Inner floating disc

The modular design of the assembled inner floating plate and the buffer support system solve the problem of the convenience of the existing inner floating plate welding construction, and achieve convenient installation and safety protection.

CN223421422UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-10JIANGSU BANGHENG PETROCHEMICAL EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422394237.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The existing internal floating plate needs to be welded inside the storage tank, which leads to poor convenience and poses safety hazards and waste of resources during the storage process of the tank.

Method used

The assembled design uses T-slots, T-shaped plugs and fixing plates to connect the first and second float modules. It combines diamond and arc modules, and provides support and cushioning through support legs and piston sleeve systems to avoid welding.

Benefits of technology

It achieves convenient installation without welding inside the tank, provides modular production and double buffer protection, and improves safety and resource utilization.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an inner floating disc which comprises a T-shaped groove, a T-shaped inserting block, an I-shaped pin and a fixing plate. The inner floating disc and the first floating disc module are adjacently arranged to form a whole, the second floating disc module is arranged on the outer side of the whole structure formed by the first floating disc module, T-shaped grooves are formed in the four sides of the first floating disc module at equal intervals, and T-shaped inserting blocks matched with the T-shaped grooves are fixedly connected to the sides, adjacent to the first floating disc module, of the second floating disc module. I-shaped pins are jointly inserted into the corresponding T-shaped grooves in the first floating disc modules, fixing plates are jointly arranged on the outer sides of the two ends of the three corresponding T-shaped grooves, the fixing plates and the corresponding I-shaped pins or T-shaped inserting blocks at the two ends are fixedly installed through bolts, and the first floating disc modules are connected, clamped and fixed through the T-shaped grooves, the working pins and the fixing plates. The second floating disc module and the first floating disc module are connected, clamped and fixed through the T-shaped grooves, the T-shaped inserting blocks and the fixing plates, so that the whole floating disc module is fixed in an assembled mode, welding in the storage tank is not needed, and more convenience is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of storage tank accessories, in particular to an inner floating plate. Background Art

[0002] During storage and transportation, refinery output is often stored in storage tanks. However, due to the inability to completely fill the tanks and the potential for volatilization, these tanks can be dangerous and waste resources. Therefore, internal floats are required to ensure tank safety and reduce volatilization.

[0003] The existing inner floating plate is welded together by multiple modules, and welding construction needs to be carried out inside the storage tank, which is less convenient. Therefore, an inner floating plate is proposed to optimize the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an inner floating plate to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An inner floating plate includes a first floating plate module and a second floating plate module. The first floating plate modules are adjacently arranged to form a whole. The second floating plate module is arranged on the outside of the whole structure formed by the first floating plate module. T-shaped slots are evenly spaced on the four sides of the first floating plate module. The second floating plate module is fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the first floating plate module with T-shaped plugs that are compatible with the T-shaped slots. I-pins are commonly inserted in the corresponding T-shaped slots on the first floating plate module. Fixed plates are commonly provided on the outsides of both ends of the corresponding three T-shaped slots. The fixed plates are fixedly installed with the corresponding I-pins or T-shaped plugs at both ends by bolts. The fixed plates are clamped on both sides of the corresponding first floating plate module and the second floating plate module.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: the first floating platform module is rhombus-shaped, the acute angle of the first floating platform module is sixty degrees, there are twelve first floating platform modules, the second floating platform module is arc-shaped, the arc length of the arc side of the second floating platform module is one twelfth of a circle, and a right-angled side of the second floating platform module corresponds to the center of the circle.

[0008] As a further solution of the present invention: the first floating plate module and the second floating plate module both include top and bottom plates, and a partition is fixedly connected between the top and bottom plates. The partition evenly separates the top and bottom plates into honeycomb cavities, and the top and bottom plates are fixed to the partition by welding.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: the bottom surface of the first floating plate module is fixedly connected to a pad by bolts, the pad is provided with a through hole for the bolt to pass through, the first floating plate module is provided with a threaded hole for the bolt threaded connection, the bottom surface of the pad is fixedly connected to a support leg, and a pad is provided under the support leg.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: the top surface of the foot pad is fixedly connected to a piston sleeve, the inner side of the piston sleeve is slidably connected to a piston block adapted thereto, the top surface of the piston block is fixedly connected to a piston rod, and the piston rod is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the supporting leg.

