Adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels

By designing an adjustable support mechanism with upper and lower frames, and utilizing an adjustable support assembly composed of airbags and rubber pads, the problem of existing technologies being unable to adapt to pressure vessels of different diameters has been solved, achieving flexible clamping and reducing procurement costs.

CN224381255UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SHANGHAI TOFFLON PHARM EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI TOFFLON PHARM EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing pressure vessel transport clamps are mostly rigid structures designed for specific specifications, which makes them unable to adapt to containers of different diameters, increasing equipment procurement costs and failing to meet emergency transport needs.

Method used

Design an adjustable support mechanism including an upper frame and a lower frame. Utilize an adjustable support assembly composed of an airbag and a rubber pad, and a fixed support assembly. The fixed assembly is connected to achieve flexible clamping of pressure vessels of different diameters.

Benefits of technology

It enables effective clamping of pressure vessels of different diameters, reduces equipment procurement costs, and meets emergency transportation needs.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels, comprising at least two fixed frame assemblies. Each fixed frame assembly includes an upper frame and a lower frame. An adjustable support component is disposed within the upper frame, and a fixed support component is disposed within the lower frame. The upper and lower frames are connected by the fixed components. The adjustable support component includes two air bladders, each positioned at one of the two right angles of the upper frame. The fixed support component includes two rubber pads, each positioned at one of the two right angles of the lower frame. The fixed component includes an upper connecting protrusion and a lower connecting protrusion. The upper connecting protrusion connects to the two end sidewalls of the upper frame, and the lower connecting protrusion connects to the two end sidewalls of the lower frame. The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of existing mechanisms and provide an adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels, applicable to pressure vessels of different sizes.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel. Background Technology

[0002] Hospitals have a wide variety of pressure vessels, including steam boilers, air compressors, pressurized gas cylinders, steam and hot water storage tanks, and air conditioning cooling water towers. These devices all need to be classified, identified, and managed according to relevant regulations.

[0003] Existing transport fixtures are mostly rigid structures designed for pressure vessels of specific sizes. For example, the oxygen cylinder holders commonly used in hospitals are only compatible with standard steel cylinders. When transporting liquid nitrogen tanks of different diameters, custom fixtures must be made, which increases equipment procurement costs and cannot meet emergency transport needs.

[0004] Therefore, an adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the existing defects and provide an adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels that can be used for pressure vessels of different sizes.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel, comprising at least two fixed frame groups, wherein each fixed frame group includes an upper frame body and a lower frame body, an adjustable support component is disposed within the upper frame body, and a fixed support component is disposed within the lower frame body; the upper frame body and the lower frame body are connected by the fixed component.

[0007] Preferably, the adjustable support assembly includes two airbag components, which are respectively disposed at two right angles of the upper frame.

[0008] Preferably, the fixed support assembly includes two rubber pads, which are respectively disposed at two right angles of the lower frame.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing component includes an upper connecting protrusion and a lower connecting protrusion, the upper connecting protrusion being connected to the two end side walls of the upper frame; the lower connecting protrusion being connected to the two end side walls of the lower frame, and the upper connecting protrusion and the lower connecting protrusion being connected by a pin.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end surface of the upper frame is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion.

[0011] Preferably, the lower end face of the lower frame is provided with a limiting groove.

[0012] Preferably, two adjacent fixing frames are connected by a connecting base plate.

[0013] Preferably, both the rubber pad and the airbag component are provided with limit plates on their outer sides.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels, by setting up an upper frame and a lower frame, has an adjustable support component inside the upper frame and a fixed support component inside the lower frame; the upper and lower frames are connected by the fixed component. The upper and lower frames are used to clamp the medical pressure vessels to be transported, and the airbag component is used to adjust different sizes to clamp medical pressure vessels of different sizes to be transported. This allows the device to clamp medical pressure vessels of different diameters. It solves the problem that existing transport clamps are mostly rigid structures designed for pressure vessels of specific specifications. For example, the oxygen cylinder holders commonly used in hospitals are only compatible with standard steel cylinders. When it is necessary to transport liquid nitrogen tanks of different diameters, new clamps need to be customized, resulting in increased equipment procurement costs and an inability to meet emergency transport needs. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the adjustable support mechanism for the pressure vessel of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point Q;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the adjustable support mechanism for the pressure vessel of this utility model from another perspective;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a third-view isometric view of the adjustable support mechanism for the pressure vessel of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the adjustable support mechanism for the pressure vessel of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Connecting base plate; 2. Fixing frame assembly; 3. Upper frame; 4. Lower frame; 5. Airbag component; 6. Upper connecting protrusion; 7. Lower connecting protrusion; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Snap-fit ​​protrusion; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Rubber pad. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 An adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel includes at least two fixed frame groups 2. Each fixed frame group 2 includes an upper frame 3 and a lower frame 4. An adjustable support component is provided inside the upper frame 3, and a fixed support component is provided inside the lower frame 4. The upper frame 3 and the lower frame 4 are connected by the fixed components.

