Modular container with its own transport vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularization container with transport car, including box and handling mechanism, the box is hinged with the door of a room at least in one side, handling mechanism includes lifting assembly, adsorption subassembly, tray and handling robot, and lifting assembly sets up in the inside edge of box, and adsorption subassembly is connected in lifting assembly, and adsorption subassembly can adsorb fixed tray, and lifting assembly can drive adsorption subassembly to move to make tray make vertical reciprocating movement, and tray moves to the lowest point and has the gap with the bottom of box, and handling robot can enter the gap, and adsorption subassembly can place tray on handling robot. The utility model technical scheme is designed to realize the quick transportation distribution of material after reaching the destination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of container technology, and in particular to a modular container with its own transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Standard shipping containers are the cornerstone of the global logistics industry. Their standardized dimensions, robust construction, and ease of stacking greatly improve the efficiency of cargo transfer between different modes of transport, enabling large-scale standardized transportation. However, existing containers have a significant drawback: their loading, unloading, and distribution efficiency is highly dependent on external infrastructure and manpower. Once at their destination, they require ports, forklifts, cranes, and extensive manual labor to unload and sort the cargo piece by piece. This process is time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and ill-suited to the urgent need for rapid distribution of goods in emergency situations. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a modular container with its own transport vehicle, which aims to enable rapid transportation and distribution of goods after reaching the destination.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a modular container with its own transport vehicle, comprising:

[0005] A housing, wherein the housing is hinged to a door on at least one side;

[0006] The transport mechanism includes a lifting component, a suction component, a tray, and a transport robot. The lifting component is located on the inner edge of the housing. The suction component is connected to the lifting component and can suction and fix the tray. The lifting component can drive the suction component to move so that the tray can move vertically back and forth. When the tray moves to the lowest point, there is a gap between it and the bottom of the housing, which the transport robot can enter. The suction component can place the tray on the transport robot.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the lifting assembly is provided in four groups, located at the four corner edges inside the housing, and each lifting assembly includes a guide rail structure and a drive component.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the adsorption assembly is provided in two sets, respectively located on the two sides adjacent to the door inside the box. Each adsorption assembly includes an electromagnetic chuck and a connecting column. The two ends of the connecting column are connected to the guide rail structure. The electromagnetic chuck is located in the middle of the connecting column. An electronic control structure connected to the electromagnetic chuck is provided inside the connecting column.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the tray is provided with protective plates on at least two sides corresponding to the electromagnetic chuck, the protective plates being made of metal, and the electromagnetic chuck being able to attract the protective plates.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the top of the transport robot is provided with a placement platform corresponding to the pallet.

[0011] This utility model's technical solution achieves the connection between goods and the handling robot by employing built-in four-corner synchronous lifting guide rails, electromagnetic adsorption components, and a specially designed pallet. During distribution, the system can precisely control the pallet to descend vertically to a predetermined position, the adsorption components release, and the pallet accurately lands on the docking platform on top of the robot. This process requires no manual intervention, eliminating the cumbersome steps of traditional loading, unloading, locating, and handling, and minimizing the time for material handover. It is particularly suitable for scenarios such as emergency rescue and disaster relief, and field logistics where every second counts in material allocation, achieving highly efficient operation from transportation and storage to immediate distribution. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the modular container with its own transport vehicle according to this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the modular container with its own transport vehicle according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the modular container with its own transport vehicle according to this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0017] 1. Box body; 11. Box door; 2. Lifting assembly; 21. Guide rail structure; 22. Drive component; 3. Adsorption assembly; 31. Electromagnetic chuck; 32. Connecting column; 4. Pallet; 41. Protective plate; 5. Handling robot; 51. Placement platform.

[0018] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] Reference Figures 1 to 3 This utility model proposes a modular container with its own transport vehicle, including a container body 1 and a handling mechanism. The container body 1 has a door 11 hinged on at least one side. The handling mechanism includes a lifting component 2, an adsorption component 3, a pallet 4, and a handling robot 5. The lifting component 2 is located on the inner edge of the container body 1. The adsorption component 3 is connected to the lifting component 2. The adsorption component 3 can adsorb and fix the pallet 4. The lifting component 2 can drive the adsorption component 3 to move so that the pallet 4 can move vertically back and forth. When the pallet 4 moves to the lowest point, there is a gap between it and the bottom of the container body 1. The handling robot 5 can enter the gap. The adsorption component 3 can place the pallet 4 on the handling robot 5.

