A container cargo lashing rope and method of use thereof
By using a split structure with vertical and horizontal ropes for connection, the problem of adaptability and versatility in container cargo binding is solved, enabling effective fixation of cargo of different specifications and stacking layers, preventing slippage and tipping.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a container cargo binding rope and its method of use, particularly suitable for lateral binding of container cargo to prevent cargo from sliding or tipping over during container transportation. Background Technology
[0002] The securing loops of international standard shipping containers are located along the four long edges inside the container. Common securing methods include: fixing both ends of the rope to the securing loops, with the rope applying tension to the cargo to prevent movement or tipping within the container. A common form of this method is the X-shaped crisscross lashing, which prevents the cargo from sliding backward or tipping; or fixing both ends of the rope to the two lower securing loops, with the rope itself positioned above the cargo, creating downward pressure to prevent jumping, sliding, or tipping within the container. When multiple items are stacked overlapping, the X-shaped crisscross lashing method is insufficient to cover every item, making it unsuitable for most applications. Furthermore, when the cargo is cylindrical, the physical properties of the rounded edges can easily cause the ropes to detach, rendering the X-shaped crisscross lashing method ineffective.
[0003] The X-shaped crisscross binding method is insufficient for securing multiple stacked goods. In recent years, methods such as net bag fixing and crossbeam support have emerged. The net bag fixing method has drawbacks: due to the structure of the net bag, its large extension space makes it unsuitable for securing heavy goods. The crossbeam support method involves securing the two ends of a crossbeam into grooves in the left and right walls of the container, achieving lateral fixation of the goods and preventing them from moving backward or tipping over. Its drawbacks are: the groove spacing is fixed, making it difficult to match the crossbeam's position with the rear end of the goods. Overcoming this matching problem and preventing the crossbeam from slipping requires additional materials for filling and support, resulting in a large workload, low efficiency, and the extensive use of timber, which is environmentally unfriendly.
[0004] The X-type crisscross diagonal binding method is insufficient for binding cylindrical cargo. In recent years, a lateral binding method using vertical and horizontal ropes has emerged internationally. This method involves connecting one end of a horizontal rope perpendicularly to a vertical rope via sewing. The two ends of the vertical rope are fixed to the upper and lower fixing rings of the container. After securing the vertical ropes on both sides of the container, the left and right horizontal ropes are connected and tightened, thus achieving lateral binding of cylindrical cargo. Because the horizontal and vertical ropes are sewn together, the vertical position of the connection point cannot be moved, resulting in a fixed height and number of horizontal ropes. This method lacks adaptability and versatility; it is difficult to meet the binding needs of cylindrical cargo of varying heights or stacking depths. Especially during yard loading and on-site binding services, the uncertainty of cargo specifications, shapes, and stacking depths makes this binding material and method inflexible and unsuitable for various applications. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing container cargo binding materials and methods, the present invention provides a container cargo binding rope and its usage method, which has the advantages of enabling lateral binding of container cargo, while the height of the horizontal rope can be adjusted and the number of horizontal ropes can be increased or decreased.
[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is as follows: The container cargo binding rope of the present invention is composed of vertical rope, horizontal rope and connecting piece, the vertical rope and horizontal rope are separate structures; the main body of the vertical rope is a double rope structure, the double ropes are connected at intervals to form multiple connected ring structures; one end of the horizontal rope is folded back and connected to the main body to form a loop, when the horizontal rope and the vertical rope are connected through the loop, the horizontal rope passes through the ring structure on the vertical rope, the ring structure will limit the sliding range of the horizontal rope on the vertical rope, thereby limiting the height of the horizontal rope.
[0007] Further explanation: The method of using a container cargo binding rope according to the present invention is as follows: Based on the height requirements of the cargo for the horizontal rope, the loop end of the horizontal rope is connected to the vertical rope at the corresponding height of the vertical rope loop structure. During connection, the horizontal rope passes through the vertical rope loop structure through bending and winding, forming a combined structure after the horizontal and vertical ropes are connected. The combined structures of the vertical and horizontal ropes are used in pairs. According to the location of the required lateral fixation point for the cargo, the two ends of the vertical rope are respectively connected to the upper and lower fixing rings on the same side of the container. The same operation is performed on the corresponding upper and lower fixing rings on the other side of the container. After the cargo is loaded, the corresponding horizontal ropes on the two vertical ropes are joined together one by one and connected using a tightening connector. During the tightening connection process, the horizontal rope will exert tension on the vertical rope. Under the action of tension, the bent vertical rope will gradually become taut, at which point the vertical rope will exert a reverse tension on the horizontal rope. After the horizontal ropes are tightened and connected, when the cargo moves or tipes towards the horizontal ropes, the force is applied to the horizontal ropes. Because the horizontal ropes are connected to the vertical ropes, the force is transferred to the vertical ropes. Since the two ends of the vertical ropes are connected to the upper and lower fixing rings of the container, the horizontal ropes prevent the cargo from moving or tipping towards them. When the horizontal ropes are tightened and connected, and when preventing the cargo from moving or tipping, the horizontal ropes will slide on the vertical ropes. This is because when the horizontal ropes are connected to the vertical ropes, they pass through the loop structure on the vertical ropes. The loop structure limits the sliding range of the horizontal ropes on the vertical ropes, thus preventing the lateral binding from failing.
