container

Abstract

The present invention provides a container, which includes a base frame, a bottom plate and a support plate, wherein the bottom plate is arranged above the base frame, and the bottom plate is provided with a first opening; the support plate is arranged at the first opening and extends along the width direction of the container, the end of the support plate is arranged on the base frame and is rotatable between a horizontal position and a support position relative to the base frame, the support plates are arranged in pairs along the width direction of the container, when the support plates are in the support position, the paired support plates are opposite to each other and form a support area to place rolled goods, and when the support plates are in the horizontal position, the upper surface of the support plates is flush with the upper surface of the bottom plate. The container provided by the present invention can not only transport rolled goods such as steel pipes and steel coils, but also transport flat goods such as boxes and steel plates.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a container. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the logistics industry, the demand for using containers to transport large-diameter cylindrical goods has been increasing, such as steel pipes, steel coils, etc. In order to transport cylindrical goods, cargo racks are usually placed in the container, or V-shaped racks are set at the bottom of the container. The former will increase the number of components in the container, and the latter will make the container only able to transport cylindrical goods, and cannot transport other general goods, narrowing the application scope of the container.

[0003] Therefore, a container is needed to at least partially solve the problems existing in the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0004] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the Summary of the Invention, which will be further described in detail in the Detailed Description of the Invention. The Summary of the Invention does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] In order to at least partially solve the above problem, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a container, comprising a base frame, a bottom plate and a support plate, wherein the bottom plate is arranged above the base frame and is provided with a first opening; the support plate is arranged at the first opening and extends along the width direction of the container, and an end of the support plate is arranged on the base frame and is rotatable relative to the base frame between a horizontal position and a supporting position.

[0006] Wherein, the support plates are arranged in pairs along the width direction of the container. When the support plates are located at the supporting position, the paired support plates are opposite to each other and form a supporting area for placing rolled goods. When the support plates are located at the horizontal position, the upper surface of the support plates is flush with the upper surface of the bottom plate.

[0007] According to this solution, the container is provided with a rotatable support plate, which can be directly arranged on the bottom frame without damaging the original structure of the bottom frame, and the support plate can be switched between a horizontal position and a supporting position, so that the container can not only transport rolled goods such as steel pipes and steel coils, but also transport flat goods such as boxes and steel plates. The structure for supporting rolled goods in the container of this solution has the characteristics of simple structure, convenient operation, low manufacturing cost and wide application range.

[0008] Optionally, the paired support plates are arranged in a plurality of pairs along the length direction of the container. Thus, roll-shaped cargo can be stably placed in the support area, and one or more roll-shaped cargo can be transported.

[0009] Optionally, when the support plate is in the horizontal position, the support plate and the bottom plate form a complete plane, thereby allowing flat goods to be placed better.

[0010] Optionally, adjacent support plates are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the container.

[0011] Optionally, a connecting plate is provided between adjacent supporting plates along the length direction of the container, the bottom plate is provided with a second opening corresponding to the connecting plate, and the upper surface of the connecting plate is flush with the upper surface of the supporting plate, thereby increasing the supporting area for the rolled goods and making the goods stable.

[0012] Optionally, when the support plate is in the horizontal position, the connecting plate, the support plate and the bottom plate form a complete plane, thereby allowing flat goods to be placed better.

[0013] Optionally, the support area is V-shaped or inverted trapezoidal.

[0014] Optionally, the container is any one of an end-opening container, an open-top container, a side-opening container, a folding container and a split container. Thus, the support structure including the support plate is suitable for any form of box-type container.

[0015] Optionally, a first pivot axis pivotally connected to the base frame is provided at the first end of the support plate, and a support arm is provided at the second end of the support plate opposite to the first end. When the support plate is located at the supporting position, the support arm is connected to the base frame to support the support plate.

[0016] Optionally, the second end is pivotally connected to the support arm via a second pivot axis, thereby facilitating the unfolding of the support arm. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The following drawings of the present invention are used as part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the device and principle of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0018] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the support plate is located in a horizontal position;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1Another perspective schematic diagram of a container shown in FIG. 1 , wherein the support plate is in the support position;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of a container in which a stopper is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate and the support arm shown in FIG.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the shift member is shown in FIG.

[0023] Description of Reference Numerals

[0024] 100: Container 101: Side panels

[0025] 102: Top plate 103: Door

[0026] 110: bottom frame 111: bottom beam

[0027] 112: Bottom side beam 113: Base

[0028] 120: bottom plate 121: first opening

[0029] 122: second opening 130: support plate

[0030] 131: first end 132: second end

[0031] 130a: left support plate 130b: right support plate

[0032] 140: Connecting plate 150: Support arm

[0033] 160: stopper 161: stopper hole

[0034] 161a: upper stop hole 161b: lower stop hole

[0035] 171: first pivot axis 172: second pivot axis

[0036] 173: Card connector 174: Handle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In the following description, a large number of specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the present invention, some technical features well known in the art are not described.

