Module connection structure and connection method thereof

By using the installation components, reinforcement components, and limiting components of the modular connection structure, the problem of loosening and damage of the tank container module connection under external force is solved, achieving a convenient, robust, and impact-resistant connection effect.

CN121225152APending Publication Date: 2025-12-30SINOTECH ENERGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511469804.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-15
Publication Date
2025-12-30

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Technical Problem

The existing tank container module connection structure is prone to loosening under external vibration or impact, making it difficult to adapt to different working conditions, and the connection components are easily damaged when frequently disassembled and installed.

Method used

The modular connection structure includes mounting components, reinforcing components, limiting components, and auxiliary components. The module is positioned, clamped, and locked through threaded transmission, elastic tension, and rubber ball guidance, thereby enhancing its impact resistance and positional accuracy.

Benefits of technology

Ensures easy module installation and secure connection, improves vibration and shock resistance, maintains connection accuracy, prevents misalignment, protects interfaces from damage, and supports easy disassembly and installation.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of storage tank containers, and discloses a module connecting structure and a connecting method thereof.The module connecting structure comprises a connecting wall, a module body is arranged on the connecting wall, a mounting assembly is arranged on the connecting wall, and the mounting assembly comprises a threaded block; a threaded block is fixedly installed on the connecting wall, a circular ring is rotatably installed on the threaded block, and a connecting base is fixedly installed on the circular ring. According to the module connection structure and the connection method thereof, in order to ensure that the module is convenient to install and firm in connection, the installation assembly is arranged and matched with the installation sliding rail and the installation sliding groove on the module body in a sliding mode, module positioning is achieved, and the module body is continuously pressed by the pressing plate through elastic tension; the limiting rod and the long threaded rod rotate after being inserted into the sliding cylinder, so that the long threaded rod is sequentially screwed into the multi-layer structure, the pressure of the pressing plate is further increased, and it is ensured that the module is convenient to install and firm in connection.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of storage tank containers, in particular to a module connection structure and a connection method thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] In chemical production, some products and equipment such as heat insulation modules for storage tank containers adopt modular design concepts, and the module connection structure and the connection method thereof are the core elements to realize reliable combination and collaborative work between modules.

[0003] For example, a connection structure and a connection method of an insulation module are disclosed in patent CN118579393A. The scheme adjusts the angle of the connecting rod by setting a universal joint on the embedded base, uses the multi-directional rotation characteristics to adapt to the position offset caused by the uneven inner wall of the storage tank, and adjusts the abutting position through the adjusting assembly (abutting block and adjusting nut) on the abutting plate, and cooperates with the locking nut to realize stable pressing of the insulation module, thereby avoiding connection failure caused by installation deviation.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned equipment is mostly fixed by simple bolts or connected by buckles during actual use. This connection method is prone to looseness when subjected to external vibration or impact, and cannot guarantee the long-term stability of module connection. In addition, a single connection method cannot adapt to the use requirements under different working conditions. For modules that need to be frequently disassembled and installed, the connection components are prone to damage. In view of this, the present application provides a module connection structure and a connection method thereof. SUMMARY

[0005] The present application aims to provide a module connection structure and a connection method thereof to solve the problems in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] A module connection structure comprises a connection wall, a module body is arranged on the connection wall, and an installation assembly is arranged on the connection wall, the installation assembly comprises:

[0008] A threaded block is fixedly installed on the connection wall, a circular ring is rotatably installed on the threaded block, a connection base is fixedly installed on the circular ring, a movable knot is hingedly installed on the connection base, and a rotating knot is hingedly installed on the movable knot.

[0009] A circular plate is fixedly installed on the rotating knot, a fine thread cylinder is fixedly installed on the circular plate, a short circular groove is formed in the fine thread cylinder, a sliding cylinder is slidably installed on the outer wall of the fine thread cylinder, a pressing plate is fixedly installed at the top end of the sliding cylinder, and two groups of partition plates are fixedly installed below the pressing plate.

[0010] The two groups of partition plates are fixedly installed with reinforcing plates between them, the limit rod is threadedly installed on the fine thread cylinder, the long thread rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the limit rod, the screw is threadedly installed on the pressing plate, the installation sliding rail is fixedly installed on the module body, and the installation sliding groove is formed in the connecting wall.

[0011] In a further scheme, the module body, partition plate, reinforcing plate and screw are provided with multiple groups, the long tension spring is fixedly installed between the round plate and the pressing plate, the threaded grooves are formed in the connecting base, movable knot and rotating knot, and the threaded parameters of the connecting base, movable knot, rotating knot, fine thread cylinder and threaded block are completely consistent.

