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EP2570360B1
EP2570360B1 EP12184641.4A EP12184641A EP2570360B1 EP 2570360 B1 EP2570360 B1 EP 2570360B1 EP 12184641 A EP12184641 A EP 12184641A EP 2570360 B1 EP2570360 B1 EP 2570360B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D21/00—Nestable, stackable or joinable containers; Containers of variable capacity
    • B65D21/02—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
    • B65D21/0209—Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together stackable or joined together one-upon-the-other in the upright or upside-down position
    • B65D21/0224—Auxiliary removable stacking elements other than covers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D57/00—Internal frames or supports for flexible articles, e.g. stiffeners; Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. for preventing adhesion of sticky articles
    • B65D57/002—Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. stacked or nested
    • B65D57/003—Separators for articles packaged in stacks or groups, e.g. stacked or nested for horizontally placed articles, i.e. for stacked or nested articles

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  • the invention relates to a device and system for safely stacking barrels and kegs in general.
  • the invention relates to a device for stacking kegs and barrels according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • US 2957601 discloses a stacking device for beverage containers according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the aperture may be accommodated in the flange juxtaposed the inner diameter of the container.
  • the flanges are disposed in a substantially vertical direction relative to the support surface.
  • the device may further comprise a truncated cone positioned in the centre of the device, wherein the cone is configured to engage with a valve on the container.
  • the cone may be in communication with the first flange which juxtaposes the container.
  • the aperture may form a central opening in the device.
  • the device may be composed of one or more pieces of material.
  • the system of the invention may be referred to as a safe barrel or keg stacking system, which can be made from plastic. It has vents cut into the main body and is shaped like a disc. There may be a cone shaped design cut into the centre point of the disc.
  • the term "container” should be understood to mean any container suitable for storing a large volume of fluid, such as for example, a keg, a barrel, a cask, or any item suitable for holding any form of liquid, or solid, or other matter.
  • fluid should be understand to mean any alcoholic or non-alcoholic liquid which can be transported in containers, such as, for example, beer, lager, ale, stout, wine, whiskey or any spirit such as brandy, sherry and the like, water, milk, and soft drinks such as lemonade, cola, and the like.
  • the present invention allows for the safe stacking and storing of containers, in particular barrels and kegs, one on top of the other.
  • the device of the present invention is a single piece unit comprising a support having an upper and lower surface, at least one flange on the upper surface, at least one flange on the lower surface, and an aperture which provides ventilation between the barrels.
  • the device is easy to use, is lightweight and prevents barrels from sliding off each other when the device is in use.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a side view and Figure 2 an elevation view of one embodiment of a device not forming part of the present invention, referred to by reference numeral 1.
  • the device 1 comprises a cone 2 having a central cavity 3.
  • the device 1 further comprises a support surface 4 having a flange 5, 6.
  • the flange 5 generally contacts a barrel which sits on the support surface 4 (the “supported barrel”) and the flange 6 generally contacts the top of a barrel which is placed beneath and in contact with the support surface 4 (the “supporting barrel”).
  • the cone 2 secures itself to a valve on the supporting barrel in contact with the flange 6, thus keeping the barrels centred and safe.
  • the flange 5 of the device 1 will fit within the internal diameter of the top and bottom of the barrel.
  • the flange 6 of the device 1 will fit within the internal diameter of the top and bottom of the barrel.
  • the flange 6 may be positioned towards the outer edge of the support surface 4 so that it will fit around the outside diameter of the barrel. Either configuration will centre the barrels with the cone 2 and secure the barrels into position with the flanges 5, 6 thus holding the barrels into place on the top and the bottom, preventing the barrels from sliding or slipping off one another.
  • the flange 5 of the device 1 is in fluid communication with the cone 2.
  • the cone 2 is positioned in the centre of the device 1 which will fit down over the valve on the top of each barrel as they are stacked.
