EP3947838A1

EP3947838A1 - Modular frame system for stacking assemblies in industrial system construction

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Publication number: EP3947838A1
Application number: EP20712239.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Manfred Schulz; Corrine ZIEGE
Original assignee: Cryotec Anlagenbau GmbH
Current assignee: NIKKISO CRYOTEC GMBH
Priority date: 2019-03-28
Filing date: 2020-03-10
Publication date: 2022-02-09
Also published as: WO2020193120A1; DE202019104087U1

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular frame system for stacking assemblies in industrial system construction for receiving functionally coupleable system parts or system components. The frame of the system is designed to be stackable or coupleable in any orthogonal orientation, wherein cubic first frames are provided, each of which consists of corner supporters connected by bars; second frames are provided which consist of at least two first frames connected in a spaced manner; and the frames are designed as statically determining primary frame parts and secondary frame parts which receive the system parts or system components. Furthermore, the second frames are implemented and connected statically in the form of transportable units such that the system parts or system components are received in a secured manner in a horizontal position during transport and can be oriented into a vertical position in situ. The arrangement of the first and second frames and the number thereof required for each industrial system together with the received system parts or system components form a self-supporting composite in situ free of additional static assemblies, wherein the frames are coupled in a torque-free statically articulated manner.

Description

Modular frame system for stack assemblies in industrial plant construction

DESCRIPTION

The invention relates to a modular frame system for stack assemblies in industrial plant construction for receiving functionally couplable ones

Plant parts or plant components, wherein the frame of the system can be stacked and coupled in any orthogonal orientation, according to the teaching of claim 1.

From DE 2724831 C2 a framework for the assembly of systems is previously known, which is made of a modular skeleton construction

Assembly cells forming frame.

The frames are divided into individual supports and girders, with releasable connecting means for the individual supports and girders

removable connections of the supports and the carrier are assigned.

The interconnected columns and beams form cubic ones

Assembly cells, which are designed as a unit profile with the same length and the same cross-section. In a further development, the supports and girders are assigned floor or cover elements and optionally wall elements with the same edge length and the same connecting means. The connecting means are preferably designed as quick-release fasteners. The previously known teaching is used to design transportable processing systems, which must be loadable.

In one embodiment of the solution according to DE 2724831 C2, there is a grid system with cubic assembly cells, which are placed side by side and on top of each other to form a framework in static

Composite are mountable. The appropriate cells take the

necessary components for an exemplary system for processing minerals.

DE 20320217 Ul shows a framework for one

pedestrian container. The container consists of frame struts, wherein the frame structure has a substantially cuboid outer contour with six arranged substantially at right angles to one another

Has outer surfaces with frame openings.

At least four of the six outer surfaces are of the same size and have frame openings of the same size. The frame struts have fixing means for the detachable fastening of a frame structure with the same cuboid outer contour, which is flush with the outer contour of the frame structure, and fixing means for the detachable

Fastening a folding element and / or for releasable fastening of an infill element which can be inserted into a framework opening.

In the metal frame structure of a container-shaped mobile housing according to DE 10 2012 103 719 B4, horizontal

Main floor profiles releasably connected to one another to form a floor frame. Furthermore, horizontal main roof profiles are also releasably connected to one another to form a roof frame.

Support profiles are used for the spaced connection between the floor frame and roof frame. The support profiles are also designed and arranged in such a way that when two or more

Frame structures on top of one another a stacked further frame structure is supported predominantly by means of the vertical support profiles.

In summary, it is known to form frames that

Can accommodate objects or equipment. Such frames can be closed, for example as a container, or open, for example as a so-called skid.

A common feature of the known designs is that they can only be stacked with a certain orientation, usually one on top of the other, in order to create a so-called stacking structure. In addition, only frames with the same dimensions can be stacked and connected.

Various modular assembly systems are known from industrial plant construction. Such known systems are aimed at execution

prefabricated, standard frames with different Dimensions to accommodate system components and equipment with different dimensions and weights.

From the above, it is the object of the invention to provide a

further developed modular frame system for stack assemblies in

Industrial plant construction to accommodate functionally connectable

Specify system parts or system components, whereby the frame of the system can be stacked and coupled in any orthogonal orientation and it should be possible to assemble the corresponding frames with system components, to load and transport the frames assembled in this way, then to their on-site Functionally necessary position, for example to be converted into a vertical position, whereby a self-supporting configuration results from a moment-free on-site coupling of the individual frames, so that the corresponding system can be put into operation without further structural or structural measures. Such a system can be dismantled in the same way. The individual frames should be reusable as far as possible, so that overall there is less expense in terms of costs, but also in terms of assembly. The

The modular frame system according to the invention therefore serves to form self-supporting stack assemblies and accommodates built-in components that are typical of the system so that they can be transported and generally operated.

The object of the invention is achieved by the modular

Frame system according to the combination of features according to claim 1, wherein the subclaims at least expedient configurations and

Include advanced training.

Accordingly, it is a modular frame system for stack assemblies, in particular for use in industrial plant construction to accommodate functionally connectable plant parts or plant components

went out.

