WO2024077369A1 - Caisse de chargement modulaire, procédé de montage de caisse de chargement modulaire et véhicule de transport de chargement - Google Patents

Caisse de chargement modulaire, procédé de montage de caisse de chargement modulaire et véhicule de transport de chargement Download PDF

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WO2024077369A1
WO2024077369A1 PCT/BR2023/050352 BR2023050352W WO2024077369A1 WO 2024077369 A1 WO2024077369 A1 WO 2024077369A1 BR 2023050352 W BR2023050352 W BR 2023050352W WO 2024077369 A1 WO2024077369 A1 WO 2024077369A1
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Joel Boaretto
Robinson Carlos Dudley CRUZ
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Instituto Hercílio Randon
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D33/00—Superstructures for load-carrying vehicles
    • B62D33/04—Enclosed load compartments ; Frameworks for movable panels, tarpaulins or side curtains
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D88/00—Large containers
    • B65D88/02—Large containers rigid
    • B65D88/12—Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport

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  • the present invention describes a modular cargo box, a process for assembling the modular cargo box and a cargo transport vehicle comprising said modular cargo box.
  • the present invention comprises a cargo box formed by a set of modular segments that comprise panels of adjustable length associated with a frame, which makes it possible to assemble different sizes and models of the cargo box of cargo transport vehicles with a single panel pattern, bringing gains to the assembly process, more specifically in the fields of mechanical engineering and road transport.
  • the technique presents several models of cargo boxes for cargo transport vehicles. These models have different lengths and widths and may also differ in terms of the number of doors and the location where they are positioned. For some cargo box sizes and models, it may be interesting to position doors on the side, while on other models the door is positioned at the rear of the vehicle.
  • Refrigerated vehicle cargo box models still need a structure that supports the refrigerator components and still need to provide good tightness and thermal insulation of the cargo box in relation to the external environment.
  • Document US2022017156A1 discloses a modular cargo box composed of panels fixed to each other by a fitting profile. The document reveals that the cargo box is formed by the combination of panels used, but does not present any technical solution that makes it possible to customize the dimensions of the cargo box or the panel used in the cargo box.
  • Document US2002041112A1 discloses a cargo transport vehicle whose walls are composed of composite panels. Each plate is associated with one another by a male-female fitting at its ends and can be screwed to beams in the vehicle's structure. The document also presents the possibility of using a layer of polymeric foam on the panel when it is used in refrigerated vehicles. The document does not present any technical solution that makes it possible to customize the dimensions of the cargo box or the panel used in the cargo box.
  • the technique lacks a solution that allows the modularization of vehicle cargo box production without losing the insulation of this cargo box through the seams that occur between the modules, bringing benefits to the diversity of its process. of manufacturing and the modularized cargo box vehicle.
  • the present invention solves the problems of the prior art using modular segments that form the cargo box, enabling the continuous manufacture of cargo box modules, where the modules can have their dimensions adjusted during assembly of the charging box, depending on the end user's needs. Furthermore, the modules can be replaced with doors compatible with their modular fitting and also allow the passage of electrical harnesses, air hoses, among other elements of the vehicle through the internal part of the panels of the modular segments. Thus, the present invention makes the process of manufacturing and assembling cargo boxes more efficient and more customizable.
  • the present invention presents a box modular cargo box (1) for cargo transport vehicles that is formed by a set of modular segments (2) associated with the frame (4) of the cargo box (1), where: the frame (4) forms the edges of the cargo box (1 ); each modular segment (2) comprises a panel (3) of adjustable length provided with fitting profiles (7) associated with at least two ends of each panel (3); and the panels (3) are associated with each other and with the frame (4), through the fitting profiles (7), forming the load box (1).
  • the present invention presents a process for assembling a modular cargo box (1) for cargo transport vehicles comprising at least the steps of: associating a frame (4) with a chassis (11) cargo transport vehicle; association of at least two fitting profiles (7) with a panel (3) of adjustable length, forming a modular segment (2); association of the modular segments (2) with each other using the fitting profiles (7); and association of the modular segments (2) with the cargo box frame (4), by means of fastening elements (8), forming the cargo box (1).
