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Inflation control apparatus and internal curing method for IV-type hydrogen storage container

US11988287B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2023
Grant dateMay 21, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/32
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inflation control apparatus includes seal heads at ends of a container liner on a rack; a rotary inflation connector includes a static component and a rotating component. The rotating component is connected with the seal head; an inflation core tube is in the container liner, air holes are in the inflation core tube, and the two ends of the inflation core tube are connected with the static component of the rotary inflation connector respectively. A temperature and pressure sensor is in the container liner; an air compressor provides air for an air heater, the air heater introduces the heated air into an air inlet of the inflation core tube, an air outlet of the inflation core tube is connected with an air inlet of a flow regulating valve, and an air outlet of flow regulating valve is connected with an air inlet of the air compressor.

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