  • the flange 5 is punctuated with apertures 7 which permit air to pass through and around the barrels that are stacked on top of each other. This helps prevent condensation and corrosion between the barrels.
  • FIG. 6 and 7 An alternative arrangement of the apertures 7 of the device 1 is shown in Figures 6 and 7 .
  • the cone 2 is in communication with the flange 5 by means of connectors 8 and 9.
  • the apertures 7 permit air to pass through and around the barrels that are stacked on top of each other, thus preventing condensation and corrosion between the barrels.
  • FIG 8(A) and 8(B) there is illustrated an embodiment of the device 1 of the present invention.
  • the cone 2 is replaced with a central aperture 17, which is in communication with the flange 5.
  • the device 1 further comprises a flange 16 in addition to the flange 6, wherein the flange 16 is positioned towards the outer edge of the support surface 4 so that the flange 16 will fit around the external diameter of the top or bottom of the barrel.
  • FIGS 9(A), 9(B) and 10 there is illustrated a second embodiment of the device 1 of the present invention.
  • the flange 5 forms the border of a central aperture 27.
  • the device 1 further comprises a flange 26 in addition to the flange 6, wherein the flange 26 is positioned towards the outer edge of the support surface 4 so that the flange 26 will fit around the external diameter of the top or bottom of the barrel.
  • the device 1 comprises a flange 36 and flange 6, and on a lower surface 40 of the supporting surface 4, that is, the surface of the device 1 which contacts the top of a barrel when in use, there is a lattice-like structure 39 which acts to provide a gripping feature on the device 1.
  • the lattice-like structure 39 can be applied to any one of the embodiments of the claimed invention, as illustrated in Figure 14A and 14B .
  • the device 1 illustrated therein is that shown in Figure 8A and 8B with a lattice-like structure 39 on the lower surface 40 of the supporting surface 4 and lower surface 60 of the flange 5.
  • a plurality of the device 1 of the present invention can be stored conveniently by stacking one on top of the other as illustrated in Figure 13 .
  • the arrangement of the flanges 5, 6 and the aperture 7, 17, 27, 37 permit the stacking of a plurality of the device 1.
  • the flange 6 of the first device 1 is juxtaposed the flange 5 and resting within the aperture 7 of the second device 1.
  • the device 1 of the present invention provides a system for safely stacking and storing barrels in a storage room, as illustrated in Figure 15 .
  • a barrel 50 When a barrel 50 is placed on the ground or on a surface, a user may place the device 1 on top of the barrel 50, as illustrated in Figure 15 .
  • the flange 16, 26, 36 fits around the external diameter of the barrel 50 and the flange 6 fits within the internal diameter of the barrel 50.
  • the aperture 7, 17, 27, 37 permits air to pass through and around the top of the barrel 50.
  • a second barrel 51 is placed on top of the barrel 50, the bottom 52 of the barrel 51 rests on the support surface 4 of the device 1.
  • the bottom 52 of the barrel 51 rests against the flange 5 and prevents the barrel 51 from sliding off the barrel 50.
  • the safe barrel stacking system is a single plastic disc that the barrels sits on, the cone shape sits securely over the valve on the bottom keg barrel and centres the safe barrel stacking system into the centre point of the barrel on the bottom.
  • the top barrel can then sit over the inner flange of the safe barrel stacking system and rests on the outer flange, thus securing the barrel into position. Because the design of the safe barrel stacking system allows air to flow in and around the barrels stacked on top of one another through the vents in the disc, this prevents condensation and corrosion taking place between the barrels.
  • the safe barrel stacking system is also designed to allow one to inspect the valve on the barrels with the safe barrel stacking system fitted onto the barrel.
  • this invention will allow for the improvement in health & safety in the way barrels are handled and stacked in store rooms, providing a safe working environment for all employees.
  • a safe barrel stacking system is made of moulded plastic and it is used for stacking barrels safely, particularly keg barrels for the bar trade but could be utilised on all types of barrels.
