Flexible container and filling device for such a flexible container and corresponding filling method

US9783332B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FLECOTEC AG · DE

Inventors

• Guenter Untch · Memmingen, DE
• Martin Koch · Neuenbürg, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2014
• Grant date: Oct 10, 2017
• Expiry date: Jun 8, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D33/02
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible container (10.1; 10.2) has sealed connection to a process unit (20). A vacuum is applied to chambers (12, 22) opening into one another. A receptacle for a support apparatus (30.1; 30.2; 30.3) or the support apparatus (30.2) itself is arranged in or on the wall (14.1; 14.3) of the container (10.1; 10.2). A filling device (30) and a filling method for such a container are also provided.