Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The embodiments herein generally relate to a fuel tank mounting system. Particularly, to systems for mounting the fuel tank such as a compressed natural gas (CNG) or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank in a work vehicle. Further, embodiments herein relate to the fuel tank mounting in a non-cabin work vehicle.
BACKGROUND
[002] Generally, work vehicles including tractor, bulldozer, excavator, harvester, cultivator, cargo vehicle, utility vehicle, multifunctional vehicle, multipurpose vehicle, leisure vehicle, pickup vehicle, transport vehicle, agricultural vehicle, farm vehicle, skid loader, industry vehicle and the like are powered with a diesel engine. During the operation of the diesel engine, many pollutants are emitted through the exhaust gases. Due to the harmful nature of these pollutants, the regulatory bodies have emission norms to protect the environment, which all the engines must be complying thereto. For work vehicles, to meet the emission standards, the manufacturers are required to use alternate fuels such as a compressed natural gas (CNG) or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the vehicle for running the engine instead of diesel. These natural gas engines emit substantially low pollutants as compared to the conventional diesel engines thereby these natural gas engines meet the emission requirements easily.
[003] There are different types of natural gas vehicles such as Dedicated, Bi-fuel, Dual-fuel and like. The Dedicated natural gas vehicles are designed to run only on natural gas and conventional fuel tank of the vehicle must be modified as to store natural gas, thereby the natural gas is introduced into an intake manifold or a combustion chamber of the engine of the vehicle. The Bi-fuel vehicles have two separate fueling systems that enable them to run on either natural gas or diesel. Similarly, the Dual-fuel vehicles have fuel systems that run on natural gas, but diesel fuel is used for only ignition assistance. The Bi-fuel and Dual-fuel vehicles need both conventional fuel tank for storing the diesel and one or more separate tanks for storing the natural gas. Accommodating these natural gas tanks in the work vehicle, particularly in the non-cabin work vehicle without changing the overall layout of the conventional work vehicle is challenging due to the limited packaging space, easy accessibility for refilling and design constraints.
[004] In some conventional work vehicles such as tractors, the natural gas tanks are mounted in front of a vehicle bonnet. Providing natural gas tanks in front of a vehicle bonnet is not a safe design since in case of any accident or frontal collision, the front mounted natural gas tanks would be the first point of contact that leads to a leakage of fuel and vehicle may catch fire. Also, the front visibility of the driver gets affected by the natural gas tanks if the tanks are mounted in a vertical direction and projected outwards from top of the vehicle bonnet. Another drawback in the conventional mounting arrangement of natural gas tanks, a radiator airflow gets affected by the tanks, due to which the cooling efficiency of the radiator differs and leading to a degradation of engine performance. The front mounting of the natural gas tanks is also not good in terms of vehicle aesthetics.
[005] Some conventional tractors have the natural gas tanks at side or bottom of the engine mounted chassis. The major drawback in providing natural gas tanks at side or bottom of the chassis is the lower vehicle ground clearance. In addition, the side mounting gas tanks would also affect the stability of the vehicle due to change in the center of gravity of the vehicle. Typically, work vehicles require higher ground clearance for performing agricultural work such as ploughing. So, the side and bottom mounting gas tank vehicles have a limitation and may not be suitable for majority of agricultural works such as ploughing.
[006] In some other cabin work vehicles, the gas tanks are mounted vertically and attached to rear pillars of the cabin via mounting brackets. Since there are no rear pillars in the non-cabin work vehicles, this arrangement of mounting gas tanks cannot be used in the non-cabin work vehicles.
[007] Therefore, there exists a need for a system for mounting the fuel tanks such as natural gas tanks in the non-cabin work vehicles, which obviates the aforementioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
[008] The principal object of embodiments herein is to provide a system for mounting a fuel tank in a work vehicle.
[009] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the fuel tank in the non-cabin work vehicle without changing the overall layout of the conventional diesel engine-mounted agricultural non-cabin work vehicle.
