A container

Abstract

This utility model discloses a shipping container. The container includes corner posts, side walls, and a partition assembly. A limiting portion is provided on the inner side of the corner posts. The two side walls are spaced apart along the width direction of the container. The partition assembly extends along the width direction. The partition assembly has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the partition assembly is detachably connected to the two side walls. In the second state, the partition assembly can respectively cooperate with the limiting portions of the two corner posts spaced apart along the width direction to limit the displacement of the partition assembly. According to this utility model, the partition assembly in the second state is substantially parallel to the end walls, preventing the partition assembly from protruding from the inner wall surface of the container and interfering with or colliding with the cargo, and increasing loading space and improving the space utilization rate inside the container. When the partition assembly is in the second state, the corner posts and limiting portions can limit its displacement, thereby preventing the partition assembly from falling off.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The logistics industry is developing rapidly, and the demand for containerized transport of large-diameter cylindrical cargo is constantly increasing, especially for heavy goods such as steel pipes and steel coils. Currently, for the transport of medium to large steel coils, a longitudinal single-row V-groove longitudinal horizontal loading scheme is commonly used. During transport, barrier components are required to restrict the longitudinal displacement of the steel coils. When loading general cargo (non-steel coils), the barrier components must be removed and stowed away. However, the existing barrier components, after being stowed away, protrude from the inner wall surface of the container. This protrusion can interfere with and collide with the cargo inside the container, and also reduces loading space.

[0003] Therefore, a container is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The description of this utility model introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description 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, comprising:

[0006] A corner post, wherein a limiting part is provided on the inner side of the corner post;

[0007] Sidewalls, the two said sidewalls being spaced apart along the width direction of the container; and

[0008] A partition assembly extending along the width direction, the partition assembly having a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state the partition assembly is detachably connected to the two sidewalls, and in the second state the partition assembly is capable of engaging with the limiting portions of the two corner posts spaced apart along the width direction to limit the displacement of the partition assembly.

[0009] According to this invention, the space between two opposing corner posts at the end of the container can serve as a receiving space for a partition assembly. This allows the partition assembly in its second state to be approximately parallel to the end wall, preventing it from protruding from the inner wall surface of the container and interfering with or colliding with the cargo. Furthermore, it increases loading space and improves the utilization rate of space within the container. When the partition assembly is in its second state, the corner posts and limiting parts restrict its displacement, thereby preventing the partition assembly from falling off.

[0010] Optionally, the partition assembly includes a stop bar and a connecting portion connected to the end of the stop bar, wherein when the partition assembly is in the second state, the connecting portion cooperates with the limiting portion.

[0011] Optionally, the limiting part is plate-shaped and extends along the height direction of the container, the connecting part is constructed as two spaced-apart lugs, and when the partition assembly is in the second state, the limiting part is located between the two lugs.

[0012] Optionally, the limiting portion has a groove extending along the height direction of the container, the connecting portion is configured as a protrusion, and when the partition assembly is in the second state, the protrusion is located in the groove of the limiting portion.

[0013] Optionally, the sidewall includes:

[0014] Bottom side beams, which extend along the length of the container; and

[0015] A side plate, which is connected to and located above the bottom side beam.

[0016] The partition assembly in the first state is detachably connected to the two bottom side beams.

[0017] Optionally, the bottom side beam includes:

[0018] An outer bottom side beam, extending along the height direction of the container, is provided with a fixing part; and

[0019] An inner bottom side beam connects to the bottom of the outer bottom side beam and protrudes into the interior of the container relative to the outer bottom side beam.

[0020] The side plate is connected to the outer bottom side beam, and the partition assembly in the first state is detachably connected to the fixing part.

[0021] Optionally, the outer bottom side beam is provided with a reinforcing structure extending along the length direction.

[0022] Optionally, the reinforcing structure is configured as a reinforcing rib protruding from the outer bottom side beam along the width direction.

[0023] Optionally, the reinforcing structure is configured as a reinforcing plate connected to the outer bottom side beam.

[0024] Optionally, the top of the outer bottom side beam is configured as a bent portion, and the fixing portion is located between the bent portion and the reinforcing structure along the height direction.

[0025] Optionally, the fixing part is configured as a guide rail extending along the length direction, the guide rail having a plurality of through holes spaced apart along the length direction, and the partition assembly includes a stop bar and a connecting part connected to the end of the stop bar, the connecting part having an opening.

