An LNG storage tank valve operating cabinet door assembly

By introducing safety airbags and gas generators into the valve operating box of the LNG storage tank, the safety hazards during collisions were resolved, the pipeline and valve systems were effectively protected, and the risk of gas leakage was reduced.

CN224534048UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21ZHANGJIAGANG JINHUA TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHANGJIAGANG JINHUA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-10
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

The valve control box doors of existing LNG storage tanks are prone to puncturing pipeline systems, valves, and instruments in collision accidents, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

Design an LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly that includes an airbag and a gas generator. Upon impact, the airbag expands by generating nitrogen gas through the gas generator, enveloping the pipeline and valve system to provide protection.

Benefits of technology

This effectively reduces the probability of gas leakage due to pipeline rupture, and improves the safety and protection of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of LNG storage tank assembly, specifically is a kind of LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly, it includes: operating box door, including box;Safety air bag, including storage box, storage box is fixedly installed in the top of box, and air bag is folded and stored in the inside of storage box;Gas generator, gas generator is embedded and installed in the top inside of box.In the utility model, box is fixedly installed in the tail of storage tank truck, and pipeline, valve and the like system are integrated and installed in the inside of box, protection is carried out, when collision occurs in the tail in the driving process of storage tank truck, trigger gas generator to produce a large amount of nitrogen gas quickly, fill in the inside of air bag, make air bag swell and pop out from storage box, and pipeline valve system in box is completely wrapped, protection is provided to valve system, and buffering work is carried out, reduce the probability of gas leakage caused by pipeline rupture.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of LNG storage tank components, specifically an LNG storage tank valve operation box door assembly. Background Technology

[0002] The valve control box door of an LNG storage tank is an important component of the LNG storage tank. It isolates internal components such as valves, instruments, and piping systems from the external environment, preventing dust, debris, rainwater, etc. from entering and causing damage to the equipment or affecting its normal operation. It also prevents accidents caused by human error.

[0003] While it can provide some protection for piping systems, in the event of a collision, if the metal control panel door is dented or bent, it could puncture internal components such as piping systems, valves, and instruments, posing a certain danger. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an LNG storage tank valve operation box door assembly to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly includes:

[0007] Operate the cabinet door, including the cabinet body;

[0008] An airbag, including a storage box, which is fixedly installed on the top of the housing, and the airbag is folded inside the storage box;

[0009] A gas generator is embedded in the top of the housing.

[0010] Furthermore, a ground wire is fixedly connected to the bottom of the container by bolts, and the ground wire is interconnected with the ground wire system of the tank truck.

[0011] Furthermore, the two sides of the opening of the box are hinged to the door body by reinforced hinges, and the four sides of the door body are fixedly attached with sealing strips.

[0012] Furthermore, a locking rod is rotatably installed on the front surface of the door, and rod locks are fixedly installed on the upper and lower edges of the opening of the box. A handle is fixedly installed in the middle of the locking rod, and a handle lock that engages with the handle is fixedly installed on the front surface of the door.

[0013] Furthermore, a protective groove is provided at the bottom of the airbag.

[0014] Furthermore, the gas generator includes:

[0015] The number of mounting base plates is four, and the four sets of mounting base plates are embedded in the top four corners of the box.

[0016] The power transmission branch line is buried in the top of the box;

[0017] The power transmission bus is embedded in the top of the box. The lower end of the power transmission bus is fixedly connected to one end of the power transmission branch line, and the other end of the power transmission bus is connected to the airbag triggering system of the tank truck.

[0018] Furthermore, the gas generator also includes:

[0019] The housing is fixedly installed on the bottom of the mounting base;

[0020] The filter is embedded in the shell interlayer;

[0021] An igniter is embedded in the bottom of the mounting base plate and is fixedly connected to one end of the power transmission branch line.

[0022] Sodium azide is contained inside the shell;

[0023] The combustion chamber is located in the middle of the sodium azide.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] The container is fixedly installed at the rear of the tank truck, and the pipelines, valves and other systems are integrated and installed inside the container for protection. When the rear of the tank truck collides during the operation of the tank truck, the gas generator is triggered to quickly generate a large amount of nitrogen gas, which is filled into the airbag, causing the airbag to inflate and pop out from the storage box. This completely encloses the pipeline and valve system inside the container, providing protection for the valve system and buffering the operation, reducing the probability of gas leakage due to pipeline rupture. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gas generator in this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Control box door; 101. Box body; 102. Ground wire; 103. Reinforced hinge; 104. Door body; 105. Locking rod; 106. Rod latch; 107. Thruster; 108. Handle latch; 2. Airbag; 201. Storage box; 202. Airbag; 203. Protective groove; 3. Gas generator; 301. Mounting base plate; 302. Power transmission branch line; 303. Power transmission main line; 304. Housing; 305. Filter; 306. Igniter; 307. Sodium azide; 308. Combustion chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment of the present invention, an LNG storage tank valve operation box assembly includes: an operation box 1, including a box body 101; a safety airbag 2, including a storage box 201, the storage box 201 being fixedly installed on the top of the box body 101, the storage box 201 being folded inside to store the airbag 202; and a gas generator 3, the gas generator 3 being embedded in the top of the box body 101.

