Containerized tank apparatus assembly system and assembly method

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a containerized tank apparatus assembling system and method. The containerized tank apparatus assembling system comprises a container, a tank device and a handling device. The container has two openable doors at its front and back ends. The tank device comprises a tank body and at least two saddles. Each saddle is arranged at the lower part of the tank body in the length direction of the tank body. The handling device comprises an inflation assembly, an inflation and deflation control assembly, at least two sets of inflation support assemblies and a gas pipe. The inflation assembly is connected to the inflation and deflation control assembly through the gas pipe. The inflation and deflation control assembly is connected to the inflation support assemblies through the gas pipe. The inflation and deflation control assembly can control the inflation assembly to inflate the inflation support assemblies to switch the inflation support assemblies to an in-use state. The inflation support assemblies are connected to each saddle. The inflation support assemblies in the in-use state enable the tank device to be separated from the bearing surface. The present disclosure can install the tank device into the container with less equipment and / or manpower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates generally to the technical field of containers, and more specifically to a containerized tank equipment assembly system and assembly method. Background Technology

[0002] Containerized tank equipment typically consists of a container and tanks located within the container. There are two main methods for transferring the tanks into the container.

[0003] The first method involves using a forklift to lift the tank and enter the container from one end or side. This forklift operation requires the assistance of other lifting equipment. When handling long tanks, the forklift must be used only if the tank's strength is guaranteed, and the lifting operation must be performed simultaneously from both ends of the tank.

[0004] The second method is to use lifting equipment to lift the tank and load it into the container from the top. This method is suitable for open-top containers.

[0005] It is evident that the relevant technology requires a lot of equipment, is costly, and is inconvenient to operate in the process of transferring tanks into containers. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The summary section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This summary section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solutions.

[0007] To at least partially solve the above problems, a first aspect of this disclosure provides a containerized tank equipment assembly system, the containerized tank equipment assembly system comprising:

[0008] A shipping container, wherein each end of the container along a first length direction is provided with an openable door;

[0009] A tank assembly comprising a tank body and at least two saddles, each of the saddles being spaced apart along a second length direction of the tank body and connected to the lower part of the tank body; and

[0010] A transport device includes an inflation assembly, an inflation / deflation control assembly, at least two sets of inflation support assemblies, and air hoses. The inflation assembly is connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly via air hoses, and the inflation / deflation control assembly is connected to the inflation support assembly via air hoses. The inflation / deflation control assembly is configured to control the inflation assembly to inflate the inflation support assembly to switch it to a working state, and to control the inflation support assembly to deflate to switch it to a clearance state. Each set of inflation support assemblies is detachably connected to a corresponding saddle. In the working state, the inflation support assembly detaches the tank assembly from the bearing surface; in the clearance state, the inflation support assembly places the tank assembly on the bearing surface.

[0011] When the inflatable support assembly is in the usage state, there is a first frictional force between it and the bearing surface. When the inflatable support assembly is in the avoidance state, there is a second frictional force between it and the bearing surface. The second frictional force is greater than the first frictional force.

[0012] According to the containerized tank equipment assembly system of the first aspect of this disclosure, by installing the inflatable support assembly to the saddle of the tank equipment and switching the inflatable support assembly to the use state, the friction between the tank equipment and the bearing surface can be greatly reduced. This facilitates the transfer of the tank equipment to the interior of the container by pushing and / or pulling with less equipment and / or manpower, thereby reducing costs and simplifying the assembly method and improving the flexibility of assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the lower part of the saddle is provided with a positioning groove suitable for accommodating the inflatable support assembly.

[0014] Optionally, the lower part of the saddle is provided with two positioning grooves, which are arranged along the second width direction of the tank body to both ends of the saddle, and the second width direction is perpendicular to the second length direction;

[0015] Each set of inflatable support components includes two inflatable support components, each of which is connected to one of the two positioning slots.

[0016] Optionally, the saddle includes a first transport connection hole;

[0017] The inflatable support assembly includes a second transport connection hole adapted to be connected to the first transport connection hole via a fastener.

[0018] Optionally, the container's underframe includes a base plate, a limiting member, and bolts. The base plate has a first fastening connection hole. The limiting member is connected to the lower part of the base plate and includes a limiting part. The limiting part is aligned with the first fastening connection hole in the height direction and is spaced apart from the base plate in the height direction. The bolt stud is movably inserted through the first fastening connection hole. The bolt cap is located between the limiting part and the base plate. When the bolt is not subjected to external force, the bolt cap abuts against the limiting part and is spaced apart from the base plate, and part of the stud protrudes from the upper surface of the base plate.

[0019] The saddle includes a second fastening connection hole adapted to connect the bolt.

[0020] Optionally, the inflatable support assembly is an air cushion plate;

[0021] When the tank assembly and the air cushion plate are connected and located inside the container, the distance between the air cushion plate and the bottom plate in the use state is greater than the distance between the upper end of the bolt and the bottom plate.

[0022] Optionally, the inflatable support assembly is an air cushion plate;

[0023] When the tank assembly and the air cushion are connected and located outside the container, the air cushion in the usage state is spaced apart from the bearing surface.

