Disclosure of Invention
In the summary, a series of concepts in a simplified form are introduced, which will be further described in detail in the detailed description. The summary of the invention is not intended to define the key features and essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
To at least partially solve the above problems, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pallet container comprising a loading platform comprising:
A chassis defining a first surface extending in a horizontal direction and a second surface opposite the first surface;
A first load bearing structure disposed on the first surface, and
A second load bearing structure disposed on the second surface, the second load bearing structure being different from the first load bearing structure,
Wherein in a state in which the first surface is above the second surface, the first load bearing structure is to bear a first cargo, and in a state in which the second surface is above the first surface, the second load bearing structure is to bear a second cargo different from the first cargo.
According to the scheme, the rack-type container can be used for transporting first cargoes and second cargoes different from the first cargoes by means of the first bearing structure and the second bearing structure according to the requirements of going and returning. And the first surface and the second surface of the underframe can be overturned and interchanged to realize the exchange of the positions of the first bearing structure and the second bearing structure, so that the rack type container can meet the loading requirement of transporting cargoes of different types and/or sizes, the condition of returning empty containers is avoided, and the transportation efficiency of the container is improved.
Preferably, the chassis is configured as a rectangular parallelepiped, and eight corners of the rectangular parallelepiped are respectively provided with coupling members having coupling holes. Thus, stacking, lifting, coupling and other operations can be performed on the rack-type container by means of the coupling holes of the coupling members.
Preferably, the coupling member is a corner piece, and the loading platform includes a corner post, and the corner post is disposed between two corner pieces disposed correspondingly along the height direction. Thus, stacking, lifting, connecting and the like can be performed on the bench type container by means of corner fitting holes on the corner fittings. And the provision of corner posts may strengthen the structure of the loading platform at the corner ends.
Preferably, the device further comprises a coupling rod detachably connected to the coupling hole from above the chassis. Thus, stacking, lifting and other operations can be performed on the bench type container by means of the link rod.
Preferably, the first load bearing structure is configured as an A-frame support structure or a roll goods trough having load bearing surfaces opposite each other, and
The second load bearing structure is configured as the a-frame support structure, a load bearing plane, or the roll cargo recess.
According to the solution, the first load bearing structure and the second load bearing structure can be used for bearing the same type of goods with different sizes. Or alternatively, the first and second load bearing structures may be used to carry different types of cargo, for example, the first load bearing structure being a roll-like cargo recess to carry cargo such as rolls, columns, etc., and the second load bearing structure being a load bearing plane to carry flat type cargo such as sheet material, boxes, etc.
Preferably, the first load bearing structure is configured as a first roll goods groove, and
The second load bearing structure is configured as a second roll goods recess,
Wherein the first rolled goods groove is different in shape and/or number from the second rolled goods groove.
According to the solution, the first and second load bearing structures may be used for bearing at least one different load, such as rolls, in size and number, respectively.
Preferably, in the horizontal direction, the bottoms of the first rolled goods groove and the second rolled goods groove are staggered. Therefore, the loading platform structure has smaller size and compact structure.
Preferably, the first load bearing structure further comprises a first additional load bearing plane, between which the roll goods recess is arranged. Thus, the first carrying structure can simultaneously carry cargoes such as rolls, columns and the like and flat cargoes such as plates, boxes and the like. Thereby further improving the transport efficiency of the pallet container.
Preferably, the a-frame support structure comprises an a-frame pivotally connected to the chassis between a vertical, unfolded position and a horizontal, folded position. Thereby, the a-frame can carry cargo in the open position.
Preferably, the a-frame support structure further comprises a second additional load bearing plane and a receiving slot recessed inwardly from the second additional load bearing plane to receive the a-frame in the folded position. Thereby, when the a-frame is in the folded position, flat goods can be loaded by means of the second additional loading plane, and stacking and lifting operations in the empty state of the pallet container can also be facilitated.
