MXPA97006120A - Prefabric modular combustible fuel system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a prefabricated modular fuel dispensing system, comprising: a base module that includes an underground fuel tank that has at least one storage compartment therein, for storing a fuel to be distributed, and a channel duct containment connected to the underground fuel tank to house a corresponding fuel supply duct and a corresponding fuel supply duct therein for feeding fuel to and from the underground fuel tank respectively, a fuel dispensing module that includes an island of pumps to operatively support at least one fuel dispensing device thereon to be coupled to the fuel storage compartment via the fuel delivery conduit for selectively receiving fuel therefrom and a canopy module including a upper awning member holding in separate relation fixed above the fuel dispenser module by means of at least two columns of awning support secured to the underground fuel tank, the base module, the fuel dispenser module and the awning module are integrated in a mutually unified support structure when assembled within the prefabricated modular fuel jet system, the awning support columns extend upwardly from opposite ends of the underground fuel tank to support the opposite end portions of the upper canopy member, each Awning support column comprises a lower column member coupled to a top column member by a leveling awning element, the leveling awning member comprises a lower coupling member fixed to an upper end of the lower column member and a upper coupling member fixed to the end in ferior of the upper column member coupled together and by a plurality of leveling elements

Description

PREFABRICATED MODULAR FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM TECHNICAL FIELD A prefabricated modular fuel dispensing system comprising a base module, including an underground fuel tank, a fuel dispenser module, including an island of pumps and an awning module including an upper canopy element maintained in a relationship separate fixed above the fuel dispenser module configured to be integrated into a mutually supporting and unitary structure. BACKGROUND OF THE ART Commonly, gasoline pumps are mounted on an island and connected to petrol tanks placed at a distance. This presents drawbacks and requires performing pipe installations with other disadvantages. U.S. Patent No. 2,959,826 describes a gas station, whose pumps are installed on an island with the fuel tank immediately below the island. The fuel tank is preferably divided into a plurality of compartments embedded in the ground having a layer of cement poured over the top thereof. The means for pumping gasoline, preferably a plurality of pumps, one for each compartment, are, in turn, mounted on the platform. The platform is installed so that there is an adjustable space between the top of the tank or the layer of cement that covers the tank and the floor of the platform. This space houses the means for the service. U.S. Patent * of North America Number 3,777,774 shows a gas bar, including a prefabricated kiosk secured to the base anchored in the ground and extending slightly above ground level. A pole is provided that is anchored in the center of the kiosk base, which extends up through the kiosk ceiling. At least two planetary service islands are arranged radially from the center of the kiosk. The service island includes a base securely anchored in the floor that extends above the ground, and at least one pump dispenser of gasoline on it. A slightly cantilevered and arched clamping arm is provided for each service island. U.S. Patent No. 4,988,020 teaches a portable fuel supply installation for land vehicles or aircraft, including at least one storage tank having an external tank as secondary containment, and at least one pump for supplying gas. A number of support elements support the external tank on a flat horizontal surface. A floor compartment under the pump is provided as a secondary containment near the supply pipes used to supply the pump and fuel refueling pipes used to refuel the storage tank. U.S. Patent No. 3,076,205 discloses a floating marine fuel supply terminal comprising a cylindrical hull with compartments, having a service floor thereon and three liquid-tight storage tanks arranged concentrically therein consistent therewith. an external tank of water for ballast, an intermediate tank of gasoline and an internal tank of diesel fuel. The external tank is adapted to maintain water for ballast in an amount approximately equal to the combined weights of gasoline and diesel fuel to be stored in the other tanks. The diesel fuel tank has an empty axial central portion that defines an interior hollow under said floor and above a preselected water line. A first pump is mounted on the floor, having an inlet line that extends to the bottom of the ballast water tank, and also extending externally of the hull under the water line and a discharge line extending into the water tank to ballast. A second pump is mounted on the floor that has an entry line, extending to the bottom of the ballast water tank and a discharge line extending externally from the hull immediately above the water line. A superstructure is provided on the floor to house personnel and equipment of the type associated with marine fuel replenishment services and to transport such equipment as required by the coast guard and other marine authorities. U.S. Patent No. 2,182,126 teaches a service station for supplying automobiles with fuel and compressed air comprising a substantially horizontal housing placed at ground level, a pair of housings for vertical deposits of weight substantially supported on the horizontal housing with the fuel tanks, a tank of compressed air placed under the horizontal housing supporting it. A base foundation arranged below the compressed air tank supports the compressed air tank; while a central vertical housing placed substantially in line with the air tank is supported by it. The service station further includes a liquid fuel tank, a pump in the central housing for filling the tank and an air compressor mounted in the central housing for supplying compressed air to the air tank.