[0024] Optionally, the container is provided with an openable access door on its side along the first width direction, the access door being spaced apart from the container door in the first length direction.

[0025] Optionally, the container has at least one top opening along the first height direction, the top opening connecting the inside and outside of the container, the top opening being spaced apart from the container door in the first length direction, and the top opening being adapted for threading pipes and / or cables.

[0026] Optionally, the container's underframe is provided with at least one bottom opening, the bottom opening connecting the inside and outside of the container, the bottom opening being spaced apart from the container door in the first length direction, and the bottom opening being suitable for threading pipes and / or cables.

[0027] Optionally, the container includes side walls and a top wall, wherein

[0028] At least one of the sidewalls and the top wall has a buffer layer formed on the side facing inwards from the tank, the buffer layer being adapted to cushion the impact force of the tank assembly; and / or

[0029] At least one of the sidewalls and the top wall includes a thermal insulation layer.

[0030] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a method for assembling containerized tank equipment, used in the aforementioned containerized tank equipment assembly system, the method comprising:

[0031] S1, arrange the container and tank assembly along the first length direction of the container, so that the second length direction of the tank assembly is consistent with the first length direction, and open the doors at both ends of the container.

[0032] S2, install an inflation support assembly on each saddle of the tank assembly, arrange the inflation assembly and the inflation / deflation control assembly on the outside of the container in the first width direction, and connect the inflation / deflation control assembly to each of the inflation support assemblies via air pipe fittings;

[0033] S3, operate the inflation / deflation control component to control the inflation component to inflate each of the inflation support components, so that the inflation support components are switched to the use state;

[0034] S4, the tank device equipped with the inflatable support assembly is pushed entirely into the interior of the container;

[0035] S5, after the tank assembly is completely inside the container, adjust the position of the tank assembly so that the second fastening connection hole of the saddle is aligned with the first fastening connection hole of the container's underframe.

[0036] S6, operate the inflation and deflation control component to control the deflation of each of the inflatable support components, so that the inflatable support components are inflated and switched to the avoidance state, so that the saddle is placed on the base plate;

[0037] S7, remove each of the inflatable support components and fasten the saddle to the base frame.

[0038] According to the assembly method for containerized tank equipment according to the second aspect of this disclosure, when this assembly method is applied to the aforementioned containerized tank equipment assembly system, the purpose of transferring the tank equipment into the interior of the container can be achieved with less equipment and / or manpower, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, it simplifies the assembly process and improves assembly flexibility.

[0039] Optionally, in step S2, the method of connecting the inflation / deflation control assembly to each of the inflation support assemblies via air pipes includes: connecting the inflation support assembly located at the end of the tank assembly closer to the container to the inflation / deflation control assembly via air pipes passing through the container, and connecting the inflation support assembly located at the end of the tank assembly farther from the container to the inflation / deflation control assembly via air pipes located outside the container.

[0040] Optionally, the tank assembly includes three saddles;

[0041] In step S2, connecting the inflation / deflation control assembly to each of the inflation support assemblies via air tubing further includes:

[0042] The inflation support assembly located in the middle of the tank assembly is connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly via an air pipe located outside the container; or

[0043] The inflation support assembly located in the middle of the tank assembly is connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly via an air pipe that passes through the container.

[0044] Optionally, the saddle includes a first transport connection hole, and the inflatable support assembly includes a second transport connection hole;

[0045] Step S2 includes:

[0046] The inflatable support assembly is installed onto the saddle by using ball-bearing pins to connect to the first and second transport connection holes.

[0047] Optionally, the inflatable support assembly is an air cushion plate;

[0048] Step S3 further includes: after the inflatable support assembly is switched to the use state, the air cushion plate is spaced apart from the bearing surface used to support the container, so that the tank device on which the inflatable support assembly is installed is suspended in the air.

[0049] Optionally, step S3 further includes: after the inflatable support assembly is inflated and switched to the use state, the air cushion plate is higher than the bottom plate of the container.

[0050] Optionally, the inflatable support assembly is an air cushion plate, and the bottom frame of the container is provided with pull-out bolts;

[0051] Step S4 includes: after the air cushion plate is moved into the container along with the tank assembly, the air cushion plate in the use state is higher than the bolt.

[0052] Optionally, in step S4, the operator manually pushes the tank device on which the inflatable support assembly is installed.

[0053] Optionally, the container's underframe is equipped with movable bolts, which partially protrude from the bottom plate;

[0054] In step S7, the method for fastening the saddle to the base frame includes:

[0055] Pull the bolt out and pass it through the second fastening connection hole, and fasten the bolt with a nut.

[0056] Optionally, the bolt post portion away from the bolt cap has a pin hole;

[0057] In step S7, the method for fastening the saddle to the base frame further includes:

[0058] After the bolt and nut are tightened, a fixing pin is inserted into the pin hole. Attached Figure Description

[0059] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of this disclosure, are incorporated herein by reference as part of this disclosure and are used to understand this disclosure. The drawings show embodiments of this disclosure and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of this disclosure. In the drawings,

[0060] Figure 1 This is a top view of a containerized tank equipment assembly system according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the doors at both ends of the container are in the open state.

