A vehicle transport rack, vehicle transport container and method of loading

Abstract

The application discloses a vehicle transportation frame, a vehicle transportation container and a loading method, wherein the vehicle transportation frame comprises a bearing frame and a positioning mechanism, the bearing frame is used for bearing a vehicle and has a pivot connection part used for rotatably fixing the bearing frame; the positioning mechanism is used for positioning the bearing frame in a bearing state, and the positioning mechanism comprises a support used for supporting the bearing frame and a guide rail in sliding cooperation with the support and used for supporting the support. In the vehicle transportation frame disclosed by the embodiment of the application, the bearing frame lifted is supported by the support, and the support is arranged to slide along the guide rail, so that the support can be located in the extension direction of the guide rail at will, thereby supporting the bearing frame in various angles, and thus more flexible positioning and supporting are realized to better utilize the space in the container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of container transportation, and in particular to a vehicle transport rack, a vehicle transport container, and a loading method. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, vehicle transportation typically utilizes specialized car carriers or containers. Using containerized transport vehicles protects vehicles from collisions, and on the return trip, other goods can be loaded, enabling cargo flow and reducing transportation costs. Therefore, this vehicle transportation model has great potential.

[0003] One method of transporting trucks in containers is to directly secure them to the container floor using wedges, screws, or straps. However, this method forces the trucks to lie flat on the container floor, failing to effectively utilize the container space. Another method uses a frame-structured vehicle transport rack. This rack has a support structure to carry the vehicle and can divide the container's interior space into upper and lower levels. Both the upper and lower platforms can be used to secure the trucks, making full use of the container's top space. However, in existing frame-structured vehicle transport racks, the lifting position of the support structure is limited. Raising the rack often affects the loading space for the lower level vehicles, making it difficult to effectively load and transport some large vehicles, thus impacting the container's space utilization efficiency and reducing the number of vehicles that can be loaded per unit. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle transport rack to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. It can support the load-bearing frame at multiple angles, thereby achieving more flexible positioning support to better utilize the space inside the container.

[0005] The vehicle transport rack provided by the present invention includes:

[0006] A support frame for carrying a vehicle and having a pivot connection for rotatably fixing the support frame; A positioning mechanism is used to position a support frame in a bearing state. The positioning mechanism includes a support member for supporting the support frame and a guide rail that slides with the support member and supports the support member.

[0007] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism also has a limiting component disposed on the support member, which is used to limit the relative movement between the support member and the support member after the support member supports the carrier frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the limiting component includes a connector disposed on the support member and a crimping member movable on the connector member; the crimping member has a crimping state and a non-crimping state. In the crimping state, the crimping member is positioned above the support frame to restrict the movement of the support frame; in the non-crimping state, the crimping member is disposed offset from above the support frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the pressing member is a pressure plate rotatably mounted on the connecting member, and the limiting component also has a locking positioning member, which is disposed on the connecting member or the supporting member. The locking positioning member cooperates with the pressing member to press and position the pressing member on the upper surface of the support frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the crimping member has a fixed end that is rotatably connected to the connecting member and a free end that is disposed opposite to the fixed end. When the crimping member moves above the support frame, the locking and positioning member cooperates with the free end of the crimping member to press and position the crimping member on the upper surface of the support frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the locking and positioning component is a latch provided on the support component, and the pressing component has a hook adapted to the latch on one side of its free end.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking and positioning component includes a fastening bolt disposed on the support and a fastening nut that is threadedly engaged with the fastening bolt, and the free end of the crimping component is provided with a fastening groove that is adapted to the fastening bolt.

[0013] Furthermore, the support member can rotate relative to the guide rail in the circumferential direction; And / or the connector is rotatably mounted on the support along the circumference of the support.

[0014] Furthermore, the guide rail has a slide groove extending along a first direction, and the support member has a limiting part that is slidably disposed in the slide groove and fixedly connected to the support part; the limiting part is configured to restrict the opening of the slide groove from passing through the support member after the support member supports the support frame.

[0015] A vehicle transport container includes a container body and a vehicle transport frame; the guide rails are fixed to the side panels of the container body.

[0016] Furthermore, the guide rails extend horizontally and are multiple in number, while the multiple guide rails are arranged vertically.

[0017] Furthermore, the support frame includes a pair of longitudinal beams and a front fixed frame and a rear fixed frame disposed on the longitudinal beams. The pivot connection is disposed on the longitudinal beams and is rotatably engaged with the housing. The support member is used to support the longitudinal beams.

