EP2860134B1 - Container for storing and transporting goods - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of containers for storing and transporting goods. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for blocking and stalling goods stored in such containers.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In a manner known per se, the systems ensuring the wedging of goods in storage containers and transport are well known. These containers can be used to transport goods by any means, whether land, sea or air. Indeed, it is crucial, during the transport of goods, to protect the latter from shocks and movements induced by the transport. For example, it is well known in the prior art for securing systems, for example straps or chains, hooked to rings themselves attached to the structure of the container, these lashings to immobilize the goods between them so to prevent movement in case of shock or simply when transporting the container. However, the lashings tend to loosen because of their natural elongation, the forces involved during the movement of the container, and induced by the weight of the goods in the container. This loosening of the lashings causes a mechanical game between the packages present in the container, the latter may slide, collide and therefore degrade.

It is known in the prior art devices to improve the wedging of goods in transport containers. For example, the patent application having the number of publication DE 4335478 describes a merchandise blocking system usable in the storage areas, for example a container, comprising at least one bar for blocking goods, one end of the bar being fixed in a hole made in container ceiling, the other end of the bar comprising a system for engaging in a rack rail, the rack being used to bring the bar of the goods and to wedlock them securely. However, the system disclosed in the document DE 4335478 allows only a limited movement of the bar once it is in place, one end of the bar being engaged in a hole, the movement of the other end being dependent on a rack rail naturally having indivisible bearings .

He is also known in the international application WO 9856614 a system of vertical bars for immobilizing the goods stored in a container, one end of the bar being fixed in a hole of the roof of the container, the other end cooperating with a socket of the floor. However, this system does not allow to change the position of the bar once it is in place.

The document US2006 / 051178 discloses a system of bars for securing goods whose ends can be attached along horizontal spars forming the walls of a cargo space.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention therefore aims to provide a container for storing and transporting goods to overcome one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art.

The invention proposes a storage and transport container comprising a device for blocking and blocking goods stored in the container provided for this purpose and to ensure the immobilization of the goods with a setting as fine as possible to adapt to all dimensions of goods. On the other hand, the container includes arrangements to facilitate the loading and / or unloading of the container.

• au moins quatre montants verticaux dont les extrémités sont rendues solidaires de l'armature, les montants étant répartis de manière égale le long de deux parois latérales en vis-à-vis,
• au moins deux coulisseaux horizontaux disposés en vis-à-vis et au moins deux supports horizontaux disposés en vis-à-vis, chaque coulisseau et chaque support étant rendus solidaires d'au moins deux des montants verticaux d'une même paroi,
• au moins un système de calage et de blocage comportant deux presses à crémaillère, chaque presse comprenant un valet destiné à coulisser le long d'un coulisseau, les presses d'un même système de calage et de blocage coulissant le long de coulisseaux situés en vis-à-vis, chaque presse comprenant une platine prévue pour venir au contact d'une barre de calage et de blocage sensiblement horizontale dont les extrémités reposent sur des supports horizontaux en vis-à-vis, les presses d'un système de calage et de blocage étant destinées à pousser la barre de calage et de blocage de sorte que celle-ci vienne au contact des marchandises de manière à les caler contre les parois du container et/ou contre d'autres marchandises et/ou contre une barre de calage d'un autre système de calage.

For this purpose, the invention relates to a container for the storage of goods comprising a plurality of walls, a horizontal platform load support, at least two vertical frames placed vis-à-vis, each secured to one side of the platform, at least two horizontal spars arranged between the frames and whose ends are rendered integral with the two frames at the corners facing each other, the assembly formed by the platform, the frames and the longitudinal members forming the frame of the container, the container being further characterized in that it comprises:

