DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of fuel pipe mounting arrangements of vehicles.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Typically, fuel pipes are routed from fuel tank to an engine to direct the supply of fuel from the tank to the engine. In transversely mounted engines, fuel pipes are fitted to the engine and is routed via a wheel house area and threaded through a passage provided in the chassis and then fitted to the fuel tank. However, during routing of the fuel pipes via the passage, the sharp edges of the passage may cut and damage the fuel pipes.
There is, therefore, felt a need of an arrangement for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame that will alleviate the above mentioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame that is easy to assemble.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame that protects the fuel pipes from damage.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure envisages an arrangement for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame. The arrangement comprises a passage configured on the chassis frame and a hollow sleeve. The passage is configured to facilitate threading of the fuel pipes therethrough. The sleeve is configured to be snap-fitted into the passage. The sleeve is configured to protect the fuel pipes from the sharp edges of the passage.
In an embodiment, the passage is an annular passage having an inlet and an outlet.
In another embodiment, the cross-section of the passage is greater than the combined cross-sections of the fuel pipes.
In yet another embodiment the arrangement includes a plurality of locking means detachably attached to the chassis frame to secure the fuel pipes to the chassis frame.
In still another embodiment, the sleeve is of plastic.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
An arrangement, of the present disclosure, for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of the arrangement;
Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of the fuel pipes threaded through a sleeve of the arrangement of Figure 1;
Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the arrangement of Figure 1; and
Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the arrangement depicting locking means of Figure 1.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND DRAWING
100 – Arrangement
102 – Fuel pipe
104 – Vehicle chassis frame
106 – Sleeve
108 – Locking means
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details, are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms "a,” "an," and "the" may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," “including,” and “having,” are open ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
When an element is referred to as being "mounted on," “engaged to,” "connected to," or "coupled to" another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed elements.
The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
Terms such as “inner,” “outer,” "beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.
Fuel pipes (102) of a vehicle having a transversely fitted engine, are generally passed through a passage (not specifically labelled in figures) configured on the chassis to make up for ground clearance of the vehicle. However, sharp edges of the passage may cut and damage the walls of the fuel pipes (102). Hence, it is required that the fuel pipes (102) be protected from the sharp edges of the passage.
An arrangement (100), of the present disclosure, for threading fuel pipes (102) through a vehicle chassis frame (104) will now be described in detail with respect to Figure 1 though Figure 4.
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of the arrangement. Figure 2 illustrates an isometric view of the fuel pipes threaded through a sleeve of the arrangement of Figure 1. Figure 3 illustrates a front view of the arrangement of Figure 1. Figure 4 illustrates an exploded view of the arrangement depicting locking means of Figure 1.
The arrangement (100) comprises a passage configured on the chassis frame (104) and a hollow sleeve (106). The passage is configured to facilitate threading of the fuel pipes (102) therethrough. The sleeve (106) is configured to be snap-fitted into the passage. The sleeve (106) is configured to protect the fuel pipes (102) from the sharp edges of the passage.
In an embodiment, the passage is an annular passage having an inlet and an outlet. The cross-section of the passage is greater than the combined cross-sections of the fuel pipes (102). In another embodiment, the passage has a polygonal configuration.
The arrangement (100) includes a plurality of locking means (108) detachably attached to the chassis frame (104). The locking means (108) are configured to secure the fuel pipes (102) to the chassis frame (104).
In an embodiment, the sleeve (106) is of plastic. In another embodiment, the sleeve (106) is fastened to the chassis frame (104).
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCES AND ECONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of an arrangement for threading fuel pipes through a vehicle chassis frame that:
• is easy to assemble; and
• protects fuel pipes from damage.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveals 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 preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, or group of elements, but not the exclusion of any other element, or group of elements.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use can be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. An arrangement (100) for threading fuel pipes (102) through a vehicle chassis frame (104), said arrangement (100) comprising:
• a passage configured on said chassis frame (104), said passage configured to facilitate threading of said fuel pipes (102) therethrough; and
• a hollow sleeve (106) configured to be snap-fitted into said passage, said sleeve (106) configured to protect said fuel pipes (102) from the sharp edges of said passage.
2. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said passage is an annular passage having an inlet and an outlet.
3. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cross-section of said passage is greater than the combined cross-sections of said fuel pipes (102).
4. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, which includes a plurality of locking means (108) detachably attached to said chassis frame (104) to secure said fuel pipes (102) to said chassis frame (104).
5. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said sleeve (106) is of plastic.