A transport container securing device

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of transport container fixing device, belong to container transport fixed technical field.The device includes bottom support module and at least two groups of coaxially arranged hoop assembly.Hoop assembly is formed by upper hoop and lower hoop buckling locking fixed space.Lower hoop can be moved and fixed on bottom support module, to adjust the pitch of adjacent fixed space, adapt to different length transport container.Bottom support module is opened with multiple first fixed holes or sliding grooves along the axial direction;Lower hoop is adjusted by the cooperation of second fixed hole on connecting base and first fixed hole, or by the cooperation of third fixed hole and sliding groove to realize stepless continuous adjustment.Hoop assembly inner wall is provided with vibration isolation pad, to absorb vibration impact and prevent container axial movement.The application can flexibly adapt to different length transport container, eliminate axial movement risk, and protect container surface from damage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of container transport securing devices, and in particular to a transport container securing device. Background Technology

[0002] When securing transport containers to flatbed trucks or other transport vehicles, rope binding or bolt fastening with brackets is commonly used. Rope binding is cumbersome, has low reliability, and poses a risk of axial movement of the container during transport. While bracket fastening offers higher reliability, the fixed spacing between the brackets makes it difficult to adapt to transport containers of varying lengths, resulting in insufficient versatility. Furthermore, existing fastening structures lack shock absorption measures at the contact points between the clamps and the container, making the container surface susceptible to damage during transport. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a transport container fixing device to solve the following technical problems existing in the prior art: the existing transport container fixing devices lack versatility, the fixing bracket spacing is fixed and cannot adapt to transport containers of different lengths; the fixing operation is cumbersome and inefficient; there is a risk of axial movement of the container during transportation; and the contact part between the clamp and the container lacks shock absorption protection measures, making the container surface susceptible to damage.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: This application provides a transport container fixing device, including a bottom support module and at least two sets of coaxially arranged clamp assemblies. Each clamp assembly includes an upper clamp and a lower clamp, which, when engaged and locked together, form a transport container fixing space. The lower clamp can be moved to any position on the bottom support module and then fixed, allowing the spacing between adjacent transport container fixing spaces to be adjusted to accommodate transport containers of different lengths. By configuring the lower clamp as a structure that can move axially and be fixed on the bottom support module, the device can flexibly adapt to transport containers of different lengths, overcoming the shortcomings of existing fixing brackets with fixed spacing and insufficient versatility.

[0005] Furthermore, the bottom support module has multiple first fixing holes along the axial direction of the transport container fixing space, and the lower clamp has a second fixing hole, which can be assembled and fixed with any one of the first fixing holes. By providing multiple first fixing holes along the axial direction on the bottom support module, the lower clamp can be selectively assembled with any one of the first fixing holes through the second fixing hole, thereby realizing multi-position adjustment of the lower clamp in the axial direction to meet the fixing requirements of containers of different lengths.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting base is provided on the outer side of the lower clamp, and the second fixing holes are arranged in pairs on the connecting base. The connecting base provides a stable connection foundation between the lower clamp and the bottom support module, and the paired second fixing holes can effectively prevent the lower clamp from rotating after fixing, thus improving the fixing reliability.

[0007] Specifically, the second fixing hole is located on the radial centerline of the lower clamp. Arranging the second fixing hole on the radial centerline of the lower clamp ensures that the fastening force is symmetrically distributed along the lower clamp, preventing the lower clamp from tilting due to uneven force and ensuring assembly accuracy and fixing stability.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bottom support module has a sliding groove along the axial direction of the fixed space of the transport container, and the lower clamp has a third fixing hole, which can be assembled and fixed with the sliding groove. By setting the cooperation method between the sliding groove and the third fixing hole, the lower clamp can be continuously and steplessly adjusted within the sliding groove range, which has higher adjustment accuracy and flexibility compared with the fixing hole method, and can realize stepless adjustment of the spacing of the fixed space of the transport container.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamp assembly comprises multiple sets, which are arranged in a row on the bottom support module. This arrangement of multiple clamp assemblies allows for the simultaneous securing of multiple transport containers placed side-by-side, significantly improving the device's securing capacity and transport efficiency, making it suitable for batch transport scenarios.

[0010] Furthermore, the bottom support module consists of a rectangular frame and multiple support rods fixed within the rectangular frame, with the support rods arranged in parallel. Each column of the clamp assembly intersects with one of the support rods. The grid-like bottom support module formed by the rectangular frame and the parallel support rods has high structural strength and rigidity, enabling it to reliably withstand loads in all directions during transportation. Simultaneously, the support rods provide a stable mounting foundation for each column of clamp assemblies.

[0011] Furthermore, along the radial direction of the fixed space for the transport containers, each clamp assembly includes multiple upper clamps connected in sequence, and multiple lower clamps connected in sequence corresponding to the upper clamps. By connecting multiple upper clamps and multiple lower clamps in series, each clamp assembly can simultaneously clamp multiple transport containers arranged radially side by side, further expanding the fixing capacity of the device and improving space utilization.

