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High-pressure tank with permeation barrier

US9011622B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2011
Grant dateApr 21, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2031

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

Abstract

The present invention relates to a high-pressure tank made from fiber-reinforced plastic for, in particular, gaseous media, wherein, on its inner wall, the tank is equipped completely or partially with a substantially permeation-tight foil made of metal, wherein the metal has a high elastic range and a low thermal expansion coefficient, and the foil has a thickness of ≦0.5 mm. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing tanks of this type.

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