Drawings
The following drawings are included to provide an understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. Embodiments of the present invention and their description are shown in the drawings to illustrate the devices and principles of the invention. In the drawings of which there are shown,
Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a rack-type container according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, in which a roll-type cargo groove is shown;
FIG. 2 is another schematic structural view of the pallet container of FIG. 1, showing a load bearing plane;
FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the storage tank and the first fork tank shown in FIG. 1;
Fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of a pallet type container according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, in which a first roll cargo groove is shown;
FIG. 5 is another schematic structural view of the pallet container of FIG. 4, showing a second roll cargo recess;
Fig. 6 is a schematic structural view of a pallet type container according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the a-type pallet is shown in a unfolded position;
FIG. 7 is another structural schematic view of the pallet container of FIG. 6, showing the A-frame in a collapsed position;
Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of a rack-type container according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, in which a first connection manner of a link is shown, and
Fig. 9 is another structural schematic view of the pallet container shown in fig. 8, in which a second connection manner of the link is shown.
Description of the reference numerals
100/200/300/400 Bench type container
110/210/310 Loading platform 120, underframe
130/230/330, First load bearing structure 140/240, second load bearing structure
121, Coupling hole 122, coupling component
123 Corner post 124 bottom side beam
125 Bottom end beam 150 first fork groove
160, Storage tank 170, second fork tank
231 First rolled goods groove 232 first additional bearing plane
241 Second rolled cargo recess 331: a-frame
332 Accommodating groove 333, second additional bearing plane
401 Coupling rod 402 coupling rod corner fitting
Detailed Description
In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the invention.
In the following description, a detailed structure will be presented for the purpose of thoroughly understanding the present invention. It will be apparent that the invention is not limited to the specific details set forth in the skilled artisan. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, however, the present invention may have other embodiments in addition to the detailed description, and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention, as the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," and/or "including," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right" and the like are used herein for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting.
Ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" cited in the present invention are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a particular order or the like. Also, for example, the term "first component" does not itself connote the presence of "second component" and the term "second component" does not itself connote the presence of "first component".
Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate representative embodiments of the present invention and not limit the present invention.
First preferred embodiment
Fig. 1 and 2 show a rack-type container 100 according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention for loading goods such as rolls, columns, etc. and flat goods such as plates, boxes, etc.
As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the rack-type container 100 includes a loading platform 110. The loading platform 110 is generally configured as a rectangular parallelepiped platform having a length, a width, and a height. The loading platform 110 includes a chassis 120 and a first load bearing structure 130 and a second load bearing structure 140 disposed on the chassis 120. In a state in which the loading platform 110 is horizontally placed, the bottom chassis 120 defines a first surface P1 extending in a horizontal direction and a second surface P2 opposite to the first surface P1. The first surface P1 and the second surface P2 are outer surfaces of the chassis 120. The first bearing structure 130 is disposed on the first surface P1, and the second bearing structure 140 is disposed on the second surface P2. In other words, the first and second load bearing structures 130, 140 are oppositely oriented.
In a state that the first surface P1 is located above the second surface P2, the first surface P1 is a use surface, the second surface P2 is a non-use surface, and the first carrying structure 130 is used for carrying the first cargo. In a state that the second surface P2 is located above the first surface P1, the first surface P1 is a non-use surface, the second surface P2 is a use surface, and the second carrying structure 140 is used for carrying the second cargo. In this embodiment, the second load bearing structure 140 is different from the first load bearing structure 130 such that the pallet container 100 can transport different types and/or sizes of cargo by means of the two load bearing structures.
Since the first surface P1 is the opposite two surfaces of the chassis 120 of the second surface P2, the position of the first bearing structure 130 and the position of the second bearing structure 140 can be exchanged by flipping the chassis 120. The loading platform 110 may be vertically flipped by means of a flipping tool such as a forklift, crane, etc. The inverted first surface P1 and second surface P2 remain extended in the horizontal direction, that is, the inverted angle is approximately 180 °.
