DE2233847A1 - TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENT WITH A MORE NUMBER OF UNIFORM OR MODULAR CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF SEA CHAINS WITH UNIFORM CONTAINERS - Google Patents

Description

THEBRON HOLDINGS LIMITED, 2222 Altert Street, Hegina, Saskatchewan,

Canada

Transport arrangement with a plurality of standardized or modular containers and Yerfahren zua handling of sea chains with eel-uniform containers.

The invention relates in general to new transport port arrangements, in particular on transport arrangements which have a plurality of interconnectable container modules or units use for a land or sea operation, being supported by one or more drive modules and processing equipment are driven.

The problems that arise with waterways used to transport cargo are known, i.e. poor effect and high cost. In general, there are significant time delays in the Shipping of splendor or cargo by ocean-going vessels or by Barges on inland waterways due to low speeds. In addition, there are overland transports such as trains, trucks

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or the like. Required at the loading point of the cargo or splendor. While there are generally no time delays in shipping by air, air cargoes are essential "Limited and continuing high costs make this form of cargo movement impossible for most types of cargo.

Regardless of the practical problems of a shipping or Shipping of cargo by seaworthy ships, these types of ships are subject to other widespread criticism. One of the most common means of sending heavy or pourable flow media such as oil is carried out through the use of ocean-going vessels, However, oil overflows and accidental leakage of oil from ships has contaminated the various areas of the periphery and gives rise to significant economic problems. In addition, such oceangoing vessels generally burn them oils for the operation of the machines would be an occasion for an essential one Air pollution there.

The actual handling of the freight or cargo on seaworthy Ships and barges on inland waterways also show significant problems for loading and unloading. It There are relatively few fully automated methods of loading and unloading cargo or cargo from ships, and consequently quite considerable precious labor is required for this purpose, and the cost of shipping freight through Ships has increased tremendously in recent years. Current ships with a large capacity also have serious geographic restrictions due to the excessive depth of water required in terms of shipping meadows and port areas. Thus, it can be said that the general system for shipping cargo by waterway "is not." essential · since the first days of ocean-going ships with the Exception has changed that includes improvements to the ships Speed and load handling options

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and payload capacity have been met. Nevertheless are the others adhering to this forni of transport Problems have not been significantly reduced.

The present invention avoids these and other problems in that a sea chain transport system in the form of unitary or module containers was provided, which often referred to as "container modules or units", and which in any desired location or orientation for one movement above or in the water can be connected to one another, with one or more drive modules or units- ■ en are driven. In addition, the transport system of the present invention provides an improved means for Loading and unloading the container units as well as a relief for storing and aligning the container modules in a desired chain for a sea route. Thus made possible the new transport system enables fast and efficient transport of cargo or loads both on the open sea and inland Waterways and sees the added unique benefit of submersible or underwater trails if desired before. This type of railway, submerged in the water, facilitates new global, polar routes through arctic waters. Farther the transport system is extremely unique, as a result, that it enables sea-land portability.

The present transport arrangement also sees movable and fixed connection devices before; which are fully automated and thus result in a significant reduction in valuable Work suitable for loading and unloading cargo It also requires a high degree of adaptability in these transport arrangements due to the combined Advantages of bulk shipping, container arrangement and barge systems available. Relatively few geographical areas. nclrräck'en, if at all for a passage or a

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Freight handling solicited with this type of transport order, and there are relatively low investment costs for oat plants required.

The '' can at ¹ the formation of Seeketter "used unit union or Modulkontainer consist n \ xr Kontainern which internal cavities have -and polygamy cargo. Like. Absorb and this Container are in the following referred to as" ¹¹ or "Kontainereinheiten" Kontainermodule Since, each of the Kontair he priming external dimensions or a multiple thereof, which easily with the same modules of the same external dimensions or one. Multiples of it can be chained to form a-large unit. Thus, these modules or units can be coupled in a desired position or orientation to form a chain assembled therefrom. These container units! are often referred to as "constant modules" in that, in most cases, the modules are of relatively equal and constant size and shape. Smaller containers, which are intended for a detachable or exchangeable arrangement within the cavity of the container modules, are referred to in the present description as "sub-module-like" containers or "sub-modules". "ISO containers * refer to an 'international standard container size, and in general two of the smaller constant container modules can be coupled to form a container equivalent to a standard" ISO container ". Therefore the terms" ISO container "or" ISO container modules "on one or more coupled modules to form a container combination of" ISO container size ".

Several of the containers are of a much larger size, and these containers, which are also of the same size in their design, are called "Super Constantia Module ^ ¹ ·

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or "super constant container modules". At a Each of these modules forms a connection with one another Chain, and the term "chain" as used in the description denotes two or more units of measure or module containers, which are connected to one another either laterally or in the longitudinal direction. Thus, a chain can be made a plurality of end-connected groups of modules arranged in the longitudinal direction, which laterally connected to one or more identical module groups are.

The present invention also provides containers which are larger than the super-constant modules and which are larger Containers are and will be of uniform design referred to as "kcntante large modules". These latter modules or units are of such an extent that they are attached to their Ends can be connected to one another to form a chain, they are not connected laterally to other chains. These modules are of such a size that they are able to accommodate load trailers and the like.

The movable container part of the transport arrangement can in general print out as a transport arrangement for a web in a water and contains a plurality of unitary containers with internal cavities, which can hold a charge or splendor. These unitary containers are watertight so that they can be placed on the surface of Water and move on a submerged path in water can. The containers are also suitable for movement on land vehicles or other means of land movement. This transport arrangement also contains coupling means for coupling ^ of each unitary odcr module container to one further containers to form a chain of serving containers.

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In addition, drive means are connected to the containers and suitable for connecting the chain of modular containers through the water between two or more geographical points transport.

To the extent that container units are dimensioned for movement on land vehicles such as towing vehicles, load trailers or the like, such as air cushion transport arrangements, and since they are also able to travel over water or a submerged path in the water, they are often referred to in this description as " Universal module container ". The expression "universal module container consequently refers to such containers according to the present invention which can be moved on such land-based vehicles and which are also suitable for movement through water either on a surface track and a ^TTv ifcer water track in the water * Thus the universal container modules flow under Sizes of unitary containers, the constant container modules and superconstant modules including the ISO modules, which are formed from any one or more of the above-mentioned modulo as well as the constant large modules.

In a preferred embodiment, the transport arrangement further characterized in that coupling means contain a coupling sleeve, which for an operational Interposition between two standardized containers is suitable. Locking means on the muffο are cooperating with Means on the containers to form the container chain can be coupled together. This coupling rule is preferred

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a "double-sided coupling device and includes self-actuating. extensible locking devices such as self-actuating mechanical locking devices with a hydraulic release device. These locking devices are common Can be switched on or coupled with coupling sleeves in the standardized container. In some cases it is just necessary to use a one-way or one-way coupling device depending on the sea chain size and model number. In in most cases, however, the coupling device is a bilateral device and allows angular movement between two adjacent modules in at least horizontal and vertical planes. In most of the 'sea chains made of container modules the coupling device is designed to allow full articulation in all directions. Tuck coupling devices, are also relatively inextensible and therefore do not allow an extensible movement between two adjacent ones Modules, although they allow limited pivoting or rotation of one module with respect to another.

The present invention also relates to an improvement of standardized containers of the type which can be detachably connected to the same containers and which are internal " Have compartments to hold cargo or cargo. This improvement has the coupling device, which can be switched on between two module containers and which with Locking means for a common locking of two containers on opposite sides of the coupling device are provided. This improvement is further characterized by ' that a ballast chamber in each of the unitary containers can be provided and there can be funds with these ballast chambers to regulate the water ballast heights in the ballast chambers. In addition, this improvement includes a Ballass chamber? N each coupling device in addition to or instead of the ballast chamber in the modules in addition to means for

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Checking the water ballast levels in the ballast chambers the coupling devices.

The method of treating the container modules to form a chain of these same container modules is also unique in that this method involves arranging the container modules on conveyor cushions or buffers so that at least one container is placed on a special transition buffer. A vertically arranged container column is formed in the manner mentioned above with the transmission buffers, which are arranged therebetween in a superposed position. Selected Container be moved to the transfer buffers or -polstern to a desired location and connected to a shift to the lower level in a desired position with respect to the other ausgew'.VJLti λ Container to ultimately form a chain of this Kontainern. The containers can be automatically coupled if they are arranged in a desired orientation. With regard to a port facility, the container chain can be moved down into the water on an inclined support surface which is arranged near the facility. At this point a front drive module is coupled to the previously coupled containers in the water. As an embodiment of this method, it is possible to couple the front drive module to the chain of containers before entering the water. In addition, one or more intermediate drive modules can be coupled between the container modules during the formation of the chain.

The present invention also has an offshore means for handling these chains of container modules in the water for use Object. As indicated, the container modules are powered by a front drive module. This method of treating the container module then contains a first loading

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Set of standardized containers with the desired cargo or magnificence in a breakwater or harbor embankment * - The introduction of a second set of modular containers with a leading propulsion module into the breakwater area and then separating the front drive module from the second set of module containers and coupling to the first set, which was previously loaded. The first sentence of standardized containers is moved out of the breakwater area under the drive of the front drive module every unit of measure in the second container set is uncoupled. The unitary containers in the second Sentences are then moved to the desired location for their contents to be unloaded.