[0011] As a further solution of the present invention: a spring is provided between the bottom surface of the piston block and the piston sleeve.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. The first floating plate modules of the utility model are connected and clamped by T-slots, working pins and fixing plates. The second floating plate module is connected and clamped to the first floating plate module by T-slots, T-shaped plugs and fixing plates. Thus, the whole is assembled and fixed, without the need for welding inside the tank, which is more convenient.

[0014] 2. The floating plate of the utility model is composed of twelve first floating plate modules assembled in the middle position and twelve second floating plate modules assembled at the edge, thereby forming a floating plate. The whole is composed of two types of modules, which is convenient for modular production.

[0015] 3. The utility model uses a pad to install support legs on the bottom surface of the inner float, thus providing support when the inner float falls. At the same time, the piston sleeve, piston block, and piston rod form air elastic buffers on the left and right sides, and further compression buffers are provided by springs, effectively preventing the float from rigidly falling to the bottom of the tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an inner floating plate.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an inner floating plate.

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a honeycomb cavity in an inner floating plate.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support legs in an inner floating plate.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the support legs in an inner floating plate.

[0021] In the figure: 1. First float module; 2. Second float module; 3. T-slot; 4. T-shaped insert; 5. I-pin; 6. Fixing plate; 7. Top and bottom plates; 8. Partition; 9. Honeycomb cavity; 10. Pad; 11. Support leg; 12. Pad foot; 13. Piston sleeve; 14. Piston block; 15. Piston rod; 16. Spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] See also Figures 1-2 In an embodiment of the present invention, an inner floating platform includes a first floating platform module 1 and a second floating platform module 2. The first floating platform module 1 is adjacently arranged to form an integral whole, and the second floating platform module 2 is arranged on the outside of the integral structure formed by the first floating platform module 1. T-shaped slots 3 are evenly spaced on four sides of the first floating platform module 1. The second floating platform module 2 is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the first floating platform module 1 with a T-shaped plug 4 adapted to the T-shaped slot 3. I-pins 5 are commonly inserted into the corresponding T-shaped slots 3 on the first floating platform module 1. A fixing plate 6 is commonly provided on the outer sides of both ends of the corresponding three T-shaped slots 3. The fixing plate 6 is fixedly installed with the corresponding I-pins 5 or T-shaped plugs 4 at both ends by bolts. The fixing plate 6 is clamped on both sides of the corresponding first floating platform module 1 and the second floating platform module 2. Through holes for bolts to pass through are symmetrically opened at both ends of the fixing plate 6. Threaded holes for bolt threaded connection are opened on the I-pins 5 and the T-shaped plug 4.

[0024] The first floating plate modules 1 are connected and clamped by T-slots 3, working pins 5 and fixing plates 6. The second floating plate modules 2 are connected and clamped to the first floating plate modules 1 by T-slots 3, T-shaped plugs 4 and fixing plates 6. Thus, the whole is assembled and fixed, without the need for welding inside the storage tank, which is more convenient.

[0025] See also Figure 1 The first floating plate module 1 is rhombus-shaped, the acute angle of the first floating plate module 1 is sixty degrees, and there are twelve first floating plate modules 1. The second floating plate module 2 is arc-shaped, and the arc length of the arc side of the second floating plate module 2 is one twelfth of a circle, and the right angle side of the second floating plate module 2 corresponds to the center of the circle.

[0026] Twelve first floating plate modules 1 are assembled in the middle, and twelve second floating plate modules 2 are assembled at the edges, thereby forming a floating plate. The whole is constructed by two types of modules, which facilitates modular production.

[0027] See also Figure 3 The first floating plate module 1 and the second floating plate module 2 both include top and bottom plates 7, and a partition plate 8 is fixedly connected between the top and bottom plates 7. The partition plate 8 evenly separates the top and bottom plates 7 into honeycomb cavities 9, and the top and bottom plates 7 are fixed to the partition plate 8 by welding.

[0028] The top and bottom plates 7 are supported by the partition plates 8 and form a honeycomb cavity 9, thereby providing greater buoyancy while ensuring structural strength.

