EP1107918B1 - Device for emptying containers filled with liquids - Google Patents

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EP1107918B1
EP1107918B1 EP99944414A EP99944414A EP1107918B1 EP 1107918 B1 EP1107918 B1 EP 1107918B1 EP 99944414 A EP99944414 A EP 99944414A EP 99944414 A EP99944414 A EP 99944414A EP 1107918 B1 EP1107918 B1 EP 1107918B1
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Stephan Uhl
Wolfgang Huber
Frank Rainer Schuster
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D7/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
    • B67D7/02—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
    • B67D7/0277—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants using negative pressure
    • 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
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/04—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
    • B65D47/06—Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B67—OPENING, CLOSING OR CLEANING BOTTLES, JARS OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; LIQUID HANDLING
    • B67D—DISPENSING, DELIVERING OR TRANSFERRING LIQUIDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B67D7/00—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes
    • B67D7/02—Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
    • B67D7/0288—Container connection means

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  • the invention relates to a device for emptying liquids filled containers, in particular canisters and barrels with one in one Clamp opening of the container fixable adapter, with one in the container pointing suction lance and a degassing device, as well as with a coupling piece that can be connected to the adapter for connection a suction device.
  • Such devices for emptying barrels filled with liquids and canisters are known in practice in various embodiments.
  • the suction lances are provided
  • the adapter is firmly pressed or injected into the bung openings of the containers. There the containers cannot be completely emptied via the suction lances always a residual amount of liquid in the containers.
  • the invention is based on the technical problem, a Device for emptying containers filled with liquids type mentioned in such a way that it is simple and a complete emptying of the container allows, without the risk there is that the user comes into contact with the contaminated suction lance.
  • the solution to this problem is characterized in that the adapter has a predetermined breaking point surrounding the connection of the suction lance, via which the suction lance can be pressed into the interior of the container.
  • the predetermined breaking point in the area of the connection of the Suction lance to the adapter is the one designed according to the invention Device possible after emptying the container via the suction lance push them into the inside of the container so as to remove the liquid residue to be able to empty from the container through the re-opened bung opening. Because it is not necessary to remove the suction lance from the container, in this embodiment, the risk that the operator is minimized this device in contact with the liquid in the container comes.
  • the predetermined breaking point formed as the connection of the suction lance coaxial surrounding row of holes.
  • this formation of the predetermined breaking point is very technical in terms of production easy to implement and also enables easy triggering the predetermined breaking point for pressing the suction lance into the container.
  • the predetermined breaking point formed simultaneously as a degassing device.
  • This Degassing devices are used, on the one hand, from the liquid to let escaping gases escape from the container and on the other hand when aspirating the liquid via the one connected to the suction lance To let a corresponding air volume flow into the suction device and to avoid the creation of a vacuum inside the container.
  • the device according to the invention can be used for this degassing or fumigation the perforation surrounding the connection point of the suction lance Target breaking point take place.
  • FIG. 1 shows a canister 2 provided with a handle 1 for Storage of liquids.
  • the canister 2 can be opened via a bung 3 Be filled with liquid.
  • the emptying device 4 essentially consists of a plug opening 3 adapter 5 that can be inserted in a fluid-tight manner and one that can be connected to adapter 5 Coupling piece 6 for connecting a suction device. On the one Opening in the union nut 6b of the coupling piece 6 projecting part of a connector 6a, the suction port 9 can be placed ..
  • Adapter 5 While to transport the canister 2 also with the inserted in the bung 3 Adapter 5 are closed by a - cap, not shown can, which is tightly screwed onto an external thread 3a of the bung 3 can be, the adapter 5 for emptying the canister 2 with a Coupling piece 6 connected.
  • This consists of a connector 6a and a union nut 6b, which on the external thread 3a Bung hole 3 can be screwed on.
  • the connector 6a has a circumferential flange 6c, which rests on the edge 5a of the adapter 5 and a degassing bore 12 having.
