Intermodal container

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of container transportable to be connected, the length of container is the length value of standard size container, width and height are less than the value of length corresponding standard size container, including have: container frame, including first side frame;First connecting corner piece includes: with the first side frame same side arrangement first face, form on first face for the first connecting hole used to be connected;And second face, form on second face first connecting long hole, the long center line of second connecting long hole is vertically long side edge arrangement;Second connecting corner piece, including: with the first side frame same side arrangement third face, form on third face for the second connecting hole used to be connected;And fourth face, form on fourth face second connecting long hole, the long center line of second connecting long hole is vertically long side edge arrangement.The container structure presented by the utility model, by structure improvement makes it can be realized to be connected transport, greatly reduce transportation cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of container technology, specifically, it relates to an improvement in the container structure that facilitates multi-container transport. Background Technology

[0002] If the container is a standard container, multiple containers can be connected together for transport via connectors.

[0003] However, for some custom-made non-standard sized containers, only the length dimension conforms to the standard container size, while the remaining height and width are custom dimensions, smaller than the corresponding standard container size. When transporting these containers, they can only be transported in a containerized container, which requires an additional container larger than the original size, greatly increasing the transportation cost.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to enhance the understanding of the background technology of this application, and therefore may include prior art that is not known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention addresses the aforementioned technical problems in the transportation of non-standard customized containers in the prior art by proposing a new container structure. Through structural improvements, it enables intermodal transport, significantly reducing transportation costs.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model / design objectives, the present utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses a container capable of interlocking transport. The length of the container is the same as that of a standard-sized container, while the width and height are smaller than the corresponding values ​​of a standard-sized container. The container includes: a container frame, including a first side frame with long side edges arranged along the length of the container; container side panels, assembled onto the container frame to form storage cavities with the container frame; and first corner bracket assemblies, fixed to the four top corners of the container frame. The first corner bracket assembly includes first connecting corner brackets, each of which includes a first facet arranged on the same side as the first side frame, on which a form for interlocking is formed. The first connecting hole; and the second face, on which the first connecting elongated hole is formed, the long center line of the second connecting elongated hole being arranged perpendicular to the long side edge; the second corner assembly, fixed to the four corners of the bottom of the container frame, includes: the second connecting corner, including: the third face arranged on the same side as the first side frame, on which the second connecting hole for connecting the container is formed; and the fourth face, on which the second connecting elongated hole is formed, the long center line of the second connecting elongated hole being arranged perpendicular to the long side edge; during transport connection, adjacent containers are connected to the connector through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole above them respectively.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are:

[0009] This utility model improves the connecting corner fitting structure and its assembly structure with the container by setting the first connecting hole to be on the same side as the first side frame with the long side edge, and setting the long center line of the second connecting long hole to be perpendicular to the long side edge. This realizes the connection and hoisting and transfer of non-standard containers, realizes the intermodal transport of non-standard customized containers, eliminates the number of containers to be transported, and greatly reduces transportation costs.

[0010] Other features and advantages of this utility model will become clearer after reading the detailed embodiments of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0012] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the container for intermodal transport proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion at point A;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a front view of the container that can be transported in a linked container according to the embodiments of this utility model, loaded inside a 10-foot container;

[0015] Figure 4 This is a top view of the container that can be transported in two 10-foot containers, as proposed in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a top view of the container that can be transported in a linked container according to the embodiments of this utility model, transported inside a 20-foot container;

[0017] Figure 6 This is a front view of the two interconnected containers of the container that can be transported in interconnected containers as proposed in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 7 This is a top view of two interconnected containers of a container that can be transported in interconnected containers, as proposed in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 8This is a front view of the three interconnected containers of the container that can be transported in interconnected containers as proposed in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 9 This is a top view of the three interconnected containers of the container that can be transported in interconnected containers as proposed in the embodiments of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of the container for intermodal transport proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of section B;

[0023] Figure 12 This is a structural diagram of the first reinforcing component, the second reinforcing component, and the third reinforcing component in conjunction with the slot molding part of an embodiment of the container that can be transported in multiple containers according to this utility model.

[0024] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the container receptacle for interlocking transport proposed in this utility model, in which the recessed portion is formed on the inner wall.

[0025] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of the molding method of the recessed part of the container that can be transported in multiple containers according to this utility model.

