WO2014199288A1 - Gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers - Google Patents
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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
- B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
- B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
- B65D77/06—Liquids or semi-liquids or other materials or articles enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
- B65D77/061—Liquids or semi-liquids or other materials or articles enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers the containers being mounted on a pallet
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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
- B65D2588/00—Large container
- B65D2588/02—Large container rigid
- B65D2588/12—Large container rigid specially adapted for transport
- B65D2588/125—Intermediate bulk container [IBC]
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- the present invention relates to a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers.
- the present invention relates to a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers supporting flexible collapsible container inner bags used for the bulk handling of fluent materials.
- Palletized transport or shipping containers are used for the bulk handling of fluent materials.
- a collapsible bag encased in a strong outer shell for bulk handling of liquids, fine powders, granular products and other goods having flow characteristics is provided in the shipping or transport container.
- an intermediate bulk container (IBC) consists of a 275 gallon container mounted to a skid or pallet. A wire mesh cage is also mounted to the skid and surrounds the container on all four sides. The top of the container is generally exposed. Additional pallets or intermediate bulk containers can accordingly be stacked for shipping and storage.
- a flexible collapsible inner bag actually contains the material and a rigid box-like structure that forms a secondary container houses the flexible bag.
- These "bag-in-a-box" type of transport containers generally include valve and spout or gland assemblies that are attached to the inner bag.
- the intermediate bulk container is filled at the top by removing a cover providing access to an opening.
- a spout or gland located at the bottom acts as an outlet for goods stored in the container.
- a bulk container valve is typically removably secured to the intermediate bulk container to control removal of goods from the container. Often the valve is threaded onto the spout or gland and a hose can also then be connected to the valve to empty the contents of the IBC. This is time-consuming and laborious.
- gland or spout retaining clips for flexible collapsible container inner bags for use in an intermediate bulk container do not lock securely into all required intermediate bulk containers. This is attributed to the problem of wide variances in geometry critical to the gland retaining clip interface.
- a gland retaining clip for an intermediate bulk container supporting a flexible collapsible container inner bag used for the bulk handling of fluent materials includes (a) a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland and adapted to be inserted into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to fix the gland in this position;
- an intermediate bulk container includes a gland retaining clip including
- a method for installing a gland retaining clip includes the steps
- a method for installing a gland retaining clip includes the steps
- the gland retaining clip may include four corners and a pinch-preventing member located at each of the four corners. Each of the pinch-preventing members may prevent pinching of the inner bags while installing the gland retaining clip in the intermediate bulk container.
- Each of the pinch-preventing members may be in the form of wings.
- the gland retaining clip may include alignment means located on either or both supporting members and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening.
- the method may include the step of aligning in relation to the outlet opening, the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member by means of at least one alignment means.
- the first supporting member and a second supporting member may be adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland by means of corresponding assembly means including a protruding member adapted to slide into an associated sliding guide member.
- the method may include the step of locating the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating.
- the first supporting member and the second supporting member may be substantially identical.
- the gland retaining clip may include alignment means located on either or both supporting members and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening.
- the alignment means may include at least one alignment wing and/or alignment tab.
- the alignment means may consists of a pair of alignment wings and/or alignment tabs located on either side of each clipping mechanism.
- the alignment means may include upstanding alignment wings.
- the gland retaining clip may include abutment means adapted to ensure a snug fit of the gland retaining clip in the outlet opening when the outlet opening is smaller than the gland retaining clip
- the first supporting member and the second supporting members may be provided with assembly means adapted to enable the first supporting member and the second supporting member to be assembled.
- the assembly means may include sliding guide legs.
- the alignment means may be located on the edge opposite to the assembly means.
- the gland retaining clip may be adapted to fit snugly in all intermediate bulk container openings having different size variants.
- the gland may have an internal diameter of about 2 to 4 inches.
- the gland retaining clip may be made of plastics and/or be injection moulded.
- the first supporting member and the second supporting member and it parts may respectively be integrally formed.
- the intermediate bulk container may have a capacity of 50 to 500 gallons or about 189 to 2000 litres.
- the invention also extends to a method for delivering bulk material as described herein.
- a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers in accordance with the invention is shown.
