JP2974128B2 - Snow accumulation prevention device on the outer periphery of the dome roof - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a snow protection device applied to the outer periphery of a dome roof such as an LNG or LPG storage tank.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Periodic inspection corridors are provided on the outer periphery of a dome roof such as an LNG or LPG storage tank. Referring to FIG. 3, a conventional example of the regular inspection walkway will be described with reference to FIG. The pedestal 3 is mounted horizontally on the outer periphery of the dome roof 2 using grating or the like for ease of walking. Further, the handrail portion 4 is fixed to the sidewalk tread 3 by welding or the like.

[0003]

In the conventional dome roof of a storage tank or the like shown in FIG. 3, the corridor treads 3 are horizontally mounted on the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof 2, so that when snowfall occurs, the pedestal steps 3 are placed on the dome roof 2. The accumulated snow gradually melts due to the temperature rise during the day, etc., slides down on the dome roof 2 toward the outer periphery, and starts to accumulate on the sidewalk treads 3 made of grating or the like.

[0004] When the amount of snow accumulated on the corridor treads 3 increases, the snow accumulated on the corridor treads 3 causes the dome roof 2
The upper part is pushed by the snow that slides down toward the outer peripheral part, and tries to move outward on the corridor tread 3, but is moved outward by the handrail part 4 fixed to the corridor tread 3 by welding or the like. Otherwise, snow will further accumulate on the sidewalk treads 3. Reference numeral 5 denotes snow accumulated on the sidewalk treads 3.

[0005] For this reason, a large snow load is applied to the sidewalk treads 3 and the handrails 4 are damaged during heavy snowfall. Further, since a large snow load is applied to the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof 2, there is a problem that the entire storage tank cannot be designed economically. The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a snow prevention device for a dome roof outer peripheral portion that can prevent damage to a handrail portion and can economically design the entire storage tank. Is to do.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a dome roof such as a storage tank having a corridor on the outer periphery, in which the stepboard of the corridor is lowered outward.
Is inclined so as, at the time of snowfall to fix the handrail of the corridor in an upright position during corridor use are configured to move to the other position (Claim 1).

According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the apparatus for preventing snow on the outer periphery of the dome roof, the handrail of the walkway may be removably attached to the footboard of the walkway. In the snow prevention device for the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof according to claim 1, the handrail portion of the corridor may be attached to the tread of the corridor so as to be rotatable downward from the upright position (claim 3).

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

(First Embodiment) Next, an apparatus for preventing snow accumulation on the outer periphery of a dome roof according to the present invention will be described with reference to a first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 (a) and 1 (b). 1 is the side plate of the storage tank, 2 is the dome roof of the storage tank, 6
Is the sidewalk tread for periodic inspection, 7 is the handrail, 9 is the side plate of the storage tank
And a supporting member 8 fixed to the outer end of the supporting member 9, and the corridor tread plate 6 is mounted between the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof 2 and the outer peripheral beam 8 in a downwardly inclined state. Have been.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a female screw sleeve fixed to the outer circumferential beam 8 at a certain interval, 11 denotes a mounting tool screwed into the female screw sleeve 10 and fixed, and the mounting tool 11 is screwed into the female screw sleeve and fixed. It is detachably inserted into the mounting tool 11 and mounted on the sidewalk tread 6 in an upright state. In this state, the inspection worker checks the sidewalk
You can walk on.

Next, the operation of the apparatus for preventing snow on the outer periphery of the dome roof shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B will be described in detail. (1) When using the corridor, the handrail 7 is removably inserted into the mounting tool 11 and fixed to the corridor tread 6 in an upright position.
The inspection worker walks on the corridor step board 6 in this state. (2) At the time of snowfall, the handrail portion 7 is pulled out from the mounting tool 11, and the mounting tool 11 is removed from the female screw sleeve 10.
In this state, even if the snow accumulated on the dome roof 2 slides down from the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof 2, the handrail portion 7 does not hinder the stairs on the corridor treads 6 (the corridor treads 6 which are inclined so as to become lower toward the outside). Then, it slides toward the outer peripheral portion of the corridor tread plate 6 and does not accumulate on the corridor tread plate 6, and then slides down the outside of the storage tank side plate 1 downward.

