Mobile machine with a pressurized tank

Abstract

A mobile machine, in particular an industrial truck ( 1 ), includes at least one pressurized tank ( 3 ), in particular to carry fuel that is in a gaseous state under normal conditions. At least one molding ( 10, 15, 19, 21 ) that is adapted to significant portions of the external contour of the tank ( 3 ) is provided, and which is made of a high density material.

1 . A mobile machine, comprising: 
 at least one pressurized tank to carry fuel that is in a gaseous state under normal conditions; and    at least one molding configured to be fitted to significant portions of an external contour of the tank, wherein the molding is made of a high density material.    
   
   
       2 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding is also fitted to a contour of components that surround the tank.  
   
   
       3 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding is fitted to significant parts of an external contour of at least one additional tank.  
   
   
       4 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding has at least one recess with a curved cross section to hold at least one tank.  
   
   
       5 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 4 , including at least one elastic element located in the recess to hold the tank.  
   
   
       6 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding is made of a ferrous material.  
   
   
       7 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding is made of a lead alloy.  
   
   
       8 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding has at least one approximately flat lateral surface.  
   
   
       9 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding has at least two at least approximately parallel lateral surfaces.  
   
   
       10 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding has at least one fastening device for connection of the molding with the mobile machine.  
   
   
       11 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the molding is fitted to significant parts of an external contour of at least one additional tank.  
   
   
       12 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the molding has at least one recess with an at least approximately arc-shaped cross section to hold at least one tank.  
   
   
       13 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding is made of steel or cast iron.  
   
   
       14 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding includes at least one recess having a surface complementary to an outer surface of the at least one tank, with at least one elastic element located in the recess and configured to contact the tank.  
   
   
       15 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the molding includes at least one recess having a surface complementary to an outer surface of the at least one tank, with at least one elastic element located in the recess and configured to contact the tank.  
   
   
       16 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the molding includes at least one recess having a surface complementary to an outer surface of the at least one tank, with at least one elastic element located in the recess and configured to contact the tank.  
   
   
       17 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the molding includes at least one substantially flat outer surface.  
   
   
       18 . The mobile machine as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the molding includes at least one substantially flat outer surface.