WO2022242888A1 - Mécanisme de verrouillage automatique, système de verrouillage et procédé de fonctionnement du mécanisme de verrouillage - Google Patents

Mécanisme de verrouillage automatique, système de verrouillage et procédé de fonctionnement du mécanisme de verrouillage Download PDF

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WO2022242888A1
WO2022242888A1 PCT/EP2021/077423 EP2021077423W WO2022242888A1 WO 2022242888 A1 WO2022242888 A1 WO 2022242888A1 EP 2021077423 W EP2021077423 W EP 2021077423W WO 2022242888 A1 WO2022242888 A1 WO 2022242888A1
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locking mechanism
container
mounting surface
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Lars PRÆST
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Priority to JP2023571458A priority patent/JP2024520203A/ja
Priority to EP21790110.7A priority patent/EP4341155A1/fr
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B25/00—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby
    • B63B25/28—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for deck loads
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/16—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers of lifts or hoists
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B25/00—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby
    • B63B25/24—Means for preventing unwanted cargo movement, e.g. dunnage
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B27/00—Arrangement of ship-based loading or unloading equipment for cargo or passengers
    • B63B27/19—Other loading or unloading equipment involving an intermittent action, not provided in groups B63B27/04 - B63B27/18
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B25/00—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby
    • B63B25/28—Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing, trimming; Vessels characterised thereby for deck loads
    • B63B2025/285—Means for securing deck containers against unwanted movements

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  • the present invention relates to the field of mechanical interlocking of object, such as the interlocking of a container module to a mounting surface.
  • the invention relates to an automatic locking mechanism, a locking system comprising at least on locking mechanism for interconnecting an object to a mounting surface, and a method for operating the locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism and locking system of the present invention are particularly suitable to be used in combination with standard cargo containers or equipment mod ules having sizes corresponding to 20- or 40-foot cargo containers or corresponding to several interconnected cargo containers, which are to be connected to a mounting sur- face, such as a mounting surface on a sea vessel.
  • An automatic locking mechanism for the interconnection of an equipment module or cargo container to a mounting surface comprising a hous- ing, an elongated shaft element and a top part for interconnection with a part of the equipment module or cargo container, where the shaft element and top part are longi tudinally displaceable within the housing.
  • the automatic locking mechanism is hereby suitable to be installed, removably or per- manently into a mounting surface, such as the deck of a ship, a truck or freight train etc. in which the locking mechanism can be in at least two positions, a first position where the top part is disengaged with a part of the equipment module or cargo con tainer and a second position, where the top part is engaged with a part of the equip ment module or cargo container.
  • the automatic locking mechanism moves from the first posi tion to the second position once the module/container has been correctly positioned on the mounting surface, such that the part(s) of the equipment module or cargo con tainer for connection, aligns correctly with the locking mechanism(s).
  • the module/container comprises a part for connection at each corner, where the part(s) are preferably arranged as standard ISO container corners.
  • Each module/container may comprise fewer or more of such connection parts, for interconnection with a corre sponding number of automatic locking mechanisms arranged in or on the mounting surface.
  • the automatic locking mechanism is preferably removably arranged in the mounting surface.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a housing in which the elongated shaft el ement and top part is arranged longitudinally displaceable.
  • the housing comprises means for connection to the mounting surface, such that lock ing mechanism can be arranged within the mounting surface.
  • the means for connec tion may comprise bolt fastening means or other suitable fastening means for releasa- bly connecting the locking mechanism to the mounting surface.
  • the mounting means preferably comprises a mounting surface element, which is ar ranged as a plate-shaped element which can be removably incorporated into the mounting surface such that an upper part of the plate-shaped element forms part of the mounting surface.
  • the plate-shaped element comprises an opening, and the lock ing mechanism can be connected to the lower surface of the plate-shaped element, such that at least the top element can extend through the opening, and into engage ment with the part of the module/container.
  • the plate-shaped element comprises first means, e.g. bolt holes for interconnection with the housing via a number of fastening bolts, and second means, e.g. also ar ranged as bolt holes for connecting the plate-shaped element to the mounting surface such as the deck of a ship, a truck or freight train etc.
