Tank container

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of tank container, including tank, heat exchange pipeline, end frame and temperature regulating system, heat exchange pipeline is arranged in the circumferential surface of tank, heat exchange pipeline is connected with the temperature regulating component of temperature regulating system by pipeline, so that the heat exchange medium in temperature regulating component can flow to heat exchange pipeline in tank and carry out heat exchange, realize the temperature regulation of tank.End frame is set to the outside of tank length direction, the shell of temperature regulating system is set between end frame and the end surface of tank, temperature regulating component preset independent module is installed in the area formed by the connecting ring of end frame and tank, so that temperature regulating system is integrally installed in the end of tank.The present application integrates temperature regulating system in the end of tank, more convenient for user operation use and maintenance, and does not need to destroy the heat preservation layer of tank side or the stringer of frame, guarantees the heat preservation performance and stress intensity of tank container, so as to guarantee the use performance of tank container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transport containers, and in particular to a tank container. Background Technology

[0002] Existing technology uses chilled (or heated) water units installed on the side and bottom of tank containers. The generated chilled (or heated) water exchanges heat with the cargo inside the tank container through circulation pipes on the outer wall of the container. However, the installation of the unit requires a large volume, which reduces the space for the insulation layer of the tank container, thus reducing its insulation performance. Alternatively, the unit may occupy the space for the bottom side beams, requiring the bottom side beams to be cut or lowered to accommodate the unit. Furthermore, placing the unit on the side of the tank container is inconvenient for operation and maintenance during ocean transport. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that the existing tank container units occupy a large amount of space on the side of the tank container, which leads to a decrease in the performance of the tank container.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a tank container, including a tank body, heat exchange pipelines, end frames, and a temperature control system; the heat exchange pipelines are disposed on the circumferential surface of the tank body for heat exchange with the tank body; the end frames are disposed on the outer side of the tank body along its length, the end frames are connected to the tank body, and a receiving space is formed between the side of the end frame away from the tank body and the end face of the tank body; the temperature control system includes a housing and a temperature control component disposed within the housing, the housing and the temperature control component forming a preset independent module; the housing is disposed within the receiving space, and the temperature control component is connected to the heat exchange pipelines.

[0005] The tank container also includes a connecting ring, the length direction of which is consistent with the length direction of the tank body; one end of the connecting ring in the length direction is connected to the outer surface of the tank body, and the other end of the connecting ring in the length direction is connected to the end frame; the receiving space is formed inside the connecting ring and between the end frame and the end face of the tank body.

[0006] In some technical solutions of this application, the tank container further includes a connecting beam located within the accommodating space and connected to the end frame or the connecting ring. The top and bottom of the shell are respectively connected to two of the connecting beams.

[0007] In some technical solutions of this application, the shell and the connecting beam are detachably connected; the connecting beam located on the upper side of the shell is a first connecting beam; the connecting beam located on the lower side of the shell is a second connecting beam; a first connecting part is provided on the upper side of the shell, the first connecting part extends upward, and a fastening groove is provided on the side of the first connecting part facing the tank, the fastening groove is configured to cooperate with the first connecting beam, and the first connecting part is fastened to the first connecting beam; a second connecting part is provided on the lower side of the shell, the second connecting part extends downward, and the second connecting part abuts against the side of the second connecting beam away from the tank.

[0008] In some technical solutions of this application, the connecting ring is fixedly provided with reinforcing beams on the inner walls on both sides in the width direction, and the two ends of the connecting beam are respectively detachably connected to the corresponding reinforcing beams; the two ends of the connecting beam are provided with mounting grooves, and the reinforcing beams are placed in the mounting grooves; the width direction of the connecting beam is consistent with the length direction of the tank body, the width dimension of the connecting beam is larger than the dimension of the reinforcing beam, and the width dimension of the connecting beam is adapted to the dimension of the shell along the length direction of the tank body.

