Explosion management display and methods thereof
Devices, systems, and methods for explosion resistance include an explosion-resistant enclosure and a lid assembly. The lid assembly includes a lid for enclosing an opening of the explosion-resistant enclosure, and a graphical display assembly for presenting visual information regarding the analysis equipment.
1. An explosion-resistant device, comprising:
an explosion-resistant enclosure comprising (i) an analysis compartment configured to receive analysis equipment for analysis of materials, (ii) a control compartment configured to receive control equipment, the control compartment isolated from the analysis compartment, and (iii) a feed-through extending between the analysis compartment and the control compartment for extension of cabling; and
a lid assembly comprising (i) a lid enclosing an access opening of the control compartment, (ii) a graphical display assembly configured to present visual information regarding the analysis equipment, the lid removable and positioned between the access opening and the graphical display assembly, and (iii) a clamp for clamping the lid to join the lid with the control compartment.
2. The explosion-resistant device of claim 1 , wherein the lid includes a cable passage for extension of display cabling therethrough.
3. The explosion-resistant device of claim 2 , wherein the cable passage includes an opening in a body of the lid and a passage fitting formed complementary to the opening to define a flame gap.
4. The explosion-resistant device of claim 3 , wherein the flame gap is cylindrical.
5. The explosion-resistant device of claim 3 , wherein the passage fitting extends through the opening in the body of the lid with axial engagement with a surface of the opening along a longitudinal extent to define the flame gap.
6. The explosion-resistant device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp is configured for clamping around a circumference of the lid to seal the control compartment.
7. The explosion-resistant device of claim 1 , wherein the clamp is arranged circumferentially about the lid and an end member of the explosion-resistant enclosure.
8. The explosion-resistant device of claim 1 , wherein the graphical display assembly includes a transparent outer face plate and an inner display, the inner display covered by a face plate.
9. The explosion-resistant device of claim 8 , wherein the graphical display assembly includes a display housing for housing the inner display, the display housing secured with the lid.
10. The explosion-resistant device of claim 9 , wherein the display housing includes a front bezel and a rear housing collectively defining an interior compartment for housing the inner display.
11. The explosion-resistant device of claim 8 , wherein the graphical display assembly is formed as a touchscreen user interface, the transparent outer face plate defining a touch sensitive interface for receiving user input.
12. The explosion-resistant device of claim 8 , further comprising:
the analysis equipment,
wherein the inner display includes display cabling extending therefrom for communication with the analysis equipment.
13. The explosion-resistant device of claim 12 , wherein the display cabling extends through a cable passage defined within the lid for connection with the analysis equipment.
14. The explosion-resistant device of claim 13 , wherein the cable passage is sealed to block against passage of explosive substance therethrough.
15. An explosion-resistant enclosure lid assembly, comprising:
a lid sized to enclose an opening of an explosion-resistant enclosure;
a clamp arranged circumferentially about the lid to secure the lid to the explosion-resistant enclosure and thereby seal the opening; and
a graphical display assembly configured to present visual information regarding analysis equipment, the graphical display assembly joined with the lid,
wherein the lid is positioned between the opening and the graphical display assembly when the lid is secured to the explosion-resistant enclosure.
16. The explosion-resistant enclosure lid assembly of claim 15 , wherein the graphical display assembly includes a touch screen display and a display housing receiving the touch screen display.
17. The explosion-resistant enclosure lid assembly of claim 16 , wherein the display housing is connected with the lid.
18. The explosion-resistant enclosure lid assembly of claim 15 , wherein the lid includes a cable passage for extension of touch screen display cabling therethrough.
19. The explosion-resistant enclosure lid assembly of claim 18 , wherein the cable passage includes an opening in a body of the lid and a passage fitting formed complementary to the opening to define a flame gap.
20. The explosion-resistant enclosure lid assembly of claim 19 , wherein the passage fitting extends through the opening in the body of the lid with axial engagement with a surface of the opening along a longitudinal extent to define the flame gap.