Liner for container with side door

Abstract

A moisture proof liner and method for installing the liner in an elongated container for shipping cargo is provided. The method may include the steps of providing said liner to be placed in the container, cutting an access opening in at least one of the side panels, attaching a lateral tube to form a transfer passage, positioning the liner in the container and erecting the liner by differential pressure, holding the tube open, transferring the cargo through the opening and closing the opening to seal the liner. The method may also include the steps of providing said liner, forming an access opening, and positioning said liner in the container such that the liner is free-standing.

1 . A method of installing a moisture proof liner for an elongated container for use in shipping cargo, comprising the steps of:
 providing said liner having four elongated panels of impervious film adapted to substantially match the elongated sides, top and bottom of said container and first and second end panels to complete said liner;   cutting an access opening along at least one side panel adapted for loading and unloading said cargo;   positioning said liner in the container;   erecting the liner to substantially fill the same;   transferring said cargo through said opening; and   closing the opening to seal said liner against moisture to protect the cargo.   
   
   
       2 . The method of installing a liner of  claim 1 , wherein is further provided the step of:
 attaching an open ended tube to said one side panel to mate with the opening; and   passing said cargo through both said tube and said opening during transfer.   
   
   
       3 . The method of installing a liner of  claim 2 , wherein is further provided the step of:
 holding open the free end of said tube overhead by lifting the upper corners and for protection from increment weather during cargo transfer.   
   
   
       4 . A method of installing a liner for an elongated container for use in shipping cargo, comprising the steps of:
 providing said liner having four elongated panels of impervious film adapted to substantially match the elongated sides, top and bottom of said container and first and second end panels to complete said liner;   forming an access opening along at least one side panel adapted for loading and unloading said cargo; and   positioning said liner in the container such that said liner is free-standing.   
   
   
       5 . The method of installing a liner of  claim 4 , wherein the positioning step includes using air to erect the liner.