[0038] In order to fully understand the present invention, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description to illustrate the present invention. Obviously, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present invention may also have other embodiments and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments presented here.

[0039] It should be understood that the purpose of the terms used herein is only to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular forms "one", "an" and "said / the" are also intended to include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof. The terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.

[0040] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifications and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of the "first component".

[0041] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings show representative embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the present invention.

[0042] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a container 100 for transporting rolled goods, and the container 100 can transport not only rolled goods but also flat goods. It should be noted that "rolled goods" herein refer to goods with a roughly circular shape, such as steel pipes, steel coils, etc.; "flat goods" refer to goods with a flat surface, such as boxes, steel plates, etc., and conventional goods of other shapes.

[0043] The container 100 includes a bottom frame 110 and a bottom plate 120 disposed above the bottom frame 110. The bottom plate 120 is laid flat on the bottom frame 110 and is mounted to the bottom frame 110 using conventional mounting methods such as screws. Further, the bottom frame 110 includes a bottom cross beam 111 and a bottom side beam 112 ( Figure 3) and other components, the structure of the bottom frame 110 can be roughly the same as the structure of the bottom frame of a general dry cargo container, and will not be repeated for the sake of brevity. The container 100 of this embodiment is a container having a bottom frame 110 and a bottom plate 110. Further, the container 100 is a box-type container having a bottom frame and a bottom plate.

[0044] In the illustrated embodiment, the container 100 is an end-opening container, which further includes a side plate 101, an end plate, a top plate 102 and a door 103 that form a box body together with the bottom frame 110. In other words, the container 100 can be a box-type container including a box body. The door 103 of the container 100 is arranged at the end of the container 100. When transporting roll-like goods, the door 103 can be opened, and the roll-like goods can be transported into the box body with the help of a forklift. In an embodiment not shown, the container 100 can be an open-top container, a side-opening container, a folding container, a split container or any form of container, in particular any form of box-type container. For an open-top container, when transporting roll-like goods, a tarpaulin or a cover can be opened, and the roll-like goods can be transported into the box body with the help of a crane.

[0045] The container 100 further includes a support plate 130 for supporting rolled goods. The support plate 130 is disposed in the container. The bottom plate 120 is provided with a first opening 121, and the support plate 130 is disposed at the first opening 121. The support plate 130 corresponds to the first opening 121 one by one. The support plate 130 has a horizontal position ( Figure 1 ) and support position ( Figure 2 ), the support plate 130 can be switched between the horizontal position and the supporting position through the first opening 121.

[0046] The support plate 130 extends along the width direction of the container 100. The first end 131 of the support plate 130 is arranged on the base frame 110, and the second end 132 of the support plate 130 opposite to the first end 131 is a free end, so that the support plate 130 can be rotated between the horizontal position and the supporting position relative to the base frame 110. In other words, the support plate 130 in this embodiment is a movable flap arranged on the base frame 110. When the support plate 130 is in the horizontal position, the upper surface of the support plate 130 is flush with the upper surface of the base plate 120, thereby enabling the transportation of flat goods. When the support plate 130 is in the supporting position, the support plate 130 is inclined at a certain angle relative to the base plate 120. And the support plates 130 are arranged in pairs along the width direction of the container 100. When the support plates 130 are in the supporting position, the paired support plates 130 are opposite to each other and form a supporting area, and roll-like goods can be placed in the supporting area and supported upward by the support plates 130, thereby enabling the transportation of roll-like goods. The supporting area may be V-shaped or inverted trapezoidal, or other concave shapes.

[0047] The paired support plates 130 may be symmetrical with respect to the center of the container 100 in the width direction. Specifically, the left support plate 130a and the right support plate 130b are a pair, and the first end 131 of the left support plate 130a and the first end 131 of the right support plate 130b are close to the center of the bottom plate 120 in the width direction. The second end 132 of the left support plate 130a and the second end 132 of the right support plate 130b are close to the edge of the bottom plate 120 in the width direction. During the respective rotations, the left support plate 130a rotates clockwise to tilt at a certain angle, and the right support plate 130b rotates counterclockwise to tilt at a certain angle. The left support plate 130a and the right support plate 130b in the tilted state have their respective upper surfaces facing each other. The tilt angle of the left support plate 130a and the tilt angle of the right support plate 130b are substantially the same.