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a prefabricated modular fuel dispensing system comprising a base module, including an underground fuel tank for storing the fuel to be stocked, a fuel dispenser module that includes an island of pumps to support operatively a plurality of fuel dispensing devices thereon, coupled to the underground fuel tank to receive fuel therefrom, and a canopy module, including a top canopy element maintained in a separate relationship fixed above the fuel dispenser module. The base module, the fuel dispenser module and the awning module are configured to be integrated into a mutually supporting and unitary structure. More specifically, the underground fuel tank includes a plurality of separate fuel storage compartments for storing a corresponding plurality of fuels to be dispensed therefrom. A conduit containment channel is connected to the underground fuel tank to operatively house a corresponding plurality of fuel supply conduits for supplying fuel from an external source to the underground fuel tank, and a corresponding plurality of fuel supply conduits of the fuel tank. underground fuel to the fuel dispensing devices to selectively receive fuel from the underground fuel tank of the same plurality of fuel dispensing ducts. The upper awning element is held in a separate relationship fixed above the fuel dispensing module by a plurality of substantially vertical awning support columns secured to the underground fuel tank. Each of the plurality of substantially vertical awning support columns comprises a lower column element fixed to the underground fuel tank and a corresponding upper column element coupled to the corresponding lower column element by means of an awning leveling means coupled to the lower end of the corresponding upper column element of, and fixed to the awning module at the upper end of the corresponding upper column element. Each of the lower column elements are anchored or secured to the underground fuel tank by means of stabilization means. For the installation, with the underground fuel tank placed on the ground, the underground fuel tank and the conduit containment channel are covered. The island of bombs is formed once the underground fuel tank is buried. With the lower column elements fixed and stabilized to the opposite ends of the underground fuel tank and extending above the ground, the corresponding upper column elements are fixed thereto and leveled. The upper awning element is fixed to the upper end portions of the upper column elements. When installed and assembled in this way, the underground fuel tank provides stabilization and support for the fuel dispenser module and the awning module. The invention, therefore, comprises the characteristics of construction, combination of elements and installation of parts that will be exemplified in the construction developed subsequently, and the scope of the invention will be indicated in the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For a more complete understanding of the nature and object of the invention, the reference should be taken with the following detailed description in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the modular prefabricated fuel pump system. Figure 2 is a top view of the dispensing system of modular prefabricated fuel. Figure 3 is a side view of the prefabricated modular fuel dispensing system. Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional final view of the prefabricated modular fuel jet system taken along lines 4-4 of Figure 3. Figure 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the prefabricated modular fuel jet system taken throughout of lines 5-5 of Figure 3. Figure 6 is a detailed side partial view of the substantially vertical awning support column and the awning leveling means. Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional final view of an alternative configuration of the underground fuel tank. The same reference characters refer to similar parts through the various views of the drawings. MODALITIES OF THE INVENTION As best shown in Figures 1 and 3, the present invention relates to a prefabricated modular fuel dispensing system generally indicated as 10, comprising a base module generally indicated as 12, a dispensing module generally indicated as 14, and a canopy module generally indicated as 16, configured to be assembled in a unitary, mutually supporting integrated structure. As more fully described hereafter, the base module 12 comprises an underground fuel tank generally indicated 18 for storing the fuel to be stocked therein, and a conduit containment channel generally indicated 20, attached to the tank of underground fuel 18 to operatively house a plurality of fuel supply conduits and a plurality of fuel supply conduits therein; while, the fuel dispenser module 14 comprises a raised pump island generally indicated 22 to operatively support a plurality of fuel dispensing devices, each indicated as 24, and the awning module 16 comprises an upper canopy element 26. , held in a separate relationship fixed above the fuel jet module 14 by a plurality of substantially vertical awning support columns, each generally indicated as 28, secured to the base module 12. As best shown in Figures 1 to 3, the underground fuel tank 18 comprises a rectilinear double-walled tank 30, which includes a first, second and third fuel compartments, indicated as 32, 34 and 36, respectively, for storing different fuels and selectively feeding each of the devices fuel dispensers 24, as described more fully below.