The present invention also relates to a grand or cargo loading and unloading system for use with standard size containers of the type described, which

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a Kontainerkette in water form _e This Prachtlade- and unloading ramps comprises forming agent with a Kontainerabstützfläche on which is disposed above the water "An inclined Eührung to the support surface and in the water allows a movement of the Kontainerkette-forming and away from the ramps Middle. Drive transmission means are effective with the means forming the ramp for moving the container chain with respect to'die KontainerabStützfläche verbundden ". Finally, a storage area is arranged near the container-supporting surface for receiving the splendor in the container. The containers are preferably provided with closing means which can be opened and closed in order to remove the splendor for transfer to the storage area _{or the like}

The present invention also relates to another

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Form of cargo loading and unloading arrangement, which in the first Line suitable for use in a door water company is. This freight loading and unloading system is integrated with the Freight containers used when they are used for Bildvjig coupled with a chain in the water. The system contains a manifold with an enlarged opening that looks like this "is dimensioned so that they accommodate the containers passing through can. Flexible hoses are connected to the manifold, and In addition, liquid-tight means for connection to the container are provided at the end of the flexible hose. Farther are means with your distributor for removing or inserting the contents from or into the various container modules the flexible hoses connected.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, this freight loading and unloading system is characterized in that the distributor is completely submerged in water, and that the unloading and loading of the containers in submerged State takes place. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the container chain can be placed on a ramp surface which is located near the opening in the distributor, and the ramp-forming means can also be arranged in the submerged state, so that the containers in the submerged State to be loaded and unloaded.

The present invention also provides unique coupling means as mentioned above, which for a Krwrln of components can be used in the event of an impact. One of the components is in the generally blown away with a recess, which is a first support shoulder Has. The coupling arrangement would then have a protruding one Locking head atifweise, which on a surface the Another component is arranged and has a second support shoulder that fits the first support shoulder and thus in

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Engagement occurs when the Hopf is inserted into the recess. Tensioning means are operatively connected to and permit the locking head a slight angular movement between the "two components in the locked position. Furthermore, triggering means which can be actuated by a flow medium, for example water, are effective connected to the locking head to the size of the second support shoulder reduce something and thereby enable the head to be pulled out of the recess.

This clutch arrangement can also be characterized by be that a further protruding locking head is arranged on the opposite surface of the component, which the first protruding 'locking head' carries · In this case the The first component usually consists of a container unit and the The second component consists of a coupling frame or carrier that holds the locking head. The third component would normally consist of another container unit, which is attached to the opposite side of the coupling frame or carrier is arranged. Each of the locking or locking heads on the opposite sides of the second component is effectively connected with clamping means and would be carried by a flow medium actuatable triggering means and preferably hydraulically actuatable Release means are provided.

Preferred embodiments of the invention would also include combinations of the features mentioned above »Thus, for example, the chain described above preferably contains, depending on the the cargo to be transported, other factors described herein as well as unitary containers of the type which have special Ea load chambers. Depending on the type of unit of measure Container it can have the embodiment

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"in which the ballast chamber is separated from the payload area is, so that "if the chain of sea is bailed out, none Pollution from the payload container can be introduced into the sea. If desired, "for containers, which contain a "special bag or Snek for the payload, a ballast by flooding part of the unitary Containers, which is taken up by the utility bag - in which case the ballasting water is the sea not soiled - and / or by regulating the amount of payload in the bags.

The invention is shown in the drawing, for example.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the various container modules or units, in which:

Figure 1A is an exploded, perspective view of a Container module, which is referred to as a constant module or constant unit,

Figure 1B is a perspective view of the end closure wall of the constant module of Figure 1A and a coupling frame and represents a ballast chamber frame,

Figure 10 is a perspective view of two fully assembled constant modules to form an ISO-sized container,

ITitjui'trL 1D, 1E and 1'F are diagrammatic views of different Represent shapes of undersized containers,

Figure 1G is a perspective view of a pair of each other connected constant modules,

Figures 1H, U and 1K diagrammatic views of container inserts of undersized beef,

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Figure 1L in a perspective view of two interconnected Container modules or units.

Figure 2 is a partial perspective view of one species from module.

Figure 2A is a perspective side view of one set of end walls for the module according to Figure 2.

Figure 2B is a perspective view of another type from module.

FIG. 3 shows the interior of FIG. 3 in a vertical cross section some kind of container module.

Figure 4- is a vertical cross-section through another Module, which has a tank bag module on the left Seitenhälft.e and a module for bulk or bulk goods on the right half of the page.

Figure 5 is an end view of one of the container modules, including Coupling sleeves *

Figure 5 is a vertical cross section showing a number of container modules with ballast chambers connected to the ends shows.

FIG. 7 is a side view similar to FIG.

Figure 8 is a perspective view of a sea chain with constant modules.

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FIG. 9 is an idiotic view, partially crawled away and in section and shows part of two-sided Coupling arrangements for attaching two or more standardized containers.

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Figure 10 is a partial vertical section along the line

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Figure 11 is an end view of the coupling along the line

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Figure 12 shows larger single-unit containers with parts, which are shown in an exploded view.

FIG. 13 is a section along line 13-13 of FIG.

FIG. 14 is a vertical section along line 14-14 of FIG. 12 and shows two laterally connected overconstant Module, with one of the modules being a tank sack insert and the other container stored therein of undersize.

Figure 15 is a top plan view of a chain of superconstants Half-width modules including a front drive module.

Figure 16 is a side view of the chain of superconstant modules of Figure 15.

Figure 17 is a partial plan view similar to Figures 15 and 15 shows a modified sea chain.

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FIG. 18 is a side view of FIG.

FIG. 19 shows a perspective view of part of a Modified container arrangement, with certain parts shown in an unfolded state.

Figure 20 is a schematic side view of a treating Furnishings.

FIG. 21 is a vertical section on line 21-21 of FIG. Figure 20.

Figure 22 is a schematic vertical section of a superconstant Modules and shows a "stressful process" when the water re-enters.

Figure 23 is a partial vertical section with a view from the end into the interior of a pair of superconstant modules which handle the content of the overconstant modules show which ones are heavier carry flowing liquids, and shows the pouring of the liquid from the upper constant module into one Receiving tank.

Figure 24 is a partial vertical section looking from the end into the interior of a side-attached over-constant module, which carries debris-free solid components, and shows the unloading of the solid components into a receiving conveyor.

Figure 25 is a partial vertical section showing one Longitudinal view into the interior of a pair of laterally interconnected superconstant modules, which are detachable or interchangeable standard containers from

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Include undersize and the removal of such an undersize Show containers »

FIG. 26 shows a schematic side view of the method using a barge.

Figure 27 is a vertical cross section taken along line 27-27 of Figure 26 and shows more in detail the experience a module chain.

FIG. 28 is a vertical section similar to FIG. 27 , shows the introduction of heavy liquid oil contents in the modules etc.

Figure 29 is a vertical section similar to Figure 27 showing the incorporation of water ballast into the modules, etc.

FIG. 30 shows the device in a perspective view the basis of land for handling the contents of a Chain of constant modules.

Figure 31 is a vertical section on line 31-51 of FIG FIG. 30 and shows the devices which are used for the Transmission and distribution of the couplings and the modules are used «,

FIG. 32 shows a schematic perspective view a modified enfcladesystecu

Figure 33 is a top plan view of a port facility for Formation of sea chains.

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Figure J4 is a vertical section of Figure 35 showing the Device for e.g. handling constant container modules.

Figure 35 is a schematic plan view of an offshore treatment station showing the assembly and disassembly of constant modules.

Figure JJ6 shows in a diagram an intermediate device movement a sea chain that includes a transocean current and a supply distribution cycle.

Figure 37 is a diagrammatic view of a barge connection; which is suitable for use with sea chains of constant modules _ · ".

Figure 38 is a schematic side view of an electric chain of super-constant modules and a transmission system for sea-land transmissions.

FIG. 39 shows the overland operation in a diagrammatic view a constant module chain.

FIG. 40 shows the work cycle in a schematic view a bulk container arrangement with container modules.

FIG. 4-1 shows the interior of a in a vertical section essentially larger modules (which are referred to as large modules).

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FIG. 42 shows empty and filled large pages at separate pages Bags of liquids in containers.

Figure 43 is a schematic side view of a seaworthy one Chain of large modules and shows the operation of the underseat. .

Figure 44 is a plan view similar to Figure 4J and shows

- the angular relationship between the modules during the , side loading.

Figure 45 is a top plan view of a chain of large modules and shows the angular relationship between the modules during a lateral loading movement.

Figure 46 is a side view of the chain of large modules of Figure 45 showing the angular relationship between the Modules during a vertical loading movement.

Figure 47 is a side view of a coupling device, which is used for large instant modules.

FIG. 48 shows, in a schematic vertical sectional view, an embodiment of the sea chain of large modules and a HafedS position treatment device for it.

Figures 49-51 are schematic top views of modified treatment stations. FIGS. 1 and 1A to 1L show a unitary container arrangement which shows various forms of container modules C such as, for example, the container module C ₁ .

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All of these kntainem modules or introductions according to the present invention are ¹ ? "Universal container modules * of the type described above.

