EP1415936B1 - Circular linking device between a tank and its frame, as well as tank using the same - Google Patents

Circular linking device between a tank and its frame, as well as tank using the same Download PDF

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EP1415936B1
EP1415936B1 EP02292217A EP02292217A EP1415936B1 EP 1415936 B1 EP1415936 B1 EP 1415936B1 EP 02292217 A EP02292217 A EP 02292217A EP 02292217 A EP02292217 A EP 02292217A EP 1415936 B1 EP1415936 B1 EP 1415936B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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  • the present invention relates to a connecting device between a tank, arranged on a frame and this frame, and in particular to a connecting device for a substantially cylindrical tank, for the transport of fluids.
  • GB-A-2 013 624 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • connection between a tank and the surrounding frame is carried out using material substantially of the same conductive material of heat that this cistern and that framework, that is to say in alloy steel.
  • This connection system has a disadvantage major: the whole formed by the tank and the frame realizes a single entity from the thermal point of view; So when the tank carries hot products likely to cool, the heat of the tank is transmitted to the frame and vice versa, when the tank carries cold products likely to warm up, the heat of the frame is transmitted to the tank.
  • Binding devices of the prior art therefore generate a loss of internal energy products stored in the tank and a decrease in enthalpy of these products, because of the thermal contact between the tank and the frame.
  • the present invention intends to remedy disadvantages of the prior art by proposing a connecting device that cuts the thermal connection between the tank and the frame, that is thermally insulated the tank vis-à-vis the frame, while allowing, well sure to keep the tank on the frame.
  • Said fixing means is preferably consisting of at least one bolt and one nut, said bolt passing through a hole in said flange, through a hole formed in said seal and by a hole in said skirt.
  • said skirt When the tank is substantially circular in cross-section, said skirt has one end circular centripetal and a centrifugal end rectangular. However, an E space is provided between the centripetal end of said skirt and said wall exterior.
  • said flange is preferably less partially circular to fit the said outer wall.
  • a reinforcing gusset is preferably disposed between said flange and said outer wall.
  • Said flange is preferably connected to the outer wall of said tank by welding and / or said skirt is preferably connected to said beam of frame by welding.
  • the tank being substantially circular cross section
  • said seal is annular and has an axis coaxial with the axis of said tank.
  • Said seal is preferably constituted a thermally insulating material.
  • Said seal is preferably constituted essentially Teflon, possibly charged.
  • the present invention also relates to a circumferential connection system between a tank substantially cylindrical and a frame, using a plurality of devices according to the invention, said devices being disposed on the periphery of said tank, on at least one circumference.
  • the present invention also relates to a tank and in particular a tank with a frame and having at least one connecting device between the tank and the frame according to the invention or at least one circumferential connection system according to the invention.
  • the present invention allows to neutralize the existing thermal bridges previously between the tank and the supporting frame.
  • the tank is thus isolated from the framework and the connection between the tank and the no longer generates energy loss.
  • the tank (20) according to the invention, illustrated Figures 1 to 3 is a cistern with a wall outer shell (21) substantially cylindrical "Ferrule", for example thick stainless steel 3 millimeters, and a longitudinal axis (22).
  • the cistern is closed at its front and rear ends by walls Concave taper, respectively (23, 24).
  • the tank (20) according to the invention is preferably, intended to make a rolling tank; In this description, the reference to front and back positioning is therefore relative to in the general sense of the vehicle.
  • the tank (20) comprises, oriented towards the above, a manhole (25) for filling the tank, reclosable with a hood and having a diameter of the order of 50 centimeters, and in the bottom of its rear wall (24), a drain (26) gravity. She may also include a ladder (27), foldable.
  • the tank (20) has a length (28), overall, of the order of 8 meters and a diameter outside (29) of the order of 2 meters.