[0026] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the structure of another molding method for the recessed part of the container that can be transported in multiple containers, as proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of another molding method for the recessed part of the container proposed in this utility model.

[0028] In the figure, 100 is the container frame; 110 is the first side frame; 111 is the long side edge; 120 is the front frame; 130 is the rear frame; 200 is the container side panel; 300 is the first connecting corner piece; 310 is the first face piece; 311 is the first connecting hole; 320 is the second face piece; 321 is the first connecting elongated hole; 322 is the long center line; 400 is the second connecting corner piece; 410 is the third face piece; 411 is the second connecting hole; 420 is the fourth face piece; 510 is the container slot; 520 is the slot molding part; 521 is the molding component; 522 is the guide component; 610 is the connecting component; 620 is the first reinforcing member; 630 is the second reinforcing member; 640 is the third reinforcing member; 710 is the inner wall component; 711 is the recess; and 800 is the connector. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. In the description of the embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0034] Existing standard containers, due to their standard dimensions, are not suitable for containerized transport. They can only be transported by connecting multiple containers together to form a single container unit.

[0035] A standard container includes: length side edges arranged along the length direction and width side edges arranged along the width direction.

[0036] The standard container is equipped with corner brackets that are fixed to the four corners of the top of the container.

[0037] Each set of upper corner components is equipped with 4 upper connecting corner components.

[0038] The standard container is equipped with a lower corner fitting assembly, which is located at the four corners of the bottom of the container and includes four lower connecting corner fittings.

[0039] Each upper connecting corner piece is provided with a first standard connecting hole and a first standard connecting elongated hole.

[0040] Each lower connecting corner piece is provided with a second standard connecting hole and a second standard connecting elongated hole.

[0041] The first standard connecting elongated hole has a long centerline extending along its long side.

[0042] The first standard connecting elongated holes on the four upper connecting corner fittings located at the top four corners of the container frame are mainly used for padlock hoisting, transporting and transferring containers.

[0043] The second standard connecting elongated holes on the four lower connecting corner fittings at the bottom of the standard container are mainly used in conjunction with the container transport vehicle that transports the container unit. The container transport vehicle is equipped with positioning mushroom heads arranged along the length of the vehicle body, which can be inserted into the second standard connecting elongated holes in the horizontal direction to position the container unit.

[0044] During intermodal transport, the wide side edges of the container frame are provided with the first standard connection hole of the upper corner connector. When the wide side edges are mated together, the first standard connection hole is connected to the connector. The long center line of the first standard connection long hole on the upper corner connector is arranged perpendicular to the wide side edge.

[0045] After multiple containers are connected to form a container unit, the long center line of the first standard connecting long hole is aligned with the length of the entire container unit. This ensures that the lifting locks of the container unit can perform normal lifting operations. If the long center line of the first standard connecting long hole is aligned with the width of the entire container unit, lifting operations will not be possible.

[0046] Non-standard customized containers have the same length as standard-sized containers, but their width and height are smaller than the corresponding standard-sized container length. For example, in some embodiments, a non-standard container has a length of 8 feet, while its width and height are customized dimensions, which are non-standard sizes.

[0047] If multiple non-standard containers are connected together using connectors according to the above standard containers, the resulting container unit cannot be transported because its width is not the standard size for vehicle transportation.

[0048] To meet the vehicle transport dimensions, the containers need to be joined along their long side edges. However, at this point, the long centerline of the upper corner connectors after joining is aligned with the width of the entire container unit, making lifting impossible.

[0049] To address the aforementioned issues, this embodiment proposes a non-standard container structure for intermodal transport, comprising:

[0050] The container frame 100 includes a first side frame 110 having a long side edge 111 arranged along the length of the container, the first side frame 110 being arranged on the side of the container and coplanar with the long side edge 111.

[0051] The container coffers 200 are assembled onto the container frame 100 to form a storage cavity with the container frame.

[0052] Corner connector structure, including:

[0053] The first corner component assembly is fixed to the top four corners of the container frame 100. The first corner component assembly includes four first connecting corner components 300, which are welded and fixed to the four corners of the container frame 100 respectively. It can be used for the entire container lifting padlock.

[0054] The first connecting corner piece 300 includes:

[0055] The first face 310, which is arranged on the same side as the first side frame 110, has a first connection hole 311 for connecting the container. It is located at the top of the container frame 100. When connecting the containers, the first connection hole 311 on the side of the first side frame 110 can be used to connect with the connector 800 to achieve the top connection when connecting the containers.

