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Abstract

The utility model discloses a container. The container comprises a box body, a side top wall, a top wall and a swing arm. The top end of the box body has a top opening. One end of the side top wall is pivotally connected to the side wall, so that the side top wall can be flipped up and down between a lower position and an upper position. One end of the top wall is pivotally connected to the other end of the side top wall. One end of the swing arm is pivotally connected to the box body, and the other end of the swing arm is pivotally connected to the top wall. During the rotation of the side top wall between the lower position and the upper position, the top wall is rotated between a top opening position corresponding to the lower position and located outside the side wall, and a top closing position corresponding to the upper position and closing the top opening. Thus, when the side top wall is in the lower position, the top wall is in the top opening position, the side top wall opens the notch, and the top wall opens the top opening. In this way, goods can be loaded into the box body through the notch and the top opening, without the need to lift the top wall above the box body, which is convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous deepening of urbanization and the rapid advancement of integrated urban and rural sanitation construction in my country, the amount of urban domestic waste collected is showing a rapid growth trend.

[0003] Current containers used for transporting waste consist of a body and a top cover. The top of the body has an opening. The top cover is removable and closes the top opening. When the top cover is removed, waste can be loaded into the container through the top opening. However, when loading waste into this type of container, the waste handling equipment needs to lift the waste above the body before it can be loaded, which is inconvenient.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a container to at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further described in detail in the detailed embodiments 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-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a container, which includes: The box has side walls and a top opening at the top. A side top wall, one end of which is pivotally connected to a side wall so that the side top wall can be flipped up and down between a lower position and an upper position; The top wall, one end of which is pivotally connected to the other end of the side top wall; A swing arm, one end of which is pivotally connected to the housing and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the top wall, so that as the side top wall rotates between the lower and upper positions, the top wall rotates between an open position located outside the side wall and corresponding to the lower position, and a closed position located with the top opening closed and corresponding to the upper position.

[0007] According to the container of this utility model, when the side top wall is in the lower position, the top wall is in the top open position, the side top wall has an opening notch, and the top wall has a top opening. In this way, goods can be loaded into the container through the notch and the top opening without having to lift the top wall to the top of the container, which is convenient to operate. In addition, the space for loading is relatively large in the channel formed by the notch and the top opening, which is convenient for loading goods.

[0008] Optionally, the top of the side wall has a top post, one end of which is pivotally connected to the top post, and when the top wall is in the top closed position, the top wall overlaps the top of the top post.

[0009] Optionally, the container may also include: A rotating shaft, the axial direction of which is parallel to the length direction of the housing, is pivotally inserted through the housing, and one end of the swing arm is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The drive assembly is connected to the housing and to the rotating shaft to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0010] Optionally, the driving component includes: A rack, which is movably connected to the housing along the width direction of the housing; The gear is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the gear meshes with the rack; A first linear drive component is connected to the rack to drive the rack to move.

[0011] Optionally, the end walls of the container are provided with end openings, and the container also includes: An end gate, one end of which is pivotally connected to an end wall, so that it can rotate between an end-open position with the end opening open and an end-closed position with the end opening closed. A second linear drive member, one end of which is pivotally connected to the housing, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the end door.

[0012] Optionally, the container may also include: The controller is used to control the operation of the drive assembly and the second linear drive component; Remote control, used to wirelessly connect to the controller.

[0013] Optionally, the second linear drive component includes a hydraulic cylinder.

[0014] Optionally, the first linear drive component includes a hydraulic cylinder.

[0015] Optionally, the container includes two sets of top panels and side top walls.

[0016] Optionally, one end wall of the housing has a hook. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To make the advantages of this invention more readily apparent, the invention briefly described above will be described in more detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and should not be construed as limiting its scope of protection. The invention is described and explained with additional features and details through the drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a container according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the side top wall is in the upper position, the top wall is in the top closed position, and the end door is in the end closed position; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of a container, in which the side top wall is in the lower position, the top wall is in the top opening position, and the end door is in the end opening position; Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of a container, with the side top wall in the top position, the top wall in the top closed position, and the end door in the end closed position. Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a container, in which the side top wall is in the upper position, the top wall is in the top closed position, and the end door is in the end closed position; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the container, in which the side top wall is in the top position, the top wall is in the top closed position, the end door is in the end closed position, and it is cut open at the container hydraulic unit; Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection between the rack, gear, and rotating shaft of a shipping container; Figure 7 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the container's top wall, side top walls, drive assembly, swing arm, and rotating shaft connected together, wherein the side top wall is in the upper position and the top wall is in the top closed position; Figure 8 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the container's top wall, side top walls, drive assembly, swing arm, and rotating shaft connected together, wherein the side top wall is in the lower position and the top wall is in the top open position; Figure 9 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection between the end door, end wall, and second linear drive component of a container, wherein the end door is in the end-open position; and Figure 10 for Figure 1 A diagram showing the connection between the container's controller and remote control.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 110: Box body 111: Side wall 112: End wall; 113: Top opening 114: End opening; 115: Top column 116: Gap 117: Top Horizontal Beam 118: Top side beam; 120: Top wall 121: Swing arm 122: Side top wall 123: Rotating shaft 124: End gate 130: Drive component 131: Rack 132: Gear; 133: First linear drive component 140: Controller 141: Remote Control 142: Second linear drive component; 143: Power supply 144: Wireless receiver module; 145: Solenoid valve 150: Hook; 160: Hydraulic unit 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] The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0022] In this document, ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this invention are merely identifiers and do not include any other meaning, such as a specific order.

