Explosion proof tablet enclosure
a tablet enclosure and explosion-proof technology, applied in the direction of instruments, manufacturing tools, container discharge methods, etc., can solve the problems of increased risk of fire or explosion, non-sparking non-incendiary components, and inability to release sufficient electrical/thermal energy to cause ignition
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-01
XCIEL
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The patent describes an explosion proof enclosure that can safely contain a tablet computer. The enclosure has two parts that are designed to be easily connected together, creating a sealed chamber that prevents any harmful substances from escaping. The enclosure also has a data interface that allows for the communication of external electrical signals to the tablet computer. The enclosure can be easily disassembled for cleaning and maintenance. The technical effects of this invention include improved safety and reliability for using tablet computers in potentially dangerous environments.
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The use of electrical devices in hazardous areas may lead to an increased risk of a fire or explosion triggered by the presence of the electrical device.
Further, often the types of protections required vary depending on the risks and hazards involved.
Two common types of hazardous areas requiring protection for electrical devices are areas that contain flammable vapors and areas containing dust or other particulates susceptible to ignition.
Further, “nonincendive” components are nonsparking and incapable of releasing sufficient electrical / thermal energy to cause ignitions to hazardous substances during normal (i.e., Division 1) operating conditions.
While assemblies or enclosures have been developed for use in hazardous areas, these components are often expensive and not configured for use with particular electrical devices.
Also, these components may only satisfy the requirements for a particular class and division, and thus may not be used in other hazardous environments or in hazardous environments under abnormal conditions (i.e., Division 2 conditions).
Further, these components may be permanently coupled to the protected electrical device, restricting the use of multiple electrical devices with the same enclosure.
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[0021]In the drawings and description that follow, like parts are typically marked throughout the specification and drawings with the same reference numerals. The drawing figures are not necessarily to scale. Certain features of the invention may be shown exaggerated in scale or in somewhat schematic form and some details of conventional elements may not be shown in the interest of clarity and conciseness. The present disclosure is susceptible to embodiments of different forms. Specific embodiments are described in detail and are shown in the drawings, with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the principles of the disclosure, and is not intended to limit the disclosure to that illustrated and described herein. It is to be fully recognized that the different teachings of the embodiments discussed below may be employed separately or in any suitable combination to produce desired results.
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Abstract
An explosion proof enclosure includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion and second portion are configured to be releasably coupled to each other, wherein the enclosure has an assembled configuration having an internal chamber, wherein the enclosure is configured to house a tablet computer in the internal chamber, wherein, when in the assembled configuration, the enclosure is configured to prevent combustion within the internal chamber from escaping into the surrounding environment.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent applications Ser. No. 61 / 592,053 filed Jan. 30, 2012 and entitled “Custom enclosure for iPad2 which allow the user to operate this Apple tablet PC in a Class1 Div2, Class1 Zone2 area, Hazardous Location Listing for the US and Canada,” and Ser. No. 61 / 635,959 filed Apr. 20, 2012 and entitled “Custom enclosure for iPad3 which allow the user to operate this Apple table PC in a Class1 Div2, Zone2 and Class1 Zone2 area, Hazardous Location Listing for the US and Canada.”STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.BACKGROUND[0003]The use of electrical devices in hazardous areas may lead to an increased risk of a fire or explosion triggered by the presence of the electrical device. For instance, an electrical device may serve as an ignition source in a hazardous area containing flammable fluids or vapors. For this reason, electrical devices used ...
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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/00
CPCA45F5/00G06F1/1626A45C2011/003Y10T29/49826G06F1/182Y10T29/49947G06F1/1656
Inventor BALOURDET, XAVIER
Owner XCIEL