Patent ID: 7264277
Filing Date: 2007-09-04
Classification: B60K,B62D

Abstract:
1. A rear structure of a gaseous fuel vehicle, comprising: right and left rear frame members extending longitudinally of the vehicle; and a rectangular support frame mounted to an underside of the right and left rear frame members, the support frame being configured to allow at least one substantially cylindrical gaseous fuel tank to be mounted thereon in a transversely extending position, wherein each of the right and left rear frame members includes an upwardly-bulged curved portion, a front linear portion extending forwardly from a front end of the curved portion, and a rear linear portion extending rearwardly from a rear end of the curved portion, and the support frame is attached to the front and rear linear portions, wherein each of the right and left rear frame members includes a front depressed portion formed in a lower portion of the front linear portion, and a rear depressed portion formed in a lower portion of the rear linear portion, the support frame being fitted into the front depressed portion and the rear depressed portion.