[0023] 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. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this utility model may also include other embodiments.

[0024] This invention provides a shipping container. The container can be used for transporting waste. Both the top wall 120 and the end doors 124 are driven by hydraulic cylinders, ensuring smooth opening and closing. The hydraulic system can be remotely controlled by a remote controller 141, making it safe for operators to open and close the top wall 120 and end doors 124.

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9The container includes a body 110. The body 110 includes a base frame, end walls 112, and side walls 111. The base frame, end walls 112, and side walls 111 form a generally rectangular parallelepiped structure. The top of the end wall 112 has a top crossbeam 117. The top of the side wall 111 has a top side beam 118. The height of the top crossbeam 117 is higher than the height of the top side beam 118. Thus, the top side beam 118 and the two top crossbeams 117 form an upward-opening notch 116. The top of the body 110 has a top opening 113. The top opening 113 connects to the top of the notch 116.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the container also includes a top wall 120 and a swing arm 121. One end of the swing arm 121 is pivotally connected to the container body 110. The other end of the swing arm 121 is pivotally connected to the top wall 120. The pivot axes at both ends of the swing arm 121 are parallel to the length direction of the container body 110. Specifically, the other end of the swing arm 121 is connected between the two ends of the top wall 120.

[0027] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The container also includes a side top wall 122. The side wall 111 has connecting vertical beams. The length direction of the connecting vertical beams is parallel to the vertical direction. The top end of the connecting vertical beams is connected to a top side beam 118. One end of the side top wall 122 is pivotally connected to one end of the top wall 120. The other end of the side top wall 122 is pivotally connected to the outer surface of the connecting vertical beams of the side wall 111, away from the center of the container body 110. The pivot axes at both ends of the side top wall 122 are parallel to the length direction of the container body 110.

[0028] In this way, the side top wall 122 can rotate up and down between a lower position and an upper position about its pivot axis at the connection point with the connecting vertical beam. The side top wall 122 rotates from the lower position to the upper position. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, when the side top wall 122 is in the lower position, the side top wall 122 is attached to the outer surface of the side wall 111. When the side top wall 122 is in the lower position, the side top wall 122 opens the notch 116.

[0029] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, when the side top wall 122 is in the upper position, the side top wall 122 is parallel to the plane containing the side wall 111. When the side top wall 122 is in the upper position, the side top wall 122 closes the notch 116.

[0030] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The swing arm 121 is pivotally connected to the top wall 120. Thus, when the side top wall 122 flips up and down between the lower and upper positions under the action of the swing arm 121, the top wall 120 can rotate between the top open position and the top closed position. The lower position corresponds to the top open position. The upper position corresponds to the top closed position.

[0031] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, when the side top wall 122 is in the lower position, the top wall 120 is in the top-opening position. When the top wall 120 is in the top-opening position, it is located outside the side wall 111 to open the top opening 113. At this time, the plane containing the top wall 120 is inclined in the vertical direction and the width direction of the housing 110. The side top wall 122 is located between the top wall 120 and the side wall 111 to which it is connected.

[0032] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, when the side top wall 122 is in the upper position, the top wall 120 is in the top closed position. When the top wall 120 is in the top closed position, the top wall 120 closes the top opening 113. At this time, the plane containing the top wall 120 is parallel to the horizontal direction. The swing arm 121 is located inside the housing 110.

[0033] In this embodiment, when the side top wall 122 is in the lower position, the top wall 120 is in the top open position. The side top wall 122 opens with a notch 116, and the top wall 120 opens with a top opening 113. In this way, goods can be loaded into the box 110 through the notch 116 and the top opening 113 without having to lift the top wall 120 to the top of the box, which is convenient for operation. In addition, the space for loading the channel formed by the notch 116 and the top opening 113 is relatively large, which facilitates loading goods.

