Liquid Transport Trailer Multi-Rail Tank Mounting Flexibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing trailers for transporting and spreading liquids, such as manure and sewage sludge, face challenges in ensuring safe transport and flexible dispensing, particularly due to limitations in attachment and positioning of components.
Innovation Solution
A trailer design featuring a steel or fiber-reinforced plastic tank with a chassis, a hitch, and a drawbar mount allowing height adjustment, along with a multi-bar assembly extending along the tank's length for flexible attachment of components, and a pump for dispensing liquids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional attachment device is used on the trailer, then the structure is simple, but the attachment flexibility and positioning options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is segmented into multiple independent components: a multi-rail arrangement with several rails extending along the tank, multiple attachment points distributed along these rails, and adjustable coupling mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and configured, providing flexible attachment options without requiring a completely complex integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through movable attachment points along the multi-rail arrangement and adjustable coupling mechanisms that can be repositioned. This allows the attachment configuration to be dynamically adapted to different towing requirements and positions, enhancing versatility without permanently increasing structural complexity.
2Strength
If the tank is made of steel, then the strength and durability are high, but the weight is heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The tank is constructed using composite materials, specifically a plastic matrix reinforced with fibrous materials (such as glass fibers or carbon fibers). This composite structure combines the high strength and stiffness of the fibrous reinforcement with the corrosion resistance and formability of the plastic matrix, achieving steel-level strength with significantly reduced weight.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a long multi-rail arrangement is used, then the positioning flexibility is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The multi-rail arrangement serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support for the tank, acts as a mounting framework for various attachments, offers multiple attachment points along its length for flexible positioning, and serves as a guide for alignment during assembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting complexity while enhancing positioning flexibility.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and flexible transport and dispensing of liquids by allowing for highly flexible positioning of attachments and components, enhancing safety and efficiency in liquid distribution.
Implementation Method 1
The upper end of the pressure medium cylinder is adjustable in the associated upper hole row arrangement
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AI summary
The invention relates to a trailer for transporting liquids, in particular slurry, comprising a tank with a front end wall, a rear end wall and a shell surface connecting the two end walls, and at least one multi-rib arrangement which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the trailer over an arrangement length and is attached laterally to the shell surface of the tank, in particular welded on.