[0009] In some technical solutions of this application, the tank container further includes a support frame, which is disposed between the connecting beam and the tank body; the end of the shell near the tank body is connected to the support frame, and the end of the shell away from the tank body is connected to the connecting beam.

[0010] In some technical solutions of this application, the support frame has a mounting hole, one end of the shell near the tank is inserted into the mounting hole, and the side wall of the shell abuts against the inner wall of the mounting hole.

[0011] In some technical solutions of this application, the housing is non-detachably connected to the connecting ring.

[0012] In some technical solutions of this application, the end frame includes a first end frame and a second end frame, which are respectively located at both ends of the tank body along its length; the tank body includes a cylindrical body and a first end cap and a second end cap respectively disposed at both ends of the cylindrical body, the first end cap being disposed at the end corresponding to the first end frame, and the second end cap being disposed at the end corresponding to the second end frame; the first end cap extends into the interior of the first end frame, and there is a distance between the second end cap and the second end frame to form the accommodating space.

[0013] In some technical solutions of this application, the tank container further includes a crash beam, which is fixedly connected to the end frame, and the crash beam is at least partially located on the outside of the end of the shell opposite to the tank body.

[0014] In some technical solutions of this application, the housing is provided with a forklift slot, and the direction in which the forklift slot extends is consistent with the length direction of the tank; or the housing is provided with a lifting structure, which is used to cooperate with external lifting equipment to realize the lifting of the temperature regulation system.

[0015] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The tank container of this application includes a tank body, heat exchange piping, end frames, and a temperature control system. The heat exchange piping is arranged on the circumferential surface of the tank body, and is connected to the temperature control components of the temperature control system via pipes. This allows the heat exchange medium within the temperature control components to flow through the heat exchange piping into the tank body for heat exchange, thereby achieving temperature control of the tank body. The end frames are located on the outer side of the tank body along its length, forming a receiving space between the end frames and the end faces of the tank body. The temperature control system is housed within this receiving space, and the temperature control components are pre-installed as independent modules within the shell, thus integrating the entire temperature control system at the end of the tank body. Compared to existing methods that place the temperature control system on the side of the tank body, this application integrates the temperature control system at the end of the tank body, making it more convenient for users to operate and maintain. Furthermore, the installation of the temperature control system does not require damage to the insulation layer on the side of the tank body or the longitudinal beams of the frame, ensuring the insulation performance and load-bearing strength of the tank container, thereby guaranteeing the performance of the tank container in use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tank container in one embodiment, wherein the connecting beam is connected to the end frame.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partially enlarged structural diagram.

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partially enlarged structural diagram at point A shows that the shell is detachably connected to the connecting beam and the end frame.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the right-side structure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a tank container in another embodiment, wherein the connecting beam is connected to the connecting ring.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the temperature control system in one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a tank container with a support frame.

[0023] Figure 8yes Figure 7 A partially enlarged structural diagram.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tank container in one embodiment, wherein the shell is welded to the end frame.

[0025] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of the structure at point B.

[0026] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 1-Tank body; 11-Cylinder body; 12-End cap; 121-First end cap; 122-Second end cap; 2-Heat exchange piping; 3-Frame structure; 31-End frame; 311-Column; 312-Beam; 313-Corner fitting; 314-Accommodation space; 315-First end frame; 316-Second end frame; 32-Longitudinal beam; 321-Installation space; 4-Connecting ring; 5-Connecting beam; 51-First connecting beam; 52-Second connecting beam; 53-Installation groove; 6-Reinforcing beam; 7-Temperature regulation system; 71-Shell; 711-First connecting part; 7111-Snap groove; 712-Second connecting part; 713-Forklift slot; 72-Temperature regulation component; 8-Expansion box; 9-Support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Typical embodiments embodying the features and advantages of this utility model will be described in detail in the following description. It should be understood that this utility model can have various variations in different embodiments, all of which do not depart from the scope of this utility model, and the descriptions and illustrations therein are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that, in the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the indications of direction or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back, etc.) are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the accompanying drawings. If the description of the positions of these elements changes, these directional indications also change accordingly.

