EP2117990A2 - Container arrangement - Google Patents
Container arrangementInfo
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- EP2117990A2 EP2117990A2 EP08707740A EP08707740A EP2117990A2 EP 2117990 A2 EP2117990 A2 EP 2117990A2 EP 08707740 A EP08707740 A EP 08707740A EP 08707740 A EP08707740 A EP 08707740A EP 2117990 A2 EP2117990 A2 EP 2117990A2
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a container arrangement for gaseous liquids, preferably for drinks, comprising a casing or casing and a method for transporting and dispensing gas-containing liquids into and out of the pressure-resistant collapsible casing and a casing.
- Soft-walled liquid containers made of different materials and in different forms are widely used.
- the term soft-walled is to be understood as meaning all container materials by which no rigidly defined shape is predetermined, such as, for example, plastic films, flexible composite materials or fabrics. They have the advantage over hard-walled containers that they are only intended for single use and are disposed of or recycled after use. This eliminates the costs for return transport and cleaning of the containers.
- the widely spread flexible plastic bags for the packaging of liquids and other products have the disadvantage that they are for the storage and transport of pressurized products, such as liquids containing CO2, such as beer or mineral water, are not suitable , Even a slight internal pressure expands the bag or even lets it burst. Furthermore, a container in which the internal pressure is lost by yielding its flexible outer wall upon removal of the product is unsuitable, in particular for gas-containing liquids, since a constant internal pressure is necessary for the uniform dispensing and for the complete emptying of the container.
- Stainless steel drums are used, in particular, for their mechanical robustness, since the pressure built up in the container by the CO 2 content of the product can exceed 6 bar and must be absorbed by the container.
- the amount of pressure build-up depends on the CO 2 content itself, the temperature and the agitation (shaking) of the product.
- the inclusion of such a high pressure is not guaranteed in the known soft-walled containers.
- the internal pressure for the tapping of individual amounts of the liquid is necessary and is usually kept constant by additional pressurization, high.
- Another disadvantage of the "keg drums” is that, for example, the prices of steel have risen enormously in recent years, which of course also reflected in the prices for a "keg barrel".
- steel is comparatively heavy, especially in comparison to plastic, so that, for example, an empty 20 liter "keg barrel” already has about 5 kg dead weight.
- the drinks are conveyed from a "keg keg" by means of carbon dioxide, the CO 2 as the pumped medium in direct contact with the drink, which leads to a few days to a carbonization of the drink and thus adversely affect the quality of the drink particularly negative.
- the container arrangement for gaseous liquids on an enclosure of a pressure-resistant collapsible material encloses at least two chambers, the first chamber serving to receive and dispense the gas-containing liquid via a first port, and the second chamber is a pressure chamber, which is provided with a second connection for pressurizing. Between the first chamber and the second chamber, a flexible wall is arranged.
- the container arrangement has a much lower weight than barrels (for example, about 90% lighter than comparable "keg barrels" or wooden barrels), which are used for comparable amounts of liquid.And there are no cleaning, return transport and additional
- the container arrangement is environmentally friendly, because it requires neither the use of chemical cleaning agents, nor energy must be spent for transport and storage and also this bag can be ecologically the Recycled fed or otherwise disposed of environmentally friendly, for example, be incinerated environmentally friendly.
- the container arrangement dispenses with the use of steel, so that it can also be produced relatively inexpensively and with low energy at least partially by means of methods already known and on already existing machines.
- such a container arrangement is very flat and space-saving, especially in the empty state, especially in comparison to barrels that occupy the same volume of space both in the full and in the empty state.
- the storage volume can thus be reduced by about twenty times, for example, so that further storage costs can be saved considerably.
- the container assembly of the present invention being relatively light and small, is also much easier to handle.
- the second chamber may completely surround the first chamber, wherein the wall is preferably formed by a sheath of the first chamber.
- the envelope is formed from a pressure-resistant outer wall of the second chamber.
- the first chamber and the second chamber may be arranged side by side in the enclosure.
- the first chamber and the second chamber are formed as separate soft-walled bags or containers.
- the wall is advantageously formed from the adjacent wall portions of the first and the second chamber.
- first chamber and the second chamber are formed from a single bag or container, wherein the wall is preferably formed integrally with the bag or container between the chambers.
- the pressure-resistant enclosure completely surround the bag or container.
- the bag forms the flameproof enclosure; in this In this case, the wall can thus be arranged in the enclosure in such a way that it separates the enclosure into the first chamber and the second chamber.
- the container arrangement preferably has a pillow shape and further preferably handles.
