Container

Abstract

The utility model provides a container. The container comprises corner columns, a top end beam, a top side beam and a reinforcing assembly. The corner columns are arranged in the vertical direction. The top end beams are arranged in the width direction of the container and connected to the corner columns. The top side beams are arranged in the length direction of the container and connected to the corner columns and the top end beams. The reinforcement assembly includes a first reinforcement member connected to the top end beam and the top side beam and a second reinforcement member connected to one of the top end beam and the top side beam, the first reinforcement member and the second reinforcement member being each independent. According to the container, the structural strength of the top of the container can be improved by arranging the reinforcing assembly. And moreover, the first reinforcing component and the second reinforcing component are independent from each other, so that the first reinforcing component and the second reinforcing component can be arranged in different assembly procedures, the assembly difficulty of the reinforcing component, the top end beam and the top side beam can be reduced, and the production process of the container is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model generally relates to the technical field of container structures, and more specifically to a container. Background Art

[0002] As an internationally common standard transportation tool for multimodal transport, containers are widely used in the logistics systems supporting ships, ports, shipping lines, roads, transfer stations, bridges, tunnels, and multimodal transport globally. A bulk container refers to a container for transporting bulk goods such as grain, coal, and ore. Generally, the discharging methods include end-door discharging, side-door discharging, side-tipping discharging, etc. For a side-tipping discharging bulk container, its sidewall structure is required to have high strength, and during the discharging process, the side beams and the ends of the end beams will have relatively large stresses. Therefore, a corner strengthening structure is needed to enhance and ensure the strength. The existing process structure of the corner strengthening structure brings great limitations to the on-site welding process. All welding is carried out on the final assembly line, which greatly affects the production efficiency of the final assembly line, cannot meet the production plan target, and makes the corner strengthening welding positioner a bottleneck positioner.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a container to at least partially solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the Summary of the Utility Model section, which will be further elaborated in the Detailed Implementation section. The Summary of the Utility Model section of the present utility model does not mean to attempt to define the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it mean to attempt to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, the present utility model provides a container, which includes:

[0006] Corner posts, which are arranged vertically;

[0007] Top beams, which are arranged along the width direction of the container and connected to the corner posts;

[0008] Top side beams, which are arranged along the length direction of the container and connected to the corner posts and the top beams; and

[0009] A strengthening component, which includes a first strengthening member and a second strengthening member. The first strengthening member is connected to the top beam and the top side beam, and the second strengthening member is connected to one of the top beam and the top side beam. The first strengthening member and the second strengthening member are independent of each other.

[0010] Optionally, the container further includes top corner fittings, which are connected to the tops of the corner posts, and the top corner fittings protrude outward horizontally from the corner posts.

[0011] The first strengthening member is connected to the top end beam, the top side beam, and the top corner fittings, the second strengthening member is connected to the top end beam and the top corner fittings, and the second strengthening member abuts against the first strengthening member along the length direction of the container.

[0012] Optionally, the top surface of one of the top end beam and the top side beam has a notch communicating with its interior, and the notch is for the user to operate when the other of the top end beam and the top side beam is connected to the corner post.

[0013] In a state where the strengthening assembly is connected to the top end beam and the top side beam, the strengthening assembly closes the notch.

[0014] Optionally, the notch is located on the top end beam, and in a state where the strengthening assembly is connected to the top end beam and the top side beam, the first strengthening member closes the notch.

[0015] Optionally, the first strengthening member includes:

[0016] A first connecting section, which is at least connected to the top surface of the top end beam to close the notch.

[0017] A first flanging, which is bent upward relative to the first connecting section, and the first flanging is connected to the top corner fittings.

[0018] Optionally, the second strengthening member includes:

[0019] A second connecting section, which is connected to the top end beam and the top corner fittings.

[0020] A second flanging, which is inclined or perpendicular to the second connecting section, and the second flanging is connected to the top end beam, the top corner fittings, and the first strengthening member.

[0021] Optionally, the top end beam has an inclined surface, which is inclined relative to the length direction and the vertical direction of the container, and the inclined surface is located at the top corner of the top end beam along the length direction of the container away from the top side beam, and the second flanging has an avoidance angle adapted to the inclined surface.

[0022] Optionally, the container further includes a positioning assembly.

[0023] Along the length direction of the container, the side of the first strengthening member away from the top corner fittings abuts against the positioning assembly.

[0024] Optionally, the top beam is configured as a one-piece formed workpiece.

[0025] Optionally, the top beam includes a top beam body and a closing plate. The top beam body has an opening, and the closing plate is connected to the top beam body to close the opening, so that the top beam is configured in a closed shape.

[0026] Optionally, the top beam body has a downward opening, and the closing plate protrudes downward from the top beam body.

[0027] Optionally,

[0028] Along the length direction of the container, one side of the top beam close to the top side beam protrudes outward from the corner post, and the side of the top beam away from the top side beam is flush with the corner post.