[0048] There are multiple pairs of paired support plates 130 arranged along the length direction of the container 100, and the support plates 130 adjacent to each other along the length direction of the container 100 are arranged at intervals. In other words, the support plates 130 are arranged in rows along the length direction of the container 100, and two rows are arranged along the width direction of the container 100. The support plates 130 in the left row are opposite to the support plates 130 in the right row. The adjacent support plates 130 in each row are spaced apart.

[0049] Optionally, a connecting plate 140 may be provided between adjacent support plates 130 in each row. The connecting plate 140 is mounted to the adjacent support plates 130. The bottom plate 120 is provided with a second opening 122 corresponding to the connecting plate 140 so that the connecting plate 140 can pass through. The upper surface of the connecting plate 140 is flush with the upper surface of the support plate 130. In this embodiment, the support area for the rolled goods can be increased to stabilize the goods. The connecting plate 140 corresponds to the second opening 122 one by one. Return to see Figure 1 When the support plate 130 is in a horizontal position, the connecting plate 140 forms a complete plane with the support plate 130 and the bottom plate 120. The connecting plates 140 can be arranged in pairs, and when the support plate 130 is in a supporting position, the paired connecting plates 140 are opposite to each other (their respective upper surfaces face each other).

[0050] Furthermore, if Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the container 100 also includes a support arm 150 for supporting the support plate 130 and a stopper 160 for adjusting the position of the support arm 150. The stopper 160 is arranged on the chassis 110 (specifically the bottom side beam 112). The stopper 160 is provided with a stopper portion. When the support plate 130 is in the supporting position, the support arm 150 can be connected at the stopper portion of the stopper 160, and the support arm 150 can support the support plate 130 upward. In other words, the support arm 150 is connected to the chassis 110 by means of the stopper 160. One end 151 of the support arm 150 is connected to the second end 132 of the support plate 130, and the other end 152 of the support arm 150 is connected to the stopper portion, and the support arm 150 is in an inclined state. When the support plate 130 is in a horizontal position, the support arm 150 can be placed horizontally below the support plate 130.

[0051] Specifically, the first end 131 of the support plate 130 is provided with a first pivot shaft 171 ( Figure 2 The support plate 130 is pivotally connected to the base frame 110 (specifically, the base 113 disposed between the bottom cross beams 111) via a first pivot axis 171, and the support plate 130 is rotatable relative to the base frame 110 between a horizontal position and a supporting position around the first pivot axis 171. A second pivot axis 172 is disposed at the second end 132 of the support plate 130, and the support plate 130 is pivotally connected to the support arm 150 via the second pivot axis 172 ( Figure 4 ), the support arm 150 is rotatable relative to the support plate 130 around the second pivot axis 172. In the illustrated embodiment, the support plate 130 is a substantially groove-shaped member formed by a plate-like member, and the first pivot axis 171 and the second pivot axis 172 are specifically arranged on the two side walls. The support arm 150 can be limited in the groove-shaped area of ​​the support plate 130.

[0052] The stopper 160 has at least one stopper portion along the height direction. For example, the stopper portion may be one, two, three or four. When the support plate 130 is located at the supporting position, the support arm 150 may be connected to one of the at least one stopper portion of the stopper 160. The support arm 150 has different inclination angles at different stopper portions, so that when the support arm 150 supports the support plate 130, the support plate 130 has different inclination angles. In this embodiment, the size of the support area can be changed by changing the inclination angle of the support plate 130, thereby, roll-like goods with different diameters can be reasonably transported. In other words, a suitable stopper portion can be selected according to the diameter size of the roll-like goods to be transported, thereby forming a suitable support area. In this embodiment, it is possible to avoid the support area being too small or too large so that the roll-like goods cannot be better stabilized.

[0053] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the stopper 160 is a plate-like component in a roughly rectangular shape, and the stopper 160 is provided with at least one stopper hole 161 (i.e., a stopper portion) along the height direction. In other words, in this embodiment, the stopper portion is configured as a stopper hole 161. Two stoppers 160 are arranged on the bottom side beam 112 at intervals, and the support arm 150 is located between the two stoppers 160. The other end 152 of the support arm 150 is provided with a clip 173 that cooperates with the stopper hole 161. The clip 173 passes through and extends out of the support arm 150. The two ends of the clip 173 can be respectively clipped into the stopper holes 161 of the stopper 160 located on both sides of the support arm 150. If necessary and / or desired, the above-mentioned two stoppers 160 can be formed as an integral part.

[0054] The shift hole 161 may be an opening recessed inward from the side surface of the shift member 160 (specifically, the surface extending vertically and close to the side of the support arm 150). The clamping member 173 may be a column corresponding to the shape of the shift hole 161. The opening of the shift hole 161 is generally toward the first end 131 of the support plate 130. The clamping member 173 may directly enter and be limited in the shift hole 161, or may be disengaged from the shift hole 161. When the clamping member 173 is clamped in the shift hole 161, the clamping member 173 will not be disengaged from the shift hole 161 due to the shaking of the support arm 150.