• at least four vertical uprights whose ends are made integral with the frame, the uprights being distributed equally along two side walls facing each other,
• at least two horizontal slides disposed facing each other and at least two horizontal supports arranged facing each other, each slide and each support being secured to at least two of the vertical uprights of the same wall,
• at least one wedging and locking system comprising two rack presses, each press comprising a jack intended to slide along a slide, the presses of the same locking and locking system sliding along screwed slides; each press comprising a plate adapted to come into contact with a substantially horizontal locking and locking bar whose ends rest on horizontal supports facing each other, the presses of a locking system and blocking means being intended to push the locking and locking bar so that it comes into contact with the goods so as to wedge them against the walls of the container and / or against other goods and / or against a blocking bar another locking system.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that it has a rectangular parallelepiped shape.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the walls are corrugated iron.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the load support platform comprises a plurality of sleepers surrounded by a horizontal frame, a floor being deposited and secured to the platform.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the uprights, the sliders and the horizontal supports are placed along the side walls arranged in the length of the parallelepiped container.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that a pair of sliders arranged vis-à-vis are substantially at the same height.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the system for securing the sliders to the amounts of the container is adjustable.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the ends of the wedging and locking bar of a locking and locking system each rest on a round or cylindrical tube secured to a horizontal support at least on a part of its length.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the plates of the rack presses are inclinable in a horizontal plane at an angle between 0 ° and 50 °, preferably between 0 ° and 30 °.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that a pair of horizontal supports arranged vis-à-vis are substantially at the same height.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that it comprises at least one additional horizontal and adjustable floor, said floor comprising a plurality of elements forming slats resting on a floor support.

According to another particular feature, the container is characterized in that the floor support comprises two horizontal rectangular tubes located facing each other at substantially the same height, each tube being integral with at least two uprights situated along a longitudinal axis. same side wall.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that a round or horizontal cylindrical tube is made integral with at least two vertical uprights on at least a part of the length of each wall, so that each tube is between container wall and one end of the slats of the adjustable floor so as to prevent slippage of the slats towards the walls of the container.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the slats of the adjustable floor comprise at their ends arrangements allowing the interlocking of the slats in each other so as to consolidate the adjustable floor.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that it comprises an access ramp intended to facilitate the loading and unloading of the container, said ramp comprising a pivot axis housed in a container located at the rear of the door sill. a frame of the container.

According to another feature, the container is characterized in that the access ramp comprises a checkered sheet, a seat plate, a plurality of stiffeners for reinforcing and rigidifying the structure of the ramp, and a plurality of supports for touch the ground to stabilize the ramp.

According to another particular feature, the container is characterized in that the access ramp comprises a pivot made integral with the container, making it possible to place the access ramp in the loading / unloading position of goods or in a vertical position so as to prevent the possible drop of goods from the container, damping means or winching solidarity of the container and the pivot allowing the movement of the ramp when the latter passes from the loading / unloading position to the vertical position and vice versa.

• La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective de l'armature et d'une paroi latéral d'un conteneur dans un mode de réalisation ;
• La figure 2a représente une partie du système de calage et de blocage compris dans le conteneur ;
• La figure 2b représente une presse à crémaillère, et son valet associé à un coulisseau ;
• La figure 3a représente une vue en coupe d'une latte du plancher modulable dans un mode de réalisation ;
• La figure 3b représente deux lattes emboitées via les agencements prévus à cet effet ;
• La figure 3c représente une vue en coupe d'une latte du plancher modulable dans un autre mode de réalisation ;
• La figure 3d représente deux lattes emboitées via les agencements prévus à cet effet dans un autre mode de réalisation ;
• La figure 4a représente la rampe d'accès vue de côté, en position verticale et en position de chargement/déchargement du conteneur ;
• La figure 4b représente une rampe d'accès vie de dessus dans un mode de réalisation ;

The invention, with its features and advantages, will emerge more clearly on reading the description given with reference to the appended drawings in which:

• The figure 1 is a perspective view of the frame and a side wall of a container in one embodiment;
• The figure 2a represents a part of the blocking and blocking system included in the container;
• The figure 2b represents a cogwheel press, and its valet associated with a slider;
• The figure 3a represents a sectional view of a slat of the adjustable floor in one embodiment;
• The figure 3b represents two slats nested via the arrangements provided for this purpose;
• The figure 3c is a sectional view of a modular floor slat in another embodiment;
• The figure 3d represents two battens nested via the arrangements provided for this purpose in another embodiment;
• The figure 4a represents the access ramp viewed from the side, in a vertical position and in the loading / unloading position of the container;
• The figure 4b represents a top life ramp in one embodiment;

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

With reference to Figures 1 to 4 the invention will now be described.

In one embodiment, the container according to the invention is of parallelepipedal shape, preferably of rectangular shape. The container comprises a plurality of walls (5) vertical for example and not limited to corrugated sheet, and a roof that can be removable in one embodiment. For example and without limitation, the roof is corrugated iron or is simply a tarpaulin.

