Container

Abstract

The utility model discloses a container. The container comprises a bottom frame and an end frame. The bottom frame comprises a locking device, the end frame is rotatably connected to the end part of the bottom frame between an upright position and a folded position, and the end frame comprises a vertex angle piece. The lock catch device comprises a lock rod, the lock rod is provided with a first abutting surface, the top corner piece comprises a top face, an in-container side face and a second abutting surface, the in-container side face faces the interior of the container in the length direction of the container when the end frame is located at the vertical position, and the second abutting surface is connected between the in-container side face and the top face. The second abutting surface abuts against the first abutting surface in the process that the end frame rotates towards the folding position. According to the container disclosed by the utility model, the abutting surface is additionally arranged on the vertex angle piece, so that the abutting surface which abuts against the lock rod is a plane, a curved surface or an edge with a larger angle, and the situation that the abutting surface of the lock rod is damaged or the lock rod is bent due to overlarge contact stress caused by the fact that the right-angle edge of the vertex angle piece abuts against the inclined surface of the lock rod can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of transportation equipment, in particular to a container. Background Art

[0002] As a widely used transport equipment, containers are available in various forms. For containers with foldable end frames, elastic devices are usually provided to assist the end frames in erecting. Therefore, a locking device is provided on the bottom frame to lock the end frame pivoted to the folded position to limit the end frame from turning up. During the process of the end frame pivoting to the folded position, the inner edge of the top corner piece on the corner column of the end frame presses the locking rod of the locking device, pushing the locking rod to move axially. After the end frame pivots to the folded position, the locking rod is reset and penetrates into the corner piece hole of the top corner piece, thereby limiting the end frame in the folded position.

[0003] However, the inner edge of the conventional top corner fitting, as the edge facing the inside of the box, is usually not subjected to additional treatment, so that the abutment surface of the locking rod is pressed by the right-angle edge, and the contact stress between the locking rod and the top corner fitting is large, which can easily lead to damage to the abutment surface of the locking rod or bending of the locking rod.

[0004] Therefore, a container is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the utility model content section, which will be further described in detail in the detailed implementation section. The utility model content section of the utility model does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the technical solution claimed for protection, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the scope of protection of the technical solution claimed for protection.

[0006] In order to at least partially solve the above problems, the utility model provides a container, the container comprising:

[0007] a chassis, the chassis including a locking device; and

[0008] an end frame rotatably connected to the end of the base frame between an upright position and a folded position, the end frame including a top corner piece,

[0009] Wherein, the locking device includes a locking rod, the locking rod is provided with a first abutment surface, the top corner piece includes a top surface, an inner side surface of the box and a second abutment surface, the inner side surface of the box faces the interior of the container in the length direction of the container when the end frame is in the upright position, the second abutment surface is connected between the inner side surface of the box and the top surface, and the second abutment surface presses against the first abutment surface during the rotation of the end frame to the folded position.

[0010] According to the container of the utility model, the top corner piece increases the abutting surface, so that the abutting surface of the lock rod is a larger plane, curved surface or a larger angle edge. Therefore, the container of the utility model can avoid the right angle edge of the top corner piece pressing the inclined surface of the lock rod, resulting in excessive contact stress and damage to the abutting surface of the lock rod or bending of the lock rod.

[0011] Optionally, the second abutment surface is set as a plane, and the second abutment surface includes a first edge and a second edge, the first edge is connected to the inner side surface of the box, and the second edge is connected to the top surface, and at least one of the first edge and the second edge presses against the first abutment surface during the rotation of the end frame to the folded position.

[0012] Optionally, when the end frame rotates until the second abutting surface contacts the first abutting surface, the second abutting surface is parallel to the first abutting surface.

[0013] Optionally, the distance from the first edge to the plane where the top surface is located is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm; and / or

[0014] The distance from the second edge to the plane where the side surface is located is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm.

[0015] Optionally, the second abutting surface is configured as a curved surface, and a radius of the curved surface is configured to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm.

[0016] Optionally, the base frame further comprises a buffer device, wherein the buffer device abuts against the end frame during at least a portion of the rotation stroke of the end frame close to the base frame.

[0017] Optionally, the end frame is provided with a pressure shaft for abutting against the buffer device, and the pressure shaft is fixed to a corner column of the end frame through a bracket.

