Container

Abstract

The utility model provides a container. The container comprises a container body, a container door, a door lock assembly and an unlocking assembly. The door lock assembly is connected to the box body and the box door, the door lock assembly comprises a lock head and a lock seat, and the lock head is pivotally connected to the lock seat around a first rotation axis between an unlocking position and a locking position. The unlocking assembly is connected to the box body and the door lock assembly, the unlocking assembly comprises a driving component which is pivotally connected to the box body around a second rotating axis, the peripheral surface of the driving component abuts against the lock head, and the distance between the peripheral surface of the driving component and the pivoting axis of the driving component is a variable value. The second rotation axis is perpendicular to the first rotation axis. The box door is located on one of the end portion and the side portion of the box body, and the unlocking assembly comprises an operation component which is at least partially located on the other one of the end portion and the side portion. According to the container, an operator unlocks the container door from the side face of the container door, bulk materials are prevented from rushing out and hurting the operator, and operation safety is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A shipping container is a large metal box used for transporting goods over long distances, typically by sea, rail, or road. A container consists of a base frame, two side panels, a top panel, end frames, and doors, forming an enclosed cargo space. The doors are locked to the door frame using a locking mechanism. Existing locking mechanisms include a locking bar, a lock head connected to the end of the locking bar, a lock seat fixed to the door frame, and a handle that drives the locking bar to rotate, thus rotating the lock head. To unlock, the handle on the locking bar is manually operated to open the door. However, this can easily cause bulk materials inside the container to spill out and injure operators.

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

[0004] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, this utility model provides a container, the container comprising:

[0006] Box;

[0007] A door, which is pivotally connected to the housing between an open position and a closed position;

[0008] A door lock assembly connected to the housing and the door, the door lock assembly including a lock cylinder and a lock base, the lock cylinder being pivotally connected to the lock base about a first rotation axis between an unlocked position and a locked position, the lock cylinder being located at one of the housing and the door, and the lock base being located at the other of the housing and the door; and

[0009] An unlocking assembly is connected to the housing and the door lock assembly. The unlocking assembly includes a drive member pivotally connected to the housing about a second rotation axis. The outer peripheral surface of the drive member abuts against the lock head. The distance between the outer peripheral surface of the drive member and the second rotation axis is a variable value. The drive member is used to drive the lock head to pivot from the locked position to the unlocked position. The second rotation axis is perpendicular to the first rotation axis.

[0010] The door is located at one of the ends and the side of the box body, and the unlocking assembly includes an operating member, which is at least partially located at the other of the ends and the side.

[0011] Optionally, the door is located at the end, the operating component is configured as an operating handle, the operating handle is located on the side, and the operating handle is located outside the housing.

[0012] Optionally, the door lock assembly further includes a locking rod, which is arranged vertically and pivotally connected to the door about its axis, and the lock seat is connected to the end.

[0013] The lock head is at least one, and the at least one lock head is connected to the end of the lock bar. The first rotation axis extends in the vertical direction, and the second rotation axis extends in the length direction of the box body.

[0014] Optionally, both ends of the locking rod are provided with the lock head; and / or

[0015] The door lock assembly also includes:

[0016] A bracket, the bracket being connected to the cabinet door and located on the outer periphery of the locking bar; and

[0017] A limiting ring is connected to the locking rod, and the limiting ring protrudes outward from the outer circumferential surface of the locking rod along the radial direction of the locking rod;

[0018] The bracket has a mounting hole suitable for the locking rod, the outer diameter of the limiting ring is larger than the size of the mounting hole, and the limiting ring is located above at least one of the brackets.

[0019] Optionally, the unlocking component further includes:

[0020] An operating lever, rotatably connected to the housing, with one end of the operating lever connected to the operating handle;

[0021] A push rod, the push rod being arranged along the width direction of the housing, the push rod being movably connected to the housing along the width direction, one end of the push rod being connected to the other end of the operating lever away from the operating handle; and

[0022] A torsion bar is provided along the length of the housing and is pivotally connected to the housing about its axis. One end of the torsion bar is connected to the other end of the push rod away from the operating lever.

[0023] The drive member is connected to the other end of the torsion bar away from the push rod.