[0056] And a second face 320, on which a first connecting elongated hole 321 is formed, the long center line 322 of the first connecting elongated hole 321 being arranged perpendicular to the long side edge 111.

[0057] The second corner component assembly, fixed to the four bottom corners of the container frame 100, includes:

[0058] The second connecting corner piece 400, which is provided in four parts, is welded and fixed to the four bottom corners of the container frame 100. It can be used to cooperate with the transport vehicle body for positioning.

[0059] The second connecting corner piece 400 includes:

[0060] A third face 410 is arranged on the same side as the first side frame 110 and is parallel to the first face 310. A second connection hole 411 for the manifold is formed on the third face 410.

[0061] And a fourth face 420, on which a second connecting elongated hole is formed, the long center line 322 of the second connecting elongated hole being perpendicular to the long side edge 111.

[0062] When the containers are linked, the first side frames 110 of the long side edges 111 of the two adjacent containers are connected to each other. The upper part of the first side frames 110 of the two containers is connected and fixed to the connector 800 through the first connection hole 311 on the first face 310. The lower part of the first side frames 110 of the two containers is connected to the connector 800 through the second connection hole 411 on the second face 320. After the upper and lower parts of the two containers are fixed by the connector 800, a container unit for linked transport is formed.

[0063] The number of containers in a linked container can be two or more. When there are multiple containers, they can be connected in pairs.

[0064] A container unit is formed by connecting multiple containers. Its length is the sum of the widths of the multiple containers and the widths of the multiple connectors 800, and its width is the length of a single container.

[0065] Since the axis of the first connecting elongated hole 321 on the second face 320 is set perpendicular to the long side edge 111, after multiple containers are connected to the manifold through the first side frame 110 where the long side edge 111 is located, the long center line 322 of the first connecting elongated hole 321 is in the same direction as the length of the entire container unit. This ensures that the container units of the manifold can be hoisted and transported when transporting containers.

[0066] The axis of the second connecting elongated hole on the fourth face 420 is set perpendicular to the long side edge 111. After multiple containers are connected to the manifold through the first side frame 110, the long center line 322 of the second connecting elongated hole is in the same direction as the length of the entire container unit. This ensures that when the container unit is placed in the container transport vehicle, the second connecting elongated hole can be positioned with the positioning mushroom head in the container transport vehicle, thus ensuring the stability of its transportation.

[0067] Since the length of a container unit is the sum of the widths of multiple containers and the widths of multiple connectors 800, by selecting appropriate matching connectors 800 during connection, the final connected length can be made to fit the vehicle transportation length. The width of the container unit is the length of each container, which is the standard value that the vehicle can transport. This ensures that the entire container unit meets the vehicle transportation dimensions, enabling it to achieve intermodal transportation.

[0068] By improving the connecting corner fitting structure and its assembly with the container: setting the first connecting hole 311 on the same side as the long side edge 111, and setting the long center line 322 of the second connecting long hole perpendicular to the long side edge 111, the connection and hoisting and transfer of non-standard containers are realized, and the intermodal transport of non-standard customized containers is realized, eliminating the number of containers to be transported and greatly reducing transportation costs.

[0069] In some embodiments of this application, the first face 310 is disposed on the top surface of the first connecting corner piece 300, and the fourth face 420 is disposed on the bottom surface of the second connecting corner piece 400. By disposing the first face 310 on the top surface of the first connecting corner piece 300, it can be ensured that the first connecting elongated hole 321 above it is located at the top, which facilitates the hoisting of the hoisting equipment.

[0070] The second face 320 is located on the bottom surface of the second connecting corner piece 400, so that the second connecting elongated hole above it is at the bottom, so as to facilitate the matching with the positioning mushroom head on the container truck.

[0071] In some embodiments of this application, the container includes a container slot 510, which extends along the length of the container from one end to the other.

[0072] Because the container is a non-standard container, its length is the same as that of a standard container, but its width and height are smaller than those of a standard container. Therefore, it can still be packed and transported during transportation.

[0073] To facilitate container loading and transportation in special applications, a container slot 510 is provided at the bottom of the container so that forklifts can be inserted into the container slot 510 for container transfer.

