Hydrogen tank support

Abstract

A hydrogen tank support comprises at least two layers of supporting frames, the supporting frames are connected in the first direction, and a hydrogen tank containing space is formed between the supporting frames. Each layer of supporting frame is provided with a hoop frame, and the hoop frames are connected with the supporting frames in an assembled mode. The hydrogen tank containing space is formed through the supporting frames, the hoop frames are arranged on each layer of supporting frame, the hydrogen tanks are fixed through the hoop frames, meanwhile, the hydrogen tanks are protected through the frame structure, the risk that the hydrogen tanks are collided by the outside world is reduced, and the use safety of the hydrogen tanks is improved; meanwhile, the supporting frame is used for containing the multiple hydrogen tanks, the whole frame is located in any open site, the hydrogen tank replacement process is simplified by means of simple manual hoisting equipment such as a forklift or a truck, and compared with an automatic hydrogen replacement station needing electric control, the hydrogen tank replacement device is more practical and more suitable for hydrogen tank replacement under the emergency condition.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage and transportation, and in particular to a hydrogen tank support. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of hydrogen energy technology, hydrogen fuel cells are increasingly used in various vehicles and other equipment. As a key component for storing hydrogen, hydrogen tanks must possess high safety, stability, and convenient replacement capabilities. Currently, most existing hydrogen tank supports use a single support structure. While this ensures the tank's stability, its simple structure fails to provide adequate protection, making the tank susceptible to damage from collisions or external impacts, thus affecting operational safety. Furthermore, existing hydrogen tank support replacement methods typically rely on automated hydrogen exchange stations, which require complex electrical control equipment. The location and equipment conditions for hydrogen exchange are also significantly limited, making rapid replacement particularly inconvenient in emergency situations. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a hydrogen tank support to solve the problem of hydrogen tanks being exposed and susceptible to impact during use.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A hydrogen tank support includes at least two support frames connected in a first direction, forming a space for accommodating the hydrogen tank; each support frame is provided with a clamping bracket, which is assembled and connected to the support frame.

[0006] In some embodiments, the support frame includes load-bearing arms; each layer of the support frame has at least two load-bearing arms, which are arranged in parallel with each other, and the clamp is assembled and connected to the load-bearing arms.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support frame further includes connecting portions located at both ends of the support arm along its length, and the connecting portions connect the support arm.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting portion includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm; the first connecting arm connects to the bearing arm in the first direction, and the second connecting arm connects to the bearing arm in the second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are connected.

[0009] In some embodiments, the second connecting arm is disposed between the first connecting arms at a preset interval.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting portion further includes a support plate, which is disposed perpendicular to the first direction and is connected to the second connecting arm.

[0011] In some embodiments, the connecting portion has a positioning arm at one end in a first direction, the positioning arm being connected to the bearing arm and forming an angle with the bearing arm.

[0012] In some embodiments, the other end of the connecting portion in the first direction is provided with an assembly plate, which is used to connect the support frame to an external facility.

[0013] In some embodiments, the mounting plate is provided with through holes for bolting the support frame to an external facility.

[0014] In some embodiments, a support arm is provided between each layer of the support frame, and the support arm is connected to a load-bearing arm located in the first direction.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides a hydrogen tank support frame, which forms a space for accommodating hydrogen tanks. Clamping frames are installed on each layer of the support frame to secure the hydrogen tanks. Simultaneously, the frame structure itself protects the hydrogen tanks, reducing the risk of external impact and improving the safety of hydrogen tank use. Furthermore, the support frame can accommodate multiple hydrogen tanks. The entire frame can be used in any open area, relying on simple manual lifting equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks, simplifying the hydrogen tank replacement process. Compared to automated hydrogen exchange stations that require electrical control, this is more practical and suitable for emergency hydrogen tank replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of a hydrogen tank support according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front view of a hydrogen tank support according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of a hydrogen tank support according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Label Explanation:

[0020] 1. Support frame; 11. Clamping frame; 12. Bearing arm; 13. Connecting part; 131. First connecting arm; 132. Second connecting arm; 133. Bearing plate; 134. Positioning arm; 135. Assembly plate; 136. Through hole; 14. Support arm; 2. Hydrogen tank. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To explain in detail the technical content, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 A hydrogen tank 2 support includes at least two support frames 1 connected in a first direction, forming a space for accommodating the hydrogen tank 2; each support frame 1 is provided with a clamp 11, which is assembled and connected to the support frame 1.

