WO2008094151A1 - Système mobile de traitement des liquides et procédé - Google Patents

Système mobile de traitement des liquides et procédé Download PDF

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WO2008094151A1
WO2008094151A1 PCT/US2007/002758 US2007002758W WO2008094151A1 WO 2008094151 A1 WO2008094151 A1 WO 2008094151A1 US 2007002758 W US2007002758 W US 2007002758W WO 2008094151 A1 WO2008094151 A1 WO 2008094151A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D90/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D90/12—Supports
    • B65D90/14—Legs, e.g. detachable
    • B65D90/143—Detachable individual legs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D25/00—Filters formed by clamping together several filtering elements or parts of such elements
    • B01D25/12—Filter presses, i.e. of the plate or plate and frame type
    • B01D25/164—Chamber-plate presses, i.e. the sides of the filtering elements being clamped between two successive filtering plates
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/02—Large containers rigid
    • B65D88/12—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport
    • B65D88/129—Transporter frames for containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D90/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D90/12—Supports
    • B65D90/14—Legs, e.g. detachable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D2201/00—Details relating to filtering apparatus
    • B01D2201/26—Transport systems for filtering devices
    • B01D2201/265—Transport systems for filtering devices mounted on vehicles
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F2201/00—Apparatus for treatment of water, waste water or sewage
    • C02F2201/008—Mobile apparatus and plants, e.g. mounted on a vehicle

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  • the present invention relates generally to systems and methods for deploying equipment or other large objects. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for deploying a mobile liquid treatment assembly. Description of the Related Art
  • an industrial filter that is integrated into a semi truck trailer includes significant structural components that are only useful while the integrated filter/trailer is in motion, e.g., the axles, wheels and brakes.
  • removing filter solids produced during a filter cycle is difficult due to the trailer structure beneath the filter.
  • a conveyer must be used to remove solids from the filter, which ads to the total system cost.
  • Preferred embodiments of the present system permit a mobile filter to be deployed quickly and are less expensive than the prior art constructions because transport specific components are not necessary.
  • the preferred embodiments also enhance the removal of filter solids.
  • the filter is separable from the trailer so that the trailer may be utilized only for transport of the filter and is not left sitting idle while the filter is in operation at the remote location.
  • the trailer may be utilized to transport additional filters (or other objects) after transporting a first filter.
  • the filter may be transported by alternative means, such as by train, plane or ship, for example.
  • a preferred embodiment is a mobile filter assembly including a frame having a first end, a second end, and a platform extending between the first end and the second end.
  • a liquid treatment device such as a filter, is secured to the frame and is configured to separate a solid component from a liquid component of a solid liquid mixture.
  • the mobile filter assembly includes at least a first deployment leg assembly secured to the first end of the frame and at least a second deployment leg assembly secured to the second end of the frame.
  • Each of the deployment leg assemblies includes a first leg and a second leg movable relative to one another. The first leg is securable to the frame and the second leg includes a surface contacting foot at a lower end.
  • a force generator is associated with each deployment leg assembly and is configured to apply a force to the first leg and the second leg to move the second leg relative to the first leg, such that the first and second deployment leg assemblies are capable of cooperating to raise the filter assembly to a desired height above a surface on which the filter assembly is supported.
  • a preferred embodiment is a method of deploying a mobile filter including loading a filter onto a delivery vehicle at a first location, the filter supported by an integral frame.
  • the frame includes a platform surrounding at least a portion of the filter. Moving the vehicle including the filter to a desired location remote from the first location.
  • the method also includes utilizing a first deployment leg and a second deployment leg to raise respective first and second ends of the filter to a first height relative to a surface on which the filter is desired to be supported, such that the delivery vehicle may be removed from underneath the filter.
  • the method includes continuing to raise the filter with the first and second deployment legs to a second height greater than the first height.
  • the method further includes maintaining the filter at the second height and positioning a waste receptacle below the filter, which is configured to receive solid particulate cake discharged from the filter.
