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US1621929A
US1621929A US57084A US5708425A US1621929A US 1621929 A US1621929 A US 1621929A US 57084 A US57084 A US 57084A US 5708425 A US5708425 A US 5708425A US 1621929 A US1621929 A US 1621929A
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  • My improved storage gas holder requires smaller foundations than ordinary holders of like capacity; the cost of this item being cut approximately in half.
  • the simple, smooth surface of my iinproved gas holder is easier to paint and contains so much less surface per unit of capacity than lift holders that it can be painted at a cost of from one fifth to one third the ordinary cost. Besides this, it can be painted attractive colors, which harmonize with the surrounding scenery, without fear of discoloration. n fact, my improved gas holder when properly painted, or landscaped, will be a thing of public interest and an object of beauty. It can also be utilized to attract attention and thus aid publicity.
  • My improved gas holder can be used advantageously in cold climates because there are no water seals to freeze. Because the water seals do not have to be kept from freezing, a heating system, and the duties of an attendant to take care of the same are dispensed with.
  • My improved gas holder may be made with a relatively large capacity.
  • the one shown in this application is esigned with a diameter of substantially fifty-seven feet.
  • Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of a gas holder
  • Fig. 2 is a top plan view
  • Fig. 3 is a plan view of the foundations and supporting legs with the gas holder removed
  • Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view on an enlarged scale taken through one Vof the foundations and supporting legs
  • Fig. 5 is a view in side elevation on an enlarged scale of one of the supporting legs.
  • the gas holder comprises a spherical shell' 10 made up o1 plates 11 properly curved and shaped to form a sphere when fastened together.
  • the plates 11 are here shown as joined at their edges by butt-straps 12 on the outside. Similar straps (not shown) may be provided on the inside if desired.
  • the shell plates are Joined to the straps in any suitable manner as by riveting or welding.
  • the shell l() is entirely supported by twenty supporting legs set on the concrete piers or foundations 17.
  • the shell has no other support.
  • the circle inside of the foundation posts 17 indicated in Fig. 3 indicates merely a circular depression in the ground beneath the gas holder for the purpose of giving easier access to the under surface thereof. Such a depression is optional.
  • Each of these legs comprises a substantially rectangular piece of sheet metal having its upper edge 18a bent outwardly at an angle of substantially 45, and curved to conform to the shape of the outer surface of the shell 10. ⁇
  • the edge or flange 18a is fastened to the shell by means of the rivets 19.
  • the lower edge of the leg 18 is fastened by means of the rivets 20 between the vertical edges 21 of two adjacent angle irons, having their horizontal flanges 22 resting on the post or foundation 17.
  • Each supporting leg 18 is provided with two stiffening members 23 comprising vertically arranged plates set at right angles to the member 18 and secured thereto in any suitable manner, as, for example, by welding.
  • the upper end of the stiffeniiig member 23 is likewise secured to the flange 18, and the lower end thereof to thehorizontal flange 22 of the angle iron on that side.
  • the supporting legs are attached t-o the shell on a circle having about one-half the diameter ofa great circle.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half'of 'the dlameterrofa great circle of said shell.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell-on ⁇ the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half of the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprisin a ieee of sheet metal having its up-v per e ge ent to form a ange, said flange I have shown and described certain being curved to conform to the curvature -of the shell and attached thereto.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on -foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on 'the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half of the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising a piece of sheet metal having its upper edge bent to form a flange, said iiange being curved to conform to the curvature of the shell and attached thereto, and having ⁇ a stii'ening member fastened to said piece of sheet metal and said flange vand lying in a plane substantially at right angles thereto.
  • gas holder comprising a substantially spherlcal shell substantially supported by suppor'tlng legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the lme Aof a circle llying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half of the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprisin a piece of sheet metal having its upper e ge bent. outwardly to form a flange,
  • said flange belng curved to conform to the curvaturel of the shell and-attached thereto.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends tothe shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially less than the 'diameter of a great circle of said shell.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations'and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially lessthan the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising la piece of sheet metal having its upper edge bent to form a fiange, said flange being curved to conform to the curvature of the shell and attached thereto, the vlower edge of vsaid piece of sheet metal being supported between the vertical flanges of two adjacent angle irons resting on said foundation.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying inv a'horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially less than the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising a ieee of sheet metal having its upper edge ent to form a flange, said flange stitlening member fastened. to said piece of sheet metal and said flange and lying in a plane substantially at right angles thereto, the lower-edge of said piece of sheet metal being supported between the vertical flanges of 'two adjacent angle irons resting on said foundation.
  • a gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially less than the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising a piece of sheet metalhaving its upper edge ent outwardly to form a flange, said lange being curved to conform to the curvature of the shell and attached thereto.

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1 621 92 9 March 22, 1927. G' T HQRTON GAS HOLDER Filed Sent. 18, 1925 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 /Z l I() I L Z2 gz A /f7 /f IHM nl "Hw 1621 29 .March 22, 1927. G. T. HORTON y 9 GAS HOLDER Filed Sent. 18, 1925 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 3570672' 07'.- 6607 @Z7 07 Q7@ raw/Z l, ,v
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GEORGE T. HOR'LITON,A 0F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
GAS HOLDER.
Application led September 18, 1925. Serial No. 57,084.
the problems of heating seals and the discoloration of paint by immersion in water. No water seals are necessary and no part of the holder is telescoped into water.
My improved storage gas holder requires smaller foundations than ordinary holders of like capacity; the cost of this item being cut approximately in half.
The simple, smooth surface of my iinproved gas holder is easier to paint and contains so much less surface per unit of capacity than lift holders that it can be painted at a cost of from one fifth to one third the ordinary cost. Besides this, it can be painted attractive colors, which harmonize with the surrounding scenery, without fear of discoloration. n fact, my improved gas holder when properly painted, or landscaped, will be a thing of public interest and an object of beauty. It can also be utilized to attract attention and thus aid publicity.
