Cryogenic fuel tank insulation assembly
US7296769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1376
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cryogenic fuel tank assembly 10 is provided comprising a cryogenic fuel tank wall 22. A foam assembly 24 is affixed to the cryogenic fuel tank wall 22, the foam assembly 24 having an inner surface 30 and an outer surface 32. A first solid film 40 bonded to the outer surface 32 to provide a uniform outer bonding surface 42. A thermal protection system assembly 38 is bonded to the uniform outer bonding surface 42.
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