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EP0987198B1
EP0987198B1 EP99116432A EP99116432A EP0987198B1 EP 0987198 B1 EP0987198 B1 EP 0987198B1 EP 99116432 A EP99116432 A EP 99116432A EP 99116432 A EP99116432 A EP 99116432A EP 0987198 B1 EP0987198 B1 EP 0987198B1
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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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    • B65D88/128—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport tank containers, i.e. containers provided with supporting devices for handling

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  • a tank container with the specified in the first part of claim 1 Features are known from DE-C-32 12 696.
  • the cylindrical one Tank with front frame connected via a saddle structure, one front ring welded to the tank bottom and one connected to it Saddle ring includes.
  • the saddle ring is designed and has a profile ring an axial flange welded to the end ring and one with the relevant one Front frame connected radial flange.
  • the front frame points four diagonal struts to which the radial flange of the seat ring is welded is and which serve the tank load in the front frame and last but not least in the corner fittings provided on this.
  • the saddle ring is also welded directly to the corner supports of the front frame.
  • the well-known concept has because of the high rigidity and Proven reliability of the saddle.
  • DE-U-297 05 851 is another tank container with the one in the first Part of claim 1 features known, the without diagonal struts works in the front frame.
  • An exemplary embodiment is a saddle ring made from a square tube used, which is cut open in the area of the frame elements and with the two radial flanges so formed on the frame member is welded on.
  • a Angle saddle ring worked, the radial flange is so wide that it both the corner supports as well as the cross bars of the end frame overlap and can be welded to them. In this case, the front ring start relatively far out on the bottom of the tank.
  • the invention has for its object a tank container to specify the one with the least possible use of materials and labor secure saddle between the tank and the container front frame guaranteed.
  • the solution to this problem according to the invention is in claim 1 characterized.
  • the saddle assembly then comprises two profile elements, each at its two ends with the upper and lower cross bars is connected and in a central section over the front ring follows a certain angular range and in this area with the front ring connected is.
  • the saddle assembly then comprises two profile elements, each at its two ends with the upper and lower cross bars is connected and in a central section over the front ring follows a certain angular range and in this area with the front ring connected is.
  • the front ring does not need a closed circular To be ring; the invention is also applicable when the Front ring interrupted or consists of individual segments. In particular in the lower area there is an interruption due to the one provided here Fittings often useful. Furthermore, the front ring in the upper The area must be interrupted in order to achieve further weight savings.
  • Claim 4 relates to a typical wrap angle between the curved sections of the profile elements and the end ring.
  • Claims 5 and 6 relate to typical ones suitable for practice Designs.
  • the front frame 10 of the tank container consists of two corner supports 11 (only one of which is shown), which are connected to one another via a lower cross member 12 and an upper cross member 13 , each with the insertion of a corner fitting 14 .
  • the tank 16 is provided with end rings 17 welded to its two bottoms, each of which is connected to the end ring 17 via two profile elements 18 .
  • profile elements 18 In Figure 1, only one of the two profile elements 18 is shown in the left half of the drawing. In the right half there is a symmetrically designed profile element. Furthermore, a conductor 19 inserted into the end frame is shown in FIG.
  • Each end ring 17 can be stiffened on its free edge facing away from the tank 16 by an inward or outward radial flange (not shown).
  • the profile element 18 has three sections, namely two outer straight sections 20, 21 and a middle section 22 connecting them.
  • the outer ends of the straight sections 20, 21 are connected at one point to the relevant upper or lower cross member 13, 12 , which is between the middle and a quarter of the crossbar.
  • the curved middle section 22 of the profile element 18 follows the end ring 17 over an angle of approximately 90 °;
  • the profile element 18 is welded to the end ring 17 over this entire area.
  • the wrap angle ie the angular range in which the profile element 18 follows the end ring 17 , depends on the relative dimensioning and relative arrangement of the tank and end frame. As a rule, the wrap angle will be in a range from approximately 50 ° to approximately 100 °.
  • FIG. 1 relates to large containers.
  • a design of the profile elements 18 is also conceivable, in which instead of the straight sections 20, 21, outwardly bent sections are provided which are connected to the end frame 10 at or near the respective corner fitting 14 .
  • This concept is advantageous in that the tank load is introduced directly into the corner fittings 14 . In such a case, one or both cross bars of the front frame 10 could be missing.
  • the profile element 18 is formed from a rectangular tube which is welded to the end ring 17 with an axial flange. In the area in which the profile element 18 reaches the corner support 11 , it is cut parallel to the inner surface of the corner support 11 , so that in this area there is a U-cross section with two radial flanges which are welded to the inner surface of the corner support 11 parallel to the tank axis are.
  • the profile element 18 is dimensioned and arranged such that its outer surface facing away from the tank 16 and perpendicular to the tank axis is set back by a certain amount in relation to the corresponding outer surface of the corner support 11 .
  • This offset makes it possible to design the conductor 19 shown in FIG. 1 continuously, thereby simplifying the assembly.
  • Figure 3 differs from that according to FIG 2 in that the rectangular tube of the profile element 18 is also fully maintained in the region of the corner posts 11, is engaged into a slot provided in the inner surface of the corner post 11 segment 25 and welded at the point of penetration.
  • the profile element 18 ' consists of a U-profile element with two radially outwardly facing flanges 27, 28, which in turn in the area in which the profile element 18' approaches the corner support 11 , parallel to the inner surface of the corner support 11 are trimmed and butt welded to this surface.
  • Figure 5 shows a further design option with a U-profile element 18 ', the two radial flanges 27, 28 are fully preserved over the entire length, the flange 27 adjacent to the tank 16 being welded to the adjacent surface of the corner support 11 , while that of the tank 16 distant flange 28 engages in a slot 29 formed in the corner support 11 and is welded at the penetration point.
  • the end ring 17 is designed as a closed circular ring.
  • fittings 30 are provided in the lower region of the tank.
  • the face ring 17 is interrupted in the area of these fittings 30 .