  • the product has a cone feature in the centre and an inner and outer flange along with air vents in its main body. These features allow for the barrels to be centred and stacked safely, preventing the barrels falling off one another.
  • the vents allow air to pass through and around the barrels preventing corrosion and condensation.
  • the cone secures itself to the valve on the keg barrel on the bottom, thus keeping the barrels centred and safe.
  • the inner flange of the safe barrel stacking system will fit inside the internal diameter of the barrels top and bottom; the outer flange will have the outside diameter of the barrel resting on it. This will firstly centre the barrels with the cone and secondly secure the barrels into position with the inner and outer flanges holding the barrels in place on the top and the bottom.
  • each SAFE BARREL STACKING SYSTEM is moulded in a plastic moulding machine, this gives the finished unit in one process; it will be natural in colour but maybe coloured if required.
  • Other designs for catching the centre of the Keg barrels such as a "X" shape in the centre or a square shape or a claw grip around the valve were looked at, the essence of the design is the centre stabilisation feature which is in the centre of the main body of the safe barrel stacking system and the inner and outer design is the concept that is important to the design. It is possible to use other shapes however.
  • the product called the safe barrel stacking system can also so be made from timber using any type of manufactured or machined or natural wood, cutting the parts required i.e. the cone, inner and outer flanges and gluing or nailing them together.
  • Other materials which could be used to make it are from all types of metal for example, soft and hard metal, light and strong metal that could be welded together or CNC machined to the shape.
  • Other materials which could be considered are fibreglass moulding or rubber, nylon and plaster.
  • the advantages of the plastic moulding was that it is one unit/one mould, it is light yet very durable and load resistance, it is hard wearing a long life investment for the health and safety of people working around barrels.
  • the device can be moulded or cut from a one or more pieces of material and assembled to form the device of the present invention.

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  1. Dispositif servant à empiler des contenants de boisson, par exemple un tonnelet ou tonneau, le dispositif comportant :
    une surface de support (4) servant à supporter un contenant ;
    un premier flasque (5) qui est juxtaposé par rapport à un diamètre intérieur d'une partie inférieure du contenant ; et
    un deuxième flasque (6) adapté à des fins de juxtaposition par rapport à un diamètre intérieur d'une partie supérieure du contenant ;
    une ouverture (7, 17, 27) ou cavité centrale (3), dans lequel l'ouverture ou cavité centrale permet à de l'air de s'écouler entre les contenants ;
    caractérisé en ce que la surface de support (4) comporte par ailleurs un troisième flasque (16, 26, 36) positionné vers le bord extérieur de la surface de support (4) et adapté pour se mettre autour du diamètre extérieur du contenant, dans lequel les premier (5), deuxième (6) et troisième (16, 26, 36) flasques agissent en combinaison pour empêcher le contenant de glisser de la partie supérieure d'un deuxième contenant dans le cas d'une position empilée ; et
    dans lequel le dispositif comporte par ailleurs une surface de préhension (39).
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, dans lequel l'ouverture est logée dans le premier flasque (5) juxtaposé par rapport au diamètre intérieur du contenant.
  3. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les premier (5), deuxième (6) et troisième (16, 26, 36) flasques sont disposés dans une direction sensiblement verticale par rapport à la surface de support (4).
  4. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comportant par ailleurs un cône tronqué positionné au centre du dispositif, dans lequel le cône est configuré à des fins de mise en prise avec une valve sur le contenant.
  5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4. dans lequel le cône est en communication avec le premier flasque (5) qui est juxtaposé par rapport au contenant.
  6. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel l'ouverture forme une ouverture centrale dans le dispositif.
  7. Dispositif selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le dispositif est composé d'une ou de plusieurs pièces de matériau.
EP12184641.4A 2011-09-15 2012-09-17 Dispositif d'empilage de tonnelet et de barillet Not-in-force EP2570360B1 (fr)

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