Top side rail of a container and container
By introducing a reinforced structural cavity design with main beams and reinforcing plates into the top side beams of the container, the problems of complex top side beam structure and high manufacturing cost are solved, achieving simple manufacturing, low cost and high strength top side beam connection, thus improving the overall structural stability of the container.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO CIMC CONTAINER MFG
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing flat-panel container structures have complex top and side beam structures, which are difficult to manufacture and process, have high manufacturing costs, and lack structural strength.
A reinforced structural cavity is formed by using main beams and reinforcing plates. At least one of the main beams connecting the top plate and the side wall plate is located in the reinforced structural cavity. The reinforcement plates enhance the structural strength of the top and side beams, simplifying the structure and reducing manufacturing difficulty.
The top and side beams are simple in structure, easy to manufacture, and low in manufacturing cost, while also having high structural strength and stable connections, thus improving the overall structural strength and impact resistance of the container.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates generally to the technical field of containers, and more specifically to a top side beam of a container and a container. Background Technology
[0002] With the rapid development of the transportation industry, containers, as an important logistics equipment, are increasingly diverse in type and quantity. For container types with flat internal wall panels, a connection is needed between the flat panels and the top and side beams. The top and side beam structure must meet structural strength requirements while ensuring sufficient internal space; therefore, the top and side beam structure of the container is particularly important.
[0003] The top and side beams of existing flat-panel container are usually "δ"-shaped welded top and side beams, which have a complex structure, are difficult to produce and process, and have high manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section 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, the first aspect of this utility model provides a top side beam for a container, the top side beam comprising:
[0006] The main beam extends along a first direction and includes a top part, a bottom part, and a side wall part. The top part and the bottom part are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The side wall part is connected to the top part and the bottom part respectively. The top part is used to connect to the top plate of the container, and the side wall part is used to connect to the side wall plate of the container.
[0007] A reinforcing plate extends along the first direction and is disposed within the main beam. The first edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom surface, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall or the top surface. The reinforcing plate and the main beam together form a reinforcing structural cavity extending along the first direction.
[0008] The main beam, which connects the top plate and the side wall plate, is located at least once within the reinforced structural cavity.
[0009] According to the first aspect of this utility model, the top and side beams of the container have a simple structure, are easy to manufacture, and have low manufacturing costs. By setting up reinforcing plates, a reinforcing structural cavity is formed, which enhances the structural strength of the top and side beams. In addition, at least one of the main beams connecting the top plate and the side wall plate is arranged in the reinforcing structural cavity, thereby strengthening the connection between the top and side beams and the top plate or side wall plate of the container.
[0010] Optionally, the reinforcing plate is constructed as a flat plate, with its vertical direction perpendicular to the first direction and the vertical direction forming an angle with the second direction.
[0011] Optionally, the vertical direction is set at an acute angle to the second direction, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall portion, so that the cross section of the reinforcing structure cavity perpendicular to the first direction is triangular.
[0012] Optionally, the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the center position of the sidewall portion along the second direction or to the side of the center position near the top portion.
[0013] Optionally, the vertical direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the top surface, so that the cross-section of the reinforcing structure cavity perpendicular to the first direction is rectangular or square.
[0014] Optionally, the reinforcing plate has an L-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the first direction, with a first side connected to the bottom part and a second side connected to the side wall.
[0015] Optionally, along the second direction, the second side of the reinforcing plate is connected to the center position of the sidewall portion or the side of the center position near the top surface portion.
[0016] Optionally, the top side beam further includes an end cap plate, which is disposed at the end of the main beam, and the reinforcing plate is connected to the end cap plate.
[0017] A second aspect of this utility model provides a container, comprising:
[0018] roof;
[0019] Side wall panels;
[0020] According to the above-mentioned container top side beam, the top side beam includes a main beam, the main beam includes a top part, a bottom part and a side wall part, the top part and the bottom part are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the side wall part is connected to the top part and the bottom part respectively, the top part is connected to the top plate, and the side wall part is connected to the side wall plate.
[0021] The container according to the second aspect of this utility model has a simple structure of top and side beams, which are easy to manufacture, have low manufacturing cost, and high structural strength.
[0022] Optionally, the top surface is fixedly connected to the top plate by fasteners and / or structural adhesive.