[0021] Understandably, container 1 is the main unit for loading materials such as goods, parcels, and medical supplies. It is shaped like a standard shipping container and has hinged doors 11 for easy loading and unloading of large quantities of goods. The handling mechanism is an automated system integrated inside the container, responsible for managing the storage, retrieval, and transfer of materials within the container. It consists of the following sub-parts: pallets 4 are standard platforms used to directly carry goods, and the materials inside the container are pre-stacked on one or more pallets 4; lifting assembly 2 is a lifting device similar to a forklift, installed on the inner edge of container 1, and its main function is to move vertically; suction assembly 3 is a device connected to lifting assembly 2, which can be a vacuum suction cup, electromagnetic suction cup 31, or other gripping mechanism, specifically used for gripping and fixing pallets 4; and handling robot 5 is an independent, autonomous robot that is not fixed to the container but can freely enter and exit the bottom of the container.

[0022] The container is pre-loaded with goods in the warehouse or factory, all placed on standard pallets 4. Internal lifting and suction components 3 stack the pallets 4 within the container body 1 for storage. During transportation, the entire container is loaded onto trucks, trains, or ships and transported to its destination, such as disaster areas, large event sites, or logistics centers. Upon arrival, the container door 11 opens, the suction components 3 grip the pallets 4, and the internal lifting components 2 begin to operate, lowering the suction components 3. When the pallet 4 reaches its lowest point, a gap is created between it and the container floor, the height of which allows the handling robot 5 to stop below. At this point, the suction components 3 release the pallet 4, placing it smoothly onto the back of the waiting handling robot 5. The handling robot 5 carries the pallet 4 away to the next distribution point. After distribution, the robot returns to the container body 1.

[0023] With the above setup, the container itself has a lifting and suction component 3, which can directly place the cargo pallet 4 onto the automated cart, realizing fully automated "last mile" or "last hundred meters" material handover. This significantly shortens the time for material sorting and distribution, making it particularly suitable for emergency, military, or high-intensity logistics scenarios. The entire process requires almost no human intervention, saving labor costs and reducing risks in hazardous environments.

[0024] Reference Figures 2 to 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting assembly 2 is provided in four groups, which are located at the four corner edges inside the housing 1. Each lifting assembly 2 includes a guide rail structure 21 and a driving component 22.

[0025] Understandably, there are four independent lifting devices, each installed at one of the four corners of the container's inner wall. These four points work together to support and lift a pallet 4, much like four people lifting the four corners of a table. This ensures that the pallet 4 remains absolutely stable and level during lifting, preventing any risk of tilting, jamming, or cargo slippage, which is crucial for safety. Regardless of how the weight of the pallet 4 is distributed, the supports at the four corners evenly distribute the weight across the container's overall structure, avoiding stress concentration and protecting the container body 1 and its mechanisms.

[0026] The guide rail structure 21 is a vertically mounted rail at the corner of the container, providing precise guidance for the lifting movement and ensuring that the lifting assembly 2 can only move along a predetermined vertical path without swaying or deviating. The drive unit 22 is the component that provides power and can be a motor with gears / belts, ball screws, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, etc. In this example, the guide rail structure 21 and the drive unit 22 are a combination of a motor and a ball screw.

[0027] The use of four-corner synchronous drive and guide rails ensures absolute reliability and smooth operation, which is the foundation for the safe operation of the automated system. The four components share the weight, enabling the handling of very heavy materials.

[0028] Reference Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the adsorption component 3 is provided in two sets, which are located on the two sides adjacent to the door 11 inside the box 1. Each adsorption component 3 includes an electromagnetic chuck 31 and a connecting post 32. The two ends of the connecting post 32 are connected to the guide rail structure 21. The electromagnetic chuck 31 is located in the middle of the connecting post 32. An electrical control structure connected to the electromagnetic chuck 31 is provided inside the connecting post 32.

