A universal container

Abstract

This invention provides a universal storage device, belonging to the technical field of logistics transportation and transfer equipment. The storage device includes a support frame with at least two sets of support members installed on it. Each set includes at least two support members, and each support member has a support structure for supporting goods. The support members in each set are spaced apart along the length of the support frame to collectively support the same goods. Each set of support members has a support position perpendicular to the support frame and a storage position that can be folded up to avoid other sets of support members. This invention primarily solves the technical problem of existing systems requiring customized special storage and transportation fixtures for goods without stable support surfaces, leading to cost and storage space waste due to the diverse types of these fixtures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of logistics transportation and transfer equipment, and particularly relates to a universal storage container. Background Technology

[0002] During the transportation and storage of goods, various storage containers are typically used to assist in loading, unloading, storage, and transportation. Currently, the most common storage container in the logistics and transportation field is the pallet. Pallets can be moved using forklifts, stacker cranes, and other equipment. However, pallets usually do not have the function of securing goods; they only restrict the movement of goods through friction between the goods and the surface of the storage container. Therefore, there is a risk of goods slipping or falling during transportation. If additional securing measures are required, extra securing methods are needed, increasing the workload. Especially for goods such as cylinders and prisms that lack stable support surfaces, not only can they not be placed stably on pallets, but securing them is also difficult, making pallet storage inconvenient.

[0003] For goods such as cylinders and prisms that do not have stable support surfaces, existing storage and transportation equipment needs to be customized. When multiple goods need to be stored and transported, the coexistence of multiple different special storage and transportation equipment will result in waste of cost and storage space. Therefore, it is necessary to design a new type of storage equipment to solve the problem of universal storage of goods with different shapes. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a universal storage device to solve the technical problem that existing special storage and transportation tools are required for goods that do not have a stable support surface, and the variety of special storage and transportation tools leads to waste of cost and storage space.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the universal storage device of this invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A universal storage device includes a support frame with at least two sets of support members installed on it. Each set includes at least two support members, and each support member has a support structure for supporting goods. The support members in each set are spaced apart along the length of the support frame to support the same goods. Each set of support members has a support position perpendicular to the support frame and a storage position that can be folded up to avoid other sets of support members. The support members include two first support members for supporting cylindrical goods and two second support members for supporting regular hexagonal prism goods. The support structure of the first support members is an arc-shaped groove, and the support structure of the second support members is an inverted trapezoidal groove adapted to the shape of the regular hexagonal prism. The two first support members and the two second support members are arranged sequentially along the length of the support frame, with one of the second support members located between the two first support members.

[0007] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: This invention innovatively designs a universal storage device, including a support frame. By installing at least two sets of support members on the support frame, each support member is provided with a support structure for supporting goods, facilitating the support of goods. Each support member in each set is arranged at intervals along the length of the support frame, and each set of support members is used to support the same goods. Thus, this device has the function of supporting multiple goods by using the support members. Each set of support members has a support position perpendicular to the frame and a storage position that can be folded up to avoid other sets of support members. In this way, the support members that are needed are in the support position when in use and in the storage position to avoid other sets of support members when not in use. The universal storage device of this invention integrates the function of supporting multiple goods on a single support frame, which effectively reduces production costs and saves storage space compared to the prior art of producing multiple special tooling.

[0008] As a further optimized technical solution, the support member is hinged to the support frame so that it can be switched between the support station and the storage station by rotation.

[0009] The advantages of the above technical solution are: it facilitates the change of work position of the support component, and the hinged method of setting the support component on the support frame results in a simple structure that is easy to process and install.

[0010] As a further optimized technical solution, the support frame is hinged with multiple connecting beams, and the support member is indirectly hinged to the support frame by being fixed to the connecting beams. At least one support member is fixedly installed on each connecting beam, and the support frame is equipped with locking members that cooperate with the connecting beams to lock the support member in the support position and the storage position respectively.

[0011] The beneficial effect of the above technical solution is that the support member is hinged to the support frame through the connecting beam, which facilitates the cooperation of the support member and the locking member to limit the working position of the support member.

