Patent ID: 7077282

Claim:
An, explosion-proof fluidized-bed container ( 1 ), comprising an upper housing section ( 2 ) and a lower housing section ( 3 ), said housing sections being connected together in a detachable ring-shaped zone of separation, and a seal is located in the zone of separation, wherein: (i) the upper and lower housing sections are connected via coupling parts ( 8 ), ( 9 ) that engage one another in a form locking manner in the zone of separation, said coupling parts permitting limited motion in a direction of separation; (ii) the container sections are held in a sealed position by a support ( 5 ) having at least one designed break point ( 7 ) including at least one shear element ( 6 ) which connects the support ( 5 ) to one of the housing sections ( 2 ), ( 3 ), the seal comprising an elastic sealing element ( 10 ) laying against the two coupling parts; and (iii) the coupling parts form a limit stop when a maximum container inner pressure is exceeded, the at least one designed break point is activated and the housing sections are shifted in the direction of separation.