[0018] Furthermore, the support frame includes a pair of longitudinal beams and a front fixed frame disposed on the longitudinal beams, a rear fixed frame is disposed on the box body, the pivot connection is disposed on the longitudinal beams, and the pivot connection is rotatably connected to the rear fixed frame; the support member is used to support the longitudinal beams, and the front fixed frame slides with the longitudinal beams along the extension direction of the longitudinal beams.

[0019] Furthermore, a raised frame is provided on the side panel of the box near the bottom plate, and the rear fixing frame is fixed on the raised frame.

[0020] Furthermore, the elevation frame is provided with multiple elevation positions in the vertical direction, and the rear fixing frame is fixed in the elevation positions.

[0021] Furthermore, the vehicle transport frame also has a transition assembly that can be detachably installed and fixed between the front fixed frame and the rear fixed frame.

[0022] Furthermore, the front fixing frame is slidably disposed on the longitudinal beam along the extension direction of the longitudinal beam, and the transition assembly includes a front transition piece that can be detachably installed and fixed on the front fixing frame and a rear transition piece that can be detachably installed and fixed on the rear fixing frame, and the front transition piece and the rear transition piece slide in engagement with each other in the extension direction of the longitudinal beam.

[0023] Furthermore, the transition assembly has a transition longitudinal beam arranged parallel to the longitudinal beam and a plurality of crossbeams connected between the longitudinal beam and the transition longitudinal beam, with both ends of the crossbeams rotatably connected to the longitudinal beam and the transition longitudinal beam respectively; the transition assembly has a receiving state and a supporting state, in the receiving state the transition longitudinal beam moves toward the longitudinal beam, and in the supporting state the crossbeams are perpendicular to the longitudinal beam.

[0024] Furthermore, a height limiting rod is provided on the support frame at a position away from the pivot connection, the height limiting rod can be folded on the support frame and the length of the height limiting rod is adjustable.

[0025] A method for loading containers using the aforementioned vehicle includes the following steps: Load the vehicle onto the support frame; The support frame is raised to the load-bearing state using a lifting unit; Move the support member on the guide rail until it abuts against the support frame; The positioning of the support component is achieved through a limiting component.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the vehicle transport rack disclosed in this embodiment of the invention supports the raised carrier frame through a support member, and the support member is set to slide along the guide rail. This allows the support member to be positioned arbitrarily in the extension direction of the guide rail, thereby supporting the carrier frame at various angles and achieving more flexible positioning support to better utilize the space inside the container. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Top view; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle; Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Top view; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support frame in the vehicle transport container, which switches between different positions in the initial state and the load-bearing state, as disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, in which the load-bearing component in the vehicle transport container is locked and fixed on the guide rail; Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first type of transition component in the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention in its usage state; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transition component in the vehicle transport container after it has been housed, as disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second type of transition component in the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention in its usage state; Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of the third transition component in the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention, showing its usage state. Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third transition component in the vehicle transport container after it has been housed, as disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the third type of transition component in the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 15This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fourth type of transition component in the vehicle transport container disclosed in Embodiment 2 of the present invention; Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Top view; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a structure in a vehicle transport container where the load-bearing component is locked and fixed on the guide rail, as disclosed in another embodiment of the present invention; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Bearing frame, 10-Pivotal connection, 11-Longitudinal beam, 12-Front fixed frame, 13-Rear fixed frame, 14-Transition assembly, 141-Front transition piece, 142-Rear transition piece, 143-Transition longitudinal beam, 144-Crossbeam, 145-Transition plate, 146-Support leg, 15-Height limiting rod, 2-Positioning mechanism, 21-Guide rail, 210-Slide groove, 22-Support piece, 221- Support part, 222-Limiting part, 223-Intermediate connecting part, 23-Limiting component, 231-Connector, 2311-Upright plate, 2312-Base, 232-Crimping part, 233-Locking and positioning part, 2331-Fasting bolt, 2332-Fasting nut, 234-U-shaped part, 235-Connecting plate, 236-Nut, 3-Elevation frame, 31-Elevation position, 4-Lifting unit, 100-Box body. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention: such as Figure 1-8 As shown, a vehicle transport rack is disclosed, which can be applied to containers or container racks to secure vehicles, thereby facilitating vehicle operation. The vehicle transport rack has a support frame 1 for carrying the vehicle. After the vehicle is secured to the support frame 1, a lifting unit 4 raises the support frame 1. After the support frame 1 is raised, the vehicle secured to the support frame 1 tilts along with the support frame 1, thereby better utilizing the space inside the container and improving the container's operational efficiency.

