EP1440915A1 - Container for receiving, storing and unloading bulk material - Google Patents

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EP1440915A1
EP1440915A1 EP04450014A EP04450014A EP1440915A1 EP 1440915 A1 EP1440915 A1 EP 1440915A1 EP 04450014 A EP04450014 A EP 04450014A EP 04450014 A EP04450014 A EP 04450014A EP 1440915 A1 EP1440915 A1 EP 1440915A1
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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
    • B65D88/26—Hoppers, i.e. containers having funnel-shaped discharge sections
    • 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
    • B65D88/005—Large containers of variable capacity, e.g. with movable or adjustable walls or wall parts, modular
    • 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 for picking up or storing and for removing lumpy material, especially solid, free-flowing Heating material, for example pellets made of wood, or grain or feed, with the container consisting essentially of vertical perimeter walls and if necessary there is an upper cover wall and in the area of a a spreading device, in particular a tapering bottom to remove the lumpy material from the container is provided.
  • lumpy material especially solid, free-flowing Heating material, for example pellets made of wood, or grain or feed
  • heating systems which with solid, free-flowing Heating material is operated, for example known, right next to the heating system a storage room to provide in which such heating material, for example pellets made of wood.
  • the feed of the heating material to the heating system or a boiler such a heating system takes place, for example a suction line, such as the AT-U 3734, the AT-B 405 875 or EP-A 1 052 456 can be found.
  • a disadvantage of these known heating systems is in particular the fact that, for example, in a basement there is a separate one Space for storing or storing the heating material is provided and that with such suction lines proper dosing of the heating material is not is easily possible.
  • the present invention aims to provide a container of the type mentioned in further training in that reliable spreading, especially without clumping, of the lumpy material received in the container becomes possible.
  • a container at the beginning mentioned type essentially characterized in that the floor made of a rigid, in particular metallic material, for example steel, is made and starting funnel-like from the outer peripheral wall regions or truncated pyramid substantially to the center of the Bottom of the container tapers, and that the perimeter walls at least partially of a flexible material are made.
  • the formation of the soil from one rigid, especially metallic material and the funnel-like or truncated pyramid-shaped taper essentially to the center of the floor allow a reliable Dispensing the material contained in the container without an undesirable accumulation of material in some areas of the container, as is the case, for example, with training of the entire container with essentially flexible Circumferential walls must be feared.
  • the dispensing device is arranged in Area of the sunken center of the floor, in particular a sump of the container, the dispensing device is arranged is, it is also proposed that the Discharge device from a screw and / or a suction element is formed, as is another preferred Embodiment of the container according to the invention corresponds.
  • the perimeter walls at least partially especially in their vertical dimension or Height extension are adjustable.
  • the circumferential boundary walls at least partially in particular in their vertical dimension or height extension are adjustable, a succeeds in a simple manner Adaptation to different room heights in particular which of the containers or storage containers are provided or to be erected, which makes the container usable taking into account the improved output can be further increased.
  • a particularly simple adaptability especially the Height or generally the dimensions of such a container, is proposed according to a preferred embodiment, that at least partially from a flexible, circumferential walls formed in particular fabric-like material on a particularly height-adjustable Frame construction are stored or fixed.
  • perimeter walls at least partly from a flexible, especially fabric-like Material made and adjustable can be provided by of a single model or an extremely small one Variety of different models or training courses such peripheral walls corresponding to the spatial requirements, for example, an exact adjustment to the room height through a height-adjustable, in particular Frame or scaffold construction can be made.
  • the frame construction of at least vertically telescopic Striving is formed.
  • the perimeter walls in a section of rigid that adjoins the floor formed essentially plate-shaped boundary walls to which in the vertical direction the vertical Dimension or height extension adjustable sub-areas of the perimeter walls. It can therefore be a Basic area of an essentially rigid container construction be provided, which assumed can be that regardless of the room height in each Case can be used or erected, whereby for exact adjustment to the spatial dimensions of such rigid, essentially plate-shaped boundary walls adjustable again Partial areas of the perimeter walls, in particular Connect from flexible or tissue-like material.
  • the especially flexible perimeter walls on their Outside facing the container facing surfaces fixing or receiving elements for example tabs or eyelets, for receiving struts, especially in essentially horizontal struts, the frame construction exhibit.
  • the part of the circumferential boundary walls made of flexible or tissue-like material can essentially in a simple manner be tubular and thus extend over the entire circumference in one piece and over the receiving elements, for example tabs or eyelets or also clamping elements to the adjoining floor areas or frame construction.
  • schematically 1 is generally a frame or structure of a container, the frame structure 1, for example, four, each arranged vertically at the corner points of a rectangle Struts 2, which over a plurality of in essentially horizontal struts 3 connected become.
  • the vertical Braces 2 telescopic in the vertical direction or adjustable in height, as indicated by the double arrow 4 is, with the individual sub-elements of the vertical Struts are designated with 2 'or 2 ".
  • the bottom of the container consists of plate-shaped elements 5, which consist of a rigid, in particular metallic material, for example Steel, are made, these are plate-shaped Elements 5 are funnel-shaped or truncated pyramid-shaped to the center of the floor or swamp 6.
  • a schematically designated 7 Dispensing device arranged, for example from a motor-operated screw or a suction element is formed.
  • Boundary walls 8 are provided, which of loops or eyelets formed fixing elements 9 in particular horizontal struts 3 of the frame structure 1 can be determined are.
  • Fig. 2 there are also insertion ports for the to be recorded Material or ventilation nozzle 10 and 11 indicated. Furthermore, on the top facing away from the bottom 5 an appropriate cover may be provided.
  • the definition of the flexible perimeter walls 8 the edge areas 12 of the base 5 are made by means of clamping elements or screwable strips.
  • vertical peripheral walls 8 can be provided that subsequently to the bottom area 5 in the lower vertical area the container also essentially rigid boundary walls are provided, to which above the central cross strut 3 according to FIG. 2, flexible partial areas of the peripheral boundary walls 8 connect.

