Patent ID: 6012266
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: B65B,B65D

Abstract:
Method for packaging bulk goods into an intermediate bulk container, comprising the steps of:forming an inner package with an integral reinforcement structure to provide said inner package with a substantially parallelepiped shape upon filling with bulk goods, said inner package being made of a non-self-supporting, flexible resilient material and said reinforcement structure being made of a non-self-supporting material,forming a base comprising means for supporting an inner package filled with bulk goods from below,placing said inner package on said base,filling the interior of said inner package with bulk goods whereby said inner package obtains the parallelepiped shape, andsurrounding said parallelepiped-shaped, filled inner package and at least a portion of said base with an outer package by winding a tightening-foil band made of a plastic material around said inner package and said base such that said inner package and said base are firmly attached to one another with said outer package to form a stable transportation package.