JPH04135422U - square container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] As a large-capacity square container used for transporting and storing foods, chemicals, and other substances, it is easy to handle, easy to assemble and disassemble, and the inner bag is easy to replace. To provide a container which also has heat insulation properties. [Structure] A container body is formed by a combination of a body 2 consisting of four body plates 7 made of foamed plastic, a top plate 3, and a bottom plate 4, and when these body 2, top plate 3, and bottom plate 4 are combined, The body 2 is fastened with a horizontal hoop through a corner patch plate, the top plate 3 and the bottom plate 4 are fastened to the body 2 with a vertical hoop through the corner patch plate, and the top plate 3 is further provided with a removable lid plate 11. A usage opening 10 is provided. Further, each corner patch plate 15, 16, 17 is fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the corner portion by adhesive means. Marking means 26 for indicating the hoop tightening position is provided on the outer surface of each body plate 7.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention relates to rectangular containers with a relatively large capacity of about 100 to 1000 liters. do. This container is suitable for transporting and storing foods, chemicals, and other items. Ru.

0002

[Conventional technology]

For transporting food, chemicals, etc., a relatively large capacity of about 100 to 1000 liters is required. Square containers with a large capacity are widely used. Traditional square containers are made of wood or metal It is made of aluminum and has considerable strength, so it can withstand repeated use. Ru. Therefore, it is possible to reciprocate or circulate between the source and destination. This is particularly advantageous when the transportation distance is short and the quantity of one lot is large.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, if the container is only to be used once or a few times, the conventional containers listed above are The price per unit is high. Also, while the above containers are strong, they are large and quite heavy. Because of their large size, they are difficult to handle and also difficult to dispose of. Furthermore, during transportation If heat or cold insulation is required, separate insulation is required.

0004 Therefore, the inventors of the present invention decided to replace the container body with a container that is used relatively few times. It consists of a combination of four foamed plastic body plates, a top plate, and a bottom plate. It is easy to handle, easy to assemble and disassemble, and has insulation properties. The idea was to provide an inexpensive square container.

[0005] In this container, the object to be stored is liquid or powder, and requires airtightness. In this case, an inner bag made of synthetic resin film is inserted inside the container, and the container cannot be used repeatedly. It is necessary to replace the inner bag before use. In view of this, especially in the first idea, , replacement of the inner bag for repeated use, and disassembly work such as removing the top plate of the container body. To provide a container that can be easily used without any need.

[0006] In addition, in order to hold the above-mentioned four body plates, top plate, and bottom plate in a combined state, this These are tightened using vertical and horizontal hoops made of steel bands or the like. 2nd and 2nd In the third invention, this hoop tightening work is made easy.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem]

In the square container of the first invention (claim 1), the container body is made of foamed plastic. It consists of a body, top plate, and bottom plate made of stainless steel. Both ends of the body are at the height of the container. It is formed by four body plates that are mutually recessed along the direction. The top plate is the top of the body. The bottom plate fits into the bottoms of the four body plates. square container furthermore, when the body, top plate, and bottom plate are combined, the four pieces that form the body It has a horizontal hoop that tightens the body plate of the body, and a vertical hoop that tightens the top plate and bottom plate to the body. are doing. The top plate can be attached and detached at locations other than the tightening position of the vertical hoop. A filling spout is provided with a lid plate made of foamed plastic. The lid plate is It can be provided so as to be removable from the periphery of the filling opening by a rotating operation.

[0008] The square container of the second invention (claim 2) has a basic structure of the container body, that is, a body. The basic configuration of the combination of the four body plates, top plate and bottom plate to be formed is based on the first idea above. Same as , but each corner of the fuselage and each corner of the top plate and bottom plate A corner patch plate is arranged on each corner, and the horizontal hoop and the vertical hoop are connected to the corner plate. It is designed to be tightened via a retainer plate. Then, each corner The top plate is fixed to the outer circumferential surfaces of the corners of the body, top plate, and bottom plate by adhesive means. There is.

[0009] In the containers of the first and second inventions above, as in the invention of claim 3, the body Marks indicating the tightening positions of both the vertical and horizontal hoops are on the outer surface of the four body plates that form the Means can be provided.

