Behaelter, insbesondere fuer den Transport von Fluessigkeiten, z.B. auf der Landstrasse

Systeme für die landgestützte Verteilung mittels Fahrzeugen von Flüssigerdgas

SAMMELBEHAELTER FUER LAGERUNG UND TRANSPORT

ABHEBEVORRICHTUNG FUER FAHRZEUGAUFBAUTEN.

Improvements in or relating to a tank or other storage receptacle

... 1,018,070. Making tanks. THERMOTANK Ltd. Nov. 5, 1964 [Nov. 12, 1963], No. 44531/63. Heading B3A. [Also in Division B7] A tank comprises an upper part 10, a lower part 12 and middle parts 11 welded longitudinally the parts 10 and 12 comprising a number of extruded sections which may be provided with projecting strengthening rib 18 and ribs 17. Edges of adjoining parts are cut back preferably at an angle of 35 degrees to facilitate welding by automatic equipment.

A method for producing angled elongated tanks

... 868,662. Tank-vehicles. HERMANNS, W. Jan. 6, 1960 [Jan. 17, 1959], No. 492/60. Classes 103(4) and 108(1). [Also in Group XXII] A road or rail vehicle comprises an angled tank having a cross-section symmetrical about two mutually perpendicular axes and an outlet 4, 41 at each end.

Tank vehicle.

DOUBLE-WALLED FREIGHT CONTAINER

RECEIVER

BOILER FOR A SILO TRUCK

LASTFAHRZEUG, IN PARTICULAR SEMITRAILER

CAMP AND TRANSPORT CONTAINER, AT ITS BASIS MISTAKE WITH AT LEAST ONE EMPTYING FUNNEL.

Systems for vehicular, land-based distribution of liquefied natural gas

Open access water tank truck body

A water truck body comprising a floor, two side walls, a front wall, and a rear wall, a plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies with open bottom ends, a top plate situated on top of each of the cylindrical baffle bodies so that the cylindrical baffle body is centered underneath the top plate, and a tubular support structure. Each of the plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies comprises a plurality of apertures configured to permit liquid to flow through them. The tubular support structure is configured to hold the top plates and provide structural stability to the side walls, front wall and rear wall.

ROAD TANKER BAFFLE CONSTRUCTION & METHOD

ROAD TANKER

MINIMIZING DEFORMATION OF TANK TRAILER COMPONENTS

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

MINIMIZING RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN COMPONENT PARTS OF A TANK TRAILER DURING LOADING AND UNLOADING

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

SYSTEMS FOR VEHICULAR, LAND-BASED DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS

Systems are provided for vehicular, land-based distribution of pressurized liquefied natural gas at a pressure of about 1035 kPa (150 psia) to about 7590 kPa (1100 psia) and at a temperature of about -123 ~C (-190 ~F) to about -62 ~C (-80 ~F) environ. The systems include at least one container that is constructed from an ultra-high strength, low alloy steel containing less than 9 wt.% nickel and having a tensile strength greater than 830 MPa (120 ksi) and a DBTT lower than about -73 ~C (-100 ~F).

Tankwagen

Silowagen zum Transport von Schüttgütern

Kessel für Behälterfahrzeuge

Fahrzeug mit geschlossenem Behälter für den Transport von Schüttgütern, z.B. Mehl

Silowagen zum Transport von Schüttgütern

Druckbehälter für Schüttguttransport

Container, plant with a tank load vehicle and procedure for transporting liquefied natural gas.

Improvements with the devices allowing to carry out trailers and semitrailers of transport without carrying beam

Cistern reduced for semitrailer

Apparatus of transport for liquid or pulverulent matter

Petrol tanker for road use - cross-secttttion is formed by arcs which hhve larger radii at top poop and bottom

The tank is symmetrical about a central axis (D), and consists of a number of circular arcs with different radii (R1 - R7) or alternatively a curve of varying radius of curvature. A tanker with such a cross-section has its centre of gravity lower than a circular section tank of the same cross-sectional area. The nominal free surface of the liquid (A) is at a height (h) below the top of the tank such that the tanker conforms with French regulations i.e. that 3% or more of the cross-section arcs should be above the liquid surface, and that a volume change of 1/1000 th of nominal volume should cause a change of surface height of at least 3 mm.

Improvements in or relating to vehicles for transporting goods in bulk

... 1,028,678. Tank vehicles. N. R. JONES, H. C. RIPPON, and R. J. RIPPON. Nov. 11, 1964 [Nov. 13, 1963], No. 44740/63. Headings B7B and B7L. The tank of a tank vehicle is divided by a number of longitudinal partitions to form separate compartments. This division may be made by placing one or two circular tanks in an oval or ovoid section tank or by attaching two side tanks such as 14, 15 to a circular tank 10, the spaces 20, 21 serving as conduits for heating pipes. The tank may be covered with a heat insulating layer 16.

Pressure container for flowable material

... 1,100,520. Containers. LUDWIG SPITZER SEN. KOMM.-GES. 29 Dec., 1966 [23 July, 1966], No. 58176/66. Heading B7B. A pressure container for conveying or storing flowable material, e.g. liquids or powders, comprises a cylinder 1 having frusto-conical outlet ducts 2, 3 and being closed at the ends 18, 19 by quarter-spherical shells 12, 13 cut away at their lower edges obliquely outwardly and upwardly, by arcuate members 14, 15, and by triangular members 16, 17, the abutting edges of the sheet metal parts of the container being butt-welded to each other so as to merge smoothly. A support 22 is welded to the end 18 of the container and optionally receives a tractor or truck coupling 24, and a support 23 is welded to the end 19 of the container and optionally engages the trailer rear axle unit 25. Pressuretight inlet covers 10, 11 are provided, and pneumatic feed-pipes (not shown) are connectible to outlet members 6, 7.

Improvements in transport devices

... 1,116,611. Transport devices for liquid and pulverulent material. A.-B. INTERCONSULT. 6 Jan., 1966 [20 Jan., 1965], No. 663/66. Heading B7.B. A transport device comprises spherical containers 3, 4 for liquid or pulverulent material emptied by compressed air, and cylindrical or oval section shells 10, 13, 14 welded to the containers 3, 4, each shell 13, 14 being closed at 15, 16 to form a vessel (not emptied by compressed air) for liquid as does the shell 10, the beam formed by the shells 10, 13, 14 and the containers 3, 4 being supported by a draft vehicle 1 (or support wheel 19) and by a two-axle undercarriage 17. The shells 10, 13, 14 each have a dome 11 having devices for filling normal liquid into the vessel and devices for admitting and expelling atmospheric air during emptying and filling, and a drain 12. The containers 3, 4 each have a filler .opening 5, and an emptying device 7 supplied with compressed air through a tube 8 and having a pipe or hose connection 9 for carrying away ...

ANTISLOSH DEVICE FOR TANKS

MOBILE TANK.

TANK CAR

Receiver for bulk material transport

SYSTEME FÜR DIE LANDGESTÜTZTE VERTEILUNG MITTELS FAHRZEUGEN VON FLÜSSIGERDGAS

DRUCKBEHAELTER

SILO TRUCK

CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER FOR FINE PRODUCTS.

SILO TRUCK.

TANK

TRUCK/TRAILER BOX CONSTRUCTIONS

A wall structure of a trailer box (10) is constructed from a plurality of panels (36, 38, 40) which are welded together where their edges meet. The panels (36, 38, 40) are each extrusions and each includes thin side skins (42, 44) and thin webs (46, 48, 50). The edge regions that are connected together include thickened portions that dissipate a substantial amount of the heat provided by the welds (56, 58). A plurality of panels (36, 38, 40) are welded together to form a large wall structure (WS). This wall structure (WS) is then reconfigured by a roll-forming machine (Fig: 8-10) to provide a box (10) having a longitudinally straight and laterally curved configuration. Laterally considered, the box (10) has a concave inner side and a convex outer side. This shape of the box provides the box with both sidewalls and a bottom. The overall construction of the trailer box is lightweight and quite strong and facilitates construction of the truck/trailer box.

DRY BULK TANK WITH COMPARTMENTS AND AN AIR PIPING SYSTEM FOR EQUALIZING AIR PRESSURE IN THE COMPARTMENTS

THERMAL INSULATION FOR ROAD TANKER.

CISTERN RENFORCEE

Lagging for road tanker

Convey for the transport of matters in bulk

TANK FOR TRANSPORTING A FIRST PRODUCT TYPE AND A SECOND TYPE OF PRODUCT

L'invention concerne une citerne (100) comportant un premier compartiment (1) apte à transporter un premier type de produit et un deuxième compartiment (2) apte à transporter un deuxième type de produit, le premier compartiment (1) étant réalisé dans un premier métal et le deuxième compartiment (2) étant réalisé dans un deuxième métal, les premier et deuxième compartiments (1, 2) étant reliés entre eux par une première liaison à brides boulonnées (L12) comprenant : - une première bride (B1) solidaire du premier compartiment (1), la première bride (B1) étant réalisée dans le premier métal, et - une deuxième bride (B2) solidaire du deuxième compartiment (2), la deuxième bride (B2) étant réalisée dans le deuxième métal, les première et deuxième brides (B1, B2) étant reliées par une pluralité de boulons (4).

Tilted partition cistern

Vehicle etc tank of plastics

CISTERN RENFORCEE

La présente invention concerne une citerne présentant un corps partiellement cylindrique prolongé par une virole cylindrique de moindre section par l'intermédiaire d'une virole de liaison tronconique, caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte au moins un anneau de renfort interne solidaire de la surface interne de la partie tubulaire de moindre section.

CYLINDRICAL TANK FOR TRANSPORTATION OF BULK FINE

SECTION COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR VEHICLE TANK

Stepped top fluid storage tank

A mobile fluid storage tank having a pair of generally trapezoidally-shaped, substantially parallel side walls, a bottom wall, a back wall and a forward wall extending substantially parallel to the back wall. A stepped top wall slopes downwardly from a location spaced forwardly from near the back wall toward the forward wall, and defines a plurality of transversely extending steps which individually include a substantially horizontally extending step surface which extends substantially parallel to the bottom wall. A plurality of longitudinally extending rub bars or diverter rods extend from a position near the forward wall rearwardly across the edges of the steps to divert and deflect limbs and the like away from the steps.

Method of unloading dry bulk materials from a dry bulk tank

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

TANKS

... 1527799 Tank vehicles CLARKE CHAPMAN Ltd 10 May 1977 [27 July 1976] 31161/76 Heading B7B A tank, which is light but provides mountings for running gear, landing legs and other fittings, comprises an aluminium, magnesium or aluminium or magnesium alloy barrel formed of a base plate 26 connected to side plates 18, 20 through connection pieces 34, 36 and the base plate includes downwardly extending flanges 30, 32 secured by fastening members to one or more steel mountings, e.g. 60, 62, 64.

Method of making a structure having curved walls and a structure made thereby

... 807,592. Making tanks, tank vehicles, &c. FRUEHAUF TRAILER CO. Dec. 27, 1956 [Feb. 3, 1956], No. 39364/56. Class 83 (2). [Also in Group XXXII] A method of making a structure such as a tank having curved walls comprises forming a plurality of flat metal blanks each consisting of several sheets welded together, bending each blank to the shape of one of the curved walls and welding the bent blanks together along generator lines of the walls, the plurality of bent blanks comprising two blanks to form a top and bottom wall respectively, and two blanks each to form a side-wall, at least one of the blanks having a pair of flanges and the side walls first being welded to the top wall, end walls then being welded on and the tank finally completed by welding on the bottom wall. Three flat metal sheets, preferably of high tensile steel, are welded together to form a flat blank which is then bent by rolling to form a portion 8, Fig. 3, of the curved bottom wall of a vehicle tank-trailer. Integral flanges ...

Tank wagon

A tank wagon for liquid material has interior partitions with dampeners to counteract movement and kenetic energy of the material with respect to the tank in one direction only. In this way, energy can be withdrawn from the liquid material movement during braking for instance, to mitigate adverse effects of such movement. In the embodiment detailed, partitions having openings are closed by hinged flaps during braking. Normally the flaps are gravity-urged to an open position. The tank can be composed of two compartments with different cross sections and length so that a lower and smaller compartment is located directly above a set of wheels. The larger compartment is contiguous with the upper part of the smaller compartment and is angled upwardly and forwardly. Thus, the lowermost portion of the larger compartment can be at the approximate level of the wheel axes.

CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER TO THE TRANSPORT OF FINE BULK MATERIAL.

Procedure for the production of broken Langkessel

TANK CAR

SYSTEME FÜR DIE LANDGESTÜTZTE VERTEILUNG MITTELS FAHRZEUGEN VON FLÜSSIGERDGAS

TANK

TANK

TRUCK/TRAILER BOX CONSTRUCTIONS

A wall structure of a trailer box (10) is constructed from a plurality of panels (36, 38, 40) which are welded together where their edges meet. The panels (36, 38, 40) are each extrusions and each includes thin side skins (42, 44) and thin webs (46, 48, 50). The edge regions that are connected together include thickened portions that dissipate a substantial amount of the heat provided by the welds (56, 58). A plurality of panels (36, 38, 40) are welded together to form a large wall structure (WS). This wall structure (WS) is then reconfigured by a roll-forming machine (Fig: 8- 10) to provide a box (10) having a longitudinally straight and laterally curved configuration. Laterally considered, the box (10) has a concave inner side and a convex outer side. This shape of the box provides the box with both sidewalls and a bottom. The overall construction of the trailer box is lightweight and quite strong and facilitates construction of the truck/trailer box.