[0026] The partition assembly is slidable relative to the guide rail. When the partition assembly is in the first state, the opening of the connecting part is aligned with the through hole of the guide rail and the partition assembly is fixed by fasteners.

[0027] Optionally, the container includes an end wall, which comprises a front end wall and a rear end wall opposite each other along the length of the container, the rear end wall being configured as an openable and closable door.

[0028] In the second state, the partition assembly can respectively engage with the limiting portions of the two corner posts located at the front end of the container, and / or

[0029] In the second state, the partition assembly can engage with the limiting portions of the two corner posts located at the rear end of the container.

[0030] Optionally, the height of the bottom side beam is greater than 600mm.

[0031] Optionally, the container includes a base frame, and in the height direction of the container, the distance between the partition assembly in the first state and the upper surface of the base frame is greater than 600 mm. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this invention, are provided for understanding the invention. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention.

[0033] In the attached image:

[0034] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a container omitting end walls, top walls, and side panels;

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial 3D schematic diagram of the container;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial 3D schematic diagram of the container;

[0038] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of one embodiment of a container;

[0039] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the container.

[0040] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A top-view partial cross-sectional diagram of a container.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 100: Container

[0043] 110: Corner Post

[0044] 111: Limiting part

[0045] 120: Side wall

[0046] 121: Bottom side beam

[0047] 1211: Outer bottom side beam

[0048] 1212: Inner bottom side beam

[0049] 122: Side panel

[0050] 123: Fixing part

[0051] 124: Strengthen the structure

[0052] 125: Bending section

[0053] 130: End wall

[0054] 131: Front-end wall

[0055] 132: Back end wall

[0056] 140: Top Wall

[0057] 150: Barrier assembly

[0058] 151: Stop lever

[0059] 152: Connecting part

[0060] 160: Base frame

[0061] 161: V-groove

[0062] 162: Recessed Space Detailed Implementation

[0063] 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 the present invention can 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 the present invention.

[0064] To fully understand this invention, a detailed description will be provided below. Obviously, the implementation of this invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this invention are described in detail below; however, other embodiments may also be possible besides these detailed descriptions.

[0065] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that 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.

[0066] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of "first component."

[0067] It should be noted that the terms “up,” “down,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be restrictive.

[0068] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0069] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, this utility model discloses a container 100. The container 100 includes corner posts 110, side walls 120, end walls 130, top wall 140, and a base frame 160. The two side walls 120 are spaced apart along the width direction of the container 100, the two end walls 130 are spaced apart along the length direction of the container 100, and the top wall 140 and the base frame 160 are spaced apart along the height direction of the container 100. The base frame 160 is used to carry goods. The corner posts 110 extend along the height direction of the container 100, and a limiting portion 111 is provided on the inner side of the corner posts 110 (the inner side of the corner posts 110 is the side of the corner posts 110 facing the interior of the container 100). The container 100 also includes a partition assembly 150. The partition assembly 150 extends along the width direction of the container 100. Figure 2 As shown, the partition assembly 150 has a first state and a second state. Figure 3 As shown, in the first state, the partition assembly 150 is detachably connected to the two side walls 120 to prevent displacement of goods along the length of the container 100. Figure 4 As shown, in the second state, the partition assembly 150 can cooperate with the limiting portions 111 of the two corner posts 110 spaced apart along the width direction to limit the displacement of the partition assembly 150.

[0070] According to this invention, the space between the two opposing corner posts 110 at the ends of the container 100 can serve as a accommodating space for the partition assembly 150, making the partition assembly 150 in its second state approximately parallel to the end wall 130. This prevents the partition assembly 150 from protruding from the inner wall surface of the container 100 and interfering with or colliding with the cargo, and also increases the loading space, improving the space utilization rate within the container 100. When the partition assembly 150 is in its second state, the corner posts 110 and the limiting part 111 can restrict its displacement, thereby preventing the partition assembly 150 from falling off.

