FIRE PREVENTION DEVICE ON CARGO VEHICLE Russian patent published in 2023 - IPC B60R11/00 G08B17/00 

FIELD: cargo vehicles.

SUBSTANCE: device can be used on a cargo vehicle in case of an energy source fire in one of the fuel tanks. Contains: fuel tank quick release clamps, ejection mechanism, drive mechanism, additional fuel cells and control box. Each quick-release clamp includes an upper and lower part, which are interlocked with each other. The lock includes outer and inner cylinders with a locking rod and a spring, inserted one into the other and closed by a latch. The ejection mechanism is a rectangular retractable frame with transverse beams in the form of gear racks placed in guides. The extreme longitudinal beam of the frame is a pusher and rests against the fuel tank from the inside. The opposite side of the tank rests on the latches of quick-release locks. The drive mechanism contains an electric motor, a gearbox and a drive shaft with spur gears. The control unit is located in the cab and is included in the on-board network of the vehicle.

EFFECT: ensuring the stability of the vehicle when dropping tanks.

1 cl, 8 dwg