[0030] Specifically, the vehicle transport rack disclosed in this embodiment of the invention includes: a support frame 1 for carrying vehicles and a positioning mechanism 2. The support frame 1 has a pivot connection portion 10 for rotatably fixing the support frame 1; the positioning mechanism 2 is used to position the support frame 1 in a carrying state, where the carrying state refers to the vehicle being fixed on the support frame 1 and then lifted to a preset position by the lifting unit 4. The positioning mechanism 2 locks the support frame 1 in the carrying state onto the container body 100.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 8As shown, the positioning mechanism 2 includes a guide rail 21 and a support member 22. The guide rail 21 is mounted and fixed on the housing 100 and extends along a first direction. The support member 22 slides along the extension direction of the guide rail 21 and has a support portion 221 for supporting the carrier frame 1. The guide rail 21 supports the support member 22. When a vehicle is placed on the carrier frame 1, the weight of the vehicle is supported by the carrier frame 1 onto the support member 22, and finally supported by the support member 22 on the guide rail 21.

[0032] In this embodiment, the support member 22 supports the raised carrier frame 1, and the support member 22 is set to slide along the guide rail 21. This allows the support member 22 to be moved and positioned freely in the extension direction of the guide rail 21, thereby supporting the carrier frame 1 at various angles, improving the flexibility of positioning and support, and making better use of the space inside the container.

[0033] The positioning mechanism 2 also has a limiting component 23 disposed on the support member 22. After the support member 221 supports the carrier frame 1, the limiting component 23 is used to limit the relative movement between the support member 221 and the carrier frame 1. In this embodiment, the guide rail 21 extends horizontally. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide rail 21 can also extend obliquely, but compared with the obliquely extended guide rail 21, the horizontal direction makes it more convenient to position the carrier frame 1.

[0034] After the support member 22 supports the carrier frame 1, the support member 22 needs to be positioned. In this embodiment, the support member 22 and the carrier frame 1 are locked and fixed by the limiting component 23. After the limiting component 23 locks and fixes the support member 22 and the carrier frame 1, it is equivalent to the carrier frame 1 being supported and positioned on the guide rail 21 by the support member 22, and finally supported on the side wall of the box 100 by the guide rail 21. The present invention sets the limiting component 23 on the support member 22 so as to facilitate the synchronous movement of the limiting component 23 and the support member 22 to support and position the carrier frame 1 at various lifting angles.

[0035] like Figure 8As shown, the guide rail 21 is provided with a groove 210, and the support member 22 has a limiting part 222 that is slidably disposed within the groove 210. The limiting part 222 is configured to restrict the passage of the groove 210 and is connected and fixed to the support member 221 disposed outside the groove 210. In this embodiment, the limiting part 222 can be a disc that is slidably disposed within the groove 210, and the diameter of the disc is larger than the width of the groove 210. The support member 221 has a cylindrical structure, and an intermediate connecting part 223 is provided between the limiting part 222 and the support member 221. The intermediate connecting part 223 also has a cylindrical structure, and the cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate connecting part 223 is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the support member 221. The support member 22 is configured to be rotatably mounted on the guide rail 21. Setting the support member 22 to be rotatable around the guide rail 21 facilitates the installation and fixation of the support frame 1 by the limiting component 23.

[0036] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the limiting component 23 includes a connector 231 disposed on the support member 22 and a crimping member 232 movable on the connector 231. The crimping member 232 has a crimping state and a non-crimping state. In the crimping state, the crimping member 232 is positioned above the support frame 1 and is used to restrict the movement of the support frame 1. The crimping member 232 can be pressed and fixed above the support frame 1 to restrict the vertical movement of the support frame 1. In the non-crimping state, the crimping member 232 is disposed away from the top of the support frame 1.

[0037] The crimping member 232 is rotatably mounted on the connecting member 231. The limiting component 23 also has a locking positioning member 233, which is disposed on the connecting member 231 or the supporting member 22. The locking positioning member 233 cooperates with the crimping member 232 to press and position the crimping member 232 on the upper surface of the support frame 1. After the locking positioning member 233 positions the crimping member 232, the crimping member 232 abuts against the upper surface of the support frame 1 and forms a pressing effect on the support frame 1. In the scheme disclosed in this embodiment, after the crimping member 232 is locked and positioned, the bottom side of the support frame 1 abuts against the supporting member 22, and the top of the support frame 1 abuts against the crimping member 232. The frame formed by the supporting member 22, the crimping member 232, and the connecting member 231 wraps around the support frame 1, that is, the frame can frame the support frame 1, thereby realizing the connection and fixation with the support frame 1.

