The content of the invention
It is an object of the present invention to provide a kind of open top container, to solve above-mentioned one of the prior art or more
A deficiency.
To achieve the above object, the present invention proposes a kind of open top container, including:Bottom plate;The bottom is built up in respectively
Two end walls at the both ends of plate;The two side walls of the both sides of the bottom plate are built up in respectively, including the first side wall and second sidewall;
And the top structure of the first side wall is pivotally connected to, wherein the top structure can make described to open top packaging
Activity between the detent position of the top closure of case and the open open position in top for making the open top container, wherein, institute
State open top container further include suitable for by the top structure towards the open position and/or the closed position extremely
A few bias unit.
At least one bias unit may include:Suitable for the top structure is biased towards the open position
One biasing element;And/or suitable for the second biasing element by the top structure towards the closed position.
The size of the bias force of the first biasing element and/or second biasing element be it is adjustable, so as to
Adjust the difference between the bias force of the first biasing element and the bias force of second biasing element.
The first biasing element can be gas spring, and one end of the gas spring is rotatably coupled to the second sidewall
And/or the end wall, and the other end is rotatably coupled to the top structure.
Second biasing element can be tension spring, one end of the tension spring be rotatably coupled to the second sidewall and/
Or the end wall, and the other end is rotatably coupled to the top structure.
The tension spring may include the first segment and second segment being separated from each other and be connected to the first segment and second segment it
Between for adjust the tension spring bias force size adjusting screw, wherein described one end of the tension spring be located at described first
On one in section and second segment, and the other end of the tension spring is located at another in the first segment and second segment
On.
The height of the first side wall and/or the second sidewall can be less than the height of the end wall.
The top structure may include the top plate for covering the top of the open top container and angularly fix
At least one side plate in the side of the top plate a, wherein side plate at least one side plate is pivotally connected to
The first side wall.
The top structure can have curve form.
The open top container may include at least one limits device for the open angle for limiting the top structure.
The limits device can be folding pull rod, and the folding pull rod may include:It is hinged to the of the corresponding end wall
One bar;It is hinged to the second bar of the top structure;And the pivoting device that can be locked, by first bar and second bar
It is connected with each other, wherein the pivoting device can switch between a releasing orientation and a locking state, at the pivoting device
When the releasing orientation, first bar and second bar can be pivoted relative to each other;When the pivoting device is in
During the locking state, first bar and second bar are non-pivotable each other.
The open top container may include sealing device, and the sealing device includes sealing element and suitable on the top
Compression muscle when portion's structure is in the closed position with the sealing element press-fit, wherein the sealing element and the compression muscle
In a periphery for being arranged on the top structure, the sealing element and it is described compress muscle in another be arranged in correspondence with
On the end wall and/or the side wall.
Rhone, the sealing element and the compression are may be provided in the top edge of the end wall and the side wall
Described another in muscle is arranged in the rhone.
The open top container may include one or more lockers, for the top structure to be locked in the pass
Closed position.
The open top container may include to be arranged at least one handle on the outer surface of the top structure.
Open top container according to the present invention due to being provided with bias unit, can cause top structure opening and
At least one operation in shutoff operation becomes easy, without mechanical assistance or even only needs one manually to can be completed.
Specific embodiment
In the following, the present invention is specifically described by illustrative embodiment.It should be appreciated, however, that not into one
In the case of step narration, element, structure and features in an embodiment can also be advantageously incorporated into other embodiment
In.
As in Figure 3-5, open top container 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes:Bottom plate 110;It sets up respectively
Two end walls at the both ends of bottom plate 110, such as front end 120 and the door end 130 for being provided with door;Bottom plate 110 is built up in respectively
The two side walls of both sides, i.e. the first side wall 140 and second sidewall 150;And for example pass through one or more hinges 141 (Fig. 3)
The top structure 160 being rotatably hinged on the first side wall 140.Top structure 160 can be opened in a closed position and one
It is movable between position.When top structure 160 is in the closed position, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, be covered in end wall 120,130 and
The top of side wall 140,150, so as to by the top seal of container 100.When top structure 160 is in an open position, such as Fig. 5 institutes
Show, the top of container 100 is opened wide, so as to pass through the open port board cargo.Optionally, the two of container 100
A end wall can be both provided with door or be not provided with door.
Advantageously, open top container 100 according to the present invention further include suitable for by top structure 160 towards open position
And/or closed position one or more bias unit 170, so that the opening of top structure 160 and/or shutoff operation hold
Easily.Bias unit 170 may be provided at the inside of container 100, be destroyed to avoid external force.It preferably, can be close to each end
The position of wall 120 and 130 sets a bias unit 170 respectively, as shown in Figure 5.
