Open top container

Abstract

The application discloses an open-top container. The open-top container comprises a box body, the box body comprising a top corner piece, a top side beam, a top end beam and a water baffle; the upper surface of the top side beam is connected to the top corner piece; the upper surface of the top end beam is located above the upper surface of the top side beam; the two ends of the water baffle are respectively connected to the two top side beams, the upper surface of the water baffle is located above the upper surface of the top side beam, and the water baffle and the top end beam are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the box body; the box body is provided with a drainage groove surface between the top end beam and the water baffle, the two ends of the drainage groove surface along the width direction of the box body are respectively connected to the two top side beams, and the drainage groove surface is not lower than the upper surface of the top side beam, so as to form the drainage groove together with the top end beam and the water baffle. Thus, the upper surface of the top side beam is connected to the top corner piece, the top side beam is not provided with a structure for drainage, the strength of the top side beam is large, and the top side beam is not easy to break; in addition, the top end beam, the water baffle and the drainage groove surface form the drainage groove for drainage, and drainage is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of containers, and more particularly to open-top containers. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, open-top containers have drainage gaps at both ends of the top side beams. However, these gaps result in insufficient strength at the ends, making the top side beams highly susceptible to breakage.

[0003] Therefore, the present invention provides an open-top container to at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The summary section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed embodiments section. The summary section of this invention is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an open-top container, which includes a container body, the container body comprising:

[0006] Corner piece;

[0007] Top side beam, the upper surface of the top side beam is connected to the top corner piece;

[0008] The top beam has its upper surface located above the upper surface of the top side beam.

[0009] The water-blocking component is connected to two top side beams at both ends. The upper surface of the water-blocking component is located above the upper surface of the top side beams. Along the length of the box, the water-blocking component and the top beam are spaced apart.

[0010] The box body has a drainage groove between the top beam and the water-blocking component. The two ends of the drainage groove along the width direction of the box body are respectively connected to the two top side beams. The drainage groove is not lower than the upper surface of the top side beams, so as to form a drainage groove together with the top beam and the water-blocking component.

[0011] According to the open-top container of this application, the upper surface of the top side beam is connected to the top corner piece. The top side beam does not have a structure (hole or notch) for drainage. The top side beam has high strength and is not easy to break. In addition, the top beam, the water-blocking piece and the drainage channel surface constitute a drainage channel for drainage, which facilitates drainage.

[0012] Optionally, the tank body has a water-retaining portion spaced apart from the top beam at the water-retaining component, at least a portion of which is located above the upper surface of the top side beam and connected to the top side beam.

[0013] The outer end face of the water-retaining part does not protrude to the outer side of the outer surface of the top side beam.

[0014] Optionally, the water-blocking component abuts against the inner side of the top side beam.

[0015] Optionally, the housing also includes a top edge beam, the length direction of which is parallel to the length direction of the top side beam. The top edge beam is connected to the top side beam, the upper surface of which is located above the upper surface of the top side beam, and the end of which is connected to the end of the water-blocking component.

[0016] Optionally, the upper surface of the top edge beam is flush with the upper surface of the water-retaining component, and / or

[0017] The top edge beam is located inside the outer side of the top side beam.

[0018] Optionally, the top edge beam and the water-retaining element form a circumferentially closed ring structure.

[0019] Optionally, the top edge beam includes a top plate and a first side plate, the lower end of the first side plate being connected to the upper surface of the top edge beam, and the upper end of the first side plate being connected to the top plate.

[0020] Optionally, the top edge beam can be a square tube or a C-shaped beam.

[0021] Optionally, the top side beam also includes a second side plate, which is attached to and connected to the inner side surface of the top side beam. The upper end of the second side plate is connected to the top plate, and the second side plate is spaced apart from the first side plate.

[0022] Optionally, the top edge beam is an η-shaped beam.

[0023] Optionally, the enclosure also includes corner posts, with the ends of the top side beams connected to the corner posts, and / or

[0024] The enclosure also includes a top rope loop that connects to the drain trough surface.

[0025] Optionally, the enclosure also includes side rope loops that are connected to the outer side of the side wall of the enclosure.