  • the large circumference of the flange 6c prevents that Connector 6a can get into the bung 3 of the canister 2.
  • the Degassing bore 12 also enables the canister 2 to be degassed and degassed then when the coupling piece 6 is screwed tight.
  • Coupling piece 6 is designed so that a suction device 9, for example, a cleaner pump can be connected.
  • FIG. 2 shows an emptying device 4 corresponding to the prior art shown. If the container, not shown, is cleaned after emptying and its bung opening should be completely exposed, it is very cumbersome, the parts of the emptying device 4 from the bung 3 bring out. This is primarily due to the fact that the edge 5a of the fairly stable adapter 5 is injected into the bung opening 3 in a fluid-tight manner. This is hardly without destroying the bung opening and only with very special ones Tools possible.
  • connection is coaxial Suction lance 7 on the middle part 5b of the adapter 5 a predetermined breaking point 10 educated.
  • the intended weakening of the material through perforation along the predetermined breaking line. This can also be achieved through non-destructive weakening or at a distance cuts made from each other.
  • the middle part 5b of the adapter provided with the suction lance 7 5, for example with an object or thumb D, in the canister 2 be pushed in.
  • the illustrated Perforation also functions as a degassing device because the holes or small openings formed along the predetermined breaking line the liquid escaping gases can escape from the canister 2 and the formation of a negative pressure in the canister 2 when the liquid is sucked off is prevented by the suction lance 7 that one of the withdrawn amount corresponding air volume can flow.
  • the embodiment shown in Fig. 3 has concentrically in the adapter 5 a circular opening of the pot-like middle part 5b.
  • the plug-in piece 6d inserted, the in the outer jacket of the insert 6d arranged O-ring 8 sealing the inner shell of the pot-like middle part 5b invests.
  • the circular cross-sectional shape of the system made of pot-like Middle part 5b and plug 6d of the connector 6a can be in one advantageous embodiment can also be designed as an access guard. For example, it is possible to use certain geometric cross-sectional shapes assign certain products.
  • a circular one Cross section for product A, a rectangular cross section for product B, a square cross-section can be chosen for the product C, etc., so that to the user through the cross-sectional shape of the pot-like middle part 5b is what liquid is in canister 2. It is also suitable this design of the system middle part 5b / 6d insert as so-called Lock-out arrangement with which the use of the supplied system parts for prevent or at least greatly prevent the use of products from other manufacturers make difficult.
  • FIG. 4 the container according to FIG. 3 is shown, which with the closure A suitable cover cap is prepared for transport.
  • This Cap is advantageously designed as a so-called degassing cap, that is, it has an opening in the lid through a fleece inserted into the cap is liquid-tight, but sealed with degassing. It goes without saying itself that the internal thread of the cover cap that of the union nut 6b corresponds and fits on the external thread 3a of the bung 3.
  • An emptying device 4 designed in this way thus simply delivers handling possibility to empty canister 2 completely without for this purpose, the adapter 5, which is pushed into the bung opening 3 with the aid of Tools would have to be removed from the bung opening 3.
  • the middle part 5b of the adapter 5 into the interior of the canister 2 also minimizes the risk of an operator contacting the liquid comes.

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The invention relates to a device for emptying containers (2) filled with liquids, especially canisters and barrels, with an adapter (5)that can be fixed in a bung hole (3) of the container (2). The adapter (5) is fitted with a suction lance (7) pointing towards the container and has a degassing device. The device has a coupling piece (6) that can be attached to the adapter (5) for connecting a suction device (9). The adapter (5) has a set breaking point (10) surrounding the connection of the suction lance (7) by means of which the suction lance (7) can be pushed into the interior of the container. In a special embodiment, the set breaking point (10) is configured as a series of holes surrounding the central part (5b) connected to the suction lance (7).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Entleeren von mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Behältern, insbesondere Kanistern und Fässern mit einem in einer Spundöffnung der Behälter festlegbaren Adapter, der mit einer in dem Behälter weisenden Sauglanze versehen ist und eine Entgasungsvorrichtung aulweist, sowie mit einem an den Adapter anschließbaren Kupplungsstück zum Anschluß einer Saugvorrichtung.The invention relates to a device for emptying liquids filled containers, in particular canisters and barrels with one in one Clamp opening of the container fixable adapter, with one in the container pointing suction lance and a degassing device, as well as with a coupling piece that can be connected to the adapter for connection a suction device.

