EP0812783A1 - Condensation water recovery system inside containers and containers equipped with such a condensation system - Google Patents

Condensation water recovery system inside containers and containers equipped with such a condensation system Download PDF

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EP0812783A1
EP0812783A1 EP97401316A EP97401316A EP0812783A1 EP 0812783 A1 EP0812783 A1 EP 0812783A1 EP 97401316 A EP97401316 A EP 97401316A EP 97401316 A EP97401316 A EP 97401316A EP 0812783 A1 EP0812783 A1 EP 0812783A1
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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
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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
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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
    • B65D88/02—Large containers rigid
    • B65D88/12—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2321/00—Details or arrangements for defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2321/14—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water
    • F25D2321/144—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans
    • F25D2321/1442—Collecting condense or defrost water; Removing condense or defrost water characterised by the construction of drip water collection pans outside a refrigerator

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  • the invention relates to the insulation of products transported in a container and, more particularly, the insulation of these products from the water of condensation due to the very nature of the products transported.
  • ventilated containers that is to say comprising natural ventilation by a chimney effect.
  • This provision is somewhat effective, but it turns out to be insufficient at certain times of the year.
  • standard containers non-ventilated
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above and to this end it proposes, to protect the products contained inside containers from condensation water, to equip the container with a device which, while being highly efficient, easy and quick to set up, and inexpensive, occupies only a very small volume inside the container which does not constitute an obstacle to the use of the container thus equipped to transport a full range of different products during the return journey.
  • the invention proposes to collect and seal the condensation water which forms on the inside of the roof of the container during transport, so that this water cannot come into contact with the cargo contained. in the container.
  • the system according to the invention comprises a flexible waterproof element equipped with means for fixing it to the upper part of a container, between the roof and the cargo contained therein, the underside of said flexible element being integral with at least one sealed receptacle, intended to collect and store during the transport time the condensation water falling from the roof of the container onto the flexible element, without this water thus reaching the cargo.
  • Said flexible element is advantageously constituted by a canvas of a synthetic material, for example polypropylene, and its attachment to the upper part of the container is made in an airtight manner on the sides, in order to allow a natural convection so that the dew point is carried out on the cold roof of the container.
  • the flexible element can be fixed by means of cords fixed along the longitudinal edges of the flexible element and tied to a peripheral support carried by the walls of the container.
  • the sealed receptacle or receptacles integral with the lower face of the flexible element advantageously consist of at least one longitudinal fold formed in the flexible element and closed at its ends. This longitudinal fold is also closed at its upper part, however presenting in this zone at least one opening allowing the entry, into this fold, of the water of condensation fallen from the roof and collected on the flexible element.
  • the device according to the invention consists of a polypropylene fabric 1 of rectangular shape, having good waterproofing qualities. parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fabric 1 and symmetrically with respect to this axis are provided over the entire length thereof two folds 2.2 ′ which are arranged on the side of the underside of the fabric 1 and are sealed in each end by welding the canvas. At its upper part, each ply 2.2 ′ is closed by welding but has, in a central zone, three successive openings 3.3 ′ respectively which are intended to allow passage, inside the tanks formed by the two plies 2.2 ', condensing water falling, as will be explained below, onto the canvas 1.
  • the fabric 1 comprises a series of eyelets 4,4 ′ in which are intended to pass cords which, as will be seen below with reference to FIG. 4, are used for fixing the canvas 1 at the upper part of the longitudinal walls of a container.
  • the fabric 1 has transversely, over its entire width, a sheath 5 intended to receive a support bar.
  • Each end of the fabric 1 is extended by a flap 6, made of the same material.
  • FIG 4 there is shown the fabric 1 arranged in the use position at the top of a container 7.
  • the fabric 1 is stretched parallel to the roof 3 of the container 7, a few centimeters below it- ci, by having its longitudinal edges fixed, by cords 9 passing through the eyelets 4 of the fabric, on a peripheral cord 10 carried by the walls of the container 7.
  • This connection is not impermeable to the circulation of air on the sides of the fabric 1, which allows natural convection so that the dew point is carried out on the cold roof of the container.
  • the tension of the fabric 1 is ensured by a bar 11 in polyvinyl chloride, placed inside the sheath 5 of the fabric and bearing at each end on the longitudinal walls of the container.
  • the condensed water collected accumulates in the sealed reservoirs 2,2 ′ in which it remains enclosed during the entire transport, being isolated from the cocoa cargo and therefore without causing any deterioration thereof due to humidity.
  • the volume of water stored in a 2.2 'fold can be of the order of 40 liters.
  • the flap 6 extending the fabric 1 is folded down outside the element 12 (FIG. 5) which holds the cargo inside the container during of the container opening.
  • the water of condensation produced at these ends will be directed, by these flaps, out of the enclosure in which the cargo is retained.

