18455586. TANK simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
TANK
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yasuhiro Iida of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takeshi Ishikawa of Toyokawa-shi (JP)
Takuya Kobayashi of Toyota-shi (JP)
TANK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18455586 titled 'TANK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a tank with a liner and a reinforcement layer made of a fiber reinforced resin. The liner has a cylindrical body portion with dome-shaped portions at both ends, while the reinforcement layer covers the liner and includes a part reinforcement layer and an outer hoop layer.
- The tank includes a liner with a cylindrical body portion and dome-shaped portions at both ends.
- The reinforcement layer is made of a fiber reinforced resin, covering the liner.
- The reinforcement layer consists of a part reinforcement layer and an outer hoop layer.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing for the production of lightweight and durable tanks for storing liquids or gases.
Problems Solved
1. Provides structural integrity and strength to the tank. 2. Ensures the tank can withstand high pressure and external forces.
Benefits
1. Lightweight yet strong construction. 2. Enhanced durability and longevity. 3. Resistance to corrosion and wear.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Fiber Reinforced Resin Tank Technology for Industrial Storage Solutions
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or publications related to fiber reinforced resin tanks or similar composite materials used in tank construction.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional tank construction methods using metal or other materials?
This technology offers a lightweight and durable alternative to traditional tank construction methods, potentially reducing costs and improving performance in various applications.
What are the environmental implications of using fiber reinforced resin tanks compared to other materials?
The environmental impact of using fiber reinforced resin tanks, including factors such as production, disposal, and recycling, is an important consideration that should be further explored to assess the sustainability of this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tank includes a liner and a reinforcement layer. The liner has a body portion with a cylindrical shape, and a pair of dome-shaped portions respectively provided at both ends of the body portion in an axial direction of the body portion. The reinforcement layer covers the liner and is made of a fiber reinforced resin that is a resin-impregnated fiber bundle. The reinforcement layer includes a part reinforcement layer disposed from an apex side of each of the dome-shaped portions across a boundary between the dome-shaped portion and the body portion to part of the body portion, and an outer hoop layer disposed outside the part reinforcement layer and provided so as to press an end, adjacent to the body portion, of the part reinforcement layer.
