Compressed gas storage unit, and vehicle comprising a compressed gas storage unit
US12222071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compressed gas storage unit (1) for mobile applications, in particular for storing hydrogen on board a vehicle, including at least one metal storage housing (2) which delimits a storage volume (3) that can be filled with compressed gas, as well as at least one temperature-and/or pressure-sensitive overload valve (4) arranged on the storage housing (2). The storage housing (2) or the compressed gas storage unit (1) is surrounded by a heat protection shield (5) at least in regions, preferably releasing the at least one overload valve (4).
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