[0029] Understandably, since pallet 4 is accessed from the direction of door 11, arranging the adsorption components 3 on both sides near the door allows the handling robot 5 to enter through the main door and stop directly under pallet 4 for handover. Each adsorption component 3 consists of two main parts: the electromagnetic chuck 31, which is the gripping mechanism itself, uses the principle of generating strong magnetic force when energized and demagnetizing when de-energized to adsorb and release pallet 4. The gripping and releasing actions are very fast, clean, and efficient, without complex mechanical movements, ensuring high reliability and ease of control. The connecting column 32 is a structural component that acts as a crossbeam. The left and right ends of the connecting column 32 are connected to the guide rail structures 21 on both sides. The electromagnetic chuck 31 is installed on the side of the connecting column 32 facing pallet 4. One or more electromagnetic chucks 31 can be installed on a single connecting column 32 to ensure a firm grip on the corresponding position of pallet 4. The power supply, wires, and control circuitry are built into the connecting column 32, preventing the wires from getting tangled or worn with goods or the container 1 during movement, protecting the wires from external interference, and improving system durability.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the tray 4 is provided with protective plates 41 on at least two sides of the corresponding electromagnetic chuck 31. The protective plates 41 are made of metal and the electromagnetic chuck 31 can adsorb the protective plates 41.

[0031] Understandably, the protective plates 41 prevent goods from slipping off the sides of the pallet 4 or being bumped during handling, and also provide a dedicated gripping area for the electromagnetic chuck 31. The protective plates 41 are positioned to correspond to the two sides of the electromagnetic chuck 31. That is, the pallet 4 has only one correct placement direction—its two protective plates 41 must be aligned with the two sets of suction components 3 inside the container, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the gripping.

[0032] When the lifting assembly 2 lowers the connecting column 32 and the electromagnetic chuck 31 to the height of the tray 4, the electromagnetic chuck 31 is energized, generating a strong magnetic force that directly adheres to the metal protective plates 41 on both sides of the tray 4, thus firmly fixing the tray 4 in place. Release is achieved simply by disconnecting the power.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, a placement platform 51 is provided on the top of the transport robot corresponding to the tray 4.

[0034] Understandably, the placement platform 51 is a key structure for achieving automated handover. Its size, shape, and structural design are matched to the pallet 4 descending from above, ensuring that the pallet 4 can fall and be placed stably without misalignment or suspension. Limiting structures such as guards, grooves, and positioning pins can be set on the platform to guide the pallet 4 during its lowering and prevent it from sliding, shaking, or falling during robot movement after placement, thereby protecting the safety of the goods.

[0035] This utility model's technical solution utilizes built-in four-corner synchronous lifting guide rails, an electromagnetic adsorption component 3, and a specially designed pallet 4 to achieve the connection between goods and the handling robot 5. During distribution, the system can precisely control the pallet 4 to descend vertically to a predetermined position, the adsorption component 3 is released, and the pallet 4 accurately lands on the docking platform on top of the robot. This process requires no manual intervention, eliminating the cumbersome steps of traditional loading, unloading, locating goods, and handling, minimizing the time for material handover. It is particularly suitable for scenarios requiring rapid material allocation, such as emergency rescue and disaster relief, and field logistics, achieving highly efficient operation from transportation and storage to immediate distribution.

[0036] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" 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 application 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A modular container with its own transport vehicle, characterized in that, include: A housing, wherein the housing is hinged to a door on at least one side; The transport mechanism includes a lifting component, an adsorption component, a tray, and a transport robot. The lifting component is located on the inner edge of the housing. The adsorption component is connected to the lifting component and can adsorb and fix the tray. The lifting component can drive the adsorption component to move so that the tray can move vertically back and forth. When the tray moves to the lowest point, there is a gap between it and the bottom of the housing, which the transport robot can enter. The adsorption component can place the tray on the transport robot.

2. The modular container with its own transport vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly is provided in four groups, located at the four corners of the box body. Each lifting assembly includes a guide rail structure and a drive component.

3. The modular container with its own transport vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The adsorption assembly is provided in two sets, located on the two sides adjacent to the door inside the box. Each adsorption assembly includes an electromagnetic chuck and a connecting column. The two ends of the connecting column are connected to the guide rail structure. The electromagnetic chuck is located in the middle of the connecting column. An electronic control structure connected to the electromagnetic chuck is provided inside the connecting column.

4. The modular container with its own transport vehicle as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The tray is provided with protective plates on at least two sides corresponding to the electromagnetic chuck. The protective plates are made of metal and the electromagnetic chuck can attract the protective plates.

5. The modular container with its own transport vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the handling robot is equipped with a placement platform corresponding to the tray.

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