The Kontainermodul od "r the Eontainereinheit G has a rectangular Kontainerrahmen 50» ^w ie in FIG iÄ illustrated, with an upper wall 52 and a lower ¥ and 54 which are secured thereto by conventional means' side closure panels or so-called side walls 56 and SB are also attached to the longitudinal side edges of the frame 50 and edging plates or so-called end walls 60 are attached to the transverse ends of the frame 50 to form a completely enclosed container module. It can be seen from FIG are provided in the form of diagonally arranged, intersecting cross rails. The side walls 5 ^ can also be provided with a similar "form of stiffening to increase the structural rigidity of the container module.

The container module G ,, of the present invention can be made of any Number of known materials, i.e. different metals such as iron, steel, aluminum or the like. As well as other materials including wood © of synthetic wood products can be made »Furthermore, the containers * -. and "or the different parts of it from any number * · - of synthetic, plastic materials such as polyethylene, a number of polyvinyl chlorides or other vinyl-like materials Materials, polystyrene and the like. Cast or »shaped. If the dimensionally stable container G ^ consists of individual; Parts manufactured which are molded in the casting process

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these parts in any conventional manner such as through Heat welding or other known means of securing Plastic parts are assembled. The exact one for everyone Container module according to the present invention used manufacturing material depends primarily on the end use or end use. With reference to those used in sea chains Containers, the containers can preferably, but not necessarily, be made of any plastic material are, plural marriage are appropriately sealed so that the interior of the container is watertight. On the other hand, the containers made of metal materials and welded or otherwise joined together in such a form that they are suitable for a Movement through water are suitable without the ingress of water into the loading cavity formed by the container can. In the same way, the stiffening or bracing can be integral with the end walls 60 or 4 ^ n side walls 56 and or they can consist of individual parts attached to them. From Figure 1G it can be seen that Struts 64 in the form of flexible strut bands also can be attached to the frame of the container. The unitary sub-container according to Figure 1D to 1F and the Medules of Figure 1G are primarily suitable for land use, although they can be liquid tight if a Operation on the water surface or under \ fosser is desired.

A coupling, preferably in the form of a coupling sleeve, can be provided at each opposite end of the module frame 50 Purpose of fixing two or more single-unit containers C are fastened in supports with their ends. Two Small container modules can be used in the form shown in FIGS. 10, 1G and 1L can be connected to form ISO dimensional container modules. Essentially, a number of these containers can hold the Ends and also side to be connected to make a chain of

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Containers ". A ballast chamber plate 68 with a Ballast karamer formed inside can then be attached to each of the coupling sleeves 66 can be attached to each of the * opposite end walls of the container C.

The coupling sleeve 66 can have one or more flexible ßtoßpolstern or buffers or similar links are provided, do an angular formation or "streamline fairing" to allow in both vertical and horizontal planes. If the container modules are through the water during move one revolution, they are moved at an angle to each other in a horizontal plane. If the chain is in the same way the depth of water in the water, for example, from a submerged one up to a surface layer changes, the container bits are moved angularly on top of each other in a vertical plane. The amount of flexible movement or angulation is based on the length of the container modules, that is, the extent of the container modules in the direction of their movement. A greater amount of curvature would be required for larger container modules for average-sized container modules including the "super-constant modules" the average amount of angular formation in a horizontal plane between two container modules about 1 °. Furthermore, the average measure is Angle formation in a vertical plane between two average container modules, that is the extent of the bending between two modules, when the depth changes, about 2 ° up to 10 ° for larger modules. Various embodiments of couplings according to the present invention, which can be used and allow angular movement, are described and illustrated in more detail below.

A number of undersize containers, often referred to as "sub- * or "sub-module containers" are also interchangeable or detachable in each of the container modules according to the

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present invention such as the container module G * provided. Various embodiment farms of these smaller sizes of containers are shown in FIGS. 1D to 1F and 1H to 1K. FIG. 1D shows a pair of undersize containers 70 of an air container arrangement, which are preferably manufactured from the same materials that are used in the manufacture of dimensionally stable containers 1. Figure 1E shows a pair of undersize containers which are not pressurized but which are capable of containing dry goods, bulk material or liquid material as desired. As shown, a pair of these undersize containers 72 are to be placed side by side for interchangeable insertion in container C. Figure 1F discloses another form of undersize container 7 which is similar to the container 72 are in manufacture, however, the undersize containers 7 ^ are sized to be perpendicular within the unitary containers C ^ and four of the undersize containers 7 ^ are intended for simultaneous insertion into the unitary container G ^ 1G «y discloses a pair of unitary containers C ^ which are connected at their ends to a plurality of undersized containers which are rigidly retained therein after the end walls 60 and side walls 56 and 58 are secured in place »

Figure 1H shows another form of pressurized container 76 undersized which is semi-rigid in construction but has the capability of being pressurized and for retention from. Dry material is determined. Figure U reveals also an undersized container which contains a collapsible container bag for holding liquids. This type of undersized container is often referred to as a container bag module. In this connection must be on

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be pointed out that the container 7? of undersize is provided with upper and lower automatic valves SO for access to their interior. Figures 1K, 2 and 2A show another embodiment of containers 82 of undersize in collapsible form for the storage of bulk goods which can contain various forms of solid parts such as ores, grains or the like. This form of undersize container 82 is often referred to as the "bulk submodule". The container 82 is also provided with a hopper plate 84 ₍ on its upper wall and an emptying opening which has a filler plate 86 above it on the lower wall Fig. 1L shows a pair of unitary containers G, which are connected at their ends to form an ISO size with one of the undersized containers arranged therein have undersized access means which are exposed through elongated, rectangular shaped openings 86 in the upper wall of the containers C ^. and the closure plate 86 is exposed through an elongated, rectangular shaped opening in the lower wall of the unitary containers G ^ *

Each of these sub-unit containers is included in the chains after insertion into the container modules C, if the container modules can be connected to one another in the longitudinal direction. It must be noted that these container modules are mine represent some d-r "forms of containers that are used and can be coupled to form a sea chain, and in this sense they do not constitute limiting embodiments Furthermore, the tint containers of the same size can be made of such a size that only one or on the other hand, a plurality of these sub-standard ^ Containers can be arranged detachably and interchangeably within a container module G. Each of these sub-modules 76,

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78 Tuid 82 is also provided with upper hanging side flaps or tabs 88 and lower rtehenden according o "> n side tabs or flaps 90 ^a each opposite side sum purpose dor fastening Inter modules provided uf the! In the Kontaincnnodule such as the module C. Thus, a part of the side walls of the intermodules shown at 92 may be of flexible construction.

The coupling means which are used for this purpose, the container modules These container modules can be detachably connected in two or more directions to form a chain of these container modules are shown in FIG. 9 shown. A single coupling sleeve or collar 66 is so represented, dls whether they are on the transverse edges of a joden of a pair of container modules C, which are supported against one another in the longitudinal direction. is attached. The coupling part ce or -manschet The 66 on each of these container modules is provided with a plurality of outwardly protruding hydropneumatic coupling locking devices 94- provided on both opposite end surfaces 96. These locking devices 94- s'.v. in terms of size sized to be fitted with a coupling fitting 93 on the end walls and in some cases the sidewalls of each unitary Containers C ^ are engaged and effectively locked are. Furthermore, these locking devices are 94-so dimensioned that they with the coupling socket 98 on the modules work together and lock automatically in the event of an impact. In this way, each of the locking or locking devices 94- within a coupling sleeve 66 at the same time released by hydraulic release. A wobble from different container modules in a desired location facilitated by alignment cones 100, which are also provided on the end faces of the coupling sleeve 66. These Coupling devices are shown in greater detail in FIGS.

The ballast chamber plate 98 is intended to be used by the coupling

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sleeve 66 to be held and contains a ballast kairuner inside. Any ballast chamber would be preferable, however do not necessarily contain their own electric evacuation pump, not shown, and furthermore contain a rigid, positive core 101, to prevent the inner chamber walls from collapsing in a vacuum. In operation, the Ballast chambers in each of these ballast chamber plates 68 for all container modules in a chain by a computer controlled Steering system from a front drive module in a w ^ \ t 'r can be controlled in the manner described below.

It should also be noted that certain container modules can be made of a size which is a multiple of the modules C ₁ . For example, a container module with twice the size of the length of the module C * could be used to form an ISO size module, or twice the width or a length thereof could also be used in the formation of sea chains. It is generally desirable, although not necessary, to have a unitary container of a size which is a direct multiple of the normal unitary container CL.

The dimensionally uniform containers used according to the present invention can take any variety of structural forms. nehroen. Thus, FIG. 3 reveals, in a vertical cross section, a unitary container C ,, which de, m container G ₄ . or Op is similar to " ¹ " includes top and bottom walls 104, 106 and end walls 108. This module is also shown with end sidewalls or panels 110 'divided by means of a movable partition 114. In some cases, the partition walls can be fixed or displaceable to form individual chambers of different sizes.

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arrangement or a feed chute on a sub-module-like Insert be provided in the manner described in Figure 4 ".

FIG. 4 shows, in a vertical section on the left side of the vertical center line, the dimensionally uniform container C, which with a container-sack insert of sub-module size similar to that Under-module-like container sack container 73 according to Figure U is provided is. In this case, the unitary container C also includes an upper valve device 120 on the container sack insert and an upper filler 122 on the bulk insert protruding through opening 116. A bottom valve 124 of any conventional design on the container bag insert and a bottom filler 126 on the bulk module insert protrude through the opening 118 on the bottom wall. The flexible oil-like parts, which measure uniformly each Form insert are preferably made of plastic material, such as a fairly durable synthetic Rubber, polyethylene, polybutadine, polyvinyl chloride or similar forms of plastic material.

