WO2012045990A1 - Transport vehicle, in particular for a port - Google Patents

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WO2012045990A1
WO2012045990A1 PCT/FR2011/052450 FR2011052450W WO2012045990A1 WO 2012045990 A1 WO2012045990 A1 WO 2012045990A1 FR 2011052450 W FR2011052450 W FR 2011052450W WO 2012045990 A1 WO2012045990 A1 WO 2012045990A1
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Stéphane HECKY
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D53/00—Tractor-trailer combinations; Road trains
    • B62D53/04—Tractor-trailer combinations; Road trains comprising a vehicle carrying an essential part of the other vehicle's load by having supporting means for the front or rear part of the other vehicle
    • B62D53/06—Semi-trailers
    • B62D53/061—Semi-trailers of flat bed or low loader type or fitted with swan necks

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  • the present invention relates to a transport vehicle, including port, comprising a frame and rolling means.
  • This invention relates to the field of the manufacture of devices for the handling of freight containers, more particularly that of the manufacture of vehicles designed to transport such containers in a port area.
  • Such a transport vehicle has, however, many disadvantages.
  • a first disadvantage is that this vehicle is particularly bulky so that it does not allow maneuvering with a small turning radius.
  • Such a vehicle has a chassis, adopting the form of a tray, extending substantially in a plane, and having an area for loading cargo containers.
  • these containers positioned on this loading platform, have a center of gravity which is at a substantial distance from the ground.
  • the position of this center of gravity causes stability problems of the vehicle and its load, more particularly during cornering, acceleration, deceleration, especially when braking or emergency stop.
  • the position of this center of gravity is contrary to the good practice of handling which specifies that the movement of heavy loads must be made with a transport vehicle for positioning the center of gravity closer to the ground.
  • Such a transport vehicle comprises, in the front and / or in the rear part, rolling means constituted by a plurality of undercarriages, this to allow an appropriate recovery of the weight of the load transported.
  • transport vehicles including, in particular at the rear, up to five undercarriages.
  • the present invention is intended to overcome the disadvantages of transport vehicles of the state of the art.
  • the invention relates to a transport vehicle, including a port, comprising, firstly, a frame for receiving at least one cargo container, or even a superposition of at least two containers, based on at least one part of this frame and, secondly, means designed for the rolling of the vehicle on the ground and located below at least part of this frame.
  • This vehicle is characterized in that it comprises: a front module comprising, on the one hand, a front structure constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle and, on the other hand, rolling means located below this structure before; a rear module comprising, on the one hand, a rear structure constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle and, on the other hand, rolling means located below this rear structure;
  • an intermediate module interposed between the front module and the rear module, connected to these front and rear modules, and comprising an intermediate structure, constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle, designed for loading at least one container, and extending to a lower level than the front and rear structures;
  • the front module and / or the rear module comprise, on the one hand, rolling means constituted by at least two undercarriages, on the other hand, a means for pivot mounting, along a vertical axis and under its structure, each running gear of these rolling means and, secondly, at least one means for the pivotal control of at least one such running gear that comprises the means of rolling of such a module.
  • the transport vehicle according to the invention comprises an intermediate structure, intended to receive containers, and positioned at a lower level to the front and rear structures below which the rolling means are located.
  • Such a configuration advantageously makes it possible to substantially lower the center of gravity of the containers with respect to the vehicles of the state of the art.
  • modules comprise rolling means constituted by at least two running gear, means for pivotally mounting each undercarriage, and at least one means for controlling in pivoting of at least one such undercarriage. This advantageously makes it possible to limit or even eliminate the shifting of the tires of the rolling means and thus to limit the phenomenon of destruction of these tires.
  • This transport vehicle further comprises means designed for lateral maintenance of at least one loaded container on the intermediate loading structure.
  • Some of these holding means make it possible to ensure lateral retention of a container directly positioned on this intermediate structure while certain other holding means make it possible to ensure lateral retention of a second container superimposed on a first container directly positioned on intermediate structure.
  • These holding means contribute to the stability of the vehicle and its load more particularly when cornering.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of the transport vehicle according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective and dive view of the transport vehicle shown in Figure 1.
  • the present invention relates to the field of manufacturing vehicles designed to transport containers (C; C) of goods in a handling area and / or storage, more particularly in a port area.