  • Yet another preferred embodiment is a mobile filter assembly including a frame having a first end, a second end, and a platform extending between a lower portion of the first end and a lower portion of the second end. Each of the first end and the second end has four comers cooperating to define a rectangular shape.
  • a filter is secured to the frame and includes a plurality of filter plates configured to cooperate to form a filter chamber.
  • the filter additionally includes a clamping mechanism configured to apply a squeezing force to the plurality of filter plates to seal the filter chamber.
  • the filter is configured to separate a solid component from a liquid component of a solid liquid mixture.
  • a mount located at each of the corners of the first and second ends are sized, shaped and located to correspond with an ISO standard for container mounts.
  • Another preferred embodiment is a method of deploying an object to a remote location including loading the object onto a delivery vehicle at a first location, moving the delivery vehicle including the object to a desired second location remote from the first location, and applying a force to first and second movable portions of at least a first deployment leg and a second deployment leg to raise respective first and second ends of the object to a first height relative to a surface on which the object is desired to be supported, such that the delivery vehicle may be removed from underneath the object.
  • the method further includes continuing to raise the object with the first and second deployment legs to a second height greater than the first height, removing the force from the first and second portions of the deployment legs and maintaining the object at the second height.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a mobile filter assembly having certain features, aspects and advantages of the present invention.
  • the filter assembly is supported on a transport trailer, which is coupled to a semi truck.
  • the filter assembly includes a support structure including a platform and end portions.
  • a pair of active deployment legs is configured to raise the filter assembly.
  • Figure 2 illustrates the mobile filter assembly of Figure 1 with passive deployment legs at each corner of the filter assembly deployed to support the filter assembly in an elevated orientation above the transport trailer.
  • Figure 3 illustrates the mobile filter assembly raised to a further elevated orientation with the transport trailer removed from underneath the mobile filter assembly and a waste receptacle placed beneath the mobile filter assembly. A set of stairs are secured to a frame of the mobile filter assembly to permit access to the platform.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of one corner of the mobile filter assembly of Figure 1 illustrating a passive deployment leg in a stowed position.
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of the corner of the filter assembly shown in Figure 4 with the passive deployment leg in a stowed position, an intermediate position and a deployed position.
  • Figure 6 is a side view of a retention mechanism configured to retain an inner leg relative to an outer leg of the passive deployment leg.
  • Figure 7 is a view of an end of the mobile filter assembly viewed from the center of the filter assembly and illustrating a centrally located active deployment leg.
  • Figure 8 is a side view of the active deployment leg of Figure 7 including a hydraulic pump and hydraulic cylinder configured to extend the active deployment leg.
  • Figure 9 is a top view of the active deployment leg of Figure 7.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of the end of the mobile filter assembly shown in Figure 7 with the active deployment leg in a deployed position.
  • Figure 11 is a perspective view of a modification of the mobile filter assembly of Figures 1-10.
  • Figure 12 is a perspective view of the mobile filter assembly of Figure 11 including an active deployment leg secured to each corner of the filter assembly.
  • Figure 13 is a perspective view of the mobile filter assembly of Figure 1 1 with the deployment legs in an extended position.
  • Figure 14 is a perspective view of the filter assembly of Figures 1 1-13 in a raised position in preparation for being loaded onto a transport trailer.
  • Figure 15 is a perspective view of the filter assembly being loaded onto the transport trailer.
  • Figure 16 is a perspective view of the filter with the deployment legs in a retracted position and the filter assembly supported by the transport trailer.
  • Figure 17 is a perspective view of the filter assembly with the deployment legs in a stowed position.
  • Figure 18 is a perspective view of the filter assembly supported on the transport trailer in preparation for removal from the transport trailer. The deployment legs are moved to a deployed position.
  • FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the filter assembly with the deployment legs in an extended position to raise the filter assembly from the transport trailer.
  • Figure 20 is a perspective view of the filter assembly with the deployment legs in a further extended position to raise the filter assembly further off of the transport trailer.
