EP3177786A1

EP3177786A1 - Transportable container for accommodating function modules and function arrangement, in particular for water supply

Info

Publication number: EP3177786A1
Application number: EP14748227.7A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Frank Weible; Axel Hermann; Michael SCHIF
Original assignee: Kaercher Futuretech GmbH
Current assignee: Kaercher Futuretech GmbH
Priority date: 2014-08-08
Filing date: 2014-08-08
Publication date: 2017-06-14
Also published as: WO2016020018A1

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a transportable container (12) for accommodating function modules (48, 50, 52, 54), in particular function modules (48, 50, 52, 54) for water supply, and a function arrangement (10). The function arrangement (10) has a fastening system (58) for transportable containers (12) for accommodating function modules (48, 50, 52, 54), wherein the fastening system (58) has at least one accommodation rail (68) extending at least sectionally in a longitudinal direction, and a tube profile arrangement (60), wherein the at least one accommodation rail (68) is assigned to a container wall (14, 16, 18, 20) and provides an undercut accommodation profile (92), wherein the tube profile arrangement (60) comprises at least one tube profile section (62, 64) which can be coupled to the at least one accommodation rail (68) by means of at least one fastening element (70), wherein the tube profile arrangement (60) is formed at least sectionally as a media guide for fluids, and wherein the function arrangement (10) additionally comprises at least one function module (48, 50, 52, 54) which can be accommodated by means of at least one coupling piece (74) on the at least one tube profile section (62, 64), wherein the at least one tube profile section (62, 64) is arranged in the assembled state between the accommodation rail (68) and the function module (48, 50, 52, 54).

Description

Transportable container for holding functional modules and functional arrangement, in particular for water supply

The present invention relates to a portable functional arrangement, in particular a container based water supply device, and a portable container for receiving functional modules, in particular of functional modules for water supply.

The present disclosure is particularly concerned with devices and arrangements suitable for use in military and / or humanitarian operations. Humanitarian operations can arise, for example, in the context of civil protection. This may be necessary, for example, in the case of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, landslides and similar events. However, humanitarian missions may also be required during and / or after military disputes. Humanitarian missions may also be required in response to social unrest or to avoid / alleviate supply shortages.

The aforementioned use cases is common in common that in a very short time under adverse circumstances, assistance must be provided, such as the basic supply of participating forces and / or the civilian population. There are logistical challenges to be overcome on a regular basis. Often it must be assumed that an infrastructure is at best only conditionally available or can not be used due to a variety of impairments.

An essential supply task in the context of military and / or humanitarian operations may be to provide sufficient drinking water and / or industrial water. Furthermore, in the context of military and / or humanitarian operations, applications may arise for functional arrangements for the provision, preparation and / or preparation of food. Accordingly, there may be a need on mobile kitchens or portable kitchen equipment. Further applications in the context of military and / or humanitarian operations may concern, for example, the cleaning of persons and / or of material. This may also include the decontamination of contaminated persons or of contaminated material.

Another field of application for transportable functional arrangements may arise in the context of temporary major events. These can be events of a cultural nature, such as multi-day festivals. It may also affect sporting events and similar events held in an area whose existing infrastructure is simply not suited to tackle the task of supply and disposal associated with major events and the participation of many people.

Especially in the context of military and / or humanitarian missions, it is often about being able to provide appropriate assistance as quickly as possible. This results in the requirement to bring appropriate functional arrangements, such as appropriate water supply devices or water treatment devices as quickly as possible in inaccessible areas and to put them into operational readiness. Another essential requirement may be that on the one hand personnel is provided to operate the respective systems, but this is often not able due to the conditions of use to carry out extensive maintenance and / or repair work on the affected equipment.

In particular, in this respect, the requirement profile of transportable functional arrangements for military and / or humanitarian operations differs significantly from the requirements for stationary installations and arrangements that are permanently installed. In other words, although stationary functional arrangements and transportable functional arrangements can be based on the same principles of action, for example in the purification of water or water treatment, they fundamentally pose different challenges in operational operation, such as commissioning, be able to safeguard the operational functionality as well as the improvement in case of any errors and / or failures.

This fact must be borne separately in transportable functional arrangements for humanitarian and / or military operations.

One approach may be to form transportable and loadable units that can be moved by appropriate means of transport into appropriate applications. Preferably, the units / systems are designed as so-called stand-alone solutions, so they can be operated in the field of operation essentially self-sufficient. It may also be advisable to keep the units / units in a state of operable condition or in almost operational condition, so that no large installation work or similar commissioning work is required on site in the field of operation.

One approach may be to arrange the units / plants in containers or container-like buildings. Containers usually have internationally standardized dimensions and connection geometries, which allow a relatively simple transport. For example, so-called ISO containers are known, which have fixed dimensions, such as so-called 20-foot containers, etc.

Other standards for containers and similar containers are known. For example, there are also standardized air freight containers. The arrangement of functional arrangements in containers, in particular the fixed installation of functional arrangements in containers, may prove to be advantageous in view of the usual conditions of use in humanitarian and / or military operations, since in particular logistical advantages can be realized. On the one hand, this concerns transport. Furthermore, the container itself can effectively provide the "shell" or "building" in which the functional assembly is installed. In this way, necessary work for the preparation and commissioning in the field can be minimized.

Standard containers or ISO containers have the further advantage that standardized locking systems or fastening systems are known with which Container on suitable loading platforms or loading rails can be secured in a secure manner. Furthermore, standard containers or ISO containers can basically be stacked on top of each other.

The arrangement of functional arrangements in the above sense in containers or container-like containers is already known in the art. By way of example, WO 2012/167829 A1 relates to transportable water treatment plants based on containers. WO 2012/167829 A1 discloses a mobile water treatment plant for producing drinking water in a disaster area and a method for producing drinking water in a disaster area with a mobile water treatment plant. EP 1 690 579 A1 also deals with the treatment of water, in particular with the filtration of waste water, in which document a filter arrangement is disclosed which has a modular construction and comprises at least one filter module for filtering dirty water.

