Apparatus, systems, and methods for determining the position of containers on a container ship

By integrating distance sensors and identification signal transmission units into the connecting components, the problem of difficult monitoring of connections in container ship transportation is solved, thereby improving safety and efficiency. It can promptly identify and correct connection faults, preventing accidents such as container loss and fires.

CN115667093BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26SECO MARINE EQUIP CENT BREMEN GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202180036394.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-05-20
Filing Date
2021-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-26
Estimated Expiration
2041-05-20

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Technical Problem

During container ship transportation, the safety and proper connection of containers are difficult to monitor effectively, leading to frequent accidents such as container loss and fires. Existing technologies are unable to quickly identify and correct connection failures.

Method used

A distance sensor and an identification signal transmission unit are integrated into the connecting component to detect the correct interlocking of the container corner fittings. By transmitting the identification signal and distance signal in a unified manner, the correct insertion and interlocking status of the connecting component are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It enables safety monitoring of containers during transportation, timely identification and correction of connection failures, prevention of container loss, early detection of dangers such as fires, and improvement of transportation safety and efficiency.

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Abstract

This invention relates to a connecting member (20) for securing a first corner fitting (22) of a first container (25) to a second corner fitting (26) of a second container (23, 44) to at least prevent horizontal displacement relative to each other. To improve the safety of vehicles, specifically during container transport on container ships, the connecting member (20) according to the invention is characterized by sensors (29, 32) designed to detect the state of the connecting member (20); and a transmission unit (28) designed to transmit an identification signal and a status signal (38) indicating the detected state of the connecting member (20). The invention also relates to the arrangement of containers (23, 43) and such connecting members (20), and to container ships (46) on which containers (23, 43) are secured by such connecting members (20), and to methods for monitoring the status data of the connecting members (20) and / or containers (43).
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