Further, as shown in fig. 1, the first load bearing structure 130 is configured as a roll-like cargo recess having load bearing surfaces opposite each other. The openings of the roll goods recesses are outwardly and inwardly recessed with respect to the first surface P1, but do not protrude from the second surface P2. Optionally, the roll goods groove tapers from the outside to the inside along the depth of the groove to facilitate the entry or exit of goods into or from the roll goods groove. The cross-sectional shape of the rolled goods groove can be at least one of V-shaped, U-shaped with radian and inverted trapezoid. Preferably, the cross-sectional shape of the rolled cargo groove is inverted trapezoidal. The "cross-sectional shape" mentioned herein is a shape cut along a vertical plane where the longitudinal direction of the chassis 120 is located. Reference herein to "lengthwise," "widthwise," and "heightwise" is with respect to a chassis or loading platform.
It should be noted that, the "roll goods groove" mentioned herein is only a name schematically showing the groove, and does not mean that the groove can only carry roll goods. In contrast, the roll goods recess can carry not only roll goods but also goods such as columns. It is to be understood that references herein to "outer" and "inner" are with respect to a pallet-type container, e.g., inwardly toward the pallet-type container and outwardly away from the pallet-type container.
As shown in fig. 2, the second load bearing structure 140 may be configured as a load bearing plane. The load bearing plane is generally flat for loading flat goods. The illustrated embodiment shows that the bearing plane may be on the same plane as the second surface P2. In particular, the second carrier structure 140 may be made of a plate-like member.
Further, the chassis 120 is configured as a substantially rectangular parallelepiped. The eight corners of the rectangular parallelepiped are respectively provided with a coupling member 122 having coupling holes 121 so as to be able to satisfy general stacking, lifting, coupling, and the like operations. Alternatively, the linking member 122 is preferably a corner fitting. The loading platform 110 may further comprise corner posts 123, the corner posts 123 being disposed between two corner pieces 122 disposed correspondingly in the height direction. Specifically, the chassis 120 includes a bottom side rail 124 extending in a length direction thereof, and a bottom end rail 125 extending in a width direction thereof. It is understood that the first surface P1 may be understood as a surface defined by the first horizontal surface of the bottom side member 124. The second surface P2 may be understood as a surface defined by a second horizontal surface of the bottom side member 124 opposite to the first horizontal surface described above. Corner posts 123 are provided at adjacent bottom side beams 124 and bottom end beams 125 to strengthen the structure of the loading platform 110 at the corner ends. The bottom side beams 124 and the bottom end beams 125 each have substantially the same predetermined dimension in the height direction of the bottom chassis 120 to meet the depth requirements of the roll cargo groove.
The loading platform 110 may also be provided with a first fork pocket 150 between the first surface P1 and the second surface P2. The first fork pockets 150 extend through the bottom side members 124 of both sides in the width direction of the bottom chassis 120 to enable a carrying operation of the pallet container 100 by means of a forklift in an empty or loaded state. Optionally, as shown in fig. 1 and 3, a storage groove 160 is further provided at the bottom of the first fork groove 150 for storing some objects, such as a hitch lever 401 described below.
Alternatively, two or more roll goods recesses may be provided along the length of the loading platform 110 to transport multiple roll goods simultaneously. For example, the illustrated embodiment shows 3 roll cargo grooves arranged along the length of the chassis 120. The roll goods groove extends in the width direction of the bottom chassis 120, and goods may be placed in the roll goods groove in the width direction of the bottom chassis 120. In such an embodiment, the end of the roll goods recess may protrude the first surface P1. As shown in fig. 2, in a state where the second surface P2 is located above the first surface P1, the end of the adjacent roll goods recess and the first surface P1 of the bottom chassis 120 may form a second fork groove 170. Specifically, the second fork groove 170 opens outward and extends through in the width direction of the bottom chassis 120. In a state where the second surface P2 is located above the first surface P1, the rack container 100 in an empty or loaded state can be subjected to a carrying operation by means of the second fork slot 170.
In the rack-type container 100 of the present embodiment, for example, during the going-out process, the first surface P1 of the loading platform 110 is disposed above the second surface P2, the first surface P1 is a use surface, the second surface P2 is a non-use surface, and the first loading structure 130 can load the coiled goods. During the return stroke, the loading platform 110 may be turned by means of a turning tool, such that the second surface P2 is located above the first surface P1, the first surface P1 is a non-use surface, the second surface P2 is a use surface, and the second carrying structure 140 is capable of loading flat goods.