METHOD OF LOADING DRY BULK MATERIALS IN A DRY BULK TANK

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

A METHOD OF UNLOADING DRY BULK MATERIALS FROM A DRY BULK TANK

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

A METHOD OF UNLOADING DRY BULK MATERIALS FROM A DRY BULK TANK

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

DRY BULK TANK HAVING AN AIR PIPING SYSTEM

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

DRY BULK TANK WITH COMPARTMENTS AND AN AIR PIPING SYSTEM FOR EQUALIZING AIR PRESSURE IN THE COMPARTMENTS

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under a substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

CISTERNS SEMITRAILERS

CISTERN RENFORCEE

CISTERN FOR the TRANSPORT OF GAS LIQUIFIES AND CONVEYS TEAM Of SUCH a CISTERN

CISTERN RENFORCEE

La présente invention concerne une citerne formée par un corps partiellement cylindrique (1), prolongé par une partie cylindrique (2) de moindre section par l'intermédiaire d'un tronçon de liaison (5) tronconique caractérisée en ce qu'elle comporte un anneau de renfort positionné à la jonction entre l'une au moins des parties cylindriques et la partie tronconique (5), ledit anneau présentant une surface intérieure usinée pour correspondre, sur la moitié de la largeur avec la forme de la surface extérieure de l'extrémité de la partie cylindrique et sur l'autre moitié de la largeur avec la forme de la surface extérieure de l'extrémité de la partie tronconique.

Tank intended in particular for the transport of the liquids

Improvements with the tanks in particular for the transport of the pulverulent substances liquidesou

Tank vehicle with engine or towed

Cylindrical tank for the bulk transport of fine products

CYLINDRICAL CISTERN FOR FINE PRODUCTS

MANUFACTORING PROCESS OF CISTERNS LAMINATES OF THEM POLYESTER, AND CISTERNS OBTAINED BY THIS PROCESS

Liquid and granular hauling trailer

A truck trailer useful for hauling liquid and granular material includes two liquid end chambers and one center chamber or hopper. The two liquid end chambers are frusto-conical in shape and have insulation within jacket pieces around them. The end chambers are connected by an insulated pipe extending through the center chamber.

Mobile tanker

A mobile road or rail tanker. The tanker is formed of sheet aluminum which forms an outer shell. The shell encloses a chamber which is divided by a transverse wall. The wall adjacent the shell comprises an annealed heat treatable weldable aluminum alloy which is relatively soft and ductile so that weld material adjacent the wall is stronger than the remainder of the wall.

Tank or silo vessel made of fiber-reinforced plastic

PCT No. PCT/EP96/03255 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 27, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 27, 1998 PCT Filed Jul. 24, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/04987 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 13, 1997The invention concerns a tank or silo vessel (10), in particular a vehicle-mounted vessel designed to hold liquid or other free-flowing goods, the elongated main body (12a) of the vessel having an essentially circular or elliptical or other cross section. The main body is closed off at each end by walls (12) which are conical, hemispherical or planar in shape, the main body (12a) and endwalls (12) enclosing a space (11) in the interior of the vessel. The vessel also has mountings (13) and pipe-connection facilities (14). In order to be able to produce the main body (12a), the end walls (12) and optionally also the mountings (13) and pipe-connection facilities (14) from fibre-reinforced plastic, the strength of the tank, in particular its resistance to temperature-related stresses, being higher than that of prior art tanks for the same ...

Tank assemblage

Vehicle construction

Silo vehicle

The present invention relates to a silo vehicle having a tubular pressure container which rests on a traction vehicle and is sealed off by means of floor pieces, said container having at least one semi- cylindrical upper shell and at least two semi-cylindrical lower shells of which a first seals off from the underside a section of the pressure container lying on the traction vehicle and smaller in cross- section and the other seals off from the underside a main section of the pressure container which adjoins at the rear. The object of the invention is to improve a silo vehicle of the type mentioned at the beginning is such a way that the loading space, which is limited by the height and width of the silo vehicle, is better utilised. This object is achieved in that the semi-cylindrical upper shell and the lower shell of the main section of the pressure container are connected to one another by means of two plane side wall parts which take up flexural stresses, the rear end side of the pressure ...

Doppelwandiger Tankcontainer

Improvements relating to tanks for tank vehicles

... 937,758. Tank vehicles. CREDE & CO. G.m.b.H. GEB. Jan. 20, 1960 [Jan. 31, 1959], No. 2108/60. Class 103(4). A tank Figs. 1 and 2, designed to be selfsupporting on a tank vehicle, is of substantially rectangular cross-section and the walls along the length of the tank are made up of a number of substantially flat metal sheets e.g., 1, 1a, 1b, extending substantially along the length of the tank, the edges of adjacent sheets being welded together directly at 2a when the sheets e.g. 1a, 1b lie substantially in the same plane, and being joined by sheet metal strips 9 of substantially arcuate cross-section welded at 2 to the adjacent edges, when the sheets e.g., 1b and the bottom sheet of the tank, lie in substantially different planes, all the welds 2, 2a between the sheets and strips extending parallel to the length of the tank. The bottom wall is reinforced by hollow members 3 extending parallel to the length of the tank which is fitted with dished end walls 7 joined to the shell by transverse ...

SILO TRUCK

From plastic manufactured fuel tank for vehicles

RECEIVER

SELF-SUPPORTING TANK TRUCK

FUNCTIONAL ASSEMBLY OF A HYDROCURER CONTAINING TWO FUNCTIONAL MODULES AND TWO DIFFERENT FRAMES ADAPTABLE TO DIFFERENT FRAMES OF CARRIER VEHICLES

... - Ensemble fonctionnel d'un hydrocureur comportant deux modules fonctionnels et deux faux-châssis adaptables à des châssis différents de véhicules porteurs. - L'hydrocureur (1) comporte un véhicule porteur (2) pourvu d'un châssis (3), ainsi qu'un ensemble fonctionnel (4) qui est fixé de façon amovible sur ledit châssis (3) du véhicule porteur (2), l'ensemble fonctionnel (4) comportant deux modules fonctionnels (9A, 9B) comprenant tous les équipements fonctionnels, à savoir un premier module fonctionnel (9A) pourvu au moins d'une citerne (8) et un second module fonctionnel (9B) pourvu au moins d'un système de pompage, ainsi que deux faux-châssis (10A, 10B), chacun de modules fonctionnels (9A, 9B) étant apte à être fixé sur l'un de ces faux-châssis (10A, 10B), chacun de ces faux-châssis (10A, 10B) étant adaptable à des châssis différents de véhicule porteur et étant adapté au châssis (3) du véhicule porteur (2) sur lequel il est destiné à être monté, permettant ainsi notamment une pose et ...

Portable Fluid Storage System

A portable fluid storage system for use during frac jobs or other operations requiring storage of water or other fluids. The system comprises a lower chamber and an upper chamber sized to fit within the lower chamber. A lift system, such as screw jacks or rack and pinion gears, is disposed to move the lower chamber from a collapsed position to an extended position where the upper chamber is positioned above the lower chamber. A seal is disposed to engage the upper chamber and the lower chamber when the system is in the extended position. The upper chamber, the seal, and the lower chamber form a water tight compartment when the system is in the extended position. The system is transported as a traditional frac tank with a tractor or other truck. When positioned for use, the storage system is expanded to hold twice as much fluid as a traditional tank.

TRAILER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

A trailer and method of manufacturing a trailer are provided. The trailer has a storage vessel which may include hoppers and which is partially formed from a plurality of top wall segments having peaks. The peaks or other components may be angled relative to one another to provide improved aerodynamics. A jig is provided to facilitate the manufacturing process. 1. A method comprising the steps of:providing first, second and third top wall segments to be used in forming a trailer storage vessel; wherein the first, second and third top wall segments are initially separate from one another and have respective front and back edges; each of the top wall segments is curved as viewed from a front of the respective top wall segment; the first top wall segment has a first peak extending from adjacent the front edge of the first top wall segment to adjacent the back edge of the first top wall segment; the second top wall segment has a second peak extending from adjacent the front edge of the second top wall segment to adjacent the back edge of the second top wall segment; and the third top wall segment has a third peak extending from adjacent the front edge of the third top wall segment to adjacent the back edge of the third top wall segment;placing the first top wall segment into a jig in a first top wall segment inverted position so that the first peak is inverted;positioning the second top wall segment on a first lift of the jig in a second top wall segment inverted position so that the second peak is inverted and so that when the first lift is in a first lift position, the front edge of the second top wall segment is adjacent the back edge of the first top wall segment, and the inverted second peak angles upwardly and rearwardly;welding the front edge of the second top wall segment to the back edge of the first top wall segment while the first lift is in the first lift position;positioning the third top wall segment on the first lift in a third top wall segment inverted ...

Vertical Tank Transport Systems and Related Methods

An industrial tank transport system used to transport an industrial tank without the use of a trailer. The industrial tank transport system is comprised of four components; a semi-tractor truck, a removable lift system, a dolly, and a tank. When these four components are combined together, the tank can be transported without the use of a conventional semi-tractor trailer. Various combinations of these four components are used to practice the various methods of raising and lowering the tank between a horizontal position and vertical position using the semi-tractor truck, transporting the dolly using the removable lift system and semi-tractor truck, attaching and removing the removable lift system to the semi-tractor truck, and attaching and removing the dolly to and from the tank using the removable lift system and semi-tractor truck. 1. A dolly comprising:a frame;a suspension connected to said frame;an axle housing connected to said suspension with an axle capable of rotation within said axle housing wherein said axle terminates in a left wheel hub and a right wheel hub;at least one left wheel connected to said left wheel hub and at least one right wheel connected to said right wheel hub,a means for connecting said dolly to a frame of a vertical tank.2. The dolly of further comprising a boom lift guide connected to said axle housing.3. The dolly of further comprising a dolly service panel connected to said frame and capable of receiving one or more service lines from a semi-tractor truck.4. The dolly of further comprising an air brake system.5. The dolly of wherein said brake system comprises an air reservoir claim 4 , an air relay claim 4 , a supply line claim 4 , a control line claim 4 , a left brake chamber claim 4 , a right brake chamber claim 4 , a left air brake and a right air brake claim 4 , said supply line and said control line are connected to said air relay claim 4 , said air relay is mounted to said air reservoir claim 4 , said air reservoir is mounted ...

COMPOSITE LPG TANK TRAILER

A tank trailer has a container formed from a tubular body and one or more polar bosses coupled to distal ends of the tubular body. The trailer includes a pumping system that has one or more pipes fluidly coupled to the interior of the container via an interface at one of the polar bosses. The tank trailer may have a base support and one or more circumferential support members coupling the base support to the composite container, or the support functionality of the base may be instead accomplished by the container. The one or more polar bosses may include an inner circular surface and an outer circular surface, wherein the outer circular surface has one or more flat portions that complement and engage one or more concave features of the substantially tubular body. 1. A tank trailer comprising:a container having a composite, substantially tubular body and a polar boss coupled to a distal portion of the substantially tubular body,wherein the substantially tubular body comprises an inner tubular portion and an outer shell, andwherein the polar boss is positioned between the inner portion and outer shell of the substantially tubular body.2. The tank trailer of claim 1 , further comprising a base support and one or more circumferential support members coupling the base support to the composite container.3. The tank trailer of claim 2 , wherein the one or more circumferential support members comprise variable tension straps.4. The tank trailer of claim 1 , wherein the polar boss comprises an inner circular surface and an outer circular surface claim 1 , the outer circular surface having one or more flat portions.5. The tank trailer of claim 4 , wherein the substantially tubular body comprises a generally cylindrical inner surface having one or more concave features claim 4 , the one or more concave features being operable to engage the one or more flat portions of the outer circular surface of the polar boss.6. The tank trailer of claim 1 , further comprising a cover plate ...

SUCKER ROD TRAILER

The disclosure provides systems and methods of use pertaining to the storage and transportation of sucker rods used in sucker rod pumps for oil wells. The system includes a flatbed having a protective structure protruding perpendicular from the flatbed on all four sides. A removable cover may be disposed about the protective structure to protect stored rods from negative environmental impacts. The system also includes a fluid containment system and an integrated and detachable catwalk system that allows rig crews to load and unload sucker rods without walking on previously loaded rods or rolling rods across the width of the trailer. Other embodiments are also disclosed. 1. A trailer system for storing and transporting sucker rods , comprising:a flatbed having front, back, left, and right sides;a protective structure protruding perpendicular to the flatbed along the front, back, left, and right sides; anda detachable catwalk system protruding parallel to the flatbed along at least the left and the right sides, the catwalk system configured to support a number of users walking along the catwalk.2. The trailer system of claim 1 , wherein:the protective structure comprises connected front, back, left side, and right side railing sections; andthe front, back, left side, and right side railing sections are configured as handrails for the users walking along the catwalk.3. The trailer system of claim 1 , further comprising a containment wall bordering the front claim 1 , back claim 1 , left side claim 1 , and right side of the flatbed claim 1 , wherein the containment wall and the flatbed combine to form a fluid containment area.4. The trailer system of claim 3 , further comprising a removable cover disposed about the protective structure such that the cover envelops the protective structure and the fluid containment area.5. The trailer system of claim 1 , wherein the detachable catwalk system comprises a number of catwalk sections claim 1 , wherein each of the catwalk ...

Rack construction

A cargo rack includes a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end portion of the frame has a base with a floor providing a load holding position. A tank, vessel or tank module that is supported with the frame during use, the lower end portion of the tank, vessel or tank module resting upon the load holding position of the base. The frame includes a plurality of side walls or side panels or side trusses that attach to and extend upwardly from the base frame. Each side wall, side panel or side truss has a pair of corner columns. The frame can include at least one horizontally extending beam connecting between each pair of corner columns. Each side wall, side panel or side truss can include the pair of columns, a central plate, and a plurality of diagonal members, each diagonal member connected to a corner column and a central plate. The diagonal members include an upper pair that can form an obtuse angle and a lower pair that can form an acute angle. Specially configured fittings are fitted to each corner of the tank, each fitting held in position with a pair of tensioning members that can be in the form of bolted connections that interface each fitting with two of the side walls, panels or trusses.

