Rapid clamping lock positioning assembly between container and flat car

By designing corner fittings one and two, and combining locking blocks, magnetic metal, and electric motors, a quick and stable connection between the container and the flatcar is achieved, solving the problem of difficult traditional container fixing and improving installation efficiency and safety.

CN224170841UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28WUHAN ZHIHUIDA TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN ZHIHUIDA TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-23
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

When traditional containers are fixed on flatcars, the corner fittings need to be precisely aligned, which is difficult to operate and poses safety hazards. It also requires repeated adjustments by a crane, resulting in low installation efficiency.

Method used

The design employs corner fitting one and corner fitting two, combined with locking blocks, magnetic metal, electric motor, and traction rope to achieve automatic alignment and locking of the container. The cross-shaped locking blocks increase friction, the magnetic metal attracts and reinforces the container, the double-headed screws fix the container, and the electric motor provides synchronous traction for rapid locking.

Benefits of technology

It improves container installation efficiency, reduces manual intervention, lowers operational difficulty and cost, and ensures a quick and stable connection between containers and flatcars.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rapid clamping lock positioning assembly between a container and a flat car. Relates to the technical field of container installation. The rapid clamping lock positioning assembly between the container and the flat car comprises a first corner piece, a second corner piece is arranged above the corner piece, lock holes are formed in the sides, close to each other, of the first corner piece and the second corner piece, a connecting block is arranged at the top of the first corner piece, a first adapter block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block, and a second adapter block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first adapter block. The first through connection blocks are rotationally installed in the corresponding lock holes, first lock blocks are fixedly installed at the bottoms of the first through connection blocks, imbedding grooves are formed in the tops of the connecting blocks, containing cavities are formed in the inner walls of the bottoms of the imbedding grooves, and rotating rods are rotationally installed on the connecting blocks. The device has the advantages that the container is pulled to automatically move towards the flatcar to finish position correction, manual participation and interference are reduced, and the installation efficiency of the container is relatively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of container installation technology, specifically a quick locking and positioning component for a container and a flatbed truck. Background Technology

[0002] Flatcars are mainly used to transport large or heavy goods such as steel, timber, automobiles, and machinery. They can also be used with the help of containers to transport other goods. Flatcars can also meet national defense needs by loading various military equipment. Flatcars equipped with movable side panels can also be used to transport bulk goods such as ore, sand, and slag. Containers are a set of tools that can carry packaged or unpackaged goods for transportation and are easy to load and unload with mechanical equipment. In order to install containers on flatcars, it is usually necessary to use lifting equipment to transfer the containers smoothly onto the flatcars, and then use locks to fix the containers on the flatcars to ensure the safety of the transportation process.

[0003] Traditionally, containers are secured to flatcars using corner fittings and locks. When installing locks, the container needs to be precisely aligned with the corner fittings on the flatcar, often requiring repeated adjustments of the container's position using a crane. This process is prone to misalignment and is difficult to position. During operation, workers need to observe the container's position from below or through gaps, posing safety hazards.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new quick-locking and positioning component for containers and flatbeds to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a quick locking and positioning component for a container and a flatbed car that automatically moves the container to the flatbed car to complete the position calibration, reduces manual intervention and interference, and relatively improves the efficiency of container installation.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the quick-locking and positioning assembly for containers and flat workshops provided by this utility model includes: a corner piece 1, a corner piece 2 above the corner piece, and locking holes on the sides of the corner piece 1 and corner piece 2 that are close to each other. A connecting block is provided at the top of the corner piece 1, and a transition block 1 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block. The transition block 1 is rotatably installed in the corresponding locking hole, and a locking block 1 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the transition block 1. An insertion groove is provided at the top of the connecting block, and a receiving cavity is provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the insertion groove. A rotating rod is rotatably installed on the connecting block, and an electric motor is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block. The output shaft of the electric motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod. Two pull ropes are fixedly installed on the rotating rod, and a transition block is rotatably installed in the other locking hole. Second, a locking block is fixedly installed on the top of the adapter block two, and a connecting block is fixedly installed on the bottom of the adapter block two. The top ends of the two pull ropes are fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block. Two circular holes are opened on the corner piece two. Magnets are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the two circular holes. Two magnetic metals are fixedly installed on the bottom of the locking block two. The two magnetic metals are slidably installed in the two circular holes respectively. Movable grooves are opened on both sides of the connecting block. Side grooves are opened on one side of the two movable grooves. A double-ended screw is rotatably installed on the connecting block. Two sliding blocks are threaded on the double-ended screw. The two sliding blocks are slidably installed in the two side grooves respectively. A connecting block is fixedly installed on one side of the two sliding blocks. A braking block is fixedly installed on the top of the two connecting blocks.