[0012] Preferably, a vibration damping pad is provided on the inner wall of the clamp assembly. The vibration damping pad is located on the inner wall where the clamp assembly contacts the transport container. It can absorb and buffer vibration impacts during transportation, effectively protect the surface of the transport container from damage, and increase the friction between the clamp and the container to further prevent axial movement of the container.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects: 1. By setting the lower clamp to a structure that can be moved and fixed arbitrarily on the bottom support module, the spacing between the fixed spaces of adjacent transport containers can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual length of the containers. This overcomes the technical defects of existing fixed brackets with fixed spacing that cannot adapt to containers of different lengths, and significantly improves the versatility of the device.

[0014] 2. The purely mechanical fixing method, which uses upper and lower clamps to lock together, is simple and quick to operate, and has high fixing reliability. It eliminates the problems of cumbersome operation and low fixing reliability of rope binding methods, and effectively prevents the risk of axial movement of transport containers during transportation.

[0015] 3. By setting vibration isolation pads on the inner wall of the clamp assembly, vibration impact can be effectively absorbed and buffered during transportation, protecting the surface of the transport container from damage caused by direct contact with the clamp, thus solving the technical problem of the lack of shock absorption protection measures in existing fixed structures.

[0016] 4. By arranging multiple sets of clamp components in a row on the bottom support module, and using a grid-like bottom support module composed of rectangular frames and parallel support rods, the overall structure of the device is compact and has a strong load-bearing capacity. It can fix multiple parallel transport containers at the same time, making it suitable for batch transportation scenarios and improving transportation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A top view of a transport container securing device is shown in one embodiment; Figure 2 A side view of a transport container securing device is shown in one embodiment; Figure 3 A front view of a transport container securing device is shown in one embodiment; Figure 4 An overall perspective view of the transport container securing device in one embodiment is shown; Figure 5 A top view of the transport container securing device is shown in another embodiment; Figure 6 A side view of the transport container securing device is shown in another embodiment; Figure 7 A front view of the transport container securing device is shown in another embodiment; Figure 8 An overall perspective view of the transport container securing device is shown in another embodiment; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Bottom support module; 11. First fixing hole; 2. Clamp assembly; 21. Upper clamp; 22. Lower clamp; 221. Second fixing hole; 222. Third fixing hole; 3. Slide groove; 4. Vibration isolation pad; 5. Connecting base; 6. Clamp fastening hole. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the following embodiments are used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0019] This application relates to a transport container fixing device for securing transport containers to transport vehicles such as flatbed trucks. The core of this device lies in the use of a lower clamp 22 that can move axially and be fixed on the bottom support module 1, allowing the spacing between adjacent transport container fixing spaces to be flexibly adjusted according to the actual length of the containers, thus accommodating transport containers of different lengths. The technical solution of this application is described in detail below through two embodiments.

[0020] In one implementation, reference is made to Figures 1 to 4 The transport container securing device includes a bottom support module 1 and at least two sets of coaxially arranged clamp assemblies 2. The bottom support module 1 consists of a rectangular frame and multiple support rods fixed within the rectangular frame. The multiple support rods are arranged parallel to each other, forming a grid-like load-bearing structure with high structural strength and rigidity, capable of reliably withstanding loads in all directions during transportation. The bottom support module 1 is fixed to the flatbed truck by welding.

[0021] Reference Figure 3 The clamp assembly 2 includes an upper clamp 21 and a lower clamp 22. After the upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 are engaged, they are locked together by fastening bolts passing through their respective clamp fastening holes 6, forming a closed space for securing the transport container. With the upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 engaged, the transport container is enclosed within this space. The upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 apply clamping forces from above and below, respectively, to prevent axial movement of the container during transport.

[0022] Reference Figure 1The bottom support module 1 has multiple first fixing holes 11 along the axial direction of the transport container fixing space. These first fixing holes 11 are spaced apart on the support rod of the bottom support module 1 along the axial direction. A connecting base 5 is provided on the outer side of the lower clamp 22, and the connecting base 5 has paired second fixing holes 221. During installation, the lower clamp 22 is moved to the target position on the bottom support module 1, aligning the second fixing holes 221 on the connecting base 5 with the corresponding first fixing holes 11 on the bottom support module 1. Then, bolts are used to fix the lower clamp 22 to the bottom support module 1 through the second fixing holes 221 and the first fixing holes 11. Because the bottom support module 1 has multiple first fixing holes 11 along the axial direction, the lower clamp 22 can be selectively assembled with any one of the first fixing holes 11, thereby achieving multi-position adjustment of the lower clamp 22 in the axial direction, allowing the spacing between adjacent transport container fixing spaces to be adjusted according to the actual length of the container.

