A detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a container and its usage method

Abstract

This invention discloses a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a shipping container, comprising a container, on which a detachable solar panel is mounted, and a series of locking mechanisms that secure the detachable solar panel to the container. The container also includes a pivoting conduit capable of pivoting relative to the container, with a cable threaded inside the conduit and electrically connected to the detachable solar panel. The pivoting conduit is driven by the locking mechanisms via an interlocking assembly. This invention provides a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a shipping container, which, through the interlocking assembly and locking mechanisms, allows for the combined installation of the detachable solar panel and the pivoting conduit on the container. The interlocking assembly and locking mechanisms improve the ease of installation and removal of the detachable solar panel and also interlock the pivoting structure of the detachable solar panel and the pivoting conduit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the logistics industry, specifically to the field of warehousing and logistics, and particularly to a system for loading and unloading detachable solar panels on containers and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] A shipping container is a modular tool used to transport packaged or unpackaged goods, facilitating loading and unloading by mechanical equipment. The greatest function of a container lies in the entire transportation system built around it. It enables the standardization of a massive container weighing tens of tons, and on this basis, gradually realizes a global logistics system integrating ships, ports, shipping routes, highways, transshipment stations, bridges, tunnels, and multimodal transport.

[0003] During transportation, the outer surface of shipping containers lacks any usable structures, especially during maritime transport where energy consumption is high. Containers are typically loaded by stacking them flat, and current technology does not effectively utilize the flat area on top of the stacked containers. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the practicality and resource reuse functionality of shipping containers during transportation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for containers. Through interlocking components and fixing locks, the detachable solar panel and the swing conduit can be combined and installed on the container. The interlocking components and fixing locks improve the convenience of installing and removing the detachable solar panel and can also interlock the swing structure of the detachable solar panel and the swing conduit.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a container, comprising a container, a fixed lock and a detachable solar panel body provided on the container, the detachable solar panel body being secured to the container by a plurality of fixed locks; the container is also provided with a swing conduit capable of pivoting relative to the container, a cable passing through the swing conduit, the cable being electrically connected to the detachable solar panel body; the swing conduit is drivenly connected to the fixed lock through an interlocking assembly.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a swing conduit is installed on one end plate of one of the end plates at both ends of the container; one end of the swing conduit is a pivot end that is pivotally connected to the end plate, and the other end of the swing conduit is a swing end that can swing relative to the end plate around the pivot end.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container is further provided with an assembly strip, and the swing conduit is provided with an assembly block corresponding to the assembly strip. The assembly block can be inserted into the insertion slot of the assembly strip and is matched and limited by the limiting block of the insertion slot.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pivot end is connected to the end plate of the container via an angle limiter.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fixing locks are provided on the top plate of the container. The fixing locks include locking blocks pivotally mounted on the top plate. A plurality of locking slots corresponding to the locking blocks are provided on the detachable solar panel. The locking blocks can pass through the locking slots and can rotate to a position intersecting the locking slots to lock the detachable solar panel on the top plate of the container. The locking blocks are positioned and locked on the top plate by positioning elements.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an installation cavity is provided in the end plate, and a pivot shaft is provided at the lower part of the locking block, which is movably inserted into the installation cavity. The pivot shaft is pivotally mounted on the end plate through a bearing seat, and a gear is also driven on the pivot shaft.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the interlocking assembly includes at least a pair of opening and closing brackets disposed on the end plate. Each opening and closing bracket is provided with a split rack that is movably inserted into the mounting cavity. The split rack is at least partially engaged with a gear. The rotation of the gear drives the split rack to drive the pair of opening and closing brackets to open and close relative displacement.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pair of opening and closing brackets are provided with opposing clamping flaps that can open and close relative to each other, and the opposing clamping flaps are arc-shaped flaps with concave inner sides.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the interlocking assembly further includes a locking tongue respectively disposed on the pivot end and the swing end of the swing tube, the locking tongue being provided with a pivot groove disposed opposite to each other; the pivot groove can engage with the arc-shaped clamping petals, and the locking tongue is located between a pair of oppositely disposed arc-shaped clamping petals, the locking tongue can rotate relative to the arc-shaped clamping petals, and the arc-shaped clamping petals can open and close relative to the pivot groove of the locking tongue.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for using a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system on a container is provided; when a detachable solar panel is required, the method includes the following steps:

[0015] Step 1: Install the detachable solar panels on the top of the container.

