Patent ID: 6059252
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B60K

Abstract:
An arrangement for mounting a fuel tank to the undercarriage of a motor vehicle, said arrangement comprising a support bracket adapted to be connected on said undercarriage for engaging said fuel tank a tension strap adapted to the extending at least partially around said fuel tank when said tank is mounted to said bracket, means firmly engaging one end of said tension strap with said support bracket, the other end of said tension strap forming a loop portion having a bore, a tensioning structure including a connecting member having one end with a threaded shaft extending through said bore and through a transverse connecting structure disposed in said loop and the other end of said connecting member being provided with a hook-like head, said bracket having an eyelet receiving said hook-like head, and a nut disposed on said threaded shaft and engaging said transverse connecting structure and permitting tightening said tension strap for retaining said fuel tank in firm engagement with said support bracket.