[0007] Preferably, four support blocks are fixedly installed on the top of the connecting block, and two recessed grooves are formed at the bottom of the connecting block.

[0008] Preferably, two docking rods are fixedly installed between the inner walls of the two sides of the receiving cavity, and each of the two docking rods is rotatably fitted with a limiting roller.

[0009] Preferably, a mounting base is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block, and the mounting base is fixedly connected to the base of the electric motor.

[0010] Preferably, two rubber pads are fixedly installed on the top of the locking block one, and the tops of the two rubber pads are in contact with the top inner wall of the corner piece one.

[0011] Preferably, each of the two brake blocks has two ball bearings embedded in its bottom, and all four ball bearings are in contact with the top of the connecting block.

[0012] Preferably, a handle is fixedly installed at one end of the double-ended screw, and a mounting block is fixedly installed at the end of the double-ended screw away from the handle.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the quick-locking and positioning assembly for containers and flatbeds provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0014] This invention utilizes locking blocks one and two to rotate and intersect with two locking holes in a cross shape. Locking block one uses two rubber pads to increase friction with corner piece one, preventing it from rotating off. Locking block two uses two magnetic metal clips inserted into two circular holes, and the magnetic attraction of two magnets ensures the secure installation between locking block two and corner piece two. Subsequently, rotating the double-headed screw moves two brake blocks to intercept the connecting block in the insertion groove, ensuring the secure installation between the connecting block and corner piece two. The four corner electric motors connected to the flatcar synchronously and automatically pull the traction rope, enabling the container to be pulled down and aligned with the flatcar in one go. This saves the time spent on repeated adjustments by the crane, improves the efficiency of container deployment, eliminates manual adjustment errors, avoids manual intervention in container position calibration, and reduces labor costs and operational difficulty. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a frontal sectional view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the connecting block shown;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the structure of corner piece two in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the corner piece and the connecting block in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a side sectional view assembly diagram of the corner piece, connecting block, and connecting block in this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Corner piece one; 2. Corner piece two; 3. Lock hole; 4. Connecting block; 5. Adapter block one; 6. Lock block one; 7. Insertion groove; 8. Receiving cavity; 9. Rotating rod; 10. Electric motor; 11. Pull rope; 12. Adapter block two; 13. Lock block two; 14. Connecting block; 15. Circular hole; 16. Magnet; 17. Magnetic metal; 18. Side groove; 19. Double-ended screw; 20. Sliding block; 21. Connecting block; 22. Braking block; 23. Support block; 24. Movable groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-7 ,in, Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a frontal sectional view of the present invention. Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of the connecting block shown; Figure 4 This is a side sectional view of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the structure of corner piece two in this utility model; Figure 6 This is an assembly diagram of the corner piece and the connecting block in this utility model; Figure 7This is a side sectional view assembly diagram of the corner piece 1, connecting block, and connecting block in this utility model. The quick-locking and positioning assembly for a container and flatbed includes: corner piece 1, characterized in that a corner piece 2 is provided above corner piece 1; both corner piece 1 and corner piece 2 have locking holes 3 on their adjacent sides; a connecting block 4 is provided at the top of corner piece 1; the bottom of the connecting block 4 contacts the top of corner piece 1; a transition block 5 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block 4; the transition block 5 is rotatably installed in the locking hole 3 on corner piece 1; a locking block 6 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the transition block 5; and an insertion point is provided at the top of the connecting block 4. The groove 7 has a receiving cavity 8 on its bottom inner wall. A rotating rod 9 is rotatably mounted on the connecting block 4, with its left end extending outside the connecting block 4. An electric motor 10 is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting block 4, and a storage battery is also fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting block 4. The storage battery provides power to the electric motor 10. The output shaft of the electric motor 10 is fixedly connected to the left end of the rotating rod 9. Two pull ropes 11 are fixedly mounted on the rotating rod 9. A second adapter block 12 is rotatably mounted in the locking hole 3 on the corner piece 2. A locking block 13 is fixedly installed on the top of the locking block 12, and a connecting block 14 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the connecting block 12. The connecting block 14 is adapted to the insertion groove 7. The top ends of the two pull ropes 11 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block 14. Two circular holes 15 are opened on the corner piece 2. Magnets 16 are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the two circular holes 15. Two magnetic metals 17 are fixedly installed on the bottom of the locking block 13. The two magnetic metals 17 are slidably installed in the two circular holes 15 respectively. The two magnetic metals 17 are respectively connected to the two magnetic... The iron 16 is in contact with each other. Movable grooves 24 are provided on both sides of the connecting block 4. Side grooves 18 are provided on one side of each of the two movable grooves 24. A double-headed screw 19 is rotatably installed on the connecting block 4. Two sliding blocks 20 are threaded on the double-headed screw 19. The two sliding blocks 20 are slidably installed in the two side grooves 18 respectively. A connecting block 21 is fixedly installed on one side of each of the two sliding blocks 20. The two connecting blocks 21 are slidably installed in the two movable grooves 24 respectively. A brake block 22 is fixedly installed on the top of each of the two connecting blocks 21.