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The container for the storing and delivery of piece material has circumferential boundary walls and a bottom made from a rigid and especially metal material such as steel. The bottom tapers from the outer circumferential wall regions in funnel form or in truncated pyramid form towards the center (6). The circumferential walls are manufactured at least partially from a flexible material. A delivery device (7) in the form of screw and/or suction element is located in the region of the recessed center of the bottom which represents a sump.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Behälter zum Aufnehmen bzw. Aufbewahren und zum Entnehmen von stückigem Material, insbesondere von festem, rieselfähigem Heizmaterial, beispielsweise Pellets aus Holz, oder Getreide bzw. Futtermittel, wobei der Behälter aus im wesentlichen vertikalen Umfangsbegrenzungswänden und gegebenenfalls einer oberen Abdeckwand besteht und im Bereich eines sich insbesondere verjüngenden Bodens eine Ausbringeinrichtung zum Entnehmen des stückigen Materials aus dem Behälter vorgesehen ist.The present invention relates to a container for picking up or storing and for removing lumpy material, especially solid, free-flowing Heating material, for example pellets made of wood, or grain or feed, with the container consisting essentially of vertical perimeter walls and if necessary there is an upper cover wall and in the area of a a spreading device, in particular a tapering bottom to remove the lumpy material from the container is provided.

Im Zusammenhang mit Heizanlagen, welche mit festem, rieselfähigem Heizmaterial betrieben werden, ist es beispielsweise bekannt, unmittelbar neben der Heizanlage einen Vorratsraum vorzusehen, in welchem derartiges Heizmaterial, beispielsweise Pellets aus Holz, gesammelt werden. Die Zufuhr des Heizmaterials zu der Heizanlage bzw. einem Kessel einer derartigen Heizanlage erfolgt beispielsweise über eine Saugleitung, wie dies unter anderem der AT-U 3734, der AT-B 405 875 oder der EP-A 1 052 456 zu entnehmen ist. Nachteilig bei diesen bekannten Heizanlagen ist insbesondere die Tatsache, daß beispielsweise in einem Keller ein getrennter Raum für die Aufbewahrung bzw. Aufnahme des Heizmaterials vorgesehen ist und daß mit derartigen Saugleitungen ein ordnungsgemäßes Dosieren des Heizmaterials nicht ohne weiteres möglich ist.In connection with heating systems, which with solid, free-flowing Heating material is operated, for example known, right next to the heating system a storage room to provide in which such heating material, for example pellets made of wood. The feed of the heating material to the heating system or a boiler such a heating system takes place, for example a suction line, such as the AT-U 3734, the AT-B 405 875 or EP-A 1 052 456 can be found. A disadvantage of these known heating systems is in particular the fact that, for example, in a basement there is a separate one Space for storing or storing the heating material is provided and that with such suction lines proper dosing of the heating material is not is easily possible.

