EP1150059A2 - Apparatus for storing and transporting compressed gases - Google Patents

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EP1150059A2
EP1150059A2 EP01109286A EP01109286A EP1150059A2 EP 1150059 A2 EP1150059 A2 EP 1150059A2 EP 01109286 A EP01109286 A EP 01109286A EP 01109286 A EP01109286 A EP 01109286A EP 1150059 A2 EP1150059 A2 EP 1150059A2
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  • the present invention relates to a device for the transport and storage of compressed gases, which are still in gaseous form at a pressure of 50 to 300 bar Physical state is present. It consists of a closed gas container with Connections for filling and emptying and a stand in which the Gas container is releasably fixed and by means of which the gas container on the loading surface of Ships, rail wagons or trucks can be transported.
  • the present invention therefore has as its object a device of the beginning to create the type mentioned, above all the security risk, but also all others known disadvantages of the known devices can be avoided.
  • the gas container consists of a single container exists, which has a spherical shape, which is connected to a stand, the releasability of the connection between the gas container and the stand frame steadily or is temporarily blocked by an additional facility.
  • the device according to the invention has a higher weight with the same weight Capacity for the compressed gas. Due to the spherical shape, one is less Cost-intensive production possible with the same high capacity. The spherical shape but also allows a much simpler and therefore cheaper running Checking the gas container.
  • Another advantage is the reduced space requirement of the device, which means that Transport costs can be reduced. That with the device according to the invention for the first time the chassis and the actual device represent separate elements enables flexible logistics.
  • connections in the space between the gas tank and the stand frame guaranteed, that the connections on the gas tank are free of bumps and damage in the event of an accident the ball and the stand frame are embedded.
  • the connections on the are preferred arranged lower hemisphere of the gas container.
  • the external dimensions of the standing container and the gas container are chosen so that the Loading area of the chosen means of transport can be optimally equipped.
  • Fig. 1 shows the device according to the invention in an oblique view.
  • Fig. 2 there are five devices according to the invention lined up in an oblique view as shown on the loading area of a truck.
  • the device 1 according to the invention in Fig. 1 consists of the gas container 2 and the Stand frame 3.
  • the stand frame 3 has a base plate 4 with lateral Recesses 5 through which the forks of a lifting device under device 1 can be pushed. Recesses 6 and 7 can also be seen, by means of which controls the connection of the device 1 to the loading area of a transport vehicle can be.
  • the connection between the base plate 4 and the loading area is made via Own facilities, not shown, in the corner areas of the base plate 4.
  • the base plate 4 has stiffeners 8. Further stiffeners 9 are located between the base plate 4 and the upright 10.
  • the upright 10 can be used as a U-profile or as Box profile to be executed.
  • the uprights 10 protrude above the lower hemisphere of the gas container 2 beyond. They are completely or partially by in the area above the stiffeners 9
  • Holding devices 11, which consists of side parts 12 and one the side parts connecting part 13 exist, the connecting part 13 as the bearing surface of the Gas container 2 on the post 10 is used.
  • the gas container 2 consists of two Spherical half shells, which are welded together.
  • Distributed holding devices 11 are welded to the outer surface of the ball in such a way that their extension is even across both spherical half-shells.
  • the recess 14 the holding device 11 is due to welding technology.
  • connection points between the holding device 11 and the upright 10 are permanently unsolvable connect with each other.
  • a particular advantage of the present invention is that during transport and / or when storing several stand frames 3, each stand frame 3 separately and regardless of the other stands 3 fixed on the loading area and again is solved separately. This has the advantage of improved logistics.
  • Another advantage is that the connections on the gas container 2 collide in the event of an accident are embedded between the gas container 2 and the stand frame 3 without damage. Out of these safety-related considerations, it has turned out to be special proven to be advantageous if the connections on the lower hemisphere of the gas container 2 are arranged. Furthermore, it is of particular advantage if several are transported Gas container 2 each gas container 2 has a separate shut-off device.