[0023] Optionally, the sidewall portion is fixedly connected to the sidewall panel by fasteners and / or structural adhesive. Attached Figure Description
[0024] The following drawings, which illustrate embodiments of the present invention, are incorporated herein as part of the present invention for understanding the invention. The drawings show embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the present invention. In the drawings,
[0025] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the top side beam of the container in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention, perpendicular to the first direction.
[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the top side beam of the container in the second preferred embodiment of the present invention, perpendicular to the first direction.
[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the top side beam of the container according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention, perpendicular to the first direction; and
[0028] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the top side beam of the container in the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, perpendicular to the first direction.
[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0030] 100: Corner piece; 101: Top plate
[0031] 102: Side wall panel; 103: Top side beam
[0032] 110: Main beam; 111: Top surface
[0033] 112: Bottom surface 113: Side wall
[0034] 120: Reinforcing plate 421: First side
[0035] 422: Second side 130: End sealing plate
[0036] 140: Rope loop 150: Rivet
[0037] 160: Reinforced structural cavity D1: Vertical direction
[0038] D2: Second direction; D3: Third direction Detailed Implementation
[0039] 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 embodiments of the present invention may 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 embodiments of the present invention.
[0040] In this document, ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Moreover, 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."
[0041] In this article, terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate the relative positional relationship between related parts, rather than to define the absolute position of these related parts.
[0042] In this document, terms such as “equal” and “same” are not strict mathematical and / or geometric limitations, but also include errors that are understandable to those skilled in the art and permissible in manufacturing or use.
[0043] Unless otherwise stated, the numerical ranges in this document include not only the entire range within its two endpoints, but also the subranges contained therein.
[0044] Figures 1 to 4 The illustration shows a top side beam 103 of a container according to the present invention. The top side beam 103 includes a main beam 110 and a reinforcing plate 120.
[0045] The main beam 110 extends along a first direction and includes a top portion 111, a bottom portion 112, and a side wall portion 113. The top portion 111 and the bottom portion 112 are spaced apart along a second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction. The side wall portion 113 is connected to the top portion 111 and the bottom portion 112 respectively. The top portion 111 is used to connect the top plate 101 of the container, and the side wall portion 113 is used to connect the side wall plates 102 of the container. A reinforcing plate 120 extends along the first direction and is disposed within the main beam 110. The first edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the bottom portion 112, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to either the side wall portion 113 or the top portion 111. The reinforcing plate 120 and the main beam 110 together form a reinforcing structural cavity 160 extending along the first direction.
[0046] Among them, at least one of the main beams 110 connecting the top plate 101 and the side wall plates 102 is arranged in the reinforced structural cavity 160.
[0047] According to this utility model, the top and side beams 103 and 110 of the container have a simple structure, are easy to manufacture, and have low manufacturing costs. The reinforcing plates 120 form a reinforcing cavity 160, enhancing the structural strength of the top and side beams 103. Furthermore, at least one connection point between the main beam 110 and the top plate 101 or side wall plate 102 is located within the reinforcing cavity 160, thereby strengthening the connection between the top and side beams 103 and the container's top plate 101 or side wall plate 102.
[0048] Optionally, the top part 111, the bottom part 112, and the side wall part 113 are all constructed as flat plates, and the side wall part 113 is arranged on the same side of the top part 111 and the bottom part 112, so that the main beam 110 is constructed with a cross-section (a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction) in the shape of a C, which can be integrally formed by rollers, is easy to manufacture, and has low processing cost.
[0049] This utility model also provides a container, including a top plate 101, side wall panels 102, and a top-side beam 103 according to the above-described container. The top-side beam 103 includes a main beam 110, which includes a top portion 111, a bottom portion 112, and a side wall portion 113. The top portion 111 and the bottom portion 112 are spaced apart along a second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction. The side wall portion 113 is connected to the top portion 111 and the bottom portion 112 respectively. The top portion 111 is connected to the top plate 101, and the side wall portion 113 is connected to the side wall panel 102. The container according to this utility model has a simple structure for the top-side beam 103, which is easy to manufacture, has low manufacturing cost, and high structural strength.
[0050] It is understandable that the first direction is parallel to the length direction of the container, the second direction D2 is parallel to the height direction of the container, and the third direction D3 is parallel to the width direction of the container.
[0051] Optionally, the container also includes a top corner piece 100, the end of the top side beam 103 being connected to the top corner piece 100, thereby forming the top frame structure of the container.
