A container yard

Abstract

The utility model relates to port machinery field, concretely provides a container yard, include: container stock area, including a plurality of for stacking container's lane, a plurality of lanes are set up side by side along the first direction, outside container truck loading and unloading area is used to accommodate container truck, horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area is used to accommodate horizontal transport equipment in container wharf, two upright post track mechanism, two upright post track mechanism sets up side by side along the first direction, container stock area, outside container truck loading and unloading area and horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area are sequentially set up between two upright post track mechanism along the second direction, and each upright post track mechanism respectively includes a plurality of interval settings upright post along the second direction and sets up track assembly on the top of a plurality of upright posts, and the length direction of track assembly is identical with the second direction, carries mechanism, sets up on two track assemblies, and can move along the first direction and the second direction. The utility model can be adapted to the container stacking of irregular plot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of port machinery technology, specifically to a container yard. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, container terminals and large production bases generally have storage and transshipment yards for containers. However, with the increasing scarcity of land resources in port areas and the growing demand for the reuse of existing sites, many storage yard plots are characterized by limited space, uneven terrain, or irregular boundaries. Under such conditions, continuing to use traditional loading and unloading equipment such as rail-mounted gantry cranes, rubber-tired gantry cranes, straddle carriers, or reach stackers for container storage and transshipment often proves difficult to achieve efficient operations in irregular plots, such as narrow or elongated plots, due to their high requirements for site regularity, rail layout space, and operating aisle width. Furthermore, in irregularly shaped plots with limited space, the restricted range of movement and aisle layout lead to interference between storage and transshipment processes, making it difficult to achieve efficient, orderly container storage and rapid turnover within a limited space. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a container yard that can adapt to container stacking on irregular plots of land.

[0004] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A container yard according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes:

[0006] The container storage area includes multiple aisles for stacking containers. The multiple aisles are arranged side by side along a first direction, and the length direction of each aisle is consistent with the second direction, while the first direction is consistent with the width direction of the aisle.

[0007] External truck loading and unloading area, used to accommodate trucks;

[0008] Horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area, used to accommodate horizontal transport equipment at the container terminal;

[0009] Two column track mechanisms are arranged side by side along a first direction. The container stacking area, the external truck loading and unloading area, and the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area are arranged sequentially between the two column track mechanisms along a second direction. Each column track mechanism includes multiple columns spaced apart along the second direction and track components installed on top of the multiple columns. The length direction of the track components is consistent with the second direction.

[0010] The handling mechanism, mounted on two track assemblies and capable of moving in a first and second direction, is used to transfer containers between container storage areas, external truck loading and unloading areas, and horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading areas.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the container storage area includes:

[0012] The central stacking area includes multiple central stacking aisles, which are arranged side by side along a first direction, and the length direction of each central stacking aisle is consistent with the second direction. The central stacking aisles are used for stacking containers.

[0013] The outer buffer area is located at one end of the central stacking area near the outer truck loading and unloading area. The outer buffer area includes multiple outer buffer lanes, which are arranged side by side along the first direction, and the length direction of each outer buffer lane is consistent with the second direction. The outer buffer lanes are used for temporary buffering of containers.

[0014] The terminal buffer area is located at one end of the central stacking area near the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area. The terminal buffer area includes multiple terminal buffer lanes, which are arranged side by side along a first direction, and the length direction of each terminal buffer lane is consistent with the second direction. The terminal buffer area is used for temporary buffering of containers.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the external truck loading and unloading area includes:

[0016] Multiple truck driving lanes are arranged side by side along a first direction, and the length direction of each truck driving lane is consistent with the second direction. Each truck driving lane is used to accommodate trucks.

[0017] In one embodiment of this utility model, the loading and unloading area of ​​the horizontal transport equipment includes:

[0018] Multiple wharf roadways are arranged side by side along a first direction, and the length direction of each wharf roadway is consistent with the second direction. Each wharf roadway is used to accommodate horizontal transport equipment.

[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, the actuator is a hydraulic cylinder.

[0020] In one embodiment of this utility model, the track assembly includes:

[0021] The track support beam is installed on top of each corresponding column along the second direction;

[0022] The first track is set on the rail-bearing beam along the second direction;

[0023] Each column has an installation platform at its top that connects to the rail support beam.