[0018] Optionally, the buffer device comprises:

[0019] A support plate, the support plate is located outside the bottom side beam of the base frame and is fixed to the bottom side beam, and the upper surface of the support plate is a curved surface;

[0020] a stopper assembly fixed to an outer side of the bottom side beam; and

[0021] a leaf spring, the leaf spring being at least partially supported on the upper surface of the support plate, comprising a first end and a second end for abutting the end frame,

[0022] Wherein, the position of the first end is jointly defined by the limiting assembly and the upper surface of the support plate.

[0023] Optionally, the limiting component includes:

[0024] a fixing plate fixed to the outer side of the bottom side beam;

[0025] a connecting plate fixed to the fixing plate and extending outwardly; and

[0026] A positioning shaft, one end of which passes through the positioning hole of the leaf spring located at the first end, and the other end is fixed to the connecting plate or passes through a fixing sleeve on the connecting plate.

[0027] Optionally, the buffer device further includes a buckle, which is fixed to the support plate and located in the middle of the leaf spring and is used to limit the leaf spring. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The following drawings of the present invention are used as a part of the present invention for understanding the present invention. The drawings show the embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, and are used to explain the principle of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a container according to a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a top corner piece of a container according to a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle area A; and

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of area B in the middle.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 100: Container

[0035] 1: Base frame

[0036] 11: Locking device

[0037] 111: Locking rod

[0038] 1111: First abutment surface

[0039] 12: Bottom side beam

[0040] 13: Support plate

[0041] 14: Limiting components

[0042] 141: Fixed plate

[0043] 142: Connecting plate

[0044] 1421: Fixed sleeve

[0045] 143: Positioning axis

[0046] 15: Leaf spring

[0047] 151: First End

[0048] 1511: Positioning hole

[0049] 152: Second End

[0050] 16: Buckle

[0051] 2: End frame

[0052] 21: Top corner piece

[0053] 211: Top

[0054] 212: Inside the box

[0055] 213: Second abutment surface

[0056] 2131: First edge

[0057] 2132: Second edge

[0058] 22: Corner post

[0059] 23: Finale

[0060] 24: Bracket DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In the following description, a large number of specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the utility model. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the utility model can be implemented without one or more of these details. In other examples, in order to avoid confusion with the utility model, some technical features known in the art are not described.

[0062] In order to thoroughly understand the present invention, a detailed description will be provided in the following description. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present invention thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, but in addition to these detailed descriptions, the present invention may also have other embodiments.

[0063] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit exemplary embodiments according to the utility model. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should also be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of the features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0064] Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" itself does not imply the existence of the "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of the "first component".

[0065] It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inside", "outside" and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.

[0066] The utility model provides a container.

[0067] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, a container 100 provided by a specific embodiment of the utility model includes a base frame 1 and an end frame 2. The base frame 1 includes a locking device 11, and the end frame 2 is in an upright position (such as Figure 1 The left end frame 2) and the folded position ( Figure 2 The end frame 2 on the right side of the middle is shown to be rotatably connected to the end of the base frame 1 (pivoted to a nearly folded position), and the end frame 2 includes a top corner piece 21.

[0069] Among them, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the locking device 11 includes a locking rod 111, and the locking rod 111 is provided with a first abutting surface 1111. The top corner piece 21 includes a top surface 211 (i.e., the upper surface of the top corner piece 21 when the end frame 2 is in the upright position), an inner side surface 212, and a second abutting surface 213. When the end frame 2 is in the upright position, the inner side surface 212 is the outer surface of the top corner piece 21 facing the inside of the container 100 in the length direction D1 of the container 100. The second abutting surface 213 is connected between the inner side surface 212 and the top surface 211, and the second abutting surface 213 presses against the first abutting surface 1111 during the rotation of the end frame 2 to the folded position.

[0070] It can be understood that the end frame 2 is connected to the base frame 1 by a device such as a hinge assembly, and the pivot axis of the end frame 2 is along the width direction D2 of the container 100. The upright position of the end frame 2, that is, the position of the end frame 2 in normal use, is roughly in a vertical state. The folded position of the end frame 2, that is, the storage position where the end frame 2 is pivoted to be flat on the base frame 1, is roughly in a horizontal state. In the process of the end frame 2 pivoting to the folded position, the top corner piece 21 presses the locking rod 111 of the locking device 11, and the first abutting surface 1111 of the locking rod 111 is usually an inclined surface with an angle with the axial direction of the locking rod 111. The locking rod 111 moves along its axial direction under the pressure of the top corner piece 21. After the end frame 2 continues to pivot to the folded position (locked position), the locking rod 111 locks the position of the end frame 2 by penetrating the corner piece hole of the top corner piece 21. No further restrictions are made on other specific structures of the locking device 11 here. A connecting line between the second abutting surface 213 and the box inner side surface 212 is parallel to the first abutting surface 1111 of the locking rod 111 . A connecting line between the second abutting surface 213 and the top surface 211 is parallel to the first abutting surface 1111 of the locking rod 111 .

