CA2213844A1 - Storage device - Google Patents
Storage deviceInfo
- Publication number
- CA2213844A1 CA2213844A1 CA002213844A CA2213844A CA2213844A1 CA 2213844 A1 CA2213844 A1 CA 2213844A1 CA 002213844 A CA002213844 A CA 002213844A CA 2213844 A CA2213844 A CA 2213844A CA 2213844 A1 CA2213844 A1 CA 2213844A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- container
- cap
- intended
- projecting
- pin
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/30—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure
- B65D85/42—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for ampoules; for lamp bulbs; for electronic valves or tubes
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D59/00—Plugs, sleeves, caps, or like rigid or semi-rigid elements for protecting parts of articles or for bundling articles, e.g. protectors for screw-threads, end caps for tubes or for bundling rod-shaped articles
- B65D59/04—Sleeves, e.g. postal tubes
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Packaging Frangible Articles (AREA)
- Valve Device For Special Equipments (AREA)
- Vehicle Body Suspensions (AREA)
- Closures For Containers (AREA)
- Debugging And Monitoring (AREA)
- Memory System Of A Hierarchy Structure (AREA)
- Automatic Disk Changers (AREA)
- Inorganic Insulating Materials (AREA)
- Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
- Devices That Are Associated With Refrigeration Equipment (AREA)
- Optical Communication System (AREA)
- Particle Accelerators (AREA)
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for storage of one or more fluorescent tubes or similar elongated objects during transports or other handling, which comprise one or more projecting, pin-like means in each end, the device comprising an elongated, cylindrical container, which has two end portions, and which is intended to be closed at its two end portions, and the closures comprising of a cap which can be opened. According to the invention the device is characterized by t he combination of the following features: the container (1) has a circular cross section, whereby it simply can be filled with fluoresce nt tubes; the two, openable caps (2) has a porous layer (4) of foam-rubber/-plastic on its inside, i.e. that part of the cap which is intended to be directed inwards when closing the container, which layer is intended to cooperate with the projecting, pin-like means of the object at it s two end portions for secure holding of the objects inside of the container (1); the openable, round cap (2) is made of plastic and comprises a ribbed portion (5) on its outer periphery for cooperation with the inner periphery of the container (I) whereby the cap after having been put on is held in the container (1).
Description
W O 96127543 PCT/SE~ 2h5 STORAGE DEVIC~
This invention relates to a device for storage of one or more fluorescent tubes or similar elongated objects during transports or other h~nrlling, which comprise one or more projecting, pin-like means in each end, the device c~n~lisi,lg an elongated, cylinrlnc~l container, which has two end portions, and which is in~en~ to be closed at its two end 5 portions, and the closure at least at the one end portion comprising a cap which can be opened.
When transporting fluorescent tubes, these ones are packed in packages, which are particularly suited for the purpose, and which accordingly become expensive. Such packages can be accepted when transporting new fluorescent tubes but become far too expensive and 10 complicated when transporting used fluorescent tubes, for in~t~nf~e to recycling plants. This later type of transports is tleeme~ to increase strongly in extent during years to come, since the requirements on recycling of fluorescent tubes are growing in strength.
An example of known technique within this field is the American patent 3.193.095.
This one discloses a storage container for fluorescent tubes which has a rectangular section 15 and is provided with at least one cap, which can be opened. This cap is made of a cardboard-like material and is accordingly very sensitive to moisture. The two caps at the end portions of the container are provided with a porous layer for cooperation with the projecting, pin-like means of the fluorescent tube, but due to the design of the container and the quality of the porous layer the known container must be provided with a great number of partition walls, 20 which have a hole for each fluorescent tube and are positioned with even inter-spaces between the end portions of the container in order to be able to give the fluorescent tubes stored in the container a perfect protection. Of course, such a container construction becomes complicated as well as expensive.
This invention accordingly intends to provide a very simple and inexpensive storage 25 device for fluorescent tubes, which is suitable to use during transports of both used and new fluorescent tubes. This has been made possible by a storage device of the kind mentioned by way of introduction which has the features mentioned in the characLeli~illg part of the main claim.
A suitable embodiment of the invention shall be described more closely below with 30 reference to the accompanying drawing, where Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the device according to the invention with an open cap in the one end, and Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II in Fig. 1.
The new device for storage of for in~t~nre.fluorescent tubes comprises a cylindrical CORRECSEI~
W 096/27543 P~l/~r~'~D2~5 collL~ cl 1 with a circular cross section, wllclc~y the collL~i~el simply can be filled with fluorescent tubes. Of course, the ~ t~r of the c-,llL~il~l when having a circular cross section can vary dependant upon the number of fluorscent tubes that shall have place in the same. However, the length of the container shall be about the same as the length of the fluorescent tubes.
As is a~p~cllL from Fig. 1 the container 1 is provided with a round cap 2 at its one end portion 3, the cap being inten~ l to openably close the container at this end portion.