Derartige Vorrichtungen zum Entleeren von mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Fässern und Kanistern sind in der Praxis in verschiedenen Ausführungsformen bekannt. Bei diesen bekannten Vorrichtungen werden die mit den Sauglanzen versehenen Adapter fest in die Spundöffnungen der Behälter eingepreßt oder eingeprellt. Da die Behälter über die Sauglanzen nicht restlos entleert werden können, verbleibt immer eine Restmenge Flüssigkeit in den Behältern.Such devices for emptying barrels filled with liquids and canisters are known in practice in various embodiments. In these known devices, the suction lances are provided The adapter is firmly pressed or injected into the bung openings of the containers. There the containers cannot be completely emptied via the suction lances always a residual amount of liquid in the containers.

Um eine ordnungsgemäße Entsorgung der beispielsweise mit Chemikalien oder Gefahrgütern gefüllten Behältern bewerkstelligen zu können, ist es nach dem Entleeren der Behälter aus diesem Grunde notwendig, die Sauglanze und gegebenenfalls daran anschließbare Teile der Saugvorrichtung mit Hilfe von Werkzeugen aus der Spundöffnung zu entfernen. Da die Adapter fluid- bzw. flüssigkeitsdicht in die Spundöffnungen eingeprellt werden, ist das Entfernen der Adapter eine sehr zeitaufwendige und somit teure Arbeit. Darüber hinaus ist ein ungewollter Produktkontakt mit der kontaminierten Sauglanze beim Entfernen des Adapters fast nicht auszuschließen.To ensure proper disposal of, for example, chemicals or To be able to manage containers filled with dangerous goods, it is after the For this reason, the suction lance and if necessary, parts of the suction device that can be connected to it with the aid of Remove tools from the bung opening. Since the adapters are fluid or are injected liquid-tight into the bung openings, the removal of the Adapters a very time-consuming and therefore expensive job. In addition, is a unwanted product contact with the contaminated suction lance when removing of the adapter almost impossible.

Davon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung das technische Problem zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zum Entleeren von mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllten Behältern der eingangs genannten Art derart auszubilden, daß diese einfach aufgebaut ist und eine vollständige Entleerung des Behälters ermöglicht, ohne daß die Gefahr besteht, daß der Benutzer mit der kontaminierten Sauglanze in Kontakt kommt.Proceeding from this, the invention is based on the technical problem, a Device for emptying containers filled with liquids type mentioned in such a way that it is simple and a complete emptying of the container allows, without the risk there is that the user comes into contact with the contaminated suction lance.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabenstellung ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Adapter eine den Anschluß der Sauglanze umgebende Soll-Bruchstelle aufweist, über die die Sauglanze in das Innere des Behälters eindrückbar ist.The solution to this problem is characterized in that the adapter has a predetermined breaking point surrounding the connection of the suction lance, via which the suction lance can be pressed into the interior of the container.

