Connecting, fixing, locking and tightening device for bulk folding type container plates

By designing the combination of shell, storage box, locking parts and elastic parts, the problems of unstable opening and connection of the existing container box plate connection devices are solved, and the container connection where locking cannot be opened and stable is realized, which improves transportation safety and cabin utilization.

CN223162426UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29JIANGSU HUANHAI MASCH TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422395408.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The box plate connection locking device of existing shrink folding containers is easy to open at will, and it cannot be locked and tightened at the same time, resulting in unstable connection, which poses safety risks and connection decoupling problems during transportation.

Method used

A fixed locking and tightening device including a shell, a storage box, a locking member and an elastic member is designed. The locking member is rotated through a special tool, and the locking hook and the elastic member are used to achieve a tight connection between the storage box and the shell, ensuring that the lock cannot be opened at will.

Benefits of technology

The special tool opening of locking parts is realized to ensure stable connections, avoid the decoupling and safety risks of containers during transportation, and improve the utilization rate of the cabin.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a connecting, fixing, locking and tightening device for bulk folding type container plates. Comprising a shell, a storage box, a locking piece and an elastic piece. An elastic piece is arranged in the shell, the locking piece is rotatably arranged in the shell, and the shell is connected with the storage box; a mounting hole is formed in the bottom of the shell, the locking piece comprises a guide cap, a locking seat, a lock hook and a lock rod, the locking seat is arranged at the bottom of an inner cavity of the shell, the guide cap is arranged in the mounting hole, the guide cap is connected with the locking seat, the lock hole is formed in the guide cap, the lock rod is arranged on the locking seat, and the lock hook and the lock rod extend upwards to the top of the shell. The lock rod is located in a gap between the elastic piece and the inner cavity of the shell and makes contact with the elastic piece, and the lock hook is located in the inner cavity of the shell. And the inner cavity of the shell is communicated with the inner cavity of the storage box to form an arc-shaped lock hook rotating channel. According to the utility model, the storage box is gradually tensioned in the locking process, so that no gap exists at the joint of the storage box and the shell. The locking piece cannot be opened and closed at will.
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Description

Technical Field:

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of container installation, and particularly relates to a connecting, fixing, locking and tightening device for the box plates of a bulk folding container. Background Art:

[0002] At present, there is a large trade gap among countries around the world. During the sea and land transportation of a large number of containers, the empty container rate in the round trip is too high. Due to the limited space in the transportation vehicle cabins, it is difficult to obtain a cabin and the transportation cost is too high. In order to reduce the space occupied by containers, improve the utilization rate of the cabin, and achieve the effect of energy conservation and emission reduction, manufacturers have designed and produced containers that can be shrunk and folded, ensuring that more than 2 - 4 containers can be stacked in one cabin.

[0003] For the existing containers that can be shrunk and folded, the box plate connection and locking device has the following problems: 1. It can be randomly opened and closed without using special tools, which may cause the container to be accidentally opened by someone without supervision and inspection, resulting in the decoupling, separation and collapse of the container, and causing safety risks such as damage or loss of goods and injury or death. 2. During the locking and connecting process, the two actions of locking and tensioning cannot be achieved simultaneously, and the gap problem at the connection part cannot be guaranteed. Exceeding the tolerance and large gaps will cause the box body to vibrate during transportation. It is very easy for the connection and locking device to be decoupled during the loading and unloading of heavy goods and transportation after the container is opened, resulting in the container falling apart.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background art section is only intended to enhance the overall understanding of the utility model and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that this information constitutes prior art already known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model:

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a connecting, fixing, locking and tightening device for the box plates of a bulk folding container, so as to overcome the above defects in the prior art.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides a bulk folding type container panel connection fixing, locking and tightening device, which includes a housing, a storage box, a locking member and an elastic member; an elastic member is arranged inside the housing, the locking member is rotatably arranged inside the housing, and the housing is connected to the storage box; an installation hole is arranged at the bottom of the housing, the locking member includes a guiding cap, a locking seat, a locking hook and a locking rod, the locking seat is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the housing, the guiding cap is arranged in the installation hole, the guiding cap is connected to the locking seat, a locking hole is arranged on the guiding cap, a locking rod and a locking hook are arranged on the locking seat, the locking rod extends upward to the top of the housing, the locking rod is located in the gap between the elastic member and the inner cavity of the housing, the locking rod contacts the elastic member, and the locking hook is located in the inner cavity of the housing; the inner cavity of the housing is communicated with the inner cavity of the storage box to form an arc-shaped locking hook rotation channel; by driving the locking seat, the locking hook and the locking rod to rotate through the guiding cap, the locking hook enters the locking hook rotation channel during the rotation process, the locking hook hooks the storage box to tighten the storage box, the elastic member presses the locking rod, and the housing is fixedly connected to the storage box.

