A container

Abstract

A kind of container, including box, lock rod assembly, locking mechanism and transmission assembly.Box includes top side beam, which is provided with through slot along the height direction.Lock rod assembly is rotatably arranged in side wall.Locking mechanism is connected with lock rod assembly and is configured to be able to switch between the locking position of locking door and the opening position of opening door following the rotation of lock rod assembly.Transmission assembly is connected to lock rod assembly, and transmission assembly at least partially extends into through slot to be connected with external driving device, and transmission assembly is configured to be able to switch between first position and second position under the action of external driving device and can drive lock rod assembly to rotate, wherein when transmission assembly is located in first position, locking mechanism is in locking position, when transmission assembly is located in second position, locking mechanism is in opening position.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Containers, a common logistics transportation tool, typically include doors. During container transport, these doors must remain closed to ensure the safety of the goods inside. The doors must be opened first when loading and unloading cargo. Therefore, containers are usually equipped with locking mechanisms that can open and lock the doors.

[0003] For most conventional shipping containers, the opening and locking mechanisms are operated manually. However, in certain special circumstances, such as when transporting special goods (e.g., garbage), manual operation cannot meet the actual needs.

[0004] Therefore, a container is needed to 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, the container comprising:

[0007] The enclosure includes:

[0008] Side walls, which are located on both sides of the container body along the width direction of the container.

[0009] A top side beam is connected to the upper part of the side wall. The top side beam has a through-slot that extends along the height of the container and accommodates the drive end of an external drive unit.

[0010] A container door, located at the end of the container body along the length of the container;

[0011] A locking rod assembly, which is rotatably disposed on the side wall;

[0012] A locking mechanism, connected to the locking rod assembly, is configured to switch between a locked position (locked door) and an open position (open door) as the locking rod assembly rotates; and

[0013] A transmission assembly is disposed on the side wall of the housing and connected to the locking rod assembly. The transmission assembly extends at least partially into the through slot to connect with the drive end of the external drive device. The transmission assembly is configured to switch between a first position and a second position under the action of the external drive device and drive the locking rod assembly to rotate. When the transmission assembly is in the first position, the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and when the transmission assembly is in the second position, the locking mechanism is in the open position.

[0014] According to the container of this application, the locking of the container door is achieved by a vertical drive device on the upper side of the container body, which can accommodate more tilting devices. Furthermore, this vertical drive design allows the external drive device to operate simply by extending its drive end into the through slot, regardless of the container door's position, achieving only one initial state.

[0015] Optionally, the locking rod assembly includes a first locking rod and a second locking rod extending along the height direction. The first locking rod is connected to the upper end of the second locking rod via an adjustable structure and is configured to rotate together with the second locking rod. The transmission assembly is connected to the first locking rod.

[0016] Optionally, the adjustable structure is a spline structure.

[0017] Optionally, the adjustable structure is a keyway structure.

[0018] Optionally, the top side beam is provided with two of the through slots, and the transmission assembly includes:

[0019] Two push rods are respectively disposed in the two through slots, and the ends of the push rods facing away from the locking rod assembly are used to connect to the drive end of the external driving device and are movable along the height direction in the through slots.

[0020] A linkage assembly is drivenly connected to the locking rod assembly, and the linkage assembly is also pivotally connected to the ends of the two push rods facing the locking rod assembly, so that the two push rods move in opposite directions, and the movement of the two push rods toward the locking rod assembly respectively drives the locking rod assembly to rotate in the forward and reverse directions.

[0021] Optionally, the linkage assembly includes:

[0022] A swing member is pivotally mounted on the side wall via a pivoting part, and the swing member is throttle-connected to the locking rod assembly;

[0023] A crossbar, which is pivotally connected to the swing member via two pushers, the two pushers being located below the pivot and on both sides of the pivot relative to the vertical direction;

[0024] Two vertical rods, one end of which is pivotally connected to the end of the crossbar, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the end of the push rod facing the locking rod assembly.

[0025] Optionally, a fixed seat is provided on the housing, and the swinging member is pivotally mounted on the fixed seat via the pivot part.

[0026] Optionally, bevel gears are provided at the ends of the first locking rod and the second locking rod that are far apart from each other, and a fan-shaped toothed portion is provided on the swing member, the fan-shaped toothed portion being meshed with the bevel gear.