As best shown in Figures 2 to 5, the conduit containment channel 20 comprises a conduit housing 38 mounted on the upper wall 40 of the double-walled rectilinear tank 30. Each of the plurality of fuel supply conduits comprises a vertical substantially vertical tube 42 in fluid communication with the corresponding first, second and third fuel compartments 32, 34 and 36. The upper end of each of the substantially vertical tubes 42 is covered with a corresponding cover 44. In addition, each tube is substantially vertical 42 is disposed within a tube housing 46 extending through the pump island 22, and capped with a corresponding cover 48. Each of the plurality of fuel supply conduits comprises a hose for fuel 50, extending between the corresponding first, second and third compartments for fuel 32, 34 and 36, and each one of the fuel jets 24. As best shown in Figure 2, the underground fuel tank 18 includes a ventilation system and a drainage system with the different components indicated as V and S, respectively. As best shown in Figures 1 to 3, the elevated pump island 22 comprises a formwork including a pair of substantially parallel elongate side elements, each indicated as 52, and a pair of arcuate end elements, each indicated as 54 , which extend between the adjacent ends of the pair of substantially parallel elongated side elements, each indicated as 56. The formwork extends around the substantially vertical awning support column 2 ~ 8 to receive concrete or the like, to form an island of elevated pumps 22 on the base module 12 to operatively support the fuel dispensing devices 24. As best shown in Figures 1, 3 and, a hollow riser tube 58 extends vertically from the top 60 of the conduit housing 38 to the lower part of each of the fuel dispensing devices 24 for housing the fuel hoses 50 coupled between the first , second and third fuel compartments 32, 34 and 36, and each of the fuel dispensing devices 24. As best shown in Figures 1 to 3, each of the substantially vertical awning support columns 28 extends upwardly from opposite ends 62 of the double-walled rectilinear tank 30 to support the opposite end portions 64n of the top element of the awning 26. As best shown in Figures 1 to 3, each of the support columns of substantially vertical awnings 28 comprises a lower column element 66 coupled to an upper column element 68 by means of an awning leveling means generally indicated as 70. As best shown in Figure 1, the lower column element 66 is fixed to the ends opposite 62 of the double-walled rectilinear tank 30 by means of a stabilization means, comprising a plurality of sets of attachment plates, each indicated as 72, arranged in pairs on opposite sides of the lower column element 66, and vertically spaced apart along the lower column element 66. As best shown in Figure 5, the awning leveling means 70 comprises an element lower coupling generally indicated 74, attached to the upper end 76 of the lower column member 66, and an upper coupling member generally indicated 76, attached to the lower end 80 of the upper column member 68, coupled together by a plurality of elements of leveling, each generally indicated as 82. The lower coupling element 74 and the upper coupling element 78, each comprising a substantially flat base 84, fixed to the upper end 76 of the lower column element 66, and the lower end 80 of the upper column element 68, respectively. A plurality of side support elements, each indicated as 86 extend between the substantially flat bases 84, and the upper end 76 and the lower end 80. Each leveling element 92 comprises an externally elongated rigid component 88, extending through of a corresponding pair of aligned openings 90, formed through the substantially flat bases 84 of the lower coupling member 74, and the upper coupling element 78. The distance or space between the substantially flat bases 84 and the parallel relative alignment between the they are controlled by the distance between the corresponding upper and lower adjusting means, or nuts indicated as 92 and 94, respectively, longitudinally movable or mounted adjustably on opposite ends of each of the externally elongated rigid components 88 is secured to the substantially flat base 84 of the coupling element lower coupling 74, and the upper coupling element 78, by means of a fixing means or nut 96 secured to the rigid externally elongated threaded component 88, on the side of the substantially flat bases 84 of the lower coupling element 74 and the upper coupling element 78 opposite the lower adjustment means 92 and upper adjustment means 94, respectively. Figure 7 shows an alternative configuration of the underground fuel tank 18. In particular, the underground fuel tank 18 comprises a substantially cylindrical tank 98 having the duct containment channel 20 fixed to the upper part 100 thereof in alignment with the first, second or third fuel compartments 32, 34 and 36, and the various access openings for the substantially vertical tubes 42, tube housings 46 and fuel hose 50, formed therethrough and riser tubes 58. substantially cylindrical tank 98 is supported on the ground by a plurality of substantially vertical supports or tank supports indicated as 102. Each tank support or support 102 comprises a rectilinear outer periphery 104 for resting on a flat underground surface and a concave internal periphery or arched 106 to engage and support the lower surface 108 of the tank substantially cylindrical 98. For installation, with the underground fuel tank 18 positioned and leveled on the ground, the underground fuel tank 18 and the conduit containment channel 20 are covered. The elevated pump island 22 is formed once the underground fuel tank 18 is buried. With each of the lower column elements 66 fixed and stabilized to the opposite ends 62 of the underground fuel tank 18, and extending above the ground, the corresponding upper column elements 68 are fixed thereto and leveled or adjusted by leveling means. Awning 70. The upper awning element 26 is fixed to the upper end portions of the upper column elements 68.