  • Figure 21 is a perspective view of the filter assembly in an elevated position with the transport trailer removed from underneath the filter assembly.
  • Figure 22 is a perspective view of the filter assembly in an elevated position with a waste container positioned beneath the filter assembly.
  • Figure 23a is a side view of the filter assembly supported on a transport trailer.
  • Figure 23b is a rear view of the filter assembly as shown in Figure 23a.
  • Figure 24a is a side view of the filter assembly on the transport trailer with the deployment legs moved to a deployed position.
  • Figure 24b is a rear view of the filter assembly as shown in Figure 24a.
  • Figure 25a is a side view of the filter assembly with the deployment legs in an extended position to raise the filter assembly off of the transport trailer.
  • Figure 25b is a rear view of the filter assembly as shown in Figure 25a.
  • Figure 26a is a side view of the filter assembly further raised off of the transport trailer by the deployment legs relative to the position shown in Figure 25.
  • Figure 26b is a rear view of the filter assembly as shown in Figure 26a.
  • Figure 27a is a side view of the filter assembly in an elevated position with the transport trailer removed from beneath the filter assembly.
  • Figure 27b is an end view of the filter assembly as shown in Figure 27a.
  • Figure 28a is a side view of the filter assembly in an elevated position with a waste container positioned beneath the filter assembly.
  • Figure 28b is a rear view of the filter assembly as shown in Figure 28a.
  • FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the filter assembly with the deployment legs removed.
  • Figure 30 is a plan view of a hinge of the filter assembly configured to rotatably support the deployment legs.
  • Figure 31 is a side view of a deployment leg removed from the filter assembly.
  • Figure 32 is a cross-sectional view of the deployment leg of Figure 31.
  • Figure 33 is a perspective view of the deployment leg of Figure 31. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • the mobile filter assembly is generally referred to by the reference numeral 40.
  • the filter assembly 40 includes a platform 42, which extends the entire length of the filter assembly 40.
  • the platform 42 may be of any suitable size, but preferably is configured to be transportable by a semi truck 44.
  • the platform 42 (and filter assembly 40) are no larger than a standard semi trailer, and may be substantially smaller.
  • the overall dimensions of the filter assembly 40 may be modified.
  • the platform 42 includes a forward end portion 46 and a rearward end portion 48.
  • the forward end 46 and the rearward end 48 are in the form of support structures, or support walls, which extend upwardly from the platform 42.
  • the ends 46, 48 may not extend upwardly from the platform 42.
  • support walls as used herein is a broad term than covers many structures suitable to support other components relative to the platform 42. Thus, it is not necessary that the walls be of a solid construction, as they may also be in the form of an open truss.
  • the platform 42 supports a filter 50, which preferably is configured to separate a solid component and a liquid component from a solid-liquid mixture, or slurry.
  • the filter 50 may be of any suitable construction that is configured to be mobile.
  • the platform 42 preferably surrounds at least a portion of the filter 50 and is configured to permit a person to access portions of the filter 50 for operation, maintenance or repair.
  • the filter 50 is a filter press including a plurality of filter plates 52 which cooperate to define a filter cavity.
  • the filter 50 includes a clamping mechanism 54 which is configured to apply a clamping force to the plurality of filter plates 52 to create a seal between the filter plates 52 and, thus, seal the filter chamber of the filter 50.
  • the filter plates 52 are configured to separate from one another at the end of a filter cycle to permit collected solids (referred to as a filter cake) to be discharged from the filter 50.
  • suitable types of filters may be provided including various types of batch filters or continuous filters.
  • the forward end 46 and rearward end 48 of the filter assembly 40 include supports configured to support the filter assembly with the platform 42 in an elevated position once a transport trailer 56 used to transport the filter assembly 40 is removed.
  • the supports include one or more deployment legs and, in the illustrated arrangement, include both passive deployment legs 60 and active deployment legs 62.
  • the passive deployment legs 60 are configured to be variable in height to support the filter assembly 40 in an elevated position such that the platform 42 is elevated above a surface on which the filter assembly 40 is supported.
