Methanol gasoline tank

CN224929622UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03ZHEJIANG SAIFU ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522487786.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-24
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-11-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional methanol gasoline tanks lack real-time deformation monitoring capabilities, making the tank prone to localized deformation under temperature changes, internal pressure fluctuations, evaporation, and external impacts. This deformation cannot be detected in time, posing a risk of leakage and explosion.

Method used

An annular rubber block and a limiting groove are installed on the outer circumference of the methanol gasoline tank. A thin-film pressure sensor and a microcontroller are also provided. The tank deformation is monitored in real time through the sliding contact between the rubber block and the tank body, and an alarm is triggered by a buzzer to provide timely warning of potential risks.

Benefits of technology

It enables real-time deformation monitoring of methanol gasoline tanks, providing timely alarms, preventing leaks and explosions, and improving safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of methanol gasoline tank, it is related to gasoline tank technical field, comprising: horizontal gasoline tank, annular rubber block is sleeved in the middle region of horizontal gasoline tank outer circumferential surface;Annular rubber block outer circumferential surface is adhered with a film type pressure sensor, the utility model annular rubber block is sleeved in the most easily deformed middle region of horizontal gasoline tank, inside rubber limit sliding block and limit sliding groove sliding fit, ensure that film type pressure sensor is always attached to tank outer circumferential surface, can be fully captured tank deformation, whether tank expands outward due to internal pressure rise, or is impacted by outside and concave, can be triggered signal by extruding or pulling film type pressure sensor, after microcontroller rapid start buzzer alarm, for staff to gain risk disposal time, avoid leakage, explosion and other accidents, solve the problem that traditional methanol gasoline tank lacks real-time deformation monitoring function.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of gasoline tank technology, and in particular to a methanol gasoline tank. Background Technology

[0002] Methanol gasoline, as a clean alternative fuel, requires specialized tanks for storage. However, traditional methanol gasoline tanks are mostly single-metal tank structures that lack real-time deformation monitoring capabilities. During storage, methanol gasoline is susceptible to localized deformation due to temperature changes, internal pressure fluctuations, pressure increases caused by methanol evaporation, or external impacts. The central area of ​​the tank is the most stress-concentrated part, which may experience outward bulging or inward concavity. Due to the lack of effective monitoring methods, staff cannot detect subtle deformations in time. Problems are often only discovered when the deformation expands and causes leaks or even explosions, leading to passive handling of safety incidents and posing serious safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model relates to a methanol gasoline tank, which solves the problem that traditional methanol gasoline tanks lack real-time deformation monitoring function.

[0004] This utility model provides a methanol gasoline tank, specifically comprising: a horizontal gasoline tank, with a filler port and a breather valve connected to its inner cavity installed on the top left side of the horizontal gasoline tank; four limiting grooves arranged in a ring array on the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank, the limiting grooves being isosceles trapezoidal grooves, and the limiting grooves penetrating the right circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank; an annular rubber block fitted in the middle area of ​​the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank, the inner diameter of the annular rubber block being the same as the diameter of the horizontal gasoline tank; four rubber limiting sliders arranged in a ring array on the inner circumference of the annular rubber block, the rubber limiting sliders being isosceles trapezoidal block structures, and the four rubber... The rubber limit slider is slidably inserted into four limit grooves; a thin-film pressure sensor is bonded around the outer circumference of the annular rubber block; a control housing is located on the left side of the annular rubber block, the control housing is connected to an external power supply, and a microcontroller is located inside the control housing. The microcontroller is electrically connected to the thin-film pressure sensor through wires, with the two ends of the wires passing through the control housing and the annular rubber block respectively; a buzzer electrically connected to the microcontroller is installed on the top surface of the control housing; when the thin-film pressure sensor senses pressure, the thin-film pressure sensor feeds back a signal to the microcontroller, and the microcontroller controls the buzzer to start.

[0005] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the control housing is an arc-shaped structure, which is in contact with the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank; a magnet with an arc-shaped bottom surface is embedded in the bottom surface of the control housing, and the magnet is in magnetic contact with the horizontal gasoline tank.

[0006] Furthermore, a support is welded to the left side of the bottom of the horizontal gasoline tank; a lifting ring is welded to the upper left and upper right sides of the horizontal gasoline tank, with the top of the lifting ring lower than the top circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank; an auxiliary support with the same structural dimensions as the support is provided on the right side of the bottom of the horizontal gasoline tank.