Durch die Ausbildung der Soll-Bruchstelle im Bereich des Anschlusses der Sauglanze an den Adapter ist es bei der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Vorrichtung möglich, nach dem Entleeren des Behälters über die Sauglanze diese in das Innere des Behälters hereinzudrücken, um so den Flüssigkeitsrest über die wieder geöffnete Spundöffnung aus dem Behälter entleeren zu können. Dadurch, daß auf ein Entfernen der Sauglanze aus dem Behälter verzichtbar ist, wird somit bei dieser Ausgestaltung die Gefahr minimiert, daß der Bediener dieser Vorrichtung mit der in dem Behälter befindlichen Flüssigkeit in Kontakt kommt.By forming the predetermined breaking point in the area of the connection of the Suction lance to the adapter is the one designed according to the invention Device possible after emptying the container via the suction lance push them into the inside of the container so as to remove the liquid residue to be able to empty from the container through the re-opened bung opening. Because it is not necessary to remove the suction lance from the container, in this embodiment, the risk that the operator is minimized this device in contact with the liquid in the container comes.

Gemäß einer speziellen Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Soll-Bruchstelle als den Anschluß der Sauglanze koaxial umgebende Lochreihe ausgebildet. Diese Ausbildung der Soll-Bruchstelle ist einerseits herstellungstechnisch sehr einfach zu verwirklichen und ermöglicht darüber hinaus ein einfaches Auslösen der Soll-Bruchstelle zum Eindrücken der Sauglanze in den Behälter.According to a special embodiment of the invention, the predetermined breaking point formed as the connection of the suction lance coaxial surrounding row of holes. On the one hand, this formation of the predetermined breaking point is very technical in terms of production easy to implement and also enables easy triggering the predetermined breaking point for pressing the suction lance into the container.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Soll-Bruchstelle gleichzeitig als Entgasungsvorrichtung ausgebildet. Diese Entgasungsvorrichtungen dienen dazu, einerseits aus der Flüssigkeit austretende Gase aus dem Behälter entweichen zu lassen und andererseits beim Absaugen der Flüssigkeit über die an die Sauglanze angeschlossene Saugvorrichtung ein entsprechendes Luftvolumen einströmen zu lassen und damit das Entstehen eines Unterdrucks im Behälterinneren zu vermeiden. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann diese Ent- bzw. Begasung direkt über die die Anschlußstelle der Sauglanze umgebende, als Perforation ausgebildete Soll-Bruchstelle erfolgen.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the predetermined breaking point formed simultaneously as a degassing device. This Degassing devices are used, on the one hand, from the liquid to let escaping gases escape from the container and on the other hand when aspirating the liquid via the one connected to the suction lance To let a corresponding air volume flow into the suction device and to avoid the creation of a vacuum inside the container. at the device according to the invention can be used for this degassing or fumigation the perforation surrounding the connection point of the suction lance Target breaking point take place.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der zugehörigen Zeichnung, in der ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfingsgemäßen Vorrichtung beispielhaft schematisch dargestellt ist. In der Zeichnung zeigt

Fig. 1
eine Explosionszeichnung einer an einem Kanister festlegbaren Entnahme-Vorrichtung;
Fig. 2
eine Explosionsdarstellung einer herkömmlichen Entleerungsvorrichtung;
Fig. 3
eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Adpaters und
Fig. 4
ähnlich wie Fig. 3, jedoch zum Transport verschlossen.
Further features and advantages of the invention result from the following description of the associated drawing, in which an exemplary embodiment of a device according to the invention is shown schematically by way of example. In the drawing shows
Fig. 1
an exploded view of a removal device fixable on a canister;
Fig. 2
an exploded view of a conventional emptying device;
Fig. 3
is a schematic perspective view of an adapter designed according to the invention and
Fig. 4
similar to Fig. 3, but closed for transport.

Die Darstellung in Fig. 1 zeigt einen mit einem Griff 1 versehenen Kanister 2 zum Lagern von Flüssigkeiten. Der Kanister 2 kann über eine Spundöffnung 3 mit Flüssigkeit befüllt werden.The illustration in FIG. 1 shows a canister 2 provided with a handle 1 for Storage of liquids. The canister 2 can be opened via a bung 3 Be filled with liquid.

