CA2151070A1 - Flat rack coil carrier container - Google Patents
Flat rack coil carrier containerInfo
- Publication number
- CA2151070A1 CA2151070A1 CA002151070A CA2151070A CA2151070A1 CA 2151070 A1 CA2151070 A1 CA 2151070A1 CA 002151070 A CA002151070 A CA 002151070A CA 2151070 A CA2151070 A CA 2151070A CA 2151070 A1 CA2151070 A1 CA 2151070A1
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- flat rack
- flat
- rack
- panels
- well
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- 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
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/02—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles
- B65D85/04—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for annular articles for coils of wire, rope or hose
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Stackable Containers (AREA)
Abstract
A flat rack for use in the storage and transportation of goods, more particularly adapted to the storage and transportation of coils. Coil wells are selectively created by opening hingedly connected well-panels located on the upper surface of the flat rack unit. When the well-panels are not open the upper surface of the flat rack is just like any other regular flat rack upper surface therefore making it easily adaptable to the goods to be transported.
Description
- 21Slo70 FLAT RACK COIL CARRIER CONTAINER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to flat racks used in the storage and transportation of goods and, more particularly, to a flat rack which is adapted to carry coils and which may be stacked one on top of the other when it has a rigid headboard and tailboard.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There has always been a need for an improved system of shipping goods more efficiently over long distances. The transportation of goods has been made easier in recent years with the introduction of the pallet and the shipping container. Once a shipping container is filled with pallets it can be stored in a stacked fashion at a storage facility then loaded onto flat bed railway cars or truck trailers or on ships for transport.
Several shipping containers can also be tied down onto a flat rack, whereas greater efficiency can be achieved.
The transportation of coils is hardly made any easier by the above improvements due to the cumbersome nature of coils and the difficulties encountered in tying them down securely.
These coils also occupy a large space area making it difficult to carry a large number of them at one time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides for the easy transportation of coils. One of the 5 advantages of the present invention is that it retains the advantages seen in the case of loading and unloading of present flat racks while also providing for a mechanism by which flat racks show wells for securing and transporting the coils.
One object of the present invention is to provide a flat rack which is adapted to carry coils securely and efficiently.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a flat rack which can, not only be used to transport coils, but also be used just like any other flat rack.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a stackable flat rack.Yet another object of the present invention is to provide for an easily engaged system of covering the load placed on the flat rack.
According to one broad aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat rack for use in the storage and transportation of goods comprising: a) an upper surface, a first end and a second end, and lateral edges intermediate of said first end and said second end; b) panels hingedly connected to the flat rack upper surface, forming a well when said panels are lowered;
and c) tie down spools cont~ining tie down straps located in the lateral edges; whereby coils or other goods can be securely attached and transported.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the invention will now be described in greater detail and will be better understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a flat rack embodying the invention;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the flat rack shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a flat rack with the panels in a down position;
21Sl070 Figure 4 is a perspective view of a flat rack with the panels in an up-open position;
Figure 5 is an exploded view of a flat rack lateral edge;
Figure 6 is a side elevational view of a flat rack with a sliding tarp system incorporated onto said rack in a semi-extended position;
Figure 7 is an exploded view of a sliding tarp roller system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Figure 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention 10 which displays a flat rack 11 incorporating a plurality of tie down spools 12 spaced along the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11. The flat rack 11 also displays along its lower surface a plurality of pegs 14 in order to facilitate securement of the flat rack 11 upon a flat bed railway car, truck trailer or other similar transport device.
A headboard section 15 is shown at the front end 16 of the flat rack 11 and a tailboard section 17 is shown at the rear end 18 of the flat rack 11. The headboard section 15 is made up of an end wall 19 which projects up from the front end 16 of the flat rack 11 and spans the width of the flat rack 11. At the upper edge of end wall 19 is a roof 20 which projects back over the upper surface 21 of the flat rack 11 and which lies parallel to upper surface 21 of flat rack 1 1.
Tailboard section 17 is constructed in a similar manner to headboard section 15.Alternatively, the flat rack 11 may be without end walls 19 or with folding end walls 19 therefore making it a more flexible option.
Also, a sliding tarp system composed of a canvas (or other similar material) covered canopy can be used to cover the upper surface 21 of the flat rack 11 in the case where end walls 19 are provided.
