Container

Abstract

The invention discloses a container. The container comprises a box body, the wall face of the box body is provided with a through opening communicated with the interior of the box body, and the outer side of the box body is provided with a perspective window used for observing the through opening; the heating piece is arranged in the box body; the identification part is used for identifying the heating piece, and the identification part is located in an observable area of the perspective window. By means of the structure, the lining bag placed in the container can be heated in a direct contact mode, the heat conversion rate is effectively improved, the heating efficiency is improved, the operation convenience is greatly improved, and whether a heating piece is arranged in the container or not can be conveniently checked.

Description

[0001] This patent application claims the priority of the following Chinese patent applications:

[0002] 1. Filing date: August 20, 2024; Application number: 2024111467355; Invention name: Container;

[0003] 2. Submission date: August 20, 2024; Application number: 2024220245814; Invention name: Container;

[0004] The above-referenced application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0005] The invention relates to the field of logistics and transportation, and in particular to a container. Background Art

[0006] IBCs are widely used in chemical plants to store highly corrosive, flammable and volatile liquid chemical raw materials due to their strong anti-corrosion performance, which requires high safety performance. IBCs are equipped with liner bags, which can be used to hold liquids. At present, there are two main ways to heat the liquid in the liner bag: one is oven heating, which puts the IBC and the liner bag containing the liquid into the oven for heating; the other is water bath heating, which inserts steam into the water pool, heats the water with the steam, and then puts the IBC into the water pool for heating.

[0007] Both methods of the prior art have a common problem: when heating, the heating efficiency will be reduced due to the box body with the intermediate bulk container in the middle, and the heating power consumption will be very large. In addition, there is a risk of deformation of the intermediate bulk container as a whole when heated, and there is also a risk of rust on the metal on the box body. Summary of the invention

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide a container so that the liner bag placed in the container can be directly contacted and heated, effectively improving the heat conversion rate and the heating efficiency, greatly improving the operational convenience, and making it easy to check whether the heating element is set in the container.

[0009] In order to solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a container, comprising:

[0010] A box body, wherein a through hole communicating with the interior of the box body is opened on a wall surface of the box body, and a perspective window for observing the through hole is provided on the outer side of the box body;

[0011] A heating element, the heating element being disposed in the box; and

[0012] An identification portion, wherein the identification portion is used to identify the heating element, and the identification portion is located in an observable area of ​​the perspective window.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the present invention has a heating element arranged in the box body, and the inner liner bag placed in the box body can be heated by the heating element, which effectively improves the heat conversion rate and the heating efficiency, and greatly improves the convenience of operation. In addition, a marking part is provided, and the marking part can be seen through the perspective window and the through hole, so that it can be known whether the heating element has been installed in the box body without opening the container for confirmation, which makes the inspection more convenient.

[0014] In one embodiment, the container further comprises: a lifting member connected to the heating member, wherein an end of the lifting member away from the heating member is at least partially located in the through opening, and the identification portion is arranged on the lifting member.

[0015] In one embodiment, the identification portion is snap-connected with the perspective window.

[0016] In one embodiment, the perspective window comprises a window body and a convex rib arranged around the window body, wherein the convex rib forms an embedding area around the window body, and the embedding area is used for inserting the identification portion.

[0017] In one embodiment, the convex rib is embedded in the through opening, and the convex rib cooperates with the bottom of the through opening to clamp the convex rib.

[0018] In one embodiment, the box body includes: a base and two pairs of opposite side panels, the two pairs of opposite side panels are respectively foldably connected to the base; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is opened on the base, a valve flap hingedly connected to the base is provided on the base, the perspective window is provided on the valve flap, and the valve flap is used to open or close the discharge port.

[0019] In one embodiment, the box body includes: a base and two pairs of opposite side panels, the two pairs of opposite side panels are respectively foldably connected to the base; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is opened on the base, and a valve flap hingedly connected to the base is provided on the base; the through port is arranged to avoid the discharge port, and the perspective window is independently arranged from the valve flap.

[0020] In one embodiment, the lifting member is connected to the heating member via a fixing member;

[0021] The fixing member comprises: an upper fixing portion, a lower fixing portion arranged opposite to the upper fixing portion, and a locking portion connecting the upper fixing portion and the lower fixing portion;

[0022] The upper fixing portion cooperates with the lower fixing portion to clamp one end of the lifting member and the heating member.