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Apparatus for transporting and storing compressed gases comprises a single gas container (2) having spherical shape and connected to a frame (3). The gas container is attached to the frame using an additional device. Preferred Features: Connections to the gas container (2) are embedded between the gas container and the frame so that they are not damaged if there is an accident. The outer extent of the container and the frame is selected so that the loading surfaces are optimally charged.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung für den Transport und die Lagerung von komprimierten Gasen, welche bei einem Druck von 50 bis 300 bar noch in gasförmigem Aggregatzustand vorliegen. Sie besteht aus einem geschlossenen Gasbehälter, der mit Anschlüssen zur Befüllung und Entleerung ausgestattet ist und einem Standgestell, in dem der Gasbehälter lösbar fixiert ist und mittels welchem der Gasbehälter auf der Ladefläche von Schiffen, Bahnwaggons oder Lastkraftwagen transportierbar ist.The present invention relates to a device for the transport and storage of compressed gases, which are still in gaseous form at a pressure of 50 to 300 bar Physical state is present. It consists of a closed gas container with Connections for filling and emptying and a stand in which the Gas container is releasably fixed and by means of which the gas container on the loading surface of Ships, rail wagons or trucks can be transported.

Es sind Vorrichtungen für den Transport und die Lagerung von komprimierten Gasen, welche bei einem Druck von 50 bis 300 bar noch in gasförmigem Aggregatzustand vorliegen, bekannt. Diese bekannten Vorrichtungen bestehen aus mehreren liegend oder stehend angeordneten Gasflaschen, welche über Stahlbänder oder ähnliche Einrichtungen miteinander und mit dem Transportfahrzeug, üblicherweise einem Lastkraftwagen, so verbunden sind, dass eine Lageveränderung einzelner Gasbehälter unterbunden wird. Eine Trennung des Flaschenbündels vom Transportfahrzeug ist in aller Regel nicht möglich. Die einzelnen Gasflaschen sind untereinander teilweise oder vollständig so verbunden, dass eine gemeinsame Befüllung oder Entleerung ermöglicht wird.There are devices for the transport and storage of compressed gases, which are still in gaseous state at a pressure of 50 to 300 bar, known. These known devices consist of several lying or standing arranged gas bottles, which are connected to one another via steel strips or similar devices and are connected to the transport vehicle, usually a truck, that a change in the position of individual gas containers is prevented. A separation of the Bundles of bottles from the transport vehicle are generally not possible. The single ones Gas bottles are partially or completely connected to each other so that a common filling or emptying is made possible.

Der besondere Nachteil dieser bekannten Vorrichtungen liegt darin, dass sie bei einem Unfall ein hohes Sicherheitsrisiko darstellen. Ein weiterer Nachteil liegt im hohen Platzbedarf dieser Vorrichtungen, in den hohen Investitionskosten und vor allem in den hohen laufenden Überprüfungskosten und in der Korrosionsgefahr.The particular disadvantage of these known devices is that they are in an accident pose a high security risk. Another disadvantage is the high space requirement Devices, in the high investment costs and especially in the high current ones Inspection costs and in the risk of corrosion.

Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt sich daher die Aufgabe, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, bei der vor allem das Sicherheitsrisiko, aber auch alle weiteren bekannten Nachteile der bekannten Vorrichtungen vermieden werden. The present invention therefore has as its object a device of the beginning to create the type mentioned, above all the security risk, but also all others known disadvantages of the known devices can be avoided.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, dass der Gasbehälter aus einem einzigen Behälter besteht, welcher eine Kugelform aufweist, welcher mit einem Standgestell verbunden ist, wobei die Lösbarkeit der Verbindung zwischen dem Gasbehälter und dem Standgestell stetig oder über eine zusätzliche Einrichtung temporär unterbunden ist.This object is achieved in that the gas container consists of a single container exists, which has a spherical shape, which is connected to a stand, the releasability of the connection between the gas container and the stand frame steadily or is temporarily blocked by an additional facility.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist bei gleichem Gewicht ein höheres Fassungsvolumen für das komprimierte Gas auf. Aufgrund der Kugelform ist eine weniger kostenintensive Herstellung bei gleich hohem Fassungsvermögen möglich. Die Kugelform ermöglicht aber auch eine wesentlich vereinfachtere und damit billigere laufende Überprüfung des Gasbehälters.The device according to the invention has a higher weight with the same weight Capacity for the compressed gas. Due to the spherical shape, one is less Cost-intensive production possible with the same high capacity. The spherical shape but also allows a much simpler and therefore cheaper running Checking the gas container.

Ein weiterer Vorteil liegt im geringeren Platzbedarf der Vorrichtung, wodurch die Transportkosten gesenkt werden können. Das bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung erstmals das Fahrgestell und die eigentliche Vorrichtung getrennte Elemente darstellen, wird eine flexible Logistik ermöglicht.Another advantage is the reduced space requirement of the device, which means that Transport costs can be reduced. That with the device according to the invention for the first time the chassis and the actual device represent separate elements enables flexible logistics.