- the container assembly may also have any other shape, such as a cylindrical shape or cubic shape.
- the configuration of the container arrangement as a bag, in particular in pillow form, makes it possible to handle the container arrangement easily. Furthermore, it is thus possible to easily transport the container assembly, as it can be loaded in pillow form, for example, simply on Euro pallets, either with appropriate frames or by means of a packaging, such as a lightweight cardboard packaging, which can be stacked well.
- the sheath consists of a film which is reinforced by mineral or synthetic fibers in the longitudinal or transverse direction or in the longitudinal and transverse directions or consists of a fabric which is made of synthetic or mineral fibers or reinforced by such fibers.
- this pressure-resistant, flexible, or only slightly expandable sheath can in principle surround all soft-walled, non-pressure-resistant bags or containers, such as the product bags or pressure bags according to the invention, such that they become pressure-resistant.
- the sheath may preferably be a separate or integral part of the bag or container thus made pressure-tight.
- the sheath is joined together by means of self-adhesive film or self-adhesive fabric or by gluing or welding.
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of an empty container arrangement according to a first embodiment
- FIG. 3 the container assembly of FIG. 1 in full
- FIG. 4 shows the container arrangement according to FIG. 1 during emptying
- FIG. 5-7 diagrammatic 'representations of different embodiments of a container assembly according to a second embodiment
- 14a-14c is a schematic representation of a wrap of isotropic, fiber-reinforced plastic film with self-adhesive compound or compound by glue,
- 15a-15b is a schematic representation of a casing consisting of two individual, tubular parts made of isotopic plastic film surrounded by a shrink film or a welded protective film,
- 17a-17b show various possibilities of assembling the sheathing by means of self-adhesive fiber-reinforced foil or fiber fabric or by means of glue or welding applied to the splices,
- FIG. 1 shows a container arrangement 1 according to the invention.
- This container arrangement 1 preferably serves for receiving, the Transport and dispensing of liquids, in particular gaseous liquids.
- the liquids or the product are particularly preferably drinks, for example beer, mineral water or even sparkling wine.
- the container arrangement has a casing 2, hereinafter also referred to as casing, which preferably consists of a pressure-resistant collapsible material.
- the envelope 2 is thus flexible on the one hand, but on the other hand also not or only slightly stretchable, so that they can absorb large pressures from inside between 2 and 10 bar, preferably at least up to 6 bar.
- pressure-resistant, flexible or only slightly stretchable for the purpose of this description, all sheaths 2 are designated by which no rigidly defined shape is given, ie from tissue, plastic films, flexible composite materials, composite films, self-adhesive films, fiber-reinforced films or other, in particular the materials mentioned in the description with the properties mentioned.
- the sheath 2 preferably encloses at least two chambers 3, 4.
- the first chamber 3 serves to receive the product to be stored or transported, ie preferably the gas-containing liquid.
- the chamber 3 is connected to the environment of the container arrangement by means of a first connection 5, also referred to below as the product connection.
- the product connection 5 is preferably formed with a check valve or other, for example, in dispensing valves usual. By means of the connection 5, it is possible to fill the product into the first chamber, and the product can also be discharged from the first chamber 3 again via the product connection 5.
- the second chamber 4 is a pressure chamber, which is preferably provided with a second connection 6 for pressurizing.
- the second chamber 4 serves to receive a pressurized pumped medium via a connection 6, also referred to below as the pressure connection.
- a connection 6 also referred to below as the pressure connection.
- any fluid is suitable as the medium, for example CO 2 , compressed air or water.
- the terminal 6 may be formed, for example, as the first terminal 5.
- a flexible wall 7 is preferably arranged between the first chamber 3 and the second chamber 4.
- the wall 7 of the container arrangement 1 can consist of the envelope of an inner product bag 8, the product bag 8 surrounding the first chamber 3.
- the product bag 8 thus receives the product via the first connection 5, which extends through the enclosure 2.
- the product bag 8 is preferably flexible and made of a food grade plastic. He does not have to be pressure resistant.
- the envelope 2 is particularly preferably formed from a pressure-resistant outer wall of the second chamber 4 and thus constitutes an outer pressure bag 9.
- the pressure bag 9 surrounds the product bag 8 completely and encloses it airtight, so that the second chamber 4 Consequently, the first chamber 3 completely surrounds.
- This pressure bag 9 is preferably made of a gas-tight film, which can also absorb the mechanical stress due to the pressure.
- the sheathing or sheathing 2 can also, as is shown in further embodiments, surround the non-pressure-resistant inner bag or container as a separate part or can also be an integral part of the same. Construction and production of such a film or bag will be described in more detail later in the description.
