CLIAMS:We claim:
1. An integrated tank assembly (100), comprising:
a tank (1) configured with a mounting plate (1a) at bottom surface,
a pump (2) mountable inside the tank (1) from the bottom surface of the tank (1) to form a tank and pump assembly (3) with the mounting plate (1a) covering the bottom surface of the tank (1);
a mounting base (4) configured to accommodate the tank and pump assembly (3), the mounting base (4) comprises:
a plurality of brackets (5) removably connectable to a chassis long member (6) of a vehicle at first end (5a) and a mounting frame (7) at second end (5b), wherein the plurality of brackets (5) are angled at one end with respect to other end, where the mounting frame (7) is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets (5), and
a support plate (8) connected to the plurality of brackets (5);
a plurality of straps (9) configured onto the support plate (8) at one end to mount around the tank and pump assembly (3) and removably connected to the mounting frame (7) at the other end;
a guard member (10) removably connected with the mounting base (4) accommodating the tank and pump assembly (3) to absorb vibration from the chassis long member (6).

2. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting plate (1a) of the tank (1) is configured with a plurality of blind holes (1b) to connect with a the pump (2) through a pump fastening flange (11) to form a tank and pump assembly (3).

3. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tank (1) is configured with a plurality of mounting guides (1c) on its surface for accommodating the plurality of straps (9) onto the tank (1).

4. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 3, comprises a plurality of flexible insulation (1d) is provided in between the mounting guides (1c) and the plurality of straps (9).

5. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a plurality of flexible insulations (1e) is provided in between the mounting frame (7) and the tank (1).

6. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting frame (7) is configured with a cross member (7a).

7. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claims 1 and 6, comprises adjusting bolt (7b) and nut (7c) is configured in the plurality of straps (9) which is connected to the cross member (7a) for adjusting length of the mounting frame (7) of the mounting base (4).

8. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of brackets (5) are in L shaped configuration.

9. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of straps (9) connected to the support plate (8) using mounting strap brackets (12).

10. The integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tank (1) is a urea tank of a vehicle.

11. A vehicle comprising an integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1.

12. A method of assembling an integrated tank assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, the method comprising acts of:
providing a tank (1) with a mounting plate (1a) at bottom surface,
mounting a pump (2) inside the tank from the bottom surface of the tank (1) to form a tank and pump assembly (3) with the mounting plate (1a) covering the bottom surface of the tank (1);
providing a mounting base (4) to accommodate the tank and pump assembly (3), the mounting base (4) comprises:
providing a plurality of brackets (5) removably connectable to a chassis long member (6) of a vehicle at first end (5a) and a mounting frame (7) at second end (5b), wherein the plurality of brackets (5) are angled at one end with respect to other end, where the mounting frame (7) is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets (5), and
connecting a support plate (8) to the plurality of brackets (5);
providing a plurality of straps (9) onto the support plate (8) at one end to mount around the tank and pump assembly (3) and removably connecting to the mounting frame (7) at the other end;
connecting a guard member (10) removably with the mounting base (4) accommodating the tank and pump assembly (3) to absorb vibration from the chassis long member (6).

13. The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein the mounting plate (1a) of the tank (1) is configured with a plurality of blind holes (1b) to connect with a the pump (2) through a pump fastening flange (11) to form a tank and pump assembly (3).

14. The method as claimed in claim 12, comprises an act of providing a plurality of flexible insulation in between the mounting guides (1c) and the plurality of straps (9).
,TagSPECI:TECHINCAL FIELD
Embodiments of disclosure generally relates to Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Tank. Particularly, not exclusively, relates to an integrated tank and a pump mounted inside the tank and a guard member accommodating the integrated tank and the pump assembly connected to a chassis long member of a vehicle to dampen vibrations.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE AND PRIOR ARTS
Diesel engines can run with a lean burn air-to-fuel ratio. To ensure full combustion of soot and to prevent the exhaust of unburnt fuel, excess of oxygen necessarily leads to generation of nitrogen oxides (NOx), which are harmful pollutants, from the nitrogen in the air. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) is one technique which is commonly used to reduce the amount of NOx released into the atmosphere. In order to reduce NOx emissions, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) or aqueous urea from a separate DEF tank or Adblue tank is injected into the exhaust pipeline. The aqueous urea present in the DEF tank or Adblue tank vaporizes and decomposes to form ammonia and carbon dioxide. During this process, the NOx concentration present in the emission is catalytically reduced by the ammonia (NH3) into water (H2O) and Nitrogen (N2). The H2O and N2 are harmless to the environment and they are then released to the atmosphere through the exhaust of the vehicle.