Alternatively, sectional well 30 covers may be used to protect the load.
Tie down spools 12 located within the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11, and accordingly protected, can be used to hold the load on the upper surface 21 of the flat rack 11.
21~1070 Figure 2 illustrates a preferred embodiments of the present invention which displays a flat rack 11 without a roof thereby showing hingedly connected panels 25 in a closed position and handles 26, for easy opening, connected as to be able to rotate on their own axis leaving the upper surface 21 flat and unobstructed and ready to function as any regular flat rack would. The 5openings 27 spaced along the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11 will provide access to the tie down spool straps needed for securement of the load.
Figure 3 illustrates the well 30 created by lowering on its hinges 31 the panels 25.
Preferably the panels 25 once lowered will be at a 35 angle relative to the horizontal plan of 10the flat rack 11 upper surface 21.
Figure 4 illustrates the panels 25 in an up position and displays the hingedly connected legs 40 which serve to support the panels 25 when the well 30 is not open to receive a load of coils for instance and leaving the flat rack 11 ready to function as any regular flat rack would.
Figure 5 (a blow up cross section of Detail A of Figure 1) illustrates one of the tie down spools 12 spaced along the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11. A ratchet-like spool 12 is used in combination with tie down straps in order to secure the load onto the flat rack 11.
20Figure 6 illustrates a flat rack 11 incorporating a sliding tarp system used to cover the coils or other cargo. The tarp 99 is in a semi-extended position and can stretch across the complete rack completely enclosing the cargo area. The tarp is securable at both end by various attachment means 98.
25Figure 7 illustrates a blow up cross section of Detail B of Figure 2. It includes tie down spool 12, sliding tarp rollers 97 and 96 incorporated into flat rack 11.
Flat rack 11 is preferably constructed of steel or some other strong metal which is able to withstand the rigours experienced by shipping containers. The thickness of the metal will 30ideally not only be sufficient enough to support the weight of the flat rack 11 itself, but will also - ' 21S1070 be sufficient to withstand the weight of stacking several flat racks one upon the other.
Flat rack 11 may be constructed to have any exterior/interior dimension to match that of the load to be carried, however, it will be clear that, in order to be able to stack several flat 5 racks one upon the other, it is necessary that the flat racks be of the same exterior dimensions.
A further embodiment of the present invention involves a flat rack coil system of dimensions as stipulated in Table 1.
The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
Nominal Dimensions 8~ Ratings MGW 35000 Kg 77160 Ib TARE 3400 Kg 7500 lb PAYLOAD 31600 Kg 69650 Ib CUBE 3o.o m3 1060 ~3 ENDWALLSTRENGTH 0.4 P 04 p STACKING TEST LOAD 86400 Kg 190500 Ib EXTERNAL LENGTH 6058 mm19' 10'/S"
EXTERNAL WIDTH 2591 mm 8' 6~
EXTERNALHEIGHT 2591 mm 8' 6"
INTERNAL LENGTH 5925 mm19' 55/16"
INTERNALWIDTH 2460mm 8' 0'/,"
INTERNAL HEIGHT 2100mm 6' 10'/,"
WIDTH Bk l Wkk~ POSTS 2270 mm 7' 5~
LENGTHBklw~-NPOSTs 5700mm 18' 8'/."
COILWELLLENGTH 2000 mm 6' 6'/,"
COILWELL WIDTH 1350 mm 4~ 51/,~
COILWELL DEPTH 410 mm 1' 4'/,"
MAXIMUMCOILDIAMETER 1960mm 6' 5'/""
MINIMUM COILDIAMETER 565mm 1' 10'/,"
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to flat racks used in the storage and transportation of goods and, more particularly, to a flat rack which is adapted to carry coils and which may be stacked one on top of the other when it has a rigid headboard and tailboard.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
There has always been a need for an improved system of shipping goods more efficiently over long distances. The transportation of goods has been made easier in recent years with the introduction of the pallet and the shipping container. Once a shipping container is filled with pallets it can be stored in a stacked fashion at a storage facility then loaded onto flat bed railway cars or truck trailers or on ships for transport.
Several shipping containers can also be tied down onto a flat rack, whereas greater efficiency can be achieved.