  • the tank (20) has a capacity of the order of 25,000 liters.
  • the tank (20) is housed inside a frame (30) substantially surrounding said tank (20), or at least the cylindrical part of the tank.
  • This frame (30) consists of longitudinal beams (31), transverse and oblique. It forms a substantial right parallelepiped.
  • the frame (30) has a width (32) out all of the order of 2, 5 meters and a height (33) out all of the order of 2.7 meters.
  • the tank (20) is linked to the frame (30) by via at least one connecting device (10), as shown in Figure 4.
  • holes are provided in said flange (11) in said seal (14) and in said skirt (12), these elements being positioned by relationship to others so that said holes are coaxial and parallel to the axis (22) of the tank (20), in order to be able to slide a bolt (15), for example M18x60.
  • a nut (16) is screwed onto said bolt (15).
  • the axis of the bolt is substantially parallel to the axis (22) of the tank (20), once mounted.
  • the skirt (12) is at least partially circular to follow said outer wall (21), that is, its centripetal end is preferably circular, and has a radius of curvature along an axis parallel to the axis (22) of the tank.
  • a space E is however provided between the centripetal end of said skirt (12) and said wall outside (21), that is to say that the radius of curvature of the centripetal end of said skirt (12) is greater the radius of curvature of the outer wall (21) of the tank (20).
  • the space E, annular, has a width of the order of 5 millimeters.
  • the centrifugal end of the skirt (12) is rectangular, so that it can be fixed, for example by welding, to the beam (31).
  • the average plane of the skirt (12) is perpendicular to the axis (22) of the tank (20).
  • the section of the beam is, for example, 150x100 mm, steel thickness 6 mm.
  • the skirt (12) is preferably made of steel and has a thickness of about 8 millimeters.
  • the flange (11) is also at least partially circular to fit said wall outer (21), that is, its centripetal end is preferably circular, and has a radius of curvature along an axis parallel to the axis (22) of the tank.
  • the radius of curvature of the centripetal end of said flange (11) is substantially equal to the radius of curvature of the outer wall (21) of the tank (20) and said flange (11) is fixed on the outer wall (21) by welding on the front and back sides of the flange (11).
  • the centrifugal end of the flange (11) is also, preferably, circular.
  • the flange (11) therefore forms a ring with a width of about 50 millimeters and a thickness of about 20 millimeters.
  • the mean plane of the annular flange (11) is perpendicular to the axis (22) of the tank (20).
  • a reinforcing gusset (17) is disposed between said flange (11) and said outer wall (21), perpendicularly to said outer wall (21) and to the front or rear face of said flange (11).
  • This gusset, illustrated in FIG. 6, has a thickness of around 8 millimeters and is positioned so that his face principal, as shown in Figure 6, is substantially parallel to a radius passing through the axis (22) of the tank (20).
  • a reinforcing ring (18) can also be arranged between on the one hand the flange (11) and the gusset reinforcement (17) and on the other hand the outer wall (21).
  • the seal (13) is a ring having a inner diameter of about 20 millimeters and one diameter outside about 35 millimeters.
  • Each device (10), as illustrated in FIG. a seal (13) and there is, all around the tank (20), as many seals (13) as there are devices (10).
  • said seal (13) is annular and has a axis coaxial with the axis of said tank (20).
  • the seal (10) thus forms a ring whose diameter interior is slightly larger than the outside diameter of said tank (20) and having a width of about 15 millimeters.
  • the said devices (10) are disposed at the periphery of said tank (20) on at least one circumference.
  • the tank (20) comprises, preferably, several devices (10) or more systems (100) over a plurality of parallel circumferences, the along the cylindrical body.
  • Said seal (13) has a thickness about 5 millimeters. It consists of a material thermally insulating, such as Teflon, possibly loaded with, for example, glass.
  • the illustrated tank is a tank intended for to be arranged on a means of transport, in order to to carry fluids, such as food liquids; however, the invention is described in the foregoing as an example. It is understood that the skilled person is able to achieve different variants of the invention without departing from the scope of the patent as defined in the claims, especially to make a cistern that is not intended to allow to transport fluids.