[0071] According to the container 100 of the utility model, the second abutting surface 213 is added to the top corner fitting in the prior art, so that the first abutting surface 1111 of the lock rod 111 is pressed against a larger plane, a curved surface or an edge with a larger angle. Therefore, the contact stress of the top corner fitting 21 when the end frame 2 pivots to the lock rod 111 can be reduced, and the problem of damage to the lock rod abutting surface or bending of the lock rod caused by excessive contact stress caused by the right-angle edge of the top corner fitting pressing against the inclined surface of the lock rod in the prior art can be avoided.

[0072] It should be noted that the directional terms used for the various components and parts of the container 100 described in the present invention are relative to the container 100 placed horizontally and in an upright state, at which time the chassis 1 of the container 100 is placed horizontally.

[0073] Optionally, the second abutting surface 213 is set to be a plane, and the second abutting surface 213 includes a first edge 2131 and a second edge 2132. The first edge 2131 is connected to the inner side surface 212 of the box, that is, the first edge 2131 is the connecting line between the second abutting surface 213 and the inner side surface 212 of the box. The second edge 2132 is connected to the top surface 211, that is, the second edge 2132 is the connecting line between the second abutting surface 213 and the top surface 211. At least one of the first edge 2131 and the second edge 2132 presses against the first abutting surface 1111 during the rotation of the end frame 2 to the folded position. For example, when the end frame 2 rotates to the point where the top corner piece 21 just contacts the locking rod 111, the first edge 2131 presses against the first abutting surface 1111, and as the end frame 2 continues to rotate, the second edge 2132 presses against the first abutting surface 1111.

[0074] It can be understood that the angles corresponding to the first edge 2131 and the second edge 2132 are both greater than 90°, that is, the angle formed by the second abutting surface 213 of the top corner piece 21 and the inner side surface 212 of the box and the angle formed by the second abutting surface 213 of the top corner piece 21 and the top surface 211 are both greater than 90°. The first edge 2131 and the second edge 2132 are parallel to the first abutting surface 1111 of the locking rod 111.

[0075] Preferably, when the end frame 2 rotates until the second abutting surface 213 contacts the first abutting surface 1111, the second abutting surface 213 is parallel to the first abutting surface 1111. That is, when the end frame 2 rotates until the second abutting surface 213 just contacts the first abutting surface 1111, the first abutting surface 1111 and the second abutting surface 213 are in contact, and at this time, the first abutting surface 1111 and the second abutting surface 213 are in surface contact.

[0076] It can be understood that, as the end frame 2 continues to rotate, the first abutting surface 1111 and the second abutting surface 213 are no longer in contact with each other, and at the same time, the second edge 2132 of the second abutting surface 213 presses against the first abutting surface 1111 .

[0077] Preferably, the distance from the first edge 2131 to the plane where the top surface 211 is located is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm. The distance from the second edge 2132 to the plane where the box inner side surface 212 is located is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm.

[0078] Preferably, the second abutting surface 213 is set as a curved surface. Further preferably, the radius of the curved surface is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm. It can be understood that when the second abutting surface 213 is a curved surface, the contact stress between the second abutting surface 213 and the first abutting surface 1111 is small, thereby avoiding excessive contact stress that causes damage to the abutting surface of the locking rod or bending of the locking rod.

[0079] Preferably, the base frame 1 further comprises a buffer device, which abuts against the end frame 2 during at least a portion of the rotation stroke of the end frame 2 close to the base frame 1. The buffer device can provide buffering during the process of the end frame 2 pivoting toward the folded position, thereby reducing the impact force of the top corner piece 21 on the locking rod 111, that is, reducing the force of the second abutting surface 213 pressing against the first abutting surface 1111, thereby avoiding damage to the abutting surface of the locking rod or bending of the locking rod.

[0080] Specifically, Figure 4As shown, the buffer device includes a support plate 13, a stopper assembly 14 and a leaf spring 15. The support plate 13 is located on the outer side of the bottom side beam 12 of the chassis 1 and is fixed to the bottom side beam 12. The upper surface of the support plate 13 is an arc surface. The leaf spring 15 is at least partially supported on the upper surface of the support plate 13, and includes a first end 151 and a second end 152 for abutting the end frame 2. The stopper assembly 14 is fixed to the outer side of the bottom side beam 12, and the position of the first end 151 is jointly defined by the stopper assembly 14 and the upper surface of the support plate 13.

