Systems and methods for mounting a fuel system

摘要

The invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system to a vehicle. In some embodiments, the invention provides systems and methods for mounting a fuel system comprising a fuel tank to a vehicle chassis using a bracket, which may be a multi-part bracket, and may be referred to as a “drop and go” bracket.

主权项

1. A drop and go bracket comprising:
a first bracket portion configured to be attached to a vehicle chassis, wherein the first bracket portion includes a groove and a pin at a separate location from the groove; and a second bracket portion configured to be attached to a vehicle fuel system, wherein the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion are configured to be engaged and connected to one another in a manner that (i) mounts the vehicle fuel system to the vehicle chassis and (ii) prevents substantial translation without rotation between the first bracket portion and the second bracket portion in a lateral direction and in a vertical direction without the aid of additional fasteners, wherein the second bracket portion includes a cut-out configured to engage with the pin of the first bracket portion when part of the second bracket portion slides into the groove of the first bracket.