[0071] The end walls 130 of container 100 include a front end wall 131 and a rear end wall 132 opposite each other along the length of the container, the rear end wall 130 being constructed as an openable and closable door. Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, in the second state, the partition assembly 150 can engage with the limiting portions 111 of the two corner posts 110 located at the front end of the container 100, respectively, to house the partition assembly 150 at the front end of the container 100. Figure 7As shown, in another embodiment, in the second state, the partition assembly 150 can cooperate with the limiting portions 111 of the two corner posts 110 located at the rear end of the container 100 to house the partition assembly 150 at the rear end of the container 100, thereby functioning similarly to an inner door baffle. During transportation, the partition assembly 150 housed at the rear end of the container 100 can prevent easily rolling goods (such as steel balls, tubular parts, etc.) from impacting the container door. When opening the container door for unloading, the partition assembly 150 housed at the rear end of the container 100 can prevent goods from rolling out of the container instantly, causing injury to personnel. It can be understood that the partition assembly 150 in the second state can be housed at both the front and rear ends of the container 100 simultaneously, that is, part of the partition assembly 150 is housed at the front end of the container 100, and the other part of the partition assembly 150 is housed at the rear end of the container 100. The limiting portions 111 of the two corner posts 110 located at the same end are opposite each other along the width direction of the container 100, so as to cooperate with the two ends of the partition assembly 150 respectively.

[0072] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the underframe 160 includes a V-shaped groove 161 extending along the length of the container 100 and a recessed space 162. The V-shaped groove 161 forms a continuous space for accommodating rolled goods, enabling longitudinal horizontal loading of rolled goods and allowing flexible adjustment of the goods' position along the length of the container 100 to increase loading capacity. The recessed space 162 is formed between the inner bottom side beams 1212 on both sides (described below). The V-shaped groove 161 has a receiving state and a supporting state. In the receiving state, the V-shaped groove 161 is completely received within the recessed space 162, and the upper surface of the V-shaped groove 161 does not protrude from the upper surface of the inner bottom side beams 1212, for carrying general cargo. In the supporting state, the V-shaped groove 161 stands upright in a V-shape to carry rolled goods.

[0073] The container 100 of this invention can be applied to various transportation scenarios. For example, when used to transport rolled goods, the V-shaped groove 161 is in a supporting state, and the partition assembly 150 is in a first state to limit and block the rolled goods; when used to transport easily rolling goods, the V-shaped groove 161 is in a receiving state, and the partition assembly 150 is in a second state and stored at the rear end of the container 100 to serve a similar function to the aforementioned inner door baffle; when used to transport ordinary goods, the V-shaped groove 161 is in a receiving state, and the partition assembly 150 is in a second state and stored at the front end of the container 100, thus not interfering with the goods and increasing the internal loading space.

[0074] The partition assembly 150 includes a stop bar 151 and a connecting portion 152 connected to the end of the stop bar 151. When the partition assembly 150 is in a second state, the connecting portion 152 cooperates with a limiting portion 111 to limit the displacement of the partition assembly 150. The limiting portion 111 extends along the height direction of the container 100, allowing the partition assembly 150 to slide along the limiting portion 111, thereby enabling multiple partition assemblies 150 to be stacked sequentially along the height direction of the container 100. Specifically, as... Figure 4 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the limiting portion 111 is plate-shaped and extends along the height direction of the container 100. The connecting portion 152 is constructed as two spaced-apart lugs. When the partition assembly 150 is in the second state, the limiting portion 111 is located between the two lugs. In an embodiment not shown, the limiting portion 111 has a groove extending along the height direction of the container 100. The connecting portion 152 is constructed as a protrusion. When the partition assembly 150 is in the second state, the protrusion is located in the groove of the limiting portion 111. In both embodiments, the connecting portion 152 can engage with the limiting portion 111 and slide relative to the limiting portion 111. Thus, when the partition assembly 150 is in the second state, the corner post 110 can limit its displacement along the width direction of the container 100, and the limiting portion 111 can limit its displacement along the length direction of the container 100, thereby preventing the partition assembly 150 from falling off. The limiting portion 111 serves to guide and limit the partition assembly 150. When the partition assembly 150 is needed, it can be removed simply by moving the partition assembly 150 along the height direction of the container 100.