[0007] Preferably, in the technical solution, the locking rod includes a lower round rod portion, a square rod portion, an upper round rod portion and a rod head, the lower round rod portion is arranged on the locking seat, the lower round rod portion is connected to the square rod portion, the square rod portion is connected to the upper round rod portion, the upper round rod portion is connected to the rod head, the square rod portion is flush with the elastic member, and the square rod portion contacts the elastic member.

[0008] Preferably, in the technical solution, the housing includes a lock housing, a cover plate and a side plate, a partition plate, a fixed seat, an installation column and a support table are arranged inside the lock housing, the partition plate divides the inner cavity of the lock housing into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, the fixed seat and the installation column are located in the upper cavity, the support table is located in the lower cavity, a cover plate is arranged at the top of the lock housing, a side plate is arranged on the side of the lock housing, the side plate is fixed on the fixed seat, the lock housing, the cover plate and the side plate enclose a housing with an opening on one side, and the storage box is arranged at the opening.

[0009] Preferably, in the technical solution, the side plate includes a bottom panel, a side panel and a positioning plate, fixing holes and a positioning plate are arranged on the side panel, the fixing holes correspond to the positions of the fixed seats, the bottom panel is arranged at the bottom of the side panel, the bottom panel is on the same side as the positioning plate, and semi-circular positioning holes are arranged on the bottom panel and the positioning plate; the bottom panel is placed on the support table, the bottom panel is flush with the partition plate, a semi-circular positioning hole corresponding to the bottom panel is arranged on the partition plate, the bottom panel and the partition plate contact to form a complete positioning hole, the lower round rod portion is placed in the complete positioning hole, the height of the positioning plate is flush with the upper round rod portion, and the upper round rod portion is placed in the semi-circular positioning hole of the positioning plate.

[0010] Preferably, in the technical solution, an observation hole is arranged on the cover plate, opening and closing marks are arranged on both sides of the observation hole, the rod head is located in the observation hole, and a mark is arranged on the rod head, and the initial position of the mark is aligned with the opening mark.

[0011] Preferably, in the technical solution, the elastic member includes a compression spring and a compression spring plate. The compression spring is arranged on the mounting post, and a compression spring plate is arranged at the front end of the compression spring. The compression spring plate contacts the square rod portion.

[0012] Preferably, in the technical solution, the inner cavity of the storage box is an arc-shaped inner cavity. The arc-shaped inner cavity communicates with the lower cavity to form an arc-shaped hook rotation channel. The arc-shaped inner cavity forms an inlet and an outlet on one side surface of the storage box. The part between the inlet and the outlet forms a holding column. During the rotation of the locking hook, it hooks the holding column and tightens the storage box.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] Through the cooperation of the components of the connection, fixing, locking and tightening device, the locking hook gradually tightens the storage box during the rotation and locking process, so that there is no gap at the connection between the storage box and the housing. The elastic member presses and fixes the locking member. The rotation of the locking member can only be achieved by a special tool, ensuring that the locking member cannot be opened or closed randomly. Description of the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection, fixing, locking and tightening device for the collapsible container board of the present utility model in a disassembled state;

[0016] Figure 2 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the connection, fixing, locking and tightening device for the collapsible container board of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lock housing of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the side plate of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the locking member of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the guide cap of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the storage box of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 8 It is a sectional view of the interior of the storage box of the present utility model. Specific embodiments:

[0023] The following describes the specific embodiments of the present utility model in detail, but it should be understood that the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments.

[0024] Unless otherwise expressly stated, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprising" or variations thereof such as "including" or "having" etc. shall be understood to include the stated element or component and not exclude other elements or other components.

