JP2004352363A - Transport device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transport device for transporting a plurality of vehicles. <P>SOLUTION: This transport device is equipped with a container and a plurality of removable vertically movable trays. The container has a corrugated side wall 4. A plurality of reinforcing side part regions 22 are provided on the side wall or adjacent to the side wall, and the reinforcing region 22 includes a plurality of attaching means 30. The transport device is equipped with at least two removable vertically movable trays which support one vehicle on the top, and each tray supports either one of the front wheel or the rear wheel of the vehicle. Each tray includes a positioning means on the side surfaces on both sides. A space between the reinforcing side part regions 22 is arranged for the reinforcing side part regions 22 and the tray in such a manner that the positioning means and the attaching means 30 of the reinforcing region 22 can be engaged in order to fix the tray with the container as a reference so that the vehicle supported on the tray can be separated from the floor section and suspended during the container is transported. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to containers for freight transportation, and more particularly to containers adapted for long-distance transportation of vehicles and other goods by cargo ships. The invention extends to means for supporting a vehicle in a freight container.

  Goods for import or export are often loaded into containers or trailers for long-distance transport. Containers are usually enclosed boxes that can be stacked on a cargo truck, barge or train hold, etc. for storage or transportation, such as on the back of a heavy truck and transported overland. The container may typically be a side-load container having a curtain along one side of the container such that it can be opened for container loading from the side. The container may alternatively be an end load container with an openable door at the end of the container. End-load containers usually have solid sidewalls and are more secure than side-load containers. Trailers are similar in that they transport goods, but trailers include chassis and wheels and are usually towed ashore on the back of a powerful towing vehicle. Containers are lighter in weight and compact in size and superior to trailers in that respect, and are the most cost-effective for transportation by freighters, barges, railroads and all forms of transport.

  Because containers must be transported to and from destinations, it would be advantageous if they could be folded back for return so that they take up less space in a ship or other transportation device. However, it is even better if the container can be used to return goods to the country. Many containers are so specialized that they cannot be easily used to transport goods other than the goods to which they are applied, which limits the nature of the cargo that can be carried on the return journey. It is usually desirable for a container to be able to transport other commodities since countries exporting one type of product lot do not need to import an equal amount of the product. It is known that vehicles are rarely transported in containers because vehicle transport vehicles are suitable for this transport task. In fact, there are several specialized dedicated lamp systems, but these are generally cumbersome, time consuming to assemble and disassemble, and are usually not satisfactory.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a container that addresses some of the above problems.

  According to the present invention, a cargo transport container having a plurality of corrugated side walls, an end wall, a floor, a roof, a door provided on one end wall, and support means for supporting a vehicle in the container. Wherein the vehicle support means comprises a luggage carrying column associated with a respective corrugation of the side walls, and a plurality of trays each containing either a front wheel or a rear wheel of the vehicle, wherein the tray comprises latching means. And thereby configured to latch a tray to said load carrying column in a range of different height latching positions on the column on opposite sides of the container.

  By providing such a cargo transport container, it is possible to support the vehicles supported by the tray, whereby one vehicle can be arranged in a stacked manner on top of another vehicle. This arrangement increases the number of vehicles that can be transported in a container and reduces unused space in the container. Because the container can be used to transport standard cargo on one transit route and vehicles on the other transit route, the container is loaded on the round trip route, making it more cost effective for the container owner. By supporting the respective vehicles with the two trays, supporting the front wheels with the first tray, and supporting the rear wheels with the second tray, the angle at which the vehicles are stored can reduce the stacking height of the two vehicles. Can be easily modified. The roof of the vehicle can be installed in the space between the two trays supporting the upper part of the vehicle, so that the overall height of the stack is reduced. This allows for transport of stacked vehicles in substantially standard height containers for land transportation within Europe.

  The walls of the container are corrugated and have portions that project inward and portions that project outward. The corrugations preferably comprise substantially flat corrugations, such that the container wall comprises a plurality of internal and external corrugations separated from each other by side corrugations. Preferably, the container wall is corrugated such that the angle between the side corrugations and the inner corrugations and the outer corrugations is substantially 90 °, although other angles may be used. It is. The corrugated profile increases the strength of the walls and their resistance to warping to the outer surface. It should be understood that the corrugations need not be regular and include substantially flat portions.