- the gland retaining clip 10 for intermediate bulk containers supporting flexible collapsible container inner bags used for the bulk handling of fluent materials includes
- first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 adapted to be assembled together around a gland (or spout) (not shown) and into an outlet opening (not shown) of an intermediate bulk container to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating;
- assembly means 16 and 18 provided on both the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 to assist in the assembling and clipping together of the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14, the assembly means 16 and 18 define a protruding member 16 adapted to slide into a sliding guide member 18;
- a clipping mechanism 20 located on each of the first supporting member 12 and the second supporting member 14 and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member 12 and the second supporting member 14 to locking member 30 of the outlet opening (not shown);
- alignment means 22 and abutting means 24 located on both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening (not shown);
- the gland retaining clip 10 includes four pinch-preventing members located at each of the four corners of the gland retaining clip 10.
- the pinch-preventing members 26 prevent pinching of the inner bags while installing the gland retaining clip 10 in the intermediate bulk container.
- the pinch-preventing members 26 are in the form of wings.
- the first supporting member 12 and the second supporting member 14 are identical.
- the alignment means 22 includes two alignment wings or pair of tabs located on either side of the clipping mechanism 20.
- the alignment wings or pair of tabs can be upstanding alignment wings.
- the protruding member 16 adapted to slide into a sliding guide member 18 ensures that the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 are assembled easily and correctly. With known gland retaining clips the supporting members slip as there are no guiding means. Thereby the assembly means 16 and 18 ensure that the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 are aligned correctly to ensure that they are assembled easily, snugly and quickly.
- the clipping mechanism 20 and the alignment means 22 are located on the edge of the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 opposite to the assembly means 16 and 18.
- the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 and its components are respectively integrally formed, made of plastics material and injection moulded.
- the gland retaining clip 10 in accordance with the invention thus is adapted to be easily, quickly and snugly assembled and is adapted to fit snugly and ensure alignment in all intermediate bulk container openings having differing size variants.
- the gland retaining clip 10 (generally 2") comprises two identical parts that are clipped together around a gland and into the outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating when decanting tools are fitted or removed from the gland. Accordingly the gland retaining clip interfaces effectively with all required intermediate bulk containers (IBC).
- the flexible collapsible bags of the intermediate bulk containers are made of plastics material, such as polyester.
- the intermediate bulk container has a capacity of 50 to 500 gallons (or about 1 89 to 2000 litres).
- the flexible collapsible bag in accordance with the invention provides for a method for a quick and labour-saving method for locating a flexible collapsible container into an intermediate bulk container and for locking the outlet means of the flexible collapsible container to the outlet of the intermediate bulk container.
- the 2" gland retaining clip in accordance with the invention is installed by trained personnel as follows:
- the abutting means 24 ensures that the gland retaining clip 10 is kept in position where the locking member of the outlet opening is somewhat larger than normal whereas the alignment means 22 ensures that the gland retaining clip 10 is correctly positioned in the outlet opening where the locking member of outlet opening is somewhat smaller - hence the alignment wings of the alignment means 22 stop against the locking member - accordingly the liner is kept in position (also no tools are used);
- Assembly of a tamper cap may happen before or after distribution.
Abstract
The invention discloses a gland retaining clip for an intermediate bulk container supporting a flexible collapsible container inner bag used for the bulk handling of fluent materials, which includes a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland and adapted to be inserted into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to fix the gland in this position; a clipping mechanism associated with either or both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member to the outlet opening; and at least one pinch-preventing member adapted to prevent pinching of the inner bags.
Description
GLAND RETAINING CLIP FOR INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers.
More particularly, the present invention relates to a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers supporting flexible collapsible container inner bags used for the bulk handling of fluent materials.
BACKGROUND TO INVENTION
Palletized transport or shipping containers are used for the bulk handling of fluent materials. In these palletized shipping containers a collapsible bag encased in a strong outer shell for bulk handling of liquids, fine powders, granular products and other goods having flow characteristics is provided in the shipping or transport container.
Intermediate bulk containers (IBC) have found wide acceptance for the shipment of goods. In one example an intermediate bulk container (IBC) consists of a 275 gallon container mounted to a skid or pallet. A wire mesh cage is also mounted to the skid and surrounds the container on all four sides. The top of the container is generally exposed. Additional pallets or intermediate bulk containers can accordingly be stacked for shipping and storage. A flexible collapsible inner bag actually contains the material and a rigid box-like structure that forms a secondary container houses the flexible bag. These "bag-in-a-box" type of transport containers generally include valve and spout or gland assemblies that are attached to the inner bag.