The frames of the system can be stacked and coupled in any orthogonal orientation. According to the invention, cubic first frames are provided, which are each made up of bars connected Corner supports exist. Multiple first frames can be too vertical

connected frame segments are joined.

Furthermore, second frames are provided which consist of at least two first frames that are permanently connected at a distance.

These second frames form connected horizontal frames

Frame segments.

The frames are thus statically determining, primary frame parts and the system parts or system components are secondary

Frame parts formed.

The second frames are statically implemented and connected as transportable units in such a way that the system parts or system components can be safely received in a horizontal position during transport. In addition, the second frames are designed in such a way that they can be erected on site in a vertical position without additional measures or damage to the system parts or in the frame

Plant components can be done.

The number and arrangement of the first and second frames with the incorporated system parts or system components required for the respective industrial system is formed on site, that is to say the

Commissioning location of the system, a self-supporting network, free of additional static associations.

In a preferred embodiment, the first frames are designed in such a way that individual bars form support elements for the loads on the system parts or system components.

The moment-free coupling of the frames to one another is designed to be statically articulated and therefore not rigid.

According to the invention, there is also a mixed arrangement of vertical second frames of the same height or of different heights with connected horizontal first frames of different or identical design. There can be stiffeners between the transoms and the corner supports

be formed.

In one embodiment of the invention, the corner supports have means, e.g. B. Stacking connections for stacking multiple frames.

In a further development of the invention, means for fixing intermediate platforms or for attaching protective grids or

Guard rails be formed.

The secondary frame parts, based on the on-site operating position of the industrial plant, are preferably formed in the base of the respective frame. There, a subdivision of the open space into smaller sections is provided so that a large number of fastening points can be created in order to securely fix the system parts or system components.

The frames can be pre-installed and / or pre-wired

Plant parts or plant components are equipped and made transportable. For this purpose, according to the invention, attachment points for erecting and / or lashing points for securing transport are available.

Furthermore, the frames can have fixed fastening points for a roof and / or a housing or cladding. This cladding can also include acoustic or thermal insulation elements, for example.

Furthermore, elements can be added to the frame to create central

Media connections exist, for example, to supply or remove electricity, compressed air or other media. In addition to the necessary static aspects, the frames also meet all conditions with regard to thermally caused material expansion and are able to absorb forces, vibrations, oscillations or temperature-related changes in volume or length caused by the system components and to dissipate the forces that arise stress-free. The couplers are designed as torque-free, torsion-proof and tensile and compression-resistant arrangements. The segment cross-section of the first frame is square. In principle, the cross-sectional dimensions of the frame segments are uniformly designed for each frame system, but the dimensions can be freely selected, taking into account statically acceptable limits with regard to the profile dimensioning of the primary frame for the intended loads and with regard to transport-technically acceptable limits in the

In connection with the logistical effort involved.

The segment height of the vertical frame determines the height of the

horizontal frame. The segment height is independent of the

Cross-sectional dimensions freely selectable, whereby the statically justifiable limits with regard to the buckling lengths of the frame supports must be taken into account. The same applies to the aforementioned transport conditions with regard to a maximum load height.

A plurality of permanently horizontally connected first frames form the second frame. The distance between the respectively connected first frames is chosen to be the same and taken into account

corrosion protection aspects.

The frames are designed in such a way that the lower bars each

Form support elements for absorbing loads from the system components.

Bars at the top of each frame represent the geometric frame termination.

The frame finishing elements of the frames are able to

Including collecting trays so that any substances that may escape can be safely collected during the operation of the relevant industrial plant.

In a vertically connected arrangement, each frame has latches for the load bearing. A frame termination is then carried out at the upper end of the connected frames (see FIGS. 3 - 5). The statically smallest self-supporting unit is made up of a square

Arranged by four first frames, this also being the second

Frame of the embodiment described above can be designed.

The invention is to be based on exemplary embodiments and

Figures are explained in more detail.

Here show:

Fig. 1 shows a perspective illustration of a typical cubic first frame in the form of a frame segment;

Fig. 2 a representation of a second frame as relevant

Building block, made up of two first frames connected at a distance, i.e. two horizontally connected

Frame segments;

Fig. 3 shows an exemplary arrangement of two vertically connected cubic first frames; d. H. two vertically connected frame segments

Fig. Figure 4 shows an arrangement of three vertically connected first frames;

d. H. three vertically connected frame segments

Fig. 5 shows an arrangement of four vertically connected first

cubic frame in vertical orientation; d. H. four vertically connected frame segments

Fig. 6 exemplary frame assemblies made up of various vertically and / or horizontally stacked first and second frames; and

Fig. 7 an example of a more complex framework with

Intermediate stages, couplers and partial site extensions, without a graphic representation of the recorded system components, system parts and other Equipment for the operation of the industrial plant concerned.

In the illustration according to FIG. 1, a typical cubic first frame is shown, which consists of corner supports which are permanently connected to one another by means of bolts.

The general structure is implemented in such a way that a primary frame 6 is provided as a statically load-bearing part. The respective primary frame 6 comprises the mentioned corner supports and associated bars and diagonal reinforcements between the relevant bars and the relevant corner supports. All other frame parts that are necessary to accommodate the built-in components, that is to say the system part or system components, form a secondary frame 7 and are not statically for the

Overall network relevant. The connection of the secondary frame parts to the primary frame must nevertheless be designed so that it is not overloaded.