[0016] Step 2: The locking block of the fixed lock on the container passes through the locking slot on the detachable solar panel and is installed on the top plate of the container.

[0017] Step 3: Rotate the locking block. The rotation of the locking block causes the pivot shaft at the bottom of the locking block to rotate in the bearing seat, which in turn drives the gear connected to the pivot shaft to rotate. The rotation of the gear drives the opening and closing bracket in the interlock assembly that meshes with the gear. The opening and closing bracket moves in a certain direction and opens the mating clips on the opening and closing bracket. At this time, the locking tongue on the swing wire tube is unlocked.

[0018] Step 4: Rotate the swing cable tube. The locking tongue on the swing end of the swing cable tube disengages from the corresponding mating clip. The locking tongue on the pivot end of the swing cable tube unlocks. The locking tongue on the pivot end of the swing cable tube rotates in the rotation gap in the corresponding mating clip. The swing end of the swing cable tube swings downward, causing the swing cable tube to be tilted or vertically installed on the end plate of the container.

[0019] Step 5: Position and lock the locking block on the top plate of the container using the positioning component, and lock the locking block and the locking through slot in a cross-locking manner.

[0020] Or / and, when the detachable solar panel is not required, the following steps are included: reverse the swing cable, the swing cable surrounds the pivot end, driving the swing end upward until the locking tongue of the swing end is between the corresponding mating clips, remove the positioning piece on the locking block, rotate the locking block that is pivotally connected to the mating clips, drive the mating clips to close inward until the mating clips are clamped and embedded in the pivot slot of the locking tongue, and rotate the locking block to the same angle as the locking through slot, unlock the solar panel, and remove the solar panel.

[0021] The beneficial effects achieved by the technical solutions disclosed in the above embodiments are as follows:

[0022] A detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a container is disclosed. The system uses interlocking components and fixing locks to install detachable solar panels and swing conduits on the container. The interlocking components and fixing locks improve the ease of installation and removal of the detachable solar panels and also interlock the swing structure of the detachable solar panels and swing conduits.

[0023] By adjusting the relative positions of the mating clips in each interlocking assembly, the actuation gap between the mating clips is adjusted, thereby achieving the locking and releasing of the bolt. This defines the relative interlocking structure between the locking block in the fixed lock and the bolt in the interlocking assembly. Specifically, when the detachable solar panel is installed, allowing the oscillating conduit to rotate downwards, but without the detachable solar panel installed, the bolt of the oscillating conduit can be locked within the mating clips of the interlocking assembly by the positioning state of the locking block in the fixed lock, thus limiting the position of the oscillating conduit. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0025] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a container structure without detachable solar panels installed, as shown in the embodiment of the detachable solar panel loading and unloading system.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a container structure with detachable solar panels installed, as shown in the embodiment. Figure 1 (Schematic diagram of the structure of the swing cable tube tilted and mounted on the container after pivoting).

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a container structure with detachable solar panels installed, as shown in the embodiment. Figure 2 (A schematic diagram of the structure in which the swing cable is pivoted and vertically mounted on the container).

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable solar panel body in the detachable solar panel loading and unloading system on the container in the embodiment.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a front view schematic diagram of the assembly of the fixing lock and interlock components in the detachable solar panel loading and unloading system on the container in the embodiment. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a front view schematic diagram of the assembly of the fixing lock and interlock components in the detachable solar panel loading and unloading system on the container in the embodiment. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Figure 7 A top view of the interlocking components in the detachable solar panel loading and unloading system on the container in the embodiment (without showing the locking tongue);

[0032] Among them, 1-container, 11-end plate, 12-top plate, 13-assembly strip;

[0033] 2-Fixed lock, 20-Locking block, 21-Positioning component, 22-Pivot shaft, 23-Gear, 24-Bearing seat;

[0034] 3-Swing cable conduit, 31-Pivot end, 32-Swing end, 33-Assembly block, 34-Cable hole;

[0035] 4-Angle limiter, 5-Cable, 6-Detachable solar panel, 61-Base plate body, 611-Locking through groove, 62-Solar battery panel, 63-Heat insulation board;

[0036] 7-Interlocking assembly, 71-Opening and closing bracket, 72-Split rack, 73-Opening limit block, 74-Closed limit block, 75-Split clamping flap, 76-Lock tongue, 761-Pivoting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, which are only used to illustrate the basic structure of the present invention and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that if directional indicators (such as up, down, bottom, top, etc.) are involved in the embodiments of the present invention, these directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a container includes a container 1. Four locking locks 2 are pivotally mounted on the top plate 12 of the container 1. The four locking locks 2 are respectively located at the four corners of the top plate 12 and correspond to the end plates 11 at both ends of the container 1. Each locking lock 2 includes a locking block 20 pivotally mounted on the top plate 12. An installation cavity is provided within the end plate 11. A pivot shaft 22 is movably inserted into the installation cavity at the lower part of the locking block 20. The pivot shaft 22 is pivotally mounted on the end plate 11 via a bearing seat 24. A gear 23 is also driven on the pivot shaft 22.