[0026] Optionally, the box includes a plurality of side rope loops spaced apart along the length of the box, and the relative distance between any two adjacent side rope loops along the length of the box is D, where D≤200mm.

[0027] Optionally, the side loop includes a first side loop and a second side loop, wherein the opening direction of the first side loop and the opening direction of the second side loop form an angle. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To make the advantages of the invention more readily apparent, the invention briefly described above will be described in more detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and should not be considered as limiting its scope of protection. The invention is described and explained with additional features and details through the drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an open-top container according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front view diagram of an open-top container.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A of the open-top container;

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part B of the open-top container;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of an open-top container according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A front view diagram of an open-top container where the side walls and top walls are connected together;

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of point C of the open-top container; and

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A partial schematic diagram of the sectional view of the FF section of an open-top container at the top side beam.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0038] 110: Box body 111: Top wall

[0039] 112: Corner piece 113: Corner post

[0040] 114: Top side beam; 115: Top beam

[0041] 116: Water-blocking component; 117: Drainage channel surface

[0042] 118: Water-blocking part; 119: Side wall

[0043] 120: Top loop; 130: Side loop

[0044] 131: First side rope loop; 132: Second side rope loop

[0045] 140: Drainage channel; 214: Top and side beams

[0046] 216: Water-blocking component; 240: Top edge beam

[0047] 241: First side plate; 242: Top plate

[0048] 243: Second side panel Detailed Implementation

[0049] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the invention.

[0050] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0051] In this document, ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this application are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order.

[0052] To fully understand the embodiments of the present invention, detailed structures will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present invention may have other embodiments.

[0053] First Implementation Method

[0054] This application provides an open-top container. The top side beam 114 of the open-top container does not have any structures (holes or notches) for drainage. As a result, the top side beam 114 has high strength.

[0055] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The open-top container includes a container body 110. The container body 110 includes a base frame, end walls, side walls 119, and a top wall 111. The base frame, end walls, side walls 119, and top wall 111 are constructed in a generally rectangular parallelepiped structure. The top wall 111 has a top opening, allowing for loading and unloading of goods.

[0056] Please continue to refer to this. Figures 1 to 4The top wall 111 includes a top beam 115 and top side beams 114. Top beams 115 are provided at both ends of the top wall 111 along the length of the box body 110. The length direction of the top beams 115 is parallel to the width direction of the box body 110. Top side beams 114 are provided on both sides of the top wall 111 along the width direction of the box body 110. The length direction of the top side beams 114 is parallel to the length direction of the box body 110.

[0057] The housing 110 also includes corner posts 113 and top corner pieces 112. Corner posts 113 are located at the corners of the housing 110. Top corner pieces 112 are connected to the upper end of the housing 110. Top corner pieces 112 are located at the corners of the top wall 111. The two ends of the top beam 115 are respectively connected to the two top corner pieces 112. The two ends of the top side beam 114 are respectively connected to the two top corner pieces 112.

[0058] The upper surface of the top side beam 114 is connected to the top corner piece 112. In this way, the top side beam 114 does not have a drainage structure (hole or notch), and the top side beam 114 has high strength.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the upper surface of the top beam 115 is located above the upper surface of the top side beam 114. The top wall 111 also includes a water-retaining member 116. The water-retaining member 116 is a long strip structure. The length direction of the water-retaining member 116 is parallel to the width direction of the box body 110.

[0060] The top wall 111 includes two top side beams 114, two top beams 115, and two water-retaining members 116. The two water-retaining members 116 and the two top beams 115 correspond one-to-one. Along the length of the housing 110, the water-retaining members 116 and the top beams 115 are spaced apart. Along the length of the housing 110, the water-retaining member 116 is located on the inner side of its corresponding top beam 115, near the center of the housing 110. One end of the water-retaining member 116 is connected to one top side beam 114. The other end of the water-retaining member 116 is connected to the other top side beam 114. Thus, the two water-retaining members 116 and the two top side beams 114 form a circumferentially closed annular structure. The area enclosed by this annular structure constitutes the top opening of the housing 110.

