Bag-in-box for liquid storage and transportation with a maximum safety tap for direct consumption or through a flexible tube

Abstract

Bag-in-box container for the storage and transport of liquids, with maximum safety tap for direct consumption through a flexible tube, for containing a full bag with two opposite vertical positions, for handling and transport, and another bag for dispensing, with better safety control and anti-clogging system, for the outlet of the contents through the perimeter corrugation at its end closest to the bag; and a tube, directly connected to the line for conducting and remote mixing with other products or at a shorter distance for visible dispensing without contact with the container, with another end tap, with a flow switch with deformable elastic element (10) connected to a flange (14) that can be actuated between a normal position and a safety closed position, a nozzle that can be connected to one of the tubes for direct dispensing, and a set of measures printed on the box to help the classification and recycling of the container parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention can be included in the fields of containers, packaging, and particularly the transport, conditioning, and handling of liquid products (generally), as these products are sensitive to certain gases and / or environments (e.g., they may oxidize if exposed to the atmosphere), thus requiring them to offer advantages in conditioning and transporting in lined container containers equipped with taps to enter a new era. More specifically, the object of this invention relates to an improved, safe dispensing tap suitable for the contents of such flexible containers of liquid products, which require continuous protection in several environments so that the contents remain unchanged even when their quality and several characteristics are not ideal, for dispensing and conveying the full contents of each container, while other auxiliary devices are only used for remote conveying or mixing of contents. The container is also designed for use in two options: one for handling and transport, and another for dispensing, with its base rotated approximately 180° in a controlled and visible manner. The tap is also characterized by easy and secure connection via another eccentric tube attached to the tap body, which is also equipped with an external circular groove to avoid blocking the outlet of the contents in the container that has been reduced. Another tube, of the same diameter as the previous one, can be connected to the plastic tubing at the ends and midpoints of the main tubing, serving as an auxiliary device for repair and parts replacement, thereby reducing contents problems and losses along its entire length. It is also planned to print labeling instructions for all container components necessary for their sorting, recycling, and reuse. Background Technology

[0002] Document WO2014 / 125131A1 (Santos Ortega Collado) also relates to a safety tap for a liquid container sensitive to certain gases and environments, wherein the container is preferably a bag-and-box type and is a so-called "bag" designed to contain liquid products of varying viscosity levels (such as, for example, wine), which oxidize, degrade, and thus lose their quality and sensory properties upon contact with the atmosphere. The bag-and-box container comprises a plastic bag containing the liquid and a cardboard or similar box that holds the bag for stabilization. The so-called "bag," consisting of a plastic bag or similar material, has a tap at the top, exhibiting an upright quality. The tap itself comprises a hollow base capable of attaching to the bag at a first end, having a female connector welded to the bag, and including a closure with an inlet tube that allows liquid to enter the base from the bag through the tube arranged in an eccentric position, having two intersecting slits at the final edge of the tube to prevent obstruction of the contents from the outlet. An outlet tube allows the liquid to flow out of the base. The base also includes windows around its periphery that form sliding guides for some actuating flanges to facilitate easy opening and closing operations, as will be described below.

[0003] The faucet also includes a sliding bushing attached to the aforementioned flange inside the substrate, the flange protruding from a second end of the substrate and guided to slide through a corresponding window in the substrate. Within the window is an actuating flange specially arranged to move the bushing within the substrate, moving it away from the closure port, from a normal or safe closed position (where liquid does not enter the discharge tube) to an open position (where liquid can enter the discharge tube). The quality of this position is that when the flange is subsequently released, the faucet is automatically closed; in its normally closed position, some of the contents of the body have been emptied through the discharge tube, and once the discharge tube is closed, the remaining contents in the body return to the container, thus closing both tubes in their two different positions, and the body is empty.

[0004] It also includes a deformable elastic element internally connected to the substrate, and a plug located at a second end of the bushing opposite the first end, the plug being fastened to the elastic element in a semi-circular polar shape. In this way, in the closed position, the elastic element is locked, compressed, and deformed in its polar portion due to the deformation of the plug, and the radial pressure in its polar portion increases against the closing seat to block the inlet hole on the outside of its body, thereby preventing liquid from entering the substrate through the second tube and preventing it from entering the outside through the third tube.

