The present invention provides a compressed fuel tank, comprising: an inner tank in which liquefied gas is stored; a support rod penetrating a central axis of the inner tank and having both sides of the inner tank fixed at both ends thereof; an insulating member provided to surround the inner tank so as to block heat transfer to the outside; an outer tank accommodating the inner tank, the support rod and the insulating member therein; and a rod support part fixed to both sides of the inside of the outer tank to support both ends of the support rod so as to transfer the load of the inner tank to both sides of the outer tank.

A device for storing and transporting liquefied gas, including a first inner reservoir extending in a longitudinal direction, a second outer reservoir, the device having a system for holding the first reservoir in the second reservoir having a first rigid connection between the first reservoir) and the second reservoir at a first longitudinal end, and, at a second longitudinal end of the device, a mechanism for suspending the first reservoir inside the second reservoir having an assembly of tie rods, a first end of the tie rods being attached to a sheath that is secured to the first reservoir via a washer(s) and nut assembly, these being fitted around the tie rod, a second end of the tie rods being attached to a sheath that is secured to the second reservoir via a washer(s) and nut assembly.

A suspension system (3) for an inner container (2, 2) mounted for thermal insulation in an outer container (1, 1) comprises a single fixed bearing (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39) comprising fixed bearing securing elements (5, 5, 5, 5) which engage, on the one hand, the outer container and, on the other hand, the inner container and which can be stressed in tension and in compression, the fixed bearing securing elements (5, 5, 5, 5) engaging while being arranged so as to be distributed in an annular installation space (7) defined between the inner container (2, 2) and the outer container (1, 1) and the fixed bearing securing elements (5, 5, 5, 5) engaging the outer container (1, 1) while being distributed in the annular installation space (7). In addition, a floating bearing (41, 42, 43, 44, 45) arranged in the outer container (1, 1) and supporting the inner container (2, 2) and designed with a floating bearing ring (10, 10) can be provided, with annularly distributed floating bearing securing elements (11, 11), which can be stressed in tension and in compression, engaging, on the one hand, the floating bearing ring (10, 10) and, on the other hand, the inner container or the outer container. The floating bearing ring (10, 10) can be spring-biased by means of tension springs (12) or compression springs (13).

A suspension system (3) for an inner container (2, 2) mounted for thermal insulation in an outer container (1, 1) comprises a single fixed bearing (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39) comprising fixed bearing securing elements (5, 5, 5, 5) which engage, on the one hand, the outer container and, on the other hand, the inner container and which can be stressed in tension and in compression, the fixed bearing securing elements (5, 5, 5, 5) engaging while being arranged so as to be distributed in an annular installation space (7) defined between the inner container (2, 2) and the outer container (1, 1) and the fixed bearing securing elements (5, 5, 5, 5) engaging the outer container (1, 1) while being distributed in the annular installation space (7). In addition, a floating bearing (41, 42, 43, 44, 45) arranged in the outer container (1, 1) and supporting the inner container (2, 2) and designed with a floating bearing ring (10, 10) can be provided, with annularly distributed floating bearing securing elements (11, 11), which can be stressed in tension and in compression, engaging, on the one hand, the floating bearing ring (10, 10) and, on the other hand, the inner container or the outer container. The floating bearing ring (10, 10) can be spring-biased by means of tension springs (12) or compression springs (13).

cryogenic vessel includes a shell, an inner vessel and a thermal insulation layer arranged on a periphery of the inner vessel, a gap is provided between the shell and the inner vessel to form a sandwich space in a vacuum environment. The pressurizing device includes a fixing member, a protruding member, a heat conducting member, an operating member and a connecting member.

A tank or tank system for storing a cryogenic liquid exhibiting at least one collecting container with an upper region and a lower region, so as to hold the cryogenic liquid, at least one arrangement for feeding and discharging liquids and at least one arrangement for feeding and discharging gases, wherein the tank further exhibits at least one frame structure comprising a thermal insulation material.

A fuel delivery and storage method is provided. A further aspect employs a remote central controller and/or software instructions which receive sensor data from stationary and bulk fuel storage tanks, portable distribution tanks, and end use tanks. Another aspect of the present system senses and transmits tank or hydrogen fuel characteristics including temperature, pressure, filled volume, contaminants, refilling cycle life and environmental hazards. Still another aspect includes a group of hydrogen fuel tanks which is pre-assembled with sensor, valve, microprocessor and transmitter components, at least some of which are within an insulator.

An inner and outer tank connection device for a cryogenic storage tank includes a suspension belt; a first connection assembly for connecting the outer tank, wherein the first connection assembly includes a first connection seat and a first connection member, and the first connection seat is configured for connecting the outer tank and the first connection seat is provided with a first limiting seat, the first connection member is rotatably connected to one end of the suspension belt, and the first connection member is provided with a first limiting portion, and the first limiting portion fits with the first limiting seat to limit the first connection member from twisting on the first connection seat with the suspension belt as a rotation axis; and a second connection assembly for connecting the inner tank, wherein the second connection assembly is rotatably connected to another end of the suspension belt.

A tank or tank system for storing a cryogenic liquid exhibiting at least one collecting container with an upper region and a lower region, so as to hold the cryogenic liquid, at least one arrangement for feeding and discharging liquids and at least one arrangement for feeding and discharging gases, wherein the tank further exhibits at least one frame structure comprising a thermal insulation material.

A method and apparatus for storing a cryogenic material, such as liquid hydrogen is described. The apparatus includes a liquid hydrogen storage container with a structural support system that enables frequent loading and unloading of the structural support system. The structural support system enables loading and unloading without permanent deformation or fatigue of the structural support system. The structural support system includes a plurality of support members which are oriented at an angle tangent to a portion of an inner shell, which forms a cavity holding the cryogenic material. The portion of the inner shell which the support member is tangent to is the portion of the inner shell closest to an end of the support member.