Container

Abstract

The utility model discloses a container. In the utility model, the container comprises a box body, the wall surface of the box body is provided with a through hole communicated with the interior of the box body, and the outer side of the box body is provided with a perspective window for observing the through hole; 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 priority from the following Chinese patent applications:

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

[0003] 2. Filing date: August 20, 2024; Application number: 2024220245814; Utility model name: Container;

[0004] The entirety of the above application is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

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

[0006] Due to their strong corrosion resistance, IBCs are widely used in chemical plants to store highly corrosive, flammable, and volatile liquid chemical raw materials, requiring high safety performance. IBCs are equipped with liner bags to hold liquids. Currently, there are two main methods for heating the liquid within the liner bags: oven heating, where the IBC and the liner bag are placed in an oven for heating; and water bath heating, where steam is introduced into a water bath to heat the water, which is then placed in the water bath for heating.

[0007] Both existing methods have a common problem: when heating, the heating efficiency of the box body separated by the intermediate bulk container will be reduced, and the heating power consumption will be very large. In addition, there is a risk of deformation of the entire intermediate bulk container when heated, and there is also a risk of rust on the metal on the box body. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a container so that the liner bag placed in the container can be directly heated by contact, effectively improving the heat conversion rate and 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, the embodiment of the present utility model provides a container, comprising:

[0010] A box body, wherein a through opening 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 opening is provided on the outside of the box body;

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

[0012] An 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 present invention has a significantly improved heat conversion rate and heating efficiency due to the placement of the heating element within the box. When the liner bag is placed within the box, it can be heated by the heating element. Furthermore, an identification portion is provided, which can be seen through the transparent window and the through hole, so that the user can check whether the heating element has been installed in the box without having to open the container for confirmation, making 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 provided 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 rib is embedded in the through opening, and the rib cooperates with the bottom of the through opening to clamp the rib.

[0018] In one embodiment, 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; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is provided on the base, and 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, and the two pairs of opposite side panels are foldably connected to the base; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is provided 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 and the valve flap are separately and independently arranged.

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

[0021] The fixing member includes: 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 relief area open toward one side of the heating element, and the heating element is further provided with a notch;

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

[0025] One end of the pulling member passes through the through channel and covers the side of the boss facing 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 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 provided 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 includes: 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 illustrated by pictures in the corresponding drawings. These exemplifications do not constitute limitations on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings do not constitute proportional limitations.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a container according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

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

[0036] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a container according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

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

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

[0039] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a valve flap according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

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

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

[0042] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the upper fixing portion according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0043] Figure 10 This is a schematic structural diagram of the lower fixing portion according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

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

[0045] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A partial enlarged view of middle E;

[0046] Figure 13 This is a schematic structural diagram of a container with a temperature controller according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 14 This 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] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of a container structure in which a perspective window and a valve flap are independently provided according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Among them, 100, container; 1, box body; 10, accommodating port; 11, base; 111, base body; 112, extension plate; 12, side panel; 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] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, each embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that many technical details are provided in each embodiment of the present invention to help readers better understand the present application. However, even without these technical details and various changes and modifications based on the following embodiments, the technical solutions claimed in the present application can still be implemented.

[0051] In the following description, for the purpose of illustrating the various disclosed embodiments, certain specific details are set forth in order 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 this 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, that is, should be interpreted to mean "including, but not limited to."

[0053] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to describe in detail the various embodiments of the present invention so that the purpose, features and advantages of the present invention can be more clearly understood. 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] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means 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 this 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 demonstrate the structure and working mode of the present invention, many directional words will be used for description, but words such as "front", "back", "left", "right", "outside", "inside", "outward", "inward", "up", and "down" should be understood as convenient terms and should not be understood as restrictive terms.

[0057] The following describes embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a container 100. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, container 100 comprises a housing 1, a heating element 3, and a lifting element 8. A through opening 14 is defined on the wall of housing 1, communicating with the interior of housing 1. A transparent window 13 is provided on the exterior of housing 1 for viewing through opening 14. The heating element 3 is disposed within housing 1. The lifting element 8 is connected to the heating element 3, with the end of the lifting element 8 facing away from the heating element 3 at least partially located within the through opening 14.

[0059] Since the heating element 3 is disposed within the housing 1, the liner bag placed within the housing 1 can contact the heating element 3 and be heated, effectively improving the heat conversion rate and heating efficiency, and greatly enhancing operational convenience. A lifting member 8 is provided, located within the opening 14 of the housing 1. The lifting member 8 can be penetrated through the transparent window 13 to see whether the heating element 3 is installed in the housing 1 without having to open the container 100 for confirmation, making inspection more convenient.

[0060] Furthermore, if Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 7 As shown, the identification portion 5 is provided 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 installed in the housing 1 by observing the lifting member 8 through the transparent window 13. The lifting member 8 can be fixed in the opening 14, such as by adhesive or hooks.

[0061] The pulling 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 pulling member 8.