- the advantages of this design are in their simple production, especially the bag, with today usual bag making without major modifications. It is also inexpensive, since only two bags must be made, and in the form of "endless bags" for the currently used bottling plants easily possible.
- the bags are also preferably made of recyclable and / or environmentally friendly materials so that they can be easily recycled, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Furthermore, significant cost savings can be achieved in the logistics, since no return transport container arrangements is necessary, since these can be disposed of easily and compactly after use due to their collapsible structure and thus eliminates the need to clean the emptied container.
- Another essential advantage of the invention is that there is no contact of the pumped medium with the product, so that the demands on the hygiene of the pumped medium are very low, which allows the use of numerous, even less expensive pumped media, such as water or compressed air. But even with the use of CO 2 as a pumped medium can not come to a carbonization due to lack of contact with the product. In this way, for example, the natural gas content (for example CO.sub.2 content) of the product is retained even after the first removal of the product from the container arrangement, and consequently also the taste and also the quality of the product. In addition, the product, especially in the "pierced" state, thus longer lasting.
- viscous media such as glue, paint or sauce are usually filled into rigid containers and then need to be pumped out of the container for use. This is especially difficult with viscous media or even impossible with media that cure.
- the product can be withdrawn from the container arrangement with any desired delivery medium, such as, for example, compressed air. be pressed, which can be dispensed with the aforementioned pump.
- any desired delivery medium such as, for example, compressed air. be pressed, which can be dispensed with the aforementioned pump.
- the pumped medium does not come into contact with the product and furthermore no air can penetrate into the product bag, the product can not cure.
- the container arrangement according to the first embodiment preferably consists of independent sachets 8, 9 or chambers 3, 4.
- the product bag 2 still empty in FIG. 1 serves to receive the product to be stored or transported via the product connection 5.
- the pressure bag 1 serves to receive the pressurized pumped medium via the pressure connection 6.
- the connections 5, 6 of the container arrangement 1 are preferably connected to a corresponding pressure line or product line of a filling installation.
- the product bag 8 is preferably vacuum-sealed prior to the filling process.
- the vacuuming can be done on the one hand by sucking the air from the first chamber 3 via the product connection 5.
- the same effect, ie the elimination of the residual oxygen in the product bag 8, also by pressurizing the pressure kairuner 4 can be achieved with a defined form.
- the product bag 8 is compressed and the remaining residual oxygen is thus pressed out of it. Then you can start with the filling process described below.
- a filling operation of the container assembly 1 is shown.
- the container assembly 1 can be filled with conventional filling systems. This as well as the preceding and subsequent steps can preferably also be partially or fully automated in order to be able to provide numerous container arrangements 1 in a short time.
- the product bag 8 is filled with the product via the product connection 5 and thus expands within the pressure-resistant casing 2. Due to the volume expansion of the product bag 8 or the first chamber 3, an existing gas volume or fluid volume in the pressure bag 1 due to the reduction in volume in the second chamber 4 is vented or vented via the pressure port 6.
- the required pressure is preferably about 2.5 bar, but is not limited to this.
- the connections 5, 6 are preferably separated from the lines of the filling system and at least the product bag 8 is sealed at the product connection 5.
- This can preferably be done by an existing check valve or by using a simple pin, a pin with permanently connected hose, a tap or other valve or closure.
- the filled container arrangement can then be stored and transported with or without outer packaging.
- An overpressure possibly caused by the gas-containing product during storage and transport, is absorbed by the construction of the container arrangement 1.
- the outer pressure bag 9, which is formed by the sheath 2 acts as a pressure jacket.
- Fig. 4 the emptying of the container assembly 1 is shown. Thereafter, the product connection 5 of the first chamber 3 is connected to a product line of a dispensing system or dispensing system.
- the pressure port 6 of the second chamber 4 is connected to a pressure system, such as a compressor, a gas cylinder or a water pipe.
- the container assembly can be connected, for example, existing dispensing systems without further or significant modifications, whereby the container assembly 1 almost unlimited in the catering industry, but also in private use, can be used in a conventional manner.
- the container assembly 1 may preferably be placed in a cold room or in a special cool box. This can in turn be done with or without repackaging. It is also conceivable that the container assembly 1 is connected to a flow cooler in a known manner. After the product connection 5 and the pressure connection 6 have thus been connected to a dispensing system as described above (optionally in the refrigerated space / box or with an intermediate throughflow cooler), the container arrangement 1 is ready for emptying.
- the pressure bag 9 is acted upon by a pressure, the so-called delivery pressure, via the second port 6.
