COMPRESSOR CARRIER SYSTEM FOR HORIZONTAL SILO TRUCK TRUCKS
The compressor carrier system mounted on the side panel of horizontal silo trucks addresses weight and length issues by using a kingpin plate and aluminum components, improving payload capacity and reducing energy consumption.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202616224
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-09-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing horizontal silo trucks face issues with increased weight and length due to the use of steel materials for compressor mounting, leading to higher fuel consumption and reduced payload capacity, especially in electric tow trucks.
A compressor carrier system mounted on the side panel of the vehicle using a kingpin plate, support brackets, and a floor-standing compressor carrier made of aluminum, eliminating the need for additional forward-extending support structures and reducing steel usage.
The system reduces vehicle weight and length, enhances payload capacity, and lowers energy consumption by minimizing steel usage and optimizing load transfer directly to the vehicle structure.
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF HORIZONTAL SILOBAS COMPRESSOR CARRIER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES Technical Area The invention relates to horizontal silo trucks used in dry cargo transportation. The compressor used in pressurization has an additional forward-extending support structure of 5 with a carrier system that allows it to be integrated into the vehicle's side panel without needing to be transported It is related. State of the Art Horizontal silo trucks used in dry cargo transportation transport cement, lime, flour, gypsum, The road transport of plastic granules and similar powdered or granular bulk materials is 10 They are used for transportation purposes. In these vehicles, the material is positioned horizontally. It is stored inside a silo / tank body and the unloading process is mostly It is carried out using the pneumatic conveying principle. During unloading, into the silo... The material is fluidized by supplying compressed air and discharged through a discharge line. This ensures that the liquid is transferred outwards. Therefore, in silo trucks, the necessary pressurized 15 The compressor, which supplies the air, is essential for unloading and transporting the material. It is used as one of the auxiliary pieces of equipment. The compressor is mounted directly or to the carrier structure / chassis of the horizontal silo truck. It can be mounted via connecting elements and a support bracket. For the compressor to be transported safely on the vehicle, the carrier structure must be 20 the weight of the compressor and the vibrations, shocks and dynamics generated during vehicle movement It needs to be adapted to handle the loads. In current technology, the compressor used for pressurizing horizontal silo trucks, Mounted as a structure extending from the kingpin area towards the tractor (on the front of the vehicle). This can be done. This mounting method allows for strong yield strength, like steel, because the force arm is extended. It is held together with materials that have high strength. This causes an increase in weight. and it also causes the vehicle to become longer. However Users with electric tow trucks can carry the payload due to the weight of the battery. is decreasing. For this reason, light silo trucks have become mandatory and the vehicle Products with extra weight cannot be used. Therefore, the known 30% of the technique... The technical problems encountered in this situation can be summarized as follows: 2 - Weight increase due to the use of steel material. - Increased fuel consumption due to weight, and - Increase in vehicle length due to the kingpin extending forward. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement in the relevant technical field is necessary. 5 It has been made. The purpose of the invention The invention was created by drawing inspiration from existing situations and overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks. It aims to solve the problem. The main purpose of the invention is to mount the compressor on the side panel (side 10) of horizontal silo trucks. The goal is to create a support system that enables the mounting of the (closure) mechanism. Another purpose of the invention is to eliminate the need for an additional forward-extending support structure for the compressor. The aim is to mount it on the vehicle without making any noise. Thus, without hearing the compressor... The resulting loads can be transferred directly to the vehicle structure, and the carrier system can be more It is becoming compact. 15 Another aim of the invention is to reduce the amount of steel used in the compressor carrier. Another aim of the invention is to reduce the tare weight of the vehicle. Thus, a lower weight is achieved. Thanks to this, energy consumption and operating costs are reduced. To fulfill the purposes described above, the invention is a horizontal silo truck carrying dry cargo. 20 additional forward-extending steel legs for compressors used for pressurization in vehicles a tow truck that allows mounting to the vehicle without the need for a supporting structure. It is a carrier system that includes a kingpin plate that ensures the matching of the trailer and its feature is; A side cover plate integrated with the body, Kingpin plate mounted in holes drilled in the side cover plate. Support 25, secured with bolts and maintaining the system's strength. brackets, Located on the side of the side cover plate, on the side cover plate providing integrity by combining with support brackets, and the compressor 3 enables mounting on the side panel of the vehicle. floor-standing compressor carrier It includes. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. Thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, a clearer 5 This will be understood as such, and therefore the evaluation will also take these forms and detailed explanations into account. This should be done taking that into consideration. Ways to Help Understand the Discovery Figure 1 shows a side view of the compressor assembly in the previous technique. Figure 2 shows a side perspective view of the compressor assembly in the previous technique. 10 Figure 3 shows a top view of the compressor assembly in the previous technique. Figure 4 shows the general view of the compressor carrier system, which is the subject of the invention, on the vehicle. Figure 5 shows a close-up of the compressor carrier system, the subject of the invention, mounted on a vehicle. It is the appearance. Figure 6 shows the bottom view of the compressor carrier system, which is the subject of the invention, on the vehicle. 15 Figure 7 shows a top view of the compressor carrier system, the subject of the invention, mounted on a vehicle. Explanation of Part References 1. Steel-legged support structure 2. Side closing plate 3. Kingpin sheet metal 20 4. Freestanding compressor carrier 5. Support brackets 6. Panel mounting area Detailed Description of Find 4 This detailed description outlines the preferred compressor carrier system for the invention. Their structures are explained solely to facilitate a better understanding of the subject. Figures 1 to 3 show the compressor carrier system from the previous technique. This carrier... In systems, regarding the transfer of loads generated by the compressor to the vehicle structure. Due to structural and geometric constraints, the compressor is usually placed at the front of the vehicle. It is supported by additional steel structures that extend along the right side. This situation benefits both the vehicle. This leads to an increase in weight and a longer vehicle length. The subject of the invention is a structural system implemented in the carrier system and side closure structure. arrangements and compressor carrier system to work integrated with this structure Thanks to its design, the compressor does not require an additional forward-extending support structure. 10 It is mounted on the vehicle without being heard. Thus, the compressor... The resulting loads can be transferred directly to the vehicle structure, and the carrier system can be more It is becoming more compact. The subject of this invention is the carrier system; The amount of steel used in the compressor carrier is being reduced. 15 The vehicle's tare weight is reduced. The payload capacity, which is critical for electric tow trucks, is being increased. The structure extending forward from the kingpin area is eliminated, thus increasing the vehicle length. optimize is being done, 20 Bending moments on the load-bearing system are reduced, Lower weight reduces energy consumption and operating costs. The system in question offers the above-mentioned technical advantages with a side closing plate (2), It is provided with a floor-standing compressor carrier (4) and support brackets (5). Side closure The sheet metal (2) has an integrated structure with the vehicle body, and the system's strength is 25 The support brackets (5) are mounted into the holes drilled in the side cover sheet (2). and the kingpin plate (3) is fixed with bolts. The carrier system of the invention is the most One of its important characteristic features is the floor-standing compressor carrier (4); side closure It is located on the side of the sheet metal (2), with support brackets (5) to the side closing sheet metal (2). they come together to form a whole and the compressor is located in the side closing area of the vehicle. It enables the assembly to be carried out. The mentioned pedestal is one application of the invention. compressor carrier (4) made of aluminum material to ensure weight reduction It is manufactured. Thus, the compressor carrier system is made of aluminum material. 5 Thanks to this process, the vehicle's tare weight has been reduced compared to existing steel carriers, and Consequently, the payload capacity of the vehicle has been increased. Furthermore, the system's design enhances the vehicle's overall performance. Thanks to its integration into the side closure area, it does not create additional length. The compact vehicle geometry has been preserved, and the available space has been used more efficiently. One application of the invention also includes a carrier system panel mounting area (6). 10 The mentioned panel mounting area (6) is the side cover sheet where the compressor is not mounted. (2) installation of the compressor panel in the other side closing area It provides.
Claims
6 REQUESTS 1. Used for pressurization in horizontal silo trucks carrying dry cargo. The compressor requires an additional forward-extending steel-legged support structure (1). Enables vehicle mounting without detection, matching the tractor and trailer. It is a carrier system containing kingpin plate (3) which provides; 5 A side cover plate integrated with the body (2), Kingpin plate mounted in the holes drilled in the side closing plate (2) (3) supports fixed with bolts and maintaining the strength of the system brackets (5), Located on the side of the side cover plate (2), to the side cover plate 10 (2) providing integrity by combining with support brackets (5) and the compressor to be mounted in the side closure area of the vehicle (4) It includes.
2. A load-bearing system conforming to Claim 1, whose characteristic is to reduce weight. It includes a floor-standing compressor carrier (4) made of aluminum material.
3. A conveyor system that conforms to Claim 1, the characteristic of which is; the compressor 20 in the other side closing area of the side closing sheet (2) that is not mounted Panel mounting area (6) that enables the mounting of the compressor panel It includes.
