Automatic locking lifting appliance for container corner fittings

By designing an automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings, the automatic locking and unlocking is achieved using a telescopic automatic locking rod and position sensors, combined with a motor-driven screw slide rail mechanism for precise positioning. This solves the problems of complexity and safety in the operation of traditional spreaders, and improves loading and unloading efficiency and accuracy.

CN224212281UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08SHANDONG XINGYUAN MASCH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG XINGYUAN MASCH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-12
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

Traditional spreader tools require manual operation to lock or unlock container corner fittings, which is complex to operate, has low reliability, is prone to safety accidents due to human factors, and the lifting position is inaccurate.

Method used

Design an automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings, which uses a telescopic automatic locking rod and a position sensor to achieve automatic locking and unlocking, and uses a motor-driven lead screw and slide rail slider mechanism for precise positioning.

Benefits of technology

It reduces manual operation steps, improves loading and unloading efficiency and safety, reduces labor intensity, achieves high-precision hoisting and positioning, adapts to different container sizes, and reduces operational risks.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of container loading and unloading equipment, in particular to an automatic locking lifting appliance for container corner fittings, which comprises a main body, a position adjusting component is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body, and a lifting locking component is fixedly connected to the bottom of the position adjusting component; the telescopic automatic locking rod penetrates through the corner fitting and extends into the penetrating hole, automatic locking can be achieved, the position and state of the container corner fitting are detected in cooperation with the position sensor, the locking action is automatically triggered, automatic locking and unlocking of the container corner fitting are achieved, and therefore manual operation links are reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. The loading and unloading efficiency is greatly improved, the threaded blocks are driven by the motors on the two sides of the lifting appliance mechanism to move on the lead screws, and the slings can be moved by matching with the sliding rails and the sliding blocks, so that the lifting mechanisms on the two sides can be positioned and adjusted, high-precision positioning is achieved, and good universality and adaptability are improved; and the requirements of various container loading and unloading operations can be met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of container loading and unloading equipment, specifically to an automatic locking lifting device for container corner fittings. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry, the demand for efficient, safe, and highly automated container handling equipment is increasing during the container loading and unloading process.

[0003] Traditional spreader rigs typically require operators to manually operate the locking device, engaging it with the container corner fittings to lock or unlock. This process demands a certain level of skill and experience from the operator, involves numerous steps, and increases the complexity of loading and unloading operations. Manual operation is relatively unreliable and susceptible to factors such as operator fatigue and inattention. Improper operation can lead to the locking device failing to lock or unlock correctly, resulting in safety accidents or equipment damage. Furthermore, the spreader's lifting position cannot be accurately determined, reducing its lifting precision. Therefore, an automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems of traditional spreader assemblies that typically require manual operation of the locking device to engage with container corner fittings, which necessitates skilled and experienced operators with numerous steps, increasing the complexity of loading and unloading operations, manual operation is less reliable and susceptible to operator fatigue and inattention. Improper operation can lead to incorrect locking or unlocking, causing safety accidents or equipment damage, and also makes it difficult to accurately position the spreader, reducing lifting precision. The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings includes a main body, a position adjustment component fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body, and a lifting locking component fixedly connected to the bottom of the position adjustment component;

[0007] The position adjustment assembly includes a support plate, a side panel is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate, a motor is mounted on the side of the side panel, a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, a threaded block is threadedly connected to the side of the lead screw, and a combination plate is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded block.