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System for recovering condensation from a container, comprises a supple impermeable element (1) with dimensions corresponding to a horizontal cross-section of the container (7). (1) is attached by fastenings (9) to two opposite walls holding it under tension parallel to the top (8) of the container and slightly beneath it. The surface of the supple element is connected through apertures (3, 3') to at least one sealed chamber (2, 2') where condensation is trapped and stored. Preferably the long sides of the supple element (1) are attached to the long sides of the container walls. The sealed chambers (2, 2') made from lengthwise folds, closed at their ends lie lengthwise. The supple element and its flap are made from a synthetic fabric such as polypropylene. A rod and small cords reinforce the system, that is not sealed at the top.

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L'invention concerne l'isolation de produits transportés dans un conteneur et, plus particulièrement, l'isolation de ces produits de l'eau de condensation due à la nature même des produits transportés.The invention relates to the insulation of products transported in a container and, more particularly, the insulation of these products from the water of condensation due to the very nature of the products transported.

Lorsqu'on transporte à l'intérieur de conteneurs des produits fortement chargés d'humidité, tels que du cacao ou du café, depuis des pays producteurs chauds vers des zones à climat tempéré, voir même froid en hiver, une forte condensation se produit à l'intérieur du conteneur, en particulier sur la face intérieure du toit de celui-ci, ce qui entraîne la création d'une moisissure provoquant la détérioration d'une partie de la cargaison contenue dans les conteneurs.When transporting highly moisture-laden products, such as cocoa or coffee, inside containers from hot producing countries to zones with a temperate climate, even cold in winter, strong condensation occurs. the interior of the container, in particular on the interior face of the roof thereof, which leads to the creation of mold causing the deterioration of part of the cargo contained in the containers.

Plusieurs systèmes de nature à éviter cette mouille des produits transportés dans les conteneurs ont été essayés sans succès significatif. Ainsi l'emploi de produits dessicateurs chargés avec la cargaison, la disposition de panneaux de carton sur le haut de la cargaison pour absorber l'eau, et aussi l'application d'une peinture absorbante sous le plafond du conteneur.Several systems capable of avoiding this wetting of the products transported in the containers have been tried without significant success. Thus the use of desiccants loaded with the cargo, the provision of cardboard panels on the top of the cargo to absorb water, and also the application of an absorbent paint under the ceiling of the container.

On a prévu aussi d'utiliser des conteneurs ventilés, c'est-à-dire comportant une ventilation naturelle par un effet de cheminée. Une telle disposition présente une certaine efficacité, mais elle s'avère toutefois insuffisante à certaines périodes de l'année. De plus il arrive fréquemment que, faute d'un nombre suffisant de conteneurs ventilés, il faille faire appel à des conteneurs standard (non ventilés) pour effectuer des transports imprévus de tels produits chargés d'humidité.It is also planned to use ventilated containers, that is to say comprising natural ventilation by a chimney effect. Such a This provision is somewhat effective, but it turns out to be insufficient at certain times of the year. In addition, it frequently happens that, in the absence of a sufficient number of ventilated containers, it is necessary to use standard containers (non-ventilated) to carry out unforeseen transport of such products laden with humidity.

