Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-stabilizing inliner for use in a tank container, comprising an inliner having an inliner wall made of a film material, wherein the inliner wall 1) is configured as a bag to define an interior space for storing a liquid, 2) has an opening for the entrance of the liquid into the interior space, 3) has an inner surface facing the interior space and an outer surface facing an exterior environment; characterized in that an inflatable unit is connected to the inliner, the inflatable unit comprising a film material that is configured as a bag to define an interior space for containing a gas. The inflatable unit reduces sloshing of the liquid when a tank container with the inliner is partly filled with liquid. The inflatable unit may also function as a handle for removing the liquid-stabilizing after use.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 24, 2019
Date of Patent:
December 13, 2022
Assignee:
MEGA-INLINER INTERNATIONAL GROUP B.V.
Inventors:
Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie Van Laarhoven, Wilhelmus Theodorus Maria Van Barschot
Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (10) of a tank container (20), an inliner (40) and a connection unit (60) for the transport and/or storage of a liquid. The inliner is present in the tank container and the outlet of the inliner is connected to the drain hole (25) of the tank container. A connection unit is present that secures the connection of both outlets and at the same time provides a liquid tight and an air tight connection with an external unit for the delivery or discharge of the liquid contents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 24, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 20, 2022
Assignee:
MEGA-INLINER INTERNATIONAL GROUP B.V.
Inventor:
Sidonius Joseph Victor Marie Van Laarhoven