[0061] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a container for a containerized tank equipment assembly system according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the doors at both ends of the container are closed.

[0062] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A top view of the container's underframe shown;

[0063] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partial sectional view of one end of the base frame shown;

[0064] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a tank assembly for a containerized tank equipment assembly system according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0065] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A portion of the enlarged view of section I;

[0066] Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of the tank assembly and the inflatable support assembly in a connected state according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a tank assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure during the assembly process onto the underframe of a container.

[0068] Figure 9 This is another partial cross-sectional view of the tank assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure during the assembly process onto the underframe of a container; and

[0069] Figure 10 This is another partial cross-sectional view of the process of assembling a tank assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure onto the underframe of a container.

[0070] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0071] 100: Container; 101: Base frame

[0072] 102: Base plate 102a: First fastening connection hole

[0073] 103: Limiting component; 103a: Limiting part

[0074] 104: Bolt; 104a: Bolt cap

[0075] 104b: Bolt post; 104c: Pin hole

[0076] 105: Box door 106: Side wall

[0077] 107: Top wall 107a: Top opening

[0078] 108: Inspection door 109: Nut

[0079] 120: Tank assembly 121: Tank body

[0080] 122: Saddle 122a: Positioning groove

[0081] 122b: First transport connection hole; 122c: Second fastening connection hole

[0082] 130: Transport device; 131: Inflatable assembly

[0083] 132: Inflation / Deflation Control Component; 133: Inflation Support Component

[0084] 134: Air fitting X1: First length direction

[0085] Y1: First width direction; Z1: First height direction

[0086] X2: Second length direction; Y2: Second width direction

[0087] Z2: Second altitude direction Detailed Implementation

[0088] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of this disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of this disclosure may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described to avoid confusion with embodiments of this disclosure.

[0089] To fully understand the embodiments of this disclosure, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. It is obvious that the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0090] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0091] Ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this disclosure are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term “first component” does not imply the existence of a “second component,” nor does the term “second component” imply the existence of a “first component.” It should be noted that the terms “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0092] The terms “parallel” / “perpendicular” and similar expressions used in this disclosure include absolute parallel / perpendicular relationships and approximately parallel / perpendicular relationships (e.g., relationships that differ from absolute parallel / perpendicular relationships by a range of -5° to +5°), and have equivalent effects.

[0093] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate representative embodiments of the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the present disclosure.

[0094] This disclosure provides a containerized tank equipment assembly system and assembly method. See below for further details. Figures 1 to 10 Please provide a detailed explanation.

[0095] See Figures 1 to 10The containerized tank assembly system according to this embodiment may include a container 100, a tank assembly 120, and a handling device 130. The container 100 has a first length direction X1, a first width direction Y1, and a first height direction Z1. The dimension of the container 100 in the first length direction X1 is larger than the dimension of the container 100 in the first width direction Y1. The tank assembly 120 has a second length direction X2, a second width direction Y2, and a second height direction Z2. The dimension of the tank assembly 120 in the second length direction X2 is larger than the dimension of the tank assembly 120 in the second width direction Y2. When the container 100 and the tank assembly 120 are located on a bearing surface, the first height direction Z1 is parallel to the second height direction Z2. The bearing surface may be a surface such as the ground used to support the container 100 and the tank assembly 120.

[0096] The container 100 has openable doors 105 at both ends along a first length direction X1. The tank assembly 120 includes a tank body 121 and at least two saddles 122. Each saddle 122 is spaced apart along a second length direction X2 of the tank body 121 and connected to the lower part of the tank body 121. The handling device 130 includes an inflation assembly 131, an inflation / deflation control assembly 132, at least two sets of inflation support assemblies 133, and an air hose 134. The inflation assembly 131 is connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 via the air hose 134. The inflation / deflation control assembly 132 is connected to the inflation support assembly 133 via the air hose 134. The inflation / deflation control assembly 132 is configured to control the inflation assembly 131 to inflate the inflation support assembly 133 to switch the inflation support assembly 133 to a usable state, and to control the inflation support assembly 133 to deflate to switch the inflation support assembly 133 to a clearance state. Each set of inflatable support components 133 is detachably connected to its respective saddle 122. In use, the inflatable support component 133 protrudes from the lower surface of the saddle 122, thereby detaching the tank assembly 120 from the bearing surface. In the clearance state, the inflatable support component 133 retracts, thus failing to support the tank assembly 120, allowing the tank assembly 120 to be placed on the bearing surface, which then supports the tank assembly 120.

[0097] In use, the inflatable support assembly 133 has a first frictional force with the bearing surface. When the inflatable support assembly 133 is in a clearance state, the tank assembly 120 has a second frictional force with the bearing surface. The second frictional force is greater than the first frictional force. For example, the second frictional force is 2 to 10 times greater than the first frictional force.

[0098] According to the containerized tank equipment assembly system of the present disclosure, by installing the inflatable support assembly 133 to the saddle 122 of the tank device 120 and switching the inflatable support assembly 133 to the use state, the friction between the tank device 120 and the bearing surface can be greatly reduced. This helps to transfer the tank device 120 to the interior of the container 100 by pushing and / or pulling with less equipment and / or manpower, thereby reducing costs and simplifying the assembly method and improving the flexibility of assembly.