The invention also relates to the manufacture of units of measure Containers, which are divided into inner cells or chambers, which are capable of different types of cargoes to bear.

Thus, one chamber in a unitary container can hold one type of bulk liquid and another chamber in the the same unit of measure as a different form of bulk liquid take up. In the case of container-bag modules'-can the sac form an inner cell capable of containing ore, and the remainder of the cavity in the unitary container can be used as a displacement barrier or a pressure cell is used to receive compressed air. So sees

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the pressure cell provides the required amount of displacement.

It is also "aware" that the internal parts of the Baßeinheitlichen Container designed with a type of memory device rails for railway cars, "au ribbon-like Haltevor. ^: '· Ntungen for holding load followers · or * r essential sndere forcing holders aufwei p ". Ir. this compound, the degree uniform container having Facbmi ~? odor tours of the farm like. for retaining paletter be provided on which freight is placed, and it can even the provision of an inner sub-chamber member to show that the Storage of empty, stacked pallets, so a single unit of measure container may be capable of holding or receiving essentially any type of cargo combination.

From Figure 8 it can be seen that the chain of dimensional Containers is driven by a front drive module 138, which is preferably powered by nuclear power and contains its own automatic steering and control systems. Essentially can; * any form of prime mover can be used, obgleiph ran can imagine that nuclear powered modules of this type would have a greater degree of versatility including the area, Provide fuel requirements and the like. About ice-covered driveways. The front drive module is on "each side." provided with multi-dimensional water worms or screws 140, which can be rotated by approximately 85 ° for a lateral . Control limb tip; can be connected. The water snails can be attached atich and there can be special lateral Printing systems are provided. The module 138 is also included Control fins 142 provided next to ballast chambers, which in the BallantkammoTOlatten PR are provided for depth control to be provided for use in under-maintenance. The front one Drive module 138 is unique in that it is used for

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an operation a \ .f the surface of water or for one Can be intended for underwater use or for both.

Between one or more rows of in-unit Containers can have two-row drive modulo on the length of the Chain, if required, can be provided. For proportionately short container chains it is only necessary to use a front drive module. However, if the Container chains are relatively long, one or more stations of intermediate drive modules may be required. If intermediate drive modules are required, a drive belt 14-6 is fed from the front drive module 133. £ sn with 148 in Figure 8 designated intermediate drive modules. The drive belt 146 is preferably fed from a belt conveyor drum 10 which is located within or through the front drive module 13s is provided. A power transmission can also one piece with the coupling center no. If only a front one If the drive module is used, there is no drive transmission necessary. All systems along the chain are then controlled hydraulically. The front propulsion module 138 is a manned one Module, while the intermediate drive modules are preferably unmanned. The front drive module would also come with control systems for automatic control of all of the punctures in the coupling system and the container modules such as Ballast control, filling and automatic valve control and the like. Be provided. Tax systems of this kind are in theirs Structure known and therefore nio.ht further described in detail.

The one used to connect two or more of Mochils to the present invention used coupling assembly to form a chain is set in Figures 9 hir 11. Figure 9 generally shows the coupling system in the form of a

Coupling frame .-: / 66, which with an end wall of a special one! orOr sleeve

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Container module can be locked or coupled. As indicated above, this coupling frame is provided with locking or locking heads 94 on each of the opposite end walls and these can be inserted into the recesses or so-called "coupling sockets ¹ x 98" on the terminal end walls of the container modules have also been fitted into slight recesses (not shown) on the end walls of the container modules which have been sized and shaped to receive the alignment cones 100 just to enable alignment of two container modules during the locking process Control of a rotation or pivoting of the various modules during movement through water is effective.

From Figure 10 it can be seen that. the coupling socket 93 with a tapered, annular side wall 160 which is integrally formed in a relatively flat rear wall 162 transforms. At its outer end, the coupling socket 93 is provided with an inwardly projecting, annular lip 164, which with the tapered wall 160 is a somewhat inclined, annular Support shoulder 166 forms. The support shoulder 166 is inclined inwardly and upwardly with respect to the outer wall 168. This embodiment forming the coupling socket 98 can take the form of an insert which fits into an opening in the end wall of the container module, or it can be integrally formed in the End wall of the container module can be formed as desired.

The coupling system also includes a locking device 170 showing the pair of locking heads 94 on opposite one another Contains side door o * n 96 of frame 66. Each locking head 94 includes generally an outwardly and inwardly tapering retaining wall. 172. A plurality of outwardly extending, angularly arranged wings 174, which are somewhat trapezoidal

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in Forr are annular around the support wall 172 in the manner shown in FIG. These ^ wings 174 are separated from one another by elongated slots I76 and made in one piece formed at their outer ends with the support wall 172 a hinge connection 178. At the rear ends is ^ eder the wing 174 beveled inwards to form a support wall 132, which is dimensioned in size so that it is with the support wall '166 comes into engagement at the 'ft 93. This Locking or locking heads 94 are preferably made up of quite a bit hard, durable material such as steel or the like. Manufactured.

When the locking head 94 is thus inserted into the socket 98, the articulated connection 178 comes into connection with the rear wall 162 of the socket and the support shoulder 182 with the support bracket 166 in the socket and thereby establishes a lock. In this connection, the wings 174 are somewhat resilient about the one-piece articulation 178 so that they are biased inwardly towards the central axis of the locking cup 94 when the head enters the coupling socket 93. The inner annular edge of the protruding lip 164 engages the various wings 174 and thereby causes them to yield as the head enters through and into the socket 98. After the head 9 ^ · has fully entered the locking socket 98 so that the hinge connection 178 with the V: \ ? ⁿ .; wall 162 is in engagement, the wings pivot outward, thereby expanding and allowing engagement of the shoulder 182 with the support shoulder 166. This engagement creates a positive interlock so that when an axial pull on the head 94 would be exercised, the various wings 194 ″ would only yield radially outward and thereby increase the locking. This embodiment enables immediate locking in the event of an impact.

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The locking heads 94 are in connection with a middle, is individual part of the body shown in Figure 10 "actuated. An electrically conductive rod 180, which may be insulated, extends axially through the hollow body portion 184 into FIG Locking head 94 for reasons described in detail below. The body part has a shell member * 190 preferably made of relatively hard rubber material or the like, which zJ.ri ^ lich is rigid in its execution, which is nevertheless somewhat compressible. In addition, a variety of axially-lying (they can also be perpendicular) traction cables 186 are arranged on the circumference * inside uia the jacket 190, which between the two locking heads 94- and on them at 185 in the manner shown in Figure 10 are attached. These traction ropes are preferably made of high-tension steel or a similar material and can be made from various known fiber materials such as .boron fiber, carbon fiber or the like. Be made. These ropes are essentially inextensible so that they will not stretch when a axially outward tensile force exerted on the locking heads 94 · will. Furthermore, this resilient movement of the locking heads 94 allows an angle adjustment between two components, namely the coupling frame 68 and the Kontainernοdul with the Coupling socket 98. Thus, the container modules could go down and at the top by a vertical arc with respect to the coupling sleeves 68 swivel. The inward axial movement that is available for the locking heads 94 is made possible this process without breaking the coupling between these two links. In addition, a horizontal angular movement can also be used with respect to these two components can be performed through the same process.

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A locking ring 183 is do the tension fibers 186 close to the opposite one Endwändf »96 of the sleeve 68 arranged. Dose clamping rings are intended to "provide a locking contact between." the tension fibers 136 and the annular Abπtutξwand 172 to maintain. In addition, the rubber jacket described above surrounds it 190 the said structure in, the manner shown in Figure 10, εο that an airtight pocket 18A- can be formed therein, which can be charged with any pressure of the valve.

Each locking head 94- can be provided at its outer ends with electrical connection terminals 192 which can be made in one piece with the cables 180 or otherwise connected to them. In turn, the cable 180 can be plugged into any suitable power source, such as power from any of the propulsion modules used in a sea chain. Furthermore, the connecting terminal 192 is protected by an insulating covering 194 at the outer end of the head 94 and is essentially supported against the connecting ring 178. The support wall 172 also cooperates with a plurality of control webs-49 ⁴ ^ which are arranged at a distance from the start and which are formed in one piece at the rear ends of the flight 1 194 in the manner shown in FIG works against the action of a spring 198. When the hydraulic pistons 198 are actuated, they cause the control webs IAtyf to move axially inward, thereby pulling the vanes 174 inward. When this occurs, the total diameter of the support shoulders will be 18? reduced enough to remove the locking head from the coupling socket 98. The hydraulic piston can be connected to a suitable hydraulic pressure medium source, not shown, and can also be remotely controlled from a control panel, for example in the front drive module. If the coupling sleeve 68 'is not fitted with a container device! ^1st aligned *

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and the two are pressed together in the event of an impact, the locking head 94- immediately enters the coupling socket 95 and is constantly locked therein until an effective release occurs by actuating the hydraulic piston f96. This form of coupling device is unique in that it provides angular movement between two container modules in both a horizontal and vertical plane, or a combination of both. If ¹ so two Kontainermodule are subjected to opposite sides of the coupling sleeve 66 a turning effect in water, they were shifted from each other at an angle in a horizontal plane. Since the locking heads 94- can perform an angular movement due to the nature of the pulling members 136, this angular movement is possible without breaking the coupling. When the water depth or height is changed in the Container water in the same manner as for example a ^ ^T 'n'jerwasserbetrieb to a water Surface operation, Container were also without against each other in vertical direction. Breaking the coupling will be angled.