[0005] In this normally closed position, the resilient element applies a restoring thrust to the bushing. Consequently, the resilient element deforms, increasing the circumferential pressure in its polar portion through the residual pressure connected to the plug. This deformation, with increasing polar pressure, also increases the difficulty of opening by pushing in the normally closed position due to the reduction in its semi-circular polar shape, and even in the forced and supported safety closure, the complementary support of the safety closure assembly, applied by the previously rotated flap, eliminates any possibility of movement as long as the pressure on the flange is not released.

[0006] The substrate also includes a slot as an extension of the window to allow axial rotation of the flange, such that the flange is received in the slot to its end which has a levering effect toward the closure, with a safety "click" to prevent axial displacement of the bushing and maintain a safe closed position to avoid degradation of the contained liquid. Degradation is caused by accidental impacts that may lead to air ingress or spillage of contents. Although the probability of this happening is small, it can damage the contents and the vessel. Of all the risks and damages, the most serious is the damage caused by wetting the multi-unit load unit.

[0007] It also includes a seal to prevent accidental opening of the container: this is done by using increased closing pressure to hold the flange in a safe closed position housed at the bottom of the slot, and tightening this safe position until the seal is separated, thus allowing the safe position to be easily removed for opening.

[0008] The new safety faucet features different and expanded characteristics. In practice, it offers the same four components, but each has been modified to achieve new and significant improvements. Among these improvements is a structure that prevents the product contained inside the faucet from dripping when it is closed, and a more uniform outlet flow that avoids splashing and makes the use of this faucet more comfortable. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The present invention aims to solve the problems described in detail in the prior art.

[0010] This invention describes a significantly improved multi-safety dispensing tap for flexible containers of liquid products, which, compared to taps of the prior art, also provides improved performance in the following aspects: preventing oxidation of the liquid product, loss of contents, and ensuring that the container is indestructible once opened with the seal removed, making the final safety step using a padlock that provides maximum security reversible.

[0011] The tap of the present invention is suitable for providing the above-mentioned capabilities for any type of liquid product, including those liquid products that are easily perishable in certain atmospheres. Once the liquid food is prepared and ready for consumption, such as wine, as well as oils and preparations for soft drinks, infused liquors, etc., a preferred application of the tap is to protect the liquid food from oxidation during conditioning and transport in a bag-type container. For obtaining mixed beverages in a more or less automated manner, it benefits from the use of many different types of connectors, transfer pumps, dispensing devices, and permanent openings of taps used in conjunction with one or more intermediate safety taps, which can even operate at the end of the production line. This further avoids potential blockage of the contents from the bag's outlet when one of the plastic sides at the partial emptying point of the bag (followed by product loss) faces the tap constituting the bag, which often occurs when the contents of the container are reduced and the two aforementioned parts are close together.

[0012] More specifically, the present invention discloses a safety dispensing tap for a liquid product container, wherein the container includes a flexible bag for containing the liquid product; and a stabilizing box containing the bag filled with the liquid product; the tap includes:

[0013] - A hollow body, comprising an open first end and an open second end;

[0014] - A connector located at one end of the body and connected to the bag by another connector welded to the bag;

[0015] - A second tube, located at the first end of the body in an eccentric position, has a slit to communicate with the bag in fluidity and allows liquid product to enter the body from the bag without any possibility of blockage.

[0016] - A tube located in the body and connected to a second tube through the body to supply liquid products through the body;

[0017] - Two windows, located at the second end of the main body, traverse the main body;

[0018] - An inlet hole, located inside the body, fluidly connects to the third tube and passes through the second tube;

[0019] - A flow switch, which is housed in a body and includes a first deformable portion that can be internally adapted to the body, and a second elastically deformable portion that depends on the first portion for alternately blocking and releasing the inlet orifice;

[0020] - An actuation assembly, housed in a second end of the body, comprising: an axially movable bushing in the body and a plug engaging a movable actuation element;

[0021] - Each of the flanges protrudes from the bushing through a window. The flange can be actuated to move the bushing away from the closure seat from the closed position to the open position. In the closed position, liquid product cannot enter either of the two tubes. In the open position, liquid can enter the body and thus enter both tubes.