[0024] Optionally, the container further includes a connecting assembly located between the push rod and the torsion bar, the connecting assembly being connected to the push rod and the torsion bar; and / or

[0025] The unlocking assembly also includes a connecting member, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the operating lever and the push rod.

[0026] Optionally, the connection component includes:

[0027] A first connecting plate, one end of which is connected to the push rod; and

[0028] A second connecting plate, one end of which is connected to the other end of the first connecting plate away from the push rod, and the other end of the second connecting plate away from the first connecting plate is connected to the torsion bar.

[0029] Optionally, the torsion bar is inserted into the second connecting plate, and a positioning structure is provided between the torsion bar and the second connecting plate.

[0030] Optionally, the connecting assembly further includes a third connecting plate located between the first connecting plate and the push rod, and the third connecting plate is connected to the first connecting plate and the push rod.

[0031] Optionally, the cabinet door includes a door panel, and the number of door lock assemblies at a single door panel is configured as one group or at least two groups, with all door lock assemblies at the same door panel connected to the same unlocking assembly.

[0032] Optionally, the cabinet door is a double-opening type, the cabinet door is located at the end of the cabinet body, the cabinet door also includes a door frame located around the door panel, and the number of door panels is two, both of which are pivotally connected to the door frame about an axis extending in a vertical direction;

[0033] The door lock assembly includes a lock rod and a lock rod handle. The lock rod is arranged vertically and is pivotally connected to the door panel about its axis. The lock rod handle is movably connected to the lock rod.

[0034] The door lock assembly also includes a handle seat, wherein when the door is in the closed position, the lock lever handle is connected to the handle seat so that the door lock assembly is in a locked state.

[0035] Optionally, the container includes a top plate at the top, the top plate having an inlet communicating with the outside and the interior of the container, and the container also includes a top cover that is closably connected to the container to control the opening and closing of the inlet.

[0036] According to the container of this utility model, the operator unlocks the door from the side to prevent bulk materials from rushing out and injuring the operator, thus ensuring the operator's safety. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present invention, are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,

[0038] Figure 1 This is a front view schematic diagram of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front view schematic diagram of the door lock assembly in the container shown;

[0040] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial side view of the container shown;

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the unlocking assembly and the door lock assembly in the container.

[0042] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the transmission structure that drives the door lock assembly to operate.

[0043] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the partial structure connecting the unlocking component to the housing is shown.

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial structural diagram of the push rod in the unlocking assembly is shown; and

[0045] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a top view of the container.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0047] 100 containers, 110 container bodies

[0048] 111 Top plate 112 Base frame

[0049] 113 End portion 114 Side portion

[0050] 115 Hinge 116 Top Cover

[0051] 120 Box door 121 Door panel

[0052] 122 Door frame 130 Door lock assembly

[0053] 131 Locking bar 132 Lock head

[0054] 133 Bracket 134 Limiting Ring

[0055] 135 Lock base 136 Lock bar handle

[0056] 137 Handle base 138 Transmission unit

[0057] 140 Unlocking assembly 141 Operating handle

[0058] 142 Control lever 143 Push lever

[0059] 144 Torsion bar 145 Drive component

[0060] 146 Connecting component 147 Positioning groove

[0061] 148 mounting port 150 connection assembly

[0062] 151 First connecting plate 152 Second connecting plate

[0063] 153 Third connecting plate 160 Fixing assembly

[0064] DL (Length Direction) DW (Width Direction)

[0065] DH (vertical direction) Detailed Implementation

[0066] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with embodiments of the present invention.

[0067] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0068] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. When the terms “comprising” and / or “including” are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0069] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0070] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show representative embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0071] This utility model provides a container.

[0072] Please see Figures 1 to 5 Container 100 includes a container body 110, a door 120, a door lock assembly 130, and an unlocking assembly 140. The door 120 is pivotally connected to the container body 110 between an open position and a closed position. The door lock assembly 130 is connected to the container body 110 and the door 120. Specifically, the door lock assembly 130 includes a lock cylinder 132 and a lock base 135. The lock cylinder 132 is pivotally connected to the lock base 135 about a first axis of rotation between an unlocked position and a locked position. The lock cylinder 132 is located at one of the container body 110 and the door 120, and the lock base 135 is located at the other of the container body 110 and the door 120. The unlocking assembly 140 is connected to the container body 110 and the door lock assembly 130. The unlocking assembly 140 includes a drive member 145 pivotally connected to the container body 110 about a second axis of rotation. The outer peripheral surface of the drive member 145 abuts against the lock head 132, and the distance between the outer peripheral surface of the drive member 145 and the second rotation axis is a variable value. The drive member 145 is used to drive the lock head 132 to pivot from the locked position to the unlocked position. The second rotation axis is perpendicular to the first rotation axis. It should be noted that the door 120 is located at one of the end 113 and the side 114 of the box body 110; the unlocking assembly 140 includes an operating member, which is at least partially located at the other of the end 113 and the side 114.