[0023] In one embodiment, the heating element is provided with a avoidance zone which is open toward one side of the heating element, and the heating element is also provided with a notch;

[0024] The upper fixing part at least partially protrudes to form a boss, and an upper through groove for the lifting member to pass through is formed on the upper fixing part; the lower fixing part has a recess for the boss to be embedded, and a lower through groove for the lifting member to pass through is formed on the lower fixing part; the upper through groove and the lower through groove are spliced ​​to form a through channel;

[0025] One end of the lifting member passes through the through channel and covers a side of the boss away from the lower fixing portion; the boss is located in the notch.

[0026] In one embodiment, the lifting member is a flexible member.

[0027] In one embodiment, the heating element has an electrical connection end, and the electrical connection end is arranged opposite to the lifting element;

[0028] The container further comprises: an electrical connector, which is electrically connected to the electrical connection end of the heating element; the electrical connector passes through the box body or extends from a receiving opening at the top of the box body.

[0029] In one embodiment, the identification portion is disposed on the heating element.

[0030] In one embodiment, the perspective window is a flip cover, or the perspective window is a window connected to the box body.

[0031] In one embodiment, the heating element has an electrical connection end;

[0032] The container further comprises: an electrical connector electrically connected to the electrical connection end; the electrical connector passes through the box body or extends from a receiving opening at the top of the box body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] One or more embodiments are exemplarily described by pictures in the corresponding drawings, and these exemplified descriptions do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings represent similar elements, and unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of D in the middle;

[0036] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a container according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of middle F;

[0038] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of H in the middle;

[0039] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a valve flap according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the connection between a lifting member, a heating member and an electrical connection member according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 is an exploded view of a lifting member and a heating member according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Fig. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of an upper fixing portion according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Fig.10 is a schematic structural diagram of a lower fixing portion according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Fig.11 is a cross-sectional view of the connection between the lifting member, the heating member and the electrical connection member according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A partial enlarged view of E in the middle;

[0046] Fig.13 is a schematic structural diagram of a container with a temperature controller according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Fig.14 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connection between the heating element and the electrical connector according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Fig.15 It is a schematic diagram of a container structure in which the perspective window and the valve flap are separately and independently arranged according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Among them, 100, container; 1, box body; 10, accommodating opening; 11, base; 111, base body; 112, extension plate; 12, side plate; 13, perspective window; 131, window body; 132, convex rib; 133, embedding area; 14, through port; 15, valve flap; 2, fixing seat; 3, heating element; 30, electrical connection end; 31, magnet; 33, avoidance area; 34, notch; 4, electrical connection piece; 43, galvanized round iron; 6, thermostat; 7, external connection line; 8, pulling piece; 5, identification part; 9, fixing piece; 91, upper fixing part; 911, boss; 912, upper through slot; 913, protruding rib; 92, lower fixing part; 921, notch; 922, lower through slot; 93, locking part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that in the various embodiments of the present invention, many technical details are provided in order to enable the reader to better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments, the technical scheme claimed in the present application can be implemented.

[0051] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth for the purpose of illustrating various disclosed embodiments to provide a thorough understanding of the various disclosed embodiments. However, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the embodiments may be practiced without one or more of these specific details. In other cases, well-known devices, structures, and techniques associated with the present application may not be shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the embodiments.

[0052] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims, the word "comprise" and variations such as "include" and "have" should be construed in an open, inclusive sense, ie, should be interpreted as "including, but not limited to."

[0053] The following will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to provide a clearer understanding of the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention. It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but are only intended to illustrate the essential spirit of the technical solution of the present invention.

[0054] References throughout the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any manner in one or more embodiments.

[0055] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should be noted that the term "or" is generally employed in its sense including "and / or" unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0056] In the following description, in order to clearly show the structure and working mode of the present invention, many directional words will be used for description, but the words "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", "down", etc. should be understood as convenient terms and should not be understood as restrictive terms.