[0008] The hoisting and locking assembly includes a sling, a rope fixedly connected to the bottom of the sling, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the bottom of the rope, a base fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod, a position sensor fixedly connected to the side of the base, a locking loading seat fixedly connected to the bottom of the base, a telescopic automatic locking rod installed inside the locking loading seat, and a through hole opened inside the locking loading seat. The combined plate is fixedly connected to the sling.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a slide rail is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support plate, and a slider is slidably connected to the bottom of the slide rail, with the slider being fixedly connected to the combined plate.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a bearing seat is fixedly connected to the side of the bearing plate, and the lead screw extends into the interior of the bearing seat.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two slings, ropes, connecting rods, bases, and position sensors are provided.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two locking loading seats and two telescopic automatic locking rods are provided, and two through holes are provided.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the main body includes a crossbeam, and a hole seat is fixedly connected to the top of the crossbeam.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a perforated ring is fixedly connected to the top of the crossbeam, two perforated seats are provided, and a connecting chain is fixedly connected to the top of the perforated ring.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a connecting seat is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting chain, and a steel rope is provided on the top of the connecting seat.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, by utilizing a telescopic automatic locking rod that penetrates the corner piece and extends into the perforation, automatic locking can be achieved. In conjunction with a position sensor to detect the position and status of the container corner piece, the locking action is automatically triggered, realizing the automatic locking and unlocking of the container corner piece. This reduces manual operation steps, greatly improves loading and unloading efficiency, eliminates the need for operators to manually perform locking and unlocking operations, reduces labor intensity, improves the working environment, and reduces human error through automatic control, thereby reducing operational risks and improving the safety of the loading and unloading process.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, by using the motors on both sides of the lifting mechanism to drive the threaded blocks to move on the lead screw, and in conjunction with the slide rail and slider, the position of the sling can be moved, thereby enabling the positioning and adjustment of the lifting mechanism on both sides, thus achieving high-precision positioning, so as to be applicable to the lifting of containers of different specifications, improving good versatility and adaptability, and meeting the needs of various container loading and unloading operations. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the hoisting and locking assembly structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position adjustment component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing component structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 101. Crossbeam; 102. Hole seat; 103. Hole ring; 104. Connecting chain; 105. Connecting seat; 106. Steel rope; 2. Position adjustment assembly; 201. Bearing plate; 202. Side panel; 203. Motor; 204. Lead screw; 205. Threaded block; 206. Combination plate; 207. Slide rail; 208. Slider; 209. Bearing seat; 3. Lifting and locking assembly; 301. Lifting sling; 302. Cable; 303. Connecting rod; 304. Base; 305. Position sensor; 306. Locking loading seat; 307. Telescopic automatic locking rod; 308. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0026] An automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings includes a main body 1, a position adjustment component 2 fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body 1, and a lifting locking component 3 fixedly connected to the bottom of the position adjustment component 2.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2and Figure 3 As shown, the position adjustment assembly 2 includes a support plate 201, a side panel 202 fixedly connected to the side of the support plate 201, a motor 203 mounted on the side of the side panel 202, a lead screw 204 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 203, a threaded block 205 threadedly connected to the side of the lead screw 204, and a combination plate 206 fixedly connected to the side of the threaded block 205. The hoisting locking assembly 3 includes a sling 301, a rope 302 fixedly connected to the bottom of the sling 301, a connecting rod 303 fixedly connected to the bottom of the rope 302, a base 304 fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 303, a position sensor 305 fixedly connected to the side of the base 304, and a locking loading seat 306 fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 304. The loading seat 306 is equipped with a telescopic automatic locking rod 307. The loading seat 306 has a through hole 308. The combination plate 206 is fixedly connected to the sling 301. The telescopic automatic locking rod 307 passes through the corner piece and extends into the through hole 308 to achieve automatic locking. In conjunction with the position sensor 305 to detect the position and status of the container corner piece, the locking action is automatically triggered, realizing the automatic locking and unlocking of the container corner piece. This reduces manual operation and greatly improves loading and unloading efficiency. Operators do not need to manually lock and unlock, reducing labor intensity and improving the working environment. Automatic control reduces human error, lowers operational risks, and improves the safety of the loading and unloading process.