[0073] According to this plan, for container 100, the operator unlocks the door from the side of the door 120 to prevent bulk materials from rushing out and injuring the operator, thus ensuring the operator's safety.

[0074] Please see Figures 3 to 5 Preferably, the door 120 is located at the end 113; the operating component is configured as an operating handle 141, which is located on the side 114 and outside the housing 110.

[0075] Please return to the reference section. Figure 2 The door lock assembly 130 also includes a locking rod 131, which is arranged vertically DH. The locking rod 131 is pivotally connected to the door 120 about its axis. Preferably, a lock seat 135 is connected to the end 113 of the housing 110. In other words, the lock head 132 is located on the door 120, and the lock seat 135 is located on the housing 110. At least one lock head 132 is provided, and at least one lock head 132 is connected to the end of the locking rod 131. See also... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The first axis of rotation extends vertically in the direction DH, and correspondingly, the second axis of rotation extends along the length direction DL of the housing 110. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Both ends of the locking rod 131 are provided with lock heads 132. Furthermore, the door lock assembly 130 also includes a bracket 133 and a limiting ring 134. The bracket 133 is connected to the door 120 and located on the outer periphery of the locking rod 131. The limiting ring 134 is connected to the locking rod 131 and protrudes radially outward from the outer periphery of the locking rod 131. It should be noted that the bracket 133 has a mounting hole suitable for the locking rod 131, and the outer diameter of the limiting ring 134 is larger than the size of the mounting hole. To prevent the locking rod 131 from sliding along the vertical direction DH, at least one bracket 133 has a limiting ring 134 above it. Preferably, limiting rings 134 are provided above and below the bracket 133 closest to the lock head 132 along the vertical direction DH.

[0076] Please see now Figures 3 to 5 The unlocking assembly 140 also includes an operating lever 142, a push rod 143, and a torsion bar 144. Specifically, the operating lever 142 is rotatably connected to the housing 110, and one end of the operating lever 142 is connected to the operating handle 141. The push rod 143 is disposed along the width direction DW of the housing 110. The push rod 143 is movably connected to the housing 110 along the width direction DW of the housing 110. For example... Figure 4 and Figure 5In this container 100, a fixing assembly 160 is also included, which is connected to the container body 110. A push rod 143 extends through the fixing assembly 160 such that the push rod 143 is movably connected to the container body 110 along the width direction DW. One end of the push rod 143 is connected to the other end of the operating lever 142 away from the operating handle 141. A torsion bar 144 is disposed along the length direction DL of the container body 110. The torsion bar 144 is pivotally connected to the container body 110 about its axis. One end of the torsion bar 144 is connected to the other end of the push rod 143 away from the operating lever 142. A drive member 145 is connected to the other end of the torsion bar 144 away from the push rod 143.

[0077] Furthermore, the container 100 also includes a connecting assembly 150, located between the push rod 143 and the torsion bar 144, and connected to both. Specifically, the connecting assembly 150 includes a first connecting plate 151 and a second connecting plate 152. One end of the first connecting plate 151 is connected to the push rod 143. One end of the second connecting plate 152 is connected to the end of the first connecting plate 151 away from the push rod 143; the other end of the second connecting plate 152 away from the first connecting plate 151 is connected to the torsion bar 144. Preferably, the torsion bar 144 is inserted into the second connecting plate 152, and a positioning structure is provided between the torsion bar 144 and the second connecting plate 152. For example, the positioning connection between the torsion bar 144 and the second connecting plate 152 is a keyed connection. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5 The connecting assembly 150 further includes a third connecting plate 153, which is located between the first connecting plate 151 and the push rod 143, and is connected to both the first connecting plate 151 and the push rod 143. (See also...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 The unlocking assembly 140 also includes a connecting member 146, with its two ends connected to the operating lever 142 and the push rod 143, respectively. (See also...) Figure 7 The push rod 143 is also provided with a positioning groove 147 suitable for the third connecting plate 153 and an installation port 148 suitable for the connecting component 146. One end of the third connecting plate 153 is inserted into the positioning groove 147 and fixed to the push rod 143. The fixed connection between the third connecting plate 153 and the push rod 143 can be achieved by welding, fastener connection or other methods.