[0041] like Figures 2-4As shown, a detachable solar panel 6 is installed on the container 1. The detachable solar panel 6 includes a base plate body 61, on which a multi-cell solar cell 62 electrically connected to the base plate body 61 is installed. A heat insulation plate 63 is installed on the lower part of the base plate body 61 near the top plate 12 of the container 1. Locking slots 611 corresponding to the fixing locks 2 on the top plate 12 of the container 1 are respectively provided at the four corners of the base plate body 61. The detachable solar panel 6 can be secured to the container 1 by the four fixing locks 2. Specifically, the detachable solar panel 6 is provided with four locking slots 611 corresponding to locking blocks 20. The locking blocks 20 can pass through the locking slots 611 and can rotate to a position intersecting with the locking slots 611 to lock the detachable solar panel 6 onto the top plate 12 of the container 1. The locking blocks 20 are positioned and locked onto the top plate 12 by positioning elements 21.

[0042] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a swing conduit 3, capable of pivoting relative to the container 1, is also provided on the outer side of one of the end plates 11 at both ends of the container 1. A horizontally arranged assembly strip 13 is also provided on the outer side of the end plate 11 of the container 1, with multiple insertion slots at the lower end of the assembly strip 13. The swing conduit 3 is located below the assembly strip 13. One end of the swing conduit 3 is a pivot end 31 pivotally connected to the end plate 11, and the other end of the swing conduit 3 is a swing end 32 capable of pivoting relative to the end plate 11 around the pivot end 31. The pivot end 31 is connected to the end plate 11 of the container 1 via an angle limiter 4. Furthermore, the angle limiter 4 can adopt an existing angle limiting device, such as an angle adjustment device with an arc-shaped bracket. One end of the arc-shaped bracket is fixed to the end plate 11, and the other end of the arc-shaped bracket is movably inserted through the pivot end 31. By adjusting the insertion depth of the pivot end 31 and the arc-shaped bracket, the swing angle of the swing tube 3 can be adjusted. Then, an external locking member is inserted through the swing tube 3 and the arc-shaped bracket to fix and assemble the swing tube 3 and the arc-shaped bracket. The swing tube 3 is provided with several oppositely arranged wire holes 34. The cable 5 is inserted into the swing tube 3 and led out through the wire holes 34. The cable 5 is electrically connected to the detachable solar panel 6. The swing tube 3 is driven to the fixed lock 2 through the interlocking assembly 7. The swing tube 3 is provided with an assembly block 33 corresponding to the assembly strip 13. The assembly block 33 can be inserted into the insertion slot of the assembly strip 13 and is matched and limited by the limiting block of the insertion slot. The assembly block 33 and the insertion slot adopt the existing interlocking structure. The insertion limiting structure for the assembly and disassembly of the swing tube 3 and the assembly strip 13 will not be described in detail here.

[0043] like Figures 1-3 , Figures 5-7As shown, the interlocking assembly 7 includes at least one pair of opening and closing brackets 71 disposed on the end plate 11. Each opening and closing bracket 71 is provided with a split rack 72, which at least partially meshes with a gear 23. The rotation of the gear 23 drives the split rack 72 to drive the pair of opening and closing brackets 71 to open and close relative to each other. The pair of opening and closing brackets 71 are provided with opposing clamping flaps 75 that can open and close relative to each other. The opposing clamping flaps 75 are arc-shaped flaps with concave inner sides. The interlocking assembly 7 also includes a locking tongue 76. A pair of locking tongues 76 are arranged side by side in an I-shape at intervals on the pivot end 31 and the swing end 32 of the swing tube 3. The locking tongue 76 is provided with opposing pivoting grooves 761. The pivoting grooves 761 can engage with the arc-shaped clamping flaps, and the locking tongue 76 is located between the pair of opposing arc-shaped clamping flaps. The locking tongue 76 can rotate relative to the arc-shaped clamping flaps, and the arc-shaped clamping flaps can open and close relative to the pivoting grooves 761 of the locking tongue 76.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a method for using a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system on a container 1 is described; when the detachable solar panel body 6 is required, the method includes the following steps:

[0046] Step 1: Install the detachable solar panel 6 on the top plate 12 of container 1.