[0010] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the fuel tank in the non-cabin work vehicle which is used to store a compressed natural gas (CNG) or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or any other natural gas.
[0011] Yet another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the fuel tank in the non-cabin work vehicle which enables safe and stable operation of the vehicle.
[0012] Yet another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the fuel tank in the non-cabin work vehicle which does not obstruct the operator's view to the front or rear and also not affect the ground clearance of the vehicle.
[0013] Yet another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the fuel tank which is to be installed as either original or aftermarket equipment for non-cabin work vehicles manufactured primarily to accommodate diesel fuel systems.
[0014] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the system for mounting the fuel tank in the non-cabin work vehicle, which enables easier assembly and dis-assembly of the fuel tank.
[0015] Another object of embodiments herein is to provide the systems for mounting the fuel tank in the non-cabin work vehicle, which enables easy accessibility for refilling the fuel such as natural gas in the fuel tank.
[0016] These and other objects of embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with following description and accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] The embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, throughout which like reference letters indicate corresponding parts in various figures. The embodiments herein will be better understood from the following description with reference to the drawings, in which:
[0018] Fig. 1A depicts a perspective view of a non-cabin work vehicle with a system for mounting a fuel tank, according to an embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0019] Fig. 1B depicts another perspective view of the non-cabin work vehicle with a system for mounting plurality of fuel tanks, according to another embodiment as disclosed herein;
[0020] Fig. 2A depicts a perspective view of the system for mounting the fuel tank, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0021] Fig. 2B depicts another perspective view of the system for mounting the fuel tank, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein
[0022] Fig. 3 depicts a locking member locked onto both ends of the mounting member, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0023] Fig. 4A depicts a perspective view of the mounting member, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0024] Fig. 4B depicts a perspective view of the locking member, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0025] Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a system for mounting plurality of fuel tanks, according to other embodiments as disclosed herein;
[0026] Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a system for mounting plurality of fuel tanks, according to yet another embodiment as disclosed herein;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings and detailed in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
[0028] The embodiments herein achieve systems for mounting a fuel tank in a vehicle. Referring now to the drawings Figs. 1 through 6, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown embodiments. For this description and ease of understanding, the system is explained herein below in conjunction with the work vehicle such as tractor. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to use this system in any other vehicle without otherwise deterring the intended function as can be deduced from the description and corresponding drawings.
[0029] As discussed hereinbefore, the Bi-fuel and Dual-fuel vehicles need both conventional fuel tank for storing the diesel and the one or more separate tanks for storing the natural gas. Accommodating these natural gas tanks in the work vehicle, particularly in the non-cabin work vehicle without changing the overall layout of the conventional work vehicle is challenging due to the limited packaging space, easy accessibility for refilling and design constraints.
[0030] Fig. 1A depicts a perspective view of a non-cabin work vehicle (100), according to an embodiment as disclosed herein. Fig. 1B illustrates another perspective view of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) with a system (300) for mounting plurality of fuel tanks (301A, 301B), according to other embodiments as disclosed herein. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-cabin work vehicle (100) includes an engine (101), a pair of front wheels (102A, 102B), a pair of rear wheels (103A, 103B) and a pair of rear wheel fenders (104A,104B). The rear wheel fenders (104A,104B) are attached on top of the rear wheels (103A, 103B). The primary purpose of the rear wheel fenders (104A,104B) is to prevent mud, sand, water, and other stones from being thrown into the air by the rotating wheels (103A, 103B). Each rear wheel fender (104A,104B) includes a top portion (104T). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-cabin work vehicle (100) includes a system (200) for mounting at least one fuel tank (201). The system (200) includes at least one mounting member (202) adapted to mount onto at least one rear wheel fender (104) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) and at least one locking member (203) adapted to mount onto the mounting member (202) thereby mounting the fuel tank (201) in the non-cabin work vehicle. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the non-cabin work vehicle is an open station tractor. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the system (200) for mounting the fuel tank (201) in any open station work vehicle. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting member (202) is removably mounted onto the rear wheel fender (104) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) by using fasteners (not shown). It is also within the scope of the invention to mount the mounting member (202) onto the rear wheel fender (104) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) by using any other temporary joints or permanent joints.