Da jeder Gasbehälter über eigene Anschlüsse verfügt und beim Transport mehrerer Gasbehälter diese nicht untereinander verbunden sind, wird die Sicherheit bei einem Unfall wesentlich erhöht.Because each gas container has its own connections and when transporting several Gas containers that are not interconnected will increase safety in the event of an accident significantly increased.

Zusätzlich wird bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform durch die besondere Anordnung der Anschlüsse im Zwischenraum zwischen dem Gasbehälter und dem Standgestell gewährleistet, dass die Anschlüsse am Gasbehälter bei einem Unfall stoß- und beschädigungsfrei zwischen der Kugel und dem Standgestell eingebettet sind. Bevorzugt sind die Anschlüsse an der unteren Halbkugel des Gasbehälters angeordnet.In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the special arrangement of the Connections in the space between the gas tank and the stand frame guaranteed, that the connections on the gas tank are free of bumps and damage in the event of an accident the ball and the stand frame are embedded. The connections on the are preferred arranged lower hemisphere of the gas container.

Die Außenmaße des Standbehälters und des Gasbehälters sind so gewählt, dass die Ladefläche des gewählten Transportmittels optimal bestückt werden können.The external dimensions of the standing container and the gas container are chosen so that the Loading area of the chosen means of transport can be optimally equipped.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wird anhand der Figuren näher erläutert.The device according to the invention is explained in more detail with reference to the figures.

Fig. 1 zeigt die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung in Schrägansicht. In Fig. 2 sind fünf aneinander gereihte erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtungen in Schrägansicht dargestellt, wie sie auf der Ladefläche eines Lastkraftwagens angeordnet werden. Fig. 1 shows the device according to the invention in an oblique view. In Fig. 2 there are five devices according to the invention lined up in an oblique view as shown on the loading area of a truck.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung 1 in Fig. 1 besteht aus dem Gasbehälter 2 und dem Standgestell 3. Das Standgestell 3 verfügt über eine Grundplatte 4 mit seitlichen Ausnehmungen 5 über welche die Gabeln einer Hubvorrichtung unter die Vorrichtung 1 geschoben werden können. Weiters sind Ausnehmungen 6 und 7 erkennbar, mittels welcher die Verbindung der Vorrichtung 1 mit der Ladefläche eines Transportfahrzeuges kontrolliert werden kann. Die Verbindung zwischen der Grundplatte 4 und der Ladefläche erfolgt über eigene nicht dargestellte Einrichtungen in den Eckbereichen der Grundplatte 4.The device 1 according to the invention in Fig. 1 consists of the gas container 2 and the Stand frame 3. The stand frame 3 has a base plate 4 with lateral Recesses 5 through which the forks of a lifting device under device 1 can be pushed. Recesses 6 and 7 can also be seen, by means of which controls the connection of the device 1 to the loading area of a transport vehicle can be. The connection between the base plate 4 and the loading area is made via Own facilities, not shown, in the corner areas of the base plate 4.

Die Grundplatte 4 verfügt über Versteifungen 8. Weitere Versteifungen 9 befinden sich zwischen der Grundplatte 4 und den Stehern 10. Der Steher 10 kann als U-Profil oder als Kastenprofil ausgeführt sein. Die Steher 10 ragen über die untere Halbkugel des Gasbehälters 2 hinaus. Sie werden im Bereich oberhalb der Versteifungen 9 vollständig oder teilweise von Halteeinrichtungen 11 umfasst, welche aus Seitenteilen 12 und einem die Seitenteile verbindenden Teil 13 bestehen, wobei der verbindende Teil 13 als Auflagefläche des Gasbehälters 2 auf dem Steher 10 dient. Der Gasbehälter 2 besteht aus zwei Kugelhalbschalen, welche miteinander verschweißt sind. Die im Umfang gleichmäßig verteilten Halteeinrichtungen 11 sind am Außenmantel der Kugel derart angeschweißt, dass ihre Erstreckung über beide Kugelhalbschalen gleichmäßig verläuft. Die Ausnehmung 14 an der Halteeinrichtung 11 ist schweißtechnisch bedingt.The base plate 4 has stiffeners 8. Further stiffeners 9 are located between the base plate 4 and the upright 10. The upright 10 can be used as a U-profile or as Box profile to be executed. The uprights 10 protrude above the lower hemisphere of the gas container 2 beyond. They are completely or partially by in the area above the stiffeners 9 Holding devices 11, which consists of side parts 12 and one the side parts connecting part 13 exist, the connecting part 13 as the bearing surface of the Gas container 2 on the post 10 is used. The gas container 2 consists of two Spherical half shells, which are welded together. The same in scope Distributed holding devices 11 are welded to the outer surface of the ball in such a way that their extension is even across both spherical half-shells. The recess 14 the holding device 11 is due to welding technology.