  • the illustrated passive deployment legs 60 include a first leg portion 64 (outer or upper leg) and a second leg portion 66 (inner or lower leg) telescopically received within the first leg portion 64.
  • the first leg portion 64 and the second leg portion 66 may be secured in one of a plurality of relative positions to define a desired height of the deployment leg 60.
  • the construction of the legs 60 may be reversed such that the upper leg 64 is within the lower leg 66, if desired. Other suitable constructions may also be used.
  • the active deployment legs 62 also include a first leg portion 68 (upper or outer leg) and a second leg portion 70 (inner or lower leg) telescopically received within the first leg portion 68.
  • the active deployment leg 62 is configured to produce a force tending to extend the first leg portion 68 and the second leg portion 70 relative to one another, such that the active deployment leg 62 may be used to lift the filter assembly 40.
  • the active deployment leg 62 may use any suitable force generating mechanism, such as a hydraulic system, for example, as described in greater detail below, hi addition, the construction of the legs 62 may be reversed such that the upper leg 68 is within the lower leg 70, if desired. Other suitable constructions may also be used.
  • passive deployment legs 60 are positioned at each comer of the filter assembly 40. That is, each side of the forward end 46 and rearward end 48 include a passive deployment leg 60. Preferably, each of the forward end 46 and rearward end 48 include a single active deployment leg 62, which desirably is generally centered within the ends 46, 48- The active deployment legs 62 may be positioned or otherwise configured to contact the transport trailer 56 or the surface upon which the filter assembly 40 is supported in order to raise the filter assembly 40 to an elevated position. In addition, the active deployment legs 62 may be configured to contact any other suitable structure from which to move the filter assembly 40 to an elevated position, such as an intermediary support, for example.
  • the passive deployment legs 60 are movable from a stowed position, as illustrated in Figure 1, to a deployed position, as illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the passive deployment legs 60 In the stowed position, the passive deployment legs 60 preferably are within a perimeter defined by the platform 42 and are rotatable outside the perimeter of the platform 42 in the deployed position.
  • the passive deployment legs 60 are utilized to maintain the filter assembly 40 in an elevated position.
  • the height H at which the platform 42 is elevated above the surface upon which the filter assembly 40 rests may vary.
  • the height H is sufficient to permit the transport trailer 56 to be removed from underneath the filter assembly 40.
  • the filter assembly 40 is capable of being raised to a height H that is sufficient to permit a waste container 72 to be positioned beneath the platform 42 in order to receive particulate cake discharged from the filter 50.
  • the filter assembly 40 may be raised to an initial height H, which permits the trailer 56 to be removed, and subsequently raised to a secondary height, which permits the waste container 72 (or other desirable object) to be positioned beneath the filter assembly 40.
  • the height H is at least six feet.
  • the second leg portions 66 of the passive deployment legs 60 may include feet 74 at the lower ends thereof that are configured to contact the surface upon which the filter assembly 40 rests.
  • the feet 74 may be configured to inhibit the filter assembly 40 from sinking into the surface or sliding on the surface. Accordingly, the feet 74 may have an enlarged support surface area to inhibit sinking and may be textured or otherwise configured to improve the grip of the feet 74 on the surface upon which the filter assembly 40 rests.
  • the inner leg 70 of the active deployment leg 62 may include a support foot 74, similar to the support foot 74 of the passive deployment legs 60 described above.
  • the filter assembly 40 includes a set of removable stairs 76 which are configured to be removably secured to the platform 42 or other suitable portion of the filter assembly 40.
  • the stairs 76 may be bolted or otherwise secured to the platform 42 to permit access to the platform 42 from the surface upon which the filter assembly 40 is supported.
  • FIGs 4 and 5 illustrate one corner of a rearward end 48 of the filter assembly 40.
  • the passive deployment leg 60 is illustrated in a stowed position.
  • a pair of hinges 78 couple the deployment leg 60 to the rearward end 48.
