An enclosure formed around a volumetric space in three dimensions affixed shells via blind sliders is disclosed. The space may be formed from a plurality of panels around at least a portion of the volumetric structure. The method and system provide a releasable enclosure around the structure or a rack or the like formed by attaching a plurality of shell components which nest in a sequential pattern over the structure via the blind latching assemblies formed on the interior wall surface of shell components to blind catching assemblies attached to the structure and wherein the latch and catch assemblies releasably affix the enclosure shells to the structure and together without the use of threaded fasteners; and, wherein the shells components are nested and evenly disperse force along the perimeter edges where the shells overlap.
A pressurized-gas storage vessel includes a liner defining a chamber therein, the chamber being configured to receive a gas; a first wrapping surrounding the liner; and a second wrapping surrounding the liner. Methods of manufacturing and using the storage vessel are also disclosed.
The present disclosure provides mounting plates having a mounting portion adjacent to a plurality of fastening regions and a flexing portion adjacent to a mounting feature. The fastening regions can be connected to a frame system. The mounting feature can be connected to an end of a pressurized tank. The end of the pressurized tank can move relative to the frame system and the mounting plate can flex such that the flexing portion moves out of the plane of the fastening region to accommodate the motion of the end of the pressurized tank. Connection to the end of the pressurized tank can be provided at a tank collar than can be bonded or threadably connected to the mounting plate via a connection mechanism. The connection mechanism can be an expandable plug or a sleeve that connects to the tank collar.
A pressurized-gas storage vessel includes a liner defining a chamber therein, the chamber being configured to receive a gas; a first wrapping surrounding the liner; and a second wrapping surrounding the liner. Methods of manufacturing and using the storage vessel are also disclosed.
A nested shell enclosure covering behind the cab gaseous fuel tanks on a three dimensional structure. The method and system provides a releasable enclosure around the structure or a rack or the like formed by attaching a plurality of shell components which nest in a sequential pattern over the structure via housing latch assemblies formed on the interior wall surface of shell components to catch bracket assemblies attached to the structure and wherein the latch and catch assemblies releasably affix the enclosure shells to the structure and together without the use of threaded fasteners; and, wherein the shells components are nested and evenly disperse force along the perimeter edges where the shells overlap.
B60R 5/02 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at front of vehicle
The present disclosure provides mounting plates having a mounting portion adjacent to a plurality of fastening regions and a flexing portion adjacent to a mounting feature. The fastening regions can be connected to a frame system. The mounting feature can be connected to an end of a pressurized tank. The end of the pressurized tank can move relative to the frame system and the mounting plate can flex such that the flexing portion moves out of the plane of the fastening region to accommodate the motion of the end of the pressurized tank. Connection to the end of the pressurized tank can be provided at a tank collar than can be bonded or threadably connected to the mounting plate via a connection mechanism. The connection mechanism can be an expandable plug or a sleeve that connects to the tank collar.
A pressurized-gas storage vessel includes a liner defining a chamber therein, the chamber being configured to receive a gas; a first wrapping surrounding the liner; and a second wrapping surrounding the liner. Methods of manufacturing and using the storage vessel are also disclosed.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of
fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage
and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting
primarily of mobile storage tanks.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of
fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage
and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting
primarily of mobile storage tanks.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
(1) Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting primarily of mobile storage tanks.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting primarily of mobile storage tanks
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting primarily of mobile storage tanks Non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty Research, design and development in the fields of clean vehicle and alternative fuel technology, fuel storage systems for land and water vehicles and alternative fuel delivery infrastructure; design and development of computer software for use in vehicle control systems; design, development and testing of fuel storage tanks; testing, analysis and evaluation of fuel storage and delivery systems to assure compliance with industry standards
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting primarily of mobile storage tanks Non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty Research, design and development in the fields of clean vehicle and alternative fuel technology, fuel storage systems for land and water vehicles and alternative fuel delivery infrastructure; design and development of computer software for use in vehicle control systems; design, development and testing of fuel storage tanks; testing, analysis and evaluation of fuel storage and delivery systems to assure compliance with industry standards
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting primarily of mobile storage tanks
The present disclosure provides mounting plates having a mounting portion adjacent to a plurality of fastening regions and a flexing portion adjacent to a mounting feature. The fastening regions can be connected to a frame system. The mounting feature can be connected to an end of a pressurized tank. The end of the pressurized tank can move relative to the frame system and the mounting plate can flex such that the flexing portion moves out of the plane of the fastening region to accommodate the motion of the end of the pressurized tank. Connection to the end of the pressurized tank can be provided at a tank collar than can be bonded or threadably connected to the mounting plate via a connection mechanism. The connection mechanism can be an expandable plug or a sleeve that connects to the tank collar.
