EA039456B1 - Transport container with additional lifting loops - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport container (1) comprising a jacket (2), in particular a circular woven jacket, which extends between a bottom part (3) and a top part (4) in such a way that a container volume is formed to receive granulated, liquid, viscous or semi-liquid substances, in particular bitumen, a plurality of, preferably four, stabilising elements being provided and extending along the jacket (2) from the area of the bottom part (3) to the area of the top part (4), the ends of the stabilising elements being connected at least in the area of the bottom part (3) by a bracing structure so as to withstand traction and pressure, wherein at least four lifting loops (5) are mounted in the area of the stabilising elements and at least four lifting loops (5) are mounted centrally in the area between the stabilising elements.

Description

The present invention relates to a transport container containing a shell, in particular made of tubular fabric, extending between the lower part and the upper part in such a way that a volume of the container is formed for receiving granular, liquid, viscous or semi-liquid substances, in particular bitumen. In addition, a plurality, preferably four, of stabilizing elements can be provided, which extend along the shell from the region of the lower part to the region of the upper part, and their ends, at least in the region of the lower part, are connected to ensure tensile and compressive strength by a tie-down structure.

Such large-sized shipping containers are known in the art under the name Big Bag. Tie-down structures of the type in question serve to stabilize containers, in particular if filling with viscous substances, such as bitumen, is carried out. These substances tend, due to the movement of the mass, to gradually and permanently unbalance the shipping container, so that a stable long-term storage of a filled shipping container cannot be ensured.

In particular, a problem arises when working with such shipping containers, since they can weigh more than a ton when filled. In order to enable the loading and unloading of such containers, four transport loops are usually attached to the shell, with which the transport container can be lifted, for example by means of cranes or forklifts. Lifting causes deformation of the containers, especially if the shipping containers are filled with liquid or flowable product.

The transport containers under consideration, which have tie-down structures with stabilizing elements, are very stable in a standing position due to the optimal distribution of forces. However, if the existing balance of forces is disturbed, for example by lifting the containers, undesirable permanent deformation or other damage to the tie-down structure can easily occur due to the large filling mass. In addition to the negative effects on the individual shipping container, problems also arise if a plurality of shipping containers have to be stacked on top of each other or if loading is to be carried out, for example, into a space with limited height, for example into a large shipping container.

One of the objectives of the invention is to solve this and other problems associated with known transport containers with tie-down structures, and to provide a transport container that allows, with the least possible deformation, safe lifting even when filled with liquid or fluid substances, such as bitumen.

According to the invention, this and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing at least four lifting loops in the area of the stabilizing elements, which are located in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements.

As a result, compared to using only four hinges, a better distribution of forces is achieved throughout the entire shell of the shipping container. In this way, lifting is made possible with the least possible deformation of the transport container, which leads to the removal of the load from the tie-down structure. Bending of the tie-down structure is also prevented, which is advantageous if nestable shapes are provided when stacking a plurality of shipping containers.

Due to the better distribution of forces, in particular, the lifting of the corner points of the transport container is prevented, whereby the formation of a concave shape of the upper part of the transport container can be prevented.

It also prevents the tie structure from deforming in the lifting direction, as excessive lifting of the container regions located outside the tie structure is prevented.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the lifting eyes are connected to the transport container by means of fastening means, preferably by means of fabric strips. To ensure the most stable fastening of the lifting eyes, the connection of the lifting eyes to the shell can be made by means of fabric strips.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the lifting eyes are installed in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements in addition to the usual transport eyes. This positioning provides support to the tie structure by reducing the force acting on the connection area between the tie structure and the stabilizing elements.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the lifting loops are sewn to the transport loops in the region in the middle between the stabilizing elements. By stitching the lifting loops to the already existing transport loops, increased stability is ensured.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the loops have a length in the range of 10 to 30 cm. As a result, the volume occupied during loading and unloading can be reduced. This is especially necessary if, for example, the height of the loaded freight container is limited.

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In particular, it can be provided that the lifting loops are shorter than conventional transport loops. This achieves the advantage of the invention in that particularly short lifting eyes can be used for loading and unloading the low freight container, while standard, longer transport eyes can be used for transport outside the freight container.

