Container barrel with reinforcing keel

By introducing a reinforced keel structure into the IBC container and utilizing the design of conical rubber pads and insert rods, convenient assembly and non-destructive disassembly of the container are achieved, solving the problems of insufficient side wall rigidity and cumbersome maintenance, and improving assembly efficiency and component reuse rate.

CN224241814UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15SHANGHAI SAKURA PLASTIC PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202521037374.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-26
Publication Date
2026-05-15
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing IBC containers bulge and deform due to insufficient sidewall rigidity when stacked in multiple layers, posing a risk of liquid leakage. Furthermore, the maintenance process of traditional welded reinforcing ribs is cumbersome and costly.

Method used

The structure is reinforced with a keel, and the interference fit between the tapered rubber pad and the positioning hole is used to achieve instantaneous snap-fit. The insertion rod passes through the mounting hole of the positioning rod to form a continuous rigid support, eliminating the need for traditional bolt pre-tightening and welding steps. During disassembly, non-destructive separation is achieved by reverse squeezing the rubber pad.

Benefits of technology

It improves the assembly efficiency and component reuse rate of container containers, reduces the difficulty of operation and maintenance costs, and ensures the convenience of assembly and the non-destructive nature of disassembly.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of container barrels, and discloses a container barrel with a reinforcing keel, which comprises a container bottom plate, a metal frame is fixedly mounted at the top of the container bottom plate, a container body is arranged at the top of the container bottom plate, the reinforcing keel is arranged on the outer side of the metal frame, and a fixing plate is arranged on the inner side of the reinforcing keel. Positioning rods are fixedly mounted on the outer sides of the fixing plates, conical rubber pads are fixedly mounted on the outer sides of the positioning rods, mounting plates are arranged at the top and the bottom of the reinforcing keel, inserting rods are fixedly mounted on the inner sides of the mounting plates, and the mounting plates and the reinforcing keel are in threaded mounting through fixing bolts; positioning holes are formed in the positions, corresponding to the positioning rods, of the reinforcing keels, and mounting holes are formed in the positions, corresponding to the inserting rods, of the positioning rods. The pre-fixing state can be quickly relieved by reversely extruding the conical rubber pad, non-destructive separation of the positioning rod and the metal frame is achieved, and the reuse rate of parts is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of container technology, specifically a container with a reinforced frame. Background Technology

[0002] IBC containers, also known as IBC ton containers, refer to IBC medium bulk containers, which are usually composed of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) inner containers and metal frames (such as carbon steel or stainless steel). They are equipped with drain valves and steel pallets at the bottom to ensure stability and safety, and are essential tools for modern warehousing and transportation of liquid products.

[0003] Existing ton container reinforcement solutions mostly use welded external reinforcing ribs. In warehousing, ton containers are often stacked. When multiple layers are stacked, the bottom container may bulge and deform due to insufficient sidewall rigidity, leading to the risk of internal liquid leakage. The use of welded external reinforcing ribs means that the reinforcing ribs must be destructively removed during maintenance, which is time-consuming and costly. Therefore, there is a need to improve the ton container by developing a reinforced keel to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a container with a reinforced keel to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A container with a reinforced keel includes a container bottom plate, a metal frame fixedly installed on the top of the container bottom plate, a container body on the top of the container bottom plate, a reinforced keel on the outer side of the metal frame, a fixing plate on the inner side of the reinforced keel, a positioning rod fixedly installed on the outer side of the fixing plate, a conical rubber pad fixedly installed on the outer side of the positioning rod, mounting plates on both the top and bottom of the reinforced keel, insert rods fixedly installed on the inner side of the mounting plates, the mounting plates being threadedly installed to the reinforced keel by fixing bolts, positioning holes being formed at corresponding positions of the reinforced keel and the positioning rod, and mounting holes being formed at corresponding positions of the positioning rod and the insert rod.

[0007] Preferably, the conical rubber pad has a Shore hardness of 45A-60A, and its maximum outer diameter is 1.2-1.5 times larger than the diameter of the positioning hole.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning rods are provided in four sets, and are respectively located on the outside of the intersection nodes of the metal frame.

[0009] Preferably, the reinforcing keel has a corresponding insertion hole at the position of the insertion rod, and the insertion rod passes through the insertion hole and through the mounting holes of the upper and lower sets of positioning rods.

[0010] Preferably, the inner wall of the reinforcing keel is provided with a threaded bushing that matches the fixing bolt.

[0011] Preferably, the outer surface of the mounting plate is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a container with a reinforced keel, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] 1. This container with reinforced keel features an interference fit design between the conical rubber pad and the positioning hole during use. The rubber's elastic deformation enables instantaneous locking, requiring only manual squeezing to initially position the reinforced keel. The insertion rod simultaneously passes through the mounting holes of the upper and lower positioning rods, forming a continuous rigid support and increasing support strength. This completely eliminates the cumbersome steps of bolt pre-tightening and welding in traditional processes, significantly reducing the technical requirements for operators. Assembly can be completed efficiently by a single person.

