FI129585B - Container - Google Patents

Abstract

Container (1) for transport and storage of liquid fuels. The container (1) comprises at least one splash bolt (2) installed diagonally from corner to corner.

Description

Tank Background The application is generally related to tanks. In particular, the application relates to tanks for the transport and storage of liquid fuels. Spray plates may be used in such containers.

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WO2012016171A1 discloses a tank for liquid fuel with a manifold. Brief description The aim is a new type of tank for the transport and storage of liquid fuels. The solution according to the invention is characterized by what is stated in the independent claim.

The container comprises at least one splash plate mounted diagonally from the first corner of the container to the second corner. Attaching the splash plate diagonally achieves better stability for the attachment. Preferred embodiments are the subject of dependent claims.

O 25 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS N The invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: N Figure 1 schematically shows an embodiment of a container with a splash plate I, taken from above and with the front wall of the container removed.

Fig. 2 schematically shows an embodiment of a container with S 30 - seen from above, a container with the front wall removed and having two splash plates.

Figure 3 is a schematic side view of an embodiment of a splash plate.

Figure 4 is a schematic top view of a portion of a splash plate.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The disclosed embodiments relate to a container and a splash plate contained therein.

Containers are commonly used to transport, store or handle a variety of materials. Containers are used, for example, to transport, store or handle liquid substances. The container may comprise a hatch through which, for example, the container can be filled, emptied and / or serviced. Different instrumentation can also be installed in connection with the door, depending on the intended use of the tank.

For example, the container may have an angular shape, in which case it may comprise four, six or eight corners. The tank may comprise a base, walls and a roof. Any of these parts may be partially or completely removable or openable. There may also be different or different sized hatches or other openable and / or closable openings in any of these parts. The hatch can be used, for example, as a crew hatch and / or can be combined with various instrumentation and other means to monitor, for example, the contents or their properties.

The container can be, for example, an IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container). IBCs are used e.g. for the storage and storage of liquid fuels, typically when the amount of fuel required is less than the amount normally transported by tanker, or the need is temporary. In addition, the volume of an IBC is typically less than 3000], in which case the driver of the vehicle carrying it is not required to hold an ADR license to transport dangerous goods. IBCs are made of, for example, metal such as stainless steel or structural steel such as S235 / S355.

IBCs are transported in different suitable vehicles one or more at a time. For example, packages are transported loaded in a container. The problem with transporting liquid substances is that, especially when the package is underfilled, the free surface of the liquid can be very unstable due to, for example, braking and acceleration, a winding or bumpy road, or waves on a ship. E Spray plates mounted inside the tanks to restrict the movement of the tank contents can be used to stabilize the load. The splash plates may be made of a metal such as stainless steel or structural steel. > Splash plates can have different shapes, with a surface, edge and end. The splash plates can be in the shape of a rectangle with rounded ends, for example.

Splash plates can be mounted diagonally. Diagonal installation involves installing a splash plate across the container from corner to corner. Diagonally mounted may also more generally mean obliquely mounted as opposed to mounting directly from the opposite wall to the opposite wall.

The advantage of diagonal mounting compared to wall-to-wall mounting is the better durability of the mounting. If the splash plates are mounted from the wall of the tank to the wall, the problem may be its durability when the vibration caused by the forces encountered by the tank during its movement or transport strains the fastening, possibly even causing the splash plates to come loose.

In one embodiment, the container comprises at least one splash plate attached diagonally from the first corner of the container to the second corner of the container.

Fig. 1 schematically shows an embodiment of a container 1 with a splash plate 2, seen from above and with the front wall removed. The splash plate is attached to the container substantially vertically. The advantage of the arrangement is that the corners of the container withstand the forces acting on them better than the walls of the container, whereby the fastening is more permanent. An additional advantage of the arrangement is that it provides a more surface area restricting the movement of the liquid in the tank compared to the wall-to-wall mounting, whereby the load stabilizing effect is greater.

In one embodiment, fastening plates 8 are mounted on the corners of the inside of the container, to which the splash plates are fastened. If necessary, the fastening plate can be mounted on both adjacent walls when viewed from the corner, whereby the fastening is made more durable than when made on one wall or the like. The mounting plates may have been installed in the tank, for example by welding or other fastening. The mounting plates can be mounted substantially vertically or inclined slightly, for example - / + 25 degrees.

The mounting plates may comprise mounting members to which the splash plates can be attached. The fastening member may be a device mounted on or mounted on the mounting plate, or it may be, for example, a hole. The holes can be of different shapes; for example, round, oval, triangular, square, or rectangular. The diameter of the holes in the fixing plate may be the same as the diameter of the 2 holes in the splash plate, or larger or smaller. The mounting plate may have one or more mounting points, so that the splash plates can be mounted in different places. Mounting plates N 35 can also be installed in different places.

The mounting plates are made of, for example, metal such as stainless steel or structural steel. The fastening can be carried out with other arrangements fixed to the corners of the tank than with the fixing plates, or the splash plates can be fixedly fixed directly to the corners of the tank.