[0012] As a further optimized technical solution, the locking component includes a pressure plate and a locking bolt that passes through the pressure plate and is connected to the support frame. The connecting beam has a first anti-rotation surface that contacts the pressure plate when the support is in the support position and a second anti-rotation surface that contacts the pressure plate when the support is in the storage position.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: by setting up a pressure plate and locking bolts, when the support needs to be replaced, the locking bolts are loosened, the pressure plate is removed from the connecting beam, and the support is no longer pressed. After rotating the support, the pressure plate is pressed back onto the connecting beam. By tightening the locking bolts, the pressure plate is pressed, thus keeping the support in the replaced position. The first anti-rotation surface and the second anti-rotation surface cooperate with the pressure plate to maintain a good effect, and the locking part has a simple structure and is easy to process and manufacture.

[0014] As a further optimized technical solution, the first anti-rotation surface and the second anti-rotation surface are perpendicular, and the support is in a horizontal state when it is in the storage position.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are: the support component is in a horizontal state when it is in the storage position, which makes the device have the smallest volume when it is in storage state, thus saving storage space.

[0016] As a further optimized technical solution, the through hole on the pressure plate for the locking bolt to pass through is an elongated hole extending along the length of the connecting beam.

[0017] The beneficial effect of the above technical solution is that it allows the pressure plate to move along the length of the connecting beam while the locking bolts are loosened, so that the support can be changed. This design is simple and easy to operate, making it easy to change the position of the support.

[0018] As a further optimized technical solution, the support frame is equipped with locking devices for locking the support components in the support position or locking them in both the support position and the storage position.

[0019] The beneficial effect of the above technical solution is that by setting locking components, the support components can be stably kept in the support position or storage position.

[0020] As a further optimized technical solution, the rotation axes of two adjacent sets of support members are set close together so that the two adjacent sets of support members are opposite to each other when they are in the storage position.

[0021] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows: This makes the support components reasonably arranged on the support frame, makes full use of the space on the support frame, and the fact that the support components face opposite directions when they are in the storage position can ensure that the two adjacent sets of support components do not interfere with each other when switching between the support position and the storage work.

[0022] As a further optimized technical solution, the support frame includes two crossbeams and at least two longitudinal beams fixed between the two crossbeams. The extension direction of the crossbeams is the length direction of the support frame. The two crossbeams are respectively provided with upward raised sections at corresponding longitudinal positions. Two sets of raised sections are provided to form fork slots for the transfer equipment to pick up.

[0023] The beneficial effect of the above technical solution is that it facilitates the use of forklifts, stacker cranes and other equipment with forks to pick up and transport goods.

[0024] As a further optimized technical solution, the support member is provided with a locking strap for securing the goods by wrapping around them.

[0025] The beneficial effect of the above technical solution is that by setting a locking strap, it is convenient to use the locking strap to lock goods that need further locking, thus ensuring the stability of the goods. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the universal storage device of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first usage state of Embodiment 1 of the universal storage device of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second usage state of Embodiment 1 of the universal storage device of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third usage state of Embodiment 1 of the universal storage device of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure plate adjustment state in Embodiment 1 of the universal storage device of the present invention.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 11. Crossbeam; 12. Longitudinal beam; 13. Raised section; 2. Support component; 21. First group of support components; 22. Second group of support components; 23. Third to sixth groups of support components; 3. Support structure; 4. Goods; 5. Connecting beam; 51. First anti-rotation surface; 52. Second anti-rotation surface; 6. Pressure plate; 61. Long hole; 7. Locking bolt; 8. Locking band. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The features and performance of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments.

[0033] Example 1 of the universal storage device in this invention:

[0034] This invention provides a universal storage unit. Multiple support members are hinged to a support frame, with grooves on the top of each member for supporting goods. Different grooves support different goods, and each member has both storage and support positions. This allows a single support frame to store various goods. Unused support members are stored in their storage positions to avoid interfering with those in use. When not in use, all support members are stored within the support frame, saving storage space. By using this storage unit, the manufacturing of multiple specialized tooling is avoided, effectively reducing the cost of manufacturing various specialized tooling in the prior art while saving storage space.

