US20170197780A1 - Earthable flexible intermediate bulk container - Google Patents

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US20170197780A1
US20170197780A1 US15/324,342 US201515324342A US2017197780A1 US 20170197780 A1 US20170197780 A1 US 20170197780A1 US 201515324342 A US201515324342 A US 201515324342A US 2017197780 A1 US2017197780 A1 US 2017197780A1
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Klaus Baumdicker
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/16—Large containers flexible
    • B65D88/1612—Flexible intermediate bulk containers [FIBC]
    • B65D88/165—Flexible intermediate bulk containers [FIBC] with electrically conductive properties
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/16—Large containers flexible
    • B65D88/1612—Flexible intermediate bulk containers [FIBC]
    • B65D88/1675—Lifting fittings
    • B65D88/1681—Flexible, e.g. loops, or reinforcements therefor
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D02—YARNS; MECHANICAL FINISHING OF YARNS OR ROPES; WARPING OR BEAMING
    • D02G—CRIMPING OR CURLING FIBRES, FILAMENTS, THREADS, OR YARNS; YARNS OR THREADS
    • D02G3/00—Yarns or threads, e.g. fancy yarns; Processes or apparatus for the production thereof, not otherwise provided for
    • D02G3/44—Yarns or threads characterised by the purpose for which they are designed
    • D02G3/441—Yarns or threads with antistatic, conductive or radiation-shielding properties
    • D03D15/0005—
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D03—WEAVING
    • D03D—WOVEN FABRICS; METHODS OF WEAVING; LOOMS
    • D03D15/00—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used
    • D03D15/50—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads
    • D03D15/533—Woven fabrics characterised by the material, structure or properties of the fibres, filaments, yarns, threads or other warp or weft elements used characterised by the properties of the yarns or threads antistatic; electrically conductive

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  • the application relates to an earthable flexible intermediate bulk container.
  • Type C FIBCs Earthable flexible intermediate bulk containers, Type C FIBCs, are generally used for avoiding risks of electrostatic ignition in areas where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere or when handling combustible dusts with a high level of ignition sensitivity.
  • Type C FIBCs are sewn-together containers with a carrying strap of a flexible material in which the carrying strap makes it possible for the container to be picked up from above and transported (as shown for example in FIG. 1 ).
  • They are generally made of a polypropylene fabric that is provided with a dissipative or conductive grid of conductive threads. The connection of the conductive threads to another requires appropriate sewing of the fabric, so that the conductive threads of all the individual parts of the FIBC are in good, adequate contact with one another and with the earthable point, see also TRBS 2153 Annex B and DIN IEC 61340-04-04.
  • FIBCs are therefore additionally provided with one or more earthing jumpers, the location of which is not specific. Nevertheless, inadequately earthed conductive threads can under some circumstances lead to risks of electrostatic ignition. An FIBC that is not earthed leads to strong effectively igniting electrostatic spark discharges.
  • the object was therefore to invent an earthable flexible intermediate bulk container with significantly simplified and improved earthing, without any isolated conductive threads being able to occur any longer in the carrying straps.
  • the object was achieved according to the invention by at least one carrying strap 2 of the intermediate bulk container being provided over the full surface area, at least from the carrying strap 3 to the suspension point 4 , with a dissipative or conductive material in a surface resistance range, measured in accordance with TRBS 2153, of 0.1 to 10 8 ohms.
  • provision over the full surface area means that the carrying strap is continuously dissipative or conductive over its surface area instead of being provided with parallel conductive threads.
  • carrying straps are not exclusively provided with conductive threads, a combination of conductive threads and a full surface area that is conductive being possible.
  • these straps can be regarded as intrinsically safe earthable points, and the earthing can then be simply ensured firstly by way of the picking-up equipment—for example the conductive and earthed metal spider clamp or else the metal prongs of a forklift truck (always earthed in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres).
  • the picking-up equipment for example the conductive and earthed metal spider clamp or else the metal prongs of a forklift truck (always earthed in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres).
  • an earthing clip may also be securely attached to the carrying straps, and there are no longer occasions when the FIBCs are already regarded as unsuitable in the inspection of incoming goods just because of inadequately earthed conductive threads.
  • the material usually polypropylene, that is necessary for the load-bearing strength of the straps, usually remains present as before.
  • the conductive effect described can be provided for example by enclosing them in conductive foil or by conductive coating of the carrying straps or the like.
  • all of the carrying straps are provided with a conductive effect over the full surface area.
  • an extension of at least one carrying strap in the bottom region can easily be made into an earthing lug. It is then possible to dispense with the additional sewing on of further earthable points, such as for example earthing jumpers.
  • the carrying straps can then be referred to in the earthing instructions as clearly identified earthable points; in addition, if desired, an earthing symbol could be printed onto the carrying straps provided with a conductive effect.
  • FIG. 1 Type C FIBC according to the prior art, where:

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DE102014010273.4 2014-07-11
DE102014010273.4A DE102014010273A1 (de) 2014-07-11 2014-07-11 Erdungsfähiger flexibler Schüttgutbehälter
PCT/EP2015/065291 WO2016005302A1 (de) 2014-07-11 2015-07-06 Erdungsfähiger flexibler schüttgutbehälter

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