In one embodiment, the container includes a horizontal loading platform (3). For example and without limitation, this platform (3) comprises a plurality of sleepers surrounded by a horizontal frame. The platform (3) also comprises a floor deposited on the latter, said floor being secured to the platform (3), for example and in a non-limiting manner by welding or screwing. For example and without limitation, the sleepers and the horizontal frame of the platform (3) are made of steel.

In one embodiment, the container comprises two vertical frames (1), for example and in a nonlimiting manner of rectangular shape, the frames being placed vis-à-vis. One side of each frame (1) is secured to one end of the platform (3) horizontal. The container also comprises at least two longitudinal members (2) arranged between the vertical frames. The ends of each spar are made integral with the vertical frames at the corners vis-à-vis, for example and in a non-limiting manner by welding or screwing. For example and without limitation, the vertical frames and the longitudinal members (2) are made of steel. The assembly comprising the platform (3) horizontally, the vertical frames and the longitudinal members (2) forms the frame of the container. For example and without limitation, the container according to the invention is an ISO container meeting the requirements for storage and transport of class 7 goods, that is to say dangerous goods.

In one embodiment, the container comprises at least four vertical uprights (50) whose ends are made integral with the reinforcement of the container, for example and without limitation, each upright is secured to one side of the platform (3) horizontal and secondly a horizontal spar connecting the two vertical frames (1). For example and without limitation, the amounts (50) are steel. The uprights (50) are distributed equally between two walls (5) of the container located vis-a-vis.

In one embodiment, the container comprises at least two horizontal sliders (62) arranged vis-à-vis substantially at the same height, each slider being secured to at least two vertical uprights (50) of the same wall lateral. For example and in a nonlimiting manner, the sliders are screwed on supports welded to the uprights (50). Preferably, the rails are removable.

In one embodiment, the container comprises at least two horizontal supports (61) arranged vis-à-vis substantially at the same height, each support being secured to at least two uprights (50) of the same vertical wall lateral. For example and without limitation, the horizontal supports (61) are welded or screwed to the uprights (50).

For example and in a nonlimiting manner, the sliders (62) and the horizontal supports (61) are placed along the side walls (5) arranged in the length of the rectangular container.

In one embodiment, the container includes at least one system for blocking and blocking goods stored therein. In one embodiment, each wedging and locking system comprises two rack presses (63). Each rack press comprises a movable body (630) acting as a handle allowing an operator to grasp it. Each press comprises a jack having a first end (634) intended on the one hand to engage around a slide (62) and on the other hand to circulate along said slide, and on the other hand a rack (632 ) at the other end. A trigger (631) is integrated into the handle (630), which, when pressed by the operator, allows the removal of a lug from the rack (632) to unblock the press and allow the movement valet along the slide. Ultimately, the actuation of the handle by the user causes the sliding of the press along the slide. After pressurizing the locking-stall bar, releasing the trigger allows the valet to lock on the slider (62). This press system thus allows to obtain movements of the valet along the slider as late as possible, since there is no imposed step.

The two presses (63) of a locking and locking system slide along different slides, arranged vis-à-vis. In one embodiment, each press comprises a plate (633) intended to come into contact with a substantially horizontal locking and locking bar (60) with respect to the plane of the platform (3). Each end of the locking and locking bar (60) rests on a different horizontal support. Each rack press of the clamping and locking system is thus intended to push and immobilize the bar (60) so that it comes into contact with the goods so as to wedge them and lock them against the walls (5) of the container and / or against other goods. In an alternative embodiment, the goods are comprised between two blocking and locking systems configured so that the rack presses (63) of each blocking and locking system slide in opposite directions, so that the goods are well wedged between the bars (60) of the two locking and locking systems and arranged at the center of gravity of the container.

In one embodiment, the ends of the locking and locking bar (60) of a locking and locking system each rest on a round or a cylindrical tube, said tube being secured to a horizontal support at least on a part of the length of said support. In one embodiment, the plate of a rack press is tiltable in a horizontal plane at an angle between 0 ° and 50 °, preferably at an angle between 0 ° and 30 °. In this way, a maximum contact area is obtained between the plate and the blocking and locking bar on the one hand, and between the bar (60) and the goods on the other hand.