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The fixing (10) between a tank (20), especially cylindrical in shape, and an outer supporting frame, consists of a flange (11) on the outer wall (21) of the tank, a skirt (12) connected to a beam (31) of the frame, and a thermally-insulating joint (13) between the flange and skirt on a fixing bolt (15) held by a nut (16). The fixing (10) between a tank (20), especially cylindrical in shape, and an outer supporting frame, consists of a flange (11) on the outer wall (21) of the tank, a skirt (12) connected to a beam (31) of the frame, and a thermally-insulating joint (13) between the flange and skirt on a fixing bolt (15) held by a nut (16). The skirt is at least partially circular in shape to follow the outer wall of the tank while leaving a clearance (E) between them. The skirt is fastened to the frame and the flange to the tank by welding.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un dispositif de liaison entre une citerne, disposée sur un cadre et ce cadre, et notamment à un dispositif de liaison pour une citerne sensiblement cylindrique, pour le transport de fluides.The present invention relates to a connecting device between a tank, arranged on a frame and this frame, and in particular to a connecting device for a substantially cylindrical tank, for the transport of fluids.

Le document GB-A-2 013 624 décrit un dispositif selon le préambule de la revendication 1.GB-A-2 013 624 discloses a device according to the preamble of claim 1.

Dans l'art antérieur, la liaison entre une citerne et le cadre l'entourant est réalisée à l'aide de matériau sensiblement de la même matière conductrice de chaleur que cette citerne et que ce cadre, c'est-à-dire en alliage d'acier.In the prior art, the connection between a tank and the surrounding frame is carried out using material substantially of the same conductive material of heat that this cistern and that framework, that is to say in alloy steel.

Ce système de liaison présente un inconvénient majeur : l'ensemble formé par la citerne et le cadre réalise une entité unique du point de vue thermique ; Ainsi, lorsque la citerne transporte des produits chauds susceptibles de se refroidir, la chaleur de la citerne est transmise au cadre et inversement, lorsque la citerne transporte des produits froids susceptibles de se réchauffer, la chaleur du cadre est transmise à la citerne.This connection system has a disadvantage major: the whole formed by the tank and the frame realizes a single entity from the thermal point of view; So when the tank carries hot products likely to cool, the heat of the tank is transmitted to the frame and vice versa, when the tank carries cold products likely to warm up, the heat of the frame is transmitted to the tank.

Les dispositifs de liaison de l'art antérieur engendrent donc une perte d'énergie interne des produits stockés dans la citerne et une diminution de l'enthalpie de ces produits, du fait du contact thermique entre la citerne et le cadre.Binding devices of the prior art therefore generate a loss of internal energy products stored in the tank and a decrease in enthalpy of these products, because of the thermal contact between the tank and the frame.

La présente invention entend remédier aux inconvénients de l'art antérieur en proposant un dispositif de liaison qui coupe la liaison thermique entre la citerne et le cadre, c'est-à-dire isole thermiquement la citerne vis-à-vis du cadre, tout en permettant, bien sûr de maintenir la citerne sur le cadre.The present invention intends to remedy disadvantages of the prior art by proposing a connecting device that cuts the thermal connection between the tank and the frame, that is thermally insulated the tank vis-à-vis the frame, while allowing, well sure to keep the tank on the frame.

Pour ce faire, la présente invention est du type décrit ci-dessus et elle est remarquable, dans son acception la plus large, en ce que le dispositif est constitué au moins :

  • d'une bride reliée à la paroi extérieure de ladite citerne,
  • d'une jupe reliée à une poutre du cadre,
  • d'un joint disposé entre ladite bride et ladite jupe, et
  • d'un moyen de fixation et d'un gousset de renfort, disposé entre ladite bride et ladite paroi extérieure.
To do this, the present invention is of the type described above and is remarkable, in its broadest sense, in that the device consists of at least:
  • a flange connected to the outer wall of said tank,
  • a skirt connected to a frame beam,
  • a seal disposed between said flange and said skirt, and
  • a fixing means and a reinforcing gusset, disposed between said flange and said outer wall.