Vehicle manufacturers, more specifically large goods vehicles, had to rework on exhaust system on their vehicles. More and more diesel cars, tractors and other off-road vehicles are now equipped with the SCR system in the exhaust to reduce harmful emissions and to meet the emission norms such as ‘Euro V’ emission norm. The AdBlue Tank or Urea tank assembly in the vehicle plays a key role in functioning with highest level of integration in SCR technology and to meet the Euro emission norms. Integrations of the Adblue or urea tank in the vehicles are much challenging considering packaging constraints to meet functional and structural requirements.

To mitigate the packaging constraints, various mounting arrangements are provided for mounting the Adblue or urea tank (1I) and a pump (2I) connected to the Adblue or urea tank (1I) in the vehicles. There were plethoras of mounting arrangements provided in order to overcome the limitations of prior arts. The various ways includes mounting of the pump onto the Adblue or urea tank at sideway to the tank or on top of the tank and mounting the pump and the tank directly to the chassis member of the vehicle as shown in Figs 1-3. There are plethora of limitations and also disadvantages associated with these kinds of mounting method and arrangements.

One kind of mounting mechanism of arrangement was proposed, wherein the pump (2I) is mounted at side of the tank (1I) (as shown in Fig. 1). The disadvantages associated with this kind of mounting assembly is that the mounting assembly requires more space in the mounting area and would not meet the packaging requirements of the vehicle.

Another kind of mounting mechanism or arrangement was proposed, wherein the pump (2I) is mounted on top of the tank (1I) (as shown in Fig. 2). The disadvantages associated with this kind of mounting assembly is that the mounting assembly requires more space in the mounting area and would not meet the packaging requirements of the vehicle.

Another kind of mounting mechanism or arrangement was proposed, wherein the pump (2I) and the tank (1I) were directly mounted onto the chassis long member of the vehicle. One such limitation observed in the direct mounting (as shown in Fig. 3) of the tank and the pump to the chassis member is that the mounting assembly directly transfers road load vibrations to the tank and pump as the tank and pump are directly connected to the chassis long member of the vehicle. Thereby, the method of direct mounting of the tank and pump to the chassis long member reduces the life of the tank and the pump assembly.

In view of the above limitations, there is a need to provide an integrated Adblue tank assembly which overcomes the limitations associated with the prior arts.

OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
One object of the present disclosure is to provide an integrated urea tank assembly for a vehicle.

Another object of the present disclosure is to mount a pump inside the urea tank to reduce space requirement for mounting of the urea tank assembly.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide blind holes in the mounting plate for connecting the pump with the tank which avoids leakage in the tank.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a method of assembling an integrated urea tank assembly onto a chassis long member to reduce or dampen vibration from the chassis long member of the vehicle.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the disclosure.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an integrated tank assembly is provided. The integrated tank assembly comprises a tank configured with a mounting plate at bottom surface, a pump mountable inside the tank from the bottom surface of the tank to form a tank and pump assembly with the mounting plate covering the bottom surface of the tank. The integrated tank assembly further comprises a mounting base configured to accommodate the tank and pump assembly. The mounting base comprises a plurality of brackets removably connectable to a chassis long member of a vehicle at first end and a mounting frame at second end. The plurality of brackets are angled at one end with respect to other end, where the mounting frame is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets, and a support plate connected to the plurality of brackets. The integrated tank assembly is further provided with a plurality of straps configured onto the support plate at one end mount around the tank and pump assembly and removably connected to the mounting frame at the other end and a guard member removably connected with the mounting base accommodating the tank and pump assembly to absorb vibration from the chassis long member.

In one embodiment, the mounting plate of the tank is configured with a plurality of blind holes to connect with the pump through a pump fastening flange to form a tank and pump assembly.

In one embodiment, the tank is configured with a plurality of mounting guides on its surface for accommodating the plurality of straps onto the tank.

In one embodiment, a plurality of flexible insulation is provided in between the mounting guides and the plurality of straps.

In one embodiment, a plurality of flexible insulations is provided in between the mounting frame and the tank.

In one embodiment, the mounting frame is configured with a cross member.

