Fixing mechanism for container connection
By combining the inner and outer connecting plates, the damage problem of container welding connection method is solved, a fast and reliable connection is achieved, construction efficiency is improved and costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI CONSTRUCTION FOURTH CONSTRUCTION GROUP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the welding connection method between containers requires high technical skills from operators, is prone to welding defects, damages the container structure, and is inconvenient to disassemble, increasing construction costs and time.
The design employs an inner connecting plate and an outer connecting plate. The inner connecting plate is inserted into the lifting hole of the container and is connected to the outer connecting plate through connectors and fasteners to achieve a fast and reliable connection.
This avoids damage to the container caused by welding, enables rapid assembly and disassembly, improves construction efficiency, and reduces construction costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of container connection, and in particular to a fixing mechanism for container connection. Background Technology
[0002] In the construction industry, the erection of temporary container houses and protective sheds is a common construction phase. To ensure structural stability and safety, multiple containers need to be effectively tied or connected together. Traditionally, this connection method primarily involves welding the containers to the uprights. However, this welding method has many drawbacks. On the one hand, welding operations require a high level of skill from the operators; even slight carelessness can easily lead to welding defects, affecting the connection quality. On the other hand, the welding process can cause irreversible damage to the containers, not only destroying their original structure but also potentially causing localized deformation and reducing their lifespan. Furthermore, disassembling welded containers is extremely inconvenient, hindering rapid assembly and disassembly, and increasing construction costs and time. Therefore, how to achieve rapid and reliable connections between containers without damaging them is a pressing problem in the current construction engineering field. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main objective of this invention is to provide a fixing mechanism for connecting containers, thereby solving the technical problem of achieving a fast and reliable connection between containers without damaging them.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a fixing mechanism for connecting containers, characterized in that it comprises:
[0005] Two inner connecting plates, including an inner plate body and a connector disposed on the inner plate body, the inner connecting plates being configured to be inserted into a lifting hole of a container, and the connectors being located outside the lifting hole when both ends of the inner plate body are located on both sides of the lifting hole in the width direction;
[0006] The outer connecting plate includes an outer plate body, a mounting portion disposed on the outer plate body for connecting an external mechanism, and a fastener for cooperating with the connecting member.
[0007] According to an embodiment of this application, the width of the inner side plate body is smaller than the width of the lifting hole, and the length is greater than the width of the lifting hole.
[0008] According to an embodiment of this application, the two ends of the inner side plate body along the length direction are arc-shaped.
[0009] According to an embodiment of this application, the length of the portion of the inner side plate body extending beyond the lifting hole at both ends is at least 1 / 3 of the width of the lifting hole.
[0010] According to an embodiment of this application, the number of connectors on any one of the inner side plate bodies is at least two; the connectors are evenly distributed on the inner side plate body.
[0011] According to an embodiment of this application, the number of connectors on any one of the inner side plate bodies is two, and the distance between the two connectors forms a positioning relationship with the width of the hoisting hole.
[0012] According to an embodiment of this application, the connector is a screw and the fastener is a nut.
[0013] According to the embodiments of this application, when the two inner connecting plates are fixed to the outer connecting plate, the projection of the inner plate body onto the outer plate body in the vertical direction is located within the outer plate body.
[0014] According to an embodiment of this application, the mounting portion is located at the center of the outer connecting plate.
[0015] According to an embodiment of this application, the mounting part is a square column, and the end of the square column has a pin hole.
[0016] In the aforementioned fixing mechanism for container connection, an inner connecting plate and an outer connecting plate are used. The inner connecting plate is inserted into the lifting hole of the container and cooperates with the fasteners of the outer connecting plate to achieve the connection between containers. This design avoids damage to the container caused by welding, and at the same time, the cooperation of the connectors and fasteners enables quick assembly and disassembly, improving construction efficiency and reducing construction costs. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner connecting plate according to one embodiment of this application;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the inner connecting plate according to one embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer connecting plate according to one embodiment of this application;
[0021] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the container fixing according to one embodiment of this application;
[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A sectional view along the AA direction.
[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the implementation methods and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0024] 100. Inner connecting plate; 110. Inner plate body; 120. Connector;
[0025] 200. Outer connecting plate; 210. Outer plate body; 220. Mounting part; 230. Fastener; 221. Pin hole;
[0026] 300. Lifting hole. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0028] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0029] Furthermore, in this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.
[0030] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of a person skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0031] This utility model discloses a fixing mechanism for connecting containers, see [link]. Figure 4 and Figure 5 It includes two inner connecting plates 100 and an outer connecting plate 200.
[0032] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 The two inner connecting plates 100 include an inner plate body 110 and a connector 120 disposed on the inner plate body 110. See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 The inner connecting plate 100 is configured to be inserted into the lifting hole 300 of the container, and the connector 120 is located outside the lifting hole 300 when both ends of the inner plate body 110 are located on both sides of the lifting hole 300 in the width direction.
