System for the temporary sealing of the interior of armored vehicles, especially tanks, against the penetration of liquid or gaseous substances
US4088058A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 9, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/46
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for the temporary sealing of the interior of an armored vehicle, especially tanks, against the penetration of liquid or gaseous substances is disclosed. The system is characterized by a tubular seal connected to a central operating system disposed in the interior of the armored vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with at least one ventilation aperture provided in an exterior wall of the armored vehicle which wall defines an interior of the same. The ventilation aperture comprises a ventilation valve in an aperture responsive to compressed air. The ventilation valve is connected to the central operating system and has provided thereover a protective device disposed on the exterior of the armored vehicle. Preferably, the tubular seal within a groove on the chassis or on the turret of a tank.
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