[0055] In the illustrated embodiment, the container 100 is a 20-foot container. The stopper 160 is provided with two stopper holes 161. When the clamping member 173 is clamped in the upper stopper hole 161a, the container 100 can be used to transport a first roll-like cargo. When the clamping member 173 is clamped in the lower stopper hole 161b, the container 100 can be used to transport a second roll-like cargo having a smaller diameter than the first roll-like cargo. In an embodiment not shown, the container 100 can have any suitable size, for example, 40 feet, 45 feet, etc.

[0056] In summary, the support plate 130, the support arm 150 and the stopper 160 can constitute a support structure disposed in the box body. To facilitate the arrangement of the support structure, the second end 132 of the support plate 130 is provided with a handle ( Figure 3 When rolling goods need to be transported, the operator can first rotate the support plate 130 to a certain angle by the handle, and then snap the support arm 150 into the selected stop hole 161 of the stop member 160, so that the support plate 130 forms a support area, and finally transport the rolling goods into the box.

[0057] For a container 100 with a door 103 at an end, a portion of the support plate 130 (the portion of the support plate 130 capable of placing a rolled cargo) can be opened and set from the inside to the outside (the end opposite to the door 103 faces the direction of the door 103), and then a rolled cargo can be transported by a forklift and placed on the opened support plate 130; in this order, the support plates 130 are opened and rolled cargoes of the same or different diameters are placed one by one. The support plates 130 to be opened can be selected from the inside to the outside according to the number of rolled cargoes to be transported.

[0058] For an open top container with the door 103 arranged at the end, in addition to the above-mentioned method of placing the rolled cargo, a crane can also be used to place the rolled cargo from the top of the container onto the opened support plate 130 .

[0059] When the support plate 130 is not fully opened, flat goods can be placed on the unopened support plate 130, thereby allowing rolled goods and flat goods to be transported at the same time.

[0060] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art in the technical field of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. Terms such as "parts" and "pieces" appearing in this article may represent either a single part or a combination of multiple parts. Terms such as "installation" and "setting" appearing in this article may represent either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component through an intermediate. Features described in this article in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable in the other embodiment or otherwise specified.

[0061] The present invention has been described through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and description, and are not intended to limit the present invention to the scope of the described embodiments. In addition, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and more variations and modifications can be made according to the teachings of the present invention, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of the protection claimed by the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that: include: chassis; A bottom plate, the bottom plate is arranged above the bottom frame, and the bottom plate is provided with a first opening and a second opening; a support plate, the support plate being disposed at the first opening and extending in a width direction of the container, the first end of the support plate being disposed on the base frame and being rotatable relative to the base frame between a horizontal position and a supporting position; A support arm, wherein the support arm upwardly supports the support plate located at the support position, one end of the support arm is pivotally connected to the support plate via a first pivot shaft, and the other end of the support arm is provided with a clamping member; a stopper, the stopper being arranged on the base frame and having at least two stopper holes for adjusting the position of the support arm, wherein when the support plate is in the support position, the support arm is connected to one of the at least two stopper holes, and when the support plate is in the horizontal position, the support arm can be horizontally placed below the support plate; a connecting plate, the connecting plate being arranged between the adjacent supporting plates along the length direction of the container and being arranged at the second opening, the upper surface of the connecting plate being flush with the upper surface of the supporting plate, The support plates are arranged in pairs along the width direction of the container. When the support plates are located at the supporting position, the paired support plates are opposite to each other and form a supporting area for placing rolled goods. When the support plates are located at the horizontal position, the upper surface of the support plates is flush with the upper surface of the bottom plate. Wherein, the at least two shifting holes are arranged along the height direction, and the shifting hole is an opening recessed inward from the side surface of the shifting member, the opening of the shifting hole faces the first end of the support plate, and the clamping member directly enters and is limited in the shifting hole or detaches from the shifting hole through the opening.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The paired support plates are arranged in multiple pairs along the length direction of the container.

3. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the support plate is located at the horizontal position, the support plate and the bottom plate form a complete plane.

4. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: Adjacent support plates are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the container.

5. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the support plate is located at the horizontal position, the connecting plate, the support plate and the bottom plate form a complete plane.

6. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support area is quasi-V-shaped or quasi-inverted trapezoidal.

7. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container is any one of an end-opening container, an open-top container, a side-opening container, a folding container and a split container.

8. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first pivot shaft pivotally connected to the base frame is disposed at a first end of the support plate, and a second end of the support plate opposite to the first end is connected to the support arm.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second end is pivotally connected to the support arm via a second pivot axis.

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