The cap 2 is on its inside, i.e. that part of the cap which is int~-n~ to be directed into the container when closing the same, provided with a porous layer 4, which is intended 10 to cooperate with the projecting, pin-like means, which a fluorescent tube usually has at its two end portions. This layer 4 should have a thi~kn~s~, which is somewhat greater than the length of the projecting, pin-like means.
According to this embodiment the round cap 2 has a ribbed portion 5 on its outerperiphery, which when fastening the cap in the container 1 is intended to cooperate with the 15 inner periphery of the container for holding the cap in the container.
The container 1 at its other end portion 6 is suitably provided with a closure 7, which is of the same type of openable cap 7, which is arranged at the first end portion of the cnnt~in~r.
The porous layer is made of foam-rubber, foam-plastic or any similar material.
Due to the mentioned cooperation between the porous layers at the two end portions of the container and the projecting, pin-like means at the two end portions of each fluorescent tube an extremely secure holding of the fluorescent tube inside of the container is achieved independently of the number of fluorescent tubes in the same. This means that even if a great number of flourescent tubes are placed in the container, each fluorescent tube will be 25 stationary inside the container, whereby the fluorescent tubes will not come into contact with each other and be damaged. This is of course of greatest importance when transporting fluorescent tubes.
The container 1 itself and the other layer 5 of the cap 2 can be made of different materials, for in~t~nl~e plastic, metal and/or a hard cardboard material. The container 1 is 30 preferably made of a cardboard material, whereas the layer 5 of the cap is made of a plastic material.
The invention is of course not limited to the shown and described embodiment butcan be modified within the scope of the following claims.
This invention relates to a device for storage of one or more fluorescent tubes or similar elongated objects during transports or other h~nrlling, which comprise one or more projecting, pin-like means in each end, the device c~n~lisi,lg an elongated, cylinrlnc~l container, which has two end portions, and which is in~en~ to be closed at its two end 5 portions, and the closure at least at the one end portion comprising a cap which can be opened.
When transporting fluorescent tubes, these ones are packed in packages, which are particularly suited for the purpose, and which accordingly become expensive. Such packages can be accepted when transporting new fluorescent tubes but become far too expensive and 10 complicated when transporting used fluorescent tubes, for in~t~nf~e to recycling plants. This later type of transports is tleeme~ to increase strongly in extent during years to come, since the requirements on recycling of fluorescent tubes are growing in strength.
An example of known technique within this field is the American patent 3.193.095.
This one discloses a storage container for fluorescent tubes which has a rectangular section 15 and is provided with at least one cap, which can be opened. This cap is made of a cardboard-like material and is accordingly very sensitive to moisture. The two caps at the end portions of the container are provided with a porous layer for cooperation with the projecting, pin-like means of the fluorescent tube, but due to the design of the container and the quality of the porous layer the known container must be provided with a great number of partition walls, 20 which have a hole for each fluorescent tube and are positioned with even inter-spaces between the end portions of the container in order to be able to give the fluorescent tubes stored in the container a perfect protection. Of course, such a container construction becomes complicated as well as expensive.
This invention accordingly intends to provide a very simple and inexpensive storage 25 device for fluorescent tubes, which is suitable to use during transports of both used and new fluorescent tubes. This has been made possible by a storage device of the kind mentioned by way of introduction which has the features mentioned in the characLeli~illg part of the main claim.
A suitable embodiment of the invention shall be described more closely below with 30 reference to the accompanying drawing, where Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of the device according to the invention with an open cap in the one end, and Fig. 2 shows a section along the line II-II in Fig. 1.
The new device for storage of for in~t~nre.fluorescent tubes comprises a cylindrical CORRECSEI~
W 096/27543 P~l/~r~'~D2~5 collL~ cl 1 with a circular cross section, wllclc~y the collL~i~el simply can be filled with fluorescent tubes. Of course, the ~ t~r of the c-,llL~il~l when having a circular cross section can vary dependant upon the number of fluorscent tubes that shall have place in the same. However, the length of the container shall be about the same as the length of the fluorescent tubes.
As is a~p~cllL from Fig. 1 the container 1 is provided with a round cap 2 at its one end portion 3, the cap being inten~ l to openably close the container at this end portion.
The cap 2 is on its inside, i.e. that part of the cap which is int~-n~ to be directed into the container when closing the same, provided with a porous layer 4, which is intended 10 to cooperate with the projecting, pin-like means, which a fluorescent tube usually has at its two end portions. This layer 4 should have a thi~kn~s~, which is somewhat greater than the length of the projecting, pin-like means.
According to this embodiment the round cap 2 has a ribbed portion 5 on its outerperiphery, which when fastening the cap in the container 1 is intended to cooperate with the 15 inner periphery of the container for holding the cap in the container.
The container 1 at its other end portion 6 is suitably provided with a closure 7, which is of the same type of openable cap 7, which is arranged at the first end portion of the cnnt~in~r.
The porous layer is made of foam-rubber, foam-plastic or any similar material.