So there is a separation with each frame with regard to the necessary static requirements on the one hand and the provision of means for fastening the built-in components, both in the

Transport transfer as well as the later construction and

subsequent operation of the corresponding industrial plant.

As shown in Figure 2, two cubic first frames form a second frame.

A horizontal connection of the at least two first frames to form the second frame as an assembly takes place at a distance with corresponding connecting pieces.

Connections for torque-free couplers and intermediate platforms are identified with the reference numeral 12 and stack connections for stacking the frames are identified with the reference numeral 13. Railings, but also cladding, can be fixed at the points identified by the reference numeral 11. The first frames can have customized primary frame parts

(Corner supports) are arranged double to n-fold one above the other, so that altogether different high vertical second frames result as vertically connected frame segments and statically load-bearing units, as is shown by way of example in FIGS. 3 to 5.

Attachment points can be attached to the corner supports or the transoms

Erecting, but also lashing points can be provided as transport security. The design of the vertically connected frame segments as shown by way of example in FIGS. 3 to 5, as well as the design of free spaces in the intermediate floors, correspond to those required by the system

Necessities. The vertically connected frame segments are designed by the statics in such a way that a pre-assembled, horizontal transport with equipment is possible and can be erected on site with the help of hoists or the same means, i.e. transferred to a vertical position.

In this respect, the corresponding frame systems are combined to form stack assemblies, as shown by way of example in FIGS. 6 and 7. In addition, intermediate platforms 9 and railings are installed in these representations.

As already briefly outlined, vertically connected frame systems consisting of several frames are transported horizontally and only aligned before they are installed in the final frame assembly.

The system according to the invention allows mixed stacking and coupling of different height vertical frames with different horizontal frames for the purpose of creating self-supporting ones

Stack assemblies. Correspondingly implemented frames form a suitable basis for modular industrial plant construction.

With the help of the frames, any system structures can be set up, which can be structured in a modular manner by arranging equipment, system parts or system components in the respective frame. In this respect, individual modules can be exchanged and reused. To create the accessibility of a correspondingly realized

With the framework system, there is the possibility of integrating stages within the primary framework as a secondary part that is present there, so that access to the equipment and system parts is guaranteed within the corresponding framework of the system.

To produce the self-supporting frame assemblies, the frames can be designed directly and briefly as couplers or with a greater distance for intermediate platforms 9 by means of correspondingly arranged connections among one another. The connection of the frames stacked one on top of the other is realized by means of connections 13 arranged on the top and bottom of all frames.

The dimensions of the individual frames are matched to one another by the system rules outlined so that frames of different designs can also form a stacked structure in the frame system. For example, horizontal frames with vertical frames can be arranged together to form a stack. This is achieved by forming the horizontal frame

geometrically according to the rules of the vertical frame.

Because the frames are provided with connections arranged on all sides, it is possible, regardless of the later alignment of the frame in the frame assembly, to have railings at any point.

To arrange panels or the like means.

Claims

EXPECTATIONS

1. Modular frame system for stack assemblies in industrial plant construction to accommodate functionally connectable plant parts or

System components, whereby the frames of the system can be stacked and coupled in any orthogonal orientation,

characterized in that

cubic first frames are provided, which each consist of corner supports connected with bars, second frames are provided, which consist of at least two first frames connected at a distance, the frames as statically determining, primary

Frame parts (6) and the system parts or system components

receiving secondary frame parts (7) are formed, furthermore, the second frames are statically implemented and connected as transportable units in such a way that the system parts or system components are safely received during transport in a horizontal position and can be erected on site in a vertical position and the The number and arrangement of the first and second frames with the received system parts required for the respective industrial system or

On-site system components form a self-supporting network free of additional static associations, the coupling of the frames being designed to be statically articulated without torque.

2. Modular frame system according to claim 1,

characterized in that

the first frames are designed so that individual bars form support elements for the loads of the system parts or system components, the loads being transferred to the primary frame parts via the secondary frame parts.

3. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

a mixed arrangement of the same or different heights

vertical second frame is provided with differently or identically executed, connected horizontal first frame.

4. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

stiffeners are formed between the transoms and the corner supports.

5. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the corner post ends have connectors for stacking multiple frames.

6. Modular frame system according to claim 5,

characterized in that

the frame parts are designed for fixing intermediate floors or similar means.

7. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the secondary frame parts (7) based on the on-site operating position of the industrial plant are preferably formed in the floor of the respective frame and represent a subdivision of the open space into smaller sections to create a large number of attachment points for the plant parts or plant components.

8. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the frames are equipped with pre-installed and / or pre-connected system parts or system components and are designed to be transportable and have attachment points for erecting and / or lashing points for transport security.

9. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the frames have fixed fastening points for a roof and / or an enclosure.

10. Modular frame system according to one of the preceding

Expectations,

characterized in that the first frames are arranged n-fold one above the other by means of adapted, continuous corner supports.