  • first means e.g. bolt holes for interconnection with the housing via a number of fastening bolts
  • second means e.g. also ar ranged as bolt holes for connecting the plate-shaped element to the mounting surface such as the deck of a ship, a truck or freight train etc.
  • the means for connecting the plate shaped element to the housing, and the mounting surface may be arranged differently than bolt holes, such as differently arranged con nection means for interconnection, preferably releasably interconnection, of the differ ent parts, which lies within the capabilities of the skilled person.
  • the housing is preferably sealed and arranged as a fluid-tight housing, such that wa ter, oil, moisture, dirt, etc. cannot enter the interior of the locking mechanism.
  • suitable sealing means such as packing, e.g. rubber packings/O-rings, to prevent any intrusion of unwanted matter which could result in malfunctioning of the locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism preferably comprises drive means for performing a longitudi nal displacement of the elongated shaft element and/or the top part in relation to the housing, such that the top part can move between a position where the locking is dis connected from the module/container to a position where the locking mechanism is connected to the container.
  • the drive means may be incorporated into the locking mechanism or arranged as an external drive mechanism which displaces the elon gated shaft element and/or top part.
  • the drive means are incorporated into the housing and comprises a hy draulic piston, a screw thread mechanism or a rack and pinion mechanism.
  • the shaft ele ment and/or at least part of the top part is arranged rotatable in relation to an axis sub stantially parallel with the direction of longitudinal displacement.
  • the elongated shaft element and/or at least a part of the top part is rotatably arranged in the housing, such that at least the part of the top part after rotation engages the part of the mod ule/container for preventing movement of the module/container in a vertical direction.
  • the rotational movement of the shaft element and/or at least part of the top part is au tomatically performed by suitable forcing means.
  • the forcing means may be incorporated into the locking mechanism or arranged as external forcing means, which rotates the elongated shaft element and/or at least part of the top part.
  • the forcing means may be driven by may any suitable force, such as hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic or mechanical means.
  • the forcing means are incorporated into the housing and comprises a hy draulic piston, a screw thread mechanism or a rack and pinion mechanism.
  • the top part comprises a rotatable top element, such as a cone-shaped top element, for intercon nection with the part of said equipment module or cargo container, such as an ISO container corner, of the equipment module or cargo container, by the rotation.
  • a rotatable top element such as a cone-shaped top element
  • the top part comprises a rotatable top element which is preferably a cone-shaped top element suitable to interlock with a standard ISO con tainer corner.
  • the top element rotates into engagement with the part of the module/container.
  • the top part comprises a collar part, extending between the top element and the elongated shaft element, the collar part being arranged for engagement with an opening in the part of the equipment module or cargo container in a non-rotationally manner.
  • the top part comprises a collar part, which when the elongated shaft element and/or top part has been displaced, interacts with an opening into the part of the module/con tainer.
  • the opening corresponds to a standard elongated opening in a standard ISO container corner.
  • the collar part projects into the opening and is hereby kept in a non-rotationally position in relation to the housing. Arranging the locking mechanism with such collar part provides a stabile position of the module/container in a horizontal direction.
  • the elongated shaft element being rotatable in relation to the collar.
  • both the elongated shaft element and the top element are rotationally arranged within the housing and arranged rotationally in relation to the col lar part.
  • the locking mechanism comprises drive means for displacing the elongated shaft in the longitudi nal direction.
  • the locking mechanism comprises drive means for performing a longitudinal displacement of the elongated shaft element and/or the top part in relation to the housing such that the top part can move between a position where the locking is disconnected from the module/container to a position where the locking mechanism is connected to the container.
  • the drive means are incorporated into the locking mecha nism and arranged for displacement of the elongated shaft element and/or top part.
  • the mechanism comprises forcing means for creating the rotation.
  • the elongated shaft element and/or at least a part of the top part is rotatable arranged in the housing, such that at least the part of the top part after ro- tation engages the part of the module/container for preventing movement of the mod ule/container in a vertical direction.
  • the rotational movement of the shaft element and/or at least part of the top part is automatically performed by forcing means which are preferably incorporated into the housing of the locking mechanism.
  • the locking mechanism comprises locking means for locking the elongated shaft and/or said top element against longitudinal displacement and/or rotation in relation to the housing.
  • locking means are provided.
