Fluid container

Abstract

A container for a fluid includes a rigid outer shell, an insulating layer, and at least one inner vessel, which over its surface is supported by the insulating layer. A robust and economical solution is obtained by providing that the outer shell is configured essentially as a single-piece closed container and that the insulating layer is supported by the outer shell over its surface.

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         12 . A container for a fluid, comprising a rigid outer shell which essentially is configured in a single piece as a closed container, an insulating layer which is supported by the outer shell over its surface, and at least one inner vessel which is supported by the insulating layer over a surface thereof, wherein the insulating layer contains embedded vacuum insulation panels (VIP). 
     
     
         13 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the vacuum insulating panels (VIP) are located in areas of minimum thickness of the insulating layer. 
     
     
         14 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the insulating layer is foamed up in situ at least underneath, on top and on the sides of the inner vessel. 
     
     
         15 . The container according to  claim 14 , wherein the insulating layer is foamed up in situ inside a protective sheet at least at one front end of the inner vessel. 
     
     
         16 . The container according to  claim 14 , wherein the insulating layer comprises at least one body of rigid shape at least at one front end of the inner vessel. 
     
     
         17 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the insulating layer comprises a plurality of bodies of rigid shape. 
     
     
         18 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the inner vessel comprises fittings which are located at one front end. 
     
     
         19 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the inner vessel has non-circular cross-section which is adapted to a rectangular cross-section of the outer shell. 
     
     
         20 . The container according to  claim 12 , wherein the outer shell is configured as a standard container. 
     
     
         21 . The container according to  claim 12 , including at least one hollow space in a region of the inner vessel for receiving a heat storing medium. 
     
     
         22 . The container according to  claim 12 , including a closable maintenance opening in an area of the doors.