In one embodiment, adjusting bolt is configured in the plurality of straps which is connected to the cross member for adjusting length of the mounting frame of the mounting base.

In one embodiment, the plurality of brackets is in L shaped configuration.

In one embodiment, the plurality of straps connected to the support plate using mounting strap brackets.

In one embodiment, the tank is a urea tank of a vehicle.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle comprising an integrated tank assembly is provided.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of assembling an integrated tank assembly is provided. The method comprising acts of providing a tank with a mounting plate at bottom surface, mounting a pump inside the tank from the bottom surface of the tank to form a tank and pump assembly with the mounting plate covering the bottom surface of the tank; providing a mounting base to accommodate the tank and pump assembly. The mounting base comprises providing a plurality of brackets removably connectable to a chassis long member of a vehicle at first end and a mounting frame at second end, wherein the plurality of brackets are angled at one end with respect to other end where the mounting frame is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets, and connecting a support plate to the plurality of brackets; providing a plurality of straps onto the support plate at one end to mount around the tank and pump assembly and removably connecting to the mounting frame at the other end; connecting a guard member removably with the mounting base accommodating the tank and pump assembly to absorb vibration from the chassis long member.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Figs. 1-3 show conventional mounting way of Adblue or Urea tank and a pump in vehicles.

Fig. 4 shows a bracket of an integrated tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 shows a mounting frame of an integrated tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6a shows a support plate of an integrated tank assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6b shows a support plate of an integrated tank assembly according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 7 shows an assembled figure of the mounting frame, the brackets and the support plate as shown in fig. 6a according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 7a shows an assembled figure of the mounting frame, the brackets and the support plate as shown in fig. 6b according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of the strap according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of the mounting strap bracket according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 10 shows a perspective view of a mounting base according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figs. 11 and 12 show a perspective view of flexible insulations according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 13 shows a perspective view of the mounting base provided with flexible insulations according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 14 shows a perspective view of the adjustment bolt and nut provided in between the mounting frame and the plurality of straps according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 15 shows a perspective view of a guard member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 16 shows a perspective view of the mounting base mounted onto the guard member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figs. 17a to 17c show a various views of the tank according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 18 shows an exploded view of the tank and the pump according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 19 shows a cross sectional view of the tank to illustrate the mounting plate and the blind holes configured in the tank to connect with the pump according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 20 shows a perspective view of the integrated tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 21 shows a perspective view of a vehicle mounted with the integrated tank assembly as shown in Fig. 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 22 shows a magnified view of the portion “A” indicated in Fig. 21 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

It is to be noted at this point that all of the above described components, whether alone or in any combination, are claimed as being essential to the disclosure, in particular the details depicted in the drawings and reference numerals in the drawings are as given below.

Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts.

Referral Numerals
Referral Numerals Description
1I Tank according to the prior art
2I Pump according to the prior art
1 Tank
1a Mounting plate
1b Plurality of blind holes
1c Plurality of mounting guides
1d and 1e Plurality of flexible insulation
2 Pump
3 Tank and pump assembly
4 Mounting base
5 Plurality of brackets
5a First end of the plurality of the brackets
5b Second end of the plurality of the brackets
6 Chassis long member
7 Mounting frame
7a Cross member of the mounting frame
7b Adjusting bolt
7c Adjusting nut
8 Support plate
9 Plurality of straps
10 Guard member
10a Provision in the guard member
11 Pump fastening flange
12 Mounting strap brackets
13 Provision for mounting heater element
14 Provision for mounting filler cap, neck and filter assembly
100 Integrated tank assembly

Embodiments of disclosure generally relates to Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Tank. Particularly, not exclusively, relates to an integrated tank and a pump mounted inside the tank and a guard member accommodating the integrated tank and the pump assembly to a chassis long member of a vehicle to dampen vibrations. The integrated tank assembly comprising a tank configured with a mounting plate at bottom surface, a pump mountable inside the tank from the bottom surface of the tank to form a tank and pump assembly with the mounting plate covering the bottom surface of the tank; a mounting base configured to accommodate the tank and pump assembly, the mounting base comprises: a plurality of brackets removably connectable to a chassis long member of a vehicle at first end and a mounting frame at second end wherein the plurality of brackets are angled at one end with respect to other end, where the mounting frame is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets, and a support plate connected to the plurality of brackets; a plurality of straps configured onto the support plate at one end mount around the tank and pump assembly and removably connected to the mounting frame at the other end; a guard member removably connected with the mounting base accommodating the tank and pump assembly to absorb vibration from the chassis long member.