[0012] In a further scheme, the connecting wall is provided with a reinforcing assembly, the reinforcing assembly comprises a connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is fixedly installed on the limit rod, the other end of the connecting rod is fixedly installed with a five-prism, the coarse thread cylinder is rotatably installed in the connecting wall, the cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom of the coarse thread cylinder, one end of the polygonal spring rod is fixedly installed in the cylinder, the concave block is fixedly installed at the other end of the polygonal spring rod, the five-groove is formed in the concave block, the sliding plate is threadedly installed on the coarse thread cylinder, the round sliding groove is formed in the connecting wall, one end of the cylinder is fixedly installed on the sliding plate, the rubber plate is fixedly installed at the other end of the cylinder, one end of the short tension spring is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rubber plate, the rubber strip is fixedly installed at the top of the rubber plate, the tension spring groove is formed in the connecting wall, the spring groove is formed in the connecting wall, the threaded spring rod is fixedly installed in the connecting wall, and the short sliding groove is formed in the connecting wall.

[0013] In a further scheme, the round sliding groove, cylinder, short tension spring, rubber plate, rubber strip, tension spring groove, spring groove and threaded spring rod are provided with multiple groups, the polygonal spring rod is arranged in the coarse thread cylinder and the cylinder, the five-groove on the concave block is designed with a round corner, and the size of the cross section of the five-prism is consistent with that of the five-groove.

[0014] In a further scheme, the other end of the short tension spring is fixedly installed in the connecting wall, the short tension spring is arranged in the tension spring groove, the cylinder slides in the round sliding groove, the sliding plate slides in the short sliding groove, and the threaded spring rod is arranged in the spring groove.

[0015] In a further scheme, the connecting wall is provided with a limiting assembly, the limiting assembly comprises a hollow groove, the hollow groove is formed in the connecting wall, the short rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder, the center gear is fixedly installed on the short rod, the thin rod is rotatably installed on the short rod, the peripheral gear is fixedly installed at the bottom of the thin rod, the short thread rod is fixedly installed at the top of the thin rod, the oval thread cylinder is threadedly installed on the short thread rod, the oval groove is formed in the connecting wall, and the limiting groove is formed in the module body.

[0016] In a further embodiment, multiple sets of the thin rod, peripheral gear, short threaded rod, elliptical threaded cylinder, elliptical groove, and limiting groove are provided. Multiple sets of peripheral gears mesh with the central gear, and multiple sets of peripheral gears and the central gear are located inside the empty groove. The elliptical threaded cylinder slides inside the elliptical groove. The top of the elliptical threaded cylinder adopts a round head design, and the cross-section of the elliptical threaded cylinder is the same size as the cross-section of the limiting groove.

[0017] In a further embodiment, an auxiliary component is provided on the connecting wall. The auxiliary component includes a mounting hole. The connecting wall has a mounting hole. One end of an auxiliary spring is fixedly installed inside the connecting wall. The other end of the auxiliary spring has a hinged cylinder fixedly installed. The other end of the hinged cylinder has a rubber ball hingedly installed. The module body has a positioning hole.

[0018] In a further embodiment, multiple sets of mounting holes, auxiliary springs, hinge cylinders, rubber balls, and positioning holes are provided. The auxiliary spring is disposed inside the mounting hole, the hinge cylinder slides inside the mounting hole, and the cross-section of the rubber ball is the same size as the cross-section of the positioning hole.

[0019] A connection method for a modular connection structure includes the following steps:

[0020] S1. First, install the connecting wall on the outer wall of the storage tank container. Use a cleaning tool to clean the mounting slide rail of the module body and the mounting slide groove of the connecting wall to ensure that there are no debris. Adjust the module angle so that the slide rail and the slide groove axis are parallel. At this time, the auxiliary spring in the mounting hole of the connecting wall is in a compressed state, and the hinge cylinder along with the rubber ball retracts into the hole to reserve space for module insertion.

[0021] S2. Manually push the module body slowly along the installation slide groove. When it approaches the connecting wall, the front end of the slide rail triggers the auxiliary component, the auxiliary spring releases its elasticity, and pushes the hinge cylinder and rubber ball out. The rubber ball corrects the module angle deviation through flexible collision, ensuring that the installation slide rail and the slide groove are precisely engaged.

[0022] S3. Continue pushing the module body in until the mounting slide rail is fully embedded in the mounting groove. At this time, the rubber ball of the auxiliary component is aligned with the positioning hole of the module body. The elastic force of the auxiliary spring pushes the rubber ball into the positioning hole, forming a mechanical limit to prevent the module from sliding laterally in the subsequent threaded reinforcement step. At the same time, the elastic deformation of the rubber ball absorbs the insertion impact force and protects the interface from damage.