12 - Land, air and water vehicles; parts of land vehicles
20 - Furniture and decorative products
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Mobile storage tanks; mobile tanks for the transportation of fuel; trailers for the transportation of fuel; fuel storage and delivery system for compressed gasses consisting primarily of mobile storage tanks Non-metal cylinders for compressed gas or liquids, sold empty Research, design and development in the fields of clean vehicle and alternative fuel technology, fuel storage systems for land and water vehicles and alternative fuel delivery infrastructure; design and development of computer software for use in vehicle control systems; design, development and testing of fuel storage tanks; testing, analysis and evaluation of fuel storage and delivery systems to assure compliance with industry standards
21.
Composite pressure vessel having internal load support
A device, system and method to support the ends of composite pressurized storage vessel, including supporting two ends of a cylindrical composite pressurized storage vessel with an axial rod/tube fixed axially inside the storage vessel fixed at each end; and providing a fluid pathway into the vessel from at least one of the two ends which is not obstructed by the axial rod/tubing.
A localized fire protection system for composite overwrapped pressure vessels which uses net or mesh which stretches in at least one direction. They can be elastomeric or polymeric or any material and/or weave that provides said function. Wrapping sections held together via a flammable fuse connected to a relief valve under pressure from the net wrappings to block a relief valve pathway to replace stored gas in case of a localized fire.
F16K 17/38 - Safety valvesEqualising valves actuated in consequence of extraneous circumstances, e.g. shock, change of position of excessive temperature
F17C 1/14 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of aluminiumPressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of non-magnetic steel
F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
23.
Composite pressure tank identification and tracking
A device, a system, and methods for tracking conductive composite pressurized gaseous storage tanks. The system including anchoring an RFID device in a non-conductive blind boss, wherein the anchor material has a low dielectric and has minimal reflection of RF energy.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
A localized fire protection system for composite overvvrapped pressure vessels which uses net or mesh which stretches in at least one direction. They can he elastomeric or polymeric or any material and/or weave that provides said function. Wrapping sections held together via a flammable fuse connected to a relief valve under pressure from the net wrappings to block a relief valve pathway to replace stored gas in case of a localized fire.
F17C 1/14 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of aluminiumPressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of non-magnetic steel
F17C 13/12 - Arrangements or mounting of devices for preventing or minimising the effect of explosion
F16K 17/38 - Safety valvesEqualising valves actuated in consequence of extraneous circumstances, e.g. shock, change of position of excessive temperature
25.
COMPOSITE PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING INTERNAL LOAD SUPPORT
A device, system and method to support the ends of composite pressurized storage vessel, including supporting two ends of a cylindrical composite pressurized storage vessel with an axial rod/tube fixed axially inside the storage vessel fixed at each end; and providing a fluid pathway into the vessel from at least one of the two ends which is not obstructed by the axial rod/tubing.
B29C 53/56 - Winding and joining, e.g. winding spirally
B29C 70/16 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length
B65D 6/34 - Reinforcing or strengthening parts or members
B65D 8/08 - Reinforcing or strengthening parts or members
B65D 75/40 - Packages formed by enclosing successive articles, or increments of material, in webs, e.g. folded or tubular webs, or by subdividing tubes filled with liquid, semi-liquid, or plastic materials
F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
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Aerodynamic and adjustable efficient back of cab fuel tank housing
A back of cab enclosure which covers vertically mounted fuel tanks and manages airflow wherein laminar airflow is improved and turbulent airflow is decreased.