[0022] - A first slot, located in the body as an extension of the window, is used to accommodate the flange support in a safe closed position by means of a safety "cat's latch" through axial rotation of the flange and simultaneously axial rotation of the bushing.

[0023] -The second tube is constructed as a hollow connector that protrudes from the inlet toward the bag and moves away from the body to reduce the diameter of the tube entering the bag through the internal connector, reduce the pressure reaching the body due to possible external impacts, bypass the taper of the connection portion with hollow blades, which are formed as a single piece for the dispensing tap, for securely connecting the flexible tube to other safety taps for complementary closed and open positions and located at the end of each tube.

[0024] Additionally, the first slot is designed to form a tight proximity to the inlet. This provides greater pressure, which, due to this complementary push in the safe closed position, is applied by means of a safety "click" that maintains this position by fastening at the end of the slot, thus keeping the container and contents secure until the seal, which operates only on the flange, is removed and freely opened. The tap is assembled in this safe position and has a safety seal from the time of its manufacture and before being installed on the bag.

[0025] Preferably, the body also includes a second slot, which is also in other opposite extensions of the window that operates in the opposite rotation direction, and contacts the closing of the cover to accommodate the same flange and maintain another fixed position of permanent opening, and is also axially rotated in the opposite direction by the bushing, so that the axial rotation of the flange prevents the axial displacement of the bushing, and with a safe and secure "click", the permanent open position is maintained at will.

[0026] It should be noted that the arrangement of the second slot is particularly advantageous in the following situations: when it is desirable to keep the faucet in the open position for an extended period of time, for example, when the liquid contents are supplied to the third tube via a direct connection to a flexible tube up to a position away from the liner box container, in which the liquid contents can be remotely dispensed by means of a flexible plastic tube, another unit of the same safety faucet directly connected to the eccentric tube, having all the advantages described above, facilitating several operations by simply operating the inserted faucet without the need for any auxiliary connectors, thus benefiting any operation on the line that is more or less complex, thereby reducing the loss of contents and facilitating the operation of emptying the liner box unit without the need to move the container.

[0027] Additionally, in the third tube, preferably, radial fins are arranged internally along the second third of the tube to retain and prevent liquid product from dripping after each dispensing when the tap is in the closed position. The tube has a reduced diameter at its final edge to retain the liquid by a reduced amount, suspending it between the end of the fins and a raised circle at the inner end of the tube.

[0028] The safety faucet also includes a cover covering the second end of the main body to prevent access and keep the actuating element in contact with the second end. The cover is supported at the end of another second safety slot to hold the resilient element at its final edge. The outer portion of the cover has a protruding and polished central portion to reduce resistance to rotation with the user's fingers when the flange is rotated on the cover for permanent opening.

[0029] Preferably, the body includes two through holes at a second end of the body, and these two through holes pass through the body and the cover in the cylindrical portion of the body, wherein the through holes contact a bushing at a horizontal position in the safe closed position to maintain such a position at the user's will by installing a padlock, thereby obtaining a higher level of security than that available from a safety seal before the first opening (or even before removal). Attached Figure Description

[0030] To supplement the description that follows and to aid in a better understanding of the features of the invention, a set of accompanying drawings are provided as an integral part of this description, illustrating preferred examples of actual implementations of the invention, wherein the following is shown for illustrative purposes and not for limiting purposes:

[0031] Figure 1 -showing Figure 2 and Figure 3 Compared to the profile of a safety tap that rotates 90°, the design features a slot (16) for safe closure and another slot (17) for a permanent opening through a third tube (4), as well as an incomplete connection of two connectors (24) and (25) corresponding to the transport position of the empty bag, in an easily removable position for filling operations, and a fully safe connection forced by a seal from the source of the container tap, wherein the tap is mounted on the empty bag and is easily opened for filling.

[0032] Figure 2 - The outline of the tap of the container of the present invention is shown in the unsealed, securely closed position.

[0033] Figure 3 -shown Figure 2 It has the same outline as the faucet, but is in the open position for dispensing.

