JPH1072089A - Device for recovering condensate in container and container provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To collect condensate formed on the inner surface of the upper part of a container to store it in order to avoid the humidity of a product which is transported by the container. SOLUTION: A waterproof flexible cloth 1 is stretched in the upper zone of a container 7 at a level slightly lower than the top 8 of the container 7 in parallel with the top 8, and two tightly folded-back parts 2, which form a flexible pocket, are formed at a central portion of the cloth 1 along the longitudinal direction of the container 7, and an opening 3 is provided at the upper end of the part 2 to collect condensate falling down from the top 8 to store it in the pocket, and the cloth 1 is extended toward each open end edge of the container 7 by means of a hanging screen piece 6 and the piece 6 is placed over the outside of a holding member 12 for holding cargoes inside the container.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an apparatus for isolating products transported in containers, and more particularly to an apparatus for isolating products from condensed water depending on the nature of the product being transported.

[0002] When goods such as cocoa or coffee are loaded in hot countries with high humidity and transported in containers from hot countries to cold or cold winter zones,
Condensation occurs inside the container, especially on the inner surface of the top of the container, resulting in mold and the deterioration of a portion of the cargo contained in the container.

[0003] A number of devices have been proposed to avoid moisture in products transported in containers, but these devices have not been fully satisfactory and have not been able to completely remove moisture. Therefore, a configuration in which moisture is removed from the product loaded in the cargo, a configuration in which a carton panel is arranged on the top of the cargo so as to absorb water, and a configuration in which a water-absorbing paint is applied just below the top of the container have been proposed. Was.

[0004] It has also been proposed to use a ventilation container configured to ventilate naturally through the chimney effect. This arrangement is only effective in certain ways, but cannot be effective enough at certain times of the year. In addition, it has often been necessary to use ordinary containers (non-ventilated containers) due to the shortage of containers for transporting wet loaded products.

[0005] It is an object of the present invention to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages, to protect the product contained in the container from condensed water, to allow very efficient equipment to be mounted on the container, to be mounted on the container quickly and easily, It is an object of the present invention to provide a condensed water recovery device which is inexpensive and requires very little space inside the container without interfering with the use of the container to carry another product's luggage on the way back.

[0006] The apparatus of the present invention collects and stores condensed water formed on the inner surface of the top of the container during transport so that the condensed water does not come into contact with the cargo contained in the container. .

[0007] The device according to the invention comprises a waterproof flexible member fitted with means for fastening to the upper part of the container between the top of the container and the cargo in the container, the lower surface of the flexible member having At least one closed container is provided for storing and storing condensed water falling from the top of the container onto the flexible member during transport without adhering to the cargo.

[0008] The flexible material comprises a fabric formed of a synthetic material such as polypropylene, which is secured to the top of the container to allow lateral air to flow to allow natural convection. So that a dew point is created at the cooling top of the container.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the securing of the flexible member is performed along a longitudinal end of the flexible member and wrapped around an outer peripheral support supported on the container wall. Can be done with laces.

The closed container integrally provided on the lower surface of the flexible member is constituted by at least one longitudinally folded portion formed on the flexible member and having both ends closed. This longitudinal fold is also closed at the top, but at least one opening through which the condensed water falling from the top of the container and collected on the flexible member can enter the longitudinal fold. Part is located in the central zone.

The apparatus according to the invention will be described in more detail below with reference to an embodiment shown in the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the device of the present invention is made of a rectangular polypropylene fabric having good waterproofness. Two folds 2, 2 'are attached over the entire length of the fabric 1 parallel to and symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal axis of the fabric 1, and the folds 2,
2 'is disposed on the lower surface side of the fabric 1 and is closed at each end by a fabric bonding means so as not to allow air to pass therethrough. Each folded portion 2, 2 'is closed by bonding at the upper part thereof, but has three continuous openings 3, 3' in the central zone, respectively.
3 'is to cause the condensed water falling on the fabric 1 to flow into the container formed by the two folded portions 2 and 2', which falls on the two folded fabrics 1, as described below. Can be.

The fabric 1 is provided with a pair of small holes 4, 4 'close to each of its longitudinal edges, the small holes 4, 4'
Can be passed through a wrap which is used to secure the fabric 1 to the upper part of the longitudinal wall of the container as described below.

The fabric 1 is provided at each end with a covering 5 for accommodating a support bar over its entire length. Fabric 1
Are extended by hanging pieces 6 formed from a cloth of the same material.

FIG. 4 shows the fabric 1 placed in the use position above the container 7. The fabric 1 extends a few centimeters below the top 8 of the container 7 and parallel to the top 8;
A winding string 9 whose longitudinal edge is passed through the small hole 4 of the fabric 1.
To the outer peripheral cord 10 supported on the wall of the container 7. This connection is not sealed because it circulates air to the side of the fabric 1 and allows natural convection, so that a dew point can be created on the cooling top 8 of the container 7.

