IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0799951
(2001-03-05)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
3 |
초록
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The cover member is adapted to receive a fuel-containing cell for a vehicle, such as a stock car racing vehicle, and is configured to cover and fit snugly against substantially all of the surfaces of the fuel cell. The cover member comprises a plurality of layers of penetration-resistant, synthetic
The cover member is adapted to receive a fuel-containing cell for a vehicle, such as a stock car racing vehicle, and is configured to cover and fit snugly against substantially all of the surfaces of the fuel cell. The cover member comprises a plurality of layers of penetration-resistant, synthetic material, which is lightweight but high strength, flexible and, to an extent, stretchable, so that in the event of a penetration of the fuel cell by a moving object, such as debris caused by a vehicle crash, material in the vicinity of the penetration is drawn through the opening in the fuel cell with the object, preventing contact of the object and the exposed edges of the opening in the fuel cell.
대표청구항
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1. A protective cover for a fuel-containing cell for a vehicle, comprising: a cover member adapted to receive a fuel-containing cell, the cover member being configured to cover substantially the entire surface area of the fuel cell, the cover member being fireproof, flexible and readily openable
1. A protective cover for a fuel-containing cell for a vehicle, comprising: a cover member adapted to receive a fuel-containing cell, the cover member being configured to cover substantially the entire surface area of the fuel cell, the cover member being fireproof, flexible and readily openable and closable to permit convenient insertion and removal of the fuel cell, permitting the cover to be retrofitted to an existing fuel cell, the cover member further including an opening therein in substantial registry with an opening in the fuel cell, for filling of the fuel cell with fuel, wherein the cover member is penetration-resistant and impact resistant so as to minimize the possibility of penetration through the fuel cell to the interior thereof by a moving object, thereby reducing the incidence of and extent of fire involving fuel escaping from the fuel cell. 2. An article of claim 1, wherein the cover member comprises a plurality of separate layers of penetration-resistant, synthetic material. 3. An article of claim 2, wherein the material is lightweight compared to the fuel cell material, stronger than the fuel cell material and flexible, so that it can be made to fit snugly around the fuel cell. 4. An article of claim 3, wherein the material is sufficiently stretchable that if a penetration of the fuel cell occurs, the material in the immediate vicinity thereof is drawn into the fuel cell around the penetration, protecting against contact between a penetrating object and an edge of the penetration in the fuel cell, reducing the possibility of a spark occurring between the object and the fuel cell. 5. An article of claim 1, wherein the cover member includes at least one end portion which is at least partially removable from the remainder of the cover member, permitting insertion and removal of the fuel cell from the cover member, the end portion including a first attachment strip around a substantial portion thereof, which connects with a mating strip on a remainder portion of the cover member, and a plurality of strap/buckle combinations on the end portion and the remainder portion of the cover member to securely connect said end portion to the remainder portion of the cover member. 6. An article of claim 5, wherein the cover member is configured to fit snugly against all surfaces of the fuel cell. 7. An article of claim 5, wherein said partially removable end portion includes a part thereof which is integral with and extends from the remainder portion of the cover member.
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