Container unloading or boxing system

By incorporating container opening devices and safety features into container loading or unloading systems, the problems of safety hazards and high labor intensity during container loading and unloading have been solved, achieving a safe and efficient loading and unloading process.

CN223509281UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04TIANJIN NANGANG IND ZONE PORTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422646063.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

During the loading and unloading of containers at ports, the traditional method of opening container doors rebounding poses a safety hazard to workers and is labor-intensive, a problem that existing technologies cannot effectively solve.

Method used

Design a container unloading or loading system that uses an opening device in conjunction with a forklift, secures the container door with top blocks and rubber blocks, and is equipped with safety signal lights and audible and visual alarms to reduce the risk of personnel approaching the opening door. High-brightness LED lighting is also used to improve operational visibility.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the safety and efficiency of container unloading operations, reduces the labor intensity of workers, and provides a safe and efficient container loading and unloading solution.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an unloading or boxing system of a container. The unloading or boxing system comprises a box opening device and a forklift. The box opening device moves to one side of the container through the forklift; the box opening device comprises a box body and a base, and the box body is arranged above the base; a top box block is arranged on one side of the box body, unlocking operation holes are formed in the box body, and the two unlocking operation holes are formed in the two sides of the top box block; a working platform is arranged in the box body and arranged on the side close to the box jacking block, and the position of the working platform corresponds to the position of the box jacking block. The box opening device has the advantages that the safety of box opening operation can be remarkably improved by using the box opening device, the damage to operators caused by rebound of the box door is effectively prevented through the design of the box opening island, and the safety of the operation process is remarkably improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of container loading and unloading technology, and in particular relates to a container unloading or loading system. Background Technology

[0002] The port's cargo handling methods are shifting from traditional road transport to rail container transport. The proportion of traditional bulk cargo being transshipped by containers has increased significantly. With the substantial increase in containers (for bulk cargo), especially for coal for power generation which has poor mobility, the traditional method of opening container doors during port unloading relies mainly on workers' flexible positioning to avoid the rebound of the container doors. This poses a safety risk to the workers. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a container opening island device in which personnel stand inside the opening island throughout the opening process, thus preventing the container doors from rebounding. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a container unloading or loading system to solve at least one of the technical problems in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows:

[0005] A container unloading or loading system, including an opening device and a forklift; the opening device is moved to one side of the container by the forklift.

[0006] The forklift transports the container opening device to one side of the container truck. The top block holds the container door shut, and the operator inside the container can unlock it through the unlocking port. The container truck then proceeds to unload or load cargo.

[0007] The unpacking device includes a box body and a base, with the box body positioned above the base;

[0008] The container has a top block on one side and two unlocking operation holes on both sides of the top block, allowing operators inside the container to unlock it.

[0009] Furthermore, a working platform is provided inside the box, which is located on the side near the top box block, and the position of the working platform corresponds to the position of the top box block.

[0010] Furthermore, the work platform has two tiers of steps. This allows workers to easily move up and down, facilitates opening the container door, and provides comfortable operation, significantly reducing the labor intensity for workers.

[0011] Furthermore, the top block is a rubber block. This application utilizes the physical properties of the top rubber to generate elastic deformation when compressed by external force, thereby stabilizing the container door. When the external force is removed, the rubber returns to its original shape by relying on its stored elastic potential energy, which can mitigate impact. It can be reused and has the characteristics of low cost and stable performance.

[0012] Furthermore, a counterweight is installed inside the box, located on the side away from the top box block, which helps prevent the box from tipping over.

[0013] Furthermore, an operating door is installed on the left or right side of the enclosure.

[0014] Furthermore, safety indicator lights and audible and visual alarms are respectively installed on the top two sides of the enclosure; the safety indicator light switch is located on the side of the enclosure near the operating door; the audible and visual alarm switch is located inside the enclosure, and its position corresponds to the top block.

[0015] Furthermore, the safety signal light is green, and the safety signal light switch is green;

[0016] The sound and light alarm is red, and the switch for the sound and light alarm is also red.

[0017] Furthermore, the base is provided with a forklift slot.

[0018] Furthermore, a light is installed on the inner top wall of the enclosure.

[0019] The lighting is provided by high-brightness LED lights, ensuring clear visibility even at night or in low-light conditions. The lights are also adjustable to allow for direction of illumination as needed.

[0020] Furthermore, the top box block is installed on the box body via the top box beam, which can effectively block the impact force when the box door is opened and prevent it from rebounding and injuring people.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the container unloading or loading system of this utility model has the following advantages:

[0022] 1. By using the box opening device, this application can significantly improve the safety of box opening operations. The design of the box opening island effectively prevents the box door from rebounding and causing injury to the operator, thus significantly improving the safety of the operation process.

[0023] 2. The top container block and working platform design of this application significantly reduces the physical labor intensity of operators, making container opening operations faster and more efficient.