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The tank container has a cylindrical tank (16), the endface walls of which are connected by an endface ring (17) and a saddle device to an endface frame with an upper transverse beam (13), a lower transverse beam (12) and corner supports. The saddle device has two shaped elements, each connected at one end to the upper transverse beam, following the endface ring, to which it is connected, in the middle sector for a certain angle; and at the other end to the lower transverse beam.

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Ein Tankcontainer mit den im ersten Teil des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen ist aus DE-C-32 12 696 bekannt. Dort ist der zylindrische Tank mit Stirnrahmen über jeweils eine Sattelstruktur verbunden, die einen am Tankboden angeschweißten Stirnring und einen mit diesem verbundenen Sattelring umfaßt. Der Sattelring ist als Profilring ausgebildet und hat einen an dem Stirnring angeschweißten Axialflansch und einen mit dem betreffenden Stirnrahmen verbundenen Radialflansch. Der Stirnrahmen weist vier Diagonalstreben auf, an denen der Radialflansch des Sattelrings angeschweißt ist und die dazu dienen, die Tanklast in den Stirnrahmen und letztenendes in die an diesem vorgesehenen Eckbeschläge einzuleiten. Im übrigen ist der Sattelring auch mit den Eckstützen des Stirnrahmens direkt verschweißt. Das bekannte Konzept hat sich wegen der hohen Steifigkeit und Zuverlässigkeit der Sattelung in der Praxis bewährt.A tank container with the specified in the first part of claim 1 Features are known from DE-C-32 12 696. There is the cylindrical one Tank with front frame connected via a saddle structure, one front ring welded to the tank bottom and one connected to it Saddle ring includes. The saddle ring is designed and has a profile ring an axial flange welded to the end ring and one with the relevant one Front frame connected radial flange. The front frame points four diagonal struts to which the radial flange of the seat ring is welded is and which serve the tank load in the front frame and last but not least in the corner fittings provided on this. Furthermore the saddle ring is also welded directly to the corner supports of the front frame. The well-known concept has because of the high rigidity and Proven reliability of the saddle.