Zum Entleeren des Kanisters 2 wird in die Spundöffnung 3 eine Enteervorrichtung 4 eingesetzt , die nachfolgend genauer erläutert wird. Diese Entleervorrichtung 4 besteht im wesentlichen aus einem in die Spundöffnung 3 fluiddicht einprellbaren Adapter 5 und einem an den Adapter 5 anschließbaren Kupplungsstück 6 zum Anschluß einer Saugvorrichtung. Auf den aus einer Öffnung in der Überwurfmutter 6b des Kupplungsstücks 6 herausragenden Teil eines Anschlußstücks 6a kann der Sauganschluß 9 aufgesetzt werden..To empty the canister 2, a plug is inserted into the bung opening 3 Duck device 4 used, which is explained in more detail below. This The emptying device 4 essentially consists of a plug opening 3 adapter 5 that can be inserted in a fluid-tight manner and one that can be connected to adapter 5 Coupling piece 6 for connecting a suction device. On the one Opening in the union nut 6b of the coupling piece 6 projecting part of a connector 6a, the suction port 9 can be placed ..

Wie aus dem in Fig. 1 explosionsartig dargestelltem Aufbau der Entlleervorrichtung 4 zu ersehen ist, weist der in die Spundöffnung 3 einzusetzende Adapter 5 neben dem in die Spundöffnung 3 einzusetzenden Rand 5a ein topfförmiges Mittelteil 5b auf, dessen tiefster Punkt zum Inneren des Kanisters 2 hin gerichtet ist. An diesem tiefsten Punkt des Mittelteils 5b des Adapters 5 ist ein Sauglanze 7 an den Adapter 5 angeschlossen, die in das Innere des Kanisters 2 weisend zum Entleeren des Kanisters 2 dient. Während zum Transport der Kanisters 2 auch mit dem in die Spundöffnung 3 eingesetzten Adapter 5 über eine - nicht dargestellte -Verschlußkappe verschlossen werden kann, die auf ein Außengewinde 3a der Spundöffnung 3 dicht aufgeschraubt werden kann, wird der Adapter 5 zum Entleeren des Kanister 2 mit einem Kupplungsstück 6 verbunden. Dieses besteht aus einem Anschlußstück 6a und einer Überwurfmutter 6b besteht, die auf das Außengewinde 3a der Spundöffnung 3 aufschraubbar ist.As shown in the exploded structure of FIG Emptying device 4 can be seen, it points into the bung opening 3 Adapter 5 to be used next to the one to be inserted into the bung opening 3 Edge 5a has a pot-shaped middle part 5b, the deepest point of which is towards the inside of the Canister 2 is directed. At this lowest point of the middle part 5b of the Adapter 5, a suction lance 7 is connected to the adapter 5, which in the The interior of the canister 2 is used to empty the canister 2. While to transport the canister 2 also with the inserted in the bung 3 Adapter 5 are closed by a - cap, not shown can, which is tightly screwed onto an external thread 3a of the bung 3 can be, the adapter 5 for emptying the canister 2 with a Coupling piece 6 connected. This consists of a connector 6a and a union nut 6b, which on the external thread 3a Bung hole 3 can be screwed on.

Um einen fluiddichten Anschluß des Anschlußtücks 6a an den Adapter 5 zu ermöglichen, weist das Anschlußstück 6a auf dem Außenmantel des in das Mittelteil 5b des Adapters 5 einzusetzenden Bereichs, des Einsteckstücks 6d, einen O-Ring 8 auf. Das Anschlußstück 6a hat einen umlaufenden Flansch 6c, der auf dem Rand 5a des Adapters 5 aufliegt und eine Entgasungsbohrung 12 aufweist. Der große Umfang des Flansches 6c verhindert es, daß das Anschlußstück 6a in die Spundöffnung 3 des Kanisters 2 gelangen kann. Die Entgasungsbohrung 12 ermöglicht die Be- und Entgasung des Kanisters 2auch dann, wenn das Kupplungsstück 6 fest aufgeschraubt ist.To ensure a fluid-tight connection of the connector 6a to the adapter 5 enable, the connector 6a on the outer jacket of the in Middle part 5b of the area 5 to be inserted, the insertion piece 6d, an O-ring 8. The connector 6a has a circumferential flange 6c, which rests on the edge 5a of the adapter 5 and a degassing bore 12 having. The large circumference of the flange 6c prevents that Connector 6a can get into the bung 3 of the canister 2. The Degassing bore 12 also enables the canister 2 to be degassed and degassed then when the coupling piece 6 is screwed tight.