  A freight container is merely an enclosed space in which goods can be stored for transportation. It is important that any equipment inside the container that exists to protect the goods during transport must not enter the usable interior space of the container. The usable interior of the container is usually the length of the interior of the container, the innermost part of the corrugations of the side walls, and the lowest point of the cross beam which supports the roof from the floor and also forms part of the framework of the container. Is defined by the distance between the container heights. In the case of the present invention, the load carrying column is associated with one waveform. In most cases, the column will not penetrate completely into the usable interior of the container, but if the column is formed by welding the plate across the corrugations, the space of the plate thickness There may be minimal intrusion in the. This arrangement inside the container maximizes the space available for the vehicle and also for the cargo. Columns can also be formed by reinforcing the outside of the container wall. This may be achieved by substantially enclosing one or more of the external corrugations, but is preferably an additional plate that is attachable to the exterior of the container wall, the latching means, and thereby from within the container. It is preferred to form a "double skin" reinforced area to which it can adhere.

  The luggage carrier column preferably comprises additional members attached to the corrugated wall of the container by welding or otherwise to increase resistance to warping to the outer surface of the wall and provide a suitably strong place for the attachment means . The load carrying column is preferably located along a container where the wheels of each vehicle are expected to be located during transport. This makes the container strong when strength is needed, and avoids adding extra column weight if no additional strength is needed. This allows the loading force from the column to the floor to be transmitted, so that the load carrying column preferably extends over the floor. This allows the container to support heavy loads from the wall.

  The columns may be formed by welding the plates across the corrugations such that the columns are partially formed by the plates and partially by the corrugated walls when they are spaced from the plates. The range of positions where the tray can be latched to the column can be provided by the on / in plate configuration (eg, holes).

  The column may include a "U" shaped metal portion adapted to fit between the side corrugations, but may have other cross-sections. This creates additional resistance to bowing out of the container wall, so that each leg of the "U" is at the rear of the "U" which is substantially in the same plane as the side corrugations and the internal corrugations. They may be located adjacent to each other. Additional reinforcement members located adjacent to the external corrugations may be provided to provide additional reinforcement to the sidewall. Each leg of the "U" is substantially the same length as the side corrugations, except that the "U" shaped stiffener does not reach the outer corrugations, i. It is only necessary to have another length so as not to be substantially in the same plane as the portion. The range of positions where the tray can be latched to the column can be provided by a configuration (eg, a hole) on / in the base of the U portion.

  The column may not extend completely from the floor to the container roof. Preferably, the column only extends to a maximum height where the tray may be fixed when supporting the vehicle. This reduces the weight of the reinforcement inside the container.

  Furthermore, the columns may be formed as separate columns that can be temporarily located in the waveform without relying on the corrugated walls for any part of the column strength. Such columns can be placed in the proper corrugations when the vehicle has to be transported in a container and put in place by a tray that extends from right to left of the container when latched into the column. It is retained and can be easily removed when the container is used for other cargo. Such a column may also form part of a framework that includes an X-bracing at the upper end to hold the column in place before the tray is installed. The column may be secured at the lower end by attachment to the lower lashing ring in the container or by other attachment means. The upper ends of the columns installed on opposite sides of the container may be fixed to each other by X-braces. The X-braces allow the transfer of force between the columns, thereby reducing the likelihood of inward movement of one or both of the columns. Such a skeleton may be permanently mounted inside the container or may be removable so that the container is lighter for standard freight operations. In that case, the skeleton removed from the plurality of containers can be shipped in a single container on the return trip.

  The tray is preferably substantially as wide as the distance between the inner corrugations of the two walls in the container. In this way, the tray may be more easily secured within the container. Preferably, the tray is formed in such a way that the wheels of the vehicle constitute recesses in which the wheels cannot be mounted to roll over. The tray preferably includes a lashing point to which a strap can be secured to secure the vehicle to the tray. One tray is used to support two wheels of the vehicle, either the front wheels or the rear wheels, as this allows for easier adjustment of the vehicle's angle within the container.

  It should be understood that the tray may include any means for supporting the two wheels of the vehicle, such as a bar, skeleton or other structure. For example, the tray may comprise two bars fixed at a predetermined distance apart such that the wheels of the vehicle do not fit between the bars, but the gap between the bars may be such that the wheels are described above. A recess in which a vehicle wheel can be installed so as not to roll as described above is formed. The tray may include a frame slidably mounted on a side bar mountable to a wall. Thereby, the relative distance between the two trays can be adjusted so as to be suitable for the wheelbase of the vehicle supported by the trays. The tray may be provided with means for allowing the wheels to roll into the frame without having to rise above a portion of the tray, for example, a portion of the tray wall may be repositioned, Before the vehicle is lifted on the tray, it can be temporarily moved or removed to allow the vehicle to enter a location on the tray. Even with such a function, the tray can be correctly installed on the basis of the stationary vehicle without having to lift the wheel of the vehicle.