[0099] See Figure 1 , Figures 5 to 7 In order to facilitate the positioning and installation of the inflatable support assembly 133 on the saddle 122, a positioning groove 122a is provided at the lower part of the saddle 122 according to this embodiment to accommodate the inflatable support assembly 133.

[0100] Continue reading Figure 1 , Figures 5 to 7 Optionally, the lower part of the saddle 122 is provided with two positioning grooves 122a. The openings of the positioning grooves 122a face downwards. The two positioning grooves 122a are provided to both ends of the saddle 122 along the second width direction Y2 of the tank body 121. The second width direction Y2 is perpendicular to the second length direction X2. Each set of inflatable support assemblies 133 includes two inflatable support assemblies 133. Each of the two inflatable support assemblies 133 is correspondingly connected to the two positioning grooves 122a.

[0101] See also Figure 1 , Figures 5 to 7 For example, the saddle 122 may include a first transport connection hole 122b. The inflatable support assembly 133 includes a second transport connection hole (not shown). The second transport connection hole is adapted to be detachably connected to the first transport connection hole 122b by fasteners such as bolts 104 and pins.

[0102] Optionally, the second transport connection hole is adapted to be connected to the first transport connection hole 122b via a ball pin (not shown). This facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the saddle 122 and the inflatable support assembly 133.

[0103] See Figures 2 to 10For example, the underframe 101 of the container 100 may include a base plate 102, a limiting member 103, and bolts 104. The base plate 102 has a first fastening connection hole 102a. The limiting member 103 is connected to the lower part of the base plate 102. The limiting member 103 includes a limiting portion 103a. The limiting portion 103a is aligned with the first fastening connection hole 102a in the height direction and is spaced apart from the base plate 102 in the height direction. The bolt 104 includes a bolt cap 104a and a bolt post 104b. The bolt post 104b has a threaded section and a non-threaded section. The threaded section is farther from the bolt cap 104a in the length direction of the bolt 104 than the non-threaded section. The bolt post 104b of the bolt 104 is movably inserted into the first fastening connection hole 102a. That is, the bolt 104 and the first fastening connection hole 102a are clearance-fitted. The cap 104a of bolt 104 is located between the limiting part 103a and the base plate 102. When bolt 104 is not subjected to external force, the cap 104a of bolt 104 abuts against the limiting part 103a and is spaced apart from the base plate 102, at which time a portion of the bolt post 104b protrudes from the upper surface of the base plate 102. The length of the bolt post 104b protruding from the upper surface of the base plate 102 is a, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown. The range of a is 3mm to 7mm. Preferably, a is 5mm. After the bolt 104 is pulled upward, the bolt cap 104a disengages from the limiting part 103a and approaches the base plate 102, and is finally limited by the base plate 102. The saddle 122 includes a second fastening connection hole 122c suitable for connecting the bolt 104. After the tank assembly 120 enters the container 100, by adjusting the position of the tank assembly 120 so that the bolt 104 is aligned with the second fastening connection hole 122c, then the bolt 104 is pulled up and inserted into the second fastening connection hole 122c, and then the nut 109, washer and other parts are installed to achieve the fixed connection between the saddle 122 and the base frame 101.

[0104] Based on the position of the tank assembly 120 fixed in the container 100, an adjustable bolt 104 is designed to fix the tank assembly 120 inside the container, eliminating the need for cumbersome operation and arrangement of raising the container 100. Operators can tighten the bolt 104 from inside the container.

[0105] Optionally, the second fastening connection hole 122c is an elongated hole. The length direction of the elongated hole can be consistent with the first length direction X1 or the first width direction Y1 of the container 100. The elongated hole is designed to increase the fault tolerance and ensure that the positions of the first fastening connection hole 102a of the container 100 and the second fastening connection hole 122c of the saddle 122 are matched.

[0106] See Figure 4 as well as Figures 8 to 10Optionally, the limiting member 103 is constructed as a U-shaped sheet metal part. The opening of the groove of the U-shaped sheet metal part is arranged facing upward. The two free ends of the U-shaped sheet metal part are fixed to the base plate 102. The bottom of the groove of the U-shaped sheet metal part forms the limiting part 103a.

[0107] In other examples, the shape of the limiting member 103 is not limited to U-shape.

[0108] Alternatively, the limiting member 103 can be configured as a crossbeam of the base frame 101.

[0109] For example, the inflatable support assembly 133 is an air cushion plate. This air cushion plate can be a conventional air cushion plate. The air cushion plate can release high-pressure gas downwards to generate thrust, causing the tank assembly 120 to lift off the ground, creating a levitation effect. When the tank assembly 120 and the air cushion plate are connected and located inside the container 100, the distance between the air cushion plate in use and the base plate 102 is greater than the distance between the upper end of the bolt 104 and the base plate 102. At this time, the distance between the air cushion plate and the base plate 102 is b, such as... Figure 8 As shown. b > a.

[0110] Optionally, b can range from 5mm to 30mm.

[0111] Preferably, the range of b is 15mm to 25mm.

