Multi-material tank trailer body

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A tank trailer for transporting corrosive fluids comprising:
a chassis and at least one cradle support for supporting a tank, the chassis and cradle support comprising a first material that is a high-strength material; and a tank comprising cylindrical body and a plurality of supporting rings, each ring surrounding and reinforcing at least a portion of the cylindrical body, the cylindrical body comprising a second, corrosion-resistant material and the supporting rings comprising the first material; wherein the at least one cradle support is configured to receive and support the cylindrical tank; and wherein the first material and second material are joined at interfaces comprising a third material that is compatible with the first material and the second material, the interfaces comprising inert gas welds joining the cradle support to the tank.