Fig. 4 illustrates a bracket (5) of an integrated tank assembly (100) (shown in Fig. 20) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The integrated tank assembly (100) is provided with two such kinds of brackets (5) for connecting the tank (1) (shown in Fig. 20) with a chassis long member (6) of a vehicle (shown in Fig. 21). In one embodiment, the bracket (5) is configured into a shape but not limited to an “L” shaped bracket. In one embodiment, the bracket (5) is made of material such as but not limited to metal or plastic.

Fig. 5 illustrates a mounting frame (7) of the integrated tank assembly (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The mounting frame (7) includes two parallel frames connected with a cross member (7a). The mounting frame (7) is a connecting element between the tank (1) and the bracket (5) in the integrated tank assembly (100). In one embodiment, the mounting frame (7) may be made of a material such as but not limited to metal or plastic. In one embodiment, the mounting frame (7) may be made of a hollow member, which reduces overall weight of the integrated tank assembly (100).

Figs. 6a and 6b illustrates exemplary embodiment of support plates (8) of the integrated tank assembly (100). The support plate (8) is a connecting element between the bracket (5) and plurality of straps (9). In one embodiment, the support plate (8) is made of a metal and is configured into a stepped way which would facilitate mounting of the straps (9) to the support plate (8).

Fig. 7 illustrates an assembled figure of the mounting frame (7), the brackets (5) and the support plate (8) as shown in Fig. 6a according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The mounting frame (7) is configured to slide onto the brackets (5) in order to vary length of the mounting frame (7) with respect to the brackets (5) and to accommodate various sizes of the tank (1). The mounting frame (7) is provided at bottom or horizontal portion of the bracket (5) and the support plate (8) is provided at vertical portion of the bracket (5).

Fig. 7a illustrates an assembled figure of the mounting frame (7), the brackets (5) and the support plate (8) as shown in Fig. 6b according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The mounting frame (7) is configured to slide onto the brackets (5) in order to vary length of the mounting frame (7) with respect to the brackets (5) and to accommodate various sizes of the tank (1). The mounting frame (7) is provided at bottom or horizontal portion of the bracket (5) and the support plate (8) is provided at vertical portion of the bracket (5).

Fig. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a strap (9) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the strap (9) is made of material such as but not limited to a metal or rigid polymer material. The straps (9) are configured with an adjustment mechanism such as but not limited to a bolt and nut mechanism at its end connecting the cross member (7a) (shown in Fig. 5) of the mounting frame (7). The straps (9) hold the tank or urea tank in place when mounted onto a guard member (10) as shown in Fig. 20.

Fig. 9 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting strap bracket (12) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The mounting strap bracket (12) connects the straps (9) with the support plate (8) as shown in Fig. 20. The mounting strap bracket (12) is provided with a bolt element which connects the straps (9) while connecting with the support plate (8).

Fig. 10 illustrates a perspective view of a mounting base (4) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The mounting base (4) is configured to accommodate tank and pump assembly (3) as shown in Fig. 20. The mounting base (4) comprises a plurality of brackets (5) may be removably connectable to the chassis long member (6) of the vehicle at first end (5a) and a mounting frame (7) at second end (5b) of the plurality of brackets (5). The plurality of brackets (5) are angled at one end with respect to other end where the mounting frame (7) is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets (5). The mounting base (4) further comprises a support plate (8) connected to the plurality of brackets (5).

Figs. 11 and 12 show a perspective view of flexible insulations (1d and 1e) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The flexible insulations (1d and 1e) are made of materials such as but not limited to polymer. The flexible insulation (1d) is configured to conform to shape of the straps (9) and sits onto top surface of the tank (1) at the mounting guides (1c) of the tank (1) after assembling as shown in Fig. 20. The flexible insulation (1e) is configured to conform to shape of the mounting frame (7) which lies at bottom portion of the tank (1) after assembling of the tank (1) onto the mounting frame (7) as shown in Fig. 20. The flexible insulations (1d and 1e) provide smoother contacting surface with the straps (9) and the mounting frame (7) when the tank (1) is mounted onto the mounting frame (7). Thus reduces possible wear that may happen onto the tank (1) due to prolonged usage.