[0112] More preferably, b is 15 mm.

[0113] In some examples, when the air cushion plate is assembled with the tank assembly 120, the distance between the air cushion plate located outside the container 100 and in use and the bearing surface is greater than the distance between the upper end of the bolt 104 and the bearing surface; the distance between the air cushion plate located inside the container 100 and in use and the bottom plate 102 is greater than the distance between the upper end of the bolt 104 and the bottom plate 102 (see [reference]). Figure 8 This effectively reduces or avoids interference between the tank assembly 120 and the container 100, allowing the tank assembly 120 to be transferred into the container 100 more smoothly and easily.

[0114] Furthermore, the inflatable support assemblies 133 installed on different saddles 122 are each connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 via air pipes 134, allowing the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 to independently adjust the air pressure of each inflatable support assembly 133. This ensures that the tank assembly 120 enters the container 100 in a horizontal or near-horizontal posture as a whole.

[0115] For example, the inflatable support assembly 133 is an air cushion plate. When the tank assembly 120 and the air cushion plate are connected and located outside the container 100, the air cushion plate in use is spaced apart from the bearing surface. This suspends the air cushion plate and the tank assembly 120 in the air, thereby greatly reducing the friction between the tank assembly 120 and the bearing surface, making it easier for operators to directly push the tank assembly 120 for container loading operations.

[0116] See Figure 2 For example, an openable access door 108 is provided on the side of the container 100 along the first width direction Y1. The access door 108 is spaced apart from the container door 105 in the first length direction X1, for example, it is located in the middle or near the middle of the container 100 in the first length direction X1. When the access door 108 is open, it facilitates the installation of the tank assembly 120 inside the container 100, and also facilitates the periodic maintenance of the tank assembly 120 and its associated electrical wiring and gas fittings 134.

[0117] Optionally, both sides of the container 100 have inspection doors 108.

[0118] The purpose of setting up the inspection door 108 and the container doors 105 at both ends of the first length direction X1 of the container 100 is to provide operators with operating space and access channels for removing the air cushion plate and fixing the tank device 120 to the container 100 after the tank device 120 is put into the container.

[0119] In some cases, containerized tank equipment is typically used in two-layer stacking.

[0120] See Figure 2 In the example where the containerized tank equipment is located on the lower level, the top of the container 100 along the first height direction Z1 is provided with at least one top opening 107a. The top opening 107a communicates with the interior and exterior of the container 100. The top opening 107a is spaced apart from the door 105 in the first length direction X1, for example, it is located at or near the middle of the container 100 in the first length direction X1. The top opening 107a is adapted for the passage of pipes and / or cables.

[0121] Optionally, the top of the container 100 is provided with two top openings 107a. One of the two top openings 107a is used for threading pipes, and the other is used for threading cables. The two top openings 107a may be the same or different in shape and size.

[0122] In the example where the containerized tank equipment is located on the upper level, the underframe 101 of the container 100 is provided with at least one bottom opening (not shown). The bottom opening communicates with the interior and exterior of the container 100. The bottom opening is spaced apart from the door 105 in a first length direction X1, for example, located at or near the middle of the container 100 in the first length direction X1. The bottom opening is suitable for threading pipes and / or cables.

[0123] Optionally, the underframe 101 of the container 100 is provided with two bottom openings. One of the two bottom openings is used for threading pipes, and the other is used for threading cables. The two bottom openings may be the same in shape and size, or they may be different.

[0124] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 For example, container 100 may include side walls 106 and top walls 107. At least one of the side walls 106 and top walls 107 has a cushioning layer (not shown) formed on its inward-facing side. The cushioning layer is adapted to cushion the impact force of the tank assembly 120. Furthermore, the inward-facing surface of the cushioning layer has a low coefficient of friction to reduce friction upon contact with the tank assembly 120. The cushioning layer may, for example, be made of polyurethane or a polyurethane-containing composite material.

[0125] Optionally, at least one of the sidewall 106 and the top wall 107 includes a thermal insulation layer (not shown). The material of the thermal insulation layer may be the same as that of the buffer layer or may be manufactured as a single unit. The thermal insulation layer may also be stacked with the buffer layer. The structure and materials of the thermal insulation layer may also be implemented with reference to existing technology.

[0126] The aforementioned inflation assembly 131 can be understood as a compressed air generator, such as an air pump. The aforementioned inflation / deflation control assembly 132 includes, for example, a controller and a solenoid valve. The controller can be an industrial computer or a control unit equipped with a PLC, microcontroller, or other similar components. The solenoid valve is connected to the air pipe 134 to switch the opening and closing states of the air path. The solenoid valve is connected to and controlled by the controller. The end of the air pipe 134 is provided with a quick-connect fitting for detachable connection to another quick-connect fitting of the inflation assembly 131, the inflation / deflation control assembly 132, and the inflation support assembly 133.

[0127] For example, container 100 can be a 40-foot container 100. Accordingly, the tank assembly 120 is 10 meters long.