[0014] 2. This container with a reinforced keel can quickly release the pre-fixed state by squeezing the conical rubber pad in the opposite direction during use, achieving non-destructive separation of the positioning rod from the metal frame. The disassembly process does not require special tools and does not damage the parts, significantly improving the reusability of the parts. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance and structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the left side structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Bottom plate of the ton container; 2. Body of the ton container; 3. Metal frame; 4. Reinforcing keel; 5. Fixing plate; 6. Positioning rod; 7. Conical rubber pad; 8. Mounting plate; 9. Insert rod; 10. Fixing bolt; 11. Positioning hole; 12. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a container with a reinforced keel, including a container bottom plate 1, a metal frame 3 fixedly installed on the top of the container bottom plate 1, a container body 2 set on the top of the container bottom plate 1, a reinforced keel 4 set on the outside of the metal frame 3, a fixing plate 5 set on the inside of the reinforced keel 4, a positioning rod 6 fixedly installed on the outside of the fixing plate 5, a conical rubber pad 7 fixedly installed on the outside of the positioning rod 6, mounting plates 8 set on the top and bottom of the reinforced keel 4, an insert rod 9 fixedly installed on the inside of the mounting plate 8, the mounting plate 8 is threadedly installed to the reinforced keel 4 by fixing bolts 10, positioning holes 11 are opened at the corresponding positions of the reinforced keel 4 and the positioning rod 6, and mounting holes 12 are opened at the corresponding positions of the positioning rod 6 and the insert rod 9. The pre-fixed state can be quickly released by reverse squeezing the conical rubber pad 7, realizing the non-destructive separation of the positioning rod 6 and the metal frame 3. The disassembly process does not require special tools and does not damage the parts, significantly improving the reuse rate of the parts.

[0023] Furthermore, the conical rubber pad 7 has a Shore hardness of 45A-60A, and its maximum outer diameter is 1.2-1.5 times larger than the diameter of the positioning hole 11. It utilizes the elastic deformation of the rubber to achieve instantaneous snap-fit, and only manual squeezing is required to complete the initial positioning of the reinforcing keel 4, making the installation more convenient.

[0024] Furthermore, four sets of positioning rods 6 are provided, and they are respectively set on the outside of the intersection of the metal frame 3.

[0025] Furthermore, insertion holes are provided at the corresponding positions of the reinforcing keel 4 and the insertion rod 9. The insertion rod 9 passes through the insertion hole and through the mounting holes 12 of the upper and lower sets of positioning rods 6. The insertion rod 9 passes through the mounting holes 12 of the upper and lower sets of positioning rods 6 at the same time, forming a continuous rigid support and increasing the support strength.

[0026] Furthermore, the inner wall of the reinforcing keel 4 is provided with a threaded bushing that matches the fixing bolt 10.

[0027] Furthermore, the outer surface of the mounting plate 8 is provided with anti-slip texture to prevent slipping and increase installation stability.

[0028] Working principle: In actual operation, when this device is used, the fixing plate 5 is placed inside the metal frame 3, and the four positioning rods 6 are placed at the intersection of the metal frame 3. The positioning holes 11 of the reinforcing keel 4 are aligned with the positioning rods 6. The fixing plate 5 and the reinforcing keel 4 are pressed together, and the positioning rods 6 and the conical rubber pads 7 are inserted into the positioning holes 11. Because the diameter of the positioning holes 11 is smaller than that of the conical rubber pads 7, the conical rubber pads 7 deform when they pass through the positioning holes 11. The conical rubber pads 7 are then used to snap the reinforcing keel 4 together, completing the pre-fixing operation of the reinforcing keel 4. The same operation is performed on the four sides of the metal frame 3. The mounting plate 8 is lifted, and the insert rods 9 are inserted into the reinforcing keel 4 and pass through the mounting holes 12 opened at the positions of the positioning rods 6. The two insert rods 9 pass through the upper and lower sets of positioning rods 6, and the fixing bolts 10 are threaded through the mounting plate 8 and installed inside the reinforcing keel 4 using a tool. The installation of the reinforcing keel 4 is then completed.

[0029] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

Claims

1. A container with a reinforced keel, comprising a container bottom plate (1), characterized in that: A metal frame (3) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1) of the ton container. A ton container body (2) is set on the top of the bottom plate (1). A reinforcing keel (4) is set on the outside of the metal frame (3). A fixing plate (5) is set on the inside of the reinforcing keel (4). A positioning rod (6) is fixedly installed on the outside of the fixing plate (5). A conical rubber pad (7) is fixedly installed on the outside of the positioning rod (6). Mounting plates (8) are set on the top and bottom of the reinforcing keel (4). A plug rod (9) is fixedly installed on the inside of the mounting plate (8). The mounting plate (8) is threaded to the reinforcing keel (4) by fixing bolts (10). A positioning hole (11) is opened at the corresponding position of the reinforcing keel (4) and the positioning rod (6). An mounting hole (12) is opened at the corresponding position of the positioning rod (6) and the plug rod (9).

2. A container with a reinforced keel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conical rubber pad (7) has a Shore hardness of 45A-60A, and its maximum outer diameter is 1.2-1.5 times larger than the diameter of the positioning hole (11).

3. A container with a reinforced keel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning rods (6) are provided in four sets, and are respectively set on the outside of the intersection of the metal frame (3).

4. A container with a reinforced keel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reinforcing keel (4) has a corresponding insertion hole at the position of the insertion rod (9), and the insertion rod (9) passes through the insertion hole and through the mounting holes (12) of the upper and lower positioning rods (6).

5. A container with a reinforced keel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the reinforcing keel (4) is provided with a threaded bushing that matches the fixing bolt (10).

6. A container with a reinforced keel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the mounting plate (8) is provided with anti-slip texture.