US 6,644,165 B1 · Explosion containment vessel

Abstract

Disclosed is a vessel for storing explosives and containing an explosion which includes a container having a top and a bottom attached to a side wall. The container is cylindrically-shaped. The top and bottom are elliptically-shaped. A base surrounds the bottom to provide support. The top includes at least one exhaust vent. Lifts may be provided on the top of the container for lifting and transporting the vessel. A door on a side of the vessel provides access to an interior of the vessel. A door closing system secures the door during storage or an explosion. Another embodiment of the vessel further includes a liner positioned within the container, defining a gap between the liner and the container. A fragment arresting lining (i.e., sand) fills the gap. Another embodiment of the vessel further includes a layer of insulation between the container and the fragment arresting lining.

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Dependent claims

A vessel for containing an explosion, comprising:

a generally cylindrical container having an elliptical top and an elliptical bottom;
a door providing access to an interior of the vessel;
and
a door closing system includng:
a pair of first members;
a pair of second members configured to cooperate with the pair of first members;
and
a center pin configured to cooperate with the pair of second members,
wherein the container includes an opening support ring having a groove,
the door includes a ridge configured to mate with the groove when the door is in a closed position, and
when the door closing system is in an unlocked position and the center pin is actuated, the pair of second members travel lengthwise in relation to the center pin resulting in the pair of first members moving into engagement with the opening support ring to place the door closing system in a locked position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Explosion containment vessel

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Explosion containment vessel

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Abstract

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