The intermediate bulk container is filled at the top by removing a cover providing access to an opening. A spout or gland located at the bottom acts as an outlet for goods stored in the container. A bulk container valve is typically removably secured to the intermediate bulk container to control removal of goods from the container. Often the valve is threaded onto the spout or gland and a hose can also then be connected to the valve to empty the contents of the IBC. This is time-consuming and laborious.
In addition the known gland or spout retaining clips for flexible collapsible container inner bags for use in an intermediate bulk container do not lock securely into all required intermediate bulk containers. This is attributed to the problem of wide variances in geometry critical to the gland retaining clip interface.
In addition the known gland or spout retaining clips for flexible collapsible container inner bags for use in an intermediate bulk container are cumbersome to be assembled and aligned.
It is an object of the invention to suggest a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers which will assist in overcoming the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
According to the invention, a gland retaining clip for an intermediate bulk container supporting a flexible collapsible container inner bag used for the bulk handling of fluent materials, includes (a) a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland and adapted to be inserted
into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to fix the gland in this position;
(b) a clipping mechanism associated with either or both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member to the outlet opening; and
(c) at least one pinch-preventing member adapted to prevent pinching of the inner bags.
Also according to the invention, an intermediate bulk container, includes a gland retaining clip including
(a) a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to be assembled to embrace a gland and adapted to be inserted into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to fix the gland in this position;
(b) a clipping mechanism associated with either or both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member to the outlet opening; and
(c) at least one pinch-preventing member adapted to prevent pinching of the inner bags.
Yet further according to the invention, a method for installing a gland retaining clip, includes the steps
(a) of assembling together a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to embrace a gland;
(b) of locating the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to fix the gland in this position;
(c) of preventing pinching of the inner bag by means of at least one pinch- preventing member.
Yet further according to the invention, a method for installing a gland retaining clip, includes the steps
(a) of assembling together a first supporting member and a second supporting member to embrace a gland by means of assembly means including a protruding member adapted to slide into an associated sliding guide member;
(b) of locating the around a gland assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to fix the gland in this position; and
(c) of preventing pinching of the inner bag by means of at least one pinch- preventing member.
The gland retaining clip may include four corners and a pinch-preventing member located at each of the four corners. Each of the pinch-preventing members may prevent pinching of the inner bags while installing the gland retaining clip in the intermediate bulk container.
Each of the pinch-preventing members may be in the form of wings.
The gland retaining clip may include alignment means located on either or both supporting members and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening.
The method may include the step of aligning in relation to the outlet opening, the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member by means of at least one alignment means.
The first supporting member and a second supporting member may be adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland by means of corresponding assembly means including a protruding member adapted to slide into an associated sliding guide member.
The method may include the step of locating the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating.
The first supporting member and the second supporting member may be substantially identical.
The gland retaining clip may include alignment means located on either or both supporting members and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening.
The alignment means may include at least one alignment wing and/or alignment tab.
The alignment means may consists of a pair of alignment wings and/or alignment tabs located on either side of each clipping mechanism.
The alignment means may include upstanding alignment wings. The gland retaining clip may include abutment means adapted to ensure a snug fit of the gland retaining clip in the outlet opening when the outlet opening is smaller than the gland retaining clip
The first supporting member and the second supporting members may be provided with assembly means adapted to enable the first supporting member and the second supporting member to be assembled.
The assembly means may include sliding guide legs.
The alignment means may be located on the edge opposite to the assembly means.
The gland retaining clip may be adapted to fit snugly in all intermediate bulk container openings having different size variants.
The gland may have an internal diameter of about 2 to 4 inches.
The gland retaining clip may be made of plastics and/or be injection moulded.
The first supporting member and the second supporting member and it parts may respectively be integrally formed. The intermediate bulk container may have a capacity of 50 to 500 gallons or about 189 to 2000 litres.
The invention also extends to a method for delivering bulk material as described herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying schematic drawing.
In the drawing there is shown top perspective view of a gland retaining clip according to the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
Referring to the drawing, a gland retaining clip for intermediate bulk containers in accordance with the invention, generally indicated by reference numeral 10, is shown.
