HEATING UNIT

Abstract

A heating unit for heating carrying chambers is provided. In the heating unit, fluid can be stored. The heating unit can carry fluid from one location to another location by means of a vehicle. The improvement is that the heating unit includes at least one flexible body wherein hot vapor can be filled and at least one support element positioned in the at least one flexible body in order to be positioned between the carrying chamber and the inner wall of the container.

Claims

1. A heating unit for heating carrying chambers, the heating unit being configured to store a fluid and carry the fluid from one location to another location by means of a vehicle, the heating unit comprising at least one flexible body and at least one support element, wherein the at least one flexible body is configured to be filled with a hot vapor, and the at least one support element is positioned in the at least one flexible body in order to be positioned between the carrying chambers and an inner wall of a container.

2. The heating unit according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of support elements, the plurality of support elements are provided in a manner to allow the hot vapor to circulate between the plurality of support elements.

3. The heating unit according to claim 2, further comprising at least one joining part provided between the plurality of support elements in order to delimit a movement of the plurality of support elements inside the at least one flexible body, wherein the at least one joining part connects an upper wall and a lower wall of the at least one flexible body.

4. The heating unit according to claim 3, further comprising at least one passage port, the at least one passage port is configured to allow a passage of the hot vapor between the at least one joining part.

5. The heating unit according to claim 1, further comprising at least one discharge opening on the at least one flexible body in order to prevent a further increase of an inner pressure when the inner pressure of the at least one flexible body is over a predetermined value.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] In FIG. 1, a representative top view of the subject matter heating unit is given.

[0015] In FIG. 2, a representative top cross-sectional view of the subject matter heating unit is given.

[0016] In FIG. 3, a representative frontal cross-sectional view of the subject matter heating unit is given.

[0017] In FIG. 4, a representative top cross-sectional view of another possible embodiment of the subject matter heating unit is given.

[0018] In FIG. 5, a representative lateral cross-sectional view where the subject matter heating unit is positioned in the container is given.

[0019] In FIG. 6, a representative frontal cross-sectional view where the subject matter heating unit is positioned in the container is given.

[0020] Reference Numerals: 10: container; 11: base; 12: side wall; 13: door; 20: carrying chamber; 30: heating unit; 31: flexible body; 311: upper wall; 312: lower wall; 32: filling inlet; 33: discharge opening; 34: joining part; 35: passage port; 36: discharge inlet; and 37: support element.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0021] In this detailed description, the subject matter heating unit (30) is explained with references to examples without forming any restrictive effect only in order to make the subject more understandable.

[0022] With reference to FIG. 1, the heating unit (30) has a flexible body (31) wherein hot vapor can be positioned. Said flexible body (31) is made of a flexible, fabric-like material. An upper wall (311) and a lower wall (312) of the flexible body (31) are connected to each other through predetermined regions, and thereby, the flexible body (31) is separated into compartments. The parts which connect the upper wall (311) and the lower wall (312) are defined as a joining part (34). Said joining parts (34) can be formed by means of adhering or seaming the lower wall (312) and the upper wall (311) to each other. Said joining parts (34) can extend in the direction of the width or length of the flexible body (31). In the same direction, there can be pluralities of joining parts (34) in a manner defining a passage port (35) in between.

[0023] With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, there is at least one support element (37) positioned in the flexible body (31). Said support element (37) is made of a material having hardness such that said support element (37) can at least partially protect its form when load is applied thereon. In other words, when load is applied on the support element (37), the minimum possible shape change occurs, and the upper wall (311) and the lower wall (312) of the flexible body (31) are prevented from approaching each other. The support element (37) is configured to allow movement of the hot vapor which is to be filled into the flexible body (31). In a possible embodiment of the present invention, the support element (37) is provided in grid form. In said embodiment, the support elements (37) are positioned between the joining parts (34) and the movements of the support elements (37) are limited thanks to the joining parts (34).

[0024] With reference to FIG. 4, in another possible embodiment of the present invention, the support element (37) is provided in a sphere-like form. In said embodiment, while the support elements (37) support carrying of the load applied thereon, circulation of the hot vapor through the parts which remain between the sphere forms is provided.

[0025] In another possible embodiment of the present invention, chambers are formed between the joining parts (34), and materials, having particle structure, can be filled into these chambers. Said material having particle structure can be sand or a similar material.

[0026] With reference to FIGS. 2 and 4, there is at least filling inlet (32) which is provided on the flexible body (31) in the subject matter heating unit (30). Said filling inlet (32) is used for filling hot vapor into the flexible body (31). In a similar manner, at least one discharge inlet (36), provided on the flexible body (31), is used for discharging the hot vapor.

[0027] With reference to FIGS. 2 and 4, in a possible embodiment of the present invention, there is a discharge opening (33) provided on the flexible body (31). When load is applied onto the flexible body (31) and when the inner pressure exceeds a predetermined value, hot vapor is discharged through said discharge opening (33). In a possible embodiment of the present invention, a valve is positioned at the discharge opening (33). Thus, when the inner pressure increases as a result of the load applied to the heating unit (30), the flexible body (31) is prevented from being torn or deformed.

[0028] As can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6, the subject matter heating unit (30) is provided so as to stay between the carrying chamber and the inner wall of the container (10).

[0029] The subject matter heating unit (30) can be positioned under the carrying chamber (20), or it can be positioned between the carrying chamber (20) and the side walls (12) of the container (10).

[0030] Thanks to said embodiments of the subject matter heating unit (30), the loads, which need heating, can be heated easily and with low costs.

[0031] In an exemplary application, the subject matter heating unit (30) is positioned to the base (11) of the container (10). Afterwards, the carrying chamber (20) is placed thereon and the carrying chamber (20) is filled. When the carrying chamber (20) is filled, the load is applied onto the support elements (37) provided in the flexible body (31). When the material inside the carrying chamber (20) is desired to be heated, hot vapor is sent into the flexible body (31) through the filling inlet (32). The heat of the hot vapor, which circulates between the support elements (37) and which fills in the flexible body (31), is transmitted to the material, which exists in the carrying chamber (20), through the surfaces of the heating unit (30) which contact the carrying chamber (20). Thus, the material provided inside the carrying chamber (20) can be heated.

[0032] The protection scope of the present invention is set forth in the annexed claims and cannot be restricted to the illustrative disclosures given above, under the detailed description. It is because a person skilled in the relevant art can obviously produce similar embodiments under the light of the foregoing disclosures, without departing from the main principles of the present invention.