In one embodiment, the container comprises at least one additional horizontal and adjustable floor, disposed in the container between the load support platform (3) and the roof of the container. In one embodiment, the floor comprises a plurality of elements, for example and not limited to rectangular slats (41), the ends of the slats (41) resting on a floor support. In a mode embodiment, the floor support comprises two horizontal rectangular tubes for example (40), located vis-a-vis substantially at the same height. In one embodiment, each rectangular tube is made integral with at least two uprights (50) located along the same side wall, for example and in a non-limiting manner by welding or screwing.

In one embodiment, a tube, for example cylindrical, is secured to at least two vertical uprights (50) on at least a portion of the length of the side wall. For example and without limitation, each cylindrical tube is welded to the vertical uprights (50) along the entire length of the side wall. In one embodiment, these cylindrical tubes are arranged vis-à-vis substantially at the same height, each tube being between the wall and one end of the slats (41) of the adjustable floor (4), so as to prevent the sliding slats (41) to the side walls (5) of the container.

For example and without limitation, the slats (41) are metallic, preferably aluminum. These slats (41) can be made in variable dimensions: for example and without limitation, the width of a batten is between 200mm and 300 mm depending on the needs. In one embodiment, each slat has a weight of less than 15 kilograms, and preferably a weight of between 5 and 7 kilograms. The lightness of the slats is ensured by a honeycomb structure, as represented in the Figures 3a and 3c . The limited weight of these slats allows any user to manipulate these slats, regardless of the strength of the user. The manual assembly of such a modular floor is therefore in compliance with the regulations in force. For example and without limitation, the slats (41) are designed to support a load of 1000 to 2000 kg / m ² , preferably around 1000 kg / m ² . In one embodiment with reference to figures 3b and 3d , the slats (41) comprise, on the sides intended to come into contact with the other slats (41), arrangements (410) allowing the interlocking of the slats (41) into each other so as to consolidate the modular floor (4). For example and non-limiting manner, the interlocking of the slats is done by embedding one end of a slat in the end of another batten, said ends being complementary to ensure an optimal interlocking. The combination of the slots of the slats makes it possible to cover partially or entirely the surface of the platform.

In one embodiment, the container comprises an access ramp (7) intended to be positioned at the entrance of the container, so as to facilitate the loading and / or unloading of the goods. In one embodiment, the ramp comprises an axis of rotation (74) housed in a container (10) inside the container so as to prevent any movement of the access ramp with respect to the container, particularly during loading. and / or unloading said container. For example and without limitation, the tray is located at the back of the threshold of a container frame

In one embodiment, the access ramp comprises a checkered sheet (70), a seat plate (71), a plurality of stiffeners (75) for reinforcing and stiffening the ramp structure, and a plurality supports (72) for touching the ground to stabilize the ramp on the ground. For example and without limitation, the access ramp (7) comprises seven stiffeners and three supports. In one embodiment, the various elements of the ramp are made of aluminum. For example and in a nonlimiting manner, the ramp is designed to support loads of between 1000 and 3000 kg, preferably around 2000 kg.

In one embodiment, the pivot axis (74) of the access ramp is secured to the container through bearings (11) integral with the frame of said container. This bearing is intended to allow the pivoting of the ramp (7) from a substantially horizontal position, to allow the loading / unloading of the container, to a vertical position and vice versa. In an upright position, the access ramp makes it possible to prevent the goods from falling when the container is being transported, and when the container doors are opened. In one embodiment, the ramp includes a damping element, for example and without limitation an air piston, allowing the movement of the ramp when the latter is rotating. One end of the damping means is integral with the pivot of the ramp, while the other end of said damping means is integral with the reinforcement of the container, for example and in a nonlimiting manner at a vertical post of the container.

In an alternative embodiment, the ramp comprises a winching element (76) allowing the movement of the ramp when the latter is pivoting, this winching element also being integral with the reinforcement of the container, for example and in a manner non-limiting at a wall (5) of the container.

The present application describes various technical features and advantages with reference to the figures and / or various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the technical features of a given embodiment may in fact be combined with features of another embodiment unless the reverse is explicitly mentioned or it is evident that these features are incompatible. In addition, the technical features described in a given embodiment can be isolated from the other features of this mode unless the opposite is explicitly mentioned.