My improved gas holder can be used advantageously in cold climates because there are no water seals to freeze. Because the water seals do not have to be kept from freezing, a heating system, and the duties of an attendant to take care of the same are dispensed with.
My improved gas holder may be made with a relatively large capacity. For example, the one shown in this application is esigned with a diameter of substantially fifty-seven feet.
Other features and advantages of my invention will appear more fully as I proceed with my specification.
In that form of device embodying the features of my invention .andshown 1n the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a view in side elevation of a gas holder; Fig. 2 is a top plan view; Fig. 3 is a plan view of the foundations and supporting legs with the gas holder removed; Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view on an enlarged scale taken through one Vof the foundations and supporting legs; and Fig. 5 is a view in side elevation on an enlarged scale of one of the supporting legs.
As s hown in the drawings, the gas holder comprises a spherical shell' 10 made up o1 plates 11 properly curved and shaped to form a sphere when fastened together. The plates 11 are here shown as joined at their edges by butt-straps 12 on the outside. Similar straps (not shown) may be provided on the inside if desired. The shell plates are Joined to the straps in any suitable manner as by riveting or welding.
The shell l() is entirely supported by twenty supporting legs set on the concrete piers or foundations 17. The shell has no other support. The circle inside of the foundation posts 17 indicated in Fig. 3 indicates merely a circular depression in the ground beneath the gas holder for the purpose of giving easier access to the under surface thereof. Such a depression is optional.
18 indicates the supporting legs (see Figs. 4 and 5). Each of these legs comprises a substantially rectangular piece of sheet metal having its upper edge 18a bent outwardly at an angle of substantially 45, and curved to conform to the shape of the outer surface of the shell 10.` The edge or flange 18a is fastened to the shell by means of the rivets 19. The lower edge of the leg 18 is fastened by means of the rivets 20 between the vertical edges 21 of two adjacent angle irons, having their horizontal flanges 22 resting on the post or foundation 17. Each supporting leg 18 is provided with two stiffening members 23 comprising vertically arranged plates set at right angles to the member 18 and secured thereto in any suitable manner, as, for example, by welding. The upper end of the stiffeniiig member 23 is likewise secured to the flange 18, and the lower end thereof to thehorizontal flange 22 of the angle iron on that side.
24 indicates an anchor bolt embedded in the foundation 17 and extending through one of the flanges 22 of one of the angle irons and provided with a nut 25 as shown.`
The supporting legs are attached t-o the shell on a circle having about one-half the diameter ofa great circle.
The method of supporting the shell on the supporting legs and the location of their attachment to the shell is an important feature of the invention. In making a gas holder of this size spherical in shape, many difficulties are encountered in properly supporting it, making it of the proper strength and the like. These difficulties have all been overcome in' my improved gas holder. The
roblems encountered in supporting a gasliolder are entirely different from those met in supporting a spherical tank adapted to hold a liquid such as Water or oil. In such a ter of a great circle, or even less. By thus supporting the gas holder, it is' held rigid and irm'and is not subjected to any undue stresses or strains. y 'Moreover, by bringing the supporting legs in, in this manner, it is obvious that 'there is a great saving in material since the supporting pieces maybe much shorter. The construction is also simpler, and besides this, there is a great saving in the size and number of foundations required. It is obvious also, that very much less ground` space is required for the gas holder than if the legs were moved out on a larger circle.
While embodiments of my invention, it is tobe understood that it isAv capable of many modifications. Changes, therefore, in the construction and arrangement may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as disclosed in the appended claims, in which it is my intention to claim all novelty inherent in my invention as broadly as possible in view of the prior art.
What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:
1. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half'of 'the dlameterrofa great circle of said shell.
2. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell-on` the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half of the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprisin a ieee of sheet metal having its up-v per e ge ent to form a ange, said flange I have shown and described certain being curved to conform to the curvature -of the shell and attached thereto.
3. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on -foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on 'the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half of the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising a piece of sheet metal having its upper edge bent to form a flange, said iiange being curved to conform to the curvature of the shell and attached thereto, and having `a stii'ening member fastened to said piece of sheet metal and said flange vand lying in a plane substantially at right angles thereto.
4. gas holder comprising a substantially spherlcal shell substantially supported by suppor'tlng legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the lme Aof a circle llying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially one-half of the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprisin a piece of sheet metal having its upper e ge bent. outwardly to form a flange,
said flange belng curved to conform to the curvaturel of the shell and-attached thereto.
5. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends tothe shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially less than the 'diameter of a great circle of said shell.
6. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations'and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially lessthan the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising la piece of sheet metal having its upper edge bent to form a fiange, said flange being curved to conform to the curvature of the shell and attached thereto, the vlower edge of vsaid piece of sheet metal being supported between the vertical flanges of two adjacent angle irons resting on said foundation.
7. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying inv a'horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially less than the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising a ieee of sheet metal having its upper edge ent to form a flange, said flange stitlening member fastened. to said piece of sheet metal and said flange and lying in a plane substantially at right angles thereto, the lower-edge of said piece of sheet metal being supported between the vertical flanges of 'two adjacent angle irons resting on said foundation.
8. A gas holder comprising a substantially spherical shell substantially supported by supporting legs resting on foundations and attached at their upper ends to the shell on the line of a circle lying in a horizontal plane and having a diameter substantially less than the diameter of a great circle of said shell, each of said supporting legs comprising a piece of sheet metalhaving its upper edge ent outwardly to form a flange, said lange being curved to conform to the curvature of the shell and attached thereto.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set 20 my hand this 16th day of September, 1025. GEORGE T. HORTON.
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