EP3655348B1 - Transport container with additional lifting loops - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a transport container, comprising a jacket formed in particular from circular fabric, which extends between a lower part and an upper part in such a way that a container volume for receiving granular, liquid, viscous or semi-liquid substances, in particular bitumen, is formed. Furthermore, several, preferably four, stabilizing elements are provided, which run along the jacket from the area of the lower part to the area of the upper part, and the ends of which are connected in a tensile and pressure-resistant manner at least in the area of the lower part via a bracing structure.

Such large-volume transport containers are known from the prior art under the name big bags. Generic bracing constructions serve to stabilize the container, especially when filling with viscous substances, for example bitumen. These substances tend to slowly and steadily bring the transport container out of its equilibrium position through mass displacement, so that stable long-term storage of the filled transport container cannot be guaranteed.

One problem arises in particular when handling such transport containers, since they can weigh more than a ton when filled. In order to enable such containers to be loaded and unloaded during transport, four transport loops are typically attached to the jacket, with the aid of which the transport container can be lifted with cranes or forklifts, for example. Particularly when the transport containers are filled with liquid or flowable material, lifting leads to a deformation of the container.

A transport container with a stabilizing structure and means for engaging forklift forks is for example from the US 5653354 A famous. Further transport containers from the prior art are, inter alia, in AU 2008202062 A1 , DE 2548016 A1 and DE202005006012U1 described.

Generic transport containers which have bracing constructions with stabilizing elements are very stable in a standing position due to an optimal distribution of forces. However, if the existing equilibrium of forces is disturbed, for example by lifting the container, the high mass of the filling can easily lead to undesired permanent deformation or other damage to the bracing structure. In addition to the negative effects on a single transport container, problems also arise if several transport containers are to be stacked on top of one another, or if loading into a space with a limited height, such as a spacious transport container, is necessary.

One object of the invention is to solve this and other problems of known transport containers with bracing constructions and to provide a transport container that allows safe lifting with the least possible deformation even when filled with liquid or viscous substances such as bitumen.

These and other objects of the invention are achieved according to the invention with a transport container according to claim 1.

As a result, a better distribution of the forces over the entire jacket of the transport container is achieved in comparison with the use of only four loops. A lifting with the least possible deformation of the transport container is thus made possible, which has the effect of relieving the tensioning structure. Furthermore, bending of the bracing structure is prevented, which is advantageous if molds that can be inserted into one another are provided when several transport containers are stacked.

The better distribution of forces prevents, in particular, the "pulling up" of the corner points of the transport container, whereby the formation of a concave shape of the upper part of the transport container can be prevented.

Furthermore, deformation of the bracing structure in the lifting direction is also prevented, since excessive lifting of the container areas lying outside the bracing structure is prevented.

According to the invention it can be provided that the lifting loops are connected to the transport container by fastening means, preferably fabric strips. In order to ensure the most stable possible fastening of the lifting slings, the lifting slings can be connected to the jacket using strips of fabric.

According to the invention it can be provided that conventional transport slings are attached in addition to the lifting slings in the area centrally between the stabilizing elements. This positioning supports the bracing structure by reducing the force acting on the connection area between bracing structure and stabilizing elements.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the lifting loops are sewn to the transport loops in the area centrally between the stabilizing elements. Sewing the lifting slings to existing transport slings ensures increased stability.

According to the invention it can be provided that the lifting slings have a length in the range from 10 cm to 30 cm. This can reduce the space required for loading and unloading. This is especially necessary if, for example, the height of the container to be loaded is limited.

In particular, it can be provided that the lifting slings have a length which is less than the length of the conventional transport slings. This achieves the advantage according to the invention that the particularly short lifting slings can be used for loading and unloading into a low container, and the standard longer transport slings can be used for transporting outside the container.

According to the invention, it can be provided that, when filled, it has a height in the range from 90 cm to 115 cm, so that it can be stacked in a standard container. Standard containers typically have an interior height of 235 cm.

According to the invention it can be provided that the lifting slings comprise the material polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

According to the invention it is provided that the transport container is used with an adapter for receiving forklift forks, the adapter having at least eight engagement means for engagement in the lifting loops. In conjunction with the short lifting slings, this enables the transport container to be loaded and unloaded particularly quickly and safely into a container with a low ceiling height.