  • the hinges 78 permit the deployment leg 60 to be rotated from the stowed position to the deployed position, as illustrated in Figure 5.
  • a latch 80 may be provided to secure the deployment leg 60 in the deployed position.
  • a similar latch 80 may be provided to secure the deployment leg 60 in the stowed position.
  • a retention mechanism 82 is configured to retain the deployment leg 60 in one of a plurality of available extended positions.
  • the retention mechanism 82 is a pin 84 biased by a spring 86 to engage cooperating holes 88 in each of the first leg portion 64 (or outer leg) and the second leg portion 66 (or inner leg).
  • a handle 90 preferably is provided to permit the pin 84 to be manually retracted against the force of the biasing spring 86 or allowed to be advanced into cooperating pairs of the holes 88 of the outer leg 64 and the inner leg 66.
  • the passive deployment leg 60 may be secured in a desired extended position between a fully retracted and a fully extended position.
  • Figures 7-10 illustrate a preferred embodiment of an active deployment leg 62 employed on the rearward end 48 of the filter assembly 40.
  • the first leg portion 68 or outer leg is a tubular member that preferably is generally rectangular in cross-sectional shape.
  • the outer leg 68 may be interrupted along its length (e.g., the outer leg 68 is discontinuous or formed from multiple pieces).
  • the second leg portion or inner leg 70 preferably is in the form of an I-beam, which is configured to telescopically engage with the outer leg 68.
  • the outer leg 68 and inner leg 70 preferably are interconnected through a force generator 100.
  • the force generator 100 is configured to produce a force tending to extend the inner leg 70 relative to the outer leg 68 (and, thus, the rearward end 48 and platform 42).
  • the force generator is a hydraulic cylinder 102 configured to be extendable and retractable by a hydraulic pump 104.
  • the cylinder 102 may be only extendable by the hydraulic pump 104 and may include a biasing arrangement, such as a spring, for example, configured to retract the cylinder 102.
  • a biasing arrangement such as a spring, for example, configured to retract the cylinder 102.
  • Such a cylinder 102 is generally less expensive to employ.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 102 preferably includes a first portion 106 telescopically engaged with a second portion 108.
  • the first portion 106 is secured to the rearward end 48 or outer leg 68 (via connector 109).
  • the second portion 108 is securable to the inner leg 70 by a latch 110.
  • the latch 110 is configured to selectively engage with one of a plurality of holes 1 12 defined by the inner leg 70.
  • the active deployment leg 62 could also include an additional latch assembly (similar to the latch 110) which would permit the active deployment leg 62 to be retained in an extended position after the cylinder 102 is uncoupled by the latch 110 and retracted. Such an arrangement would permit the active deployment leg 62 to be extended in a series of steps, or iterations.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 102 could be used to extend the active deployment leg 62 to a first height, at which point the secondary latch could be used to secure the active deployment leg 62 in the extended position. Subsequently, the hydraulic cylinder 102 could be released by the latch 1 10, retracted and reengaged to the inner leg 70 at a different point.
  • the secondary latch could be then disengaged to permit further extension of the active deployment leg 62 via the cylinder 102.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 102 could have a maximum stroke that is less than the height H ( Figure 3) at which the platform 42 is desired to be elevated above the support surface.
  • the filter assembly 40 may be raised above a surface to an elevated position, and maintained at the elevated position, utilizing a combination of the active deployment legs 62 and passive deployment legs 60.
  • the filter assembly 40 may be loaded onto a transport trailer 56 (or other mode of transport) without extraneous material handling equipment, if desired.
  • the filter assembly 40 can also be off loaded at the desired worksite without material handling equipment.
  • the filter assembly 40 may be maintained at the elevated position to permit a waste removal container 72 to be positioned beneath the filter 50, which is not possible with the prior art integrated trailer and filter.
  • Figures 1 1-33 illustrate a modification of the filter assembly 40 of Figures 1-10.