  • Such locking means may include, but is not limited to, locking pins protruding into a receiving opening in the elongated shaft element.
  • Other suitable locking means known to the skilled person for preventing displacement or rotation may be incorporated.
  • the locking mechanism comprises a releasable locking mechanism, such as a ball lock, in an in terface between the abutment element and the elongated shaft element, for indexing the collar and the abutment element during engagement with the opening in said part of the equipment module or cargo container.
  • a releasable locking mechanism such as a ball lock
  • the collar and the abutment element are rotatably arranged in relation to the elon gated shaft element, the top element and the top element shaft, which is connected to the elongated shaft in a non-rotationally manner.
  • the releasable locking mechanism which in a preferred em bodiment is a commonly known ball lock, ensures that the collar and the abutment ele ment is kept in a correct position in relation to the elongated shaft element and hereby in a correct position (correct indexing) for insertion through the opening of the part of the equipment module or cargo container.
  • the top part comprises an abutment element having an abutment
  • the top part preferably comprises an abutment element with an upper surface func tioning as an abutment surface for abutting the module/container, especially for abut ting the part of the equipment module or cargo container.
  • the abutment element may thus function as a support surface for the module/container.
  • the locking mechanism may be arranged such that the drive means may displace the top element and the abutment surface above the level of the mounting surface.
  • the feature is especially advantageous for the operation of loading the mod ule/container onto the mounting surface.
  • the module may be hoisted onto the mount ing surface e.g. by cranes which via fixing points at the upper part of the module/con tainer lift the module/container.
  • the module/container may however also be hoisted and loaded onto the mounting surface by loading equipment which lifts the module/container from beneath, e.g. by an element or elements engaging the lower surface of the module/container.
  • the used locking mechanism is raised such that the abutment surface is above the mounting surface, hereby functioning as a lift, whereby the lifting element(s) may be retracted out from underneath the module/container.
  • the locking mechanisms are preferably lowered such that that a main part of the module/container rests on the support sur face.
  • the supporting surface may be substantially parallel with the mounting surface.
  • a locking system comprising at least one locking mechanism according to the invention, and a mounting surface element having an upper surface for facing the equipment module or cargo container, and adapted for connection with the mounting surface, and the housing being connected to said mounting surface element.
  • the locking mechanism as described above is preferably removably associated with a mounting surface element having an upper surface for facing the equipment module or cargo container and adapted for connection with the mounting surface.
  • the housing is preferably removably mounted to the mounting surface element via suitable connec tion means such as e.g. bolts or other suitable connection means, but may in the alter native be non-removably connected to the mounting surface element such as e.g. by welding.
  • Arranging a locking system comprising at least one locking mechanism and a mounting surface element provides a system which is easily connectable with the mounting surface in a removably manner.
  • the locking system comprises in one embodiment one locking mechanism and a mounting surface element, and in a further embodiment a further number of locking mechanisms.
  • the locking system may comprise 2, 3, 4 or even a further number of locking mechanisms connected to the mounting surface element.
  • Providing the mounting surface element with more than one locking mechanism is ad vantageous when connecting multiple modules/containers next to each other.
  • the accessibility of the commonly known locking mechanisms, such as known twist locks is extremely limited and associated with severe health risk.
  • the modules/containers can be mounted on, and connected to the mounting surface with minimum intermediate dis tance and without human involvement.
  • the mounting surface element (34) has a downwards tapered circumferential side edge.
  • the mounting surface element preferably comprises a circumferential side edge which is downwards tapered.
  • the downwards tapered shape eases the installation of the system and arranges the lucking system at a precise defined position within or on the mounting surface.
  • the top part being longitudinal displaceable between two positions, a first retracted position where the top element is arranged substantially non-projecting from the upper surface of the mounting element and a second projecting position in which the top element projects from the upper surface.
  • the locking system is hereby suitable to be installed, removably or permanently, into the mounting surface in which the locking mechanism can be in at least two positions, a first position where the top part is disengaged with a part of the equipment module or cargo container and a second position, where the top part is engaged with a part of the equipment module or cargo container.
  • the automatic locking mechanism moves from the first position to the second position once the module/container has been correctly positioned on the mounting surface, such that the part(s) of the equipment module or cargo container for connection aligns correctly with the locking mechanism(s).