According to the invention it can be provided that in the filled state the transport container has a height in the range of 90 to 115 cm, so that it can be stacked in a standard freight container. Standard shipping containers typically have an internal height of 235 cm.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the lifting eyes contain the material polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

According to the invention, it is provided that the transport container is used with a forklift adapter having at least eight hooking means for engaging in lifting eyes. In combination with the short lifting eyes, this ensures particularly fast and safe loading and unloading of shipping containers into and out of a freight container with a low ceiling height.

Thanks to the use of a transport container with an adapter for receiving a forklift, a safe lifting is possible. Thanks to the gripping means, even distribution of the load over all lifting eyes is possible. It also reduces the risk of damage to the lifting eyes due to engagement with the forks of a forklift without the use of an adapter. For example, the sharp edges of the forklift forks can cause lifting eyes to break.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the adapter has openings for inserting the forks of a forklift. The adapter may be made of metal, preferably steel. The engagement means may preferably have a cylindrical shape.

In order to implement the tie-down structure according to the invention, it can be provided that the stabilizing elements are made in the form of pipes located on the outer side of the shell.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the tie-down structure comprises a plurality, preferably four, of tensile and compressive strength flat elongated struts, for example steel strips, which are preferably flush and positively connected to the pipes at their ends.

In this case, the spacers can preferably form a substantially square bearing surface. According to the invention, the steel strips may have a thickness of 1 to 3 mm and a width of 40 to 60 mm.

The advantage of using such thin steel strips is that the steel strip has a certain flexibility and thus can adapt to a certain extent to the shape of the filled shipping container.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the tie-down structure comprises tensile and compressive-resistant metal profile frames, which are preferably flush and force-locked to the pipes and form an essentially square support surface.

This tie-down structure results in a frame designed exclusively for shaping the shipping container. When connected to each other, in particular, four perpendicularly arranged stabilizing elements at the bottom and in the upper part, an approximately square profile of the transport container is formed instead of a round profile, as is usually the case in the case of cylindrical containers. This prevents the container from tipping over. In addition, the tie-down structure according to the invention makes it possible to fasten to vehicles without direct forces acting on the flexible container shell.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the upper profile frame comprises an angled profile and the lower profile frame comprises a rectangular profile, said profile frames being dimensioned so that the lower profile frame of the shipping container can be inserted into the upper profile frame of another shipping container. This enables the transport containers to be stacked particularly securely.

It can be provided that at least two, preferably four, transport loops are arranged on the sheath, each of which is preferably located in the area between two stabilizing elements.

It can be provided that the transport loops are fastened to the sheath by means of fastening means, preferably by means of fabric strips, in the area between the two stabilizing elements. Each transport loop can preferably be located in the middle between two stabilizing elements.

Thanks to the use of the tie-down design, on the one hand, safe and long-term storage of loaded materials is ensured, and on the other hand, it can be reused, as well as compactly stored and transported even when empty.

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Several, preferably four, stabilizing elements can be provided, which extend along the shell from the region of the lower part to the region of the upper part, and their ends, at least in the region of the lower part, are connected by a tie-down structure to ensure tensile and compressive strength.

It can be provided that the stabilizing elements are releasably connected to the tie-down structure, so that the frame according to the invention can be delivered in a folded state and installed on site.

In order to achieve high stability, it can be provided that the stabilizing elements are preferably made in the form of metal tubes, within which threaded studs are located. Threaded studs, in particular, can be made with an M10 thread. The tie-down structure may comprise spacers, preferably steel strips, which are force-locked by means of threaded studs and nuts or other connecting elements so that every two spacers form a rigid three-dimensional angle with the end of the pipe.

This allows the use of flat spacers under the lower part or respectively in the lower part, which almost do not increase the volume and have very little effect on the shape of the flexible container, which, in particular, reduces the risk of failure of the inner, sealed liner in this area when filled with hot material and when handling the container during transport and storage, for example at construction sites.

The casing may be made of synthetic fabric or fibers, preferably in the form of a tubular material, which can be used directly for the container body without a horizontal seam. These materials are available at low cost and can only absorb tensile stresses.

The stabilizing elements may comprise flexurally resistant pipes, rods or profiles of steel, wood or plastics and are preferably hollow cylindrical or rectangular profiles with an appropriate moment of inertia and compressive strength, arranged vertically on the side surfaces of the container in such a way that, after unfolding and subsequent filling, they passed in the form of racks in the middle along the side surfaces of the container body.