[0057] Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a container 100. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the container 100 includes: a box body 1, a heating element 3 and a lifting element 8. A through opening 14 communicating with the interior of the box body 1 is provided on the wall surface of the box body 1, and a perspective window 13 for observing the through opening 14 is provided on the outer side of the box body 1. The heating element 3 is arranged in the box body 1. The lifting element 8 is connected to the heating element 3, and one end of the lifting element 8 away from the heating element 3 is at least partially located in the through opening 14.

[0059] Since the heating element 3 is arranged in the box body 1, the inner liner bag placed in the box body 1 can be heated by contacting the heating element 3, which effectively improves the heat conversion rate and the heating efficiency, and the convenience of operation is greatly improved. A lifting member 8 is provided, and the lifting member 8 is located in the through opening 14 of the box body 1. The lifting member 8 in the through opening 14 can be penetrated through the perspective window 13, so that it can be known whether the heating element 3 has been installed in the box body 1, without opening the container 100 for confirmation, so that the inspection is more convenient.

[0060] Furthermore, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 As shown, the identification portion 5 is arranged on the lifting member 8. In other embodiments, the lifting member 8 may not have the identification portion 5, and the heating element 3 can be seen to be installed in the box body 1 by observing the lifting member 8 itself from the perspective window 13. The lifting member 8 can be fixed in the through opening 14, such as by gluing or hooking.

[0061] The lifting member 8 is a flexible member, such as a drawstring, etc. The marking portion 5 is a hard member, which can be a plastic member connected to the lifting member 8 .

[0062] Furthermore, if Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the identification part 5 is engaged with the perspective window 13. Thus, the identification part 5 is positioned, and the identification part can be seen through the perspective window 13, and it can be known that the box body 1 has a heating element 3.

[0063] In addition, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the perspective window 13 comprises a window body 131 and a convex rib 132 arranged around the window body 131 . The convex rib 132 surrounds the window body 131 to form an embedding area 133 . The embedding area 133 is used for inserting the identification part 5 .

[0064] Furthermore, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the convex rib 132 is embedded in the through opening 14 , and the convex rib 132 cooperates with the bottom of the through opening 14 to clamp the convex rib 132 , which is convenient for the installation and positioning of the identification part 5 .

[0065] Specifically, Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the container 100 includes: a base 11 and two pairs of opposite side panels 12, and the two pairs of opposite side panels 12 are foldably connected to the base 11. The base 11 has a base body 111 and two pairs of opposite extension panels 112 extending upward from the base body 111, and through holes are provided on the extension panels 112. The heating element 3 is laid in the base 11, so that when the side panels 12 are folded on the base 11, the heating element 3 does not need to be removed, and the folding of the box body 1 will not be affected. A discharge port is provided on the base 11, and the discharge port is used to discharge the liquid in the liner bag. The base 11 is provided with a valve flap 15 hingedly connected thereto, and a perspective window 13 is provided on the valve flap 15, and the valve flap 15 is used to open or close the discharge port.

[0066] In other embodiments, Fig.15 As shown, the through-port 14 can be arranged away from the discharge port. In this case, the perspective window 13 is independently arranged apart from the valve flap, and the valve and other components in the discharge port will not interfere with the identification portion 5. At this time, the identification portion 5 can be arranged on the heating element 3, and can be a coating or other mark. As long as it is aligned with the through-port 14 and can be seen, it can be slightly offset without affecting the observation. It does not have to be extended to insert into the through-port. Of course, it is also possible to form a convex part to insert into the through-port. The perspective window can be a window arranged on the base 11 to seal the through-port, or it can be an independent flap, which is arranged according to the use requirements. The through-port 14 and the perspective window 13 can be arranged on the same side of the base as the discharge port or on different sides. If the through-port is arranged on the side panel without affecting the penetration, the principle is to place the identification portion in the observable area of ​​the perspective window.

[0067] Furthermore, if Figure 7 , Figure 8As shown, the lifting member 8 is connected to the heating member 3 through the fixing member 9. The fixing member 9 includes: an upper fixing portion 91, a lower fixing portion 92 arranged opposite to the upper fixing portion 91, and a locking portion 93 connecting the upper fixing portion 91 and the lower fixing portion 92. The locking portion 93 can be a bolt. The upper fixing portion 91 and the lower fixing portion 92 cooperate to clamp one end of the lifting member 8 and the heating member 3. In other embodiments, the fixing member 9 can be other structures, and the lifting member 8 can be fixed on the heating member 3. The fixing member 9 can also be glue or bolts.

