Anti-fatigue supporting ring structure for tank body

By incorporating elastic connectors and reinforcing ribs into the tank support ring, the problem of fatigue damage to the support ring under dynamic loads is solved, thereby improving fatigue resistance and structural stability and ensuring the safety and stability of the tank support.

CN224131899UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17YANGZHOU FENGSHENG EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANGZHOU FENGSHENG EQUIP MFG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing tank support rings are prone to fatigue damage under dynamic loads, affecting support stability and potentially causing safety accidents.

Method used

A fatigue-resistant support ring structure for tanks is designed. An elastic connector, including a spring and a rubber sleeve, is set between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring to buffer and disperse dynamic loads. A buffer pad is set on the inner surface of the inner fixed ring and a reinforcing rib is set on the outer surface of the outer movable ring to improve fatigue resistance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively buffers and disperses dynamic loads, reduces stress on the support ring, improves the fatigue resistance of the support ring, enhances structural stability and load-bearing capacity, prevents loosening or displacement, and ensures safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an anti-fatigue supporting ring structure for a tank body. The anti-fatigue supporting ring structure comprises the tank body, the supporting ring main body is arranged on the surface of the tank body and used for providing circumferential supporting force for the tank body, the supporting ring main body comprises an inner fixing ring installed on the surface of the tank body, two sliding protrusions are fixedly installed on the outer circle of the inner fixing ring, and an outer movable ring is slidably installed on the surfaces, away from the sides, of the two sliding protrusions; by utilizing the arrangement, the plurality of elastic connecting pieces are arranged between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring, and when a tank body is subjected to a dynamic load effect, springs and rubber sleeves in the elastic connecting pieces can generate elastic deformation, so that the dynamic load is effectively buffered and dispersed, and the stress borne by the supporting ring is reduced; therefore, the anti-fatigue performance between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tank support structure technology, specifically to a fatigue-resistant support ring structure for tanks. Background Technology

[0002] Tanks are a common type of storage and reaction equipment in many industries, including chemical, food, and pharmaceutical. Tanks typically require support structures for fixation and support to ensure their stability and safety. Support rings are one of the commonly used components in tank support structures; they surround the outer circumference of the tank, providing circumferential support.

[0003] However, existing technologies still have significant shortcomings, such as:

[0004] In the existing technology, during actual use, the tank is often subjected to various dynamic loads, such as the flow of the medium inside the tank and the vibration of the external environment. Dynamic loads will cause the support ring to be subjected to repeated stress, which can easily lead to fatigue damage of the support ring. Once the support ring is fatigued, it will affect the support stability of the tank and may even cause a safety accident. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fatigue-resistant support ring structure for tanks to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fatigue-resistant support ring structure for tank bodies, comprising:

[0007] Tank body;

[0008] The support ring body is disposed on the surface of the tank to provide circumferential support force for the tank, and includes an inner fixed ring installed on the surface of the tank. Two sliding protrusions are fixedly installed on the outer ring of the inner fixed ring, and an outer movable ring is slidably installed on the surface of the two sliding protrusions on the side away from the other side.

[0009] An elastic connector is provided between the outer movable ring and the inner fixed ring to improve the fatigue resistance between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring.

[0010] Preferably, the elastic connector includes a mounting cavity spaced between the sliding protrusion and the outer movable ring, and a plurality of springs are fixedly installed between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring and located inside the sliding protrusion.

[0011] A rubber sleeve is installed between the outer movable ring and the inner fixed ring and inside the spring, and an elastic buffer is provided inside the rubber sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, there are multiple springs and rubber sleeves, and the springs and rubber sleeves are all installed at equal intervals inside the mounting cavity.

[0013] Preferably, a buffer pad is provided at the inner ring of the inner fixing ring, and the buffer pad is made of rubber.

[0014] The inner surface of the cushioning pad is provided with several anti-slip protrusions, and the anti-slip protrusions are hemispherical in shape.

[0015] Preferably, the outer surface of the outer movable ring is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are circumferentially installed on the outer surface of the outer movable ring.

[0016] Preferably, a plurality of fixing seats are evenly distributed circumferentially on both sides of the inner fixing ring, and bolts are installed through the surface of each of the fixing seats, thereby fixing the inner fixing ring to the support base of the tank body by means of bolts.