[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. "Connected" can mean directly connected or indirectly connected.

[0030] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 A tank container includes a tank body 1, heat exchange pipes 2, a temperature control system 7, end frames 31, and longitudinal beams 32. Two end frames 31 are configured, spaced apart and facing each other. The two end frames 31 are designated as a first end frame 315 and a second end frame 316. The longitudinal beams 32 are positioned between the two end frames 31, with both ends of the longitudinal beams 32 fixedly connected to the two end frames 31 along their length.

[0031] Each end frame 31 includes two uprights 311, two crossbeams 312, and four corner pieces 313. The uprights 311 are vertically oriented and spaced apart along the width of the tank container. The four corner pieces 313 are located at the ends of the two uprights 311. The crossbeams 312 are oriented along the width of the tank container and spaced apart vertically. Each crossbeam 312 is fixedly connected at both ends to the corresponding two corner pieces 313. The crossbeams 312 are perpendicular to the uprights 311, forming a rectangular structure for the end frame 31. Specifically, the four corner pieces 313 are located at the four corners of the end frame 31, and the two uprights 311 and two crossbeams 312 form two sets of opposite sides of the end frame 31.

[0032] In some embodiments, the end frame 31 further includes a reinforcing plate, which connects the column 311 and the crossbeam 312, and improves the load-bearing strength of the end frame 31, as well as enhances the protective effect of the end frame 31 on the tank body 1. The shape of the reinforcing plate can be adjusted as needed.

[0033] Four longitudinal beams 32 are provided, and the positions of the four longitudinal beams 32 correspond one-to-one with the positions of the four corner pieces 313. The two ends of the longitudinal beams 32 along their length are fixedly connected to the upper corner pieces 313 of the end frames 31, so that the end frames 31 and the longitudinal beams 32 form a cuboid frame structure 3. It should be noted that the number of longitudinal beams 32 can also be other values. For example, two longitudinal beams 32 are provided, with the two longitudinal beams 32 corresponding one-to-one with the two upper corner pieces 313 of the end frames 31, or the two longitudinal beams 32 corresponding one-to-one with the two lower corner pieces 313 of the end frames 31.

[0034] The tank body 1 is housed within the cuboid frame structure 3 formed by the end frames 31 and the longitudinal beams 32. Specifically, the two end frames 31 are located on the outer sides of the tank body 1 along its length. The length of the tank body 1 corresponds to the length of the tank container, and the width of the tank body 1 corresponds to the width of the tank container. Four longitudinal beams 32 are located on the outer sides of the tank body 1 in its circumferential direction. The tank body 1 is fixedly connected to the frame structure 3.

[0035] The tank body 1 is approximately cylindrical. The cross-section of the tank body 1 is circular, and there is an installation space 321 between the outer circumferential side of the tank body 1 and the longitudinal beam 32. At least one end of the tank body 1 in the longitudinal direction is spaced from the end frame 31 corresponding to it, forming an accommodating space 314 between the end frame 31 and the end face of the tank body 1. Specifically, the tank body 1 includes a cylindrical shell 11 and end caps 12 disposed at both axial ends of the shell. The two end caps 12 respectively seal both axial ends of the shell 11, creating a sealed cavity structure inside the tank body 1. The two end caps 12 are a first end cap 121 and a second end cap 122, respectively. The first end cap 121 is disposed at the end corresponding to the first end frame 315, and the second end cap 122 is disposed at the end corresponding to the second end frame 316.

[0036] Because the external dimensions of tank containers are regulated by law, the dimensions of the frame structure 3 are the same for tank containers of the same model. In related art tank containers, after the tank body 1 is installed inside the frame structure 3, the tank body 1 is located in the middle of the frame structure 3, so that the center of gravity of the tank body 1 is located in the middle of the frame structure 3. This arrangement results in a small distance between the end frame 31 and the end cap 12. In one embodiment of this application, the first end cap 121 extends into the first end frame 315, and there is a distance between the second end cap 316 and the second end frame 122, so that there is a large space between the second end cap 122 and the second end frame 316, thereby forming a accommodating space 314 for installing a temperature control system. Specifically, the accommodating space 314 is formed between the end face of the second end frame 122 away from the tank body 1 and the second end cap 122.

