EP3376090A1 - Transportable fluid tank - Google Patents

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EP3376090A1
EP3376090A1 EP18160095.8A EP18160095A EP3376090A1 EP 3376090 A1 EP3376090 A1 EP 3376090A1 EP 18160095 A EP18160095 A EP 18160095A EP 3376090 A1 EP3376090 A1 EP 3376090A1
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Lucien Varrassi
Fabrice VELLANDI
Patrick TOSI
Louis Philippe
Etienne GIBAUX
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  • the invention relates to a transportable fluid reservoir.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a fluid reservoir integrated into a transport frame comprising a tank attached to a frame, the frame comprising a base provided with two lower longitudinal beams and two lower transverse beams delimiting a lower rectangle, four vertical uprights which extend perpendicularly to the base at respectively the four corners of the rectangle and two upper transverse beams located vertically above the two lower transverse beams and respectively connecting the two adjacent vertical uprights.
  • the invention relates in particular to an iso-container for the transport of cryogenic gases (preferably in accordance with the rail and / or road and / or sea construction codes).
  • cryogenic liquefied gases are generally transported by means of such iso containers, that is to say a tank mounted in a metal frame whose dimensions are standardized.
  • the ISO standards define several sizes of containers whose most common formats are twenty feet and forty feet.
  • Such a device allows access to the entire available lateral space around the tank to house equipment.
  • the tank occupies all the available space in the frame so as to maximize the amount of product transported.
  • the length of the tank matches that of the frame and its diameter matches the width of the frame. This leaves little space in the space limited by the frame for filling / racking, valves, pumps, purges, vaporizers, and other safety elements.
  • These pipes are usually placed on the side of the container, protected in a cabinet "fluid cabinet.” It is therefore interesting to have the full length of the frame to place all these elements, without being bothered by metal reinforcements laterally, such as those provided for in the known embodiments, for example US7322227 .
  • a continuous objective is to reduce the mass of the frame because on the one hand it reduces the mass of metal used and therefore the cost of the device. In addition, this reduction in mass makes it possible to reduce the empty weight of the device which makes it possible to increase the possible payload. However, to ensure the strength of the frame and limit the mechanical stresses within it may be necessary to strengthen the frame which induces increases in mass.
  • An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.
  • the reservoir according to the invention is essentially characterized in that the frame comprises at least one lower support of the reservoir, said at least one support lower end having two ends respectively fixed to the two longitudinal beams and an upper surface receiving the lower surface of the tank), the tank comprising at least one lower reinforcing plate disposed in the plane of the lower rectangle and rigidly connected to at least one longitudinal beam and a adjacent transverse beam.
  • the invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.
  • the reservoir 1 of fluid integrated in a transport frame illustrated in the figures conventionally comprises a reservoir 2, for example double-jacketed and vacuum-insulated, fixed to a preferably metal frame.
  • the frame comprises a horizontal base comprising two lower longitudinal beams 3 and two lower transverse beams 4 delimiting a lower rectangle.
  • the frame further comprises four vertical uprights which extend perpendicularly to the base at the four corners of the rectangle respectively.
  • the frame further comprises two upper transverse beams 8 located vertically above the two lower transverse beams 4 and respectively connecting the adjacent vertical uprights (see also FIG. figure 5 ). That is to say, at each longitudinal end of the frame, the two transverse beams 8, 4 and the two vertical uprights form a square or rectangle for example.
  • the longitudinal ends of the tank 2 can be fixed rigidly directly (or indirectly via an intermediate piece) respectively to these squares or rectangles (5, 8).
  • the eight corners of the frame are in ISO format.
  • additional reinforcements 11 may be provided at the lower (and / or upper) corners of the transverse vertical end faces of the frame.
  • These reinforcements 11 may comprise bars 11 (or plates or other) respectively rigidly connecting the lower ends of the vertical uprights to the lower transverse beams 4.
  • the frame may also comprise at each end, a curved armature 12 (ring or tubular ring portion or tube portion) attached to the vertical uprights and / or to the lower transverse beams and / or to the upper transverse beams.
  • armatures 12 are preferably located in a vertical plane parallel to the plane of the transverse vertical faces of the frame.
  • These reinforcements 12 are for example designed to be fixed rigidly to the longitudinal ends of the tank 2. For example the cylindrical ends of the tank 2 are inserted in these two circular or tubular armatures (ring open towards the base of the frame) which provide a support and a recovery of effort of the tank 2.
  • the frame comprises at least one and preferably two lower supports 6 of the tank 2.
  • These lower supports 6 sometimes called “cradles” comprise a beam having two ends rigidly fixed respectively to the two longitudinal beams 3 (transversely) .
  • these lower supports 6 have an upper preferably concave surface which fits (preferably affixed) the lower surface of the tank 2.
  • the reservoir 1 comprises at least one lower reinforcing plate 7 arranged in the plane of the lower rectangle and rigidly connected to at least one pair of adjacent longitudinal and transverse beams 3 and preferably also connected to the support (s). ) 6 lower (s).
  • the frame may comprise four lower reinforcing plates 7 each arranged at a corner of the lower rectangle.
  • Each plate 7 comprises a side rigidly connected to a longitudinal beam 3, one side rigidly connected to a lower transverse beam 4 and one side rigidly connected to a lower support 6.
  • the fourth side of each plate may be free and delimits an empty space vis-à-vis the adjacent reinforcing plate 7.
  • this free side of the plates 7 (or another part) can be folded (in particular L and upwards) to increase the rigidity of the assembly.
  • each plate 7 is rigidly fixed (welding, riveting or otherwise) to a lower longitudinal beam 3.
  • each plate is rigidly fixed (welding, riveting or otherwise) via a lower transverse beam. At least a portion of another edge of the plate 7 is attached (welding, riveting or otherwise) to the lower support 6.
  • edges of the plates 7 are fixed over their entire length to the lower rectangle (fixing on the beams 3, 4 or the support 6).
  • These reinforcing plates 7 provide an advantageous effort recovery that improves the strength of the entire frame.
  • the frame may comprise two lower reinforcing plates 7 arranged respectively at the two longitudinal ends of the lower rectangle.
  • Each plate 7 comprises two parallel sides respectively rigidly connected to the two longitudinal beams 3, one side rigidly connected to a lower transverse beam (over its entire length) and one side rigidly connected to a lower support 6. That is to say that each plate 7 fills all the transverse space of the lower rectangle between its sides connected to the longitudinal beams 3.
  • Such an architecture has a simplified and improved structure compared to a conventional frame structure equipped with lateral metal reinforcements to the four frame joints.
  • reinforcements beams, bars or other
  • the known classical frame structure undergoes maximum constraints of the order of 540 MPa.
  • the maximum stress can be reduced to 284 MPa while reducing the mass and complexity of the frame structure.
  • the structure according to the invention has a much more homogeneous distribution of stresses in the structure, with fewer deformations thanks to the reinforcing plates 7 arranged at the base.
  • the protection plates 7 also make it possible to protect the tank 2 during the docking operations (stacking the containers one on the other).
  • the reservoir may comprise a control cabinet 9 incorporating a set of valve (s) and circuitry for withdrawing and / or filling the tank 2, pump or other.
  • This control cabinet 9 is housed in and fixed to the frame.
  • a lower reinforcing plate 7 or a plate portion 7 may constitute the bottom of the control cabinet 9. This plate 7 lower reinforcement can thus form a liquid retention tank of any leaks that may occur during filling or emptying operations.
  • the lateral space between the frame and the tank 2 can be used along its entire length for a container pressurizing unit (UMP) or any other device. Access to this unit is thus easy, which disassembly completely without obstacle. These operations would be much less practical if the frame was reinforced by lateral metal reinforcements as was planned according to the prior art.
  • UMP container pressurizing unit
  • the frame may comprise two upper longitudinal beams 10 disposed respectively vertically below the lower longitudinal beams 3 and respectively connecting the ends of the vertical uprights in pairs.
  • reinforcements beams, bars or others which extend between the uprights 5 and the upper longitudinal beams 10.
  • fixed or “rigidly fixed” may be “welded” or “riveted” or any other suitable method of attachment.
  • This structure is particularly suitable for large iso containers.