[0034] Figure 4 - This shows a liner box container in its shipping position, with the tap already installed on the outside of the box in its dispensing position. By previously removing the seal, it only needs to wait for the container to be rotated vertically 180 degrees to move to its normal dispensing position. Detailed Implementation

[0035] Regardless of the advantages it offers, there are two essential locations for use: the first for transport and handling, and the second for dispensing contents. Leaks, often costly and even dangerous, are easily detected through different views on the four sides of the container in both locations, making them identifiable in both positions. Furthermore, well-printed detailed instructions are visible on the handles used for recycling, sorting, and reusing all container components. These instructions, along with the different locations of the taps, are also printed on the top of a narrow side of the container, with the dispensing tube facing upwards, presenting a considerably different image and constituting a potential commercial advantage.

[0036] Next, with the aid of the above description and the accompanying drawings, examples of preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0037] The present invention relates to a safe dispensing nozzle for a flexible bag-in-box type container, comprising: a bag with a nozzle for containing liquid products (preferably liquid food, such as wine); and a stabilizing box, such as cardboard or the like, in which the bag is contained after being filled.

[0038] The tap of the present invention is intended to maintain its security and inviolability in order to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the contents of the liner box in several situations, such as before the tap is first opened and after it has been first opened and the seal has been removed, depending on several security closure levels, as will be explained below.

[0039] The tap of the present invention includes a hollow body (1) equipped with a first end and a second end with openings. At the first end, the body (1) includes a connector (2) connected to a connector (24) for connection to another connector (25) welded to a container bag. Additionally, a second tube (3) is defined at the first end of the body (1), which is intended to be fluidly connected to the bag in the connection and filling container position, and has the same type and diameter as the third tube (4) to ensure that the liquid product enters from the bag into the body (1) of the tap, which is positioned eccentrically and has a vertical cross-cut at its end as a means of avoiding blockage of the tap due to suction from the outside through the third outlet tube (4), which can cause the bag layer facing the two connectors (24) and (25) to converge and block, and furthermore, when such a third tube (4) is connected to a suitable flexible or rigid plastic tube, the contained liquid is remotely delivered and distributed in the installation of external accessories known in the art (such as connectors, pumps, flow regulators, safety taps, etc.) for metered mixing with other components to obtain other end products in a more or less automated manner.

[0040] In addition to directly supplying liquid products to cups, glasses, bottles, etc., the third tube (4) can be further configured to be directly connected by means of a tube having several devices to a second tube (3) connected by more or less short tubes to dispense contents from a container located at an accessible height, in an area close to the container, which can be controlled without moving them, meaning comfort and safety, and providing the user with increased confidence. The invention also includes a support (8) from the third tube (4) to the connector (2), which, together with other supports, serves as a reinforcement for the third tube (4) at its connection.

[0041] There are two windows (5) at the second end of the main body (1). These two windows (5) are placed across the main body (1) and are located in opposite positions.

[0042] The body (1) has an inlet (7) preferably defined by a closure seat (6) inside, which is fluidly connected to the second tube (3) and the third tube (4) such that after each closure, the body is emptied of liquid product, and by repeating the closure of the two tubes (3 and 4) and emptying the middle area of ​​the body (1) between the two tubes, the isolation of the product in the bag is increased during the interval between continuous supplies using the inlet (7).

[0043] Furthermore, the faucet includes a flow switch housed within the body (1), which coincides with the shut-off seat (6) and the inlet (7). The flow switch includes a first elastic portion (9) held and pressed by the end of an end tube of a cover, which is internally fastened to the body (1), and the first elastic portion is continuous with a deformable elastic element (10) having increased pressure in an extension of the first portion (9) to alternately block and release the inlet (7), the inlet having a partial outlet of its hemispherical extreme portion (10) which reduces the hemispherical curve in the normally closed position, the hemispherical curve ending flat with a final safety pressure and fastening, which is achieved by rotating the flange (14) through the safety slot (16) and by maintaining a safety "click".