Ledit moyen de fixation est, de préférence, constitué au moins d'un boulon et d'un écrou, ledit boulon passant par un trou ménagé dans ladite bride, par un trou ménagé dans ledit joint et par un trou ménagé dans ladite jupe.Said fixing means is preferably consisting of at least one bolt and one nut, said bolt passing through a hole in said flange, through a hole formed in said seal and by a hole in said skirt.

Lorsque la citerne est sensiblement circulaire en coupe transversale, ladite jupe présente une extrémité centripète circulaire et une extrémité centrifuge rectangulaire. Un espace E est toutefois prévu entre l'extrémité centripète de ladite jupe et ladite paroi extérieure.When the tank is substantially circular in cross-section, said skirt has one end circular centripetal and a centrifugal end rectangular. However, an E space is provided between the centripetal end of said skirt and said wall exterior.

Lorsque la citerne est sensiblement circulaire en coupe transversale, ladite bride est, de préférence, au moins partiellement circulaire pour s'adapter à ladite paroi extérieure.When the tank is substantially circular in cross-section, said flange is preferably less partially circular to fit the said outer wall.

Un gousset de renfort est, de préférence, disposé entre ladite bride et ladite paroi extérieure.A reinforcing gusset is preferably disposed between said flange and said outer wall.

Ladite bride est, de préférence, reliée à la paroi extérieure de ladite citerne par soudage et/ou ladite jupe est, de préférence, reliée à ladite poutre du cadre par soudage. Said flange is preferably connected to the outer wall of said tank by welding and / or said skirt is preferably connected to said beam of frame by welding.

Dans une version préférée, la citerne étant sensiblement circulaire en coupe transversale, ledit joint est annulaire et présente un axe coaxial avec l'axe de ladite citerne.In a preferred version, the tank being substantially circular cross section, said seal is annular and has an axis coaxial with the axis of said tank.

Ledit joint est, de préférence, constitué d'une matière isolante thermiquement.Said seal is preferably constituted a thermally insulating material.

Ledit joint est, de préférence, constitué essentiellement de Téflon, éventuellement chargé.Said seal is preferably constituted essentially Teflon, possibly charged.

La présente invention se rapporte également à un système de liaison circonférentiel entre une citerne sensiblement cylindrique et un cadre, à l'aide d'une pluralité de dispositifs selon l'invention, lesdits dispositifs étant disposés à la périphérie de ladite citerne, sur au moins une circonférence.The present invention also relates to a circumferential connection system between a tank substantially cylindrical and a frame, using a plurality of devices according to the invention, said devices being disposed on the periphery of said tank, on at least one circumference.

La présente invention se rapporte également à une citerne et notamment une citerne présentant un cadre et comportant au moins un dispositif de liaison entre la citerne et le cadre selon l'invention ou au moins un système de liaison circonférentiel selon l'invention.The present invention also relates to a tank and in particular a tank with a frame and having at least one connecting device between the tank and the frame according to the invention or at least one circumferential connection system according to the invention.

Avantageusement, la présente invention permet de neutraliser les ponts thermiques existant antérieurement entre la citerne et le cadre la soutenant.Advantageously, the present invention allows to neutralize the existing thermal bridges previously between the tank and the supporting frame.

La citerne se trouve donc ainsi isolée du cadre et la liaison entre la citerne et le cadre n'engendre plus de perte d'énergie.The tank is thus isolated from the framework and the connection between the tank and the no longer generates energy loss.

On comprendra mieux l'invention à l'aide de la description, faite ci-après à titre purement explicatif, d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention, en référence aux figures annexées :

  • la figure 1 illustre une vue de face d'une citerne ;
  • la figure 2 illustre une vue de dessus de la citerne de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 illustre une vue arrière de la citerne de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 4 illustre une vue en coupe transversale selon AA de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 5 illustre une vue en coupe selon BB de la figure 4 ; et
  • la figure 6 illustre une vue de détail du gousset de renfort.
The invention will be better understood from the following description, given purely for explanatory purposes, of one embodiment of the invention, with reference to the appended figures:
  • Figure 1 illustrates a front view of a tank;
  • Figure 2 illustrates a top view of the tank of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 illustrates a rear view of the tank of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view along AA of Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 illustrates a sectional view along BB of Figure 4; and
  • Figure 6 illustrates a detail view of the reinforcement gusset.

