A pressure relief door (PRD) assembly is provided and includes a PRD frame, a PRD hinge-coupled to the PRD frame, a latch element configured to normally remain in a latched condition to maintain the PRD in a closed condition relative to the PRD frame and to assume an unlatched condition to permit the PRD to assume an open condition relative to the PRD frame in accordance with an occurrence of a burst duct event within the PRD frame and a retention element. The retention element is configured to automatically activate responsive to the PRD opening. The retention element includes an end disposable between the PRD and the PRD frame with the retention element automatically activated to provide positive interference directed to maintain the PRD in the open condition.
PRESSURE RELIEF DOOR ASSEMBLY
2017-01-12
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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