Modular container

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of combined container, including at least one first box and at least one second box.First box is provided with first coupling component, at least one first coupling component is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of first box and is connected to the chassis of first box.Second box is provided with second coupling component, at least one second coupling component is arranged on the outer circumferential surface of second box and is connected to the chassis of second box.Second box and first box are alternately arranged along first horizontal direction, combined container further includes third coupling component, third coupling component is arranged along second horizontal direction, second horizontal direction is perpendicular to first horizontal direction, third coupling component is used to be connected to first coupling component and second coupling component, so that first box is connected to second box.According to the combined container of the utility model, single container is split into at least two boxes, box is conveniently disassembled between box, can satisfy the transport demand of small package.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry, the demand for small parcel delivery services is becoming increasingly widespread. The railway sector typically utilizes empty or dedicated carriages on trains to transport small parcels, which are then delivered to customers by city courier stations upon arrival. However, the standardized turnover (container) container + multimodal transport operation model has not yet been deeply integrated with the railway sector.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a modular container to at least partially solve the above problems. 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, this utility model provides a combined container, the combined container comprising:

[0006] At least one first housing, the first housing being provided with a first connecting member, the at least one first connecting member being disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the first housing and connected to the base frame of the first housing; and

[0007] At least one second housing, the second housing being provided with a second connecting member, the at least one second connecting member being disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the second housing and connected to the base frame of the second housing;

[0008] The second container and the first container are arranged alternately along a first horizontal direction. The combined container also includes a third connecting member, which is arranged along a second horizontal direction, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The third connecting member is used to connect to the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so that the first container is connected to the second container.

[0009] Optionally, the first connecting member has a first insertion hole, and the second connecting member has a second insertion hole corresponding to the position of the first insertion hole.

[0010] The third connecting member is used to connect to the first plug hole and the second plug hole, so that the first box and the second box adjacent to each other along the first horizontal direction are connected to each other.

[0011] Optionally, both the first and second connecting members are configured as sleeves, and the third connecting member is configured as a pin adapted to the sleeve.

[0012] Optionally, along the second horizontal direction, the number of the first connecting members at the base of the first housing is at least two, and the at least two first connecting members are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction; the number of the second connecting members at the base of the second housing is at least two, and the at least two second connecting members are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction.

[0013] Optionally, the combined container further includes:

[0014] A fourth connecting member is disposed in one of the first housing and the second housing adjacent to each other along the first horizontal direction; and

[0015] The fifth connecting member is disposed in another of the first and second boxes that are adjacent to each other along the first horizontal direction;

[0016] The fifth connecting member is used to be detachably connected to the fourth connecting member.

[0017] Optionally, the fourth connecting member is movably connected to the fifth connecting member between a first position and a second position along the height direction of the combined container.

[0018] The fourth connecting member located at the first position is connected to the fifth connecting member, while the fourth connecting member located at the second position is separated from the fifth connecting member.

[0019] Optionally, the fourth connecting member is movably connected to the fifth connecting member between the first and second positions along the second horizontal direction.

[0020] The fourth connecting member located at the first position is connected to the fifth connecting member, while the fourth connecting member located at the second position is separated from the fifth connecting member.

[0021] Optionally, one of the fourth connecting member and the fifth connecting member has a plug-in portion, and the other of the fourth connecting member and the fifth connecting member has a mounting position suitable for the plug-in portion.

[0022] Optionally, the fourth connecting member has the insertion portion, and the fifth connecting member has the mounting position, wherein the mounting position is configured as a hole or a groove.

[0023] At least one of the fifth connecting members is provided with at least two mounting positions.

[0024] Optionally, both the first housing and the second housing include:

[0025] A box body having an opening connecting the outside world and the interior of the box body; and

[0026] A door, which is closably connected to the box body to open and close the opening;

[0027] Wherein, when the box door is closed, the plane on which the box door is located is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction or the second horizontal direction.

[0028] Optionally, the combined container may be 20 feet or 40 feet in size.