La citerne (20) selon l'invention, illustrée figures 1 à 3 est une citerne présentant une paroi extérieure (21) sensiblement cylindrique appelée « virole », par exemple en acier inoxydable d'épaisseur 3 millimètres, et un axe longitudinal (22). La citerne est refermée à ses extrémités avant et arrière par des parois coniques concaves, respectivement (23, 24).The tank (20) according to the invention, illustrated Figures 1 to 3 is a cistern with a wall outer shell (21) substantially cylindrical "Ferrule", for example thick stainless steel 3 millimeters, and a longitudinal axis (22). The cistern is closed at its front and rear ends by walls Concave taper, respectively (23, 24).

La citerne (20) selon l'invention est, de préférence, destinée à réaliser une citerne roulante ; Dans la présente description, la référence au positionnement avant et arrière se fait donc par rapport au sens d'avancé général du véhicule.The tank (20) according to the invention is preferably, intended to make a rolling tank; In this description, the reference to front and back positioning is therefore relative to in the general sense of the vehicle.

La citerne (20) comporte, orienté vers le dessus, un trou d'homme (25) pour le remplissage de la citerne, refermeable à l'aide d'un capot et présentant un diamètre de l'ordre de 50 centimètres, et dans le bas de sa paroi arrière (24), une vidange (26) gravitaire. Elle peut également comporter une échelle (27), pliable.The tank (20) comprises, oriented towards the above, a manhole (25) for filling the tank, reclosable with a hood and having a diameter of the order of 50 centimeters, and in the bottom of its rear wall (24), a drain (26) gravity. She may also include a ladder (27), foldable.

La citerne (20) présente une longueur (28), hors tout, de l'ordre de 8 mètres et un diamètre extérieur (29) de l'ordre de 2 mètres.The tank (20) has a length (28), overall, of the order of 8 meters and a diameter outside (29) of the order of 2 meters.

La citerne (20) présente une contenance de l'ordre de 25 000 litres. The tank (20) has a capacity of the order of 25,000 liters.

La citerne (20) est logée à l'intérieur d'un cadre (30) entourant sensiblement ladite citerne (20), ou tout au moins la partie cylindrique de la citerne. Ce cadre (30) est constitué de poutres (31) longitudinales, transversales et obliques. Il forme sensiblement un parallélépipède droit.The tank (20) is housed inside a frame (30) substantially surrounding said tank (20), or at least the cylindrical part of the tank. This frame (30) consists of longitudinal beams (31), transverse and oblique. It forms a substantial right parallelepiped.

Le cadre (30) présente une largeur (32) hors tout de l'ordre de 2, 5 mètres et une hauteur (33) hors tout de l'ordre de 2,7 mètres.The frame (30) has a width (32) out all of the order of 2, 5 meters and a height (33) out all of the order of 2.7 meters.

La citerne (20) est liée au cadre (30) par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un dispositif (10) de liaison, comme illustré figure 4.The tank (20) is linked to the frame (30) by via at least one connecting device (10), as shown in Figure 4.

Le dispositif (10) de liaison selon l'invention, illustré figure 5 est constitué au moins :

  • d'une bride (11), transversale, reliée à la paroi extérieure (21) de ladite citerne (20),
  • D'une jupe (12), transversale, reliée à une poutre (31) du cadre (30),
  • d'un joint (13) disposé entre ladite bride (11) et ladite jupe (12), et
  • d'un moyen de fixation (14).
The connecting device (10) according to the invention, illustrated in FIG. 5 consists at least:
  • a flange (11), transverse, connected to the outer wall (21) of said tank (20),
  • Of a skirt (12), transverse, connected to a beam (31) of the frame (30),
  • a seal (13) disposed between said flange (11) and said skirt (12), and
  • a fastening means (14).