  • the module/con tainer comprises a part for connection at each corner, where the part(s) are preferably arranged as standard ISO container corners.
  • Each module/container may comprise fewer or more of such connection parts, for interconnection with a corresponding num ber of automatic locking mechanisms arranged in or on the mounting surface.
  • the module/container is prevented from unintentionally moving across the mount ing surface.
  • the locking mechanisms are raised such that the abutment surface is above the mounting surface, hereby function ing as a lift, whereby the lifting element(s) may be retracted out from underneath the module/container.
  • the mounting surface element comprises means for lifting the locking system out of the mounting surface.
  • the lock ing system may comprise lifting means, such as a hoisting eye, or other suitable means for lifting/lowering the locking system out of or into the mounting surface.
  • a method for operating a locking mechanism or locking system comprising the following steps: providing the locking mechanism in a mounting surface, the locking mecha nism being arranged in a substantially non-projecting position in relation to the mounting surface, arranging an equipment module or container at a specific location on said mounting surface, said equipment module or container comprising a part for interconnection with said locking mechanism, displacing said elongated shaft element and said top part in a direction to wards said equipment module or container, such that at least part of said top part projects into said part of said equipment module or container.
  • the locking mechanism being longitudinal displaceable, such that the abutment element extends above the mounting surface, for lifting the equipment module or container a distance above the mounting surface.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the automatic locking mechanism, without housing, in a retracted position.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the automatic locking mechanism, without housing, in an extended position.
  • Fig. 3A is a perspective view of the locking system in a retracted position, and part of a module container.
  • Fig. 3B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism in a retracted position, and part of a module container.
  • Fig. 4A is a perspective view of the locking system in a retracted position, and part of a module container arranged on the locking system.
  • Fig. 4B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism in a retracted position, and part of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism.
  • Fig. 5A is a perspective view of the locking system in an extended position, and part of a module container arranged on the locking system.
  • Fig. 5B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism in an extended position, and part of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism.
  • Fig. 6A is a perspective view of the locking system in an extended position, and part of a module container arranged on the locking system being interlocked.
  • Fig. 6B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism in an extended position, and part of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism being interlocked.
  • Fig. 7 A is a perspective view of the locking system in an extended and locked position, and part of a module container arranged on the locking system.
  • Fig. 7B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism in an extended and locked posi tion, and part of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism.
  • Fig. 8A is a perspective view of the locking system in a further extended and locked position, and part of a module container arranged being lifted in relation to the locking system.
  • Fig. 8B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism in a further extended and locked position, and part of a module container being lifted by the locking mechanism.
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a locking system comprising two locking mechanisms.
  • Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a locking system comprising four locking mechanisms.
  • Fig. 11 is a perspective exploded view of a locking mechanism, without a housing.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the automatic locking mechanism 10, without the housing 12, in a retracted position.
  • the locking mechanism 10 comprises a housing 12 (not shown) where only the housing bottom 12’ is shown.
  • the locking mechanism 10 com- prises an elongated shaft element 14 and a top part 16 which in the illustrated embodi ment comprises a conical-shaped top element 18, a collar 22 and an abutment element 38 having an upper abutment surface 40, suitable for abutting the underside of a part 36 of the module/container.
  • the conical-shaped top element 18 and the collar 22 are illustrated with an elongated form, such that the top element 18 and the collar 22 can protrude into a corresponding opening 36’ in the part of the module/container such as a ISO container corner.
  • the part 36 of the module/container may be arranged differently from such ISO container corner.
  • the locking mechanism 10 comprises drive means 24, of which only a small part is shown.
  • the drive means 24 may be any suitable means for displacing the longitudinal shaft element 14 and the top part 16 in a longitudinal direction in relation to the housing 12, such as hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic or mechanical means and may preferably by arranged as a driven piston, such as a hydraulic piston.
  • the locking mechanism 10 further comprises forcing means 26, 26’, shown as a rack and pinion mechanism, which is arranged to rotate the elongated shaft element 14 around an axis substantially parallel with the longitudinal direction of the shaft element 14.
  • the top element 14 is in the shown embodiment interconnected with the elongated shaft element 14 via a top element shaft 20 (see fig. 11) which extends rotatably through the collar 22 and the abutment element 38, such that rotation of the elongated shaft element 14 causes a rotation of the top element 18.
