| 摘要 |
A fuel tank is improved by the addition of a filler of metallic mesh, the addition of an outer sleeve of fuel and vapor impervious, fire resistant, thermoplastic material, and the fuel line outlet cover is secured against release due to collision. A method of improving a fuel tank includes the securing of the fuel line outlet cover, the addition of the outer sleeve and the installation of the tank into the vehicle. Finally, a tank assembly is described which includes a tank enclosure, the sleeve surrounding the enclosure, a reinforced fastening of the fuel line attachment cover to the tank enclosure, and a filler of explosion suppressing metallic mesh positioned within the tank.
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