CN1225068A

CN1225068A - Method and apparatus to convert an open topped container into a top discharging container

Info

Publication number: CN1225068A
Application number: CN97196354A
Authority: CN
Inventors: L·S·卡尔皮塞克
Original assignee: L S KARPISEK
Current assignee: L S KARPISEK
Priority date: 1996-05-21
Filing date: 1997-05-20
Publication date: 1999-08-04
Anticipated expiration: 2017-05-20
Also published as: JP2000510801A; EP0929489A4; WO1997044269A1; AUPN995496A0; CN1066117C; EP0929489A1; CA2255733A1; NZ332839A

Abstract

A method of converting an open topped container into a top emptying container by the steps of providing a cover with a discharge port (4) and adapted to stand on a support surface, securing the cover to the container, placing the container fitted with the cover in an inverter (16) and inverting the container to reverse the positions of the container base and said cover.

Description

Open-topped container is transformed into the method and apparatus of the container of top discharge

Invention field

The present invention relates generally to vessel empty, relates in particular to container is placed in the preparation emptying state.

The present invention has created this class container, and it comprises a carriage or a base with 4 upright interlocking limits.Although the present invention has created the container of above-mentioned form, be not limited to these containers.

The background of invention

When container must emptying, the method that is adopted depended on the content of container to a great extent.Under the situation of flowable non-liquid matter such as fine particle, the gravity discharging is preferred scheme.In order to make this form discharging more convenient, managed to develop container with bottom discharge device.Owing to many reasons, be contained in a base or the carriage welcome that various containers with bottom discharge in (part that their constitute container) do not find to be subjected to the user.

A kind of alternative method is, usually in the leaning device that a container is mounted thereon, with this container lean to making content can flow out needed degree from container.For a kind of roughly uniform discharging speed is provided, this is normal requirement, and the inclination of container must be regulated continuously.This discharging method be effort and/or the time concentrates, therefore be out of favour.

Summary of the invention

In general, the invention provides a kind of container and put upside down method, this method comprises by a jar being installed then with steps such as this container inversions, an open-topped container is positioned to a kind of state of preparing discharging that is in, and this jar is provided with a discharging opening above the container top opening.Discharging by this discharging opening can be adjusted with the size that changes discharging opening at an easy rate.The equipment that is used for economy and implements this method is effectively also disclosed here.

More particularly, for comprising a bottom and the method for the present invention used of the open-topped container of the upright wall device in this bottom certainly, as its purpose, this container is transformed into is squeezed preparation with the container of a kind of in check mode through the container top emptying, this method may further comprise the steps: the top that a lid with a discharging opening is installed to the container top opening; The container that lid is housed is placed in the reversing device, and this container is inverted, so that the out of position of the end of this container and lid come; With this inverted container of inverted state support.

The equipment of implementing this method comprises that one has the lid of a discharging opening and lid can be fixed on the container to cover the related parts of this container open end; A container frame can be from an end spin inversion to the other end, and this frame comprises that a container receives compartment, has the container that makes in this compartment and moves the device that minimizes during frame is put upside down.

Summary of drawings

In each accompanying drawing of preferred embodiment of equipment of the present invention:

Fig. 1 is the diagrammatic side view of the lid of a container top opening;

Fig. 2 is the schematic end view of Fig. 1 middle cover;

Fig. 3 is the diagrammatic side view of second kind of form of lid;

Fig. 4 is the diagrammatic side view of Fig. 1 middle cover, and this lid is installed in the top of a container top opening, so that a container-cap assemblies to be provided;

Fig. 5 is mounted in the diagrammatic side view of a container-cap assemblies in the reversing device;

Fig. 6 puts upside down the view similar to Fig. 5 afterwards;

Fig. 7 is the view similar to Fig. 6, and this figure has the closed end part of a reversing device, this closure member be opened to be enough to allow container-cap assemblies from this reversing device, take out and

Fig. 8 is the view similar to Fig. 4, and it illustrates container-cap assemblies and is converted and prepares to be transported to the place to use.