As indicated above, any type of valve arrangement, i.e. a hand operated valve, a semi or fully automatic valve arrangement in the modules of the present invention such as bulk liquid container modules and bulk modules.

The unitary containers of the present invention can be made in any multiple order of magnitude. The present invention contemplates large container modules or units of measurement Containers, which are referred to as "super constant modules" C ^. These super-constant modules C ^ are also intended for coupling to form sea chains in the same way as the constant modular containers are. These modules are often called "half-width" sup-- j.'ko: i "aante modules referred to as two none of them connected in the longitudinal direction

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Modules can be used to form a chain. So has. Each module is one-half the width of the chain ¹ JUId or generally one half of the width of the front drive module, as shown in FIG. Each super constant module can either be a container sack insert module for a bulk liquid. capacity of the type described above or a bulk solids sub-module, or it can be made in the form of a dry cargo pressure cell designed to accommodate standard submudol containers of the type described above. Furthermore, each of the sub-module inserts for Überkenstante modules G ₂ , can be provided with its own inner sensitivity system and / or valve system, which extends through openings in the upper and lower walls of the super constant modules C ^. FIG. 14 shows, in a vertical cross section, two super constant modules C 1, which are laterally connected. The left module C ^ shows a bag? "Module for bulk goods, which has either an inner, rigid body-like bag insert module 282 or a sack insert module 284 for bulk goods, or a combination of both for easy switching between payload types provided with a filling shaft 236. The bag module insert 28qf for a bulk liquid is also provided with conventional upper and lower valve systems 288 and 290 and allows filling and emptying of the contents of the liquid bag 28Jk These bags can be provided 282 and 284 of · the module only with either hard material such as ore in the mass solid sack 282 or einfTMassenflüssigkeit such as oil or the like. within the bulk liquid bag 2S4 at any point vergenehen i-rurde. These D ¹ IUssigkeitssackeinsatzmodule 232 and Fent body rack insert module e 284 would also preferably consist of any synthetic resin materials mentioned therein.

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The super constant module C ^ soll shown on the right in FIG Dry goods pressure cells 29? occur which standard container 294 record, which outside ISO containers or undersized Containers of the type described above can exist. the Pressure cell 292 and / or the standard inter-size container can from the super-constant module C ^ by removing the a part of the module forming side wall can be removed. Ir. in this case the sidewall will likely work for you watertight operation be pneumatically sealed. Furthermore, several sub-modular standard containers 294 can be placed in the Print cells 292 of the over-constant modules 0 are inserted.

A coupling system similar to the one previously described with the Coupling frame 66 is also used to connect various full-width or different super constant modules Super constant modules C ^, half-width to form chains used. This coupling device contains a coupling frame, which is provided with locking devices similar to those described with the locking device 170 essentially are the same. These frames are much narrower than the coupling sleeve 66 and do not extend over the full Width of the module. On each side of the locking frame are perpendicular bands or strips of fairly durable, but still arranged in easily compressible material, which serve as distance buffers. Furthermore, outside of the both spacer buffers a pair of somewhat flexible strips arranged, which serve as bumpers.

These chains of half-width over-constant modules described above are also driven by a front drive module 298 (FIGS. 15 and 16,) similar to the drive module I3B and contain rudder 300 and screw or worm drive sisittel 302. In addition, this front drive module, which

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well-known inner control -and steering means contains, ir.it intermediate drive modules are provided, which are inserted between rows of Kontainerrnodulen-. The present invention also sees! Full width super constant modules Cc, which are shown in Figures I7-19, similar to FIG its structure the half-wide superconctant modules with the assume that they have a width approximately equal to the width of the Chain and the front drive module. If a chain is formed by these full-width super constant modules, there is only one codule in each side row.

The full width superconstant modules are also designed to accommodate the same shapes of container bag insert modules. To keep bulk bag modules etc. 19 shows a form of container bag module insert 304 "which in one of the tJberkonstantmodule C ₁ - can be introduced. Another over-constant module according to FIG. These unitary inserts extend only half the width of the full-width super-constant modules, and therefore each super-constant module C ^ accepts, for example, two container bag insert modules 304 or two rows of undersized containers .306, each of the rows containing approximately three undersized containers, as shown in FIG The size of these unitary containers can be changed, and preferably a change in size should be a multiple of each of the modules. The ISO container modules are basically twice the size of the simple container module C,., As shown in FIG 1. Furthermore, the super constant modules are also a multiple of these basic constant modules G * · In the same way, a super constant module of full width is a multiple of the half-width super constant module.

The chain of full-width super constant modules is also used provided with "a front drive module 308, which in the.

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is essentially identical to the front drive module 298, which in connection with the chains of half-wide super constant modules is used. Furthermore, each of the modules is O ^ in the chains a multiple of the, modules Ct in one Chain of like :: ■ -> 'ules, which are linked in such a way be coupled that an aligning or an articulated connection may exist between the various adjacent modules in the chain. Thus it can be seen from Figure 17 that ' different modules within the chain with respect to each other are articulated during a lateral change in position or displacement such as the type of displacement, which occurs during a curvilinear movement in the water. Furthermore, there would be an articulated connection in vertical sighting, which results from a change in the Depth of the chain of dimensionally stable containers, as shown in Figure 18, results.

A container loading and unloading system for using the chain of standardized containers is more detailed in the Figures 20-29 shown.

The standardized containers are uniformly sized so that they can be clipped and unloaded both at port facilities and at facilities away from the coast. Fig. 20 shows an embodiment of the unloading system which can be used in conjunction with chains of unitary containers according to the present invention. This unloading system includes a receiving barge B- having a series of longitudinally spaced storage bins 322 which are intended to be in a vertical orientation and substantially in overlap in each of the chain-coupled container modules. The pick-up barge Β _Λ is provided with a slope or ramp? 24, which extends in and below the surface.

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of the water extends at the right end, and with a second Incline or ramp 326 which is also in iind under the Surface of water extends at left end. The ramps 324 and 326 lead into a chain supporting surface 323 and are adjacent to it, which include the container chain can.

From Figure 20 it can be seen that a? Container module chain 330 next to the. front drive module 332 upward on the inclined Surface of the ramp 324 and on the support surface 328 of the barge B- moved. Furthermore, the module chain is in a Position stopped, where ^ eder container module in vertical orientation with one of the reservoirs 23 inside the barge B- lies. For this purpose, the pick-up barge can use a pneumatic transport device 334- be provided, ' which can be used to engage the front drive module and one or more of the container modules in order to Drag or sorry about the container support surface 328 zn move the same laterally on the support surface 328 su. The pneumatic transport device can be in the form of a variety of endless guideways existing, 'tein, which with the module chain come into engagement, un same at the desired Place on the support surface 154- or this TranS-port system can take any other shape suitable for moving the container chain is effective.

A movable transport module 336, which is shown in FIG and embodies the pneumatic transport system 334, can be used for the standardized · container chain to pull the front drive module out of the water onto the container support surface 328. The movable transport module 336 is preferably pneumatically driven, with hinders drive parts can also be coupled with it. This movable

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Transport module 336 should be on the container support surface 323 or otherwise on rails or other supporting devices. Holding the transport module 336 slide. The container abutment st area 328 is one: pear from yourself in the longitudinal direction extending, laterally oppositely inclined guide walls 33- provided, which are part of the pneumatic Transport systems s 33 ^ · "form and sue leading the various Container chains and holding the same on the container support surface 328 can be used. The container modules are typically with an embodiment of the filling device or another emptying device as described above " provided, which unloads the contents of the "container module into the storage tank 322 of the receiving barge. This process is more detailed in Figure> ^ * "Darge presents. Each of these filling devices is provided with locking members, which provide a connection with the interior of the container and automatically by a pneumatic or hydraulic Control system can be opened and "closed", which in turn can be arranged in the front drive module can. ·

The various container modules can have their own ballast canisters contained and ballast would normally occur when the various container modules in the water enter from ramp 32p, which leads from your barge B, as shown in FIG. JZl. In this case can be opposed to the above-described ballasting of the chamber by filling the chamber up to a certain height. In In these contexts it should be pointed out that the Using a pick-up barge is a very effective method of loading and unloading the various container modules, since the barge is movable and in a stationary one

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Arrangement anchored or temporarily to a "specific point can be moved to handle the different sea chains.

FIG. 23 shows a system for treating macsenic liquids such as, for example, petroleum or the like. In this case, a receptacle B2, which in certain respects your barge B,. is similar to accommodate the various wet uniform containers that form part of the chain of containers. The container modules are in turn provided with emptying members such as automatically opening valves for discharging the liquid contents into a cavity 3 ^ 0 which is formed by the receptacle B ₂ . May further comprise a filling tank 342 disposed at the top and are provided at a distance from the receiving tank ^ \ 0 to a web *> ¥ \ - for the different Kontainea - module in the embodiment shown in Figure 23 provide manner, the filling tank 34-2 is arranged vertically above the various container modules for introducing a new liquid cargo into the container modules. Typically, a handling device includes either a loading device or some other unloading device, although in some cases the device may include means for loading the modules as well as means for unloading the modules.