[0068] In addition, if Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the heating element 3 is provided with an escape area 33 which is open toward one side of the heating element 3, and the heating element 3 is also provided with a notch 34, through which the lifting member 8 can pass to lift up and down. Fig. 9 As shown, the upper fixing portion 91 at least partially protrudes to form a boss 911, and an upper through slot 912 for the lifting member 8 to pass through is formed on the upper fixing portion 91. Fig.10 As shown, the lower fixing portion 92 has a notch 921 for the boss 911 to be embedded, and a lower through groove 922 is provided on the lower fixing portion 92 for the lifting member 8 to pass through. The upper through groove 912 and the lower through groove 922 are spliced ​​to form a through channel. Fig.11 , Fig.12 As shown, one end of the lifting member 8 passes through the through channel and covers the side of the boss 911 away from the lower fixing part 92, and the boss 911 is located in the notch 34. The wall surface of the notch 921 is an inclined surface, and the side wall of the boss 911 is also an inclined surface and is provided with a protruding rib 913. When the lifting member 8 is fixed, the protruding rib 913 on the upper fixing part 91 presses the lifting member 8 against the inclined surface of the notch 921 during the process of the boss 911 being inserted into the notch 921, thereby clamping the lifting member 8.

[0069] Furthermore, if Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Fig.13 As shown, the heating element 3 has an electrical connection end 30, which is arranged opposite to the lifting element 8. The container 100 further includes an electrical connection member 4, which is electrically connected to the electrical connection end 30 of the heating element 3. The electrical connection member 4 penetrates the box body 1 or extends from the receiving opening 10 at the top of the box body 1. In other embodiments, the electrical connection end 30 and the lifting element 8 may not be arranged opposite to each other, or the lifting element may not be provided.

[0070] Furthermore, the container 100 further comprises: a liner bag placed in the box body 1. The heating element 3 is laid on the base 11 and is located below the liner bag.

[0071] Furthermore, if Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Fig.13As shown, the container 100 also includes: a thermostat 6 arranged on the box body 1. The thermostat 6 is electrically connected to the electrical connector 4 through an external connecting line 7. In this embodiment, the thermostat 6 is arranged on the top of the side plate 12 of the box body 1, and the electrical connector 4 is connected to the thermostat 6 through an external connecting line 7, and the thermostat 6 is connected to the power supply through an electric wire. The container 100 also includes a fixing seat 2, a through hole is opened on the base 11, and the fixing seat 2 is arranged in the through hole. The electrical connector 4 is inserted and positioned in the fixing seat 2 by a plug, and the electrical connector 4 is connected to the thermostat 6 or the power supply through an external connecting line 7. The electrical connector 4 can also be connected to the heating element 3 and extend from the receiving port 10 of the box body 1. At this time, the electrical connector 4 is a long-line connector, that is, a connecting line with a plug.

[0072] like Fig.14 As shown, the electrical connection end 30 of the heating element 3 has a magnet 31, and a molded part is arranged on the magnet 31 to cover the magnet 31. One end of the electrical connection element connected to the heating element 3 has a galvanized round iron 43, and the galvanized round iron 43 will be attracted to the magnet 31 and assembled in place. At this time, the electrical connection element and the heating element 3 are electrically connected in a contactable manner, thereby realizing the electrical connection between the electrical connection element and the heating element 3.