Second preferred embodiment
Next, a second preferred embodiment of the rack-type packing 200 will be described with reference to fig. 4 and 5. As shown in fig. 4 and 5, the pallet container 200 has substantially the same structure and/or construction as the pallet container 100 of the first preferred embodiment except for the first carrier structure 230 and the second carrier structure 240. Accordingly, components and/or parts having substantially the same function as in the first preferred embodiment will be given the same numbers herein, and will not be described and/or illustrated in detail for the sake of brevity.
As shown in fig. 4, the first load bearing structure 230 is configured as a first roll goods recess 231. As shown in fig. 5, the second load bearing structure 240 is configured as a second roll cargo recess 241. Wherein the first rolled goods recess 231 is shaped and/or number different from the second rolled goods recess 241. Alternatively, the number of first roll goods recesses 231 is different from the number of second roll goods recesses 241. For example, the number of first roll good pockets 231 is less than the number of second roll good pockets 241. In this case, the first load bearing structure 230 may further comprise a first additional load bearing plane 232. The first additional load bearing surface 232 is generally planar for loading flat-type goods. The first roll goods recess 231 may be disposed between the first additional bearing planes 232. In the illustrated embodiment, the first roll goods recess 231 is provided with one and is located between two first additional load bearing planes 232.
The second rolled goods recess 241 is different in size in the length direction from the first rolled goods recess 231, so that second and first rolled goods of different diameters can be respectively transported. The second roll goods recess 241 may be provided with two or more, and may have different or the same size from each other. Preferably, two or more second roll goods recesses 241 are different in size along the length direction of the bottom chassis 120 for carrying roll goods of different diameters.
In the horizontal direction, the bottoms of the first and second roll goods recesses 231 and 241 are staggered, respectively. The chassis 120 of this sample embodiment may have substantially the same dimensions as the chassis 120 of the rack-type container 100.
In the rack-type container 200 of the present embodiment, for example, during the going-out process, the loading platform 210 is disposed such that the first surface P1 is located above the second surface P2, the first surface P1 is a service surface, the second surface P2 is a non-service surface, and the first loading structure 230 can simultaneously load flat-type cargo and rolled-type cargo within a certain diameter range. During the return stroke, the loading platform 210 may be turned by means of a turning tool, so that the second surface P2 is located above the first surface P1, the first surface P1 is a non-use surface, the second surface P2 is a use surface, and the second carrying structure 240 can carry a larger number of rolled goods with different diameters relative to the first carrying structure 230.
Third preferred embodiment
Next, a stage type packing 300 according to a third preferred embodiment will be described with reference to fig. 6 and 7. As shown in fig. 6 and 7, the pallet container 300 has substantially the same structure and/or construction as the pallet container 100 of the first preferred embodiment except for the first and second load bearing structures. Accordingly, components and/or parts having substantially the same function as in the first preferred embodiment will be given the same numbers herein, and will not be described and/or illustrated in detail for the sake of brevity.
The first load bearing structure 330 is configured as an a-frame support structure. The a-frame support structure includes an a-frame 331 pivotally connected to the chassis 120 between a vertical, unfolded position (fig. 6) and a horizontal, folded position (fig. 7). The a-frame 331 is foldable such that the a-frame 331 can carry plate-like goods such as glass in an unfolded position, and the a-frame 331 can not protrude from a plane defined by the corner pieces 122 in a folded position, so as to facilitate stacking, overturning, etc. of the pallet-type container 300. In other words, the a-frame 331 can be positioned inside the plane defined by the corner piece 122 after being folded. The a-frame support structure further includes a receiving groove 332 recessed inwardly from the first surface P1 to receive the a-frame 331 in the folded position. This allows the a-frame 331 to be folded to lie inside the plane in which the first surface P1 lies.