- a pressure the so-called delivery pressure
- This can be generated by a fluid medium, such as a gas, e.g. COz or compressed air, or a liquid, e.g. Water. Due to this pressurization, pressure is exerted on the product bag 2 via the wall 7, that is to say the casing of the product bag 8.
- the product bag 8 consequently empties through the product connection 5. It is likewise possible to apply a mechanical pressure to the product bag 8 for emptying.
- the delivery pressure is in dispensing systems, for example, about 2 to 3bar, which in the container assembly 1 by a special Druckummantelung or -Umhüllung the or the inner bag (s) erect.
- the special foil used for this purpose which is also pressure-resistant, has a minimum or no and flexible and collapsible, and their production will be described in detail later in the description.
- the container assembly 1 After the container assembly 1 is empty, it is replaced, crumpled up and disposed of or recycled. This is possible because the container arrangement has a significantly lower weight than comparable conventional barrels. Due to the possibility of disposing of the container arrangement in a space-saving manner on site, costs for the return transport of a container arrangement and possibly further unnecessary storage costs are also avoided. In addition, cleaning costs and the use of chemical cleaning agents are avoided, so that the container assembly, even by the lower transport and thus energy consumption, much more environmentally friendly than the previously known barrels or container assemblies. This is further facilitated by the fact that in the manufacture of the container assembly 1 is largely or completely dispensed steel. The container assembly 1 is thus cheaper and less expensive to produce and also by their lower weight compared to conventional barrels, also easier to handle. Moreover, the container assembly can also be easily recycled.
- FIGS. 5 to 7 furthermore show various embodiments of a container arrangement according to a second embodiment, in which the chambers 13, 14 do not enclose, but are preferably arranged next to one another.
- the chambers 13, 14 of the container assembly 10 of two independent bags 18, 19 are formed, which are surrounded by a pressure-resistant casing or sheath 12.
- the bags 18, 19 are disposed in the enclosure such that the wall 17 is formed of adjacent wall portions of the first chamber 13 and the second chamber 14.
- the product bag 18 has a product connection 15 and the pressure bag 19 has a pressure connection 16, like the connections 5, 6 of the first embodiment.
- two common, preferably identical, bags can be used as product bags 18 and 19 Druckbeu-.
- the bags 18, 19 are preferably flexible and at least the product bag 18 is made of a food grade plastic.
- the bags 18, 19 need not be pressure resistant.
- the bags 18, 19 in the filled state in each case completely fill the inner volume of the envelope 12.
- the product bag 18 can receive the maximum volume of the container arrangement 10 during filling.
- the pressure bag 19 during emptying also fill the maximum internal volume of the envelope, so that a complete emptying of the product bag 18 and the product chamber 13 can be ensured.
- the surrounding pressure jacket 12 may preferably consist of a plastic film, flexible composite film, fabric, or the like. Particularly preferably, the pressure jacket has fiber-reinforced films in order to absorb and absorb the mechanical pressure load particularly effectively.
- the pressure jacket 12 may also be gas-tight. On the materials of both the Druckummantelung and the bag will be discussed below the description.
- the product bag 28 and the pressure bag 29 are preferably formed from a single, soft-walled pressure container or bag 21, or combined into a single bag 21 with two chambers 23, 24.
- the wall 27 is formed integrally with the bag 21 between the chambers 23, 24 and represents the separation area between the two chambers 23, 24.
- the bag 21 is surrounded by a pressure-resistant envelope or casing 22.
- Pouches 28, 29 and sheath 22 have the same materials and properties as the pouches 18, 19 and sheath 12 of the first embodiment. Likewise, they each have a corresponding connection 25, 26.
- the chambers 23, 24 each have at least the same internal volume as the jacket 22, on the one hand, as already explained above, to make maximum use of the filling volume of the container assembly 20 and on the other hand to ensure complete emptying of the product bag 28 and the product chamber 23. It is also conceivable that the chambers 23, 24 in the empty state slightly smaller than the ummmante- ment 22 are formed, and the chambers 23, 24 expand in the filled state so that they each adapt to the casing 22 in shape and size.
- a third embodiment of a container arrangement 30 shown in FIG. 7 consists of a bag 31 divided in the middle by a wall or film 37 into two chambers 33, 34.
- the bag 31 thus forms the flameproof enclosure 32, so that consequently the wall 37 is disposed in the enclosure 32 so as to separate the enclosure 32 into the first chamber 33 and the second chamber 34.
- the bag 31, or the envelope 32 on the outside consists of a gas-tight, pressure-resistant film, as well as the envelope 2 of the first embodiment, and is therefore pressure-resistant in itself.