[0128] See Figures 1 to 10 The assembly method for containerized tank equipment provided in this disclosure is used in the aforementioned containerized tank equipment assembly system. The assembly method for containerized tank equipment may include the following steps:

[0129] S1, arrange the container 100 and the tank assembly 120 along the first length direction X1 of the container 100, such that the second length direction X2 of the tank assembly 120 is consistent with the first length direction X1, and open the container doors 105 at both ends of the container 100, as follows. Figure 1 As shown;

[0130] S2, an inflation support assembly 133 is installed on each saddle 122 of the tank assembly 120. Inflation assemblies 131 and inflation / deflation control assemblies 132 are arranged on the outside of the container 100 in the first width direction Y1. The inflation / deflation control assemblies 132 are connected to each inflation support assembly 133 via air pipes 134. Figure 1 As shown;

[0131] S3, operate the inflation / deflation control component 132 to control the inflation component 131 to inflate each inflation support component 133, so that the inflation support component 133 switches to the use state.

[0132] S4, the tank assembly 120 equipped with the inflatable support assembly 133 is pushed into the interior of the container 100 as a whole;

[0133] S5, after the tank assembly 120 is completely inside the container 100, adjust the position of the tank assembly 120 so that the second fastening connection hole 122c of the saddle 122 is aligned with the first fastening connection hole 102a of the base frame 101 of the container 100. (See reference...) Figure 8 ;

[0134] S6, operate the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 to control the deflation of each inflation support assembly 133, causing the inflation support assembly 133 to switch to the avoidance state, so that the saddle 122 is placed on the base plate 102, see reference. Figure 9 ;

[0135] S7, remove all inflatable support components 133, and securely connect the saddle 122 to the base frame 101. (See attached diagram) Figure 10 .

[0136] According to the assembly method for containerized tank equipment according to the embodiments of this disclosure, when this assembly method is applied to the above-described containerized tank equipment assembly system, the purpose of transferring the tank assembly 120 into the interior of the container 100 can be achieved with less equipment and / or manpower, thereby reducing costs. At the same time, it simplifies the assembly process and improves assembly flexibility.

[0137] See Figure 1Optionally, in step S2, the method of connecting the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 to each inflation support assembly 133 via the air pipe 134 includes: connecting the inflation support assembly 133 located at the end of the tank assembly 120 near the container 100 to the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 via the air pipe 134 passing through the container 100; and connecting the inflation support assembly 133 located at the end of the tank assembly 120 away from the container 100 to the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 via the air pipe 134 located outside the container 100. This arrangement of the air pipe 134 helps to reduce the length of the air pipe 134, thereby reducing air pressure loss and ensuring air pressure stability and utilization.

[0138] exist Figure 1 and Figure 5 In the example shown, the tank assembly 120 includes three saddles 122. Therefore, in step S2, connecting the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 to each inflation support assembly 133 via the air fitting 134 further includes:

[0139] The inflation support assembly 133 located in the middle of the tank assembly 120 is connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 via an air pipe 134 located outside the container 100; or

[0140] The inflation support assembly 133, located in the middle of the tank assembly 120, is connected to the inflation / deflation control assembly 132 via an air pipe 134 passing through the container 100.

[0141] That is, before the tank assembly 120 is loaded into the container 100, the air pipe 134 for connecting to the central air support assembly 133 and the air inflation assembly can pass through the container 100 or be arranged entirely outwards.

[0142] See Figures 5 to 8 For example, the saddle 122 may include a first transport connection hole 122b. The inflatable support assembly 133 may include a second transport connection hole. Step S2 includes:

[0143] The inflatable support assembly 133 is installed onto the saddle 122 by inserting a ball pin into the first transport connection hole 122b and the second transport connection hole.

[0144] For example, the inflatable support component 133 is an air cushion.

[0145] Step S3 may further include: after the inflatable support assembly 133 is inflated and switched to the working state, the air cushion plate is spaced apart from the bearing surface used to support the container 100, so that the tank device 120 on which the inflatable support assembly 133 is installed is suspended in the air. This can greatly reduce the friction between the tank device 120 and the bearing surface, making it easier to move the tank device 120 by pushing it manually.

[0146] Optionally, step S3 may further include: after the inflatable support assembly 133 is inflated and switched to the use state, the air cushion plate is higher than the bottom plate 102 of the container 100. This can greatly reduce the friction between the tank device 120, the air cushion plate and the floor, and facilitate the manual movement of the tank device 120 within the container 100.

[0147] Optionally, the inflatable support assembly 133 is an air cushion plate. The base frame 101 of the container 100 is provided with pull-out bolts 104.

[0148] Step S4 includes: after the air cushion plate is moved into the container 100 along with the tank assembly 120, the air cushion plate in use is higher than the bolt 104, such as... Figure 8 As shown. This ensures that the tank assembly 120 will not interfere with the bolts 104 during the process of entering the container 100, making the operation smoother and less strenuous.

[0149] Optionally, in step S4, the operator manually pushes the tank device 120 equipped with the inflatable support assembly 133. This can greatly reduce the use of lifting equipment, forklifts, and other equipment, thus helping to lower costs.

[0150] Optionally, the base frame 101 of the container 100 is provided with movable bolts 104. The bolts 104 protrude partially from the base plate 102.