LIQUID FERTILIZER TANKS

A pair of storage tanks are mounted to a tractor on either side of a tractor frame. In one embodiment, each tank can be mounted underneath a tractor cab and between a track and the tractor frame. Furthermore, each tank extends from a leading end forming a tapered, frusto conical tip to a trailing end extending longitudinally along the tractor frame. The tanks can be supported with one or more mounting brackets assembled to the tractor frame. The tanks are fluidly coupled to plumbing and a pump that feeds liquid to a sprayer attached to the tractor. 1. A fertilizer tank for mounting to a tractor , comprising:an elongated cylindrical body; anda frusto conical tip extending from the body.2. The tank of claim 1 , further comprising an agitation tube positioned in an interior of the tank.3. The tank of claim 1 , wherein the body and tip are formed of stainless steel.4. The tank claim 1 , further including a registration mechanism for coupling with a mounting bracket to prevent movement of the tank relative to the mounting bracket.5. The tank of claim 1 , further comprising a sight tube indicating a level of liquid in the tank.6. A tractor claim 1 , comprising:a frame;opposed tracks positioned on either side of the frame;an operator cab supported by the frame; anda pair of fertilizer tanks mounted on either side of the frame, each tank including an elongated cylindrical body and a frusto conical tip extending from the body.7. The tractor of claim 6 , further comprising plumbing conduits and a pump fluidly coupled to the pair of fertilizer tanks.8. The tractor of claim 7 , further comprising a sprayer fluidly coupled with the pump such that claim 7 , during operation claim 7 , the pump delivers fertilizer from the tanks to the sprayer.9. The tractor of claim 8 , wherein each tank further comprises an agitation tube positioned on an interior of the tank claim 8 , the agitation tube fluidly coupled with the pump.10. The tractor of claim 6 , further comprising a pair of ...

TANK TRAILER HAVING INTEGRATED HEAT PANELS

A temperature-controlled tank body having an integrated heat transfer panel is disclosed. The tank body may be mounted to a truck, trailer, or other mobile equipment and used for transporting a fluid at a temperature that is greater than that of the ambient environment. In an illustrative embodiment, the tank includes a barrel segment having a first sheet and an adjacent second sheet. The first sheet is joined to the second sheet along a first edge and a second, opposing edge. The first sheet is also joined to the second sheet at a plurality of locations between the first edge and second, opposing edge and enclosed at the ends to form a fluidly-sealed area. The tank includes a fluid inlet to facilitate pressurization of the fluidly-sealed area to generate a hydroformed cavity between the first sheet and the second sheet. 1. A process for forming a tank body having an integrated heat panel , the process comprising: by placing a first sheet adjacent a second sheet, the first sheet having a first side that faces away from the second sheet;', 'joining the first sheet to the second sheet along at least a first edge of the first sheet and a second, opposing edge of the first sheet;', 'joining the first sheet to the second sheet at a plurality of locations between the first edge and second, opposing edge to form a fluidly-sealed area between the first edge and second, opposing edge and between the first sheet and the second sheet;', 'forming the second sheet into the cross-sectional shape of the barrel segment; and, 'forming a barrel segment, the step of forming a barrel segment includingcoupling a fluid inlet to the fluidly-sealed area; andsupplying a pressurized fluid to the fluid inlet to deform the first sheet and increase the volume of the fluidly-sealed area to form a fluid flow path through the fluidly-sealed area.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the barrel segment is a first barrel segment claim 1 , and further comprising:forming a second barrel segment ...

Closed Top, Corrosion-Resistant Mobile Storage Tank

The present disclosure provides for an above-ground mobile storage tank that can be used in a variety of different commercial applications. In one embodiment, the storage tank may comprise a tank shell, wherein the tank shell further comprises at least one floor wall, at least one top wall, and at least four side walls. The side walls may each be affixed to the floor wall and the top wall to from an interior tank space. Each of the wall panels may comprise a copolymer polypropylene material. The storage tank may also comprise a plurality of steel reinforcements, wherein each reinforcement is configured to encapsulate the tank shell. Each reinforcement may be affixed to a trailer, which is configured to transport the tank shell. The storage tank may also comprise a plurality of slip plates located on the trailer to enable the tank shell to “float” above the trailer. 1. A storage tank comprising: at least one floor wall panel;', 'at least one top wall panel;', 'at least four side wall panels wherein each side wall panel is affixed to each of the top wall panel and the floor wall panel thereby forming a tank interior, and wherein each panel further comprises a copolymer polypropylene material;', 'at least one pipeline system;, 'a tank shell, wherein the tank shell further comprisesa plurality of steel reinforcements, wherein each reinforcement is configured to encapsulate the tank shell;a trailer configured to transport the tank shell, wherein the trailer further comprises a plurality of clips for affixing the reinforcements; andat least one slip plate affixed to the trailer to enable movement of the tank shell.2. The storage tank of wherein the pipeline system further comprises at least one point comprising a “u” shape.3. A storage tank comprising: at least one bottom wall panel, at least one top wall panel configured to have an apex “v” design, and at least four side wall panels, wherein each wall panel is further affixed to each of the bottom wall panel and the top ...

Over the Wheel Well Liquid Storage Tank

An over the wheel well liquid storage tank for storing liquid in a bed of a truck includes a tank body having a main tank portion shaped to fit in an area adjacent a wheel well in the bed of a truck and an over a wheel well tank portion shaped to fit in an area above a wheel well in the bed of a truck. The main tank portion is shaped to fit in an area adjacent a proximal side of the wheel well or in an area adjacent a distal side of the wheel well. A mounting system is coupled to the tank body. The mounting system couples the tank body to the bed of a truck. The mounting system includes a channel coupled to the tank body and a mounting bracket for coupling to the channel and to the truck. The mounting system includes an adjustable bumper. 1. A liquid storage tank for storing liquid in a bed of a truck , said liquid storage tank comprising:a tank body;said tank body comprising a main tank section shaped to fit a location adjacent a wheel well in said bed of a truck;said tank body further comprising an over the wheel well tank section shaped to fit a location above said wheel well in said bed of a truck;wherein said over the wheel well tank section is in fluid communication with said main tank section;a liquid fill opening in a top of the tank body;a vent opening in the top of the tank body;a pump opening in the top of the tank body; anda mounting system having at least one angle iron indent to mount the tank body to the bed of the truck and mounting channels at ends of the tank body;wherein liquid is stored in said main tank section and said over the wheel well tank section.2. The liquid storage tank of claim 1 , wherein said tank body is non-metallic.3. (canceled)4. The liquid storage tank of claim 1 , further comprising a grounding wire.5. The liquid storage tank of claim 1 , further comprising a pump.6. The liquid storage tank of claim 1 , further comprising at least one indentation for accommodating tie downs in said bed of a truck.7. The liquid storage tank of ...

BOOM ASSEMBLY JOINTS

A boom structure for a mobile agricultural implement. The boom structure includes a first transversely extending beam member having a first protrusion. The boom structure includes a second transversely extending beam member having a second protrusion. The second transversely extending beam member is spatially offset from the first transversely extending beam member. A plurality of first coupling members are connected to the first protrusion and a plurality of second coupling members connected to the second protrusion. A plurality of connecting members are connected to the first and second coupling members to connect the first and second transversely extending beam members. 1. A pair of boom assemblies mounted on a mobile agricultural implement , each of the pair of boom assemblies having a boom structure , wherein the boom structure comprises:a first transversely extending beam member comprising a first protrusion;a second transversely extending beam member comprising a second protrusion, the second transversely extending beam member spatially offset from the first transversely extending beam member;a plurality of first coupling members each forming a first connection to the first protrusion;a plurality of second coupling members each forming a second connection to the second protrusion;a plurality of connecting members each forming a third connection to respective first and second coupling members to join together the first and second transversely extending beam members; andwherein the extending beam members, the coupling members and the connecting members are made of a composite or carbon fiber.2. The pair of boom assemblies of claim 1 , wherein the third connection is weldless.3. The pair of boom assemblies of claim 1 , wherein the first connection and second connection are weldless.4. The pair of boom assemblies of claim 1 , wherein the first and second transversely extending beam members are parallel to each other.5. The pair of boom assemblies of claim 1 , ...

OPEN ACCESS WATER TANK TRUCK BODY

A water truck body comprising a floor, two side walls, a front wall and a rear wall, a plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies with open bottom ends, a top plate situated on top of each of the cylindrical baffle bodies so that the cylindrical baffle body is centered underneath the top plate, and a tubular support structure. Each of the plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies comprises a plurality of apertures configured to permit liquid to flow through them. The tubular support structure is configured to hold the top plates and provide structural stability to the side walls, front wall and rear wall. 1. A water truck body comprising a floor , two side walls , a front wall , and a rear wall , a plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies with open bottom ends , a top plate situated on top of each of the cylindrical baffle bodies so that the cylindrical baffle body is centered underneath the top plate , and a tubular support structure;wherein each of the plurality of cylindrical baffle bodies comprises a plurality of apertures configured to permit liquid to flow through them; andwherein, the tubular support structure is configured to hold the top plates and provide structural stability to the side walls, front wall and rear wall.2. The water truck body of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical baffle bodies are arranged in lateral and longitudinal rows within the truck body.3. The water truck body of claim 1 , wherein the apertures in the cylindrical baffle bodies extend from top to bottom of the baffle body and around an entire circumference of the baffle body.4. The water truck body of claim 1 , further comprising a trough that extends downward from a center of a bottom surface of the floor and a plurality of apertures in the center of the bottom surface of the floor to allow liquid to drain from the truck body into the trough.5. The water truck body of claim 4 , wherein the floor has a first side and a second side claim 4 , and wherein the floor slopes downward from the first ...

Agricultural Applicator Attachment System

A system for agricultural operations is provided in which an applicator may be attached to chassis using a ball and socket configuration. The ball and socket configuration allows for a faster and more convenient way to change between applicators than previously known for such applications. Also, the ball and socket configuration provides a semi-rigid mount which may allow for improved handling of forces between the chassis and the applicator as the chassis traverses through rough agricultural terrain. 1. A self-propelled agricultural machine comprising: a frame supported by a plurality of wheels;', 'an operator cab supported by the frame;', 'an engine supported by the frame; and', 'a plurality of coupler balls mounted to the frame; and, 'a chassis assembly havinga detachable agricultural applicator assembly including a plurality of sockets, each socket being configured to receive a coupler ball, and each socket including a locking assembly,wherein the sockets are configured to lock the coupler balls to the detachable agricultural applicator assembly by moving the locking assembly into a first position operable to trap the coupler balls, andwherein the sockets are configured to release the coupler balls from the detachable agricultural applicator assembly by moving the locking assembly into a second position operable to release the coupler balls.2. The self-propelled agricultural machine of claim 1 , wherein the chassis assembly provides at least three coupler balls.3. The self-propelled agricultural machine of claim 1 , wherein the coupler balls are spaced apart by unequal distances.4. The self-propelled agricultural machine of claim 1 , wherein each locking assembly includes a plate configured to pivot below a portion of a coupler ball in the first position.5. The self-propelled agricultural machine of claim 4 , wherein each locking assembly further includes an arm in communication with the plate claim 4 , wherein each plate is configured to pivot upon movement of ...

Novel Frac Tank and Trailer Assembly

An improved fracking tank comprising a tank assembly comprising a first section and a fluidly attached second section, where the lower surface of the floor of the second section is higher than the lower surface of the floor of the first section, and where said tank assembly has a fluid holding capacity in the range of 8,400 gallons to 30,000 gallons, also comprising a trailer assembly detachably attached to said tank assembly comprising a first portion with a first surface supporting the tank first section and also comprising a plurality of axles, and a second portion with a second surface supporting the tank assembly second section, and further comprising a hitch portion. 1. A frac tank assembly , said assembly comprising:a tank assembly comprising a first section comprising walls, a floor, and a ceiling and a second section in fluid communication with said first section comprising walls, a floor, and a ceiling, and wherein the lower surface of the floor of said second section is higher than the lower surface of the floor of said first section, and wherein said tank assembly has a fluid holding capacity in the range of 8,400 gallons to 30,000 gallons;a trailer assembly detachably attached to said tank assembly, said trailer assembly comprising a first portion, said first portion comprising a first surface located at a height to support said tank assembly first section and said first portion further comprising a plurality of axles, wherein each axle is operatively connected at a first end to at least a first a wheel and is operatively connected at a second end to at least a second wheel;said trailer assembly further comprising a second portion, said second portion comprising a second surface located at a height to support said tank assembly second section said second portion further comprising a hitch portion.2. The frac tank assembly of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of axles comprises at least ten axles.3. The frac tank assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of said ...

ENCLOSED TRANSPORT TRAILER FOR HAULING AN ELONGATED BODY

A transport trailer for transporting an elongated body features a containment structure supported on a trailer frame so as to define a hollow interior suitable to receive the elongated body therein. The containment structure includes a receptacle portion defining a receptacle for containing a noxious substance carried on the body, an access opening at a top side of the receptacle portion for accessing the interior of the containment structure, and a closable lid carried on the receptacle portion. The lid is movable relative to the access opening between an open position in which the access opening is unobstructed and a closed position in which the access opening is covered so as to close the containment structure. There also are provided load bearing surfaces within the containment structure which are supported on the frame and anchoring locations on an inside of the containment structure for receiving straps to secure the body. 1. A transport trailer for transporting an elongated body carrying a noxious substance thereon , the transport trailer comprising:a frame having a forward end and a rear end;a hitch coupling supported at the forward end of the frame for connecting to a tow vehicle;a plurality of wheel and axle assemblies rotatably supported at the rear end of the frame;a containment structure supported on the frame so as to define a hollow interior suitable to receive the elongated body therein, the containment structure including a receptacle portion defining a receptacle for containing the noxious substance, an access opening at a top side of the receptacle portion for accessing the interior of the containment structure, and a closable lid carried on the receptacle portion and movable relative to the access opening between an open position in which the access opening is unobstructed and a closed position in which the access opening is covered so as to close the containment structure;the interior of the containment structure being unobstructed from a front ...