Further examples of container-based transportable functional arrangements are known, for example, from US 2010/0299826 A1 and WO 03/046314 A1. The mentioned functional arrangements deal with the decontamination of contaminated objects by way of example.

Based on this prior art, it is an object of the present invention to provide a transportable functional assembly and a portable container with such a functional arrangement, which are even better adapted to conceivable conditions of use, resulting in the context of military and / or humanitarian operations can. On the one hand, this concerns the suitability for adaptation to individual requirements, which can arise from the respective application. In particular, a highly flexible configuration or configurability is desirable. Furthermore, as far as possible a good repair capability should be ensured, in particular the ability to quickly (re-) to obtain the operability should be improved. According to a first aspect of the invention, these objects are achieved by a transportable functional arrangement, in particular a container-based water supply device comprising a fastening system for transportable containers for receiving functional modules, in particular functional modules for water supply, wherein the fastening system at least one at least partially in a longitudinal direction extending receiving rail and a tube profile assembly, wherein the at least one receiving rail is associated with a container wall and an undercut receiving profile provides, wherein the tube profile assembly comprises at least one tube profile section which is coupled by means of at least one fastener with the at least one receiving rail, wherein the tube profile assembly at least is formed in sections as a media line for fluids, and wherein the functional arrangement further comprises at least one functional module asst, which is receivable by means of at least one coupling piece on the at least one tube profile section, wherein the at least one tube profile section is arranged in the assembled state between the receiving rail and the functional module.

The above embodiment is based on the idea that functional arrangements, in particular functional arrangements for water supply, in particular for water treatment, such as arrangements for providing water, arrangements for pumping water, arrangements for cleaning water, arrangements for filtering water, usually a tubular profile arrangement, which may comprise at least one pipeline. In an advantageous manner, the tube profile arrangement can be used to receive or suspend functional modules thereon. The tube profile arrangement itself can be accommodated with the aid of the at least one receiving rail on a container wall or container wall.

In this way, an advantageous integral design can result. In particular, the fastening system can be configured (at least in sections) as a functional component of the functional arrangement. Since the pipe profile assembly is part of the fastening system, this can be used both to achieve the desired functions, such as water treatment, as well as for receiving at least one functional module. Accordingly, the fastening system allows on the one hand a modular design. This can have an advantageous effect on the ease of repair of the functional arrangement. Functional modules that are (at least partially) added to the tube profile assembly can be easily replaced. This can significantly reduce the required repair times and maintenance times. The at least one functional module can also be referred to as an easily replaceable functional module. The integral design of the fastening system also helps to reduce the overall weight of the functional assembly, since no separate supports are required, since the at least one tubular section of the tubular profile assembly itself can act as a support.

Furthermore, the fastening system allows easy adaptation to individual requirements that may arise in a particular application. In other words, the at least one fastening rail and the at least one tubular profile section can cooperate, in order to jointly provide a fastening pattern or a fastening matrix, which enable a sufficiently flexible arrangement of various conceivable functional modules. The functional arrangement can - depending on the field of application - have different configurations. Furthermore, a basic configuration can be provided on the basis of which individual adjustments can be made.

Preferably, the pipe profile arrangement is at least partially formed as a pressure line, in particular as a pressurized water line. In the context of this disclosure, as far as from a pressure line or pressurized water line is mentioned, should be assumed by a line that is sufficiently dimensioned and designed to be able to conduct pressurized water (generally: pressurized fluids). In the field of water supply, conventional pressurized water lines can be designed for pressures (hydrostatic pressures) of up to about 10 bar. Maximum pressures in water supply arrangements may be about 85 bar. Accordingly, it is preferred if the at least one tube profile section of the tube profile arrangement is designed as a pressure line and is designed for a media pressure of 10 bar, preferably for a media pressure of 20 bar, more preferably for a media pressure of 100 bar. The at least one pipe profile section can accordingly be configured as a conduit with a circular cross-section, the wall thicknesses are adapted to the expected pressure load. It is understood that the tube profile section does not necessarily have to have a round or circular cross-section. However, pressure lines are usually designed circular in order to bear well with expected pressure differences associated burdens can. Thus, the at least one tube profile section is stable enough to be used as a carrier for the at least one functional module.

The populated state is to be understood as that state of the functional arrangement in which the at least one functional module is accommodated on the at least one tubular profile section. The assembled state can therefore also be referred to as mounted or mated state. It is conceivable that the functional arrangement can also have a transport state in addition to the assembled state. This may include, for example, that the at least one functional module or at least one functional module of a plurality of functional modules is not received at the at least one tubular profile section during the transport state. By way of example, it would be conceivable to firmly anchor the at least one functional module in the transport state to the container floor and to pick it up on the at least one tubular profile section only when the container provided with the functional arrangement has arrived in the application area.

The undercut receiving profile may include an inner profile in the form of a T-groove. The undercut receiving profile can also be generally referred to as C-profile. Accordingly, the at least one receiving rail may also be referred to as a C-rail. In general, the at least one receiving rail can be configured approximately as a continuous casting or extrusion rail. The at least one receiving rail may be made of an aluminum material.

Usual pipe profile sections in water supply device, which are designed in particular as a pressure line, may have approximately diameters in the range of 2 to 3 inches (outer diameter about 60 mm to 90 mm). Of course, other dimensions are conceivable. Tube section sections or tubes of these sizes Generally, orders have a sufficiently high strength so that they can serve as carriers for functional modules.

If in the context of this disclosure of containers is mentioned, this should not necessarily mean that the containers used exactly to the standard specifications for standard containers or ISO containers. In particular, when containers are used not only for transport but also as housing or enclosure of functional systems and functional arrangements, it is customary to disregard strict compliance with the standard. By way of example, it is conceivable to modify such containers used in terms of lightweight construction, corrosion resistance, interfaces with the environment and in other ways.

