DEVICE AND METHOD FOR STORAGE TANK RESTRAINT ON A VEHICLE
First Claim
1. A restraint device for securing an ammonia storage tank holder to a frame, the device comprising:
- a first support having first and second ends, a first surface for contacting the storage tank holder during use, and a second surface fixedly attached to the frame,a second support having first and second ends and a first surface for contacting the storage tank holder during use,a connecting support attached to and capable of holding the first and second supports in a substantially parallel relationship about the storage tank holder, anda holding space for placement of the storage tank holder, the holding space having a perimeter defined by the first support, the second support and the connecting support,wherein the connecting support is adjustable such that the second support is selectively movable to expand the perimeter of the holding space.
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Abstract
A restraint device and method for securing an ammonia storage tank holder to a frame is disclosed. The restraint device includes first and second supports which sandwich about the holder in a parallel fashion. A connecting support attaches to and holds the first and second supports in a substantially parallel relationship about the storage tank holder, and is adjustable such that the second support is selectively movable to expand the perimeter of the holding space. The disclosed method includes the steps of affixing a first support having first and second ends to a frame of a vehicle, placing a storage tank holder into contact with at least one surface of the first support, placing a second support having first and second ends substantially parallel to the first support in contact with a surface of the storage tank holder opposite the first support, and securing the first and second supports.
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30 Claims
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1. A restraint device for securing an ammonia storage tank holder to a frame, the device comprising:
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a first support having first and second ends, a first surface for contacting the storage tank holder during use, and a second surface fixedly attached to the frame, a second support having first and second ends and a first surface for contacting the storage tank holder during use, a connecting support attached to and capable of holding the first and second supports in a substantially parallel relationship about the storage tank holder, and a holding space for placement of the storage tank holder, the holding space having a perimeter defined by the first support, the second support and the connecting support, wherein the connecting support is adjustable such that the second support is selectively movable to expand the perimeter of the holding space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An ammonia cartridge heating mantle assembly for attachment to the frame of a vehicle, the assembly comprising:
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a cartridge holder having first and second complementary portions to define an interior space, the portions aligning with one another at seams along peripheral edges; a first support fixedly attached to the frame of the vehicle and contacting the first complementary portion of the cartridge holder; a second support positioned across the second complementary portion of the cartridge holder opposite and parallel to the first support; a connecting support attached to the first and second supports to form an open loop about the first and second complementary portions of the heating mantle; and a release attached to the connecting support to allow the second support to move away from the cartridge holder to permit access to the interior space. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for the retention of an ammonia storage tank on a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
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affixing a first support having first and second ends to a frame of a vehicle; placing a storage tank holder into contact with at least one surface of the first support; placing an ammonia storage tank into the storage tank holder; placing a second support having first and second ends substantially parallel to the first support in contact with a surface of the storage tank holder opposite the first support; securing the first end of the first support to the first end of the second support; and securing the second end of the first support to the second end of the second support. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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