According to one embodiment of present invention, bias unit 170 may include to be suitable for top structure 160 towards open position
The first biasing element of biasing, so that the opening operation of top structure 160 is easy;And suitable for by 160 direction of top structure
Second biasing element of closed position, so that the shutoff operation of top structure 160 is easy.Detailed description below.
According to an example, the first biasing element can be, for example, the combination of gas spring or multiple gas springs.Such as Fig. 5 institutes
Show, and with reference to figure 6 and 7, gas spring 171 can be rotatably coupled to end wall (being door end 130 in Fig. 6), example by its one end 172
It is such as hinged to and is fixed on the hinged seat 131 on an end 130.Alternatively, gas spring 171 can rotationally be joined by its end 172
Second sidewall 150 is connected to, such as is hinged on the hinged seat (not shown) being fixed in second sidewall 150.As shown in fig. 7, gas
Spring 171 can be rotatably coupled to top structure 160 by its other end 173, such as be hinged to and be fixed on top structure 160
On hinged seat 168 on.When top structure 160 is closed, gas spring 171 is in compressive state.When needing to open
During top structure 160, gas spring 171 is extended to provide bias force, pushes top structure 160 open one compared with second sidewall 150
Fixed angle, so that operation of unpacking becomes easy.
As shown in figure 5, and with reference to figure 6 and 7, the second biasing element can be, for example, tension spring 175.As shown in fig. 6, tension spring
175 can be rotatably coupled to end wall (in Fig. 6 be door end 130) by its one end 176, such as clasp joint holds 130 to being fixed on
On clasp joint seat 132 on.Alternatively, tension spring 175 can be rotatably coupled to second sidewall 150, such as clasp joint by its end 176
Onto the clasp joint seat (not shown) being fixed in second sidewall 150.As shown in fig. 7, tension spring 175 can by its other end 177
It is rotationally coupled to top structure 160, such as clasp joint is on the clasp joint seat 169 being fixed on top structure 160.Work as top structure
160 in the open state, and tension spring 175 is in tensioning state.When needing to close top structure 160, tension spring 175 retracts to carry
For bias force, top structure 160 is retracted towards second sidewall 150, so that closing case operation becomes easy.
Preferably, the size that the first biasing element and/or the second biasing element can be arranged to bias force be it is adjustable,
So as to adjust the difference between the bias force of two biasing elements.Specifically, when needing to open top structure 160,
The first and/or second biasing element can be adjusted, the bias force of the first biasing element is made to be more than the bias force of the second biasing element,
So that operation of unpacking becomes easy.When needing to close top structure 160, first and/or second can be adjusted on the contrary
Biasing element makes the bias force of the first biasing element be less than the bias force of the second biasing element, so that closing case operation becomes
Easily.
It is advantageously possible to the bias force of the second biasing element of tension spring 175 is arranged to adjustable.It is according to the present invention
One embodiment, as shown in figure 8, tension spring 175 may include the first segment 175a and second segment 175b being separated from each other and be connected to
The adjusting screw 178 for being used to adjust the bias force size of tension spring 175 between one section of 175a and second segment 175b.It is above-mentioned
The end 176 of tension spring 175 is arranged on one (being here first segment 175a) in first segment 175a and second segment 175b, and preceding
The other end 177 that face is mentioned is arranged on another (being here second segment 175b) in first segment 175a and second segment 175b
On.Adjusting screw 178 is, for example, turnbuckle, and the rate of tension of tension spring 175 can be adjusted by rotating the screw, is drawn so as to adjust
The bias force size of spring 175.
It should be appreciated that the first biasing element is not limited to gas spring, can be any other suitable structure.And second
Biasing element is also not necessarily limited to tension spring, or any other suitable structure.As needed, the first biasing can be set first
The bias force of part is that bias force that is adjustable or setting the first and second biasing elements is all adjustable.It is also understood that root
It can also be only with the first biasing element or only with the second biasing element according to the bias unit 170 of the present invention.
In the example shown in Fig. 3-5, the height of the first side wall 140 is less than the height of end wall 120,130, and second sidewall
150 height is suitable with the height of end wall 120,130.In this example, top structure 160, which may include to cover, opens top collection
Vanning 100 top top plate 161 and be angularly fixed on top plate 161 side side plate 162.Side plate 162 is rotatable
Ground is connected to the first side wall 140.When top 160 is closed, height of the sum of the height of side plate 162 and the first side wall 140 with end wall
Degree is suitable.Herein, top plate 161 and side plate 162 can be set to the rigid structure with predetermined stiffness, with to be loaded in container
Cargo in 100 provides enough protections.For example, top plate 161 can be set to have the structure similar to the roof of general container
It makes;And side plate 162 can be set to have the construction similar to the side wall of general container.It will be appreciated, however, that 161 He of top plate
One or two in side plate 162 can also be arranged to the soft structure being made of the soft material of frame and covering on the frame.