WORK VEHICLE WITH COMMODITY TANK AND A COMMODITY TANK FOR A WORK VEHICLE

A work vehicle and a commodity tank configured for mounting on a work vehicle and storing material are provided. The commodity tank includes an inboard portion extending vertically and configured to be positioned at an inboard location of the work vehicle. The commodity tank further includes an outboard portion extending horizontally from an upper end of the inboard portion and configured to extend at least partially over a ground-engaging member of the work vehicle. 1. A work vehicle comprising:a work vehicle body;at least one track assembly at least partially supporting the work vehicle body and having a track assembly upper profile; andat least one commodity tank configured to store material and having a lower surface spaced from the at least one track assembly along the track assembly upper profile.2. The work vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one track assembly comprises two track assemblies claim 1 , each of the two track assemblies being disposed on opposite sides of the vehicle body.3. The work vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the at least one commodity tank comprises two commodity tanks claim 2 , each of the two commodity tanks being disposed on opposite sides of the work vehicle body.4. The work vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the track assembly upper profile comprises a curve having a central peak.5. The work vehicle of claim 3 , wherein the lower surface comprises a lower surface front portion claim 3 , a lower surface central portion claim 3 , and a lower surface rear portion claim 3 , and wherein at least one of the lower surface front portion and the lower surface rear portion is disposed below the lower surface central portion.6. The work vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising at least one drive axle claim 3 , wherein the at least one drive axle extends through each of the two commodity tanks.7. The work vehicle of claim 3 , further comprising at least one pump disposed in at least one of the two commodity tanks and being configured to transfer ...

MULTI-MATERIAL TANK TRAILER BODY

A tank trailer for transporting corrosive fluids is disclosed that includes a chassis and one or more cradle supports supporting a corrosion-resistant tank. The chassis is formed from a first material that is a high-strength material. The corrosion-resistant tank has a substantially cylindrical body and a plurality of ring supports, with each such ring support surrounding and reinforcing at least a portion of the cylindrical body. The ring supports may be formed from a material that is the same as, or similar to, the first material used to form the chassis. The first material and second material are joined at interfaces between (1) the cylindrical body and the cradle supports and (2) the cylindrical body and the ring supports. The interfaces comprise a third material that is compatible with the first material and the second material. 1. A trailer comprising:a frame having a base and a plurality of reinforcement members comprising a first material that is a high-strength material; anda tank comprising a second material that is a corrosion-resistant material;wherein the first material and second material are joined at a plurality of locations by corrosion-resistant joints, the corrosion-resistant joints comprising a third material.2. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement members comprise a cradle having an arcuate surface that complements an outer surface of the tank.3. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the first material is a high-strength claim 1 , carbon steel.4. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the tank comprises a tank body and at least one ring support that surrounds and reinforces the tank body claim 1 , the ring support comprising a fourth material.5. The trailer of claim 4 , wherein the fourth material is a lean duplex stainless steel.6. The trailer of claim 4 , wherein the fourth material is identical to the first material.7. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the second material is a lean duplex stainless steel.8. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein ...

TRAILER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Trailers and methods of manufacture are provided. One trailer embodiment includes a storage vessel which may include hoppers and which may be partially formed from a plurality of top wall segments having peaks or other components angled relative to one another to provide improved aerodynamics. A jig is disclosed to facilitate one manufacturing process. Another trailer embodiment includes a storage vessel which may include hoppers and a top wall which is curved to provide improved aerodynamics. 1. A trailer comprising:a storage vessel which defines an interior chamber and which includes a first hopper, the storage vessel having front and rear ends defining therebetween a longitudinal direction and left and right sides defining therebetween an axial direction;a storage vessel length of the storage vessel defined between the front and rear ends of the storage vessel;a set of ground-engaging wheels mounted on the storage vessel;a curved top wall of the storage vessel having a top surface which is convexly curved as viewed in the axial direction over a top wall top surface curved length which is at least 50 percent of the storage vessel length; anda first fill port assembly secured to the top wall.2. The trailer of wherein the top surface of the top wall is convexly curved from adjacent a front end of the first hopper to adjacent a rear end of the first hopper as viewed in the axial direction.3. The trailer of wherein the storage vessel includes a second hopper rearward of the first hopper; and the top surface of the top wall is convexly curved from adjacent the front end of the first hopper to adjacent a rear end of the second hopper as viewed in the axial direction.4. The trailer of wherein the storage vessel includes a third hopper rearward of the second hopper; and the top surface of the top wall is convexly curved from adjacent the front end of the first hopper to adjacent a rear end of the third hopper as viewed in the axial direction.5. The trailer of wherein the ...

TANK SUPPORT SYSTEM INCORPORATING TANK IDENTIFICATION

A tank support system includes a hollow open-top container having a contiguous sidewall region and a bottom region coupled to the sidewall region. A loop antenna is coupled to a portion of the container's sidewall region. A tuning circuit coupled to the loop antenna provides for adjustment of the loop antenna's electrical impedance. A radio frequency identification (RFID) reader is coupled to the tuning circuit. 1. A tank support system , comprising:a hollow open-top container having a contiguous sidewall region and a bottom region coupled to said sidewall region, said sidewall region including a contiguous notch facing radially into said container wherein said notch lies in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said container, said container made at least partially from a non-magnetic and non-conducting material;a loop antenna disposed in said notch;a tuning circuit coupled to said loop antenna for adjusting electrical impedance of said loop antenna; anda radio frequency identification (RFID) reader coupled to said tuning circuit.2. A tank support system as in claim 1 , wherein said loop antenna comprises a circular loop antenna.3. A tank support system as in claim 1 , wherein said sidewall region comprises a circular cylinder.4. A tank support system as in claim 1 , wherein said loop antenna lies in a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said container.56-. (canceled)7. A tank support system claim 1 , further comprising:a hollow open-top container having a contiguous sidewall region and a bottom region coupled to said sidewall region, said container made at least partially from a non-magnetic and non-conducting material;a loop antenna coupled to a portion of said sidewall region of said container;a tuning circuit coupled to said loop antenna for adjusting electrical impedance of said loop antenna;a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader coupled to said tuning circuit;a collar adapted to be coupled to a filling fixture on a gas cylinder ...

MOBILE REFUELING VESSEL

A mobile vessel for refueling engines at remote refueling sites. The vessel has a tank with side walls and a rectangular bottom portion. The bottom portion is configured to rest on the ground and it includes an inner wall and a lower plate. The bottom portion further includes spacer elements between the inner wall and lower plate that defines a gap there between for collecting fuel that may leak from the tank. 1. Apparatus for refueling an engine from a vessel containing fuel comprising:a foldable docking station on the front or rear end of the vessel;the docking station having a generally horizontal deck, a ladder extending from an edge of the deck, and a tiltable platform connected to an opposite edge of the deck.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the ladder folds upwardly towards the deck when the vessel is being transported.3. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the platform extends from the deck to provide a floor for a worker to stand when refueling an engine of a vehicle and wherein the platform folds back onto the deck when the vessel is being transported. This is a divisional patent application of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/629,889 filed Feb. 24, 2015, which is expressly incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.The present disclosure relates to fuel tanks and, more particularly, to a transportable fuel tank that may be used to refuel engines at remote locations such as construction sites and the like.This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art.In some instances, it is impractical for a vehicle to travel to a gas station or the like to be refueled. Construction sites are an example. These sites are often remotely located and employ numerous pieces of construction equipment such as trucks, bulldozers, and other vehicles having engines that need to be refueled periodically. Since it is not practical for these pieces of construction equipment to travel very far, it is ...

Fixture assembly

A method and apparatus for a mounting system for an elongate tank includes a pivoting fixture for retaining a first end of the tank, the fixture pivotable about an axis perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tank; and a translating fixture permitting axial movement of the tank in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tank.

Boxed Plate Construction Frame With Integral Engine Support Section

A chassis frame includes side rails and cross-members that intersect at a number of intersection points, which collectively define a chassis frame with front and rear portions that define a main support section and an integral engine support section. Each side rail includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and first and second side plates extending between the top and bottom plates. The first and second side plates each have a first end coupled to a bottom surface of the top plate and a second end coupled to the top surface of the bottom plate. Each cross-member includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and first and second side plates extending between the top plate and bottom plates. The first and second side plates each have a first end coupled to a bottom surface of the top plate and a second end coupled to the top surface of the bottom plate. A plurality of gusset portions is formed between the top plates of the side rails and cross-members at each intersection point. 1. A chassis frame of an agricultural sprayer comprising:a main support section configured to support at least one of an operator cab and a product tank;an engine support section configured to support an engineand wherein the main support section and the engine support section are collectively defined by: a top plate;', 'a bottom plate spaced apart from the top plate;', 'a first side plate extending from the top plate to the bottom plate;', 'a second side plate extending from the top plate to the bottom plate; and', 'wherein each of the first and second side plates has a first end coupled to a bottom surface of the top plate and a second end coupled to the top surface of the bottom plate;, 'a plurality of side rails, each side rail comprising a top plate;', 'a bottom plate spaced apart from the top plate;', 'a first side plate extending from the top plate to the bottom plate;', 'a second side plate extending from the top plate to the bottom plate; and', 'wherein each of the first and second side plates ...

FLUID TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY APPARATUS

Fuel delivery vessels and vehicles are described. Some embodiments include nozzles for access by an operator. Some embodiments include optimized size and material characteristics. Some embodiments include various dispensing systems. 1. A fuel delivery apparatus for use with a vehicle having a fuel vessel supported by a first rail and a second rail , the first rail and second rail being transversely spaced apart , each of the first rail and second rail having a lower surface disposed at a first height and an upper surface disposed at a second height , the fuel delivery apparatus comprising:a liquid fill connection having a first opening in fluid communication with an interior volume of the fuel vessel;a liquid fill nozzle, said liquid fill nozzle being at least partially disposed between the first height and the second height; anda first conduit, said first conduit fluidly coupling said liquid fill nozzle to said liquid fill connection.2. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said liquid fill nozzle is at least partially disposed at a transverse position between said first rail and said second rail when viewed from a rear side of the vehicle.3. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a rear bumper, wherein said nozzle is disposed forward of said rear bumper along the travel direction of the vehicle.4. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising:a first sidewall connected to said rear bumper; anda second sidewall connected to said rear bumper, said liquid fill nozzle being disposed laterally between said first and second sidewalls.5. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising: an angled wall connected to said rear bumper claim 3 , wherein said liquid fill nozzle is disposed above said angled wall.6. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising: a vertical wall connected to said angled wall claim 5 , said first conduit extending through said vertical wall.7. The fuel delivery apparatus of ...

CONTAINER FOR PARTICULATE MATERIAL

A container for particulate materials that is adapted to be mounted on a trailer for transport on a roadway includes a plurality of hoppers, a shell that is disposed over the plurality of hoppers, and an internal U-shaped divider plate between each pair of adjacent hoppers. 1. A container for particulate materials that is adapted to be mounted on a trailer for transport on a roadway , said container having a long axis and further comprising:(a) a plurality of hoppers comprising at least one pair of adjacent hoppers which are spaced along the long axis of the container;(b) a shell that is disposed over the plurality of hoppers;(c) an internal U-shaped divider plate between each pair of adjacent hoppers, wherein each U-shaped divider plate comprises a pair of arms, each of which has an upper end, and the upper ends of the pair of arms of each U-shaped divider plate are not joined together.2. The container of wherein the container has a height to width ratio within the range of 1.2/1 to 1.4/1.3. The container of wherein each U-shaped divider plate has a height to width ratio that is within the range of about 0.50/1 to about 0.65/1.4. The container of wherein each U-shaped divider plate has a height to width ratio of about 0.58/1.5. The container of :(a) wherein the upper end of each arm of each U-shaped divider plate includes an indention;(b) which includes a pair of support plates that are associated with each U-shaped divider plate, with each such support plate being attached to the indention in one of the upper ends of an arm of the U-shaped divider and to the inner surface of the shell.6. The container of claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises:(a) an upper portion comprising an arc of constant radius;(b) a pair of intermediate portions, each comprising an arc having a radius that is greater in length than the radius of the arc of the upper portion;(c) a pair of lower portions, each comprising an arc having a radius that is less in length than the radius of the arc ...

FAST FILL CNG MOBILE TRANSPORTER

A transporter to transport compressed natural gas may include a plurality of storage tubes being positioned in a storage rack, and a frame to hold the storage tubes, at least one composite covering to cover the transporter and a pumping unit to pump the compressed natural gas. 1) A transporter to transport compressed natural gas , comprising:a plurality of storage tubes being positioned in a storage rack;a frame to hold the storage tubes;at least one composite covering to cover the transporter, anda pumping unit to pump the compressed natural gas.2) A transporter to transport compressed natural gas as in claim 1 , where in the transporter includes buffer tanks to connect to the pumping unit.3) A transporter to transport compressed natural gas as in claim 1 , wherein the transporter includes emergency lights.4) A transporter to transport compressed natural gas as in claim 1 , wherein the transporter includes at least one camera.5) A transporter to transport compressed natural gas as in claim 1 , wherein the transporter includes a hydraulically operated door. The present invention relates to a transporter for compressed natural gas and more particularly for a transporter to dispense the compressed natural gas.Natural gas is an abundant, reliable and cleaner-burning fuel than both gasoline and diesel for consumer and commercial vehicles. For fleet owners in particular (including everything from taxis and transit buses to long-haul semi trailers), compressed natural gas CNG presents an opportunity to dramatically reduce fuel costs and make an immediate, direct, positive impact on the bottom line.A transporter to transport compressed natural gas may include a plurality of storage tubes being positioned in a storage rack, and a frame to hold the storage tubes, at least one composite covering to cover the transporter and a pumping unit to pump the compressed natural gas.The transporter may include buffer tanks to connect to the pumping unit.The transporter may include ...

SUPPORTIVE BELLY PAD FOR A ROUNDED TRAILER

A structurally supportive belly pad is connected to a rounded trailer and configured to support the same near the rear end of the trailer. The belly pad may be arcuately curved complementary to the curvature of the rounded trailer. However, if the belly pad were laid flat, it includes a pair of parallel legs aligned in a generally longitudinal direction with a plurality of transverse ribs extending therebetween. The shape of the belly pad is configured to provide structural support for the trailer which is beneficial especially when the trailer is raised and lowered, typically through hydraulic mechanisms. 1. A trailer comprising:a trailer body having an inner surface opposite a convex outer surface aligned along a longitudinal center axis extending from a forward end to a rear end of the trailer body, and the trailer body having a longitudinal midpoint; anda supportive belly pad connected to the outer surface rearward of the longitudinal midpoint of the trailer body, wherein the supportive belly pad includes a pair of longitudinally extending legs and a plurality of transverse ribs orthogonally intersecting the longitudinal center axis, wherein the belly pad is arcuately curved complementary to the convex outer surface and couples ground engaging wheels to the trailer body proximate the rear end.2. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the supportive belly pad further comprises:a top surface of the supportive bellow pad that is concavely curved.3. The trailer of claim 2 , wherein the supportive belly pad further comprises:a bottom surface of the supportive bellow pad opposite the top surface of the supportive belly pad, wherein the bottom surface engages the ground engaging wheels, and the bottom surface is convexly curved.4. The trailer of claim 2 , wherein the supportive belly pad further comprises:a radius of curvature of the top surface that is concavely curved, when viewed in cross section, that is in a range from about 40 inches to about 60 inches.5. The trailer ...