[0023] S4. Then, manually press the pressure plate lightly. Utilize the universal hinge structure of the movable and rotating joints to make the pressure plate adaptively fit the upper surface of the module. The long tension spring between the round plate and the pressure plate is in a stretched state. The elastic tension makes the pressure plate tightly fit the module, generating an initial clamping force and eliminating tiny gaps.

[0024] S5. Insert the limiting rod into the short circular groove of the slide cylinder, align the long threaded rod with the threaded hole of the fine threaded cylinder and screw it in clockwise. Since the thread parameters of the connecting base, movable joint and other components are consistent, the long threaded rod is screwed into the multi-layer structure at the same time. Through the thread transmission, the rotational force is converted into the vertical pressure of the pressure plate, which evenly presses the module to form a rigid fixation.

[0025] S6. Use a tool to tighten the screw, so that it passes through the threaded hole on the top of the pressure plate and screws into the pre-set threaded hole in the module body. The partition and the reinforcing plate provide support during this process. The partition limits the lateral deformation of the pressure plate, and the reinforcing plate enhances the bending resistance of the middle of the pressure plate. A triangular stable structure of "pressure plate-module-connecting wall" is constructed from the horizontal and vertical directions to ensure the reliability of the threaded connection.

[0026] S7. The long threaded rod is continuously screwed in, and the pentagonal prism is moved down and inserted into the pentagonal groove of the concave block through the connecting rod. The polygonal spring rod is deformed under pressure and transmits force, driving the coarse threaded cylinder to rotate. The slide plate rises along the short slide groove, the cylinder pushes the rubber plate to move up, and the rubber strip flexibly squeezes the bottom of the module, forming a three-dimensional clamp with the pressure plate.

[0027] S8. As the coarse threaded cylinder rotates, it drives the cylinder and short rod to rotate. The central gear drives multiple sets of peripheral gears to rotate synchronously. The peripheral gears drive the short threaded rod to rotate through the thin rod, causing the elliptical threaded cylinder to move upward along the elliptical groove. Its round head gradually inserts into the limiting groove of the module body. When the elliptical threaded cylinder is fully embedded in the limiting groove, the mating surface of the elliptical cross section and the groove body forms a circumferential limit, preventing the module from rotating around the axis. At the same time, the threaded pair of the short threaded rod locks the height of the elliptical threaded cylinder, completing multi-angle precise positioning.

[0028] S9. After installation, manually shake the module body to check for any abnormal gaps between the rubber ball of the auxiliary component and the positioning hole, and between the elliptical threaded cylinder of the limit component and the limit groove. After confirming that there are no problems, the equipment can be put into operation. If disassembly is required, rotate the long threaded rod counterclockwise and follow the sequence of "limit release → flexible support release → thread loosening → module removal" to achieve convenient maintenance.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a modular connection structure and its connection method, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] 1. The module connection structure and its connection method: In order to ensure that the module is easy to install and firmly connected, an installation component is provided. This component works with the installation slide rail and installation groove on the module body to achieve module positioning. The elastic tension makes the pressure plate continuously press the module body. After the limit rod and the long threaded rod are inserted into the slide cylinder and rotated, the long threaded rod is screwed into the multi-layer structure in sequence, further increasing the pressure of the pressure plate and ensuring that the module is easy to install and firmly connected.

[0031] 2. The module connection structure and its connection method: In order to further improve the overall impact resistance of the device, a reinforcing component is provided. When the long threaded rod of the mounting component rotates and presses down, it drives the connecting rod and the pentagonal prism to move down synchronously. The pentagonal prism is inserted into the pentagonal groove of the concave block. Through the elastic transmission of the polygonal spring rod, the coarse threaded cylinder and the cylinder are driven to rotate. The rotation of the coarse threaded cylinder causes the slide plate to rise along the short slide groove. The cylinder slides in the circular slide groove and pushes the rubber plate to move up. The short tension spring at the bottom of the rubber plate provides cushioning, and the top rubber strip tightly squeezes the bottom of the module body, improving the vibration and impact resistance of the overall structure.

[0032] 3. The module connection structure and its connection method: In order to ensure that the connected module maintains positional accuracy under complex working conditions, a limiting component is set. When the cylinder rotates, the component drives the short rod and the central gear to rotate synchronously. The central gear meshes with multiple sets of peripheral gears, causing the thin rod to drive the short threaded rod to rotate. The short threaded rod drives the elliptical threaded cylinder to rise along the elliptical groove. Its round head precisely aligns with the limiting groove and is inserted into the limiting groove of the module body to form a lock. The elliptical cross section of the elliptical threaded cylinder matches the limiting groove to ensure that a uniform limiting force is provided after locking.