The use of the transport container with an adapter to hold forklift forks enables safe lifting. The engagement means enable the load to be evenly distributed over all lifting slings. Furthermore, the risk of the lifting slings being damaged by the engagement of forklift forks without the use of an adapter is reduced. For example, sharp edges on the forks of the forklift truck can tear the lifting slings.

According to the invention it can be provided that the adapter has insertion openings for the insertion of stacker forks. The adapter can be made of metal, preferably steel. The engagement means can preferably be cylindrical.

For the implementation of the bracing structure, it can be provided according to the invention that the stabilizing elements are designed as tubes which are arranged on the outer surface of the jacket.

According to the invention it can be provided that the bracing structure comprises several, preferably four, flat, elongated struts that are resistant to tension and compression, for example flat iron, which are connected at their ends to the tubes, preferably flush and non-positively.

The struts can preferably form an essentially square support surface. According to the invention, the flat iron can have a thickness of 1 mm to 3 mm and a width of 40 mm to 60 mm.

One advantage of using such a thin flat iron is that the flat iron has a certain flexibility and can therefore adapt to a certain extent to the shape of the filled transport container.

According to the invention, it can be provided that the bracing structure comprises tension and pressure-resistant, preferably metallic profile frames, which are preferably flush and non-positively connected to the tubes and form a preferably substantially square support surface.

This bracing construction forms a frame which is used exclusively to shape the transport container. By connecting the especially four vertically arranged stabilizing elements on the bottom and on the top, an approximately square profile is formed for the transport container instead of a circular one, as is usually the case with cylindrical containers. This prevents the container from falling over. In addition, the bracing construction according to the invention enables fastening to means of transport without exerting direct forces on the jacket of the flexible container.

According to the invention it can be provided that the upper profile frame comprises an angular profile and the lower profile frame comprises a rectangular profile, the dimensions of the profile frames being selected such that the lower profile frame of one transport container can be inserted into the upper profile frame of another transport container. This ensures that the transport containers can be stacked particularly reliably.

It can be provided that at least two, preferably four, transport loops are arranged on the jacket, which are preferably each arranged in the area between two stabilizing elements.

It can be provided that the transport slings are fastened to the jacket in the area between two stabilizing elements by fastening means, preferably fabric strips. The transport loops can preferably each be arranged centrally between two stabilizing elements.

By using a bracing construction, long-term and safe storage of the filled materials is ensured on the one hand, which, on the other hand, is recyclable if possible and can be stored and transported compactly even when unfilled.

It can be provided that several, preferably four, elongated stabilizing elements are provided, which run along the jacket from the area of the lower part to the area of the upper part, and the ends of which are connected in a tensile and pressure-resistant manner at least in the area of the lower part via a bracing structure.

It can be provided that the stabilizing elements are releasably connected to the bracing structure so that the frame according to the invention can be delivered folded and assembled on site.

To achieve high stability it can be provided that the stabilizing elements are designed as preferably metallic tubes, inside of which threaded rods are arranged. The threaded rods can in particular be designed with an M10 thread. The bracing structure can include struts, preferably flat iron, which are clamped together with the threaded rods via nuts or other connecting elements in such a way that two struts with one end of a tube form a rigid 3-dimensional corner.

This enables the use of flat struts under or in the lower part, which barely apply and only have a very slight effect on the shape of the flexible container, which in particular increases the risk of failure of the inner, dense liner in this area when filling with hot goods and during handling of the container in the course of transport and storage, for example on construction sites.

The jacket can be formed from a fabric made of plastic or fibers, preferably in the form of round material, which can be used directly for the container body without a horizontal seam. These materials can practically only absorb tensile stresses and are available cheaply.

The stabilizing elements can comprise rigid pipes, rods or profiles made of steel, wood or plastic and are preferably hollow cylindrical or rectangular profiles with a correspondingly dimensioned moment of inertia and pressure stability, which are arranged vertically on the side surfaces of the container in such a way that they are unfolded and subsequently Filling run centrally as a post along the side surfaces of the container body.

According to the invention, the stabilizing elements can be designed as tubes with a diameter of 30mm-40mm. The tubes can have a thickness of about 1 mm and are preferably made of metal. However, the tubes can also be made of plastic or other materials.

