container

Abstract

The utility model provides a container for transporting brittle board. The container comprises a chassis, a wall body and a roof beam. The wall bodies are arranged in pairs and spaced apart along a first horizontal direction. The wall bodies project upwardly from the chassis and are connected to the chassis. The roof beam is located above the chassis and is pivotably connected to the wall bodies about an axis extending in a vertical direction or a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction between a blocking position and a release position. The roof beam extends in the first horizontal direction when in the blocking position and extends in a third direction when in the release position. The third direction is inclined or perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. When the roof beam is in the release position, the brittle board can enter the interior of the container through an area above the chassis. The container according to the utility model is easy to adjust the position of the roof beam, facilitates the brittle board to enter the interior of the container, is suitable for transporting large-size brittle boards and also meets the transportation of other goods.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With rapid economic development, the global demand for glass is increasing, leading to a surge in glass transportation volume. Currently, small-sized glass can be transported via flexible open-top containers, but for large-sized glass, loading the goods onto the container would exceed the top space. If forced to transport it, the containers on the shipping ship could only be placed on the top deck, making large-volume transportation impossible and resulting in extremely low efficiency.

[0003] In addition, there are also specialized containers for transporting glass on the market. While they can handle the transportation of large-sized glass, their specialized nature prevents them from fulfilling the function of carrying cargo back on the return trip, thus increasing transportation costs.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a container that can at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] 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.

[0006] To at least partially solve the above problems, this utility model provides a container for transporting brittle sheet metal, the container comprising: Base frame; The walls are arranged in pairs, with the two walls spaced apart along a first horizontal direction, and each wall protruding upward from and connected to the base frame; and A top beam, located above the base frame, is pivotally connected to the wall between a blocking position and a releasing position about an axis extending in a vertical direction or a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The top beam located at the blocking position extends along the first horizontal direction, and the top beam located at the releasing position extends along a third direction, which is inclined or perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. With the top beam in the release position, the brittle sheet metal can enter the interior of the container via the upper area of ​​the underframe.

[0007] Optionally, the first horizontal structure is the length direction of the container, the second horizontal structure is the width direction of the container, the top beam structure is the top side beam, and the wall structure is the end frame.

[0008] Optionally, the top side beam is pivotally connected to the wall about an axis extending vertically, and the third direction is configured to be the width direction of the container, or the third direction is inclined relative to both the length and width directions of the container; or The top side beam is pivotally connected to the wall about an axis extending along the width direction of the container, and the third direction is configured to be vertical or inclined relative to both the vertical direction and the length direction of the container.

[0009] Optionally, the top side beam includes: The first segment, one end of which is pivotally connected to the wall; and The second segment has one end pivotally connected to the wall, and the other end of the second segment away from the wall is detachably connected to the other end of the first segment away from the wall.

[0010] Optionally, the container further includes a first support member, which is arranged vertically, with one end of the first support member detachably connected to the underframe, and the other end of the first support member used to connect to the connection position of the first segment and the second segment.

[0011] Optionally, the top side beams are arranged in pairs, with the two top side beams of the pair spaced apart along the width direction of the container. The container also includes a second support member, which is arranged along the width direction of the container and is used to connect to the pair of top side beams.

[0012] Optionally, the container may further include a shielding member for being laid to the top of the wall.

[0013] Optionally, the container further includes a storage device disposed between a pair of walls, the storage device being detachably connected to the walls and / or the base frame, the storage device being used to hold the brittle sheet metal.

[0014] Optionally, the storage device includes a support frame whose dimensions increase from top to bottom along the second horizontal direction to form abutment surfaces that are inclined relative to both the vertical direction and the second horizontal direction. When the brittle sheet is placed in the storage device, the brittle sheet abuts against the abutting surface, and the plane on which the brittle sheet is located is inclined relative to both the vertical direction and the second horizontal direction.

[0015] Optionally, the storage device further includes: A blocking frame, detachably connected to the base frame, the blocking frame being parallel or substantially parallel to the abutment surface along the second horizontal direction, the blocking frame being spaced apart from the support frame, and the blocking frame being closer to the outside of the base frame than the support frame; and / or A base, located below the support frame and detachably connected to the base frame, is also connected to the support frame.

[0016] Alternatively, along the vertical direction, The container's dimensions are greater than or equal to 2896 mm; and / or the container's dimensions are less than or equal to 4000 mm.