[0033] 4. The module connection structure and its connection method: To improve the reliability of the module connection, an auxiliary component is provided. When the module body is inserted into the installation groove via the installation slide rail, the hinge cylinder in the mounting hole of the connection wall extends under the action of the auxiliary spring. The rubber ball contacts the module first, providing elastic guidance and reducing hard impact. When the module body is fully inserted and the partition is in place, the rubber ball aligns with and embeds into the positioning hole of the module. The elastic force of the auxiliary spring forms a preliminary lock to prevent the module from shifting during installation. The hinge cylinder can slide and rotate within the mounting hole to adapt to small angular deviations during module installation. The flexible contact of the rubber ball can also absorb the installation impact force and protect the connection interface. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention after installation;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention from another perspective;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the module body structure of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional auxiliary component of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a cross-sectional view of a reinforcing component of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of part of the structure of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of the installation component of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting rod structure of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the fine threaded cylinder connection structure of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the reinforced component structure of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 16 This is a flowchart of the method of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 17 This is an exploded view of part of the structure of the present invention.

[0051] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0052] 1. Connecting wall; 2. Module body;

[0053] 3. Mounting components; 31. Threaded block; 32. Ring; 33. Connecting base; 34. Movable knot; 35. Rotating knot; 36. Circular plate; 37. Fine threaded cylinder; 38. Short circular groove; 39. Slide cylinder; 310. Pressure plate; 311. Partition plate; 312. Reinforcing plate; 313. Limiting rod; 314. Long threaded rod; 315. Screw; 316. Mounting slide rail; 317. Mounting slide groove; 318. Long tension spring;

[0054] 4. Reinforcing component; 41. Connecting rod; 42. Pentagonal prism; 43. Coarse threaded cylinder; 44. Cylinder; 45. Polygonal spring rod; 46. Concave block; 47. Pentagonal groove; 48. Slide plate; 49. Circular groove; 410. Cylinder; 411. Short tension spring; 412. Rubber plate; 413. Rubber strip; 414. Tension spring groove; 415. Spring groove; 416. Threaded spring rod; 417. Short groove;

[0055] 5. Limiting component; 51. Empty slot; 52. Short rod; 53. Central gear; 54. Thin rod; 55. Peripheral gear; 56. Short threaded rod; 57. Elliptical threaded cylinder; 58. Elliptical groove; 59. Limiting groove;

[0056] 6. Auxiliary components; 61. Mounting hole; 62. Auxiliary spring; 63. Hinge cylinder; 64. Rubber ball; 65. Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0058] In this application, the term "above" indicates the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is primarily used to better describe this application and its embodiments, and is not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to construct and operate in a specific orientation. Furthermore, the term "above" may also be used in certain circumstances to indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] Please see Figures 1-17 The present invention provides a technical solution:

[0060] A modular connection structure includes a connecting wall 1, on which a module body 2 is disposed.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting assembly 3 is provided on the connecting wall 1. The mounting assembly 3 includes a threaded block 31. The threaded block 31 is fixedly mounted on the connecting wall 1. A ring 32 is rotatably mounted on the threaded block 31. A connecting base 33 is fixedly mounted on the ring 32. A movable joint 34 is hingedly mounted on the connecting base 33. A rotating joint 35 is hingedly mounted on the movable joint 34. A circular plate 36 is fixedly mounted on the rotating joint 35. A fine threaded cylinder 37 is fixedly mounted on the circular plate 36. A short circular groove 38 is formed on the fine threaded cylinder 37. A slide cylinder 39 is slidably mounted on the outer wall of the fine threaded cylinder 37. A pressure plate 310 is fixedly mounted on the top of the slide cylinder 39. Two sets of partitions 311 are fixedly mounted below the pressure plate 310. A reinforcing plate 312 is fixedly mounted between the two sets of partitions 311. A limiting rod 313 is threadedly installed on the fine threaded cylinder 37. A long threaded rod 314 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the limiting rod 313. A screw 315 is threadedly installed on the pressure plate 310. An installation slide rail 316 is fixedly installed on the module body 2. An installation slide groove 317 is opened on the connecting wall 1. Multiple sets of modules 2, partitions 311, reinforcing plates 312 and screws 315 are provided. A long tension spring 318 is fixedly installed between the circular plate 36 and the pressure plate 310. Under normal conditions, the long tension spring 318 is in a stretched state, providing elastic tension to the pressure plate 310 towards the module body 2. Threaded grooves are opened on the connecting base 33, movable joint 34 and rotating joint 35. The thread parameters of the connecting base 33, movable joint 34, rotating joint 35, fine threaded cylinder 37 and threaded block 31 are completely consistent.