  • the elongated shaft element 14 is oval-shaped in the longi tudinal direction, which oval-shape corresponds to an opening through the forcing means 26 shown as a pinion, such that activation of the forcing means 26 by the forcing means 26’, shown as a rack, the rotational movement of the rack in transferred to the elongated shaft element 14.
  • the forcing means 26, 26’ are preferably supported in the housing 12 (not shown).
  • the oval-shape of the elongated shaft element may comprise two substantially parallel sides and the opposed rounded sides.
  • the locking mechanism 10 further comprises locking means 28, illustrated as two pins arranged in the housing 12 (not shown) with an intermediate distance corresponding approximately to the diameter of the elongated shaft element 14 at the narrowest part.
  • locking means 28 illustrated as two pins arranged in the housing 12 (not shown) with an intermediate distance corresponding approximately to the diameter of the elongated shaft element 14 at the narrowest part.
  • the shape of the elongated shaft element 14 and the locking means may be arranged differently, as long as the locking means 28 allows the elongated shaft element 14 to be displaced in relation to the locking means 28.
  • the shaft ele ment 14 displaces in in relation to the locking means 28 which, when the locking mech anism is in an extended position, aligns with a shaft recess 30 at a specific location on the elongated shaft element.
  • the shaft element 14 is able to rotate 360 degrees as the largest diameter of the recess part is smaller than the distance between the pins.
  • the cone-shaped top element comprises an opening, such that the top part may be used as a connection point for a lift or crane, for lifting the locking mechanism in relation to the mounting surface.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the automatic locking mechanism 10, without the housing 12, in an extended position.
  • the locking mechanism 10 shown in figure 2 corresponds to the locking mechanism 10 shown in fig. 1.
  • the figure shows the movements of the locking mechanism 10 from a retracted to an extended position, in which the top element 18 projects into the part of the module/container (not shown) and interlocks therewith.
  • the drive means 24 acts upon the elongated shaft element 14 for displacing the elongated shaft element 14 and top part 16 in a longitudinal direction, as indicated by the vertical arrow. After the drive means has displaced the elongated shaft element 14, the top element 18 projects into the part 36 of the module/container.
  • the forcing means 26, 26’ are driven, e.g. by a hydraulic force, causing a rotational movement of the elongated shaft element 14 and the therewith interconnected top part 18, which hereby interlocks with the part 36 of the module/container.
  • the oval-shaped collar 22, which is connected to the abutment element 38, projects into a corresponding opening 36’ (see fig. 3A, 3B) of the part 36 of the module/container and is hereby pre vented from rotating together with the elongated shaft element 14.
  • the locking mechanism 10 comprises suitable sealing means, such as O-rings, to prevent dirt, water and/or moisture to enter the locking mechanism.
  • Fig. 3A is a perspective view of the locking system 10’ in a retracted position, and the part 36 of a module container
  • fig. 3B is a perspective view if the locking mechanism in a retracted position, and the part 36 of a module container.
  • Figure 3B shows a different embodiment of the locking mechanism, compared to the one in figures 1-2, but figure 3A is representative for both embodiments.
  • the drive means 24’ comprises a rack and pinion mechanism acting on a lower threaded part of the elongated shaft element, instead of a movable piston.
  • the rack is rotatably fixed to the housing 12 and may be rotated by a displacement of the rack, which causes the threaded part of the elongated shaft element 14 to displace in a longitudinal direction.
  • the forcing means 26, 26’ shown in fig. 4B functions similarly to the forcing means 26, 26’ of fig. 1-2 but may comprise a locking mechanism 28’, arranged as a displaceable locking pin, which projects through part of the forcing means 26 and into an opening in the elongated shaft element.
  • the locking means 28’ may be driven by any suitable force, such as hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic or mechanical means.
  • Figure 3A shows the locking system 10’ comprising a locking mechanism 10 as shown in figs. 1-2 or 3, and a mounting surface element 34, which is arranged to be mounted into a mounting surface, such as the deck of a ship, a truck or freight train etc.
  • the embodiment in figs. 3A and 3B corresponds to each other, only without the housing 12 and mounting surface element shown in fig. 3B.
