Tank Trailer Operating System
AssigneeTremcar Inc.
InventorsDaniel TREMBLAY, Pierre-Luc BEAUDETTE, Alexandre LAFOREST
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Abstract
A ground-level access operating system for a tank trailer. The ground-level system includes a cleaning/washing device, a venting device, an inspection access port, and device for loading/unloading the compartments. All devices in this system are located on the side of the semi-trailer, within an operator's reach on the ground. The devices locations are meant to be reachable to ensure operator safety. The operator of the trailer can execute all work without having to reach the top of the tank. Both of venting and cleaning/washing devices have their access port on top of the tank but are hooked up at a position proximate ground level, for an easy-to-reach operation and inspection by on operator on the ground.
Claims17
A tank trailer comprising:
- a tank;
- at least one sealable manhole positioned on a side of the tank proximate ground level;
- at least one venting system comprising:
- a venting top interface connecting the venting system to a top of the tank;
- a venting outlet positioned proximate the at least one manhole;
- and
- a venting pipe connecting the venting top interface to the venting outlet;
- and
- at least one clean-in-place system comprising:
- a clean-in-place top interface connecting the clean-in-place system to the top of the tank;
- a clean-in-place inlet adapted to receive a tank-cleaning substance from a cleaning-substance source;
- a clean-in-place pipe system connecting the clean-in-place top interface to the clean-in-place inlet;
- wherein the at least one manhole, the at least one venting outlet and the at least one control valve of the clean-in-place pipe system are housed in a lockable housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.