  • the present invention presents a cargo transport vehicle comprising a modular cargo box (1), formed by a frame (4) associated with the chassis (11) of the vehicle, in which modular segments (2 ) are associated with each other and with the frame (4) by means of fitting profiles (7) arranged at the ends of a panel (3) of adjustable length of each modular segment (2).
  • Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the loading box (1) of the present invention, where several modular segments (2) are associated with the frame (4), in a modular way.
  • Figure 2 shows an embodiment of the modular segment (2) of the present invention, where a panel (3) is provided with two fitting profiles (7).
  • Figure 3 shows an embodiment of a cross-section of the fitting of two panels (3) to the cargo box frame (4) through a fixing element (8).
  • Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the loading box (1) adapted for the association of functional elements, being equipped with a vertical reinforcement (9) at its head and spacing between its modular segments (2) to receive functional elements , like doors.
  • the modularity of the cargo box's constituent elements allows for greater efficiency in the cargo box manufacturing and assembly process.
  • the present invention presents modular segments composed of panels (3) of adjustable length for the manufacture of cargo boxes (1), where it is possible to achieve any length of cargo box (1), simply by adjusting the length of a single panel (3 ) on each side of the cargo box (1 )-
  • the present invention presents a modular cargo box (1) for cargo transport vehicles that is formed by a set of modular segments (2) associated with the frame (4) of the cargo box (1 ), where: the frame (4) forms the edges of the cargo box (1); each modular segment (2) comprises a panel (3) of adjustable length provided with fitting profiles (7) associated with at least two ends of each panel (3); and the panels (3) are associated with each other and with the frame (4), through the fitting profiles (7), forming the load box (1).
  • the panels (3) comprise two faces (5) separated by a filling material (6).
  • at least one face (5) of the panel (3) is manufactured from composite material.
  • both faces (5) are manufactured from material composite.
  • at least one face (5) is manufactured from metallic material, such as aluminum, but not limited to that.
  • the internal face (5) is made of composite and the external face (5) is made of aluminum.
  • the external face (5) is made of composite and the internal face (5) is made of aluminum.
  • the composite material faces (5) are manufactured from fiberglass.
  • the filling material (6) is a thermal insulating material. This embodiment is highly recommended for the application of the present invention in refrigerated vehicles, but is not limited to that application.
  • the filling material interior (6) is made of polyurethane.
  • the panel (3) is provided with reinforcements inside, so that a reinforcing element is inserted inside the panel (3), between the faces (5), together with the filling material ( 6).
  • wood is inserted inside the panel (3) and the filling material (6) is subsequently injected.
  • the internal reinforcement is used in panels (3) of the head and/or floor (10) of the cargo box (1).
  • the internal reinforcement originates from recycling, enabling the reuse of materials.
  • the panel (3) is provided with cavities inside it, so that they are arranged inside the panel (3), between the faces (5), next to the filling material (6).
  • the cavities are used to pass vehicle components, such as electrical wiring, compressed air hoses, among other desired elements.
  • each modular segment (2) comprises at least two fitting profiles (7) associated with the panel (3), at least one male fitting profile (7.1) and at least one female fitting profile ( 7.2), being arranged at opposite ends of the panel (3).
  • the male fitting profile (7.1) comprises a protrusion, which extends outside the panel (3).
  • the female fitting profile (7.2) comprises a cavity, facing inside the panel (3) and whose geometry is defined to receive the protrusion of the male fitting profile (7.1) from another modular segment (2), promoting interference fit.
  • the cross-section of the female fitting cavity (7.2) has a “U” geometry.
  • the male fitting profile (7.1) is provided with a recess (7.3) which, when associated with the female fitting profile (7.2), generates a housing area for at least one fastening element (8 ), which contributes to the fixation between the panel (3) and the frame (4).
  • the fastening elements (8) comprise non-permanent fastening elements, that is, they allow easy disassembly for maintenance, such as screws and nuts, pins, bolts, among other equivalents of the art, but not limited to these.
  • the fastening elements (8) are considered permanent, such as welding points or rivets, which need to be destroyed for disassembly.
  • the cross-section of the male fitting profile (7.1) has a “u” section, narrower than the cavity of the female fitting (7.2), but one of the ends of the “u” extends outwards. until reaching the width of the female fitting cavity (7.2), generating the indentation (7.3) next to the “u” of the male fitting protrusion (7.1), as illustrated in figure 3.