[0023] As can be seen from the above description, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the design of at least two layers of support frames 1 can effectively increase the stability and support capacity of the hydrogen tank 2 support. The connection between each layer of support frames 1 forms the accommodating space of the hydrogen tank 2, which not only improves the load-bearing capacity of the support, but also enhances the overall structural strength of the support, making it suitable for supporting large-capacity hydrogen tanks 2.

[0024] In some embodiments, the support frame 1 includes load-bearing arms 12; each layer of the support frame 1 has at least two load-bearing arms 12, which are arranged in parallel, and the clamp frame 11 is assembled and connected to the load-bearing arms 12. The design of at least two load-bearing arms 12 in the support frame 1, arranged in parallel, provides more balanced support in both the lateral and longitudinal directions, enhancing the load-bearing capacity of the support. The connection of the load-bearing arms 12 of each layer of the support frame 1 to the clamp frame 11 ensures the secure installation of the hydrogen tank 2, avoiding interference from vibration or external forces. In practice, the parallel arrangement of multiple load-bearing arms 12 provides a balanced load distribution, contributing to the stable support of the hydrogen tank 2 over a long period.

[0025] In some embodiments, the support frame 1 further includes connecting portions 13, which are located at both ends of the bearing arm 12 along its length and connect the bearing arm 12. The design of the connecting portions 13 ensures the stability and strength of the support frame 1. The connection between the two ends of the bearing arm 12 via the connecting portions 13 not only improves the structural integrity of the support frame 1 but also effectively distributes the gravitational load from the hydrogen tank 2.

[0026] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 13 includes a first connecting arm 131 and a second connecting arm 132; the first connecting arm 131 connects to the support arm 12 located in the first direction; the second connecting arm 132 connects to the support arm 12 located in a second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the first connecting arm 131 and the second connecting arm 132 are connected. The combination of the first connecting arm 131 and the second connecting arm 132 allows the support frame 1 to be effectively connected in multiple directions, thereby increasing the stability of the hydrogen tank 2 bracket. This design also ensures that the support arm 12 can be connected in different directions, adapting to vehicles with different layouts. In specific implementations, the second connecting arm 132 is arranged at preset intervals, further enhancing the stability and compressive strength of the support structure.

[0027] Specifically, the first direction is vertical, the second direction is horizontal, the first connecting arm 131 is a vertical connecting arm, connecting to the load-bearing arms 12 of each layer of support frame 1 located in the vertical direction; the second connecting arm 132 is a horizontal connecting arm, connecting to the load-bearing arms 12 of a single layer of support frame 1 located in the horizontal direction. Preferably, to ensure connection strength, the connecting part 13 has four first connecting arms 131 on each side of the load-bearing arm 12, and the four first connecting arms 131 are parallel to each other and connected to the load-bearing arm 12.

[0028] In some embodiments, the second connecting arms 132 are arranged between the first connecting arms 131 at preset intervals. The spacing of the second connecting arms 132 makes the support frame 1 structure more flexible, adaptable to different types of hydrogen tanks 2 and vehicle layouts. The reasonably spaced connections further increase the shock resistance of the support, improve the stability of the hydrogen tank 2 during operation, and avoid vibrations and displacements caused by external factors. Simultaneously, the second connecting arms 132 arranged at preset intervals form a ladder structure, facilitating workers to climb the support frame 1 for maintenance.

[0029] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 13 further includes a support plate 133, which is arranged perpendicular to the first direction and connected to the second connecting arm 132. The support plate 133 in the connecting portion 13 can effectively provide an additional support surface, increasing the structural strength of the support frame 1. The connection between the support plate 133 and the second connecting arm 132 makes the frame structure more stable, preventing deformation of the bracket due to pressure generated during the installation of the hydrogen tank 2. In specific implementations, the support plate 133 can ensure the stable placement of the hydrogen tank 2 and provide stronger safety protection. At the same time, the plane built by the support plate 133 can place the supporting equipment of the hydrogen tank 2, such as valve assemblies, inlets, sensors, etc.