[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5As shown, the general-purpose storage device includes a support frame 1, which is a rectangular frame structure. It includes two crossbeams 11 and a longitudinal beam 12 fixed between the two crossbeams 11. The crossbeams 11 extend along the length of the support frame 1. A longitudinal beam 12 is fixed to each end of the two crossbeams 11. The longitudinal beam 12 may or may not be fixed between the two crossbeams 11. In this embodiment, to increase the stability of the support frame 1, a longitudinal beam 12 is fixed between the two crossbeams 11. Two sets of upward-protruding sections 13 are provided at corresponding longitudinal positions on the two crossbeams 11 to form fork slots for forklifts, facilitating forklift and transfer using forklifts, stacker cranes, or other equipment equipped with forks.

[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, six sets of support members 2 are installed on the support frame 1. Each set includes two support members 2, and each support member 2 is provided with a support structure 3 for supporting the goods 4. The support members 2 in each set are arranged at intervals along the length of the support frame to jointly support the same goods 4. In this invention, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, the six sets of support members are the first set of support members 21, the second set of support members 22, and the third to sixth sets of support members 23. The first set of support members 21 includes two first support members, which are arranged opposite each other along the length of the support frame 1. Each first support member has an arc-shaped groove at its top as a support structure 3. Thus, the first set of support members 21 is used to support cylindrical goods 4. Figure 3 As shown, the second set of support members 22 includes two second support members, which are arranged opposite each other along the length of the support frame 1. Each second support member has a groove on its top that matches the shape of a regular hexagonal prism, serving as a support structure 3. Thus, the second set of support members 22 is used to support the hexagonal prism-shaped goods 4. Figure 4 As shown, each of the third to sixth groups of support members 23 includes two support members. The two support members in each group are arranged opposite each other along the length of the support frame 1. All the support members 23 in the third to sixth groups of support members 23 have the same shape, that is, they can support four identical goods 4. The top of the third to sixth groups of support members 23 is provided with an arc-shaped groove as a support structure 3. At this time, the diameter and length of the cylinder to be transferred are relatively small. Therefore, every two groups of support members 23 in the third to sixth groups can be arranged side by side.

[0037] All of the above-mentioned support structures are groove structures, and soft elastic pads are pasted and fixed in all grooves. The soft elastic pads are made of common rubber material. On the one hand, they can play a buffering role when the goods 4 are placed in the groove, so as to avoid the goods 4 from directly contacting the support 2 and causing the goods 4 to be bumped and damaged. On the other hand, they can increase the coefficient of friction between the goods 4 and the support 2, and reduce the probability of the goods 4 sliding during transportation.

[0038] To avoid interference between the various support components 2, each support component 2 has a support position perpendicular to the support frame 1 and a storage position that can be folded up to avoid interference with other support components 2. Specifically, multiple connecting beams 5 are hinged to the support frame 1, and the support components 2 are indirectly hinged to the support frame 1 by being fixed to the connecting beams 5. This allows the support components 2 to easily switch between the support position and the storage position by rotating. For the third to sixth groups of support components 23, two support components 2 are fixed on each connecting beam 5. In order to make reasonable use of the spatial layout of the support frame 1, the rotation axes of adjacent groups of support components 2 are set close together, and adjacent groups of support components 2 face opposite directions when in the storage position, thus avoiding interference between adjacent support components 2 when switching between the support position and the storage position.

