摘要 |
<p>A container for carrying and dispensing liquid and semi-liquid products includes an inner product tank (3) received within an outer protective tank (5). The inner tank receives the liquid or semi-liquid product to be transported from one location to another, while the outer tank protects the inner tank from punctures and other damage during transport of the container, and during discharge and refill of product in the inner tank. The outer tank has downwardly extending support legs (35), which enable separate containers to be stacked atop each other. The support legs of the outer tank transfer the stacking load from the top surface to the bottom surface of the outer tank legs and for reducing load stresses on the inner tank holding the liquid or semi-liquid product. The inner and outer tanks cooperate with each other to facilitate drainage and cleaning of the inner tank, and for protection of a product pump including a discharge hose, while one or more tanks are stacked atop each other during transit. A sight window (9) on the surfaces of the inner and outer tanks, and a product tube (13) extending into the inner tank, provide an observable indication of the quantity of product remaining in the inner product tank. The container provides a system for safely and efficiently transporting liquid and semi-liquid products together with the equipment necessary for selectively discharging the product from the container at the desired location.</p> |