The struts can be designed as tensile static elements made of steel, wood, plastic or natural fibers, which are frictionally connected underneath or inside, for example in a double floor or in guides of the container bottom, to the stabilizing elements arranged on the side of the container body so that they are a essentially form a square support surface.

These struts can preferably be designed from such a material and in such a shape that they can also absorb pressure and bending stresses at least to a certain extent.

This can contribute to an increase in the strength of the overall construction and enable an economical design of the construction that is adapted to the specific applications, for example harsher transport and storage conditions in certain parts of the world.

The function of these struts can optionally also be performed directly by an upper part designed in this way, for example a fabric plate with or without reinforcements by folds, sewn-in straps, etc., so that the transverse forces introduced into the upper part via the vertical stabilizing elements during filling can be reliably absorbed .

Preferably, separate tension members, preferably those with a certain compressive and flexural strength, can also be provided on the upper part in order to keep the container body free from undesired stresses.

It can be provided that the stabilizing elements and struts only serve to stabilize the transport container and are not used for lifting and manipulating the container. As a result, the support structure can be designed easily and inexpensively. The weight of the filled container should preferably be transmitted mainly via lifting loops attached directly to the jacket of the container.

The support structure in the form of the stabilizing elements and the struts can be designed as a unit that is essentially independent of the container body for multiple uses.

Especially in developing countries with local resources, the container bodies can be reworked into normal big bags, for example for building materials or the like, after being used for bitumen transport, while the inner liner is melted down with the bitumen. Overall, this enables cost-effective, logistical solutions with good utilization of materials and resources.

The support structure in the form of the stabilizing elements and the struts can be used to advantage for securing the stable installation, for example on uneven storage areas, or when loading into / onto means of transport such as trucks or containers using suitable loading aids such as straps or hooks.

Provision can be made for the tubes to be arranged on the outer surface of the jacket in fabric sleeves which are arranged in sections or which cover the entire jacket and are preferably fastened to the jacket by seams.

It can be provided that the tension and compression-resistant struts are only provided in the area of the lower part and the stabilizing elements are connected in the area of the upper part by tension-resistant belts, straps, fabric straps or chains.

It can be provided that a filler neck is provided in the upper part in a known manner.

It can be provided that the diameter of the tubes corresponds essentially to the width of the flat iron, in order to achieve that when the flat iron is fastened, these assume an essentially right angle with the tubes.
It can be provided that the jacket is formed from a flat woven fabric or a round woven fabric, and that a plastic coating or a liner made of plastic such as polyethylene or a comparable material with a similar thermal behavior is arranged inside the jacket.

It can be provided that a first upper profile frame, preferably forming a square support surface, is provided in the area of the upper part and a second lower profile frame, preferably forming a square support surface, is provided in the area of the lower part, and both profile frames are preferably connected to the tubes in a flush and non-positive manner .

To connect the struts or the tubes to the profile frame, it can be provided according to the invention that screw nuts are provided in the tubes, and the struts or profile frames are connected to the tubes at their corner areas by screws. The screw nuts can in particular be designed as spring nuts which are inserted into the tubes.

In particular, it can be provided that the outer dimension d1 of the lower profile frame is at most the same size, preferably smaller than the inner dimension d2 of the upper profile frame.

To connect the tubes to the struts or profile frames, threaded rods and nuts can be provided, the threaded rods being arranged in the tubes.

It can again be provided that the profile frames are only provided in the area of the lower part, and the stabilizing elements are connected in the area of the upper part by tension-resistant belts, belts or chains.

The diameter of the tubes can essentially correspond to the width of the struts or profile frames in order to achieve a stable, flush connection between the tubes and the profile frames.

• Fig. 1a - 1d zeigen schematische Ansichten eines ersten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispiels;
• Fig. 2a - 2d zeigen schematische Ansichten eines zweiten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispiels;
• Fig. 3 zeigt eine schematische Ansicht des eines weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispiels mit einem Adapter für Gabelstapler.

Further features according to the invention emerge from the patent claims, the drawings and the following description of the exemplary embodiments. The invention is explained below using exemplary embodiments.

• Figures 1a-1d show schematic views of a first embodiment according to the invention;
• Figures 2a-2d show schematic views of a second embodiment according to the invention;
• Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of another embodiment according to the invention with an adapter for forklifts.