The transportation of coils is hardly made any easier by the above improvements due to the cumbersome nature of coils and the difficulties encountered in tying them down securely.
These coils also occupy a large space area making it difficult to carry a large number of them at one time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides for the easy transportation of coils. One of the 5 advantages of the present invention is that it retains the advantages seen in the case of loading and unloading of present flat racks while also providing for a mechanism by which flat racks show wells for securing and transporting the coils.
One object of the present invention is to provide a flat rack which is adapted to carry coils securely and efficiently.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a flat rack which can, not only be used to transport coils, but also be used just like any other flat rack.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a stackable flat rack.Yet another object of the present invention is to provide for an easily engaged system of covering the load placed on the flat rack.
According to one broad aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flat rack for use in the storage and transportation of goods comprising: a) an upper surface, a first end and a second end, and lateral edges intermediate of said first end and said second end; b) panels hingedly connected to the flat rack upper surface, forming a well when said panels are lowered;
and c) tie down spools cont~ining tie down straps located in the lateral edges; whereby coils or other goods can be securely attached and transported.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Embodiments of the invention will now be described in greater detail and will be better understood when read in conjunction with the following drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a side elevational view of a flat rack embodying the invention;
Figure 2 is a top plan view of the flat rack shown in Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a flat rack with the panels in a down position;
21Sl070 Figure 4 is a perspective view of a flat rack with the panels in an up-open position;
Figure 5 is an exploded view of a flat rack lateral edge;
Figure 6 is a side elevational view of a flat rack with a sliding tarp system incorporated onto said rack in a semi-extended position;
Figure 7 is an exploded view of a sliding tarp roller system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Figure 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention 10 which displays a flat rack 11 incorporating a plurality of tie down spools 12 spaced along the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11. The flat rack 11 also displays along its lower surface a plurality of pegs 14 in order to facilitate securement of the flat rack 11 upon a flat bed railway car, truck trailer or other similar transport device.
A headboard section 15 is shown at the front end 16 of the flat rack 11 and a tailboard section 17 is shown at the rear end 18 of the flat rack 11. The headboard section 15 is made up of an end wall 19 which projects up from the front end 16 of the flat rack 11 and spans the width of the flat rack 11. At the upper edge of end wall 19 is a roof 20 which projects back over the upper surface 21 of the flat rack 11 and which lies parallel to upper surface 21 of flat rack 1 1.
Tailboard section 17 is constructed in a similar manner to headboard section 15.Alternatively, the flat rack 11 may be without end walls 19 or with folding end walls 19 therefore making it a more flexible option.
Also, a sliding tarp system composed of a canvas (or other similar material) covered canopy can be used to cover the upper surface 21 of the flat rack 11 in the case where end walls 19 are provided.
Alternatively, sectional well 30 covers may be used to protect the load.
Tie down spools 12 located within the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11, and accordingly protected, can be used to hold the load on the upper surface 21 of the flat rack 11.
21~1070 Figure 2 illustrates a preferred embodiments of the present invention which displays a flat rack 11 without a roof thereby showing hingedly connected panels 25 in a closed position and handles 26, for easy opening, connected as to be able to rotate on their own axis leaving the upper surface 21 flat and unobstructed and ready to function as any regular flat rack would. The 5openings 27 spaced along the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11 will provide access to the tie down spool straps needed for securement of the load.
Figure 3 illustrates the well 30 created by lowering on its hinges 31 the panels 25.
Preferably the panels 25 once lowered will be at a 35 angle relative to the horizontal plan of 10the flat rack 11 upper surface 21.
Figure 4 illustrates the panels 25 in an up position and displays the hingedly connected legs 40 which serve to support the panels 25 when the well 30 is not open to receive a load of coils for instance and leaving the flat rack 11 ready to function as any regular flat rack would.
Figure 5 (a blow up cross section of Detail A of Figure 1) illustrates one of the tie down spools 12 spaced along the lateral edges 13 of the flat rack 11. A ratchet-like spool 12 is used in combination with tie down straps in order to secure the load onto the flat rack 11.
20Figure 6 illustrates a flat rack 11 incorporating a sliding tarp system used to cover the coils or other cargo. The tarp 99 is in a semi-extended position and can stretch across the complete rack completely enclosing the cargo area. The tarp is securable at both end by various attachment means 98.