In accordance with the invention, the stabilizing elements can be made in the form of pipes with a diameter of 30-40 mm. The pipes may preferably be made of metal and have a thickness of approximately 1 mm. However, pipes can be made from plastic or other materials.

The spacers can be made in the form of tensile static elements of steel, wood, plastic or natural fibers, which are below or inside the bottom of the container, for example in a double bottom or container bottom guides, connected with a force lock to stabilizing elements located on the side of the container body, so that, when viewed from above, they form a substantially square support surface.

Preferably, said spacers may be made of such a material and in such a shape that they, at least to some extent, can also take compression and bending stresses.

This can help to increase the strength of the overall structure and allow for an economical design tailored to specific applications, such as the harsh conditions of transportation and storage in certain regions of the world.

If necessary, the function of these spacers can also be carried out directly by the upper part, made in this way, for example, by a fabric plate with or without reinforcement obtained due to folds, sewn-in tapes, etc., so that the transverse forces transmitted during filling to the upper part through vertical stabilizing elements, can be reliably absorbed.

Preferably, separate tensile elements, preferably having a certain compressive and bending strength, can also be provided in the upper part to protect the container body from unwanted stresses.

It can be provided that the stabilizing elements and struts only serve to stabilize the transport container and not to lift and manipulate the container. This allows a lightweight and inexpensive support structure to be constructed. The weight of the filled container should preferably be transferred primarily via lifting eyes attached directly to the container shell.

The support structure in the form of stabilizing elements and struts can be designed as a reusable assembly substantially independent of the container body.

After being used for transporting bitumen, the bodies of the containers, especially in developing countries with local resources, can be converted into conventional Big Bags, for example for building materials, etc., while the inner liner is melted with the bitumen. This makes generally economical logistics solutions possible with good use of materials and resources.

Preferably supporting structure in the form of stabilizing elements and struts

- 3 039456 may well be used to ensure a stable installation, for example, on uneven storage areas or when loading onto/into vehicles such as trucks or freight containers, using suitable loading devices such as straps or hooks.

It can be provided that the pipes are located on the outer surface of the shell in fabric covers located in some areas or covering the entire shell and preferably attached to the shell by means of seams.

It can be provided that tensile and compressive strength struts are provided only in the region of the lower part, while in the region of the upper part the stabilizing elements are connected by means of tensile-resistant bands, straps, fabric bands or chains.

It can be provided that a filler neck is provided in the upper part in a manner known per se.

It can be provided that the diameter of the pipes substantially corresponds to the width of the steel strips, so that when the steel strips are fastened, they are substantially at right angles to the pipes.

It can be provided that the sheath is made of a flat or tubular fabric and that inside the sheath is a polymeric coating or an insert made of a polymer such as polyethylene or a comparable material having similar thermal properties.

It can be provided that in the region of the upper part a first, upper profile frame is provided, preferably forming a square support surface, and in the region of the lower part, a second, lower profile frame, preferably forming a square support surface, and both profile frames are preferably flush and forcefully connected with pipes.

According to the invention, it can be provided that threaded nuts are provided in the pipes for connecting the spacers or pipes to the profile frames, and the spacers or profile frames are bolted to the pipes at their corner sections.

Threaded nuts, in particular, can be made in the form of spring nuts inserted into the pipes.

In particular, it can be provided that the outer dimension d1 of the lower profile frame should not exceed, preferably be smaller than, the inner dimension d2 of the upper profile frame.

To connect pipes to spacers or profile frames, threaded studs and nuts can be provided, the studs being located in the pipes.

Again, it can be provided that the profile frames are only provided in the region of the lower part, while in the region of the upper part the stabilizing elements are connected by means of tensile bands, straps or chains.

The diameter of the pipes can substantially match the width of the spacers or profile frames to achieve a stable flush connection of the pipes to the profile frames.

Additional features according to the invention arise from the claims, the drawings and the following description of the exemplary embodiments. Below the invention is explained on the basis of examples of its implementation.

In FIG. 1a-1d are schematic views of a first embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 2a-2d are schematic views of a second embodiment of the present invention;

in fig. 3 is a schematic view of another embodiment of the present invention with a forklift adapter.