[0061] like Figure 3 As shown, the upper surface of the water-blocking member 116 is located above the upper surface of the top side beam 114. A drainage channel surface 117 is provided between the correspondingly provided top beam 115 and the water-blocking member 116 in the housing 110. The drainage channel surface 117 is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The drainage channel surface 117 faces upwards from the housing 110. Along the width direction of the housing 110, one end of the drainage channel surface 117 is connected to one top side beam 114, and the other end of the drainage channel surface 117 is connected to another top side beam 114.

[0062] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 3The drainage channel surface 117 is not lower than the upper surface of the top side beam 114. Specifically, the drainage channel surface 117 is flush with the upper surface of the top side beam 114. In this way, the top beam 115, the water-blocking member 116, and the drainage channel surface 117 constitute a drainage channel 140 for drainage. Thus, water can be drained through the drainage channel 140, preventing water from accumulating on the top wall 111.

[0063] It is understood that, in embodiments not shown, the drainage channel surface is located below the upper surface of the top beam and below the upper surface of the water-retaining member. The drainage channel surface is slightly higher than the upper surface of the top side beam.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the drainage channel surface 117 can be formed by a portion of the top beam 115. In this case, the drainage channel surface 117 is connected to the water-blocking member 116.

[0065] In one embodiment (not shown), the drainage channel surface may also be formed by a portion of the water-blocking member extending outwards. In this case, the drainage channel surface is connected to the top beam.

[0066] In another embodiment (not shown), the drainage channel surface can also be a separate plate. In this case, the drainage channel surface is connected to the top beam and the water-retaining component.

[0067] In this embodiment, the upper surface of the top side beam 114 is connected to the top corner member 112. The top side beam 114 does not have a structure (hole or notch) for drainage. The top side beam 114 has high strength and is not easy to break. In addition, the top beam 115, the water-blocking member 116 and the drainage groove surface 117 constitute a drainage groove 140 for drainage, which facilitates drainage.

[0068] Preferably, such as Figure 3 As shown, the housing 110 is provided with a water-retaining portion 118 spaced apart from the top beam 115. Along the length of the housing 110, the water-retaining portion 118 is located at the water-retaining member 116. The water-retaining portion 118 is located above the top side beam 114. The water-retaining portion 118 is connected to the upper surface of the top side beam 114. Water-retaining portions 118 are provided at both ends of the water-retaining member 116.

[0069] Along the width direction of the housing 110, the end face of the water-retaining part 118 that is away from the center of the housing 110 is the outer end face of the water-retaining part 118, the side face of the top side beam 114 that is away from the center of the housing 110 is the outer side face of the top side beam 114, and the side face of the top side beam 114 that is close to the center of the housing 110 is the inner side face of the top side beam 114.

[0070] The outer end face of the water-blocking part 118 does not protrude beyond the outer side of the outer surface of the top side beam 114, away from the inner side of the top side beam 114. For example, the outer end face of the water-blocking part 118 is flush with the outer surface of the top side beam 114. Thus, the water-blocking part 118 can block water at the top side beam 114, thereby preventing water in the drainage channel 140 from entering the top opening.

[0071] It is understood that, in the embodiment not shown, the outer end face of the water-retaining part is located between the outer and inner sides of the top side beam. Furthermore, along the width direction of the housing, the distance between the outer end face of the water-retaining part and the outer side of the top side beam is less than 2 mm.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, the water-blocking part 118 and the water-blocking member 116 can be different parts. In this case, one end of the water-blocking part 118 is connected to the end of the water-blocking member 116.

[0073] It is understood that, in embodiments not shown, the water-blocking part and the water-blocking component can be a single piece.

[0074] Preferably, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper surface of the water-blocking part 118 is flush with the upper surface of the water-blocking member 116. Therefore, the structure of the top wall 111 is simple.

[0075] Preferably, please continue to refer to Figure 3 The water-blocking component 116 abuts against the inner side of the top side beam 114. The water-blocking component 116 is welded to the inner side of the top side beam 114. This facilitates the installation of the water-blocking component 116.