Figure 24 discloses a method for emptying container modules with a bulk material. Again, the pneumatic transport devices 33 ^ can be used to the Bring the sea chain to a dock area or other barge. In addition, the pneumatic transport system 334 can also be used to create a sea chain of this unitary Bring containers alongside a platform for handling a standard container within pressure cells such as the pressure cells shown in FIG 346 to enable. The pickup boat can, however, also use a recessed passage 3Α · 8 in the in Figure 2? shown Way to pick up the container chain.

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In this way, the lesson will become the same container 34-6 to the side from the side walls or laterally draining Filling of the container on the support surfaces moved to the dock area or barge.

FIGS. 25-29 soap a floating loading or unloading barge B _x , which treats soil and which can accommodate a constant module chain. Bulk liquids such as oil to be loaded into the container modules forming part of the sea chain is stored in a cargo tank 350, which forms part of the boat B, and ballast in the constant modules is emptied into a receiving tank arranged below the sea coast. The barque B ₇ is provided with a pneumatic transport system 35 ^{/ v} similar to the transport system 33 '- *.

In an oil field or a similar deposit, the ballet water, which one from the different. Container modules in the .7 '-. Chain is removed, then from the receiving tank 352 according to Fig. for the purpose of cleaning, treating or otherwise Circulation withdrawn in a not shown TTralaufsystem. Additionally For example, petroleum can be introduced into cargo tank 350 from the wells will. Similarly, in a mineral oil refinery, water ballast would be introduced into cargo tank 350 and oil would be sucked out of the various container modules into the cargo tank in the manner shown in FIGS. FIG. 26 shows a typical barge element treatment device of the type shown in vertical cross section in FIG. Again a pneumatic transport system is used and this can connect a pneumatic transport module 336. In this case it can be observed that the leading edge of the Aufnehmerkahneπ B, with an inclined ramp 356 for the purpose the receptacle * of the container chain is provided. In this case the barge may have been moved forward while the container chain controlled by the front drive module in one

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proportionally fixed position is kept. Usually the barge is stationary while the chain is on the inclined ramp 35 ^ and. is pulled onto the receiving surface of the boat by a pneumatic transport system. In other respects this receiving barge B _{x is} similar to the receiving barge like B ,. according to Figure 20.

Other embodiments of loading and unloading systems can also be used be used. For example, the container chain can run through a station which is above the surface of the water and is provided with an overhead control device.

Figures JO and 31 show a port treatment facility 414 for handling ISO-large container modules according to the present invention Invention. This port handler 414 includes generally a two-sided (pneumatic transport) conveyor platform 416, which is arranged adjacent to or near water and contains a plurality of transport surfaces 418. The transport areas 418 are dimensioned σο that they are essentially the same length as the container modules and have a width, which can be equal to or slightly smaller than the width of the container modules. These transport surfaces 418 v / ground with a Flow medium preferably pneumatically operated so that they are shifted both in the longitudinal direction and laterally able to move the container modules into the shifted position. The container platform 416 is on both of them. Pages through adjustable transport surfaces 420 flanged, which processed Ko: H ainennodule from a road transport 422 or from rail trolleys 42 * can accommodate. The transport surface Ms »are also rowohl in the longitudinal direction al π also peitlich middle. '· o a flow medium »and preferably pneumatically actuated, Not shown Vorri-chtMirj vors

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The Konctar.f.rontainerEOdulo are brought into their position by the two-sided pneumatic transport surfaces 418. A coupling sleeve 66 is inserted between each container module by means of a coupling training device 426. This coupling device 426 is suitable for storing a large number of the coupling sleeves or frames 66 shown and automatically guides a coupling sleeve 66 between two opposite end plates or end walls of two longitudinally aligned Container modules and "fastened these parts to form a module chain. The various container modules, which are unloaded from other means of transport, are loaded onto the various adjustable transport surfaces 420" and shifted on the two-sided transport surfaces 418 to the desired position and orientation in the to form final sea chain. After each container module is properly positioned and oriented with respect to each other, they are passed through the clutch feeder 426, inserting the clutch sleeve 66 therebetween so that the two end-to-end containers are coupled together. After each Container has passed in its proper position and alignment by the coupling supply device 426, they are verburifen together to form a Rei; ° - ^f to form ~ n in the lateral direction and the longitudinal direction extending Kontaineimodulketten in the dargectellten in Figure 42 manner.. Thereafter, a front drive module cji is moved up the front of the module chain so that the chain is then ready for movement on or in the water.

Other embodiments of loading and unloading systems can can also be used, i.e. the container chain can be replaced by a. Station 370, which is above the surface of the water \ md nit e in? r overhead Bc diemings a direction 372 (^ i-S * 32) before ε rather. is. This treatment option 370 contains a

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enlarged jr.ittbrc opening ^ 74, the ro <? roß ber.ess ° n is that a container chain 376 including the drive module. ^ 37? can be included. The lower part of the station 370 including, cir.op part dor opening 374 would at least sufficient rc lie below the water levels ~ <n? That the train of the chain 376 and the drive module can be .untergebracht 378th Is there the front drive module 37? di ⁿ chain 376 through the enlarged opening? 7 ^Z! pulls, the chain can be stopped at certain intervals so that the modules in the chain can be processed. The station 370 receives various charges or stores from a remote source (not shown) and contains, for example, a water ballast feed line and a fuel feed line ; 382 or any of a plurality of cargo lines 384. Each of these various lines includes fittings 386 for final connection to either the valve or the filler on the top wall of each of the container modules. The treatment station 370 could also be located in an underwater environment where the various treatments of the modules take place, or these lines could be connected to suitable vacuum sources, not shown, to remove the contents of each of the container modules.

FIGS. 33 and 34 show a port treatment facility 4-50 hours of assembling the standardized containers to form sea chains. This port facility 4 ^ 0 would connect the sea chain handling facility 414 according to FIGS. The treatment device 450 of FIGS 33 ¹ ^ Id 34 comprises in general at least two relatively flat Kontaineraufnatmeplattformen, and each contains a series of peitlich extending and arranged in the longitudinal direction ir. Distance pneumatic transport surfaces 4B4 very Art * r 414 by

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FIG. 30. Each of the platforms / 452 is provided with adjustable transport surfaces 456 like the adjustable transport surfaces 418. Furthermore, each platform is provided with a coupling feed device 458 which is similar to the coupling feed device 425 according to FIG. A pair of lateral storage platforms 460 extend outwardly from the containers on named platforms 452 and each is provided with automatic container storage and handling facilities similar to facilities 428. Thus, on each platform 460 are the plurality of rows of stored container modules and / or . or untereinheitli "Chen Kontainern which are supported by one or more pneumatic transport surfaces 454th each is of the automated Kontainerspeicherund Behandlungoeinrichtungen on these platforms 452 with the moving gantry 4JO with the a f provided oiigsvorriclrfrung 438 and the Sogverriegelungsvorrichtung 442, which in combination can perform a lateral and longitudinally displaceable movement in a horizontal plane and a vertically displaceable movement for moving a container module to the basic height.

Then each of the container modules to form a container chain has been coupled, they are moved along the container platform 452 to inclined re-entry piers 462, which may also be provided with some form of conveyor system for moving the container chains into the water 464. The Hafeneinriohtung 450 is also with a pull-out pillar 466 for removing the chains of container modules from the water. After a container chain from the container support platform 452 runs on the re-entry pier 462, is connected or f.it the front drive module 463, which is arranged in the wanser 464.

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Treating chains also These wet-uniform containers in a facility remote from the building 4-70 is shown more in FIGS. 3 ^ and 36. In the typical remote facility 4-70, the distribution traffic from a nearby coastal area is taken up in the form shown in FIG. After the container chains have been formed in the offshore assembly facility 47O, they travel to facility 4-70 at another location in either an underwater or surface mode, at which point the container chain for distribution to the coast for final loading and viarlerbf »- load can be taken apart. The offshore K ^ ⁺ "-ten assembly facility 4-70, which is shown in more detail in 'tauf in Figure 35, contains a \ Iel ion breaker component 47.2 with a pair of spaced, opposite breakwater walls 4-74-, These breakwater walls 4- 74- proceed each in a pair of spaced walls 4-76 input via, thereby forming a swept to the coast inlet 4-78. at the other end are di * ⁵ breakwater walls 474 open to the open sea and an intermediate area 480 for sale.

In operation, an incoming chain from this unitized container, powered by a front drive module and one or more twin drive modules, enters the breakwater area through entrance 432 at which time it is then moved to the box disassembling station 483. In order to facilitate the dismantling of the standardized containers in the fat, the Kottc can initially be interrupted at one of the twin drive modules: -. "Tugs can be used in this Wellenbrooher area to facilitate the formation and dismantling ::, dor Kett«, wenr gevninscht, 7.U. Hachdom di ^ Kon ⁾ "ainork '? t" ^ ^< ? Lp

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■ disassembled in the manner described. The front drive module can then move under its own power to the chain assembly function 486 ". At the chain assembly station 486, various standardized containers in the form of chains for exit movement are assembled A cöer - several intermediate drive modules is formed, it is provided with a front drive sin ο flul. Then each chain runs under the power of the front drive module through the output 4-84 for a journey across the water shipped through inlet 478 in the manner illustrated in Figure 35.

