US Patent Application 18246369. METHOD FOR KEEPING FREE OF ICE OR THAWING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE WHICH IS AT RISK OF ICING OF A TANK INTERFACE AND A TANK INTERFACE simplified abstract
METHOD FOR KEEPING FREE OF ICE OR THAWING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE WHICH IS AT RISK OF ICING OF A TANK INTERFACE AND A TANK INTERFACE
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Inventor(s)
Helerson Kemmer of Vaihingen (DE)
Matthias Rink of Herrenberg (DE)
METHOD FOR KEEPING FREE OF ICE OR THAWING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE WHICH IS AT RISK OF ICING OF A TANK INTERFACE AND A TANK INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18246369 titled 'METHOD FOR KEEPING FREE OF ICE OR THAWING AT LEAST ONE SURFACE WHICH IS AT RISK OF ICING OF A TANK INTERFACE AND A TANK INTERFACE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for preventing ice formation or thawing on surfaces of a refueling nozzle and tank filler neck of a hydrogen-powered vehicle.
- The method involves heating the surfaces during refueling and/or after refueling to prevent ice formation.
- The invention aims to address the risk of icing on these surfaces, which can hinder the refueling process and potentially damage the vehicle.
- By implementing this method, the refueling process can be made more efficient and reliable, ensuring smooth operation of hydrogen-powered vehicles even in cold weather conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
The invention relates to a method for keeping free of ice or thawing at least one surface () which is at risk of icing of a tank interface (), wherein the at least one surface () at risk of icing is formed on a refueling nozzle () and/or on a tank filler neck () of a vehicle which can be operated with hydrogen. According to the invention, the at least one surface () at risk of icing is heated during a refueling operation and/or after a refueling operation.