The container may also comprise various accessories to facilitate its transfer, transport, use and storage. For example, the container may comprise support members 4 mounted at its upper corners, which prevent the lateral movement of the stacked containers. For example, in the case of an angled container, the support members may be in the shape of corners, whereby the container to be packed on top of the lower container - is located between these corners.

In one embodiment, the container further comprises a second splash plate, the second splash plate being mounted diagonally from the third corner to the fourth corner.

Fig. 2 shows, for example, an embodiment in which two splash plates are attached to the container, the first of which runs diagonally from the first corner to the second corner and the second diagonally from the third corner to the fourth corner. According to one embodiment, the splash plates are fastened to each other by a fastening arrangement 3.

The frame formed by the two splash plates restricts the movement of the liquid contained in the tank and stabilizes the tank during transfer and transport. The splash plates are mounted in the corners of the tank so that the area restricting movement is as large as possible. The splash plates can be mounted substantially vertically or otherwise tilted, for example - / + 25 degrees.

For example, the height of the splash plate used in the IBC package may be 20-120 cm or 40, 60 or 80 cm and its thickness may vary from 2 to 20 mm. The cross-sectional area of the plate may be 20-60% of the cross-sectional area of the container at the point of the splash plate. The size of the containers may vary to be larger or smaller, and likewise the size of the splash plates may vary. Splash plates can be installed in the tank if necessary. In an embodiment shown in Fig. 3, the splash plate 2 is formed by two parts 2a, 2b detachably attached to each other. Parts may also be identical. The construction of the splash plate from the parts is advantageous in the transfer and storage of the parts, because the handling of smaller and lighter parts is easier. In addition, the parts are stackable, so that they require less space than those that can be stored elsewhere. The advantage of the detachable fastening plates consisting of parts is also their easy removal from the container, for example during maintenance, and their re-installation in the container through the door 7. It is also easier to replace worn or broken parts with smaller parts, and material is saved when it is enough to replace a broken part instead of replacing the whole.

5 Spray plates can be made of, for example, metal, such as stainless steel or structural steel. One or more splash plates made of parts can be installed in the tank as required. The splash plate can also consist of one part, or more than two parts. The parts can be pre-assembled inside the container or outside the container, in which case the frame thus obtained is mounted as such in the container.

Various methods can be used to fasten the parts of the splash plates to each other, as well as to the fastening plates located in the corners of the container, for example by mechanical fastening, joining or locking. The fastening can also be done permanently, for example by welding. In the case of mechanical fastening, for example, bolt fastening can be used. Particularly in the embodiment where bolt fastening is used and oval holes are obtained, there is an advantage that the fastening can remain in the fastening, or a looseness over time, which reduces the stress on the fastening, thus making the fastening more durable.

Figure 4 shows a part of the splash plate seen from above. The part comprises fastening members at both ends for fastening. The fastening members located at the first end are intended for fastening one or more parts of the splash plate to each other. The first end of the splash plate may be formed by folding so that there is substantially sufficient space in the resulting fastening edge 5 for the fastening members used for fastening. Folding of the fastening edge at right angles, or greater or less than right angles. For example, the formation of the fastening edge by folding has the advantage of saving work steps compared to devices to be added separately.

N The fastening members 6 at the other end are intended for fastening parts or splash plates formed of N parts to the container. The fastening means may comprise various fixed or removable means such as fasteners, locks E or holes of different shapes. The advantage of using holes is, for example, savings in work steps and material.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that as the technology evolves, the basic idea of the invention 2 can be implemented in many different ways. The invention and its embodiments N 35 are not limited to the examples described above, but may vary within the scope of the claims.

Claims (9)

Patent claims Container (1) for transporting and storing liquid fuels, characterized in that the container (1) comprises at least one bouncing shot (2), which bouncing shot (2) runs through the container (1) from the first horn of the container (1) to its second corner; which at least one splash shot (2) comprises at least two parts (2a, 2b); which parts are releasably attached to each other; and a second splash shot (2), the second splash shot (2) being installed diagonally from the third corner to the fourth corner. Container (1) according to claim 1, wherein a part (2a, 2b) of the splash bulkhead comprises a fastening edge (5). Container (1) according to claim 1 or 2, comprising a first mounting plate (8) in the first corner and a second mounting plate (8) in the second corner. Container (1) according to claim 3, wherein at least one splash bolt (2) is installed substantially vertically in the first mounting plate (8). Container (1) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein at least one splash bolt (2) is installed by fastening in a fastening plate (8). Container (1) according to any one of claims 3-5, wherein at least one mounting plate (8) is fixed to the corner (1) of the container by welding. S eu 7. Container (1) according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the height of at least one splash shot (2) is 20-60% of the height of the container (1). N 30 E 8. Container (1) according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the splash bulkheads (2) S can be placed at different levels in relation to the height of the container (1). D 2 A container (1) according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the container (1) is N an IBC package.