  The wheel may be secured to the tray using suitable lashing means, but it is now preferred that a sleeve be installed around the wheel and the tether be secured to the tray on the sleeve surrounding the wheel. . The tether is preferably coupled to the loop or other fastening means so that the tether can slide through the loop but not slip off the sleeve. This allows the wheels to be securely fixed to the tray and reduces the likelihood of superficial damage to the wheels or the vehicle by the tether or lashing means due to contact. This arrangement also reduces the possibility of structural damage to the vehicle due to forces on the wheels by the lashing means during transport.

  The column preferably comprises an opening with which the latch means of the tray can be engaged to secure the tray with respect to the container. This is simple and inexpensive and contributes to reducing the weight of the container.

  The latching means on the tray preferably comprises spring bolts mounted on opposite sides of the tray. The spring bolt is deflected by a spring means toward a predetermined position. This may be a position where the engaging portion protrudes from the side of the tray and can engage with the column. The user must retract the bolt into the tray until the tray reaches the desired position, at which point the user can release the bolt so that it engages the column. The latching means may also include releasable retaining means for holding the bolt in a retracted position until the user releases the bolt, so that the user does not need to manually hold the bolt. The spring bolt may be deflected toward a disengaged position so that a user must force the bolt from the tray to the outer surface with the column.

  Preferably, the engagement between the latch means and the column is stable. More preferably, the column includes an opening for engaging the latch means. The opening may be non-circular, eg, substantially "T" shaped, and the head of the spring bolt forming the latching means may include a fixed portion. The fixed portion is shaped so that it can pass through the non-circular opening and is rotated so that it cannot be removed from the hole without further rotation. It is further preferred that the securing portion is further prevented from penetrating into the opening by a blocking piece remaining outside the opening. In this way, a part of the reinforcement area is located between a part of the latch means, as this allows a more stable connection between the tray and the container. By fixing the tray to the column in this way, the tray together serves to join the sides of the container, which further reinforces the structure. The opening is preferably a "T" shape because the container is constantly exposed to bumps and swarf that can deform the walls of the container and / or column. Such deformation may make it difficult or impossible to use some opening shapes, such as substantially circular openings. However, the "T" shape will provide an opening that is ready to engage with the latching means while providing greater tolerance to accommodate such deformation of the container wall. .

  The tray may further comprise storage mounting means capable of securing the tray to a location in the container, preferably a roof space, for storage on the return journey. The storage mounting means may be an additional bolt capable of engaging a lashing ring near the container roof. The latching means may also form storage attachment means that allow the locating means to be secured to the attachment means at the desired location.

  The container may further comprise lifting means preferably comprising a plurality of rigid lifting rings located on or adjacent to the container roof. The lifting ring is preferably located substantially above the column due to the increased strength of the container wall. The cables may pass through a lifting ring, and the ends of the cables may be attached to a tray. Opposite ends of the cable may be secured to a winder that allows the cable to be wound in or out. To lift the tray, the cable is wound by a winder such that the cable is pulled through a lifting ring and the tray is lifted. The power of the winder may be integral to the container or may be external, for example the power may be taken from the engine or the compressed air system of the heavy truck to which the container is attached. The power source may be electric, hydraulic, compressed air, or manual. Elevating means such as hydraulic jacks or scissor jacks, forklift trucks, etc. could be used to raise the tray to a predetermined position.

  The container preferably includes a channel provided in the floor as used in the Joloda ™ loading system. Such grooves allow the moving device to be placed under a pallet, paper reel, one shot loading device or other item located above the floor of the container. The container preferably includes at least four grooves in the floor, but may include fewer or more grooves as needed.

  The transport device may also include a mobile device adapted for use with a container containing such a channel. The transfer device may be located substantially in the groove, the upper surface being below the floor of the container. This allows the moving device to be installed under a pallet resting on the floor. The transfer device is preferably adapted to lift the pallet away from the floor, since the upper surface is raised above the floor, thereby facilitating the movement of the pallet. Suitable equipment is available for use with the Joloda ™ system. Some loading bays also include such grooves, which allow cargo to be loaded on a pallet outside the container, transport means beneath the pallet, and transfer the pallet into the container along the groove. To be able to move.