[0052] Optionally, the top surface 111 is fixedly connected to the top plate 101 by fasteners (e.g., rivets 150), ensuring a secure connection and facilitating installation. Alternatively, structural adhesive can be applied between the top surface 111 and the top plate 101, allowing for a stable connection between the main beam 110 and the top plate 101. Furthermore, the top surface 111 and the top plate 101 can be connected simultaneously using both fasteners and structural adhesive, resulting in a more robust connection structure and better sealing.
[0053] Optionally, the top side beam 103 also includes an end cap plate 130, which is disposed at the end of the main beam 110, and the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the end cap plate 130. Thus, the reinforcing structure cavity 160 formed by the end cap plate 130, the main beam 110 and the reinforcing plate 120 is a closed cavity structure, which makes the structural strength of the top side beam 103 higher.
[0054] The following combination Figures 1 to 4 The four specific embodiments of the top side beam 103 and the container according to the present invention are described.
[0055] First Implementation Method
[0056] Reference Figure 1 The reinforcing plate 120 is constructed as a flat plate. The vertical direction D1 of the reinforcing plate 120 is perpendicular to the first direction, and the vertical direction D1 is set at an angle to the second direction D2. This allows the reinforcing plate 120, which is constructed as a flat plate, to be connected to the bottom part 112 and the top part 111 or the side wall part 113. This allows the reinforcing plate 120 to form a reinforcing structural cavity 160 with the main beam 110, which simplifies the structure of the reinforcing plate 120 and reduces the manufacturing cost.
[0057] Furthermore, the vertical direction D1 and the second direction D2 are set at an acute angle, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the side wall portion 113, so that the cross section of the reinforcing structure cavity 160 perpendicular to the first direction is triangular, so that the top side beam 103 forms a structurally stable triangular structure, which enhances the moment of inertia of the top side beam 103, improves the structural strength and impact resistance of the container, and prevents the container from being deformed or damaged due to collision and squeezing during loading, unloading and transportation.
[0058] Optionally, the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the center position of the side wall portion 113 along the second direction D2 or to the side of the center position near the top portion 111, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the side of the side wall portion 113 near the center position of the second direction D2, which is close to the top portion 111, thereby providing a large range of support for the side wall portion 113, which is suitable for supporting the main beam 110 with a large height dimension, and the structure is more stable.
[0059] Optionally, the reinforcing plate 120 can be fixed to the bottom part 112 and the side wall part 113 by welding or by fasteners, which is easy to assemble and easy to process.
[0060] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The bottom surface of the top plate 101 is attached to the top surface of the top part 111, and the top plate 101 and the top part 111 are connected together by rivets 150, with the riveting side of the rivets 150 facing the top of the top plate 101.
[0061] Optionally, the side wall panel 102 is disposed along a third direction D3 on the side of the side wall portion 113 closest to the container interior. The side wall panel 102 and the side wall portion 113 are fitted together and connected by rivets 150. Furthermore, the rivets 150 connecting the side wall panel 102 and the side wall portion 113 overlap with the reinforcing structural cavity 160 along both the first and second directions D2. In other words, the rivets 150 connecting the side wall panel 102 and the side wall portion 113 are connected to the reinforcing structural cavity 160, thereby strengthening the connection between the side wall panel 102 and the side wall portion 113, making the connection between the side wall panel 102 and the side wall portion 113 more stable.
[0062] Optionally, refer to Figure 1 The top side beam 103 also includes a rope ring 140, which is connected to the side wall portion 113 of the main beam 110 near the inside of the container and is arranged between the side wall panel 102 and the top plate 101 along the second direction D2, for connecting and securing the goods inside the container.
[0063] Second Implementation Method
[0064] Reference Figure 2 The main difference between the top side beam 103 according to the second embodiment and the top side beam 103 according to the first embodiment is that the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the connection between the top part 111 and the side wall part 113. In other words, the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the top edge of the side wall part 113, thereby further expanding the support range of the reinforcing plate 120 for the main beam 110 (especially the side wall part 113).
[0065] Third Implementation Method
[0066] Reference Figure 3 Compared with the top side beam 103 according to the first embodiment, the main difference of the top side beam 103 according to the third embodiment is that the vertical direction D1 is perpendicular to the second direction D2, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the top surface 111 so that the cross section of the reinforcing structure cavity 160 perpendicular to the first direction is rectangular, square or trapezoidal.