[0025] As Figure 1-2 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a connecting, fixing, locking and tightening device for collapsible container panels in loose parts includes a housing 1, a storage box 2, a locking member 3, and an elastic member; an elastic member is provided inside the housing 1, the locking member 3 is rotatably provided inside the housing 1, and the housing 1 is connected to the storage box 2; an installation hole 100 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1, the locking member 3 includes a guide cap 30, a locking seat 31, a locking hook 32, and a locking rod 33, the locking seat 31 is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the housing 1, the guide cap 30 is provided in the installation hole 100, the guide cap 30 is connected to the locking seat 31, a locking hole 34 is provided on the guide cap 30, a locking rod 33 and a locking hook 32 are provided on the locking seat 31, the locking rod 33 extends upward to the top of the housing 1, the locking rod 33 is located in the gap between the elastic member and the inner cavity of the housing 1, and the locking hook 32 is located in the inner cavity of the housing 1. The elastic member includes a compression spring 4 and a compression spring plate 5, the compression spring 4 is provided on the installation post 103, a compression spring plate 5 is provided at the front end of the compression spring 4, and the compression spring plate 5 contacts the square rod portion 331.

[0026] As Figure 5 shown in FIG. 10, the locking rod 33 includes a lower round rod portion 330, a square rod portion 331, an upper round rod portion 332, and a rod head 333. The lower round rod portion 330 is provided on the locking seat 31, the lower round rod portion 330 is connected to the square rod portion 331, the square rod portion 331 is connected to the upper round rod portion 332, and the upper round rod portion 332 is connected to the rod head 333.

[0027] As Figure 2-3 shown in FIG. 15, the housing 1 includes a lock housing 10, a cover plate 11, and side plates 12. A partition plate 101, a fixing seat 102, an installation post 103, and a support platform 104 are provided inside the lock housing 10. The partition plate 101 divides the inner cavity of the lock housing 10 into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The fixing seat 102 and the installation post 103 are located in the upper cavity, and the support platform 104 is located in the lower cavity. A cover plate 11 is provided at the top of the lock housing 10, and side plates 12 are provided on the sides of the lock housing 10. The side plates 12 are fixed on the fixing seat 102. The lock housing 10, the cover plate 11, and the side plates 12 enclose a housing 1 with an opening on one side, and the storage box 2 is provided at the opening. An observation hole 110 is provided on the cover plate 11, opening and closing marks are provided on both sides of the observation hole 110, the rod head 333 is located in the observation hole 110, and a mark is provided on the rod head 333. The initial position of the mark is aligned with the opening mark.

[0028] As Figure 4As shown, the side plate 12 includes a bottom plate 120, a side plate 121, and a positioning plate 122. The side plate 121 is provided with fixing holes 123 and the positioning plate 122. The fixing holes 123 correspond to the positions of the fixing seats 102. The bottom plate 120 is provided at the bottom of the side plate 121. The bottom plate 120 and the positioning plate 122 are on the same side. Semi-circular positioning holes 124 are provided on the bottom plate 120 and the positioning plate 122. The bottom plate 120 is placed on the support table 104, and the bottom plate 120 is flush with the partition plate 101. Semi-circular positioning holes 124 corresponding to the bottom plate 120 are provided on the partition plate 101. The bottom plate 120 and the partition plate 101 are in contact to form a complete positioning hole. The lower round rod portion 330 is placed in the complete positioning hole. The height of the positioning plate 122 is flush with the upper round rod portion 332, and the upper round rod portion 332 is placed in the semi-circular positioning hole 124 of the positioning plate 122.

[0029] As Figure 7-8 As shown, the inner cavity of the storage box 2 is an arc-shaped inner cavity 20. The arc-shaped inner cavity 20 communicates with the lower cavity to form an arc-shaped hook rotation channel. The arc-shaped inner cavity 20 forms an inlet 21 and an outlet 22 on one side surface of the storage box 2. The part between the inlet 21 and the outlet 22 forms a holding post 23. During the rotation of the lock hook 32, the lock hook 32 hooks the holding post 23 to tighten the storage box 2.

[0030] During use, a special tool is inserted into the lock hole 34 to rotate the locking member 3. During the rotation of the lock rod 33, the edge of the square rod portion 331 presses the compression spring plate 5. The lock hook 32 enters the arc-shaped inner cavity 20 from the lower cavity. When the lock hook 32 rotates 90°, the lock hook 32 hooks the holding post 23, pulling the storage box 2 towards the housing 1, making the connection between the storage box 2 and the housing 1 have no gap. The compression spring 4 pushes the compression spring plate 5 to press the square rod portion 331 to fix it.

