EP0828674B1 - Behälteranordnung - Google Patents

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EP0828674B1
EP0828674B1 EP96919903A EP96919903A EP0828674B1 EP 0828674 B1 EP0828674 B1 EP 0828674B1 EP 96919903 A EP96919903 A EP 96919903A EP 96919903 A EP96919903 A EP 96919903A EP 0828674 B1 EP0828674 B1 EP 0828674B1
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Anthony Peter Rodgers
Michael Ronald Brimson
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National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corp
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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
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D77/06—Liquids or semi-liquids or other materials or articles enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
    • B65D77/061—Liquids or semi-liquids or other materials or articles enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers the containers being mounted on a pallet
    • 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
    • B65D90/12—Supports
    • B65D90/20—Frames or nets, e.g. for flexible containers
    • B65D90/205—Frames or nets, e.g. for flexible containers for flexible containers, i.e. the flexible container being permanently connected to the frame

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  • the present invention relates to a container arrangement, and particularly but not exclusively to a container arrangement for containing and dispensing viscous material or pellets of adhesives.
  • a known form of container used to transport and dispense viscous material comprises a relatively tall frame, generally in the upper half of which is located an outer bag which receives an inner bag containing the material.
  • the outer bag has a flexible base which is sewn to form a funnel to an outlet.
  • This arrangement comprises several drawbacks. Firstly, the centre of gravity of the arrangement particularly when loaded with material is relatively high, rendering the arrangement liable to topple over. This problem is particularly prevalent during transportation of a loaded container. Further, the base of the outer bag is prone to rupture in view of the often considerable weight of material supported thereby. Rupture of the outer bag can be extremely hazardous. For example, it is necessary for an operator to connect pump means to the outlet to draw material from the arrangement. This requires the operator to be at least partially located beneath the bags, and thereby vulnerable to injury if the outer bag should rupture. Loss of material through rupture is also wasteful.
  • a further known form of container used to transport and dispense pellets of adhesive comprises a large plastics material box with one panel equipped with a flap which is hinged roughly in the middle of that panel.
  • This container has the disadvantage that when it is initially opened, the pellets are likely to fall out in an uncontrolled manner and when it is less half full, it requires the pellets to be shovelled out.
  • GB-A-2066220 discloses a dispensing means comprising a load support for a flexible container, the support having an upper frame which holds the flexible container and a lower platform which supports the container, and has an aperture for dispensing material from the container.
  • the aperture is opened and closed by means of a slidable shutter.
  • this arrangement is disadvantageous in that the shutter can be held shut by the weight of the material, and if the material is in the form of pellets, these can become jammed in the mechanism.
  • the present invention is directed to a container arrangement comprising an upper portion and a lower portion including rigid support means which is provided with an outlet, the portions define a space in which an inner container is located, the inner container is attached to the upper portion, supported on the support means and connectable to the outlet for discharge of material from the inner container, characterised in that the support means are so shaped as to direct material towards the outlet, and in which the outlet is equipped with a closure member comprising a flap.
  • the support means are securely fixed in the lower portion.
  • the support means may be located in the in use lower half of the arrangement and desirably at or adjacent to the in use bottom of the arrangement, such that the centre of gravity of the arrangement, especially when containing material, is substantially as low as possible to assist in stabilising the arrangement.
  • the outlet is located substantially centrally in the support means.
  • the upper portion is collapsible from a first erect condition in which the upper portion defines at least part of the space, to a collapsed condition.
  • the upper portion is substantially locatable within the lower portion and desirably within the support means, when in the collapsed condition.
  • a part of the upper portion is arranged to enclose the remainder of the upper portion in the lower portion.
  • the upper portion comprises a frame on which one or more flexible sheet members are removably attached, to define at least part of said space.
  • the or one of the sheet members may comprise a removable side, desirably the top side, of the arrangement to enable location and removal of the inner container in and from the container.
  • the inner container comprises a bag, such as a bag of plastics material.
  • the or said one of the sheet members may comprise the said part to enclose the remainder of the upper portion in the lower portion.
  • the lower portion further comprises a second frame, to which the support means are attached and on which the upper portion frame is movably mountable.
  • the outlet is located at or near to the base of the second frame.
  • the frame is pivotally mounted on the second frame to enable pivotal movement between the erect and collapsed conditions.
  • a platform is provided to support the portions at an elevated position to enable or facilitate access to the outlet.
  • the platform comprises a frame assembly, which is releasably cooperable within the lower portion to prevent accidental dislodging of the arrangement therefrom.
  • formations may be provided on one or both of the lower portion and the platform to be locatable in one or more corresponding socket formations on the other of said platform and lower portion.