[0023] The second fixing holes 221 are arranged in pairs on the connecting base 5, and both second fixing holes 221 are located on the radial centerline of the lower clamp 22. The two second fixing holes 221 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the radial centerline of the lower clamp 22 along the axial direction, so that the fixing force of the fastening bolts is symmetrically distributed along the lower clamp 22. On the one hand, this prevents the lower clamp 22 from rotating after fixing, ensuring assembly accuracy; on the other hand, it ensures that the fastening force is evenly transmitted, avoiding the lower clamp 22 from tilting due to uneven force, and improving fixing stability.

[0024] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the clamp assembly 2 includes multiple sets, which are arranged in rows on the bottom support module 1. Each row of clamp assemblies 2 intersects with the support rod of the bottom support module 1, and the support rod provides a stable installation base for each row of clamp assemblies 2. The arrangement of multiple sets of clamp assemblies 2 in rows can simultaneously fix multiple transport containers placed side by side.

[0025] Reference Figure 3 Along the radial direction of the transport container fixing space, each clamp assembly 2 includes multiple upper clamps 21 connected in sequence, and multiple lower clamps 22 connected in sequence corresponding to the upper clamps 21. The multiple upper clamps 21 are connected end to end in sequence, and the corresponding multiple lower clamps 22 are also connected end to end in sequence. After each pair of upper clamps 21 and lower clamps 22 are fastened together, they form an independent transport container fixing space, so that each clamp assembly 2 can simultaneously clamp multiple parallel transport containers along the radial direction, further expanding the fixing capacity of the device.

[0026] Vibration damping pads 4 are provided on the inner wall of the clamp assembly 2. The vibration damping pads 4 are attached to the inner wall surfaces of the upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 that contact the transport container. After the upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 are fastened and locked, the vibration damping pads 4 are clamped between the inner wall of the clamp and the outer wall of the transport container. During transportation, the vibration damping pads 4 can absorb and buffer the vibration impact from the vehicle, preventing surface damage caused by direct rigid contact between the inner wall of the clamp and the outer wall of the container; at the same time, the vibration damping pads 4 increase the friction between the clamp and the container, further limiting the axial movement of the container.

[0027] When using the transport container fixing device of this embodiment, firstly, based on the actual length of the transport container to be fixed, determine the required spacing between adjacent clamp components 2. Move the lower clamp 22 along the axial direction of the bottom support module 1 to the corresponding first fixing hole 11 position, aligning the second fixing hole 221 on the connecting base 5 with the target first fixing hole 11. Insert the bolt and tighten it to complete the positioning and fixing of the lower clamp 22. Then, place the transport container on the lower clamp 22, and then fasten the upper clamp 21 from above. Lock the upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 together by passing the fastening bolt through the clamp fastening hole 6, and the transport container is reliably fixed in the transport container fixing space. When it is necessary to fix transport containers of different lengths, simply loosen the bolt fixing the lower clamp 22, move the lower clamp 22 to the corresponding first fixing hole 11 position and re-fix it to quickly complete the spacing adjustment.

[0028] In another implementation, refer to Figures 5 to 8 The transport container fixing device also includes a bottom support module 1 and at least two sets of coaxially arranged clamp assemblies 2. Each clamp assembly 2 includes an upper clamp 21 and a lower clamp 22. The upper clamp 21 and lower clamp 22 are fastened together to form a fixed space for the transport container. The bottom support module 1 also consists of a rectangular frame and multiple parallel support rods. Multiple sets of clamp assemblies 2 are arranged in rows on the bottom support module 1. Each row of clamp assemblies 2 intersects with the support rods. Each set of clamp assemblies 2 radially includes multiple sequentially connected upper clamps 21 and corresponding multiple sequentially connected lower clamps 22. Vibration damping pads 4 are provided on the inner wall of the clamp assembly 2. The above structure is the same as the previously described embodiment and will not be repeated here.

[0029] The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment lies in the positioning and fixing method of the lower clamp 22 on the bottom support module 1. (Refer to...) Figure 5 The bottom support module 1 has a groove 3 along the axial direction of the fixed space of the transport container. The groove 3 extends through the support rod of the bottom support module 1 in the axial direction, and its cross-sectional shape is convex. The lower clamp 22 has a third fixing hole 222. By passing a fastener through the third fixing hole 222 and cooperating with the groove 3, the lower clamp 22 is fixed to the bottom support module 1.

[0030] During installation, loosen the fasteners to allow the lower clamp 22 to slide continuously along the slide groove 3 in the axial direction. After adjusting to the desired position, tighten the fasteners so that the head of the fastener or the pressure plate abuts against the groove wall of the slide groove 3, locking the lower clamp 22 in that position. Because the slide groove 3 allows the lower clamp 22 to stop and be fixed at any position within its extension range, the axial position of the lower clamp 22 can be continuously adjusted steplessly. Compared with the fixed hole positioning method, it has higher position adjustment accuracy and flexibility, and can realize stepless adjustment of the fixed space distance between adjacent transport containers, adapting to a wider range of container lengths.