[0029] For the container according to the present utility model, by providing the strengthening assembly, the structural strength of the top of the container can be improved. Moreover, the first strengthening member and the second strengthening member are independent of each other, and the first strengthening member and the second strengthening member can be placed in different assembly processes, which can reduce the assembly difficulty of the strengthening assembly with the top beam and the top side beam, and optimize the production process of the container. Description of the Drawings

[0030] The following drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model are hereby taken as a part of the present utility model for understanding the present utility model. The embodiments of the present utility model shown in the drawings and their descriptions are used to explain the principles of the present utility model. In the drawings,

[0031] Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, in which the first strengthening member is not installed;

[0032] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial perspective view of the container shown, in which the first strengthening member is connected to the corner fitting, the top side beam and the top beam;

[0033] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a partial perspective view of another angle of the container shown;

[0034] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a structural view of the first strengthening member in the container shown;

[0035] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the top beam in the container shown;

[0036] Figure 6 For Figure 1 a cross-sectional schematic view of another preferred embodiment of the top beam in the container shown;

[0037] Figure 7 For Figure 1 a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the second strengthening member in the container shown; and

[0038] Figure 8 For Figure 1 a schematic view of another preferred embodiment of the second strengthening member in the container shown.

[0039] Description of reference numerals:

[0040] 100 Container 100a Notch

[0041] 110 Corner post 111 Top corner fitting

[0042] 120 / 220 Top beam 120a / 220a Inclined surface

[0043] 120b / 220b Transition fillet 121 Top beam body

[0044] 121a Opening 122 Sealing plate

[0045] 130 Top side beam 140 Strengthening assembly

[0046] 141 / 241 Second strengthening member 141a / 241a Second connecting section

[0047] 141b / 241b Second flanging 141c Avoidance corner

[0048] 142 First strengthening member 142a First connecting section

[0049] 142b First flanging 151 Third strengthening member

[0050] 152 Positioning assembly 153 First positioning member

[0051] 154 Second positioning member DL Length direction

[0052] DW Width direction DH Vertical direction Detailed implementation manners

[0053] In the following description, numerous specific details are given to provide a more thorough understanding of the present utility model. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present utility model may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, some well-known technical features are not described in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0054] In order to thoroughly understand the embodiments of the present utility model, detailed structures will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of the present utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0055] It should be understood that the purpose of the terms used herein is only to describe specific embodiments and is not a limitation of the present utility model. The singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of the stated features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their combinations.

[0056] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meanings, such as a specific order, etc. Moreover, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component" by itself, and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component" by itself. It should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and similar expressions used in the present utility model are only for the purpose of illustration and not for limitation.

[0057] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show representative embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model.

[0058] The present utility model provides a container.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the container 100 includes corner posts 110, top beams 120, top side beams 130, and a strengthening assembly 140. Specifically, the corner posts 110 are arranged along the vertical direction DH. The top beams 120 are arranged along the width direction DW of the container 100 and are connected to the corner posts 110. The top side beams 130 are arranged along the length direction DL of the container 100 and are connected to the corner posts 110 and the top beams 120. The strengthening assembly 140 is at least connected to the top beams 120 and the top side beams 130. The strengthening assembly 140 includes a first strengthening member 142 and a second strengthening member 141. The first strengthening member 142 is connected to the top beams 120 and the top side beams 130. The second strengthening member 141 is connected to one of the top beams 120 and the top side beams 130, and the first strengthening member 142 and the second strengthening member 141 are independent of each other.

[0060] For the container 100 according to the present utility model, by providing the strengthening assembly 140, the structural strength of the top of the container 100 can be improved. Moreover, since the first strengthening member 142 and the second strengthening member 141 are independent of each other, the first strengthening member 142 and the second strengthening member 141 can be placed in different assembly processes, which can reduce the assembly difficulty of the strengthening assembly 140 with the top beams 120 and the top side beams 130 and optimize the production process of the container 100.

[0061] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the container 100 further includes top corner fittings 111. The top corner fittings 111 are connected to the tops of the corner posts 110, and the top corner fittings 111 protrude outward in the horizontal direction from the corner posts 110. Further, the first strengthening member 142 is connected to the top beams 120, the top side beams 130, and the top corner fittings 111. Specifically, please refer to Figure 4 , the first strengthening member 142 is configured as a bent part. The first strengthening member includes a first connection section 142a and a first flanging 142b. The first connection section 142a is at least connected to the top surface of the top beam 120 to close the notch 100a. The first flanging 142b is bent upward relative to the first connection section 142a, and the first flanging 142b is connected to the top corner fitting. For example Figure 4 In, the first connection section 142a is generally rectangular, the first flanging 142b is generally a right trapezoid, and the length of the top edge is less than the length of the bottom edge. The first connection section 142a and the first flanging 142b are configured as integrally formed, and there is a transition fillet structure between the two.