The gland retaining clip 10 for intermediate bulk containers supporting flexible collapsible container inner bags used for the bulk handling of fluent materials, includes
(a) a first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 adapted to be assembled together around a gland (or spout) (not shown)
and into an outlet opening (not shown) of an intermediate bulk container to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating;
(b) assembly means 16 and 18 provided on both the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 to assist in the assembling and clipping together of the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14, the assembly means 16 and 18 define a protruding member 16 adapted to slide into a sliding guide member 18;
(c) a clipping mechanism 20 located on each of the first supporting member 12 and the second supporting member 14 and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member 12 and the second supporting member 14 to locking member 30 of the outlet opening (not shown);
(d) alignment means 22 and abutting means 24 located on both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening (not shown); and
(e) four pinch-preventing members 26 adapted to prevent pinching of the inner bags.
The gland retaining clip 10 includes four pinch-preventing members located at each of the four corners of the gland retaining clip 10.
The pinch-preventing members 26 prevent pinching of the inner bags while installing the gland retaining clip 10 in the intermediate bulk container.
The pinch-preventing members 26 are in the form of wings.
The first supporting member 12 and the second supporting member 14 are identical.
The alignment means 22 includes two alignment wings or pair of tabs located on either side of the clipping mechanism 20. The alignment wings or pair of tabs can be upstanding alignment wings.
The protruding member 16 adapted to slide into a sliding guide member 18 ensures that the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 are assembled easily and correctly. With known gland retaining clips the supporting members slip as there are no guiding means. Thereby the assembly means 16 and 18 ensure that the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 are aligned correctly to ensure that they are assembled easily, snugly and quickly.
The clipping mechanism 20 and the alignment means 22 are located on the edge of the first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 opposite to the assembly means 16 and 18. The first supporting member 12 and a second supporting member 14 and its components are respectively integrally formed, made of plastics material and injection moulded.
The gland retaining clip 10 in accordance with the invention thus is adapted to be easily, quickly and snugly assembled and is adapted to fit snugly and ensure alignment in all intermediate bulk container openings having differing size variants. The gland retaining clip 10 (generally 2") comprises two identical parts that are clipped together
around a gland and into the outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating when decanting tools are fitted or removed from the gland. Accordingly the gland retaining clip interfaces effectively with all required intermediate bulk containers (IBC). The flexible collapsible bags of the intermediate bulk containers are made of plastics material, such as polyester.
Generally the intermediate bulk container has a capacity of 50 to 500 gallons (or about 1 89 to 2000 litres).
Thus the flexible collapsible bag in accordance with the invention provides for a method for a quick and labour-saving method for locating a flexible collapsible container into an intermediate bulk container and for locking the outlet means of the flexible collapsible container to the outlet of the intermediate bulk container.
Example
The 2" gland retaining clip in accordance with the invention is installed by trained personnel as follows:
(a) Two 2" gland retaining clip parts ( the first supporting member 1 2 and the second supporting member 14) are clipped and assembled together around a gland at a production facility;
(b) The assembly gland, bag and gland retaining clip is dropped into an Intermediate bulk container by a distributor;
(c) The gland retaining clip 10 is clipped into the outlet opening of the intermediate bulk container by a distributor, either by pushing it into the opening from the inside of the intermediate bulk container or by pulling it into the opening from the outside of the intermediate bulk container. The clipping mechanism 22 locking with the locking member of the outlet opening ensures that the gland retaining clip is clipped into position and prevents the gland retaining clip 10 and the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating. The abutting means 24 ensures that the gland retaining clip 10 is kept in position where the locking member of the outlet opening is somewhat larger than normal whereas the alignment means 22 ensures that the gland retaining clip 10 is correctly positioned in the outlet opening where the locking member of outlet opening is somewhat smaller - hence the alignment wings of the alignment means 22 stop against the locking member - accordingly the liner is kept in position (also no tools are used);
(d) The bag is filled after distribution (Some Intermediate bulk containers are collapsed for distribution); and
(e) Assembly of a tamper cap (red) may happen before or after distribution.
Removal: the 2" gland retaining clip 10 is removed from the intermediate bulk container after the bag has been emptied. Kindly note that no tools are required.