It is essential that the container usable in the context of this disclosure can have connection geometries or dimensions which correspond sufficiently to the standard in order to be able to use logistical advantages associated with the use of standard containers or ISO containers. However, the containers described in the context of this disclosure, for example, at least partially designed from lightweight materials, such as aluminum profiles and / or aluminum sheets instead of metal profiles or metal sheets use. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the containers are subdivided in a suitable manner, ie intermediate walls, false ceilings and the like are provided.

Finally, various "interfaces" can be provided. On the one hand, this can relate to the accessibility of the container, that is to say include doors, gates, windows, flaps and the like. Also roof hatches, floor hatches and the like are conceivable. However, "interfaces" may also include media interfaces, power supply interfaces and information interfaces. Accordingly, for example, water connections, sewage connections, power supply connections, signal transmission connections and the like may be provided.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening system has at least one row of receiving rails, which are preferably substantially vertical and extend parallel to each other. In other words, it is possible for a pattern to be provided on at least one wall of the container by a plurality of receiving rails, which permits flexible accommodation of the tubular profile arrangement and accordingly permits flexible reception of the at least one functional module on the at least one tubular profile section of the tubular profile arrangement. The receiving rails of the row of receiving rails preferably have a substantially constant distance from one another. However, it is also possible to deviate from such a rigid distance. It is also conceivable to arrange receiving rails not exclusively parallel to each other on a container wall. This could further increase the flexibility of the fastening system. Basically, each mounting rail can be considered as an independent functional element. However, if a plurality of rails are provided, which may even intersect, can be understood by a receiving rail and a logical element (vertical or horizontal groove) of a network of rails.

According to a further embodiment, the tube profile arrangement has a plurality of tube profile sections, of which at least some form a series of tube profile sections, which preferably extend substantially horizontally and parallel to each other.

It is understood that at least some tube profile sections of the row of tube profile sections can be connected to each other via suitable connecting pieces, such as bends and similar elements. Accordingly, several or even all tube profile sections can be assigned to a (single) line. Other designs are conceivable. It is further understood that in addition to substantially horizontal tube profile sections and at least partially vertically extending tube profile sections are conceivable. These can also be used in a suitable manner for receiving the at least one functional module.

According to another embodiment of the functional arrangement, the at least one fastening element is designed to frictionally secure the at least one tubular profile section to at least one receiving rail. It may also be advantageous if the at least one fastening element is provided with a retaining element. piece is coupled, which is slidably received in the receiving profile. By way of example, the retaining piece may be formed as a sliding block. Accordingly, the holding piece for receiving in the undercut receiving profile of the at least one receiving rail may be formed. The holding piece can also be provided with a thread, for example with an internal thread or with an external thread. The at least one fastening element can be coupled to the holding piece, in particular to its threaded piece. In this way, the at least one fastening element and the holding piece can be connected to each other and fixed together on the at least one receiving rail.

According to another embodiment, the at least one fastening element surrounds the at least one tubular profile at least in sections circumferentially. Preferably, the at least one fastening element completely surrounds the at least one tubular profile. In other words, the at least one fastening element according to this embodiment initially completely or almost completely surround a pipe profile. The at least one fastening element can be designed to receive the at least one tubular profile (or the at least one tubular profile section) in a form-fitting manner. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the at least one fastening element secures the at least one pipe profile at least partially non-positively. A non-positive position assurance can in particular prevent a lateral slippage of the at least one pipe profile. In other words, the at least fastening element can be designed approximately as a pipe clamp.

According to another embodiment, the at least one coupling piece surrounds the at least one tubular profile section at least in sections circumferentially. The at least one coupling piece preferably completely or almost completely surrounds the at least one tubular profile section. In this way, the at least one coupling piece may also be designed approximately in the manner of a pipe clamp and thus be accommodated in a form-fitting manner and at least partially non-positively on the pipe profile section.

It is advantageous if both the at least one coupling piece and the at least one fastening element are configured in a similar manner to to couple to the at least one tube profile. The at least one fastening element and the at least one coupling piece preferably have designs in the form of pipe clamps.

Alternatively, it would also be conceivable that the at least one coupling piece or the at least one fastening element comprises an open profile, such as a U-profile (possibly with an inverted U), the hanging of the at least one functional module on at least one tubular section section or a hanging of the at least one tube profile section on the at least one receiving rail allowed. Furthermore, a mixture of different types of coupling pieces or fasteners is conceivable. In this way, a statically determined recording of the at least one functional module can be ensured on at least one tube profile section. Such a mixture of different types of coupling pieces or fastening elements may have, for example, coupling pieces or fastening elements which are designed to completely surround or enclose the at least one tubular profile section. Furthermore, coupling pieces or fastening elements may be provided which comprise at least sections of open profiles, such as U-profiles.

According to a further embodiment of the functional arrangement, the at least one functional module is receivable via a plurality of coupling pieces and a plurality of fastening elements on at least two tubular profile sections and at least two receiving rails. It is understood that the at least one functional module is not received directly on the at least two receiving rails. Rather, about two mutually parallel and substantially vertically extending receiving rails for receiving two tube profile sections may be formed, which are oriented parallel to each other and extend substantially horizontally. Each of the tube profile sections can be accommodated approximately with two fastening elements, one of which is received on a receiving rail.

In other words, a pattern or grid of substantially vertically extending receiving rails and substantially horizontally extending profile sections may result. The at least one functional module can be exemplary be connected via a total of four coupling pieces with the two pipe profile sections. In each case two coupling pieces can be assigned to a pipe profile section.

In this way, a plurality of receiving rails and a plurality of tube profile sections can be used to accommodate the load of the at least one functional module. It is understood that particularly large and heavy functional modules can be accommodated directly or indirectly on more than two tube profile sections and / or on more than two receiving rails. Conversely, it would be conceivable to incorporate particularly small and / or lightweight functional modules directly or indirectly on less than two tube profile sections and / or on less than two receiving rails.