[0037] exist Figure 1 In the described embodiment, the tank body 1 is disposed on the side of the frame structure 3 near the first end frame 315. The end of the first end cap 121 is flush or nearly flush with the end face of the first end frame 315 away from the second end frame 316, so that the first end frame 315 can protect the first end cap 121. Moreover, while ensuring that the volume of the tank body 1 is not changed, there is a large distance between the second end cap 122 and the second end frame 316 to form a accommodating space 314 for installing a temperature control system.

[0038] In some embodiments, the diameter of the tank 1 (i.e. the diameter at the cylinder 11) is equal to the width of the end frame 31, so that the frame structure 3 protects the tank 1 while maximizing the volume of the tank 1.

[0039] In some embodiments, the tank container may not be provided with longitudinal beams 32, and the corner pieces 313 of the end frames 31 are fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tank body 1 through connecting rods, so that the end frames 31 are fixed together with the tank body 1.

[0040] The heat exchange pipe 2 is arranged in a circuitous manner along the length of the tank 1 and is located on the outer surface of the tank 1, and heat transfer can occur between the heat exchange pipe 2 and the tank 1. Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the heat exchange pipe 2 is arranged on the outer surface of the lower end of the cylinder 11. In other embodiments, the heat exchange pipe 2 may be arranged on the entire circumferential outer surface of the tank 1.

[0041] An insulation layer (not shown in the figure) is also provided on the outer surface of the tank body 1. The insulation layer can slow down the heat exchange of the external environment of the tank body 1 and improve the heat preservation effect of the tank body 1. The heat exchange pipeline 2 is arranged between the insulation layer and the tank body 1, so that the heat transfer between the heat exchange pipeline 2 and the tank body 1 is not affected by the external ambient temperature, thereby improving the heat exchange capacity between the heat exchange pipeline 2 and the tank body 1.

[0042] See Figure 2 The tank container also includes a connecting ring 4 and a connecting beam 5. The connecting ring 4 connects the tank body 1 and the end frame 31, and the connecting beam 5 is connected to the connecting ring 4. The connecting beam 5 is used to fix the temperature control system 7. Connecting rings 4 are provided between the first end cap 121 and the first end frame 315, and between the second end cap 122 and the second end frame 316. The length of the connecting ring 4 between the first end cap 121 and the first end frame 315 is shorter than the length of the connecting ring 4 between the second end cap 122 and the second end frame 316. The connecting beam 5 is connected to the connecting ring 4 between the second end cap 122 and the second end frame 316.

[0043] The length direction of the connecting ring 4 is consistent with the length direction of the tank body 1. The connecting ring 4 is annular, with one end connected to the outer surface of the tank body 1, specifically to the cylindrical body 11, and the other end connected to the end frame 31. This allows the tank body 1, the connecting ring 4, and the end frame 31 to form a receiving space 314, located within the connecting ring 4 between the second end cap 122 and the second end frame 316. Furthermore, the connection between the tank body 1 and the end frame 31 via the connecting ring 4 enhances the connection strength between them. Preferably, the diameter of the connecting ring 4 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the cylindrical body of the tank body 1, resulting in a larger volume of the receiving space 314, thus facilitating the arrangement of the temperature control system 7 within the receiving space 314.

[0044] In one embodiment, a reinforcing beam 6 is provided on the inner wall surface of the connecting ring 4. The reinforcing beam 6 protrudes from the inner wall surface of the connecting ring 4, and both ends of the connecting beam 5 are connected to the reinforcing beam 6. Specifically, reinforcing beams 6 are provided on both sides of the connecting ring 4 in the width direction, and one end of the reinforcing beam 6 is welded to the connecting ring 4, while the other end extends along the width direction of the tank body 1. Moreover, the positions of the reinforcing beams 6 on both sides of the connecting ring 4 in the width direction correspond one-to-one.