[0075] In the height direction of container 100, the smaller the distance between the partition assembly 150 in its first state and the center of gravity of the cargo, the better the blocking effect of the partition assembly 150 on the cargo, and the higher the stability coefficient to prevent the cargo from tipping over. Typically, the height of the cargo (e.g., the diameter of a steel coil) is 800-2050mm, meaning the distance between its center of gravity and the bottom surface of the cargo is 400-1025mm. When the cargo is placed on the underframe 160, the distance between its center of gravity and the upper surface of the underframe 160 is 400-1025mm. Therefore, in the height direction of container 100, the distance between the partition assembly 150 in its first state and the upper surface of the underframe 160 is greater than 600mm, which means the distance between the partition assembly 150 in its first state and the bottom surface of the cargo is greater than 600mm, ensuring that the distance between the partition assembly 150 in its first state and the center of gravity of the cargo is between 0-200mm. Therefore, the height difference between the partition component 150 in the first state and the center of gravity of the cargo is small, the stability coefficient meets the requirement of being greater than 1.25, and the stability during transportation is high.

[0076] like Figure 1As shown, the sidewall 120 includes a bottom side beam 121 and a side panel 122 arranged along the height direction of the container 100. The bottom side beam 121 extends along the length direction of the container 100. The side panel 122 is connected to the bottom side beam 121 and is located above the bottom side beam 121. Because the strength of the bottom side beam 121 is greater than the strength of the side panel 122, therefore... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the partition assembly 150 in the first state is detachably connected to two bottom side beams 121, thereby significantly improving the overall strength of the partition assembly 150 and ensuring safety during transportation. As described above, to reduce the distance between the partition assembly 150 in the first state and the center of gravity of the cargo, and to improve the stability of the transportation process, the bottom side beams 121 can have a relatively high height, so that the partition assembly 150 connected to the bottom side beams 121 is relatively high above the upper surface of the base frame 160. Specifically, since the bottom surface of the bottom side beams 121 is located below the upper surface of the base frame 160, to ensure that the distance between the partition assembly 150 in the first state and the upper surface of the base frame 160 is greater than 600 mm, the height of the bottom side beams 121 must be greater than 600 mm. Preferably, the height of the bottom side beams 121 is greater than 800 mm. More preferably, the height of the bottom side beams 121 is greater than 1000 mm. In one embodiment, the height of the bottom side beams 121 is 1150 mm.

[0077] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the bottom side beam 121 includes an outer bottom side beam 1211 and an inner bottom side beam 1212. The outer bottom side beam 1211 extends along the height direction of the container 100. A side panel 122 is connected to the outer bottom side beam 1211. The inner bottom side beam 1212 is connected to the bottom of the outer bottom side beam 1211 and protrudes into the container 100 relative to the outer bottom side beam 1211. A base frame 160 is located between the two inner bottom side beams 1212 and is connected to the inner bottom side beams 1212. The outer bottom side beam 1211 and the inner bottom side beam 1212 can be separate individual components, with the inner bottom side beam 1212 connected to the outer bottom side beam 1211 by welding or other methods. Alternatively, the outer bottom side beam 1211 and the inner bottom side beam 1212 can be constructed as a single piece, i.e., the bottom of the outer bottom side beam 1211 is bent into the container 100 to form the inner bottom side beam 1212.

[0078] The outer bottom side beam 1211 is provided with a fixing part 123. A partition assembly 150 in its first state is detachably connected to the fixing part 123. The fixing part 123 can be configured as a guide rail extending along the length direction of the container 100. Multiple partition assemblies 150 in their first state can be spaced apart along the length direction of the container 100 to limit multiple goods. The guide rail has multiple through holes spaced apart along the length direction of the container 100. The connecting part 152 of the partition assembly 150 has an opening. Both the through holes and the opening extend along the height direction of the container 100. The partition assembly 150 can slide relative to the guide rail along the length direction of the container 100 to flexibly adjust its position and block goods of different sizes. When the partition assembly 150 is in its first state, the opening of the connecting part 152 is aligned with the through hole of the guide rail, and the partition assembly 150 is fixed by fasteners. Fasteners can be bolts or pins, passing through through holes and openings to secure the partition assembly 150 to the fixing portion 123. In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing portion 123 is plate-shaped, and the connecting portion 152 is configured as two spaced-apart lugs. When the partition assembly 150 is in the first state, the fixing portion 123 is located between the two lugs. In an embodiment not shown, the fixing portion 123 has a groove extending along the length of the container 100, and the connecting portion 152 is configured as a protrusion. When the partition assembly 150 is in the first state, the protrusion is located in the groove of the fixing portion 123.