In an advantageous embodiment of the functional arrangement, the at least one functional module on a module carrier, which comprises a frame, wherein the frame has a back, which faces in the mounted state of at least one receiving rail and to which the at least one coupling piece is fixed Furthermore, at least one functional unit of the functional module is accommodated on the module carrier.

In other words, the frame may be designed approximately similar to a return carrier. It is understood that the frame can also be cuboid or in a similar manner. The frame may provide a platform to which the at least one functional unit is housed. It is understood that various functional modules, which differ in particular by the nature and quantity of their functional units, can use similar module carriers. Accordingly, the inclusion of the functional modules can be further unified. In principle, the at least one module carrier can also be designed as a cabinet and can provide a housing for the at least one functional unit.

This design has the significant advantage that, for example, when a malfunction occurs in the at least one functional unit or a maintenance operation is required, the entire functional module is solved in a simple manner can be. It is conceivable to provide a similar functional module as a replacement or as a temporary solution and to reduce downtime of the functional arrangement as possible in this way. It would also be conceivable to ensure a certain degree of redundancy by means of a plurality of similar functional modules in the functional arrangement, that is, in the event that only one functional module fails, a further functional one is available.

If the at least one functional module, which requires repair or maintenance, is released from the functional arrangement and corresponding replacement activated and / or mounted, the repair process or maintenance operation can be carried out without further affecting the operation of the functional assembly. It is also conceivable to send the affected functional module for maintenance purposes in order not to burden the on-site personnel with the maintenance and / or repair. This can be particularly advantageous if the "staffing" is provided on site only for the operation of the functional arrangement. Also in this regard, consideration is given to emergency conditions arising in the event of a disaster.

Personnel capable of repairing and / or performing routine maintenance on functional modules may remain at home. Personnel who are present at the site do not have to deal with complex repair tasks and maintenance.

It is also conceivable that the at least one coupling piece, preferably a plurality of coupling pieces, to receive on consoles on the module carrier, in particular on the rear side.

According to a further embodiment, the fastening system further comprises at least one spacer for generating a defined distance between the functional module and the at least one receiving rail, on which the functional module is received, wherein the at least one spacer is preferably coupled to the at least one fastening element and is arranged between the receiving rail and the pipe profile section, with which the functional module is coupled in the mounted state. In this way, a tolerance compensation can be accomplished in a simple manner. Overall, therefore, by the interaction of the at least one receiving rail, the at least one tube profile section and the at least one spacer, an alignment of the functional module and a tolerance compensation in three spatial directions. This may include a vertical orientation, a horizontal orientation (approximately lateral orientation) and a depth orientation (distance between the receiving rail and function module). In particular, the at least one spacer can be used to bridge a depth offset. Several spacers can be combined to form a spacer package. The assembled state can be equated to the joined state or the populated state.

According to a further embodiment, the functional arrangement comprises at least two functional modules, which have a uniform connection geometry and are in particular taken interchangeably. As already mentioned above, it can be advantageous if at least two functional modules which are provided in the functional arrangement have similar module carriers and accordingly can be accommodated on the container in the same manner. By way of example, two functional modules can be provided, one of which is referred to as a primary functional module and one as a secondary functional module, wherein the secondary functional module acts as a fail-safe. Accordingly, for example, in the case of a fault in the first, primary functional module, this could be easily detached from the fastening system and replaced by the secondary functional module. Preferably, the at least two functional modules have a similar connection pattern, in other words a similar "interface" for (indirect) recording on the container.

According to a further embodiment, the functional arrangement comprises a plurality of functional modules, of which at least one is provided with an inlet and / or outlet coupled to the tube profile arrangement. In other words, at least one functional module of the plurality of functional modules can have an interface for the medium, which flows through the tube profile arrangement at least in sections. This may be the case in particular when the functional arrangement is used for water supply purposes, for example for the treatment and / or purification of water, that is to say for the provision of drinking water and / or used water. In this way, it is clarified that the tube profile assembly on the one hand serves functional purposes and on the other hand is part of the fastening system.

The object of the invention is further achieved by a transportable container for receiving functional modules, in particular functional modules for water supply, having a functional arrangement according to at least one of the aforementioned aspects, which is received by the fastening system in the container. Preferably, the transportable container is a container which, with regard to its external dimensions and its connection geometry, corresponds or at least approximates to a standard container or ISO container.

According to one embodiment, the container comprises at least one container wall, wherein the at least one receiving rail is recessed in the container wall. Preferably, the at least one receiving rail is embedded flush in the container wall. In particular, the at least one receiving rail can extend substantially vertically.

In general, the at least one receiving rail, preferably a row of receiving rails, may be formed on at least one lateral container wall. However, it is also conceivable in principle to form at least one receiving rail or a series of receiving rails on a bottom wall and / or top wall of the container. If such a design is used, the at least one receiving rail would extend substantially horizontally.

It may also be advantageous if the at least one receiving rail is designed as a receiving rail extending substantially in a longitudinal direction. Tube profile sections which are received on the receiving rail can then preferably be designed as tubular profile sections extending in a transverse direction, the transverse direction being substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. direction is oriented. In principle, the tube profile arrangement can also have sections which extend parallel to the longitudinal direction. Such sections can also be used for receiving on the at least one receiving rail or for receiving the at least one functional module.

According to a further embodiment of the container, at least one functional module of the functional arrangement for water treatment, in particular for the provision of drinking water provided, wherein at least one functional module of the functional arrangement is designed for processing pressurized media, preferably for processing and / or provision of pressurized water.

In general, the functional arrangement can be designed for water supply. Water supply can basically include providing water, ie providing and pumping groundwater through suitable pumping systems.

However, water supply may include, in particular, water treatment. Water treatment may include, in particular, a water treatment. The water treatment may in particular also include the purification and / or filtration of water. Alternatively or in addition to the provision of drinking water, however, the functional arrangement can also be designed to provide useful water.