[0017] According to this utility model, the position of the top beam of the container is easy to adjust, which facilitates the entry of brittle plates into the container, making it suitable for transporting large-sized brittle plates and also meeting the needs of transporting other goods. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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, Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the container. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structural installation of the top beam in the container, connected to the first and second support members. Figure 4 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the diagram; Figure 5 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B in the diagram; and Figure 6 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of part C in the diagram.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100 containers 110 wall 111 end frame 112 base frame 113 First Opening 114 Second Opening 115 flooring 116 corner piece 117 forklift slot 120 top beam 121 First paragraph 122 Second paragraph 123 Pivot Axis 124 booths 125 connection position 130 First Support Component 131 columns 132 First Connecting Part 133 Second Connecting Part 140 Second Support Component 141 crossbeam 142 hook 150 storage device 151 support frame 152 approach surfaces 153 blocking frame 154 base 155 card slot 156 Connecting Plate DL length direction DW width direction DH vertical direction Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] This invention provides a shipping container. The container is used to transport brittle sheet metal.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The container 100 includes a base frame 112, walls 110, and a top beam 120. The walls 110 are arranged in pairs, spaced apart along a first horizontal direction. Each wall 110 projects upward from and connects to the base frame 112. The top beam 120 is located above the base frame 112. The top beam 120 is pivotally connected to the walls 110 between a blocking position and a release position about an axis extending along a vertical direction DH or a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. In the blocking position, the top beam 120 extends along the first horizontal direction; in the release position, the top beam 120 extends along a third direction, which is inclined or perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. When the top beam 120 is in the release position, brittle sheet metal can enter the interior of the container 100 through the area above the base frame 112.

[0027] According to this design, the position of the top beam 120 of container 100 is easily adjustable, which facilitates the entry of brittle plates into the interior of container 100. It is suitable for transporting large-sized brittle plates and also meets the needs of transporting other goods.

[0028] It should be noted that the aforementioned brittle plates can be constructed from easily broken materials such as glass and ceramics. The following explanation will use glass as an example.

[0029] Preferably, the aforementioned first horizontal direction configuration is the length direction DL of the container 100, and the second horizontal direction configuration is the width direction DW of the container 100. It can be understood that the top beam 120 is configured as a top side beam, and the wall 110 is configured as an end frame 111.

[0030] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 Furthermore, the top side beam is pivotally connected to the wall 110 (or end frame 111) about an axis extending in the vertical direction DH, with a third-dimensional configuration that is inclined in the width direction DW of the container 100, or in both the length direction DL and the width direction DW of the container 100. Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 In other words, when the top side beam is in the obstruction position, it extends along the length direction DL of the container 100. The top side beam is located above the underframe 112, and the underframe 112, the top side beam, and the two paired end frames 111 enclose and form the first opening 113. It can be understood that there can be two first openings 113. The first opening 113 connects the outside to the interior of the container 100. Due to the large size and weight of the glass, hoisting it vertically DH and placing it inside the container 100 places high demands on the hoisting equipment and is prone to falling. Furthermore, the upright glass has a large size along the vertical direction DH, making it impossible to directly enter the interior of the container 100. In other words, along the vertical direction DH, the size of the upright glass is greater than or equal to the size of the first opening 113, making it difficult to directly place the glass inside the container 100. When the top side beam is pivoted to extend along a third direction, or when the top side beam is in the release position, the glass will not be obstructed by the top side beam during its entry from the outside into the interior of the container 100. Preferably, the third direction is configured as the width direction DW of the container 100, so that there is no obstruction or virtually no obstruction above the glass along the length direction DL of the container 100, thereby facilitating access to the interior of the container 100.

[0031] Alternatively, in embodiments not shown, the top side beam may also be configured to be pivotally connected to the wall 110 about an axis extending along the width direction DW of the container 100. The third direction may be configured as a vertical direction DH, or the third direction may be inclined relative to both the vertical direction DH and the length direction DL of the container 100. Preferably, the third direction is configured as a vertical direction DH, so that there is no obstruction or substantially no obstruction above the glass, thereby facilitating access to the interior of the container 100.

[0032] One end of the top side beam is pivotally connected to one of the end frames 111, and the other end of the top side beam is configured to be detachably connected to the other end frame 111, thereby allowing the top side beam to be easily moved between a blocking position and a releasing position. Alternatively, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 The top side beam includes a first segment 121 and a second segment 122. Specifically, one end of the first segment 121 is pivotally connected to (one) of the wall 110; one end of the second segment 122 is pivotally connected to (the other) of the wall 110, and the other end of the second segment 122, away from the wall 110, is detachably connected to the other end of the first segment 121, away from the wall 110. For example, the ends of the first segment 121 and the second segment 122 are connected to the corresponding wall 110 via a hinge structure. The other ends of the first segment 121 and the second segment 122 are detachably connected via a pivot shaft 123. It is understood that the first segment 121 and the other ends of the second segment are provided with corresponding mounting holes adapted to the pivot shaft 123. The pivot shaft 123 passes through these mounting holes.

