548 results about "Shipping container" patented technology

The invention discloses a shipping container freight rate prediction method based on artificial intelligence, and relates to the technical field of freight rate prediction.The method comprises the steps that a port state prediction model is constructed through a graph neural network GNN, a port congestion index is calculated based on the port throughput, the ship queuing condition, the berth utilization rate and the transportation scheduling condition, and a port network graph is constructed to predict the freight rate of a shipping container; describing a connection relationship between ports by using an adjacent matrix, performing information propagation by using GNN, and calculating updated port features; a port congestion index is adopted to train an LSTM regression model, the future port state is predicted, and therefore the mutual influence between ports is dynamically captured; and based on the predicted port state, a reinforcement learning RL training agent is adopted to construct a cargo circulation prediction model, a Markov decision process MDP is adopted to define a cargo circulation state, and a deep Q network DQN is adopted to optimize a cargo circulation path, so that the agent can adjust a cargo circulation strategy in different port states, and the cargo circulation prediction accuracy is improved. Therefore, market change is adapted and prediction reliability is improved.

According to some embodiments, a method includes accessing yard check data received from a plurality of sources. The yard check data includes a unit identification number of a particular shipping container of a plurality of shipping containers, a location of the particular shipping container within a container yard, and a confidence level. The method further includes storing the unit identification number and the location of the particular shipping container in a unit inventory of an inventory database. The method further includes comparing the confidence level of the particular message to a confidence threshold for the particular source. The method further includes electronically communicating, across a communications network, the unit identification number and the location of the particular shipping container for storage in a production database when the confidence level of the particular message exceeds the confidence threshold for the particular source.

An automated packing system is disclosed for placing a plurality of objects into a shipping container. The system includes a supply bin receiving conveyor for receiving a supply bin at a supply station, a destination container location assessment system for positioning a destination container, a detection system for detecting a plurality of objects within the supply bin responsive to the position of the supply bin on the receiving conveyor as aligned by the alignment system, an object selection system for selecting a selected object from the plurality of objects to be placed into the shipping container, and a programmable motion device for grasping and acquiring the selected object from the plurality of objects at the supply station, and for placing the selected object into the shipping container in a selected orientation.

According to some embodiments, a method by a computing system includes accessing a plurality of images captured by an imaging device. The imaging device and the computing system are coupled to a vehicle that moves within an intermodal container yard. The method further includes determining, by analyzing the plurality of images using a machine-learning module, that a shipping container is depicted within at least one of the plurality of images. The method further includes determining, using a map of the intermodal container yard, a parking location of the shipping container. The method further includes electronically communicating, in response to determining that the shipping container is depicted within at least one of the plurality of images, a message comprising data about the shipping container. The data includes the determined parking location of the shipping container and one or more identification markings of the shipping container.

A prefabricated mobile structure (e.g., substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism) that is substantially shorter than a standard 20-foot shipping container. The mobile structure includes an extension member extending outwardly from each respective upper corner of the structure substantially parallel to the structure's primary axis. Each extension member comprises an attachment point that is adapted to connect with a support portion of a spreader configured to engage with corner fittings of a standard 20-foot freight container. The respective extension members effectively extend the length of the attachment profile of the mobile structure while maintaining a shorter primary body portion. This may allow the prefabricated mobile structure to, for example, be lifted by a lifting device, such as a spreader, that is adapted for lifting a standard 20-foot shipping container while the prefabricated mobile structure's body remains compact enough to be loaded onto a CROP sled for transport.

The invention discloses a ship container battery management system and a ship. The ship container battery management system comprises at least one battery management module which is connected with at least one battery pack and is used for acquiring data information of each battery cell in the battery pack; the cluster control management module is arranged corresponding to the battery cluster, and the cluster control management module is connected with the battery management module and used for generating state information of the battery cluster according to the data information; the battery cluster comprises at least one battery pack; a first control module and a second control module, the first control module and the second control module are connected with each other and are redundant standby for each other, and the first control module and the second control module are both connected with each cluster control management module; and the first control module or the second control module is used for controlling the cluster control management module to manage connection or disconnection of the battery cluster according to the data information and / or the state information. According to the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the invention, the reliability of the battery management system is improved.