[0045] See Figure 2 and Figure 3The two ends of the connecting beam 5 are fitted onto the reinforcing beam 6 and secured with screws. Therefore, the reinforcing beam 6 is at least partially inserted into the connecting beam 5, improving its load-bearing capacity. An mounting groove 53 is provided on the connecting beam 5, and the reinforcing beam 6 is placed within the mounting groove 53. Specifically, the cross-section of the connecting beam 5 along its length is U-shaped, allowing the connecting beam 5 to fit onto the reinforcing beam 6, facilitating the connection between the two beams and making the installation of the connecting beam 5 more convenient.

[0046] In one embodiment, the width direction of the connecting beam 5 is consistent with the length direction of the tank 1, and the width dimension of the connecting beam 5 is larger than that of the reinforcing beam 6. The width dimension of the connecting beam 5 is adapted to the dimension of the shell 71 of the temperature regulation system 7 along the length direction of the tank 1, thereby improving the support effect of the connecting beam 5 on the shell 71 and thus improving the reliability of the connection of the temperature regulation system 7. Preferably, the connecting beam 5 is formed by bending a plate, or the connecting beam 5 is a profile component, so that the connecting beam 5 is lightweight while ensuring the strength of the load.

[0047] In some embodiments, the two ends of the connecting beam 5 are welded to the inner surface of the connecting ring 4, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the connecting beam 5 and the connecting ring 4. Alternatively, the two ends of the connecting beam 5 can be detachably connected to the connecting ring 4 by bolts.

[0048] Two connecting beams 5 are provided, and the two connecting beams 5 are spaced apart in the height direction of the end frame 31. Moreover, the distance between the two connecting beams 5 is adapted to the height dimension of the temperature regulation system 7, so that the temperature regulation system 7 can be inserted between the two connecting beams 5.

[0049] See Figure 5 In some embodiments, the two ends of the connecting beam 5 are connected to the second end frame 316. In this embodiment, the tank container may not have the connecting ring 4.

[0050] The temperature control system 7 is located within the accommodating space 314, specifically between one end frame 31 and the end face of the tank body 1. Compared to related technologies where the temperature control system 7 is located on the side of the tank body 1, this application places the temperature control system 7 at the end of the tank body 1, making it more convenient for users to operate and maintain. Furthermore, the installation of the temperature control system 7 does not require damage to the insulation layer or longitudinal beams 32 on the side of the tank body 1, ensuring the insulation performance and load-bearing strength of the tank container, thereby guaranteeing the performance of the tank container.

[0051] When transporting tank containers by sea, the tank containers are arranged in multiple rows along the length of the ship, and the length direction of the tank containers is consistent with the length direction of the ship. Furthermore, there is a large gap between two adjacent tank containers along the length direction, while two adjacent tank containers along the width direction are placed almost touching, resulting in a small distance between adjacent tank containers in the width direction. In related technologies, the temperature control system 7 is located on one side of the tank container in the width direction, which makes the operation and maintenance of the temperature control system 7 inconvenient. Since there is a large gap between two adjacent tank containers along the length direction, placing the temperature control system 7 at the end of the tank body 1 provides more space for user operation and maintenance, thus facilitating operation and maintenance.

[0052] After the temperature regulation system 7 is connected to the connecting beam 5, the temperature regulation system 7 is located between the end face of the second end frame 316 away from the tank body 1 and the tank body 1, that is, the temperature regulation system 7 does not exceed the second end frame 316, so that the second end frame 316 plays a protective role for the temperature regulation system 7.

[0053] After the temperature control system 7 is inserted and installed in the receiving space 314, the connecting beam 5 located on the upper side of the temperature control system 7 is the first connecting beam 511, and the connecting beam 5 located on the lower side of the temperature control system 7 is the second connecting beam 522.