Tugs 490 can also be used when assembling or disassembling the chains of the unitary containers be used by having barges 492 for a relatively short movement such as movement from an ostline to the offshore chain composition will. This type of barge assembly is also shown in more detail in FIG. Conventional Tugs can also be used to tow groups of container modules.

In ice-covered waters, the container chains in and under the water surface in front of :: ... a treatment dandruff or - hanger 494 by means of a pneumatic transport system 496 which forms part of a handling device 498, which is shown in greater detail in FIG. In this way, the sea chains gain from dimensionally uniform Containers access to the treatment shed such as the hangar 49 '}, which is on an arctic ice sheet surrounded by the coast. As a result, the

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Container chain can be handled without disassembling.

The pneumatic transport system 496 is generally in one Access tunnel 500 is formed in the manner shown in FIG. The waterline or surface 502 is generally from an ice sheet 504 is covered in a frozen expanse of water, and the access tunnel 500 can enter the Continental shelf part of the earth for a connection with the Wasrer under the ice sheet 504 ge ": Be Mdet. The access tunnel is provided with a suitable ground cover 505 · The chain can You can move into the access tunnel under your own power, as the access tunnel is at least partially filled with water, in unfrozen State is filled. However, at a certain point where the water level ends, as in Figure 3? is shown, can pneumatic transport system 496, for example in the form of a Conveyor belt systems with the front drive module and a one or more of the unitary containers engages and moves this chain of containers into the covered treatment hangar.

In many cases it may be desirable to have container chains in one embodiment of treatment sheds or hangars treat the water in areas that are not covered by ice caps. In this case the container chain is placed under the Driving a forward drive module moved to a dock area where a sloping surface is in the continental shelf or the land leading into the water. A harbor basin slide and track assembly was on this inclined surface is formed to engage the leading edge of the drive module and one or more of the container modules bring to. At this point the slideway and track arrangement is then shifted upwards along the inclined surface, in order to at least partially pull the unitary containers out of the water. The containers can then emptied or refilled as desired, or they can be shipped to a container storage area.

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In some cases it may be desirable to put an airborne ramp in place to pull the container module out of the warmer. The sea chain provides a flat pulling operation which can be easily pulled out of the water by such a pneumatic transport system for treatment in one of these treatment sheds. This type of transport system is typically arranged in a treatment device which is intended in particular for a "specific payload, ie a bulk liquid \ bulk goods, dry goods or other ISO containers". This type of payload treatment decreases the dwell times which also decrease the work.

In some cases, for example in those areas which are covered with ice surfaces on the water, it may be desirable to move the container chains or parts of these chains over the pack ice for certain distances to a treatment facility . In these cases, a propulsion module 510, which can move over land, can be used to move a chain 512 of container modules. Furthermore, the container modules can be loaded onto fairly large, powered mobile devices or sledges or pneumatic transport surfaces 9iW, which are suitable for movement over pack ice, as shown in FIG. 39. The drive module 510 would be capable of movement under operator control on the compacted snow or pack ice as indicated and could pull multiple containers a desired distance to a treatment facility or the like. These powered devices would typically include a power source such as a hydrocarbon combustion engine or the like and would be fitted with slide chains or other ground-engaging devices suitable for movement in those ground conditions. The wheeled devices 51 can also be propelled under the control of a front power unit 510.

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FIG. 40 shows in a flow diagram the movement of the various container modules in the container chain. Overland chains of these wet uniform containers 514, chains of containers carried by rails or other guides 516, and chains of containers carried by bicycle vehicles 518 are all fed into a transport device 520 of any of the types described above. At this transport means the unit union Container can in vessels at the site introduced 522 or they may be connected to form Bastkahne of Seeketten 524-, or they may ^ζ ι α individual Seeketten for ^ Eden surface or underwater operation are formed 52p. Thereafter, the Kontainermodule to cl ⁿ be - delivered _»o ewünschten place where they are then stored in a warehouse at 528 or worn for a Nutalastbehandlung in 530 of water.

The transport system according to the present invention is highly unique and provides many different advantages over conventional transport systems. The illustrated and described transport system enables arctic access from essentially all markets all year round. Because of the unique versatility of Kontainerketten numerous routes with time and Entiernungsein- can _t savings are achieved. In addition, the container chains enable sea-land transmission with a high degree of efficiency. Furthermore, the nautical chains of these hateful containers and the handling facilities have unlimited splendor adaptability and maneuverability.

The constant large modules C ^ (Figure 41) according to Vv present Invention are extremely versatile and they can carry a wide variety of special cargo equipment. Everyone this Hsdule C, - could only be a form of freight such as- ^ wisely pick up load trailers, railroad cars, bulk goods, etc.

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Each module is also connected to a primary ballast cell 54-9. each transverse end for a depth control. In addition, it is desirable in beladeneis or unloaded condition due to the different weight of the modules also provide a pair of secondary boost cells 550 to each transverse end, which can be also referred to as "AuftriebskontrQllζeilen""The primary cells <$$ & -. And the secondary Cells 55 can be controlled either individually on (each module or together from a primary source, ie from the front drive module.

A constant large module Og, according to FIG. 4-1, contains an outer one Housing 532, which is arranged in a plurality of in the longitudinal direction in? Spaced, laterally lying chambers 534- through laterally extending dividers or "bulkheads" 536 are divided will. Some of these chambers 534 are provided with supports 538 for example for a support of a load trailer 540 or a railroad car or the like. Provided. Thus, a pair of vertically arranged load tags 54-0 in a chamber 534-corresponding this arrangement can be arranged. In the same way, the other chambers 534- can accommodate different Uo columns, i.e. ISO modules or constant modules 54-2 be determined. In this connection several of the chambers 534- with several horizontal ones arranged at different heights Z-ir.ffchenabstützplatten 544 be provided. That way it is possible to support loads of materials on pallets 54-6. In other chambers can! residual ingredient insert modules 54-7 for the ■ Intake of mass fluids or the entire chamber can with a bulk solid material of low density, such as at 548 to be filled. ,.

In 'Figure 4-2, the internal parts of a constant 3-container bag module Cg with an outer housing shown, which in 'a plurality of compartments 556 by

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inner subdivisions or querlie3en.de walls 558 subdivided 5 st. Each compartment 556 is intended to hold a flexible container bag 560 and thereby place each island container 556 in a “payload chamber 56? around? divide an inner empty area 5 ^ 4. When the modules C _r By J ^v transport are not used by payload Hutzlastkamrern 562 can verseher with ballast water in order to take the illustrated shape.

The shape assumed by the container bags 560 in filled State with bulk liquid is also shown. As can be seen, the bags 560 fill substantially all of them Area of the individual compartments 556 with the exception of a small space 564, which in turn with sea water or the like. can be filled. The container bags 560 are substantially impermeable to water, and therefore contamination of a Payload such as «. Also a bulk liquid do not occur. Farther is j ^ that of the departments with its own inlet valve 566 on the top wall for the introduction or removal of liquid contents into the container bag 560. It is It is also possible to provide outlet valves (not shown) on the Eodenwand of the modules for removing the contents.

Chains of superconstant modules can also be formed in the same way as otherwise described above. Thus can with reference to Figures 43 and 44, it can be concluded that a Chain of constant overmodules Og from a front drive module 590 is driven. In the same way, ee is also possible, to use one or more intermediate drive modules, not shown. These modules are also capable of underwater and be driven on the water in the manner shown. Each module is provided with a coupling device 592, which is shown in greater detail in FIGS. 45-47.

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Thus, referring to Fig. 43, it can be determined that clad coupling devices an angle adjustment between two large modules in a vertical plane for a change in depth or an angle adjustment between two adjacent ones Container modules Cg in a horizontal plane for a change of direction allowed. '

FIG. 45 shows the external view of the coupling device 592 when two container modules are angularly displaced in a vertical plane. Figure 46 shows the external view in the same way a coupling device 592 when two modules are angled in a horizontal plane. Thus represents the external appearance a continuation in the form of a continuous wall between the "two large modules connected at the ends ~ τ.

To rotate or pivot between coupled constants To prevent large modules, the end walls of one of the modules provided with a pair of upper and lower outwardly extending supports 616 which roller bearings 618 inwardly pointing, "hold arcuate recesses 620. These roller bearings are intended to engage outwardly extending guide flanges 622 on the end wall of a module. The guide flanges 622 are provided with "arcuate guide surfaces 624" (Fig. 47) Mistake. Thus, two large constant containers can be in relation to each other in each of a plurality of complex planes including the horizontal and vertical planes at an angle to each other. This support and guide flange assembly However, wants a rotation of the various constant bulk containers during a waving movement or during a movement prevent liquid medium.

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The chains of large modules can be used in the same way as any the other chains are dealt with. So these modules can be based on barge-like components, port facilities above and below water "loaded and unloaded. An embodiment of

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Loading device 628 ict in Figure 48 for use with constant large modules. In this case! constant large module backwards in the direction of a port area 630 can be placed until the aquatic animals of the module is larger than the mainland shelf 632 under the water. At At this point, a port embankment leveling slide -34 intervenes the rear end of the module and sees this up above the: water level 633. The end wall of the module Og can for the removal of the undermc "uniform container 640 run Loading on another fora to be removed by land transport.