Figures 1a-1d show schematic views of a first exemplary embodiment according to the invention. The transport container 1 is in Fig. 1a shown from above and comprises a jacket 2 made of a circular fabric which is delimited at its upper edge by an upper part 4. A filler neck 17 for filling the transport container 1 is arranged in the upper part 4, and a liner 11 made of a plastic such as polyethylene is located inside the casing 2.

Four stabilizing elements in the form of tubes 6 with inserted threaded rods 13 run along the jacket 2. The tubes 12 are inserted into fabric sleeves 14 which are arranged by seams 18 on the outer surface of the jacket 2 and extend from the lower part 3 to the upper part 4 of the transport container 1 .

Eight lifting loops 5 are arranged on the upper edge of the casing 2 in the area of the upper part 4. These are connected to the jacket 2 by fabric strips 6. Transport loops 7 by means of fabric strips 6 are arranged at the corners. When lifting the transport container 1 via the lifting loops 5, excessive deformation of the transport container should be avoided. In an exemplary embodiment not shown, the lifting loops 5, which are located in the center of the stabilizing elements, can be sewn directly to the transport loops 7.

Figure 1b shows that the stabilizing elements both in the area of the lower part 3 and in the area of the upper part 4 are connected to one another in a tensile and pressure-resistant manner by means of a bracing construction. This creates a stable frame that holds and stabilizes the transport sack even inside.

The illustrated schematic view Fig. 1a shows the transport container in the filled state, with four corners being formed between the stabilizing elements as a result of the pressure of the filling material.

In Figure 1b it is also shown that the stabilizing elements comprise threaded rods 13 which are inserted into tubes 12. The tubes 12 are made of metal with a diameter of about 40 mm. This large diameter of the tubes ensures that the tubes 12 do not damage the fabric sheaths 14.
At the two ends of the threaded rods 13, these are each connected to tensile and compression-resistant struts in the form of flat iron 15, so that an essentially cuboid bracing structure with a square cross-section is formed.

As an alternative to this, in an exemplary embodiment not shown, at least in the area of the upper part 4, the threaded rods 13 or the tubes 12 can be connected to one another in a tensile manner by means of ropes, belts, belts or chains.

Figure 1c shows the fastening of the tubes 12 with the flat iron 15 in detail. In the tubes 12, threaded rods 13 are arranged, which have a significantly smaller diameter than the tubes 12. The threaded rods 13 are firmly screwed to the flat iron 15 by a nut 16, the screw connection being made so tight that the tube 12 touches the flat iron 15 forcing in a rigid right-angled connection. For this purpose, the diameter of the tube 12 with 40 mm is adapted approximately to the width of the flat iron 15 with 40 mm to 60 mm.

By firmly tightening the screw connection it is achieved that the flat iron 15 rests flush against the open end of the tube 12 and thus essentially encloses a right angle with the tube 12. The threaded rod arranged in the tube 12 has a diameter of approximately 10 mm. Before the fixing of the bracing structure, the threaded rod is preferably arranged to be freely movable in the pipe, so that the threaded rod can move in the pipe when the screw connection is tightened. After fixing the bracing structure, the position of the threaded rod in the pipe is essentially fixed.

Fig. 1d shows a schematic cross section through the tubes 12 along the section DD in Figure 1b . The tubes 12 are arranged on the side of the jacket 2 in fabric sleeves 14, the fabric sleeves 12 being closely connected to the jacket by means of seams 18. It is thereby achieved that the tubes 12 lie tightly against the jacket. Inside the tube 12, a threaded rod 13 is arranged to be freely movable. The larger diameter of the tube 12 in relation to the threaded rod 13 has the further advantage that the jacket 2 is only slightly stressed, since the load from the tightened threaded rod 13 is distributed over a larger circumference of the tube 12.

Figures 2a-2d show schematic views of a second embodiment according to the invention.

The transport container 1 is in Fig. 2a shown from above and comprises a jacket 2 made of a circular fabric which is delimited at its upper edge by an upper part 4. A filler neck 17 for filling the transport container 1 is arranged in the upper part 4, and a liner 11 made of a plastic such as polyethylene is located inside the casing 2.