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Abstract

Réservoir de fluide intégré dans un cadre de transport comprenant un réservoir (2) fixé à un cadre, le cadre comportant une base munie de deux poutres (3) longitudinales inférieures et de deux poutres transversales (4) inférieures délimitant un rectangle inférieur, quatre montants (5) verticaux qui s'étendent perpendiculairement à la base au niveau respectivement des quatre coins du rectangle et deux poutres (8) transversales supérieures situées à l'aplomb respectivement des deux poutres (4) transversales inférieures et reliant respectivement les deux montants (5) verticaux adjacents, caractérisé en ce que le cadre comprend au moins un support (6) inférieur du réservoir (2), ledit au moins un support (6) inférieur ayant deux extrémités fixées respectivement aux deux poutres (3) longitudinales et une surface supérieure recevant la surface inférieure du réservoir (2), et en ce que le réservoir (1) comprend au moins une plaque (7) de renfort inférieure disposée dans le plan du rectangle inférieur et reliée rigidement à au moins une poutre (3) longitudinale et une poutre transversale (4) adjacente.

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Fluid reservoir integrated in a transport frame comprising a reservoir (2) fixed to a frame, the frame comprising a base provided with two lower longitudinal beams (3) and two lower transverse beams (4) delimiting a lower rectangle, four uprights (5) vertically extending perpendicularly to the base at respectively the four corners of the rectangle and two upper transverse beams (8) located respectively above the two lower transverse beams (4) and respectively connecting the two uprights (5). ) adjacent vertical, characterized in that the frame comprises at least one support (6) of the lower reservoir (2), said at least one support (6) having two lower ends respectively fixed to the two longitudinal beams (3) and an upper surface receiving the lower surface of the tank (2), and in that the tank (1) comprises at least one lower reinforcing plate (7) in the plane of the lower rectangle and rigidly connected to at least one beam (3) longitudinal and a transverse beam (4) adjacent thereto.
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L'invention concerne un réservoir de fluide transportable.The invention relates to a transportable fluid reservoir.

L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un réservoir de fluide intégré dans un cadre de transport comprenant un réservoir fixé à un cadre, le cadre comportant une base munie de deux poutres longitudinales inférieures et de deux poutres transversales inférieures délimitant un rectangle inférieur, quatre montants verticaux qui s'étendent perpendiculairement à la base au niveau respectivement des quatre coins du rectangle et deux poutres transversales supérieures situées à l'aplomb respectivement des deux poutres transversales inférieures et reliant respectivement les deux montants verticaux adjacents.The invention relates more particularly to a fluid reservoir integrated into a transport frame comprising a tank attached to a frame, the frame comprising a base provided with two lower longitudinal beams and two lower transverse beams delimiting a lower rectangle, four vertical uprights which extend perpendicularly to the base at respectively the four corners of the rectangle and two upper transverse beams located vertically above the two lower transverse beams and respectively connecting the two adjacent vertical uprights.