[0044] The faucet also includes a sealing element (13) housed in a first end of the body (1). The sealing element (13) includes a bushing (12) that is movable within the body (1) and axially rotatable. The bushing (12) also includes a plug (13) attached to an elastic element (10) which is hemispherical in shape at its extreme portion from its starting point and is readily radially deformable at its extreme portion when the elastic element (10) is displaced through the inlet (7) within the safety slot (16) by a forced push by flange rotation. Each of the flanges (14) protrudes from the bushing (12) to achieve a safety lock by performing a rotation through the slot (16), thereby achieving complementary pressure with the permanent support from the original components of the faucet until the safety seal is removed so that recyclable opening and dispensing can be achieved as desired, even without any seal, by using a padlock that provides greater security and can be reused multiple times as needed.

[0045] In the safe closed position, the deformable elastic element (10), pushed by the plug (13), presses against the closing seat (6), thereby advantageously closing the inlet hole (7) as a result of the element deforming at an increased rate once outside the body (1) and the inlet hole (7). Similarly, the elastic element (10) is configured to exert its own restoring force on the plug (13) to first induce the normal closed position and, if necessary, the safe closed position by a safe "click" displacement in the axial position through the flange (14) through the slot (16).

[0046] In order to open the tap, the connection between the plug (13) and the elastic element (10) causes the polar hemispherical shape to recover through the opening pull, reducing its diameter and facilitating its entry into the body (1), and also facilitating the contents to reach the outside through the inlet hole (7) and the third tube (4).

[0047] Preferably, the body (1) also includes a second slot (17) in the extension of the window (5) to accommodate the flange (14) in a permanently open position by means of axial rotation of the bushing (12) and thus the flange (14) at the junction of the body (1) and the cover (18) in a direction opposite to the safety closing direction. This axial displacement of the bushing (12) is visibly prevented at the end of the slot (17) by a fastening "click," thereby maintaining the permanently open position at will. The arrangement of the second slot (17) is useful when it is desired to keep the tap in the open position for a more or less extended period of time, such as when supplying liquid contents. This is achieved by directly connecting the black flexible tube to the third tube (4), using another second tube (3) or third tube (4) that is ultimately connected to another safety tap for direct dispensing at a reduced distance, thus avoiding continuous and uncomfortable manipulation of the liner box container.

[0048] The faucet also includes a cover (18) with a seal attached, which covers the second end of the body (1) to prevent entry by maintaining a safety seal until it is arbitrarily broken, separated and removed upon first opening and while held in a safe position, the safety seal can be restored a number of times deemed appropriate by the user.

[0049] The support member (8) is configured as a support point for the third tube (4), which, together with three other internal reinforcements, strengthens the connection and disconnection of the third tube (4). A raised central portion (19) is provided to reduce the contact surface with the user's fingers (typically the thumb) when resting on the covers (18) and (19), facilitating rotation of the flange (14). This reduction in contact surface aids axial rotation in the secure and permanent opening slots (16 and 17), both featuring a locking "click."

[0050] It should be noted that in current faucets, the closing force achieved is equal to the force that should be applied when the faucet is opened directly: this means that safety in the closed position is subordinate to the opening force applied by the user, which is limited by the user's own comfort. In contrast, in the faucet of the present invention, when applied automatically, the total force applied for opening is equal to that for normal closing, but the closing pressure on the extreme portion of the elastic element (10) allows the residual closing force to slightly reduce the extreme hemispherical structure of the elastic element (10), thereby the increase in extreme diameter reduces the possibility of accidental opening, and thus the passage for air to enter the container will also be reduced, avoiding the need for rapid consumption of the contents once opened, which can be clearly improved, wherein the easy and comfortable application of the safety closure and the rotation of the wing on the slot (16) obtain complementary forces to maintain the extreme flatness of the elastic element (10) and secure this maximum safe closed position by means of the protection and push of all closing elements (12, 13, 14, 9, 10 and 16).