[0062] In one embodiment of the present invention, a reinforcing component 4 is provided on the connecting wall 1. The reinforcing component 4 includes a connecting rod 41. One end of the connecting rod 41 is fixedly installed on the limiting rod 313, and a pentagonal prism 42 is fixedly installed on the other end of the connecting rod 41. A coarse threaded cylinder 43 is rotatably installed inside the connecting wall 1. A cylinder 44 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the coarse threaded cylinder 43. One end of a polygonal spring rod 45 is fixedly installed inside the cylinder 44. A concave block 46 is fixedly installed at the other end of the polygonal spring rod 45. A pentagonal groove 47 is formed on the concave block 46. A sliding plate 48 is threadedly installed on the coarse threaded cylinder 43. A circular groove 49 is formed on the connecting wall 1. One end of a cylinder 410 is fixedly installed on the sliding plate 48. A rubber plate 412 is fixedly installed at the other end of the cylinder 410. One end of a short tension spring 411 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rubber plate 412. A rubber strip 413 is fixedly installed at the top of the rubber plate 412. A tension spring groove 414 is provided on the connecting wall 1, a spring groove 415 is provided inside the connecting wall 1, a threaded spring rod 416 is fixedly installed inside the connecting wall 1, a short sliding groove 417 is provided inside the connecting wall 1, and multiple sets of circular sliding groove 49, cylinder 410, short tension spring 411, rubber plate 412, rubber strip 413, tension spring groove 414, spring groove 415 and threaded spring rod 416 are provided. Polygonal spring rod 45 is provided inside the coarse threaded cylinder 43 and cylinder 44. The pentagonal groove 47 on the concave block 46 adopts a rounded corner design. The cross-section of the pentagonal prism 42 is the same size as the cross-section of the pentagonal groove 47. The other end of the short tension spring 411 is fixedly installed inside the connecting wall 1. The short tension spring 411 is provided inside the tension spring groove 414. The cylinder 410 slides inside the circular sliding groove 49. The slide plate 48 slides in the short sliding groove 417. The threaded spring rod 416 is provided inside the spring groove 415.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, a limiting component 5 is provided on the connecting wall 1. The limiting component 5 includes a slot 51. A slot 51 is formed on the connecting wall 1. A short rod 52 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder 44. A central gear 53 is fixedly installed on the short rod 52. A thin rod 54 is rotatably installed on the short rod 52. A peripheral gear 55 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the thin rod 54. A short threaded rod 56 is fixedly installed at the top of the thin rod 54. An elliptical threaded cylinder 57 is threaded onto the short threaded rod 56. An elliptical threaded cylinder 57 is formed on the connecting wall 1. The module body 2 has a limiting groove 59 on the circular groove 58. The thin rod 54, peripheral gear 55, short threaded rod 56, elliptical threaded cylinder 57, elliptical groove 58 and limiting groove 59 are provided in multiple sets. Multiple sets of peripheral gear 55 mesh with central gear 53. Multiple sets of peripheral gear 55 and central gear 53 are set inside the empty groove 51. Elliptical threaded cylinder 57 slides inside elliptical groove 58. The top of elliptical threaded cylinder 57 adopts a round head design. The cross-section of elliptical threaded cylinder 57 is the same size as the cross-section of limiting groove 59.

[0064] In one embodiment of the present invention, an auxiliary component 6 is provided on the connecting wall 1. The auxiliary component 6 includes a mounting hole 61. The connecting wall 1 has a mounting hole 61. One end of an auxiliary spring 62 is fixedly installed inside the connecting wall 1. The other end of the auxiliary spring 62 is fixedly installed with one end of a hinge cylinder 63. The other end of the hinge cylinder 63 is hingedly installed with a rubber ball 64. The module body 2 has a positioning hole 65. Multiple sets of mounting holes 61, auxiliary springs 62, hinge cylinders 63, rubber balls 64 and positioning holes 65 are provided. The auxiliary spring 62 is disposed inside the mounting hole 61. The hinge cylinder 63 slides inside the mounting hole 61. The cross-section of the rubber ball 64 is the same size as the cross-section of the positioning hole 65.

[0065] All standard parts used in this application can be purchased from the market. The specific connection methods of each part are all conventional methods such as riveting and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment are all conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0066] A connection method for a modular connection structure includes the following steps:

[0067] S1. First, install the connecting wall 1 on the outer wall of the storage tank container. After the connecting wall 1 is installed, use a cleaning tool to carefully clean the mounting slide rail 316 of the module body 2 and the mounting groove 317 of the connecting wall 1 to ensure that there is no dust or impurities. Then, adjust the angle of the module body 2 so that the axis of the mounting slide rail 316 and the mounting groove 317 are parallel. During this preparation stage, the auxiliary spring 62 in the mounting hole 61 of the connecting wall 1 is in a pre-compressed state, and the hinge cylinder 63 along with the rubber ball 64 retracts into the mounting hole 61 to reserve space for module insertion and avoid interference.