[0034] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the top of the side wall 111 has a top post 115. The length direction of the top post 115 is parallel to the height direction of the housing 110. The lower end of the top post 115 is connected to the top side beam 118. The top post 115 is located within the notch 116. When the side top wall 122 is in the upper position, the side top wall 122 is in contact with the top post 115. At this time, the top post 115 prevents the side top wall 122 from continuing to rotate away from the lower position. In addition, the top post 115 can increase the strength of the housing 110. The top post 115 can increase the connection strength between the side top wall 122 and the housing 110 in the upper position.

[0035] Further, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 One end of the swing arm 121 is pivotally connected to the top column 115. In this way, the swing arm 121 can be pivotally connected to the side wall 111 without the need for a separate structure to connect the swing arm 121, thus simplifying the structure of the housing 110.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the top wall 120 is in the top closed position, the top wall 120 overlaps with the top of the top column 115. Thus, the top column 115 supports the top wall 120 in the top closed position, thereby increasing the connection strength between the top wall 120 and the housing 110 in the top closed position.

[0037] Alternatively, please refer to Figures 1 to 8 The container also includes a rotating shaft 123 and a drive assembly 130. The axial direction of the rotating shaft 123 is parallel to the length direction of the container body 110. The rotating shaft 123 is pivotally mounted through a top post 115. One end of a swing arm 121 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 123. The drive assembly 130 is connected to the container body 110. The drive assembly 130 is connected to the rotating shaft 123 to drive the rotating shaft 123 to rotate. This allows for easy rotation of the top wall 120 and the side top walls 122.

[0038] Furthermore, a rotating shaft 123 connects to multiple swing arms 121. Thus, the rotating shaft 123 drives the multiple swing arms 121 to swing, enabling more stable rotation of the top wall 120 and the side top wall 122.

[0039] Furthermore, each end of the housing 110 is provided with a drive assembly 130 and a rotating shaft 123 respectively connected to the drive assembly 130. Thus, by driving a top wall 120 to rotate together with two sets of drive assemblies 130 and rotating shafts 123, the top wall 120 and the side top wall 122 can be rotated more stably.

[0040] Optionally, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the drive assembly 130 includes a rack 131, a gear 132, and a first linear drive member 133. The length direction of the rack 131 is parallel to the width direction of the housing 110. The rack 131 is movably connected to the housing 110 along the width direction of the housing 110. The gear 132 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 123 so that the rotating shaft 123 and the gear 132 rotate together. The gear 132 and the rack 131 mesh.

[0041] The first linear drive member 133 can output linear motion. The output shaft of the first linear drive member 133 is connected to the rack 131 to drive the rack 131 to move along the width direction of the housing 110, which in turn drives the rotating shaft 123 to rotate through the gear 132, thereby causing the swing arm 121 to swing. Thus, the structure of the drive assembly 130 is simple. In addition, by driving the rack 131 to move linearly through the first linear drive member 133, thereby causing the swing arm 121 to swing, the rotation of the rotating shaft 123 can be driven more stably.

[0042] Furthermore, the first linear drive member 133 may include a hydraulic cylinder. This allows for more stable rotation of the top wall 120 and the side top wall 122.

[0043] It is understood that, in embodiments not shown, the first linear drive member 133 may be a cylinder.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, one end wall 112 of the container 110 is provided with an end opening 114. The container also includes an end door 124 and a second linear drive member 142. One end of the end door 124 is pivotally connected to the end wall 112, allowing it to rotate between an end-open position and an end-closed position. Figure 2 As shown, when end door 124 is in the end-open position, the other end of end door 124 moves away from the housing 110 to open end opening 114. At this time, goods can be unloaded through end opening 114. Figure 1 As shown, when the end gate 124 is in the end closed position, the end gate 124 closes the end opening 114.

[0045] One end of the second linear drive member 142 is pivotally connected to the housing 110. The other end of the second linear drive member 142 is pivotally connected to the end door 124. Thus, the end door 124 can be rotated by the second linear drive member 142, thereby opening or closing the end opening 114 for easy unloading.

[0046] Furthermore, the second linear drive member 142 may include a hydraulic cylinder. This allows for more stable rotation of the end gate 124.

[0047] Furthermore, the end opening 114 is located at the lower end of the end wall 112. The upper end of the end gate 124 is pivotally connected to the end wall 112. This allows for easier unloading.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figure 5 and Figure 10As shown, the container also includes a controller 140, a remote controller 141, a hydraulic unit 160, and an oil circuit connecting the first linear drive component 133, the second linear drive component 142, and the hydraulic unit 160. A solenoid valve 145 (on / off valve) is installed in the oil circuit. The solenoid valve includes a first solenoid valve for controlling whether to supply oil to the first linear drive component 133, and a second solenoid valve for controlling whether to supply oil to the second linear drive component 142. The hydraulic unit 160 is located at the lower end of the container body. The hydraulic unit 160 is used to supply pressurized oil to the oil circuit.