- the film 37 is preferably flexible and made of a food safe plastic. It does not have to be pressure-resistant, but preferably gas-tight.
- This bag 32 can be made easily and inexpensively, for example, in one operation of three film layers. This can be done, at least in part, preferably even by means of already known methods and on already existing machines. Even the production of endless bags for today common filling systems is easily possible. This will be described in more detail below.
- FIGS. 8 to 11 show various preferred container shapes as well as various preferred connection forms of a container arrangement according to the invention.
- a top view of the container arrangement including a front view of the container arrangement and, on the left next to it, a side view of the container arrangement.
- Identical features are provided with the same reference numbers in the figures, and reference is made to the above-mentioned embodiments with respect to these features.
- the shape of the bag is, beyond the preferred examples shown, largely freely selectable.
- Fig. 8 shows a container assembly 40 according to the third embodiment of the second embodiment, which has a pillow shape.
- a container shape makes it easy to store and transport the container assembly, as it can be loaded in pillow form, for example, simply on Euro pallets, either with appropriate frames or by means of a lightweight outer packaging, such as a carton box that can be stacked well can be.
- the container arrangement in the form of a pillow can thus also be handled well, which can be further improved by handles H that are preferably integrally formed in the container arrangement.
- handles H are preferably integrally formed in the container arrangement.
- a container assembly which holds 20 liters, weighs about 5 kg less in the filled or filled state, as a comparable "keg keg w and also has a, in comparison to steel, soft body, so that the handling and the Comfort of handling is significantly improved.
- the outer packaging is designed such that the handles H are tangible from the outside to improve the handling of packaged container arrangements yet.
- FIG. 9 shows a container arrangement 50 likewise in the form of a pillow according to the second embodiment of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 10 shows a container arrangement 60 according to the first embodiment, which likewise has a cushion shape with handles H.
- Fig. 11 shows a container assembly 70 according to the first embodiment, which has a cylindrical shape and also handles H.
- a container assembly 80 is also shown according to the first embodiment, which has a cubic shape.
- the ports that is, the product port and the pressure port, for product chamber and pressure chamber, either as shown in Fig. 8 or 9, separated (product port 45, 55, pressure port 46, 56) or, as in Fig. 10 shown to be formed in a combined form as a combination port 61 with integrated product port 65 and pressure port 66.
- the container assembly according to the invention can be made in different sizes.
- the invention is not limited to the mentioned sizes, so that in the usual sizes for "keg barrels" sizes of 15, 20, 25, 30 or 50 liters the content can be fixed.
- a plurality of container arrangements are each connected independently to a separate pressure line, but to the same product line. Furthermore, it is also possible for a plurality of container arrangements to be connected to a pressure line but in each case individually or in groups to a plurality of product lines.
- the connection options are not limited according to the invention.
- the arrangement shown in FIG. 14a preferably consists of at least two substantially rectangular, fiber-reinforced, isotropic films 101, 102, from which the sheath 100 is formed.
- the films 101, 102 are preferably self-adhesive films on one side or films which are glued by applying glue.
- the films 101, 102 are preferably arranged at a cross, particularly preferably at a substantially right angle to one another, so that the two films 101, 102 form an overlapping region 103.
- the fiber direction of the films 101, 102 preferably likewise runs at a right angle to one another in order to achieve a particularly high fiber reinforcement of the finished casing 100.
- the regions 104, 105, 106, 107 of the films 101, 102 projecting upwards and downwards and to the right and left of the overlapping region 103 are preferably designed such that the at least one projecting region 104, 106 of each film has the shape and surface dimensions of the overlapping region 103 has.
- connection 109 which preferably represents a non-pressure-resistant inner bag, as described in detail in the above embodiments.
- connection 109 which preferably represents a non-pressure-resistant inner bag, as described in detail in the above embodiments.
- the protruding areas 104, 105 of a film 101 are first transferred onto the overlapping area 103 in such a way that the product bag 108 is surrounded by the film 101.
- the overhanging portion 104 having the shape and surface area of the overlapping portion 103 is folded, and the second overlapping portion 105 of the same sheet 101 is then laid on the already folded portion 104.
- the same procedure is followed with the other film 102.
- the respectively overlapping regions of the films 101, 102 adhere securely to each other, so that a pressure-resistant collapsible casing 100 (such as, for example, the aforementioned casings 2, 12, 22, 32) arises, in which the product bag 108 is securely arranged.