Durch die Überwurfmutter 6b, die auf dem umlaufenden Flansch 6c aufliegt, wird das Anschlußstück 6a des Kupplungsstücks 6 beim Festschrauben auf das Außengewinde 3a der Spundöffnung 3 abdichtend mit dem Adapter 5 verspannt. Through the union nut 6b, which rests on the circumferential flange 6c the connector 6a of the coupling piece 6 when screwing onto the External thread 3a of the bung 3 sealingly clamped with the adapter 5.

Das vom Kanister 2 fortweisende freie Ende des Anschlußstückes 6a des Kupplungsstückes 6 ist so ausgebildet, daß an dieses eine Saugvorrichtung 9, beispielsweise eine Reinigerpumpe, anschließbar ist.The pointing away from the canister 2 free end of the connector 6a Coupling piece 6 is designed so that a suction device 9, for example, a cleaner pump can be connected.

In Fig. 2 ist eine dem Stand der Technik entsprechende Entleervorrichtung 4 dargestellt. Wenn dabei der nicht dargestellte Behälter nach Entleerung gereinigt werden und dazu dessen Spundöffnung völlig freigelegt werden soll, ist es sehr umständlich, die Teile der Entleervorrichtung 4 aus der Spundöffnung 3 herauszubringen. Dies ist in erster Linie dadurch bedingt, daß der Rand 5a des recht stabilen Adapters 5 fluiddicht in die Spundöffnung 3 eingeprellt ist. Dies ist kaum ohne Zerstörung der Spundöffnung und überhaupt nur mit ganz speziellen Werkzeugen möglich.2 shows an emptying device 4 corresponding to the prior art shown. If the container, not shown, is cleaned after emptying and its bung opening should be completely exposed, it is very cumbersome, the parts of the emptying device 4 from the bung 3 bring out. This is primarily due to the fact that the edge 5a of the fairly stable adapter 5 is injected into the bung opening 3 in a fluid-tight manner. This is hardly without destroying the bung opening and only with very special ones Tools possible.

Diese Situation ist bei der vorgeschlagenen einprellbaren Sauglanze 7 völlig anders gelöst. Wie aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, ist koaxial um den Anschluß der Sauglanze 7 am Mittelteil 5b des Adapters 5 eine Soll-Bruchstelle 10 ausgebildet. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel wird die gewollte Schwächung des Materials durch eine Perforation entlang der Sollbruchlinie erreicht. Dies kann jedoch auch durch zerstörungsfreie Schwächung oder im Abstand voneinander angebrachte Schnitte erfolgen. Wie in Fig. 3 durch den Pfeil 11 angedeutet, kann der mit der Sauglanze 7 versehene Mittelteil 5b des Adapters 5, beispielsweise mit einem Gegenstand oder Daumen D, in den Kanister 2 eingedrückt werden. Beim Drücken auf das Mittelteil 5b reißt die Perforation entlang der Soll-Bruchstelle 10 ein und die Spundöffnung 3 wird im nahezu vollen Querschnitt freigegeben, so daß nach dem Eindrücken des Mittelteils 5b des Adapters 5 der Kanister 2 vollständig entleert und anschließend ordnungsgemäß entsorgt werden kann.This situation is complete with the proposed bouncing suction lance 7 solved differently. As can be seen from Fig. 3, the connection is coaxial Suction lance 7 on the middle part 5b of the adapter 5 a predetermined breaking point 10 educated. In the illustrated embodiment, the intended weakening of the material through perforation along the predetermined breaking line. This can also be achieved through non-destructive weakening or at a distance cuts made from each other. As in Fig. 3 by the arrow 11 indicated, the middle part 5b of the adapter provided with the suction lance 7 5, for example with an object or thumb D, in the canister 2 be pushed in. When the central part 5b is pressed, the perforation tears along the predetermined breaking point 10 and the bung opening 3 is almost full cross-section released so that after pressing in the middle part 5b the adapter 5 of the canister 2 completely emptied and then can be disposed of properly.