La présente invention a pour objet de remédier aux inconvénients mentionnés ci-dessus et elle propose à cet effet, pour protéger de l'eau de condensation les produits contenus à l'intérieur de conteneurs, d'équiper le conteneur d'un dispositif qui, tout en étant d'une grande efficacité, d'une mise en place aisée et rapide, et d'on faible prix de revient, n'occupe à l'intérieur du conteneur qu'un très faible volume ne constituant pas un obstacle à l'utilisation du conteneur ainsi équipé pour transporter à plein des produits différents lors du trajet de retour.The object of the present invention is to remedy the drawbacks mentioned above and to this end it proposes, to protect the products contained inside containers from condensation water, to equip the container with a device which, while being highly efficient, easy and quick to set up, and inexpensive, occupies only a very small volume inside the container which does not constitute an obstacle to the use of the container thus equipped to transport a full range of different products during the return journey.

L'invention propose à cet effet de recueillir et de retenir de façon étanche l'eau de condensation qui se forme sur la face intérieure du toit du conteneur au cours du transport, de façon que cette eau ne puisse venir en contact avec la cargaison contenue dans le conteneur.To this end, the invention proposes to collect and seal the condensation water which forms on the inside of the roof of the container during transport, so that this water cannot come into contact with the cargo contained. in the container.

Le système selon l'invention comprend un élément souple étanche à l'eau équipé de moyens pour sa fixation à la partie supérieure d'un conteneur, entre le toit et la cargaison contenue dans celui-ci, la face inférieure du dit élément souple étant solidaire d'au moins un réceptacle étanche, destiné à recueillir et à conserver pendant la durée du transport l'eau de condensation tombant du toît du conteneur sur l'élément souple, sans que cette eau atteigne ainsi la cargaison.The system according to the invention comprises a flexible waterproof element equipped with means for fixing it to the upper part of a container, between the roof and the cargo contained therein, the underside of said flexible element being integral with at least one sealed receptacle, intended to collect and store during the transport time the condensation water falling from the roof of the container onto the flexible element, without this water thus reaching the cargo.

Le dit élément souple est avantageusement constitué par une toile en un matériau synthétique, par exemple en polypropylène, et sa fixation à la partie supérieure du conteneur est réalisée de façon non étanche à l'air sur les côtés, afin de permettre une convection naturelle pour que le point de rosée s'effectue sur le toît froid du conteneur.Said flexible element is advantageously constituted by a canvas of a synthetic material, for example polypropylene, and its attachment to the upper part of the container is made in an airtight manner on the sides, in order to allow a natural convection so that the dew point is carried out on the cold roof of the container.

La fixation de l'élément souple, selon une forme de réalisation préférée, peut s'effectuer au moyen de cordelettes fixées le long des bords longitudinaux de l'élément souple et nouées à un support périphérique porté par les parois du conteneur.The flexible element, according to a preferred embodiment, can be fixed by means of cords fixed along the longitudinal edges of the flexible element and tied to a peripheral support carried by the walls of the container.

Le ou les réceptacles étanches solidaires de la face inférieure de l'élément souple sont avantageusement constitués par au moins un pli longitudinal formé dans l'élément souple et fermé à ses extrémités. Ce pli longitudinal est également fermé à sa partie supérieure en présentant toutefois dans cette zone au moins une ouverture permettant l'entrée, dans ce pli, de l'eau de condensation tombée de la toiture et recueillie sur l'élément souple.The sealed receptacle or receptacles integral with the lower face of the flexible element advantageously consist of at least one longitudinal fold formed in the flexible element and closed at its ends. This longitudinal fold is also closed at its upper part, however presenting in this zone at least one opening allowing the entry, into this fold, of the water of condensation fallen from the roof and collected on the flexible element.

Pour bien faire comprendre le dispositif selon la présente invention, on en décrira ci-après, à titre d'exemple sans caractère limitatif, une forme de réalisation préférée en référence au dessin schématique annexé dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en plan d'une toile étanche constituant le dispositif de fixation selon l'invention, destinée à sous-tendre le toît d'un conteneur ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en élévation de côté de la toile de la figure 1 :
  • la figure 3 est une vue en bout de la toile des figures 1 et 2 ; et
  • les figures 4 et 5 sont respectivement des vues en coupe verticale transversale et en coupe verticale longitudinale montrant la disposition du dispositif des figures 1 à 3 à la partie supérieure d'un conteneur.
To clearly understand the device according to the present invention, there will be described below, by way of example without limitation, a preferred embodiment with reference to the attached schematic drawing in which:
  • Figure 1 is a plan view of a waterproof fabric constituting the fixing device according to the invention, intended to underpin the roof of a container;
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the fabric of FIG. 1:
  • Figure 3 is an end view of the fabric of Figures 1 and 2; and
  • Figures 4 and 5 are respectively in vertical cross section and in vertical longitudinal section showing the arrangement of the device of Figures 1 to 3 at the top of a container.

