METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)

摘要

Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system that can include a frame and at least one container. The frame can include a first side and a second side, with each side being configured to partly define a portion of an interior space. The at least one container can be configured to house or contain CNG and can be engaged to and partly encased by the frame. The at least one container can be partly located within the interior space of at least one of the first side or the second side. The frame assembly can be engaged to a chassis of a vehicle such that the at least one container is located either at least partially underneath a cab of the vehicle or at least partially behind a cab of the vehicle.

主权项

1. A frame assembly for a compressed natural gas fuel system intended to fuel a vehicle engine, comprising:
a first side and a second side, each side configured to partly define an interior space; a connecting member engaged between the first side and the second side; at least one container supported by and partly located within the interior space of at least one of the first side or the second side, wherein the at least one container is configured to house compressed natural gas; the frame assembly configured to be engaged to a chassis of a vehicle at a location on the chassis that is located rearward of a cab of the vehicle; and a manifold located on at least one of a driver side of the vehicle or a passenger side of the vehicle, the manifold is in fluid communication with at least one of the vehicle engine or the at least one container.