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(11) | EP 2 884 025 A1 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | An assembly comprising generator built into an standard container |
| (57) A kit comprising a generator built into a standard container, said container comprising
an access door (1) and several supply connections.
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OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The object of the present patent invention is to present a new electric energy generator built into a standard container, the external dimensions of which comply with ISO regulation.
[0002] This new generator built into a standard container is particularly applicable to both the transportation sector (roadways, railways and maritime transportation) and to various industrial sectors, in which a generator with these characteristics is required.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Various types of generator exist to date, with various technical characteristics, which, according to their purpose, may be more or less powerful or regulated and managed electronically, etc.
[0004] The transportation of perishable products presents certain requirements, so that the load does not deteriorate during its journey. The main requirement to bear in mind with this kind of transportation is to guarantee that the merchandise is kept at the specified temperature, according to the product to be transported. The cold chain must be maintained at all times.
[0005] Refrigerated containers are the best option for transporting merchandise over long distances. These containers are cold units with large dimensions, which mean they are able to transport thousands of kilos of perishable merchandise, whilst supplying the temperature conditions required by the same. These refrigerated containers are also known as "reefers".
[0006] Reefer containers are often used in maritime transportation, thus making it common to see them on cargo ships, which travel all around the world. In order to maintain the required temperature, reefers have pieces of cold equipment, which are connected to the ship's energy source. Refrigerator containers are not only transported by boats but also by cargo planes, which are able to carry them. The majority of these planes carry medicines, which also require specific temperature conditions, in order to prevent their active ingredient from spoiling. In addition to medicines and food, reefer containers are also used to transport flowers and bulbs.
[0007] In addition to transportation by means of ship, these kinds of merchandise are also transported by road. Therefore, tractor units are used, which supply them with fuel so that these storage and cold transportation systems operate as intended.
[0008] In the current state of the art, no generator built into a standard container exists with the technical characteristics described in the present invention patent.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0009] Generator built into a standard container, essentially composed of a standard container, the external dimensions of which comply with ISO regulation, which functions as a generator, given that it incorporates the adequate technical elements needed to supply electrical current, said container having a number of fuel inlets in its external portion, which indicate the oil level of the motor, as well as a start-up push-button, a stop push-button and an emergency stop button, in addition to a number of fuse holder isolators.
[0010] Said container houses a number of fuel deposits and a generator assembly inside it, along with a control and battery cabinet, in addition to a fuse holder isolator drawer.
[0011] The present invention presents the following advantages:
It is completely independent and self-supplied.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] In order to complement the present description, with the aim of facilitating a better understanding of the invention characteristics, the present descriptive specification is accompanied by a set of figures that form an integral part of the same and serves as a nonlimiting example thereof, wherein:
Figure 1 is an external right hand side view of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 2 is an external left hand side view of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 3 is an upper external view of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 4 is a rear external view of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 5 is an anterior external view of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 6 is a plan view of the inside of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 7 is a side view of the inside of the generator built into a standard container.
Figure 8 is a rear view of the inside of the generator built into a standard container.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
[0014] As can be seen in the figures attached, on one side of the external portion, the generator built into a standard container comprises an access door (1), alongside which a double start-up/stop push-button and an emergency button (2) are located.
[0018] On the opposite side, in the upper left hand side area, there is a secondary ventilation grille (6) and in the lower portion, there is a secondary fuel inlet (7).
[0020] In the upper portion of said container, on a side end, there is an upper ventilation grille (9) for the generator assembly (12) exhaust system (13).
[0021] In the rear portion of said container, in a lower right hand side area, the primary feeder outlets (10) can be found.
[0022] In the anterior portion of said container, in the lower right hand side area thereof, the secondary feeder outlets (11) can be found.
[0024] A series of fuel deposits (14) are located alongside said generator assembly (12), which are joined to a number of fuel channels (15), which communicate with the fuel inlet (4) and the secondary fuel inlet (7).
[0025] At the side of said generator assembly (12) and alongside the side of the container, there is a fuse holder isolator drawer (16) and close to the same, there is a control and battery cabinet (17).
[0026] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as one way of putting into practice, it must only be added that variations in form and material may be introduced into this invention, provided that these amendments do not cause the characteristics claimed below to vary substantially.
1. Generator built into a standard container, characterised in that in the external portion of the same, on a side thereof, there is an access door (1),
alongside which a double start-up/stop push-button and an emergency button (2) are
located, a number of fuse holder isolators (3) being located near to said access door
(1) and there being a fuel inlet (4) in the lower right hand side portion of said
side. In the upper right hand side area, a ventilation grille (5) can be found and
on the opposite side, in the upper left hand side area, there is a secondary ventilation
grille (6). In the lower portion, there is a secondary fuel inlet (7) and the motor
oil level indicator (8) can be found in the right hand side portion. In the upper
portion of said container, on a side end, there is an upper ventilation grille (9)
for the generator assembly (12) exhaust system (13) and in the rear portion of said
container, in the lower right hand side area thereof, the primary feeder outlets (10)
are located. In the anterior portion of said container, in the lower right hand side
area thereof, the secondary feeder outlets (11) are located and inside said container,
a generator assembly (12) is housed, which is joined to an exhaust system (13). Alongside
said generator assembly (12), a series of fuel deposits (14) are located, which are
joined to a number of fuel channels (15), which communicate with the fuel inlet (4)
and the secondary fuel inlet (7). At the side of said generator assembly (12) and
alongside the side of the container, there is a fuse holder isolator drawer (16) and
near to the same, there is a control and battery cabinet (17).