  • the cargo box (1) of the present invention comprises at least one vertical reinforcement structure (9) arranged at the head of the cargo box (1) between two modular segments (2).
  • the vertical reinforcement structure (9) of the present invention has a dual function, in which its first function is to promote a region of more robust mechanical properties at the head of the cargo box (1), while its second function is to promote a fine adjustment of the width of the cargo box (1 ).
  • the vertical reinforcement (9) is arranged between modular segments (2) of the headboard for fixing the refrigeration equipment.
  • the hydraulic cylinder that tilts the cargo box (1) is associated with the vertical reinforcement (9) of the headboard.
  • the vertical reinforcement (9) is produced by the association of metallic profiles in sequence.
  • the vertical reinforcement (9) can also be used at the rear, this being the face opposite the head.
  • At least one of the modular segments (2) has a different length from the other modular segments (2) of the cargo box (1).
  • the present invention presents functional modular segments (2), that is, at least one of the modular segments (2) provided with a panel (3) of the present invention is replaced by a functional modular segment (2), like a door.
  • the cargo box of the present invention may have doors and other associated functional elements in any part of the walls of the cargo box (1).
  • the functional modular segment (2) comprises the same pattern of fitting profiles (7) as the other modular segments.
  • the modular segments (2) are used to form at least the side walls of the cargo box (1).
  • the modular segments (2) are used to form at least the floor (10) of the cargo box (1).
  • modular segments (2) are used to form the head and rear of the cargo box (1).
  • the modular segments (2) are used to form at least the roof of the cargo box (1).
  • the roof, floor and all walls of the cargo box (1) are formed by modular segments, associated with each other by fitting profiles and associated with the frame (4), which forms the edges of the cargo box. (1 ) and associates the assembly with the chassis (11 ) of the vehicle.
  • the cargo box (1) of the present invention comprises adhesive material between a male fitting profile (7.1) associated with a female fitting profile (7.2), promoting reduction of gaps that could generate loss of insulation thermal and tightness of the cargo box.
  • the present invention presents a process for assembling a modular cargo box (1) for cargo transport vehicles comprising at least the steps of: associating a frame (4) with a chassis (11) cargo transport vehicle; association of at least two fitting profiles (7) with a panel (3) of adjustable length, forming a modular segment (2); association of the modular segments (2) with each other using the fitting profiles (7); and association of the modular segments (2) with the cargo box frame (4), by means of fastening elements (8), forming the cargo box (1).
  • the process of the present invention comprises the step of adjusting the length of at least one panel (3) of at least one modular segment (2). This way, it is possible to adjust the length of the cargo box (1) during its assembly process, simply by cutting a part of a panel (3) from a single modular segment (2) on each side of the cargo box (1 ).
  • the process of the present invention comprises the step of associating fitting profiles (7) with panels (3) comprising the substeps of: associating at least one male fitting profile (7.1) with a panel ( 3) the male fitting profile (7.1) being provided with a protuberance and a recess (7.3); association of at least one female fitting profile (7.2) to the panel (3), wherein the female fitting profile (7.2) comprises a cavity for receiving the protrusion of the male fitting profile (7.1) that has been associated with another panel ( 3).
  • a housing area for at least one fixing element (8) is generated, which contributes to the fixation between the panel (3) and the frame (4).
  • the process of the present invention comprises the manufacture of panels (3) through the steps of: positioning a first face (5) away from a second face (5) next to an injection mold; injection of filling material (6) between the two faces (5), forming a panel (3).
  • both faces (5) are manufactured from composite material.
  • at least one face (5) is made of fiberglass.
  • at least one face (5) is manufactured from metallic material, such as aluminum, but not limited to that.
  • the internal face (5) is made of composite and the external face (5) is made of aluminum.
  • the external face (5) is made of composite and the internal face (5) is made of aluminum.
  • the composite material faces (5) are manufactured from fiberglass.
  • the filling material (6) is a thermal insulating material. This implementation is highly recommended for the application of the present invention in refrigerated vehicles, but is not limited to that application.
  • the filling material interior (6) is made of polyurethane.