[0047] Step 2: The locking block 20 of the fixed lock 2 on container 1 passes through the locking slot 611 on the detachable solar panel 6 to install the detachable solar panel 6 on the top plate 12 of container 1.

[0048] Step 3: Rotate the locking block 20. The rotation of the locking block 20 causes the pivot shaft 22 at the lower part of the locking block 20 to rotate in the bearing seat 24, which in turn drives the gear 23 connected to the pivot shaft 22 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 23 drives the opening and closing bracket 71 in the interlock assembly 7 that meshes with the gear 23. The opening and closing bracket 71 moves in a direction to open the mating clamp 75 on the opening and closing bracket 71. At this time, the locking tongue 76 on the swing wire tube 3 is unlocked.

[0049] Step four, rotate the swing cable tube 3, the locking tongue 76 on the swing end 32 of the swing cable tube 3 disengages from the corresponding mating clamp 75, the locking tongue 76 on the pivot end 31 of the swing cable tube 3 unlocks, the locking tongue 76 on the pivot end 31 of the swing cable tube 3 rotates in the rotation gap in the corresponding mating clamp 75, the swing end 32 of the swing cable tube 3 swings downward so that the swing cable tube 3 is tilted or vertically set on the end plate 11 of the container 1.

[0050] Step 5: Position and lock the locking block 20 on the top plate 12 of the container 1 using the positioning component 21, and lock the locking block 20 and the locking through slot 611 in a cross-locking manner.

[0051] When the detachable solar panel 6 is not required, the following steps are included: Reverse rotation of the swing tube 3, the swing tube 3 surrounds the pivot end 31, driving the swing end 32 upward until the locking tongue 76 of the swing end 32 is between the corresponding mating clip 75, by removing the positioning piece 21 on the locking block 20, rotating the locking block 20 which is pivotally connected to the mating clip 75, driving the mating clip 75 to close inward until the mating clip 75 is clamped and embedded in the pivot slot 761 of the locking tongue 76, and rotating the locking block 20 to the same angle as the locking through slot 611, unlocking the solar battery panel 62, and removing the solar battery panel 62.

[0052] Working principle:

[0053] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a detachable solar panel loading and unloading system for a container can combine and install a detachable solar panel body 6 and a swing conduit 3 on a container 1 through an interlocking component 7 and a fixing lock 2. The interlocking component 7 and the fixing lock 2 improve the convenience of installing and removing the detachable solar panel body 6, and can also interlock the swing structure of the detachable solar panel body 6 and the swing conduit 3.

[0054] The locking block 20, centrally mounted on the container 1 via the fixed lock 2, rotates, causing the gear 23 driven on the pivot shaft 22 to rotate. This causes relative displacement of the opening / closing bracket 71 in the interlock assembly 7, which meshes with the gear 23. The opening / closing bracket 71 has a split rack 72 at its upper end and a support rod at its lower end, with interlocking clamps 75 on the support rod. The end plate 11 also has an opening limit block 73 and a closing limit block 74. A guide rod is located on the outer side of the opening / closing bracket 71, passing through the opening limit block 73 and the support rod passing through the closing limit block 74. The opening limit block 73 and the closing limit block 74 limit the relative displacement of the opening / closing bracket 71 on the end plate 11.

[0055] By adjusting the relative positions of the mating clips 75 in each interlocking assembly 7, the actuation gap between the mating clips 75 is adjusted, thereby achieving the locking and releasing of the latch 76. This defines the relative interlocking structure between the locking block 20 in the fixed lock 2 and the latch 76 in the interlocking assembly 7. Specifically, when the detachable solar panel 6 is installed, allowing the swing tube 3 to rotate downwards, but when the detachable solar panel 6 is not installed, the latch 76 of the swing tube 3 can be locked within the mating clips 75 of the interlocking assembly 7 by the positioning state of the locking block 20 in the fixed lock 2, thus limiting the position of the swing tube 3.