[0031] Fig. 2A depicts a perspective view of the system (200) for mounting at least one fuel tank (201), according to the embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 2B depicts another perspective view of the system (200) for mounting the fuel tank, according to the embodiments as disclosed herein. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the system (200) includes at least one mounting member (202) adapted to mount onto the rear wheel fender (104A) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) and at least one locking member (203) adapted to mount onto the mounting member (202) thereby mounting the fuel tank (201) in the non-cabin work vehicle. The mounting member (202) is mounted onto a top portion (104T) of the rear wheel fender (104A) along a widthwise direction. In the present embodiment, the fuel tank (201) is cylindrical in shape. The fuel tank (201) includes a fuel tank housing (201H) and a pair of curved edges (201C) at both ends. The fuel tank (201) is used to store the alternate fuels such as a compressed natural gas (CNG) or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at high pressure. The fuel tank (201) can also be called as gas cylinders or gas bottles. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the CNG gas cylinders are used as the fuel tank (201). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the LPG cylinder, or any other natural gas cylinder can be used as the fuel tank (201). The fuel tank (201) includes a fuel filling nozzle (204) which can be connected to a fuel dispenser (not shown) for refilling the fuel tank (201). The fuel filling nozzle (204) is communicably connected to the fuel tank (201) and used to fill the liquefied/gaseous fuel in the fuel tank (201). At least one fuel line (205) connects the fuel tank (201) with a fuel injection system (not shown) of the engine (101). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the fuel line (205) is a metal tube. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide a flexible hose or a combination of the metal tube and the flexible hose as the fuel line (205). The fuel tank (201) also includes a pressure regulator (206). The pressure regulator (206) reduces high pressure CNG/LPG fuel to a level compatible with the fuel injection system, thereby the compatible CNG/LPG fuel is introduced into an intake manifold or combustion chamber of the engine (101) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic pressure regulator (206) is used. The electronic pressure regulator (206) is an electromagnetic valve to variably control the gas pressure of the fuel tank (201) stipulated by an electronic control unit (not shown) of the vehicle (100). The electronic pressure regulator (206) reduces the pressure from a maximum of 260 bar to between 2 and 12 bars, depending on the input received from the electronic control unit.
[0032] Fig. 3 depicts the locking member (203) locked onto both ends of the mounting member (202), according to the embodiments as disclosed herein. Fig. 4A depicts a perspective view of the mounting member (202), according to the embodiments as disclosed herein. In the present embodiment, the mounting member (202) includes a base (202B), wherein the base (202B) is secured to the top portion (104T) of the rear wheel fender (104A). The base (202B) includes a first end (202F), a second end (202S), a base bottom portion (202BB) and a base top portion (202BT). The base top portion (202BT) substantially defines an arcuate shape configuration for securing the fuel tank housing (201H). The base bottom portion (202BB) of the mounting member (202) includes at least one fastener receiving portion (202FS). The mounting member (202) is mounted onto the top portion (104T) of the rear wheel fender (104A) along a widthwise direction by fastening the base bottom portion (202BB) through the fastener receiving portion (202FS).
