Patent ID: 9592411
Date: 2017-03-14
CPC Classifications: A62C,B65D,H05K

Claim:
1. A low profile explosion proof by containment enclosure comprising: a base wall having first and second opposing edge sections that are joined with third and fourth opposing edge sections to define a substantially planar surface; first and second opposing side walls extending from the first and second opposing edge sections; third and fourth opposing side walls extending from the third and fourth opposing edge sections and being joined with the first and second opposing side walls, the base wall, first and second, and third and fourth opposing side walls defining an interior zone; and a cover coupled to the first and second, and third and fourth opposing side walls, the cover being spaced from the base wall so as to enclose the interior zone and provide containment to any internal flammable events; wherein at least one of the first and second opposing side walls, third and fourth opposing side walls, base wall, and cover includes one or more unobstructed openings that provide fluid drainage while also providing containment to any internal flammable events; wherein the aspect ratio of the openings is such that all flame is prevented from passing from a region inside of the enclosure to and region outside of the enclosure.