- a pressure-resistant collapsible casing 100 such as, for example, the aforementioned casings 2, 12, 22, 32
- the resulting sheath 100 has a particularly high pressure resistance, so that it has the same properties as in FIG According to the container assembly according to the invention occurring pressures can safely capture.
- the surfaces or areas 103, 104 of the films 101, 102, with which the product bag 108 is in contact not be self-adhesive or not provided with glue.
- openings 110, 111 for passing through the connection 109 are preferably provided at corresponding locations in the films 101, 102 of the casing 100.
- the sheath 100 may optionally be externally provided with a foil 112, e.g. a shrink film or a welded at the edges protective film to be surrounded.
- a foil 112 e.g. a shrink film or a welded at the edges protective film to be surrounded.
- FIGS. 15a and 15b show a second embodiment of a casing 200.
- the casing 200 here preferably consists of two independent tubes 201, 202.
- the tubes preferably consist of fiber-reinforced, isotropic foils.
- a first tube piece 201 is preferably slipped longitudinally over a non-pressure-resistant inner bag 208 or product bag with connection 209 (FIG. 15 a).
- a second tube piece 202 is preferably slipped transversely over the non-pressure-resistant inner bag 208 and the first tube piece 201 (FIG. 15b).
- the inner bag 208 is also made pressure resistant. The Compressive strength is thus given both in the longitudinal direction and in the transverse direction.
- openings 210 for carrying out the connection 209 are preferably provided at corresponding locations in the tube sections 201, 202 of the casing 200.
- the construction may also preferably be provided with a foil 212, such as a shrink film or a protective foil welded to the edges, that is to be enveloped, in order to achieve a certain dimensional stability of the bag. This also increases the friction at the connection parts of the pipe sections and thus achieves a higher strength of the connection.
- a foil 212 such as a shrink film or a protective foil welded to the edges, that is to be enveloped, in order to achieve a certain dimensional stability of the bag. This also increases the friction at the connection parts of the pipe sections and thus achieves a higher strength of the connection.
- the 16a to 16d show a sheathing 300 made of fiber fabric.
- the casing 300 preferably consists of two individual partial surfaces, a rear-side part 301 and the front-side part 302.
- the front-side part 302 preferably has essentially a base area which corresponds to that of a product bag 308 (FIG. 16b).
- the rear part 301 preferably has at least the base area of the product bag 308 and, moreover, still on the side edges protruding areas 304, 305, 306, 307 (FIG. 16a).
- the non-pressure-resistant inner bag 308 or product bag is preferably removed from the rear bag. side 301 and enclosed by the front part 302 of the casing 300.
- the front-side part 302 and the rear-side part 301 of the woven sheath 300 are preferably placed on top of each other in such a way that they enclose the product bag 308 between them (FIG. 16c).
- the protruding portions 304, 305, 306, 307 of the rear portion 301 which preferably form splices, are transferred to the front portion 302 and bonded thereto (FIG. 16d). This can be done by welding, by applying glue or by means of self-adhesive tissue.
- At least one of the parts 302 of the casing 300 preferably has an opening 310 for the passage of the connection 309 of the product bag 308, as already described above.
- the areas of the sheath 300 that are in contact with the product bag 308 are not provided with glue or have self-adhesive properties to ensure some movement and expansion of the product bag 308.
- FIGS. 17a and 17b show the assembly by means of self-adhesive films.
- FIGS. 18a and 18b examples of the assembly of films by glue or welding are shown.
- 17a shows the joining by means of self-adhesive, fiber-reinforced film or self-adhesive fabric 401.
- the film 401 as also shown in FIGS. 14a and 14b, is preferably turned over from two sides, so that the folded-over regions 401a, 401b overlap.
- a splice 402 is inevitably formed at the overlapping regions 401a, 401b, so that the wrapping is securely joined together.
- the surface of the splice 402 depends on the occurring maximum tensile forces.
- 17b shows the joining of the sheathing by means of a self-adhesive fiber-reinforced foil or a fabric 411 and another self-adhesive piece of foil or piece of fabric 412.
- This piece of foil or fabric 412 is arranged so that its self-adhesive point is joined to the self-adhesive point of the foil 411 .
- the film pieces 412 with its self-adhesive point are preferably arranged away from the film 411, and the self-adhesive sites of the film 411 are folded over so that they come into contact with the self-adhesive sites of the film piece 412 and form a splice 413a, 413b , This gives the advantage of a solid better adhesive bond at the splice 413a, 413b.
- Fig. 18a shows the bonding of a fiber-reinforced film or the fabric 501 by means of an adhesive or a
- Adhesive film is a glue or adhesive used or the overlapping areas 501 a, 501 b of the film 501 are welded.