[0054] See Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 The temperature control system 7 includes a housing 71 and a temperature control component 72 disposed within the housing 71. The housing 71 is fixedly connected to the connecting beam 5, specifically, it is detachably connected. The temperature control component 72 is disposed inside the housing 71, allowing the housing 71 to protect and support the temperature control component 72. In one embodiment, the housing 71 and the connecting beam 5 are connected by bolts, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the housing 71 and the connecting beam 5.

[0055] It should be noted that the housing 71 can also be directly connected to the connecting ring 4 or the end frame 31, thus eliminating the need for the connecting beam 5. Alternatively, the housing 71 can be connected to multiple of the following: the end frame 31, the connecting ring 4, and the connecting beam 5, thereby improving the reliability of the housing 71 connection. Figure 3 As shown, in addition to being connected to the connecting beam 5, the housing 71 is also connected to the reinforcing plate of the end frame 31.

[0056] The upper side of the shell 71 is provided with a first connecting part 711, which extends upward. The side of the first connecting part 711 facing the tank 1 is provided with a fastening groove 7111, which is configured to cooperate with the first connecting beam 51, and the first connecting part 711 is fastened to the first connecting beam 51. The lower side of the shell 71 is provided with a second connecting part 712, which extends downward and abuts against the side of the second connecting beam 52 away from the tank 1.

[0057] When the temperature control system 7 is installed in the receiving space 314, it is inserted into the receiving space 314 from the side of the end frame 31 away from the tank body 1 until the second connecting part 712 abuts against the side of the second connecting beam 52 away from the tank body 1, thus positioning the temperature control system 7. At this time, the first connecting part 711 is fastened to the first connecting beam 51, achieving the initial installation of the temperature control system 7. Then, the first connecting part 711 and the first connecting beam 51, and the second connecting part 712 and the second connecting beam 52 are connected by fasteners, thus fixing the temperature control system 7 to the connecting beam 5.

[0058] See Figure 9 and Figure 10 In an alternative embodiment, the housing 71 is non-detachably connected to the interior of the connecting ring 4. For example, the housing 71 is non-detachably connected to the connecting beam 5, the connecting ring 4, or the end frame 31, or the housing 71 is non-detachably connected to multiple of the connecting beam 5, the connecting ring 4, and the end frame 31. The non-detachable connection method can be welding or riveting, etc.

[0059] In some embodiments, the temperature control system 7 is located in the middle of the end frame in the height direction. The end of the housing 71 closest to the second end cap 122 is recessed inwards, and the curvature of the recess in the housing 71 matches the second end cap 122, thereby reducing the space required for the housing 71 to be placed within the receiving space 314. This ensures the volume of the tank 1. In this embodiment, among the electrical components of the temperature control assembly 72, smaller components are located in the middle of the housing 71, while larger components are located around the perimeter of the housing 71, resulting in a more compact structure after the temperature control assembly 72 is installed inside the housing 71.

[0060] In some embodiments, the temperature regulation system 7 is disposed at the upper or lower part of the end frame in the height direction. The end face of the housing 71 near the second end cap 122 is configured as an arc-shaped surface, which is adapted to the second end cap 122 at the corresponding position, thereby reducing the space required for the housing 71 to be disposed in the receiving space 314.

[0061] In some embodiments, the housing 71 is provided with a forklift slot 713, the forklift slot 713 extending in the same direction as the length of the tank 1. When installing the temperature control system 7 into the receiving space 314, a forklift can be inserted into the forklift slot 713, and then the temperature control system 7 can be moved into the receiving space 314 using a forklift, making the installation of the temperature control system 7 more convenient. Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, forklift slots 713 are disposed on the upper part of the housing 71, and multiple forklift slots 713 are provided and spaced apart along the width direction of the housing 71. The width direction of the housing 71 is consistent with the width direction of the end frame 31.

[0062] In an alternative embodiment, the housing 71 is provided with a lifting structure, such as a lifting ring. The lifting structure is used in conjunction with a lifting device to lift the temperature control system 7. When installing the temperature control system 7 into the receiving space 314, the temperature control system 7 is lifted to the receiving space 314 by the lifting device, making the installation of the temperature control system 7 more convenient.