  • the locking mechanism 10 is in a retracted position, where the top element 18 does not project above the mounting surface element.
  • the top element 18 and the collar may project above the mounting surface element during the lowering of an equipment module, shown only by the illustration of the part 36 of the module/con tainer.
  • Fig. 4A is a perspective view of the locking system 10’ in a retracted position, and the part 36 of a module container arranged on the locking system 10’
  • fig. 4B is a per spective view of the locking mechanism 10 in a retracted position, and the part 36 of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism 10.
  • the embodiment in fig 4A and 4B corresponds to each other, only without the housing 12 and mounting surface element shown in fig. 4B.
  • figs. 4A and 4B only a bottom of the part 36 of the module/container is shown for illustrative purpose.
  • the equipment module indicated only by the part 36, is lowered onto the mounting surface element 34.
  • Fig. 5A is a perspective view of the locking system 10’ in an extended position, and the part 36 of a module container arranged on the locking system 10’
  • fig. 5B is a per spective view of the locking mechanism 10 in an extended position, and the part 36 of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism 10.
  • the embodiment in figs. 5A and 5B corresponds to each other, only without the housing 12 and mounting surface element shown in fig. 5B.
  • the drive means 24’ displaces the elongated shaft element 14 and the top part 16, including the top element 18 in a longitudinal direction, into an extended position, where the top ele ment 18 projects through the opening 26’ of the part 36 of the module/container.
  • the collar 22 also projects through the opening 36’, and the abutment surface 40 of the abutment element 38 abuts/supports the underside of the part 36 of the module/con tainer.
  • Fig. 6A is a perspective view of the locking system 10’ in an extended position, and the part 36 of a module container arranged on the locking system 10’ being interlocked
  • fig. 6B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism 10 in an extended position, and the part 36 of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism 10 being interlocked.
  • Figure 6A and 6B show the forcing means being actuated, hereby causing a rotation of the elongated shaft element 14 and the top element 18, which hereby interlocks with the part 36 of the module/container.
  • Fig. 7 A is a perspective view of the locking system 10’ in an extended and locked posi tion, and the part 36 of a module container arranged on the locking system 10’
  • fig. 7B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism 10 in an extended and locked posi tion, and the part 36 of a module container arranged proximate the locking mechanism 10.
  • figs. 7 A and 7B corresponds to each other, only without the housing 12 and mounting surface element shown in figs. 7B.
  • the locking mechanism has interlocked with the module/container, and the locking means 28’ are actuated, whereby the elongated shaft element 14 and the top element 18 are prevented from rotating out of engagement with the container.
  • Fig. 8A is a perspective view of the locking system 10 in a further extended and locked position, and the part 36 of a module container being arranged lifted in relation to the locking system 10’
  • fig. 8B is a perspective view of the locking mechanism 10 in a further extended and locked position, and the part 36 of a module container being lifted by the locking mechanism 10.
  • FIG. 8A and 8B is shown a situation where the module/container needs to be un loaded with lifting means which needs to support the lower surface of the module/con tainer.
  • the elongated shaft element 14 and the top part 16 is displaced in the longitudinal di- rection, whereby the lifting surface 40 of the abutment element 38, functions as a lift, whereby the module/container is being lifted a predetermined distance above the mount ing surface, such that the lifting equipment can extend underneath the module/for lifting.
  • the locking means 28’ are retracted and the forcing means 26, 26’ are actuated, whereby the top element 18 rotates out of engagement with the part 36 of the module/container.
  • the module may be lifted from the locking system 10’.
  • Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a locking system 10’ comprising two locking mechanisms
  • fig. 10 is a perspective view of a locking system 10’ comprising four locking mechanisms 10.
  • Fig. 11 is a perspective exploded view of a locking mechanism, without a housing.

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La présente invention concerne un mécanisme de verrouillage automatique, un système de verrouillage et un procédé de fonctionnement du mécanisme de verrouillage. Le mécanisme de verrouillage comprend un boîtier, un élément d'arbre allongé et une partie supérieure pour une interconnexion avec une partie d'un module d'équipement ou d'un conteneur de fret, l'élément d'arbre et la partie supérieure étant déplaçables longitudinalement à l'intérieur dudit boîtier.
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