[0033] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the mounting member (202) includes at least one side member (202SM) transversely extending from one side of the base (202B). The side member (202SM) attached to a side wall (202SW) of the mounting member (202). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the side member (202SM) is a hollow tube made of sheet metal. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide solid rod made of sheet metal or steel or aluminum or any other metallic or non-metallic material. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the side member (202SM) includes at least one support member (202SP) adapted to support the fuel tank (201). The support member (202SP) includes an upper portion (202SPU) with a slanting surface, two sidewardly extending walls (202SPA, 202SPB) from the upper portion (202SPU). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the sidewardly extending walls (202SPA, 202SPB) are attached to the side member (202SM) by welding means. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to attach the sidewardly extending walls (202SPA, 202SPB) to the side member (202SM) by any means of fastening. The upper portion (202SPU) of the support member (202SP) includes an upper edge (202SPC) and a lower edge (202SPD). The lower edge (202SPD) also attached to the side member (202SM) by welding or any means of fastening. The upper portion (202SPU) slanting surface is secured to the curved edge (201C) of the fuel tank housing (201H), thereof the support member (202SP) restricts the axial movement of the fuel tank (201). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a pair of mounting members (202X, 202Y) is used to mount one fuel tank (201) transversely in any one of the rear wheel fenders (104A, 104B). One mounting member (202X) is mounted at the front top portion (104T) of the rear wheel fender (104A) and another mounting member (202Y) is mounted at the rear top portion (104T) of the rear wheel fender (104A), thereby both the mounting members (202X, 202Y) securing the fuel tank housing (201H) without any axial movement in front and rear direction while the vehicle (100) is running. In the present embodiment, a rubber pad (207) is provided between the base top portion (202BT) of the mounting member (202) and the fuel tank housing (201H). The rubber pad (207) can be made of any polymeric material and acts as a cushion to avoid the metal-to-metal contact of the mounting member (202) and the fuel tank housing (201H).
[0034] In the embodiment of the present disclosure, a fuel filling mounting member (202FM) is attached to either one of the sidewardly extending walls (202SPA, 202SPB) of the support member (202SP), the fuel filling mounting member (202FM) adapted to hold the fuel filling nozzle (204). The fuel filling mounting member (202FM) is a L-shaped bracket fastened/welded to the support member (202SP) for holding the fuel filling nozzle (204).
[0035] Fig. 4B depicts a perspective view of the locking member (203), according to the embodiments as disclosed herein. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking member (203) includes a first end (203F) and a second end (203S). The locking member (203) is adapted to be wound around the fuel tank housing (201H) and both ends (203F, 203S) of the locking member (203) are locked onto corresponding first and second ends (202F, 202S) of the mounting member (202). The first and second ends (202F, 202S) of the mounting member (202) include first and second locking holes (202LHA, 202LHB) for locking the first and second ends (203F, 203S) of the locking member (203). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking member (203) is made of steel. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the locking member (203) made of sheet metal or aluminum or any other metallic or non-metallic material. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the locking member (203) includes an adjustable fastener unit (203A) adapted to tighten or loosen the locking member (203) with respect to the fuel tank housing (201H). The adjustable fastener unit (203A) is connected between a first locking section (203FL) and a second locking section (203SL) of the locking member (203). The adjustable fastener unit (203A) includes a bolt (203AB) and a head (203ABH) of the bolt (203AB). The head (203ABH) is connected to the first locking section (203FL) of the locking member (203). A sleeve member (203AS) is connected to the second locking section (203SL) of the locking member (203) and is adapted to receive a threaded body of the bolt (203AB) therethrough the second locking section (203SL). A nut (203ABN) is adjustably connected to the threaded body of the bolt (203AB) and the nut (203ABN) is adapted to lock the bolt (203AB) against the sleeve member (203AS). The bolt (203AB) is adapted to be adjustably moved with respect to the nut (203ABN) thereby tightening or loosening the locking member (203) with respect to the fuel tank housing (201H) on rotating the nut (203ABN). In the present embodiment, each locking member (203) is at least a strap clamp (bracket strap or mounting strap).
[0036] Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the system (300) for mounting plurality of fuel tanks (301A, 301B), according to other embodiments as disclosed herein. In the embodiment, the system (200) for mounting the fuel tanks (301A, 301B) in a non-cabin work vehicle (100) includes plurality of mounting members (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D) adapted to mount onto a first rear wheel fender (101A) and a second rear wheel fender (101B) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100), plurality of locking members (303A, 303B, 303C, 303D) adapted to mount onto the corresponding mounting members (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D) and the locking members (303A, 303B, 303C, 303D) adapted to lock plurality of fuel tanks (301A, 301B) onto the mounting members (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D) thereby mounting the fuel tanks (301A, 301B) in the first rear wheel fender (101A) and the second rear wheel fender (101B) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). Each mounting member (302A, 302C) is parallel and spaced away from another mounting member (302B, 302D). In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the CNG gas cylinders are used as the fuel tanks (301A, 301B). However, it is also within the scope of the invention to provide the LPG cylinders, or any other natural gas cylinders or combination of these can be used as the fuel tanks (301A, 301B). A fuel line (305) adopted to connect the fuel tanks (301A, 301B) with a fuel injection system of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) thereby the fuel is introduced into an intake manifold or combustion chamber of the engine (101) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100).