[0028] The bottom of the bearing plate 201 is fixedly connected to a slide rail 207, and the bottom of the slide rail 207 is slidably connected to a slider 208. The slider 208 is fixedly connected to the combination plate 206. The side of the bearing plate 201 is fixedly connected to a bearing seat 209. The lead screw 204 extends into the interior of the bearing seat 209. Two slings 301, ropes 302, connecting rods 303, bases 304, and position sensors 305 are provided. Two locking loading seats 306 and telescopic automatic locking rods 307 are provided. Two through holes 308 are provided. The motors 203 on both sides of the lifting mechanism drive the threaded blocks 205 to move on the lead screw 204. With the cooperation of the slide rail 207 and slider 208, the position of the sling 301 can be moved, thereby positioning and adjusting the lifting mechanism on both sides to achieve high-precision positioning. This makes it suitable for lifting containers of different specifications, improving its versatility and adaptability, and meeting the needs of various container loading and unloading operations.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, the main body 1 includes a crossbeam 101, a hole seat 102 is fixedly connected to the top of the crossbeam 101, a hole ring 103 is fixedly connected to the top of the crossbeam 101, there are two hole seats 102, a connecting chain 104 is fixedly connected to the top of the hole ring 103, a connecting seat 105 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting chain 104, and a steel rope 106 is provided on the top of the connecting seat 105. The multi-strand steel rope 106 can improve the stability of hoisting.

[0030] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When the container corner fitting automatic locking spreader designed in this solution is in operation, according to the specifications of the container, the motors 203 on both sides of the spreader mechanism drive the threaded blocks 205 to move on the lead screw 204, and cooperate with the slide rails 207 and sliders 208 to move the position of the sling 301, thereby positioning and adjusting the lifting mechanism on both sides so that the spreader is suitable for the specified container. When the position sensor 305 detects that the corner fitting is close, the telescopic automatic locking rod 307 can penetrate the corner fitting and extend into the through hole 308 to achieve automatic locking. The same automatic control method is used. When unlocking is required, the extended end of the telescopic automatic locking rod 307 is withdrawn from the through hole 308 to complete the unlocking.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic locking spreader for container corner fittings, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (1) is fixedly connected to a position adjustment component (2), and the bottom of the position adjustment component (2) is fixedly connected to a hoisting locking component (3); The position adjustment assembly (2) includes a support plate (201), a side panel (202) is fixedly connected to the side of the support plate (201), a motor (203) is mounted on the side of the side panel (202), a lead screw (204) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (203), a threaded block (205) is threadedly connected to the side of the lead screw (204), and a combination plate (206) is fixedly connected to the side of the threaded block (205). The hoisting locking assembly (3) includes a sling (301), a rope (302) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sling (301), a connecting rod (303) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rope (302), a base (304) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod (303), a position sensor (305) is fixedly connected to the side of the base (304), a locking loading seat (306) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base (304), a telescopic automatic locking rod (307) is installed inside the locking loading seat (306), and a through hole (308) is opened inside the locking loading seat (306). The combination plate (206) is fixedly connected to the sling (301).

2. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support plate (201) is fixedly connected to a slide rail (207), and the bottom of the slide rail (207) is slidably connected to a slider (208), which is fixedly connected to the combination plate (206).

3. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing seat (209) is fixedly connected to the side of the bearing plate (201), and the lead screw (204) extends into the interior of the bearing seat (209).

4. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two of the following components are provided: sling (301), rope (302), connecting rod (303), base (304), and position sensor (305).

5. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two locking loading seats (306) and two telescopic automatic locking rods (307) are provided, and two through holes (308) are provided.

6. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) includes a crossbeam (101), and a hole seat (102) is fixedly connected to the top of the crossbeam (101).

7. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the crossbeam (101) is fixedly connected to a perforated ring (103), and two perforated seats (102) are provided. A connecting chain (104) is fixedly connected to the top of the perforated ring (103).

8. The container corner fitting automatic locking spreader according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the connecting chain (104) is fixedly connected to a connecting seat (105), and a steel rope (106) is provided on the top of the connecting seat (105).