SUPPORTIVE BELLY PAD FOR A ROUNDED TRAILER

A structurally supportive belly pad is connected to a rounded trailer and configured to support the same near the rear end of the trailer. The belly pad may be arcuately curved complementary to the curvature of the rounded trailer. However, if the belly pad were laid flat, it includes a pair of parallel legs aligned in a generally longitudinal direction with a plurality of transverse ribs extending therebetween. The shape of the belly pad is configured to provide structural support for the trailer which is beneficial especially when the trailer is raised and lowered, typically through hydraulic mechanisms. 1. A structurally supportive member for attachment with a trailer , wherein when laid flat prior to installation on the trailer the supportive member comprises:a longitudinal axis defining a longitudinal direction from a forward end to a rear end of the supportive member;a first leg having a first end and a second end;a second leg having a first end and a second end;wherein the first and second legs are parallel and the longitudinal axis is between the first and second legs;a transverse first rib extending between first leg and the second leg; anda longitudinal extension connected to the first rib and extending along the longitudinal axis.2. The structurally supportive member of claim 1 , further comprising:a transverse second rib extending between first leg and the second leg;a transverse third rib extending between first leg and the second leg; anda transverse fourth rib extending between first leg and the second leg;wherein the second and third ribs are intermediate the first and fourth ribs.3. The structurally supportive member of claim 2 , further comprising:a transverse first plane perpendicularly intersecting the longitudinal axis; anda transverse second plane perpendicularly intersecting the longitudinal axis, wherein the respective second ends of the first and second legs lie along the second plane;wherein the fourth rib is offset from the second plane.4. ...

Self-Propelled Vessel Assembly

The present invention relates to a self-propelled vessel assembly () that includes a self-propelled vehicle () that includes an open-box bed (). The self-propelled vessel assembly () further includes, a vessel () that is reversibly received (and reversibly resides) within the open-box bed () of the self-propelled vehicle (). The self-propelled vessel assembly () additionally includes, a pump assembly () that includes at least one pump () and at least one conduit (e.g., ) that is in fluid communication with the interior volume () of the vessel (). The pump assembly () resides on a support structure () that is reversibly attached to the self-propelled vehicle (). 1. A self-propelled vessel assembly comprising: 'an open-box bed comprising a first sidewall, a second side-wall, a forward wall, an optional tailgate, and a floor, that together define a box volume, wherein said first sidewall and said second sidewall are opposed to each other, and said optional tailgate and said forward wall are opposed to each other; and', '(a) a self-propelled vehicle comprising,'}(b) a vessel that is reversibly received within said box volume, said vessel having an interior volume; and(c) a pump assembly comprising at least one pump positioned on a support structure that is reversibly attached to said self-propelled vehicle, said pump assembly comprising at least one conduit that is in fluid communication with said pump and said interior volume of said vessel.2. The self-propelled vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein said self-propelled vehicle is a dump truck.3. The self-propelled vessel assembly of claim 2 , wherein said dump truck is a triaxle dump truck.4. The self-propelled vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein said pump introduces fluid into said interior volume of said vessel through said at least one conduit claim 1 , and said pump removes fluid from said interior volume of said vessel through said at least one conduit.5. The self-propelled vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

Mobile Refueling Vessel

A mobile vessel for refueling an engine or tank of a vehicle at a remote refueling site. A refueling station is mounted to the mobile vessel and includes a movable platform mounted to a generally horizontal deck. The platform is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position. In the deployed position the platform extends away from the deck to provide a floor for the worker to stand on to connect the fuel dispenser to the engine or tank. In the stowed position the movable platform is folded from the deployed position towards the generally horizontal deck. 1a mobile vessel configured to store fuel therein;a port of the vessel through which fuel stored within the vessel can be withdrawn;a fuel dispenser connected to the port for dispensing fuel stored within the vessel; and a generally horizontal deck elevated over a ground surface that the vessel is on and arranged lower than the fuel dispenser and the port on which a worker can stand to access the fuel dispenser;', 'a deck access device including a first portion extending from the horizontal deck and a second portion foldable between a deployed position and a stowed position, in the deployed position the second portion extends downward towards the ground surface that the vessel is on to provide the worker access to the generally horizontal deck, and in the stowed position the second portion is folded relative to the deployed position; and, 'a refueling station mounted to the mobile vessel, the refueling station includinga movable platform mounted to the generally horizontal deck, the platform is movable between a deployed position and a stowed position, in the deployed position the platform extends away from the deck to provide a floor for the worker to stand on to connect the fuel dispenser to the engine or tank, and in the stowed position the movable platform is folded from the deployed position towards the generally horizontal deck.. An assembly for refueling an engine or tank of a vehicle, the assembly ...

RIGID COVER FOR DUMP TRAILER TANK

The present invention is directed to a rigid cover for a dump trailer tank having a storage region with an open top used to transport bulk material. The rigid cover includes cover side walls having a top wall perimeter and a bottom wall perimeter and is configured along the bottom wall perimeter to correspond in shape with the open top of the trailer tank. The rigid cover includes a cover top connected to the cover side walls along the top wall perimeter and includes one or more ports in the top. The rigid cover includes cover fasteners mounted along the bottom wall perimeter configured to secure the plurality of cover side walls to the trailer tank so the traditional storage region of the trailer tank is transformed into an expanded storage region that allows storage of more bulk material than could otherwise be stored in the trailer tank alone. 1. A rigid cover for a dump trailer tank used to transport bulk material , the dump trailer tank having a traditional storage region with an open top , the rigid cover comprising:a plurality of cover side walls having a top wall perimeter and a bottom wall perimeter, said plurality of cover side walls configured along the bottom wall perimeter to correspond in shape with the open top of the trailer tank;a cover top connected to the plurality of cover side walls along the top wall perimeter, wherein at least one of the cover top and the plurality of cover side walls comprise an interior brace to reinforce structural integrity;one or more ports in the cover top; anda plurality of cover fasteners mounted along the bottom wall perimeter and configured to secure the plurality of cover side walls to the trailer tank so that the traditional storage region of the trailer tank is augmented with an expanded storage region that allows storage of more bulk material than could otherwise be stored in the trailer tank alone.2. The rigid cover of wherein the interior brace to reinforce structural integrity further comprises an interior rib ...

Mobile refueling vessel

A mobile vessel for refueling engines at remote refueling sites. The vessel has a tank with side walls and a rectangular bottom portion. The bottom portion is configured to rest on the ground and it includes an inner wall and a lower plate. The bottom portion further includes spacer elements between the inner wall and lower plate that defines a gap there between for collecting fuel that may leak from the tank.

Pressure Vessel for a Motor Vehicle

A pressure vessel is provided for a motor vehicle. The pressure vessel has a fastening apparatus. The fastening apparatus is designed to connect the pressure vessel to a body of the motor vehicle. The fastening apparatus has at least one connecting pin, which is displaceable relative to the body or relative to the pressure vessel, and at least one fixing mechanism. The fixing mechanism is designed to at least temporarily fixedly clamp the connecting pin. 1. A pressure vessel for a motor vehicle , comprising: at least one connecting pin which is displaceable relative to the body or relative to the pressure vessel, and', 'at least one fixing mechanism which is configured to at least temporarily fixedly clamp the connecting pin., 'a fastening apparatus configured to connect the pressure vessel to a body of the motor vehicle, the fastening apparatus having2. The pressure vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting pin is guided in the fixing mechanism.3. The pressure vessel according to claim 1 , wherein:the fixing mechanism is configured to fixedly clamp the connecting pin when the motor vehicle is subject to a dynamics demand above a first threshold value, and/orthe fixing mechanism is configured to not fixedly clamp the connecting pin when the motor vehicle is subject to a dynamics demand below the first threshold value.4. The pressure vessel according to claim 3 , wherein the first threshold value is a value of the dynamics demand when the motor vehicle is at rest.5. The pressure vessel according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing mechanism is configured to not fixedly clamp the connecting pin when the pressure vessel is being refilled.6. The pressure vessel according to claim 1 , further comprising an actuator configured to actuate the fixing mechanism.7. The pressure vessel according to claim 6 , wherein the actuator is a piezo element.8. The pressure vessel according to claim 7 , wherein the piezo element and the fixing mechanism are configured such that ...

Pressure Vessel for a Motor Vehicle

A pressure vessel is provided for a motor vehicle, having a fastening apparatus. The fastening apparatus is designed to connect the pressure vessel to a body of the motor vehicle. The fastening apparatus has at least two connecting pins and at least two bearings. In each case, one connecting pin is connected to a bearing at a connecting point. The connecting pins and/or the bearings are each connected to the pressure vessel in a pressure vessel attachment region and extend away from the outer surface of the pressure vessel. The pressure vessel attachment regions exhibit in each case an expansion. The connecting pin and the bearing are, in the connecting point, at least regionally shaped and arranged such that the expansion is kinetically guided with only one translational degree of freedom by way of a movement of the bearing and/or of the connecting pin. 1. A pressure vessel for a motor vehicle , comprising:a fastening apparatus configured to connect the pressure vessel to a body of the motor vehicle, the fastening apparatus comprising at least two connecting pins and at least two bearings, whereinin each case, one connecting pin is connected to a respective bearing at a connecting point,the pressure vessel has pressure vessel attachment regions, each region having either a connecting pin or a bearing connected to the pressure vessel and extending away from an outer surface of the pressure vessel, andthe pressure vessel attachment regions exhibit, in each case, an expansion, and the connecting pin and the bearing at the connecting point are at least regionally shaped and arranged to kinetically guide the expansion of the pressure vessel attachment region in only one translational degree of freedom via movement of the bearing and/or the connecting pin.2. The pressure vessel according to claim 1 , wherein in the pressure vessel attachment regions the pressure vessel has an expansion direction parallel to longitudinal axes of the connecting pins and/or the bearings.3. ...

Over the Wheel Well Liquid Storage Tank

An over the wheel well liquid storage tank for storing liquid in a bed of a truck includes a tank body having a main tank portion shaped to fit in an area adjacent a wheel well in the bed of a truck and an over a wheel well tank portion shaped to fit in an area above a wheel well in the bed of a truck. The main tank portion is shaped to fit in an area adjacent a proximal side of the wheel well or in an area adjacent a distal side of the wheel well. A mounting system is coupled to the tank body. The mounting system couples the tank body to the bed of a truck. The mounting system includes a channel coupled to the tank body and a mounting bracket for coupling to the channel and to the truck. The mounting system includes an adjustable bumper.

TANK OVERHEAD LINE LIQUID BACKFLOW RESTRICTION DEVICE

A device for restricting liquid backflow through an overhead line on a tank and a method of using the device are provided. The device has a tubular housing with spaced internal baffle plates. The device is secured in place in the interior of an overhead pipe on the top of a tank on a tank truck or other vehicle used for transporting bulk liquid cargo. The device prevents liquid backflow from entering overhead piping due to sloshing action of the liquid during transport. The device allows air to flow through the device so that air may be supplied to the tank, as well as vented from the tank, through the device. 1. A device for restricting liquid backflow through an overhead line on a tank , wherein the device is configured to removably secure the device in a fixed position within an interior of a pipe , said device comprising a tubular housing and a plurality of baffle plates disposed within an interior of the housing , wherein each baffle plate has at least one aperture therethrough.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a flange sized to removably secure the device in a fixed position within an interior of a pipe.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device has flexible supports for removably securing the device in a fixed position within an interior of a pipe claim 1 , wherein the supports are attached to an exterior surface of the tubular housing claim 1 , and wherein the supports are resiliently biased in an outward radial direction.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aperture of one of the plurality of baffle plates is not longitudinally aligned with the at least one aperture of an adjacent baffle plate.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the tubular housing comprises a plurality of detachable segments configured to secure to each other to form the tubular housing.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein adjacent segments comprise interlocking male and female members.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an end cap configured to ...

Intermodal Tank Transport System, Components, and Methods

An intermodal tank container and complementary chassis, and features and methods for use thereof, are disclosed. The intermodal tank container and chassis has an appearance and length substantially similar to a non-intermodal OTR tank trailer, while affording the same capacity as an intermodal tank container. The design of the tank container allows for an improved, lighter design for the chassis and for improved usability of the tank container in intermodal environments such as with rail cars. The reduced weight of the chassis allows for a greater payload while remaining within various applicable legal restrictions for gross vehicle weight, axle weight, etc. 1. An intermodal transport combination comprising:a container having first and second container ends and including:a tank; anda frame supporting the tank;a chassis having first and second chassis ends and including:a base;wheels coupled to the base;landing gear positioned forward of the wheels and adapted to support the chassis, the landing gear being disposed longitudinally inward from the first and second chassis ends;a first chassis support disposed proximate the landing gear and adapted to contact the container at a position longitudinally inward from the first and second chassis ends; anda second chassis support adapted to contact the container at a position rearward of the first support and at a position longitudinally inward from the first and second chassis ends,wherein the frame has a width and a height less than the width.2. The intermodal transport combination of claim 1 , wherein the width of the frame is approximately 8 feet.3. The intermodal transport combination of claim 1 , wherein the chassis includes a chassis ladder and the container includes a container ladder and wherein the chassis ladder and the container ladder are substantially aligned when the container is positioned on the chassis.4. The intermodal transport combination of claim 1 , wherein the container further comprises:first and ...