According to a further embodiment of the container, at least one functional module of the functional arrangement is provided with functional units for water purification. In particular, the functional units can be designed for reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration. It is understood that at least one functional unit of a functional module can be designed for reverse osmosis and at least one functional unit of the same or another functional module of the functional arrangement can be designed for ultrafiltration.

It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained not only in the particular combination, but also in other combinations or alone, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the Genden description of several preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a transportable container, which is designed to receive a functional arrangement;

FIG. 2 shows a sectional top view of a further embodiment of a transportable container, in which a functional arrangement having a plurality of functional modules is accommodated; FIG.

3 shows a partial side view of a container wall (from the inside) to illustrate an embodiment of a fastening system;

4 shows a further partial side view of a container wall with a fastening system according to FIG. 3, which is designed to receive a plurality of functional modules;

5 is a partial section through a container wall, in particular through a side wall, in plan view for illustrating the attachment of a functional module on at least one tube profile section on the container wall, wherein an orientation of the view shown in FIG. 5 as the arrows VV in Fig. 2 can be removed ;

6 shows an enlarged partial view of an embodiment of a fastening element according to FIG. 5;

7 is an enlarged partial view of an embodiment of a coupling piece according to FIG. 5; and 8 shows a further partial view of an embodiment according to FIG. 5 in a direction pivoted by 90 ° relative to FIG. 5 in accordance with the arrows VIII-VIII in FIG. 5.

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a transportable functional assembly, which is generally designated 10. The functional arrangement 10 can in particular be designed as a container-based functional arrangement 10. Preferably, the functional assembly 10 is a container based water supply device, more preferably a container based water treatment device.

The functional assembly 10 includes a container 12, which may also be referred to generally as an enclosure or as a mobile building. The container 12 may correspond to known container types, in particular with regard to its outer dimensions, or at least be approximated to these. Known container types can be so-called standard containers or ISO containers. Conceivable here are in particular so-called 20-foot containers or the like. However, apart from this, the container 12 may at least partially be designed deviating from standard freight containers. The container 12 has various walls, which may relate in particular end faces 14, longitudinal sides 16, a ceiling 18 and a bottom 20. Accordingly, the container 12 may have end walls 14, longitudinal side walls 16, a top wall 18, and a bottom wall 20. The said walls 14, 16, 18, 20 may generally also be referred to as walls. In general, the front side wall 14 and the longitudinal side wall 16 may be referred to as side walls 14, 16.

The container 12 may have standardized dimensions defined in a longitudinal direction (X direction), a width direction or depth direction (Z direction), and a height direction (Y direction). A corresponding coordinate system X, Y, Z is shown in Fig. 1 primarily for illustrative purposes and should not be construed in a limiting sense. In a known manner, the container 12 is designed substantially cuboid. Consequently, the container 12 extends substantially in three spatial directions, their concrete names in principle arbitrary are selectable. Accordingly, it should be understood that the assignment of the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis on which FIG. 1 is based is not intended to be perceived by the person skilled in the art as being restrictive. Therefore, designs, orientations, and directional information shown within the scope of this disclosure may be applied to modified embodiments, which may be presented in different orientations and other views.

The container 12 also has at least one access 22, which may be designed as a door or gate. In addition, further interfaces with the environment may be provided, which are indicated in FIG. 1 by way of example with 24, 26. The interface 24 may be a media interface, for example. The media interface 24 can be used for example for media exchange, such as water exchange with the environment. The interface 26 may be, for example, a service opening. By way of example, the operating opening 26 can be used for exchanging air with the environment or for sucking in fresh air and / or for delivering process air. It goes without saying that, furthermore, it is also possible to provide interfaces for supplying energy and / or for exchanging information.

FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of a container 12, which in principle can be configured at least similar to the container 12 according to FIG. 1. For reasons of illustration, in Fig. 2, the top wall 18 of the container is not shown to allow a view into an interior of the container 12. The container 12 is a component or enclosure of a transportable or loadable functional arrangement 10. FIG. 2 further shows that the container 12 has a substantially rectangular base area with a longitudinal extent (X extension) and a width extension or depth extension (Z extension). having. In a known manner, an access 22 in the form of a door is arranged approximately in an end wall 14 of the container 12. In one of these end side wall 14 opposite end side wall, a closable opening is exemplified, which can be designed as a gate 30, 32 with a first door leaf 30 and a second door leaf 32. In this way, an access of the interior of the container 12 is ensured in a simple manner during the assembly or assembly of the functional assembly 10. The interior of the container 12 can also be subdivided or divided by at least one intermediate wall 36. The intermediate wall 36 may have a passage 38 which may be designed as a passage door approximately. The intermediate wall 36 may be designed to delimit a process space 42 from a control space 44. Typically, the control room 44 is configured to provide controls, controllers, and user interfaces for operation.

Furthermore, the control room 44 can be designed as a workplace for operating personnel of the functional arrangement 10.

Various process modules 48, 50, 52, 54 can be arranged in the process space 42 delimited by the control space 44. In the process space 42, the actual process runs or the actual processes that are necessary to fulfill the functionality of the functional arrangement 10 run. The processes may be, for example, water delivery processes and / or water treatment processes. In other words, in the process space 42, treatment processes, provision processes, treatment processes and / or release processes take place, in which media are acted upon, for example on water.

On the other hand, the control chamber 44 can be designed primarily to allow monitoring and / or control of the processes that take place in the process space 42. By way of example, the functional arrangement 10 as a whole can be configured such that during a normal operating state, the operating personnel do not have to act in the process space 42 themselves. In this way, air conditioning, special soundproofing measures and / or similar measures in the process space 42 can be dispensed with. In other words, essentially noise-intensive, energy-intensive and / or heat-intensive processes can take place in the process space 42.

