DE102008005665A1 - Large space container e.g. standard box container, for storing and transporting consumer goods, has defined container unit modifiably arranged in interior space of container, which is alternatively inserted in container dimensions - Google Patents

Abstract

The container e.g. standard box container (100), has a set of side walls (20, 21) arranged at a frame (10). A set of front walls lies opposite to each other at the frame and is arranged in perpendicular to the frame and the side walls. One of the front walls is formed as a door, and provides a base part (6) and a roof part (7). A defined container unit i.e. 20 feet container unit, is modifiably arranged in an interior space of the container, which is alternatively inserted in the container dimensions. The container unit is formed by insertion of a set of locking devices. An independent claim is also included for a method for segmenting a large-space container for storing and transporting goods.

Description

The The invention relates to a large-capacity container, in particular a container for the storage and transport of goods, with the features mentioned in the preamble of claim 1 and a Method for segmenting a large-capacity container with the features mentioned in claim 12.

description

The transport of goods of all kinds takes place largely via containers. There are a variety of container types, some of which are described in international standards. The standardization of containers favors trouble-free shipping. The standardization of certain components and dimensions of containers also allows the use of uniform handling equipment and means of transport. For example, a well-known container type is the ISO container after ISO 668 (freight container). This container handles most of the goods trade in finished products.

The Because of their standardized shape, containers can be used in a wide range of ways Transportation such as sea vessels, inland waterway vessels, railways and trucks transported and be handled quickly.

Known are 20 foot containers (20 'containers), also called one twenty foot equivalent unit (TEU) and the 40-foot container (40 'container), also called a forty foot equivalent unit (FEU) be designated.

Of the Transport of goods, in particular of machines and installations from Europe or America to Asia is predominantly over Sea container. These goods are shipped by 20 'containers transported. A transport of these goods in 40 'containers is inconvenient because the required load securing can not be realized in the container. Because of the above all during sea transport in all directions acting movement forces would be tons of safety devices like clogs, Beams, straps, etc. necessary to keep the goods in the middle of the container to fix and protect from damage.

Of the Transport of consumer goods in particular from Asia Europe or America, on the other hand, demands the provision of 40 'containers. Consumer goods, such as textiles, shoes or toys, usually have smaller dimensions and are in large quantities, mostly in boxes, transported.

The Type of goods flows therefore requires different container dimensions. So when transporting goods from Europe to Asia and from Asia to Europe the problem that in Asia is empty 20 'container while there for goods transport back to Europe or America 40 'container needed become. And vice versa, there are empty 40 'containers in Europe and America, while there primarily requires 20 'container become.

Around the containers with the respective desired dimensions The forwarders need to get the right location and shipping companies transport empty containers back. Of the Return transport of an empty container is at the same cost connected as the transport of a fully loaded container. It unnecessarily incur additional transport costs.

To solve the cost problem and to minimize costs, various proposals have hitherto been made:
In DE 10 2005 002 031 A1 a demountable multi-way transport box is described in which the side walls are set up on the bottom part and the front wall and the rear wall are each releasably inserted at the edge in the manner of a tongue or groove joint on the side walls and when not in use the transport box, the side walls, the front wall, rear wall and Lid parallel to the bottom part on this can be placed.

In DE 20 2005 016 455 U1 proposed a mountable container in which the space required for stacking can be reduced.

The mountable container in DE 20 2005 016 455 U1 includes a base frame, two side walls, an end wall and an end wall door. The base frame is provided at its four corners with four lower corner fittings. Each side wall comprises two lower side wall corner fittings which are attached to two corner positions of their lower ends to mate with and are connected to the four lower corner fittings of the base frame, inter alia via a locking bolt, the end wall and the end wall door having the two side walls are connected by a releasable connector accordingly.

Of the Mountable container described here can become a container assembled for freight transportation and into individual components be decomposed into higher and / or longer Containers or other containers can be introduced.

In the foreground of the solutions mentioned, it was important that the containers should be returned empty to the consignor after the transport had been completed. To the required cargo space ge To hold ring, the containers are designed separable, to arrange them to save space during return.

The However, the above documents only take into account that empty containers through optimized stacking or stowage back pass. There will be no solution offered to use the "wrong" containers reciprocally.

Of the Invention has for its object to provide a container the return transport of empty containers dispensable and therefore cost-effective.

The Task is solved with a large container according to claim 1 and a method according to claim 12.

advantageous Embodiments of the invention are in the subclaims specified.