[0038] The crimping member 232 is preferably a pressure plate or pressure rod rotatably mounted on the connector 231. The crimping member 232 has a fixed end rotatably connected to the connector 231 and a free end opposite to the fixed end. When the crimping member 232 moves above the support frame 1, the locking and positioning member 233 cooperates with the free end of the crimping member 232 to press and position the crimping member 232 on the upper surface of the support frame 1.

[0039] By rotatably connecting the crimping member 232 to the connector 231, the frame column support frame 1 can be easily realized. In the initial state, the crimping member 232 rotates out above the support part 221, so that the support part 221 and the support frame 1 can be easily supported. After the support frame 1 and the support part 221 are supported, the crimping member 232 is rotated to above the support part 221. At the same time, the crimping member 232 is also located above the support frame 1 and abuts against the support frame 1.

[0040] The crimping member 232 is rotatably mounted on the connector 231 via a rotating shaft. When the crimping member 232 is a pressure plate, the rotating shaft can be set in a direction parallel to the pressure plate, at which time the crimping member 232 can be flipped up and down along the connector 231. Of course, in another embodiment, the rotating shaft can also be set perpendicular to the pressure plate, and the pressure plate rotates in its plane.

[0041] The locking and positioning component 233 is a latch (not shown) mounted on the support component 22. A hook adapted to the latch is provided on one side of the free end of the pressing component 232. The latch and hook work together to press and fix the pressing component 232 onto the support frame 1. To facilitate the installation and fixing of the latch, the locking and positioning component 233 also has a base 2312 mounted on the support component 22. The locking and positioning component 233 is fixed to the base 2312, which is a plate-like structure mounted on the support component 22. The latch and hook work together to more easily position and release the pressing component 232.

[0042] In another embodiment, the locking and positioning member 233 includes a fastening bolt 2331 disposed on the support member 22 and a fastening nut 2332 threadedly engaged with the fastening bolt 2331. Specifically, the locking and positioning member 233 also has a base 2312 disposed on the support member 22, and the fastening bolt 2332 is rotatably mounted on the base 2312. The free end of the crimping member 232 is provided with a fastening groove adapted to the fastening bolt 2332. After the crimping member 232 is locked and fixed, the fastening bolt 2331 passes through the fastening groove and engages with the fastening nut 2332. At this time, the fastening nut 2332 abuts against the upper surface of the crimping member 232 and the fastening nut abuts against the opposite sides of the fastening groove.

[0043] By locking and fixing the free end of the crimping member 232 with the locking positioning member 233, the lever principle can be used to enable the crimping member 232 to exert a large clamping force on the support frame 1 with a small locking force, thereby better achieving the clamping effect on the support frame 1.

[0044] The connector 231 includes a vertical plate 2311, a vertical rod, or a U-shaped rod disposed on the support 22 and rotatably connected to the fixed end of the crimping member 232; taking the connector 231 as an example, the vertical plate 2311 can be fixed on the support 22. In this embodiment, the support 22 needs to be able to rotate around the guide rail 21 to facilitate locking and fixing of the support frame 1.

[0045] Of course, as a preferred option, the upright plate 2311 can also be rotatably mounted on the support member 22. Specifically, the connector 231 is rotatably mounted on the support part 221, and the connector 231 can rotate in the circumferential direction of the support part 221.

[0046] In another embodiment, the crimping member 232 can also be detachably mounted on the connector 231. In the initial state, the crimping member 232 is detached from the connector 231. After the support part 221 supports the carrier frame 1, the crimping member 232 is fixed on the connector 231 and the crimping member 232 abuts against the carrier frame 1.

[0047] In another embodiment, the crimping member 232 as shown in the figure includes a U-shaped member 234, a connecting plate 235 that mates with the U-shaped member 234, and a nut 236. The U-shaped member 234 has a U-shaped groove, the bottom of which is used to abut against the support frame 1. The two ends of the U-shaped member 234 are fitted with the connecting plate 235 by the nut 236. The connecting plate 235 is used to abut against the bottom of the support member 22.