Darüber hinaus ist es bekannt, aus derartigen Vorratslagern über üblicherweise eine große Länge aufweisenden Schnecken das Heizmaterial aus einem Vorratsraum zu einer Heizanlage bzw. zu einem Zwischenbehälter einer derartigen Heizanlage zu transportieren. Nachteilig bei derartigen Ausführungsformen ist die Tatsache, daß sich derartige Schneckenförderanlagen zumeist über eine sehr große Länge erstrecken, wodurch ein überaus großer mechanischer Aufwand für derartige Schneckenförderanlagen erforderlich ist.In addition, it is known from such stores over usually long screws the heating material from a storage room to a heating system or to an intermediate container of such a heating system to transport. A disadvantage of such embodiments is the fact that such screw conveyor systems mostly extend over a very long length, whereby an extremely large mechanical effort for such Screw conveyor systems are required.

Darüber hinaus ist es beispielsweise aus der AT-U 5275 bekannt, Vorratsbehälter vorzusehen, welche für eine Aufnahme des Heizmaterials dienen, wobei das Heizmaterial aus derartigen Vorratsbehältern wiederum über eine Saugleitung entnommen wird, wobei mit derartigen Saugförderanlagen die oben bereits erwähnten Nachteile verbunden sind. Bei dem Vorratsbehälter gemäß der AT-U 5275 wird darüber hinaus darauf abgezielt, entsprechend der gewünschten Größe eine Mehrzahl von im wesentlichen rechtwinkeligen Blechelementen zur Verfügung zu stellen, wobei diese Blechelemente unter Verwendung von Streben bzw. Stützen zusammengesetzt sind. Für eine Anpassung an unterschiedliche Raumgrößen bzw. Raumhöhen kann eine Anpassung lediglich den Abmessungen der unterschiedlichen Blechelemente vorgesehen werden bzw. es muß für eine genaue Anpassung eine überaus große Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Abmessungen aufweisenden Elemente vorgesehen bzw. bereitgestellt werden, so daß eine übermäßiger großer Lager- und Herstellungsaufwand mit einer derartigen Konstruktion verbunden ist.In addition, it is known from AT-U 5275, for example, To provide storage containers, which for a recording serve the heating material, the heating material from such Storage containers in turn via a suction line is removed, with such suction conveyor systems Disadvantages already mentioned above are connected. In which Storage containers according to AT-U 5275 will also be used targeted, according to the desired size one A plurality of essentially rectangular sheet metal elements to provide, these sheet metal elements under Use of struts or supports are assembled. For adaptation to different room sizes or Room heights can only be adjusted to the dimensions of the Different sheet metal elements are provided or it must be extremely large for an exact adjustment of elements with different dimensions be provided or provided so that an excessive great storage and manufacturing effort with one such construction is connected.

Im Zusammenhang mit Vorratsbehältern beispielsweise für Getreide oder Futtermittel sind darüber hinaus Konstruktionen bekannt, bei welchen flexible Begrenzungswände, beispielsweise als sackartiger Silo, Verwendung finden, wobei sich jedoch allgemein bei rieselfähigem bzw. stückigem Material für den Fall, daß auch im Bereich des Bodens flexible Umfangswände bzw. Begrenzungswände vorgesehen sind, üblicherweise das Problem einer ungleichmäßigen Verteilung bzw. Ansammlung von auszubringendem Material ergibt, so daß die Möglichkeiten eines ordnungsgemäßen Ausbringens des Materials beeinträchtigt sind oder durch Ablagerung von auszubringendem Material in einem ungleichmäßigen Ausbringen resultieren.In connection with storage containers, for example for cereals or feed are also constructions known for which flexible boundary walls, for example as a bag-like silo, find use, where but generally with free-flowing or lumpy material in the event that flexible peripheral walls also in the area of the floor or boundary walls are provided, usually the problem of uneven distribution or accumulation of material to be applied, so that the Possibilities of a correct application of the material are impaired or by deposition of what is to be spread Material result in uneven spreading.