Of the Large capacity container according to the invention, in particular Containers for the storage and transport of goods, at least comprising a frame, the frame having four lower corner fittings, four upper corner fittings is provided, four on the frame Corner pillars, two floor rails, two Side rails and two floor beams and two roof beams are arranged, further comprising two opposite side walls, on the frame are arranged substantially perpendicular to the frame, a first End wall, a second end wall, which face each other at the frame and substantially at right angles to the frame and the two Side walls are arranged, wherein the first end wall and / or the second end wall is designed as a door, a bottom part and a roof part are present, characterized that in an interior of the container at least one defined Container unit is arranged modifiable that the container Alternatively it can be used in at least two container dimensions.

The inventive method for segmenting a Large-capacity container, in particular a container for the storage and transport of goods, is characterized characterized in that at least one defined container unit is modifiable introduced into an interior of the container, that the container alternatively in at least two container dimensions can be used.

With the large capacity container according to the invention, especially containers, the dimensions can be adjusted accordingly the application requirements for the return transport be adjusted. The container can optionally be in a first size dimension or used in a second size dimension be, with the goods in each case according to the provided Requirements are secured during transport.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention Large capacity container is provided that the container according to its dimensions, a 40-foot container (40 'container) and the defined container unit is a 20ft container unit (20 'container unit) which is inside the 40-full container is arranged.

With the large capacity container according to the invention a 40 'container can be created, which can also be used as a 20 'container can be used. This is done through the integration reached a 20 'container unit in a 40' container. The 20 'container unit, which is separated in the interior of the 40 'container corresponds their dimensions and requirements of a 20 'container. Become now goods that are compulsory for transport 40 'containers require brought to their destination, then can According to the invention, the same 40 'container on the Return transport to the starting point used as a 20 'container become.

A next preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that the 20 'container unit is approximately centered in the interior of the 40 'container is arranged.

The 20 'container unit is preferably centered in the 40' container arranged. In this way, the load can be advantageous distribute in the container and the requirements in terms of safety of Goods during transport are met. By the inventive arrangement of the 20 'container unit arise two 10'-container areas. These rooms can also used as a 20 'container when using the 40' container become. This would be conceivable with dangerous goods transports No loading prohibition, for example with two-component adhesive or similar Goods that can not be transported in a container. Another application for these rooms offers, for example, in education, relocation and relocations, if larger goods, such as a motor vehicle in the 20 'container unit and moving boxes in the two 10' container areas be transported.

In another preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container it is envisaged that the 20 'container unit by inserting at least two closing devices formed in the interior is.

In the interior of the 40 'container according to the invention by the installation of closing devices such as doors, doors, sliding doors or similar devices such as Nets as used in aircraft cargo holds, flaps or the like, a 20 'container unit in the 40' container separated over these devices and doors, etc. The thus introduced 20 'container unit corresponds in size to a 20' container.

In a further preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container it is provided that the at least two closing devices so in the interior are arranged that a first 10'-container area and a second 10 'container area is created, in the middle of which the 20 'container unit is located.

The 20 'container unit is inventively of two 10 'container areas included. That way a 20 'container and two 10' containers set up in the interior of the 40 'container. The 20 'container unit acts as a 20' container. From the 40 'container is through the introduction of the closing a 20'-container become.

A next preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that the closing devices in the interior are designed so adjustable, so that the separated 20 'container unit traceable to a 40' container is.

In order to the container optionally in the two dimensions, namely as a 40 'container or as a 20' container, it is necessary that the smaller container unit, transforming the 40 'container into a 20' container, simply and if necessary returned to a 40 'container can be. This is achieved by the doors or similar devices adjustable, for example, hinged be arranged in the interior.

A Another preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that for holding the closing devices are provided in the interior holding devices.

The Doors or similar devices are over suitable brackets in the interior of the 40 'container attached. The brackets can, for example, in the form of straps be educated.

A next preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that in the interior of the 40 'container locking devices are provided for locking the closing devices.

At the Conversion of the 20 'container into a 40' container, the closing devices are opened and fixed in the interior so that a unified 40 'container area, that means a 40 'container is created. That happens over suitable locking devices with which the closing devices can be securely locked during transport. These may be, for example, door holders or others suitable fasteners for locking the door or a single door leaf act.

A next preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that in the interior of the 40 'container hinges to the movable Holding the closing devices are provided.

Becomes the 20 'container unit, for example, by attaching two doors are inserted, then in the interior at the provided place hinges on which the doors are movable are stored.

A Another preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that the closing devices doors are, respectively, as double doors with each two door wings are configured.

Preferably are provided as closing devices doors, designed, for example, as gullwing doors are. It is also possible that the doors are one-piece, So are designed with only one door leaf.

A further preferred embodiment of the large-capacity container provides that the container ( 100 ) one after DIN / ISO 668 or DIN 15190 standardized container.

For the exchange of goods from Europe or America to Asia or vice versa containers with standardized dimensions are used.