Accompanying drawing describes in detail

Fig. 1 and 2 illustrates a lid 1, and this lid 1 comprises a jar 2 that belongs to first kind of form, and this jar 2 is used to be installed to the open top of a container.The jar of this form has a receiving end 3, and this receiving end 3 separates by an infundibulate centre portion 5 and the discharge end that is provided with a central drawing mechanism 4.Around jar 2 framework 6 is arranged.Framework 6 comprises pillar 7, at the first end place of this pillar footing 8 is arranged, and the other end of pillar 7 is connected by a mounting ring framework 9.Framework 9 is processed to definite shape and size so that be placed on the top of this each side of container in the open end of container, and surrounds each side of this container near the top of each side of container.Stay 10 connects the pillar 7 of contiguous footing 8, and the receiver 11 of pair of parallel connects pair of posts 7 respectively.This receiver 11 is processed to definite shape and size, so that receive the fork of a forklift, lid can be risen at an easy rate and location or therefrom take out them in the open top of a container.

Label is that schematically to be illustrated as them can be any suitable type for 12 clip.Clip 12 can clip to framework 9 on the top of container, the most handy packing seal between container and framework 9.

Fig. 3 is a kind of jar, and it is processed to definite shape with the centrally-located drawing mechanism that a kind of side drawing mechanism 4 rather than Fig. 1 are provided except funnel part 5, and its total configuration is identical with configuration shown in Figure 1.Preferably this drawing mechanism 4 comprises adjustable volume control device.

In Fig. 4, a lid 1 has been clamped on the container 13, and wherein container 13 comprises a carriage bottom 14, this carriage bottom 14 have 4 from this bottom 14 upright sides 15.This container can be this type, and wherein each side 15 can be from the bottom 14 be pulled down, and can be fixed to the bottom, can be locked together under the plumbness, so that a kind of open-topped container is provided.This container also can be this type, and wherein each side 15 is connected on the bottom 14, make each side 15 can fold into the bottom and rise to from the bottom shown in erectility and interlocking to form an open-topped container.

In Fig. 5, container cover assembly has been installed in the reversing device 16, and this reversing device 16 comprises that a label is 17 rack support spare, and a frame 18 is installed on this rack support spare 17, so that can be 19 axle rotation around a label.It is 20 actuating device that a label is arranged, and utilizes this actuating device 20 can be with predetermined radian of frame 18 rotations, so that be inverted a container-cap assemblies that be placed in this frame.

Frame 18 as shown in the figure is frameworks, and this framework forms the passage with an open side and several openings end usually.At the bottom of this passage (it forms a frame rear side) label is 21, and it is set at the opposite of the frame side of opening.All the other each sides that are spaced apart from each other of this passage are with label 22 marks.Each open end of frame 18 is respectively equipped with closure member 23 and 24.As shown in the figure,

closure member

23 and 24 is hinged doors the same with each closure member, and they all are provided with the blocking device of suitable form, utilizes this blocking device can be with closure member 23-24 locking, each end of capping frame.Should be appreciated that each removable closure member 23-24 can be formed a kind of substitute, wherein closure member 23-24 can connect by quick connection articulated mounting, and perhaps each closure member 25 is slidably mounted on each end of frame.

Preparing one when reversing a procedure, the closure member 24 of frame 18 is as by with the 26 suitable blocking devices that schematically illustrate, with locked closure.By operation actuating device 20, frame 18 will be positioned on the orientation shown in Figure 5.In a preferred scheme, actuating device will be by manual activation, and is stopped action by each shelf position detector, and this shelf position detector is relevant with the frame orientation of two operations shown in Fig. 5 and 6.

Container-cap assemblies bottom on resting closure member 24 14 as shown in the figure is placed in, and this assembly is against frame rear portion 18.For the ease of this assembly charging, closure member 23 near small parts are opened, as shown in the figure.Can keep needed closure member 23 apertures with a suitable device.For the required aperture of this assembly charging can change.Needed aperture can be very little, and it is corresponding with a little gap at the end of closure member 24 and bottom bracket 14, as can being accomplished by the forklift operating personal that is skilled in technique.

Then with closure member 23 locked closed, and the spacing between the closure member 23-24 is just more or less greater than the bottom-to-top-height of container-cap assemblies when locked closed, and when frame 18 is inverted, this assembly will have been avoided end-to-end moving basically.

Be rotated in a clockwise direction frame 18 then to reach the state of Fig. 7.The rotation of frame makes frame rear portion 18 these assemblies of supporting always like this during being inverted.

Fig. 7 illustrates next step operation, and this operation is to unclamp top closure member 24 (following face closure component in the past), and opens it on demand, so that can remove container-cap assemblies with forklift.Inverted container-cap assemblies of Fig. 8 maybe can become operative relationship from other use position of discharging opening 4 beginning dischargings, available forklift transportation with equipment or hopper.