Although it is advantageous that the angle of inclination of the sidewalk tread 6 is large during snowfall, an inspection worker passes when using the corridor, so that a large angle poses a safety problem. According to the experiment, when the inclination angle is 6 to 10 °, there is no problem in the traffic of the inspection worker, and the snow on the dome roof 2 slides down from the outer periphery of the dome roof 2 onto the sidewalk tread plate 6 due to the temperature rise during the day. This angle is appropriate, since it does not accumulate on the corridor treads 6 even if it does.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b). 1 is the side plate of the storage tank, 2 is the dome roof of the storage tank, 6 is the sidewalk tread for periodic inspection, 7 is the handrail, 9 is the support material fixed to the side plate 1 of the storage tank, and 8 is fixed to the outer end of the support material 9 In the outer peripheral beam, the corridor tread plate 6 is attached between the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof 2 and the outer peripheral beam 8 in an inclined state that becomes lower outward.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a handrail portion, 14 denotes a handrail lower plate fixed to a lower portion of the handrail portion 12, 13 denotes a mount fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the outer beam 8, and 16 denotes a handrail lower plate 14 removably fixed to the mount 13. A fixing bolt (or pin) 15 is a rotating shaft that rotatably supports the handrail lower plate 14 on the gantry 13.
Next, the operation of the snow prevention device on the outer periphery of the dome roof shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) will be specifically described. (1) When using the corridor, the fixing bolt 16 is loosened, the handrail portion 12 and the handrail lower plate 14 are rotated upward about the rotation shaft 15 to the upright position, and the fixing bolt 16 is tightened, and the handrail portion 12 and The handrail lower plate 14 is fixed in the upright position. The inspection worker walks on the corridor step board 6 in this state. (2) At the time of snowfall, the fixing bolt 16 is loosened, the handrail portion 12 and the handrail lower plate 14 are rotated downward about the rotation shaft 15, and the fixing bolt 16 is tightened, so that the handrail portion 12 and the handrail lower plate 14 are removed. In the downward rotation position. In this state, even if snow accumulated on the dome roof 2 slides down from the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof 2, the handrail portion 12 does not hinder the stairs on the corridor treads 6 (the corridor treads 6 which are inclined so as to become lower toward the outside). At the outer periphery of the corridor tread 6
It does not accumulate on top, and then slides down the outside of the storage tank side plate 1.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the handrail 7
In the second embodiment, since the handrail portion 12 is allowed to rotate outward, the handrail portion 7 can be removed before the winter season starts, or the handrail portion 12 can be rotated downward and fixed. By doing so, the snow accumulated on the dome roof 2 is dropped downward without being disturbed by the sidewalk treads 6. After winter, the inspection worker can pass again safely by attaching the handrail portion 7 again and fixing it in the upright position, or by rotating the handrail portion 12 upward and fixing it in the upright position. Become like

[0015]

As described above, the apparatus for preventing snow accumulation on the outer periphery of the dome roof according to the present invention fixes the handrails of the corridor to the upright position when the corridor is used, thereby enabling the inspection worker to walk. Move the handrails to other positions, and even if the snow piled on the dome roof slides down from the outer periphery of the dome roof, the handrails on the corridor treads (the corridor that is inclined so as to become lower toward the outside) The railing slides to the outer peripheral portion without being hindered by the obstacle and does not accumulate on the sidewalk tread, so that damage to the handrail can be prevented.

Further, as described above, snow does not accumulate on the sidewalk treads and a large snow load is not applied to the outer peripheral portion of the dome roof, so that the entire storage tank can be economically designed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a side view showing a first embodiment of a snow cover prevention device for an outer peripheral portion of a dome roof according to the present invention, and FIG. 1B is an enlarged side view showing an arrow A portion of FIG.

FIG. 2 (a) is a side view showing a second embodiment of an apparatus for preventing snow accumulation on the outer periphery of a dome roof according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 (b) is an enlarged side view showing an arrow B portion in FIG. 2 (a).

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a regular inspection corridor provided on an outer peripheral portion of a dome roof such as a conventional storage tank.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Side plate of storage tank 2 Dome roof of storage tank 6 Sidewalk tread board 7 Handrail part 8 Peripheral beam 9 Support material 10 Female screw sleeve 11 Mounting tool 12 Handrail part 13 Stand 14 Handrail lower plate 15 Rotating shaft 16 Fixing bolt (or pin)

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Hirofumi Suzuki 12 Nishikicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (72) Inventor Eiji Katahira 12 Nishikicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Inside Yokohama Works Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tatsuya Hasegawa 1-116-1, Higashiko, Seirocho, Kitakanbara-gun, Niigata Pref. 32 Inside the Japan Sea LNG Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takashi Gota Seikocho, Kita-Kambara-gun, Niigata 1-1612 Higashiko 32 Japan Sea LNG Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Yoichi Igarashi 1-11612 Higashiko Higashikocho, Kitakanbara-gun, Niigata Prefecture 32 Japan Sea LNG Co., Ltd. Koichi (56) references JitsuHiraku Akira 62-35197 (JP, U) JitsuHiraku Akira 63-49097 (JP, U) (58 ) investigated the field (Int.Cl. ^6, D Name) F17C 13/00 - 13/12

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. On a dome roof such as a storage tank provided with a corridor on an outer peripheral portion, the stepboard of the corridor is lowered outward .
An apparatus for preventing snow accumulation on the outer periphery of a dome roof, characterized in that the handrails of the corridor are fixed at an upright position when the corridor is used, and are moved to other positions when snow falls. 2. The apparatus for preventing snow on the outer periphery of a dome roof according to claim 1, wherein the handrail of the walkway is detachably attached to a tread of the walkway. 3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the handrail of the corridor is attached to a footboard of the corridor so as to be rotatable downward from an upright position.