[0008] To further explain, the horizontal rope is a flat, ribbon-like rope, which increases the area of the rope exposed to the load and reduces the risk of damage to the goods. The vertical rope is one of the following: a flat, ribbon-like rope, a round rope, or a near-round rope. The vertical rope has a double-rope structure, with the two ropes connected at intervals to form multiple interconnected loop structures. The method of connecting the two ropes at intervals is one of the following: sewing, braiding, riveting, clamping, or knotting.
[0009] To further explain, the size of the vertical rope loop structure must ensure that the entire horizontal rope can pass through it when it is connected to the vertical rope via the loop.
[0010] To further explain, the connector enables the connection of vertical ropes to container fixing rings, horizontal ropes to vertical ropes, and horizontal ropes to be joined together. The connector can be one of the following: collar, hook, tightening buckle, rope buckle, or ratchet tightener.
[0011] To further explain, one end of the horizontal rope is folded back and connected to the main body to form a loop. The connection method can be one of sewing, weaving, or riveting. There are several methods for connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes via loops: First, the vertical rope passes through the horizontal rope loop. At the corresponding height of the vertical rope's loop structure, the loop end of the horizontal rope is pulled out of the vertical rope's loop structure in the opposite direction. Then, the main body of the horizontal rope passes through the pulled-out loop and tightens, thus connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes. Second, the vertical rope passes through the horizontal rope loop. At the corresponding height of the vertical rope's loop structure, the main body of the horizontal rope passes out of the vertical rope's loop structure in the opposite direction and tightens, thus connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes. Third, the entire loop end of the horizontal rope passes through the corresponding height of the vertical rope's loop structure. After bending and wrapping, the main body of the horizontal rope passes through the horizontal rope loop and tightens, thus connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes. This method is particularly suitable when the horizontal rope is added after the vertical rope has already been connected to the container fixing ring during operation. When the horizontal rope pulls the vertical rope, the two ropes that make up the main body of the vertical rope will resist the tension at the same time. Because the horizontal rope passes through the loop structure on the vertical rope, the loop structure will limit the sliding range of the horizontal rope on the vertical rope, thereby ensuring that the height of the horizontal rope meets the application requirements.
[0012] To further explain, when the main body of the horizontal rope is a double rope, the bent end of the double rope is used as a loop to connect with the vertical rope, and the connection method is the same as that of the single rope loop connection.
[0013] To further explain, when the horizontal rope and the vertical rope are connected by a loop, the horizontal rope passes through two adjacent vertical rope loop structures by bending and wrapping. The height of the horizontal rope will be limited to the vicinity of the boundary area between the two loop structures.
[0014] To further explain, when the horizontal rope and the vertical rope are connected by a hook, one end of the horizontal rope is connected to the hook, which is double-hook shaped. When in use, the hook is passed through the loop structure at the corresponding height on the vertical rope, and the double hooks are hung on the two sides of the vertical rope body, thereby realizing the connection between the horizontal rope and the vertical rope. Because the hook connected to the horizontal rope passes through the loop structure of the vertical rope, the sliding range of the horizontal rope on the vertical rope is limited.
[0015] To further explain, the connection between the two ends of the vertical rope and the container fixing ring can be achieved by either a connector connection or a knot connection.
[0016] To further explain, when connecting the corresponding horizontal ropes on two vertical ropes one by one, the connectors are of two types: a tightening buckle and a ratchet tightener. When using a ratchet tightener, the closing end of one of the horizontal ropes connected on both sides must be connected to the ratchet tightener. When using a tightening buckle, which is either a loop fastener or a snap fastener, the tightening connection will be more secure with the aid of tightening tools. In application, to prevent the connector from falling off due to vibration or cargo movement, the excess horizontal rope after connection is wrapped around the main body of the horizontal rope and knotted for reinforcement. This reinforcement can prevent the connector from falling off. When the required tightening force for the horizontal rope closing connection is not high, the connector can be omitted, and the horizontal ropes can be directly connected by knots.