Die vorliegende Erfindung zielt darauf ab, einen Behälter der eingangs genannten Art dahingehend weiterzubilden, daß ein zuverlässiges Ausbringen, insbesondere ohne ein Verklumpen, des im Behälter aufgenommenen, stückigen Materials möglich wird.The present invention aims to provide a container of the type mentioned in further training in that reliable spreading, especially without clumping, of the lumpy material received in the container becomes possible.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgaben ist ein Behälter der eingangs genannten Art im wesentlichen dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Boden aus einem starren, insbesondere metallischen Material, beispielsweise Stahl, hergestellt ist und sich ausgehend von den äußeren Umfangswandbereichen trichterartig bzw. pyramidenstumpfförmig im wesentlichen zum Zentrum des Bodens des Behälters verjüngt, und daß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände wenigstens teilweise aus einem flexiblen Material hergestellt sind. Die Ausbildung des Bodens aus einem starren, insbesondere metallischen Material und die trichterartige bzw. pyramidenstumpfförmige Verjüngung im wesentlichen zum Zentrum des Bodens ermöglichen ein zuverlässiges Ausbringen des im Behälter aufgenommenen Materials, ohne eine unerwünschte Ansammlung von Material in Teilbereichen des Behälters zu ergeben, wie dies beispielsweise bei Ausbildung des gesamten Behälters mit im wesentlichen flexiblen Umfangswänden befürchtet werden muß. Neben der Ausbildung des Bodens aus einem starren, insbesondere metallischen Material sind die Umfangsbegrenzungswände in Höhenrichtung wenigstens teilweise aus flexiblem Material hergestellt, so daß die Vorteile einer flexiblen Lagerung bzw. eines flexiblen Behälters mit einem zuverlässigen Ausbringen durch die im wesentlichen starre Bodenkonstruktion kombiniert werden können. Gleichzeitig ermöglicht die im wesentlichen starre Bodenkonstruktion ein Ausbringen des im Behälter aufgenommenen bzw. aufbewahrten Materials mit möglichst geringen Reibungsverlusten.To solve these tasks, there is a container at the beginning mentioned type essentially characterized in that the floor made of a rigid, in particular metallic material, for example steel, is made and starting funnel-like from the outer peripheral wall regions or truncated pyramid substantially to the center of the Bottom of the container tapers, and that the perimeter walls at least partially of a flexible material are made. The formation of the soil from one rigid, especially metallic material and the funnel-like or truncated pyramid-shaped taper essentially to the center of the floor allow a reliable Dispensing the material contained in the container without an undesirable accumulation of material in some areas of the container, as is the case, for example, with training of the entire container with essentially flexible Circumferential walls must be feared. In addition to training of the floor made of a rigid, especially metallic Material is the circumferential boundary walls in the height direction at least partially made of flexible material, so that the advantages of flexible storage or a flexible container with reliable spreading combined by the essentially rigid floor construction can be. At the same time, that essentially allows rigid floor construction a spreading of the in Containers of received or stored material with as much as possible low friction losses.

Für ein ordnungsgemäßes und zuverlässiges Ausbringen des im Behälter aufgenommenen stückigen Materials wird gemäß einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, daß im Bereich des vertieften Zentrums des Bodens, insbesondere einem Sumpf des Behälters, die Ausbringeinrichtung angeordnet ist, wobei darüber hinaus vorgeschlagen wird, daß die Ausbringeinrichtung von einer Schnecke und/oder einem Ansaugelement gebildet ist, wie dies einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Behälters entspricht.For a correct and reliable application of the im Contained lumpy material is according to a further preferred embodiment proposed that in Area of the sunken center of the floor, in particular a sump of the container, the dispensing device is arranged is, it is also proposed that the Discharge device from a screw and / or a suction element is formed, as is another preferred Embodiment of the container according to the invention corresponds.

Gemäß einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird vorgeschlagen, daß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände wenigstens teilweise insbesondere in ihrer vertikalen Abmessung bzw. Höhenerstreckung verstellbar sind. Dadurch, daß erfindungsgemäß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände wenigstens teilweise insbesondere in ihrer vertikalen Abmessung bzw. Höhenerstreckung verstellbar sind, gelingt in einfacher Weise eine Anpassung an insbesondere unterschiedliche Raumhöhen, in welchen der Behälter bzw. Vorratsbehälter vorgesehen bzw. errichtet werden soll, wodurch die Einsetzbarkeit des Behälters unter Berücksichtigung des verbesserten Ausbringens weiter gesteigert werden kann. According to a further preferred embodiment, it is proposed that that the perimeter walls at least partially especially in their vertical dimension or Height extension are adjustable. The fact that according to the invention the circumferential boundary walls at least partially in particular in their vertical dimension or height extension are adjustable, a succeeds in a simple manner Adaptation to different room heights in particular which of the containers or storage containers are provided or to be erected, which makes the container usable taking into account the improved output can be further increased.

