジ
２１ｆ　　貫通穴
２２　　ポンプモジュール
２２ａ　　配管
２２ｂ　　配線
２２１　　ポンプ
２２２　　ヒータ
２３　　タンクプロテクタ
２３ａ　　穴
２３ｂ　　ボルト
２３ｃ　　取付部（サイドメンバ取付部）
２３ｄ　　取付部（ヒートプロテクタ取付部）
２４　　ポンプカバー
２４ａ　　凹部
２４ｂ　　フランジ
２４ｂ１　　貫通穴
２５　　インシュレータ
２６　　配管カバー
２７　　ヒートプロテクタ（下側）
２７ａ　　貫通穴
２７ｂ　　取付部
２８　　ヒートプロテクタ（上側）
２８ａ　　取付部
２８ｂ　　取付部
１００　　車両
１１０　　スペアタイヤ
１２０　　後輪
１２１　　後輪の車軸
１３０　　ディファレンシャル装置
１４０　　排気管
１４１　　排気口
１５０　　ガードバー
１５１Ｌ，１５１Ｒ　　ブラケット 1 Body frame 11L, 11R Side member 12 Cross member 12F Cross member (spare tire bracket)
2 Tank 21 Tank body 21a Front surface 21b Rear surface 21c Bottom surface 21c1 Hole 21c2 Lower bulging part 21d Lower half part (lower half part)
21d1 Flange 21e Upper half (upper half)
21e1 Flange 21f Through hole 22 Pump module 22a Piping 22b Wiring 221 Pump 222 Heater 23 Tank protector 23a Hole 23b Bolt 23c Mounting part (side member mounting part)
23d mounting part (heat protector mounting part)
24 Pump cover 24a Recess 24b Flange 24b1 Through hole 25 Insulator 26 Piping cover 27 Heat protector (lower side)
27a Through hole 27b Mounting part 28 Heat protector (upper side)
28a Mounting part 28b Mounting part 100 Vehicle 110 Spare tire 120 Rear wheel 121 Rear wheel axle 130 Differential device 140 Exhaust pipe 141 Exhaust port 150 Guard bar 151L, 151R Bracket

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  1. 　液体を貯留するための貯留空間が設けられたタンク本体と、
    　前記貯留空間に収容され、前記タンク本体から一部が露出するように取り付けられたポンプモジュールと、
    　前記タンク本体を車両に取り付け、前記ポンプモジュールが露出する穴を設けて前記タンク本体を覆うタンクプロテクタと、
    　前記ポンプモジュールが露出する穴を覆うように前記タンクプロテクタの外面に取り付けられたポンプカバーと
    　を備えたことを特徴とする車両用タンク。     A tank body with a storage space for storing liquid,
    A pump module housed in the storage space and attached so as to partially expose from the tank body.
    A tank protector that attaches the tank body to the vehicle and provides a hole for exposing the pump module to cover the tank body.
    A vehicle tank comprising a pump cover attached to the outer surface of the tank protector so as to cover a hole to which the pump module is exposed.
  2. 　前記ポンプモジュールを覆うように、前記ポンプカバーの外側に取り付けられたヒートプロテクタを更に備えたことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の車両用タンク。 The vehicle tank according to claim 1, further comprising a heat protector attached to the outside of the pump cover so as to cover the pump module.
  3. 　前記車両は、車両前後方向後輪よりも後方に設置された前記タンク本体の下方域に設置されたガードバーを備え、
    　前記ポンプモジュールは、前記タンク本体の下面に取り付けられ、前記ガードバーの直上から外れた位置に配置されたことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の車両用タンク。     The vehicle includes a guard bar installed in the lower region of the tank body installed behind the rear wheels in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.
    The vehicle tank according to claim 1, wherein the pump module is attached to the lower surface of the tank body and is arranged at a position away from directly above the guard bar.
  4. 　前記ポンプカバーは、前記ガードバーの直上から外れた位置で前記タンクプロテクタに取り付けられたことを特徴とする請求項３に記載の車両用タンク。 The vehicle tank according to claim 3, wherein the pump cover is attached to the tank protector at a position separated from directly above the guard bar.
  5. 　前記ガードバーの直上から外れた位置に取り付けられたヒートプロテクタを更に備えたことを特徴とする請求項４に記載の車両用タンク。 The vehicle tank according to claim 4, further comprising a heat protector attached at a position deviated from directly above the guard bar.
  6. 　前記車両は、車両幅方向両側において車両前後方向に沿って設けられる一対のサイドメンバを備え、
    　前記タンクプロテクタは、前記一対のサイドメンバに架け渡され、前記一対のサイドメンバに固定されたことを特徴とする請求項１から５のいずれか一項に記載の車両用タンク。     The vehicle includes a pair of side members provided along the vehicle front-rear direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction.
    The vehicle tank according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the tank protector is bridged over the pair of side members and fixed to the pair of side members.
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