[0017] To further explain, the overall length of the vertical rope needs to be greater than the distance between the upper and lower fixing rings of the container. The extra length of the vertical rope facilitates the connection between the vertical rope and the container fixing rings, and at the same time helps to reduce the angle of the vertical rope to the horizontal rope, thereby increasing the tensile strength of the vertical rope.
[0018] To further explain, when the vertical ropes connecting the two horizontal ropes are both installed on the same side of the container wall, tightening the connection of the horizontal ropes will prevent the cargo from sliding or tipping over to the other side of the container.
[0019] To further explain, when the two ends of a vertical rope are connected to two container fixing rings at the same height, the vertical rope is installed horizontally. Each ring structure of the vertical rope can serve as a fixing point, thereby increasing the number of binding points between the two container fixing rings and thus meeting more binding needs.
[0020] To further explain, the container cargo binding rope and its usage method of the present invention can be applied not only to binding and reinforcing cargo inside containers, but also to binding and reinforcing cargo in vans during transportation.
[0021] The beneficial effects of the container cargo binding rope and its usage method of the present invention are: it can achieve lateral binding of container cargo, and the height of the horizontal rope can be adjusted and the number of horizontal ropes can be increased or decreased, thus possessing adaptability and versatility. Attached Figure Description
[0022] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, further illustrates a container cargo binding rope and its usage method according to the present invention.
[0023] Figure 1 This is the front view of vertical rope A.
[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image.
[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The right view.
[0026] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of
[0027] Figure 5 is the front view of the horizontal rope.
[0028] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the top view of
[0029] Figure 7 is the view of the Mu character buckle.
[0030] Figure 8 is the view of the loop buckle.
[0031] Figure 9 is the installation process of vertical rope A and horizontal rope Figure 1 .
[0032] Figure 10 is Figure 9 a partial enlarged view of
[0033] Figure 11 is the installation process of vertical rope A and horizontal rope Figure 2 .
[0034] Figure 12 is the installation process of vertical rope A and horizontal rope Figure 3 .
[0035] Figure 13 is the installation process of vertical rope A and horizontal rope Figure 4 .
[0036] Figure 14 is the completed bundling diagram of vertical rope A and horizontal rope.
[0037] Figure 15 is the front view of vertical rope B.
[0038] Figure 16 is Figure 15 a partial enlarged view of
[0039] Figure 17 is Figure 15 the right view of
[0040] Figure 18 is Figure 17 a partial enlarged view of
[0041] Figure 19 is the installation process of vertical rope B and horizontal rope Figure 1 .
[0042] Figure 20 is Figure 19 a partial enlarged view of
[0043] Figure 21 is the installation process of vertical rope B and horizontal rope Figure 2 .
[0044] Figure 22 yes Figure 21 A magnified view of a portion of the image.
[0045] Figure 23 The installation process of vertical rope B and horizontal rope. Figure 3 .
[0046] Figure 24 yes Figure 23 A magnified view of a portion of the image.
[0047] Figure 25 This is a diagram showing the completion of the binding with vertical rope B and horizontal rope.
[0048] In the diagram: 1. Vertical rope A, 2. Loop structure A, 3. Horizontal rope, 4. Loop, 5. Sewing thread, 6. T-shaped buckle, 7. Hoop buckle, 8. Container, 9. Container fixing ring, 10. Cargo A, 11. Vertical rope B, 12. Loop structure B, 13. Connecting loop, 20. Cargo B. Detailed Implementation
[0049] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand the technical solution of the present invention, the following preferred embodiments are provided, but the technical concept of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.
[0050] Example 1
[0051] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 In the middle, the main body of the vertical rope A(1) is a flat polyester braided tape. The polyester braided tape is folded back into a double rope shape. The double ropes are sewn together by stitches (5) to form 5 interlocking loop structures A(2). The loop structures A(2) are connected to each other by the tape body. The ends of the folded back polyester braided tape are forked. The length of one forked segment is greater than that of the other segment, so as to facilitate subsequent installation and connection. The characteristics of the two ends of the vertical rope A(1) are: one end is a loop structure A(2), and the other end is forked. One forked segment is a long rope, and the other is a short rope.
[0052] Figure 5 , Figure 6 In the middle, the main body of the horizontal rope (3) is a flat polyester braided tape. One end of the flat polyester braided tape is folded back, and the end of the folded section is sewn to the main body through the stitch (5) to form a loop (4).