[0024] In one embodiment of this utility model, the container yard further includes:

[0025] The cable chain is located on the side of the first track away from the transport mechanism and is set on the support beam along the second direction. One end of the cable chain is connected to the support beam and the other end is connected to the transport mechanism.

[0026] In one embodiment of this utility model, the conveying mechanism includes:

[0027] The trolley traveling mechanism is connected to the corresponding first track by two trolley traveling wheels. The drag chain is connected to the trolley traveling mechanism. The trolley traveling mechanism is used for reciprocating motion in the second direction.

[0028] The second track is set on the trolley traveling mechanism along the first direction;

[0029] The trolley traveling mechanism is connected to the second track by trolley traveling wheels, and the trolley traveling mechanism is used for reciprocating motion in the first direction;

[0030] The lifting mechanism is mounted on the trolley traveling mechanism;

[0031] The spreader is located below the trolley traveling mechanism and is connected to the first lifting mechanism, which is used to drive the spreader to rise and fall.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, a first stop is provided at both ends of the first track along the second direction, and a second stop is provided at both ends of the second track along the first direction.

[0033] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0034] In the container yard of this utility model, the container storage area is provided with multiple lanes arranged side by side along the first direction, and the container storage area is provided with an external truck loading and unloading area and a horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area at both ends along the second direction, which can be used for external trucks and horizontal transport equipment in the container terminal to park and load and unload containers, effectively improving the container loading and unloading efficiency and adapting to container stacking on irregular plots. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a top view of a container yard in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a front view of a container yard in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the container storage area in a container yard in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the loading and unloading area of ​​the external container truck in a container yard in some embodiments of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the loading and unloading area of ​​the horizontal transport equipment in a container yard in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0040] Reference numerals: 100, Container stacking area; 110, Central stacking area; 120, Outer buffer area; 130, Dock buffer area; 200, Outer truck loading and unloading area; 201, Truck; 300, Horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area; 301, Horizontal transport equipment; 400, Column rail mechanism; 410, Column; 420, Rail assembly; 421, Rail support beam; 422, First rail; 500, Handling mechanism; 510, Trolley traveling mechanism; 520, Second rail; 530, Aerial vehicle traveling mechanism; 540, Lifting mechanism; 550, Spreader; 600, First stop; 700, Second stop. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0042] The following is a detailed description of a container yard according to an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the container yard of this utility model embodiment may include: a container storage area 100, an external truck loading and unloading area 200, a horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area 300, two column rail mechanisms 400, and a handling mechanism 500. The container storage area 100 includes multiple aisles for stacking containers, the aisles being arranged side-by-side along a first direction, with the length direction of each aisle aligned with a second direction, and the first direction being aligned with the width direction of the aisle. The external truck loading and unloading area 200 is used to accommodate trucks 201. The horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area 300 is used to accommodate horizontal transport equipment 301 at the container terminal. The two column rail mechanisms 400 are arranged side-by-side along the first direction, and the container storage area 100, the external truck loading and unloading area 200, and the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area 300 are arranged along a second direction. A conveying mechanism 500 is arranged between two column track mechanisms 400. Each column track mechanism 400 includes multiple columns 410 spaced apart along a second direction and a track assembly 420 disposed on top of the multiple columns 410. The length direction of the track assembly 420 is consistent with the second direction. A conveying mechanism 500 is disposed on the two track assemblies 420 and can move along the first direction and the second direction. The conveying mechanism 500 is used to transfer containers between the container stacking area 100, the external truck loading and unloading area 200, and the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area 300.

[0044] In this embodiment, by setting up multiple aisles arranged side-by-side along a first direction in the container stacking area 100, and setting up an external truck loading / unloading area 200 and a horizontal transport equipment loading / unloading area 300 at both ends of the container stacking area 100 along a second direction, external trucks 201 and horizontal transport equipment 301 within the container terminal can be used for parking and container loading / unloading operations, respectively. This effectively improves container loading / unloading efficiency and is adaptable to irregular plots in container terminals and large production bases, such as narrow or elongated plots for container stacking. Furthermore, 2-10 rows of containers with a height of 2-6 layers can be arranged side-by-side along the first direction in the container stacking area 100, and the spacing between the two column track mechanisms 400 can be adjusted according to the number of stacked container rows. Further, the track assembly 420 can provide a continuous walking support surface for the handling mechanism 500, enabling the handling mechanism 500 to operate across zones via the track assembly 420, efficiently transferring containers between the stacking area, the external truck loading / unloading area 200, and the horizontal transport equipment loading / unloading area 300. Therefore, the container yard of this invention can be flexibly deployed in irregular yard environments, and can also achieve efficient storage and transfer of containers, effectively improving operational efficiency and adaptability. For some large production bases, depending on the actual situation, the loading and unloading area 300 of the horizontal transport equipment can also be removed.