In FIG. 1a-1d show schematic views of the first embodiment of the present invention. The shipping container 1 shown from above in FIG. 1a comprises a casing 2 of tubular fabric delimited at its upper edge by an upper part 4. In the upper part 4 there is a filler 17 for filling the shipping container 1, and inside the casing 2 there is an insert 11 made of a polymer such as polyethylene.

Four stabilizing elements in the form of pipes 6 with inserted threaded studs 13 pass along the shell 2. Pipes 12 are inserted into fabric covers 14, which are located on the outer surface of the shell 2 with the help of seams 18 and extend from the lower part 3 to the upper part 4 of the shipping container 1.

Eight lifting loops 5 are located on the upper edge of the shell 2 in the region of the upper part 4. They are connected to the shell 2 by means of strips 6 of the fabric. severe deformation of the shipping container. In an embodiment not shown, the lifting loops 5 located in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements can be sewn directly to the transport loops 7.

In FIG. 1b shows that the stabilizing elements both in the region of the lower part 3 and in the region of the upper part 4 are connected to each other by means of a tie-down structure in order to ensure tensile and compressive strength. Thanks to this, a stable frame is formed, holding in a vertical

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The schematic view shown in FIG. 1a shows a transport container in a filled state, with four corners being formed between the stabilizing elements as a result of the pressure of the filling material.

In FIG. 1b also shows that the stabilizing elements comprise threaded studs 13 inserted into pipes 12. The pipes 12 are made of metal and have a diameter of approximately 40 mm. This large pipe diameter ensures that the pipes 12 do not damage the fabric covers 14.

At both ends, each of the threaded studs 13 is connected to tensile and compressive steel strip struts 15 so that a tie structure is formed having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a square cross section.

Alternatively, in an embodiment not shown in the drawings, threaded studs 13 or, respectively, pipes 12 can be connected to each other by means of cables, belts, tapes or chains with tensile strength, at least in the region of the upper part 4.

In FIG. 1c shows in detail the fastening of pipes 12 with steel strips 15. In the pipes 12 there are threaded studs 13, which have a significantly smaller diameter than the pipes 12. that the pipe 12 causes a rigid connection of the steel strips 15 at right angles. To this end, the diameter of the pipe 12, which is 40 mm, approximately corresponds to the width of the steel strip 15, which is 40 to 60 mm.

Due to the strong tightening of the threaded connection, the steel strip 15 lies flush against the open end of the pipe 12 and thus forms an essentially right angle with the pipe 12. The threaded rod located in the pipe 12 has a diameter of approximately 10 mm. Before fixing the tie-down structure, the threaded rod is preferably freely movable in the pipe, so that when the threaded connection is tightened, the threaded rod can move in the pipe. After fixing the tie structure, the position of the threaded rod in the pipe is essentially fixed.

In FIG. 1d shows a schematic cross-section of pipes 12 along section line D-D in FIG. 1b. Pipes 12 are located on the side of the shell 2 in fabric covers 14, and the fabric covers 12 are tightly connected to the shell by means of seams 18. This achieves a snug fit of the pipes 12 to the shell. Inside the tube 12, a threaded rod 13 is freely movable. The larger diameter of the pipe 12 compared to the threaded rod 13 has the further advantage that the sheath 2 is subjected to only minor loads, since the load due to the tightened threaded rod 13 is distributed along the larger perimeter of the pipe 12.

In FIG. 2a-2d are schematic views of a second embodiment of the present invention.

The shipping container 1 shown from above in FIG. 2a comprises a casing 2 of tubular fabric, delimited at its upper edge by an upper part 4. In the upper part 4 there is a filler 17 for filling the shipping container 1, and inside the casing 2 there is an insert 11 made of a polymer such as polyethylene.

Four stabilizing elements in the form of pipes 12 pass along the shell 2. The pipes 12 are inserted into fabric covers 14, which, with the help of seams 14, are located on the outer surface of the shell 2 and extend from the lower part 3 to the upper part 4 of the shipping container 1. The upper profile frame 19a, the lower profile frame 19b (not shown) and the tubes 12 form a tie-down structure.

Eight lifting loops 5 are located on the upper edge of the shell 2 in the region of the upper part 4. They are connected to the shell 2 by means of strips 6 of the fabric. severe deformation of the shipping container. In an embodiment not shown, the lifting loops 5 located in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements can be sewn directly to the transport loops 7.

