Rotating Tank Support Jig for Uniform Interior Cleaning

The patent applies the dynamics principle by placing the tank in a lying position and rotating it during cleaning. This dynamic approach allows cleaning fluid to continuously contact different areas of the inner wall through rotation, achieving uniform cleaning coverage that static spraying cannot provide. The rotation mechanism transforms the cleaning process from a static spray operation to a dynamic multi-angle cleaning system.

The patent transitions from vertical tank positioning to horizontal lying position, adding a rotational dimension to the cleaning process. This dimensional change allows cleaning fluid to reach all surfaces including the top space area, and enables the tank to be cleaned while in a stable horizontal orientation rather than requiring vertical positioning.

The patent applies partial action by injecting only a small amount of cleaning fluid (5-20% of tank volume) rather than filling the entire tank. The rotation of the lying tank distributes this partial amount of fluid uniformly across the inner wall surface, achieving complete coverage without requiring excessive fluid volume. This resolves the contradiction between thorough cleaning coverage and minimal fluid consumption.

By rotating the tank in a lying position, the cleaning fluid is dynamically distributed across the entire inner surface area. This dynamic distribution allows a small volume of fluid to cover a large surface area uniformly, eliminating the need for large fluid volumes required in static filling methods.

Changing the tank from vertical to horizontal lying position fundamentally alters fluid distribution. In the lying position, cleaning fluid coats the entire inner circumference including areas that would be at the top in vertical orientation. Rotation ensures even the highest points of the inner wall receive uniform fluid coverage, eliminating uncleaned zones.

The rotational motion continuously brings different portions of the inner wall into contact with cleaning fluid. This dynamic process ensures that all surfaces, including areas equivalent to the top space in vertical orientation, are thoroughly cleaned, preventing contamination of subsequent chemical solutions.

The support structure is segmented into multiple discrete rollers positioned at different locations around the tank. These individual roller elements can be independently positioned and adjusted, eliminating the need for complex pre-assembled frames. The segmented approach allows flexible adaptation to different tank sizes and simplifies both assembly and stress distribution.

Rollers serve as intermediary elements between the support structure and the tank body. These simple roller intermediaries reduce direct contact stress points and allow smooth rotation while providing stable support. The rollers act as mediators that convert complex frame-tank interactions into simple rolling contact, reducing stress variations.