VEHICLE WITH CARPET CLEANING EQUIPMENT

A vehicle with a carpet cleaning system comprises a plurality of operational units mounted within the vehicle, including a blower pump unit, a vacuum recovery tank unit, a reel and tank unit, and an auxiliary tank unit. The operational units are mounted on a stainless steel mounting frame that defines zones for mounting each of the operational units. The mounting frame having attachment points that align each of the respective operational units which facilitates the initial assembly of the unit. The mounting frame is secured to the floor through a minimal number of opening extending through the floor. The operational units are secured with a multiplicity of threaded connectors to the frame. The separation of the individual operational units from direct attachment to the floor dramatically reduces corrosion of the vehicle and equipment, facilitates the initial assembly and minimizes maintenance and repairs. 1. A cargo van with a carpet cleaning system , the cargo van having a cargo box with a cargo floor , the cleaning system comprising at least three discrete operational units , each operational unit having a mounting footprint , the plurality of operational units in combination providing carpet cleaning functions including: pumping and dispensing of cleaning fluid away from said cargo van , vacuum recovery of used cleaning fluid collected away from said cargo van , storage of cleaning fluid before dispensing , and storage of recovered cleaning fluid after recovery;each of the said carpet cleaning functions associated with one of the at least three operational units, and wherein each of the operational units has a bottom mounting portion comprising mounting strips on opposing sides of each of the operational units;the cargo van with the substrate cleaning system further comprising a mounting frame assembly with each of the operational units secured thereto, the mounting frame assembly having a polygonal shaped mounting frame portion when viewed from above, the ...

Low profile transportable holding tank

A holding tank system for holding a waste, the holding tank system including: a holding tank including a floor disposed in a first plane, the holding tank configured to be supported on at least one joist disposed in a second plane, wherein the second plane is disposed at an incline with respect to the first plane.

FUEL TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY APPARATUS

Fuel delivery vessels and vehicles are described. Some embodiments include nozzles for access by an operator. Some embodiments include optimized size and material characteristics. Some embodiments include various dispensing systems. 1. A fuel delivery apparatus for use with a vehicle having a fuel vessel and a rear deck , the fuel delivery apparatus comprising:a liquid fill connection having a first opening in fluid communication with an interior volume of the fuel vessel;a liquid fill nozzle, said liquid fill nozzle disposed at least partially within an open volume of said deck; anda first conduit, said first conduit fluidly coupled to said liquid fill nozzle and to said liquid fill connection.2. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said open volume comprises a recess in said deck.3. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first conduit extends through a portion of said deck.4. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first conduit extends through a vertical wall of said deck.5. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said the rear deck comprises a left deck portion and a right deck portion claim 1 , and wherein said liquid fill nozzle is disposed transversely between said left deck portion and said right deck portion.6. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first conduit comprises a rigid pipe.7. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said liquid fill nozzle is disposed to be at the waist level of an operator standing behind the rear deck.8. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fuel vessel is supported on at least one longitudinally extending rail claim 1 , wherein said liquid fill nozzle is disposed at least partially at the height of said rail.9. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the said liquid fill connection is disposed just above the height of said rail.10. The fuel delivery apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the said liquid fill connection is disposed ...

MULTI-TANK TRAILER

The present invention comprises a multi-featured trailer designed with transporting hazardous material in mind. The trailer design allows a driver without a hazardous materials transport license or commercial driver's license to legally transport the trailer when it contains hazardous material. It includes a unique hand-rail and bracket system designed to allow the trailer to employ standard sized rails which provides structural support and economic advantage. Further, the inventive trailer features means to accommodate several different tanks together or alone, comprising different capacities and sloped bottoms, in addition to tools and/or machines while employing the same frame, axles and wheels. Employing the inventive design further allows each tank trailer to be “assembled to order” providing a significant manufacturing advantage. 1. A multi-tank trailer constructed to accommodate at least one tank comprising a sloped bottom and a top surface , and a handrail assembly constructed to provide additional structural support for the trailer , said trailer designed to comply with 2018 requirements to be legally transported by a licensed driver without a commercial driver's license or a hazardous materials certificate.2. A multi-tank trailer comprising a rail system , at least one tank comprising a sloped-bottom surface , the rail system comprising a sloping , angular attachment portion , said sloped-bottom surface associated with the angular attachment portion of the rail system designed to accommodate the sloped-bottom surface of the tank.3. The multi-tank trailer of further comprising a connector claim 2 , said connector including two portions associated together and angled from each other claim 2 , one portion releasably associated with the rail system claim 2 , the other portion associated with the sloped boom surface of the tank.4. The multi-tank trailer of wherein each of said at least one tank is associated with a handrail assembly said handrail assembly ...

MOBILE CART FOR SPRAY DISPENSING

A mobile cart includes a frame; a front pair of wheels and a rear pair of wheels. At least one carrier is movably attached to the frame and configured to receive a drum thereon. The carrier is movable between a transport position, wherein the carrier is supported upon the frame, and a loading position, wherein the carrier is oriented generally upright. A corresponding at least one motorized drive member is attached to the frame and to the carrier, the motorized drive member being configured, when actuated, to move the corresponding carrier between the transport position and the loading position. 1. A mobile cart comprising:a frame;a rotatable and swivelable front pair of wheels attached to and supporting the frame upon an underlying surface;a rotatable rear pair of wheels attached to and supporting the frame upon the underlying surface, the front pair of wheels and the rear pair of wheels defining a wheelbase therebetween; a pair of substantially parallel and spaced apart elongate side bars, the side bars each defining a length substantially equal to a length of the drum;', 'at least one generally arcuate cross bar extending at least between the side bars, a curvature of the arcuate cross bar generally complementing a contour of the drum; and', 'at least one support member projecting from a base end of the carrier to support a standing vertical drum thereon;', 'the carrier being movable between a transport position, wherein the carrier is supported upon the frame and the side bars are oriented substantially parallel to the underlying surface, and a loading position, wherein the carrier is oriented generally upright and the side bars thereof are oriented substantially perpendicular to the underlying surface; and, 'at least one carrier movably attached to the frame and configured to receive a drum thereon, the carrier comprisinga corresponding at least one motorized drive member attached to the frame and to the carrier, the motorized drive member being configured, ...

DRY BULK TANK WITH COMPARTMENTS AND AN AIR PIPING SYSTEM FOR EQUALIZING AIR PRESSURE IN THE COMPARTMENTS

A dry bulk tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The dry bulk tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under a substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments. 1. A tank trailer comprising:a first compartment adapted to carry a load;a second compartment separated from the first compartment by a common wall; andan air piping system that selectively applies a substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure to the first and second compartments or creates a substantial vacuum in each of the first and second compartments; and wherein the air piping system includes a first filter that is utilized when the air piping system pressurizes each of the first and second compartments and is bypassed when the air piping system creates a vacuum in each of the first and second compartments.2. The tank trailer as defined in claim 1 , wherein the air piping system further comprising a second filter; and the second filter is utilized when the air piping system creates a vacuum in each of the first and second compartments but is bypassed when the air piping system pressurizes each of the first and second compartments.3. The tank trailer as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a cooling system that is utilized when the air piping system pressurizes each of the first and second compartments.4. A dry bulk tank for carrying a load; said dry bulk tank comprising:a tank ...

TANK ARRANGEMENT FOR A WATERJET TRUCK

An example fluid storage system for a mobile waterjet system comprises a first tank having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. A second tank abuts the first side, and a third tank abuts the second side. 1. A fluid storage system for a mobile waterjet system , comprising:a first tank having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; anda second tank and a third tank, wherein the second tank abuts the first side and the third tank abuts the second side.2. The fluid storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third tanks are fluid storage tanks.3. The fluid storage system of claim 2 , wherein the first tank is configured to store waste water and the second and third tanks are configured to store clean water.4. The fluid storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first tank is about twice as large as the second or third tanks.5. The fluid storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first tank has a width that is about twice as large as a width of the second tank or a width of the third tank.6. The fluid storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third tanks are mounted on a vehicle.7. The fluid storage system of claim 6 , wherein the vehicle is a waterjet truck.8. The fluid storage system of claim 6 , wherein the vehicle further comprises a vacuum system and a high pressure pump.9. The fluid storage system of claim 8 , wherein the first claim 8 , second claim 8 , and third tanks are positioned on the vehicle aft of the vacuum system and high pressure pump.10. The fluid storage system of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third tanks are all arranged in a horizontal plane parallel with a bed of the vehicle.11. A waterjet vehicle claim 1 , comprising:a truck bed having a centerline extending in a first direction between a front end and a back end;a first tank arranged on the truck bed along the centerline; anda second tank and a third tank arranged on the ...

Intermodal Tank Transport System, Components, and Methods

An intermodal tank container and complementary chassis, and features and methods for use thereof, are disclosed. The intermodal tank container and chassis has an appearance and length substantially similar to a non-intermodal OTR tank trailer, while affording the same capacity as an intermodal tank container. The design of the tank container allows for an improved, lighter design for the chassis and for improved usability of the tank container in intermodal environments such as with rail cars. The reduced weight of the chassis allows for a greater payload while remaining within various applicable legal restrictions for gross vehicle weight, axle weight, etc.

Fuel Trailer

A fuel trailer configured to store and process fuel. The fuel trailer includes a frame with wheels; a fuel tank mounted to the frame, and a fuel system downstream from the fuel tank to move the fuel from the fuel tank. The fuel system can include filters that remove contaminants from the fuel, pumps to move the fuel, and redundant fuel lines. A dispensing end can be positioned to dispense the fuel to an outside device. 1. A portable fueling trailer comprising:a frame;an axle and wheels attached to the frame;a fuel tank mounted to the frame, the fuel tank comprising an enclosed interior space to contain fuel; a plurality of filters each configured to remove contaminants from the fuel;', 'redundant first and second fuel lines that each comprise a pump to move the fuel; and', 'a connector downstream from the first and second fuel lines with a pair of inlets to receive the fuel from the first and second fuel lines and a single outlet downstream from the pair of inlets; and', 'a dispensing end positioned downstream from the single outlet., 'a fuel system downstream from the fuel tank to move the fuel from the fuel tank, the fuel system comprising2. The portable fueling trailer of claim 1 , wherein a first one of the filters is located on the first fuel line and a second one of the filters is located on the second fuel line.3. The portable fueling trailer of claim 1 , wherein one of the filters is a particulate filter claim 1 , a second one of the filters is an organic filter claim 1 , and a third one of the filters is a coalescing filter to remove water from the fuel.4. The portable fueling trailer of claim 1 , further comprising a return fuel line that extends between the fuel system downstream from the single outlet and the fuel tank claim 1 , the return fuel line configured to return the fuel to the fuel tank after the fuel has moved through the fuel system.5. The portable fueling trailer of claim 4 , further comprising a valve positioned at an intersection of the ...

Trailer for Transporting Fluid

A trailer that includes a tank with an enclosed interior space configured to hold fluid. The trailer can include a chassis that supports the tank and wheels for moving to desired locations. The tank can include planar opposing sides with rounded corners. One or more baffles can be located within the interior space. The baffles restrict the movement of the fluid within the interior space while the trailer is being moved between locations. This restriction reduces the forces that the moving fluid exerts on the tank which could cause damage to the tank that could result in leaks and failure. 1. A trailer to store and transport fluid , the trailer comprising:a chassis;wheels mounted to the chassis to move the trailer; anda tank with an enclosed interior space to contain a fluid, the tank comprising opposing pairs of planar sides with first and second lateral sides, top and bottom sides, and front and back sides.2. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the interior space comprises a substantially rectangular sectional shape in a plane perpendicular to an axis that extends through the front and back sides claim 1 , the rectangular sectional shape comprising rounded corners in the plane.3. The trailer of claim 2 , wherein the tank comprises eight rounded corners.4. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the tank comprises rounded corners and rounded edges that extend between the corners.5. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the tank is constructed from aluminum.6. The trailer of claim 1 , further comprising one or more cabinets mounted to the chassis at the front side of the tank claim 1 , the one or more cabinets each comprising an interior and a door that is movable between an open position and a closed position.7. The trailer of claim 1 , wherein the tank comprises a width measured between the first and second lateral sides claim 1 , a height measured between the top and bottom sides claim 1 , and a length measured between the front and back sides claim 1 , the tank having a length ...

RADIO FREQUENCY ID TAG POSITIONING SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSED-GAS TANKS

A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag positioning system includes a tag holder having a first region with a slot extending from an edge of the first region, and a second region extending from the first region. When an RFID tag having an antenna is disposed in the slot of the tag holder and when the tag holder is adapted to be retained adjacent a filling fixture of a gas tank with the second region adapted to be in contact with the gas tank so that the slot is approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the gas tank, the RFID tag's antenna is approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gas tank. 1. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag positioning system , comprising:a collar adapted to be coupled to a filling fixture on a gas tank wherein the filling fixture is aligned with a longitudinal axis of the gas tank; anda tag holder coupled to said collar, said tag holder being transparent to electromagnetic energy, said tag holder including a first region having a slot extending from an edge of said first region, said tag holder including a second region extending from said first region wherein, when said collar with said tag holder coupled thereto is coupled to the filling fixture such that second region of said tag holder is adapted to be in contact with said gas tank, said slot is approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gas tank.2. An RFID tag positioning system as in claim 1 , further comprising an RFID tag disposed in said slot of said tag holder.3. An RFID tag positioning system as in claim 1 , wherein said collar is adjustable in size.4. An RFID tag positioning system as in claim 1 , wherein said tag holder comprises a material selected from the group consisting of rubber claim 1 , fiberglass claim 1 , plastics claim 1 , wood claim 1 , cloth claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag positioning system claim 1 , comprising:an adjustable length strap adapted to be ...