  • the filter assembly 40 of Figures 11-33 in many respects, is substantially similar to the filter assembly 40 of Figures 1-10. Accordingly, the same reference numbers are used to designate the same or similar components of the filter assembly 40 of Figures 1 1 -33.
  • the filter assembly 40 of Figures 11-33 is configured to be transported by a variety of alternative modes of transportation.
  • the filter assembly 40 preferably includes ISO mounts or lifting points 200 at each corner of the forward end 46 and rearward end 48.
  • ISO lifting points 200 are provided in total and are arranged to form a generally rectangular shape.
  • the ISO lifting points 200 preferably are configured in accordance with the ISO standards for such mounts, which are commonly employed in shipping containers.
  • the lifting points 200 conform to a standard which permit the filter assembly 40 to be handled by material handling systems which are configured to lift and move standard shipping containers.
  • the filter assembly 40 may be easily loaded onto semi trailers, trains, ships, or other modes of transport by existing material handling systems.
  • the filter assembly 40 of Figures 1 1-33 preferably includes four active deployment legs 62 at each corner of the platform 42.
  • the passive deployment legs 60 of the filter assembly 40 of Figures 1-10 have been replaced with active deployment legs 62, which may be similar to the active deployment legs 62 of the filter assembly 40 of Figures 1-10, and which are shown in greater detail in Figures 31-33.
  • the deployment legs 62 preferably are movable between a deployed position ( Figure 12) and a stowed position ( Figure 17).
  • Figures 13-28 illustrate a preferred method for moving the filter assembly 40 from one location to a second location.
  • Figures 13-22 illustrate perspective views of a preferred method and Figures 23a-28a and 23b-28b illustrate side and rear views, respectively, of the method of Figures 13-22.
  • the filter assembly 40 is illustrated in an elevated position.
  • a transport trailer 56 is shown in position waiting to be moved underneath the elevated filter assembly 40.
  • the transport trailer 56 has been moved beneath the filter assembly 40 and the deployment legs 62 used to lower the filter assembly 40 towards the transport trailer 56.
  • alternative methods may be used to load the filter assembly 40 onto the transport trailer 56, such as utilizing material handling equipment configured to move the filter assembly 40 using the ISO lifting points 200.
  • Figure 16 illustrates the filter assembly 40 loaded onto the transport trailer 56 and the deployment legs 62 moved to a retracted position.
  • the deployment legs 62 of the filter assembly 40 have been moved from a deployed position ( Figure 16) to a stowed position. Jn the stowed position, the deployment legs 62 preferably are positioned to reduce the overall width of the filter assembly 40 to allow for easier transport.
  • the deployment legs 62 are within the perimeter of the platform 42.
  • the filter assembly 40 has been moved to a desired location via the transport trailer 56 and the deployment legs 62 have been moved to a deployed position.
  • the deployment legs are moved to an extended position to raise the filter assembly 40 off of the transport trailer 56.
  • the deployment legs 62 have been utilized to lift the filter assembly 40 off of the transport trailer 56, such that the transport trailer may be removed from beneath the filter assembly 40, as illustrated in Figure 21.
  • the filter assembly 40 may be raised to a first elevated position to permit the transport trailer 56 to be removed and subsequently raised to a second elevated position higher than the first elevated position, or alternatively lowered to a second position that is lower than the first elevated position, once the transport trailer 56 has been removed, as discussed above.
  • Such a method permits the transport trailer 56 to be removed quickly so that it can be utilized for an additional job.
  • the desired elevated position of the filter assembly 40 may be determined subsequent to the removal of the transport trailer 56 and the filter assembly 40 may then be moved to the desired elevated position.
  • the second position may be a fully lowered or substantially fully lowered position.
  • a waste container 72 has been positioned beneath the filter assembly 40.
  • Figures 23-28 generally correspond with the method illustrated in Figures 13-22.
  • Figures 23a-28a illustrate a side view of the filter assembly 40.
  • Figures 23b-28b illustrate a rear view of the filter assembly 40 corresponding to the positions shown in Figures 23a-28a.