  • such a transport vehicle 1 comprises a front portion and a rear portion, this in accordance with the usual direction of movement of the vehicle 1.
  • Such a transport vehicle 1 also comprises a chassis 2 as well as means (3; 4) designed for rolling the vehicle 1 on the ground and located below at least a part of this chassis 2.
  • a part 3 of these rolling means (3; 4) is located at the front of the transport vehicle 1 while another part 4 of these rolling means (3; 4) is installed. at the rear of this vehicle 1.
  • this transport vehicle 1 comprises a plurality of modules (5; 6; 7) described below.
  • this vehicle 1 comprises a front module 5 comprising, on the one hand, a front structure 50 constituting in part the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1 and, on the other hand, rolling means 3 located below this front structure 50.
  • This front module 5 comprises, again, on the one hand (and in particular in its upper part) a control cabin 51, on the other hand, means 52 for pivotally mounting along a vertical axis of this control cabin 51 by relative to the front structure 50 of this module before 5 and, secondly, means for orienting this driving cabin 51 tangentially to the path of the vehicle 1.
  • control cabin 51 can be installed over a portion of the front structure 50 of the front module 5 while the means for orienting the control cabin 51 are designed to drive the cabin 51 into position. pivoting above the front structure 50, this acting on the mounting means
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 Another embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 consists in that the front module 5 comprises a carriage 53.
  • This carriage 53 comprises, on the one hand (and in particular in its upper part) a driving cabin 51 and, on the other hand (and in particular at its lower part), rolling means 3 constituted by at least one undercarriage 30.
  • This carriage 53 is connected to the front structure 50 that the front module 5 comprises, this by means of mounting means 52 pivoting along a vertical axis of this carriage
  • these are formed at least in part by means for controlling the pivoting of the carriage 53 relative to the front structure 50 of the module before 5.
  • this control cabin 51 is fixedly mounted on a chassis that includes the carriage 53.
  • the means for orienting the cockpit 51 tangentially to the path of the vehicle 1 are constituted solely by said means for controlling the pivoting of the carriage 53 with respect to the front structure 50 of the front module 5.
  • this carriage 53 may comprise pivoting mounting means along a vertical axis of the driving cabin 51 on a frame that includes this carriage 53.
  • the means for orienting the driving cabin 51 may be constituted by means for controlling the cabin 51 pivotally relative to the frame of the carriage 53, this additionally to the control of the carriage 53 pivoting relative to the front structure 50 of the front module 5.
  • this carriage 53 comprises rolling means 3 which can be pivotally mounted along a vertical axis relative to the chassis of the carriage 53 (this by means of pivotally mounting means along such an axis). or (and preferably) be fixedly mounted relative to this frame, that is to say non-pivotable along a vertical axis relative to this frame.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention consists in that these rolling means 3 consist of a single undercarriage 30.
  • control cabin 51 can be suspended mounted. as the case may be, on the front structure 50 of the front module 5 or on the chassis of the carriage 53 that this front module 5 comprises.
  • the transport vehicle 1 comprises a rear module 6 comprising, on the one hand, a rear structure 60 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1 and, on the other hand, rolling means 4 located below this rear structure 60.
  • the front module 5 and / or the rear module 6 comprise, on the one hand, rolling means (3; 4) each constituted by at least two running gear sets ( 30, 30 ', 40, 40'), on the other hand, means for pivotal mounting, in a vertical axis and under its structure (as the case before 50 or rear 60), of each undercarriage (30 , 30 ', 40, 40') of these rolling means (3; 4) and, secondly, at least one means for the pivotal control of at least one such undercarriage (30, 30 ').
  • Such a module (5; 6) then comprises a pivot mounting means which, according to a preferred embodiment, can be constituted by a ball ring having a fixed part associated with the structure (50; 60) and a movable portion associated with a running gear (30, 30 '; 40, 40') means rolling means (3; 4).
  • This module (5; 6) then also comprises a pivot control means which can be of electric or mechanical type.
  • such a pivoting control means is preferably of hydraulic type and comprises either at least one jack, a pinion / ring gear system or a rack system. .
  • the front module 5 and / or the rear module comprise at least one means for the pivotal control of at least one undercarriage (30, 30 '; 40, 40') that comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6).