Disclosed is a mobile robot manipulator system for handling railway inter box connectors for securement of shipping containers to the intermodal railcars, in a railway yard under an outdoor working environment, with a unique end-effector design incorporating at least two independently actuated and redundant grippers, supplemented by an additional aerial lift and aerial anchor to help stabilize the position of the movable base of the manipulator, a manipulator docking station to help protect the manipulator, end-effector, vision camera, and other sensitive equipment from damages against shock and under all weather conditions, and a sure grip methodology for safely transporting the railway inter box connector by the robot manipulator.

According to some embodiments, a method for visualizing inventory of an intermodal container yard includes accessing a unit inventory stored in an inventory database. The unit inventory includes information about a plurality of shipping containers physically located in the intermodal container yard. The method further includes providing one or more instructions to display, on an electronic display of a user computing system, a graphical user interface comprising a three-dimensional representation of the intermodal container yard. The method further includes updating, in real time, the three-dimensional representation of the intermodal container yard based on the information about the plurality of shipping containers in the unit inventory. The method further includes providing one or more instructions to display in the graphical user interface, in response to a user selection of a particular visual representation of a particular shipping container, metadata about the particular shipping container.

A system and method for tracking shipping containers obtains data from BIC codes or QR codes on each container that is particular to each container, including the size of the container, the weight of the container, as well as the location of the container upon scanning the QR code or BIC code with an optical scanning device, such as a smartphone. The system and method of the present invention further incorporates the use of a website and software that allows for a setup of automated emails and notifications, as well as communication with the devices that scan the QR code or BIC code on each container.

Shipping container packaging has a top and bottom tray and a divider assembly including interconnected longitudinal and lateral panels and at least one thermal regulation element to form article surrounding voids or chambers. The at least one thermal regulation element includes heat transfer surfaces in direct radiant heat transfer relation to the articles. In one form, the thermal regulation element includes a refrigerant. In one form, the divider assembly includes plural thermal regulation elements. In one form, the assembly defines bottle surrounding chambers.

A modular and scalable AC / DC substation transforms AC voltage to DC voltage for driving a high-voltage and high-current load, such as a heavy work machine. Sized to fit within a standard high-cube ISO shipping container, the substation includes a main transformer attached at a center of a rectangular base with a pair of controlled rectifiers positioned on the base downstream from the main transformer, aligned parallel to a lateral axis of the base, and substantially symmetrical to a longitudinal axis of the base. The arrangement of these components on the base, together with lowpass filters and switchgear, achieves high power density for the substation, provides balanced mass for stability during shipment and placement, and helps protect personnel from accidental electrical arcing.

A lightweight barrier insert door is attached to an enclosure, such as a shipping container that holds a product to be fumigated, such as during transport of the product to a new location. The barrier insert door fits within the doorway of the container to provide a sealed barrier to mitigate leakage of a fumigant from the interior of the container. The barrier also includes air intake ports to maintain the structural integrity of the container and to provide ambient air to the interior. Additional ports allow for connection for fumigant entry, monitoring, and / or an exhaust hose to be connected to or through the barrier for the fumigation process. The barrier can be height adjustable to account for shipping containers of various sizes and can be connected with fumigant exhaust and release systems for the safe release thereof.

Mobile, expandable cleanroom systems, methods, and devices are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Various embodiments include an expandable cleanroom that may include one or more tent enclosures and one or more door assemblies. Some embodiments include one or more HVAC systems. Some embodiments include a raisable truss structure that may lift and support the one or more tent enclosures. The expandable cleanroom may be coupled with an antechamber and / or a mechanical room. The combination of expandable cleanroom, antechamber, and / or mechanical room may be based on the form of a shipping container that may be transported by flatbed truck, railcar, boat, or other vehicles. This May allow for rapid deployment along with avoiding the need for wide-load permits; the various embodiments may also provide for inconspicuous deployment.