Four stabilizing elements in the form of tubes run along the jacket 2. The tubes 12 are inserted into fabric sleeves 14 which are arranged by seams 14 on the outer surface of the jacket 2 and extend from the lower part 3 to the upper part 4 of the transport container 1. A bracing structure is formed by an upper profile frame 19a and a lower profile frame 19b (not shown) and the tubes 12.

Eight lifting loops 5 are arranged on the upper edge of the casing 2 in the area of the upper part 4. These are connected to the jacket 2 by fabric strips 6. Transport loops 7 by means of fabric strips 6 are arranged at the corners. When lifting the transport container 1 via the lifting loops 5, excessive deformation of the transport container should be avoided. In an exemplary embodiment not shown, the lifting loops 5, which are located in the center of the stabilizing elements, can be sewn directly to the transport loops 7.

The illustrated schematic view Fig. 2a shows the transport container in the filled state, with four corners being formed between the stabilizing elements as a result of the pressure of the filling material. At the corners, centrally between the tubes 12, transport loops 7 by means of fabric strips 6 are arranged in order to be able to lift the transport container with a forklift, for example. Figure 2b shows a schematic side view of two transport containers according to the invention, which are stacked on top of one another. The stabilizing elements in the form of tubes 12 are connected to one another in a tensile and compression-proof manner both in the area of the lower part and in the area of the upper part by means of a bracing structure in the form of an upper profile frame 19a and lower profile frame 19b.
This creates a stable frame that holds and stabilizes the transport sack even inside.

In the embodiment according to Figures 2a-2d the bracing construction comprises an upper profile frame 19a and a lower profile frame 19b, which are connected flush and non-positively to the tubes 12 and form a substantially square support surface.

As in Figure 2b As can be seen, the upper profile frame 19a is designed as an angle profile and the lower profile frame 19b as a rectangular profile. The dimensions of the profile frames 19a, 19b are selected in this exemplary embodiment in such a way that the lower profile frame can be inserted into the upper profile frame. For this purpose, the outer dimension d1 of the lower profile frame 19b is slightly smaller than the inner dimension d2 of the upper profile frame 19a. This ensures that the upper transport container is properly seated on the lower transport container.

At the two ends of the tubes 12, these are connected to the profile frames 19a, 19b, so that an essentially cuboid bracing structure with a square cross-section is formed.

Figure 2c shows the fastening of the tubes 12 with the profile frames 19a, 19b in detail. To connect the tubes to the profile frames 19a, 19b, spring nuts 21 are inserted into the tubes, and the corner areas of the profile frames are connected to the spring nuts 21 by screws 20. The profile frames 19a, 19b are firmly screwed to the spring nuts 21 by a screw 20, the screw connection being made so tight that the tube 12 forces the profile frames 19a, 19b into a rigid, right-angled connection. For this purpose, the diameter of the tube 12, at 40 mm, is adapted approximately to the width of the profile frame 19a, 19b at 40 mm to 60 mm.

By tightening the screw connection it is achieved that the profile frames 19a, 19b lie flush against the open end of the tube 12 and thus essentially form a right angle with the tube 12.

Fig. 2d shows a schematic cross section along the line DD from Figure 2b through the pipes 12.

The tubes 12 are arranged on the side of the jacket 2 in fabric sleeves 14, the fabric sleeves 14 being tightly connected to the jacket via seams 18. It is thereby achieved that the tubes 12 lie tightly against the jacket. A spring nut 21 is inserted inside the tube 12.

If the transport container 1 shown in this exemplary embodiment were to be lifted over the transport loops 7, a deformation of the transport container 1 would occur. In particular, there would be a lifting of those container parts which are outside the bracing structure. The high forces acting could result in a deformation of the upper profile frame 19a or a tear of the upper part 4 in the area adjoining the upper profile frame 19a. Furthermore, the tubes 12 could be deformed by changing the balance of forces.

However, if the transport container is lifted with the aid of the lifting loops 5, the deformation of the transport container 1 is minimized as far as possible. By positioning four lifting loops 5 in the area of the tubes 12, the lateral load on the upper profile frame 19a is reduced. Furthermore, the load on the connection between the upper profile frame 19a and the tubes 12 is reduced.

By keeping the deformation of the profile frames 19a, 19b and the tubes 12 behind, not only is safe handling of the transport container 1 ensured, but stacking is also easier, since the lower profile frame 19b can easily be stacked in the upper profile frame 19a due to the lack of deformation a second transport container 1 can be used.