According to other embodiments of the invention, the height of the first and second side walls 140 and 150 can be set to be below end wall
Height.In this example, top structure 160 may include the top plate, the Yi Jifen that cover the top of open top container 100
Two side plates of two sides of top plate it are not fixed on angularly, one of side plate is pivotally connected to the first side wall
140.When top 160 is closed, the height of the sum of each side plate and height of corresponding first and second side wall 140,150 with end wall
Degree is suitable.
Alternatively, still other embodiments according to the present invention, can set the height of second sidewall 150 to be less than the height of end wall
Degree, and the height of the first side wall 140 is suitable with the height of end wall.In this example, top structure 160 may include to cover
The top plate at the top of open top container 100 and be angularly fixed on top plate side side plate, wherein top plate is rotationally
It is connected to the first side wall 140.When top 160 is closed, the height phase of the sum of side plate and height of second sidewall 150 with end wall
When.
In these examples, the whole or part of top structure 160 according to the present invention can be arranged to have predetermined firm
The rigid structure of degree or the soft structure being made of the soft material of frame and covering on the frame.
Preferably, one or more limits devices can be set on container 100, to limit beating for top structure 160
Angle of release degree.Be appropriately arranged with limits device, the maximum open angle of top structure 160 can be limited, avoid its open it is excessive or
Top structure 160 can be maintained at current open position.Limits device can be arranged on any suitable position, such as can
To be arranged between end wall and top structure.Preferably, a limitation is respectively arranged between each end wall and top structure
Device.
According to one embodiment of present invention, limits device can be folding pull rod 180.As shown in figure 5, simultaneously with reference to figure
5A, folding pull rod 180 include:The first bar 181 for being hinged on corresponding end wall (being front end 130 in Fig. 5 A) is hinged to top
Second bar 182 of structure 160;And the pivoting device 183 locked that the first bar 181 and the second bar 182 are connected with each other.
Here, pivoting device 183 is arranged between a releasing orientation and a locking state to switch.When pivoting device 183 is in institute
When stating releasing orientation, the first bar 181 and the second bar 183 can be pivoted relative to each other, so as to allow to open and/or close top
The operation of structure 160.When pivoting device 183 is in locking state, the first bar 181 and the second bar 182 are non-pivotable each other, from
And top structure 160 is maintained at current location.
The pivoting device 183 that can be locked can for example be realized by bolt-nut combination.As shown in Figure 5 B, the spiral shell
Bolt-nut combination includes bolt 184 and nut 185, and bolt 184 has head 186 and bar portion 187.The first of folding pull rod
Through hole 181a, 182a are respectively arranged on the end being connected with each other of 181 and second bar 182 of bar.The bar portion 187 of bolt 184 is worn
It crosses through hole 181a and 182a and is threadedly coupled with nut 185.The head 186 of bolt 184 is for example resisted against the one of the second bar 182
Side.Bolt 184 and nut 185 are unscrewed relatively, pivoting device 183 is i.e. into releasing orientation.At this point, the first bar 181 and second
Bar 182 can be pivoted relative to each other around bolt shank 187.Tighten bolt 184 and nut 185 are opposite, pivoting device 183 i.e. into
Enter locking state.At this point, the relative position of the first bar 181 and the second bar 182 is fixed, it is non-pivotable each other.It should be appreciated that it pivots
Device 183 can also be arranged to other suitable structures.Such as nut 185 can be not required, and by the through hole on the first bar
181a is substituted for the threaded hole with 187 thread fitting of bolt shank.
Herein, such as the limits device of folding pull rod 180 is arranged on the inside of container.It should be appreciated, however, that according to
Other embodiment of the present invention, limits device can be other suitable structures, can also be arranged on the outside of container.Such as
Limits device can include the hook on one be hinged in end wall and top structure and be arranged on end wall and top structure
In another on link.When top structure is in an open position, hook can be hooked on link, to limit top knot
The open angle of structure.Alternatively, limits device can also be realized by the rope chain being connected between end wall and top structure.
An embodiment according to the present invention may be provided with one or more lockers 165 on container 100, will push up
Portion's structure 160 is locked in closed position.Locker 165 can have any suitable structure.For example, as shown in Figure 4 A, lock
Buckle device 165 can include the first portion 166 being arranged on top structure 160 and be arranged in second sidewall 150 second
Part 167.When top structure 160 is in the closed position, first portion 166 and second portion 167 can be locked mutually.Work as top
When portion's structure 160 is in an open position, such as shown in figure 5, second portion 167 can be discharged from first portion 166.
Preferably, one or more handles 163 are provided on the outer surface of top structure 160, as shown in Figure 3.Operator
Top structure 160 is easily opened and/or closed using handle 163.