[0079] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, the outer bottom side beam 1211 is provided with a reinforcing structure 124 extending along the length of the container 100. The reinforcing structure 124 can increase the strength of the bottom side beam 121. Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in one embodiment, the reinforcing structure 124 is configured as a rib protruding from the outer bottom side beam 1211 along the width direction of the container 100. The rib can protrude either inwards or outwards from the container 100. The rib includes a crest and an inclined portion. The crest can be parallel to the main body of the outer bottom side beam 1211, and the inclined portion connects the crest to the main body of the outer bottom side beam 1211. Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in another embodiment, the reinforcing structure 124 is configured as a reinforcing plate connected to the outer bottom side beam 1211. The reinforcing plate may be connected to the inner surface of the outer bottom side beam 1211. The reinforcing plate may be a square tube, a C-shaped tube, or other profile.

[0080] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the top structure of the outer bottom side beam 1211 is a bent portion 125. The bent portion 125 has multiple bends, such that the free end of the bent portion 125 is horizontal, and the bottom side of the side plate 122 is connected to the horizontal surface of the bent portion 125. The fixing portion 123 is located between the bent portion 125 and the reinforcing structure 124 along the height direction of the container 100 to further increase the strength of the partition assembly 150 in the first state.

[0081] 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. Features 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.

[0082] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrative purposes. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Many 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, include: A corner post, wherein a limiting part is provided on the inner side of the corner post; Side walls, the two side walls being spaced apart along the width of the container; as well as A partition assembly extending along the width direction, the partition assembly having a first state and a second state, wherein in the first state the partition assembly is detachably connected to the two sidewalls, and in the second state the partition assembly is capable of engaging with the limiting portions of the two corner posts spaced apart along the width direction to limit the displacement of the partition assembly.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition assembly includes a stop bar and a connecting portion connected to the end of the stop bar. When the partition assembly is in the second state, the connecting portion cooperates with the limiting portion.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting part is plate-shaped and extends along the height direction of the container. The connecting part is two spaced-apart lugs. When the partition assembly is in the second state, the limiting part is located between the two lugs.

4. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting part has a groove extending along the height direction of the container, and the connecting part is constructed as a protrusion. When the partition assembly is in the second state, the protrusion is located in the groove of the limiting part.

5. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall includes: Bottom side beams, which extend along the length of the container; and A side plate, which is connected to and located above the bottom side beam. The partition assembly in the first state is detachably connected to the two bottom side beams.

6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom side beam includes: An outer bottom side beam, extending along the height direction of the container, is provided with a fixing part; and An inner bottom side beam connects to the bottom of the outer bottom side beam and protrudes into the interior of the container relative to the outer bottom side beam. The side plate is connected to the outer bottom side beam, and the partition assembly in the first state is detachably connected to the fixing part.

7. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer bottom side beam is provided with a reinforcing structure extending along the length direction.

8. The container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reinforcing structure is constructed as a reinforcing rib protruding from the outer bottom side beam along the width direction.

9. The container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reinforcing structure is constructed as a reinforcing plate connected to the outer bottom side beam.

10. The container according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top of the outer bottom side beam is a bent section, and the fixing part is located between the bent section and the reinforcing structure along the height direction.

11. The container according to claim 6, characterized in that, The fixing part is constructed as a guide rail extending along the length direction, the guide rail having a plurality of through holes spaced apart along the length direction, and the partition assembly includes a stop bar and a connecting part connected to the end of the stop bar, the connecting part having an opening. The partition assembly is slidable relative to the guide rail. When the partition assembly is in the first state, the opening of the connecting part is aligned with the through hole of the guide rail and the partition assembly is fixed by fasteners.

12. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container includes end walls, which consist of a front end wall and a rear end wall opposite each other along the length of the container. The rear end wall is configured as an openable and closable door. In the second state, the partition assembly can respectively engage with the limiting portions of the two corner posts located at the front end of the container, and / or In the second state, the partition assembly can engage with the limiting portions of the two corner posts located at the rear end of the container.

13. The container according to any one of claims 5-11, characterized in that, The height of the bottom side beam is greater than 600mm.

14. The container according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The container includes a base frame, and in the height direction of the container, the distance between the partition assembly in the first state and the upper surface of the base frame is greater than 600 mm.

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