Fig. 13 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting base (4) mounted provided with the flexible insulation (1d) at the plurality of the straps (9) and the flexible insulation (1e) above the mounting frame (7) of the mounting base (4). The flexible insulations (1d and 1e) provide smoother contact surface between the tank (1) and the mounting base (4) after assembling and reduces wear and tear that may cause to the tank (1) due to contacting surface of the plurality of straps (9) and the mounting frame (7) and thereby, increasing life of the tank (1).

Fig. 14 illustrates a perspective view of the adjustment mechanism of a bolt (7b) and a nut (7c) provided in between the mounting frame (7) and the plurality of straps (9) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The adjustment mechanism would facilitate in adjusting the length of the straps (9) onto the mounting frame (7). The nuts (7c) are rotated in predetermined direction in order to reduce or to increase length of the straps (9).

Fig. 15 illustrates a perspective view of a guard member (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The guard member (10) is a double walled plastic construction which can be manufactured by a molding process. The guard member (10) is provisioned to accommodate mounting base (4) and the tank (1) integrated with the pump (2). The guard member (10) enclosing the assembly of tank and the pump (3) prevents ingress of foreign particles such as mud/water into the tank and pump assembly (3). Further, the guard member (10 which is connected to the brackets (5) absorb vibrations caused in the chassis long member (6). Inner surface of the guard member (10) is configured in such a way that the outer surface of the tank (1) conforms to inner surface of the guard member (10). In addition, the inner bottom surface of the guard member (10) is configured with a provision (10a) which conforms to the pump fastening flange (11) through which the pump (2) is connected to the tank (1) and thus there is no relative motion between the tank and pump assembly (3) when the tank and pump assembly (3) is mounted onto the guard member (10). Thus the vibrations in the tank and pump assembly (3) is reduced.

Fig. 16 illustrates a perspective view of the mounting base (4) mounted onto the guard member (10) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The guard member (10) is configured as a base member for the integrated tank assembly (100). The guard member (10) accommodates the tank (1) which is integrated with a pump (2) at its bottom surface. In one embodiment, the guard member (10) is a double walled plastic construction which is fastened on the chassis long member (6) through the brackets (5). The total assembly of the tank and the pump (3) sits on the guard member (10) which would further is held using plurality of straps (9). Thus the vibrations that may be caused in the chassis long member (6) is not directly transferred to the tank and pump assembly (3).

Figs. 17a to 17c show various views of the tank (1) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment the tank (1) is an Adblue or Urea Tank used in Diesel Engines. The tank (1) is integrated or molded with a mounting plate (1a) at the bottom surface of the tank (1). In one embodiment, the mounting plate (1a) is configured in a circular ring form and also with plurality of blind holes (1b). The blind holes (1b) (shown in Fig. 17c and Fig. 19) are holes which are made until predetermined depth in the mounting plate (1a) and do not pass through the mounting plate (1a). Thus, the blind holes (1b) in the mounting plate (1a) are configured in such a way that the fasteners passing through the pump fastening flange (11) and mounting plate (1a) for connecting the pump (2) with the tank (1) do not contact the tank (1) bottom surface. Thus, the blind holes (1b) configured in the mounting plate (1a) prevents the contact of the fasteners to the tank (1) and prevents leakage in the tank (1) (as shown in Fig. 19). In one embodiment, the tank (1) is configured in geometric or non-geometric shape such as but not limited to cuboidal or cylindrical or any other geometric shape which serves the purpose or Adblue tank or urea tank in a vehicle.

Fig. 18 illustrates an exploded view of the tank (1) and the pump (2) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The pump (2) is provided inside the tank (1) and connected using plurality of fasteners such as screws.