An embodiment according to the present invention is also provided with sealing device 190 on container 100, is tied to avoid at top
When structure 160 is closed, extraneous water enters container by the gap between the other structures of top structure 160 and container 100
It is internal.Preferably, it is respectively provided between the periphery of top structure 160 and corresponding end wall 120,130 and/or side wall 140,150
There is sealing device.Below by taking the sealing device 190 being arranged between the top plate 161 of top structure 160 and second sidewall 150 as an example
It illustrates.
As shown in figure 9, sealing device 190 include be arranged in the top edge of second sidewall 150 sealing element 191 (such as
Hollow seal item) and it is arranged in correspondence with compression muscle 192 at the lateral edges of top plate 161.It is closed when top structure 160 is in
During closed position, compression muscle 192, which is pressed on sealing element 191, forms press-fit, as shown in Figure 10, so as to which water is blocked in packaging
Outside case, sealing is realized.It should be appreciated that it (such as is pushed up in the corresponding edge of front end 120 and/or door end 130 and top structure 160
The end margin of plate 161) between and on the corresponding edge of the first side wall 140 and top structure 160 (such as the base of side plate 162
Edge) between be also equipped with sealing device, between structure and the second sidewall 150 described specifically above and top structure 160
Sealing device 190 it is similar, be not repeated herein.
Preferably, rhone can also be provided in the top edge of side wall and/or end wall.As shown in figure 11, with front end
Exemplified by 120, rhone 193 is provided in its top edge, sealing element 191 is arranged in rhone 193.In this way, it is blocked in
Water outside container can be drained via rhone 193 along preset path.According to an alternative embodiment of the invention,
Sealing element can be arranged on to the periphery of top structure 160, and corresponding end wall 120,130 and/or side are arranged on by muscle is compressed
On wall 140,150.It is arranged at this point, muscle can will be compressed in the rhone on the top edge of corresponding end wall and/or side wall.
Illustrate the open and close of open top container according to the present invention with reference to a specific example of open top container 100
Case operates.In operating process of unpacking, operator is first turned on locker 165.At this moment the bias force of gas spring 171 can incite somebody to action
Top structure 160 jacks up upwards, makes its opening.Operator can utilize handle 169 further to promote beating for top structure 160
It opens.When top structure 160 is opened to precalculated position, operator locks the pivoting device 183 on folding pull rod 180, will
Top structure 160 is maintained at current location.The loading and unloading of cargo can be carried out at this time.
When needing to close container, the bias force of tension spring 175 can be adjusted to greatly by operator by adjusting screw 178
In the bias force of gas spring 171.Operator unclamps the pivoting device 183 on folding pull rod 180.At this moment the bias force of tension spring 175
Top structure 160 is retracted towards closed position.Operator further can be pushed to top structure 160 using handle 169
Closed position.After top structure 160 reaches closed position, unlocking buckle device 165 is locked.So far, container 100 has been closed
Into.
Container 100 according to the present invention due to being provided with gas spring 171 and/or tension spring 175, hence unpack and/
Or to close case operation easy, without mechanical assistance or even only needs one manually to can be completed.
Figure 12 shows open top container 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention, including bottom plate 210;It sets up respectively
Two end walls at the both ends of bottom plate 210, such as front end 220 and door end 230;Two of the both sides of bottom plate 210 are built up in respectively
Side wall, i.e. the first side wall 240 and second sidewall 250;And it is pivotally connected to the top structure 260 of the first side wall 240.It should
Top structure 260 can make the closed position (not shown) that the top of container 200 is closed and the top for making container 200
It is movable between open open position (Figure 12).Advantageously, container 200 further include suitable for by top structure 260 towards beating
Open position and/or closed position one or more bias unit 270, so that the opening of top structure 160 and/or closing
Operation is easy.
In the example shown in Figure 12, the first side wall 240 of container 200 and the height of second sidewall 250 are all provided with being set to
Less than the height of end wall, and set top structure 260 that there is curve form, such as arc surface shape.Due to two side walls
Height is lowered, therefore can reduce the height of the top loading-unloading cargo via container so that the handling of cargo are easy.Collection
Remaining structure of vanning 200 and its opening and closing case operation are similar with the container 100 of mistake described in detail above, are not repeated herein.
It should be appreciated that the top structure of open top container according to the present invention can have any suitable shape;First
One or two in side wall and/or second sidewall can be arranged to be not less than less than the height or two side walls of end wall
The height of end wall.
Although it should be pointed out that by the above embodiment, invention has been described, and the present invention can also have other
Numerous embodiments.Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, those skilled in the art obviously can be right
The present invention makes various corresponding changes and deformation, but these change and deformation should all belong to appended claims of the present invention and
In the range of its equivalent is protected.