[0053] Figure 7 In the middle, the specifications of the eye-shaped buckle (6) match the specifications of the vertical rope A (1) and the horizontal rope (3).
[0054] Figure 9Before loading the cargo at the tail of the container (8), the container fixing ring (9) is selected according to the position of the fixing point at the tail end. The end loop structure A (2) of the vertical rope A (1) is passed through the selected container fixing ring (9) as a whole, and then the vertical rope A (1) is passed through the end loop structure A (2) as a whole. After tightening, one end of the vertical rope A (1) is connected to the container fixing ring (9).
[0055] Figure 9 , Figure 10 In the process, according to the properties of cargo A (10), two horizontal ropes (3) are selected. The vertical rope A (1) is passed through the loops (4) of the two horizontal ropes (3) one after another. According to the height requirements of the horizontal ropes (3), the end of the loop (4) of the horizontal rope (3) is pulled out in the opposite direction from the loop structure A (2) of the vertical rope A (1) at the corresponding height. Then the main body of the horizontal rope (3) is passed through the loop (4) that has been pulled out and tightened. At this time, the connection between the horizontal rope (3) and the vertical rope A (1) is completed.
[0056] Figure 11 In the middle, the long rope segment at the forked end of the vertical rope A (1) passes through the corresponding container fixing ring (9) above, and the long rope segment is connected to the short rope segment through the eye-shaped buckle (6). At this time, both ends of the main body of the vertical rope A (1) are connected to the container fixing ring (9).
[0057] Figure 12 In the middle, the same vertical rope A (1) and horizontal rope (3) are installed and connected on the other side of the container (8).
[0058] Figure 13 In the middle, the horizontal rope (3) is pulled to the rear of the container to facilitate the subsequent loading of cargo A (10).
[0059] Figure 14 After cargo A (10) is packed, the corresponding horizontal ropes (3) on both sides are connected by a buckle (6), and the binding operation is completed by tightening with a tightener. When cargo A (10) tilts or moves backward, the vertical rope A (1) will exert a forward-angled pulling force on the horizontal rope (3), thereby preventing cargo (10) from tilting or moving backward.
[0060] Example 2
[0061] Figure 15 , Figure 16 , Figure 17 , Figure 18In the middle, the main body of the vertical rope B (11) is a flat polyester braided tape. The polyester braided tape is folded back into a double rope shape. The double ropes are sewn together by stitch (5) to form 5 interlocking loop structures B (12). The loop structures B (12) are connected to each other by the tape body. The end of the folded back polyester braided tape is forked. The length of one forked segment is greater than that of the other segment, so as to facilitate subsequent installation and connection. The ends of the long and short forked ropes are folded back outward and sewn together by stitch (5) to form connecting loops (13). The characteristics of the two ends of the vertical rope B (11) are: one end is a loop structure B (12) and the other end is forked. One part of the forked end is a long rope and the other part is a short rope. The ends of the long rope and the short rope have connecting loops (13).
[0062] Figure 5 , Figure 6 In the middle, the main body of the horizontal rope (3) is a flat polyester braided tape. One end of the flat polyester braided tape is folded back, and the end of the folded section is sewn to the main body through the stitch (5) to form a loop (4).
[0063] Figure 8 In the middle, the specifications of the loop fastener (7) match the specifications of the vertical rope B (11) and the horizontal rope (3).
[0064] Figure 19 Before loading the cargo at the tail of the container (8), the container fixing ring (9) is selected according to the position of the fixing point at the tail end. The end ring structure B (12) of the vertical rope B (11) is passed through the selected container fixing ring (9) as a whole, and then the vertical rope B (11) is passed through the end ring structure B (12) as a whole. After tightening, one end of the vertical rope B (11) is connected to the container fixing ring (9).
[0065] Figure 19 , Figure 20 In the process, according to the properties of cargo B (20), two horizontal ropes (3) are selected. The vertical rope B (11) is passed through the loops (4) of the two horizontal ropes (3) one after the other. According to the height requirements of the horizontal ropes (3), the main body of the horizontal ropes (3) is passed through the loop structure B (12) of the vertical rope B (11) at the corresponding height in the opposite direction. The horizontal ropes (3) are pulled out and tightened. At this time, the connection between the horizontal ropes (3) and the vertical ropes B (11) is completed.