[0037] Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a system (400) for mounting plurality of fuel tanks (401A, 401B), according to other embodiments as disclosed herein. In the embodiment of the present disclosure, the system (400) includes plurality of mounting members (402A, 402B) adapted to mount onto the first rear wheel fender (101A) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). However, it is also within the scope of the invention, the mounting members (402A, 402B) adapted to mount onto the second rear wheel fender (101A) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). The mounting members (402A, 402B) include a base (402BB) and a plurality of side members (202SMA, 202SMB) transversely extending from one side of the base (402BB). The side members (202SMA, 202SMB) include plurality of support members (202SPX, 202SPY) adapted to support the fuel tanks (401A, 401B). The system (400) further includes plurality of locking members (403A, 403B) adapted to mount onto the corresponding mounting members (402A, 402B). The locking members (403A, 403B) adapted to lock plurality of fuel tanks (401A, 401B) onto the mounting members (402A, 402B) thereby mounting the fuel tanks (401A, 401B) in the first and second rear wheel fenders (101A, 101B) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). A fuel line (not shown) is adopted to connect the fuel tanks (401A, 401B) with a fuel injection system of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) thereby the fuel is introduced into an intake manifold or combustion chamber of the engine (101) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). Each mounting member (402A) is parallel and spaced away from the other mounting member (402B). Each mounting member (402A, 402B) is removably mounted onto first rear wheel fender (101A) of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) by using fasteners (not shown). It is also within the scope of the invention to mount each mounting member (402A, 402B) onto the first rear wheel fender (101A) by using any other temporary joints or permanent joints.
[0038] The technical advantages of the systems (200, 300, 400) for mounting the fuel tanks (201, 301, 401) in the non-cabin work vehicle (100) are as follows. The systems (200, 300, 400) enable mounting of fuel tanks (201, 301, 401) without changing the overall layout of the conventional diesel engine-mounted agricultural non-cabin work vehicle. The systems (200, 300, 400) enable mounting of fuel tanks (201, 301, 401), also enables safe and stable operation of the non-cabin work vehicle (100) without affecting the stability. The systems (200, 300, 400) do not obstruct the operator's view to the front or rear and do not affect the ground clearance of the non-cabin work vehicle (100). The systems (200, 300, 400) can be installed as either original or aftermarket equipment for non-cabin work vehicle (100) which are manufactured primarily to accommodate diesel fuel systems. The systems (200, 300, 400) enable easier assembly and disassembly of the fuel tanks (201, 301, 401) in the non-cabin work vehicle (100). The systems (200, 300, 400) also enable easy accessibility for refilling the fuel such as natural gas in the fuel tanks (201, 301, 401).
