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US 2023/0383907 A1Published application
Long heat path support structure
AssigneeBennamann Services Ltd
InventorsChristopher Mark MANN, Tom Richard TAYLOR, Luke James MANN, Thomas William BRADSHAW
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Abstract
Storage systems and methods of manufacturing and using the same. A storage tank is provided with an inner vessel, an outer vessel, and a support system between the vessels. The support system may comprise a repeating pattern of openings that effectively lengthens the heat path between the inner and outer vessels.
Claims21
1-58. (canceled)
A storage system, the storage system comprising:
- an outer vessel;
- an inner vessel arranged within the outer vessel;
- and
- a support structure connecting the inner vessel to the outer vessel,
- wherein the support structure comprises at least one surface with a plurality of openings arranged in a repeating pattern.
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A cryogenic storage tank, comprising:
- an outer tank;
- an inner tank;
- and
- at least one support collar for mounting the inner tank within the outer tank,
- wherein the at least one support collar comprises means for extending an effective heat path length between the outer tank to the inner tank.
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A fuel delivery system for a vehicle, comprising:
- a storage tank;
- and
- an engine operatively connected to the storage tank and configured to operate using fuel from the storage tank,
- wherein the tank comprises an inner vessel and an outer vessel connected by a support structure that comprises at least one surface with a plurality of openings arranged in a repeating pattern.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.