Dans la version illustrée, des trous, par exemple de diamètre 20 millimètres, sont ménagés dans ladite bride (11), dans ledit joint (14) et dans ladite jupe (12), ces éléments étant positionnés les uns par rapport aux autres de manière à ce que lesdits trous soient coaxiaux et parallèles à l'axe (22) de la citerne (20), afin de pouvoir y glisser un boulon (15), par exemple M18x60. Pour compléter le moyen de fixation (14) un écrou (16) est vissé sur ledit boulon (15). L'axe du boulon est sensiblement parallèle à l'axe (22) de la citerne (20), une fois monté. In the illustrated version, holes, by example of diameter 20 millimeters, are provided in said flange (11) in said seal (14) and in said skirt (12), these elements being positioned by relationship to others so that said holes are coaxial and parallel to the axis (22) of the tank (20), in order to be able to slide a bolt (15), for example M18x60. To complete the means of fastening (14) a nut (16) is screwed onto said bolt (15). The axis of the bolt is substantially parallel to the axis (22) of the tank (20), once mounted.

Il est toutefois possible d'imaginer d'autres moyens de fixation.However, it is possible to imagine others fastening means.

La jupe (12) est au moins partiellement circulaire pour suivre ladite paroi extérieure (21), c'est-à-dire que son extrémité centripète est de préférence circulaire, et présente un rayon de courbure selon un axe parallèle à l'axe (22) de la citerne.The skirt (12) is at least partially circular to follow said outer wall (21), that is, its centripetal end is preferably circular, and has a radius of curvature along an axis parallel to the axis (22) of the tank.

Un espace E est toutefois ménagé entre l'extrémité centripète de ladite jupe (12) et ladite paroi extérieure (21), c'est-à-dire que le rayon de courbure de l'extrémité centripète de ladite jupe (12) est supérieur au rayon de courbure de la paroi extérieure (21) de la citerne (20). L'espace E, annulaire, présente une largeur de l'ordre de 5 millimètres.A space E is however provided between the centripetal end of said skirt (12) and said wall outside (21), that is to say that the radius of curvature of the centripetal end of said skirt (12) is greater the radius of curvature of the outer wall (21) of the tank (20). The space E, annular, has a width of the order of 5 millimeters.

L'extrémité centrifuge de la jupe (12) est rectangulaire, afin de pouvoir être fixée, par exemple par soudage, à la poutre (31). Le plan moyen de la jupe (12) est perpendiculaire à l'axe (22) de la citerne (20).The centrifugal end of the skirt (12) is rectangular, so that it can be fixed, for example by welding, to the beam (31). The average plane of the skirt (12) is perpendicular to the axis (22) of the tank (20).

La section de la poutre est, par exemple, de 150x100 millimètres, en acier d'épaisseur 6 millimètres.The section of the beam is, for example, 150x100 mm, steel thickness 6 mm.

La jupe (12) est de préférence réalisée en acier et présente une épaisseur d'environ 8 millimètres.The skirt (12) is preferably made of steel and has a thickness of about 8 millimeters.

La bride (11) est également au moins partiellement circulaire pour s'adapter à ladite paroi extérieure (21), c'est-à-dire que son extrémité centripète est de préférence circulaire, et présente un rayon de courbure selon un axe parallèle à l'axe (22) de la citerne. Le rayon de courbure de l'extrémité centripète de ladite bride (11) est sensiblement égal au rayon de courbure de la paroi extérieure (21) de la citerne (20) et ladite bride (11) est fixée sur la paroi extérieure (21) par soudage sur les faces avant et arrière de la bride (11). The flange (11) is also at least partially circular to fit said wall outer (21), that is, its centripetal end is preferably circular, and has a radius of curvature along an axis parallel to the axis (22) of the tank. The radius of curvature of the centripetal end of said flange (11) is substantially equal to the radius of curvature of the outer wall (21) of the tank (20) and said flange (11) is fixed on the outer wall (21) by welding on the front and back sides of the flange (11).