[0074] When loading and transporting containers, taking an 8-foot container as an example, it can be transferred by loading the container into a standard 10-foot container. Figure 3 As shown, alternatively, by loading two 8-foot containers into two standard 10-foot linked containers for transshipment, such as... Figure 4 Alternatively, the two 8-foot containers can be loaded separately into a single 20-foot standard container for transshipment. Figure 5 .

[0075] In some embodiments of this application, the container frame includes a front frame 120 and a rear frame 130;

[0076] There are two connecting components 610, arranged side by side, with their two ends connected to the front frame 120 and the rear frame 130 respectively.

[0077] The connecting member 610 is a connecting side beam, used to connect and fix with the front frame 120 and the rear frame 130.

[0078] Multiple slot forming parts 520 are provided and arranged parallel to the connecting members 610, located between the two connecting members 610. The slot forming parts 520 are used to form slots for forklifts, and generally two are provided.

[0079] The first reinforcing component consists of two sets, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the two sets of slot molded parts 520.

[0080] The first reinforcing component can be used to reinforce both ends of the slot molded part 520 to enhance the structural strength at both ends of the insert molded part.

[0081] The second reinforcing component includes a plurality of second reinforcing members 630, each of which is arranged along the length of the slot molding member 520 and is connected at both ends to the first reinforcing component at both ends.

[0082] A second reinforcing component connected between the two sets of first reinforcing components can be used to enhance the structural strength of the middle position of the slot molded part 520.

[0083] The second reinforcing component is configured as a plurality of second reinforcing members 630. When connected, the plurality of second reinforcing members 630 are respectively connected between the upper part of the connecting member 610, the upper part of the slot molding member 520, and the upper part of the adjacent slot molding member 520.

[0084] By dividing the second reinforcing component into multiple second reinforcing members 630 to reinforce the slot molded part 520, interference between the integral type and the slot molded part 520 can be avoided, ensuring the normal use of the internal container slot 510.

[0085] Multiple second reinforcing members 630 are connected to the upper part of the connecting member 610 and the slot molded member 520 to reinforce the upper part of the slot molded member 520.

[0086] The second reinforcing member 630 is a second reinforcing wave plate, on which multiple protrusions are provided.

[0087] The third reinforcing component, in multiple sets, is arranged sequentially along the length of the slot molding 520 and positioned below the second reinforcing component.

[0088] The third reinforcing component, located below the second reinforcing component, can be used to support the second reinforcing component and simultaneously reinforce the lower portion of the slot molded part 520.

[0089] In some embodiments of this application, each group of first reinforcing components includes a plurality of first reinforcing members 620 disposed of in vertical slot molded members 520, and the plurality of first reinforcing members 620 are respectively connected between the connecting member 610 and the slot molded members 520 and between adjacent slot molded members 520.

[0090] The first reinforcing member 620 is a first reinforcing plate, and multiple plates are provided. They are connected between the connecting member 610, the slot forming member 520, and adjacent slot forming members 520. The number of second reinforcing members 630 matches the number of first reinforcing members 620. The ends of the second reinforcing members 630 are welded to the first reinforcing members 620 for fixation.

[0091] In some embodiments of this application, each group of third reinforcing components includes a plurality of third reinforcing members 640 arranged with vertical slot molded members 520, and the plurality of third reinforcing members 640 are respectively connected between the lower part of the connecting member 610 and the lower part of the insert molded member and the lower part of the adjacent slot molded member 520.

[0092] The third reinforcing member 640 is a C-shaped reinforcing beam, which is welded between the connecting member 610 and the slot forming member 520, and between adjacent slot forming members 520.

[0093] In some embodiments of this application, the slot molding 520 includes:

[0094] The molded component 521 has a container slot 510 with an open bottom inside.

[0095] The molding component 521 is a molding profile, including: a molding base plate and a molding side plate formed by bending from the molding base plate, wherein a folded edge is formed by bending on the molding side plate.

[0096] Two guide components 522 are provided, one at each end of the bottom of the container slot.

[0097] The guide member 522 is a guide plate, which is welded to both ends of the bottom of the container slot to guide the inserted forklift arm so that it can be smoothly inserted into the container slot 510.

[0098] In some embodiments of this application, the inner wall of the storage cavity is formed by an inner wall member 710, which has a recess 711 for mounting building units. The recess 711 is a mounting groove. The recess 711 is provided on the inner wall of the container and does not protrude into the container's inner wall. The advantage of this feature is that goods can be stored close to the inner wall without being jammed by the recess 711.