Vacuum Truck Tank Securement System and Method

Systems and methods for securing a tank to a chassis. In an embodiment, a vehicle includes a chassis and a tank having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is coupled with the chassis for pivotal movement with respect thereto. The vehicle also includes a structural pad coupled to the tank and at least one rib extending from the structural pad. The at least one rib has at least one aperture defined therethrough. At least one fluid cylinder is coupled with the chassis. The at least one fluid cylinder is coupled with a pin aligned with the aperture. Actuation of the at least one fluid cylinder causes the pin to move between a first position wherein the pin is not received within the aperture and a second position wherein the pin is received within the aperture. 17-. (canceled)8. A vehicle , comprising:a chassis having a chassis longitudinal axis;a tank, the tank having a tank longitudinal axis, a cross-section, a first end, and a second end, the cross-section having a circumference;the tank pivotably coupled with the chassis at the tank first end;the tank operative to move between a first position, at which the tank second end is proximate the chassis and the chassis and tank longitudinal axes are substantially parallel, and a second position, at which the tank second end is raised above the chassis and the tank longitudinal axis is angled relative to the chassis longitudinal axis;a locking mechanism coupled with the chassis;at least one rib projecting from the tank, the at least one rib disposed about a portion of the circumference of the tank cross-section;wherein the locking mechanism and the at least one rib of the tank are in engagement when the tank is in the first position.9. The vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the chassis comprises a pair of longitudinal rails claim 8 , and the at least one rib comprises two ribs.10. The vehicle of claim 9 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one lug coupled with each of the longitudinal rails.11. The ...

Vacuum Tank Liquid Trailer

A vacuum tank semi-trailer having a horizontal tank with front and rear tank heads. A front cantilevered frame is welded to the front tank head and has a fifth wheel hitch and a pair of landing legs fixed thereto. A rear cantilevered frame is welded to the rear tank head, and has an axle assembly sprung therefrom. A lower center of gravity is realized by keeping the front a rear frames smaller than the diameter of the tank. A fill pipe having an upwardly sloped portion to clear the axle assembly is coupled to the tank and presents a fill connection at the rear of the rear frame in a protected manner. 1. A vacuum tank semi-trailer for use in conjunction with a tractor and a compressor to transport liquid , comprising:a tank having a radius about a horizontally disposed longitudinal axis, and having a front tank head and a rear tank head having a diameter equal to twice said radius, and having a tank connection coupled through said rear tank head, and oriented tangential to said diameter at a lowest position thereon;a front frame assembly welded to said front tank head, and having an upper fifth wheel coupler fixed thereto, wherein said front frame assembly comprises no rigid structural component located away from said longitudinal axis a greater distance than said radius;a pair of landing legs attached to said front frame assembly;a rear frame assembly welded to said rear tank head, having a lateral cross member fixed thereto adjacent a rear end of said rear frame assembly, wherein said rear frame assembly comprises no rigid structural component located away from said longitudinal axis a greater distance than said radius;an axle assembly spring mounted to said rear frame assembly;a fill pipe coupled to said tank connection and routed through said rear frame assembly to present a fill coupling adjacent said lateral cross member, anda pneumatic system having a compressor coupling for receiving vacuum or air pressure from the compressor, and coupled to an upper portion ...

Tank with compartments and an air piping system for equalizing air pressure in the compartments

A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under a substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

Method of unloading materials from a tank

A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a tank having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments.

TANK

A tank and a method of carrying a load and discharging a load therefrom. The tank includes a tank assembly having a first wall that bounds and defines a first compartment for carrying a load therein and a second wall spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the first wall; wherein a second compartment is defined between the first wall and the second wall. The tank assembly includes an air piping system that is selectively actuated to place the first compartment and the second compartment under substantially similar or substantially equal air pressure. In one example the air piping system pumps air into the first compartment and the second compartment. In another example the air piping system evacuates air from the first and second compartments. 1. A tank for holding a load , said tank comprising:a body having a first end and a second end and defining an axis therebetween;more than one sealable area provided in the body; anda system for changing air pressure; wherein the system is in fluid communication with each of the more than one sealable areas; wherein the system is selectively actuated to substantially equalize air pressure in the more than one sealable areas.2. The tank as defined in claim 1 , wherein a first one of the more than one sealable areas comprises a first compartment that is adapted to hold a load therein.3. The tank as defined in claim 2 , wherein a second one of the more than one sealable areas is located in abutting contact with the first compartment.4. The tank as defined in claim 3 , wherein the second one of the more than one sealable areas is located forwardly of the first compartment.5. The tank as defined in claim 3 , wherein the second one of the more than one sealable areas is located beneath the first compartment.6. The tank as defined in claim 3 , wherein the second one of the more than one sealable areas is located rearwardly of the first compartment.7. The tank as defined in claim 3 , wherein the second one of the more than one ...

Towable Fluid Storage Tank Trailer

A towable fluid storage tank trailer comprising a cylindrical horizontal storage tank with a cylindrical walled outer structure with ends creating an inner cavity with an external fluid connection and access point to the inner cavity, a tank support structure substantially surrounding and engaging the underside of the tank and the tank disposed within a support structure, tank coupling members engaging the topside and securing the tank in a desired position on the trailer assembly, and towable trailer assembly with skids, longitudinal retention members, lateral retention members, a kingpin for engaging the tow vehicle, and a rear wheel axle assembly whereby the storage tank is horizontally disposed within the tank support structure and is removably coupled to the support structure that is rigidly affixed to the towable trailer assembly where various types of caustic and non-caustic fluids are filled and transported. 1. A Towable Fluid Storage Tank Trailer comprising: i. cylindrical walled outer structure creating an inner cavity,', 'ii. a distal end,', 'iii. a proximal end,', 'iv. at least one external fluid connection to the inner cavity, and', 'v. at least one access point to the access to the inner cavity;, 'a. a cylindrical horizontal storage tank having—'} i. at least one tank support member engaging the underside of the tank and positioning the tank within a support structure,', 'ii. at least one tank coupling member, removably securing the tank in a desired position and orientation to a trailer assembly,', 'iii. at least one lateral retention member preventing movement in the longitudinal axis,', 'iv. at least one longitudinal retention member preventing movement in the lateral axis, and', 'v. a tank access means for reaching the top of the tank; and, 'b. a tank support structure substantially surrounding and engaging the storage tank having—'} i. abase,', 'ii. a ground engagement means for a trailer after being removed from the tow vehicle to safely and ...

Road tanker, comprising loading area fitted with tank lifting mechanism for transport of additional goods

The vehicle is designed as an articulated lorry with a large fluid tank (10) accommodated inside its trailer (16). The unit can be equipped with a cooling system (18) if required by the type of liquid. When the tank (10) is empty it can be moved along lateral vertically positioned guides (36) to the ceiling (42) of the trailer (16) by an electrically operated mechanism (28) and the space underneath used for the transport of other goods. The tank (10) can be secured at any height as required when empty but is positioned with the ideal center of gravity at the bottom (22, 24) of the loading area when full.

Vehicle frame for liquid container support

This document discusses, among other things, a vehicle frame for a liquid container including one or more longitudinal rails and one or more transverse supports connected to the longitudinal rail, the transverse support including a central portion to be positioned beneath a container for support of the container, the central portion including a plurality of apertures In an example, wherein the central portion includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and one or more webs extending from the top portion to the bottom portion with the web extending generally along a radial line from at least one of a geometric center line of the container or the centerline that corresponds to a center of gravity of the container, or both.

Tank truck for carrying loose loads

FIELD: transport engineering; carrying different loose and flowing loads. SUBSTANCE: tank truck has high-pressure reservoir partially resting on truck tractor and provided with closed end face bottom. Reservoir has one upper sheathing in form of part of cylinder with at least two lower shells cross-section Q1, limited by upper sheathing is round segment whose area exceeds area of corresponding semicircle. Cross section Q2 limited by each lower shell is round segment whose area exceeds area of corresponding semicircle. Opposite lines of contact of each upper sheathing with lower shell mating with upper sheathing are connected by tie-rods. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 14 cl, 6 dwg ЭДРУОТГСс ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) ВИ” 2104 176. 13) СЛ 57 МК” В 6б0Р 3/22 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 95118711/28, 08.01.1994 (30) Приоритет: 10.02.1993 ОЕ С 9301815.04 (46) Дата публикации: 10.02.1998 (56) Ссылки: ЕР, заявка, 0214339, кл. В 6б0ОР 3/22, 1987. (86) Заявка РСТ: ЕР 94100039 (08.01.94) (71) Заявитель: Фельдбиндер унд Бекманн Фарцойгбау ОХГ (ОЕ) (72) Изобретатель: Ян-Дирк Бекманн[0Е], Отго Фельдбиндер[0Е] (73) Патентообладатель: Фельдбиндер унд Бекманн Фарцойгбау ОХГ (ОЕ) (54) АВТОМОБИЛЬ-ЦИСТЕРНА ДЛЯ ПЕРЕВОЗКИ СЫПУЧИХ ГРУЗОВ (57) Реферат: Использование: автомобиль-цистерна используется для транспортировки различных сыпучих и текучих грузов в различных отраслях промышленности. Сущность: в автомобиле-цистерне для перевозки сыпучих грузов с трубчатым, частично-опирающимся на автомобиль-тягач и закрытым с торца днищем резервуаром высокого давления по меньшей мере с одной верхней оболочкой, представляющей собой часть цилиндра, и по меньшей мере с двумя нижними оболочками поперечное сечение (091), ограниченное каждой верхней оболочкой, представляет собой круговой сегмент, который по площади больше соответствующего полукруга, а поперечное сечение (092), ограниченное каждой нижней оболочкой, ...

"Транспортное средство типа "самосвал"

Использование: в самосвальных транспортных средствах с опрокидывающимс  назад кузовом. Сущность изобретени : рама 5 и кузов 6 выполнены в поперечном сечении в виде правильных многоугольников , образованных панел ми, соединенными ребрами; Рама 5 образует сплошную опорную поверхность дл  нижней части кузова . Центральный угол поперечного сечени  кузова измен етс  от 90 до 360°, а рамы - от 90 до 180°. Рама и кузов могут быть выполнены цилиндрическими или в виде неправильных многоугольников в поперечном сечении. Стенки рамы параллельны стенкам кузова и охватывают его нижнюю часть. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

Transport device for hauling a load

A transport device for hauling a load having a front axle with a pair of wheels and a rear axle with a pair of wheels. Four vertical hydraulic cylinders are provided, each cylinder having a bottom end supported on one of the axles adjacent a wheel, respectively. A pair of yokes are provided. Each yoke has one end supported by the ram extending from the top of one cylinder mounted on the front axle and the other end supported by the ram extending from the top end of a cylinder on the rear axle so that the yokes are parallel to one another and extend from front to rear of the device. A container containing the load is suspended from the pair of yokes. In one version, the device is coupled for transport to a truck. In another version, an engine is mounted on a cantilever frame extending from the rear of the truck controlled by operators in a cab mounted on the front end of the device. In another version, the device has a tongue extending from the front axle and attachable to a truck tractor.

A construction to Filter-separator of tanklorry

본 고안은 급유차의 필터세퍼레이터(Frlter-Separator)구조에 관한 것으로서, 더욱, 상세하게는 급유차에 설치되어 탱크조로 공급되는 유류 속의 이물질이나 수분을 걸러주는 급유차의 필터세퍼레이터 구조에 관한 것이다. The present invention relates to a structure of a filter-separator of a refueling vehicle, and more particularly, to a filter separator structure of a refueling vehicle that filters foreign substances or moisture in oil supplied to a tank tank and is installed in the tanker. 즉, 필터세퍼레이터의 케이스내에 두 개의 흡입필터와 하나의 배출필터를 설치하여 케이스내에서 흡입필터로 부터 토출되는 유류량을 배출필터보다 많게 하므로서, 이물질에 의해 흡입필터가 다소 막힌다 하더라도 흡입필터로 흡입되는 량을 항상 일정하게 유지시켜 유류공급을 안정화시킴은 물론이고 이물질에 의해 흡입필터가 파속되는 것을 방지한 급유차의 필터세퍼레이터 구조를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있으며, 상기한 목적을 달성하기 위해 본 고안은 원통형상의 케이스(50)의 상단에 유입격실(51)이 형성된 상부뚜껑(52)을 형성한 다음, 상기 상부뚜껑(52)의 단부에 흡입호스(20)의 플랜지(21)와 결합되면서 유입격실(51)과 연통되는 플랜지부(53)를 형성하고, 상기 유입격실(51)의 저판 (52a))에 다수의 흡입필터(54)를 설치하는 한편, 상기 케이스(50)의 하단에 배출격식(55)이 형성된 또 하나의 하부뚜껑(56)을 형성한 다음, 상기 하부뚜껑(56)의 단부에 배출호스(30)의 프랜지(31)와 결합되면서 배출격실(55)과 연통되는 플랜지부(57)를 형성하고, 상기 배출격실(55)의 저판(59)에는 배출필터(58)를 다수 설치한 것을 특징으로 한 것이다. That is, by installing two suction filters and one discharge filter in the case of the filter separator, the amount of oil discharged from the suction filter in the case is larger than that of the discharge filter, so that even if the suction filter is clogged by foreign substances, the suction filter is sucked in. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a filter separator structure of a refueling vehicle that maintains a constant amount of oil at all times to stabilize the oil supply as well as to prevent the intake filter from being blown up by foreign substances. Is formed on the top of the cylindrical case 50, the upper lid 52 formed with the inlet compartment 51, and then coupled with the flange 21 of the suction hose 20 at the end of the upper lid 52 A flange portion 53 communicating with the compartment 51 is formed, and a plurality of suction filters 54 are provided on the bottom plate 52a of the inflow compartment 51, while the lower portion of the case 50 is provided. ...