The schematic view shown in FIG. 2a shows the shipping container in a filled state, with four corners being formed between the stabilizing elements as a result of the pressure of the filling material. At the indicated angles in the middle between the pipes 12, transport loops 7 are placed by means of fabric strips 6 so that the transport container can be lifted, for example, with a forklift.

In FIG. 2b shows a schematic side view of two stacked shipping containers according to the invention. The stabilizing elements in the form of pipes 12, both in the region of the lower part and in the region of the upper part, are connected to each other by means of a tie-down structure in the form of an upper profile frame 19a and a lower profile frame 19b to ensure tensile and compressive strength. This forms a stable frame that holds the transport bag in a vertical position and stabilizes it inside.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 2a-2d, the clamping structure comprises an upper profile frame 19a and a lower profile frame 19b, which are flush and force-locked

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As can be seen from FIG. 2b, the upper profile frame 19a is in the form of an angle profile and the lower profile frame 19b is in the form of a rectangular profile. In this exemplary embodiment, the dimensions of the profile frames 19a, 19b are chosen so that the lower profile frame can be inserted into the upper profile frame. To this end, the outer dimension d1 of the lower profile frame 19b is slightly smaller than the inner dimension d2 of the upper profile frame 19a. This achieves a good fit of the upper transport container on the lower transport container.

At both ends of the tubes, the tubes 12 are connected to profile frames 19a, 19b so that a tie-down structure is formed having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a square cross section.

In FIG. 2c shows in detail the fastening of pipes 12 with profile frames 19a, 19b. To connect pipes with profile frames 19a, 19b, spring nuts 21 are inserted into the pipes, and profile frames are connected to spring nuts 21 at their corner sections with bolts 20. Profile frames 19a, 19b are firmly screwed to spring nuts 21 using bolt 20, moreover this threaded connection is made so strong that the tube 12 causes a rigid connection of the profile frames 19a, 19b at a right angle. To this end, the diameter of the pipe 12, which is 40 mm, approximately corresponds to the width of the profile frame 19a, 19b, which is between 40 and 60 mm.

By tightly tightening the screw connection, the profile frame 19a, 19b lies flush against the open end of the pipe 12 and thus forms an essentially right angle with the pipe 12.

In FIG. 2d shows a schematic cross-section of pipes 12 along the line D-D in FIG. 2b.

Pipes 12 are located on the side of the shell 2 in fabric covers 14, and the fabric covers 14 are tightly connected to the shell by means of seams 18. This achieves a snug fit of the pipes 12 to the shell. A spring nut 21 is inserted inside the pipe 12.

If the transport container 1 shown in this embodiment were to be lifted by means of the transport loops 7, deformation of the transport container 1 would occur. In particular, those parts of the container outside the tie-down structure would be lifted. Due to the large acting forces, this could lead to a deformation of the upper profile frame 19a or a rupture of the upper part 4 in the areas adjacent to the upper profile frame 19a. Also, due to a change in the balance of forces, the pipes 12 could be deformed.

However, if the lifting of the transport container is carried out by means of the lifting eyes 5, the deformation of the transport container 1 is minimized as much as possible. Due to the positioning of the four lifting eyes 5 in the region of the tubes 12, the side load of the upper profile frame 19a is reduced. The load of the connection between the upper profile frame 19a and the pipes 12 is also reduced.

By preventing the deformation of the profile frame 19a, 19b and the pipes 12, not only is the transport container 1 safely handled, but stacking can also be facilitated, since the lower profile frame 19b can be easily inserted into the upper profile frame 19a of the second transport container 1 without any deformation.

In an embodiment not shown, the steel strips 15 of the first embodiment are secured not by threaded studs 13 through the pipes, but by spring nuts 21 shown in the second embodiment. Thus, in this embodiment, the threaded rod 13 passing through the pipe is not required.

In FIG. 3 is a schematic view of another embodiment of the present invention with a forklift adapter. Here you can see the transport container 1 with the shell 2 and the upper part 4, as well as the tie-down structure of pipes 12 and steel strips 15. In the center of the upper part 4 there is a filler neck 17. In addition to the transport loops 7, the shell 2 has lifting loops 5, which includes the means 9 for engaging the adapter 8. In addition, the adapter 8 has input holes 10 for receiving the forks of the loader. The forks of the loader are inserted into the input holes 10 from the input direction 22 .