[0063] The housing 71 and the temperature regulating component 72 form a pre-designed independent module. The temperature regulating component 72 is detachably fixed inside the housing 71. When the temperature regulating component 72 needs to be replaced or repaired, it can be removed from the housing 71, or the entire temperature regulating system 7 can be removed from the receiving space 314, making maintenance convenient. It should be noted that the temperature regulating component 72 can also be non-detachably installed inside the housing 71. In this case, when the temperature regulating component 72 needs to be replaced or repaired, the entire temperature regulating system 7 can be removed from the receiving space 314, making maintenance convenient.

[0064] The temperature control component 72 can be an ethylene glycol chiller unit, that is, a chiller unit that uses ethylene glycol as the refrigerant. The chilled water piping of the temperature control component 72 is connected to the heat exchange piping 2. The temperature control component 72 also includes a heater, which is connected to the chilled water piping of the chiller unit, enabling the temperature control component 72 to have both cooling and heating functions, thereby achieving heat exchange with the tank 2 through the heat exchange piping 2. It should be noted that the temperature control component 72 can also be other temperature control equipment.

[0065] The pipes between the heat exchange pipe 2 and the temperature regulation component 72 are all detachable, making it easy to remove the temperature regulation system 7 from the housing space 314 for replacement or maintenance.

[0066] See Figure 2 and Figure 4 The tank container also includes an expansion tank 8, which is located within the installation space 321. The expansion tank 8 is connected to the cooling water pipeline of the temperature control assembly 72 via a pipe, enabling the expansion tank 8 to replenish the temperature control assembly 72 with coolant.

[0067] The expansion box 8 is installed in the installation space 321 between the upper end of the tank body 1 and the longitudinal beam 32, so that the position of the expansion box 8 is higher than the position of the temperature regulating component 72, thereby allowing the gas in the temperature regulating component 72 to also be discharged through the expansion box 8, ensuring the stability of the temperature regulation inside the tank body 1.

[0068] See Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment, the tank container further includes a support frame 9. The support frame 9 is disposed between the connecting beam 5 and the tank body 1. The end of the shell 71 closest to the tank body 1 is connected to the support frame 9, and the end of the shell 71 furthest from the tank body 1 is connected to the connecting beam 5, so that the temperature control system 7 is supported by the support frame 9 and the connecting beam 5 at both ends along the length of the tank body 1, thereby improving the stability of the temperature control system 7 after installation.

[0069] In one embodiment, the support frame 9 has mounting holes, and the end of the housing 71 near the tank 1 is inserted into the mounting holes, with the side wall of the housing 71 abutting against the inner wall of the mounting holes. When the temperature control system 7 is installed in the receiving space 314, the temperature control system 7 can be inserted into the mounting holes on the support frame 9 and fixed at the connecting beam 5 with screws, making the installation of the temperature control system 7 more convenient. It should be noted that the support frame 9 and the housing 71 are also connected by screws.

[0070] In some embodiments, the tank container also includes a crash beam (not shown). The crash beam is fixedly connected to the end frame 31 and is located at least partially on the outside of the end of the shell 71 opposite to the tank body 1, so that the crash beam can prevent the temperature control system 7 from being damaged by impact.

[0071] The tank container of this application includes a tank body 1, heat exchange pipes 2, end frames 31, and a temperature control system 7. The heat exchange pipes 2 are arranged on the circumferential surface of the tank body 1, and the heat exchange pipes 2 are connected to the temperature control component 72 of the temperature control system 7 via pipes, so that the heat exchange medium in the temperature control component 72 can flow to the heat exchange pipes 2 to exchange heat in the tank body 1, thereby achieving temperature control of the tank body 1. The end frame 31 is arranged on the outer side of the tank body 1 along its length, and a receiving space 314 is formed between the end frame 31 and the end face of the tank body 1. The temperature control system 7 is arranged in the receiving space 314, and the temperature control component 72 is a pre-set independent module installed in the shell 71, so that the temperature control system 7 is installed as a whole at the end of the tank body 1. Compared to the existing method of placing the temperature control system 7 on the side of the tank body 1, this application integrates the temperature control system 7 into the end of the tank body 1, which is more convenient for users to operate and maintain. Moreover, the installation of the temperature control system does not require damaging the insulation layer or longitudinal beam 32 on the side of the tank body 1, ensuring the insulation performance and load-bearing strength of the tank container, thereby ensuring the performance of the tank container.