[0031] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention is for the purposes of illustration and exemplification. These descriptions are not intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously, many changes and variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The purpose of selecting and describing the exemplary embodiments is to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical applications, so that those skilled in the art can implement and utilize various different exemplary embodiments of the present invention, as well as various different selections and changes. The scope of the present invention is intended to be defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connecting, fixing, locking and tightening device for folding bulk container panels, characterized in that: It includes a housing, a storage box, a locking member, and an elastic member; an elastic member is arranged inside the housing, the locking member is rotatably arranged inside the housing, and the housing is connected to the storage box; an installation hole is arranged at the bottom of the housing, the locking member includes a guiding cap, a locking seat, a locking hook, and a locking rod, the locking seat is arranged at the bottom of the inner cavity of the housing, the guiding cap is arranged in the installation hole, the guiding cap is connected to the locking seat, a locking hole is arranged on the guiding cap, a locking rod and a locking hook are arranged on the locking seat, the locking rod extends upward to the top of the housing, the locking rod is located in the gap between the elastic member and the inner cavity of the housing, the locking rod contacts the elastic member, and the locking hook is located in the inner cavity of the housing; the inner cavity of the housing is communicated with the inner cavity of the storage box to form an arc-shaped locking hook rotation channel; by driving the locking seat, the locking hook, and the locking rod to rotate through the guiding cap, the locking hook enters the locking hook rotation channel during the rotation process, the locking hook hooks the storage box to tighten the storage box, the elastic member presses the locking rod, and the housing and the storage box are connected and fixed.

2. The loose-piece folding container panel connection, fixing, locking and tightening device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking rod includes a lower round rod portion, a square rod portion, an upper round rod portion, and a rod head. The lower round rod portion is arranged on the locking seat, the lower round rod portion is connected to the square rod portion, the square rod portion is connected to the upper round rod portion, the upper round rod portion is connected to the rod head, the square rod portion is flush with the elastic member, and the square rod portion contacts the elastic member.

3. The loose-piece folding container panel connection, fixing, locking and tightening device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing includes a lock housing, a cover plate, and side plates. A partition plate, a fixed seat, an installation post, and a support table are arranged inside the lock housing. The partition plate divides the inner cavity of the lock housing into an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The fixed seat and the installation post are located in the upper cavity, and the support table is located in the lower cavity. A cover plate is arranged at the top of the lock housing, and side plates are arranged on the side of the lock housing. The side plates are fixed on the fixed seat. The lock housing, the cover plate, and the side plates enclose a housing with an opening on one side, and the storage box is arranged at the opening.

4. The loose-piece folding container panel connection, fixing, locking and tightening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side plate includes a bottom plate, a side plate, and a positioning plate. Fixing holes and a positioning plate are arranged on the side plate. The fixing holes correspond to the positions of the fixed seats. A bottom plate is arranged at the bottom of the side plate. The bottom plate is on the same side as the positioning plate. Semi-circular positioning holes are arranged on the bottom plate and the positioning plate; the bottom plate is placed on the support table, the bottom plate is flush with the partition plate, a semi-circular positioning hole corresponding to the bottom plate is arranged on the partition plate, the bottom plate and the partition plate contact to form a complete positioning hole, the lower round rod portion is placed in the complete positioning hole, the height of the positioning plate is flush with the upper round rod portion, and the upper round rod portion is placed in the semi-circular positioning hole of the positioning plate.

5. The loose-piece folding container panel connection, fixing, locking and tightening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: An observation hole is arranged on the cover plate. Opening and closing marks are arranged on both sides of the observation hole. The rod head is located in the observation hole, and a mark is arranged on the rod head. The initial position of the mark is aligned with the opening mark.

6. The loose-piece folding container panel connection, fixing, locking and tightening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic member includes a compression spring and a compression spring plate. The compression spring is arranged on the installation post, and a compression spring plate is arranged at the front end of the compression spring. The compression spring plate contacts the square rod portion.

7. The loose-piece folding container panel connection, fixation, locking and tightening device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the storage box is an arc-shaped inner cavity. The arc-shaped inner cavity is communicated with the lower cavity to form an arc-shaped locking hook rotation channel. The arc-shaped inner cavity forms an inlet and an outlet on one side of the storage box. The part between the inlet and the outlet forms a holding column. The locking hook hooks the holding column during the rotation process to tighten the storage box.