It should be obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention allows embodiments in many other specific forms without departing from the scope defined by the scope of the appended claims, and the invention should not be limited to details given above.

Claims (17)

1. Container for storing goods, comprising a plurality of walls (5), a horizontal platform (3) for load support, at least two vertical framea placed facing one another, each joined to a side of the platform (3), at least two horizontal spars (2) which are disposed between the frames (1) and of which the ends are joined to the two frames in the region of corners which face one another, the assembly formed by the platform (3), the frames and the spars (2) forming the reinforcement of the container, the container being further characterised in that it comprises:

   - at least four vertical uprights (50) of which the ends are joined to the reinforcement, the uprights (50) being distributed uniformly along two lateral walls facing one another,

   - at least two horizontal slides (62) disposed facing one another and at least two hotizontal supports (61) disposed facing one another, each slide and each support being joined to at least two of the vertical uprights (50) one and the same wall,

   - at least one securing and locking system comprising two rack and pinion presses (63), each press comprising a lever intended to slide along a slide, the presses (63) of one and the same securing and locking system sliding along different slides situated facing one another, each press comprising a plate provided in order to come into contact with a substantially horizontal securing and locking bar (60) of which the ends rest on horizontal supports (61) facing one another, the presses (63) of a securing and locking system being intended to push the securing and locking bar (60) in such a way that it comes into contact with goods in such a way as to secure them against the wall (5) of the container and/or against other goods and/or against a securing bar (60) of another securing system.
2. Container according to the preceding claim, characterised in that it has the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.
3. Container as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the walls (5) are made of corrugated sheet metal.
4. Container according to any one of the preceding claims. characterised in that the platform (3) for load support comprises a plurality of cross-members surrounded by a horizontal frame (1), a base being laid down and joined to the platform (3).
5. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the uroghts (50), the slides (62) and the horizontal supports (61) are placed along the lateral walls (5) disposed in the length of the parallelepipedal container.
6. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a pair of slides (62) disposed facing one another are substantially at the same height.
7. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the system of joining the sliders (62) to the uprights (50) of the container is modular.
8. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the ends of the securing and locking bar (60) of a securing and locking system each rest on a ring or cylindrical tube joined to a horizontal support at least on a part of its length.
9. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the plates of the rack and pinion presses (63) can be inclined in a horizontal plane at an angle between 0° and 50°, preferably between 0° and 30°.
10. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a pair of horizontal supports (61) disposed facing one another are substantially at the same height.
11. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises at least one additional horizontal and modular base, said base comprising a plurality of elements forming slats (41) resting on a base support.
12. Container according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the base support comprises two horizontal rectangular tubes (40) situated facing one another substantially at the same height, each tube being joined to at least two uprights (50) situated along one and the same lateral wall.
13. Container according to the preceding claim, characterised in that a ring or horizontal cylindrical tube is joined to at least two vertical uprights (50) on at least a part of the length of each wall, in such a way that each tube that is held between the wall of the container and one end of the slats (41) of the modular base (4) so as to be able to prevent the slats (41) from sliding towards the wall (5) of the container.
14. Container according to any one of claims 11 to 13, characterised in that the slats (41) of the modular base (4) comprise fittings (410) enabling interlocking of the slats (41) in one another in such a way as to strengthen the modular base (4).
15. Container according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that it comprises an access ramp (7) intended to facilitate the loading and the unloading of the container, said ramp comprising a pivot pin (74) accommodated in a compartment (10) situated to the rear of the threshold of a frame of the container, so as to be able to prevent any movement of the ramp in relation to the container.
16. Container according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the access ramp comprises a checkerboard sheet (70), a base plate (71), a plurality of stiffeners (75) intended to reinforce and rigidify the structure of the ramp, and a plurality of supports (72) intended to touch the ground in order to stabilise the ramp.
17. Container according any one of claims 16 or 17, characterised in that the pivot pin (74) of the access ramp (7) makes it possible to place said access ramp in a position for loading/unloading of goods or in a vertical position so as to prevent the possibility of goods falling from the container, damping or winching means (76) joined to the container and to the ramp (7) enabling the movement of the ramp (7) when this latter moves from the loading/unloading position to the vertical position and vice versa.

Images