Patent ID: 6105602
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: B60S,B67D,E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
A fuel dispensing station, comprising:at least one fuel tank having a top and at least two opposing sides and adapted to be located underground;a pump island including at least one fuel pump for dispensing fuel;roofing;a frame structure;a foundation for said fuel-dispensing station;such that said fuel tank, the pump island and roofing are adapted to be connected to each other as an integral unit, and the dispensing station is adapted to be transported to an installation site as readily erectable blocks,wherein when connected to each other, the foundation is located to support the fuel tank, the frame structure supports the roofing above the pump island and comprises posts spaced apart and extending from the pump island downwardly past the top of the fuel tank to the foundation on said opposing sides of the fuel tank to engage the foundation to form a framework around said fuel tank so that the foundation supports the frame structure so as to direct most of the bearing loads of the roofing to the foundation rather than the fuel tank.