A modular and scalable AC / DC substation transforms AC voltage to DC voltage for driving a high-voltage and high-current load, such as a heavy work machine. Sized to fit within a standard high-cube ISO shipping container, the substation includes a main transformer attached at a center of a rectangular base with a pair of controlled rectifiers positioned on the base downstream from the main transformer, aligned parallel to a lateral axis of the base, and substantially symmetrical to a longitudinal axis of the base. The arrangement of these components on the base, together with lowpass filters and switchgear, achieves high power density for the substation, provides balanced mass for stability during shipment and placement, and helps protect personnel from accidental electrical arcing.

Aspects of the present application relate to an order fulfillment system that may include one or more product induction regions. A given product induction region may include a plurality of product storage apparatuses, each holding a plurality of products, and a product transfer apparatus operable to transfer a product, among the plurality of products, into a shipping container. The order fulfillment system may include autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). An AMR may move to a shipping container delivery system to receive a shipping container and then move the shipping container to the product transfer apparatus to receive the product. The AMR may then move to a further location for further processing of the shipping container. The order fulfillment system may be combined with a production system. The product storage apparatuses may be universal crates, which may be returned to production system when empty to be refilled with products.

The invention discloses a method and a system for intelligently detecting the number of shipping containers based on a Leiyu fusion algorithm. According to the method, the ship appearance in a camera image is recognized through a deep learning model, the ship profile is measured in combination with a laser radar, three-dimensional point cloud data is obtained and enhanced and complemented, and high-precision measurement of the ship size is achieved. The multi-modal data fusion and space alignment technology is adopted, visual and radar information is analyzed in a combined mode, and the detection accuracy of the ship position, the boundary and the cargo hold area is improved. Through improved boundary fitting and a self-adaptive algorithm, the number of containers is automatically calculated, the detection efficiency and accuracy are remarkably improved, the method is suitable for complex scenes such as simultaneous passing of multiple ships, and the intelligent shipping management requirement is met.

Methods, systems, devices and / or apparatuses for a hardened reusable shipping container. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a lid. The lid is configured to be opened and closed. The hardened reusable shipping container includes a base enclosure. The base enclosure is coupled to the lid and has a payload area. The payload area is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The hardened reusable shipping container includes an insert. The insert is configured to be positioned within the payload area to cool or maintain the temperature of the environment surrounding the payload.

A cooling tower for evaporative cooling of water is contained within an ISO-compliant shipping container frame, permitting stacking of cooling towers for transport and for certain industrial applications. A volume of fill media is contained within the frame. Spaced apart troughs underlie the fill media, running substantially the length of the fill media and connecting to a basin. Baffles are connected to one upper edge of the troughs, while an air flow space is positioned over the other upper trough edge. A water distribution system, with variable flow nozzles positioned closely above the fill media, sprays water over the upper surface of the fill media, where it moves by gravity down into the troughs. Fans atop the fill media move air vertically upward through the fill media.

A system for closing a shipping container that has a rectangular bottom wall, upstanding side walls extending from the periphery of the bottom wall, and an open top end, includes a sled capable of moving the container between a first station and a second station spaced from the first station, and a flap-folding assembly movable with the sled. The flap-folding assembly is configured to inwardly fold flaps of the container while the sled moves the container between the first station and the second station.

A miniature replica kit of a food serving includes a shipping container separable into two portions and when the two portions are closed together define an interior volume. The shipping container is configured to contain a plurality of miniature replica items during shipping within the interior volume of the shipping container. The plurality of miniature replica items are associated with the food serving. The plurality of miniature replica items includes at least one non-curable element and at least one curable element. The plurality of miniature replica items include: at least one miniature replica serving container; at least one miniature replica food item configured to be placed on or within the at least one miniature serving container; at least one miniature replica ingredient item; and a curable resin contained within a resin container.

Hardened reusable shipping containers (e.g., shippers) are disclosed herein. A shipper may have a base enclosure that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The shipper may have various features such as bosses, compartments, and surface features to facilitate protection of a dewar inside the base enclosure, and retention of a payload during shipment. The shipper may have various features to facilitate ready stacking of shippers and suitability for use in air cargo operations.