[0078] The following is a brief description of the unlocking process:

[0079] When unlocking, the operator pulls the operating handle 141 outwards from the housing 110, causing the operating rod 142 to pivot relative to the housing 110. Under the transmission action of the connecting member 146, the drive rod 143 moves along the width direction DW of the housing 110 towards the interior of the housing 110. At this time, under the push of the connecting component 150 and the limitation of the torsion bar 144 itself, the torsion bar 144 is twisted. The driving member 145 rotates together around the axis of the torsion bar 144. The rotation of the driving member 145 pushes the lock head 132, causing the lock rod 131 to rotate around its own axis, thereby disengaging the lock head 132 from the lock seat 135 and unlocking the lock. Preferably, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4 The lock head 132 is provided with a transmission part 138 suitable for driving the member 144, and the transmission part 138 abuts against the outer peripheral surface of the driving member 145.

[0080] Please return to the reference section. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cabinet door 120 includes a door panel 121, and the number of door lock assemblies 130 at a single door panel 121 is configured as one or at least two sets. For example, there are two sets of door lock assemblies at a single door panel 121. It should be noted that all door lock assemblies 130 at the same door panel 121 are connected to the same unlocking assembly 140. Furthermore, Figure 1 In this case, the cabinet door 120 is a double-leaf type, located at the end 113 of the cabinet body 110. The cabinet door 120 also includes a door frame 122 located around the door panel 121. There are two door panels 121, each pivotally connected to the door frame 122 about an axis extending in the vertical direction DH. The door lock assembly 130 also includes a lock lever handle 136 and a handle seat 137. Specifically, the lock lever handle 136 is movably connected to a lock lever 131 arranged in the vertical direction DH. The lock lever 131 is pivotally connected to the door panel 121 about its axis. When the cabinet door 120 is in the closed position, the lock lever handle 136 is connected to the handle seat 137, so that the door lock assembly 130 is in a locked state. In other words, to unlock, the connection between the lock lever handle 136 and the handle seat 137 must be released first; otherwise, the cabinet door 120 cannot be opened.

[0081] Please see now Figure 1 and Figure 8As those skilled in the art will understand, the container 110 also includes a top plate 111 at the top and a base frame 112 at the bottom. The aforementioned unlocking assembly 140 may be partially disposed on the base frame 112. For example, the aforementioned push rod 143 and torsion rod 144 are connected to the base frame 112. Furthermore, the top plate 111 has a feed inlet communicating with the outside and the interior of the container 110; the container 100 also includes a top cover 116, which is closably connected to the container 110 to control the opening and closing of the feed inlet. In actual use, materials can be fed into the container 110 through the feed inlet; during unloading, the connection between the locking lever handle 136 and the handle seat 137 is first released, and then the unlocking assembly 140 is operated to pivot the lock head 132 to the unlocked position, thereby opening the container door 120 for unloading, ensuring operational safety.

[0082] According to this utility model of the container, the operator can operate the unlocking component from the side (or end) of the container to drive the door lock component to unlock, ensuring the safety of the operator and preventing bulk materials from rushing out and injuring the operator. Furthermore, this utility model provides a cooperating lock bar handle and handle seat at the door lock component, allowing the operator to choose between the operating handle or the lock bar handle to unlock or lock according to actual needs, improving ease of use.