25Figure 7 illustrates a blow up cross section of Detail B of Figure 2. It includes tie down spool 12, sliding tarp rollers 97 and 96 incorporated into flat rack 11.
Flat rack 11 is preferably constructed of steel or some other strong metal which is able to withstand the rigours experienced by shipping containers. The thickness of the metal will 30ideally not only be sufficient enough to support the weight of the flat rack 11 itself, but will also - ' 21S1070 be sufficient to withstand the weight of stacking several flat racks one upon the other.
Flat rack 11 may be constructed to have any exterior/interior dimension to match that of the load to be carried, however, it will be clear that, in order to be able to stack several flat 5 racks one upon the other, it is necessary that the flat racks be of the same exterior dimensions.
A further embodiment of the present invention involves a flat rack coil system of dimensions as stipulated in Table 1.
The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
Nominal Dimensions 8~ Ratings MGW 35000 Kg 77160 Ib TARE 3400 Kg 7500 lb PAYLOAD 31600 Kg 69650 Ib CUBE 3o.o m3 1060 ~3 ENDWALLSTRENGTH 0.4 P 04 p STACKING TEST LOAD 86400 Kg 190500 Ib EXTERNAL LENGTH 6058 mm19' 10'/S"
EXTERNAL WIDTH 2591 mm 8' 6~
EXTERNALHEIGHT 2591 mm 8' 6"
INTERNAL LENGTH 5925 mm19' 55/16"
INTERNALWIDTH 2460mm 8' 0'/,"
INTERNAL HEIGHT 2100mm 6' 10'/,"
WIDTH Bk l Wkk~ POSTS 2270 mm 7' 5~
LENGTHBklw~-NPOSTs 5700mm 18' 8'/."
COILWELLLENGTH 2000 mm 6' 6'/,"
COILWELL WIDTH 1350 mm 4~ 51/,~
COILWELL DEPTH 410 mm 1' 4'/,"
MAXIMUMCOILDIAMETER 1960mm 6' 5'/""
MINIMUM COILDIAMETER 565mm 1' 10'/,"
Claims (10)
1. A flat rack for use in the storage and transportation of goods comprising:
(a) an upper surface, a first end and a second end, and lateral edges intermediate of said first end and second end;
(b) panels hingedly connected to the flat rack upper surface, forming a well when said panels are lowered; and (c) tie down spools containing tie down straps located in the lateral edges;
whereby coils or other goods can be securely attached and transported.
(a) an upper surface, a first end and a second end, and lateral edges intermediate of said first end and second end;
(b) panels hingedly connected to the flat rack upper surface, forming a well when said panels are lowered; and (c) tie down spools containing tie down straps located in the lateral edges;
whereby coils or other goods can be securely attached and transported.
2. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein rotatably connected handles are provided for handling of said panels.
3. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein hingedly connected legs are provided to support said panels when said well is in a closed position.
4. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein a roof overlying the upper surface of said flat rack is either permanent or removable.
5. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 or 4 wherein a sliding tarp system is mounted on said flat rack, said sliding tarp system overlying said upper surface of said flat rack.
6. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein sectional well covers are provided.
7. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein a first end wall and a second end wall project up from said first end and second end.
8. The flat rack as claimed in claim 7 wherein said first end wall and said second end wall are foldable.
9. The flat rack as claimed in claim 1 wherein said panels present an angle of approximately 35° once lowered to form said well.
10. The flat rack as claimed in claims 1 through 9 wherein the dimensions of said flat rack are as those stipulated in Table 1.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002151070A CA2151070A1 (en) | 1995-06-05 | 1995-06-05 | Flat rack coil carrier container |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002151070A CA2151070A1 (en) | 1995-06-05 | 1995-06-05 | Flat rack coil carrier container |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2151070A1 true CA2151070A1 (en) | 1996-12-06 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002151070A Abandoned CA2151070A1 (en) | 1995-06-05 | 1995-06-05 | Flat rack coil carrier container |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA2151070A1 (en) |
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1995
- 1995-06-05 CA CA002151070A patent/CA2151070A1/en not_active Abandoned
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