0010

[Effect]

The square container of the present invention described above is assembled and used. To assemble the container, First, fit the bottoms of the body plates into the bottom plate one by one while matching the notched parts of adjacent body plates. Inset and form into a square shape. Next, corner plates placed at each corner of the body plate. Tighten with a horizontal hoop through. Then, fit the top plate to the top of the body, and Attach the lid and bottom plate using a vertical hoop from above the corner patch plates placed at each corner of the bottom plate. Tighten against the body to hold the container in its assembled condition.

[0011] Then, the objects to be accommodated are filled from the filling opening of the top plate. Especially when the contained object is liquid. Alternatively, if it is necessary to maintain airtightness with powder, etc., there may be a synthetic resin film inside the container. Insert an inner bag made of Lumu, etc. Insert this inner bag through the filling opening and It can be made to conform to the inner surface of the container by means such as blowing air from the inlet. Then, inject and fill the object to be contained, such as liquid or powder, from the injection port of the inner bag, and then The inlet is closed and the filling mouth of the container is closed with a lid plate.

0012 When used repeatedly, the inner bag can be replaced to accommodate new liquids, powders, etc. When storing items, remove the lid plate of the filling opening on the top plate of the container and close the opening. The inner bag can be replaced from the opening for filling, and the objects to be stored can also be removed. Filling can be performed through the filling port.

[0013] In addition, the square container of the second invention is used by assembling the container body in the same manner as above, but In particular, both the vertical and horizontal hoops cannot be tightened from above the corner pads placed at each corner. Because of this, the body, top, and bottom plates made of foamed plastic may be damaged by tightening the hoops. It will not be damaged. In particular, this corner patch plate is suitable for use on the body plate, top plate and bottom plate. Since the hoop is fixed in advance with adhesive means, it is easy to tighten the hoop when assembling the container. There is no need for one worker to apply the corner patch plate to each corner. Assembling and tightening work can be done with.

[0014] Furthermore, as in the invention of claim 3, a hoop fastening position is provided on the outer surface of each of the four body plates. If a mark means is provided to indicate the horizontal and vertical hoops, it is possible to It can be tightened in the correct position, and the fixed corner abutment as described above This makes alignment with the board easier, and the hoop can be tightened without coming off the corner backing board. There is no risk of it happening.

[0015] In addition, to disassemble the container when storing or disposing of it, follow the reverse procedure of assembling the container above. Just follow the steps to disassemble the container.

[0016]

【Example】

FIGS. 1 and 2 show one embodiment of the rectangular container of the present invention.

[0017] The container body (1) consists of a body (2) and a top plate (3), both made of foamed plastic. and a bottom plate (4).

[0018] As shown in Figure 4, the body (2) is bent on a curved surface and is thicker than other parts. 4, which has a corner part (5) with a corner part (5), and both ends are recessed along the longitudinal direction of the container (6). It is formed by two body plates (7). In particular, the joint part due to this phase notch (6) is It is set in the thick wall area near the corner part (5) of the body plate (7) due to internal pressure. I try to keep the bulge as small as possible. In addition, the curvature of the corner part (5) The radius varies depending on the size and capacity of the container, but the length and width and height are 1000 mm. ~150mm for a 1500mm container. When the object to be stored is liquid or powder, etc. is provided with a discharge port (8) having a removable lid (8a) on one body plate (7). Ru.

[0019] The top plate (3) has a notch (9) in the lower periphery, and the inner part thereof is attached to the top of the body (2). It is formed as a convex part (3a) that fits inside the body, and the peripheral part with the notch (9) is attached to the body. (2) can be mounted on the upper end surface (see Fig. 2).

[0020] A projection (12) provided at the lower end of the body (2) is fitted into the bottom plate (4). The matching groove (13) is located slightly inward at the periphery of the top surface of the bottom plate (4) as shown in Figure 5. It is provided. The outward force due to the internal pressure acting on the body (2) causes this fitting groove (13) to Although it acts on the outer peripheral edge remainder (4a), the depth of this fitting groove (13) is increased. Then, the peripheral edge residual portion (4a) becomes weaker, so that, for example, the width of the peripheral edge residual portion (4a) becomes weaker. When the depth is 60 mm, approximately 1/2 of the depth is set to approximately 30 mm.