L'invention concerne en particulier un iso-conteneur destiné au transport de gaz cryogéniques (de préférence conforme aux codes de construction du rail et/ou de la route et/ou de la mer).The invention relates in particular to an iso-container for the transport of cryogenic gases (preferably in accordance with the rail and / or road and / or sea construction codes).

Le transport des gaz liquéfiés cryogéniques s'effectue généralement au moyen de tels iso conteneurs c'est-à-dire une citerne montée dans un châssis métallique dont les dimensions sont normalisées. Les standards ISO définissent plusieurs tailles de conteneurs dont les formats les plus courants sont vingt pieds et quarante pieds.The cryogenic liquefied gases are generally transported by means of such iso containers, that is to say a tank mounted in a metal frame whose dimensions are standardized. The ISO standards define several sizes of containers whose most common formats are twenty feet and forty feet.

Un tel dispositif permet un accès à l'intégralité de l'espace latéral disponible autour du réservoir pour y loger des équipements.Such a device allows access to the entire available lateral space around the tank to house equipment.

Ces iso conteneurs sont équipés généralement de pièces de coin qui permettent leur préhension par des outils de levage et leur arrimage à des châssis de remorques, à des wagons ou ponts de bateau. Les réglementations relatives aux matières dangereuses sur la route, la mer, et le rail imposent des caractéristiques de résistance mécanique à des accélérations importantes dans toutes les directions. Par ailleurs, ces dispositifs doivent pouvoir être empilés pleins pour leur stockage ou le transport dans des bateaux. Leur poids en charge ne doit pas dépasser une certaine valeur (par exemple 36000 kg pour un conteneur vingt pieds « T75 »). Il y a donc tout intérêt à limiter le poids à vide du conteneur pour maximiser la charge utile.These iso containers are generally equipped with corner pieces that allow their gripping by lifting tools and their attachment to trailer frames, wagons or boat decks. Hazardous road, sea and rail regulations impose mechanical strength characteristics at significant accelerations in all directions. Moreover, these devices must be able to be stacked full for their storage or transport in boats. Their weight under load must not exceed a certain value (for example 36000 kg for a container twenty feet "T75"). There is therefore every interest in limiting the empty weight of the container to maximize the payload.

Généralement, le réservoir (la cuve) occupe tout l'espace disponible dans le cadre de manière à maximiser la quantité de produit transportée. La longueur du réservoir épouse celle du cadre et son diamètre épouse la largeur du cadre. Il reste ainsi peu de place dans l'espace limité par le cadre pour les tuyauteries de remplissage/soutirage, les vannes, pompes, purges, vaporiseurs, et autres éléments de sécurité. Ces tuyauteries sont en général placées sur le côté du conteneur, protégées dans un coffret « "armoire à fluides ». Il est donc intéressant de pouvoir disposer de toute la longueur du cadre pour y placer tous ces éléments, sans être gêné par des renforts métalliques latéraux, tels que ceux qui sont prévus dans les réalisations connues. Cf. par exemple US7322227 .Generally, the tank (the tank) occupies all the available space in the frame so as to maximize the amount of product transported. The length of the tank matches that of the frame and its diameter matches the width of the frame. This leaves little space in the space limited by the frame for filling / racking, valves, pumps, purges, vaporizers, and other safety elements. These pipes are usually placed on the side of the container, protected in a cabinet "fluid cabinet." It is therefore interesting to have the full length of the frame to place all these elements, without being bothered by metal reinforcements laterally, such as those provided for in the known embodiments, for example US7322227 .

Il existe d'autres types de conteneurs (« beam-type » en anglais) qui ne font pas appel à des poutres longitudinales pour renforcer le cadre, mais dont la résistance mécanique repose sur l'enveloppe externe de la citerne. C'est-à-dire que des poutres viennent se raccorder à l'enveloppe extérieure du réservoir. Cf. par exemple US20140130914A1 . La structure du réservoir doit donc être renforcée. Ceci nécessite d'augmenter les épaisseurs de métal du réservoir et donc son poids. Le document FR3017186A1 décrit un réservoir vertical dans un cadre roulant.There are other types of containers ("beam-type" in English) that do not use longitudinal beams to reinforce the frame, but whose mechanical strength is based on the outer shell of the tank. That is to say that beams come to connect to the outer shell of the tank. See for example US20140130914A1 . The structure of the tank must therefore be reinforced. This requires increasing the metal thicknesses of the tank and therefore its weight. The document FR3017186A1 describes a vertical tank in a rolling frame.

Un objectif continu est de réduire la masse du cadre car d'une part cela permet de réduire la masse de métal utilisé et donc le coût du dispositif. De plus, cette réduction de la masse permet de réduire la masse à vide du dispositif qui permet d'augmenter la charge utile possible. Cependant, pour assurer la résistance du cadre et limiter les contraintes mécaniques en son sein il peut être nécessaire de renforcer le cadre ce qui induit des augmentations de masse.A continuous objective is to reduce the mass of the frame because on the one hand it reduces the mass of metal used and therefore the cost of the device. In addition, this reduction in mass makes it possible to reduce the empty weight of the device which makes it possible to increase the possible payload. However, to ensure the strength of the frame and limit the mechanical stresses within it may be necessary to strengthen the frame which induces increases in mass.