Mittels nicht dargestellter Zusatzeinrichtung kann die Lösbarkeit der Verbindung zwischen Halteeinrichtung 11 und Steher 10 temporär unterbunden werden. Es ist aber auch denkbar, die Verbindungsstellen zwischen Halteeinrichtung 11 und Steher 10 dauerhaft unlösbar miteinander zu verbinden.The detachability of the connection between Holding device 11 and upright 10 are temporarily prevented. But it is also conceivable the connection points between the holding device 11 and the upright 10 are permanently unsolvable connect with each other.

Es ist weiters möglich über zusätzliche nicht dargestellte bekannte Einrichtungen, wie etwa Ösen oder Laschen am Standgestell 3 und/oder am Gasbehälter 2 die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung mittels einer Hebevorrichtung, etwa einem Kran über die Ladefläche eines Transportfahrzeuges zu heben. It is also possible via additional known devices, not shown, such as Eyelets or tabs on the stand frame 3 and / or on the gas container 2 according to the invention Device by means of a lifting device, such as a crane over the loading area of a To lift the transport vehicle.

Als besonders vorteilhaft bei der vorliegenden Erfindung ist zu werten, dass beim Transport und/oder bei der Lagerung mehrerer Standgestelle 3 jedes einzelne Standgestell 3 separat und unabhängig von den übrigen Standgestellen 3 auf der Ladefläche fixiert und ebenso wieder separat gelöst wird. Dies birgt den Vorteil einer verbesserten Logistik.A particular advantage of the present invention is that during transport and / or when storing several stand frames 3, each stand frame 3 separately and regardless of the other stands 3 fixed on the loading area and again is solved separately. This has the advantage of improved logistics.

Weiters von Vorteil ist, dass die Anschlüsse am Gasbehälter 2 bei einem Unfall stoß- und beschädigungsfrei zwischen dem Gasbehälter 2 und dem Standgestell 3 eingebettet sind. Dabei hat es sich aus eben diesen sicherheitstechnischen Überlegungen heraus als besonders vorteilhaft erwiesen, wenn die Anschlüsse an der unteren Halbkugel des Gasbehälters 2 angeordnet sind. Weiters ist es von besonderem Vorteil, wenn beim Transport mehrerer Gasbehälter 2 jeder Gasbehälter 2 über eine separate Absperrvorrichtung verfügt.Another advantage is that the connections on the gas container 2 collide in the event of an accident are embedded between the gas container 2 and the stand frame 3 without damage. Out of these safety-related considerations, it has turned out to be special proven to be advantageous if the connections on the lower hemisphere of the gas container 2 are arranged. Furthermore, it is of particular advantage if several are transported Gas container 2 each gas container 2 has a separate shut-off device.