[0025] In order to support the corner piece 2 and facilitate the sliding of the two brake blocks 22, in this method, four support blocks 23 are fixedly installed on the top of the connecting block 4, and two recessed grooves are opened at the bottom of the connecting block 14.

[0026] In order to limit the position of the two pull ropes 11, ensure that the two pull ropes 11 are in a taut state, and avoid the possibility of the pull ropes 11 breaking, in this method, two docking round rods are fixedly installed between the inner walls of the two sides of the receiving cavity 8, and a limiting round roller is rotatably sleeved on each of the two docking round rods.

[0027] To ensure the stability of the electric motor 10 installation, in this method, a mounting base is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block 4, and the mounting base is fixedly connected to the base of the electric motor 10. A handle is fixedly installed on one end of the double-ended screw 19, and a sleeve block is fixedly installed on the end of the double-ended screw 19 away from the handle. The handle facilitates the adjustment of the double-ended screw 19, and the handle and the sleeve block can cooperate to limit the movement range of the two sliding blocks 20 and prevent the sliding blocks 20 from detaching from the double-ended screw 19.

[0028] In order to increase the friction between the locking block 6 and the corner piece 1 and to increase the stability of the locking block 6, in this method, two rubber pads are fixedly installed on the top of the locking block 6, and the top of the two rubber pads are in contact with the top inner wall of the corner piece 1.

[0029] In order to increase the smoothness of the sliding of the two brake blocks 22 and reduce wear, in this method, two rolling balls are embedded in the bottom of each of the two brake blocks 22, and all four rolling balls are in contact with the top of the connecting block 4.

[0030] The working principle of the quick-locking and positioning component for containers and flatbeds provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0031] When locking the container and the flatcar together, first fix corner piece 1 to one corner of the flatcar 1, then fix corner piece 2 to the corresponding position on the container. Next, align locking block 6 with the locking hole 3 on corner piece 1, slide adapter block 5 and locking block 6 onto corner piece 1, and then rotate connecting block 4. Connecting block 4 drives locking block 6 through adapter block 5. Locking block 6 and locking hole 3 are offset in a cross shape. At this time, connecting block 4 is fixed on corner piece 1.

[0032] Using the same operating method, align the second locking block 13 with the locking hole 3 on the second corner piece 2 through the connecting block 14. Slide the second adapter block 12 and the second locking block 13 onto the second corner piece 2 so that both the second adapter block 12 and the second locking block 13 are submerged in the second corner piece 2. Then rotate the connecting block 14, and the second locking block 13 will drive the two magnetic metals 17 to rotate until the two magnetic metals 17 are aligned with the two circular holes 15. Then pull the connecting block 14 down, and the two magnetic metals 17 will gradually slide into the two circular holes 15 and contact the two magnets 16. The connection between the connecting block 14 and the second corner piece 2 is completed.

[0033] To ensure the stability of the container, all four corners need to be locked. Therefore, four corner fittings (1) are installed on the flatcar, and four corner fittings (2) are installed on the container. After the four corner fittings (1), four corner fittings (2), and four connecting blocks (4) are connected according to the above procedure, four electric motors (10) are simultaneously started. Initially, the pull ropes (11) are in the extended state. As the electric motors (10) rotate, they drive the rotating rod (9), and the two pull ropes (11) gradually wrap around the rotating rod (9). The two pull ropes (11) pull on the corner fittings (2) through the connecting block (14), pulling them closer to the corner fittings (1). As the corner fittings (2) descend, the container is simultaneously lowered. The container is pulled along by the pull ropes (11). Under the traction of 1, it gradually aligns with the flatcar until the four connecting blocks 14 slide into the corresponding insertion slots 7. The four corner pieces 2 are connected to the four connecting blocks 4 respectively. The four electric motors 10 will automatically shut off. At this time, the container is located in the predetermined position on the flatcar. Finally, the four double-headed screws 19 are rotated one by one. When the double-headed screws 19 rotate, the corresponding two sliding blocks 20 drive the two brake blocks 22 to slide and move closer to each other. The two brake blocks 22 will be moved above the corresponding connecting block 14. Due to the restriction of the two brake blocks 22, the connecting block 14 will be fixed in the insertion slot 7. At this time, the corner piece 1 and the connecting block 4 are locked together, and the container is also firmly locked on the flatcar.

