JPH04253682A - Container device for storing and transporting fluid substance - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a container apparatus which is firm and capable of being stacked, by providing a bag member supported by a frame and a brace to be engaged with the bag member when the bag member is filled with a fluid material. CONSTITUTION: A container apparatus 2 is provided with a frame 4, a bag member 6 which is positioned inside the frame and supported by the frame, and a brace 8 which is connected to the frame 4 and engaged with the bag member when filled with a fluid material. The brace 8 prevents the bag member 6 from being pressed with the fluid material through an opening part 16 between corner members 10. The brace 8 pulls the corner members 10 according to the pressure from the bag member 6, and the frame 4 generates the force at the braced end. The frame 4 is of assembly type, and sent to a user in a condition where the frame is manufactured into split members but not assembled yet, and the assembly is easy because the tension in the frame 4 is applied to by the bag member 6 to press the brace 8.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to container devices for the storage and transportation of flowable materials, such as liquids, powders and granular materials.

0002

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION There are many known types of container equipment used for transporting flowable substances. Container equipment is typically manufactured to be either returnable or non-returnable. Non-returnable containers are often used when fluid materials are sent abroad and when the cost of returning the container exceeds the cost of the actual container itself.

The present invention relates to container devices that are not returned. Such a container device must be designed such that it can be made economically enough so that it can be disposed of after use. The container device must also be strong enough so that it can reliably hold the flowable substance during transport and that it can be stacked on top of each other during transport. For example, a container device has 10
00 liters of liquid is required and the container device then needs to be stored in two tiers in transit and in five tiers in the factory warehouse. Container equipment must be robust during transportation and storage, otherwise stacks of container equipment may collapse.

0004

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The object of the invention is to produce a container device of the kind required above.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, the present invention provides a container device for the storage and transportation of flowable substances, the container device comprising a frame, a container located inside the frame and supported by the frame. a bladder member; a tension member contacted to the frame and engaged by the bladder member when the bladder member is filled with flowable material;
an upright corner member and an upper portion connected to the top of the corner member;
a lower portion connected to a lower portion of the corner members, the container device having a tension member that prevents the bag member from being forced by the flowable substance through the opening between the corner members; In response to pressure from the bladder member, the tension member is such that it tensions the upright corner members, thereby tensioning the frame and generating forces at their ends to stiffen the frame.

[0006] Tension members thus serve two purposes. The first purpose is to retain the bladder member within the frame, and the second purpose is to create a tensile action that stiffens the frame. This tensile action has the important advantage that even if the frame is made with a smaller standard cross-section than other frames, it still remains strong during use. This means that the frame can be cheaper to make and lighter to handle than if it were necessary to use large standard cross-sectional areas for the frame parts.

Preferably the frame is a prefabricated frame. In such a prefabricated frame, the various parts of the frame can be manufactured and sent to the user in an unassembled state. this is,
Makes packaging and transportation easier. All the user has to do is assemble the frame, which is easy because the dividing elements of the frame can be manufactured to fit loosely. It is not necessary to make the various elements precisely in order for the tension member, which is subjected to the tension action of the bag member, to act to stiffen the frame. It is clear that, if necessary, the frame can be made non-fabricated.

The tension members are typically such as at least one tension member extending between each adjacent pair of upright corner members. Preferably, two tension members extend between each adjacent pair of upright corner members. In this case, the two tension members preferably cross each other. In cases where the tension members cross each other, they are not normally connected together, but may be connected together if desired.

Preferably, two tension members extend diagonally between each adjacent pair of upright corner members. However, the tension members may extend in other directions if desired, for example, one tension member may extend horizontally while the other tension member extends vertically. .

[0010] Tension members are typically made from flexible materials. Thus, the tension member may be made from a strip of metal, a strip of fabric, or a strip of plastic material. In cases where metal strips are used, these are usually flat strips of metal, such as spring steel, for example. In cases where a fabric webbing is used, the fabric is webbing, canvas, or nylon. In cases where strips of plastic material are used, these strips are extruded plastic strips.

[0011] The container device has connection means for connecting the tension member to the frame.

[0012] The connecting means is an abutment member provided for connection to the end of the tension member.

Each abutment member is provided with a hole for receiving a fixing member for connecting the end of the tension member to the abutment member.

[0014] In a prefabricated frame, each corner member is two parts that fit together.

[0015] The upper part of the frame has fastening means;
This allows the bag member to be attached to the upper part.

[0016] The fastening means may be a hook, stud or clamp structure. In the hook or stud, the bag member is
It has an eyelet that accommodates a hook or stud.

[0017] The frame is preferably made from angle steel. Angle steel is a strong and cheap material. However, other materials can also be used.

[0018] The bag member is made from canvas or plastic material. The bladder members can be made in one piece from the beginning or in separate parts that are eventually joined together.

[0019] The container device may have a backside pouch that fits inside the pouch member. When a back bag is used, the back bag is for containing the flowable substance. The food industry prefers backside bags for hygiene reasons. In cases where the back bag is not used, the flowable substance is stored directly in the bag member.

[0020] The frame is usually squarely planned. However, other rectilinear shapes may be used.

[0021] The lower part of the frame can abut the pallet. Pallets are typically separated from container equipment. Users of container equipment can use their own pallets. wooden pallets,
Although relatively cheap, plastic pallets are used in the food industry to increase the degree of hygiene.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Mentioned merely as an example.

[0023]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to the drawings, there is shown a container apparatus 2 for the transport and storage of flowable substances. Container device 2
comprises a frame 4, a bladder member 6 positioned inside the frame and supported by the frame, and a tension member connected to the frame 4 and engaged by the bladder member 6 when the bladder member 6 is filled with flowable material. A member 8 is provided.

