Methods and systems for compressed natural gas (CNG) system

摘要

Provided is a compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel system comprising a frame, a first container, a second container, a first manifold, a second manifold, and a casing. The frame may have: a first side; a first connecting member; and a second side. The first container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second container may be configured to house or contain CNG and be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The first manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the first side of the frame. The second manifold may be engaged to and substantially shrouded by the second side of the frame. The casing may at least partially surround the frame, the first container, the first manifold, and the second manifold.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a first side and a second side, each side configured to house at least one container; at least one connecting member having a first end and a second end opposite thereof and includes at least two members connected via a first shock mount; the at least one connecting member is engaged between the first side and the second side; one or more mounting brackets coupled to at least one of the first side or the second side, each mounting bracket includes a shock mount in between the mounting bracket and one of the sides; at least one container is configured to house compressed natural gas, is cylindrical in shape with a length, a diameter, and a first end opposite a second end in which the first end includes a valve opening; and at least one of the one or more mounting brackets is coupled to a chassis of a vehicle such that first container or the second container is horizontally positioned in a plane that is substantially similar to a plane that the chassis of the vehicle resides or at least one axle of the vehicle resides.