Für eine besonders einfache Anpaßbarkeit, insbesondere der Höhe bzw. allgemein der Abmessungen eines derartigen Behälters, wird gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, daß die wenigstens teilweise aus einem flexiblen, insbesondere gewebeartigen Material gebildeten ümfangsbegrenzungswände an einer insbesondere höhenverstellbaren Rahmenkonstruktion gelagert bzw. festgelegt sind. Durch Vorsehen von Umfangsbegrenzungswänden, welche wenigstens teilweise aus einem flexiblen, insbesondere gewebeartigen Material hergestellt und verstellbar sind, kann durch Bereitstellen eines einzigen Modells bzw. einer äußerst geringen Vielzahl von unterschiedlichen Modellen bzw. Ausbildungen derartiger Umfangsbegrenzungswände entsprechend den räumlichen Anforderungen eine genaue Anpassung beispielsweise an die Raumhöhe durch eine insbesondere höhenverstellbare Rahmen- bzw. Gerüstkonstruktion vorgenommen werden.For a particularly simple adaptability, especially the Height or generally the dimensions of such a container, is proposed according to a preferred embodiment, that at least partially from a flexible, circumferential walls formed in particular fabric-like material on a particularly height-adjustable Frame construction are stored or fixed. By Providing perimeter walls, at least partly from a flexible, especially fabric-like Material made and adjustable can be provided by of a single model or an extremely small one Variety of different models or training courses such peripheral walls corresponding to the spatial requirements, for example, an exact adjustment to the room height through a height-adjustable, in particular Frame or scaffold construction can be made.

Für eine besonders einfache Verstellung und Anpassung wird gemäß einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, daß die Rahmenkonstruktion von zumindest vertikal teleskopierbaren Streben gebildet ist.For a particularly simple adjustment and adjustment proposed according to a further preferred embodiment, that the frame construction of at least vertically telescopic Striving is formed.

Da derartige Behälter gegebenenfalls große Volumina und damit auch großes Gewicht aufnehmen bzw. diesen widerstehen müssen, wird gemäß einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, daß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände in einem an den Boden anschließenden Teilbereich von starren, im wesentlichen plattenförmigen Begrenzungswänden gebildet sind, an welche in Höhenrichtung die in ihrer vertikalen Abmessung bzw. Höhenerstreckung verstellbaren Teilbereiche der Umfangsbegrenzungswände anschließen. Es kann somit ein Grundbereich einer im wesentlichen starren Behälterkonstruktion vorgesehen sein, bei welcher davon ausgegangen werden kann, daß sie unabhängig von der Raumhöhe in jedem Fall einsetzbar bzw. errichtbar ist, wobei zur exakten Anpassung an die Raumabmessungen an derartige starre, im wesentlichen plattenförmige Begrenzungswände wieder verstellbare Teilbereiche der Umfangsbegrenzungswände, insbesondere aus flexiblem bzw. gewebeartigem Material anschließen.Since such containers may have large volumes and thus also absorb or withstand great weight according to a further preferred embodiment suggested that the perimeter walls in a section of rigid that adjoins the floor, formed essentially plate-shaped boundary walls to which in the vertical direction the vertical Dimension or height extension adjustable sub-areas of the perimeter walls. It can therefore be a Basic area of an essentially rigid container construction be provided, which assumed can be that regardless of the room height in each Case can be used or erected, whereby for exact adjustment to the spatial dimensions of such rigid, essentially plate-shaped boundary walls adjustable again Partial areas of the perimeter walls, in particular Connect from flexible or tissue-like material.

Für eine besonders einfache und zuverlässige Festlegung, mit welcher auch eine Abstützung von gegebenenfalls großen Volumina bzw. großem Gewicht möglich wird, wird gemäß einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, daß die insbesondere flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände an ihren zur Außenseite des Behälters gewandten Oberflächen Festlegungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente, beispielsweise Laschen oder Ösen, zum Aufnehmen von Streben, insbesondere in im wesentlichen horizontaler Richtung verlaufenden Streben, der Rahmenkonstruktion aufweisen.For a particularly simple and reliable definition, with which a support of possibly large Volumes or large weight is possible, according to one further preferred embodiment proposed that the especially flexible perimeter walls on their Outside facing the container facing surfaces fixing or receiving elements, for example tabs or eyelets, for receiving struts, especially in essentially horizontal struts, the frame construction exhibit.