[0017] Preferably, the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring are both made of high-strength alloy steel, and the spring is made of stainless steel.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. The design utilizes multiple elastic connectors between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring. When the tank is subjected to dynamic loads, the springs and rubber sleeves in the elastic connectors can undergo elastic deformation, effectively buffering and dispersing the dynamic loads to reduce the stress borne by the support ring, thereby improving the fatigue resistance between the inner fixed ring and the outer movable ring.

[0020] 2. By setting the buffer pad and anti-slip protrusion on the inner surface of the inner fixing ring, the buffer pad can buffer the force between the tank and the main body of the support ring to reduce the direct impact of the tank on the main body of the support ring. At the same time, the anti-slip protrusion can increase the friction between the buffer pad and the surface of the tank to improve the fit stability between the main body of the support ring and the tank.

[0021] 3. By using reinforcing ribs, the strength of the outer moving ring structure can be enhanced, while the overall load-bearing capacity of the support ring body can be further improved, thereby further improving the fatigue resistance of the support ring body. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the support ring of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic connector structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the rubber sleeve of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Tank body; 2. Support ring body; 21. Inner fixed ring; 22. Sliding protrusion; 23. Outer movable ring; 24. Elastic connector; 241. Mounting cavity; 242. Spring; 243. Rubber sleeve; 244. Elastic buffer; 245. Buffer pad; 246. Anti-slip protrusion; 247. Reinforcing rib; 25. Fixing seat; 26. Bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: a fatigue-resistant support ring structure for tank bodies, comprising:

[0030] Tank 1;

[0031] The support ring body 2 is disposed on the surface of the tank body 1 to provide circumferential support force for the tank body 1, and includes an inner fixed ring 21 installed on the surface of the tank body 1. Two sliding protrusions 22 are fixedly installed on the outer ring of the inner fixed ring 21, and an outer movable ring 23 is slidably installed on the surface of the two sliding protrusions 22 away from one side.

[0032] The elastic connector 24 is disposed between the outer movable ring 23 and the inner fixed ring 21 to improve the fatigue resistance between the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23.

[0033] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the elastic connector 24 includes a mounting cavity 241 spaced between the sliding protrusion 22 and the outer movable ring 23. A plurality of springs 242 are fixedly installed between the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23 and inside the sliding protrusion 22. A rubber sleeve 243 is installed between the outer movable ring 23 and the inner fixed ring 21 and inside the springs 242. An elastic buffer 244 is provided inside the rubber sleeve 243. There are multiple springs 242 and rubber sleeves 243, and the springs 242 and rubber sleeves 243 are all installed at equal intervals inside the mounting cavity 241.

[0034] In this embodiment, by providing multiple elastic connectors 24 between the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23, when the tank 1 is subjected to dynamic load, the spring 242 and the rubber sleeve 243 in the elastic connector 24 can undergo elastic deformation, effectively buffering and dispersing the dynamic load, thereby reducing the stress borne by the support ring and improving the fatigue resistance between the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 As shown, a buffer pad 245 is provided at the inner ring of the inner fixing ring 21, and the buffer pad 245 is made of rubber. The inner surface of the buffer pad 245 is provided with a number of anti-slip protrusions 246, and the anti-slip protrusions 246 are hemispherical in shape.

[0036] In this embodiment, the buffer pad 245 can buffer the force between the tank 1 and the support ring body 2 to reduce the direct impact of the tank 1 on the support ring body 2. At the same time, the anti-slip protrusion 246 can increase the friction between the buffer pad 245 and the surface of the tank 1 to improve the fit stability between the support ring body 2 and the tank 1.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the outer surface of the outer movable ring 23 is provided with a number of reinforcing ribs 247, and the number of reinforcing ribs 247 are all circumferentially installed on the outer surface of the outer movable ring 23.

[0038] In this embodiment, the reinforcing rib 247 can enhance the structural strength of the outer movable ring 23 and further improve the overall load-bearing capacity of the support ring body 2, thereby further improving the fatigue resistance of the support ring body 2.

