EP0538563A3 - Container liner system for bulk transfer - Google Patents

Container liner system for bulk transfer

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Publication number
EP0538563A3
EP0538563A3 EP19920113005 EP92113005A EP0538563A3 EP 0538563 A3 EP0538563 A3 EP 0538563A3 EP 19920113005 EP19920113005 EP 19920113005 EP 92113005 A EP92113005 A EP 92113005A EP 0538563 A3 EP0538563 A3 EP 0538563A3
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Prior art keywords
liner
container
cargo
bulkhead
inflated
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EP19920113005
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EP0538563A2 (en
EP0538563B1 (en
Inventor
Raymond J. Stopper
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INSTA-BULK Inc
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INSTA-BULK Inc
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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
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/54—Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying
    • B65D88/58—Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying by displacement of walls
    • B65D88/60—Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying by displacement of walls of internal walls
    • B65D88/62—Large containers characterised by means facilitating filling or emptying by displacement of walls of internal walls the walls being deformable
    • 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
    • B65D90/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D90/02—Wall construction
    • B65D90/04—Linings
    • B65D90/046—Flexible liners, e.g. loosely positioned in the container
    • B65D90/047—Flexible liners, e.g. loosely positioned in the container comprising rigid bracing, e.g. bulkheads
    • 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
    • B65D2590/00—Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
    • B65D2590/02—Wall construction
    • B65D2590/04—Linings
    • B65D2590/043—Flexible liners
    • B65D2590/046—Bladders

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Loading Or Unloading Of Vehicles (AREA)
  • Filling Or Emptying Of Bunkers, Hoppers, And Tanks (AREA)
  • Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
  • Feeding, Discharge, Calcimining, Fusing, And Gas-Generation Devices (AREA)
  • Blow-Moulding Or Thermoforming Of Plastics Or The Like (AREA)
  • Ship Loading And Unloading (AREA)

Abstract

This invention relates to systems of handling flowable cargo in lined cargo containers. An inflatable, self-installing liner configured to line the container, when inflated, is installed and inflated within the container. A transparent, rigid bulkhead keeps the filled liner from transferring load directly to access doors to the container. Special inflatable bags are provided between the liner and the container at positions where cargo tends to remain during unloading of the liner. Fluidizing means and agitation means are also provided to enhance the unloading of the cargo. In another embodiment, there is disclosed a novel modular bulkhead configuration that has an interlocking internal construction. This modular bulkhead can be outfitted to include a compartment for housing the liner during shipment, or to receive a cartridge containing a liner. The modular bulkhead can also include a viewport and sample port. <IMAGE>
EP92113005A 1991-07-30 1992-07-30 Combination of a liner with a container Expired - Lifetime EP0538563B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US73825991A 1991-07-30 1991-07-30
US738259 1991-07-30
US89857692A 1992-06-15 1992-06-15
US898576 1992-06-15

Publications (3)

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EP0538563A2 EP0538563A2 (en) 1993-04-28
EP0538563A3 true EP0538563A3 (en) 1993-06-09
EP0538563B1 EP0538563B1 (en) 1997-04-09

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EP92113005A Expired - Lifetime EP0538563B1 (en) 1991-07-30 1992-07-30 Combination of a liner with a container

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AT (1) ATE151375T1 (en)
CA (1) CA2075031C (en)
DE (1) DE69218874D1 (en)

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Patent Citations (3)

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US3386605A (en) * 1966-10-21 1968-06-04 Mcmullen Ass John J Three purpose container
DE2027842A1 (en) * 1969-06-07 1971-01-21 Stamicarbon N V , Heerlen (Nieder lande) Shipping container with removable lining
US3868042A (en) * 1970-03-23 1975-02-25 Sea Land Service Bulk cargo handling system

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CA2075031A1 (en) 1993-01-31
EP0538563A2 (en) 1993-04-28
ATE151375T1 (en) 1997-04-15
CA2075031C (en) 2004-07-06
EP0538563B1 (en) 1997-04-09

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