Für eine einfache Festlegung der flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände an dem Boden bzw. starren Wandelementen wird gemäß einer weiters bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgeschlagen, daß die flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände über Klemmelemente an dem Boden und/oder anschließenden Wandelementen festlegbar sind.For easy determination of the flexible perimeter walls on the floor or rigid wall elements according to proposed a further preferred embodiment, that the flexible perimeter walls via clamping elements on the floor and / or adjoining wall elements can be determined.

Der Teilbereich der Umfangsbegrenzungswände aus flexiblem bzw. gewebeartigem Material kann in einfacher Weise im wesentlichen schlauchförmig ausgebildet sein und sich somit über den gesamten Umfang in einem Stück erstrecken und über die Aufnahmeelemente, beispielsweise Laschen oder Ösen oder auch Klemmelemente an die daran anschließenden Bodenbereiche oder Rahmenkonstruktion festgelegt werden. The part of the circumferential boundary walls made of flexible or tissue-like material can essentially in a simple manner be tubular and thus extend over the entire circumference in one piece and over the receiving elements, for example tabs or eyelets or also clamping elements to the adjoining floor areas or frame construction.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines in der Zeichnung schematisch dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert. In dieser zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine schematische, perspektivische Ansicht der Rahmenkonstruktion eines erfindungsgemäßen Behälters mit den Bodenelementen;
  • Fig. 2 in einer zu Fig. 1 ähnlichen perspektivischen Ansicht von der Bodenseite den erfindungsgemäßen Behälter mit daran festgelegten, insbesondere flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswänden; und
  • Fig. 3 in vergrößertem Maßstab den Teilbereich einer Festlegung von Umfangsbegrenzungswänden insbesondere in einem mittleren Abschnitt.
    • The invention is explained in more detail below on the basis of an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in the drawing. In this show:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic, perspective view of the frame structure of a container according to the invention with the bottom elements.
  • Fig. 2 in a perspective view similar to Fig. 1 from the bottom side of the container according to the invention with attached, in particular flexible circumferential boundary walls; and
  • Fig. 3 on an enlarged scale the portion of a definition of peripheral boundary walls, in particular in a central section.

    • In Fig. 1 und 2 ist schematisch mit 1 allgemein eine Rahmen- bzw. Gerüstkonstruktion eines Behälters bezeichnet, wobei die Rahmenkonstruktion 1 beispielsweise aus vier, jeweils an den Eckpunkten eines Rechtecks angeordneten vertikalen Streben 2 besteht, welche über eine Mehrzahl von im wesentlichen horizontal verlaufenden Streben 3 verbunden werden.1 and 2, schematically 1 is generally a frame or structure of a container, the frame structure 1, for example, four, each arranged vertically at the corner points of a rectangle Struts 2, which over a plurality of in essentially horizontal struts 3 connected become.

    Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 1 ersichtlich, sind die vertikalen Streben 2 in vertikaler Richtung teleskopierbar bzw. höhenverstellbar, wie dies durch den Doppelpfeil 4 angedeutet ist, wobei die einzelnen Teilelemente der vertikalen Streben mit 2' bzw. 2" bezeichnet sind.As can be seen in particular from Fig. 1, the vertical Braces 2 telescopic in the vertical direction or adjustable in height, as indicated by the double arrow 4 is, with the individual sub-elements of the vertical Struts are designated with 2 'or 2 ".

    Aus Fig. 1 ist weiters ersichtlich, daß der Boden des Behälters aus plattenförmigen Elementen 5 besteht, welche aus einem starren, insbesondere metallischen Material, beispielsweise Stahl, hergestellt sind, wobei diese plattenförmigen Elemente 5 sich trichterartig bzw. pyramidenstumpfförmig zum Zentrum des Bodens bzw. Sumpf 6 münden. Im Bereich des Sumpfes 6 ist eine schematisch mit 7 bezeichnete Ausbringeinrichtung angeordnet, welche beispielsweise von einer motorbetriebenen Schnecke oder einem Ansaugelement gebildet ist.From Fig. 1 it can also be seen that the bottom of the container consists of plate-shaped elements 5, which consist of a rigid, in particular metallic material, for example Steel, are made, these are plate-shaped Elements 5 are funnel-shaped or truncated pyramid-shaped to the center of the floor or swamp 6. in the Area of the sump 6 is a schematically designated 7 Dispensing device arranged, for example from a motor-operated screw or a suction element is formed.