[0048] In another embodiment, the crimping member 232 can be fixedly connected to the connecting member 231, which is a plate-like structure rotatably mounted on the support. In the initial state, the crimping member 232 and the connecting member 231 rotate to their initial state, and in the initial state, the entire assembly formed by the crimping member 232 and the connecting member 231 rotates outward from the support 221. After the support 221 supports and positions the carrier frame 1, the entire assembly formed by the lower crimping member 232 and the connecting member 231 is rotated to a pressed state, at which point the crimping member 232 is located on the upper side of the carrier frame 1.

[0049] like Figure 1-8As shown, another embodiment of the present invention discloses a vehicle transport container, including the aforementioned vehicle transport rack; the guide rail 21 is fixed to the side plate of the container body 100. The guide rail 21 extends horizontally and is provided in multiples, with the multiple guide rails 21 arranged vertically. Providing multiple guide rails 21 can accommodate the needs of vehicles with different requirements, thereby improving the container's applicability.

[0050] The support frame 1 can be in the following ways: Example 1 like Figure 1-3 As shown, the support frame 1 includes a pair of longitudinal beams 11 and a front fixing frame 12 and a rear fixing frame 13 disposed on the longitudinal beams 11. The pivot connection part 10 is disposed on the longitudinal beams 11 and is located at one end of the longitudinal beams 11. The pivot connection part 10 is rotatably engaged with the housing 100. The support member 22 is used to support the longitudinal beams 11. The pressing member 232 is used to abut against the upper side of the longitudinal beams 11 after being locked and positioned.

[0051] When the support frame 1 is in a non-load-bearing state, the end of the longitudinal beam 11 away from the pivot connection 10 is placed on the bottom plate of the container body. When the support frame 1 is in a load-bearing state, the end of the longitudinal beam 11 away from the pivot connection 10 is lifted, and after being lifted, the support frame 1 is locked and fixed by the positioning mechanism.

[0052] The pivot connection 10 can be rotatably mounted on the bottom plate of the housing 100 or on the side plate of the housing 100. To better utilize space, a shim is provided on the housing 100, and the pivot connection 10 is rotatably mounted on the shim. The shim can be fixed to the bottom plate or the side plate of the housing 100. The shim ensures that the bottom of the support frame 1 is higher than the bottom plate of the housing 100 when it is under load. This structural design increases the space under the support frame 1 when it is under load, thus making better use of space.

[0053] Furthermore, both the front mounting bracket 12 and the rear mounting bracket 13 are slidably engaged with the longitudinal beam 11, or the positions of the front mounting bracket 12 and the rear mounting bracket 13 on the longitudinal beam 11 are adjustable to adjust the spacing between them, thus accommodating vehicles with different wheelbases. Since the front mounting bracket 12 and the rear mounting bracket 13 can slide along the longitudinal beam 11, it is preferable to slide the rear mounting bracket 13 closer to the pivot connection 10 after loading the vehicle, thereby allowing for a larger lifting angle of the support frame 1. If the rear mounting bracket 13 slides away from the pivot connection 10, the lifting angle of the support frame 1 will be affected by the height difference between the vehicle and the vehicle in front, limiting the lifting angle of the support frame 1.

[0054] Example 2 like Figure 4-16 As shown, the support frame 1 includes a pair of longitudinal beams 11 and a front fixing frame 12 disposed on the longitudinal beams 11. A rear fixing frame 13 is disposed on the housing 100. A pivot connection 10 is disposed on the longitudinal beams 11 and is rotatably connected to the rear fixing frame 13. The support member 22 is used to support the longitudinal beams 11. The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the longitudinal beams of the support frame 1 are rotatably mounted on the rear fixing frame 13, while in Embodiment 1, the longitudinal beams 11 of the support frame 1 are directly rotatably mounted on the housing 100, and the rear fixing frame 13 is disposed on the longitudinal beams 11.

[0055] Furthermore, the rear fixing bracket 13 is preferably fixed to the bottom plate of the container body (not shown). When the rear fixing bracket 13 is fixed to the bottom plate of the container body 100, the longitudinal beam 11 is initially in a horizontal direction. This arrangement facilitates vehicle loading. However, in order to improve the space utilization rate inside the container 100, in this embodiment, as... Figure 4-7 As shown, the box body 100 is also provided with a raised frame 3. The raised frame 3 can be placed directly on the bottom plate of the box body 100. In a preferred embodiment, the raised frame 3 is located on the side plate of the box body 100 near the bottom plate. The raised frame 3 is provided with raised positions 31. The rear fixing frame 13 is installed and fixed on the raised positions 31. The raised frame 3 is provided with multiple raised positions 31 in the vertical direction. The rear fixing frame is fixed in the raised positions 31.