[0073] The heating element 3 includes a core layer and a shell layer, wherein the core layer includes a plurality of heating wires, and the plurality of heating wires are resistance wires, which can generate heat when energized. The shell layer is made of epoxy resin material with waterproof effect, and the shell is coated on the outside of the plurality of heating wires to prevent liquid from penetrating into the core layer and causing a short circuit. It should be understood that other waterproof shell layers can also be used, without limiting epoxy resin. In addition, the heating element 3 can also be replaced by other heating elements, such as ceramic heating elements. In this article, the heating element 3 and other heating elements are collectively referred to as heating layers. In this article, the heating layer is not limited to the heating methods listed above, as long as it can achieve the heating of the liquid in the liner bag. In addition, the multi-layer heating element 3 can also be stacked on the top surface of the base 11 or in the concave cavity of the base 11. For example, two layers of heating pads can be provided, and the two layers of heating pads can be connected by waterproof glue sealing to increase the heating speed. The top surface of the base 11 is provided with a concave cavity, and the heating element 3 is laid flat in the concave cavity. It should be understood that the lower surface of the heating element 3 and the bottom wall of the cavity can be connected by the above-mentioned methods, such as rivets, waterproof tape, Velcro or magnetic attraction, etc., and the connection method of the heating element 3 and the cavity is not limited. In addition, the top surface of the heating element 3 is flush with the top surface of the base 11, and when the side panel 12 is folded toward the base 11, it will not hit the heating element 3, thereby preventing the heating element 3 from being damaged.

[0074] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, but it should be understood that aspects of the embodiments can be modified, if necessary, to employ aspects, features and concepts of the various patents, applications and publications to provide further embodiments.

[0075] These and other changes can be made to the embodiments in light of the above detailed description.In general, in the claims, the terms used should not be considered limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all possible embodiments along with the full scope of equivalents to which these claims are entitled.

[0076] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above embodiments are specific embodiments for implementing the present invention, and that in actual applications, various changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that: include: A box body, wherein a through hole communicating with the interior of the box body is opened on a wall surface of the box body, and a perspective window for observing the through hole is provided on the outer side of the box body; A heating element, wherein the heating element is disposed in the box; as well as An identification portion, wherein the identification portion is used to identify the heating element, and the identification portion is located in an observable area of ​​the perspective window.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The container further comprises: a lifting member connected to the heating member, wherein an end of the lifting member away from the heating member is at least partially located in the through opening, and the identification portion is arranged on the lifting member.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The identification portion is snap-connected with the perspective window.

4. The container according to claim 3, characterized in that The perspective window comprises a window body and convex ribs arranged around the window body. The convex ribs surround the window body to form an embedding area, and the embedding area is used for inserting the identification part.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that The convex rib is embedded in the through opening, and the convex rib cooperates with the bottom of the through opening to clamp the convex rib.

6. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The box body includes: a base and two pairs of opposite side panels, the two pairs of opposite side panels are respectively foldably connected to the base; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is opened on the base, a valve flap hingedly connected to the base is provided on the base, the perspective window is provided on the valve flap, and the valve flap is used to open or close the discharge port.

7. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The box body includes: a base and two pairs of opposite side panels, and the two pairs of opposite side panels are foldably connected to the base respectively; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is opened on the base, and a valve flap hingedly connected to the base is provided on the base; the through port is arranged to avoid the discharge port, and the perspective window is independently arranged from the valve flap.

8. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The lifting member is connected to the heating member via a fixing member; The fixing member comprises: an upper fixing portion, a lower fixing portion arranged opposite to the upper fixing portion, and a locking portion connecting the upper fixing portion and the lower fixing portion; The upper fixing portion cooperates with the lower fixing portion to clamp one end of the lifting member and the heating member.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that The heating element is provided with a avoidance area which is open toward one side of the heating element, and the heating element is also provided with a notch; The upper fixing part at least partially protrudes to form a boss, and an upper through groove for the lifting member to pass through is formed on the upper fixing part; the lower fixing part has a recess for the boss to be embedded, and a lower through groove for the lifting member to pass through is formed on the lower fixing part; the upper through groove and the lower through groove are spliced ​​to form a through channel; One end of the lifting member passes through the through channel and covers a side of the boss away from the lower fixing portion; the boss is located in the notch.

10. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The lifting member is a flexible member.

11. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that The heating element has an electrical connection end, and the electrical connection end is arranged opposite to the lifting element; The container further comprises: an electrical connector, which is electrically connected to the electrical connection end of the heating element; the electrical connector passes through the box body or extends from a receiving opening at the top of the box body.

12. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The identification portion is disposed on the heating element.

13. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The perspective window is a flip cover, or the perspective window is a window connected to the box body.

14. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that The heating element has an electrical connection end; The container further comprises: an electrical connector electrically connected to the electrical connection end; the electrical connector passes through the box body or extends from a receiving opening at the top of the box body.

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