[0062] Furthermore, if Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 As shown, the marking portion 5 is engaged with the perspective window 13. Thus, the positioning of the marking portion 5 is achieved, and the marking portion can be seen through the perspective window 13, indicating that the heating element 3 is present in the box body 1.

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

[0064] Furthermore, if Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 As shown, the rib 132 is embedded in the through opening 14 , and the rib 132 cooperates with the bottom of the through opening 14 to clamp the rib 132 , thereby facilitating the installation and positioning of the identification portion 5 .

[0065] Specifically, if 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 respectively 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 onto the base 11, there is no need to remove the heating element 3, 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, Figure 15As shown, the through-port 14 can be arranged to avoid the discharge port. In this case, the perspective window 13 is independently arranged separately 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 so as not to affect the observation. It does not have to extend into the through-port, and of course it is also possible to form a convex part to insert into the through-port. The perspective window can be a window set on the base 11 to seal the through-port, or it can be an independent flap, which is set according to the use requirements. The through-port 14 and the perspective window 13 can be set on the same side of the base as the discharge port or on different sides. If the through-port is set 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 8 As shown, the lifting member 8 is connected to the heating element 3 via a fixing member 9. The fixing member 9 includes an upper fixing portion 91, a lower fixing portion 92 disposed opposite 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 element 3. In other embodiments, the fixing member 9 can have other structures that simply secure the lifting member 8 to the heating element 3. The fixing member 9 can also be glue or a bolt.

[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. The heating element 3 is also provided with a notch 34, and the lifting member 8 can pass through the escape area 33 to lift the device up and down. Figure 9 As shown, the upper fixing portion 91 is at least partially protruded to form a boss 911, and an upper through slot 912 for the lifting member 8 to pass through is provided on the upper fixing portion 91. Figure 10 As shown, the lower fixing portion 92 has a recess 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. Figure 11 、 Figure 12 As shown, one end of the lifting member 8 passes through the through channel and covers the side of the boss 911 facing away from the lower fixing portion 92. The boss 911 is located in the notch 34. The wall of the notch 921 is inclined, and the sidewall of the boss 911 is also inclined and has a protruding rib 913. When the lifting member 8 is fixed, the protruding rib 913 on the upper fixing portion 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 、 Figure 13As shown, the heating element 3 has an electrical connection end 30, which is disposed opposite the lifting element 8. The container 100 also 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 extends through the housing 1 or extends from the receiving opening 10 at the top of the housing 1. In other embodiments, the electrical connection end 30 and the lifting element 8 may not be disposed opposite 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 、 Figure 13 As 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 panel 12 of the box body 1, and the electrical connector 4 is connected to the thermostat 6 through the external connecting line 7, and the thermostat 6 is then connected to the power supply through an electric wire. The container 100 also includes a fixing seat 2, a through hole is provided on the base 11, and the fixing seat 2 is arranged in the through hole. The electrical connector 4 is inserted into the fixing seat 2 and positioned, and the electrical connector 4 is connected to the thermostat 6 or the power supply through the external connecting line 7. The electrical connector 4 can also be connected to the heating element 3 and extend from the accommodating 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 Figure 14 As shown, the electrical connection end 30 of the heating element 3 has a magnet 31, and a molded part is provided on the magnet 31 to cover the magnet 31. The 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 that 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, and epoxy resin is not limited. 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 the heating layer. 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, multiple layers of heating elements 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 sealed and connected by waterproof glue 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 connection, 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. 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] While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, 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 construed as limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and 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 opening 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 opening is provided on the outside of the box body; a heating element, the heating element being disposed in the box; as well as An 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 provided on the lifting member.

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

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

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, wherein 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; the heating element is laid on the base, a discharge port is provided on the base, and 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 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 flip cover hingedly connected to the base is provided on the base; the through port is arranged to avoid the discharge port, and the perspective window and the valve flip cover are separately and independently arranged.

8. The container according to claim 2, wherein The lifting member is connected to the heating member via a fixing member; The fixing member includes: 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 relief area open toward one side of the heating element, and the heating element is also provided with a notch; The upper fixing portion at least partially protrudes to form a boss, and an upper through-groove is provided on the upper fixing portion for the lifting member to pass through; the lower fixing portion has a recess for the boss to be embedded in, and a lower through-groove is provided on the lower fixing portion for the lifting member to pass through; the upper through-groove and the lower through-groove are spliced ​​to form a through channel; One end of the pulling member passes through the through channel and covers the side of the boss facing away from the lower fixing portion; the boss is located in the notch.

10. The container according to claim 2, wherein The lifting member is a flexible member.

11. The container according to claim 2, wherein The heating element has an electrical connection end, and the electrical connection end is arranged opposite to the pulling element; The container further comprises: an electrical connector 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, wherein The identification portion is provided on the heating element.

13. The container according to claim 1, wherein 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, wherein The heating element has an electrical connection end; The container further includes: 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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