Fig. 20 illustrates a perspective view of the integrated tank assembly (100) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In one embodiment the integrated tank assembly (100) comprises the tank (1) configured with a mounting plate (1a) at bottom surface (as shown in Fig. 17c and Fig. 19). In one embodiment, the mounting plate (1a) of the tank (1) is configured with a plurality of blind holes (1b) to connect with a the pump (2) through a pump fastening flange (11) to form a tank and pump assembly (3). In one embodiment, the tank (1) is configured with a plurality of mounting guides (1c) on its surface for accommodating the plurality of straps (9) onto the tank (1). Further, a pump (2) is mounted inside the tank (1) from the bottom surface of the tank (1) to form a tank and pump assembly (3) with the mounting plate (1a) covering the bottom surface of the tank (1). Further, the integrated tank assembly (1) comprises a mounting base (4) configured to accommodate the tank and pump assembly (3). The mounting base (4) comprises a plurality of brackets (5) removably connectable to a chassis long member (6) of a vehicle at first end (5a) and a mounting frame (7) at second end (5b). The plurality of brackets (5) are angled at one end with respect to other end where the mounting frame (7) is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets (5). A support plate (8) is connected to the plurality of brackets (5) for connecting with a plurality of the straps (9). The plurality of straps (9) are configured onto the support plate (7) at one end and mounted around the tank and pump assembly (3) and removably connected to the mounting frame (7) at the other end. In one embodiment, the mounting frame (7) is configured with a cross member (7a). In one embodiment, adjusting bolt (7b) and nut (7c) is configured in the plurality of straps (9) which is connected to the cross member (7a) for adjusting length of the mounting frame (7) of the mounting base (4). In one embodiment, the plurality of straps (9) connected to the support plate (8) using mounting strap brackets (12). Further, a guard member (10) is removably connected with the mounting base (4) accommodating the tank and pump assembly (3) to absorb vibration from the chassis long member (6).

In one embodiment, a plurality of flexible insulation (1d) is provided in between the mounting guides (1c) and the plurality of straps (9). In one embodiment, a plurality of flexible insulations (1e) is provided in between the mounting frame (7) and the tank (1).

In one embodiment, the tank (1) disclosed in the present disclosure is but not limited to a urea tank used in a vehicle.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle comprising an integrated tank assembly (100) is provided as shown in Fig. 21.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of assembling an integrated tank assembly (100) is provided. The method comprising acts of providing a tank (1) with a mounting plate (1a) at bottom surface, mounting a pump (2) inside the tank from the bottom surface of the tank (1) to form a tank and pump assembly (3) with the mounting plate (1a) covering the bottom surface of the tank (1); providing a mounting base (4) to accommodate the tank and pump assembly (3), the mounting base (4) comprises providing a plurality of brackets (5) removably connectable to a chassis long member (6) of a vehicle (as shown in Figs. 21 and 22) at first end (5a) and a mounting frame (7) at second end (5b), wherein the plurality of brackets are angled at one end with respect to other end where the mounting frame is connected to slide along the one end of the plurality of brackets, and connecting a support plate (8) to the plurality of brackets (5); providing a plurality of straps (9) onto the support plate (8) at one end to mount around the tank and pump assembly (3) and removably connecting to the mounting frame (7) at the other end; connecting a guard member (10) removably with the mounting base (4) accommodating the tank and pump assembly (3) to absorb vibration from the chassis long member (6).

In one embodiment, the mounting plate (1a) of the tank (1) is configured with a plurality of blind holes (1b) to connect with a the pump (2) through a pump fastening flange (11) to form a tank and pump assembly (3).

In one embodiment, a plurality of flexible insulation is provided in between the mounting guides (1c) and the plurality of straps (9).

Advantages
In one embodiment, the integrated tank and pump assembly wherein the pump is mounted from bottom surface of the tank overcomes the limitation of packaging constraints in the vehicle.

In one embodiment, the integrated tank and pump assembly as disclosed in herein is mounted to chassis long member of the vehicle through a guard member thereby the vibrations transferred to the tank and pump assembly is reduced. Thus increasing life of the tank and pump assembly.

In one embodiment, the blind hole provided in the mounting plate avoids making drilled holes in the tank for mounting the pump and hence, the leakage associated with the drilled holes in the tank is eliminated.

In one embodiment, the mounting and dismounting of the pump with the tank is carried out with ease since there are no special tools are required for the same.

In one embodiment, the guard member of the integrated tank assembly protects the tank and pump assembly from road load vibrations and water and mud ingression.

In one embodiment the integrated tank and pump assembly is simple in construction and therefore, economical when compared with existing tank and pump assembly.

In one embodiment, maintenance of the integrated tank assembly as disclosed in the present disclosure is easy since the assembly is mounted at the chassis long member of the vehicle.

In one embodiment, the mounting plate provided in the tank provides better positive locking, for example a tightening torque of about 6 Nm.

In one embodiment, the flexible insulation provided in the integrated tank assembly provides advantages such a lesser wear and tear. Also, mounting screws can be easily replaced if worn out due to prolonged usage.

Equivalents
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.