A rapid response containerized edge data center apparatus can be deployed to an edge location associated with an emergency event, and can comprise a form factor based on a shipping container housing. One or more electrical generators and battery arrays can generate and provide electrical power to the apparatus. Server racks within the container housing can implement local inference for machine learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI) applications corresponding to emergency response applications or tools. The apparatus can include a local networking node to create local networks at the edge location, and a plurality of satellite transceivers for link-bonded communications and internet backhaul to one or more satellite internet constellations. A communications hub engine can be configured to provide communications relay between devices on the local networks, and to connect the devices on the local networks to remote endpoints reachable over the bonded satellite uplink and bonded satellite downlink.

Systems and techniques for intelligent detection of abnormal conditions associated with a shipping container. A system includes an on-site system configured to capture sensor data associated with a condition of a container carried by a train car of a train, analyze the sensor data to determine whether the condition of the container indicates an abnormal condition, and identify one or more of the train car, the container, and the train. The system also includes a backend system configured to receive a detection message from the on-site system and generate an alert signal in response to a determination that the condition of the container indicates an abnormal condition. The alert includes the abnormal condition and identification information, and causes one or more remedial actions to respond to the abnormal condition of the container.

The invention provides a marine container position distribution method based on an attribute double-view stack learning network, and the method comprises the steps: 101, carrying out the coding of the attributes of containers through employing a hybrid coding method for comprehensively integrating the attributes of various containers, and obtaining initial embedded data; 102: performing sequential view stack state learning with a gated loop unit (GRU)-based aggregator using the initial embedded data to capture sequential patterns or sequential views between the containers; 103, using the initial embedded data, and adopting a double-view container aggregator to capture common characteristics of the container to obtain double views; 104, integrating the sequential view and the double views to obtain a final stack representation and performing scoring; and 105, performing robustness training based on the adversarial network to ensure the robustness and generalization ability of the model. The method can adapt to the inherent variability and complexity of real world operation, effectively improves the performance of container position distribution, and is of great practical significance.

The present disclosure generally relates to tracking shipments in a dynamic, mobile environment, more specifically, to tracking shipments using computer vision and navigation sensors. Container yards remain notoriously inefficient as companies waste time and resources searching for shipping containers and inventory poorly located in the container yard. Lack of timely location of assets can lead to misaligned inbound processes, incomplete assembly, missed deliveries and spoiled goods. Many companies have a large gap in visibility and management capabilities between in-transit inventory and the warehouse. Described are systems and techniques for locating and identifying shipping containers or open parking spots in a container yard using computer vision and machine learning algorithms, a camera, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT) sensors.

A window framing system for installation in a shipping container wall aperture, including a corrugation cap to cover a lower edge of the aperture and the adjacent corrugations, and the corrugation cap configured for supporting a lower portion of a window within the window framing system. The corrugation cap is a C-shaped channel with inner and / or outer downwardly-directed portions configured for positioning adjacent inner and / or outer surfaces of the wall, respectively. The system may also include a rain drip member mounted on an upper surface of the frame to receive water on an upper surface and redirect the water outwardly away from the wall. Tabs can be used to assemble the side frame members to the header and footer frame members, allowing assembly by a single person, and the tabs may further allow securing of the frame components using holes outside the container envelope for fasteners (thus reducing the risk of leakage inside the wall cavity).

A modular utility system integrates clean power generation, thermal management, and security monitoring within a standardized shipping container format. The system comprises a generator set (70 kW-600 kW) configured for operation with multiple fuel sources including natural gas, propane, methane, or hydrogen, coupled to a water-fired absorption chiller utilizing waste heat recovery. A closed-circuit evaporative cooler enhances thermal efficiency without chemical additives. The system incorporates a 360-degree security camera and remote monitoring capabilities for tracking operational parameters. A power distribution panel (460V, 3-phase) supports both building power supply and electric vehicle charging stations. The modular architecture enables scalable deployment through dual-module configurations, with separate power generation and thermal management units. The system provides sustainable, off-grid power generation while maximizing energy efficiency through integrated waste heat utilization and advanced thermal management protocols.