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Vorrichtung für den Transport und die Lagerung von komprimierten Gasen, welche bei einem Druck von 50 bis 300 bar bei Normaltemperatur noch in gasförmigem Aggregatzustand vorliegen, bestehend aus einem geschlossenen Gasbehälter, der mit Anschlüssen zur Befüllung und Entleerung ausgestattet ist und einem Standgestell, in dem der Gasbehälter lösbar fixiert ist und mittels welchem der Gasbehälter auf der Ladefläche von Schiffen, Bahnwaggons oder Lastkraftwagen transportierbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Gasbehälter (2) aus einem einzigen Behälter besteht, welcher eine Kugelform aufweist, wobei der Gasbehälter (2) mit einem Standgestell (3) verbunden ist und wobei die Lösbarkeit der Verbindung zwischen dem Gasbehälter (2) und dem Standgestell (3) stetig oder über eine zusätzliche Einrichtung temporär unterbunden ist.Device for the transport and storage of compressed gases, which are still in a gaseous state at a pressure of 50 to 300 bar at normal temperature, consisting of a closed gas container, which is equipped with connections for filling and emptying, and a stand in which the Gas container is detachably fixed and by means of which the gas container can be transported on the loading surface of ships, rail wagons or trucks, characterized in that the gas container (2) consists of a single container which has a spherical shape, the gas container (2) with a stand frame (3) is connected and the releasability of the connection between the gas container (2) and the stand frame (3) is continuously or temporarily prevented by an additional device. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anschlüsse am Gasbehälter (2) bei einem Unfall stoß- und beschädigungsfrei zwischen dem Gasbehälter (2) und dem Standgestell (3) eingebettet sind.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the connections on the gas container (2) are embedded in a collision-free and damage-free between the gas container (2) and the stand frame (3). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anschlüsse an der unteren Halbkugel des Gasbehälters (2) angeordnet sind.Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the connections are arranged on the lower hemisphere of the gas container (2). Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass beim Transport mehrerer Gasbehälter (2) jeder Gasbehälter (2) über eine separate Absperrvorrichtung verfügt.Device according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that when transporting several gas containers (2) each gas container (2) has a separate shut-off device. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Außenmaße des Standbehälters (3) und des Gasbehälters (2) so gewählt sind, dass die vorgesehenen Ladeflächen optimal bestückt werden.Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the external dimensions of the standing container (3) and the gas container (2) are selected so that the loading areas provided are optimally equipped. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Kugelmantel des Gasbehälters (2) mehrere Halteeinrichtungen (11) fixiert sind, mittels welcher der Gasbehälter (2) innerhalb des Standgestells (3) gehalten wird. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a plurality of holding devices (11) are fixed to the spherical casing of the gas container (2), by means of which the gas container (2) is held within the stand frame (3). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Standgestell (3) über dieselbe Anzahl an Stehern (10) verfügt, wie der Gasbehälter (2) Halteeinrichtungen (11) aufweist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the stand frame (3) has the same number of uprights (10) as the gas container (2) has holding devices (11). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halteeinrichtungen (11) die Steher (10) des Standgestells (3) teilweise oder vollständig umgreifen und über eine Auflagefläche (13) der Gasbehälter (2) auf den Stehern (10) abgestützt ist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the holding devices (11) partially or completely embrace the uprights (10) of the stand frame (3) and on the uprights (10) via a support surface (13) of the gas containers (2). is supported. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Standgestell (3) eine quadratische Grundfläche und vier Steher (10) besitzt.Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the stand frame (3) has a square base and four uprights (10). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundfläche (4) Ausnehmungen (5) aufweist, über welche die Gabeln einer Hebevorrichtung unter die Vorrichtung (1) geschoben werden.Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the base (4) has recesses (5) through which the forks of a lifting device are pushed under the device (1). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundfläche (4) weitere Ausnehmungen (6, 7) aufweist, über welche die Befestigung der Grundfläche (4) auf einer Ladefläche kontrolliert wird.Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the base area (4) has further recesses (6, 7) via which the attachment of the base area (4) to a loading area is controlled. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Gasbehälter (2) und/oder das Standgestell (3) über Einrichtungen verfügt mittels welche die Vorrichtung (1) über eine Hebevorrichtung, insbesondere über einen Kran über die Ladefläche gehoben wird.Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the gas container (2) and / or the stand frame (3) has means by means of which the device (1) is lifted over the loading area by means of a lifting device, in particular by means of a crane. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Grundfläche (4) Versteifungseinrichtungen (8) aufweist.Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the base surface (4) has stiffening devices (8). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Grundfläche (4) und den Stehern (10) Versteifungseinrichtungen (9) vorhanden sind.Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that stiffening devices (9) are present between the base surface (4) and the uprights (10). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Gasbehälter (2) und das Standgestell (3) aus unterschiedlichen Stahlqualitäten gefertigt sind. Device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the gas container (2) and the stand frame (3) are made of different steel qualities. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steher (10) über die untere Halbkugel des Gasbehälters (2) hinaus ragen.Device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the uprights (10) protrude beyond the lower hemisphere of the gas container (2). Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass beim Transport und/oder der Lagerung mehrerer Standgestelle (3) jedes einzelne Standgestell (3) separat und unabhängig von den übrigen Standgestellen (3) auf der Ladefläche fixiert und ebenso wieder separat gelöst wird.Device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that when transporting and / or storing a plurality of stand frames (3), each individual stand frame (3) is fixed separately and independently of the other stand frames (3) on the loading surface and is also detached separately becomes.
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