[0151] In step S7, the method for fastening the saddle 122 to the base frame 101 includes:

[0152] Pull out bolt 104 and pass it through the second fastening connection hole 122c, then fasten it to bolt 104 with nut 109. Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown. In this way, the operator only needs to operate inside the container to complete the fastening operation between the saddle 122 and the base frame 101 of the container 100, without having to raise the container 100 using lifting equipment or operate from under the container, which greatly saves equipment costs and improves the convenience of assembly operations.

[0153] Optionally, the portion of the bolt 104 distant from the bolt cap 104a, the bolt post 104b, has a pin hole 104c, such as... Figure 4 as well as Figures 8 to 10 As shown. In step S7, the method of fastening the saddle 122 to the base frame 101 may further include: after fastening the bolt 104 and the nut 109, inserting a fixing pin (not shown) into the pin hole 104c. By assembling the fixing pin, the nut 109 can be effectively prevented from coming off due to loosening, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the connection between the saddle 122 and the container 100.

[0154] This disclosure provides an assembly system and method for quickly and lightweightly installing a tank assembly 120 into a containerized tank equipment within a container 100. It aims to solve the problem of cumbersome integration of tanks within a container 100, requiring numerous pieces of equipment. By adopting the solution provided in this disclosure, the rapid installation of the tank assembly 120 can be achieved more effortlessly, with fewer requirements for supporting equipment. The handling device 130 used in this disclosure can be understood as an air cushion handling device 130. The working principle of the air cushion handling device 130 is based on Bernoulli's principle and air buoyancy technology in fluid mechanics. Compressed air forms a thin air cushion between the handling device 130 and the ground, significantly reducing friction encountered during handling. This makes the operation of transferring the tank assembly 120 more labor-saving and flexible. Taking the assembly of a 1.8-ton tank assembly 120 into a container 100 as an example, typically only four operators are needed to complete the transfer and installation operations. Compared to existing technologies that require one crane and two forklifts for lifting, this method significantly reduces equipment usage, saving resources and lowering costs. In short, this assembly method eliminates the need for multiple pieces of equipment such as lifting equipment and forklifts; simply arranging the positions of the container 100, tank unit 120, and handling device 130 before construction is sufficient. The construction process is simple and convenient, requiring a substantial reduction in the number of personnel.

[0155] Furthermore, for tanks with a long span (e.g., a 12-meter-long tank installed in a 40-foot container), since the construction method of uniformly distributed air cushion plates is used, there is no need to add additional lifting reinforcement to the tank device 120, which also reduces the risk of breakage or damage to the tank device 120 during construction.

[0156] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Terms such as “setup” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment herein may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0157] This disclosure has been described through the above embodiments; however, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this disclosure to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this disclosure, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A containerized tank plant assembly system, characterized by, The container tank equipment assembly system comprises: a container, both ends of the container along a first length direction are provided with openable box doors; a tank device, the tank device comprises a tank body and at least two saddles, each of the saddles is arranged at intervals in a second length direction of the tank body and is connected to a lower part of the tank body; and a carrying device, the carrying device comprises an inflation assembly, an inflation and exhaust control assembly, at least two groups of inflation support assemblies and a gas pipe, the inflation assembly is connected to the inflation and exhaust control assembly through a gas pipe, the inflation and exhaust control assembly is connected to the inflation support assemblies through a gas pipe, the inflation and exhaust control assembly is configured to control the inflation assembly to inflate the inflation support assemblies to switch the inflation support assemblies to a use state and control the inflation support assemblies to exhaust to switch the inflation support assemblies to an avoidance state, each group of the inflation support assemblies is respectively and detachably connected to each of the saddles, the inflation support assemblies in the use state make the tank device separate from a bearing surface, and the inflation support assemblies in the avoidance state make the tank device placed on the bearing surface, the inflation support assemblies in the use state have a first friction force with the bearing surface, and the tank device has a second friction force with the bearing surface when the inflation support assemblies are in the avoidance state, the second friction force is greater than the first friction force; a chassis of the container comprises a bottom plate, a limiting piece and a bolt, the bottom plate is provided with a first fastening connection hole, the limiting piece is connected to a lower part of the bottom plate, the limiting piece comprises a limiting part, the limiting part is aligned with the first fastening connection hole in a height direction, and the limiting part is spaced apart from the bottom plate in the height direction, a shank of the bolt is movably arranged in the first fastening connection hole, a shank cover of the bolt is located between the limiting part and the bottom plate, in a state that the bolt is not subjected to an external force, the shank cover of the bolt abuts against the limiting part and is spaced apart from the bottom plate, and part of the shank protrudes from an upper surface of the bottom plate; the saddle comprises a second fastening connection hole suitable for connecting the bolt.

2. The container tank equipment assembly system according to claim 1, wherein a lower part of the saddle is provided with a positioning groove suitable for accommodating the inflation support assembly.

3. The container tank equipment assembly system according to claim 2, wherein the lower part of the saddle is provided with two positioning grooves, the two positioning grooves are arranged to both ends of the saddle along a second width direction of the tank body, and the second width direction is perpendicular to the second length direction; each group of the inflation support assemblies comprises two inflation support assemblies, and the two inflation support assemblies are respectively connected to the two positioning grooves.