A cooperating rack structure comprising at least two modules affixed to legs and a method of reduced weight vertical storage of fuel tanks for use in motor vehicles wherein the fuel tanks form a cooperating portion of the rack superstructure.
A support structure which includes tank formed rack comprising at least two modules affixed to each other via attached bases and a method of reduced weight storage of fuel tanks also for use in motor vehicles wherein the fuel tanks via attached bases are used to form a portion of the rack superstructure.
Disclosed is a device, system and methods for tracking conductive composite pressurized gaseous storage tanks. The system including anchoring an RFID device in a non-conductive blind boss. Wherein the anchor material has a low dielectric and has minimal reflection if RF energy.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
Disclosed is a device, system and methods for tracking conductive composite pressurized gaseous storage tanks. The system including anchoring an RFID device in a non-conductive blind boss. Wherein the anchor material has a low dielectric and has minimal reflection if RF energy.
F17C 13/02 - Special adaptations of indicating, measuring, or monitoring equipment
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
Gas containment vessels are provided that are comprised of an inner corrosion resistant shell made of lower strength steel alloy or aluminum alloy or thermoplastic polymer, and an outer concentric shell constructed of high strength, albeit lower corrosion resistant, metal or fiber-reinforced composite. The fiber can comprise filaments derived from basaltic rocks, the filaments having been immersed in a thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer matrix, and commingled with carbon, glass or aramid fibers such that there is load sharing between the basaltic fibers and carbon, glass or aramid fibers.
Devices and methods for addressing permeation of a gas through a liner of a pressure vessel involve a porous layer between the liner and a composite shell of the pressure vessel around the liner. The porous layer provides fluid communication with atmosphere for gases that permeate through the liner. Such porous layers may be provided in a continuous wound set of fibers about the liner. Further, an inner composite structure may be provided between the liner and the porous layer to reduce the rate of permeation to the porous layer.
B29C 70/32 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core on a rotating mould, former or core
F17C 11/00 - Use of gas-solvents or gas-sorbents in vessels
F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
Disclosed is a device and method of a system and an improved boss, the boss having a longitudinally extending body with a top surface having flange forming a planar bottom surface with a fluid connection through the boss further including a liner mounting connection (LMC) on the flange bottom surface; the LMC having a groove adapted to be threadably engaged with a liner neck; and, a migration passage fluidly connecting LMC to the fluid connection of the boss.
Disclosed is a device and method of a system and an improved boss, the boss having a longitudinally extending body with a top surface having flange forming a planar bottom surface with a fluid connection through the boss further including a liner mounting connection (LMC) on the flange bottom surface; the LMC having a groove adapted to be threadably engaged with a liner neck; and, a migration passage fluidly connecting LMC to the fluid connection of the boss.
B65D 6/40 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor with walls formed with filling or emptying apertures
F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
A composite fuel tank, formed by winding filaments or strips around a plastic liner and binding the material with a curable binder. Embedded within the wrapped material at predetermined depths from the surface which provides a color indication of the level of damage due to tears, gashes, cuts and the like. The color indicator is part of a visual inspection method to determine tank damage and the extent of repair necessary.
A composite fuel tank, formed by winding filaments or strips around a plastic liner and binding the material with a curable binder. Embedded within the wrapped material at predetermined depths from the surface which provides a color indication of the level of damage due to tears, gashes, cuts and the like. The color indicator is part of a visual inspection method to determine tank damage and the extent of repair necessary.
A back of cab enclosure which covers vertically mounted fuel tanks and manages airflow wherein laminar airflow is improved and turbulent airflow is decreased.
A cooperating rack structure comprising at least two modules affixed to legs and a method of reduced weight vertical storage of fuel tanks for use in motor vehicles wherein the fuel tanks form a cooperating portion of the rack superstructure.
A tank formed rack structure comprising at least two modules affixed to each other via bases and a method of reduced weight vertical storage of fuel tanks for use in motor vehicles wherein the fuel tanks form a portion of the rack superstructure.