  • the container arrangement is equipped with an inner flexible container.
  • the flap is opened by a sliding latch.
  • the inner container is equipped with a liner.
  • the liner is equipped at its intended bottom with a trunk which, upon opening of the flap, passes through the outlet in the container providing an outlet nozzle for the material contained in the liner.
  • the liner form fits to the inner container.
  • Connection means may be provided in or around the outlet for the connection of pump means to the arrangement to enable material to be pumped through the outlet to dispense material from the arrangement, and/or to pump material into the arrangement.
  • the upper portion frame may be removable from the second frame.
  • the container assembly may comprise a first part which defines a space to contain an inner container and an outlet, and a second part on which the first part is removably mountable to be spaced above the ground, the first part being transportable independently of the second part, and selectively locatable on the second part to enable or facilitate access to the outlet.
  • the first part is arranged so that the centre of gravity of material contained therein is substantially as low as possible, and desirably generally at or below mid-height of the part.
  • the second part is usable with different first parts and may be permanently or semi-permanently located at a dispensing location.
  • first part may comprise an upper and lower portion substantially as defined above
  • second part may comprise a platform substantially as defined above.
  • a container arrangement 10 comprises a collapsible upper portion 12 and a lower portion 14 including rigid support means 35 in which an outlet 16 is provided, the portions 12,14 defining a space in which an inner container (not shown) is locatable for support on the support means 35 and communication with the outlet 16 for output of material from the inner container.
  • the upper portion 12 comprises a framework of four upstanding posts 18 and four connecting members 20 connecting the posts 18 together generally toward the upper end 22 thereof.
  • a flexible sheet member 24 is connected to each of the posts 18 by generally tubular portions 26 located around each post 18, to define part of the said space.
  • the posts 18 are removably coaxially connected to upright members 28 in a second frame 30 of the lower portion 14.
  • the connection may be of any suitable arrangement.
  • Lower connecting members 32 interconnect the upright members 28, and define openings 34 adapted to receive tines of a forklift truck for use in lifting the arrangement 10. Further strengthening members 33 are provided extending between the lower connecting members 32.
  • the support means 35 also comprises a rigid generally frusto conical member 35 shaped to direct material held within the container arrangement 10 towards the outlet 16.
  • the funnel member 35 is securely welded within the second frame 30, such that the outlet 16 opens downward generally at the base of the frame 30.
  • Feet 36 are provided on the lower end of the upright members 28, and define sockets (not shown).
  • a platform assembly 38 (see Figures 3 and 4) is also provided.
  • This assembly 38 comprises a frame of four generally upstanding posts 40 interconnected by connecting members 42 generally toward the bottom and top thereof.
  • the upper part 43 of the posts 40 extend above the upper connecting members 42 to be received in the sockets of the feet 36 of the lower portion 14 as will be explained.
  • the upper portion 12 is collapsible from a first erect condition ( Figures 1-4) in which it defines at least part of a space to hold an inner container, such as a flexible plastics bag to a collapsed condition ( Figure 5).
  • the principal application for the container arrangement 10 is for the transport and dispensing of viscous material, such as caramel, syrups, adhesives etc.
  • the upper portion 12 is connectably mounted on the lower portion 14 in an erect condition as shown in Figure 1.
  • An inner bag is located in the space defined by the portions 12,14, and filled with material.
  • the support means 35 bears most of the weight of the material.
  • the arrangement is closed with a top 44.
  • the loaded container arrangement 10 can then be lifted by a forklift truck using the openings 34 onto an appropriate vehicle for transportation.
  • the low position of the support means 35 in the lower portion 14 ensures that the centre of gravity of the arrangement 10, especially when loaded, is low. This gives the arrangement 10 stability, and mitigates the problem of toppling associated with the prior art.
  • the rigidity of the lower portion 14, and particularly the support means 35 helps to further stabilise the arrangement 10 by supporting the inner bag of material, thereby mitigating the problems of the inner bag bursting, which is again a problem associated with the prior art.
  • the arrangement 10 arrives at a destination where the material is to be dispensed, the arrangement 10 is mounted on a platform assembly 38, such that the parts 43 of the upstanding posts 40 locate in respective sockets on the feet 36, to thereby securely mount the arrangement 10 in an elevated position.
  • This facilitates access to the outlet 16, to allow connection of pumping apparatus to draw the material from within the arrangement as desired.
  • the rigidity of the lower portion 14 and particularly support means 35 ensures that it is safe for an operator to reach beneath the arrangement 10 to make connections to the outlet 16.
  • the container arrangement 10 can be lifted from the base assembly 38.