[0031] When using the transport container fixing device of this embodiment, according to the actual length of the transport container to be fixed, loosen the fasteners of the lower clamp 22, slide the lower clamp 22 along the slide groove 3 to the desired position, tighten the fasteners to lock the lower clamp 22 in place, and then fasten and lock the upper clamp 21 in the same manner as in the aforementioned embodiment to complete the container fixing. When it is necessary to adjust the spacing, simply loosen the fasteners, move the lower clamp 22 along the slide groove 3 to the new position, and then tighten it again. The adjustment operation is continuous and flexible.

[0032] In other embodiments, the aforementioned groove 3 may also be a long strip groove that runs radially through but not axially, and the lower clamp may also achieve stepless continuous adjustment in axial position.

[0033] It is understood that the technical features of the foregoing embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. It is understood that the positioning and fixing method between the lower clamp 22 and the bottom support module 1 is not limited to the above-mentioned fixing hole method and sliding groove method. As long as the lower clamp 22 can be reliably fixed after moving to the target position on the bottom support module 1, it falls within the protection scope of this application.

[0034] It should be understood that expressions such as “comprising” and “may include” used in this application indicate the existence of the disclosed functions, operations, or constituent elements, and do not limit one or more additional functions, operations, and constituent elements. In this application, terms such as “comprising” and / or “having” are to be interpreted as indicating a particular characteristic, number, operation, constituent element, component, or combination thereof, but not to exclude the existence or possibility of adding one or more other characteristics, numbers, operations, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0035] Furthermore, in this application, the term "and / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. The symbol " / " in this document indicates that the related objects are in an "or" relationship; for example, A / B means A or B.

[0036] The terms "first" and "second," etc., used in the specification and claims herein are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order of objects. For example, "first response message" and "second response message," etc., are used to distinguish different response messages, not to describe a specific order of response messages.

[0037] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more, for example, multiple processing units means two or more processing units, multiple elements means two or more elements, etc.

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. "Fixed connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after connection. "Rotary connection" refers to a connection where the components can rotate relative to each other after connection. "Sliding connection" refers to a connection where the components can slide relative to each other after connection. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "left," and "right," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application.

[0040] Furthermore, the mathematical concepts mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as symmetry, equality, parallelism, and perpendicularity, are limitations specific to the current technological level, rather than absolute and strict mathematical definitions. Slight deviations are permissible; approximations of symmetry, equality, parallelism, and perpendicularity are all acceptable. For example, "A and B are parallel" means that A and B are parallel or approximately parallel, and the angle between A and B can be between 0 and 10 degrees. "A and B are perpendicular" means that A and B are perpendicular or approximately perpendicular, and the angle between A and B can be between 80 and 100 degrees.

[0041] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A container securing device, characterized in that, It includes a bottom support module (1) and at least two sets of coaxially arranged clamp assemblies (2). The clamp assembly (2) includes an upper clamp (21) and a lower clamp (22). The upper clamp (21) and the lower clamp (22) are fastened together to form a fixed space for the transport container. The lower clamp (22) can be moved to any position on the bottom support module (1) and then fixed so that the spacing between adjacent fixed spaces of the transport container can be adjusted to accommodate transport containers of different lengths.

2. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom support module (1) has multiple first fixing holes (11) along the axial direction of the fixed space of the transport container, and the lower clamp (22) has a second fixing hole (221). The second fixing hole (221) can be assembled and fixed with any one of the first fixing holes (11).

3. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lower clamp (22) is provided with a connecting base (5) on its outer side, and the second fixing hole (221) is arranged in pairs on the connecting base (5).

4. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second fixing hole (221) is located on the radial centerline of the lower clamp (22).

5. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom support module (1) has a sliding groove (3) along the axial direction of the fixed space of the transport container, and the lower clamp (22) has a third fixing hole (222), which can be assembled and fixed with the sliding groove (3).

6. The transport container fixing device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The clamp assembly (2) includes multiple sets, and the multiple sets of clamp assemblies (2) are arranged in a row on the bottom support module (1).

7. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom support module (1) consists of a rectangular frame and multiple support rods fixed inside the rectangular frame. The multiple support rods are arranged in parallel, and each column of the clamp assembly (2) intersects with the support rod.

8. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Along the radial direction of the fixed space of the transport container, each clamp assembly (2) includes multiple upper clamps (21) connected in sequence, and multiple lower clamps (22) connected in sequence corresponding to the upper clamps (21).

9. The transport container fixing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The inner wall of the clamp assembly (2) is provided with vibration isolation pads (4).

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