It is understood that 44 function modules can also be provided in the control room. Generally, a functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 is a detachable entity that provides a particular functionality or meets a particular purpose. In other words, a functional module may be referred to, for example, as an assembly or structural unit of the functional arrangement 10. By way of example, at least one of the functional modules 48, 50, 52, 54 can be used as a pump module be designed. Another conceivable embodiment of a functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 may be, for example, a filtration module. Other designs may include / include modules for chemical treatment, measurement modules and / or similar functions. The function modules 48, 50, 52, 54 can be meaningfully defined and designed with regard to their functionality as well as their interfaces. In this way, the functional assembly 10 can be constructed overall modular. On the one hand, this can allow an individual adaptation to expected conditions of use. This can relate, for example, to the scalability of individual function modules 48, 50, 52, 54. Further, the functional modules 48, 50, 52, 54 may be easily replaceable or mountable / demountable to facilitate the manufacture, commissioning, maintenance and / or repair of the functional assembly 10.

It may be of considerable advantage in this context to provide the functional assembly 10 with a fastening system 58, which is adapted in a special way to the modular design and this only allows. An advantageous embodiment of such a fastening system 58 is illustrated below with reference to FIGS. 3 to 8 and explained in more detail.

3 and 4 illustrate an exemplary, simplified illustrated embodiment of a tube profile assembly 60, which is at least partially received on a container wall (here: longitudinal side wall 16). Furthermore, the partial view shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 comprises simplified sectional representations of the bottom wall 20 and the top wall 18 of the container 12. FIGS. 3 and 4 each show a view from the interior of the container 12 in the direction of the container wall 16 Pipe profile assembly 60 may include at least one pipe profile section 62, 64, preferably a plurality of pipe profile sections 62, 64. The tube profile sections 62, 64 may generally be pipeline sections, preferably pressure lines, in particular pressure water lines.

The tube profile sections 62, 64 are preferably designed for receiving and guiding of pressurized or pressurized media. In this way, a sufficient load capacity of the tube profile sections 62, 64 is given. This can advantageously be for receiving at least one functional module, Preferably, a plurality of functional modules 48, 50, 52 of the functional assembly 10 are used, see also the schematic representation in Fig. 4th

In other words, the fastening system 58 may be characterized in that the tubular profile arrangement 60 on the one hand is used to receive the functional modules 48, 50, 52. Thus, the tube profile assembly 60 is an integral part of the fastening system 58. Furthermore, however, the tube profile assembly 60 may also be an integral part of the functional assembly 10, so be used for the management of process media, which are provided by the functional assembly 10, treated or processed. In particular, this may be water, it being irrelevant for the fastening system 58, whether the pipe profile assembly 60 is used for the management of dirty water, service water, contaminated water, treated water, filtered water, industrial water and / or drinking water. The tube profile arrangement 60 permits a flexible modular reception of the functional modules 48, 50, 52.

The tube profile arrangement 60 itself can be accommodated on the container wall 16 via at least one receiving rail 68. By way of example, Figures 3 and 4 illustrate an arrangement comprising a series of three receiving rails 68 arranged parallel to each other on the container wall 16 and extending substantially vertically. The at least one receiving rail 68 provides a receiving geometry, via which the tubular profile arrangement 60 can be fixed by means of at least one fastening element 70.

The at least one fastening element 70 may be formed approximately as a pipe clamp or pipe clamp or comprise a pipe clamp or pipe clamp. Sections or strands of the tube profile assembly 60 may be secured by appropriate fasteners 70 on the at least one receiving rail 68. The fastening system 58 may advantageously use tube profile sections 62, 64 which extend substantially horizontally. The at least one receiving rail 68 extending substantially vertically and the at least one tubular profile section 62, 64 extending substantially horizontally can accordingly be a lattice-like one Provide a receiving structure that ensures a flexible modular recording of the function modules 48, 50, 52.

In order to illustrate a vertical direction and a horizontal direction, a corresponding coordinate system can be taken from at least some of FIGS. 3 to 8, which has a vertical axis labeled V, a horizontal axis labeled H, and, in particular FIGS. 5 to 8, a with D Has designated depth axis, which is basically oriented perpendicular to the axes V, H. In principle, the coordinate system H, V, D can be transferred or transformed to each of the container walls 14, 16, 18, 20 (cf. FIG. 1). Each of the container walls 14, 16, 18, 20 has a substantially two-dimensional areal extent, whose main axes can be designated as vertical axis V and horizontal axis H. A depth extension or depth axis T can accordingly result perpendicular to the planar extent. There is therefore no compelling fixed assignment of the coordinate system H, V, D to the "global" coordinate system X, Y, Z according to FIG. 1.

The shown two-dimensional extension and design of the tube profile assembly 60 in FIGS. 3 and 4 is of course not an overall three-dimensional design of the tube profile assembly 60 and the fastening system 58 in the way. Tube profile sections 62, 64 of the tube profile arrangement 60 can be assigned to both end side walls 14, longitudinal side walls 16, ceiling walls 18 and / or bottom walls 20.

From Fig. 3 it is further apparent that a vertical positioning of the tube profile sections 62, 64 varies and can be adjusted in a simple manner, since the fastening elements 70 along the at least one receiving rail 68 in the vertical direction V are displaced. It is further understood that even slight inclinations and / or misalignments of at least one receiving rail 68 and the at least one tube profile section 62, 64 suitability as a carrier for the at least one functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 do not stand in the way. Fig. 4 illustrates the fastening system 58 of FIG. 3, but in the assembled state. In certain state, the fastening system 58 is provided with at least one functional module 48, 50, 52, which is accommodated on the tubular profile arrangement 60, in particular on the at least one tubular profile section 62, 64. In other words, the at least one functional module 48, 50, 52 indirectly via the at least one tube profile section 62, 64 received on the at least one receiving rail 68 and thus connected to the container wall 16. This allows, on the one hand, a sufficiently flexible arrangement and accommodation of the at least one functional module 48, 50, 52. In particular, by appropriate arrangement of the at least one receiving rail 68 on the container wall 16, a basic scheme can be provided which can be used for many conceivable variants and configurations of the functional arrangement 10 ,

Further, the position of the at least one function module 48, 50, 52 can be freely defined within wide limits, a position adjustment in the vertical direction V and in the horizontal direction H is possible. The adaptation in a first direction (approximately the vertical direction V) is made possible by the at least one receiving rail 68. The adaptation in a second direction (horizontal direction H) is made possible by the at least one tube profile section 62, 64. In other words, the at least one functional module 48 can be displaced and arranged parallel to the planar extent of the container wall 16 by the interaction of the tubular profile arrangement 60 and the at least one receiving rail 48 within wide limits with a high degree of freedom. The at least one functional module 48, 50, 52 can be accommodated via at least one coupling piece 74 on the at least one tubular profile section 62, 64. Corresponding coupling pieces 74 are concealed in FIG. 4 by the respective functional modules 48, 50, 52 and therefore shown in dashed lines.