[0068] S2. Next, the module body 2 is slowly and steadily pushed in along the direction of the mounting groove 317 by manual assistance. When the module body 2 approaches the connecting wall 1, the front end of the mounting rail 316 contacts and pushes the rubber ball 64 and the hinge cylinder 63 to further compress the auxiliary spring 62 and move it into the mounting hole 61. When the module body 2 moves to the position where the mounting rail 316 and the mounting groove 317 are roughly aligned, the elastic force of the auxiliary spring 62 pushes the hinge cylinder 63 and the rubber ball 64 to extend from the mounting hole 61 or return to the initial contact position, so that the rubber ball 64 contacts the bottom of the module body 2 first. Through the flexible collision of the rubber ball 64, a guiding force is generated, which automatically corrects the angle deviation that may occur during the module insertion process, thereby ensuring that the mounting rail 316 and the mounting groove 317 can be accurately engaged.

[0069] S3. Continue to push the module body 2 along the mounting slide 317 until the mounting slide rail 316 is fully embedded in the mounting slide 317. When this process is completed, the rubber ball 64 of the auxiliary component 6 will be aligned with the positioning hole 65 of the module body 2. The elastic force of the auxiliary spring 62 pushes the rubber ball 64 into the positioning hole 65, forming a reliable mechanical limit, which effectively prevents the module from sliding laterally during the subsequent thread reinforcement step. At the same time, the elastic deformation characteristics of the rubber ball 64 itself can absorb the impact force generated during the insertion process and avoid damage to the interface.

[0070] S4. Then, using the universal hinge structure of the movable joint 34 and the rotating joint 35, the pressure plate 310 is manually pressed lightly so that the pressure plate 310 adaptively fits the upper surface of the module body 2 through the rotating joint 35. At this time, the long tension spring 318 between the circular plate 36 and the pressure plate 310 is in a stretched state. With its elastic tension, the pressure plate 310 is tightly attached to the module body 2, generating an initial clamping force, effectively eliminating the small gap between the pressure plate 310 and the module body 2, and providing a stable foundation for the subsequent thread reinforcement operation.

[0071] S5. Next, accurately insert the limiting rod 313 into the short circular groove 38 of the slide cylinder 39, so that the long threaded rod 314 is precisely aligned with the threaded hole of the fine threaded cylinder 37. Then, rotate the long threaded rod 314 clockwise. Since the thread parameters of the fine threaded cylinder 37, the connecting base 33, the movable joint 34 and other components, including the pitch and tooth profile, are completely matched, the long threaded rod 314 can be screwed into the multi-layer threaded structure at the same time. Through the thread transmission, the rotational force is converted into the vertical downward pressure of the pressure plate 310, so that the pressure plate 310 presses the module body 2 with a uniform and appropriate force, and finally forms a firm and rigid fixing effect.

[0072] S6. Then, use a special tool to tighten the screw 315 so that it passes through the threaded hole pre-set on the top of the pressure plate 310 and is screwed into the corresponding pre-set threaded hole on the module body 2. In this operation, the partition plate 311 and the reinforcing plate 312 play an important role. The partition plate 311 can effectively limit the lateral deformation of the pressure plate 310 in the horizontal direction, while the reinforcing plate 312 enhances the bending resistance of the middle part of the pressure plate 310. The two work together to build a triangular stable structure of "pressure plate 310-module body 2-connecting wall 1" from both horizontal and vertical directions, which effectively ensures the reliability and stability of the threaded connection.

[0073] S7. As the long threaded rod 314 continues to screw in, the pentagonal prism 42 moves downward through the long threaded rod 314. The end of the pentagonal prism 42 first contacts the rounded corner guide surface of the pentagonal groove 47 on the concave block 46. Under the guidance of the rounded corner, it smoothly aligns and slides into the pentagonal groove 47. The polygonal spring rod 45 will undergo elastic deformation due to compression. The force generated by this deformation will transmit the vertical force to the coarse threaded cylinder 43, thereby driving the coarse threaded cylinder 43 to rotate. The rotation of the coarse threaded cylinder 43 will drive the slide plate 48 to slide upward along the short slide groove 417. The cylinder 410 will then move in the round slide groove 49, and finally push the rubber plate 412 to rise to contact the bottom of the module body 2. The rubber strip 413 on the rubber plate 412 generates horizontal support force through flexible compression, which cooperates with the vertical force applied by the pressure plate 310 to form a three-dimensional clamping effect, further stabilizing the installation of the module body 2.