  • the process of the present invention comprises the step of producing the panel (3) with reinforcements inside it, so that a reinforcing element is inserted inside the panel (3), between the faces (5 ), and then the filling material (6) is injected.
  • a reinforcing element is inserted inside the panel (3), between the faces (5 ), and then the filling material (6) is injected.
  • wood is inserted inside the panel (3) and the filling material (6) is subsequently injected.
  • the internal reinforcement is used in panels (3) of the head and/or floor (10) of the cargo box (1).
  • the internal reinforcement originates from recycling, enabling the reuse of materials.
  • the process of the present invention comprises the stage of producing the panel (3) with cavities inside it, so that they are arranged inside the panel (3), between the faces (5), next to the filling material (6).
  • the cavities are used to pass vehicle components, such as electrical wiring, compressed air hoses, among other desired elements.
  • the process of the present invention further comprises the step of associating a vertical reinforcement (9) to the head of the cargo box (1), between two modular segments (2).
  • the vertical reinforcement structure (9) of the present invention has a dual function, in which its first function is to promote a region of more robust mechanical properties at the head of the cargo box (1), while its second function is to promote a fine adjustment of the width of the cargo box (1).
  • the process of the present invention comprises the step of combining layers of vertical reinforcement (9) to fine-tune the width of the cargo box (1).
  • the process of the present invention comprises the step of associating equipment with the vertical reinforcement (9), such as refrigeration equipment or a hydraulic cylinder.
  • the process of the present invention comprises the step of applying adhesive material between a male fitting profile (7.1) associated with a female fitting profile (7.2), promoting reduction of gaps that could generate loss of insulation thermal and tightness of the cargo box.
  • the present invention presents a cargo transport vehicle comprising a modular cargo box (1), formed by a frame (4) associated with the chassis (11) of the vehicle, in which modular segments (2 ) are associated with each other and with the frame (4) by means of fitting profiles (7) arranged at the ends of a panel (3) of adjustable length of each modular segment (2).
  • the cargo transport vehicle is a refrigerated model vehicle, whose panels (3) have thermal insulating properties on their faces (5) and/or their filling material (6).
  • a refrigerated cargo vehicle requires a cargo box (1) adapted to receive a refrigeration unit. Furthermore, it is desirable to use side doors in addition to the rear door.
  • An embodiment of said cargo box (1) is illustrated in figure 4.
  • the modular segments (2) are changed by removing panels (3) to add the door or by cutting out the panel (3), changing its length in the moment of assembling the cargo box (1), making it easier to assemble a cargo box (1) of any desired length, simply by adjusting a single panel (3) on each side.
  • the cargo boxes (1) produced by the present invention have different lengths according to the user's needs.
  • the modularity of the present invention addresses this issue by changing the length of the panels (3) of the first or last modular segment (2) of the cargo box (1).
  • the cargo box (1) of the present invention comprises at least one vertical reinforcement structure (9) arranged at the head of the cargo box (1) between two modular segments (2).
  • the vertical reinforcement structure (9) of the present invention has a dual function, in which its first function is to promote a region of more robust mechanical properties at the head of the cargo box (1), while its second function is to promote a fine adjustment of the width of the cargo box (1 ).
  • the present invention brings benefits to the diversity of its manufacturing process and to the modularized cargo box vehicle (1), enabling the modularization of the production of cargo box (1) for vehicles of different dimensions without having to loss of insulation of this load box (1) through the seams that occur between the modules, a feature whose adequate fitting geometry contributes.

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La présente invention concerne une caisse de chargement modulaire, un procédé de montage de la caisse de chargement modulaire et un véhicule de transport de chargement comprenant ladite caisse de chargement modulaire. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne une caisse de chargement formée par un ensemble de segments modulaires qui comportent des panneaux de longueur réglable associées à un cadre, ce qui permet le montage de diverses tailles et modèles de caisse de chargement de véhicules de transport de chargement conformément à une seule norme de panneau, ce qui offre des avantages pendant le processus de montage. La présente invention relève des domaines de l'ingénierie mécanique et du transport routier.
PCT/BR2023/050352 2022-10-13 2023-10-13 Caisse de chargement modulaire, procédé de montage de caisse de chargement modulaire et véhicule de transport de chargement WO2024077369A1 (fr)

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