[0007] Furthermore, the auxiliary supports are symmetrically distributed with the main supports; an extension column is fixedly installed on the front and rear faces of the auxiliary supports, and a plug-in hole is opened at the axial center of each of the two extension columns; a limiting slot of the same diameter is opened on the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank relative to the two plug-in holes; a limiting plug of the same diameter is inserted into each of the two plug-in holes, and the tail end of the limiting plug passes through the plug-in hole and is limited and inserted into the limiting slot.

[0008] Furthermore, a pull ring is fixedly installed at the head end of the limiting pin; a vertical through-hole is opened on the top of the outer circumference of the extension pin, which is connected to the bottom circumference of the insertion hole; a limiting hole with the same diameter as the fitting hole is opened on the outer circumference of the limiting pin; when the limiting hole and the fitting hole are in a coaxial state, the tail end of the limiting pin is limited and inserted into the limiting slot, and a T-shaped pin is inserted between the limiting hole and the fitting hole.

[0009] This utility model provides a methanol gasoline tank, which has the following beneficial effects: This utility model features an annular rubber block fitted onto the most easily deformable central area of ​​a horizontal gasoline tank. The inner rubber limiting slider slides in cooperation with the limiting groove, ensuring that the diaphragm pressure sensor always fits against the outer circumference of the tank. This allows for comprehensive detection of tank deformation. Whether the tank expands outward due to increased internal pressure or dents inward due to external impact, the diaphragm pressure sensor can be triggered by squeezing or pulling, and the microcontroller will quickly activate the buzzer alarm, giving staff time to handle risks and preventing accidents such as leaks and explosions.

[0010] The auxiliary support of this utility model is detachable, and the top of the lifting ring is lower than the top circumference of the tank body, so it will not interfere with the installation path of the annular rubber block. During installation, the tank body can be lifted by the lifting ring to keep it horizontal, so that the annular rubber block can slide in smoothly along the right side. Subsequently, it can be installed with the help of the auxiliary support to support the bottom left side of the horizontal gasoline tank and prevent the horizontal gasoline tank from tilting. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments will be briefly described below.

[0012] The accompanying drawings described below are only related to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0013] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the top isometric structure of this utility model is shown; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom isometric structure of this utility model is shown; Figure 4 This diagram shows the top isometric structure of the present invention in its disassembled state; Figure 5 This utility model illustrates Figure 4 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle; Figure 6 This diagram shows the bottom isometric structure of the present invention in its disassembled state; Figure 7 This utility model illustrates Figure 6 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point B in the middle; Figure 8 A system composition block diagram of this utility model is shown; List of reference numerals 1. Horizontal gasoline tank; 101. Filler neck; 102. Breather valve; 103. Support; 104. Lifting ring; 105. Limiting groove; 106. Limiting slot; 2. Annular rubber block; 201. Thin-film pressure sensor; 202. Control housing; 203. Buzzer; 204. Rubber limit slider; 205. Wire; 206. Magnet; 207. Microcontroller; 3. Auxiliary support; 301. Extension post; 302. Pull ring; 303. T-shaped insert; 304. Limiting insert; 305. Limiting insertion hole; 306. Insertion hole; 307. Mating insertion hole. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the described embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0015] Example: Please refer to Figures 1 to 8 : This utility model discloses a methanol gasoline tank, comprising: a horizontal gasoline tank 1, with a filler port 101 and a breather valve 102 connected to its inner cavity installed on the top left side of the horizontal gasoline tank 1; four limiting grooves 105 arranged in a ring array on the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1, the limiting grooves 105 having an isosceles trapezoidal groove structure and penetrating the right circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1; an annular rubber block 2 is sleeved in the middle area of ​​the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1, the inner diameter of the annular rubber block 2 being the same as the diameter of the horizontal gasoline tank 1; four rubber limiting sliders 204 arranged in a ring array on the inner circumference of the annular rubber block 2, the rubber limiting sliders 204 having an isosceles trapezoidal block structure, the four rubber limiting sliders 204 respectively slidingly engaging with the four limiting grooves 105; a thin-film pressure sensor 201 is adhered around the outer circumference of the annular rubber block 2; the annular rubber... A control housing 202 is located on the left side of the rubber block 2. The control housing 202 is connected to an external power supply. A microcontroller 207 is installed inside the control housing 202. The microcontroller 207 is electrically connected to a thin-film pressure sensor 201 via a wire 205. The two ends of the wire 205 pass through the control housing 202 and the annular rubber block 2, respectively. A buzzer 203, which is electrically connected to the microcontroller 207, is installed on the top surface of the control housing 202. When the thin-film pressure sensor 201 senses pressure, it sends a feedback signal to the microcontroller 207, which then controls the buzzer 203 to start. The bottom surface of the control housing 202 is an arc-shaped structure that is in contact with the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1. A magnet 206, which also has an arc-shaped bottom surface, is embedded in the bottom surface of the control housing 202. The magnet 206 is in magnetic contact with the horizontal gasoline tank 1.