[0030] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 13 has a positioning arm 134 at one end in the first direction. The positioning arm 134 is connected to the supporting arm 12 and forms an angle with the supporting arm 12. The design of the positioning arm 134 can accurately guide the entire support frame 1 to the external connection. Specifically, the angle formed by the positioning arm 134 and the supporting arm 12 constitutes a foolproof structure. By using the foolproof structure to position with external facilities, installation errors are effectively avoided, and the assembly process is simplified. In specific implementation, the angle formed by the positioning arm 134 and the supporting arm 12 ensures more accurate docking of the support frame 1 and reduces external interference.

[0031] In some embodiments, the connecting portion 13 has an assembly plate 135 at its other end in the first direction. The assembly plate 135 is used to connect the support frame 1 to an external facility. By providing the assembly plate 135, the support frame 1 can be easily connected to the external facility, simplifying the fixing process to the vehicle body. The design of the assembly plate 135 makes installation and disassembly more convenient, reducing installation time and improving efficiency. Specifically, the assembly plate 135 has through holes 136, which are used to bolt the support frame 1 to the external facility. In implementation, the connection between the assembly plate 135 and the support frame 1 can be fixed by bolts, ensuring the stability and safety of the hydrogen tank 2. Preferably, the assembly plates 135 are located on both sides of the bearing arm 12 along its length, and each assembly plate 135 has three through holes 136. The bolts used for connection are Spiral bolts (self-locking bolts).

[0032] In some embodiments, a support arm 14 is provided between each layer of the support frame 1, and the support arm 14 is connected to the load-bearing arm 12 located in the first direction. The design of the support arm 14 can enhance the lateral load-bearing capacity of the support frame 1, and the support arm 14 between the support frames 1 can effectively transfer the weight of the hydrogen tank 2, ensuring the balance of the support.

[0033] In summary, this invention, through the adoption of a multi-layered support frame 1 structure and a rationally arranged load-bearing arm 12 and connecting part 13 design, effectively improves the load-bearing capacity and stability of the hydrogen tank 2 support, enabling it to simultaneously support large-capacity hydrogen tanks 2 and meet the needs of large equipment. With simple hand tools, the disassembly and replacement of the hydrogen tank 2 are more flexible and efficient, especially in emergency situations, allowing for replacement in any open area, avoiding reliance on dedicated hydrogen exchange stations. Simultaneously, the overall design of the vehicle-mounted hydrogen storage system ensures that the hydrogen tank 2 is fully protected by the frame structure, enhancing safety and avoiding the risk of collisions to exposed hydrogen tanks 2. Furthermore, the use of Sileau bolts for fixing ensures stable operation of the equipment even in special circumstances such as power failure, improving the reliability and practicality of the equipment. These improvements make this invention not only highly adaptable and flexible but also possesses higher safety and stability, making it particularly suitable for applications in emergency and complex environments.

[0034] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hydrogen tank support, characterized in that: It includes at least two supporting frames connected in a first direction, forming a space for the hydrogen tank; each supporting frame is provided with a clamping frame, which is assembled and connected to the supporting frame.

2. The hydrogen tank support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame includes load-bearing arms; each layer of the support frame has at least two load-bearing arms, which are arranged in parallel, and the clamp is assembled and connected to the load-bearing arms.

3. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support frame further includes connecting portions located at both ends of the bearing arm along its length, and the connecting portions connect the bearing arm.

4. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting part includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm; the first connecting arm connects to the bearing arm in the first direction, and the second connecting arm connects to the bearing arm in the second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, and the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are connected.

5. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second connecting arm is positioned between the first connecting arms at a preset interval.

6. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting part further includes a support plate, which is arranged perpendicular to the first direction and is connected to the second connecting arm.

7. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting part is provided with a positioning arm at one end in the first direction. The positioning arm is connected to the bearing arm and forms an angle with the bearing arm.

8. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting part is provided with an assembly plate at the other end in the first direction, and the assembly plate is used to connect the support frame to external facilities.

9. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 8, characterized in that: The assembly plate has through holes for bolting the support frame to external facilities.

10. A hydrogen tank support according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each layer of the support frame is provided with a support arm, which is connected to a load-bearing arm located in the first direction.

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