  • the upper portion 12 can then be collapsed, by disconnecting the posts 18 from the respective upright members 28 and disconnecting the connecting members 20 from between the posts 18.
  • the disconnected parts 18 and member 28 can then be located inside the funnel member 35, and the top side 44 ( Figure 2) located over the lower portion 14 to enclose them therein.
  • Figure 4 shows the arrangement 10 in the fully collapsed condition, in which the arrangement is readily and space-effectively transportable for example back to a location to be re-filled.
  • a container assembly comprising a first part which defines a space to contain an inner container and an outlet, and a second part on which the first part is removably mountable, the first part being transportable independently of the first part, and being locatable on a second part to enable or facilitate access to the outlet.
  • the first part is arranged such that the centre of gravity thereof when loaded with material is as low as possible, and generally at or below mid-height of the first part.
  • the first part comprises an upper portion 12 and a lower portion 14 substantially as described above, and the second part a platform assembly 38 substantially as defined above. It is intended that the second part remains at a dispensing location for use with further first parts transported thereto containing material to be dispensed.
  • the container described with reference to Figures 6 to 10 is designed to contain a solid particulate material, such as adhesive pellets.
  • the support mean 35 in this container is held separately to the frame on the container.
  • the outside edges of the support means 35 are secured to a square frame 108.
  • This frame 108 is supported on lower connecting members 32 by four corner posts 110, which are situated inside the posts 18 of the main frame.
  • the outlet 16 of the container arrangement 10 it is necessary for the outlet 16 of the container arrangement 10 to be equipped with a flap 100.
  • the flap 100 is fitted below the funnel member 35.
  • the flap 100 is secured by a hinge 102 on strengthening member 33.
  • the other side of the flap 100 is held against the parallel strengthening member 33 by a bar 104.
  • the bar 104 is movably secured to holding strut 105 by loops 105a.
  • the holding strut 105 is held between to parallel strengthening members 33 and is secured at one end to a transverse strengthening member 33 and at the other to a cross tie 107 which runs between the two parallel strengthening members 33.
  • the bar 104 is equipped at its outside end with a handle 106. When the handle 106 is pulled outwardly according to arrow A in Figure 8 the end of the bar 104 moves away from the edge of the flap 100, which then allows the flap 100 to fall under the weight exerted on it from above by the material inside the container.
  • the use of a hinged flap 100 has significant advantages over a flap which is slidable as it has been found that such flaps are held shut by the weight of the material and in the case of pelletised material, the pellets often become jammed in the mechanism.
  • FIG 8 shows the container with the flap 100 open.
  • the flap 100 is opened to enable the material contained in the container 10 to be dispensed.
  • the PVC outer bag 116 is held on the frame as described above with its bottom edge resting on the rigid support means 35.
  • the bottom of the bag 116 has a hole in it which is substantially the same size as the outlet 16.
  • the bottom of the bag rests against the funnel member 35 which provides the appropriate support for the solid material to avoid the bag 116 bursting, and enables the direction of the material inside towards the outlet 16.
  • a liner 118 inside the bag 116 there is a liner 118 (in parts shown by a dotted line).
  • the liner 118 form fits to the side of the bag 116 and is designed to be held on the side of the bag 116.
  • the liner 118 is an anti-static liner to enable filling and discharge of material, such as adhesive pellets, without a build-up of static.
  • the liner 118 is equipped with a trunk 120 which, when the flap 100 is closed, is folded inside the opening of the bag 116 such that when the flap 100 is opened, it falls through providing a nozzle for the emptying of the contents.
  • the trunk can also be tied to the flap 100 such that it is pulled out when the flap is opened.
  • the liner 118 may also be equipped with sufficient excess at its intended top to enable this to be folded down over any product contained in the liner 118 to ensure the product remains clean. It has been found advantageous to make the liner 118 from low density polyethylene with a static reducing additive.
  • the upper portion 12 is pivotally attached to the lower portion 14 so as to be movable between the collapsed and erect condition.
  • the connecting members 20 are pivotally attached to the respective posts 18.
  • the posts 18 are equipped with hinge 112
  • the posts are further pivotally attached to the lower portion 12 at the joint 114 with the lower connecting members 102.
  • the hinges 112 are equipped with locking bolts 114 to secure the container 10 in its erect form.
  • Figures 9 and 10 show the container during collapse with the top part 12 brought down to rest upon the frame 108 of the lower portion 14 35 to enable the size of the container 10 to be reduced for returning to a manufacturer for refilling. This provides significant reductions in transport costs.
  • the means provided to assist and secure location of the arrangement 10 on the base assembly 38 may take any convenient form.