[0039] The support frame 1 is equipped with locking components. The locking components cooperate with the connecting beam 5 to lock the support component 2 in the support position and the storage position respectively. The locking components are used to keep the support component 2 in the support position when supporting the goods 4, and to fix the support component 2 in the storage position when it is not in use, so as to facilitate the storage of the support frame.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the locking mechanism includes a pressure plate 6 and a locking bolt 7. The locking bolt 7 passes through the pressure plate 6 and is threadedly connected to the support frame 1, allowing the pressure plate 6 to be tightened or loosened by turning the locking bolt 7. The connecting beam 5 has a square cross-section and two mutually perpendicular anti-rotation surfaces 51 and 52. When the pressure plate 6 presses against the first anti-rotation surface 51, the support member 2 is in the supporting position. When the pressure plate presses against the second anti-rotation surface 52, the support member 2 is in the storage position. At this time, the support member 2 is in a horizontal state when in the storage position. When the device is not in use, all the support members 2 are in the storage position for easy storage of the support frame 1. To facilitate the movement of the pressure plate 6, the pressure plate 6 is provided with an elongated hole extending along the length of the connecting beam 5, so that the pressure plate 6 can move along the length of the connecting beam 5 with the locking bolt loosened, allowing the support member 2 to change positions.

[0041] To further ensure the stability of goods during transportation, a locking strap 8 is provided on the support component 2. One end of the locking strap 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the groove, and the other end is detachably connected to the other side wall of the groove via a locking device, which is a common buckle structure. To further ensure that the locking strap securely binds the goods, a tensioner is installed on the support component 2 to tension the locking strap 8.

[0042] When in use, this device allows all support components on the support frame to be rotated to the storage position before storing the support frame, when not in use. When needed, the corresponding support component is adjusted to the support position according to the shape of the goods to be transferred, and the goods are placed on the support component for transfer. By using this device, it is not necessary to produce a special tooling for each type of goods, effectively reducing the production cost of storage equipment and saving storage space.

[0043] Embodiment 2 of the universal storage device in this invention:

[0044] This embodiment provides a different support member, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the support member does not have a locking strap, and the goods are supported only by the support structure.

[0045] Embodiment 3 of the universal storage device in this invention:

[0046] This embodiment provides a different support frame, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the support frame includes two crossbeams, and a longitudinal beam is provided at each end of the crossbeams. At this time, the support frame is a rectangular frame structure. In other embodiments, no raised ends are provided on the crossbeams, and no fork slots are provided on the support frame.

[0047] Embodiment 4 of the universal storage device in this invention:

[0048] This embodiment provides a different arrangement of support components, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the connecting beams are spaced apart, and adjacent sets of support components face the same direction when they are in the storage position.

[0049] Embodiment 5 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0050] This embodiment provides a different locking component, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the locking component is a U-shaped component, and the cross-section of the two support rods of the U-shaped component is rectangular. Insertion holes for inserting the U-shaped support rods are provided on the side walls of the support frame and the support component. When the support component needs to be in the support position, the U-shaped component is arranged horizontally, and one of the two support rods of the U-shaped component is inserted into the insertion hole on the support frame, and the other support rod of the U-shaped component is inserted into the insertion hole on the side wall of the support component. In other embodiments, a support plate is provided at the bottom of the support frame, so that when the support component is in the storage position, the support plate supports the support component. The locking component also includes a fixing pin, which can be inserted into the support component at the same time to support the frame when the support component is in the support position.

[0051] Embodiment 6 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0052] This embodiment provides a different pressure plate, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the through hole for the locking bolt to pass through on the pressure plate is not a long hole, but a round hole that allows the pressure plate to rotate around the locking bolt. When the support needs to change its position, after loosening the locking bolt, the pressure plate is rotated to the side that does not interfere with the connecting beam. Then, the support is rotated to the corresponding position, and then the pressure plate is rotated to the position where it mates with the connecting beam. Finally, the locking bolt is tightened to press the pressure plate.

[0053] Embodiment 7 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0054] This embodiment provides a different way of setting the first anti-rotation surface and the second anti-rotation surface. The difference from Embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, the connecting beam is a hexagonal prism, the support is set on one side of the hexagonal prism, the side of the fixed support is the first anti-rotation surface, and a side wall adjacent to the first anti-rotation surface constitutes the second anti-rotation surface.

[0055] Embodiment 8 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0056] This embodiment provides a different support member, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the support frame does not have a connecting beam, and the bottom end of the support member is directly hinged to the support frame.