Un but de la présente invention est de pallier tout ou partie des inconvénients de l'art antérieur relevés ci-dessus.An object of the present invention is to overcome all or part of the disadvantages of the prior art noted above.

A cette fin, le réservoir selon l'invention, par ailleurs conforme à la définition générique qu'en donne le préambule ci-dessus, est essentiellement caractérisé en ce que le cadre comprend au moins un support inférieur du réservoir, ledit au moins un support inférieur ayant deux extrémités fixées respectivement aux deux poutres longitudinales et une surface supérieure recevant la surface inférieure du réservoir), le réservoir comprenant au moins une plaque de renfort inférieure disposée dans le plan du rectangle inférieur et reliée rigidement à au moins une poutre longitudinale et une poutre transversale adjacente.To this end, the reservoir according to the invention, moreover, in accordance with the generic definition given in the preamble above, is essentially characterized in that the frame comprises at least one lower support of the reservoir, said at least one support lower end having two ends respectively fixed to the two longitudinal beams and an upper surface receiving the lower surface of the tank), the tank comprising at least one lower reinforcing plate disposed in the plane of the lower rectangle and rigidly connected to at least one longitudinal beam and a adjacent transverse beam.

Par ailleurs, des modes de réalisation de l'invention peuvent comporter l'une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :

  • la au moins une plaque de renfort inférieure est reliée rigidement au support inférieur ou à l'un des supports inférieurs,
  • le cadre comprend deux supports inférieurs du réservoir, les supports inférieurs étant espacés dans la partie centrale du rectangle inférieur et ayant chacun deux extrémités fixées respectivement aux deux poutres longitudinales,
  • le réservoir comprend quatre plaques de renfort inférieures, les quatre plaques étant disposées respectivement au niveau des quatre coins de rectangle inférieur et étant reliées rigidement chacune à une extrémité de poutre longitudinale, à une poutre transversale et au support inférieur ou l'un des supports inférieurs,
  • le réservoir comprend deux plaques de renfort inférieures, les deux plaques étant disposées respectivement au niveau des deux extrémités longitudinales du rectangle inférieur et étant reliées rigidement chacune à une poutre transversale respective, aux deux extrémités des poutres longitudinales reliées à cette poutre transversale et au support inférieur ou l'un des supports inférieurs,
  • la au moins une plaque de renfort inférieure comporte au moins une portion repliée selon un plan non parallèle au plan du rectangle inférieur,
  • la au moins une plaque de renfort inférieure a une section en forme de L selon un plan perpendiculaire au plan du rectangle inférieur,
  • le réservoir comporte une armoire de commande intégrant un ensemble de vannes et de circuiterie de soutirage et/ou de remplissage du réservoir, l'armoire de commande étant logée dans le cadre, la au moins une plaque de renfort inférieure constituant le fond de l'armoire de commande,
  • la plaque de renfort inférieure constituant le fond de l'armoire de commande forme un bac de rétention de liquide d'éventuelles fuites,
  • le cadre comporte deux poutres longitudinales supérieures disposées respectivement à l'aplomb des poutres longitudinales inférieures et reliant les extrémités des deux montants concernés.
Furthermore, embodiments of the invention may include one or more of the following features:
  • the at least one lower reinforcing plate is rigidly connected to the lower support or to one of the lower supports,
  • the frame comprises two lower supports of the reservoir, the lower supports being spaced apart in the central part of the lower rectangle and each having two ends respectively fixed to the two longitudinal beams,
  • the tank comprises four lower reinforcing plates, the four plates being respectively arranged at the four corners of the lower rectangle and being rigidly connected each to a longitudinal beam end, to a transverse beam and to the lower support or one of the lower supports ,
  • the reservoir comprises two lower reinforcement plates, the two plates being respectively disposed at the two longitudinal ends of the lower rectangle and being each rigidly connected to a respective transverse beam, at the two ends of the longitudinal beams connected to this transverse beam and to the lower support; or one of the lower supports,
  • the at least one lower reinforcement plate comprises at least one folded portion in a plane not parallel to the plane of the lower rectangle,
  • the at least one lower reinforcing plate has an L-shaped section in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the lower rectangle,
  • the tank comprises a control cabinet incorporating a set of valves and circuitry for withdrawing and / or filling the tank, the control cabinet being housed in the frame, the at least one lower reinforcing plate constituting the bottom of the tank; control cabinet,
  • the bottom reinforcing plate constituting the bottom of the control cabinet forms a liquid retention tank of possible leaks,
  • the frame comprises two upper longitudinal beams disposed respectively below the lower longitudinal beams and connecting the ends of the two amounts concerned.

L'invention peut concerner également tout dispositif ou procédé alternatif comprenant toute combinaison des caractéristiques ci-dessus ou ci-dessous.The invention may also relate to any alternative device or method comprising any combination of the above or below features.