Further preferred embodiments of the invention Method emerge from the rest, in the subclaims mentioned features.

So is an embodiment of the method according to the invention characterized in that the defined container unit a 20-foot container unit is what's inside a 40-foot container is introduced.

A another preferred embodiment of the invention Method is characterized in that the introduction of the 20-foot container unit by inserting closing devices into the interior the 40-foot container is made, leaving the interior in two 10-foot container areas and the 20-foot container unit is split.

A Another preferred embodiment of the invention Procedure provides that the introduced 20-foot container unit by opening or adjusting the closing devices transferred back to a 40-foot container becomes.

A next preferred embodiment of the invention Procedure provides that the 20-foot container unit is placed approximately in the center of the 40-foot container.

A further preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention provides that the at least two container dimensions after DIN / ISO 668 or DIN 15190 standardized container dimensions are.

The Invention will be described below in embodiments the accompanying drawings explained. Show it:

1 a schematic representation of a basic structure of a container,

2 a schematic representation of a 40 'container in plan view,

3 a schematic representation of the 40 'container in side view and

4 a schematic representation of the 40 'container in interior view.

1 shows a schematic representation of a basic structure of a container.

Shown is the basic structure of a standard box container 100 , This consists essentially of a frame 10 , also called base frame, where the frame 10 with four lower corner fittings 601 . 602 . 603 . 604 , four upper corner fittings 701 . 702 . 703 . 704 , is provided. At the frame 10 are four corner pillars 201 . 202 . 203 . 204 , two bottom rails 610 . 620 , two side rails 210 . 220 as well as two floor supports 630 . 640 and two roof racks 710 . 720 arranged. Furthermore, a bottom part 6 and a roof part 7 available. The container 1 . 100 also has two opposing side walls 20 . 21 on the frame 10 essentially perpendicular to the frame 10 are arranged, and a first end wall 3 , a second end wall 4 facing each other on the frame 10 and substantially perpendicular to the frame 10 and the two side walls 20 . 21 are arranged. The individual components result in assembly a cuboid shape.

In 2 is a schematic representation of a 40 'container 1 shown in plan view. You can see the simplified representation of the 40 'container 1 , The front wall 3 is as a door 5 with two doors 51 . 52 designed. In the interior 9 of the 40 'container 1 there is a first 10 'container area 120 and a second 10 'container area 121 , Between the 10'-container areas 120 . 121 is a defined container unit 81 over doors 11 . 12 separated from these. This defined container unit 8th . 81 is a 20 'container unit 8th , which corresponds in size to a 20 'container. The 20 'container unit 8th created by the introduction of doors 11 . 12 in the interior 9 of the 40 'container 1 be used in the appropriate place, so that a 40 'container is separated from a 20' container.

The doors 11 . 12 each have two leaves 101 . 102 . 111 . 112 on. They are about holding devices 901 . 902 in the interior 9 of the 40 'container 1 held. They are located in the interior 9 of the 40 'container 1 further locking devices 130 . 140 . 145 . 150 . 155 . 165 as well as hinges 170 . 180 . 190 . 200. for locking and moving the doors 11 . 12 ,

3 shows a schematic representation of the 40 'container 1 in side view. The doors 11 . 12 are about hinges 180 . 181 . 190 . 191 arranged pivotally. About the locking devices 140 . 142 . 145 . 146 be the doors 11 . 12 in the 10'-container areas 120 . 121 locked when the separated 20 'container is lifted.

4 shows a schematic representation of the 40 'container 1 in interior view. You can see a simplified representation of one in the interior 9 of the 40 'container 1 introduced door 11 with the door wings 101 and 102 , The door 11 is about holding devices 901 . 902 as well as hinges 170 . 180 . 171 . 181 hinged. The doors 101 . 102 are over crossbars attached to these 801 . 802 locked.

1

40 foot container (40 'container)

100

Container

10

frame

20

Side wall

21

Side wall

201

Corner column

201

Corner column

203

Corner column

204

Corner column

210

Side rail

220

Side rail

3

first bulkhead

4

second bulkhead

5

door

51

door

52

door

6

the bottom part

601

lower Patch fitting

602

lower Patch fitting

603

lower Patch fitting

604

lower Patch fitting

610

Floor side members

620

Floor side members

630

Shelf support

640

Shelf support

7

roof part

701

upper Patch fitting

702

upper Patch fitting

703

upper Patch fitting

704

upper Patch fitting

710

roof rack

720

roof rack

8th

20-foot container unit (20 'container unit)

