Title:
【発明の名称】圧縮ガスマニホールド
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003528259
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A compressed gas vehicle fuel storage system comprised of a plurality of compressed gas pressure cells supported by shock-absorbing bumpers positioned within a low cost, shape-conforming container. The container is dimensioned relative to the compressed gas pressure cells whereby a radial air gap surrounds each compressed gas pressure cell. The radial air gap allows pressure-induced expansion of the pressure cells without resulting in the application of pressure to adjacent pressure cells or physical pressure to the container. The pressure cells are interconnected by a gas control assembly including a thermally activated pressure relief device, a manual safety shut-off valve, and means for connecting the fuel storage system to a vehicle power source and a refueling adapter. The gas control assembly is enclosed by a protective cover attached to the container. The system is attached to the vehicle with straps to enable the chassis to deform as intended in a high-speed collision.
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Inventors:
Hildebrand, Richard, Jay.
Wozniak, John, Jay.
Wozniak, John, Jay.
Application Number:
JP2000578245A
Publication Date:
September 24, 2003
Filing Date:
October 27, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
The Johns Hopkins University
International Classes:
F02M21/02; B60K15/01; B60K15/03; B60K15/07; B65D8/00; B65D77/08; B67D7/04; F16L41/02; F17C1/02; F17C13/02; F17C13/04; F17C13/08; (IPC1-7): F16L41/02; F02M21/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kenzo Hara (3 outside)