Comme représenté aux figures 1 à 3, le dispositif selon l'invention est constitué par une toile 1 en polypropylène de forme rectangulaire, présentant de bonnes qualités d'étanchéité à l'eau. Parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal de la toile 1 et symétriquement par rapport à cet axe sont ménagés sur toute la longueur de celle-ci deux plis 2,2' cisposés du côté de la face inférieure de la toile 1 et fermés de façon étanche à chaque extrémité par soudage de la toile. A sa partie supérieure, chaque pli 2,2' est fermé par soudage mais présente, dans une zone centrale, trois ouvertures successives 3,3' respectivement qui sont destinées à permettre le passage, à l'intérieur des réservoirs constitués par les deux plis 2,2', de l'eau de condensation tombant, comme on l'expliquera plus loin, sur-la toile 1.As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the device according to the invention consists of a polypropylene fabric 1 of rectangular shape, having good waterproofing qualities. parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fabric 1 and symmetrically with respect to this axis are provided over the entire length thereof two folds 2.2 ′ which are arranged on the side of the underside of the fabric 1 and are sealed in each end by welding the canvas. At its upper part, each ply 2.2 ′ is closed by welding but has, in a central zone, three successive openings 3.3 ′ respectively which are intended to allow passage, inside the tanks formed by the two plies 2.2 ', condensing water falling, as will be explained below, onto the canvas 1.

Au voisinage de chacun de ses bords longitudinaux, la toile 1 comporte une série d'oeillets 4,4' dans lesquels sont destinées à passer des cordelettes qui, comme cn le verra plus loin en référence à la figure 4, servent à la fixation de la toile 1 à la partie supérieure des parois longitudinales d'un conteneur.In the vicinity of each of its longitudinal edges, the fabric 1 comprises a series of eyelets 4,4 ′ in which are intended to pass cords which, as will be seen below with reference to FIG. 4, are used for fixing the canvas 1 at the upper part of the longitudinal walls of a container.

A chaque extrémité la toile 1 présente transversalement, sur toute sa largeur, un fourreau 5 destiné à recevoir une barre de support.At each end the fabric 1 has transversely, over its entire width, a sheath 5 intended to receive a support bar.

Chaque extrémités de la toile 1 se prolonge par un volet 6, réalisé dans la même matière.Each end of the fabric 1 is extended by a flap 6, made of the same material.

A la figure 4, on a représenté la toile 1 disposée en position d'utilisation à la partie supérieure d'un conteneur 7. La toile 1 est tendue parallèlement à la toiture 3 du conteneur 7, à quelques centimètres au-dessous de elle-ci, en ayant ses bords longitudinaux fixés, par des cordelettes 9 passant dans les oeillets 4 de la toile, sur une corde périphérique 10 portée par les parois du conteneur 7. Cette liaison n'est pas étanche à la circulation d'air sur les côtés de la toile 1, ce qui permet une convection naturelle pour que le point de rosée s'effectue sur le toit froid du conteneur.In Figure 4, there is shown the fabric 1 arranged in the use position at the top of a container 7. The fabric 1 is stretched parallel to the roof 3 of the container 7, a few centimeters below it- ci, by having its longitudinal edges fixed, by cords 9 passing through the eyelets 4 of the fabric, on a peripheral cord 10 carried by the walls of the container 7. This connection is not impermeable to the circulation of air on the sides of the fabric 1, which allows natural convection so that the dew point is carried out on the cold roof of the container.

A chaque extrémité transversale, la tension de la toile 1 est assurée par une barre 11 en polychlorure de vinyle, disposée à l'intérieur du fourreau 5 de la toile et en appui à chaque extrémité sur les parois longitudinales du conteneur.At each transverse end, the tension of the fabric 1 is ensured by a bar 11 in polyvinyl chloride, placed inside the sheath 5 of the fabric and bearing at each end on the longitudinal walls of the container.

