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Container deployment from vehicle

US12266830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2023
Grant dateApr 1, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a system for deploying a container from a vehicle. The system includes a container; a reservoir configured to store a substance to be dispensed to the container; and a deployment device configured to transition the container between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the container is placed external to the vehicle, and in the retracted position, the container is placed internal to the vehicle. The system may further include a dispensing device connected to the reservoir and configured to dispense the substance from the reservoir to the container. Preferably, the vehicle is a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) including a fuel cell stack, and the substance includes wastewater exhaust form the fuel cell stack.

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