Should be noted that whenever the connection between container and the jar does not bear lifting stress.Pack in the reversing device (Fig. 4) in order to cover good container, lifting is that the fork by forklift engages with container bottom 14 and accomplishes.It will be seen that by adopting the receptor 11 of forklift tines from Fig. 6, will any load be applied in the connection between jar and the container, just can rise and remove container/jar assembly from frame.Therefore, only connect fixing relevant with jar and container.

Above described be a kind of at present preferred form of the present invention.Should be appreciated that, under the situation that does not break away from design of the present invention disclosed herein, can to described and shown in structure make amendment.

Claims

1. method that an open-topped container is transformed into a top emptying receptacles, this open-topped container comprises a bottom and several wall upright from the bottom, said method comprising the steps of: a lid is provided, and this lid has a drawing mechanism and is suitable for being erected on the areal of support; Described lid is placed in the open top of container; Lid is fixed on the container; The container that assembles lid is put into a reversing device; And container is inverted so that the out of position of this container bottom and described lid come.

2. method that an open-topped container is transformed into a top emptying receptacles, this open-topped container comprises a bottom and several wall upright from the bottom, this method may further comprise the steps: the lid of a container top opening is provided, and described lid comprises the footing device of a drawing mechanism and kiss the earth; A reversing device is provided, this reversing device comprises the frame of a storage container, this frame is installed on the rack support spare, described frame can be rotated end-to-end to flip upside down, described frame comprises one through the approaching compartment of this frame first side energy, also comprise several spaced apertures end, each open end is equipped with an openable closure member, and this method is further comprising the steps of: described lid is installed in the open top of container; Lid is fixed on the container, to form a container-cap assemblies; Set in described frame and the described closure member of closing one, to form a supporting member, described bottom can be placed on this supporting member, and in the described closure member another partially opens at least; In described supporting first side is packed this container-cap assemblies into described compartment, and the bottom is erected on the closure member of closing; Close described another closure member, vertically move between the closure member that during described container-cap assemblies is put upside down, stops this container-cap assemblies closing by this; Be inverted described frame rotatably, make container-cap assemblies be inverted and stand upright on the footing device on described another closure member; At least partially open in the described closure member then, and from this frame, shift out container-cap assemblies through first side of described frame.

3. in accordance with the method for claim 1 a kind of open-topped container is transformed into the equipment of a top emptying receptacles, it is characterized in that, described equipment comprises a lid with a discharging opening, this discharging opening is suitable for opening and closing, this lid is adapted to fasten on the container, to cover the open end of this container; A container frame, the end-to-end spin inversion of energy, described frame comprises the compartment of a storage container, this compartment has the mobile device that reduces to minimum degree of a container that makes in the compartment during frame is put upside down.

4. equipment as claimed in claim 3, it is characterized in that, on end-to-end direction, make the container in the described compartment move the openable end closure that the device that reduces to minimum comprises two these compartments, when described lid is housed, the distance between these two closure members near but be not less than the bottom-to-top-height of a container.

5. the equipment described in claim 4 is characterized in that, described compartment is come-at-able through first side of frame; This frame comprises device for limiting, so that mobile the reduce to minimum degree of this container except end-to-end the moving in compartment, this restraint device comprises a frame rear portion that is positioned at the first frame side opposite, and the contiguous described frame of the second and the 3rd frame side rear portion.

6. the equipment described in claim 5, it is characterized in that, described frame is installed in the rack support spare, this rack support spare can make this frame turn over a camber line between the charging position of container/cap assemblies and discharging position, and this radian and described assembly by the frame rear support are at a distance of 180 °.

7. the equipment described in claim 4 is characterized in that, described closure member is by being articulated and connected on described frame.

8. equipment as claimed in claim 6 is characterized in that it comprises the actuating device that described frame moves with respect to rack support spare.

9. the equipment described in claim 3, it is characterized in that, described lid comprises an installation end, a discharge end and an infundibulate transition portion, this installation end is suitable for being connected on the open end of a container, this discharge end is provided with discharging opening, and the infundibulate transition portion dwindles near described discharge end place cross sectional dimensions at it.

10. the equipment described in claim 3 is characterized in that, the described footing device that is covered with kiss the earth.

11. the equipment described in claim 3 is characterized in that, the described receptor that is covered with bont can promote described lid by this and it is set in the open top of a container, and can upgrade the container that lid is housed by this.