[0049] The controller 140 is electrically connected to the battery valve to control the operation of the first linear drive member 133 and the second linear drive member 142 via the battery valve.

[0050] Specifically, the controller 140 is electrically connected to the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve to control the operation of the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve, thereby controlling the operation of the first linear drive member 133 and the second linear drive member 142.

[0051] The controller 140 is equipped with a wireless receiver module 144. The remote controller 141 is used to wirelessly connect to the wireless receiver module 144. In this way, workers can send control signals to the controller 140 from a position away from the container via the remote controller 141, and then control the first linear drive component 133 and the second linear drive component 142 through the control signals, thereby controlling the movement of the top wall 120, the side top wall 122 and the end door 124, thus completing the loading and unloading work safely.

[0052] The controller 140 is also provided with a power supply 143. The power supply 143 is used to provide electrical power to the controller 140.

[0053] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the container includes two sets of top walls 120 and side top walls 122. Each set of top walls 120 and side top walls 122 includes one top wall 120 and one side top wall 122. Thus, the top of the container is configured with double doors, and the individual top wall 120 and side top wall 122 are lightweight and easy to operate.

[0054] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the other end wall 112 of the container 110 has a hook 150. The structure of the end wall 112 with the hook 150 is the structure of the end wall of a general waste transfer container. The hook 150 is used in conjunction with a hooklift truck to enable the container to be used for transporting waste.

[0055] Optionally, when the top wall 120 is in the top closed position and the end door 124 is in the end closed position, the container's external dimensions are the same as those of a standard 20-foot container. This facilitates container transportation.

[0056] Optionally, the container also includes seals. These seals include end seals, top seals, side seals, a first seam seal, and a second seam seal.

[0057] An end seal is connected to the end gate 124 to seal the gap between the end gate 124 and the end wall 112 when the end is in the closed position.

[0058] The top seal is connected to the top wall 120 to seal the gap between the top wall 120 and the top beam 117 of the end wall 112 when the top is closed.

[0059] The top seal is connected to the side top wall 122 to seal the gap between the side top wall 122 and the end wall 112 in the upper position, and to seal the gap between the side top wall 122 and the top side beam 118 in the upper position.

[0060] The first seam seal is connected to the side top wall 122 at the position where it connects with the top wall 120. When the side top wall 122 is in the upper position and the top wall 120 is in the top closed position, the first seam seal is used to seal the gap between the side top wall 122 and the top wall 120.

[0061] The second seam seal is connected to the end of one of the top walls 120 that is away from the first seam seal. When both top walls 120 are in the top closed position, the second seam seal is used to seal the gap between the two top walls 120.

[0062] 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 the utility model to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0063] 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 “component” as used herein may refer to a single part or a combination of multiple parts. Terms such as “installation” or “installation” as used herein may refer to one component being directly attached to another component or one component being attached to another component via an intermediary. A feature described in one embodiment herein 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.

Claims

1. A container, characterized in that, The container includes: The box has side walls and a top opening at the top. A side top wall, one end of which is pivotally connected to the side wall so that the side top wall can be flipped up and down between a lower position and an upper position; A top wall, one end of which is pivotally connected to the other end of the side top wall; A swing arm, one end of which is pivotally connected to the housing and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the top wall, so that as the side top wall rotates between the lower position and the upper position, the top wall rotates between a top-open position located outside the side wall and corresponding to the lower position, and a top-closed position located with the top opening closed and corresponding to the upper position.

2. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the sidewall has a top post, one end of the swing arm is pivotally connected to the top post, and when the top wall is in the top closed position, the top wall overlaps the top of the top post.

3. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container also includes: A rotating shaft, the axial direction of which is parallel to the length direction of the housing, the rotating shaft being pivotally inserted through the housing, and one end of the swing arm being fixedly connected to the rotating shaft; A drive assembly is connected to the housing and to the rotating shaft to drive the rotating shaft to rotate.

4. The container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving component includes: A rack, which is movably connected to the housing along the width direction of the housing; A gear, which is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and meshes with the rack; A first linear drive member is connected to the rack to drive the rack to move.

5. The container according to claim 3, characterized in that, The container body has end openings on its end walls, and the container also includes: An end gate, one end of which is pivotally connected to the end wall, so as to be rotatable between an end-open position in which the end opening is opened and an end-closed position in which the end opening is closed; A second linear drive member, one end of which is pivotally connected to the housing, and the other end of which is pivotally connected to the end door.

6. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The container also includes: Controller, the controller being used to control the operation of the drive assembly and the second linear drive component; A remote control, used for wireless connection with the controller.

7. The container according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second linear drive component includes a hydraulic cylinder.

8. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first linear drive component includes a hydraulic cylinder.

9. The container according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container includes two sets of top panels and side top walls.

10. The container according to claim 9, characterized in that, One end wall of the box has a hook.

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