[0033] Specifically, the container 101 is fixedly installed at the rear of the tank truck, and the pipeline, valve and other systems are integrated and installed inside the container 101 for protection. When the rear of the tank truck collides during its operation, the gas generator 3 is triggered to quickly generate a large amount of nitrogen gas, which is filled into the airbag 202, causing the airbag 202 to inflate and pop out from the storage box 201. This completely encloses the pipeline and valve system inside the container 101, providing protection for the valve system and buffering the operation, reducing the probability of gas leakage due to pipeline rupture.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a ground wire 102 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the box 101 by bolts, and the ground wire 102 is connected to the ground wire system of the tank truck; a door 104 is hinged to the two sides of the opening of the box 101 by a reinforced hinge 103, and a sealing strip is fixedly attached to all four sides of the door 104; a locking rod 105 is rotatably installed on the front surface of the door 104, and a rod latch 106 is fixedly installed on the upper and lower sides of the opening of the box 101; a handle 107 is fixedly installed in the middle of the locking rod 105; and a handle latch 108 that is engaged with the handle 107 is fixedly installed on the front surface of the door 104.

[0036] In this embodiment, sealing strips are attached to all four sides of each door 104 to ensure a sealing effect, prevent rainwater from entering, and also isolate the pipe or valve system inside the housing 101 in case of accidental leakage, providing temporary protection.

[0037] like Figures 2-3 As shown, in this embodiment, a protective groove 203 is provided at the bottom of the airbag 202.

[0038] In practice, the inflated airbag 202 is designed as a box structure to ensure that the pipes and valve system are wrapped in the protective groove 203 when it is deployed. When it expands, if it encounters a pipe connected to the tank, the airbag 202 can also wrap the pipe directly to provide protection through its own flexibility.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] Based on Embodiment 1, in order to supplement the specific method of the gas generator 3 generating gas to deploy the airbag 202, which was not mentioned in Embodiment 1.

[0041] like Figures 2-4 As shown, in this embodiment, the gas generator 3 includes: four mounting base plates 301, which are embedded in the four corners of the top of the housing 101; a power transmission branch line 302, which is embedded in the top of the housing 101; a power transmission bus 303, which is embedded in the top of the housing 101, with its lower end fixedly connected to one end of the power transmission branch line 302, and the other end of the power transmission bus 303 connected to the airbag triggering system of the tank truck; a housing 304, which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting base plate 301; a filter 305, which is embedded in the interlayer of the housing 304; an igniter 306, which is embedded at the bottom of the mounting base plate 301 and fixedly connected to one end of the power transmission branch line 302; a sodium azide 307, which is housed inside the housing 304; and a combustion chamber 308, which is located in the middle of the sodium azide 307.

[0042] In practice, when the collision sensor of the tank truck senses a collision, it sends an electrical signal to the igniter 306 through the power transmission bus 303 and the power transmission branch line 302, igniting the sodium azide 307. Through the combustion reaction 2NaN3→2Na+3N2↑, a large amount of ammonia gas is generated, which inflates the airbag 202.

[0043] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0044] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A valve operating box door assembly for an LNG storage tank, characterized in that, include: Operate the cabinet door (1), including the cabinet body (101); The airbag (2) includes a storage box (201), which is fixedly installed on the top of the box (101), and the airbag (202) is folded inside the storage box (201); Gas generator (3) is embedded in the top of the housing (101).

2. The LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the box (101) is fixedly connected to a ground wire (102) by bolts, and the ground wire (102) is interconnected with the ground wire system of the tank truck.

3. The LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two sides of the opening of the box (101) are hinged to the door (104) by a reinforced hinge (103), and the four sides of the door (104) are fixedly attached with sealing strips.

4. The LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, A locking rod (105) is rotatably mounted on the front surface of the door (104). Rod latches (106) are fixedly mounted on the upper and lower edges of the opening of the box (101). A turn handle (107) is fixedly mounted in the middle of the locking rod (105). A handle latch (108) that engages with the turn handle (107) is fixedly mounted on the front surface of the door (104).

5. The LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The airbag (202) has a protective groove (203) at its bottom.

6. The LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The gas generator (3) includes: There are four mounting base plates (301), and the four sets of mounting base plates (301) are embedded in the top four corners of the box (101); The power transmission branch line (302) is buried inside the top of the box (101); The power transmission bus (303) is embedded in the top of the housing (101). The lower end of the power transmission bus (303) is fixedly connected to one end of the power transmission branch line (302), and the other end of the power transmission bus (303) is connected to the airbag triggering system of the tank truck.

7. The LNG storage tank valve operating box door assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The gas generator (3) also includes: The housing (304) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting base plate (301); The filter (305) is embedded in the interlayer of the housing (304); An igniter (306) is embedded in the bottom of the mounting base plate (301), and the igniter (306) is fixedly connected to one end of the power transmission branch line (302); Sodium azide (307) is housed inside the shell (304); Combustion chamber (308) is located in the middle of sodium azide (307).