As can be seen in FIG. 1, the frame 4 includes an upright corner member 10, an upper part 12 connected to the upper part of the corner member 10, and a lower part 14 connected to the lower part of the corner member 10.
, is an open frame with .

In the container device 2, the bag member 6 is a corner member 10.
The tension member 8 is such that it is prevented from being forced by the flowable substance through the opening 16 between the two. The container device 2 further includes, in response to the pressure from the bag member 6, the tension members 8 pulling the corner members 10, thereby tensioning the frame 4, and providing tension at their ends in order to strengthen the frame 4. It is like generating force.

[0026] The frame 4 is a prefabricated frame, whereby the frame 4 is manufactured in separate pieces and then the entire container device 2 is sent to the user in an unassembled state. This facilitates packaging and transportation;
All the user has to do is assemble the frame. Assembly is easy because the various elements of the frame 4 are made to fit loosely inside each other and the tension in the frame 4 is exerted by the bladder member 6 pressing against the tension member 8. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, there are two tension members 8 intersecting each other and extending diagonally between each adjacent pair of corner members 10.

Connection means in the form of abutment members 18 are provided at the corners of the frame 4. The end of tension member 8 is then connected to abutment member 18 . In particular, at the end of each tensioning member 8 there is a pin (not shown) which can pass through a hole 22 in the abutment member 18 and thereby pivotally connect the tensioning member 8 to the abutment member 18 . A hole 20 is provided which can receive the water.

The corner pieces 10 are two or more pieces that fit together, which facilitates making the sectional container device 2 into a small, easily transportable package.

The upper part 12 of the frame 4 has studs 2
4 shaped fastening means are provided. Next, the bag member 6 is provided with holes or eyelets that fit the studs 24,
It is then possible for the bag member 6 to be suspended from the upper part 12 of the frame 4.

The lower part 14 of the frame 4 is attached to the pallet 2
6. The pallet 26 is separated from the container device 2.

It will be understood that the embodiments of the invention described above with reference to the accompanying drawings are given by way of example only, and that modifications may be effected. In this way, for example, the hole 20
A fixing member other than a pin passing through may be used to connect the tension member 8 to the abutment member 18. Additionally, fastening means such as hooks or clamp structures may be used instead of studs 24, for example. Furthermore, a backside bag (not shown) may still be installed inside the bag member 6, in case the flowable substance has to be placed in a completely sealed hygienic container at the factory, for example. good. Instead of using the illustrated tension member 8,
The tensioning member may be a rope looped at diagonally opposite corners such that two long tensioning members are used, for example two long bands.

[0032] The container device of the present invention may use cables or plastic webbing. The cable or plastic webbing is lowered at one upper corner to the diagonally opposite lower corner, then raised to the next corner, etc., all the way around the container. It is a very long member that is continuously wrapped around a hook or other suitable fastener. A second cable or plastic strip may then be wrapped to form an X on each surface of the container, starting from the bottom on the same side as the first cable or strip. The cable or strip has a loop at each end and is made very accurately so that the fit of the ends is correct and secure. The final tension is provided by the liquid in the container acting on the cable. To this end, the hooks or other fasteners are preferably rounded so that the cables or straps do not slip and do not provide angles of shape that would result in unequal tension build-up around the device.

The device of the invention finds useful use on tankers.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a container device for the storage and transportation of flowable substances.

FIG. 2 is a partial view of the container device shown in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

2...Container device 4...Frame 6...Bag member 8...Tension member 10...Upright corner member 12...Upper member 14...lower member

Claims (16)

[Claims] 1. A frame, a bladder member located inside the frame and supported by the frame, and a tension member connected to the frame and engaged by the bladder member when the bladder member is filled with a flowable substance. , the frame is an open frame having an upright corner member, an upper member connected to an upper part of the corner member, and a lower member connected to a lower part of the corner member, and the bag member is an upright corner member. the tension member prevents being forced by the flowable substance through the opening between the members;
Flowable material such that, in response to pressure from the bag member, the tension member tensions the upright corner member, thereby tensioning the frame and generating a force at the end of the tension member to stiffen the frame. Container equipment for storage and transportation. 2. A container device according to claim 1, wherein the frame is a prefabricated frame. 3. A container arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein there is at least one tension member extending between each adjacent pair of upright corner members. 4. The container apparatus of claim 3, wherein there are two tension members extending between each adjacent pair of upright corner members. 5. The container device according to claim 4, wherein the two tension members cross each other. 6. The container apparatus of claim 5, wherein two tension members extend diagonally between each adjacent pair of upright corner members. 7. A container device according to claim 1, wherein the tension member is made of a flexible material. 8. A container device according to claim 1, further comprising connection means for connecting the tension member to the frame. 9. Container device according to claim 8, wherein the connecting means is an abutment member provided for connection to the end of the tension member. 10. A container device according to claim 9, wherein each abutment member is provided with a hole for receiving a fixing member for connecting the end of the tension member to the abutment member. 11. A container device according to claim 1, wherein the upper part of the frame has fastening means by means of which a bag member can be attached to the upper part. 12. The container device according to claim 11, wherein the fastening means is a hook, stud, or clamp structure. 13. A container device according to claim 1, wherein the frame is made of angle steel. 14. A container device according to claim 1, wherein the bag member is made of canvas or plastic material. 15. A container device according to claim 1, further comprising a backside bag that fits inside the bag member. 16. Container device according to claim 1, wherein the frame is squarely designed.