D'autres particularités et avantages apparaîtront à la lecture de la description ci-après, faite en référence aux figures dans lesquelles :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue en perspective, de côté, schématique et partielle, d'un exemple de structure de réservoir selon l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente une vue en perspective, de dessous, schématique et partielle, d'un réservoir selon une variante de réalisation,
  • la figure 3 représente une vue du réservoir de la figure 2 selon une vue similaire à celle de la figure 1,
  • la figure 4 représente une vue en perspective, de dessus, schématique et partielle, du cadre du réservoir de la figure 1,
  • la figure 5 représente une vue en perspective, de dessus, schématique et partielle, d'un cadre de réservoir selon un autre mode de réalisation possible de l'invention,
  • la figure 6 représente une vue similaire à celle de la figure 2 dans encore une autre variante de réalisation.
Other particularities and advantages will appear on reading the following description, made with reference to the figures in which:
  • the figure 1 represents a perspective view, from the schematic and partial side, of an example of a tank structure according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 represents a perspective view, from below, schematic and partial, of a reservoir according to an alternative embodiment,
  • the figure 3 represents a view of the reservoir of the figure 2 according to a similar view to that of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 4 represents a perspective view, from above, schematic and partial, of the tank frame of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 5 represents a perspective view, from above, schematic and partial, of a tank frame according to another possible embodiment of the invention,
  • the figure 6 represents a view similar to that of the figure 2 in yet another embodiment.

Le réservoir 1 de fluide intégré dans un cadre de transport illustré aux figures comprend classiquement un réservoir 2, par exemple à double enveloppe et isolé sous vide, fixé à un cadre de préférence métallique.The reservoir 1 of fluid integrated in a transport frame illustrated in the figures conventionally comprises a reservoir 2, for example double-jacketed and vacuum-insulated, fixed to a preferably metal frame.

Le cadre comporte une base horizontale comprenant deux poutres 3 longitudinales inférieures et deux poutres transversales 4 inférieures délimitant un rectangle inférieur. Le cadre comprend en outre quatre montants 5 verticaux qui s'étendent perpendiculairement à la base au niveau respectivement des quatre coins du rectangle. Le cadre comprend en outre deux poutres 8 transversales supérieures situées à l'aplomb respectivement des deux poutres 4 transversales inférieures et reliant respectivement les montants 5 verticaux adjacents (cf. également figure 5). C'est-à-dire que, à chaque extrémité longitudinale de cadre, les deux poutres transversales 8, 4 et les deux montants 5 verticaux forment un carré ou rectangle par exemple.The frame comprises a horizontal base comprising two lower longitudinal beams 3 and two lower transverse beams 4 delimiting a lower rectangle. The frame further comprises four vertical uprights which extend perpendicularly to the base at the four corners of the rectangle respectively. The frame further comprises two upper transverse beams 8 located vertically above the two lower transverse beams 4 and respectively connecting the adjacent vertical uprights (see also FIG. figure 5 ). That is to say, at each longitudinal end of the frame, the two transverse beams 8, 4 and the two vertical uprights form a square or rectangle for example.

Les extrémités longitudinales du réservoir 2 peuvent être fixées rigidement de façon directe (ou indirecte via une pièce intermédiaire) respectivement à ces carrés ou rectangles (5, 8).The longitudinal ends of the tank 2 can be fixed rigidly directly (or indirectly via an intermediate piece) respectively to these squares or rectangles (5, 8).

De préférence, les huit coins du cadre sont au format ISO.Preferably, the eight corners of the frame are in ISO format.

Comme illustré aux figures 1 et 4 notamment, des renforts 11 supplémentaires peuvent être prévue au niveau des coins inférieurs (et/ou supérieurs) des faces verticales transversales d'extrémité du cadre. Ces renforts 11 peuvent comprendre des barres 11 (ou plaques ou autre) reliant respectivement rigidement les extrémités inférieures des montants 5 verticaux aux poutres 4 transversales inférieures.As illustrated in figures 1 and 4 in particular, additional reinforcements 11 may be provided at the lower (and / or upper) corners of the transverse vertical end faces of the frame. These reinforcements 11 may comprise bars 11 (or plates or other) respectively rigidly connecting the lower ends of the vertical uprights to the lower transverse beams 4.

De plus comme illustré dans ces figures, le cadre peut comporter également à chaque extrémité, une armature 12 cintrée (anneau ou portion d'anneau tubulaire ou portion de tube) fixée aux montants 5 verticaux et/ou aux poutres 4 transversales inférieures et/ou aux poutres 8 transversales supérieures. Ces armatures 12 sont situées de préférence dans un plan vertical parallèle au plan des faces verticales transversales du cadre. Ces armatures 12 sont par exemple prévues pour être fixées rigidement aux extrémités longitudinales du réservoir 2. Par exemple les extrémités cylindriques du réservoir 2 sont insérées dans ces deux armatures 12 circulaires ou tubulaires (anneau ouvert vers la base du cadre) qui assurent un maintien et une reprise d'effort du réservoir 2.Moreover, as illustrated in these figures, the frame may also comprise at each end, a curved armature 12 (ring or tubular ring portion or tube portion) attached to the vertical uprights and / or to the lower transverse beams and / or to the upper transverse beams. These armatures 12 are preferably located in a vertical plane parallel to the plane of the transverse vertical faces of the frame. These reinforcements 12 are for example designed to be fixed rigidly to the longitudinal ends of the tank 2. For example the cylindrical ends of the tank 2 are inserted in these two circular or tubular armatures (ring open towards the base of the frame) which provide a support and a recovery of effort of the tank 2.

Selon une particularité avantageuse, le cadre comprend au moins un et de préférence deux supports 6 inférieurs du réservoir 2. Ces supports 6 inférieurs parfois appelés « berces » comportent une poutre ayant deux extrémités fixées rigidement respectivement aux deux poutres 3 longitudinales (de façon transversale). De plus ces supports 6 inférieurs ont une surface supérieure de préférence concave épousant (fixée de préférence) la surface inférieure du réservoir 2.According to an advantageous feature, the frame comprises at least one and preferably two lower supports 6 of the tank 2. These lower supports 6 sometimes called "cradles" comprise a beam having two ends rigidly fixed respectively to the two longitudinal beams 3 (transversely) . In addition, these lower supports 6 have an upper preferably concave surface which fits (preferably affixed) the lower surface of the tank 2.

