Patent ID: 6644165
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: F42D

Abstract:
A vessel for containing an explosion, comprising:a generally cylindrical container having an elliptical top and an elliptical bottom; a door providing access to an interior of the vessel; and a door closing system includng: a pair of first members; a pair of second members configured to cooperate with the pair of first members; and a center pin configured to cooperate with the pair of second members, wherein the container includes an opening support ring having a groove, the door includes a ridge configured to mate with the groove when the door is in a closed position, and when the door closing system is in an unlocked position and the center pin is actuated, the pair of second members travel lengthwise in relation to the center pin resulting in the pair of first members moving into engagement with the opening support ring to place the door closing system in a locked position.