[0076] Preferably, such as Figure 3 As shown, the end of the top side beam 114 is connected to the corner post 113. As a result, the box body 110 has high strength.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The container body 110 also includes top rope loops 120. There are multiple top rope loops 120. These multiple top rope loops 120 are spaced apart along the width direction of the container body 110. The top rope loops 120 are connected to the drainage channel surface 117. The container also includes a tarpaulin (not shown) and ropes (not shown). The ropes can be used to secure the tarpaulin to the top rope loops 120, thereby covering the top opening and preventing rainwater from entering the container body 110. The top rope loops 120 facilitate the securing of the tarpaulin.

[0078] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the housing 110 also includes side rope loops 130. There is a gap between the side rope loops 130 and the top wall 111. The side rope loops 130 are connected to the outer surface of the side wall 119 of the housing 110. Thus, the waterproof fabric can be connected to the side wall 119 by ropes. This allows for a more secure fixation of the waterproof fabric. Furthermore, the side rope loops 130 and the top rope loops 120 secure the four edges of the waterproof fabric, more effectively preventing rainwater from entering the housing 110.

[0079] Multiple side rope loops 130 are provided. These loops are spaced apart along the length of the container body 110. The relative distance between any two adjacent side rope loops 130 along the length of the container body 110 is D, where D ≤ 200mm. This allows for more effective fixation of the water-retaining section 118. Furthermore, in accordance with TIR (International Convention on Road Transport) and CCC (Customs Convention on Containers 1972), open-top containers can obtain TIR or CCC certification. This avoids the need for inspections every time the mode of transport is changed (e.g., from rail to road), reduces the overall transport time, and improves cargo safety.

[0080] like Figure 4 As shown, the side rope loop 130 includes a first side rope loop 131 and a second side rope loop 132. The opening direction of the first side rope loop 131 and the opening direction of the second side rope loop 132 form an angle. The opening directions of the first side rope loop 131 and the second side rope loop 132 are not parallel. This facilitates the binding of ropes.

[0081] More preferably, the opening direction of the first side rope loop 131 is perpendicular to the opening direction of the second side rope loop 132. Specifically, the opening direction of the first side rope loop 131 is parallel to the width direction of the box body 110. The opening direction of the second side rope loop 132 is parallel to the length direction of the box body 110. Thus, the structure of the box body is simple.

[0082] More preferably, there are at least two (e.g., two) first side loops 131 between the two second side loops 132. There is at least one (e.g., one) second side loop 132 between the two first side loops 131. This makes it easier to tie the rope.

[0083] Second Implementation Method

[0084] Please refer to Figures 5 to 8In the second embodiment, the housing does not include a water-retaining section. The housing also includes a top edge beam 240. The length direction of the top edge beam 240 is parallel to the length direction of the top side beam 214. There are two top edge beams 240. Each of the two top edge beams 240 corresponds to one of the two top side beams 214. The top edge beam 240 is located above its corresponding top side beam 214. The top edge beam 240 is connected to the upper surface of its corresponding top side beam 214. Thus, the upper surface of the top edge beam 240 is located above the upper surface of the top side beam 214. The end of the top edge beam 240 is connected to the end of the water-retaining member 216. Thus, the two water-retaining members 216 and the two top edge beams 240 form a circumferentially closed annular structure. The area enclosed by this circumferentially closed annular structure constitutes a top opening. Therefore, the top edge beams 240 and the water-retaining members 216 can prevent rainwater from entering the housing.

[0085] like Figure 7 As shown, the upper surface of the top edge beam 240 is flush with the upper surface of the water-retaining component 216. Therefore, the structure of the top wall is simple.

[0086] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, along the width direction of the box body, the top edge beam 240 is located on the inner side of the outer side of the top side beam 214, near the center of the box body. Therefore, the top edge beam 240 has small dimensions and a simple structure.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 8 The top edge beam 240 includes a top plate 242 and a first side plate 241. The plane containing the top plate 242 is parallel to the horizontal direction. The plane containing the first side plate 241 is perpendicular to the width direction of the box body. The lower end of the first side plate 241 is connected to the upper surface of the top edge beam 214. The upper end of the first side plate 241 is connected to the top plate 242. Along the width direction of the box body, the first side plate 241 is located between the inner and outer surfaces of the top edge beam 214. Therefore, the structure of the top edge beam 240 is simple.

