Patent ID: 6082408
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A modular air tank assembly for a mobile vehicle with a chassis comprised of two frame rails and an air system supplying air operated equipment, comprising:(a) two brackets, each having a vertical surface and an integral tank engaging surface;(b) a first air tank engaged across and between said tank engaging surfaces of said brackets such that said brackets are aligned parallel to each other;(c) said first air tank being engaged to said brackets by a first retaining element for each said bracket;(d) said first retaining elements being contoured to engage against an outer surface of said first air tank and said first retaining elements being mechanically engaged at each end to said respective bracket;(e) a first drain valve engaged to said first air tank;(f) a first pull string for operating said first drain valve;(g) said first pull string engaged to one of said brackets independent of the chassis; and(h) said vertical surfaces of said brackets engaged to a frame rail.