[0062] The second strengthening member 141 abuts against the first strengthening member 142 along the length direction DL of the container 100, and the second strengthening member 141 is connected to the top beams 120 and the top corner fittings 111.

[0063] It can be understood that the top beam 120 can be constructed as a tubular structure, such as a square tube. That is to say, the top beam 120 can be constructed as an integrally formed workpiece. Or, when the cross-section of the top beam 120 is substantially rectangular, it can also be formed by butt-welding C-shaped steels spliced together. Alternatively, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the top beam 120 has an inclined surface 120a. Specifically, the inclined surface 120a is inclined with respect to the length direction DL and the vertical direction DH of the container 100. The inclined surface 120a is located at the top corner of the top beam 120 away from the top side beam 130 along the length direction DL of the container 100. For example Figure 5 In, the cross-section of the top beam 120 is substantially a pentagonal structure. Specifically, it is a pentagonal structure formed by cutting off a corner from a substantially rectangular shape. In order to reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the top beam 120, preferably, the top beam 120 includes a top beam main body 121 and a closing plate 122. The top beam main body 121 has an opening 121a, and the closing plate 122 is connected to the top beam main body 121 to close the opening 121a, so that the top beam 120 is constructed as a closed shape. For example Figure 5 In, the top beam main body 121 has a downward opening 121a. In other words, the top beam main body 121 is convenient for bending formation. The closing plate 122 is connected to the top beam main body 121 to close the opening 121a, and the closing plate 122 protrudes downward from the top beam main body 121. Alternatively, please refer to Figure 6 , the top beam 220 can be constructed as an integrally formed workpiece, such as by die-casting to improve the aesthetics of the container 100. In some embodiments not shown, the closing plate 122 can also be flush with the bottom surface of the top beam main body 121, or rather, the closing plate 122 is located inside the top beam main body 121.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 7 , the second reinforcing member 141 is constructed as a bent member. The second reinforcing member 141 includes a second connecting section 141a and a second flanging 141b. The second connecting section 141a is connected to the top beam 120 and the corner fitting 111 (that is, the second reinforcing member 141 is connected to the top beam 120 and the corner fitting 111). The second flanging 141b is inclined or perpendicular to the second connecting section 141a. For example, the second connecting section 141a and the second flanging 141b are constructed as an integrally formed and perpendicular to each other. The second flanging 141b is connected to the top beam 120, the corner fitting 111, and the first reinforcing member 142. When the top beam 120 has the aforementioned inclined surface 120a, the second flanging 141b is constructed with an avoidance angle 141c adapted to the inclined surface 120a to better establish a connection with the top beam 120. Alternatively, please refer to Figure 8, when the top beam is configured as a general square tube, the second strengthening member 241 includes a second connecting section 241a and a second flanging 241b, without the aforementioned avoidance angle 141c. Figure 8 In Figure 8 , the second connecting section 241a is generally triangular, and the second flanging 241b is generally rectangular. The second connecting section 241a and the second flanging 241b are integrally formed, and there is a transitional fillet structure between them.

[0065] Return to refer Figure 1 , it should be noted that the top surface of one of the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130 has a notch 100a communicating with its interior. The notch 100a is used for the user to operate when the other of the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130 is connected to the corner post 110. In the state where the strengthening assembly 140 is connected to the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130, the strengthening assembly 140 closes the notch 100a.

[0066] For example Figure 1 In Figure 1 , the notch 100a is located in the top beam 120. After welding the top beam 120 and the corner post 110, the top side beam 130 and the corner post 110 are taken for welding connection. At the splicing position of the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130, the user can extend the welding equipment into the interior of the top beam 120 through the notch 100a, so as to weld the connection between the top side beam 130 and the corner post 110 and the connection between the top side beam 130 and the top beam 120, ensuring that the welds are welded in place, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the container 100. Please refer to Figure 2 , it can be understood that in the state where the strengthening assembly 140 is connected to the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130, the first strengthening member 142 closes the notch 100a. In this embodiment, the second strengthening member 141 can be connected to the top beam 120 during the end frame welding process of the container 100. And the first strengthening member 142 is assembled and connected during the welding process of the end frame as a whole and the top side beam 130 or the side plate as a whole, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of the strengthening assembly 140 with the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130 and optimizing the production process of the container 100.

[0067] Please continue to refer Figure 1, along the length direction DL of the container 100, one side of the top beam 120 close to the top side beam 130 protrudes outward from the corner post 110, and the side of the top beam 120 away from the top side beam 130 is flush with the corner post 110. In other words, along the length direction DL of the container 100, the size of the top beam 120 is larger than that of the corner post 110. Preferably, along the width direction DW of the container 100, both sides of the top side beam 130 are flush with the corner post 110 or do not protrude outward from the corner post 110. It can be understood that in order to improve the connection strength between the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130, the container 100 further includes a third strengthening member 151, and the third strengthening member 151 is connected to the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130.