  • Figures 23a and 23b illustrate the filter assembly loaded onto a transport trailer 56 with the deployment legs in a stowed position.
  • Figures 24a and 24b illustrate the filter assembly moved to a desired location for use of the filter 40 with the deployment legs 62 moved to the deployed position.
  • Figures 25a and 25b illustrate the filter assembly with the deployment legs 62 in an extended position to raise the filter assembly 40 off of the transport trailer 56.
  • Figures 26a and 26b illustrate the filter assembly 40 raised to a desired height H, which preferably is sufficient to permit the transport trailer 56 to be removed from underneath the filter assembly 40.
  • Figures 27a and 27b illustrate the filter assembly 40 with the transport trailer 56 removed.
  • Figures 28a and 28b illustrate the filter assembly with a waste container 72 positioned underneath.
  • Figures 29 and 30 illustrate a portion of a desired coupler, or hinge 78, which permits the deployment legs 62 to be rotatably coupled to the filter assembly 40 and, specifically, to the forward end 46 and rearward end 48.
  • the deployment legs 62 may be configured to be removably coupled to the respective first end 46 and second end 48 of the filter assembly 40 by any suitable mechanism, such as mechanical fasteners, for example but without limitation.
  • FIGS 31-33 illustrate a preferred embodiment of the deployment leg 62.
  • the deployment leg 62 includes a hydraulic cylinder 102 configured to extend the deployment leg 62.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 102 is configured to both extend and retract the deployment leg 62.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 102 may be activated by a hydraulic pump 104, as described above.
  • Each individual deployment leg 62 may include a dedicated hydraulic pump 104 or, alternatively, the hydraulic cylinders 102 of multiple deployment legs 62 may be controlled by a single hydraulic pump 104.
  • all of the deployment legs 62 are activated by a single hydraulic pump 104.
  • other suitable systems or mechanisms may be employed to extend the deployment legs 62.
  • a mobile filter assembly 40 it is also contemplated that other objects may utilize the disclosed system and methods to facilitate transport.
  • objects that are desired to be maintained in an elevated position may benefit from an adaptation of the disclosed embodiments and methods.
  • mobile homes or mobile offices e.g., a contractor office
  • such homes or offices may be configured with ISO lifting points 200 and/or deployments legs 60, 62 to facilitate loading, unloading, raising, lowering or maintaining the structure in an elevated position.
  • liquid such as water, wastewater or other liquids (e.g., wine, beer), treatment or process equipment that has an advantage in being transported in a modular fashion.
  • the system may also be used to store any number of items, from household goods to vehicles — either in an elevated or curbside level. This also includes service or contractor equipment - power plants, cellular stations, military equipment and temporary structures.
  • service or contractor equipment - power plants e.g., cellular stations, military equipment and temporary structures.
  • other applications will be apparent to those of skill in the art in view of the disclosure herein.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un appareil mobile de traitement des liquides, tel qu'un ensemble filtre (40), ledit appareil comprenant un cadre ayant une première extrémité (46), une seconde extrémité (48) et une plate-forme (42) s'étendant entre la première extrémité et la seconde extrémité. Un filtre (50) est attaché au cadre et est conçu pour séparer un composant solide d'un composant liquide d'un mélange solide/liquide. L'ensemble filtre mobile comprend au moins un premier ensemble de pied déploiement (62) attaché à la première extrémité du cadre et au moins un second ensemble pied de déploiement attaché à la seconde extrémité (62) du cadre. Un générateur de force est associé avec chaque ensemble pied de déploiement et est conçu pour appliquer une force au premier pied et au second pied afin de déplacer le second pied par rapport au premier pied, de manière à ce que le premier et le second ensemble pied de déploiement soient capables de coopérer pour élever l'ensemble filtre à la hauteur voulue au dessus d'une surface sur laquelle l'ensemble filtre est supporté.
PCT/US2007/002758 2007-02-01 2007-02-01 Système mobile de traitement des liquides et procédé WO2008094151A1 (fr)

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