[0027] Optionally, the two push rods include a first push rod and a second push rod, wherein the length of the first push rod is greater than the length of the second push rod;

[0028] When the crossbar is in a horizontal state, the transmission assembly is located in the first position or the second position, and neither the first push rod nor the second push rod protrudes from the through groove.

[0029] Optionally, the locking mechanism includes:

[0030] A rotating part, which is fixedly connected to the locking rod assembly;

[0031] A lever member, which is pivotally connected to the rotating part;

[0032] A locking part, which is pivotally connected to the lever, is configured to lock into the door.

[0033] Specifically, when the rotating part rotates in a direction close to the box body, the locking part rotates in a direction toward locking the box door; when the rotating part rotates in a direction away from the box body, the locking part rotates in a direction away from locking the box door.

[0034] Optionally, the housing is provided with a limiting seat, the limiting seat is provided with a sliding groove, the pivot shaft of the lever and the locking part is located in the sliding groove, and the locking part is pivotally connected to the limiting seat. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this invention, are provided for understanding the invention. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention.

[0036] In the attached image:

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a container according to one embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of the upper part of the container shown;

[0039] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A side view of the door end portion of the container shown in the diagram;

[0040] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the connection of a locking bar assembly of a container according to one embodiment of this application; and

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the locking bar assembly of a container according to another embodiment of this application.

[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0043] 100: Container; 110: Container body; 111: Side wall

[0044] 112: Limiting seat; 113: Slide groove; 114: Top and side beam

[0045] 115: Bottom side beam; 116: Through groove; 117: Box door

[0046] 118: Fixing base; 120: Locking bar assembly; 121: First locking bar.

[0047] 122: Second locking lever; 123: Bevel gear; 124: Adjustable structure

[0048] 124A: Spline structure; 124B: Keyway structure; 130: Locking mechanism

[0049] 131: Rotating part; 132: Lever; 133: Locking part

[0050] 140: Transmission assembly; 141: Push rod; 141A: First push rod

[0051] 141B: Second push rod; 142: Linkage assembly; 143: Swing component.

[0052] 144: Pivot section; 145: Sector-shaped toothed section; 146: Crossbar

[0053] 147: Push unit; 148: Longitudinal rod; 20: External drive unit Detailed Implementation

[0054] 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 the present invention can 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 the present invention.

[0055] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that 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.

[0056] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a specific order. 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 herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0057] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 This application provides a container 100, which includes a container body 110. The container body 110 includes side walls 111, doors 117, top side beams 114, and bottom side beams 115. The side walls 111 are located on both sides of the container body 110 along the width direction of the container 100. The doors 117 are located at the ends of the container body 110 along the length direction of the container 100 and are capable of being opened or closed. The top side beams 114 are connected to the upper part of the side walls 111, and the bottom side beams 115 are connected to the lower part of the side walls 111. The top side beams 114 have a through groove 116 that extends along the height direction of the container 100, and the through groove 116 is used to accommodate the drive end of an external drive device 20.

[0059] In addition, the container 100 also includes a locking bar assembly 120, a locking mechanism 130, and a transmission assembly 140. The locking bar assembly 120 is rotatably mounted on the side wall 111. As one implementation, it includes a first locking bar 121 and a second locking bar 122 extending along the height direction of the container 100. The first locking bar 121 is connected to the upper end of the second locking bar 122 via an adjustable structure 124, allowing the overall length of the locking bar assembly 120 to be adjustable. Furthermore, the first locking bar 121 and the second locking bar 122 are configured to rotate together. As an example, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the first locking rod 121 and the second locking rod 122 are connected by a spline structure 124A, meaning the adjustable structure 124 is configured as a spline structure 124A. As another optional embodiment, see reference... Figure 5 The first locking rod 121 and the second locking rod 122 are connected by a keyway structure 124B, meaning the adjustable structure 124 is configured as a keyway structure 124B. The two locking rods allow for an adjustable length of the locking rod assembly 120, facilitating assembly. In embodiments not shown, the locking rod assembly 120 can also be constructed as a single unit.

[0060] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The locking mechanism 130 is connected to the locking bar assembly 120. The locking mechanism 130 is configured to switch between the locked position of the locked door 117 and the open position of the unlocked door 117 as the locking bar assembly 120 rotates. Specifically, the container 100 includes multiple sets of locking mechanisms 130, which are arranged along the height direction of the container 100.