[0051] In the third tube (4), a radial vane (20) is internally constructed therein, spaced one-third of the length of the third tube (4) from the main body and extending along the third tube (4). To retain and prevent dripping of liquid product after each dispensing while the tap is held in the closed position, the vane (20) is interrupted before reaching the free end of the third tube (4) spaced by another one-third, thus creating a space between the vane (20) and the free end of the third tube (4). In this way, once the tap is opened each time, the remaining liquid product internally wetting the third tube (4) accumulates in contact with the vane (20) in the final space described above, is held at the edge of the third tube (4), and its final diameter or end is reduced, thus transforming it into an internal circular edge, which defines a retaining mechanism for this relatively accumulated wet portion, thereby significantly reducing dripping. The vane (20) also provides the additional effect of stabilizing the liquid product, which flows out of the third tube (4) in a more uniform flow, and has the additional benefit of regulating the normal outflow of the contents of the container.

[0052] In various applications of safety padlocks, the safety tap can be useful for securing the components (9), (10), (12), (13), and (14) to the safe closed position by inserting through the hole (23), by previously inserting and securing to the safety slot (16).

[0053] The closure of typical bag-type containers is usually based on what is known as a “simple” closure, with a relatively soft cap that is pushed by the recovery of deformation of an elastic element used for direct penetration. This forces the user to exert more effort when opening the closure, which may not be sufficient once it is first opened. By removing the safety seal where applicable, the liquid product is exposed to air penetration, which can be unintentionally increased by impacts to the container during handling and transport. Thus, as stated on many bag-type containers, liquid products (primarily wines) are only guaranteed for 4 or 6 weeks (up to 8 weeks) under suitable conditions from their first opening, which clearly demonstrates that a simple closure cannot be considered adequate.

[0054] According to another feature of the invention, there should be a space (15) between the plug (13) and the elastic element (10) as a means for recovery at the start of the opening movement. Once the pressure of the plug (13) is released from the flange (14) through the slot (16), the elastic element (10), which adopts its own hemispherical polar configuration, allows the elastic element (10) to easily leave through the inlet (7) from the maximum safe to the normally safe closed position once it is released during the opening movement.

[0055] Regarding the positioning of containers, the following points should be noted:

[0056] There are two positions for the bag container: the first is for handling, with the tap facing upwards and the tap tube also in an upward position and direction; the second position is inverted, supported in a vertical position relative to the container, with the handle (27) and tap downwards and secured to the outside, ready for dispensing. In the first position, if there is infrequent leakage of contents (although not always detectable during filling), the bag is full and horizontal, such that if no leakage is detected in such a cycle and before loading for transport, the problem may arise at that moment and will not become apparent until the container is moved to the second position. This leads to our conclusion that if a leaking container is detected outside the filling process, the problem can ultimately be resolved by turning the leaking container to the first position, with the option of recovering the contents and its cost if returned.

[0057] In any case, in the vertical transport position, the container will be supplied with a bag inside the box, fully sealed and glued to the flaps, with the plastic handle (27) on the outside and the tap (11) on the inside, close to the die-cut outlet (21) for easier removal and securing in its position, wherein the third tube (4) faces upward, suitable for moving to the dispensing position, vertically rotating the container 180 degrees, wherein the handle is held under pressure of the container, suitable for breaking and removing the safety seal from the maximum safe position of the tap (11) for opening and dispensing purposes.

[0058] In addition to the uses described, the container offers other possibilities, such that the new second tube (3) and third tube (4) define a flexible tube connection device that is visible for direct dispensing in independent operation of normal dispensing at close range without having to move the liner box container. This is possible by connecting a second safety tap without connector (25) at the end of the flexible tube to its second tube (3) (privately and commercially), where one or more units of different brands (such as wine) are visible online.

[0059] Another possibility is to consume via flexible tubing, allowing the tap to exit externally through a third tube (4), which is prepared to regulate and hold the flexible plastic tubing (preferably black), distributing standard fittings necessary for remote connection and transport of its contents, for dispensing mixtures of several liquid and gas products, allowing the use of more connectorless safety taps (25) distributed along the route or at the ends, which can be connected to either the most suitable tube of their respective second tube (3) and third tube (4) when it is necessary to change the complementary elements of the pipeline, thereby avoiding loss of contents.