[0029] According to the present invention, a combined container can be divided into at least two boxes, which can be easily disassembled and assembled, meeting the transportation needs of small parcels, facilitating deep integration with the railway sector, and realizing the connection between railway and urban logistics. Attached Figure Description

[0030] 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,

[0031] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a combined container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the outer periphery of the first container in the combined container shown, wherein the first connecting member and the fifth connecting member are provided;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional representation of a second container body with a second connecting member and a fourth connecting member on its outer periphery, wherein a third connecting member is inserted into the second connecting member; and

[0034] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional representation of the second container body in the combined container, with a second connecting member and a fourth connecting member on its outer periphery.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0036] 100 combined containers

[0037] 110 First Box

[0038] 111 box body

[0039] 112 Box Door

[0040] 113 Gap

[0041] 114 / 124 chassis

[0042] 120 Second Box

[0043] 130 Connecting device

[0044] 131 First connecting member

[0045] 132 First Socket

[0046] 133 Fifth connecting component

[0047] 134 mounting positions

[0048] 135 Second connecting component

[0049] 136 Third connecting component

[0050] 137 Second Socket

[0051] 138 Fourth connecting component

[0052] 139 Connector

[0053] D1 First horizontal direction

[0054] D2 Second horizontal direction

[0055] DH (Height Direction) Detailed Implementation

[0056] 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.

[0057] To fully understand the embodiments of this utility model, a detailed structure will be presented in the following description. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this utility model is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art.

[0058] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is intended only to describe particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. 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.

[0059] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of a "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of a "first component." It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0060] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show representative embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0061] This utility model provides a combined container.

[0062] Please see Figure 1 The combined container 100 includes at least one first container body 110 and at least one second container body 120. For details, please refer to... Figure 2 The first housing 110 is provided with a first connecting member 131, and at least one first connecting member 131 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the first housing 110 and connected to the base frame 114 of the first housing 110. (See also...) Figure 3 and Figure 4 The second container 120 is provided with a second connecting member 135, at least one of which is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the second container 120 and connected to the base frame 124 of the second container 120. It should be noted that the second container 120 and the first container 110 are arranged alternately along a first horizontal direction D1. The combined container 100 also includes a third connecting member 136, which is disposed along a second horizontal direction D2, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction D1. The third connecting member 136 is used to connect to the first connecting member 131 and the second connecting member 135, so that the first container 110 is connected to the second container 120.

[0063] According to the combined container 100 in this plan, a single container is split into at least two boxes. The boxes can be easily disassembled and assembled, which can meet the transportation needs of small parcels and facilitate deep integration with the railway sector, realizing the connection between railway and urban logistics.

[0064] Please see now Figures 1 to 4 The first connecting member 131 has a first insertion hole 132, and the second connecting member 135 has a second insertion hole 137 corresponding to the position of the first insertion hole 132. The third connecting member 136 is used to connect to the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137, so that the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 adjacent along the first horizontal direction D1 are interconnected. Preferably, both the first connecting member 131 and the second connecting member 135 are constructed as sleeves, and the third connecting member 136 is constructed as a pin suitable for use with sleeves. Figures 2 to 4 In this configuration, the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137 have rectangular cross-sections, and the third connecting member 136 is constructed as a plate-like member, also with a rectangular cross-section. Alternatively, the first connecting member 131 and the second connecting member 135 can also be constructed as a generally U-shaped structure with the opening facing the base frame, with the first connecting member 131 connected to the base frame 114 to enclose and form the first insertion hole 132, and the second connecting member 135 connected to the base frame 124 to enclose and form the second insertion hole 137.

[0065] Please continue reading. Figures 2 to 4 Along the second horizontal direction D2, the number of first connecting members 131 at the base frame 114 of the first housing 110 is at least two, and the at least two first connecting members 131 are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. The number of second connecting members 135 at the base frame 124 of the second housing 120 is at least two, and the at least two second connecting members 135 are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. Figures 2 to 4In the first container 110, along the second horizontal direction D2, there are two first connecting members 131 at the base frame 114, spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. Similarly, along the second horizontal direction D2, there are two second connecting members 135 at the base frame 124 of the second container 120, also spaced apart along the second horizontal direction D2. When the first container 110 and the second container 120 are arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction D1, the first connecting members 131 and the second connecting members 135 correspond in position; in other words, the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137 are aligned, and the third connecting member 136 can be easily inserted into the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137 to establish a connection between the first container 110 and the second container 120. It should be noted that both the first container 110 and the second container 120 are constructed as containers to form a combined container 100. Preferably, the combined container 100 is constructed to standard dimensions (see ISO 668 or GB / T1413 documents), for example, the combined container 100 is 20 feet or 40 feet in size.