[0057] Embodiment 9 of the universal storage device in this invention:

[0058] This embodiment provides a different connection method between the support member and the support frame. The difference from Embodiment 1 is that: in this embodiment, the inner side wall of the support frame is provided with a groove for holding the support member. The support member is held in the support position by being inserted into the groove provided in the vertical direction. The support member is placed in the storage position by being pulled out of the groove and placed in the support frame.

[0059] Example 10 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0060] This embodiment provides a different way of setting the number of support members. The difference from embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, each group of support members is set with three members, and the three support members in each group are set along the length of the support frame.

[0061] Embodiment 11 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0062] This embodiment provides a different way of setting the number of support components. The difference from embodiment 1 is that in this embodiment, two sets of support components are provided on the support frame.

[0063] Embodiment 12 of the universal storage device of the present invention:

[0064] This embodiment provides a different support structure, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that: in this embodiment, the support structure is a protrusion set on the top of the support member, and a groove adapted to the protrusion is provided on the goods being transported; in other embodiments, the support member may also be a support plane or a clamp.

[0065] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The scope of patent protection of the present invention shall be determined by the claims. Similarly, any equivalent structural changes made based on the description and drawings of the present invention shall also be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A universal storage container, characterized in that, The support includes a support frame (1), on which at least two sets of support members (2) are installed. Each set includes at least two support members (2). Each support member (2) is provided with a support structure (3) for supporting goods (4). Each support member (2) in each set is arranged at intervals along the length direction of the support frame (1) to jointly support the same goods (4). Each set of support members (2) has a support position perpendicular to the support frame (1) and a storage position that can be folded up to avoid other sets of support members (2). The support members include two first support members for supporting cylindrical goods and two second support members for supporting regular hexagonal prism goods. The support structure of the first support member is an arc-shaped groove, and the support structure of the second support member is an inverted trapezoidal groove that matches the shape of the regular hexagonal prism. The two first support members and the two second support members are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the support frame, and one of the second support members is located between the two first support members.

2. The universal storage container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support member (2) is hinged to the support frame (1) so as to switch between the support station and the storage station by rotation.

3. The universal storage container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame (1) is hinged with multiple connecting beams (5). The support member (2) is indirectly hinged to the support frame (1) by being fixed to the connecting beams (5). At least one support member (2) is fixedly installed on each connecting beam (5). The support frame (1) is equipped with locking members that cooperate with the connecting beams (5) to lock the support member (2) in the support position and the storage position respectively.

4. The universal storage container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking element includes a pressure plate (6) and a locking bolt (7) that passes through the pressure plate (6) and is connected to the support frame (1). The connecting beam (5) has a first anti-rotation surface (51) that contacts the pressure plate (6) when the support (2) is in the support position and a second anti-rotation surface (52) that contacts the pressure plate (6) when the support (2) is in the storage position.

5. The universal storage container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first anti-rotation surface (51) and the second anti-rotation surface (52) are perpendicular, and the support member (2) is in a horizontal state when it is in the storage position.

6. The universal storage container according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The through hole on the pressure plate (6) through which the locking bolt (7) passes is an elongated hole (61) extending along the length of the connecting beam (5).

7. The universal storage container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The support frame (1) is equipped with locking devices for locking the support (2) in the support position or in the support position and the storage position respectively.

8. The universal storage device according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The rotation axes of two adjacent sets of support members (2) are set close together so that the two adjacent sets of support members (2) are opposite to each other when they are in the storage position.

9. The universal storage device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The support frame (1) includes two crossbeams (11) and at least two longitudinal beams (12) fixed between the two crossbeams (11). The extension direction of the crossbeams (11) is the length direction of the support frame (1). The two crossbeams (11) are respectively provided with upward raised sections (13) at corresponding longitudinal positions. The raised sections (13) are provided in two sets to form fork slots for the transfer equipment to pick up.

10. The universal storage device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The support member (2) is provided with a locking strap (8) for securing the goods (4) by passing around them.

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