Aus DE-U-297 05 851 ist ein weiterer Tankcontainer mit den im ersten Teil des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen bekannt, der ohne Diagonalstreben in den Stirnrahmen arbeitet. Bei einem in dieser Schrift beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiel wird ein aus einem Vierkantrohr hergestellter Sattelring verwendet, der im Bereich der Rahmenelemente aufgeschnitten ist und mit den zwei so gebildeten Radialflanschen an dem Rahmenelement angeschweißt ist. In einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel wird mit einem Winkel-Sattelring gearbeitet, dessen Radialflansch so breit ist, daß er sowohl die Eckstützen als auch die Querholme des Stirnrahmens überlappt und mit diesen verschweißt werden kann. In diesem Fall muß der Stirnring relativ weit außen am Tankboden ansetzen.DE-U-297 05 851 is another tank container with the one in the first Part of claim 1 features known, the without diagonal struts works in the front frame. For one described in this document An exemplary embodiment is a saddle ring made from a square tube used, which is cut open in the area of the frame elements and with the two radial flanges so formed on the frame member is welded on. In a further embodiment, a Angle saddle ring worked, the radial flange is so wide that it both the corner supports as well as the cross bars of the end frame overlap and can be welded to them. In this case, the front ring start relatively far out on the bottom of the tank.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Tankcontainer anzugeben, der bei möglichst geringem Material- und Arbeitseinsatz eine sichere Sattelung zwischen dem Tank und den Container-Stirnrahmen gewährleistet.The invention has for its object a tank container to specify the one with the least possible use of materials and labor secure saddle between the tank and the container front frame guaranteed.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist in Anspruch 1 gekennzeichnet. Danach umfaßt die Sattelanordnung zwei Profilelemente, deren jedes an seinen beiden Enden mit dem oberen und dem unteren Querholm verbunden ist und in einem mittleren Abschnitt dem Stirnring über einen gewissen Winkelbereich folgt und in diesem Bereich mit dem Stirnring verbunden ist. Die beiden so gestalteten Profilelemente übernehmen gleichzeitig die Funktion der bekannten vier Diagonalstreben und des bekannten Sattelrings, kommen aber im Vergleich zu der eingangs erwähnten Konstruktion mit weniger Bauteilen und entsprechend geringerem Gewicht aus. Gleichzeitig verringert sich der Fertigungsaufwand. Gegenüber dem ebenfalls oben erwähnten Tankcontainer ohne Diagonalstreben ist die erfindungsgemäße Sattelung insofern vielseitiger, als sich unterschiedliche Tank- und Stirnringdurchmesser leichter handhaben lassen.The solution to this problem according to the invention is in claim 1 characterized. The saddle assembly then comprises two profile elements, each at its two ends with the upper and lower cross bars is connected and in a central section over the front ring follows a certain angular range and in this area with the front ring connected is. Take over the two profile elements designed in this way at the same time the function of the known four diagonal struts and the known one Saddle rings, but come in comparison to the one mentioned Construction with fewer components and correspondingly less weight out. At the same time, the manufacturing effort is reduced. Compared to the tank container without diagonal struts also mentioned above is the The saddle according to the invention is more versatile in that there are different ones Make tank and face ring diameter easier to handle.

Die Weiterbildung der Erfindung nach Anspruch 2 führt zu einer weiteren Versteifung der Sattelung.The development of the invention according to claim 2 leads to another Stiffening of the saddle.

Gemäß Anspruch 3 braucht der Stirnring kein geschlossener kreisförmiger Ring zu sein; die Erfindung ist auch dann anwendbar, wenn der Stirnring unterbrochen oder aus einzelnen Segmenten besteht. Insbesondere im unteren Bereich ist eine Unterbrechung wegen hier vorgesehener Armaturen häufig zweckmäßig. Ferner kann der Stirnring im oberen Bereich unterbrochen sein, um eine weitere Gewichtsersparnis zu erzielen.According to claim 3, the front ring does not need a closed circular To be ring; the invention is also applicable when the Front ring interrupted or consists of individual segments. In particular in the lower area there is an interruption due to the one provided here Fittings often useful. Furthermore, the front ring in the upper The area must be interrupted in order to achieve further weight savings.