Preferably, the functional modules 48, 50, 52 each have a plurality of coupling pieces 74. Preferably, at least one of the functional modules 48, 50, 52 is received via a plurality of coupling pieces 74 at two spaced apart tubular profile sections 62, 64. In this way, the load can be better distributed. In FIG. 4, the functional module 48 is taken up by way of example at two spaced-apart tube profile sections 62, 64. On the other hand that is Function module 50 is exemplified at three spaced apart tubular profile sections 62, 64 added. By contrast, the functional module 52 in FIG. 4 illustrates, for example, that a combined attachment to the bottom wall of the container 20 and to the tubular profile arrangement 60 is conceivable is. Such an attachment is suitable for example for particularly heavy function modules 48, 50, 52.

An exemplary installation situation of a functional module 48 is illustrated and explained in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8. FIG. 5 shows an enlarged partial view of the functional module 48 already shown in FIG. 2, cf. Also, the arrows V-V in Fig. 2. It is immediately apparent that the functional module 48 is indirectly received on tube profile sections 62, 64 of the tube profile assembly 60 on receiving rails 68 which are associated with a container wall 16, in particular a side wall 16 of the container 12.

Walls 14, 16, 18, 20 of the container 12 may be designed in particular multi-layered or sandwiched. By way of example, this can cover an inner wall, an outer wall and, between these, a gap, which is provided at least in sections with elements for stiffening and / or for insulation. A sandwich may further comprise, for example, a foam-like or similarly shaped filling with a filler. For connecting the at least one receiving rail 68 with the respective container wall 14, 16, 18, 20, reference is further made by way of example to FIG. 6, which shows an enlarged detail of the design according to FIG. 5. Accordingly, the receiving rail 68 can be flush inserted into the container wall 16. In this way, in the container walls 14, 16, 18, 20 overall, a smooth, integrated design result, so that in particular currently unused support rails 68 other installations in the container 12 are not disturbing in the way.

Referring again to FIG. 5, a conceivable design of the functional module 48 will be described in more detail. The functional module 48 comprises by way of example a module carrier 48, which may comprise a frame 80. Overall, the module carrier 78 may be designed somewhat similar to a return carrier, thus providing a receptacle or platform 84 and a rear side 82. About consoles 86, the coupling pieces 74 can be fixed to the module carrier 78. In particular, the receptacle or platform 84 may be designed to accommodate functional units 88. Overall, however, the at least one functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 designed such that in case of damage or in the case of a required maintenance at a functional unit 88 of the corresponding functional module 48, 50, 52, 54, the entire module is detached from the mounting system 58 and possible replaced by a corresponding replacement. In this way, the operability of the functional assembly 10 can be quickly restored. A repair or extensive service of the functional unit 88 in the installed state of the functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 would often simply take too much time or be simply impossible due to a lack of qualified personnel and / or spare parts in the field. It is therefore advantageous to provide the at least one functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 with a suitable "interface" for attachment to the container 12.

As already mentioned above, the fastening system 58 in addition to the tube profile assembly 60 and the at least one receiving rail 68 at least one fastener 70 for connecting the tube profile assembly 60 with the container wall 14, 16, 18, 20 and at least one coupling piece 74 for connecting the at least a functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 with the tube profile arrangement 60.

Fig. 6 illustrates an exemplary configuration of a fastener 70 for connecting a tube profile section 62 to a container wall 16, in the present example with a side wall. The fastener 70 may include a pipe clip 90 configured to substantially completely encircle and / or enclose the pipe profile section 62 as compared to FIG. 8. The fastener 70 may further include a bolt 96 or similar fastener can be coupled with a holding piece 94 which is receivable in a receiving profile 92 of the receiving rail 68. In particular, the receiving rail 64 may be designed as a so-called C-rail or C-rail. Accordingly, the receiving rail 68 may include an undercut receiving profile 92, which may be referred to as a receiving groove. The retaining piece 94 can be designed in the form of a so-called sliding block. The retaining piece 94 may be received in the receiving profile 92 and arranged to be slowly displaceable. However, the holding piece 94 can be coupled to the bolt 96 in such a way that the fastening element 70 and in this way also the tubular profile section 62 are fixed to the receiving rail 68 and thus to the container wall 16.

Furthermore, at least one spacer 98 may be associated with the fastening element 70. In principle, a plurality of spacers 98 can also be provided in order to bridge a depth offset 100 in a depth direction (compare axis D in FIG. 6). Thus, overall, vertical alignment, horizontal alignment and depth alignment of the involved components of the fastening system 58 may be enabled.

It is understood that the fastener 70 may also have a design that differs from a pipe clamp 90. In general, it is preferred if the fastening element 70 is designed to receive the tubular profile section 62 sufficiently firmly and securely and to fix it on the receiving rail 68. This can basically be done positively, non-positively or by a combination positive connection / adhesion. In principle, it is also conceivable to join the fastening element 70 in a material-locking manner with the at least one tubular profile section 62.