- Fig. 18b shows the connection of the sheath consisting of two pieces of foil or two pieces of fabric 511, 512.
- the construction of the sheath substantially corresponds to that of Fig. 17b, with the difference that the fiber-reinforced piece of foil or piece of fabric 511 by means of an adhesive or a weld on the splice 513a, 513b is joined to the second piece of film or fabric 512.
- connection of the surfaces is thus preferably effected by wide-area gluing by means of glue or self-adhesive surface or by welding.
- the required minimum adhesive surface or welding surface depends on the desired compressive strength and the associated maximum tensile forces and the position of the joint and the quality of the connection.
- any pressure-resistant film can be used, which will be described in more detail below.
- a self-adhesive film 600 consisting of a fiber-reinforced film 601 and an adhesive layer 602, which is preferably is arranged on only one side of the fiber-reinforced film 601, for the production of the pressure bag, so the Ummante- ment used.
- this film 600 is preferably applied to a drum-shaped body 610 (FIG. 19a).
- the film 600 is held, for example, on a holding region 611 of the drum 610, preferably by means of vacuum.
- it is also any other form of support, for example, a mechanical support, conceivable.
- the film is then wrapped longitudinally around the drum-shaped body 610 with the adhesive layer 602 facing outward (Figure 19b).
- the self-adhesive film 600 is wrapped around the drum-shaped body 610 so far that the end portions of the film 601 at least partially overlap. Due to the adhesive layer 602, the overlapping regions of the film 601 thus adhere to each other, so that the self-adhesive film 600 is formed tubular (FIG. 19c).
- the drum-shaped body 610 is removed, that is, for example, pulled out of the tubular film 600. Since the adhesive layer 602 of the film 600 is preferably directed outwardly only, the film 600 does not adhere to the drum-shaped body 610.
- a rectangular body 620 is inserted into the hollow body of the film 600 so that the rectangular body 620 is preferably located at least the entire length of the tubular self-adhesive film 600 ( Figure 19d).
- the rectangular body 620 is disposed in the film 600, it is preferably expanded in width (FIG. 19e) such that the film 600 is made into a rectangular shape by the pipe shape (FIG. 19f).
- the body 620 can also have any other, arbitrary shape, depending on which shape the pressure bag or the sheathing should have. For this purpose, corresponding differently shaped body must then be used for forming the film 600.
- Figs. 19g to 19i may also be performed.
- a rectangular body 630 is used instead of a drum-shaped body.
- the film 600, with the adhesive layer 602 preferably directed outward, is applied to the latter, likewise being held on, for example, a holding region 631 of the body 630 by means of vacuum (FIG. 19 g).
- the self-adhesive film 600 is as comparable already described above, wrapped around the rectangular body 630 that the end portions of the film 601 at least partially overlap, so that due to the adhesive layer 602, the overlapping portions of the film 601 to each other. In this way, without further intermediate steps, the desired rectangular shape of the pressure bag is formed (FIG. 19i). It should also be noted here that the body 630 can have any other desired shape, depending on which shape of the pressure-resistant casing of the container arrangement is desired.
- the film according to the example shown now has a rectangular shape.
- the rectangular body 620, 630 preferably remains arranged in the foil 600.
- the fibers of the fiber-reinforced films 601, 606 are preferably aligned substantially at right angles to each other, so that the compressive strength of the container assembly is distributed substantially uniformly in all directions and is as large as possible.
- Fig. 19k shows a 90 ° horizontally rotated view of the arrangement described above. It can be seen that the In the course of the process, regions 608, 609 of the second film 605 still to be folded over project beyond the underside of the rectangularly shaped first film 600 on both sides.
- a connecting piece 603 is also preferably made of self-adhesive film with the adhesive side facing upwards, ie away from the first film 600.
- the adhesive layer 607 of a first fold-over region 608 of the second film 605 is covered by a non-adhesive cover 604, for example a non-adhesive film or paper. Also, with a non-adhesive cover 604, an upper portion of the first sheet 600 and the connector 603 is covered toward a side of the first foldable portion 608. In this way, inadvertent adhesion and soiling of the adhesive layers 602, 607 in the further steps, in which these areas are exposed to the outside, prevented.
- the second area to be folded over 609 which is not provided with a non-adhesive film, is folded over in such a way that the second film 605 or the second area 609, with its adhesive layer 607 on the adhesive layer 602 of the first film 600 on its upper side and the connecting piece 603, which are not provided with the non-adhesive cover 604, is arranged.
- a first open end of the first film 600 is simultaneously closed.