[0083] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Terms such as “set” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0084] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this utility model to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that The container comprises: a box body; a box door pivotally connected to the box body between an open position and a closed position; a door lock assembly connected to the box body and the box door, the door lock assembly comprising a lock head and a lock seat, the lock head being pivotally connected to the lock seat about a first rotation axis between an unlocked position and a locked position, the lock head being located in one of the box body and the box door, the lock seat being located in the other of the box body and the box door; and an unlocking assembly connected to the box body and the door lock assembly, the unlocking assembly comprising a driving member pivotally connected to the box body about a second rotation axis, an outer peripheral surface of the driving member abutting against the lock head, a distance between the outer peripheral surface of the driving member and the second rotation axis being a variable value, the driving member being configured to drive the lock head to pivot from the locked position toward the unlocked position, the second rotation axis being perpendicular to the first rotation axis; wherein the box door is located in one of an end portion and a side portion of the box body, the unlocking assembly comprising an operating member located at least partially in the other of the end portion and the side portion.

2. The container of claim 1, wherein, The box door is located in the end portion, the operating member is configured as an operating handle, the operating handle is located in the side portion, and the operating handle is located outside the box body.

3. The container of claim 2, wherein, The door lock assembly further comprises a lock rod arranged in a vertical direction, the lock rod being pivotally connected to the box door about an axis of the lock rod, and the lock seat being connected to the end portion; wherein the number of the lock heads is at least one, the at least one lock head being connected to an end portion of the lock rod, the first rotation axis extending in the vertical direction, and the second rotation axis extending in a length direction of the box body.

4. The container of claim 3, wherein, Both ends of the lock rod are provided with the lock heads; and / or The door lock assembly further comprises: a bracket connected to the box door and located outside a periphery of the lock rod; and a limiting ring connected to the lock rod, the limiting ring protruding outwardly from an outer peripheral surface of the lock rod in a radial direction of the lock rod; wherein the bracket has a mounting hole suitable for the lock rod, an outer diameter of the limiting ring is greater than a size of the mounting hole, and the limiting ring is located above at least one of the brackets.

5. The container of claim 2, wherein, The unlocking assembly further comprises: an operating rod rotationally connected to the box body, one end of the operating rod being connected to the operating handle; a push rod arranged in a width direction of the box body, the push rod being movably connected to the box body in the width direction, one end of the push rod being connected to the other end of the operating rod away from the operating handle; and a torsion rod arranged in a length direction of the box body, the torsion rod being pivotally connected to the box body about an axis of the torsion rod, one end of the torsion rod being connected to the other end of the push rod away from the operating rod; wherein the driving member is connected to the other end of the torsion rod away from the push rod.

6. The container of claim 5, wherein, The container further comprises a connecting assembly located between the push rod and the torsion rod, the connecting assembly being connected to the push rod and the torsion rod; and / or The unlocking assembly further comprises a connecting member, two ends of the connecting member are connected to the operating rod and the push rod respectively.

7. The container of claim 6, wherein, The connecting assembly comprises: a first connecting plate, one end of the first connecting plate is connected to the push rod; and a second connecting plate, one end of the second connecting plate is connected to the other end of the first connecting plate away from the push rod, and the other end of the second connecting plate away from the first connecting plate is connected to the torsion rod.

8. The container of claim 7, wherein, The torsion rod is inserted into the second connecting plate, and a positioning structure is arranged between the torsion rod and the second connecting plate.

9. The container of claim 7, wherein, The connecting assembly further comprises a third connecting plate, the third connecting plate is located between the first connecting plate and the push rod, and the third connecting plate is connected to the first connecting plate and the push rod.

10. The container of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The door comprises door plates, the number of the door lock assemblies at a single door plate is configured as one group or at least two groups, and all the door lock assemblies at the same door plate are connected to the same unlocking assembly.

11. The container of claim 10, wherein, The door is configured as a double door, the door is located at the end of the box body, and the door further comprises a door frame located at the periphery of the door plate, the number of the door plates is two, and each door plate is pivotally connected to the door frame about an axis extending in the vertical direction. The door lock assembly comprises a lock rod and a lock rod handle, the lock rod is arranged in the vertical direction, the lock rod is pivotally connected to the door plate about an axis of the lock rod, and the lock rod handle is movably connected to the lock rod. The door lock assembly further comprises a handle seat, in a state where the door is located at the closed position, the lock rod handle is connected to the handle seat, so that the door lock assembly is in a locked state.

12. The container of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The box body comprises a top plate located at the top, the top plate has a feeding port communicating with the outside and the inside of the box body, and the container further comprises a top cover, the top cover is movably connected to the box body to control opening and closing of the feeding port.

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