[0061] The locking mechanism 130 includes a rotating part 131, a lever 132, and a locking part 133. The rotating part 131 is fixedly connected to the locking rod assembly 120. The lever 132 is pivotally connected to the rotating part 131 and also pivotally connected to the locking part 133. The locking part 133 is configured to lock onto the door 117. When the locking part 133 is connected to the door 117, it locks the door 117; when it disengages from the door 117, the door 117 opens. Thus, when the rotating part 131 rotates in a direction close to the box body 110, it pushes the lever 132 to move away from the door 117, and the lever 132 pulls the locking part 133 to rotate towards locking the door 117. When the rotating part 131 rotates in a direction away from the box body 110, the rotating part 131 pushes the lever 132 to move in a direction closer to the box door 117, and the lever 132 pushes the locking part 133 to rotate in a direction away from locking the box door 117.

[0062] As one implementation, a limiting seat 112 is provided on the housing 110, and a slide groove 113 is provided on the limiting seat 112. The pivot axis of the lever 132 and the locking part 133 is located in the slide groove 113, and the locking part 133 is pivotally connected to the limiting seat 112. Thus, the movement range of the lever 132 and the locking part 133 is limited by the limiting seat 112.

[0063] The transmission assembly 140 is disposed on the side wall 111 of the housing 110 and connected to the locking rod assembly 120, specifically connected to the upper end of the first locking rod 121. The transmission assembly 140 extends at least partially into the aforementioned through slot 116 for connection with the external drive device 20. The transmission assembly 140 is configured to switch between a first position and a second position under the action of the external drive device 20 and drive the locking rod assembly 120 to rotate, wherein when the transmission assembly 140 is in the first position, the locking mechanism 130 is in the locked position, and when the transmission assembly 140 is in the second position, the locking mechanism 130 is in the open position.

[0064] According to the container 100 of this application, the locking of the container door 117 can be achieved by using a vertical drive device on the upper side of the container body 110, which can accommodate more tilting devices. Furthermore, this vertical drive design allows the external drive device to be operated as long as the drive end is inserted into the through slot, regardless of the state of the container door, thus achieving only one initial state.

[0065] More specifically, the transmission assembly 140 includes two push rods 141, which are respectively disposed in a pair of through slots 116. The ends of the push rods 141 facing away from the locking rod assembly 120 are used to connect to the drive end of the external drive device 20 and are vertically movable in the through slots 116.

[0066] The transmission assembly 140 also includes a connecting rod assembly 142, which is connected to the locking rod assembly 120 in a transmission manner. The connecting rod assembly 142 is also pivotally connected to the end of the push rod 141 facing the locking rod assembly 120, so that the two push rods 141 move in opposite directions, and the movement of the two push rods 141 towards the locking rod assembly 120 respectively drives the locking rod assembly 120 to rotate in the forward and reverse directions.

[0067] In one implementation, the linkage assembly 142 includes a swing member 143, a crossbar 146, and two longitudinal bars 148. The swing member 143 is pivotally mounted on the side wall 111 via a pivot portion 144, and the swing member 143 is drively connected to the locking rod assembly 120. Preferably, a fixed seat 118 is provided on the housing 110, and the swing member 143 is pivotally mounted on the fixed seat 118 via the pivot portion 144.

[0068] The two ends of the crossbar 146 are pivotally connected to the ends of the two vertical bars 148 near the locking rod assembly 120, and the ends of the vertical bars 148 away from the locking rod assembly 120 are pivotally connected to the push rod 141. Two pushing portions 147 are located between the two ends of the crossbar 146, and the crossbar 146 is pivotally connected to the swing member 143 via the two pushing portions 147. The two pushing portions 147 are located below the pivot portion 144 and on both sides of the pivot portion 144 relative to the vertical direction. The upper end of the first locking rod 121 is provided with a bevel gear 123, and the swing member 143 is provided with a sector-shaped toothed portion 145, which meshes with the bevel gear 123. Thus, when the push rod 141 moves up and down in the through groove 116, it can drive the swing member 143 to swing left and right, and the bevel gear 123 on the corresponding locking rod assembly 120 rotates under the action of the sector-shaped toothed portion 145 of the swing member 143.

