Coupling piece for a detachable connection of containers
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MACGREGOR CONVER
- Publication Date
- 2008-08-06
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
Description
technical field
[0001] The invention relates to a coupling element according to the preamble of claim 1 for the detachable connection of containers, in particular containers on flat ships. Background technique
[0002] The types of coupling elements mentioned in the introduction are often referred to as "twist locks" in the field. These coupling elements are mainly used for interconnecting containers transported on flat boats. This prevents displacement of the containers relative to each other during the movement of the ship.
[0003] The coupling element comprises a locking bolt with coupling plates at opposite ends thereof. The gussets snap behind the slots of the corner fittings of the containers to be connected. Between the coupling plates, the locking bolt has a central part, via which the locking bolt is mounted rotatably in the cavity of the coupling element. At least for the purpose of unlocking the coupling element, the locking bolt is turned by an actuating dev...