  The realization of such grooves facilitates the loading of large or bulky cargo. Contact between the cargo and the container can damage the container or the cargo, and can cause costly cosmetic and / or structural damage to some cargo, such as vehicles. The grooves ensure that the cargo travels along a predetermined path in the container, thereby reducing the possibility of contact between the cargo and the wall.

  In a preferred embodiment, the lifting device is mounted on a moving means which is installed in the groove. Two trays are mounted on the lifting device, and the vehicle is placed on top of the trays so that the front wheels are on one tray and the rear wheels are on the other tray. The vehicle is then secured to the tray and lifting device, and the associated cargo is then moved along the ditch into the container. Once the container has reached the required location, the elevator is then used to lift the vehicle and the tray in an angle with respect to the floor. The tray is then fixed in place using the latching means and the column. This angular orientation is reached in a single lifting movement with the lifting means, raising one end of the vehicle to a different height than the other, or it may be two or three steps. is there. In an exemplary two-stage operation, the vehicle may be raised substantially horizontally until the desired height is reached at one end of the vehicle and the two trays are secured to the columns. The lifting means can then be moved such that they support only one of the trays. The tray supported by the lifting means can be released from the reinforced area and the height of the tray can be modified before the tray is fixed at the new height. This results in a cornering orientation of the vehicle in the container.

  Accordingly, the present invention also provides a means for supporting a vehicle in a freight container having a corrugated side wall, an end wall, a floor, a roof, and a door on one end wall, the front wheels of the vehicle being transported in the container. Is located on a first tray that extends from right to left of the container, the rear wheels are located on a second tray that also extends from left to right of the container, and the tray is lifted toward the roof of the container. One of the trays is lifted to a different height than the other, and the trays are latched at different heights to the load carrying columns located on the corrugated side walls, so that the vehicle is at an angle to the container floor. It is supported.

  The cargo container also preferably includes a plurality of nail points within the container. The nail point may be a ring attached to a wall on which a strap or other securing means can be attached to secure the goods within the container relative to the container.

  The freight container may include one or more temporary floor panels. Alternatively, each temporary floor panel is preferably provided with floor latch means on its opposite side. The column may further comprise floor mounting means engageable by floor latch means to secure the temporary floor panel relative to the container so that a temporary floor can be formed on the floor of the container. The floor mounting means is the same as the feature of the means with which the latch means of the tray engages, and the floor latch means and the tray latch means are capable of mounting the temporary floor panel in the same manner as the tray. It is preferable that

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be illustratively described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cargo transport container 1. The freight container includes side walls 2, 4, floor 6 and roof 8. The end 10 of the container is provided with a door 12 which can be opened to allow loading of the end of the freight container 1.

  The freight container 1 includes a handling point 14 to enable the container 1 to be lifted by a standard elevator available at a dock or other loading area.

  FIG. 2 shows a part of the inside of the side wall 4. The wall is corrugated and has a plurality of internal corrugations 16 and external corrugations 18 connected by side corrugations 20. In this embodiment, the angle between the side corrugations 20 and the corrugations on the interior 16 and exterior 18 is substantially 90 °. A nailing ring 42 is provided at the lower part of the wall to fix the cargo to the container 1.

  The side wall includes a load carrying column 22. The column 22 includes a “U” shaped metal portion 24 adapted to fit between the side corrugations 20. Each “U” leg 26 is positioned adjacent the side corrugations 20, and the “U” rear 28 is substantially in the same plane as the internal corrugations 16.

  Column 22 includes a plurality of mounting openings 30 disposed along its length. A rigid lift ring 32 is located near the top of column 22. The lifting ring is fixed to both the side wall 4 and the column 22 of the container. The cable 48 passes through the elevating ring 32 and is connected to a winder 50 that extends or shortens the cable 48. Although the winder 50 is shown offset in FIG. 2, it should be understood that the winder can be positioned directly below the rigid lift ring 32 to achieve vertical pull. .

  FIG. 3 shows a tray 34 suitable for lifting two wheels of a vehicle (not shown in this figure). The tray 34 has a concave portion 36 in which wheels of the vehicle are installed. Tray 34 includes a lifting point 38 that can be used as a tethering point for securing the vehicle to tray 34. Spring-type bolts 40 are provided on opposite sides of the tray 34 so that the tray 34 can be fixed to the column 22.