[0045] like Figure 1As shown, the container storage area 100 may include: a central stacking area 110, an outer buffer area 120, and a dock buffer area 130. The central stacking area 110 includes multiple central stacking aisles arranged side-by-side along a first direction, with the length direction of each aisle aligned with a second direction. These central stacking aisles are used for storing containers. The outer buffer area 120 is located at one end of the central stacking area 110 near the outer truck loading / unloading area 200. The outer buffer area 120 includes multiple outer buffer aisles arranged side-by-side along a first direction, with the length direction of each outer buffer aisle aligned with a second direction. These outer buffer aisles are used for temporarily buffering containers. The wharf buffer area 130 is located at one end of the central stacking area 110 near the horizontal transport equipment loading / unloading area 300. The wharf buffer area 130 includes multiple wharf buffer aisles arranged side-by-side along a first direction, with the length direction of each wharf buffer aisle aligned with a second direction. The wharf buffer area 130 is used for temporarily buffering containers.

[0046] In this embodiment, the central stacking area 110 can be used to stack containers for long-term storage. Two to ten rows of central stacking aisles can be arranged side-by-side along a first direction in the central stacking area 110, and containers with a height of 2 to 6 layers can be stacked in each central stacking aisle, thereby achieving high-density vertical stacking of containers. Simultaneously, the outer buffer area 120 is arranged adjacent to the central stacking area 110 along a second direction. Multiple outer buffer aisles in the outer buffer area 120 can be used for temporary storage of containers waiting to be picked up by the truck 201 within a first preset time, or for temporary storage of containers delivered by the truck 201 within a second preset operating time, such as containers delivered by the truck 201 within 24 hours. Containers exceeding the preset time are retrieved by the handling mechanism 500 and placed in the central stacking area 110 for long-term storage. The terminal buffer area 130 is located on the other side of the central stacking area 110 along the second direction. Multiple terminal buffer lanes in the terminal buffer area 130 are used for temporary storage of containers awaiting delivery by the terminal's horizontal transport equipment 301 within a first preset time, or for temporary storage of containers to be delivered by the terminal's horizontal transport equipment 301 within a second preset operating time, such as containers to be delivered by the horizontal transport equipment 301 within 24 hours. Containers exceeding the preset time are retrieved by the handling mechanism 500 and transferred to the central stacking area 110 for long-term storage. Thus, by dividing the container stacking area 100 into the central stacking area 110, the outer buffer area 120, and the terminal buffer area 130, a reasonable allocation of long-term storage and temporary buffering can be achieved within a limited space, effectively improving operational efficiency and site utilization.

[0047] like Figure 1As shown, the external truck loading / unloading area 200 includes multiple truck lanes. In one embodiment of this invention, 1-6 rows of truck lanes can be arranged side-by-side along a first direction, and the length direction of each truck lane is consistent with the second direction. Each truck lane is used to accommodate trucks 201. The horizontal transport equipment loading / unloading area 300 includes multiple dock lanes. In one embodiment of this invention, 1-6 rows of dock lanes can be arranged side-by-side along a first direction. Multiple dock lanes are arranged side-by-side along the first direction, and the length direction of each dock lane is consistent with the second direction. Each dock lane is used to accommodate horizontal transport equipment 301. Thus, the truck lanes and dock lanes correspond to each other, which can effectively improve the handover efficiency of containers between the yard and transport equipment.

[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, the track assembly 420 includes a support beam 421 and a first track 422. The support beam 421 is disposed on the top of each corresponding column 410 along a second direction; the first track 422 is disposed on the support beam 421 along the second direction; wherein, the top of each column 410 is provided with an installation platform connected to the support beam 421. This not only ensures the overall rigidity and installation accuracy of the track assembly 420, but also guarantees the stable operation of the handling mechanism 500 within the yard area.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present invention, the container yard further includes a cable chain (not shown), which can be used to power the handling mechanism. Specifically, the cable chain can be located on the side of the first track 422 away from the handling mechanism 500 and is arranged on the support beam 421 in the second direction. One end of the cable chain is connected to the support beam 421 and the other end is connected to the handling mechanism 500.