[0024] Specifically, the upper frame 3 and lower frame 4 are used to clamp the medical pressure vessels to be transported; the airbag component 5 is used to adjust its size to clamp medical pressure vessels of different sizes to be transported. This allows the device to clamp medical pressure vessels of different diameters. It solves the problem that existing transport clamps are mostly rigid structures designed for pressure vessels of specific specifications. For example, the oxygen cylinder holders commonly used in hospitals are only compatible with standard steel cylinders. When transporting liquid nitrogen tanks of different diameters, custom clamps must be made, leading to increased equipment procurement costs and an inability to meet emergency transport needs.

[0025] Specifically, the adjustable support assembly includes two airbag components 5, which are respectively located at two right angles of the upper frame 3. The airbag components 5 are used to adjust to different sizes to clamp medical pressure vessels of different sizes to be transported. The fixed support assembly includes two rubber pads 11, which are respectively located at two right angles of the lower frame 4. Limiting plates 10 are provided on the outer sides of both the rubber pads 11 and the airbag components 5.

[0026] Specifically, the fixing components include an upper connecting protrusion 6 and a lower connecting protrusion 7. The upper connecting protrusion 6 is connected to the two end side walls of the upper frame 3; the lower connecting protrusion 7 is connected to the two end side walls of the lower frame 4. The upper connecting protrusion 6 and the lower connecting protrusion 7 are connected by a pin.

[0027] Specifically, the upper frame 3 has a snap-fit ​​protrusion 9 on its upper end face. The lower frame 4 has a limiting groove 8 on its lower end face. The upper frame 3 is connected to the snap-fit ​​protrusion 9, which snaps into the limiting groove 8. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 9 and the limiting groove 8 are used to connect the upper and lower adjacent fixed frame groups 2 to realize the stacking of medical pressure vessels to be transported.

[0028] Specifically, two adjacent fixed frame groups 2 are connected by a connecting base plate 1.

[0029] Specifically, the opening and closing of the upper frame and the placement of the container: Manually rotate the upper frame 3 upwards to open it by rotating it around the pins of the upper connecting protrusion 6 and the lower connecting protrusion 7 by 90°. Place the medical pressure vessel horizontally on the rubber pad 11 of the lower frame 4, and adjust the position of the container so that its axis coincides with the center line of the connecting base plate 1.

[0030] Specifically, for airbag inflation and clamping: Rotate the upper frame 3 downwards until the upper connecting protrusion 6 and the lower connecting protrusion 7 are in contact. At this point, the distance between the limiting plate 10 of the upper frame 3 and the upper surface of the container is 2-3 cm. Use a manual air pump or air gun connected to the inflation valve of the airbag component 5 to inflate the airbag. After the airbag inflates, it fills the gap between the limiting plate 10 and the container, forming a flexible clamping mechanism.

[0031] Specifically, check the fit between the upper frame 3 and the lower frame 4. If there are gaps, the inflation amount of the airbag 5 can be adjusted to ensure that the container does not shake.

[0032] This adjustable support mechanism for pressure vessels comprises an upper frame 3 and a lower frame 4. The upper frame 3 houses an adjustable support assembly, while the lower frame 4 has a fixed support assembly on its inner side. The upper and lower frames are connected by the fixed assembly. The upper and lower frames are used to clamp the medical pressure vessels to be transported. The air bladder is adjusted to different sizes to clamp medical pressure vessels of varying sizes. This allows the device to clamp medical pressure vessels of different diameters. It solves the problem that existing transport clamps are mostly rigid structures designed for specific pressure vessel specifications. For example, hospital oxygen cylinder holders are only compatible with standard cylinders. When transporting liquid nitrogen tanks of different diameters, custom clamps must be made, increasing equipment procurement costs and failing to meet emergency transport needs.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel, characterised in that, It includes at least two fixed frame groups (2), each fixed frame group (2) includes an upper frame body (3) and a lower frame body (4), the upper frame body (3) is provided with an adjustable support component, and the lower frame body (4) is provided with a fixed support component on its inner side; the upper frame body (3) and the lower frame body (4) are connected by the fixed component.

2. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel of claim 1, wherein, The adjustable support assembly includes two airbag components (5), which are respectively located at two right angles of the upper frame (3).

3. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel of claim 2, wherein, The fixed support assembly includes two rubber pads (11), which are respectively located at two right angles of the lower frame (4).

4. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing component includes an upper connecting protrusion (6) and a lower connecting protrusion (7). The upper connecting protrusion (6) is connected to the two end side walls of the upper frame (3). The lower connecting protrusion (7) is connected to the two end side walls of the lower frame (4). The upper connecting protrusion (6) and the lower connecting protrusion (7) are connected by a pin.

5. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel of claim 1, wherein, The upper end face of the upper frame (3) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (9).

6. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower end face of the lower frame (4) is provided with a limiting groove (8).

7. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel of claim 1, wherein, The two adjacent fixing frames (2) are connected by a connecting base plate (1).

8. The adjustable support mechanism for a pressure vessel of claim 3, wherein, Limiting plates (10) are provided on the outer sides of both the rubber pad (11) and the airbag component (5).