If the transport container is lifted by a forklift using the adapter 8, only minimal deformation of the transport container 1 and the tie-down structure occurs. If the shipping container 1 is to be loaded into a freight container, the height of the freight containers is an important parameter. Standard shipping containers, for example, often have an internal height of 235 cm, whereby the free space available at the top is limited if the height of the shipping container is, for example, 100 cm. Due to the short lifting eyes 5, the volume occupied from above is limited, and the most efficient use of space is possible with negligible empty spaces. On the contrary, if the transport container were to be lifted by means of the transport loops 7, it would be severely deformed during the lifting process. In addition, due to the large length of the transport loops 7 when loading the freight container, only an inefficient use of space would be possible. In this exemplary embodiment, the forks of the forklift are inserted into the entry holes 10, which makes possible the most safe handling of the transport container. In yet another embodiment, the forklift carriers may be configured differently.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown, but includes all shipping containers within the scope of the appended claims.

List of reference symbols

- shipping container

- shell,

- Bottom part,

- top part.

- lifting loop

- strip of fabric

- transport loop,

- adapter,

- means of engagement

- entry hole

- insert,

- pipe,

- threaded rod,

- fabric cover,

- steel strip

- screw,

- filler neck

- seam, a - upper profile frame, b - lower profile frame,

- bolt,

- spring nut

- input direction.

CLAIM

Claims (21)

CLAIM 1. A transport container (1) containing a shell (2) extending between the lower part (3) and the upper part (4) in such a way that a volume of the container is formed for receiving granular, liquid, viscous or semi-liquid substances, and a plurality of stabilizing elements are provided , which pass along the shell (2) from the region of the lower part (3) to the region of the upper part (4), and their ends, at least in the region of the lower part (3), are connected to ensure tensile and compressive strength using a tie-down structure , wherein at least four lifting loops (5) are located in the area of the stabilizing elements and at least four lifting loops (5) are located in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements, characterized in that an adapter (8) is provided for receiving the loader forks, containing at least eight engagement means (9) for engagement with lifting eyes (5). 2. A transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheath (2) is formed from a tubular fabric. 3. Shipping container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the volume of the container for receiving bitumen is formed. 4. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that four stabilizing elements are provided. 5. A transport container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the lifting eyes (5) are connected to the transport container (1) by means of fasteners. 6. Transport container according to claim 5, characterized in that the fasteners are fabric strips (6). 7. A transport container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) are located in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements in addition to the conventional transport loops (7). 8. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) are sewn with the transport loops (7) in the area in the middle between the stabilizing elements. 9. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) have a length in the range from 10 to 30 cm. 10. A shipping container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, when filled, the shipping container has a height in the range of 90 to 115 cm, so that it can be stacked in a standard freight container. - 7 039456 11. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the lifting eyes (5) contain the material polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). 12. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the adapter (8) has holes (10) for inserting the forks of the loader. 13. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the adapter (8) is made of metal, preferably steel. 14. A transport container according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the engagement means (9) are substantially cylindrical in shape. 15. Transport container according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the stabilizing elements are made in the form of pipes (12) located on the outer surface of the shell (2). 16. A transport container according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the tie-down structure comprises a plurality of tensile and compressive strength flat elongated struts, such as steel strips (15), which are connected to pipes at their ends and form an essentially square support surface. 17. The shipping container according to claim 16, characterized in that the tie-down structure comprises four flat elongated struts that are strong in tension and compression. 18. A transport container according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the ends of the elongated spacers are flush and force-locked to the pipes. 19. A transport container according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that in the region of the upper part (4) a first, upper profile frame (19a) is provided, forming a supporting surface, and in the region of the lower part (3) - a second, lower a profile frame (19b) forming a support surface and both profile frames (19a, 19b) are preferably flush and positively connected to the pipes (12). 20. The transport container according to claim 19, characterized in that the first upper profile frame (19a) forms a square support surface and/or the second lower profile frame (19b) forms a square support surface. 21. A transport container according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the upper profile frame (19a) comprises an angled profile and the lower profile frame (19b) comprises a rectangular profile, the dimensions of the profile frames being chosen such that the lower profile frame ( 19b) of the transport container (1) is designed to be inserted into the upper profile frame (19a) of another transport container (1).