When installed and assembled in this manner, the underground fuel tank 18 provides stabilization and support for the fuel spout module 14 and the awning module 16. It will thus be appreciated that the objects set forth above, among those apparently made from the previous description, are efficiently achieved and since certain changes can be made in the previous construction without departing from the scope of the invention, it is projected that all the subjects contained in the previous description or shown in the accompanying drawings will be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. It will also be understood that the following claims are designed to cover all the generic and specific characteristics of the invention described herein, and all the expositions of the scope of the invention which, according to the importance of the language, must be expressed to fall within it.

Claims (37)

1. NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION Having described the foregoing invention, it is considered as a novelty and, therefore, property is claimed as contained in the following: CLAIMS 1. A fuel tank assembly for a fuel delivery system, comprising : a fuel tank having at least one storage compartment for fuel therein; and a conduit containment channel extending from said fuel tank. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 1, wherein said conduit containment channel includes a top cover. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 1, wherein said conduit containment channel is mounted on the upper wall of said fuel tank. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 1, wherein said conduit containment channel houses a plurality of fuel supply conduits. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a hollow raised tube extending vertically from said conduit containment channel for connection to a fuel dispensing device. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 1, further comprising at least one support structure extending from said fuel tank. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 6, wherein at least one of said support structure comprises a first support structure and a second support structure, said first and second support structures extending from said fuel tank. . The fuel tank assembly according to claim 7, wherein each of said first and second support structures is fixed to said fuel tank through a stabilization means. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 7, wherein each of said first and second support structures is fixed to said fuel tank through a fastening means. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 7, wherein said first support structure is fixed to said fuel tank through a plurality of sets of tie plates disposed on opposite sides of said first support structure, and said second support structure is fixed to said fuel tank through a plurality of sets of tie plates disposed on opposite sides of said second support structure. 11. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 7, wherein said fuel tank comprises a cylindrical tank. 12. The fuel tank assembly according to claim 7, wherein said fuel tank comprises a rectilinear tank. 13. A fuel dispensing system, comprising: a fuel tank assembly for a fuel delivery system, comprising: a fuel tank having at least one fuel storage compartment therein, and a containment channel of ducts extending from said fuel tank; and at least one fuel dispensing device in fluid communication with at least one of said storage compartments for fuel. 14. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, wherein said conduit containment channel includes a top cover. 15. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, wherein said conduit containment channel is mounted on the upper wall of said fuel tank. 16. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, wherein said conduit containment channel houses a plurality of fuel supply conduits. 17. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, which additionally comprises a hollow raised tube that extends vertically from said conduit containment channel for connection to a fuel dispensing device. 18. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, further comprising at least one support structure extending from said fuel tank. 19. The fuel jet system according to claim 18, wherein said at least one support structure comprises a first support structure and a second support structure, said first and second support structures extending from said fuel tank. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 19, wherein each of said first and second support structures is fixed to said fuel tank through a stabilization means. 21. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 19, wherein each of said first and second support structures is fixed to said fuel tank through a fastening means. 