[0021] On the bottom side of the bottom plate (4), there is a groove (14) for inserting the fork of a forklift on the left side. They are installed in pairs perpendicular to the right front and rear directions, and are suitable for cargo handling by forklifts. It is now possible to do this.

[0022] Each corner of the body (2), top plate (3) and bottom plate (4) is provided with a corner. Corner backing plates (15) (16) made of steel plates that have a bent shape that approximately corresponds to the bending of the - section. (17) is arranged. These corner backing plates (15), (16), and (17) are It is made of 1.2mm thick steel strip. Also, they are combined to form the body (2). Place the 4 body plates (7) that have been bent over the corner plates (15) placed at each corner. A horizontal hoop (18) made of a steel band or the like that is tightened circumferentially through the hoop (18); Attach the top plate (3) and bottom plate (4) to the body via the corner plates (16) and (17). (2) is provided with a vertical hoop (19) for tightening.

[0023] In the first idea, the top plate (3) is made of removable foamed plastic. The filling opening (10) with the lid plate (11) is located at the tightening position of the vertical hoop (19). For example, in the center as shown in the figure. This filling opening (10) For example, the cover plate (11) has the following configuration, and the cover plate (11) can be rotated. It can be attached and detached.

[0024] As shown in FIG. A stepped portion (21) is provided with an arcuate cutout. In addition, the notch in the peripheral portion The diameter of the part other than the stepped part (21) is slightly larger than the inner circumferential diameter of the notched stepped part (21), and the back side thereof is Continuously from one end in the circumferential direction of the notch step portion (21) on the surface side, the groove has the required spreading angle. A recessed part (22) from the back side forming a concentric arc shape forms a notch step part (21) on the front side. It is formed so that approximately 1/2 of the depth is left. The remaining part on this surface side will be explained later. It is formed as an engaging edge (23) that engages with the protruding edge of the lid plate (11).

[0025] As shown in FIG. 7, the lid plate (11) has a disc shape that approximately corresponds to the filling opening (10). It has a thickness that is approximately flush with the top plate (3), and the outer periphery is provided with the notched steps. An extended portion (24) is formed that substantially corresponds to and can be fitted into the portion (21). child The side corresponding to the concave cutout (22) of the expanded portion (24) of the notch step (21) As shown in Figure 8, the lid plate (11) causes the stepped portion (24a) to fit into the recessed portion (22) in the circumferential direction. and is adapted to engage under the engagement edge (23).

[0026] Therefore, the cover plate (11) is in a state where the projecting edge (24) is fitted into the notch step (21). It can be freely engaged with and disengaged from the filling opening (10) by rotating the filling port (10). (25) is the lid This is a finger insertion part for gripping the board. For filling with a removable lid plate with a configuration other than the above. It can also be carried out by providing a mouth part.

[0027] To assemble the container configured as described above, first, cut out the phase cutout (6) of the body plate (7). As shown in Figure 2, while butting the body plates one by one at the Fit the projections (12) on the bottom plate (4) into the fitting grooves (13) of the bottom plate (4) and attach the bottom plate to the body (2). (4) is attached and formed into a box shape. In this way, each corner of this body (2) (5) From above the corner backing plate (15), move the horizontal hoop (18) in the circumferential direction. Wrap and tighten.

[0028] Furthermore, a notch of the top plate (3) is attached to the top of the body (2) assembled as described above. The inner convex portion (3a) is fitted to the inner periphery so that the peripheral portion rests on the inner convex portion (3a). Thus the top plate (3) and corner plates (16) (17) placed at each corner of the bottom plate (4) Wrap the vertical hoop (19) vertically from above to connect the top plate (3) and bottom plate (4) to the body. Tighten it to the body (2).

