A T-section chassis profile design for horizontal silo tanker vehicles.

Abstract

The invention relates to a T-section chassis profile used in the transportation of dry cargo in horizontal silo trucks, supporting the side covers and bodies of these trucks, and specifically mounting the scissor lift lugs used in axle assembly.

Description

1 TARIFF A T-section chassis profile for horizontal silo tanker vehicles. STRUCTURE Technical Area The invention relates to the side closures of horizontal silo trucks used in dry cargo transportation. and the scissors that carry their bodies, especially used in axle assembly. It relates to a T-section chassis profile to which the ears are mounted. State of the Art Horizontal silo trucks are used in dry cargo transportation; for cement, flour, lime, ash, and granules. Road transport of bulk materials in powder or granular form, and similar materials. 10 cylindrical or horizontally positioned on a carrier chassis, used for this purpose These are vehicles that have a tank hull shaped according to the cross-section. In the chassis construction of horizontal silo trucks, the difference between the tank and the transported load... the resulting vertical loads, dynamic effects created during braking and cornering Various steel profiles 15 for carrying forces and loads at connection points These structures are used. These profiles are generally used as longitudinal load-bearing elements, and transverse profiles. fasteners and auxiliary carriers that support equipment or tank connections It consists of elements. The geometry of the profile cross-section, material properties and The way the components are connected to each other, the chassis' load-bearing capacity, rigidity, and the loads the vehicle can handle. It is important in terms of distribution throughout the country. 20 Nowadays, horizontal silo tanker trucks generally have a box chassis construction. Closed-section load-bearing elements consisting of profiles are used. These box profiles... Its structure, due to its closed cross-section, can be retrofitted to the chassis. This creates various limitations in the required mechanical connections, especially to the chassis. Accessories, equipment, or other structures that must be bolted together 25 During the assembly of its components, due to the closed geometry of the box profile, the material inside the profile... Access to the connection areas is restricted. Therefore, a direct bolted connection is preferred. Where this is not possible, additional brackets are welded and integrated onto the chassis. Additional brackets are required for adding extra parts to the main chassis construction. inclusion and therefore the number of parts in the system and the total construction 30 This causes its weight to increase. In addition, each new bracket requires cutting, 2 Additional manufacturing processes such as bending, positioning, welding, and necessary surface treatments. This can lead to the occurrence of operations. Another disadvantage of the box profile structure used in the current technology is that it carries the same load. weight compared to open-section alternative constructions that can fulfill its function It can create limitations in terms of optimization and connection accessibility. Chassis 5 Additionally, a bracket is needed to create the necessary connection points. Adding it further exacerbates the existing weight disadvantage. However, the mounting brackets added via welding require additional welding on the chassis. This creates regions. This situation requires additional processing in the production process. In addition to creating the components, production also involves positioning and assembling the parts. Additional manufacturing requiring the checking of tolerances and connection points. It reveals the steps involved. Technical problems encountered in the known state of the art can be listed as follows:  Access to the connection areas within the profile is limited due to the closed cross-section. being, 15  The limited number of areas where direct bolt connections can be made,  Additional welded brackets are used where bolted connections are required. the need for  Additional brackets determine the number of parts and total weight in the chassis construction. increase, 20  Additional manufacturing due to the production, positioning and welding of brackets. to establish operations,  Managing the production and assembly tolerances of additionally welded parts can make it more difficult  Positioning different accessories or equipment on the chassis 25 design and connection flexibility remains limited when needed,  In case of subsequent constructive changes or new equipment Additional connecting elements may be needed in their integration. 3 To summarize the technical problems experienced with the current technology: The closed-section box profile chassis structure used; in addition to its high construction weight additional welded bracket due to limited access to bolted connection areas. This situation creates a need for; the number of parts, weight and manufacturing operations This causes it to increase. 5 In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been made. Purpose of the Invention The invention was created by drawing inspiration from existing situations and addressing the aforementioned drawbacks. 10 It aims to solve the problem. The main purpose of the invention is to replace the closed-section box profile used in chassis construction with a T-shaped profile. The goal is to use an open-section chassis profile with a specific geometry. This allows the box profile to be closed. Weight and connection accessibility problems arising from the cross-sectional structure are eliminated. are being removed or reduced. 15 Another purpose of the invention is to allow bolting onto the chassis thanks to its T-shaped open profile structure. scissor ears, accessories and other constructions that need to be attached The aim is to provide direct access to the connection areas of the elements. This allows the existing in practice, additional connecting brackets that need to be welded onto the box profile The need is reduced or completely eliminated at suitable connection points. 