  • the frames may have any suitable configuration.

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  1. Behälteranordnung (10), aufweisend einen oberen Abschnitt (12) und einen unteren Abschnitt (14), welcher starre Stützmittel (35) beinhaltet und mit einem Auslass (16) versehen ist, wobei die Abschnitte (12, 14) einen Raum begrenzen, in dem sich ein innerer Behälter (26) befindet, wobei der innere Behälter (26) am oberen Abschnitt (12) angebracht ist, von den Stützmitteln (35) gestützt wird und mit dem Auslass (16) zur Abgabe von Material aus dem inneren Behälter (26) verbindbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützmittel (35) so geformt sind, dass sie das Material zum Auslass (16) hin leiten, wobei der Auslass (16) mit einem Verschlusselement ausgestattet ist, das eine Verschlußklappe (100) aufweist.
  2. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützmittel (35) sicher im unteren Abschnitt (14) befestigt sind.
  3. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich der Auslass (16) im wesentlichen zentral innerhalb der Stützmittel (35) befindet.
  4. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der obere Abschnitt (12) aus einer ersten aufrechten Stellung, in der der obere Abschnitt (12) zumindest einen Teil des Raumes begrenzt, in eine zusammengelegte Stellung zusammenlegbar ist.
  5. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der obere Abschnitt (12) im wesentlichen innerhalb des unteren Abschnittes (14) und vorzugsweise innerhalb der Stützmittel (35) verstaubar ist, wenn er sich in der zusammengelegten Stellung befindet.
  6. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Teil des oberen Abschnittes (12) so angeordnet ist, dass er den Rest des oberen Abschnittes (12) im unteren Abschnitt (14) umschließt.
  7. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennezeichnet, dass der obere Abschnitt (12) einen Rahmen (18, 20) umfasst, auf dem ein oder mehrere flexible Tafelelemente (24) abnehmbar angebracht sind, um zumindest einen Teil des Raumes zu begrenzen.
  8. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eines oder mehrere der Tafelelemente (24) eine abnehmbare Seite, vorzugsweise die Oberseite (44), der Anordnung aufweisen, um das Anordnen und das Entfernen des inneren Behälters (26) in bzw. aus dem Behälter (10) zu ermöglichen.
  9. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der innere Behälter (26) eine Tasche, wie z. B. eine Tasche aus Kunststoffmaterial, aufweist.
  10. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das bzw. das eine der Tafelelemente (24) den Teil aufweist, der den Rest des oberen Abschnittes (12) im unteren Abschnitt (14) umschließt.
  11. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der untere Abschnitt (14) einen zweiten Rahmen (30) aufweist, an dem die Stützmittel (35) angebracht sind und an dem der Rahmen des oberen Abschnitts (18, 20) beweglich anbringbar ist.
  12. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich der Auslass (16) an der oder in der Nähe der Basis des zweiten Rahmens (30) befindet.
  13. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmen (18, 20) gelenkig am zweiten Rahmen (30) angebracht ist, um eine Schwenkbewegung zwischen der aufgestellten und der zusammengelegten Stellung zu ermöglichen.
  14. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Plattform (38) vorhanden ist, um die Abschnitte (12, 14) an einer erhöhten Postition zu stützen, um einen Zugang zum Auslass (16) zu schaffen oder zu erleichtern.
  15. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Plattform (38) eine Rahmenanordnung aufweist, welche in aufhebbarer Wirkverbindung innerhalb des unteren Abschnitts (14) steht, um zufälliges Verschieben der Anordnung aus demselben zu verhindern.
  16. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Formationen (36, 43) auf dem unteren Abschnitt (14) oder der Plattform (38) oder beiden vorhanden sind, die in einem oder mehreren entsprechenden Sokkelformationen (36, 43) auf der anderen Seite der Plattform (38) und dem unteren Abschnitt (14) aufnehmbar sind.
  17. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie mit einem inneren flexiblen Behälter (116) ausgestattet ist.
  18. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verschlussklappe (100) durch einen Schubriegel (104) geöffnet wird.
  19. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der innere Behälter (116) mit einer Auskleidung (118) ausgestattet ist.
  20. Behälteranordnung (10) nach Anspruch 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Auskleidung (118) an ihrem gedachten Boden mit einer Verbindungsröhre (120) ausgestattet ist, die nach dem Öffnen der Verschlussklappe (100) durch den Auslass (16) im Behälter verläuft, wobei sie eine Auslassdüse für das in der Auskleidung (118) enthaltene Material bildet.
  21. Behälteranordnung (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 18 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Auskleidung (118) formschlüssig in den inneren Behälter passt.
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