[0033] Please see now Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 To ensure the structural strength of the top side beam located at the obstruction position, and thus the overall strength of the container 100, the container 100 also includes a first support member 130. The first support member 130 is arranged vertically in the direction DH. One end of the first support member 130 is detachably connected to the underframe 112, and the other end is used to connect to the connection position 125 between the first section 121 and the second section 122. The first support member 130 includes a column 131, a first connecting portion 132, and a second connecting portion 133. The column 131 is arranged vertically in the direction DH. The first connecting portion 132 is connected to the upper end of the column 131 and can be configured as a bent structure to better support the connection position 125. The second connecting portion 133 is connected to the lower end of the column 131 and is detachably connected to the underframe 112, for example, by fasteners. When loading glass, the first support member 130 can be disassembled first, and then the top side beam can be rotated to the release position to prevent the glass from being obstructed.

[0034] It is understood that the top side beams are arranged in pairs, with the two top side beams spaced apart along the width direction DW of the container 100. In other words, the container 100 is constructed as an open-top container. That is, the top of the container 100 has a second opening 114 connecting the outside and the interior of the container 100. After the goods (e.g., glass) are loaded, necessary protective measures need to be taken for the top of the container 100 to prevent damage to the goods inside the container 100. Therefore, the container also includes a covering member (not shown), which is used to be laid to the top of the wall 110. The covering member is constructed, for example, as a tarpaulin. In order to provide better support for the tarpaulin and improve the overall strength of the container 100, the container 100 also includes a second support member 140, which is arranged along the width direction DW of the container 100 and is used to connect to the paired top side beams. Specifically, a snap-fit ​​structure is provided between the second support member 140 and the top side beam, the snap-fit ​​structure including a locking seat 124 and a hook 142. The card holder 124 is disposed on one of the second support member 140 and the top side beam, and the hook 142 is disposed on the other of the second support member 140 and the top side beam. The hook 142 is used to connect to the card holder 124. Figure 5 In the container 100, a bracket 124 is disposed on the top side beam. The second support member 140 includes a crossbeam 141 disposed along the width direction DW of the container 100, and a hook 142 disposed on the crossbeam 141. In other words, the second support member 140 includes the crossbeam 141 and the hook 142. Along the length direction DL of the container 100, multiple second support members 140 are provided, and these multiple second support members 140 are spaced apart along the length direction DL of the container 100, thereby providing good support for the tarpaulin.

[0035] Please see now Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The container 100 also includes a storage device 150 disposed between two pairs of walls 110. The storage device 150 is detachably connected to the walls 110 and / or the base frame 112, and is used to hold brittle materials (e.g., glass). The storage device 150 includes a support frame 151, the dimensions of which increase from top to bottom along a second horizontal direction to form an abutment surface 152 inclined relative to both the vertical direction DH and the second horizontal direction. That is, the support frame 151 is generally constructed as an A-frame structure with an opening facing downwards, and the A-frame structure contains necessary reinforcements to ensure the overall structural strength of the support frame 151. When a brittle material is placed in the storage device 150, the brittle material abuts against the abutment surface 152, and the plane containing the brittle material is inclined relative to both the vertical direction DH and the second horizontal direction.

[0036] Furthermore, the storage device 150 also includes a blocking frame 153 and / or a base 154. Specifically, the blocking frame 153 is detachably connected to the base frame 112, and the blocking frame 153 is parallel or substantially parallel to the aforementioned abutment surface 152. For example, the blocking frame 153 is parallel to the abutment surface 152, or the angle between the blocking frame 153 and the abutment surface 152 does not exceed 20°. Along the second horizontal direction, the blocking frame 153 is spaced apart from the support frame 151, and the blocking frame 153 is closer to the outside of the base frame 112 (or the external environment) than the support frame 151. The base 154 is located below the support frame 151 and is detachably connected to the base frame 112, and the base 154 is also connected to the support frame 151.

[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, the storage device 150 includes a support frame 151, a stop frame 153, and a base 154. The base frame 112 has a floor 115. The base 154 is detachably connected to the floor 115, for example, by fasteners. The support frame 151 is located above and connected to the base 154. The stop frame 153 is detachably connected to the base 154. Figure 6 In the middle, the base 154 includes two C-shaped steels arranged opposite each other, the C-shaped steels having snap-fit ​​grooves 155 facing the end frame 110. The blocking frame 153 is provided with a connecting plate 156 for snapping into the snap-fit ​​grooves 155.

[0038] Please see now Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 Along the vertical direction DH, the dimensions of container 100 are greater than or equal to 2896 mm; and / or the dimensions of container 100 are less than or equal to 4000 mm. When the dimensions of container 100 are greater than or equal to 2896 mm, container 100 can transport larger sizes of glass. When the dimensions of container 100 are less than or equal to 4000 mm, existing manufacturing processes can easily produce containers of the corresponding dimensions. For example, the length and width dimensions of container 100 are consistent with existing standard 20-foot containers, meaning the base frame 112 of container 100 is consistent with existing standard-sized containers. To accommodate the transport of large-sized glass, suitable height dimensions can be selected (for standard 20-foot containers, the height dimension generally does not exceed 2896 mm). For example, container 100 also has forklift slots 117 suitable for forklifts. The top of container 100 has corner brackets 116, enabling container 100 to be stacked during sea transport. In other words, container 100 meets sea transport requirements.