[0066] Figure 21 , Figure 22In the middle, the long rope segment at the forked end of the vertical rope B (11) passes through the corresponding container fixing ring (9) above. The long rope segment is connected to the short rope segment through the snap fastener (7). When the long and short ropes are connected to the snap fastener (7), the connecting collar (13) above them is fitted onto the connecting post of the snap fastener (7), and the folded-back section of the connecting collar (13) is on the same side as the connecting post. At this time, both ends of the main body of the vertical rope B (11) are connected to the container fixing ring (9). The function of the connecting collar (13) is to prevent the snap fastener (7) from falling off due to vibration and cargo movement. The same installation and connection of the vertical rope B (11) and horizontal rope (3) is carried out on the other side of the container (8).
[0067] Figure 23 , Figure 24 During the subsequent packing process, it was discovered that the two horizontal ropes (3) of cargo B (20) could not meet the application requirements. A third horizontal rope (3) was added to the loop structure B (12) at the corresponding height of the two vertical ropes B (11). The connection steps are as follows: the loop (4) end of the horizontal rope (3) passes through the loop structure B (12), the loop (4) end of the horizontal rope (3) wraps around the loop structure B (12), the main body of the horizontal rope (3) passes through the loop (4), and the horizontal rope (3) is tightened at the connection point.
[0068] Figure 25 In the middle, the horizontal rope (3) is pulled to the rear of the container to facilitate the subsequent loading of cargo B (20). After cargo B (20) is loaded, the corresponding horizontal ropes (3) on both sides are connected by buckles (7) and tightened using a tightener. The excess horizontal ropes (3) are wrapped around the main body and knotted for reinforcement to prevent the buckles (7) from falling off due to vibration and cargo movement during subsequent transportation. The binding operation is thus completed. When cargo B (20) tilts or moves backward, the vertical rope B (11) will exert a forward-angled pulling force on the horizontal rope (3), thereby preventing cargo B (20) from tilting or moving backward.
Claims
1. A container cargo lashing rope consists of vertical ropes, horizontal ropes, and connectors, characterized in that: The vertical rope and horizontal rope are separate structures. The main body of the vertical rope is a double rope structure, with the two ropes connected at intervals to form multiple interconnected loop structures. The function of the loop structure is to limit the sliding range of the horizontal rope on the vertical rope. One end of the horizontal rope is folded back and connected to the main body to form a loop. The size of the vertical rope loop structure must ensure that the entire horizontal rope can pass through it when it is connected to the vertical rope through the loop.
2. The container cargo binding rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The overall length of the vertical rope needs to be greater than the distance between the upper and lower fixing rings of the container. The extra length of the vertical rope facilitates the connection between the vertical rope and the container fixing rings, and at the same time helps to reduce the angle of the vertical rope to the horizontal rope, thereby increasing the tensile strength of the vertical rope.
3. The container cargo binding rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical rope has a double rope structure, with the two ropes connected at intervals to form multiple interconnected loop structures. The two ropes can be connected by one of the following methods: sewing, weaving, riveting, ferrule, or knotting.
4. The container cargo binding rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the horizontal rope is folded back and connected to the main body to form a loop, which can be connected by one of the following methods: sewing, weaving, or riveting.
5. A container cargo binding rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector enables the connection of vertical ropes to container fixing rings, the connection of horizontal ropes to vertical ropes, and the closing connection of horizontal ropes. The connector can be one of the following: collar, hook, tightening buckle, rope buckle, or ratchet tightener.
6. The method of using a container cargo binding rope according to claim 1, characterized in that: According to the height requirements of the goods for the horizontal rope, the loop end of the horizontal rope is connected to the vertical rope at the corresponding height of the vertical rope loop structure. During the connection, the horizontal rope passes through the vertical rope loop structure by bending and winding. After the horizontal rope and the vertical rope are connected, they form a combination.
7. The method of using a container cargo binding rope according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are three methods for connecting horizontal and vertical ropes using loops: First, the vertical rope passes through the loop of the horizontal rope. At the corresponding height of the vertical rope's loop structure, the loop end of the horizontal rope is pulled out of the vertical rope's loop structure in the opposite direction. Then, the main body of the horizontal rope passes through the pulled-out loop and is tightened, thus connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes. Second, the vertical rope passes through the loop of the horizontal rope. At the corresponding height of the vertical rope's loop structure, the main body of the horizontal rope passes through the vertical rope's loop structure in the opposite direction and is tightened, thus connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes. Third, the entire loop end of the horizontal rope passes through the vertical rope's loop structure at the corresponding height. After bending and winding, the main body of the horizontal rope passes through the loop of the horizontal rope and is tightened, thus connecting the horizontal and vertical ropes. This method is particularly suitable for adding horizontal ropes after the connection between the vertical rope and the container fixing ring has been completed during operation.