In the illustrated embodiment, the a-frame support structure may also include a second additional load bearing plane 333. The second additional bearing plane 333 is formed by a plate-like member connected to the bottom side rail 124, the bottom end rail 125. The second additional bearing plane 333 is substantially located in the first surface P1. The receiving groove 332 is recessed inwardly from the second additional bearing plane 333 such that the second additional bearing plane 333 can bear flat-type cargo when the a-frame 331 is in the folded position. Alternatively, the bottom of the receiving groove 332 is formed in a plane.
In one embodiment of the a-frame 331, the a-frame 331 may be located inside the bottom side member 124 and connected to the bottom chassis 120 via the bottom of the receiving groove 332. In another embodiment of the a-frame 331, the bottom side member 124 may be provided with an opening at a position corresponding to the a-frame 331. The a-frame 331 is able to pass through this opening during deployment and folding. Still another embodiment of the a-frame 331 is that the a-frame 331 is retractable along the width direction of the chassis 120. In other words, the size of the a-frame 331 in the width direction of the chassis 120 may be changed to enable switching of two positions.
Further, the second load bearing structure (not shown) may be configured as a roll goods recess to load roll goods.
In the rack container 300 of the present embodiment, for example, during the forward travel, the loading platform 310 is disposed such that the first surface P1 is located above the second surface P2, the first surface P1 is a use surface, the second surface P2 is a non-use surface, and the a-frame 331 is in an extended position to load the plate-like cargo. During the return stroke, the a-frame 331 is folded into the receiving groove 332. In one way, the loading platform 310 may be turned by means of a turning tool such that the second surface P2 is located above the first surface P1, the first surface P1 being the non-use surface, the second surface P2 being the use surface, and the second load-bearing structure being capable of loading roll-like goods. Alternatively, the loading platform 310 may not be flipped over and the flat goods may be loaded by means of the second additional loading plane 333.
Fourth preferred embodiment
Next, a fourth preferred embodiment of the rack-type packing 400 will be described with reference to fig. 8 and 9. As shown in fig. 8 and 9, the rack container 400 has substantially the same structure and/or construction as the rack container 100 of the first preferred embodiment, except that a link 401 is provided. Accordingly, components and/or parts having substantially the same function as in the first preferred embodiment will be given the same numbers herein, and will not be described and/or illustrated in detail for the sake of brevity.
The rack container 400 further includes a hitch bar 401 that mates with the hitch hole 121. The coupling lever 401 is detachably coupled to the coupling hole 121 from above the bottom chassis 120. In the illustrated embodiment, the hanger bar 401 is shown to include four hanger holes 121 respectively connected to four corner pieces 122 located above. Specifically, the hanger bar 401 includes a connecting end and a free end. The connection end is engaged with the hitch hole 121, and a hitch bar corner piece 402 having a hitch hole is provided at the free end. The stacking, ceiling, etc. of the rack-mounted container 400 can be performed by means of the hitch bar corner piece 402.
Fig. 8 shows a first connection of the coupling lever 401. The coupling bar 401 can be connected with the four coupling holes 121 located at the first surface P1, thereby facilitating stacking, hanging, etc. of the rack-type container 400 when the first carrying structure 130 is loaded with goods. Fig. 9 shows a second connection of the coupling lever 401. The coupling bar 401 can be connected with the four coupling holes 121 located at the second surface P2, thereby facilitating stacking, hanging, etc. of the rack-type container 400 when the second carrying structure 140 is loaded with goods.
Although the illustrated embodiment shows that the loading platform of the pallet-type container 400 is the same as the loading platform 110 in the first preferred embodiment, in an embodiment not shown, the loading platform of the pallet-type container 400 may be substantially the same as the loading platform 210 in the second preferred embodiment or the loading platform 310 in the third preferred embodiment.
Unless defined otherwise, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. Terms such as "part," "member" and the like as used herein can refer to either a single part or a combination of parts. Terms such as "mounted," "disposed," and the like as used herein may refer to one component being directly attached to another component or to one component being attached to another component through an intermediary. Features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features unless the features are not applicable or otherwise indicated in the other embodiment.
The present invention has been described in terms of the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to limit the invention to the embodiments described. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and that many variations and modifications may be made in accordance with the teachings of the present invention, which fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.