Container

Abstract

The utility model discloses a container which comprises an upper-layer platform and a lower-layer platform, and the upper-layer platform is located above the lower-layer platform. The upper-layer platform comprises a fixed footpath and a movable footpath. The fixed footpath is arranged at the first end of the container. The connecting end of the movable footpath is rotatably connected to the fixed footpath. The movable footpath can rotate between a horizontal position and an inclined position relative to the fixed footpath. A free end of the moving walkway in the inclined position extends to a second end of the container opposite the first end. According to the container provided by the utility model, the lower-layer platform and the upper-layer platform are separated along the height direction of the container, so that automobiles can be loaded on the two layers of platforms. The fixed footpath of the upper-layer platform is used for improving the overall stability, and the movable footpath can be rotated to the inclined position, so that the automobile can be directly driven into the upper-layer platform from the second end of the container without an additional loading sloping bench, and the automobile is convenient to load and unload.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, JSQ-type railway carriages are often used to transport automobiles. However, these carriages present several challenges. First, the poor and small turnover spaces at some railway stations hinder the safe handling and turnover of commercial vehicles. Second, JSQ-type railway carriages cannot be stacked, occupying significant space at railway stations when idle, hindering the storage and turnover of large quantities of commercial vehicles. Third, few vehicle manufacturers have access to dedicated railway lines, increasing front-end delivery costs for commercial vehicles. Consequently, an increasing number of companies are using containers to transport vehicles.

[0003] Common automobile transport containers adopt a double-layer frame structure, but when loading this type of container, a loading ramp is required to allow the car to drive onto the second-layer platform. However, some railway stations have limited conditions and do not have the corresponding conditions.

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

[0005] The Summary of the Utility Model introduces a series of simplified concepts that will be further described in the Detailed Description of the Utility Model. The Summary of the Utility Model does not intend to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor does it intend to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

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

[0007] Lower deck; and

[0008] An upper platform, located above the lower platform, comprising:

[0009] a fixed walkway, the fixed walkway being disposed at the first end of the container; and

[0010] A movable walkway, wherein the connecting end of the movable walkway is rotatably connected to the fixed walkway, the movable walkway is capable of rotating between a horizontal position and an inclined position relative to the fixed walkway, and the free end of the movable walkway in the inclined position extends to a second end of the container opposite to the first end.

[0011] According to the container of the present invention, the lower and upper platforms are spaced apart along the height of the container, allowing vehicles to be loaded on both platforms. The fixed walkway on the upper platform enhances overall stability, while the movable walkway can be rotated to an inclined position, allowing vehicles to directly enter the upper platform from the second end of the container without the need for an additional loading ramp, thus facilitating vehicle loading and unloading.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting end of the movable walkway is hinged to the fixed walkway via a hinge.

[0013] Optionally, the container further includes a connecting shaft, wherein the connecting shaft extends through the fixed walkway and the movable walkway along the width direction of the container.

[0014] Optionally, the container further comprises corner posts provided at the first end and the second end, the corner posts being connected to the lower platform, and the movable walkway located at the horizontal position is detachably connected to the corner posts located at the second end.

[0015] Optionally, the container further includes a fixing pin, the movable walkway has a fixing hole, and the corner column has a locking hole. When the movable walkway is in the horizontal position, the fixing hole is aligned with the locking hole, and the fixing pin passes through the fixing hole and the locking hole along the width direction of the container to prevent the movable walkway from rotating.

[0016] Optionally, the corner column includes a connecting column and a telescopic column, the connecting column is connected to the lower platform, and the telescopic column can move along the height direction relative to the connecting column.

[0017] Optionally, the corner post comprises a corner post body and a folding post, and the folding post is rotatably disposed at the top end of the corner post body.

[0018] Optionally, the container further comprises a movable frame having a lower plate flush with the lower platform and an upper plate flush with the fixed walkway.

[0019] wherein the movable frame is detachably connected to the corner post at the first end, or

[0020] The movable frame is fixedly connected to the corner post at the first end.

[0021] Optionally, the container further includes a support column extending in a height direction of the container, wherein the support column is connected to the lower platform and the fixed walkway.

[0022] Optionally, the upper platform further comprises a ferry board, which is movably arranged at the free end of the movable walkway between a retracted position and an extended position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] 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 the description thereof, and are used to explain the principle of the present invention.