[0081] Preferably, if Figure 4 As shown, the limiting assembly 14 includes a fixing plate 141, a connecting plate 142 and a positioning shaft 143. The fixing plate 141 is fixed to the outer side of the bottom side beam 12, and the connecting plate 142 is fixed to the fixing plate 141 and extends outward. The first end 151 of the leaf spring 15 has a positioning hole 1511, one end of the positioning shaft 143 penetrates the positioning hole 1511, and the other end is fixed to the connecting plate 142. Alternatively, one end of the positioning shaft 143 penetrates the positioning hole 1511, and the other end is penetrated in the fixing sleeve 1421 on the connecting plate 142. Thus, the first end of the leaf spring 15 is limited to a specific position between the upper surface of the support plate 13 and the connecting plate 142 of the limiting assembly 14.

[0082] Preferably, the buffer device also includes a clip 16, which is fixed to the support plate 13 and is located in the middle of the leaf spring 15, and is used to limit the leaf spring 15 to prevent the leaf spring 15 from detaching from the upper surface of the support plate 13 along the width direction D2 of the container 100, or the clip 16 can also be configured to limit the upward movement distance of the leaf spring 15.

[0083] Preferably, the end frame 2 is provided with a pressing shaft 23 for abutting against the buffer device, specifically, the pressing shaft 23 abuts against the second end 152 of the leaf spring 15. The pressing shaft 23 is fixed to the corner column 22 of the end frame 2 through a bracket 24. The axial direction of the pressing shaft 23 is preferably parallel to the upper surface of the second end 152 of the leaf spring 15.

[0084] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used herein are only for describing specific implementation purposes and are not intended to limit the present invention. The features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable or otherwise specified in the other embodiment.

[0085] The present invention has been described through the above-mentioned embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-mentioned embodiments are only for the purpose of example and explanation, and the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. According to the teachings of the present invention, more variations and modifications can be made, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that: The container comprises: a chassis, the chassis including a locking device; and an end frame rotatably connected to the end of the base frame between an upright position and a folded position, the end frame including a top corner piece, Wherein, the locking device includes a locking rod, the locking rod is provided with a first abutment surface, the top corner piece includes a top surface, an inner side surface of the box and a second abutment surface, the inner side surface of the box faces the interior of the container in the length direction of the container when the end frame is in the upright position, the second abutment surface is connected between the inner side surface of the box and the top surface, and the second abutment surface presses against the first abutment surface during the rotation of the end frame to the folded position.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second abutting surface is set as a plane, and the second abutting surface includes a first edge and a second edge, the first edge is connected to the inner side surface of the box, and the second edge is connected to the top surface, and at least one of the first edge and the second edge presses against the first abutting surface during the rotation of the end frame to the folded position.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the end frame rotates until the second abutting surface contacts the first abutting surface, the second abutting surface is parallel to the first abutting surface.

4. The container according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The distance from the first edge to the plane where the top surface is located is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm; and / or The distance from the second edge to the plane where the inner side surface of the box is located is set to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm.

5. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second abutting surface is configured as a curved surface, and a radius of the curved surface is configured to be greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than 15 mm.

6. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base frame further comprises a buffer device, wherein the buffer device abuts against the end frame during at least a portion of the rotation stroke of the end frame close to the base frame.

7. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end frame is provided with a pressing shaft for abutting against the buffer device, and the pressing shaft is fixed to the corner column of the end frame through a bracket.

8. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that: The buffer device comprises: A support plate, the support plate is located outside the bottom side beam of the base frame and is fixed to the bottom side beam, and the upper surface of the support plate is a curved surface; a stopper assembly fixed to an outer side of the bottom side beam; and a leaf spring, the leaf spring being at least partially supported on the upper surface of the support plate, comprising a first end and a second end for abutting the end frame, Wherein, the position of the first end is jointly defined by the limiting assembly and the upper surface of the support plate.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The limiting component comprises: a fixing plate fixed to the outer side of the bottom side beam; a connecting plate fixed to the fixing plate and extending outwardly; and A positioning shaft, one end of which passes through the positioning hole of the leaf spring located at the first end, and the other end is fixed to the connecting plate or passes through a fixing sleeve on the connecting plate.

10. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The buffer device also includes a buckle, which is fixed to the support plate and located in the middle of the leaf spring and is used to limit the leaf spring.

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