[0050] In this embodiment, one end of the cable passes through the cable chain and is electrically connected to the handling mechanism 500, while the other end of the cable is electrically connected to the dock's power supply system and control system, respectively. The cable chain can bend and extend synchronously during the reciprocating operation of the handling mechanism 500. Thus, through the follow-up arrangement of the cable chain, the handling mechanism 500 running along the first track 422 can be continuously and stably powered and control signals can be transmitted, effectively avoiding problems such as entanglement and wear of the cable caused by frequent movement, and ensuring the stability of power supply and communication in short-distance reciprocating operations in narrow areas.

[0051] In other embodiments of this invention, the conveying mechanism can also be powered by a sliding contact line device (not shown). Specifically, the sliding contact line device may include a sliding contact line track and a carbon brush assembly. The sliding contact line track may be located on the side of the first track 422 opposite to the conveying mechanism 500 and is arranged on the support beam 421 along the second direction. One end of the carbon brush assembly is electrically connected to the conveying mechanism 500, and the other end is slidably connected to the sliding contact line track. The sliding contact line track is electrically connected to the dock power supply system and control system. When the conveying mechanism 500 is running, the carbon brush assembly slides and contacts on the sliding contact line track, thereby realizing the continuous transmission of power and control signals. The sliding contact line structure is stable, effectively reducing mechanical movement, avoiding fatigue damage caused by long-term reciprocating bending of cables, adapting to complex working conditions in narrow and irregular plots, reducing maintenance frequency, and adapting to long-distance, long-term reciprocating operations in narrow plots.

[0052] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the handling mechanism 500 includes: a trolley traveling mechanism 510, a second track 520, a trolley traveling mechanism 530, a lifting mechanism 540, and a lifting device 550. The trolley traveling mechanism 510 is rotatably connected to the corresponding first track 422 via two trolley traveling wheels, and a cable chain is connected to the trolley traveling mechanism 510. The trolley traveling mechanism 510 is used for reciprocating motion in a second direction. The second track 520 is arranged on the trolley traveling mechanism 510 along a first direction. The trolley traveling mechanism 530 is rotatably connected to the second track 520 via trolley traveling wheels, and the trolley traveling mechanism 530 is used for reciprocating motion in the first direction. The lifting mechanism 540 is arranged on the trolley traveling mechanism 530. The lifting device 550 is located below the trolley traveling mechanism 530 and is connected to the first lifting mechanism 540. The lifting mechanism 540 is used to drive the lifting device 550 to rise and fall.

[0053] In this embodiment, the trolley traveling mechanism 510 can reciprocate along a second direction on the track assemblies 420 of the two column track mechanisms 400, enabling the handling mechanism 500 to move across areas between the storage area, the external truck loading and unloading area 200, and the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area 300. Simultaneously, the second track 520 is fixed to the trolley traveling mechanism 510 and extends along a first direction, providing lateral guidance support for the trolley traveling mechanism 530. Specifically, the trolley traveling mechanism 530 is rolledly connected to the second track 520 via trolley wheels and can reciprocate along the first direction, thereby achieving precise positioning of the spreader 550 in the first direction. The lifting mechanism 540 is mounted on the trolley traveling mechanism 530 and can be used to drive the spreader 550 to perform lifting operations, thereby completing the grabbing, lifting, handling, and placement of containers. The spreader 550 is located directly below the trolley traveling mechanism 530 and is connected to the lifting mechanism 540 via wire rope or chain hoisting. Under the control of the lifting mechanism 540, it can achieve smooth lifting and precise positioning. Thus, through the coordinated operation of the trolley traveling mechanism 510, the trolley traveling mechanism 530, and the lifting mechanism 540, the handling mechanism 500 can realize automated container transfer operations in a two-dimensional plane, completing efficient loading, unloading, and stacking between different areas, significantly improving the operational efficiency and space utilization of the yard.