[0074] S8. While the coarse threaded cylinder 43 rotates, it also drives the cylinder 44 and the short rod 52 to rotate together, which in turn drives the central gear 53 to drive multiple sets of peripheral gears 55 to rotate synchronously. The peripheral gears 55 drive the short threaded rod 56 to rotate through the thin rod 54, so that the elliptical threaded cylinder 57 can move upward along the elliptical groove 58. When the elliptical threaded cylinder 57 is fully embedded in the limiting groove 59 of the module body 2, its elliptical cross section and the mating surface of the limiting groove 59 form a circumferential limit, effectively preventing the module body 2 from rotating around the axis. At the same time, the threaded pair of the short threaded rod 56 locks the height of the elliptical threaded cylinder 57, thereby completing the precise positioning of the module body 2 at multiple angles.

[0075] S9. After completing all the above installation steps, manually shake the module body 2 and carefully check whether there are any abnormal gaps between the rubber ball 64 and the positioning hole 65 of the auxiliary component 6, and between the elliptical threaded cylinder 57 and the limiting groove 59 of the limiting component 5. After confirming that there are no abnormalities, the equipment can be put into operation. Ensure the stability of the connection parts. If the module body 2 needs to be disassembled later, simply rotate the long threaded rod 314 counterclockwise and execute the sequence of "limit release → flexible support release → thread loosening → module removal" to achieve convenient maintenance.

[0076] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A module connection structure comprising a connection wall (1) on which a module body (2) is provided, characterized by: The connecting wall (1) is provided with a mounting assembly (3), the mounting assembly (3) comprises: The threaded block (31) is fixedly installed on the connecting wall (1), the circular ring (32) is rotatably installed on the threaded block (31), the connecting base (33) is fixedly installed on the circular ring (32), the movable knot (34) is hingedly installed on the connecting base (33), and the rotating knot (35) is hingedly installed on the movable knot (34); The circular plate (36) is fixedly installed on the rotating knot (35), the thin threaded cylinder (37) is fixedly installed on the circular plate (36), the short circular groove (38) is formed in the thin threaded cylinder (37), the sliding cylinder (39) is slidably installed on the outer wall of the thin threaded cylinder (37), the pressing plate (310) is fixedly installed at the top of the sliding cylinder (39), and the two groups of partition plates (311) are fixedly installed below the pressing plate (310); The reinforcing plate (312) is fixedly installed between the two groups of partition plates (311), the limiting rod (313) is threadedly installed on the thin threaded cylinder (37), the long threaded rod (314) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the limiting rod (313), the screw (315) is threadedly installed on the pressing plate (310), the mounting sliding rail (316) is fixedly installed on the module body (2), and the mounting sliding groove (317) is formed in the connecting wall (1).

2. A module connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The module body (2), the partition plate (311), the reinforcing plate (312) and the screw (315) are provided with multiple groups, the long tension spring (318) is fixedly installed between the circular plate (36) and the pressing plate (310), the threaded grooves are formed in the connecting base (33), the movable knot (34) and the rotating knot (35), and the threaded parameters of the connecting base (33), the movable knot (34), the rotating knot (35), the thin threaded cylinder (37) and the threaded block (31) are completely consistent.

3. The module connection structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The connecting wall (1) is provided with a reinforcing assembly (4), the reinforcing assembly (4) comprises a connecting rod (41), one end of the connecting rod (41) is fixedly installed on the limiting rod (313), the other end of the connecting rod (41) is fixedly installed with a five prism (42), a coarse thread cylinder (43) is rotatably installed in the connecting wall (1), the bottom of the coarse thread cylinder (43) is fixedly installed with a cylinder (44), one end of a polygonal spring rod (45) is fixedly installed in the cylinder (44), the other end of the polygonal spring rod (45) is fixedly installed with a concave block (46), a five rhombus groove (47) is formed in the concave block (46), a sliding plate (48) is threadedly installed on the coarse thread cylinder (43), a round sliding groove (49) is formed in the connecting wall (1), one end of a cylinder (410) is fixedly installed on the sliding plate (48), the other end of the cylinder (410) is fixedly installed with a rubber plate (412), one end of a short tension spring (411) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the rubber plate (412), a rubber strip (413) is fixedly installed at the top of the rubber plate (412), a tension spring groove (414) is formed in the connecting wall (1), a spring groove (415) is formed in the connecting wall (1), a threaded spring rod (416) is fixedly installed in the connecting wall (1), and a short sliding groove (417) is formed in the connecting wall (1).

4. A module connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The round sliding groove (49), the cylinder (410), the short tension spring (411), the rubber plate (412), the rubber strip (413), the tension spring groove (414), the spring groove (415) and the threaded spring rod (416) are provided with multiple groups, the polygonal spring rod (45) is arranged in the coarse thread cylinder (43) and the cylinder (44), the five rhombus groove (47) on the concave block (46) is designed with a round corner above, and the cross section of the five prism (42) is consistent with the cross section of the five rhombus groove (47).