Tank car body and tank car underframe connecting device and railway tank car

本发明提供一种罐车罐体与罐车底架连接装置以及铁路罐车，该装置包括：两个端部支座、两个鞍座、纵向支座、两个第一紧固装置、第二紧固装置、第三紧固装置；一个端部支座用于安装在罐车罐体的一封头处，另一个端部支座用于安装在另一封头处；一个鞍座用于安装在罐车罐体的一枕梁处，另一个鞍座用于安装在另一枕梁处；端部支座通过第一紧固装置固定安装在罐车底架上；鞍座通过第二紧固装置固定安装在罐车底架上；纵向支座通过第三紧固装置固定安装在罐车底架上；两个端部支座、两个鞍座、纵向支座固定在罐车底架上形成U形结构。本发明可以满足罐车罐体的强度指标，有效防止罐车罐体变形，提高安全性，也提高了罐车载重和运输速度。

Tank for transportation of liquid

FIELD: transportation. SUBSTANCE: subject of invention is tank for transportation of liquid and elimination of its return empty. Liquid transportation tank comprises horizontal cylindrical boiler installed on vehicle, divided by vertical transverse partition into two compartments with necks and drain branch pipes. Vertical transverse partition is made in the form of a stocking from elastic material, on the open side of which there is a means of fixing it on the inner surface of the boiler. Stocking is located along one compartment with possibility of turning inside out when moving into another compartment. Fixing device of stocking inside boiler is made in the form of flanging with horizontal shell, commensurate with diameter of internal surface of boiler, note here that glue, e.g. 25831 Permatex, is applied on outer surface of shell ring and inner surface of the boiler. Means for securing the stocking inside the boiler is made in the form of a vacuum sucker with a nipple connected to the vacuum source. Surface of stocking is made flat or with transverse corrugations, and in point of its fixation in boiler annular air chamber is formed. Fixing device of stocking inside boiler is made in form of welded on inner surface of boiler support ring with pins installed radially or horizontally, on which the flanging of the stocking and the hold-down ring pressed by the nuts with the bending washers to the support ring are worn with holes. Support and pressure rings radially cut into two-three parts to move them into boiler, and parts of support ring are fixed inside boiler and inner surface of boiler and seam by tight welded seam. EFFECT: technical result is increase of liquid products transportation efficiency due to exclusion of empty tanks return. 7 cl, 6 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 728 734 C2 (51) МПК B65D 88/12 (2006.01) B65D 88/06 (2006.01) B65D 88/62 (2006.01) B60P 3/22 (2006.01) B60P 3/24 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ ...

fire truck having water sprinkling vehicle capable of separating and moving

The present invention relates to a firefighting vehicle, of which the front side has a driver's seat, and the rear side has firefighting equipment, and which is characterized by comprising: a firefighting water tank which is provided at the rear side of a firefighting vehicle, and in which firefighting water is accommodated to suppress a fire; a water truck mounting unit which is provided to form a uniform mounting space at the rear side of an area at which the firefighting water tank is provided, such that a small-sized caterpillar water truck to be described hereinafter enters or exits therein to be accommodated; a tailgate which is provided to be rotatable around the lower portion at the rear side of the water truck mounting unit, and, when the water truck mounting unit is enclosed from the outside or opened, forms an inclined route such that the small-sized caterpillar water truck may be movable in or out of the water truck mounting unit; and the small-sized caterpillar water truck which is connected to the firefighting water tank, and is provided to be insertable into the water truck mounting unit along the tailgate so as to be carried in a state of being mounted on the water truck mounting unit during transport, and to be ejected from the water truck mounting unit to be moved on the scene of a fire. Therefore, provided in the present invention is a firefighting vehicle having a water truck which is separately movable, and which can be easily carried to the scene of a fire in a state of being mounted on a firefighting vehicle, to be moved by the caterpillar type moving means from the firefighting vehicle to the outside on the scene of a fire, in order to quickly and easily suppress a fire in areas where geographical features are rugged or downtown alley areas where the roads are narrow.

Container for liquid materials

Storage tank trailer

Mobile storage tank with fluid containment

The present invention is directed to a portable storage and supply tank of industrial size for the storage and dispensing of various fluids including those containing potentially environmentally and/or health hazardous components wherein the fluid storage tank is permanently mounted to its own trailer on its bottom surface to eliminate the need for the laborious, time consuming and potentially dangerous processes required to mount and dismount the prior art tanks onto the flatbed haulers. The use of these wheeled storage tanks therefore eliminates the need to mount and dismount the tanks onto and off wheeled flatbeds by chains or other laborious and potentially dangerous fastening means and vastly reduces the manpower and man hours associated with these processes and the need for additional specialized machinery to aid in the mounting and dismounting process. The ease of installation and removal associated with the wheeled, fluid storage tanks also helps to dramatically reduce the trucking and transport costs; dramatically reduce driver exposure time on highway and location, reduced trip and slip hazards and reduce or eliminate environmental spill hazards.

Low profile transportable holding tank

A holding tank system for holding a waste, the holding tank system including: a holding tank including a floor disposed in a first plane, the holding tank configured to be supported on at least one joist disposed in a second plane, wherein the second plane is disposed at an incline with respect to the first plane.

TANK SEMI-TRAILER WITH CENTER OF GRAVITY LOWERING.

Patent FR2174063A1

TANK VEHICLE AUTOPORTE

Tank vehicle

Patent FR2174063B1

Compartmented cisterns of laminated poly - ester resin

Compartmented cisterns of laminated polyester resin Useful for transport of corrosive chemicals, the tank is made by separate fabrication of the surfaces contacting the liquid, and of the exterior envelope. Pref. the internal partitions, baffles and surface are hooped by winding the resistant external envelope under tension on the structure formed by them.

Semi-trailer or tank trailer

Tanker for tank vehicles

Support for tank trucks and similar applications

Mixed transport compartment

Un compartiment de transport de matériau comporte une benne (20) comportant une paroi de fond (201) et deux parois latérales (202) délimitant un espace de stockage (S), une citerne (21) pour contenir du liquide s’étendant dans l’espace de stockage (S) en partie inférieure et un espace de stockage de vrac (S1) pour contenir un matériau en vrac en partie supérieure, au-dessus de la citerne (21) et entre les parois latérales (202). La citerne (21) est insérable dans l’espace de stockage (S) par le haut pour reposer sur la paroi de fond (201) de la benne (20). Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 1 A material transport compartment comprises a bucket (20) comprising a bottom wall (201) and two side walls (202) delimiting a storage space (S), a cistern (21) for containing liquid extending into the storage space (S) in the lower part and a bulk storage space (S1) for containing bulk material in the upper part, above the tank (21) and between the side walls (202). The cistern (21) can be inserted into the storage space (S) from above to rest on the bottom wall (201) of the skip (20). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Truck for transporting a fluid has self-supporting floor of composition material forming tank for fluid, on which technical equipment can be mounted

The truck, comprising cab (V) and chassis (1) on wheels (3), is fitted with self-supporting floor of multi-layered composition material, at least part of which forms a tank for transporting a fluid such as water. The upper surface of the floor is designed to receive technical equipment for carrying supplies or products, and its thickness varies according to its applications. The truck, comprising a cab (V) and a chassis (1) on wheels (3), is fitted with a self-supporting floor of a multi-layered composition material, at least part of which forms a tank for transporting a fluid such as water. The upper surface of the floor is designed to receive technical equipment for carrying supplies or products, and its thickness varies according to its applications. It is fitted to the vehicle chassis by couplings that can be dismantled, and its under-surface has reinforced zones for the couplings. The inside of the tank has a series of stiffeners with holes that act as chicanes for the fluid and prevent wave formation and disbalance.

Patent FR1577510A

BIN PROTECTION DEVICE

L'invention a pour objet un dispositif de protection de benne. Le fond (4) de ladite benne reçoit un faux-châssis ou berceau (2) destiné à recevoir un caisson (1) dont la forme correspond à la section du berceau (2) de manière à permettre un encastrement de l'un dans l'autre partiellement ou en totalité, ledit caisson (1) et le faux-châssis (2) ayant des dimensions adaptées à la taille de la benne à protéger. Un espace est déterminé entre le faux-châssis ou berceau (2) et le fond (4) de la benne et ce, en vue d'absorber les chocs en souplesse sans jamais que le caisson (1) et/ou le berceau (2) touche le fond (4) de la benne classique. L'invention s'applique aux bennes de camions, camions porteurs ou semi bennes et remorques. The subject of the invention is a skip protection device. The bottom (4) of said bucket receives a subframe or cradle (2) intended to receive a box (1) the shape of which corresponds to the section of the cradle (2) so as to allow one to fit into the 'other partially or totally, said box (1) and the subframe (2) having dimensions adapted to the size of the bucket to be protected. A space is determined between the subframe or cradle (2) and the bottom (4) of the skip, with a view to absorbing shocks flexibly without ever having the housing (1) and / or the cradle (2 ) touches the bottom (4) of the conventional bucket. The invention applies to trucks, carrier trucks or semi-trailers and trailers.

TRAILER COMPRISING A TANK HAVING A CURVED BODY IN THE FORM OF A TRUCK

Tank car tank body and tank car underframe attachment means and tank car

本发明提供一种罐车罐体与罐车底架连接装置以及铁路罐车，该装置包括：两个端部支座、两个鞍座、纵向支座、两个第一紧固装置、第二紧固装置、第三紧固装置；一个端部支座用于安装在罐车罐体的一封头处，另一个端部支座用于安装在另一封头处；一个鞍座用于安装在罐车罐体的一枕梁处，另一个鞍座用于安装在另一枕梁处；端部支座通过第一紧固装置固定安装在罐车底架上；鞍座通过第二紧固装置固定安装在罐车底架上；纵向支座通过第三紧固装置固定安装在罐车底架上；两个端部支座、两个鞍座、纵向支座固定在罐车底架上形成U形结构。本发明可以满足罐车罐体的强度指标，有效防止罐车罐体变形，提高安全性，也提高了罐车载重和运输速度。

Functional assembly of a hydrocurner comprising two functional modules and two subframes adaptable to different chassis of carrier vehicles.

- Ensemble fonctionnel d’un hydrocureur comportant deux modules fonctionnels et deux faux-châssis adaptables à des châssis différents de véhicules porteurs. - L’hydrocureur (1) comporte un véhicule porteur (2) pourvu d’un châssis (3), et un ensemble fonctionnel (4) fixé de façon amovible sur le châssis (3) et comportant deux modules fonctionnels (9A, 9B) comprenant tous les équipements fonctionnels, à savoir un module fonctionnel (9A) pourvu d’une citerne (8) et un module fonctionnel (9B) pourvu d’un système de pompage, ainsi que deux faux-châssis (10A, 10B), chacun des modules fonctionnels (9A, 9B) pouvant être fixé sur l’un des faux-châssis (10A, 10B), chacun des faux-châssis (10A, 10B) étant adaptable à des châssis différents de véhicule porteur et étant adapté au châssis (3) du véhicule porteur (2) sur lequel il est destiné à être monté, permettant ainsi une pose et une dépose rapides de l’ensemble fonctionnel (4). Figure pour l'abrégé : Fig. 1. - Functional assembly of a hydrocurner comprising two functional modules and two subframes adaptable to different chassis of carrier vehicles. - The hydrociller (1) comprises a carrier vehicle (2) provided with a frame (3), and a functional assembly (4) removably fixed to the frame (3) and comprising two functional modules (9A, 9B) comprising all the functional equipment, namely a functional module (9A) with a tank (8) and a functional module (9B) with a pumping system, as well as two sub-frames (10A, 10B), each functional modules (9A, 9B) which can be fixed on one of the sub-frames (10A, 10B), each of the sub-frames (10A, 10B) being adaptable to different chassis of the carrier vehicle and being adapted to the chassis ( 3) of the carrier vehicle (2) on which it is intended to be mounted, thus allowing rapid installation and removal of the functional assembly (4). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.

Patent FR2511315B3

TANK FOR TRANSPORTING LIQUEFIED GAS AND VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A TANK

La citerne, convenant au transport de quantités différentes de différents gaz liquéfiés, comprend une enveloppe extérieure (1) de dimensions prédéterminées fixes et au moins un récipient intérieur (2) de dimensions adaptées aux conditions d'utilisation de la citerne et typiquement sélectionnée dans un groupe de récipients de dimensions différentes prédéterminées correspondants à différents gaz et à différentes quantités de ces gaz. Applications en particulier au transport de gaz de l'air liquéfiés. The tank, suitable for the transport of different quantities of different liquefied gases, comprises an outer casing (1) of fixed predetermined dimensions and at least one inner container (2) of dimensions adapted to the conditions of use of the tank and typically selected in a group of containers of different predetermined dimensions corresponding to different gases and to different quantities of these gases. Applications in particular to the transport of liquefied air gases.

CYLINDRICAL TANK FOR FINE PRODUCTS

Container for rail transport

Horizontal tank with conical hopper without double wall

Demountable tank cradle

Transport tank cradle assembly

A transport tank assembly for mounting to a truck has a composite tank body having an inner side and an outer side, and at least one cradle assembly connected to the outer side of the tank body. Each cradle assembly has a cradle having an inner side and an outer side, and at least one band of composite material disposed over the outer side of the cradle and at least a portion of the outer side of the tank. A length of the band of composite material is greater than a length of the cradle. The band of composite material connects the cradle to the tank body. The cradle and the at least one band in a generally lateral direction of the tank body.

Silo transport vehicle

Tank for the transport of liquid gases and vehicles equipped with such a container

Truck tank underframe

Bulk transporter

1,007,205. Tank vehicles. CARMICHAEL & SONS (WORCESTER) Ltd. Sept. 24, 1964 [Sept. 24, 1963], No. 37443/63. Heading B7B. The rear end of a tank 10 has discharge apertures 101 therein, on either side of the partition 11, communicating with a discharge member 12 having a flange 121 to which is bolted a discharge attachment appropriate to the material carried.

Fluid transportation and delivery apparatus

Fuel delivery vessels and vehicles are described. Some embodiments include nozzles for access by an operator. Some embodiments include optimized size and material characteristics. Some embodiments include various dispensing systems.

Reconstructed frame made of folded and welded sheet metal for the maintenance of a convergent side skip.

La structure de châssis comprend deux longerons reconstitués en tôle pliée et soudée présentant une semelle supérieure constituant une plage continue d'appui longitudinal oblique et une semelle inférieure réunies entre elles par une âme de tôle, les deux longerons étant reliés transversalement entre eux par plusieurs voiles de tôle incurvés disposés à intervalle et par deux traverses d'extrémité. Cette invention intéresse les constructeurs de véhicules utilitaires porteurs de bennes. The frame structure comprises two side members made of folded and welded sheet metal having an upper flange constituting a continuous oblique longitudinal bearing area and a lower flange joined together by a sheet metal core, the two longitudinal members being connected transversely to each other by several sails. of curved sheet metal arranged at intervals and by two end rails. This invention is of interest to manufacturers of utility vehicles carrying tippers.