Patent ID: 8477471
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B65D

Abstract:
1. A tapping armature for a liquid transport and storage containers equipped with a plastic inner container having a closable filling port and a drain port for connection of the tapping armature, an outer casing made from metal mesh or sheet metal, and a pallet-like base made from metal or a plastic material that is at least partially electrically conductive for supporting the inner container, said tapping armature comprising: an armature housing made from plastic; a connecting flange made from non-conductive plastic, to which the armature housing with the filling port is screwed, and with which the armature housing is welded to the drain port of the inner container; an electrical grounding element of the tapping armature having at least one ring segment integrated in the inner wall of the connecting flange by an integrally constructed grounding lead made from an electrically conductive plastic; a connecting bridge recessed into the flange ring of the connecting flange of the armature housing; and a flexible cable for electrically connecting the connecting flange of the armature housing to at least one of the base and the outer casing of the transport and storage container.