[0039] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 - Non-cabin work vehicle
101 – Engine
102A, 102B – Pair of front wheels
103A, 103B – Pair of rear wheels
104A, 104B - Pair (First & Second) of rear wheel fenders
104T – Top portion of rear wheel fender
200, 300, 400 – System
201, 301, 401 – Fuel tank
201H – Fuel tank housing
201C - Curved edges of fuel tank
202 (202X, 202Y) – Mounting member
302A, 302B, 302C, 302D, 402A, 402B – Plurality of mounting members
202B – Base of mounting member
202F – First end of mounting member
202S – Second end of mounting member
202BB - Base bottom portion
202BT - Base top portion
202FS - One fastener receiving portion
202SM - One side member
202SMA, 202SMB - Plurality of side members
202SW - Side wall of mounting member
202SP - Support member
202SPX, 202SPY - Plurality of support members
202SPU - Upper portion of support member
202SPA, 202SPB - sidewardly extending walls of support member
202SPC – Upper edge of upper portion of support member
202SPD – Lower edge of upper portion of support member
202FM - Fuel filling mounting member
202LHA, 202LHB - First and second locking holes
203 – Locking member
303A, 303B, 303C, 303D, 403A, 403B – Plurality of locking members
203F - First end of locking member
203S – Second end of locking member
203A - Adjustable fastener unit
203FL - First locking section
203SL - Second locking section
203AB – Bolt
203ABH – Head of bolt
203AS – Sleeve member
203ABN – Nut
204 - Fuel filling nozzle
205, 305 – Fuel line
206 - Pressure regulator
207 – Rubber pad
, Claims:We claim,
1. A system (200) for mounting a fuel tank (201) in a non-cabin work vehicle (100), said system (200) comprising:
at least one mounting member (202) adapted to mount onto a rear wheel fender (104) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100); and
at least one locking member (203) adapted to mount onto said mounting member (202);
wherein said locking member (203) adapted to lock said fuel tank (201) onto said mounting member (202) thereby mounting said fuel tank (201) in said non-cabin work vehicle (100).
2. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting member (202) includes a base (202B), wherein said base (202B) is secured to a top portion (104T) of said rear wheel fender (104), said base (202B) includes a first end (202F), a second end (202S), a base bottom portion (202BB) and a base top portion (202BT), wherein said base top portion (202BT) substantially defines an arcuate shape configuration for securing a fuel tank housing (201H), wherein said base bottom portion (202BB) of said mounting member (202) includes at least one fastener receiving portion (202FS), and said mounting member (202) is mounted onto said top portion (104T) of said rear wheel fender (104) along a widthwise direction by fastening said base bottom portion (202BB) of said mounting member (202) through said fastener receiving portion (202FS).
3. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting member (202) includes at least one side member (202SM) transversely extending from one side of said base (202B), wherein said side member (202SM) is a tube or a rod attached to a side wall (202SW) of said mounting member (202).
4. The system (200) as claimed in claim 3, wherein said side member (202SM) includes at least one support member (202SP) adapted to support said fuel tank (201), said support member (202SP) has an upper portion (202SPU) with a slanting surface, two sidewardly extending walls (202SPA, 202SPB) from said upper portion (202SPU), said sidewardly extending walls (202SPA, 202SPB) are attached to said side member (202SM), wherein said upper portion (202SPU) includes an upper edge (202SPC) and a lower edge (202SPD), said lower edge (202SPD) attached to said side member (202SM), said upper portion (202SPU) slanting surface secured to a curved edge (201C) of said fuel tank housing (201H), thereof said support member (202SP) restricts the axial movement of said fuel tank (201).
5. The system (200) as claimed in claim 4, wherein a fuel filling mounting member (202FM) attached to either one of said sidewardly extending wall (202SPA, 202SPB) of said support member (202SP), said fuel filling mounting member (202FM) adapted to hold a fuel filling nozzle (204), said fuel filling mounting member (202FM) is a L-shaped bracket fastened/welded to said support member (202SP) for holding said fuel filling nozzle (204), wherein said fuel filling nozzle (204) is communicably connected to said fuel tank (201) and used to fill the liquefied/gaseous fuel in said fuel tank (201).
6. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said locking member (203) includes a first end (203F) and a second end (203S), wherein said locking member (203) is adapted to be wound around said fuel tank housing (201H), both ends (203F, 203S) of said locking member (203) is locked onto corresponding first and second ends (202F, 202S) of said mounting member (202) and said first and second ends (202F, 202S) of said mounting member (202) includes first and second locking holes (202LHA, 202LHB) for locking said first and second ends (203F, 203S) of said locking member (203).