[0056] While mounting the rear mounting bracket 13 on the raised platform 3 can increase the space under the lifted support frame 1, it also increases the height of the rear mounting bracket 13. This increased height results in the longitudinal beam 11 being tilted when it is not initially lifted. To facilitate vehicle loading, the vehicle transport frame also includes a transition assembly 14 that is detachably mounted and fixed between the front mounting bracket 12 and the rear mounting bracket 13. The transition assembly 14 acts as a bridge between the front mounting bracket 12 and the rear mounting bracket 13, facilitating vehicle loading onto the support frame 1.

[0057] In this embodiment, since the rear fixing frame 13 is fixed to the housing 100, and the center of the longitudinal beam 11 during rotation is located at the front end of the rear fixing frame 13, while the vehicle rotates around the rear wheel axle, the center of the vehicle's rotation is not the same as the center of the longitudinal beam 11 during rotation and lifting. Therefore, the front fixing frame 12 needs to be able to slide on the longitudinal beam 11, and the front fixing frame 12 will slide synchronously as the longitudinal beam 11 rises. Therefore, to accommodate the sliding of the front fixing frame 12, the length of the transition component 14 in this embodiment must also be adjustable. Specifically, for example... Figure 9-11 As shown, the transition assembly 14 includes a front transition piece 141 that is detachably mounted and fixed on the front fixed frame 12 and a rear transition piece 142 that is detachably mounted and fixed on the rear fixed frame 13. The front transition piece 141 and the rear transition piece 142 slide in a sliding fit with each other in the extension direction of the longitudinal beam 11.

[0058] Specifically, such as Figure 9-10 As shown, in one embodiment, the front transition member 141 is a front transition plate extending along the longitudinal beam 11, and the rear transition member 142 is a rear transition plate extending along the longitudinal beam 11. The rear transition plate is provided with an insertion hole adapted to the front transition plate, and the front transition plate slides in the insertion hole; or the front transition plate and the rear transition plate achieve sliding engagement through the cooperation of a slide rail and a slider.

[0059] In another implementation, such as Figure 11 As shown, the front transition member 141 includes a plurality of front insertion tubes, and the rear transition member 142 includes a plurality of rear insertion tubes. Each of the front insertion tubes has a corresponding rear insertion connector that is inserted into and allows the two to slide relative to each other.

[0060] The transition component 14 is designed to be detachably installed and fixed between the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13. After the support frame 1 is raised, the transition component 14 can be easily disassembled, thereby reducing the space occupied by the transition component 14 and improving the space utilization of the container.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the transition component 14 is configured for detachable installation and fixation. Of course, the transition component 14 can also be configured to be foldable, so that it can be folded after the support frame 1 is raised into place. Specifically, as shown... Figure 12-14As shown, the transition assembly 14 has a transition longitudinal beam 143 arranged parallel to the longitudinal beam 11 and a plurality of crossbeams 144 connected between the longitudinal beam 11 and the transition longitudinal beam 143. The two ends of the crossbeams 144 are rotatably connected to the longitudinal beam 11 and the transition longitudinal beam 143, respectively. The transition assembly 14 has a receiving state and a supporting state. In the receiving state, the transition longitudinal beam 143 moves towards the longitudinal beam 11. In the supporting state, the crossbeams 144 are perpendicular to the longitudinal beam 11 and at the same time, the crossbeams 144 are also perpendicular to the transition longitudinal beam 143.

[0062] In another embodiment, such as Figure 15-16 As shown, the transition component 14 may not have a specific connection or fixing relationship with the carrier frame 1. Specifically, the transition component 14 includes a transition plate 145 and a support leg 146 disposed on the transition plate 145. The support leg 146 is rotatably mounted on the transition plate 145 and has a supporting state and a retractable state. In the supporting state, one end of the support leg 146 is vertically disposed on the bottom plate of the housing 1. At this time, the transition plate 145 is inclined, with one end of the transition plate 145 resting on the bottom plate and the other end raised to the same height as the upper surface of the rear fixing frame 13 under the action of the support leg 146. The carrier frame 1 can then be placed on the inclined transition plate 145, facilitating vehicle loading. It should be noted that the support leg 146 is positioned on the transition plate 145 by a locking structure in the supporting state. In the retractable state, the support leg 146 can move towards the transition plate 145, thus folding onto the transition plate 145. In this embodiment, the transition component 14 is an independent component, directly placed on the bottom plate of the housing 100.