Due to the mentioned cooperation between the porous layers at the two end portions of the container and the projecting, pin-like means at the two end portions of each fluorescent tube an extremely secure holding of the fluorescent tube inside of the container is achieved independently of the number of fluorescent tubes in the same. This means that even if a great number of flourescent tubes are placed in the container, each fluorescent tube will be 25 stationary inside the container, whereby the fluorescent tubes will not come into contact with each other and be damaged. This is of course of greatest importance when transporting fluorescent tubes.
The container 1 itself and the other layer 5 of the cap 2 can be made of different materials, for in~t~nl~e plastic, metal and/or a hard cardboard material. The container 1 is 30 preferably made of a cardboard material, whereas the layer 5 of the cap is made of a plastic material.
The invention is of course not limited to the shown and described embodiment butcan be modified within the scope of the following claims.
Claims (2)
1. A device for storage of one or more fluorescent tubes or similar elongated objects during transports or other handling, which comprise one or more projecting, pin-like means in each end, the device comprising and elongated, cylindrical container, which has two end portions, and which is intended to be closed at its two end portions, and the closures comprising of a cap which can be opened, characterized by the combination of thefollowing features:
-The container (1) has a circular cross section, whereby it simply can be filled with fluorescent tubes;
-The two, openable caps (2) has a porous layer (4) of foam-rubber/-plastic in its inside, i.e. that part of the cap which is intended to be directed inwards when closing the container, which layer is intended to cooperate with the projecting, pin-like means of the object at its two and portions for a secure holding of the objects inside the container (1);
-The porous layer (4) has a thickness, that is greater than the length of the projecting, pin-like means of the mentioned objects;
-The openable, round cap (2) is made of plastic and comprises a ribbed portion (5) on its outer periphery for cooperation with the inner periphery of the container (1) whereby the cap after having been put on is held in the container (1).
-The container (1) has a circular cross section, whereby it simply can be filled with fluorescent tubes;
-The two, openable caps (2) has a porous layer (4) of foam-rubber/-plastic in its inside, i.e. that part of the cap which is intended to be directed inwards when closing the container, which layer is intended to cooperate with the projecting, pin-like means of the object at its two and portions for a secure holding of the objects inside the container (1);
-The porous layer (4) has a thickness, that is greater than the length of the projecting, pin-like means of the mentioned objects;
-The openable, round cap (2) is made of plastic and comprises a ribbed portion (5) on its outer periphery for cooperation with the inner periphery of the container (1) whereby the cap after having been put on is held in the container (1).
2. A device according to claim 1, characterized in that the container (1) is made of a strong cardboard material.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE9500780-3 | 1995-03-03 | ||
| SE9500780A SE9500780D0 (en) | 1995-03-03 | 1995-03-03 | Storage device |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2213844A1 true CA2213844A1 (en) | 1996-09-12 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002213844A Abandoned CA2213844A1 (en) | 1995-03-03 | 1996-03-04 | Storage device |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP0820417B1 (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE202052T1 (en) |
| AU (1) | AU4961096A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA2213844A1 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE69613364T2 (en) |
| DK (1) | DK0820417T3 (en) |
| NO (1) | NO311930B1 (en) |
| SE (1) | SE9500780D0 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1996027543A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7523961B2 (en) | 2006-06-09 | 2009-04-28 | Watkins Travis R | Truck bed ballast system |
Family Cites Families (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3193095A (en) * | 1963-04-05 | 1965-07-06 | Mcdonalds System Inc | Shipping and storage container |
| DE3911367C2 (en) * | 1989-04-06 | 1993-10-21 | Harald Lueck | Rectangular, cabinet-like container for the storage and transport of piece goods |
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1995
- 1995-03-03 SE SE9500780A patent/SE9500780D0/en unknown
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1996
- 1996-03-04 WO PCT/SE1996/000285 patent/WO1996027543A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1996-03-04 AU AU49610/96A patent/AU4961096A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1996-03-04 CA CA002213844A patent/CA2213844A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1996-03-04 AT AT96906141T patent/ATE202052T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1996-03-04 DK DK96906141T patent/DK0820417T3/en active
- 1996-03-04 EP EP96906141A patent/EP0820417B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1996-03-04 DE DE69613364T patent/DE69613364T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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1997
- 1997-09-02 NO NO19974031A patent/NO311930B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| DK0820417T3 (en) | 2001-09-17 |
| AU4961096A (en) | 1996-09-23 |
| EP0820417B1 (en) | 2001-06-13 |
| SE9500780D0 (en) | 1995-03-03 |
| NO974031L (en) | 1997-09-02 |
| WO1996027543A1 (en) | 1996-09-12 |
| DE69613364T2 (en) | 2002-05-02 |
| NO311930B1 (en) | 2002-02-18 |
| EP0820417A1 (en) | 1998-01-28 |
| ATE202052T1 (en) | 2001-06-15 |
| DE69613364D1 (en) | 2001-07-19 |
| NO974031D0 (en) | 1997-09-02 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZDE | Discontinued |