[0069] In a preferred embodiment, the two push rods 141 include a first push rod 141A and a second push rod 141B, with the length of the first push rod 141A being greater than the length of the second push rod 141B. When the crossbar 146 is in a horizontal state, the transmission assembly 140 is located in a first position or a second position, and neither the first push rod 141A nor the second push rod 141B protrudes from the through slot 116. Furthermore, the two push rods 141 move in opposite directions, allowing each push rod 141 to represent a switching direction. For example, when the external drive device 20 pushes the first push rod 141A toward the locking rod assembly 120, the second push rod 141B moves away from the locking rod assembly 120, and the connecting rod assembly 142 drives the locking rod assembly 120 to rotate in the forward direction, thereby driving the locking mechanism 130 to move toward the open position; when the external drive device 20 pushes the second push rod 141B toward the locking rod assembly 120, the first push rod 141A moves away from the locking rod assembly 120, and the connecting rod assembly 142 drives the locking rod assembly 120 to rotate in the reverse direction, thereby driving the locking mechanism 130 to move toward the locked position. Thus, the current state of the door 117 can be clearly defined using the two through slots 116, facilitating further operation.

[0070] In addition, a pair of spaced through slots 116 can be provided on the bottom side beam 115, and push rods 141 can also be installed in them. Furthermore, a bevel gear 123 can also be provided at the bottom end of the second locking rod 122, and a set of transmission components 140 can be provided on the part of the side wall 111 near the bottom side beam 115. The specific structure and connection method of the transmission components 140 at the top of the first locking rod 121 are the same, and will not be described in detail here.

[0071] 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. Features 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.

[0072] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrative purposes. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Many 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, characterized in that, The container includes: The enclosure includes: Side walls, which are located on both sides of the container body along the width direction of the container. A top side beam is connected to the upper part of the side wall. The top side beam has a through-slot that extends along the height of the container and accommodates the drive end of an external drive unit. A container door, located at the end of the container body along the length of the container; A locking rod assembly, which is rotatably disposed on the side wall; A locking mechanism, connected to the locking rod assembly, is configured to switch between a locked position (locked door) and an open position (open door) as the locking rod assembly rotates; and A transmission assembly is disposed on the side wall of the housing and connected to the locking rod assembly. The transmission assembly extends at least partially into the through slot to connect with the drive end of the external drive device. The transmission assembly is configured to switch between a first position and a second position under the action of the external drive device and drive the locking rod assembly to rotate. When the transmission assembly is in the first position, the locking mechanism is in the locked position, and when the transmission assembly is in the second position, the locking mechanism is in the open position.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking rod assembly includes a first locking rod and a second locking rod extending along the height direction. The first locking rod is connected to the upper end of the second locking rod via an adjustable structure and is configured to rotate together with the second locking rod. The transmission assembly is connected to the first locking rod.

3. The container according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjustable structure is a spline structure; or The adjustable structure is a keyway structure.

4. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top side beam is provided with two through slots, and the transmission assembly includes: Two push rods are respectively disposed in the two through slots, and the ends of the push rods facing away from the locking rod assembly are used to connect to the drive end of the external driving device and are movable along the height direction in the through slots. A linkage assembly is drivenly connected to the locking rod assembly, and the linkage assembly is also pivotally connected to the ends of the two push rods facing the locking rod assembly, so that the two push rods move in opposite directions, and the movement of the two push rods toward the locking rod assembly respectively drives the locking rod assembly to rotate in the forward and reverse directions.

5. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linkage assembly includes: A swing member is pivotally mounted on the side wall via a pivoting part, and the swing member is throttle-connected to the locking rod assembly; A crossbar, which is pivotally connected to the swing member via two pushers, the two pushers being located below the pivot and on both sides of the pivot relative to the vertical direction; Two vertical rods, one end of which is pivotally connected to the end of the crossbar, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the end of the push rod facing the locking rod assembly.

6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a fixed base, and the swinging member is pivotally mounted on the fixed base via the pivot part.

7. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The two push rods include a first push rod and a second push rod, wherein the length of the first push rod is greater than the length of the second push rod; When the crossbar is in a horizontal state, the transmission assembly is located in the first position or the second position, and neither the first push rod nor the second push rod protrudes from the through groove.

8. The container according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The locking mechanism includes: A rotating part, which is fixedly connected to the locking rod assembly; A lever member, which is pivotally connected to the rotating part; A locking part, which is pivotally connected to the lever, is configured to lock onto the door. Specifically, when the rotating part rotates in a direction close to the box body, the locking part rotates in a direction toward locking the box door; when the rotating part rotates in a direction away from the box body, the locking part rotates in a direction away from locking the box door.

9. The container according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a limiting seat, the limiting seat is provided with a sliding groove, the pivot shaft of the lever and the locking part is located in the sliding groove, and the locking part is pivotally connected to the limiting seat.

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