[0029] The items to be stored are stored until the top plate (3) of the container body (1) is covered with the body (2). However, after the container is assembled, the filling opening provided on the top plate (3) is The container is filled starting from (10), and after filling, the lid plate (11) is fitted and sealed. This allows the container There is no loss of insulation properties.

[0030] In addition, depending on the needs of use, such as when the stored items are liquids or powders and require airtightness, A single layer or multiple layers of synthetic resin film such as polyethylene film is placed inside the container. An inner bag (30) made of film or other material is inserted (see Figure 2). Of this The bag (30) has an inlet (31) at the top and an outlet (32) at the bottom. Discharge with lid (8a) on the filling mouth (10) and body plate (7) of the container, respectively Insert it so that it aligns with the opening (8).

[0031] The inner bag (30) runs along the inner surface until the top plate (3) is attached to the body (2). Even if you insert the container with it spread out, the filling opening (10) of the top plate (3) You can also charge it from there. In the latter case, for example, filling the injection port (31) of the inner bag (30) By blowing air into the inner bag (30) while it is fixed to the mouth part (10). It can be easily spread along the inner surface of the container. Further illustrated embodiments If the outlet is located at the bottom, as in the case of Align the outlet (32) with the outlet (8) of the container.

[0032] Furthermore, when the container is used repeatedly, the inner bag (30) can be replaced and the contents to be stored can be filled. When filling, remove the lid plate (11) and open the filling opening (10), The inner bag can be taken out and loaded from this filling opening (10), and It is possible to inject and fill the bag with the object to be stored.

[0033] In other words, it is necessary to remove the top plate (3) each time to replace the inner bag (30). It is necessary to cut the steel vertical hoop (19) that tightens it, and Although the work is troublesome and dangerous, in the case of this invention, the container is completely removed as described above. The inner bag can be replaced from the filling opening (10) of the top plate (3) without disassembling it. can.

[0034] In addition, in order to disassemble the container when storing or disposing of the container, please refer to the above assembly procedure. You can disassemble the container by following the reverse procedure.

[0035] For the corner patch plates (15), (16), and (17) above, attach them to the container body. It is also possible to apply it to each corner during assembly in (1), but the In the invention of 2, each of these corner backing plates (15), (16), and (17) are Hoops at each corner of the body (2), top plate (3), and bottom plate (4), respectively. Apply adhesive or adhesive tape to the outer circumferential surface of the tightening contact area in advance. It's stuck. According to this configuration, both vertical and horizontal hoops (19) are used when assembling the container. When tightening (18), tighten the corner plates (15), (16), and (17) one by one. There is no need to apply it to the inner part of the hoop, and even one worker can perform the hoop tightening work. The container can be easily assembled.

[0036] The corner plates (15), (16), and (17), as shown in (2), within the curved surface of each corner of the top plate (3) and the bottom plate (4), It is best not to protrude beyond the abutting or joining surface. That is, When the body plate (7), top plate (3), etc. are in a standalone state until assembly, the fixed front The marking plate is not bulky and is easy to transport, store, etc. In addition, the corner Depending on the thickness of the board, make a recess approximately corresponding to the thickness at each corner of the container. , it is also possible to fit and fix it in the recess.

[0037] In addition, the outer surface of the four body plates (7) forming the body (2) described above has the above-mentioned At the positions corresponding to the corner backing plates (15), (16), and (17), install both the vertical and horizontal hoops. (19) Marking means (26) is provided to indicate the tightening position according to (18). child The mark means (26) of the Make a pair of hoops (19) and (18) across this tightening position at an interval corresponding to the width of both hoops (19) and (18). It consists of a slight convexity, and the vertical and horizontal hoops (19) and (18) are positioned between both convexities. It is formed. (28) shows a marking means for positioning the corner backing plate (15). are doing.

[0038] When the mark means (26) is formed as described above, both the vertical and horizontal hoops (19) (18) can be wound and tightened at a balanced position on each side of the container. Wear. In addition, corner plates (15) (16) (17) fixed to each corner part It is easy to align the vertical and horizontal hoops (19) and (18) with Both hoops (18) (19) are tightened after coming off the backing plate (15) (16) (17). There is no risk of being exposed.