  • such a front and / or rear module 6 comprises, in fact, means for the pivotal control of a single undercarriage (30; rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6) and at least one means for the transmission of such a control in pivoting of this undercarriage (30; 40) to at least one other undercarriage (30; 40 ') which comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6).
  • Such a characteristic advantageously makes it possible to ensure appropriate synchronization of these undercarriages (30, 30 ', 40, 40') during turns.
  • This synchronization advantageously makes it possible to prevent the tires from shifting from these rolling means (3; 4).
  • such a means for transmitting a pivotal control can be constituted by at least one rod or the like.
  • An additional feature of the invention consists in that the front module 5 and / or the rear module 6 comprise means (more particularly in the form of sensors) for detecting information relating to the load transported by the vehicle 1.
  • These means may be designed to record such information from each rolling means (3; 4), or even (and preferably) from each of the running gear (30, 30 '; 40, 40') that these means comprise. rolling (3; 4).
  • Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to inform the vehicle 1 and the pilot of the load transported. this for each rolling means (3; 4) and complementarily as well as in combination.
  • the front module 5 and / or the rear module 6 may also comprise suspension means interposed between the structure (as the case may be, before 50 or rear 60) and the rolling means (3; 4). of such a module (5; 6).
  • Such suspension means are preferably associated with each of the undercarriage (30, 30 ', 40; 40') that comprise the rolling means (3; 4).
  • such suspension means may be of the mechanical type.
  • suspension means are of the hydraulic type, more particularly constituted by at least one jack.
  • the front module 5 and / or the rear module comprise means for recording information relating to the load transported by the vehicle 1.
  • the means for recording information are then designed to record such information from the suspension means associated with at least one of the undercarriages (30,
  • Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to inform the vehicle 1 and the driver of the load transported, for each rolling means (3; 4) and in a complementary manner as well as in combination.
  • the means for recording information can be constituted by pressure sensors.
  • the vehicle comprises means for synchronizing the rolling means (3; 4) that the front module 5, respectively rear 6, comprises with the rolling means (4; 3) that comprise the rear module 6, respectively before 5.
  • such a synchronization means may be of electrical and / or electronic type, and then comprise at least one computer.
  • such a means for synchronizing is constituted by a hydraulic type system designed to transfer a volume of liquid between the rolling means (3; 4) of the front module 5, respectively rear 6, and the rolling means (4; 3) of the rear module 6, respectively before 5.
  • the transport vehicle 1 comprises a front module 5 and a rear module 6.
  • vehicle 1 further comprises an intermediate module 7, interposed between the front module 5 and the rear module 6, and connected to these front 5 and rear 6 modules.
  • This intermediate module 7 comprises an intermediate structure 70, constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
  • This intermediate structure 70 extends at a level below the front 50 and rear 60 structures and is designed for loading a load consisting of at least one container (C; C), by a superposition of at least two containers (for example a superposition of two containers of 40 or 45 feet), or even by a superposition of two rows of storytellers (each row comprising for example two containers of 20 feet).
  • This intermediate structure 70 advantageously makes it possible to lower the center of gravity of such a load and, thus, to increase the stability of the transport vehicle 1 and its load, in particular during cornering, acceleration and deceleration (more especially in case of emergency stop).
  • the front module 5 comprises a front structure 50
  • the rear module 6 has a rear structure 60
  • the intermediate module 7 has an intermediate structure 70.
  • front structure 50 and / or the rear structure 60 and / or the intermediate structure 70 comprise at least longitudinal members (500; 600; 700), or even crosspieces for the connection of at least two longitudinal members (500; 600; 700) of the same structure (50; 60; 70).
  • Such a structure (50; 60; 70) may then consist of an assembly of these longitudinal members (500; 600; 700) and of these crosspieces.
  • Another feature of the present invention is that it comprises means 8, designed for the lateral maintenance of at least one container (C; C) loaded on the intermediate structure 70 of loading, having between them a spacing at least equal to the dimensions (as the case may be, the width or the length) of such a container (C; C), and of which at least a part defines a lateral structure 9 constituting in part the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
  • These lateral holding means 8 are positioned on either side of the load to be transported.
  • such lateral support means 8 comprise longitudinal members (80), on the one hand, which have between them a spacing at least equal to the width of a container (C; C), on the other hand, which constitute at least partly (or mostly) the lateral structure 9 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1 and, still more, which connect the front and rear modules 5, more particularly the front 50 and rear 60 structures, in particular the longitudinal members (500; 600) and / or the crosspieces that comprise these structures (50; 60).