4. The container tank equipment assembly system according to claim 1, wherein the saddle comprises a first carrying connection hole; the inflation support assembly comprises a second carrying connection hole, and the second carrying connection hole is suitable for being connected to the first carrying connection hole through a fastener.

5. The containerized tank system of claim 1, wherein the air supporting assembly is an air cushion panel; and wherein the air cushion panel is spaced apart from the bottom plate in the use state when the tank device and the air cushion panel are connected and located inside the container.

6. The containerized tank system of claim 1, wherein the air supporting assembly is an air cushion panel; and wherein the air cushion panel is spaced apart from the load bearing surface in the use state when the tank device and the air cushion panel are connected and located outside the container.

7. The containerized tank system of claim 1, wherein the side portion of the container along the first width direction is provided with an openable access door, the access door being spaced apart from the box door along the first length direction.

8. The containerized tank system of claim 1, wherein the top portion of the container along the first height direction is provided with at least one top opening, the top opening being in communication with the inside and outside of the container, the top opening being spaced apart from the box door along the first length direction, the top opening being adapted for passing pipes and / or cables.

9. The containerized tank system of claim 1, wherein the bottom frame of the container is provided with at least one bottom opening, the bottom opening being in communication with the inside and outside of the container, the bottom opening being spaced apart from the box door along the first length direction, the bottom opening being adapted for passing pipes and / or cables.

10. The containerized tank system of claim 1, wherein the container comprises side walls and a top wall, and wherein at least one of the side walls and the top wall is formed with a cushion layer on the side facing the inside of the container, the cushion layer being adapted for buffering the impact force of the tank device; and / or wherein at least one of the side walls and the top wall comprises a thermal insulation layer. The method for assembling the containerized tank system comprises: S1, arranging the container and the tank device along the first length direction of the container such that the second length direction of the tank device is consistent with the first length direction, and opening the box doors at both ends of the container; S2, installing the air supporting assembly on each of the saddles of the tank device, arranging the air supporting assemblies and the air charging and discharging control assembly on the outside of the container along the first width direction, and connecting the air charging and discharging control assembly with each of the air supporting assemblies through the air pipe; S3, operating the air charging and discharging control assembly to control the air supporting assemblies to be inflated, and switching the air supporting assemblies to the use state; S4, pushing the tank device with the air supporting assemblies into the inside of the container as a whole; S5, after the tank device is completely located inside the container, adjusting the position of the tank device such that the second fastening connection hole of the saddle is aligned with the first fastening connection hole of the bottom frame of the container. ​ ​ ​ ​ 11. A method of assembling a containerized tank apparatus for use in a containerized tank apparatus assembly system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized by, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ S6, operating the air charging and discharging control assembly to control air discharging of each air charging support assembly, so that the air charging support assembly switches to an avoiding state, and so that the saddle is placed on the bottom plate; S7, removing each air charging support assembly, and fastening the saddle to the bottom frame.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein, in step S2, the method of connecting the air charging and discharging control assembly to each air charging support assembly through the air pipe comprises: connecting the air charging support assembly located at one end of the tank device close to the container to the air charging and discharging control assembly through the air pipe passing through the container; and connecting the air charging support assembly located at one end of the tank device away from the container to the air charging and discharging control assembly through the air pipe arranged outside the container.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein, the tank device comprises three saddles; in step S2, the method of connecting the air charging and discharging control assembly to each air charging support assembly through the air pipe further comprises: connecting the air charging support assembly located at the middle of the tank device to the air charging and discharging control assembly through the air pipe arranged outside the container; or connecting the air charging support assembly located at the middle of the tank device to the air charging and discharging control assembly through the air pipe passing through the container.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein, the saddle comprises a first carrying connection hole, and the air charging support assembly comprises a second carrying connection hole; step S2 comprises: inserting a ball bolt into the first carrying connection hole and the second carrying connection hole, so as to install the air charging support assembly to the saddle.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein, the air charging support assembly is an air cushion plate; step S3 further comprises: after the air charging support assembly switches to the use state by being inflated, the air cushion plate is spaced apart from a bearing surface used for bearing the container, so that the tank device provided with the air charging support assembly is suspended.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein, step S3 further comprises: after the air charging support assembly switches to the use state by being inflated, the air cushion plate is higher than the bottom plate of the container.

17. The method of claim 11, wherein, the air charging support assembly is an air cushion plate, and the bottom frame of the container is provided with a bolt which can be pulled out; step S4 comprises: after the air cushion plate is moved into the container along with the tank device, the air cushion plate in the use state is higher than the bolt.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein, in step S4, the operator manually pushes the tank device provided with the air charging support assembly.

19. The method of claim 11, wherein, The chassis of the container is provided with a bolt which is movably installed and partially protrudes from the bottom plate; In step S7, the method for fastening the saddle to the chassis comprises: The bolt is pulled out and passes through the second fastening hole, and a nut is fastened to the bolt.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein: The bolt portion away from the bolt cover is provided with a pin hole; In step S7, the method for fastening the saddle to the chassis further comprises: After the bolt is fastened to the nut, a fixed pin is inserted into the pin hole.

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