A fuel holding device is secured to a vehicle by means of straps and brackets, which sits on a system of gaskets to prevent longitudinal sliding and rotation. A gasket system for preventing longitudinal sliding is disposed circumferentially around the tank body, and between the tank body and a circumferential bracket system that includes a U-shaped strap and an L-shaped bracket. The gasket system comprises a wedge-shaped base and a slider portion, with the U-shaped strap secured around the slider portion. A system for preventing rotation of a fuel-holding device has a circumferential wedge gasket segment, or a corrugated segment, positioned at a gap between the U-shaped strap and the L-shaped bracket.
B65D 6/00 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
F02M 21/02 - Apparatus for supplying engines with non-liquid fuels, e.g. gaseous fuels stored in liquid form for gaseous fuels
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
A pressurized-gas storage assembly has a liner defining a gas storage chamber and an end portion with a planar surface, with an access opening on the planar surface that is in fluid communication with the gas storage chamber. A raised circular ring extends from the planar surface and surrounds the access opening. The assembly also includes a polar boss having a longitudinally extending part that has a top surface with a recessed opening, and a planar bottom surface, with a channel extending through the polar boss to serve as a passageway through the polar boss. A circular groove is provided on the bottom flat surface of the polar boss, with the raised ring received inside the circular groove. An outer shell is provided around the entirety of the liner, with the outer shell having an edge-defining aperture that receives the polar boss.
B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
F17C 1/00 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge
B23P 19/04 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes for assembling or disassembling parts
42.
Adapterless closure assembly for composite pressure vessels
A pressurized-gas storage assembly has a liner defining a gas storage chamber and an end portion with a planar surface, with an access opening on the planar surface that is in fluid communication with the gas storage chamber. A raised circular ring extends from the planar surface and surrounds the access opening. The assembly also includes a polar boss having a longitudinally extending part that has a top surface with a recessed opening, and a planar bottom surface, with a channel extending through the polar boss to serve as a passageway through the polar boss. A circular groove is provided on the bottom flat surface of the polar boss, with the raised ring received inside the circular groove. An outer shell is provided around the entirety of the liner, with the outer shell having an edge-defining aperture that receives the polar boss.
Gas containment vessels are provided that are comprised of an inner corrosion resistant shell made of lower strength steel alloy or aluminum alloy or thermoplastic polymer, and an outer concentric shell constructed of high strength, albeit lower corrosion resistant, metal or fiber-reinforced composite. The fiber can comprise filaments derived from basaltic rocks, the filaments having been immersed in a thermosetting or thermoplastic polymer matrix, and comingled with carbon, glass or aramid fibers such that there is load sharing between the basaltic fibers and carbon, glass or aramid fibers.
Devices and methods for addressing permeation of a gas through a liner of a pressure vessel involve a porous layer between the liner and a composite shell of the pressure vessel around the liner. The porous layer provides fluid communication with atmosphere for gases that permeate through the liner. Such porous layers may be provided in a continuous wound set of fibers about the liner. Further, an inner composite structure may be provided between the liner and the porous layer to reduce the rate of permeation to the porous layer.
F17C 1/06 - Protecting sheatings built-up from wound-on bands or filamentary material, e.g. wires
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials
F17C 13/00 - Details of vessels or of the filling or discharging of vessels
Disclosed herein is a composite pressure vessel with a liner having a polar boss and a blind boss a shell is formed around the liner via one or more filament wrappings continuously disposed around at least a substantial portion of the liner assembly combined the liner and filament wrapping have a support profile. To reduce susceptible to rupture a locally disposed filament fiber is added.
The present disclosure provides an alternative, cost-effective safety feature for on-board hydrogen storage containers incorporating a fill cycle sensor with a driver warning and shutdown system. The system monitors the number of times a hydrogen container is filled, and then takes action at a predetermined termination point. A controller monitors each time the hydrogen container is filled above 90% of the rated pressure or mass. Once the predetermined termination point of fill cycles is reached, the disclosed device/method will either disable the valve or refueling mechanism such that fuel supply to the vehicle is shutoff and the container cannot be filled again, essentially assuring the end of the life of the container.
