Tank Trailer Operating System
First Claim
1. A tank trailer comprising:
- a tank;
a manhole extending through the tank and positioned proximate to ground level;
a venting system comprising;
a venting top interface connecting to a top of the tank;
a venting outlet positioned proximate the manhole; and
a venting pipe connecting the venting top interface to the venting outlet; and
a clean-in-place system comprising;
a clean-in-place top interface connecting to the top of the tank;
a clean-in-place inlet positioned proximate the manhole and adapted to receive a tank-cleaning substance from a cleaning-substance source; and
a clean-in-place pipe system connecting the clean-in-place top interface to the clean-in-place inlet;
wherein the manhole, the venting outlet and the inlet of the clean-in-place system are housed in a lockable housing.
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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.
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1. A tank trailer comprising:
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a tank; a manhole extending through the tank and positioned proximate to ground level; a venting system comprising; a venting top interface connecting to a top of the tank; a venting outlet positioned proximate the manhole; and a venting pipe connecting the venting top interface to the venting outlet; and a clean-in-place system comprising; a clean-in-place top interface connecting to the top of the tank; a clean-in-place inlet positioned proximate the manhole and adapted to receive a tank-cleaning substance from a cleaning-substance source; and a clean-in-place pipe system connecting the clean-in-place top interface to the clean-in-place inlet; wherein the manhole, the venting outlet and the inlet of the clean-in-place system are housed in a lockable housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A tank trailer comprising:
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a tank comprising a plurality of compartments, each compartment comprising; a manhole extending through the tank and positioned proximate to ground level; a venting system comprising; a venting top interface connecting to a top of the tank; a venting outlet positioned proximate the manhole; and a venting pipe connecting the venting top interface to the venting outlet; and a clean-in-place system comprising; a clean-in-place top interface connecting to the top of the tank; a clean-in-place inlet positioned proximate the manhole and adapted to receive a tank-cleaning substance from a cleaning-substance source; and a clean-in-place pipe system connecting the clean-in-place top interface to the clean-in-place inlet; wherein the manhole, the venting outlet and the inlet of the clean-in-place system are housed in a lockable housing. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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