De plus, le réservoir 1 comprend au moins une plaque 7 de renfort inférieure disposée dans le plan du rectangle inférieur et reliée rigidement à au moins une paire de poutres 3 longitudinale et transversale 4 adjacentes et reliée également de préférence au(x) support(s) 6 inférieur(s).In addition, the reservoir 1 comprises at least one lower reinforcing plate 7 arranged in the plane of the lower rectangle and rigidly connected to at least one pair of adjacent longitudinal and transverse beams 3 and preferably also connected to the support (s). ) 6 lower (s).

Comme illustré aux figures 1 à 4 et 6 le cadre peut comprendre quatre plaques 7 de renfort inférieures disposées chacune au niveau d'un coin du rectangle inférieur. Chaque plaque 7 comprend un côté relié rigidement à une poutre 3 longitudinale, un coté relié rigidement à une poutre 4 transversale inférieure et un côté relié rigidement à un support 6 inférieur. Le quatrième côté de chaque plaque peut être libre et délimite un espace vide en vis-à-vis de la plaque 7 de renfort adjacente. De plus, ce côté libre des plaques 7 (ou une autre partie) peut être replié (notamment en L et vers le haut) pour augmenter la rigidité de l'ensemble.As illustrated in Figures 1 to 4 and 6 the frame may comprise four lower reinforcing plates 7 each arranged at a corner of the lower rectangle. Each plate 7 comprises a side rigidly connected to a longitudinal beam 3, one side rigidly connected to a lower transverse beam 4 and one side rigidly connected to a lower support 6. The fourth side of each plate may be free and delimits an empty space vis-à-vis the adjacent reinforcing plate 7. In addition, this free side of the plates 7 (or another part) can be folded (in particular L and upwards) to increase the rigidity of the assembly.

Par exemple, au moins une partie d'une bordure de chaque plaque 7 est fixée rigidement (soudage, rivetage ou autre) à une poutre 3 longitudinale inférieure.For example, at least a portion of an edge of each plate 7 is rigidly fixed (welding, riveting or otherwise) to a lower longitudinal beam 3.

Au moins une partie d'une autre bordure de chaque plaque est fixée rigidement (soudage, rivetage ou autre) via une poutre 4 transversale inférieure. Au moins une partie d'une autre bordure de la plaque 7 est fixée (soudage, rivetage ou autre) au support 6 inférieur.At least a portion of another edge of each plate is rigidly fixed (welding, riveting or otherwise) via a lower transverse beam. At least a portion of another edge of the plate 7 is attached (welding, riveting or otherwise) to the lower support 6.

De préférence les bordures des plaques 7 sont fixées sur toute leur longueur au rectangle inférieure (fixation sur les poutres 3, 4 ou le support 6).Preferably the edges of the plates 7 are fixed over their entire length to the lower rectangle (fixing on the beams 3, 4 or the support 6).

Ces plaques 7 de renfort assurent une reprise d'effort avantageuse qui améliore la tenue du cadre entier.These reinforcing plates 7 provide an advantageous effort recovery that improves the strength of the entire frame.

Comme illustré dans la variante de réalisation de la figure 5, le cadre peut comprend deux plaques 7 de renfort inférieures disposées respectivement aux deux extrémités longitudinales du rectangle inférieur. Chaque plaque 7 comprend deux côtés parallèles reliés respectivement rigidement aux deux poutres 3 longitudinales, un coté relié rigidement à une poutre 4 transversale inférieure (sur toute sa longueur) et un côté relié rigidement à un support 6 inférieur. C'est-à-dire que chaque plaque 7 remplit tout l'espace transversal du rectangle inférieur entre ses côtés reliés aux poutres 3 longitudinales.As illustrated in the variant embodiment of the figure 5 , the frame may comprise two lower reinforcing plates 7 arranged respectively at the two longitudinal ends of the lower rectangle. Each plate 7 comprises two parallel sides respectively rigidly connected to the two longitudinal beams 3, one side rigidly connected to a lower transverse beam (over its entire length) and one side rigidly connected to a lower support 6. That is to say that each plate 7 fills all the transverse space of the lower rectangle between its sides connected to the longitudinal beams 3.

Une telle architecture présente une structure simplifiée et améliorée par rapport à une structure de cadre classique équipée de renforts métalliques latéraux aux quatre coints de cadre.Such an architecture has a simplified and improved structure compared to a conventional frame structure equipped with lateral metal reinforcements to the four frame joints.

En particulier, il n'est pas nécessaire de prévoir des renforts (poutres, barres ou autres) qui s'étendent entre les montants verticaux 5 et les poutres 3 longitudinales inférieures.In particular, it is not necessary to provide reinforcements (beams, bars or other) that extend between the uprights 5 and the lower longitudinal beams 3.

En effet, en modélisant numériquement (éléments finis) les contraintes et les déformations subies par les deux types de cadres lorsque le conteneur est soumis aux mêmes sollicitations mécaniques (effort longitudinal), la structure de cadre classique connue subit des contraintes maximale de l'ordre de 540 MPa. En revanche, selon l'invention, la contrainte maximale peut être réduite à 284 MPa tout en réduisant la masse et la complexité de la structure du cadre.Indeed, by numerically modeling (finite elements) the stresses and deformations undergone by the two types of frames when the container is subjected to the same mechanical stresses (longitudinal force), the known classical frame structure undergoes maximum constraints of the order of 540 MPa. In contrast, according to the invention, the maximum stress can be reduced to 284 MPa while reducing the mass and complexity of the frame structure.