[0024] In the attached figure:

[0025] Figure 1 is a perspective schematic diagram of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the movable walkway is located in an inclined position;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the container in FIG. 1 , with the movable walkway in a horizontal position;

[0027] Figure 3a and Figure 3b for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the container loading process.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 110: Lower platform

[0030] 120: Upper platform

[0031] 121: Fixed trail

[0032] 122: Activity Trail

[0033] 123: ferry board

[0034] 130: Corner Post

[0035] 131: Corner column body

[0036] 132: Folding Column

[0037] 140: Activity Framework

[0038] 150: Support column DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features known in the art are not described to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0040] To provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, a detailed description will be provided in the following description. It is apparent that the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. 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.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. 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, they indicate the presence of the features, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, elements, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0042] 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 a "second component", and the term "second component" itself does not imply the existence of a "first component".

[0043] 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.

[0044] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. 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.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention discloses a container, comprising an upper platform 120 and a lower platform 110, wherein the upper platform 120 is located above the lower platform 110. The upper platform 120 includes a fixed walkway 121 and a movable walkway 122. The fixed walkway 121 is disposed at a first end of the container. The connecting end of the movable walkway 122 is rotatably connected to the fixed walkway 121. The movable walkway 122 is rotatable relative to the fixed walkway 121 between a horizontal position and an inclined position. The free end of the movable walkway 122 in the inclined position extends to a second end of the container opposite to the first end.

[0046] In the container of the present invention, the lower platform 110 and the upper platform 120 are spaced apart along the height of the container, allowing vehicles to be loaded onto both platforms. The fixed walkway 121 of the upper platform 120 enhances overall stability, while the movable walkway 122 can be rotated to an inclined position, allowing vehicles to enter the upper platform 120 directly from the second end of the container without requiring an additional ramp, thus facilitating vehicle loading and unloading.

[0047] The lower platform 110 and upper platform 120 are of the same length and aligned in both the longitudinal and width directions. The container also includes support columns 150 extending along the height of the container. These columns are connected to the lower platform 110 and the fixed walkway 121 to support the fixed walkway 121. To provide a more secure support, support columns 150 are provided on both sides of the container along its width, with multiple columns 150 spaced apart along the length of the container on each side.

[0048] The movable walkway 122 of the upper platform 120 includes two wheel plates spaced apart along the width of the container, with a crossbeam connecting the two wheel plates. During loading and unloading, the vehicle's wheels move on the wheel plates. The wheel plates can be constructed as porous plates to prevent slipping. They can also be configured with grooves that open upwards to guide the wheels and prevent lateral deviation during vehicle movement. The fixed walkway 121 can have the same structure as the movable walkway 122 described above and will not be further described here.

[0049] In one embodiment, the connecting end of the movable walkway 122 is hinged to the fixed walkway 121. In another embodiment, the container further includes a coupling shaft extending along the width of the container through the fixed walkway 121 and the movable walkway 122, so that the movable walkway 122 can rotate about the coupling shaft. The movable walkway 122 can also be rotatably connected to the fixed walkway 121 in other ways.

[0050] The container also includes corner posts 130 at the first and second ends. Corner posts 130 are connected to the lower platform 110 and extend along the height of the container. A horizontal walkway 122 is removably connected to the corner posts 130 at the second end, ensuring that the walkway 122 remains securely horizontal and does not interfere with loading and unloading of the lower platform 110.

[0051] In one embodiment, the container further includes a securing pin (not shown). The movable walkway 122 has a securing hole, and the corner post 130 has a locking hole. When the movable walkway 122 is in a horizontal position, the securing hole and the locking hole align, and the securing pin passes through the securing hole and the locking hole along the width of the container to prevent the movable walkway 122 from rotating. It is understood that the movable walkway 122 can also be detachably connected to the corner post 130 at the second end by other means such as snaps or hooks.

[0052] Because railway transportation has height restrictions, the corner posts 130 are designed to be variable in length. Specifically, in one embodiment, the corner posts 130 include connecting posts and telescopic posts. The connecting posts are connected to the lower platform 110. The telescopic posts are movable relative to the connecting posts along the height of the container. The connecting posts can be constructed as hollow sleeves, with the telescopic posts positioned within them. The connecting posts and telescopic posts have corresponding through-holes. When these through-holes are aligned, inserting a locating pin secures the telescopic post relative to the connecting post. At least one of the connecting posts or telescopic posts can be provided with multiple through-holes extending along the length of the corner post 130 to adjust the length of the telescopic post extending beyond the connecting post as needed. After loading the vehicle, the locating pins can be removed to lower the telescopic post, thereby meeting the transport height restrictions.