[0016] The horizontal gasoline tank 1 has a support 103 welded to its bottom left side; a lifting ring 104 is welded to the upper left and upper right sides of the horizontal gasoline tank 1, with the top of the lifting ring 104 lower than the top circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1; an auxiliary support 3 with the same structural dimensions as the support 103 is provided on the bottom right side of the horizontal gasoline tank 1; the auxiliary support 3 is symmetrically distributed with the support 103; an extension column 301 is fixedly installed on the front and rear faces of the auxiliary support 3, and an insertion hole 306 is opened at the axial center of each of the two extension columns 301; a limiting slot 106 with the same diameter is opened on the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 relative to the two insertion holes 306; a corresponding rod is inserted into each of the two insertion holes 306. A limiting pin 304 of the same diameter is inserted through the insertion hole 306 and is limited to the inside of the limiting slot 106. A pull ring 302 is fixedly installed at the head end of the limiting pin 304. A mating insertion hole 307 is opened on the top of the outer peripheral surface of the extension pin 301, which is perpendicular to the bottom peripheral surface of the extension pin 301 and passes through the insertion hole 306. A limiting insertion hole 305 of the same diameter as the mating insertion hole 307 is opened on the outer peripheral surface of the limiting pin 304. When the limiting insertion hole 305 and the mating insertion hole 307 are in a coaxial state, the tail end of the limiting pin 304 is limited to the inside of the limiting slot 106, and a T-shaped pin 303 is inserted between the limiting insertion hole 305 and the mating insertion hole 307.

[0017] The working principle of this embodiment: Before installing the annular rubber block 2 and auxiliary support 3, the right side of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 can be lifted by the lifting ring 104 on the upper right side to keep the horizontal gasoline tank 1 horizontal, making it easy for the annular rubber block 2 to slide smoothly into the middle area of ​​the horizontal gasoline tank 1 along the right side. During the installation of the annular rubber block 2 and the horizontal gasoline tank 1, the four rubber limiting sliders 204 are respectively slidably inserted into the four limiting grooves 105. Since the top of the lifting ring 104 is lower than the top circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 and the auxiliary support 3 has not yet been installed, it will not interfere with the installation path of the annular rubber block 2, ensuring a smooth installation process. After the annular rubber block 2 is installed, the auxiliary support 3 can be installed to support the bottom left side of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 and prevent the horizontal gasoline tank 1 from tilting. The specific installation steps are as follows: When installing the auxiliary support 3, the tail end of the limiting pin 304 is inserted through the insertion hole 306 and limited into the limiting slot 106. The limiting pin 304 is rotated along the insertion hole 306 to rotate the limiting hole 305 to be coaxial with the mating hole 307. Then, the T-shaped pin 303 is inserted between the limiting hole 305 and the mating hole 307 to limit the position of the limiting pin 304 and ensure the fixed installation of the auxiliary support 3 and the horizontal gasoline tank 1. When disassembly is required, the T-shaped pin 303 can be pulled out to release the limitation on the limiting pin 304. Then, the limiting pin 304 can be pulled outward by the pull ring 302 to disengage the limiting pin 304 from the limiting slot 106, and the auxiliary support 3 can be removed. The middle area of ​​the horizontal gasoline tank 1 is the part most prone to deformation under stress. The annular rubber block 2 is fitted into this area, and the rubber limiting slider 204 on its inner side slides and engages with the limiting groove 105 of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 to ensure that the annular rubber block 2 always fits against the middle outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1, with no blind spots in monitoring. When the horizontal gasoline tank 1 expands outward due to increased internal pressure or external impact, it will squeeze the outer annular rubber block 2. After the annular rubber block 2 is deformed under stress, it will simultaneously press against the thin-film pressure sensor 201 on its outer circumference. The thin-film pressure sensor 201 transmits the pressure signal to the microcontroller 207 in the control housing 202 through the wire 205. When the horizontal gasoline tank 1 undergoes inward concave deformation, the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 will pull the rubber limiting slider 204 that slides with it. The rubber limiting slider 204 drives the annular rubber block 2 to deform inward simultaneously, so that the thin-film pressure sensor 201 is subjected to pressure in the pulling direction, which also generates a signal and transmits it to the microcontroller 207 through the wire 205. After receiving the pressure signal from the thin-film pressure sensor 201, the microcontroller 207 immediately triggers a control command to activate the buzzer 203 at the top of the control housing 202. This provides an audible alarm to alert the horizontal gasoline tank 1 to deformation, thus mitigating safety risks. Simultaneously, the magnet 206 on the bottom surface of the control housing 202 magnetically contacts the horizontal gasoline tank 1, ensuring that the control housing 202 is stably attached to the surface of the horizontal gasoline tank 1 without affecting signal transmission or equipment operation.

