| 摘要 |
A tank support apparatus and method is disclosed that reduces the space occupied by a tank mounted on a vehicle chassis. In particular, the apparatus reduces the overall height of a tank and frame assembly. The disclosed frame for supporting a tank above a vehicle chassis comprises two vertical support beams laterally spaced apart from one another and two base tank support brackets. Each base tank support bracket attaches to, and extends horizontally from a respective one of the two vertical support beams, and further comprises a bearing surface for supporting the tank and a support member below the bearing surface. Each one of the support members provides a base extending from a respective one of the vertical support beams for distributing loads to the vehicle chassis from the frame and tank.
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