[0039] Reference Figure 2 As shown, several fixing seats 25 are evenly distributed circumferentially on both sides of the inner fixing ring 21, and bolts 26 are installed through the surface of each fixing seat 25. The fixing seats 25 fix the inner fixing ring 21 to the support base of the tank body 1 by means of bolts 26.

[0040] In this embodiment, the inner fixing ring 21 is fixed to the support base of the tank body 1 by multiple fixing seats 25 and bolts 26 to ensure that the support ring body 2 can be firmly installed and to prevent the support ring body 2 from loosening or displacing under dynamic load.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23 are both made of high-strength alloy steel, and the spring 242 is made of stainless steel.

[0042] In this embodiment, the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23 are made of high-strength alloy steel, giving them high strength and toughness; while the spring 242 is made of stainless steel, which has good elasticity and corrosion resistance, ensuring the performance stability of the support ring body 2 during long-term use.

[0043] Working principle: When the tank 1 is subjected to dynamic load, such as the flow of the medium inside the tank 1 or the vibration of the external environment, the tank 1 will transmit the force to the support ring body 2. At this time, the inner fixed ring 21 will be subjected to the force of the tank 1, and the elastic connecting piece 24 between the inner fixed ring 21 and the outer movable ring 23 will start to play its role.

[0044] The spring 242 and the rubber sleeve 243 in the elastic connector 24 will undergo elastic deformation to buffer and disperse the dynamic load. The elastic deformation of the rubber sleeve 243 can absorb and consume some energy, reduce the stress borne by the support ring body 2, and thus effectively improve the fatigue resistance of the support ring body 2.

[0045] At the same time, the buffer pad 245 on the inner surface of the inner fixed ring 21 will further buffer the force between the tank body 1 and the support ring body 2, reducing the direct impact of the tank body 1 on the support ring body 2.

[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A fatigue resistant support ring structure for a can body, characterized by, include: Tank body (1); The support ring body (2) is disposed on the surface of the tank (1) to provide circumferential support force for the tank (1), and includes an inner fixed ring (21) installed on the surface of the tank (1). Two sliding protrusions (22) are fixedly installed on the outer ring of the inner fixed ring (21), and an outer movable ring (23) is slidably installed on the surface of the two sliding protrusions (22) away from one side. An elastic connector (24) is disposed between the outer movable ring (23) and the inner fixed ring (21) to improve the fatigue resistance between the inner fixed ring (21) and the outer movable ring (23).

2. The fatigue-resistant support ring structure for a can body according to claim 1, characterized by: The elastic connector (24) includes a mounting cavity (241) spaced between the sliding protrusion (22) and the outer movable ring (23), and a plurality of springs (242) are fixedly installed between the inner fixed ring (21) and the outer movable ring (23) and on the inner side of the sliding protrusion (22). A rubber sleeve (243) is installed between the outer movable ring (23) and the inner fixed ring (21) and inside the spring (242), and an elastic buffer (244) is provided inside the rubber sleeve (243).

3. A fatigue-resistant support ring structure for a can body as set forth in claim 2, characterized by: There are multiple springs (242) and rubber sleeves (243), and the springs (242) and rubber sleeves (243) are all installed at equal intervals inside the mounting cavity (241).

4. The fatigue-resistant support ring structure for a can body according to claim 1, characterized by: The inner ring (21) is provided with a buffer pad (245) at its inner ring, and the buffer pad (245) is made of rubber. The inner surface of the buffer pad (245) is provided with a plurality of anti-slip protrusions (246), and the anti-slip protrusions (246) are hemispherical in shape.

5. The fatigue-resistant support ring structure for a can body according to claim 1, characterized by: The outer surface of the outer movable ring (23) is provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs (247), and the plurality of reinforcing ribs (247) are all circumferentially installed on the outer surface of the outer movable ring (23).

6. The fatigue-resistant support ring structure for a can body according to claim 1, characterized by: The inner fixing ring (21) has several fixing seats (25) evenly distributed circumferentially on both sides, and bolts (26) are installed through the surface of the fixing seats (25). The fixing seats (25) fix the inner fixing ring (21) to the support base of the tank body (1) by bolts (26).

7. The fatigue-resistant support ring structure for a can body according to claim 2, characterized by: The inner fixed ring (21) and the outer movable ring (23) are both made of high-strength alloy steel, and the spring (242) is made of stainless steel.