On comprend que, lors du transport dans le conteneur 7, depuis un pays chaud (par exemple un pays d'Afrique) vers un pays tempéré d'Europe, d'un produit à forte teneur d'humidité tel que le cacao, l'eau de condensation se créant sur la face intérieure du toit 8 du conteneur tombe goutte à goutte sur la toile 1 et s'écoule, par les ouvertures 3,3' dans les plis 2,2' formant réservoirs souples. Au fur et à mesure que les réservoirs 2,2' se remplissent la toile 1, sous l'effet du poids de l'eau contenue dans les réservoirs et grâce à la souplesse relative des barres 11, s'incurve vers le centre ce qui guide l'eau tombant sur la toile 1 vers les ouvertures 3,3' ménagées dans celle-ci.It is understood that, during transport in the container 7, from a hot country (for example a country in Africa) to a temperate country in Europe, of a product with a high moisture content such as cocoa, water of condensation being created on the interior face of the roof 8 of the container falls drop by drop onto the fabric 1 and flows, through the openings 3.3 ′ into the folds 2.2 ′ forming flexible tanks. As the reservoirs 2,2 ′ fill the canvas 1, under the effect of the weight of the water contained in the reservoirs and thanks to the relative flexibility of the bars 11, curves towards the center which guides the water falling on the fabric 1 to the openings 3,3 'made therein.

L'eau de condensation recueillie s'accumule dans les réservoirs étanches 2,2' dans lesquels elle reste enfermée pendant tout le transport en étant isolée de la cargaison de cacao et donc sans entraîner aucune détérioration de celle-ci due à l'humidité. A titre d'exemple, le volume d'eau stockée dans un pli 2,2' peut être de l'ordre de 40 litres.The condensed water collected accumulates in the sealed reservoirs 2,2 ′ in which it remains enclosed during the entire transport, being isolated from the cocoa cargo and therefore without causing any deterioration thereof due to humidity. For example, the volume of water stored in a 2.2 'fold can be of the order of 40 liters.

Pour parfaire l'étanchéité du conteneur, à chaque extrémité ouvrante de celui-ci, le volet 6 prolongeant la toile 1 est rabattu à l'extérieur de l'élément 12 (figure 5) qui retient la cargaison à l'intérieur du conteneur lors de l'ouverture du conteneur. Ainsi l'eau de condensation produite à ces extrémités sera dirigée, par ces volets, hors de l'enceinte dans laquelle est retenue la cargaison.To perfect the sealing of the container, at each opening end of the latter, the flap 6 extending the fabric 1 is folded down outside the element 12 (FIG. 5) which holds the cargo inside the container during of the container opening. Thus the water of condensation produced at these ends will be directed, by these flaps, out of the enclosure in which the cargo is retained.