5. The module connection structure according to claim 3, wherein: The other end of the short tension spring (411) is fixedly installed in the connecting wall (1), the short tension spring (411) is arranged in the tension spring groove (414), the cylinder (410) slides in the round sliding groove (49), the sliding plate (48) slides in the short sliding groove (417), and the threaded spring rod (416) is arranged in the spring groove (415).

6. The module connection structure according to claim 3, wherein: The connecting wall (1) is provided with a limiting assembly (5), the limiting assembly (5) comprises an empty groove (51), the empty groove (51) is formed in the connecting wall (1), a short rod (52) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the cylinder (44), a central gear (53) is fixedly installed on the short rod (52), a thin rod (54) is rotatably installed on the short rod (52), a peripheral gear (55) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the thin rod (54), a short threaded rod (56) is fixedly installed at the top of the thin rod (54), an oval threaded cylinder (57) is threadedly installed on the short threaded rod (56), an oval groove (58) is formed in the connecting wall (1), and a limiting groove (59) is formed in the module body (2).

7. A module connection structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The thin rods (54), the peripheral gears (55), the short threaded rods (56), the oval threaded cylinders (57), the oval grooves (58) and the limiting grooves (59) are provided with multiple groups, multiple groups of the peripheral gears (55) are engaged with the central gear (53), multiple groups of the peripheral gears (55) and the central gear (53) are arranged inside the air slot (51), the oval threaded cylinder (57) slides inside the oval groove (58), the top of the oval threaded cylinder (57) is designed in a round head, and the cross section of the oval threaded cylinder (57) is consistent with the cross section of the limiting groove (59).

8. The module connection structure according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting wall (1) is provided with an auxiliary assembly (6), the auxiliary assembly (6) comprises a mounting hole (61), the mounting hole (61) is formed in the connecting wall (1), one end of an auxiliary spring (62) is fixedly installed inside the connecting wall (1), one end of a hinged cylinder (63) is fixedly installed at the other end of the auxiliary spring (62), and a rubber ball (64) is hingedly installed at the other end of the hinged cylinder (63).

9. A module connection structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting hole (61), the auxiliary spring (62), the hinged cylinder (63), the rubber ball (64) and the positioning hole (65) are provided with multiple groups, the auxiliary spring (62) is arranged inside the mounting hole (61), the hinged cylinder (63) slides inside the mounting hole (61), and the cross section of the rubber ball (64) is consistent with the cross section of the positioning hole (65).

10. A method of connecting according to the module connection structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by: The following steps are included: S1, first, the connecting wall (1) is installed on the outer wall of the storage tank container, the installation sliding rail (316) of the module body (2) and the installation sliding groove (317) of the connecting wall (1) are cleaned, the axes of the two are adjusted to be parallel, at this time, the auxiliary spring (62) is compressed, the hinged cylinder (63) and the rubber ball (64) are retracted into the mounting hole (61), and space is reserved for module insertion; S2, the module body (2) is pushed into along the installation sliding groove (317), the auxiliary assembly (6) is triggered when approaching the connecting wall (1), the auxiliary spring (62) pushes the rubber ball (64) to contact the module, the angle deviation is corrected, and it is ensured that the installation sliding rail (316) and the installation sliding groove (317) are precisely engaged; S3, continue to push the module into the installation sliding rail (316) to be completely embedded in the installation sliding groove (317), the rubber ball (64) is embedded in the module positioning hole (65), mechanical limiting is formed, and the impact force of insertion is buffered at the same time; S4, the pressing plate (310) is manually swung, the pressing plate (310) is adaptively attached to the upper surface of the module body (2) through the rotating knot (35), and initial clamping force is generated; S5, the limiting rod (313) is inserted, the long threaded rod (314) is aligned with the threaded hole of the thin threaded cylinder (37) and is screwed in, the pressing plate (310) is uniformly pressed against the module through threaded transmission, rigid fixation is realized; S6, the screw (315) is screwed into the module screw hole penetrating the pressing plate (310), the baffle (311) cooperates with the reinforcing plate (312), a stable triangular structure is constructed, and the threaded connection is reliably ensured. S7, continue to screw into the long thread rod (314), linkage five prism (42), coarse thread cylinder (43) and other components, so that the rubber plate (412) rises and forms a three-dimensional clamping with the pressing plate (310); S8, the coarse thread cylinder (43) rotates to drive the elliptical thread cylinder (57) to embed into the module limiting groove (59), completing multi-angle positioning and preventing the module from rotating around the shaft, and completing multi-angle precise positioning; S9, check the installation gap, confirm that there is no error, and the equipment runs, multiple spring collaborative buffering, when disassembling, rotate the long thread rod (314) counterclockwise, and operate in sequence to realize convenient maintenance.

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