TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR A VOLUMINOUS CONTAINER AND SUCH A CONTAINER

Abstract: The invention relates to a transporting device for transporting a voluminous, substantially empty container (1), which transporting device has a shape and dimensions suitable for use on the public highway and is provided with: a mobile main frame (12); a sub-frame (11) supported by the main frame (12); a rolling-up member (10) rotatably mounted on a lying shaft in the sub-frame (11); drive means (15) for rotating the rolling-up member (10); coupling means (13) arranged on the rolling-up member (10) for coupling the rolling-up member (10) to the container (1); and turning means (17) for turning the sub-frame (11) on a standing shaft relative to the main frame (12). The invention also relates to a container (1) which is transported with interposing of a transporting device (11, 12) according to the invention.

Description: TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR A VOLUMINOUS CONTAINER AND SUCH A CONTAINER The invention relates to a transporting device for transporting a voluminous and substantially empty container. Such a voluminous container has dimensions, in particular a width, which exceed the dimensions allowed on the public highway. For road transport such a width is generally 2.60 metres. The transport of such a container is usually preced¬ ed by complicated and labour-intensive folding opera- tionε. The invention dispenses with these disadvantageous folding operations and provides for this purpose a trans¬ porting device provided with: - a mobile main frame; - a sub-frame supported by the main frame; - a rolling-up member rotatably mounted on a lying shaft in the sub-frame; - drive means for rotating the rolling-up member; - coupling means arranged on the rolling-up member for coupling the rolling-up member to the container; and - turning means for turning the sub-frame on a standing shaft relative to the main frame. Such a transporting device enables transport of a voluminous container in simple and rapid manner. The permitted width dimension of a container for transporting which is rolled up on the rolling-up member of the sub- frame increases considerably by turning the sub-frame round the main frame. It is noted that a rolling device as lining in a shipping container is known from US-4.161.263. This known rolling device determines the volume of an at least partially filled container which is placed in the ship¬ ping container and which is thus only suitable for a container with dimensions smaller than the shipping container. The invention likewise relates to a container which is transported with a transporting device according to the invention and consists substantially of a flexible material, which container is manufactured substantially from a material which can be rolled up and is adapted for the storage of material which can be pumped, wherein the container is provided with rolling-up means for coupling to the rolling-up device. A container according to the invention is preferably provided with safety provisions for pressure, stabiliza¬ tion and/or level control. A preferred embodiment of the container is particu¬ larly suitable for storing animal manure and preferably provided with sampling means and homogenizing means. The invention is further elucidated with reference to the description following hereinbelow of the drawing, in which: figures 1-2 show perspective views of a preferred embodiment of a transporting device and a container; and figure 3 is a perspective view of a container in a fully rolled-up position, wherein the sub-frame is rotat¬ ed into the road transport position. Container 1 is manufactured from a flexible material and consists substantially of a bag 2. This substantially rectangular bag 2 is bounded on its rear side by a strip 6 which is provided with flexible strip-like coupling means 7 and is provided on its front with an inlet and/or outlet opening 3 which is closable by closing means 4 and to which is connected a conduit 5 for feed and/or dis- charge of material which can be pumped. The transporting device 9 comprises a mobile main frame 12 and a sub-frame 11. Mounted in sub-frame 11 is a rolling-up member 10 which is rotatable on a lying shaft and coupled to drive means 15 for the rotations; and which is provided with connecting means 13 for connecting rolling-up member 10 to the coupling means 7 of the rolling-up means 6 of container 1. These connecting means can be formed in simple manner by for instance openings in the rolling-up member into which engage hook-like coupling means 7. Sub-frame 11 is turnable on a standing shaft relative to main frame 12 by means of a turntable 17. Main frame 12 is embodied as a trailer suitable for the public highway. When container 1 is fully rolled onto rolling-up member 10 the sub-frame 11 is turned through 90° on the standing shaft relative to main frame 12, whereafter rolling-up member 10 and sub-frame 11 extend in the same direction as main frame 12. This offers the advantage that the width dimension of a container 1 can be greatly enlarged but without adverse (prohibited) effects for transport on the public highway. A locking pin 18 ensures the parallel arrangement of the two frames. A transverse arrangement of rolling-up member 10 and sub-frame 11 relative to the main frame 12 supporting on the ground 8 ensures an easy rolling movement due to the better trans¬ mission of forces. During rolling-up the volume remaining in container 1 will likewise be displaced and removed. The drive means 15 can be operated by a handle 16 with interposing of a gear wheel transmission and chains 14. The container 1 can be multi-walled and provided with means making it suitable for storage of material which can be pumped, in particular of reactive gaseous material or of manure . Such a container 1 can then serve as temporary store for material which can be pumped and the container can be made suitable for transport in a short time by interposing the transporting device 9. The container 1 can be provided with: - homogenizing means; - sampling means; - pressure control provisions such as de-aerators; - stabilizing provisions, for instance by means of strengthening ribs or cross bands or support frames arranged on the container; - level control means.

Claims: CLAIMS 1. Transporting device for transporting a voluminous, substantially empty container, which transporting device has a shape and dimensions suitable for use on the public highway and is provided with: - a mobile main frame; - a sub-frame supported by the main frame,- - a rolling-up member rotatably mounted on a lying shaft in the sub-frame; - drive means for rotating the rolling-up member,- - coupling means arranged on the rolling-up member for coupling the rolling-up member to the container; and - turning means for turning the sub-frame on a standing shaf relative to the main frame. 2. Transporting device as claimed in claim 1, char- acterized in that the turning means are arranged close to the rear end of the main frame and in the middle of the sub-frame. 3. Voluminous container to be transported with a transporting device as claimed in either of the foregoing claims, which container is manufactured substantially from a material which can be rolled up and is adapted for the storage of material which can be pumped, wherein the container is provided with rolling-up means. 4. Container as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the rolling-up means consist of at least one strip, which strip is provided with connecting means for releas- ably fastening the container to the coupling means of the rolling-up member of the transporting device. 5. Container as claimed in either of the claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the container is substantially rectangular. 6. Container as claimed in any of the claims 3-5, characterized in that the rolling-up means are arranged on a first side of the container and that an inlet and/or outlet opening is arranged on a second side opposite the first side. 7. Container as claimed in any of the claims 3-6, characterized in that the container is provided with safety provisions for pressure, stabilization and/or level control. 8. Container for storing manure provided with safety provisions, characterized in that the container is pro¬ vided with rolling-up means. 9. Container as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the container is provided with homogenizing means and/or sampling means. 10. Container as claimed in claim 8 or 9, character¬ ized in that the container is provided with safety provi¬ sions for pressure, stabilization and/or level control.

Inventors: VAN WINGERDEN HUBERTUS FRANCIS, VAN WINGERDEN, HUBERTUS, FRANCISCUS, CORNELIUS, MA
Applicants: WINGERDEN HUBERTUS FRANCISCUS, VAN WINGERDEN, HUBERTUS, FRANCISCUS, CORNELIUS, MA
Application year: 1997
Main classification: B65D88
IPC codes: A01K1, B60P3, B65D88