81

Container unit

9

inner space

11

closing

12

closing,

101

door

102

door

111

door

112

door

120

first 10'-container area

121

second 10'-container area

130

locking device

140

locking device

142

locking device

145

locking device

146

locking device

150

locking device

155

locking device

160

locking device

165

locking device

170

hinge

171

hinge

180

hinge

181

hinge

190

hinge

191

hinge

200

hinge

801

crossbars

802

crossbars

901

holder

902

holder

903

holder

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 102005002031 A1 [0009]
• - DE 202005016455 U1 [0010, 0011]

Cited non-patent literature

• - ISO 668 [0002]
• - DIN / ISO 668 [0039]
• - DIN 15190 [0039]
• - DIN / ISO 668 [0046]
• - DIN 15190 [0046]

Claims (17)

Large capacity containers, in particular containers ( 100 ) for the storage and transport of goods, comprising at least one frame ( 10 ), the frame ( 10 ) with four lower corner fittings ( 601 ) 602 ) 603 ) 604 ), four upper corner fittings ( 701 ) 702 ) 703 ) 704 ), on the frame ( 10 ) four corner pillars ( 201 ) 202 ) 203 ) 204 ), two bottom longitudinal members ( 610 ) 620 ), two side rails ( 210 ) 220 ) as well as two floor supports ( 630 ) 640 ) and two roof racks ( 710 ) 720 ) are arranged, further comprising two opposing side walls ( 20 ) 21 ) on the frame ( 10 ) substantially perpendicular to the frame ( 10 ) are arranged, a first end wall ( 3 ), a second end wall ( 4 ), which face each other on the frame ( 10 ) and substantially perpendicular to the frame ( 10 ) and the two side walls ( 20 ) 21 ) are arranged, wherein the first end wall ( 3 ) and / or the second end wall ( 4 ) as a door ( 5 ), a bottom part ( 6 ) and a roof part ( 7 ) are present, characterized in that in an interior ( 9 ) of the container ( 1 ) 100 ) at least one defined container unit ( 8th ) 81 ) is arranged modifiable, that the container ( 1 ) 100 ) can be used alternatively in at least two container dimensions. Large-capacity container according to claim 1, characterized in that the container ( 100 ) is a 40-foot container ( 1 ) and the defined container unit ( 81 ) a 20-foot container unit ( 8th ), which in the interior ( 9 ) of the 40-foot container ( 1 ) is arranged. Large-capacity container according to claim 2, characterized in that the 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) in the middle of the interior ( 9 ) of the 40-foot container ( 1 ) is arranged. Large-capacity container according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) by inserting at least two closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) is formed. Large-capacity container according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least two closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) in the interior ( 9 ) are arranged such that a first 10 'container area ( 120 ) and a second 10 'container area ( 121 ), in the middle of which the 20 'container unit ( 8th ) is located. Large-capacity container according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) in the interior ( 9 ) are designed so adjustable, so that the separated 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) into a 40-foot container ( 1 ) is traceable. Large-capacity container according to claim 4 to 6, characterized in that for holding the closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) in the interior ( 9 ) Holding devices ( 901 ) 902 ) 903 ) are provided. Large-capacity container according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that in the interior ( 9 ) of the 40-foot container ( 1 ) Locking devices ( 130 ) 140 ) 142 ) 145 ) 146 ) 150 ) 155 ) 160 ) 165 ) for locking the closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) are provided. Large-capacity container according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that in the interior ( 9 ) of the 40-foot container ( 1 ) Hinges ( 170 ) 171 ) 180 ) 181 ) 190 ) 191 ) 200. ) for movably holding the closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) are provided. Large-capacity container according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) Doors are, each as a double doors with two door wings ( 101 ) 102 ) 111 ) 112 ) are configured. Large-capacity container according to claim 1, characterized in that the container ( 100 ) is a container standardized according to DIN / ISO 668 or DIN 15190. Method for segmenting a large-capacity container, in particular a container ( 1 ) 100 ) for the storage and transport of goods by providing at least one defined container unit ( 8th ) 81 ) modifiable into an interior ( 9 ) of the container ( 1 ) 100 ) that the container ( 1 ) 100 ) can be used alternatively in at least two container dimensions. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the defined container unit ( 81 ) a 20-foot container unit ( 8th ), which in the interior ( 9 ) of a 40-foot container ( 1 ) is introduced. A method according to claim 13, characterized in that the introduction of the 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) by inserting closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) in the interior ( 9 ) of the 40-foot container ( 1 ) is made so that the interior ( 9 ) in two 10-foot container areas ( 120 ) 121 ) and the 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) is divided. A method according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the inserted 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) by opening or ver the closing devices ( 11 ) 12 ) is transferred back to a 40-foot container. Method according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the 20-foot container unit ( 8th ) approximately in the center of the 40-foot container ( 1 ) is introduced. Method according to claim 12, characterized that, the at least two container dimensions according to DIN / ISO 668 or DIN 15190 standardized container dimensions.