Anspruch 4 bezieht sich auf einen typischen Umschlingungswinkel zwischen den gekrümmten Abschnitten der Profilelemente und dem Stirnring. Die Ansprüche 5 und 6 betreffen typische, für die Praxis geeignete Gestaltungen.Claim 4 relates to a typical wrap angle between the curved sections of the profile elements and the end ring. Claims 5 and 6 relate to typical ones suitable for practice Designs.

Verschiedene Möglichkeiten der Anbindung der Profilelemente an die Eckstützen des Stirnrahmens sind in den Ansprüchen 7 bis 11 angegeben.Different options for connecting the profile elements to the Corner supports of the end frame are specified in claims 7 to 11.

Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung werden nachstehend anhand der Zeichnungen näher erläutert; darin zeigt

  • Figur 1 eine Stirnansicht eines Tankcontainers, wobei die linke und die rechte Hälfte den Tankcontainer jeweils von entgegengesetzten Enden zeigen; und
  • Figur 2 bis Figur 5 verschiedene Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten für die Querschnittsform des Profilelements und dessen Anbindung an die betreffende Eckstütze, jeweils im Schnitt C-C der Figur 1.
    • Embodiments of the invention are explained below with reference to the drawings; in it shows
  • Figure 1 is an end view of a tank container, the left and right halves each showing the tank container from opposite ends; and
  • 2 to 5 different design options for the cross-sectional shape of the profile element and its connection to the relevant corner support, each in section CC of FIG. 1.

    • Gemäß Figur 1 besteht der Stirnrahmen 10 des Tankcontainers aus zwei Eckstützen 11 (von denen nur eine dargestellt ist), die über einen unteren Querholm 12 und einen oberen Querholm 13 unter Einfügung jeweils eines Eckbeschlags 14 miteinander verbunden sind.According to FIG. 1, the front frame 10 of the tank container consists of two corner supports 11 (only one of which is shown), which are connected to one another via a lower cross member 12 and an upper cross member 13 , each with the insertion of a corner fitting 14 .

    Der Tank 16 ist mit an seine beiden Böden jeweils angeschweißten Stirnringen 17 versehen, deren jeder über zwei Profilelemente 18 mit dem Stirnring 17 verbunden ist. In Figur 1 ist nur eines der beiden Profilelemente 18 in der linken Hälfte der Zeichnung dargestellt. In der rechten Hälfte ist ein symmetrisch gestaltetes Profilelement vorhanden. Ferner ist in Figur 1 eine in den Stirnrahmen eingefügte Leiter 19 eingezeichnet.The tank 16 is provided with end rings 17 welded to its two bottoms, each of which is connected to the end ring 17 via two profile elements 18 . In Figure 1, only one of the two profile elements 18 is shown in the left half of the drawing. In the right half there is a symmetrically designed profile element. Furthermore, a conductor 19 inserted into the end frame is shown in FIG.

    Jeder Stirnring 17 kann an seiner vom Tank 16 abgewandten freien Kante durch einen (nicht gezeigten) nach innen oder außen gerichteten Radialflansch versteift sein.Each end ring 17 can be stiffened on its free edge facing away from the tank 16 by an inward or outward radial flange (not shown).

    Das Profilelement 18 weist drei Abschnitte auf, nämlich zwei äußere gerade Abschnitte 20, 21 und einen diese verbindenden mittleren Abschnitt 22. Die äußeren Enden der geraden Abschnitte 20, 21 sind mit dem betreffenden oberen bzw. unteren Querholm 13, 12 an einer Stelle verbunden, die zwischen der Mitte und einem Viertel des Querholms liegt. Bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel folgt der gekrümmte mittlere Abschnitt 22 des Profilelements 18 dem Stirnring 17 über einen Winkel von etwa 90°; über diesen gesamten Bereich ist das Profilelement 18 mit dem Stirnring 17 verschweißt.The profile element 18 has three sections, namely two outer straight sections 20, 21 and a middle section 22 connecting them. The outer ends of the straight sections 20, 21 are connected at one point to the relevant upper or lower cross member 13, 12 , which is between the middle and a quarter of the crossbar. In the embodiment shown, the curved middle section 22 of the profile element 18 follows the end ring 17 over an angle of approximately 90 °; The profile element 18 is welded to the end ring 17 over this entire area.