[0088] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 8 The top side beam 240 also includes a second side plate 243. The plane of the second side plate 243 is perpendicular to the width direction of the box body. The second side plate 243 is spaced apart from the first side plate 241. The second side plate 243 is attached to and connected to the inner side of the top side beam 214. The upper end of the second side plate 243 is connected to the top plate 242. The lower end of the second side plate 243 extends below the upper surface of the top side beam 214. As a result, the contact area between the top side beam 240 and the top side beam 214 is large, and the connection strength between the top side beam 240 and the top side beam 214 is high. In addition, the top side beam 240 has high strength.

[0089] Preferably, the top edge beam 240 is an η-shaped beam. Therefore, the structure of the top edge beam 240 is simple.

[0090] It is understood that, in embodiments not shown, the top edge beam is a square tube or a C-shaped beam. This facilitates the selection of the top edge beam.

[0091] The other settings of the second embodiment are largely the same as those of the first embodiment, and will not be described in detail here.

[0092] The present invention has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention to the scope of the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of the present invention, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0093] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the invention. Terms such as “component” as used herein may refer to a single part or a combination of multiple parts. Terms such as “installation” or “installation” as used herein may refer to a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment herein may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

Claims

1. An open-top container, characterized in that, The open-top container includes a container body, which includes: Corner piece; A top side beam, the upper surface of which is connected to the top corner piece; A top beam, the upper surface of which is located above the upper surface of the top side beam; A water-blocking component, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the two top side beams, the upper surface of which is located above the upper surface of the top side beams, and the water-blocking component and the top beams are spaced apart along the length of the box body; The box body is provided with a drainage groove surface between the top beam and the water-blocking component. The two ends of the drainage groove surface along the width direction of the box body are respectively connected to the two top side beams. The drainage groove surface is not lower than the upper surface of the top side beams, so as to form a drainage groove with the top beam and the water-blocking component. The housing is provided with a water-blocking portion at the water-blocking member, spaced apart from the top beam. At least a portion of the water-blocking portion is located above the upper surface of the top side beam and connected to the top side beam. The water-blocking portion is connected to the water-blocking member. The outer end face of the water-blocking part does not protrude to the outer side of the outer surface of the top side beam; or The housing also includes a top edge beam, the length direction of which is parallel to the length direction of the top side beam. The top edge beam is connected to the top side beam, the upper surface of which is located above the upper surface of the top side beam, the end of which is connected to the end of the water-blocking member, and the top edge beam is connected to the inner side of the top side beam.

2. The open-top container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-blocking component abuts against the inner side of the top side beam.

3. The open-top container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the top edge beam is flush with the upper surface of the water-blocking component, and / or The top edge beam is located inside the outer side of the top side beam.

4. The open-top container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top edge beam and the water-blocking component form a circumferentially closed ring structure.

5. The open-top container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top edge beam includes a top plate and a first side plate, the lower end of the first side plate being connected to the upper surface of the top edge beam, and the upper end of the first side plate being connected to the top plate.

6. The open-top container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top edge beam is a square tube or a C-shaped beam.

7. The open-top container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top side beam also includes a second side plate, which is attached to and connected to the inner side surface of the top side beam. The upper end of the second side plate is connected to the top plate, and the second side plate is spaced apart from the first side plate.

8. The open-top container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top edge beam is an η-shaped beam.

9. The open-top container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure also includes corner posts, the ends of the top side beams are connected to the corner posts, and / or The housing also includes a top rope loop, which is connected to the drainage trough surface.

10. The open-top container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure also includes a side rope loop, which is connected to the outer side of the side wall of the enclosure.

11. The open-top container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The box includes a plurality of side rope loops spaced apart along the length of the box. The relative distance between any two adjacent side rope loops along the length of the box is D, where D≤200mm.

12. The open-top container according to claim 11, characterized in that, The side loop includes a first side loop and a second side loop, wherein the opening direction of the first side loop and the opening direction of the second side loop form an angle.

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