  FIG. 4 shows a schematic view of the container 1 on which the vehicles 44 and 46 are loaded. There are three vehicles 44 placed on the floor 6 of the container 1 and three vehicles 46 suspended above them. Each suspended vehicle 46 is supported by two trays 34, one supporting the front wheels and another supporting the rear wheels. The vehicle is loaded into the container through the door 12.

  The tray is supported by a cable 48 that passes through a rigid lift ring 32 and then to a winder mechanism 50. Relatively long vehicles are transported in such containers, but only two at a time, two hanging on the floor. Additional rigid rings and reinforcement areas may be provided along the wall at locations that will correspond to the wheel locations of the transport vehicle.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an end face of the container 1. The floor 6 of the container 1 includes a groove channel extending in the length direction of the container 1. The groove 52 forms a recess below the height 58 of the floor 6. The moving means 56 is located in the groove 52. The moving means 56 has a movable surface 56 which is arranged below the height 58 of the floor 6 and can slide along the groove 52 under the pallet on the floor 6. It is configured. The movable surface 56 is then lifted above the floor height 58 so that the pallet is lifted off the floor 6 and can be moved more easily. Although FIG. 5 shows only three tracks, it should be understood that preferably four tracks may be provided and more than four tracks may be provided.

  FIG. 5 also shows a temporary floor 60 mounted in the container 1. The temporary floor 60 includes a plurality of temporary floor panels 62, each of which has a spring-type positioning bolt 64 that can be engaged with the column 22. The temporary floor can be extended by the full length of the container, or only part of it as needed.

  FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the tray 134. The tray 134 has a frame 70 slidably attached to the side arm 72. Side arm 72 includes spring-loaded bolts 40 for attaching tray 134 to reinforced area 22. A lashing ring 38 is disposed on the frame 70 and secures the vehicle supported on the tray 134 to the tray 134.

  The frame 70 includes a movable movable part 74 so that the wheels of the vehicle can be positioned on the frame 70 without moving the vehicle anywhere on the frame 70. These movable parts will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the end of the tray 134 of FIG. 6 in detail. The frame 70 is slidably mounted on the side arm 72 by a bracket 78 slidable along the side arm 72. The movable portion 74 is configured to form a part of the frame 70, but the movable portion 74 is formed so as to be slidable in the frame 70 so that a gap 76 remains in the frame 70, and a wheel (shown in FIG. Is not) can be passed. The movable part slides in the frame so that the wheels can be placed on the frame, and then the movable part 74 is returned to its original position to form part of the frame 70 on which the wheels rest. The tray 134 can be lifted, and the side arm 72 can be fixed to the reinforced portion 22 to support the vehicle on the tray 134. The side arm 72 can be fixed, and the frame can slide along the side arm 72 to transport various wheelbase vehicles. FIG. 7 also shows a “T” shaped opening 30 in the column 22 with which the bolt 40 engages.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the spring bolt 40 in detail. The spring-loaded bolt includes a main body 80, a handle 82 at one end of the main body 80, and an engagement means 84 at an opposite end for engaging the reinforced area 22. The main body 80 passes through the guiding means 86 in the side arm 72, and the spring 88 deflects the fixing bolt 40 to the first position.

  The engagement means 84 includes a portion 83 that does not pass through the opening 30 and a portion 85 that passes through the opening 30. In this manner, a portion of the column 22 is trapped between the portions of the engagement means, creating a more stable engagement between the latch means 40 and the column 22.

  FIG. 9 is a sectional view of the container 1 shown in FIG. 4 during loading. Two vehicles 46, 44 are already in place, one stacked on top of the other and supported by tray 34. The vehicle is secured to tray 34 by mooring chains (not shown). In this figure, the pallet 90 is arranged on the moving means 56 arranged in the groove 52. The pallet 90 includes a scissor jack 92 that supports the vehicle 46 at an intermediate raised position where one end (in this case, the front) of the vehicle is at the desired height. The tray is fixed to the column 22 and the pallet is moved so that the scissor jack 92 can lift the other end (in this case, the rear) of the vehicle. A scissor jack 92 is used to support the other end of the vehicle, at which end the tray is released from the column 22. Next, the tray is raised to the desired height at its end of the vehicle, and the tray 34 is secured to the column 22 at the desired height. The lower vehicle 44 can then be placed beneath a vehicle that is now fixed at an angle to the floor. At least a portion of the roof of the lower vehicle is typically located between trays supporting the upper vehicle 46 as seen in this figure.

  This figure also shows some of the roof cross members 95 of the container 1. Tray 34 is shown in a storage position near the roof between cross members 95.

