A Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) has a number of elements that work together to provide a fuel tank. The parts of the FTA include the baffle plate 30, the partition formed under the upper plate of the baffle plate, the bracket 40, and the mounting hole 35. The FTA is used to store fuel in vehicles, and may also be used for other automotive applications.

The baffle plate must be made of the same material as the tank walls and have the same thickness. The baffle plate must have air holes drilled through its top surface. Proper fittings and flanges must be used on all fuel tanks. Gasoline fuel tanks for propulsion must be placed in water-tight compartments, while fuel tanks for auxiliaries must be located on the weather deck as close to the engine as possible. In addition, fuel tanks for auxiliaries should be installed in such a way that the air can flow freely around the tanks.

The baffle plate 30 for fuel tank assembly comprises a body, a key operated locking mechanism, and a shank that extends through the constricted passage. The body is supported upon a shoulder on the upper portion, and the transverse extension forms a flange over the filler neck that prevents the body from rotating.

Partition formed under the upper plate of the baffle plate

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a partition may be formed under the upper plate of a baffle plate. This partition is designed to reduce the amount of fuel that is pumped out of the tank during a fuel surge. The partition may be formed as a bracket that is fixed to the upper plate of the baffle plate. This bracket may be made of any suitable material and may be integral with the baffle plate or may be a separate component. In either case, the bracket is connected to the baffle plate through a bolt.

The baffle plate prevents the surge of fuel that may result from an abrupt turn or incline. The baffle plate also stabilizes the fuel supply to the fuel pump and reduces the noise produced by the fuel surge.

A tank strap assembly 40 can include a loop 45 for securing a T-bolt 46. The tank strap assembly is then fastened to the tank 10 via a T-bolt 46.

Mounting hole 35

There are two ways to mount the fuel tank assembly to the frame. One option is to use saddle brackets. These brackets are adjustable. Saddle bracket 39 can be fixed on one end and removably attached to the other. The other method involves using strap 27 that extends around the fuel tank 35. This arrangement allows the fuel tank to be attached at different elevations.

Bracket arrangement 23 is generally semi-circular in shape. Fuel tank 35 is adapted to abut bracket arrangement 23 directly, or with a strap 27 that is threaded through openings in the bracket surface. A strap pin 42 is then threaded through the holes in the bracket surface and engages a loop 44 on the end of the strap assembly.