- sheathing 640 then preferably holes, so bushings 641, 642 for connections of an inner bag, punched into the films 600, 605 accordingly.
- the rectangular body 620, 630 can simultaneously serve as a die for the punching tools S. It should be noted that the holes can also be punched in another method step or even the films 600, 605 are provided with holes during their production.
- the rectangular body 620, 630 is removed from the pressure jacket 640 (FIG. 19m). For this purpose, it is preferably pulled out of the remaining second opening of the casing 640. Since the first area 608 of the second film 605 is provided with the non-adhesive cover 604, adhesion of the rectangular body 620, 630 to the first area 608 is avoided in this step.
- such an inner bag 650 has a product bag 651 and a pressure bag 652.
- the product bag 651 further preferably has a product connection 653, whereas the pressure bag 652 preferably has a pressure connection 654.
- the bags 651, 652 are preferably connected to each other by a connecting region 655 on each side. the.
- This connecting region 655 preferably serves as an insertion aid for an insertion tool W for inserting the inner bag 650.
- the tool W preferably engages behind the connecting region 655 and pushes it into the surrounding casing.
- the product bag 651 and the pressure bag 652 preferably fold against the tool W counter to the direction of insertion and can thus be easily inserted into the casing 640. Subsequently, the tool W moves out of the casing 640 again.
- the inner bag 650 is inserted into the pressure jacket 640 in such a way that the connections 653, 654 of the bags 651, 652 are inserted through the passages 641, 642 punched in the films 600, 605 and out of these stand out so that they are accessible from the outside.
- the non-adhesive covers 604 are removed from the foils 600, 605 and the connector 603. Then, the first region 608 of the second film 605 is folded over in such a way that its adhesive layer 607 is arranged on the not yet covered adhesive layer 602 of the first film 600 on its upper side and the connecting piece 603. In this way, the pressure jacket 640 is completely closed and completely surrounds the inner bag 650.
- the advantages of the aforementioned method for producing a container arrangement according to the invention lie in the fact that the pressure envelope or pressure jacket is assembled in such a way that the entire outer skin adhesive layer is joined together on adhesive layer. In all places where large tensile forces occur, adhesive surface are thus joined together on adhesive surface and / or there is a good connection due to high friction. As a result, a high pressure resistance of the container arrangement is ensured in order to securely absorb the pressures occurring in the container arrangement. This is further promoted by the transversely aligned fibers of the fiber reinforced films.
- a bag made in this way is dimensionally stable and does not have to be surrounded by an additional protective film, such as a shrink film.
- the inside of the pressure jacket does not have an adhesive, ie no adhesive layer or the like, therefore, it is not necessary to additionally cover it with a non-adhesive film.
- the entire process ie the production of the pressure envelope and the insertion of the inner bag, can be fully automatic.
- the bags can be manufactured particularly quickly and inexpensively in large quantities.
- This can Furthermore, in particular the inner bag are also made entirely on today usual bag machines.
- the invention is not limited to the abovementioned restrictions. It should again be noted that, for example, the casing both as a separate part surrounding the non-pressure-resistant inner bag or container or may be an integral part of the same.
- the container arrangement is not limited in its shape or size by thewhosbeispie- Ie.
- the production of the pouch or pressure jacket is not limited to the aforementioned exemplary methods.
- all conceivable materials for wrapping and bags can be used. Particularly preferred materials are described below.
- PE polyethylene
- LDPE Low Density Polyethylene
- LLDPE Linear Low Density Polyethylene
- MDPE Medium Density
- HDPE High Density Polyethylene
- EVA or EVOH ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer
- nylon PP, PET, or PVC films.
- a film which is food-safe and has a maximum barrier function against gases, in particular CO2 and O 2 , and against light.
- gas-tight and pressure-resistant films such as stretched plastic films, composite films, laminated or co-extruded films, such as the above non-pressure-resistant films, which additionally by fabric made of plastic, synthetic fibers, glass fibers, carbon fibers or natural Fibers are reinforced.
- films, tapes, coated or uncoated fabrics made of mineral or synthetic fibers, such as e.g. Glass fibers, carbon fibers, etc., consist of or are reinforced by such are used.
- the fiber density (number of fibers / cm 2 ) can be arranged in such a way that the tensile forces occurring at different points at different levels are optimally absorbed.
- conditionally pressure-resistant and conditionally gas-tight films are preferably plastic fabric or lattice (for example, PVC, PET) or fabric made of natural fibers.
- tissue such as plastic fibers, natural fibers, carbon fibers or glass fibers.
- connection 110 first opening 111 second opening
- Adhesive 411 self-adhesive film or fabric
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