Selon les cadres classiques, une concentration de contraintes se produit à la jonction entre un renfort latéral et la poutre longitudinale de la base du cadre. La structure selon l'invention présente au contraire une répartition des contraintes beaucoup plus homogène dans la structure, avec moins de déformations grâce aux plaques 7 de renfort disposées au niveau de la base.According to the conventional frameworks, a stress concentration occurs at the junction between a lateral reinforcement and the longitudinal beam of the base of the frame. The On the contrary, the structure according to the invention has a much more homogeneous distribution of stresses in the structure, with fewer deformations thanks to the reinforcing plates 7 arranged at the base.

Pour atteindre ce niveau bas de contraintes dans la structure selon l'art antérieur il faudrait renforcer les poutres horizontales de la base de la structure connue au détriment de sa masse.To achieve this low level of stress in the structure according to the prior art it would be necessary to strengthen the horizontal beams of the base of the known structure at the expense of its mass.

Les plaques 7 de protection permettent également de protéger le réservoir 2 lors des opérations d'accostage (empilement des conteneurs les uns sur les autres).The protection plates 7 also make it possible to protect the tank 2 during the docking operations (stacking the containers one on the other).

Comme illustré à la figure 6, le réservoir peut comporter une armoire 9 de commande intégrant un ensemble de vanne(s) et de circuiterie de soutirage et/ou de remplissage du réservoir 2, pompe ou autre. Cette armoire 9 de commande est logée dans et fixée au cadre. Selon une possibilité avantageuse, une plaque 7 de renfort inférieure ou une partie de plaque 7 peut constituer le fond de l'armoire 9 de commande. Cette plaque 7 de renfort inférieure peut ainsi former un bac de rétention de liquide d'éventuelles fuites qui pourraient se produire lors des opérations de remplissage ou de vidange.As illustrated in figure 6 , the reservoir may comprise a control cabinet 9 incorporating a set of valve (s) and circuitry for withdrawing and / or filling the tank 2, pump or other. This control cabinet 9 is housed in and fixed to the frame. According to an advantageous possibility, a lower reinforcing plate 7 or a plate portion 7 may constitute the bottom of the control cabinet 9. This plate 7 lower reinforcement can thus form a liquid retention tank of any leaks that may occur during filling or emptying operations.

De l'autre côté longitudinal du réservoir, l'espace latéral entre le cadre et le réservoir 2 peut être utilisés sur toute sa longueur pour une unité de mise en pression du conteneur (UMP) ou tout autre dispositif. L'accès à cette unité est ainsi facile, ce qui le démontage complètement sans obstacle. Ces opérations seraient beaucoup moins pratiques si le cadre était renforcé par des renforts métalliques latéraux comme c'était prévu selon l'art antérieur.On the other longitudinal side of the tank, the lateral space between the frame and the tank 2 can be used along its entire length for a container pressurizing unit (UMP) or any other device. Access to this unit is thus easy, which disassembly completely without obstacle. These operations would be much less practical if the frame was reinforced by lateral metal reinforcements as was planned according to the prior art.

Comme illustré aux figures 1 à 4 et 6, le cadre peut comporter deux poutres 10 longitudinales supérieures disposées respectivement à l'aplomb des poutres 3 longitudinales inférieures et reliant respectivement deux à deux les extrémités des montants 5 verticaux.As illustrated in Figures 1 to 4 and 6 , the frame may comprise two upper longitudinal beams 10 disposed respectively vertically below the lower longitudinal beams 3 and respectively connecting the ends of the vertical uprights in pairs.

Selon l'invention il n'est pas nécessaire de prévoir des renforts (poutres, barres ou autres) qui s'étendent entre les montants verticaux 5 et les poutres 10 longitudinales supérieures.According to the invention it is not necessary to provide reinforcements (beams, bars or others) which extend between the uprights 5 and the upper longitudinal beams 10.

Dans la variante de la figure 5 il n'y a pas de poutres longitudinales supérieures. La reprise d'effort supérieure peut être assurée uniquement par la liaison des extrémités du réservoir reliées aux extrémités du cadre (barres 4, 8, montants 5, armature 12). De même, il est possible de prévoir des reprises d'efforts via des barres (non représentées) reliant les barres 4, 8 ou montants 5 à l'enveloppe extérieure du réservoir 2.In the variant of the figure 5 there are no upper longitudinal beams. The higher force recovery can be ensured only by the connection of the ends of the tank connected to the ends of the frame (bars 4, 8, amounts 5, frame 12). Similarly, it is possible to provide stress recovery via bars (not shown) connecting the bars 4, 8 or uprights 5 to the outer shell of the tank 2.

Dans la description les termes « fixé » ou « fixé rigidement » peuvent signifiés « soudé » ou « rivetés » ou tout autre mode de fixation approprié.In the description the terms "fixed" or "rigidly fixed" may be "welded" or "riveted" or any other suitable method of attachment.

Cette structure est particulièrement adaptée aux conteneurs iso de grandes dimensions.This structure is particularly suitable for large iso containers.