[0056] Based on the preferred embodiments of the present invention described above, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the inventive concept. The technical scope of this invention is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A container on detachable solar panel handling system comprising a container, characterized by: The container is provided with fixed locks and detachable solar panels, the detachable solar panels are limited on the container by the fixed locks; The container is also provided with a swing line pipe which can pivot relative to the container, a cable is arranged in the swing line pipe, and the cable is electrically connected with the detachable solar panels; The swing line pipe is drivingly connected with the fixed locks through an interlocking assembly; One side end plate of the end plates of the container is provided with a swing line pipe, one end of the swing line pipe is a pivot end which is pivotally connected with the end plate, and the other end of the swing line pipe is a swing end which can swing relative to the end plate around the pivot end; The top plate of the container is provided with a plurality of fixed locks, the fixed locks include locking blocks which are pivotally arranged on the top plate, the end plate is provided with a mounting cavity, the lower part of the locking block is provided with a pivot shaft which is movably arranged in the mounting cavity, the pivot shaft is pivotally arranged on the end plate through a bearing seat, and a gear is drivingly arranged on the pivot shaft; The interlocking assembly includes at least one pair of opening and closing brackets which are arranged on the end plate, each of the opening and closing brackets is provided with a split rack which is movably arranged in the mounting cavity, the split rack is at least partially engaged with the gear, and the split rack drives a pair of opening and closing brackets to relatively displace by the rotation of the gear; A pair of the opening and closing brackets are provided with a pair of closing clamping petals which can relatively open and close, the closing clamping petals are arc-shaped clamping petals with recessed inner sides; The interlocking assembly further includes lock latches which are respectively arranged on the pivot end and the swing end of the swing line pipe, and the lock latches are provided with pivot clamping grooves which are oppositely arranged; The pivot clamping grooves can be butted with the arc-shaped clamping petals, the lock latches are located between a pair of oppositely arranged arc-shaped clamping petals, the lock latches can rotate relative to the arc-shaped clamping petals, and the arc-shaped clamping petals can relatively open and close relative to the pivot clamping grooves of the lock latches.

2. The container on detachable solar panel handling system of claim 1, wherein: The container is also provided with an assembly strip, the swing line pipe is provided with an assembly clamping block which corresponds to the assembly strip, the assembly clamping block can be inserted into the insertion slot of the assembly strip and is butted with the limiting clamping block of the insertion slot.

3. The container on demountable solar panel handling system of claim 2, wherein: The pivot end is connected with the end plate of the container through an angle limiter.

4. The container on demountable solar panel handling system of claim 3, wherein: The detachable solar panels are provided with a plurality of locking through grooves which correspond to the locking blocks, the locking blocks can pass through the locking through grooves, the locking blocks can be rotated to the positions which cross the locking through grooves to lock the detachable solar panels on the top plate of the container, and the locking blocks are positioned and locked on the top plate through positioning members.

5. A method of using a container-mounted, detachable solar panel handling system, characterized by: The container is provided with a detachable solar panel mounting and dismounting system, When the detachable solar panels are needed to be used, the following steps are included: Step one, laying the detachable solar panels on the top plate of the container; Step two, passing the locking blocks of the fixed locks on the container through the locking through grooves on the detachable solar panels to arrange the detachable solar panels on the top plate of the container; Step three, rotating the locking block, the rotating of the locking block drives the rotating of the pivot shaft in the bearing seat, and the rotating of the pivot shaft drives the rotating of the gear connected with the pivot shaft, the rotating of the gear drives the opening and closing bracket in the interlocking assembly to open the closing clamping part on the opening and closing bracket; Step four, rotating the swing wire pipe, the lock tongue on the swing end of the swing wire pipe is unlocked, the lock tongue on the pivot end of the swing wire pipe is unlocked, the lock tongue on the pivot end of the swing wire pipe is rotated in the rotating gap of the corresponding closing clamping part, and the swing end of the swing wire pipe swings downward to make the swing wire pipe be inclined or vertically arranged on the end plate of the container; Step five, positioning and locking the locking block on the top plate of the container by the positioning member, and the locking block is cross-locked with the locking groove; Or / and, when the detachable solar panel body is not needed, the following steps are included: Rotating the swing wire pipe in reverse, the swing wire pipe rotates around the pivot end, drives the swing end to be upwards until the lock tongue of the swing end is between the corresponding closing clamping part, removing the positioning member on the locking block, rotating the locking block pivotally connected with the closing clamping part, driving the closing clamping part to be inwardly closed, until the closing clamping part clamps and embeds into the pivot clamping groove of the lock tongue, and rotating the locking block to the angle consistent with the locking groove, unlocking the detachable solar panel body, and taking down the detachable solar panel body.

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