L'extrémité centrifuge de la bride (11) est également, de préférence, circulaire. Ainsi, la bride (11) forme donc un anneau présentant une largeur d'environ 50 millimètres et une épaisseur d'environ 20 millimètres. Le plan moyen de la bride (11) annulaire est perpendiculaire à l'axe (22) de la citerne (20).The centrifugal end of the flange (11) is also, preferably, circular. Thus, the flange (11) therefore forms a ring with a width of about 50 millimeters and a thickness of about 20 millimeters. The mean plane of the annular flange (11) is perpendicular to the axis (22) of the tank (20).

Un gousset de renfort (17) est disposé entre ladite bride (11) et ladite paroi extérieure (21), perpendiculairement à ladite paroi extérieure (21) et à la face avant ou arrière de ladite bride (11). Ce gousset, illustré figure 6, présente une épaisseur de l'ordre de 8 millimètres et est positionné de manière à ce que sa face principale, telle qu'illustrée figure 6, soit sensiblement parallèle à un rayon passant par l'axe (22) de la citerne (20).A reinforcing gusset (17) is disposed between said flange (11) and said outer wall (21), perpendicularly to said outer wall (21) and to the front or rear face of said flange (11). This gusset, illustrated in FIG. 6, has a thickness of around 8 millimeters and is positioned so that his face principal, as shown in Figure 6, is substantially parallel to a radius passing through the axis (22) of the tank (20).

Une couronne de renfort (18) peut également être disposée entre d'une part la bride (11) et le gousset de renfort (17) et d'autre part la paroi extérieure (21). Cette couronne de renfort (18), dont l'axe et parallèle à l'axe (22) de la citerne, présente une largeur d'environ 180 millimètres et une épaisseur d'environ 4 millimètres.A reinforcing ring (18) can also be arranged between on the one hand the flange (11) and the gusset reinforcement (17) and on the other hand the outer wall (21). This reinforcing ring (18), whose axis and parallel to the axis (22) of the tank, has a width of about 180 millimeters and a thickness of about 4 millimeters.

Dans une version de base de la présente invention, le joint (13) est un anneau présentant un diamètre intérieur d'environ 20 millimètres et un diamètre extérieur d'environ 35 millimètres. Chaque dispositif (10), tel qu'illustré figure 5, comporte alors un joint (13) et il y a, tout autour de la citerne (20), autant de joints (13) qu'il y a de dispositifs (10).In a basic version of this invention, the seal (13) is a ring having a inner diameter of about 20 millimeters and one diameter outside about 35 millimeters. Each device (10), as illustrated in FIG. a seal (13) and there is, all around the tank (20), as many seals (13) as there are devices (10).

Dans une version préférée de la présente invention, ledit joint (13) est annulaire et présente un axe coaxial avec l'axe de ladite citerne (20). Le joint (10) forme ainsi un anneau dont le diamètre intérieur est légèrement supérieur au diamètre extérieur de ladite citerne (20) et présentant une largeur d'environ 15 millimètres.In a favorite version of this invention, said seal (13) is annular and has a axis coaxial with the axis of said tank (20). The seal (10) thus forms a ring whose diameter interior is slightly larger than the outside diameter of said tank (20) and having a width of about 15 millimeters.

Ainsi, c'est le même joint qui est utilisé par tous les dispositifs (10) situés sur une circonférence de la citerne (20), afin de former un système (100) de liaison circonférentiel, tel que celui illustré figure 4.So, it's the same joint that is used by all devices (10) located on a circumference of the tank (20) to form a system (100) of circumferential connection, such as that illustrated in FIG.

Dans une version, comme dans l'autre, lesdits dispositifs (10) sont disposés à la périphérie de ladite citerne (20), sur au moins une circonférence. Pour une meilleure tenue mécanique, la citerne (20) comporte, de préférence, plusieurs dispositifs (10) ou plusieurs systèmes (100) sur plusieurs circonférences parallèles, le long du corps cylindrique.In one version, as in the other, the said devices (10) are disposed at the periphery of said tank (20) on at least one circumference. For a better mechanical strength, the tank (20) comprises, preferably, several devices (10) or more systems (100) over a plurality of parallel circumferences, the along the cylindrical body.