[0033] The lifting holes 300 of a container are structures used for lifting containers and are usually located at the corners of the container. Therefore, when two containers are placed side by side or vertically aligned, the corresponding lifting holes 300 are close together. Two inner connecting plates 100 are placed inside the corresponding lifting holes 300 of the containers.
[0034] The placement process is as follows: the inner side plate body 110 can be tilted as a whole and placed in the lifting hole 300. At the same time, after rotating a certain angle, the two ends of the inner side plate body 110 are located on both sides of the lifting hole 300 along the width direction. At this time, the connector 120 is located outside the lifting hole 300 so as to connect with the outer connecting plate 200.
[0035] That is, there is a side within the inner side plate body 110 whose length is greater than the width of the lifting hole 300. For example, this side can be the length of the inner side plate body 110 or a diagonal of the inner side plate body 110. After the inner side plate body 110 is rotated by a certain angle, the two ends of this side are located on both sides of the lifting hole 300 in the width direction, forming a limit.
[0036] See Figure 3 The outer connecting plate 200 includes an outer plate body 210, a mounting part 220 for connecting an external mechanism disposed on the outer plate body 210, and fasteners 230 for cooperating with two connecting members 120.
[0037] The outer side panel body 210 is located outside the two containers and is fixed to the two inner side panel bodies 110 by fasteners 230 and connectors 120. After the outer side connecting plate 200 and the inner side connecting plate 100 are fixed, they form a fixed connection between the inner and outer sides to the containers. The mounting part 220 facilitates the connection between the scaffolding wall ties and the protective canopy structure and the containers.
[0038] In some embodiments, both the inner connecting plate 100 and the outer connecting plate 200 are metal plates.
[0039] In the aforementioned fixing mechanism for container connection, an inner connecting plate 100 and an outer connecting plate 200 are provided. The inner connecting plate 100 is inserted into the lifting hole 300 of the container and cooperates with the fastener 230 of the outer connecting plate 200 to achieve the connection between containers. This design avoids damage to the container caused by welding, and at the same time, the cooperation of the connector 120 and the fastener 230 enables quick assembly and disassembly, improving construction efficiency and reducing construction costs.
[0040] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The width of the inner side plate body 110 is smaller than the width of the lifting hole 300, and the length is greater than the width of the lifting hole 300.
[0041] The width of the inner side plate body 110 is smaller than the width of the lifting hole 300, ensuring that it can be smoothly inserted into the lifting hole 300; its length is greater than the width of the lifting hole 300, allowing the inner side plate body 110 to be stably inserted into the lifting hole 300 and providing sufficient support. Thus, once the inner side plate body 110 is inserted into the lifting hole 300, rotating it 90° prevents it from coming out of the lifting hole 300. This dimensional design ensures that the inner connecting plate 100 can be firmly fixed in the lifting hole 300, while avoiding installation difficulties caused by excessive size. Furthermore, the inner side plate body 110 has a relatively regular shape, making machining easier.
[0042] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The inner side plate body 110 has two arc-shaped ends along its length.
[0043] The inner side plate body 110 is designed with rounded ends to reduce friction when inserted into the lifting hole 300, making it easier for the inner connecting plate 100 to be smoothly inserted into the lifting hole 300. At the same time, the rounded shape can reduce the probability of interference between the inner side plate body 110 and the wall of the lifting hole 300 during rotation, making installation more convenient.
[0044] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The length of the portion of the inner side plate body 110 extending beyond the lifting hole 300 at both ends is at least 1 / 3 of the width of the lifting hole 300.
[0045] The length of the portion of the inner side plate body 110 extending beyond the lifting hole 300 at both ends is at least 1 / 3 of the width of the lifting hole 300. This ensures that after the inner side connecting plate 100 is inserted into the lifting hole 300, a sufficient portion of it lies outside the lifting hole 300, resulting in a large contact area with the wall of the lifting hole 300. This prevents the inner side plate body 110 or the wall of the lifting hole 300 from deforming due to excessive local stress, thus preventing fixing failure. This design further improves the reliability of the connection.
[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The number of connectors 120 on any one of the inner side plate bodies 110 is at least two; the connectors 120 are evenly distributed on the inner side plate bodies 110.
[0047] At least two connectors 120 are provided on the inner side plate body 110 and are evenly distributed, which can provide multiple connection points to ensure the stability and reliability of the connection. The evenly distributed connectors 120 can better distribute the force and avoid damage or failure of the connectors 120 due to excessive local force.
[0048] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The number of connectors 120 on any one of the inner side plate bodies 110 is two, and the distance between the two connectors 120 forms a positioning relationship with the width of the hoisting hole 300.