The track 634 is preferably pneumatically operated and includes an engaging slide 642 and a hook 644 by which the rear end of the module C _c can be engaged for movement upwardly along the inclined ramp 636. This slider 642 would be movable on a path not shown.

Another embodiment of the discharge device 646 is shown in Figure 50. It contains an air bearing ramp 648 which is able to pull the module Cg out of the water 650 at least above the water line. The air bearing is designed to allow a sliding movement of the module G ^ up to a point where it essentially eats out of the water.

A bulk liquid treatment facility; 654 for use with modules Cg is shown in FIG. The facility 654 includes a ramp or incline 656 which goes below the surface of the water 658 feel -. · «And is provided with an air bearing ramp 660 for engagement with a constant large module. This ramp engages the rear end of a module Cg and pulls this up completely out of the water. With this method, ballast water can be removed from »the module. The air flow ramp 660 then moves the module to one

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Unloading point 662 where the liquid contents are in a holding tank 664 i.e. can be introduced by Schworfcraft discharge. . One Distribution pipeline 666 can also be used with tank 664- for one ultimately? Distribution & it liquid content in dec module G ^ related. Servant module Cg can be equipped with one or several compartments are provided, which are a human fluid and can also have its own internal "valve" have which one? the introduction and discharge of liquid contents allowed.

Figures 48, SO and 51 show only three executives. of treatment units. Each unit described above can also be suitable for the treatment of constant "large containers" in the case of larger versions. In addition, these latter three facilities could be scaled down to handle other form of modules.

Figure 4-9 shows a typical offshore treatment facility shown in an area where the water can be covered with a substantial ice cap. It can be a covered one Treatment shed 494 also for access to the water through the underground access tunnel 500. Me sea chain Canr from a remote station such as a remote pickup 508, which also in the shape of a pick-up tank barge or submerged ones Can be pumping stations. The container chain under the drive of a front drive module becomes the receiving unit far from the coast. device 508 dev ^ l-i- for loading and unloading a cargo emotional.

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~ ^{? G} "" ^. J-ii 197? Patent claims .JTransportation arrangement, characterized in that it has a plurality of uniform, liquid-tight containers (C) with an inner cavity for receiving a load or cargo and at least one opening for introducing the cargo or splendor, and a liquid-tight closing member for the loading opening, a Coupling device for coupling a ^ 'eden unitary container (C) with one in further unitary Eontainer (C) to form a container chain and a drive device r.it the. Containers (C) operationally connected for a transport of the chain of containers through or in the water between at least two geographical locations. Transport arrangement according to Claim 1, characterized in that that the coupling device is designed so that it allows bending between two adjacent unit containers (C) allows both in the horizontal and in the vertical plane. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the coupling device has a coupling element (66) that can be switched on between two standard containers (C) and locking means on the coupling member for engagement with cooperating means on the container (C). Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the coupling device consists of a two-sided or double coupling with a coupling member (66), which is suitable for interconnection between two containers (C) with the actuation of flexible locking devices is, which is connected to the coupling member and in the Coupling links engaging together in the standard containers a ^ vis are formed U / 0991 '"} / - 94S ^c & f ^ - · J'J-li I ??? B / Wc f. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, thereby rekenn-. shows that the clutch oil consists of a sleeve (65). 6. Transport arrangement according to spoke 1 or 2, characterized in that that each unit container (0) with a ballact chamber (68) and means ziot rules of the water level in the Ballast chambers (68) for regulating the water depth of the container. (C) is provided. 7. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that undersized containers (G) for. interchangeable insert in the standard container are provided. 8. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that collapsible, bag-like members (304) are provided for replaceable insertion into the standard container (0) and are suitable for receiving loose materials. 9. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that a device for the pressure charging of -Vj - standard containers is provided. 10. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the drive means comprises a front module (1JB, 298, 378, 590) with a control system and at least one Have intermediate drive module between two of the unit containers (C) in the chain. 11. Transport arrangement according to claim 10, characterized in that that the front drive shaft (138, 298, 378, '590) for cede, the intermediate drive modules provides a drive through the coupling device. 20988/4/0991 φ / Ρ «7455 -« Γ9- ■ 4th JrJi 1972 E / We 17 · Transport arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that that the storage cell (34-6) is a part of one in the water arranged receiving barge (B) "forms. 18. Transport arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that that the drive subcarrier support means also one with one Flow medium actuatable drive machine "exist. 19. Transport arrangement; according to claim 15, characterized gekenn.-ο "chnet, that the power transmission means from a pneumatically actuated, movable power transmission unit movable along the caterpillar (33'O "exist. 20. Transport arrangement according to claim 16, characterized in that that the storage cell consists of a receiving tank, the is at least partially immersed in the water and in. the contents of the liquid package contained in the freight unit container (C) can accommodate. 21. Transport arrangement according to claim 20, characterized in that undersize of container (C) which are smaller than the inassuniform Freight containers are interchangeable in. Unit containers are arranged, and the support surface cit an excluded part to accommodate the standard container chain is provided, whereby the undersize -directly removed from the 'standard containers on the support surface can be. 2 ?. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it has a distributor with an opening dimensioned to accommodate the container _: flexible pipes connected to the distributor, means for liquid-tight fitting. dl ^ Kontainer and piTve with öem V ^ r ^ oiler we>"= -» r. verb-.inde.itD Dedication of removing odor Einfuhire ^ n of contents into the i.:nd atic den “AD Τ / ρ 7455 -58- July 4th 197? B / We 12. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the standard container (C) in their size for a transport on land vehicles "are dimensioned. 13. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the coupling sleeve (66) is on a two-sided Coupling device with expandable by a flow medium Locking Devices (178) consists of u'-c the locking devices cooperating in coupling sockets (93) in the standard containers intervention. 14. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the container (C) has separate 3 bags for goods, and the ballast chamber is separated from the bags. 15. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the landing loading and unloading device has a ramp (324, 326) with one arranged above the water Support surface (328) for the container (330) and one on the support surface (328) and leading into the water Inclined surface that causes a movement of the container chain (330) and away from the ramp (324, 326) allows with the ramp associated power transmission means (334) for moving the container chain with respect to the container support surface (328), at least one near the container support surface (328) for receiving the cargo in the arranged storage area (322) and locking means on the containers, which open the storage area to lift out the load * 16. Transport arrangement according to claim 15, characterized in that that the stretching area consists of a memory cell (346), the under the container support surface (328) ζην. Reception of the cargo or freight set down from the containers is arranged T /? 7 * 55 -60- * · <- ^T ^ li 1972 B / We Containers through the "flexible pipes. 23. Transport arrangement according to claim. 22, thereby r ^ enn ^ iehrj ^ t, that the distributor is immersed in water and then discharging and loading the containers in submerged. Condition or- 24. Transport arrangement according to claim 22, characterized in that that the container chain is moved on a ramp arranged near the opening. 25. Transport arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it contains a coupling for locking two units (O) against each other in the event of an impact, and a unit (C) has a fit (9S) with a first support shoulder (166), one protruding locking head (9 *) 1, arranged on one * surface of the other unit and provided with a second support shoulder (182), which mates with the first support shoulder (182) and comes into engagement with it when the head (9 *) is in the socket (98) is inserted, a tensioning device (186) operatively connected to the locking head (94), which enables a slight angular movement between the two units (C) in the locked position, and has release means which can be actuated by a flow medium and which are connected to the locking head (9 ² O is effectively connected to a light covering the size of the second support shoulder (230) so that the head can be removed from the socket (95). 26. Transport arrangement according to claim 25, characterized in that a protruding locking head (9 *) with a "^ * opposite surface of the other unit (C) is arranged -and a Facnun ^ (9 ^q ) in finer third unit (C)" » is incompatible. 20988A / 099 1 BATH Τ / ρ 7455 - ⁶ Ϊ ~ July 4, 197? 27. Transport arrangement according to claim 25, characterized in that that the locking head (94-) nit the clamping device (136) and a triggering device that can be actuated by a flow medium connected is. 2S. Transport arrangement according to claim 25, characterized in that that the clamping device has a cylindrical member (190) which can be assembled and exactly opposite is extensible on a variety of relatively inextensible, associated tensioning members (186) and with the Locking head is effectively connected. 29. Transport arrangement according to claim 25, characterized in that the device which can be triggered by a flow medium has a hydraulic piston (198) which is connected to your locking head (9 ⁷ I-) in order to push it out of the socket (9). JO. Transport arrangement according to claim 25, characterized in that the locking head (9 ² O is provided with a plurality of wing-like members (174-) & u £ its outer surface to an exactly opposite constriction when the hydraulic piston is actuated. 31. A method for treating sea chains with standardized containers with a front drive unit in the Vasser, characterized in that a first set of standardized containers is loaded with the desired cargo or magnificence and these are introduced into a docks area, a further set of standardized containers with a front Drive unit introduced into a port embankment area, the front drive unit separated from the second set of standard containers and coupled to the first set of containers, the first container from the 209884/0991 ρ 7 7 * 5? -62- 4 ·. July 197? VW Hafendaimnbereich under the drive of the front drive unit he rust away and each of the standardized containers in the ¹ second satellite is uncoupled. 32. The method according to claim 31 »thereby cekenziz *» in that di <* A single container in the second set to the desired one Place assessed and its content is unloaded. 209884/0991 SAD OBNIlNAt. χ » Lee r be e