Zusätzlich zur Ausbildung der Soll-Bruchstelle 10 erfüllt die dargestellte Perforation noch zusätzlich die Funktion einer Entgasungsvorrichtung, da durch die entlang der Soll-Bruchlinie ausgebildeten Löcher oder kleinen Öffnungen aus der Flüssigkeit austretende Gase aus dem Kanister 2 entweichen können und das Ausbilden eines Unterdrucks im Kanister 2 beim Absaugen der Flüssigkeit über die Sauglanze 7 dadurch verhindert wird, daß ein der entnommenen Menge entsprechendes Luftvolumen einströmen kann.In addition to the formation of the predetermined breaking point 10, the illustrated Perforation also functions as a degassing device because the holes or small openings formed along the predetermined breaking line the liquid escaping gases can escape from the canister 2 and the formation of a negative pressure in the canister 2 when the liquid is sucked off is prevented by the suction lance 7 that one of the withdrawn amount corresponding air volume can flow.

Das in Fig. 3 abgebildete Ausführungsbeispiel weist im Adapter 5 konzentrisch eine kreisrunde Öffnung des topfartigen Mittelteils 5b auf. In diese Öffnung wird der untere zylinderförmige Bereich des Anschlußstückes 6a, das Einsteckstück 6d eingesteckt, wobei sich der im Außenmantel des Einsteckstücks 6d angeordnete O-Ring 8 dichtend an den Innenmantel des topfartigen Mittelteils 5b anlegt. Die hier kreisrunde Querschnittsform des Systems aus topfartigem Mittelteil 5b und Einsteckstück 6d des Anschlußstücks 6a kann in einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform auch als Zugangssicherung ausgebildet werden. Beispielsweise ist es möglich, bestimmte geometrische Querschnittsformen bestimmten Produkten zuzuordnen. So kann beispielsweise ein kreisförmiger Querschnitt für das Produkt A, ein rechteckiger Querschnitt für das Produkt B, ein quadratischer Querschnitt für das Produkt C usw. gewählt werden, so daß dem Anwender durch die Querschnittsform des topfartigen Mittelteils 5b offenbart ist, welche Flüssigkeit sich in dem Kanister 2 befindet. Außerdem eignet sich diese Ausbildung des Systems Mittelteil 5b/Einsteckstück 6d als sogenannte Lock-out-Vorkehrung, mit der sich die Verwendung mitgelieferter Systemteile für den Einsatz von Produkten anderer Hersteller verhindem oder zumindest sehr erschweren lassen.The embodiment shown in Fig. 3 has concentrically in the adapter 5 a circular opening of the pot-like middle part 5b. In this opening the lower cylindrical region of the connector 6a, the plug-in piece 6d inserted, the in the outer jacket of the insert 6d arranged O-ring 8 sealing the inner shell of the pot-like middle part 5b invests. The circular cross-sectional shape of the system made of pot-like Middle part 5b and plug 6d of the connector 6a can be in one advantageous embodiment can also be designed as an access guard. For example, it is possible to use certain geometric cross-sectional shapes assign certain products. For example, a circular one Cross section for product A, a rectangular cross section for product B, a square cross-section can be chosen for the product C, etc., so that to the user through the cross-sectional shape of the pot-like middle part 5b is what liquid is in canister 2. It is also suitable this design of the system middle part 5b / 6d insert as so-called Lock-out arrangement with which the use of the supplied system parts for prevent or at least greatly prevent the use of products from other manufacturers make difficult.