Claims

1. A methanol gasoline tank, comprising a horizontal gasoline tank (1), wherein a filler port (101) and a breather valve (102) communicating with the inner cavity are installed on the top left side of the horizontal gasoline tank (1), characterized in that, The horizontal gasoline tank (1) has four limiting grooves (105) arranged in a ring array on its outer circumference. The limiting grooves (105) are isosceles trapezoidal grooves and penetrate the right side of the horizontal gasoline tank (1). A ring rubber block (2) is fitted in the middle area of ​​the outer circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank (1). The inner diameter of the ring rubber block (2) is the same as the diameter of the horizontal gasoline tank (1). Four rubber limiting sliders (204) are installed in a ring array on the inner circumference of the ring rubber block (2). The rubber limiting sliders (204) are isosceles trapezoidal blocks and the four rubber limiting sliders (204) are slidably inserted into the four limiting grooves (105). A thin film pressure sensor is bonded around the outer circumference of the ring rubber block (2). 201); The left side of the annular rubber block (2) is provided with a control housing (202), the control housing (202) is connected to an external power supply, and the control housing (202) is provided with a microcontroller (207). The microcontroller (207) is electrically connected to the thin-film pressure sensor (201) through a wire (205). The two ends of the wire (205) pass through the control housing (202) and the annular rubber block (2) respectively. A buzzer (203) electrically connected to the microcontroller (207) is installed on the top surface of the control housing (202). When the thin-film pressure sensor (201) senses pressure, the thin-film pressure sensor (201) sends a feedback signal to the microcontroller (207), and the microcontroller (207) controls the buzzer (203) to start.

2. A methanol gasoline tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the control housing (202) is an arc-shaped structure, which is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the horizontal gasoline tank (1); a magnet (206) with the same arc-shaped bottom surface is embedded in the bottom surface of the control housing (202), and the magnet (206) is in magnetic contact with the horizontal gasoline tank (1).

3. A methanol gasoline tank according to claim 2, characterized in that, A support (103) is welded to the left side of the bottom of the horizontal gasoline tank (1); a lifting ring (104) is welded to the upper left and upper right sides of the horizontal gasoline tank (1), and the top of the lifting ring (104) is lower than the top circumference of the horizontal gasoline tank (1); an auxiliary support (3) with the same structural dimensions as the support (103) is provided on the right side of the bottom of the horizontal gasoline tank (1).

4. A methanol gasoline tank according to claim 3, characterized in that, The auxiliary support (3) is symmetrically distributed with the support (103); an extension column (301) is fixedly installed on the front end face and the rear end face of the auxiliary support (3), and a plug-in hole (306) is opened at the axial center of the two extension columns (301); a limiting slot (106) of the same diameter is opened on the outer circumferential surface of the horizontal gasoline tank (1) relative to the two plug-in holes (306); a limiting plug (304) of the same diameter is inserted into the two plug-in holes (306), and the tail end of the limiting plug (304) passes through the plug-in hole (306) and is limited and inserted into the limiting slot (106).

5. A methanol gasoline tank according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first end of the limiting plug (304) is fixedly installed with a pull ring (302); the top of the outer peripheral surface of the extension post (301) is provided with a vertical through-hole (307) that penetrates the bottom peripheral surface of the extension post (301), and the through-hole (307) passes through the insertion hole (306); the outer peripheral surface of the limiting plug (304) is provided with a limiting plug (305) of the same diameter as the through-hole (307); when the limiting plug (305) and the through-hole (307) are in a coaxial state, the tail end of the limiting plug (304) is limited and inserted into the limiting slot (106), and a T-shaped plug (303) is inserted between the limiting plug (305) and the through-hole (307).