On comprendra que la description ci-avant a été donnée à simple titre d'exemple, sans caractère limitatif, et que des adjorctions ou des modifications constructives pourraient y être apportées sans sortir du cadre de la présente invention.It will be understood that the above description has been given by way of example, without limitation, and that additions or constructive modifications could be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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Système de récupération de l'eau de condensation à l'intérieur d'un conteneur, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément souple (1) étanche à l'eau dont les dimensions correspondent à celles d'une section horizontale du conteneur (7) à équiper, deux bords opposés du dit élément souple (1) étant pourvus de moyens (4,9) de fixation à la partie supérieure de deux parois opposées du conteneur (7) pour tendre l'élément souple (1) parallèlement au toît (8) du conteneur (7) légèrement au-dessous de celui-ci, la face inférieure de l'élément souple (1) étant solidaire d'au moins une enceinte souple étanche (2,2') qui communique avec au moins une ouverture (3,3') ménagée dans l'élément souple (1) pour recueillir et stocker l'eau de condensation tombant sur l'élément souple (1).System for recovering condensation water inside a container, characterized in that it comprises a flexible element (1) waterproof, the dimensions of which correspond to those of a horizontal section of the container ( 7) to be fitted, two opposite edges of said flexible element (1) being provided with means (4,9) for fixing to the upper part of two opposite walls of the container (7) for tensioning the flexible element (1) parallel to the roof (8) of the container (7) slightly below the latter, the underside of the flexible element (1) being integral with at least one sealed flexible enclosure (2,2 ′) which communicates with at least an opening (3,3 ') formed in the flexible element (1) for collecting and storing the condensation water falling on the flexible element (1). Système selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les bords longitudinaux de l'élément souple (1) sont fixés aux parois longitudinales du conteneur (7), la dite enceinte étanche (2,2') étant orientée dans la direction longitudinale de l'élément souple (1).System according to Claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal edges of the flexible element (1) are fixed to the longitudinal walls of the container (7), the said sealed enclosure (2,2 ') being oriented in the longitudinal direction of the 'flexible element (1). Système selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que la dite enceinte étanche est constituée par un pli longitudinal (2,2') formé dans l'élément souple (1) et fermé à ses extrémités.System according to claim 2, characterized in that said sealed enclosure is constituted by a longitudinal fold (2,2 ′) formed in the flexible element (1) and closed at its ends. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dit élément souple (1) est constitué par une toile en un matériau synthétique, par exemple en polypropylène.System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said flexible element (1) consists of a canvas of a synthetic material, for example polypropylene. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la fixation des bords opposés de l'élément souple (1) aux parois du conteneur (7) n'est pas étanche à l'air, en permettant une circulation d'air qui favorise la condensation sur la face interne du plafond (8) du conteneur (7).System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixing of the opposite edges of the flexible element (1) to the walls of the container (7) is not airtight, allowing circulation of air which promotes condensation on the internal face of the ceiling (8) of the container (7). Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dit élément souple (1) comporte plusieurs ouvertures (3,3') d'alimentation de chaque enceinte étanche (2,2'), ces ouvertures d'alimentation (3,3') étant alignées sur l'élément souple (1).System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said flexible element (1) has several openings (3.3 ') for supplying each sealed enclosure (2.2'), these supply openings (3.3 ') being aligned with the flexible element (1). Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de fixation de l'élément souple (1) comprennent des cordelettes (9) introduites dans des oeillets (4) solidaires des bords de l'élément souple (1) et nouées sur un support (10) porté par les parois du conteneur (7).System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for fixing the flexible element (1) comprise cords (9) introduced into eyelets (4) integral with the edges of the flexible element (1) and knotted on a support (10) carried by the walls of the container (7). Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que, à ses deux extrémités non fixées aux parois du conteneur (7), l'élément souple (1) détermine un fourreau (5) destiné à recevoir une barre (11) portée à ses extrémités par les parois du conteneur (7) et améliorant la rigidité du système.System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, at its two ends not fixed to the walls of the container (7), the flexible element (1) determines a sheath (5) intended to receive a bar (11) carried at its ends by the walls of the container (7) and improving the rigidity of the system. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'élément souple (1) se prolonge, à ses extrémités, par un rabat (6) en la même matière.System according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flexible element (1) is extended at its ends by a flap (6) of the same material. Conteneur équipé d'un système de récupération d'eau de condensation selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, pour le transport de cargaison à fort taux d'humidité, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément souple (1) étanche à l'eau tendu horizontalement à une faible distance en-dessous du toît (8) du conteneur (7), cet élément souple (1) étant fixé de façon non étanche à l'air, par ses bords longitudinaux, aux parois longitudinales du conteneur (7), et au moins une enceinte étanche (2,2') étant solidaire de la face inférieure de l'élément souple (1) et communiquant avec au moins une ouverture (3,3') ménagée dans l'élément souple (1), pour recueillir et stocker, dans la dite enceinte (2,2'), l'eau de condensation tombant du plafond (8) du conteneur (7) sur l'élément souple (1).Container equipped with a condensation water recovery system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, for the transport of cargo with high humidity, characterized in that it comprises a flexible flexible element (1) with water stretched horizontally a short distance below the roof (8) of the container (7), this flexible element (1) being fixed in an airtight manner, by its longitudinal edges, to the longitudinal walls of the container (7), and at least one sealed enclosure (2,2 ') being integral with the underside of the flexible element (1) and communicating with at least one opening (3,3') formed in the flexible element (1), for collecting and storing, in said enclosure (2,2 ′), the condensation water falling from the ceiling (8) of the container (7) on the flexible element (1).
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