[0068] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 , in order to improve the overall structural strength of the container 100 and ensure the position accuracy of the strengthening assembly 140, the container 100 further includes a positioning assembly 152. Specifically, the positioning assembly 152 may include a first positioning member 153 and a second positioning member 154. Figure 1 In [reference], the first positioning member 153 is arranged along the length direction DL of the container 100, and the second positioning member 154 is arranged along the width direction DW of the container 100. The first positioning member 153 is connected to the top surface of the top side beam 130, and the cross-section of the first positioning member 153 is generally V-shaped with the opening downward. The second positioning member 154 is at least vertically connected to the first positioning member 153. For example, the second positioning member 154 is connected to the first positioning member 153, the top side beam 130, and the top beam 120. Please refer to Figure 2 , in the state where the strengthening assembly 140 is connected to the top beam 120 and the top side beam 130, along the length direction DL of the container 100, the side of the first strengthening member 142 away from the corner fitting 111 abuts against the positioning assembly 152. Specifically, it abuts against the side of the second positioning member 154 away from the first positioning member 153.

[0069] According to the container of the present utility model, a notch communicating with its own interior is provided on the top surface of the top beam or the top side beam, which makes the on-site welding of the container convenient, reduces the workload of employees, and eliminates the bottleneck positions of the existing container general assembly line. Moreover, the structure of the strengthening assembly is simple and the strength can meet the requirements of side tipping and discharging, thereby improving the production efficiency of the container and meeting the supporting use with the subsequent production line.

[0070] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field of the present utility model. The terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific implementation objectives and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Terms such as "arranged" that appear herein can either mean that one component is directly attached to another component or that one component is attached to another component through an intermediate member. The features described in one embodiment herein can be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features, unless the feature is not applicable or otherwise stated in that other embodiment.

[0071] The present utility model has been described through the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for the purpose of exemplification and illustration, and are not intended to limit the present utility model within the scope of the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand that according to the teachings of the present utility model, more variations and modifications can be made, and these variations and modifications all fall within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that, The container includes: Corner posts, which are arranged vertically; Top beams, which are arranged along the width direction of the container and connected to the corner posts; Top side beams, which are arranged along the length direction of the container and connected to the corner posts and the top beams; and Reinforcement components, which include a first reinforcement member and a second reinforcement member. The first reinforcement member is connected to the top beam and the top side beam, and the second reinforcement member is connected to one of the top beam and the top side beam. The first reinforcement member and the second reinforcement member are independent of each other.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container further includes top corner fittings, which are connected to the tops of the corner posts and protrude horizontally outward from the corner posts. The first reinforcement member is connected to the top beam, the top side beam and the top corner fittings, and the second reinforcement member is connected to the top beam and the top corner fittings. The second reinforcement member and the first reinforcement member abut against each other along the length direction of the container.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the top beam and the top side beam has a notch communicating with its interior. The notch is used for the user to operate when the other of the top beam and the top side beam is connected to the corner post. In a state where the reinforcement components are connected to the top beam and the top side beam, the reinforcement components close the notch.

4. The container according to claim 3, wherein, The notch is located in the top beam. In a state where the reinforcement components are connected to the top beam and the top side beam, the first reinforcement member closes the notch.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first reinforcement member includes: A first connecting section, which is at least connected to the top surface of the top beam to close the notch; A first flanging, which is bent upward relative to the first connecting section and connected to the top corner fittings.

6. The container according to claim 2, wherein, The second reinforcement member includes: A second connecting section, which is connected to the top beam and the top corner fittings; A second flanging, which is inclined or perpendicular to the second connecting section and connected to the top beam, the top corner fittings and the first reinforcement member.

7. The container according to claim 6, wherein, The top beam has an inclined surface, which is inclined relative to the length direction and the vertical direction of the container. The inclined surface is located at the top corner of the top beam away from the top side beam along the length direction of the container. The second flanging has an avoidance angle adapted to the inclined surface.

8. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The container further includes a positioning component. Along the length direction of the container, the side of the first reinforcement member away from the top corner fittings abuts against the positioning component.

9. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top beam is configured as an integrally formed workpiece.

10. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top beam includes a top beam main body and a sealing plate. The top beam main body has an opening, and the sealing plate is connected to the top beam main body to close the opening, so that the top beam is configured as a closed shape.

11. The container according to claim 10, characterized in that, The top beam main body has a downward opening, and the sealing plate protrudes downward from the top beam main body.

12. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein Along the length direction of the container, one side of the top beam close to the top side beam protrudes outward from the corner post, and the other side of the top beam away from the top side beam is flush with the corner post.

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