[0060] In addition, it is foreseeable that the container provides the possibility of dispensing by means of direct flow to the mouth using a very small outlet hole via a flexible nozzle on a third tube (4) connected to the faucet, without the need for a glass or cup, which is equivalent to the use of "botta" and "flask" in Spain to hold wine in such a refillable container, the former made of leather and the latter of glass.

[0061] The following describes the improved safety possibilities provided by the present invention for producing tighter and more secure seals.

[0062] a) The deformability of the elastic element (10) allows it to fit more tightly into the inlet hole (7) by altering the shape of its polar portion through the reduction or removal of its polar hemispherical shape using a pressure device, resulting in increased radial pressure. In this way, it enters the normal and safe closed position, which prevents the elastic element (10) from moving out of the inlet hole (7) as long as it remains in the slot (16).

[0063] There is a fixed position and therefore an increase in pressure set by the plug (13).

[0064] b) The body (1) of the faucet and the flange (14) are configured to produce a clamping engagement ("click") at the end of the route equal to half the width of the flange support (14), at the end of the slot (16) in the second part of the body (1).

[0065] c) Similarly, a seal that keeps the faucet closed in the maximum safe position before it is first opened after the faucet is manufactured is also available. Once the seal is removed, the faucet can be accessed to remove the flange support from the slot (16), thereby changing from the maximum safe lock to an improved normal lock while momentarily opening.

[0066] d) After each liquid product dispensing, the flange (14) can be repositioned from the normal open and closed positions to the safe closed position by releasing the flange (14), depending only on the time until the next opening and the interest of the person performing the operation, in order to ensure that the remaining contents of the container are intact.

[0067] e) In addition, a padlock can be used, which not only prevents the flange (14) from working to extract the liquid product from the safest position, but also places the container and its contents in a new position that greatly improves its position before it is first opened.

[0068] f) Unlike other taps, the tap of this invention cannot be bypassed by a person wishing to extract liquid product from the third tube (4). If the tap, bag or padlock is not damaged, the elastic element (10) cannot be displaced from the safety lock position, or even if the padlock is in place, because it also fixes the positions of components (9), (10), (12) and (15) as long as the position of the padlock is maintained.

[0069] g) Although not shown in the figure, when the container is intended for consumption via a flexible tube, the tap allows the inlet and outlet to the outside through a second tube (3) or a third tube (4) having the same outer diameter, which is prepared for assembling and holding the flexible plastic tube, preferably a black flexible plastic tube, which is distributed with standard accessories necessary for remote connection and transport of the contents for dispensing the mixture.

[0070] h) Starting with this structure, the container allows its components to be contained, isolated, transported, distributed, sorted and recycled, reducing waste of cardboard (22) and plastic components of the box: bags with taps (11) and plastic handles (27) fastened to the box.

[0071] i) It should also be noted that the container may incorporate direct, eye-catching printing or labeling on the surface of the handle, with supplementary instructions for the redesign of the liner box container, designed to reduce the intrusion of plastic as a nearly non-recyclable and highly hazardous waste worldwide, and essentially aimed at improving sorting and recycling.

[0072] Finally, it is worth noting the importance and advantages of the container of the present invention from the perspective of recycling.

[0073] In this sense, the container will allow for the sorting and recycling of its components: cardboard boxes (22), bags (11) secured inside the boxes with or without taps, and plastic handles that can also be separated from the boxes by pulling and tearing from pre-die-cut (21), which has been used for the extraction and positioning of the taps, for opening and dispensing contents, for tearing and reducing the volume of the boxes, and for sorting the components of all containers, improving their recycling and reuse.

[0074] This structure has been designed to reduce the worldwide intrusion of waste plastics, which are always difficult and even impossible to recycle, even though we have added the option to recycle several compostable compounds in the "composting" section and improved sorting, because it is difficult to sort unknown substances, especially considering that the sorters for several plastics in the recycling warehouse are usually not technicians and even if they are, it is unsafe, because, as far as plastics are concerned, the material produced should be officially controlled, as it should be controlled and recycled to the extent possible.