Removal of the 2" gland retaining clip from the gland/bag assembly is not required because none of these parts are reused.
Claims
1 . A gland retaining clip for an intermediate bulk container supporting a flexible collapsible container inner bag used for the bulk handling of fluent materials, which includes
(a) a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland and adapted to be inserted into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to fix the gland in this position;
(b) a clipping mechanism associated with either or both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member to the outlet opening; and
(c) at least one pinch-preventing member adapted to prevent pinching of the inner bags.
2. A gland retaining clip as claimed in claim 1 , which includes four corners and including a pinch-preventing member at each of the four corners.
3. A gland retaining clip as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, in which each of the pinch-preventing members prevents pinching of the inner bags while installing the gland retaining clip in the intermediate bulk container.
4. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which each of the pinch-preventing members is in the form of wings.
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5. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, which includes alignment means located on either or both supporting members and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening.
6. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first supporting member and the second supporting member are adapted to be assembled together to embrace a gland by means of corresponding assembly means including a protruding member adapted to slide into an associated sliding guide member.
7. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first supporting member and the second supporting member are substantially identical.
8. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, which includes alignment means located on either or both supporting members and adapted to align the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member in relation to the outlet opening.
9. A gland retaining clip as claimed in claim 8, in which the alignment means includes at least one alignment wing and/or alignment tab.
10. A gland retaining clip as claimed in claim 8 or claim 9, in which the alignment means consists of a pair of alignment wings and/or alignment tabs located on either side of each clipping mechanism.
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1 1 . A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of claims 8 to claim 10, in which the alignment means include upstanding alignment wings.
12. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the gland retaining clip includes abutment means adapted to ensure a snug fit of the gland retaining clip in the outlet opening when the outlet opening is smaller than the gland retaining clip
13. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first supporting member and the second supporting member are provided with assembly means adapted to enable the first supporting member and the second supporting member to be assembled.
14. A gland retaining clip as claimed in claim 13, in which the assembly means include sliding guide legs.
15. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 14, in which the alignment means are located on the edge opposite to the assembly means.
16. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one the preceding claims, which is adapted to fit snugly in all intermediate bulk container openings having different size variants.
17. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the gland has an internal diameter of about 2 to 4 inches.
18. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, which is made of plastics.
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19. A gland retaining clip as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the first supporting member and the second supporting member and its parts are respectively integrally formed.
20. An intermediate bulk container, which includes a gland retaining clip including
(a) a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to be assembled to embrace a gland and adapted to be inserted into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container to fix the gland in this position;
(b) a clipping mechanism associated with either or both the first supporting member and the second supporting member and being adapted to clip the assembled first supporting member and the second supporting member to the outlet opening; and
(c) at least one pinch-preventing member adapted to prevent pinching of the inner bags.
21 . An intermediate bulk container as claimed in claim 20, which has a capacity of 50 to 500 gallons or about 189 to 2000 litres.
22. A method for installing a gland retaining clip, which includes the steps
(a) of assembling together a first supporting member and a second supporting member adapted to embrace a gland;
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(b) of locating the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to fix the gland in this position; (c) of preventing pinching of the inner bag by means of at least one pinch- preventing member.
23. A method as claimed in claim 22, which includes the step of aligning in relation to the outlet opening, the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member by means of at least one alignment means.
24. A method as claimed in claim 22 or claim 23, which includes the step of locating the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating.
25. A method for installing a gland retaining clip, which includes the steps
(a) of assembling together a first supporting member and a second supporting member to embrace a gland by means of assembly means including a protruding member adapted to slide into an associated sliding guide member; (b) of locating the around a gland assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk
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container by means of a clipping mechanism to fix the gland in this position; and
(c) of preventing pinching of the inner bag by means of at least one pinch- preventing member.
26. A method as claimed in claim 25, which includes the step of aligning in relation to the outlet opening, the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member by means of at least one alignment means.
27. A method as claimed in claim 25 or claim 26, which includes the step of locating the gland embracing assembled first supporting member and a second supporting member into an outlet opening of an intermediate bulk container by means of a clipping mechanism to prevent the gland from moving out of this position or from rotating.
28. A gland retaining clip substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.
29. An intermediate bulk container substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.
30. A method for installing a gland retaining clip substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.
31 . A method for delivering bulk material substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings.
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