  FIG. 10 shows various columns 122, 222, 322 that are particularly suitable for use with the present invention.

  The column 122 is formed by welding the plate 96 between the adjacent internal corrugations 16. The corrugations 16,20,18,20,16 themselves and the plate 96 then form a load carrying column, which has the necessary configuration (e.g. opening) to engage the latch means 40.

  The column 222 is formed by reinforcing the corrugated side walls and the corrugated outer walls (20, 18) with an additional metal plate 98 and providing a "U" shaped portion 97 attached to the reinforcement. The legs of the "U" -shaped portion 97 are attached to the stiffening member 98 so that the base of the "U" -shaped portion 97 can have the necessary configuration to engage the latch means 40.

  The column 322 is formed by strengthening the corrugated side wall 20 using the legs of the "U" -shaped portion 99, the base of which is required by the latch means 40 to engage. Can be used to construct such a configuration.

  It is to be understood that the present invention has been described by way of example only and that detailed modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

It is a perspective view of the container for freight transportation. It is a figure which shows the inside of the container for freight transportation containing a luggage transportation column. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a tray for supporting two wheels of a vehicle. It is the schematic which shows the inside of a container. It is a perspective view which shows the container which has a groove in a floor part and a temporary floor in a container. FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a tray for supporting two wheels of a vehicle. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing one end of the tray of FIG. 6 in detail. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the spring bolt of FIG. 6 in detail. FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the container shown in FIG. 1 during a loading operation. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of various luggage carrying columns.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cargo container 2 Side wall 4 Side wall 6 Floor 8 Roof 10 End 12 Door 14 Handling point 16 Internal corrugated part 18 Internal corrugated part 20 Side corrugated part 22 Column 24 "U" shaped metal part 26 Leg 30 Opening Part 32 lifting ring 34 tray 40 spring bolt 44,46 vehicle 48 cable 50 winder 52 groove 56 moving means 60 temporary floor 62 temporary floor panel 64 spring type positioning bolt 70 frame 72 side arm 76 gap 82 handle 84 engaging means 88 spring 96 plate 134 tray 122, 222, 322 column

Claims (9)

  A container for freight transportation, a plurality of corrugated side walls, a plurality of end walls, a floor, a roof, a door provided on one end wall, and vehicle support means for supporting a vehicle in the container. Wherein the vehicle support means comprises a luggage carrying column associated with a respective corrugation of the side wall, and a plurality of trays each accommodating either a front wheel or a rear wheel of the vehicle, wherein the tray Has latching means so that trays can be latched to the load carrying column in a range of different height latching positions on the column on both sides of the container. Shipping container.   2. The freight container according to claim 1, wherein the baggage carrying column includes an opening capable of engaging with the latch means.   The freight transport container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the luggage transport column is permanently installed on a container wall.   The freight container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the latch means includes a spring-loaded bolt deflected to a predetermined position.   The container further comprises a temporary floor panel having floor latching means on both sides thereof, and the load column further comprises floor mounting means, thereby engaging the floor latching means to remove the temporary floor panel from the container. The container for cargo transportation according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a temporary floor panel is formed on an upper part of the floor of the container while being fixed to the container.   The floor of the container includes a channel substantially parallel to the wall of the container, whereby the lower surface of the flat base of the pallet on the floor is configured to be accessible to a moving device. The freight transport container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that:   The apparatus further comprises a moving device, the moving device being positionable with its teeth substantially in the channel with the upper surface of the teeth below the floor of the container, whereby 7. The method according to claim 6, wherein the teeth can be arranged below a pallet to be placed, and the upper surface thereof is configured to be liftable above the floor to lift the pallet away from the floor. Freight container.   A method of supporting a vehicle in a freight container having a plurality of corrugated side walls, a plurality of end walls, a floor, a roof, and a door provided on the one end wall, wherein the method comprises: A front wheel of a vehicle to be transported is disposed on a first tray extending from right to left of the container, and a rear wheel is disposed on a second tray extending from right to left of the container; Are lifted toward the roof of the container, one of the trays is lifted to a different height than the other, and the trays have different heights on the luggage carrying columns located in the corrugated side walls. Wherein the vehicle is supported at an angle to the floor of the container.   Lifting the tray includes at least two lifting steps, the first of which lifts the tray to substantially the same height, latches the tray to a luggage carrier column, and then separates the tray. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising the step of releasing one tray and altering the height of the tray before latching to the load carrying column at a height.