[0053] In the illustrated embodiment, the corner post 130 includes a corner post body 131 and a folding post 132. The folding post 132 is rotatably mounted on the top of the corner post body 131. When the folding post 132 is tilted and raised, it serves as an extension of the corner post body 131. When the folding post 132 is tilted and lowered, it overlaps with the corner post body 131 to reduce the overall height of the corner post 130.

[0054] The container also includes a movable frame 140. This frame has a lower plate flush with the lower platform 110 and an upper plate flush with the fixed walkway 121. The movable frame 140 is removably connected to the corner posts 130 at the first end, with the upper plate abutting the fixed walkway 121. The upper plate of the movable frame 140 and the movable walkway 122 are located at either end of the fixed walkway 121 along its length. This increases the length of the container, allowing the upper and lower platforms 120, 110 to accommodate more vehicles. The movable frame 140 can also be removed to accommodate transportation needs, making the container more flexible and adaptable to various transport scenarios. It is understood that the movable frame 140 can also be fixedly connected to the corner posts 130 at the first end.

[0055] Figure 3a and Figure 3b The loading process is shown in FIG. 1 , where the movable walkway 122 of the upper platform 120 is first rotated to an inclined position so that the car can enter the upper platform 120. Figure 3aAs shown, the upper platform 120 also includes a ferry 123. Ferry 123 is movably mounted at the free end of the movable walkway 122 between a retracted position and an extended position. By extending ferry 123 to the extended position, the movable walkway 122 can be extended to the exterior of the container, making it easier for vehicles to access the upper platform 120. After loading is complete, ferry 123 can be retracted to overlap the movable walkway 122, within the container's boundaries and preventing disruption to transportation.

[0056] After the cars are fixed on the movable walkway 122 and the fixed walkway 121, the movable walkway 122 is lifted to a horizontal position by a forklift and connected to the corner column 130. Then the remaining cars are driven into the lower platform 110 and fixed to complete the loading.

[0057] After the movable frame 140 is connected, the container of the present invention can be a 50-foot container, and the upper platform 120 and the lower platform 110 can each carry 3 cars, for a total of 6 cars.

[0058] When multiple containers are sequentially connected along the length direction, it is only necessary to rotate the movable walkway 122 of the container at the end to an inclined position, and a car can drive in or out of the upper platform 120 of the remaining containers, thereby realizing roll-on / roll-off loading and unloading.

[0059] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art 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. 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 in the other embodiment or otherwise indicated.

[0060] 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: include: lower platform; as well as An upper platform, located above the lower platform, comprising: a fixed walkway, the fixed walkway being disposed at the first end of the container; and A movable walkway, wherein the connecting end of the movable walkway is rotatably connected to the fixed walkway, the movable walkway is capable of rotating between a horizontal position and an inclined position relative to the fixed walkway, and the free end of the movable walkway in the inclined position extends to a second end of the container opposite to the first end.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting end of the movable walkway is hinged to the fixed walkway through a hinge.

3. The container according to claim 1, wherein: The container further includes a connecting shaft extending through the fixed walkway and the movable walkway in a width direction of the container.

4. The container according to claim 1, wherein: The container further includes corner posts disposed at the first end and the second end, the corner posts being connected to the lower platform, and the movable walkway located in the horizontal position being detachably connected to the corner posts located at the second end.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The container further includes a fixing pin, the movable walkway has a fixing hole, and the corner column has a locking hole. When the movable walkway is in the horizontal position, the fixing hole is aligned with the locking hole, and the fixing pin passes through the fixing hole and the locking hole along the width direction of the container to prevent the movable walkway from rotating.

6. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The corner column includes a connecting column and a telescopic column. The connecting column is connected to the lower platform. The telescopic column can move relative to the connecting column along the height direction of the container.

7. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The corner post includes a corner post body and a folding post, and the folding post is rotatably arranged on the top end of the corner post body.

8. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The container further comprises a movable frame having a lower plate flush with the lower platform and an upper plate flush with the fixed walkway. wherein the movable frame is detachably connected to the corner post at the first end, or The movable frame is fixedly connected to the corner post at the first end.

9. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The container further includes a support column extending in a height direction of the container, wherein the support column is connected to the lower platform and the fixed walkway.

10. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The upper platform further comprises a ferry board which is movably arranged at the free end of the movable walkway between a retracted position and an extended position.

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