[0099] The recesses 711 provided on the inner wall enable the container to not only transport goods, but also to secure building units.

[0100] In some embodiments of this application, the recesses 711 are arranged to extend from top to bottom along the height direction of the container, and multiple recesses 711 are provided, with the multiple recesses 711 being parallel to each other.

[0101] In some embodiments of this application, the recessed portion 711 is integrally formed with the inner wall of the container or is formed by inserting a recessed molding part into the inner wall of the container.

[0102] During the forming process, the recessed portion 711 is directly stamped onto the inner wall component 710 of the container, so that it is integrally formed with the inner wall component 710 of the container.

[0103] Alternatively, an installation groove can be provided on the inner wall component 710, and the recessed portion 711 can be formed in the recessed molded part, and the recessed molded part can be embedded in the installation groove.

[0104] Alternatively, the inner wall component 710 can be configured as a plurality of sub-inner wall panels, with the recessed portion 711 formed within the recessed molding, and the recessed molding connected between adjacent sub-inner wall panels.

[0105] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A container for intermodal transport, wherein the length of the container is the length of a standard-sized container, and the width and height are less than the values ​​of a standard-sized container corresponding to the length, characterized in that, The container includes: The container frame includes a first side frame having long side edges arranged along the length of the container; Container collapsing panels are assembled onto the container frame to form a storage cavity with the container frame. The first corner fitting assembly is fixed to the four top corners of the container frame. The first corner fitting assembly includes a first connecting corner piece, which includes: A first facet arranged on the same side as the first side frame has a first connection hole for the manifold formed on the first facet. And a second face, on which a first connecting elongated hole is formed, the long center line of the first connecting elongated hole being perpendicular to the long side edge; The second corner bracket assembly, fixed to the four bottom corners of the container frame, includes: The second connecting corner piece includes: A third facet, arranged on the same side as the first side frame, has a second connection hole for the manifold formed thereon. And a fourth face, on which a second connecting elongated hole is formed, the long center line of the second connecting elongated hole being perpendicular to the long side edge; During transport, adjacent containers are connected to the connector through the first connection hole and the second connection hole on their tops, respectively.

2. The container of claim 1, wherein, The first facet is formed on the top surface of the first connecting corner piece, and the fourth facet is formed on the bottom surface of the second connecting corner piece.

3. The container capable of intermodal transport according to claim 1, characterized in that, It includes: container slots, which are installed along the length of the container from one end of the container to the other end.

4. The container of claim 1, wherein, Container frames consist of a front frame and a rear frame; There are two connecting components, arranged side by side, with their ends connected to the front frame and the rear frame, respectively. Multiple slotted components are provided and arranged parallel to the connecting components, located between two connecting components; The first reinforcing component consists of two sets, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the two sets of slot molded parts; The second reinforcing component includes multiple second reinforcing members, each of which is arranged along the length of the slot molded part and is connected at both ends to the first reinforcing component at both ends. Multiple second reinforcing members are respectively connected between the upper part of the connecting member and the upper part of the insert molding member and the upper part of the adjacent slot molding member; The third reinforcing component, in multiple sets, is arranged sequentially along the length of the slot molded part and positioned below the second reinforcing component.

5. The container capable of intermodal transport according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each group of first reinforcing components includes multiple first reinforcing members arranged in vertical slot molds, with the multiple first reinforcing members respectively connected between the connecting member and the slot molds and between adjacent slot molds.

6. The container capable of intermodal transport according to claim 4, characterized in that, Each group of third reinforcing components includes multiple third reinforcing members arranged with vertical slot molded parts. The multiple third reinforcing members are respectively connected between the lower part of the connecting member and the lower part of the insert molded part and the lower part of the adjacent slot molded part.

7. The container of claim 4, wherein, The slot molding component includes: Molded components, whose interiors form container slots with open bottoms; Two guide components are provided, one at each end of the bottom of the container slot.

8. The container of claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the storage cavity is provided with a recess for installing building units.

9. A container according to claim 8, wherein, The recesses are arranged from top to bottom along the height of the container, and multiple recesses are provided, with the multiple recesses being parallel to each other.

10. The container of claim 8, wherein, The recessed portion is integrally formed with the inner wall of the container or is formed by inserting a recessed molding part into the inner wall.

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