Tailgate with structurally integrated CNG system

摘要

A refuse vehicle has a tailgate. The tailgate has a framework to secure CNG tanks. A cover overlays the frame work to provide an aesthetic appearance to the vehicle.

主权项

1. A tailgate for a refuse vehicle comprising:
a frame having an arcuate portion, the frame extending between a top terminal end of the tailgate and a bottom terminal end of the tailgate; a plurality of compressed natural gas tanks coupled with the frame, the plurality of compressed natural gas tanks are positioned onto the frame from the top of the frame to the bottom of the frame such that the plurality of compressed natural gas tanks are aligned one after the other in a single file pattern so that the single file pattern of the plurality of compressed natural gas tanks define an arcuate line along the frame from the top of the tailgate to the bottom of the tailgate and the plurality of tanks extend from the top of the tailgate to the bottom of the tailgate; and a cover covering the frame.