[0066] As can be understood from the foregoing, the combined container 100 includes at least one first container 110 and a second container 120. A connecting device 130 is provided between adjacent first container 110 and second container 120 along the first horizontal direction D1. The connecting device 130 is used to establish a connection between the adjacent first container 110 and second container 120 along the first horizontal direction D1. The connecting device 130 includes the aforementioned first connecting member 131, second connecting member 135, and third connecting member 136. Furthermore, the connecting device 130 also includes a fourth connecting member 138 and a fifth connecting member 133. In other words, the combined container 100 also includes a fourth connecting member 138 and a fifth connecting member 133. Specifically, the fourth connecting member 138 is provided in one of the adjacent first container 110 and second container 120 along the first horizontal direction D1, and the fifth connecting member 133 is provided in the other adjacent first container 110 and second container 120 along the first horizontal direction D1. It can be understood that the fifth connecting member 133 is used to be detachably connected to the fourth connecting member 138. Figure 2 In the middle, the fifth connecting component 133 is installed in the first housing 110. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the middle, the fourth connecting member 138 is disposed in the second housing 120.

[0067] Please continue reading. Figures 2 to 4The fourth connecting member 138 is movably connected to the fifth connecting member 133 between a first position and a second position along the height direction DH of the combined container. It should be noted that the fourth connecting member 138 in the first position is connected to the fifth connecting member 133, while the fourth connecting member 138 in the second position is separated from the fifth connecting member 133. Furthermore, one of the fourth connecting member 138 and the fifth connecting member 133 has a plug-in portion 139, and the other of the fourth connecting member 138 and the fifth connecting member 133 has a mounting position 134 adapted to the plug-in portion 139. Figures 2 to 4 In the first connection member 138, there is a plug-in portion 139, and the fifth connection member 133 has a mounting position 134. The mounting position 134 is configured as a hole or groove adapted to the plug-in portion 139. The cross-section of the fourth connection member 138 is approximately L-shaped, the plug-in portion 139 is spaced apart from the second housing 120 along the first horizontal direction D1, and the plug-in portion 139 extends downward in the vertical direction. Figure 2 In the first connecting member 131 and the fifth connecting member 133 are both located at the ends of the first housing 110. Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this configuration, both the second connecting member 135 and the fourth connecting member 138 are disposed at the ends of the second housing 120. At least two fourth connecting members 138 are disposed adjacent to each other along the second horizontal direction D2; correspondingly, in order to simultaneously mate with the multiple adjacent fourth connecting members 138, at least one fifth connecting member 133 is provided with at least two mounting positions 134. Figure 2 The device has two fifth connecting members 133, and each fifth connecting member 133 is provided with two mounting positions 134.

[0068] Alternatively, in an embodiment not shown, the fourth connecting member is movably connected to the fifth connecting member between a first position and a second position along a second horizontal direction D2. In this embodiment, the fourth connecting member in the first position is connected to the fifth connecting member, and the fourth connecting member 138 in the second position is separated from the fifth connecting member. In other words, the insertion portion is spaced apart from the first housing 110 (or the second housing 120) along the first horizontal direction D1, and the insertion portion extends along the second horizontal direction D2, with the plane containing the opening of the mounting position perpendicular to the second horizontal direction D2. Other features are adapted accordingly and will not be described further here.

[0069] Please return to the reference section. Figure 1 It can be understood that both the first box 110 and the second box 120 include a box body 111 and a box door 112. The box body 111 has an opening communicating with the outside and the interior of the box body 111. The box door 112 is closably connected to the box body 111 to open and close the opening. Because... Figures 2 to 4In the first housing 110, the first connecting member 131 and the fifth connecting member 133 are both located at the ends of the first housing 110, and the second connecting member 135 and the fourth connecting member 138 are both located at the ends of the second housing 120. It is understood that when the door 112 is closed, the plane containing the door 112 is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction D1. Alternatively, in an embodiment not shown, the first connecting member 131 and the fifth connecting member 133 are both located on the sides of the first housing 110, and the second connecting member 135 and the fourth connecting member 138 are both located on the sides of the second housing 120. It is understood that when the door 112 is closed, the plane containing the door 112 is perpendicular to the second horizontal direction D2. That is, when the door 112 is closed, the plane containing the door 112 is perpendicular to either the first horizontal direction D1 or the second horizontal direction D2.