[0072] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tank container, characterized in that, include: Tank body; Heat exchange pipelines are installed on the circumferential surface of the tank body for heat exchange with the tank body; An end frame is disposed on the outer side of the tank body along its length. The end frame is connected to the tank body, and a receiving space is formed between the side of the end frame away from the tank body and the end face of the tank body. A temperature control system includes a housing and a temperature control component disposed within the housing, the housing and the temperature control component forming a pre-defined independent module; the housing is disposed within the accommodating space, and the temperature control component is connected to the heat exchange pipeline.

2. The tank container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank container also includes a connecting ring, the length direction of which is consistent with the length direction of the tank body; one end of the connecting ring along the length direction is connected to the outer surface of the tank body, and the other end of the connecting ring along the length direction is connected to the end frame; The receiving space is formed inside the connecting ring and between the end frame and the end face of the tank.

3. The tank container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tank container also includes connecting beams located within the accommodating space. The connecting beams are connected to the end frame or the connecting ring, and the top and bottom of the shell are respectively connected to two of the connecting beams.

4. The tank container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shell and the connecting beam are detachably connected; The connecting beam located on the upper side of the housing is the first connecting beam; the connecting beam located on the lower side of the housing is the second connecting beam. The upper side of the shell is provided with a first connecting part, which extends upward. The first connecting part has a fastening groove on the side facing the tank body. The fastening groove is configured to cooperate with the first connecting beam, and the first connecting part is fastened to the first connecting beam. The lower side of the shell is provided with a second connecting part, which extends downward and abuts against the side of the second connecting beam away from the tank body.

5. The tank container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting ring has reinforcing beams fixedly installed on the inner walls on both sides in the width direction, and the two ends of the connecting beams are detachably connected to the corresponding reinforcing beams respectively. The connecting beam has mounting grooves at both ends, and the reinforcing beam is placed in the mounting grooves; The width direction of the connecting beam is consistent with the length direction of the tank body, the width dimension of the connecting beam is larger than the dimension of the reinforcing beam, and the width dimension of the connecting beam is adapted to the dimension of the shell along the length direction of the tank body.

6. The tank container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The tank container also includes a support frame, which is disposed between the connecting beam and the tank body; The end of the shell near the tank is connected to the support frame, and the end of the shell away from the tank is connected to the connecting beam.

7. The tank container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support frame has mounting holes, and one end of the shell near the tank is inserted into the mounting holes, with the side wall of the shell abutting against the inner wall of the mounting holes.

8. The tank container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing is non-detachably connected to the inside of the connecting ring.

9. The tank container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end frame includes a first end frame and a second end frame, which are located at the two ends of the tank body along its length, respectively. The tank body includes a cylindrical body and a first end cap and a second end cap respectively disposed at both ends of the cylindrical body. The first end cap is disposed at the end corresponding to the first end frame, and the second end cap is disposed at the end corresponding to the second end frame. The first end cap extends into the first end frame, and the second end cap is spaced apart from the second end frame to form the receiving space.

10. The tank container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tank container also includes a crash beam, which is fixedly connected to the end frame and is at least partially located on the outside of the shell at the end opposite to the tank body.

11. The tank container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a forklift slot, and the forklift slot extends in the same direction as the length of the tank; or... The housing is equipped with a lifting structure, which is used to cooperate with external lifting devices to lift the temperature control system.

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