20 is being removed. Another aim of the invention is to eliminate the need for additional brackets. This way... Additional material weight resulting from brackets, number of parts, welding operations, and Manufacturing processes related to these are being reduced. Another objective of the invention is to use an open T-section profile instead of a closed box profile, 25 reducing the use of unnecessary materials in chassis construction and The aim is to achieve a load-bearing structure with a lower weight. To fulfill the purposes described above, the invention is based on the main design of horizontal silo trucks. It is a load-bearing structure, characterized by being the main chassis element that carries the load of the vehicle. The side closures, located on the side and bottom sections of the body, are connected to the axles by 30 4 Suitable for the integration of the scissor lug and connecting elements that provide the connection. With its open-section geometric structure, which is a load-bearing structure, it eliminates connection and access restrictions. eliminating the need for additional fasteners and increasing access to connection areas. a T-profile chassis that reduces It includes 5. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. This becomes clearer thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures. This will be understood as such, and therefore the evaluation will also take these forms and detailed explanations into account. This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures to Help Understand the Invention 10 Figure 1 shows the integration of the box profile chassis and side closures from the previous technique. It is a perspective view. Figure 2 shows the side view of the integration of the box profile chassis and side closures from the previous technique. It is the appearance. Figure 3 shows a view of a box profile chassis from the previous technique. 15 Figure 4 shows a perspective of the integration of the T-profile chassis and side closures, which is the subject of the invention. It is appearance. Figure 5 shows the side integration of the T-profile chassis and side closures, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. Figure 6 shows a view of the T-profile chassis, which is the subject of the invention. 20 Explanation of Part References 1. Box profile chassis 2. Side closures 3. Connecting omegas 4. Scissor ear 25 5. T-profile chassis Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description explains the main carrier of the horizontal silo truck that is the subject of the invention. The preferred construction structures not only contribute to a better understanding of the subject. It is explained in this regard. The main carrier of the horizontal silo truck, whose appearance according to the previous technique is given in Figures 1 to 3, is 5. The chassis construction is created using box profile chassis (1). The vehicle body Side closures (2) located in the lower and side sections of the box profile chassis (1) ensures the integration of the vehicle body into the chassis construction. Due to the closed section structure of the box profile chassis (1), bolted onto the chassis Connections of accessories and similar parts that need to be connected as follows: 10 In order to be able to do this, bolted connection omegas (3) are also mounted on the chassis. It is boiled. Bolted connection omegas (3) are used to connect the required connection points. while enabling its creation, additional parts and welds are added to the main chassis construction. This leads to the addition of a connection. In addition, between the axle assembly and the chassis... The scissor ears (4) used in the creation of the connection are also on the main carrier chassis 15 It is positioned on the construction. Thus, in the existing structure, box profile chassis (1), side covers (2), bolted connection omegas (3) and scissor ears (4) one The chassis and body connection structure is created by using these components together. The invention introduces a T-profile chassis with an open cross-section geometry instead of the existing box profile chassis (1). (5) is used. Thanks to the open section geometry of the T profile chassis (5), closed box 20 This prevents connection access restrictions arising from the profile structure, and Accessories are integrated directly onto the chassis via appropriate mounting points. This allows for it to be done. However, in the current practice... The bolted connection omegas (3) used for connecting accessories The need is eliminated or reduced. Thus, bolted connection 25 additional material usage created by their omegas (3) and their integration into the chassis The number of welded connections required is being reduced. As seen in Figures 4 and 5, in the new construction the side closures (2) are T profile chassis It is positioned in an integrated manner with (5), the scissor that provides the axle connection. The ears (4) are positioned directly on the T-profile chassis (5). In this way, 30 The T-profile chassis (5) serves as the main load-bearing chassis element of the vehicle. as well as scissor ears (4), side closures (2) and other necessary connections. It forms a supporting structure suitable for the integration of its elements. Furthermore, it is open. 6 While accessibility to the connection areas is increased with the sectional T-profile chassis (5), the box profile chassis (1) and unnecessary material use resulting from additional fasteners. is being reduced. The subject of this invention is the T-profile used in the main supporting structure of the horizontal silo truck. The chassis (5) requires a welded bracket with fewer additional connecting elements. reduced, aiming for lower weight, simplified in terms of production and assembly, and A chassis construction more suitable for connecting different accessories is obtained. is being done.

Claims

7 REQUESTS 1. In horizontal silo trucks, it is the main supporting structure, and its characteristic is that it carries the load of the vehicle. the main chassis element carrying the vehicle body, on the side and bottom sections The side closures (2) positioned and the scissor that provides the connection with the axles a supporting structure suitable for the integration of the ear (4) and connecting elements 5 with its open-section geometric structure, it eliminates connection access restrictions. and by increasing access to connection areas, the need for additional connection elements. It includes a T-profile chassis (5) which reduces the profile.

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