A Vehicle Rear Structure

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle rear structure (100). The vehicle rear structure (100) comprises a body side portion (106) defining a rear wheelhouse 5 panel (102). The rear wheelhouse panel (102) having a refueling assembly (112) comprising a housing (114) having a joggle (116) disposed to the rear wheelhouse panel (102). A body panel (128) defining a cavity (130) is configured for the insertion of a second fuel receptacle (124). The body panel (128) of the second fuel receptacle (124) is integrally connected to the housing (114) of the refueling 10 assembly (112). The body panel (128) is positioned at an angle to the housing (114) of the refueling assembly (112). This configuration provides a compact packaging of the refueling assembly (112) due to the angled surfaces. Further, the angled position of the second fuel receptacle (124) facilitates the direct routing outside the cabin for the underbody CNG fuel tank.

Patent Information

Application #

Filing Date

31 October 2022

Publication Number

18/2024

Publication Type

INA

Invention Field

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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Email

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