[0054] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first track 422 has first stops 600 at both ends along the second direction, and the second track 520 has second stops 700 at both ends along the first direction. This limits the travel range of the trolley traveling mechanism 510 and the trolley traveling mechanism 530, preventing them from accidentally continuing to travel off the track at the end, thus effectively improving safety.

[0055] In summary, in the container yard of this utility model, the container storage area 100 is provided with multiple lanes arranged side by side along the first direction, and the container storage area 100 is provided with an external truck loading and unloading area 200 and a horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area 300 at both ends along the second direction, which can be used for external trucks 201 and horizontal transport equipment 301 in the container terminal to park and carry out container loading and unloading operations, effectively improving the container loading and unloading efficiency and adapting to container stacking in irregular plots in container terminals and large production bases.

[0056] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms "a" or "one," etc., do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. The terms "connected" or "linked," etc., are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up," "down," "left," "right," etc., are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship also changes accordingly.

[0057] The above are preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A container yard, characterized in that, include: The container storage area includes multiple aisles for stacking containers, the multiple aisles being arranged side by side along a first direction, and the length direction of each aisle being consistent with a second direction, the first direction being consistent with the width direction of the aisle; External truck loading and unloading area, used to accommodate trucks; Horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area, used to accommodate horizontal transport equipment at the container terminal; Two column track mechanisms are arranged side by side along the first direction. The container stacking area, the external truck loading and unloading area, and the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area are arranged sequentially between the two column track mechanisms along the second direction. Each column track mechanism includes multiple columns spaced apart along the second direction and track components disposed on the top of the multiple columns. The length direction of the track components is consistent with the second direction. A handling mechanism, mounted on two of the track assemblies and movable along the first and second directions, is used to transfer containers between the container storage area, the external truck loading and unloading area, and the horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area.

2. The container yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container storage area includes: The central stacking area includes multiple central stacking aisles, which are arranged side by side along the first direction, and the length direction of each central stacking aisle is consistent with the second direction. The central stacking aisles are used for stacking containers. An outer buffer area is located at one end of the central stacking area near the outer truck loading and unloading area. The outer buffer area includes multiple outer buffer lanes, which are arranged side by side along the first direction. The length direction of each outer buffer lane is consistent with the second direction. The outer buffer lanes are used for temporary buffering of containers. The terminal buffer area is located at one end of the central stacking area near the loading and unloading area of ​​the horizontal transport equipment. The terminal buffer area includes multiple terminal buffer lanes, which are arranged side by side along the first direction, and the length direction of each terminal buffer lane is consistent with the second direction. The terminal buffer area is used for temporary buffering of containers.

3. The container yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The external truck loading and unloading area includes: Multiple truck driving lanes are arranged side by side along the first direction, and the length direction of each truck driving lane is consistent with the second direction. Each truck driving lane is used to accommodate trucks.

4. The container yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal transport equipment loading and unloading area includes: Multiple dock roadways are arranged side by side along the first direction, and the length direction of each dock roadway is consistent with the second direction. Each dock roadway is used to accommodate the horizontal transport equipment.

5. The container yard according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track assembly includes: The rail support beam is installed on top of each of the corresponding columns along the second direction; The first track is disposed on the rail-bearing beam along the second direction.

6. The container yard according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the columns is provided with an installation platform at its top that connects to the rail support beam.

7. The container yard according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A cable chain is located on the side of the first track away from the transport mechanism and is arranged on the rail support beam along the second direction. One end of the cable chain is connected to the rail support beam and the other end is connected to the transport mechanism.

8. The container yard according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transport mechanism includes: The trolley traveling mechanism is connected to the corresponding first track by two trolley traveling wheels. The drag chain is connected to the trolley traveling mechanism. The trolley traveling mechanism is used for reciprocating motion along the second direction. The second track is disposed on the trolley traveling mechanism along the first direction; The trolley traveling mechanism is connected to the second track by trolley traveling wheels, and the trolley traveling mechanism is used for reciprocating motion along the first direction; The lifting mechanism is mounted on the trolley traveling mechanism; The lifting device is located below the trolley traveling mechanism and is connected to the first hoisting mechanism, which is used to drive the lifting device to rise and fall.

9. The container yard according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first track is provided with first stops at both ends along the second direction.

10. The container yard according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second track is provided with second stops at both ends along the first direction.

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