[0070] The following is Figures 1 to 4 The illustrated embodiment briefly describes the assembly and disassembly process of the combined container 100.

[0071] Arrange the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 sequentially along the first horizontal direction D1. At this time, the front ends of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are positioned opposite each other, and the plane containing the door 112 is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction D1. Lift the second housing 120 upwards and adjust its position so that the insertion part 139 aligns with the corresponding mounting position 134. Then, slowly release the second housing 120 downwards so that the insertion part 139 is inserted into the interior of the mounting position 134 (i.e., the fourth connecting member is in the first position). In this state, the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137 are also sequentially aligned along the second horizontal direction D2. Insert the third connecting member 136 into the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137. It should be noted that there is a gap 113 between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction D1, and the aforementioned connecting device 130 is located within this gap 113. In other words, the connecting device 130 does not protrude outward from the top and bottom corner pieces of the combined container 100. When disassembly is required, the third connecting member 136 is first removed from the first insertion hole 132 and the second insertion hole 137; then the second container 120 is lifted so that the insertion part 139 is separated from the mounting position 134 (i.e., the fourth connecting member is in the second position), and then the second container 120 is separated from the first container 110.

[0072] According to this utility model, a standard-sized container is broken down into multiple smaller (relative to the combined container) units. These smaller units are connected and separated via a connecting device to meet the transportation needs of small parcels (goods). This achieves the integration of railway modules and urban logistics through "modular small-sized units."

[0073] 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.

[0074] 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 modular container, characterized in that, The combined container includes: At least one first housing, the first housing being provided with a first connecting member, the at least one first connecting member being disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the first housing and connected to the base frame of the first housing; and At least one second housing, the second housing being provided with a second connecting member, the at least one second connecting member being disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the second housing and connected to the base frame of the second housing; The second container and the first container are arranged alternately along a first horizontal direction. The combined container also includes a third connecting member, which is arranged along a second horizontal direction, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The third connecting member is used to connect to the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so that the first container is connected to the second container.

2. The combined container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting member has a first insertion hole, and the second connecting member has a second insertion hole corresponding to the position of the first insertion hole. The third connecting member is used to connect to the first plug hole and the second plug hole, so that the first box and the second box adjacent to each other along the first horizontal direction are connected to each other.

3. The combined container according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the first and second connecting members are constructed as sleeves, and the third connecting member is constructed as a pin adapted to the sleeve.

4. The combined container according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the second horizontal direction, the number of the first connecting members at the base of the first housing is at least two, and the at least two first connecting members are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction. The number of the second connecting members at the base of the second housing is at least two, and the at least two second connecting members are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction.

5. The combined container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The combined container also includes: A fourth connecting member is disposed in one of the first housing and the second housing adjacent to each other along the first horizontal direction; and The fifth connecting member is disposed in another of the first and second boxes that are adjacent to each other along the first horizontal direction; The fifth connecting member is used to be detachably connected to the fourth connecting member.

6. The combined container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fourth connecting member is movably connected to the fifth connecting member between a first position and a second position along the height direction of the combined container. The fourth connecting member located at the first position is connected to the fifth connecting member, while the fourth connecting member located at the second position is separated from the fifth connecting member.

7. The combined container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fourth connecting member is movably connected to the fifth connecting member between the first and second positions along the second horizontal direction. The fourth connecting member located at the first position is connected to the fifth connecting member, while the fourth connecting member located at the second position is separated from the fifth connecting member.

8. The combined container according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the fourth connecting member and the fifth connecting member has a plug-in portion, and the other of the fourth connecting member and the fifth connecting member has a mounting position suitable for the plug-in portion.

9. The combined container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fourth connecting member has the insertion portion, and the fifth connecting member has the mounting position, which is constructed as a hole or a groove. At least one of the fifth connecting members is provided with at least two mounting positions.

10. The combined container according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first housing and the second housing include: A box body having an opening connecting the outside world and the interior of the box body; and A door, which is closably connected to the box body to open and close the opening; Wherein, when the box door is closed, the plane on which the box door is located is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction or the second horizontal direction.

11. The combined container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The combined container is 20 feet or 40 feet in size.

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