[0049] Two connectors 120 are provided on the inner side plate body 110, and the distance between the two connectors 120 forms a positioning relationship with the width of the lifting hole 300. This ensures that after the inner side connecting plate 100 is inserted into the lifting hole 300, the connectors 120 can accurately engage with the fasteners 230 of the outer side connecting plate 200. If the distance between the two connectors 120 is slightly smaller than the width of the lifting hole 300, the two connectors 120 can be precisely positioned in the width direction of the lifting hole 300, thus positioning the inner side plate body 110 in place, centered in the lifting hole 300. This positioning relationship improves the accuracy and efficiency of installation and further enhances the reliability of the connection.
[0050] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The connector 120 is a screw, and the fastener 230 is a nut.
[0051] Using a screw as the connector 120 and a nut as the fastener 230, quick assembly and disassembly are possible. The screw and nut assembly structure is simple, easy to operate, and provides a strong and reliable connection.
[0052] For details, see Figure 3The outer connecting plate 200 has four elongated bolt holes. After the screw of the inner connecting plate 100 is inserted into the outer connecting plate 200, it is tightened with a nut. This design not only improves construction efficiency but also allows the tightness of the connection to be adjusted as needed to adapt to different construction requirements.
[0053] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the two inner connecting plates 100 are fixed to the outer connecting plate 200, the projection of the inner plate body 110 in the vertical direction onto the outer plate body 210 is located within the outer plate body 210.
[0054] When the inner connecting plate 100 and the outer connecting plate 200 are fixed, the projection of the inner plate body 110 is located within the outer plate body 210. This design ensures a tight fit between the inner connecting plate 100 and the outer connecting plate 200, preventing connection instability caused by positional deviation. At the same time, this structure also improves the structural strength and stability of the overall connection mechanism.
[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The mounting part 220 is located at the center of the outer connecting plate 200.
[0056] By positioning the mounting part 220 at the center of the outer connecting plate 200, the balance and stability of the connecting mechanism when connected to an external mechanism can be ensured. The centrally located mounting part 220 can better distribute the force, avoiding damage or failure of the connecting mechanism due to uneven force distribution.
[0057] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The mounting part 220 is a square column, and the end of the square column has a pin hole 221.
[0058] The mounting section 220 adopts a square column structure with pin holes 221 at the ends for easy connection to external mechanisms. The square column structure has high torsional resistance, ensuring the stability of the connection mechanism under stress. The design of the pin holes 221 further improves the reliability of the connection, preventing loosening due to vibration or external forces.
[0059] In practical applications, the fixing mechanism of this utility model can be installed and used through the following steps:
[0060] Insert the two inner connecting plates 100 into the lifting holes 300 of the two adjacent containers respectively, ensuring that the two ends of the inner plate body 110 are located on both sides of the lifting hole 300 along the width direction, and the connector 120 is located outside the lifting hole 300.
[0061] The outer connecting plate 200 is placed outside the two inner connecting plates 100, so that the fasteners 230 of the outer connecting plate 200 cooperate with the connectors 120 of the inner connecting plates 100.
[0062] The inner connecting plate 100 is fixed to the outer connecting plate 200 by fasteners 230 (such as nuts).
[0063] The entire fixing mechanism is connected to an external mechanism (such as a tie rod, support frame, etc.) via the mounting part 220 (such as a square column).
[0064] The fixing mechanism of this utility model has the advantages of simple structure, convenient installation, firm connection and quick assembly and disassembly. It can effectively solve the problem of damage to containers caused by welding in the prior art, improve the service life of containers, reduce construction costs and has broad application prospects.
[0065] The above technical solutions of this utility model are merely preferred embodiments and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of this utility model using the contents of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A fixing mechanism for connecting containers, characterized in that, include: Two inner connecting plates, including an inner plate body and a connector disposed on the inner plate body, the inner connecting plates being configured to be inserted into a lifting hole of a container, and the connectors being located outside the lifting hole when both ends of the inner plate body are located on both sides of the lifting hole in the width direction; The outer connecting plate includes an outer plate body, a mounting portion disposed on the outer plate body for connecting an external mechanism, and a fastener for cooperating with the connecting member.
2. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the inner side plate body is smaller than the width of the lifting hole, and the length is greater than the width of the lifting hole.
3. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner side plate body has two arc-shaped ends along its length.
4. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the portion of the inner side plate body extending beyond the lifting hole at both ends is at least 1 / 3 of the width of the lifting hole.
5. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of connectors on any one of the inner side plate bodies is at least two; the connectors are evenly distributed on the inner side plate body.
6. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of connectors on any one of the inner side plate bodies is two, and the distance between the two connectors forms a positioning relationship with the width of the hoisting hole.
7. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector is a screw, and the fastener is a nut.
8. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the two inner connecting plates are fixed to the outer connecting plate, the projection of the inner plate body onto the outer plate body in the vertical direction is located within the outer plate body.
9. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part is located at the center of the outer connecting plate.
10. The fixing mechanism for container connection according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The mounting part is a square column, and the end of the square column has a pin hole.