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Dispositif transportable de stockage de fluide comprenant un réservoir (2) fixé à un cadre, le cadre comportant une base munie de deux poutres (3) longitudinales inférieures et de deux poutres transversales (4) inférieures délimitant un rectangle inférieur, quatre montants (5) verticaux qui s'étendent perpendiculairement à la base au niveau respectivement des quatre coins du rectangle et deux poutres (8) transversales supérieures situées à l'aplomb respectivement des deux poutres (4) transversales inférieures et reliant respectivement les deux montants (5) verticaux adjacents, le cadre comprenant au moins un support (6) inférieur du réservoir (2), ledit au moins un support (6) inférieur ayant deux extrémités fixées respectivement aux deux poutres (3) longitudinales et une surface supérieure recevant la surface inférieure du réservoir (2), le dispositif (1) comprenant au moins une plaque (7) de renfort inférieure disposée dans le plan du rectangle inférieur et reliée rigidement à au moins une poutre (3) longitudinale et une poutre transversale (4) adjacente, caractérisé en ce que la au moins une plaque (7) de renfort inférieure est reliée rigidement également au support (6) inférieur ou à l'un des supports (6) inférieurs.Transportable fluid storage device comprising a reservoir (2) fixed to a frame, the frame comprising a base provided with two lower longitudinal beams (3) and two lower transverse beams (4) delimiting a lower rectangle, four uprights (5) vertical sections extending perpendicularly to the base at the four corners of the rectangle respectively and two upper transverse beams (8) located respectively above the two lower transverse beams (4) and respectively connecting the two adjacent vertical uprights (5) , the frame comprising at least one lower support (6) of the reservoir (2), said at least one lower support (6) having two ends respectively fixed to the two longitudinal beams (3) and an upper surface receiving the lower surface of the reservoir ( 2), the device (1) comprising at least one lower reinforcing plate (7) arranged in the plane of the lower rectangle and r rigidly attached to at least one longitudinal beam (3) and an adjacent transverse beam (4), characterized in that the at least one lower reinforcement plate (7) is also rigidly connected to the lower support (6) or to one lower supports (6). Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le cadre comprend deux supports (6) inférieurs du réservoir (2), les supports (6) inférieurs étant espacés dans la partie centrale du rectangle inférieur et ayant chacun deux extrémités fixées respectivement aux deux poutres (3) longitudinales.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame comprises two lower supports (6) of the reservoir (2), the lower supports (6) being spaced apart in the central part of the lower rectangle and each having two ends respectively fixed to the two beams (3) longitudinal. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend quatre plaques (7) de renfort inférieures, les quatre plaques (7) étant disposées respectivement au niveau des quatre coins de rectangle inférieur et étant reliées rigidement chacune à une extrémité de poutre (3) longitudinale, à une poutre (4) transversale et au support (6) inférieur ou l'un des supports (6) inférieurs.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it comprises four lower reinforcing plates (7), the four plates (7) being arranged respectively at the four corners of the lower rectangle and being rigidly connected each at a longitudinal beam end (3), a transverse beam (4) and the lower support (6) or one of the lower supports (6). Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend deux plaques (7) de renfort inférieures, les deux plaques (7) étant disposées respectivement au niveau des deux extrémités longitudinales du rectangle inférieur et étant reliées rigidement chacune à une poutre transversale (4) respective, aux deux extrémités des poutres (3) longitudinales reliées à cette poutre transversale (4) et au support (6) inférieur ou l'un des supports (6) inférieurs.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it comprises two lower reinforcing plates (7), the two plates (7) being arranged respectively at the two longitudinal ends of the lower rectangle and being each rigidly connected to a respective transverse beam (4), at the two ends of the longitudinal beams (3) connected to this transverse beam (4) and to the lower support (6) or one of the supports ( 6) lower. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la au moins une plaque (7) de renfort inférieure comporte au moins une portion repliée selon un plan non parallèle au plan du rectangle inférieur.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least one plate (7) of lower reinforcement comprises at least one portion folded in a plane not parallel to the plane of the lower rectangle. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la au moins une plaque (7) de renfort inférieure a une section en forme de L selon un plan perpendiculaire au plan du rectangle inférieur.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the at least one plate (7) has a lower reinforcing shaped section L in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the lower rectangle. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une armoire (9) de commande intégrant un ensemble de vannes et de circuiterie de soutirage et/ou de remplissage du réservoir (2), l'armoire (9) de commande étant logée dans le cadre et en ce que la au moins une plaque (7) de renfort inférieure constitue le fond de l'armoire (9) de commande.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a control cabinet (9) integrating a set of valves and circuitry for withdrawing and / or filling the tank (2), the cabinet (9) being housed in the frame and in that the at least one plate (7) of lower reinforcement constitutes the bottom of the control cabinet (9). Dispositif selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la plaque (7) de renfort inférieure constituant le fond de l'armoire (9) de commande forme un bac de rétention de liquide d'éventuelles fuites.Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the plate (7) of lower reinforcement constituting the bottom of the control cabinet (9) forms a liquid retention tank of possible leaks. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le cadre comporte deux poutres (10) longitudinales supérieures disposées respectivement à l'aplomb des poutres (3) longitudinales inférieures et reliant les extrémités des deux montants (5) concernés.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the frame comprises two upper longitudinal beams (10) arranged respectively vertically below the lower longitudinal beams (3) and connecting the ends of the two uprights (5) concerned. . Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9 caractérisé en ce que au moins une partie d'une bordure de chaque plaque (7) de renfort est fixée rigidement à un support (6) inférieur.Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 characterized in that at least a portion of an edge of each plate (7) of reinforcement is rigidly attached to a lower support (6).
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