In an exemplary embodiment not shown, the flat irons 15 of the first exemplary embodiment are not fixed in the tubes with continuous threaded rods 13, but rather by the spring nuts 21 shown in the second exemplary embodiment. In this exemplary embodiment, a continuous threaded rod 13 is therefore not required.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic view of another embodiment according to the invention with an adapter for forklifts. You can see the transport container 1 with jacket 2 and upper part 4, as well as the bracing structure made of pipes 12 and flat iron 15. In the center of the upper part 4 there is a filler neck 17 Engaging means 9 of an adapter 8 engage. Furthermore, 8 insertion openings 10 are formed in the adapter, which serve to accommodate forklift forks. These are inserted into the insertion openings 10 from the insertion direction 22.

If the transport container is lifted with a forklift truck using the adapter 8, only minimal deformation of the transport container 1 and the bracing structure occurs. If the transport container 1 is to be loaded into a container, the height of the container is an important parameter. Standard transport containers, for example, often have an interior height of 235 cm, which limits the free space available at the top if the height of a transport container is 100 cm, for example. The short lifting loops 5 reduce the space requirement towards the top and the most efficient possible use of space with little empty space is possible. If, on the other hand, the transport container were to be lifted with the transport slings 7, it would be severely deformed during the lifting process. Furthermore, due to the great length of the transport slings 7, only an inefficient use of space would be possible when loading a container. In this exemplary embodiment, forklift forks are inserted into the insertion openings 10, which enables the transport container to be handled as safely as possible. In further exemplary embodiments, the receptacles for the stacker forks can be designed differently.

The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments shown, but rather includes all transport containers within the scope of the following patent claims.

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Claims (14)

1. A transport container (1) comprising a jacket (2), which is formed in particular of circular woven fabric and which extends between a lower part (3) and an upper part (4) in such a way that a container volume is formed for receiving granular, liquid, viscous or semi-liquid substances, in particular bitumen, wherein multiple, preferably four, stabilizing elements are provided, which extend along the jacket (2) from the area of the lower part (3) to the area of the upper part (4) and the ends of which, at least in the area of the lower part (3), are connected in a tension- and pressure-resistant manner by a bracing structure, wherein at least four lifting loops (5) are arranged in the area centrally between the stabilizing elements, wherein an adapter (8) for receiving forklift forks is provided, characterized in that in addition at least four lifting loops (5) are arranged in the area of the stabilizing elements and in that the adapter (8) has at least eight engagement means (9) for engaging the lifting loops (5).
2. The transport container according to claim 1, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) are connected to the transport container (1) by means of fastening means, preferably fabric strips (6).
3. The transport container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in addition to the lifting loops (5), conventional transport loops (7) are arranged in the area centrally between the stabilizing elements.
4. The transport container according to claim 3, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) are sewn to the transport loops (7) in the area centrally between the stabilizing elements.
5. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) have a length in the range of 10 cm to 30 cm.
6. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the transport container has a height in the range 90 cm to 115 cm when filled so that it can be placed in a standard container in a stacked manner.
7. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the lifting loops (5) comprise the material polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
8. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the adapter (8) has insertion openings (10) for the insertion of forklift forks.
9. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the adapter (8) is made of metal, preferably steel.
10. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the engagement means (9) are substantially cylindrical.
11. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the stabilizing elements are configured as tubes (12) which are arranged on the outer surface of the jacket (2).
12. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the bracing structure comprises multiple, preferably four, tension- and pressure-resistant, flat, elongated struts, for example flat bars (15), whose ends are connected to the tubes in a preferably flush and friction-locked manner and which form a substantially square support surface.
13. The transport container according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a first upper profile frame (19a), which forms a preferably square supporting surface, is provided in the area of the upper part (4) and a second lower profile frame (19b), which forms a preferably square supporting surface, is provided in the area of the lower part (3), and in that both profile frames (19a, 19b) are connected to the tubes (12) in a preferably flush and friction-locked manner.
14. The transport container according to claim 13, characterized in that the upper profile frame (19a) comprises an angle profile and the lower profile frame (19b) comprises a rectangular profile, wherein the dimensions of the profile frames are selected in such a way that the lower profile frame (19b) of a transport container (1) can be inserted into the upper profile frame (19a) of another transport container.

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