[0067] By setting the reinforcing plate 120, the top side beam 103 is constructed to form a reinforcing structural cavity 160 with a cross-section (a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction) that is rectangular, square, or trapezoidal, thereby supporting the top surface 111 and strengthening the connection between the top plate 101 and the top surface 111.
[0068] Optionally, the rivets 150 connecting the top plate 101 and the top surface 111 overlap with the reinforcing cavity 160 along the first direction and the third direction D3. In other words, the rivets 150 connecting the top plate 101 and the top surface 111 are connected to the reinforcing cavity 160, thereby strengthening the connection between the top plate 101 and the top surface 111 by the reinforcing cavity 160, making the connection between the top plate 101 and the top surface 111 more stable.
[0069] Fourth Implementation Method
[0070] Reference Figure 4 The main difference between the top side beam 103 according to the fourth embodiment and the top side beam 103 according to the first embodiment is that the reinforcing plate 120 is constructed with an L-shaped cross-section (a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction).
[0071] Specifically, the reinforcing plate 120 is provided with a first side 421 and a second side 422. The first side 421 is connected to the bottom part 112 and the second side 422 is connected to the side wall part 113. This allows the reinforcing plate 120 and the main beam 110 to form a reinforcing structural cavity 160 with a rectangular or square cross section (a cross section perpendicular to the first direction), thereby improving the structural strength of the top side beam 103.
[0072] Optionally, the included angle of the reinforcing plate 120 is a right angle, which is simple in structure and easy to manufacture and process.
[0073] Optionally, along the second direction D2, the second side 422 of the reinforcing plate 120 is connected to the center position of the side wall portion 113 or the side of the center position near the top portion 111, thereby providing a larger range of support for the side wall portion 113, suitable for supporting the main beam 110 with a large height dimension, and the structure is more stable.
[0074] Optionally, the reinforcing plate 120 can be formed by bending steel plate, which is easy to process.
[0075] 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. Terms such as “set” appearing herein can refer to either a component being directly attached to another component or a component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature 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.
[0076] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this utility model to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that many more 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 top side beam for a container, characterized in that, The top side beam includes: The main beam extends along a first direction and includes a top part, a bottom part, and a side wall part. The top part and the bottom part are spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The side wall part is connected to the top part and the bottom part respectively. The top part is used to connect to the top plate of the container, and the side wall part is used to connect to the side wall plate of the container. A reinforcing plate extends along the first direction and is disposed within the main beam. The first edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the bottom surface, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall or the top surface. The reinforcing plate and the main beam together form a reinforcing structural cavity extending along the first direction. The main beam, which connects the top plate and the side wall plate, is located at least once within the reinforced structural cavity.
2. The top side beam of the container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate is constructed as a flat plate, with its vertical direction perpendicular to the first direction and the vertical direction forming an angle with the second direction.
3. The top side beam of the container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical direction is set at an acute angle to the second direction, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the side wall portion, so that the cross section of the reinforcing structure cavity perpendicular to the first direction is triangular.
4. The top side beam of the container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the center position of the side wall portion along the second direction or to the side of the center position near the top surface portion.
5. The top side beam of the container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vertical direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the second edge of the reinforcing plate is connected to the top surface, so that the cross-section of the reinforcing structure cavity perpendicular to the first direction is rectangular or square.
6. The top side beam of the container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing plate has an L-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the first direction, with its first side connected to the bottom part and its second side connected to the side wall part.
7. The top side beam of the container according to claim 6, characterized in that, Along the second direction, the second side of the reinforcing plate is connected to the center position of the sidewall portion or the side of the center position near the top portion.
8. The top side beam of the container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top side beam also includes an end cap plate, which is disposed at the end of the main beam, and the reinforcing plate is connected to the end cap plate.
9. A container, characterized in that, include: roof; Side wall panels; The top side beam of the container according to any one of claims 1 to 8 includes a main beam, the main beam including a top part, a bottom part and a side wall part, the top part and the bottom part being spaced apart along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the side wall part being connected to the top part and the bottom part respectively, the top part being connected to the top plate, and the side wall part being connected to the side wall plate.
10. The container according to claim 9, characterized in that, The top surface is fixedly connected to the top plate by fasteners and / or structural adhesive.
11. The container according to claim 9, characterized in that, The sidewall portion is fixedly connected to the sidewall panel by fasteners and / or structural adhesive.