[0075] Therefore, currently, based on the use of high-tech methods, this type of container has caused difficulties in the recycling of both bags and taps made of multi-layered materials, because the difficulty lies in mixing together more materials that are not always compatible in the fusion process, but we still have to sort and recycle them. For this purpose, recycling bins facilitate the separation of all components by using flaps (21) and holes (11) left for the removal of taps and bags, which also allows you to tear the bins (22) by hand and reduce their volume for sorting and recycling.

Claims

1. A liner box container for liquid storage and transport, the liner box container having a safety tap for direct consumption or consumption via a flexible tube, wherein the container includes a flexible bag and a stabilizing box, the flexible bag having a high level of impermeability for liquids and gases to contain liquid products, the stabilizing box containing the bag filled with the liquid product, the bag including a tap, the tap comprising: - Hollow body (1), the hollow body having an open first end and a second end at two height positions, the open first end and the second end being able to be covered at the end; - A first connector (24), located at the first end of the body (1), is connected to the bag by another second connector (25) at a lower height, which is welded to the bag; - Third pipe (4), the third pipe is located in the body (1) and is used as an outlet for conveying the liquid product from the body (1); - Two windows (5), the two windows being located at the second end of the main body (1) and traversing the main body (1); - An inlet (7) is located inside the body (1) and fluidly connected to the third tube (4), which is automatically emptied after each dispensing and closing. - An elastic flow switch, which is housed in the body (1) and includes a first part (9) that is fastened to the body (1) by internal pressure and another deformable elastic element (10) for alternately blocking and releasing the inlet (7); - An actuating element (13) having two flanges (14) is housed in the second end of the body (1) and includes: a bushing (12) movable and axially rotatable in the body (1) and a plug (13) fastened to the elastic element (10); - Each of the flanges (14) is operable to move the bushing (12) from the normally closed position away from the closing seat (6) to another open position, in which the liquid can enter the body (1); - A safety slot (16), which serves as an extension of the window (5) in the body (1) to accommodate the support of the flange (14) in the safety-closed faucet position by means of axial rotation of the bushing (12); and the body includes a second slot (17) different from the safety slot (16), the second slot (17) being configured to hold the flange in a permanently open position by axial rotation of the bushing in a direction opposite to the safety-closed direction, and to secure the supports in the permanently open position by rotation of the second slot (17) at another level, in order to obtain independent control of the contents. The faucet is coupled with a second tube (3) configured as a hollow blade, which protrudes from the connector (2) toward the bag, moving away from the body (1) until near the base of the second connector (25), which is welded to the bag and connected to the first connector (24) under pressure after the bag is filled. The second tube includes a peripheral corrugated strip in its last loop, which prevents the outlet of the contents of the bag from being blocked through the second tube (3) and the third tube (4) until the container is completely emptied. In the third tube (4), radial fins (20) with an internal configuration are provided at the second third of the third tube (4) from the beginning of its connection to the body (1), as a means of retaining residual liquid through the internal wet portion. At the end of the third tube (4), a diameter reduction is shown at its end, which becomes an internal circular edge, which defines the means of retaining this relatively accumulated wet portion. The liner box container includes a sliding space (15) between the stopper (13) and the resilient element (10), the resilient element (10) serving as a means of recovery at the start of the opening movement, having its own hemispherical polar construction once released by the seal of the safety slot (16) and subsequent pressure and the retention of the support of the flange (14), and once released during the opening movement, providing easy exit of the resilient element (10) from the maximum safe closed position to the easy open position through the access hole (7).

2. The bagged container of claim 1, wherein, in conjunction with the bagged container, a flexible tube facilitates the delivery of the contents from the container to the outside, wherein the tap extends to the outside through the third tube (4), the third tube (4) being prepared for assembling and retaining a plastic tube, the plastic tube being black and light-insulating, and distributing standard accessories necessary for remote connection, adjustment and delivery of the contents for metered mixtures of several liquid products and gases, the standard accessories being equipped with a plurality of connectorless safety taps distributed along the route or at the ends, capable of connecting to any of the most suitable tubes of their respective second tube (3) or third tube (4) for any control operation and alteration of the standard accessories.

3. The bag box container according to claim 1, wherein the bag box container includes a nozzle that can be attached to the third tube (4), the nozzle having an outlet orifice with a very small diameter for direct dispensing to the user of the container.

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