Baffled Tank for a Vehicle

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-01
HAGENBUCH LEROY G
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[0010] Another object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide a baffled tank for such a tanker truck which is configured so that work can much more easily be performed inside the tank.

Problems solved by technology

Dust control can be a particular problem on construction sites, building demolition sites, excavation sites and mine sites.
Thus, dust control on mine haul roads is a safety issue.
Moreover, dust clouds caused by vehicles operating on the haul roads can adversely impact air quality potentially creating environmental issues particularly where the dust clouds drift beyond the mine site.
Of course, vehicle stability is a critical issue when transporting large volumes of water that, in the case of a 50,000 gallon tank, can carry a water load of over 200 tons.
Specifically, surging and wave motion of the fluid, particularly transverse surging resulting from centrifugal forces experienced during turning of the truck can cause a tanker truck to become unstable or even turn over on its side.
This work is complicated by the fact that tanks only have points of entry on the top of the tank and often just a single point of entry, and thus the work is subject to confined space safety regulations.
This can greatly complicate the maintenance operations.
Moreover, it can be difficult for the workers to maneuver around the internal tank baffles particularly since the interior of the tank is very dark.
Accordingly, maintaining the interior of these tanks can be a difficult and time-consuming process.
Another problem with these types of mobile tanks is that at larger sizes they can be difficult to ship to the location at which they are to be used, typically on off-highway trucks.
As can be appreciated, transporting a tank of this size can be a difficult and expensive operation.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This patent application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application 09 / 873,032 filed June 1, 2001. This patent application also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 371,778, filed April 11, 2002 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 391,556 filed June 25, 2002.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention pertains to tanks for storing and dispensing fluids, and in particular, to such tanks which are mobile and mounted on vehicles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Dust control can be a particular problem on construction sites, building demolition sites, excavation sites and mine sites. For example, in a mining operation, the mine haul roads essentially consist of dirt and gravel. Dust control is necessary on the haul roads so that the operators of mining vehicles can readily see the other mining vehicles using the roads. Thus, dust control on mine haul roads is a safety issue. Moreover, dust clouds...

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Abstract of the DisclosureA tank for transporting liquids is provided. The tank includes a tank vessel having an internal baffle system including an X-shaped baffle arrangement that extends through the interior of the tank vessel in the longitudinal direction. A plurality of entry hatches can be provided in the tank vessel for permitting access into the interior of the tank vessel. Each entry hatch has a removable hatch plate and is sized to allow a person to enter the tank therethrough. At least selected ones of the baffles in the tank have access openings therethrough. Each access opening has an associated pivotal baffle door that is movable between open and closed positions. The access openings are provided in the baffles such that a person can traverse through the interior of the tank between two of the entry hatches. The tank also is equipped with a variable volume system.

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Detailed Description of the InventionCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001] This patent application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application 09 / 873,032 filed June 1, 2001. This patent application also claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 371,778, filed April 11, 2002 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application 60 / 391,556 filed June 25, 2002.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002] This invention pertains to tanks for storing and dispensing fluids, and in particular, to such tanks which are mobile and mounted on vehicles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003] Dust control can be a particular problem on construction sites, building demolition sites, excavation sites and mine sites. For example, in a mining operation, the mine haul roads essentially consist of dirt and gravel. Dust control is necessary on the haul roads so that the operators of mining vehicles can readily see the other mining vehicles using the roads. Thus, dust control on mine haul roads is a...

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IPC IPC(8): B60P3/22B62D33/04
CPCB60P3/2235B62D33/042F02M1/02F04C14/26F02M19/06B65D47/00Y10T137/7413Y10T137/0441Y10T137/86212Y10T137/86228Y10T137/86348Y10T137/6855Y10T137/86324Y10T137/7784Y10T137/7781
InventorHAGENBUCH, LEROY G.
OwnerHAGENBUCH LEROY G