Ledit joint (13) présente une épaisseur d'environ 5 millimètres. Il est constitué d'une matière isolante thermiquement, comme par exemple du Téflon, éventuellement chargé avec, par exemple, du verre.Said seal (13) has a thickness about 5 millimeters. It consists of a material thermally insulating, such as Teflon, possibly loaded with, for example, glass.

La citerne illustrée est une citerne destinée à être disposée sur un moyen de transport, afin de permettre de transporter des fluides, tels que des liquides alimentaires ; toutefois, l'invention est décrite dans ce qui précède à titre d'exemple. Il est entendu que l'homme du métier est à même de réaliser différentes variantes de l'invention sans pour autant sortir du cadre du brevet tel que défini dans les revendications, notamment pour réaliser une citerne qui n'est pas destinée à permettre de transporter des fluides.The illustrated tank is a tank intended for to be arranged on a means of transport, in order to to carry fluids, such as food liquids; however, the invention is described in the foregoing as an example. It is understood that the skilled person is able to achieve different variants of the invention without departing from the scope of the patent as defined in the claims, especially to make a cistern that is not intended to allow to transport fluids.

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  1. Device (10) for linking a tank (20) and a frame (30), notably for a substantially cylindrical tank being constituted of at least:
    a flange (11) attached to the external wall (21) of said tank (20),
    a perimeter wall (12) attached to a beam (31) of the frame (30),
    a joint (13) positioned between said flange (11) and said perimeter wall (12), and
    a means for attaching (14),
    a reinforcement plate (17) positioned between said flange (11) and said external wall (21),
       said device being characterised in that the perimeter wall has a circular centripetal end and a rectangular centrifugal end.
  2. Device (10) set forth in claim 1, characterised in that said means for attaching (14) is constituted of at least a bolt (15) and a nut (16), said bolt (15) passing through a hole made in said flange (11), through a hole in said joint (14) and through a hole made in said perimeter wall (12).
  3. Device (10) set forth in claim 1 or claim 2 for a substantially circular tank through a cross section, characterised in that said perimeter wall (12) is at least partially circular so as to suit said external wall (21), a gap E being provided for between the centripetal end of said perimeter wall (12) and said external wall (21).
  4. Device (10) set forth in any one of claims 1 to 3 for a substantially circular tank through a cross section, characterised in that said flange (11) is at least partially circular so as to adapt to said external wall (21).
  5. Device (10) set forth in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that said flange (11) is linked to the external wall (21) of said tank (20) by welding and/or said perimeter wall (12) is linked to said beam (31) of the frame (30) by welding.
  6. Device (10) set forth in any one of claims 1 to 5 for a substantially circular tank through a cross section, characterised in that said joint (13) is ring-shaped and has an axis coaxial with the axis of said tank (20).
  7. Device (10) set forth in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that said joint (13) is constituted of a heat isolating material.
  8. Device (10) set forth in claim 7, characterised in that said joint (13) is essentially constituted of Teflon, possibly laden.
  9. System for circumferential linking (100) between a substantially circular tank (20) and a frame (30), using a plurality of devices (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that said devices (10) are positioned on the periphery of said tank (20), on at least one circumference.
  10. Tank (20) bearing a frame (30) and comprising at least a device for attaching (10) between the tank (20) and the frame (30) set forth in any one of claims 1 to 8 or at least a system for circumferential linking (100) set forth in claim 9.
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AT02292217T ATE311334T1 (en) 2002-09-10 2002-09-10 CIRCULAR SUSPENSION DEVICE BETWEEN A TANK AND A FRAME AND TANK USING THE SAME
PL03362099A PL362099A1 (en) 2002-09-10 2003-09-10 Attachment designed to join cistern and frame, circumferential fastening system equipped with several such attachments and a cistern equipped with at least one attachment of this type

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