[0034] Compared with related technologies, the quick-locking and positioning assembly for containers and flatbeds provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0035] In this invention, after the locking blocks 1 and 2, 13, rotate, they intersect with the two locking holes 3 in a cross shape. The locking blocks 1 and 1, 1, increase the friction between the locking blocks 1 and 1, preventing the locking blocks 1 and 1 from rotating off the corner piece 1. The locking blocks 2 and 13, 13, securely install the locking blocks 2 and 2, 13 by inserting two magnetic metals 17 into two circular holes 15 and attracting the magnetic force of two magnets 16. Subsequently, rotating the double-headed screw 19 moves the two brake blocks 22 to intercept the connecting block 14 in the insertion groove 7, ensuring the secure installation between the connecting block 4 and 2, 14. The four corner electric motors 10 connected to the flatcar synchronously and automatically pull the traction ropes 11, which can pull the container downward and align it with the flatcar in one go, saving the time spent on repeated adjustments by the crane, improving the efficiency of container deployment, eliminating manual adjustment errors, avoiding manual intervention in container position calibration, reducing labor costs and operational difficulty.

[0036] It should be noted that the device structure and accompanying drawings of this utility model mainly describe the principle of this utility model. In terms of the technical aspects of this design principle, the setting of the power mechanism, power supply system and control system of the device is not fully described. However, those skilled in the art who understand the principle of the above utility model can clearly understand the specific details of its power mechanism, power supply system and control system.

[0037] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-locking and positioning assembly for containers and flatbeds, comprising a corner piece, characterized in that, A second corner piece is provided above the first corner piece. Both the first and second corner pieces have lock holes on their adjacent sides. A connecting block is provided at the top of the first corner piece, and a first adapter block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting block. The first adapter block is rotatably installed in the corresponding lock hole. A first lock block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the first adapter block. An insertion groove is provided at the top of the connecting block, and a receiving cavity is provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the insertion groove. A rotating rod is rotatably installed on the connecting block. An electric motor is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block. The output shaft of the electric motor is fixedly connected to one end of the rotating rod. Two pull ropes are fixedly installed on the rotating rod. A second adapter block is rotatably installed in the other lock hole, and a second lock block is fixedly installed on the top of the second adapter block. A connecting block is fixedly installed at the bottom of the second adapter block. The top ends of the two pull ropes are fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block. Two circular holes are opened on the second corner piece. Magnets are fixedly installed on the inner walls of the two circular holes. Two magnetic metals are fixedly installed at the bottom of the second lock block. The two magnetic metals are slidably installed in the two circular holes respectively. Movable grooves are opened on both sides of the connecting block. Side grooves are opened on one side of the two movable grooves. A double-ended screw is rotatably installed on the connecting block. Two sliding blocks are threaded on the double-ended screw. The two sliding blocks are slidably installed in the two side grooves respectively. A connecting block is fixedly installed on one side of the two sliding blocks. A brake block is fixedly installed on the top of the two connecting blocks.

2. The quick-locking and positioning component for containers and flatbeds according to claim 1, characterized in that, Four support blocks are fixedly installed on the top of the connecting block, and two recessed grooves are formed at the bottom of the connecting block.

3. The quick-locking and positioning component for containers and flatbeds according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two docking rods are fixedly installed between the inner walls of the two sides of the receiving cavity, and each docking rod is rotatably fitted with a limiting roller.

4. The quick-locking and positioning component for containers and flatbeds according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting base is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting block, and the mounting base is fixedly connected to the base of the electric motor.

5. The quick-locking and positioning component for containers and flatbeds according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two rubber pads are fixedly installed on the top of the locking block one, and the tops of the two rubber pads are in contact with the top inner wall of the corner piece one.

6. The quick-locking and positioning assembly for containers and flatbeds according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two rolling balls are embedded in the bottom of each of the two brake blocks, and all four rolling balls are in contact with the top of the connecting block.

7. The quick-locking and positioning assembly for containers and flatbeds according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle is fixedly installed at one end of the double-ended screw, and a mounting block is fixedly installed at the end of the double-ended screw away from the handle.