In Fig. 4 ist das Gebinde gemäß Fig. 3 dargestellt, das durch den Verschluß mit Hilfe einer entsprechenden Abdeckkappe für den Transport vorbereitet ist. Diese Kappe ist vorteilhaft als sogenannte Entgaserkappe ausgebildet, das heißt, sie weist im Deckel eine Öffnung auf, die durch ein in die Kappe eingelegtes Vlies flüssigkeitsdicht, aber entgasungsaktiv abgedichtet ist. Es versteht sich von selbst, daß das Innengewinde der Abdeckkappe dem der Überwurfmutter 6b entspricht und auf das Außengewinde 3a der Spundöffnung 3 paßt. In Fig. 4 the container according to FIG. 3 is shown, which with the closure A suitable cover cap is prepared for transport. This Cap is advantageously designed as a so-called degassing cap, that is, it has an opening in the lid through a fleece inserted into the cap is liquid-tight, but sealed with degassing. It goes without saying itself that the internal thread of the cover cap that of the union nut 6b corresponds and fits on the external thread 3a of the bung 3.

Eine solchermaßen ausgebildete Entleervorrichtung 4 stellt somit eine einfach zu handhabende Möglichkeit dar, Kanister 2 vollständig zu entleeren, ohne daß hierfür der in die Spundöffnung 3 eingeprellte Adapter 5 mit Hilfe von Werkzeugen aus der Spundöffnung 3 entfernt werden müßte. Durch das bloße Eindrücken des Mittelteils 5b des Adapters 5 in das Innere des Kanisters 2 wird auch die Gefahr minimiert, daß ein Bediener mit der Flüssigkeit in Kontakt kommt. An emptying device 4 designed in this way thus simply delivers handling possibility to empty canister 2 completely without for this purpose, the adapter 5, which is pushed into the bung opening 3 with the aid of Tools would have to be removed from the bung opening 3. By the mere Pressing the middle part 5b of the adapter 5 into the interior of the canister 2 also minimizes the risk of an operator contacting the liquid comes.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
GriffHandle
22
Kanistercanister
33
Spundöffnungbunghole
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Außengewindeexternal thread
44
Entleerungsvorrichtungdrain
55
Adapteradapter
66
Kupplungsstückcoupling
6a6a
Anschlußstückconnector
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ÜberwurfmutterNut
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Flanschflange
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EinsteckstückEinsteckstück
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O-RingO-ring
99
Sauganschlußsuction
1010
Soll-BruchstellePredetermined breaking point
1111
Pfeilarrow
1212
Entgasungsöffnungvent
DD
Daumenthumb

Claims (4)

  1. Device for emptying containers (2) filled with liquids, especially canister and barrels, comprising an adapter (5), which is fixable in a bung opening (3) of the container (2) and provided with a suction lance (7) pointing into the container and which has a degassing device (9), and a coupling member (6) connectible to the adapter (5) for connection of a suction device (9), characterised in that the adapter (5) has a frangible location (10) which surrounds the connection of the suction lance (7) and by way of which the suction lance (7) can be pushed into the interior of the container.
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the frangible location (10) is formed as a series of holes surrounding the centre part (5b) of the adapter (5) attaching the suction lance (7).
  3. Device according to claim 2, characterised in that a systems consisting of frangible location (10) and flange (6c) of a connecting member (6a) is constructed so as to be suitable as a degassing device, wherein the flange (6c) rests on the edge (5a) of the adapter (5) so as to cover the frangible location (10) and has a degassification bore (12).
  4. Device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterised in that the centre part (5b) of the adapter (5) is constructed in pot shape and has a specific geometric cross-sectional shape, for example a circular, square or rectangular cross-section, in conformity with an insert member (6d), which is sealingly insertable into the pot-shaped centre part (5b), of the connecting member (6a).
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