[0039] In each of the above ideas, the foamed plastic that is the material for the container body is Polystyrene resin foam such as styrofoam, polyethylene and polypropylene Polyolefin resin foams such as polyurethane resin foams and other synthetic resins. Foam is used. In addition, the corner backing plates (15), (16), and (17) are made of steel plates, etc. In addition to metal plates, they can also be made from synthetic resin plates, wood, etc.

[0040] In addition, the forklift of the bottom plate (4) can be used as the corner patch plate (17) of the bottom plate (4). Make a channel-shaped backing plate that fits into the fork insertion groove (14) of the foot, and It can be configured to also serve as reinforcement for the recording groove (14).

[0041]

[Effect of the idea]

The container of this invention can be easily assembled and disassembled. and foam plastic Since the container is made of stainless steel, it is lightweight, easy to handle, inexpensive, and has insulation properties. This allows the stored objects to be well protected.

[0042] In particular, according to the first invention, when assembled into a container, it is possible to store liquids, powders, etc. In addition to being able to fill objects through the filling opening on the top plate, there is also an inner bag for repeated use. When replacing the inner bag, replace the inner bag from the filling opening while maintaining the assembled state. can be done.

[0043] Furthermore, as in the second invention, the corner patch plates are placed in advance at predetermined positions at each corner. If it is fixed in place, it will be easier to handle each unit until assembly, and the There is no need to manage the number of pieces, and when tightening both vertical and horizontal hoops during assembly work, There is no need to apply the backing plate to each corner, making tightening work easy even by one person. can.

[0044] Also, as in the third invention, hoops are attached to the outer surfaces of the four body plates that form the body. If there are marks to indicate the position, tighten at a balanced position on each side. This effectively prevents the fuselage from deflecting, and also improves the alignment with the corner backing plates. This makes it easier to tighten and assemble the hoop.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a container showing one embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the same as above.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the hoop before tightening.

FIG. 4 is a plan view in which each body plate forming the body is separated.

FIG. 5 is a plan view of the bottom plate.

[Figure 6] Enlarged perspective view of the vicinity of the filling opening of the top plate (A)
and a cross-sectional view (B) taken along line XX.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view (A) of the lid plate and a sectional view (B) taken along the Y-Y line.

FIG. 8 is a plan view (A) of a state in which the lid plate is fitted into the filling opening, and a cross-sectional view (B) taken along the Z-Z line.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of a corner patch plate portion.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Container body (2) Body (3) Top plate (4) Bottom plate (5) body plate; (6) Phase gap (7) Body plate (8) Outlet (10) Filling opening (11) Lid plate (12) Protrusion (13) Fitting groove (15) (16) (17) Corner patch plate (18) Horizontal hoop (19) Vertical hoop (26) Marking means

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] Four foamed plastic body plates having opposite ends along the height direction of the container, and a foamed plastic top plate that fits into the top of the body formed by the body plates; a foamed plastic bottom plate that fits into the bottom of the body, and a horizontal hoop that tightens the four body plates forming the body when the body, top plate, and bottom plate are combined; and a horizontal hoop that tightens the four body plates that form the body; and a vertical hoop to be tightened, and the top plate is provided with a filling opening provided with a removable lid plate made of foamed plastic at a location other than the tightening position of the vertical hoop. A square container. [Claim 2] Four foamed plastic body plates having opposite ends along the height direction of the container, and a foamed plastic top plate that fits into the top of the body formed by the body plates; When the bottom plate made of foamed plastic fits into the bottom of the body, and the body, top plate, and bottom plate are combined, the four body plates forming the body are inserted through corner plates placed at each corner. It has a horizontal hoop that fastens the top plate and the bottom plate to the body through corner butt plates arranged at each corner, and a vertical hoop that fastens the top plate and the bottom plate to the body through corner butt plates arranged at each corner. A square container characterized by being fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the corner portion by adhesive means. [Claim 3] On the outer surface of the four body plates forming the body,
3. The square container according to claim 1, further comprising mark means for indicating the tightening positions of both the vertical and horizontal hoops.