Analogously to FIG. 6, FIG. 7 shows a greatly enlarged view of a coupling piece 74 which is designed to connect the module carrier 78 of the functional module 48 to the tube profile section 62. The coupling piece 74 can be accommodated via a bracket 86 on a rear side 82 of the module carrier 78. In a known manner, the coupling piece 74 may be formed as a pipe clamp 102 or have a pipe clamp 102. The coupling piece 74 may further comprise a clamping piece or a screw connection 104 for securing the position on the tube profile section 62.

In principle, it would also be conceivable, analogous to the design according to FIG. 6, to provide spacers 98 also at the coupling piece 74, in order to obtain a suitable one Position alignment between the module carrier 78 and the tube profile section 62 in the depth direction (D-axis) to effect.

As an alternative to the screw connection 104, it would also be conceivable to provide the coupling piece 94 with a clamping connection, in particular with a quick-release connection, in order to effect a quick fastening and a quick release of the module carrier 78 and thus of the functional module 48, 50, 52, 54 can. An exemplary embodiment of a quick release 106 is indicated in FIG. 8.

FIG. 8 shows the functional module 48 according to FIG. 5 in an orientation which is indicated by arrows VIII-VIII in FIG. Thus, FIG. 8 shows a partial view of the container 12 in a frontal section through the side wall 16 and the bottom wall 20.

FIGS. 5 and 8 can be taken together in that the module carrier 78 of the functional module 48 is received in total via four coupling pieces 74 on two superimposed tube profile sections 62, 64. In principle, the module carrier 78 can be received in a floating manner, that is to say that it is not in contact with the bottom wall 20 in the vertical direction V. Conversely, however, it is also conceivable to turn off the functional module 48 on the bottom wall 20 and additionally to secure it to the tube profile sections 62, 64. The functional module 48 can be quickly and easily fixed to the tube profile assembly 60 or be solved by this.

The illustration according to FIG. 5 also shows an interface or connecting line 108, which illustrates a coupling of the functional module 48 with the tubular profile arrangement 60. On the other hand, the tubular profile arrangement 60 also serves to supply the functional module 48 with a fluid, in particular with water, or to remove it from the functional module 48. In this way, the tube profile arrangement 60 on the one hand serves as a carrier structure for the functional module 48, and furthermore the tube profile arrangement 60 interacts functionally with the functional module 48.

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1 . Transportable functional arrangement (10), in particular container-based water supply device, comprising a fastening system (58) for transportable containers (12) for receiving functional modules (48, 50, 52, 54), in particular functional modules for water supply, wherein the fastening system (58) at least a receiving rail (68) extending at least in sections in a longitudinal direction and a tube profile arrangement (60), wherein the at least one receiving rail (68) is associated with a container wall (14, 16, 18, 20) and provides an undercut receiving profile (92), wherein the tubular profile arrangement (60) comprises at least one tubular profile section (62, 64) which can be coupled to the at least one receiving rail (68) by means of at least one fastening element (70), wherein the tubular profile arrangement (60) is formed, at least in sections, as a fluid media conduit, and wherein the functional assembly (10) further comprises at least one functio nsmodul (48, 50, 52, 54), which is receivable by means of at least one coupling piece (74) on the at least one tube profile section (62, 64), wherein the at least one tube profile section (62, 64) in the assembled state between the receiving rail ( 68) and the functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) is arranged.

2. Functional assembly (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fastening system (58) has at least one row of receiving rails (68), which preferably extend substantially vertically and parallel to each other.

The functional assembly (10) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the tube profile assembly (60) comprises a plurality of tube profile sections (62, 64), at least some of which form a series of tube profile sections (62, 64) which are preferably substantially horizontal and parallel extend to each other.

4. Functional arrangement (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one fastening element (70) is adapted to the at least one tubular profile section (62, 64) frictionally fixed to the at least one receiving rail (68).

5. Functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one fastening element (70) with a holding piece (94) can be coupled, which is slidably received in the receiving profile (92).

6. Functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one coupling piece (74) surrounds the at least one tubular profile section (62, 64) at least in sections circumferentially, preferably completely surrounds.

7. Functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) via a plurality of coupling pieces (74) and a plurality of fastening elements (70) on at least two tube profile sections (62, 64 ) and at least two receiving rails (68) is receivable.

8. The functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) has a module carrier (78) which comprises a frame (80), wherein the frame (80) has a rear side (80). 82) which, in the installed state, faces the at least one receiving rail (68) and on which the at least one coupling piece (74) is fixed, wherein at least one functional unit (88) of the functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) is received.

9. Functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening system (58) further comprises at least one spacer (98) for generating a defined distance between the functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) and the at least one receiving rail (68). is provided, on which the function module (48, 50, 52, 54) is received, wherein the at least one spacer (98) is preferably coupled to the at least one fastening element (70) and between the receiving rail (68) and the tube profile section (62 , 64), with which the functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) is coupled in the mounted state.

10. Functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least two functional modules (48, 50, 52, 54), which have a uniform connection geometry and in particular are interchangeable added.

1 1. Functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a plurality of functional modules (48, 50, 52, 54), of which at least one is provided with an inlet and / or outlet (108) coupled to the tubular profile arrangement (60).

12. Transportable container (12) for receiving functional modules (48, 50, 52, 54), in particular of functional modules (48, 50, 52, 54) for water supply, with one having a functional arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims, which is received by the fastening system (58) in the container (12).

13. Container (12) according to claim 12, comprising at least one container wall (14, 16, 18, 20), wherein the at least one receiving rail (68) in the container wall (14, 16, 18, 20) is arranged sunk, preferably flush embedded in the container wall (14, 16, 18, 20) and extending substantially vertically.

14. Container (12) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein at least one functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) of the functional arrangement (10) for water treatment, in particular for the provision of drinking water, is provided, and wherein at least one functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) of the functional arrangement (10) is designed for processing pressurized media, in particular pressurized water.

15. Container (12) according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein at least one functional module (48, 50, 52, 54) of the functional assembly (10) is provided with functional units (88) for water purification, in particular with functional units (88) for reverse osmosis or for ultrafiltration.