    Wie insbesondere aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, sind für die Umfangsbegrenzungswände des Behälters in vertikaler Richtung flexible, insbesondere aus gewebeartigem Material gebildete Begrenzungswände 8 vorgesehen, welche über von Schlaufen oder Ösen gebildete Festlegungselemente 9 an den insbesondere horizontalen Streben 3 der Rahmenkonstruktion 1 festlegbar sind.As can be seen in particular from Fig. 2, are for the peripheral boundary walls of the container in the vertical direction flexible, especially formed from fabric-like material Boundary walls 8 are provided, which of loops or eyelets formed fixing elements 9 in particular horizontal struts 3 of the frame structure 1 can be determined are.

    Durch die Höhenverstellbarkeit der vertikalen Streben 2 entsprechend dem Doppelpfeil 4 läßt sich durch die Flexibilität der Umfangsbegrenzungswände 8 eine entsprechende Anpassung zumindest in Höhenrichtung des in Fig. 1 und 2 dargestellten Behälters an örtliche Gegebenheiten erzielen.Due to the height adjustment of the vertical struts 2 according to the double arrow 4 can by flexibility the circumferential boundary walls 8 a corresponding adjustment at least in the height direction of that shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 Achieve container to local conditions.

    In Fig. 2 sind darüber hinaus Einführstutzen für das aufzunehmende Material bzw. Entlüftungsstutzen 10 und 11 angedeutet. Weiters kann an der vom Boden 5 abgewandten Oberseite eine entsprechende Abdeckung vorgesehen sein.In Fig. 2 there are also insertion ports for the to be recorded Material or ventilation nozzle 10 and 11 indicated. Furthermore, on the top facing away from the bottom 5 an appropriate cover may be provided.

    Die Festlegung der flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände 8 an den Randbereichen 12 des Bodens 5 erfolgt über Klemmelemente bzw. festschraubbare Leisten.The definition of the flexible perimeter walls 8 the edge areas 12 of the base 5 are made by means of clamping elements or screwable strips.

    In der vergrößerten Darstellung gemäß Fig. 3 ist dargestellt, wie die flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände 8 in der dargestellten Ausführungsform im Bereich der mittleren, horizontalen Streben ausgebildet sind, wobei die Lasche zur Aufnahme der nicht näher dargestellten Strebe wiederum mit 9 bezeichnet ist. Durch die geteilte Ausführung der flexiblen Begrenzungswand 8 kann somit bei einer Absenkung bzw. Verringerung der Höhe der gesamten Behälterkonstruktion die flexible Umfangsbegrenzungswand 8 sich an die Höhe anpassen, welche durch die Länge der vertikalen Streben 2 definiert wird, so daß sich durch die Verwendung des flexiblen bzw. gewebeartigen Materials 8 im Inneren des Behälters eine Schlaufe 13 als Höhenausgleich bildet.3 shows, like the flexible perimeter walls 8 in the illustrated embodiment in the area of the middle, horizontal Struts are formed, the tab for Inclusion of the strut, not shown, again with 9 is designated. Due to the split version of the flexible Boundary wall 8 can thus be lowered or Reduction in the height of the entire container construction flexible circumferential boundary wall 8 adapt to the height, which is defined by the length of the vertical struts 2 is so that by using the flexible or fabric-like material 8 inside the container forms a loop 13 as height compensation.

    Anstelle der durchgehenden Ausbildung von aus flexiblem bzw. gewebeartigem Material hergestellten, vertikalen Umfangsbegrenzungswänden 8 kann vorgesehen sein, daß anschließend an den Bodenbereich 5 im unteren vertikalen Bereich des Behälters ebenfalls im wesentlichen starre Begrenzungswände vorgesehen sind, an welche oberhalb der Mittelquerstrebe 3 gemäß Fig. 2 flexible Teilbereiche der Umfangsbegrenzungswände 8 anschließen.Instead of continuous training from flexible or fabric-like material, vertical peripheral walls 8 can be provided that subsequently to the bottom area 5 in the lower vertical area the container also essentially rigid boundary walls are provided, to which above the central cross strut 3 according to FIG. 2, flexible partial areas of the peripheral boundary walls 8 connect.