[0029] See also Figures 4-5 The bottom surface of the first floating platform module 1 is fixedly connected to a backing plate 10 via bolts. The backing plate 10 has through-holes for the bolts to pass through. The first floating platform module 1 also has threaded holes for the bolts to be threadedly connected. The bottom surface of the backing plate 10 is fixedly connected to a support leg 11, and a foot 12 is provided below the support leg 11. The top surface of the foot 12 is fixedly connected to a piston sleeve 13. The inner side of the piston sleeve 13 is slidably connected to the inner side of the piston sleeve 13, and the top surface of the piston block 14 is fixedly connected to a piston rod 15, which is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support leg 11. A spring 16 is provided between the bottom surface of the piston block 14 and the piston sleeve 13.

[0030] Support legs 11 are installed on the bottom of the inner float via a pad 10, providing support when the inner float falls. At the same time, air elastic cushions are formed on the left and right sides of the piston sleeve 13, piston block 14, and piston rod 15. Springs 16 provide further compression cushioning, effectively preventing the float from rigidly falling to the bottom of the tank.

[0031] The working principle of this utility model is:

[0032] During use, the processed first floating plate module 1 and the second floating plate module 2 are assembled, the support legs 11 are installed on the bottom surface of the first floating plate module 1, and the pad 10 is fixed to the first floating plate module 1 by bolts. During assembly, the I-pin 5 is inserted into the corresponding T-slot 3 on the first floating plate module 1, and fixed plates 6 are set on both sides and fixed by bolts. When the second floating plate module 2 is combined with the first floating plate module 1, the T-shaped insert block 4 is inserted into the corresponding T-slot 3, and fixed plates 6 are set on both sides and fixed by bolts, so that the floating plate modules are combined into a whole, and a seal is set on the outside of the floating plate.

[0033] During operation, the honeycomb cavity 9 provides buoyancy for the first float module 1 and the second float module 2, thereby making the inner float float. When the inner float falls down, the support legs 11 drive the pads 12 to rest against the bottom of the tank. At this time, the piston rod 15 squeezes the piston block 14 to form an air compression buffer. At the same time, the piston block 14 forms an elastic buffer through the elastic force provided by the spring 16. The double buffer effectively prevents the rigidity of the support legs from contacting the bottom of the tank.

[0034] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An inner floating plate, comprising a first floating plate module (1) and a second floating plate module (2), characterized in that: The first floating plate modules (1) are arranged adjacent to each other to form an integral structure, the second floating plate module (2) is arranged outside the integral structure formed by the first floating plate module (1), four sides of the first floating plate module (1) are provided with T-shaped slots (3) at equal distances, the second floating plate module (2) is fixedly connected to the adjacent side of the first floating plate module (1) with a T-shaped plug (4) adapted to the T-shaped slot (3), an I-shaped pin (5) is commonly inserted into the corresponding T-shaped slot (3) on the first floating plate module (1), and a fixing plate (6) is commonly provided on the outer sides of both ends of the corresponding three T-shaped slots (3), the fixing plate (6) is fixedly installed with the corresponding I-shaped pin (5) or T-shaped plug (4) at both ends by bolts, and the fixing plate (6) is clamped on both sides of the corresponding first floating plate module (1) and the second floating plate module (2).

2. The inner floating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first floating plate module (1) is rhombus-shaped, the acute angle of the first floating plate module (1) is sixty degrees, twelve first floating plate modules (1) are provided, the second floating plate module (2) is arc-shaped, and the arc length of the arc side of the second floating plate module (2) is one-twelfth of a circle.

3. The inner floating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first floating plate module (1) and the second floating plate module (2) both comprise a top plate and a bottom plate (7), a partition plate (8) being fixedly connected between the top plate and the bottom plate (7), and the partition plate (8) evenly separates the top plate and the bottom plate (7) into honeycomb cavities (9).

4. The inner floating plate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the first floating plate module (1) is fixedly connected to a pad (10) via bolts, the bottom surface of the pad (10) is fixedly connected to a support leg (11), and a pad foot (12) is provided below the support leg (11).

5. The inner floating plate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the pad foot (12) is fixedly connected to a piston sleeve (13), the inner side of the piston sleeve (13) is slidably connected to a piston block (14) adapted thereto, the top surface of the piston block (14) is fixedly connected to a piston rod (15), and the piston rod (15) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the support leg (11).

6. The inner floating plate according to claim 5, characterized in that: A spring (16) is provided between the bottom surface of the piston block (14) and the piston sleeve (13).