[0063] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, a height limiting rod 15 is provided on the support frame 1 at a position away from the pivot connection 10. The height limiting rod 15 is foldable on the support frame 1 and its length is adjustable. The height limiting rod 15 is rotatably mounted on the longitudinal beam 11 of the support frame 1 and is locked in place by a locking structure when the height limiting rod 15 is rotated to be perpendicular to the longitudinal beam 11. The height limiting rod 15 is slidably disposed on the longitudinal beam 11. After the vehicle is fixed to the support frame 1, the height limiting rod 15 can be slid to the front of the vehicle, and then its height can be adjusted according to the height of the vehicle. The height limiting rod 15 effectively prevents the support frame 1 from being excessively raised during the lifting process, thereby avoiding damage to the top of the vehicle.

[0064] Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a method for loading a vehicle transport container as described above, comprising the following steps: Load the vehicle onto the support frame 1; The support frame 1 is raised to the load-bearing state using a lifting unit; Move the support member 22 on the guide rail until it abuts against the support frame 1; The positioning of the support member 22 is achieved by the limiting component 23.

[0065] During the loading of the vehicle onto the carrier frame 1, if the carrier frame 1 is initially in a horizontal position, that is, placed on the bottom plate of the box 1 when not lifted, the distance between the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13 can be adjusted according to the vehicle's wheelbase, and the distance between the limiting rods on the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13 can be adjusted according to the vehicle's tires. The limiting rods are used to position the vehicle's tires. After adjusting the positions of the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13, the vehicle is loaded onto the carrier frame, and then the height of the height limiting rod 15 is adjusted according to the vehicle's height. After adjusting the height of the height limiting rod 15, the carrier frame 1 is lifted to the loading state by the lifting unit 4. After the carrier frame 1 reaches the loading state, the carrier frame is locked and fixed by the limiting component 23.

[0066] During the process of loading the vehicle onto the carrier frame 1, if the carrier frame 1 is not initially in a horizontal position, it is generally rotated and mounted on the support frame 3, or rotated and mounted on the rear fixing frame 13, which is then placed on the support frame 3. Due to the presence of the support frame 3, the carrier frame 1 is tilted when not raised. During vehicle loading, the presence of the support frame 3 creates a height difference between the rear fixing frame 13 and the front fixing frame 12, making loading difficult. Therefore, depending on the vehicle... After adjusting the wheelbase, the distance between the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13 needs to be adjusted. The transition component 14 needs to be installed on the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13. Alternatively, the transition component 14 can be installed on the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13 first, and then the distance between them can be adjusted. During the adjustment of the distance between the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13, the length of the transition component 14 will also adjust synchronously. The transition component 14 allows the vehicle to be smoothly loaded between the front fixed frame 12 and the rear fixed frame 13, which are not at the same height. After the vehicle is loaded onto the carrier frame 1, the carrier frame 1 is raised to the loading state by the lifting unit 4, and then limited by the limiting component 23.

[0067] In this embodiment, the lifting unit 4 can be a detachable caster wheel fixed to the housing 100. During the lifting process, it lifts the support frame 1, and can be removed after the support frame 1 is installed and fixed. Of course, the lifting unit 4 can also be directly fixed to the housing 100 to limit the load-bearing state of the support frame 1, which will not be elaborated here.

[0068] The above description, based on the embodiments shown in the figures, details the structure, features, and effects of the present invention. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of implementation shown in the figures. Any changes made in accordance with the concept of the present invention, or equivalent embodiments modified to have equivalent changes, that do not exceed the spirit covered by the specification and figures, should be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle transport rack, characterized in that, include: A support frame for carrying a vehicle and having a pivot connection for rotatably fixing the support frame; A positioning mechanism is used to position a support frame in a load-bearing state. The positioning mechanism includes a support member for supporting the support frame, a guide rail that slides with the support member and supports the support member, and a limiting component disposed on the support member. The support member is moved along the guide rail to adapt to different angles of the support frame. After the support member supports the support frame, the limiting component is used to restrict the relative movement between the support member and the support frame.

2. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a connector disposed on the support member and a crimping member movable on the connector member; the crimping member has a crimping state and a non-crimping state. In the crimping state, the crimping member is positioned above the support frame to restrict the movement of the support frame; in the non-crimping state, the crimping member is disposed offset from above the support frame.

3. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing member is a pressure plate rotatably mounted on the connecting member. The limiting component also has a locking and positioning member, which is disposed on the connecting member or the supporting member. The locking and positioning member cooperates with the pressing member to press and position the pressing member on the upper surface of the support frame.

4. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The crimping member has a fixed end that is rotatably connected to the connector and a free end that is opposite to the fixed end. When the crimping member moves above the support frame, the locking and positioning member cooperates with the free end of the crimping member to press and position the crimping member on the upper surface of the support frame.

5. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking and positioning component is a buckle provided on the support component, and the pressing component has a hook adapted to the buckle on one side of its free end.

6. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking and positioning component includes a fastening bolt disposed on the support and a fastening nut that is threadedly engaged with the fastening bolt. The free end of the crimping component is provided with a fastening groove that is adapted to the fastening bolt.

7. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support member can rotate relative to the guide rail in the circumferential direction; And / or the connector is rotatably mounted on the support along the circumference of the support.

8. The vehicle transport rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail has a slide groove extending along a first direction, and the support member has a support portion for supporting the carrier frame and a limiting portion that is slidably disposed in the slide groove and fixedly connected to the support portion; the limiting portion is configured to restrict the opening of the slide groove from passing through the slot after the support portion supports the carrier frame.

9. A vehicle-transported container, characterized in that: It includes a housing and a vehicle transport frame as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; the guide rail is fixed to the side plate of the housing.

10. The vehicle transport container according to claim 9, characterized in that: The guide rails extend horizontally and are multiple in number, while the multiple guide rails are arranged vertically.

11. The vehicle transport container according to claim 9, characterized in that: The support frame includes a pair of longitudinal beams and a front fixed frame and a rear fixed frame disposed on the longitudinal beams. The pivot connection is disposed on the longitudinal beams and is rotatably engaged with the box body. The support member is used to support the longitudinal beams.

12. The vehicle transport container according to claim 9, characterized in that: The support frame includes a pair of longitudinal beams and a front fixed frame disposed on the longitudinal beams. A rear fixed frame is disposed on the box body. The pivot connection is disposed on the longitudinal beams and is rotatably connected to the rear fixed frame. The support member is used to support the longitudinal beams, and the front fixed frame slides with the longitudinal beams along the extension direction of the longitudinal beams.

13. The vehicle transport container according to claim 12, characterized in that: A raised frame is provided on the side panel of the box near the bottom plate, and the rear fixing frame is fixed on the raised frame.

14. The vehicle transport container according to claim 13, characterized in that: The elevation frame has multiple elevation positions along the vertical direction, and the rear fixing frame is fixed in the elevation positions.

15. The vehicle transport container according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that: The vehicle transport frame also has a transition assembly that can be detachably installed and fixed between the front fixed frame and the rear fixed frame.

16. The vehicle transport container according to claim 15, characterized in that: The front fixing frame is slidably disposed on the longitudinal beam along the extension direction of the longitudinal beam. The transition assembly includes a front transition piece that can be detachably installed and fixed on the front fixing frame and a rear transition piece that can be detachably installed and fixed on the rear fixing frame. The front transition piece and the rear transition piece slide in cooperation with each other in the extension direction of the longitudinal beam.

17. The vehicle transport container according to claim 16, characterized in that: The transition assembly has a transition longitudinal beam arranged parallel to the longitudinal beam and a plurality of crossbeams connected between the longitudinal beam and the transition longitudinal beam. The two ends of the crossbeams are rotatably connected to the longitudinal beam and the transition longitudinal beam, respectively. The transition assembly has a receiving state and a supporting state. In the receiving state, the transition longitudinal beam moves toward the longitudinal beam. In the supporting state, the crossbeams are perpendicular to the longitudinal beam.

18. The vehicle transport container according to any one of claims 9 to 14, characterized in that: A height limiting rod is provided on the support frame at a position away from the pivot connection. The height limiting rod can be folded onto the support frame and its length is adjustable.

19. A method for loading a container using a vehicle as described in any one of claims 9 to 18, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Load the vehicle onto the support frame; The support frame is raised to the load-bearing state using a lifting unit; Move the support member on the guide rail until it abuts against the support frame; The positioning of the support component is achieved through a limiting component.

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