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    Behälter zum Aufnehmen bzw. Aufbewahren und zum Entnehmen von stückigem Material, insbesondere von festem, rieselfähigem Heizmaterial, beispielsweise Pellets aus Holz, oder Getreide bzw. Futtermittel, wobei der Behälter aus im wesentlichen vertikalen Umfangsbegrenzungswänden (8) und gegebenenfalls einer oberen Abdeckwand besteht und im Bereich eines sich insbesondere verjüngenden Bodens (5) eine Ausbringeinrichtung (7) zum Entnehmen des stückigen Materials aus dem Behälter vorgesehen ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Boden (5) aus einem starren, insbesondere metallischen Material, beispielsweise Stahl, hergestellt ist und sich ausgehend von den äußeren Umfangswandbereichen trichterartig bzw. pyramidenstumpfförmig im wesentlichen zum Zentrum (6) des Bodens (5) des Behälters verjüngt, und daß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) wenigstens teilweise aus einem flexiblen Material hergestellt sind.Container for receiving or storing and for removing lumpy material, in particular solid, free-flowing heating material, for example pellets made of wood, or grain or animal feed, the container consisting of essentially vertical circumferential boundary walls (8) and optionally an upper cover wall and in In the area of a tapered base (5) there is a dispensing device (7) for removing the lumpy material from the container, characterized in that the base (5) is made of a rigid, in particular metallic material, for example steel, and starts out from the outer peripheral wall areas tapered like a truncated pyramid substantially to the center (6) of the bottom (5) of the container, and that the peripheral boundary walls (8) are at least partially made of a flexible material. Behälter nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Bereich des vertieften Zentrums (6) des Bodens, insbesondere einem Sumpf des Behälters, die Ausbringeinrichtung (7) angeordnet ist.Container according to Claim 1, characterized in that the dispensing device (7) is arranged in the region of the recessed center (6) of the base, in particular a sump of the container. Behälter nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ausbringeinrichtung (7) von einer Schnecke und/oder einem Ansaugelement gebildet ist.Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the dispensing device (7) is formed by a screw and / or a suction element. Behälter nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) wenigstens teilweise insbesondere in ihrer vertikalen Abmessung bzw. Höhenerstreckung verstellbar sind. Container according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the circumferential boundary walls (8) are at least partially adjustable, in particular in their vertical dimension or height extension. Behälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die wenigstens teilweise aus einem flexiblen, insbesondere gewebeartigen Material gebildeten Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) an einer insbesondere höhenverstellbaren Rahmenkonstruktion (1) gelagert bzw. festgelegt sind.Container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the circumferential boundary walls (8) formed at least partially from a flexible, in particular fabric-like material are mounted or fixed on a frame construction (1) which is in particular adjustable in height. Behälter nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rahmenkonstruktion (1) von zumindest vertikal teleskopierbaren Streben (2) gebildet ist.Container according to claim 5, characterized in that the frame structure (1) is formed by at least vertically telescopic struts (2). Behälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) in einem an den Boden (5) anschließenden Teilbereich von starren, im wesentlichen plattenförmigen Begrenzungswänden gebildet sind, an welche in Höhenrichtung die in ihrer vertikalen Abmessung bzw. Höhenerstreckung verstellbaren Teilbereiche der Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) anschließen.Container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the circumferential boundary walls (8) are formed in a partial region adjoining the base (5) by rigid, essentially plate-shaped boundary walls, to which the vertical dimension or height extension of which is in the vertical direction Connect adjustable sections of the circumferential boundary walls (8). Behälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die insbesondere flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) an ihren zur Außenseite des Behälters gewandten Oberflächen Festlegungs- bzw. Aufnahmeelemente (9), beispielsweise Laschen oder Ösen, zum Aufnehmen von Streben, insbesondere in im wesentlichen horizontaler Richtung verlaufenden Streben (3), der Rahmenkonstruktion (1) aufweisen.Container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the in particular flexible peripheral boundary walls (8) on their surfaces facing the outside of the container are fixing or receiving elements (9), for example tabs or eyelets, for receiving struts, in particular in struts (3) extending substantially in the horizontal direction and having the frame construction (1). Behälter nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die flexiblen Umfangsbegrenzungswände (8) über Klemmelemente an dem Boden (5) und/oder anschließenden Wandelementen festlegbar sind.Container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the flexible circumferential boundary walls (8) can be fixed on the base (5) and / or subsequent wall elements by means of clamping elements.
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