    Der Umschlingungswinkel, d.h. der Winkelbereich, in dem das Profilelement 18 dem Stirnring 17 folgt, richtet sich nach der relativen Dimensionierung und relativen Anordnung von Tank und Stirnrahmen. In der Regel wird der Umschlingungswinkel in einem Bereich von etwa 50° bis etwa 100° liegen.The wrap angle, ie the angular range in which the profile element 18 follows the end ring 17 , depends on the relative dimensioning and relative arrangement of the tank and end frame. As a rule, the wrap angle will be in a range from approximately 50 ° to approximately 100 °.

    Das in Figur 1 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel bezieht sich auf Großcontainer. Bei Kleincontainern ist auch eine Gestaltung der Profilelemente 18 denkbar, bei der anstelle der geraden Abschnitte 20, 21 nach außen gebogene Abschnitte vorgesehen werden, die am oder nahe dem jeweiligen Eckbeschlag 14 mit dem Stirnrahmen 10 verbunden sind. Dieses Konzept ist insofern günstig, als die Tanklast unmittelbar in die Eckbeschläge 14 eingeleitet wird. In einem solchen Fall könnten einer oder auch beide Querholme des Stirnrahmens 10 fehlen.The embodiment shown in Figure 1 relates to large containers. In the case of small containers, a design of the profile elements 18 is also conceivable, in which instead of the straight sections 20, 21, outwardly bent sections are provided which are connected to the end frame 10 at or near the respective corner fitting 14 . This concept is advantageous in that the tank load is introduced directly into the corner fittings 14 . In such a case, one or both cross bars of the front frame 10 could be missing.

    Bei dem in Figur 2 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist das Profilelement 18 aus einem Rechteckrohr geformt, das mit einem Axialflansch mit dem Stirnring 17 verschweißt ist. In dem Bereich, in dem das Profilelement 18 die Eckstütze 11 erreicht, ist es parallel zur Innenfläche der Eckstütze 11 beschnitten, so daß sich in diesem Bereich ein U-Querschnitt mit zwei Radialflanschen ergibt, die an die zur Tankachse parallele Innenfläche der Eckstütze 11 angeschweißt sind.In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the profile element 18 is formed from a rectangular tube which is welded to the end ring 17 with an axial flange. In the area in which the profile element 18 reaches the corner support 11 , it is cut parallel to the inner surface of the corner support 11 , so that in this area there is a U-cross section with two radial flanges which are welded to the inner surface of the corner support 11 parallel to the tank axis are.

    Wie aus Figur 2 hervorgeht, ist das Profilelement 18 so dimensioniert und angeordnet, daß seine vom Tank 16 abgewandte und zur Tankachse senkrechte Außenfläche gegenüber der entsprechenden Außenfläche der Eckstütze 11 um ein bestimmtes Maß zurückgesetzt ist. Dieser Versatz gestattet es, die in Figur 1 eingezeichnete Leiter 19 durchgehend zu gestalten und dadurch die Montage zu vereinfachen.As can be seen from FIG. 2 , the profile element 18 is dimensioned and arranged such that its outer surface facing away from the tank 16 and perpendicular to the tank axis is set back by a certain amount in relation to the corresponding outer surface of the corner support 11 . This offset makes it possible to design the conductor 19 shown in FIG. 1 continuously, thereby simplifying the assembly.

    Die Ausführungsform nach Figur 3 unterscheidet sich von der nach Figur 2 dadurch, daß das Rechteckrohr des Profilelements 18 auch im Bereich der Eckstützen 11 voll erhalten ist, in einen in der Innenfläche der Eckstütze 11 vorgesehenen Ausschnitt 25 eingreift und an der Durchdringungsstelle verschweißt ist.The embodiment of Figure 3 differs from that according to FIG 2 in that the rectangular tube of the profile element 18 is also fully maintained in the region of the corner posts 11, is engaged into a slot provided in the inner surface of the corner post 11 segment 25 and welded at the point of penetration.

    Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Figur 4 besteht das Profilelement 18' aus einem U-Profilelement mit zwei radial nach außen weisenden Flanschen 27, 28, die wiederum in dem Bereich, in dem sich das Profilelement 18' der Eckstütze 11 nähert, parallel zur Innenfläche der Eckstütze 11 beschnitten und mit dieser Fläche stumpf verschweißt sind.In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 4, the profile element 18 ' consists of a U-profile element with two radially outwardly facing flanges 27, 28, which in turn in the area in which the profile element 18' approaches the corner support 11 , parallel to the inner surface of the corner support 11 are trimmed and butt welded to this surface.

    Figur 5 zeigt eine weitere Gestaltungsmöglichkeit mit einem U-Profilelement 18', dessen beide Radialflansche 27, 28 über die gesamte Länge voll erhalten sind, wobei der dem Tank 16 benachbarte Flansch 27 an die benachbarte Fläche der Eckstütze 11 angeschweißt ist, während der vom Tank 16 weiter entfernte Flansch 28 in einem in der Eckstütze 11 ausgebildeten Schlitz 29 eingreift und an der Durchdringungsstelle verschweißt ist.Figure 5 shows a further design option with a U-profile element 18 ', the two radial flanges 27, 28 are fully preserved over the entire length, the flange 27 adjacent to the tank 16 being welded to the adjacent surface of the corner support 11 , while that of the tank 16 distant flange 28 engages in a slot 29 formed in the corner support 11 and is welded at the penetration point.

    An derjenigen Stirnseite des Tankcontainers, die die linke Hälfte von Figur 1 zeigt, ist der Stirnring 17 als geschlossener kreisförmiger Ring ausgebildet. An der in der rechten Hälfte von Figur 1 gezeigten gegenüberliegenden Stirnseite des Tankcontainers sind im unteren Bereich des Tanks Armaturen 30 vorgesehen. Im Bereich dieser Armaturen 30 ist der Stirnring 17 unterbrochen.On the front side of the tank container, which shows the left half of Figure 1, the end ring 17 is designed as a closed circular ring. On the opposite end of the tank container shown in the right half of FIG. 1, fittings 30 are provided in the lower region of the tank. The face ring 17 is interrupted in the area of these fittings 30 .

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    1. A tank container comprising a cylindrical tank (16) with head ends each being connected via a head ring (17) and a saddle arrangement with a head frame which comprises an upper cross member (13), a lower cross member (12), and corner posts (11),
         characterised in that the saddle arrangement comprises two profile elements (18, 18'), having a first end, a middle section (22), and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the upper cross member (13), the middle section (22) follows the head ring (17) along an angle range and is connected to the head ring (17), and the second end is connected to the lower cross member (12).
    2. A tank container according to claim 1, wherein the middle section (22) of the profile elements (18, 18') is connected to the respective corner post (11).
    3. A tank container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the head ring is formed by one or more segments.
    4. A tank container according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the angle range is at least 50° and preferably about 80° to 100°.
    5. A tank container according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the profile element sections which are located between the angle range and the connections with the cross member (12, 13) are straight.
    6. A tank container according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the connection of the profile element (18, 18') and the cross member (12, 13) is located between the middle and one quarter of the cross member (12, 13).
    7. A tank container according to one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the outer side of the profile element (18, 18') is trimmed in the area where it interconnects the corner post (11).
    8. A tank container according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the profile element (18) is formed from a rectangular tube.
    9. A tank container according to claim 8, wherein the corner post (11) contains a window (25) in the area where it interconnects the rectangular tube in which the rectangular tube (18) engages.
    10. Tank container according to claims 1 to 7, wherein the profile element (18') is a U-shaped profile element with flanges (27, 28) extending in an outward direction.
    11. Tank container according to claim 10, wherein one flange (28) of the U profile element engages a slot (29) formed in the corner post (11), and the other flange (27) is fixed to an outer face of the corner post (11).
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