At each vertical edge, the stretch of the fabric 1 is held by a polyvinyl chloride rod 11 which is arranged inside the covering 5 of the fabric 1 and whose edge is supported on the longitudinal wall of the container 7. I have.

Thus, during the transport of a humid product such as cocoa from a tropical country such as Africa to a cold European country in a container 7, the condensed water formed on the inner surface of the top of the container 7 drops one by one on the fabric. 1 and the openings 3, 3 '
Through the folds 2, 2 'forming a flexible container. Since the flexible containers 2 and 2 'are gradually filled with water, the fabric 1 moves inward toward the center through the flexibility of the support rod 8 under the influence of the amount of water contained in the containers. Curved to
Openings 3, 3 formed in the fabric 1 by water falling on the fabric 1
Guide to '.

The collected condensed water is accumulated in the closed containers 2, 2 'and stored in the containers 2, 2' during the entire transport period and is converted into cocoa products due to humidity. Isolated from cocoa products without any deterioration.
For example, the content of water stored in the folds 2, 2 'can be about 40 liters.

In order to improve the impermeability of the container, at each open edge of the container 7, a hanging piece 6 extending the fabric 1 is provided outside the holding member 12 for holding the cargo inside the container when the container 7 is opened. Wrapped in Therefore,
The condensed water generated at these edges is drained out of the cargo holding chamber by these banner pieces.

The above description illustrates the embodiments of the present invention, and various changes or modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a closed fabric extended to the top of a container constituting the apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the fabric of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an end view of the fabric of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view along a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction showing a state in which the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is arranged on an upper portion of a container.

FIG. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view along a longitudinal direction showing a state in which the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is arranged on an upper part of a container.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cloth (flexible member) 2, 2 'Folding part (closed flexible chamber) 3, 3' Opening 4, 4 'Small hole 5 Support rod 6 Hanging piece 7 Container 8 Top 9 Winding string 10 Outer circumference Code 11 polyvinyl chloride 12 holding member

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A waterproof flexible member (1) having the same dimensions as a horizontal part of a container (7), wherein the flexible member (1)
The two opposing ends of the container (7) are arranged so that the flexible member (1) can be stretched slightly below and parallel to the top (8) of the container (7). Fixing means (4, 9) for fixing the flexible member (1) are provided on the upper part of the wall, and at least one closed flexible chamber (2, 2 ') is provided on the lower surface of the flexible member (1). ),
The flexible chamber (2, 2 ') has at least one opening (3, 3') formed at its upper end for collecting and storing condensed water falling on the flexible member (1). An apparatus for collecting condensed water in a container, wherein the condensed water is communicated. 2. The longitudinal end of the flexible member (1) is fixed to the longitudinal wall of the container (7), and the closed chamber (2, 2 ') is located in the longitudinal direction of the flexible member (1). The recovery device according to claim 1, wherein: 3. A closed member (2, 2 ′) is formed by a flexible member (1).
3. The collecting device according to claim 2, wherein the collecting device is formed by a longitudinally folded portion which is formed in a rectangular shape and whose end is closed. 4. The flexible member (1) is made of a fabric made of a synthetic material such as polypropylene.
The recovery device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The flexible member (1) is fixed at the opposite end so as to allow air to pass through against the wall of the container (7), and the circulation of air which promotes coagulation on the inner surface at the top of the container (7). The collection device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the collection device is enabled. 6. The flexible member (1) has a closed chamber (2, 2).
6) A plurality of openings (3, 3 ') for supplying water to said''), said water supply openings (3, 3') being arranged on a flexible member. Any one of
The collection device according to Item. 7. The means for fixing the flexible member comprises a support (10) which is introduced into a small hole (4) provided at the edge of the flexible member and supported on the wall of the container (7). 7. The collecting device according to claim 1, comprising a tied wrap. 8. A cover (5) for accommodating a rod (11) is formed on an edge of a flexible member that is not fixed to a wall of a container (7), and the cover is formed to improve rigidity of the device. 8. The collecting device according to claim 1, wherein an end of the rod is supported on a wall of the container. 9. The collection device according to claim 1, wherein the flexible member is extended at its edge by a hanging piece (6) formed of the same member. 10. A container equipped with a device for collecting condensed water for transporting cargo having a high temperature, said container having a horizontal extension slightly below the top of the container (7). The flexible member is fixed so as not to be airtight with respect to the longitudinal direction of the container (7) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the container (7), and is attached to the lower surface of the flexible member (1). At least one closed chamber (2, 2 ') is integrally provided, and condensed water falling from the top of the container (7) to the flexible member (1) is collected and stored in the closed chamber (2, 2'). A container characterized in that the closed chamber (2, 2 ') is communicated with at least one opening (3, 3') provided in the flexible member (1) so as to perform the above operation.