MUMBAI, India, Oct. 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621106720 A) filed by Nasik Auto Ancillaries on September 04, 2026, for A Manhole Hatch Assembly For Automatically Opening, Closing And Cleaning A Manhole Of A Tanker.
Inventor includes Khan, Muzzammil.
The application for the patent was published on October 23, 2026, under issue no. 43/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a manhole hatch assembly (100) for automatically cleaning a manhole of a tanker. The manhole hatch assembly (100) includes a hatch cover (110) configured to cover a manhole opening (105), a support structure (120) arranged on a base plate (122) adjacent to the manhole opening (105), and a sealing surface (125) arranged around a periphery of the manhole opening (105). A swivelling mechanism (130) couples the hatch cover (110) to the support structure (120) and guides movement between closed and open positions, while at least one first hydraulic actuator (140) moves the hatch cover (110). A locking mechanism (150) having locking arms (152) secures or releases the hatch cover (110), and at least one second hydraulic actuator (160) operates locking arms (152). A wiper assembly (180) removes powder from the sealing surface (125) before the hatch cover (110) is secured to the manhole opening (105).
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