[0039] The following is a brief description of the process of loading goods into a container 100.

[0040] First, remove the first support member 130, then disconnect the first section 121 and the second section 122 of the top side beam (i.e., remove the pivot shaft 123). Pivot the top side beam to the release position to make room on the sides and top of the container 100.

[0041] Assemble and connect the base 154 and support frame 151 of the storage device 150, then hoist the base 154 and support frame 151 as a whole between the two end frames 111, and connect the base 154 to the floor 115 of the base frame 112.

[0042] The large, brittle sheet metal is hoisted to support frame 151 for placement and fixation. The brittle sheet metal rests against abutment surface 152, which is inclined relative to both the vertical direction DH and the width direction DW of container 100. Simultaneously, the plane containing the brittle sheet metal is also inclined relative to both the vertical direction DH and the width direction DW of container 100.

[0043] After the brittle plate is fixed, the blocking frame 153 is installed at the base 154. That is, the brittle plate is located between the support frame 151 and the blocking frame 153, and the blocking frame 153 can limit the brittle plate.

[0044] The top side beam is then pivoted to the blocking position, and a pivot shaft 123 is fitted at the connection position 125 between the first segment 121 and the second segment 122 to fix the first segment 121 and the second segment 122 together. The first support member 130 is then connected to the base frame 112 and the connection position 125.

[0045] The second support 140 is connected to the pair of top side beams, and the second opening 114 is covered with a tarpaulin.

[0046] After the brittle sheet metal is transported to its destination and unloaded, the storage device 150 can be removed, enabling the container 100 to carry cargo back, thus reducing freight costs.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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 container for transporting brittle sheet metal, characterized in that, The container includes: Base frame; The walls, arranged in pairs, are spaced apart along a first horizontal direction, and protrude upward from and are connected to the base frame; and A top beam, located above the base frame, is pivotally connected to the wall between a blocking position and a releasing position about an axis extending in a vertical direction or a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The top beam located at the blocking position extends along the first horizontal direction, and the top beam located at the releasing position extends along a third direction, which is inclined or perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. With the top beam in the release position, the brittle sheet metal can enter the interior of the container via the upper area of ​​the underframe.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first horizontal structure is the length direction of the container, the second horizontal structure is the width direction of the container, the top beam structure is the top side beam, and the wall structure is the end frame.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top side beam is pivotally connected to the wall about an axis extending vertically, and the third direction is configured to be the width direction of the container, or the third direction is inclined relative to both the length and width directions of the container; or The top side beam is pivotally connected to the wall about an axis extending along the width direction of the container, and the third direction is configured to be vertical or inclined relative to both the vertical direction and the length direction of the container.

4. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top side beam includes: The first segment, one end of which is pivotally connected to the wall; and The second segment has one end pivotally connected to the wall, and the other end of the second segment away from the wall is detachably connected to the other end of the first segment away from the wall.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The container also includes a first support member, which is arranged vertically. One end of the first support member is detachably connected to the base frame, and the other end of the first support member is used to connect to the connection position of the first section and the second section.

6. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top side beams are arranged in pairs, with the two top side beams of the pair spaced apart along the width direction of the container. The container also includes a second support member, which is arranged along the width direction of the container and is used to connect to the pair of top side beams.

7. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container also includes a shielding component for being laid to the top of the wall.

8. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container also includes a storage device disposed between a pair of walls, the storage device being detachably connected to the walls and / or the base frame, the storage device being used to hold the brittle sheet metal.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The storage device includes a support frame whose dimensions increase from top to bottom along the second horizontal direction to form a resting surface that is inclined relative to both the vertical direction and the second horizontal direction. When the brittle sheet is placed in the storage device, the brittle sheet abuts against the abutting surface, and the plane on which the brittle sheet is located is inclined relative to both the vertical direction and the second horizontal direction.

10. The container according to claim 9, characterized in that, The storage device further includes: A blocking frame, detachably connected to the base frame, the blocking frame being parallel or substantially parallel to the abutment surface along the second horizontal direction, the blocking frame being spaced apart from the support frame, and the blocking frame being closer to the outside of the base frame than the support frame; and / or A base, located below the support frame and detachably connected to the base frame, is also connected to the support frame.

11. The container according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, Along the vertical direction, The container's dimensions are greater than or equal to 2896 mm; and / or the container's dimensions are less than or equal to 4000 mm.

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