[0024] 3. The unloading or loading structure for rear-opening containers proposed in this application effectively solves the problems existing in the prior art through innovative structural design and safety system configuration, providing a safer, more efficient and convenient solution for container unloading operations in ports. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading or loading system of a container as described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the unloading or loading system of the container described in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of the container unloading or loading system described in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Forklift; 2. Container body; 3. Base; 4. Top box block; 5. Locking operation hole; 6. Working platform; 7. Counterweight; 8. Operating door; 9. Safety signal light; 10. Audible and visual alarm; 11. Forklift slot; 12. Lighting; 13. Top box beam; 14. Safety signal light switch; 15. Audible and visual alarm switch; 16. Container. Detailed Implementation

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the unloading or loading system for container 16 includes an opening device and a forklift 1. The opening device is moved to one side of container 16 by the forklift 1. The forklift 1 transports the opening device to one side of the container 16 truck, where a top block 4 holds the container 16 door shut. An operator inside the container can unlock container 16 through the unlocking operation hole 5, allowing the container 16 truck to then unload or load cargo. The opening device includes a container body 2 and a base 3, with the container body 2 positioned above the base 3. A top block 4 is located on one side of the container body 2, and two unlocking operation holes 5 are located on either side of the top block 4, allowing an operator inside the container to unlock container 16 through the unlocking operation holes 5.

[0034] The unpacking device is welded from high-strength steel, forming a stable support structure.

[0035] The housing 2 is equipped with a work platform 6, which is located on the side near the top housing block 4, and its position corresponds to that of the top housing block 4. The work platform 6 has two steps. This allows workers to easily get in and out, facilitates opening the housing door, and provides comfortable operation, significantly reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0036] The top block 4 is a rubber block. This application utilizes the physical properties of the top rubber to generate elastic deformation when compressed by external force, thus stabilizing the 16 doors of the container. When the external force is removed, the rubber returns to its original shape by relying on its stored elastic potential energy, which can mitigate impact. It is reusable and has the characteristics of low cost and stable performance. A counterweight 7 is provided inside the container body 2. The counterweight 7 is located on the side away from the top block 4. The counterweight 7 can prevent the container body 2 from tipping over.

[0037] An operating door 8 is installed on the left or right side of the enclosure 2. A safety signal light 9 and an audible and visual alarm 10 are respectively installed on the top two sides of the enclosure 2; the safety signal light switch 14 is located on the side of the enclosure 2 located at the operating door 8; the audible and visual alarm switch 15 is located inside the enclosure 2, and its position corresponds to the top block 4.

[0038] The safety signal light 9 is green, and the safety signal light switch 14 is green; the audible and visual alarm 10 is red, and the audible and visual alarm switch 15 is red.

[0039] Safety signal light 9 is existing technology and is a green LED light. Audible and visual alarm 10 is existing technology. The model of audible and visual alarm 10 is Wanya WYSG-0107. This application separates the two signal lights and sets the switches in different positions to avoid accidental activation.

[0040] The base 3 is equipped with a forklift slot 11. A light 12 is installed on the inner top wall of the housing 2. The light 12 is a high-brightness LED light, ensuring clear operation even at night or in low-light conditions. The light 12 is designed to be angle-adjustable, allowing the light direction to be adjusted according to operational needs.

[0041] The top box block 4 is installed on the box body 2 via the top box beam 13, which can effectively block the impact force when the box door is opened and prevent it from rebounding and injuring people.

[0042] When the operation begins, after the truck carrying container 16 arrives at the unloading location, the driver drives the forklift to move the container opening island to the rear of the truck, aligns the top container device with the door of container 16 and places it on the ground, and applies a pushing force to the door. The forklift 1 then leaves the container island and travels to a safe area.

[0043] Two workers enter the container opening device through the operating door 8, climb onto the work platform 6, check whether the top container block 4 is working properly, then unlock the container, rotate the locking lever of container 16 to the open position, and the workers leave the container body 2. They then press the safety signal light switch 14 on the outside of the container body 2. The truck driver carrying container 16 can only leave the container island and enter the unloading area after seeing the green safety signal light 9 illuminate. If any abnormality occurs during the unlocking process, the workers press the switch of the audible and visual alarm 10 inside the container body 2, and the red alarm light illuminates. Then, relevant professional technicians will check for abnormalities, thereby achieving the purpose of safe unloading.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A container unloading or loading system, characterized in that: Includes an unpacking device and a forklift; the unpacking device is moved to one side of the container by the forklift. The unpacking device includes a box body and a base, with the box body positioned above the base; a top box block is provided on one side of the box body, and an unlocking operation hole is provided on the box body, with two unlocking operation holes located on both sides of the top box block; The box is equipped with a working platform, which is located on the side near the top box block, and the position of the working platform corresponds to the position of the top box block. The work platform consists of two steps; The top box block is made of rubber. The box is equipped with a counterweight, which is located on the side away from the top box block.

2. The container unloading or loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: An operating door is installed on the left or right side of the enclosure.

3. The container unloading or loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Safety indicator lights and audible and visual alarms are installed on the top two sides of the enclosure, respectively; the safety indicator light switch is located on the side of the enclosure near the operating door; the audible and visual alarm switch is located inside the enclosure, corresponding to the top block.

4. The container unloading or loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The safety signal light is green, and the safety signal light switch is green; The sound and light alarm is red, and the switch for the sound and light alarm is also red.

5. The container unloading or loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is equipped with a forklift slot.

6. The container unloading or loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Lights are installed on the inner top wall of the enclosure.

7. The container unloading or loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top box block is installed on the box body through the top box beam, which can effectively block the impact force when the box door is opened and prevent it from rebounding and injuring people.