22. The fuel jet system according to claim 19, wherein said first support structure is fixed to said fuel tank through a plurality of sets of tie plates arranged on opposite sides of said first support structure, and said second support structure is fixed to said fuel tank through a plurality of sets of tie plates arranged on opposite sides of said second support structure. 23. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, wherein said fuel tank comprises a cylindrical tank. 24. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, wherein said fuel tank comprises a rectilinear tank. 25. The fuel jet system according to claim 18, further comprising at least one awning support structure connected to at least one of said support structures. 26. The fuel jet system according to claim 25, further comprising a canopy supported on at least one of said awning support structure. 27. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, further comprising: a first and second support structure secured to said fuel tank; a first awning support structure having an upper and lower end, said lower end being secured to said first support structure; a second awning support structure having an upper and lower end, said lower end being secured to said second support structure; and an awning fastened over said first and second support structures. The fuel jet system according to claim 27, wherein said upper end of said first support structure is secured to said lower end of said first awning support structure by a first leveling connector, and wherein said upper end of said second support structure is secured to said lower end of said second awning support structure by a second leveling connector. 29. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 28, wherein each of said first and second leveling connectors comprises: a lower coupling member; a top coupling member; and a plurality of leveling fasteners that couple said upper and lower coupling members. 30. The fuel dispensing system according to claim 13, further comprising a raised island form of pumps that surrounds at least one of said fuel dispensers, and which defines a perimeter and a height of a high island of pumps, where said pump island formwork includes: a pair of substantially parallel elongate side members; and a pair of arcuate end members coming into contact with adjacent ends of said pairs of substantially parallel elongated side members, respectively. 31. A method for installing a fuel dispensing system comprising: leveling a fuel tank assembly comprising a fuel tank having at least one fuel storage compartment and a conduit containment channel extending therein; from said fuel tank below the level of the floor; and cover the underground fuel tank assembly. 32. The method for installing a fuel jet system according to claim 31, further comprising securing at least one awning support structure to at least one support structure extending from said fuel tank. 33. The method for installing a fuel dispensing system according to claim 32, further comprising securing an awning on an upper end of at least one of said awning support structures. 34. The method for installing a fuel jet system according to claim 31, further comprising securing a first support structure for awnings to a first support structure extending from said fuel tank by means of a fuel connector. leveling; and securing a second awning support structure extending from said fuel tank by means of a leveling connector. 35. The method for installing a fuel dispensing system according to claim 34, further comprising securing an awning to the upper ends of said first and second support structures for awning. 36. The method for installing a fuel dispensing system according to claim 31, further comprising connecting at least one fuel dispensing device in fluid communication with at least one of said fuel storage compartments. 37. The method for installing a fuel dispensing system according to claim 31, further comprising pouring concrete into the shuttering of the raised island of pumps, in such a way as to form an island of pumps to support at least one of said dispensing devices. made out of fuel. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A prefabricated modular fuel dispensing system (10) comprising a base module (12), including an underground fuel tank (18), having a plurality of separate fuel storage compartments (32/34/36) therein for storing a corresponding plurality of fuels to be assorted, and a conduit containment channel (20) attached to the underground fuel tank (18) to operatively house a corresponding plurality of fuel supply conduits (42) and fuel supply conduits ( 50) therein for feeding fuel to and from the underground fuel tank (18), respectively, a fuel dispenser module (14) including an island for pumps (22) to operatively support a plurality of fuel dispensing devices ( 24) thereon, coupled to the plurality of separate fuel storage compartments (32/34/36) mediated a plurality of fuel supply conduits (50) for selectively receiving fuel therefrom, and a canopy module (16), including an upper canopy element (26) maintained in spaced apart relation above the fuel dispenser module (14). ) by a plurality of substantially vertical awning support columns (28) secured to the underground fuel tank (18), wherein the base module (12), the fuel spout module (14) and the awning module (16) they are configured to be integrated into a mutually supporting unit structure. The most representative figure of the invention is number 1. * * * * *