7. The system (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein said locking member (203) includes an adjustable fastener unit (203A) adapted to tighten or loosen said locking member (203) with respect to said fuel tank housing (201H), said adjustable fastener unit (203A) is connected between a first locking section (203FL) and a second locking section (203SL) of said locking member (203).
8. The system (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein said adjustable fastener unit (203A) includes a bolt (203AB) and a head (203ABH) of said bolt (203AB), said head (203ABH) connected to said first locking section (203FL) of said locking member (203), a sleeve member (203AS) connected to said second locking section (203SL) of said locking member (203) and is adapted to receive a threaded body of said bolt (203AB) therethrough the second locking section (203SL), and a nut (203ABN) adjustably connected to said threaded body of said bolt (203AB), said nut (203ABN) is adapted to lock said bolt (203AB) against said sleeve member (203AS), wherein said bolt (203AB) is adapted to be adjustably moved with respect to said nut (203ABN) thereby tightening or loosening said locking member (203) with respect to said fuel tank housing (201H) on rotating said nut (203ABN).
9. The system (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said mounting member (202) is made of sheet metal and locking member (203) is made of either steel or sheet metal, wherein a rubber pad (207) is provided between said base top portion (202BT) of said mounting member (202) and said fuel tank housing (201H) to avoid the metal-to-metal contact of said mounting member (202) and said fuel tank housing (201H).
10. The system as (200) claimed in claim 1, wherein a compressed natural gas (CNG) or a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is stored in said fuel tank (201), said fuel tank (201) transfers said high pressure CNG/LPG fuel from said fuel tank (201) through a fuel line (205), wherein said fuel line (205) is a metal tube or flexible hose or a combination of said metal tube and flexible hose, wherein a pressure regulator (206) reduces said high pressure CNG/LPG fuel to a level compatible with a fuel injection system of said non-cabin work vehicle (100), thereby said compatible CNG/LPG fuel is introduced into an intake manifold or combustion chamber of an engine (101) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100).
11. A system (300) for mounting fuel tanks (301A, 301B) in a non-cabin work vehicle (100), said system (300) comprising:
plurality of mounting members (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D) adapted to mount onto a first rear wheel fender (101A) and a second rear wheel fender (101B) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100);
plurality of locking members (303A, 303B, 303C, 303D) adapted to mount onto said corresponding mounting members (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D); and
said locking members (303A, 303B, 303C, 303D) adapted to lock plurality of fuel tanks (301A, 301B) onto said mounting members (302A, 302B, 302C, 302D) thereby mounting said fuel tanks (301A, 301B) in said first rear wheel fender (101A) and said second rear wheel fender (101B) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100),
wherein a fuel line (305) adopted to connect said fuel tank (301A) mounted on said first rear wheel fender (101A) and said fuel tank (301B) mounted on said second rear wheel fender (101B) with a fuel injection system of said non-cabin work vehicle (100) thereby said fuel is introduced into an intake manifold or combustion chamber of said engine (101) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100).
12. A system (400) for mounting fuel tanks (401A, 401B) in a non-cabin work vehicle (100), said system (400) comprising:
plurality of mounting members (402A, 402B) adapted to mount onto a first rear wheel fender (101A) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100);
said mounting members (402A, 402B) include a base (402BB), plurality of side members (202SMA, 202SMB) transversely extending from one side of said base (402BB);
said side members (202SMA, 202SMB) include plurality of support members (202SPX, 202SPY) adapted to support said fuel tanks (401A, 401B);
plurality of locking members (403A, 403B) adapted to mount onto said corresponding mounting members (402A, 402B); and
said locking members (403A, 403B) adapted to lock plurality of fuel tanks (401A, 401B) onto said mounting members (402A, 402B) thereby mounting said plurality of fuel tanks (401A, 401B) in said first rear wheel fender (101A) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100),
wherein a fuel line adopted to connect said fuel tanks (401A, 401B) with a fuel injection system of said non-cabin work vehicle (100) thereby said fuel is introduced into an intake manifold or combustion chamber of said engine (101) of said non-cabin work vehicle (100).