  • such a spar 80 extends substantially in the plane of the front 50 and rear 60 structures, more particularly in the plane of the spars. (500; 600) that comprise these structures (50; 60), which it is preferably secured, particularly by welding.
  • such a spar 80 is, more particularly, designed to provide lateral support for a container C positioned directly on the intermediate structure 70.
  • lateral support means 8 can also comprise vertical side walls 81.
  • These vertical side panels 81 have, between them, a spacing at least equal to the width of a container (C; C).
  • these panels 81 are made integral (in particular by bolting) of at least one module (more particularly of the intermediate module 7, or even of all the modules before 5, rear 6 and intermediate 7 that the vehicle 1 comprises) and / or a spar 80 that includes the means 8 for lateral support.
  • a particular embodiment consists in that these panels 81 are made integral with the side members 80 of the lateral support means 8 as well as the intermediate structure 70 (more particularly the side members 700 of this intermediate structure 70).
  • Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to carry back on these longitudinal members 80 a part of the weight of the load supported by this intermediate structure 70.
  • such vertical sidewalls 81 then constitute, in part, the lateral structure. 9 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
  • these vertical sidewalls 81 have a height determined so that these vertical side panels 81 extend laterally with respect to a second container C superimposed over a first container C loaded on the intermediate structure 70 of the intermediate module 7 .
  • the lateral support means 8 can, again, comprise uprights 82 and / or sleepers 83 which present between them (respectively between them) a spacing at least equal to the length of a container (C; C).
  • Such uprights 82 and / or sleepers 83 are then implanted upstream and / or downstream of the load to be transported.
  • the intermediate module 7 and / or the front module 5, or the intermediate module 7 and / or the rear module 6 which comprise, then, at least one such amount 82 and / or at least one such cross-member 83.
  • Such uprights 82 and / or such sleepers 83 may form part of the side structure 9 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
  • the uprights 82 can advantageously be used to secure the intermediate structure 70 to the front 50 and rear 60 structures, more particularly by welding these amounts 82, on the one hand, to this structure intermediate 70 and on the other hand, to these structures before 50 and rear 60.
  • transport vehicle 1 comprises means for guiding at least one container (C; C) during its loading on this transport vehicle 1.
  • the means for guiding a container C intended to be positioned directly on the intermediate structure 70 are constituted by at least a portion of the lateral support means 8, more particularly by the longitudinal members 80, the vertical side panels 81 , the uprights 82 and the sleepers 83 mentioned above.
  • the means for guiding a second container C intended to be superimposed on a first container C directly positioned on the intermediate structure 70 are constituted by a part of the lateral holding means 8, more particularly by the vertical sideboards 81, the uprights 82 and 83 sleepers mentioned above.
  • at least a portion of the longitudinal members (500; 600; 700; 80) that comprise at least the intermediate structure 70 (or even the front structure 50 and / or the rear structure 60) and / or the means 8 of lateral support are constituted by tubes or boxes (closed or reclosable) having an internal volume for receiving at least the means for synchronizing the rolling means (3; 4) of the front and rear modules 5 and 6.
  • front 50, rear 60 and intermediate 70 structures each extend substantially in a plane horizontal while the plane in which the intermediate structure 70 extends is at a level below the plane in which the front structure 50 extends and the plane in which the rear structure 60 extends (or even to the plane in which extend the longitudinal members 80 of the lateral holding means 8).
  • the longitudinal members (500; 600; 700), or even the crosspieces, that such a structure (50; 60; 70) comprises extend substantially in a horizontal plane (in particular specific to each structure), so as to define a tray.
  • a particular embodiment consists in that the longitudinal members (500; 600; 80) of the front 50, rear 60 and lateral 9 structures extend in the same horizontal plane.
  • transport vehicle 1 comprises means 10 for the propulsion of this vehicle 1.
  • Such propulsion means 10 are preferably of the electric or hydraulic type but they can also be hydrostatic or hybrid type.
  • such means 10 may be of removable, interchangeable or even autonomous type.
  • a particular embodiment consists of these means of propulsion can be positioned on the front structure 50 or (and preferably) on the rear structure 60 of the vehicle 1.
  • chassis 2 of the transport vehicle 1 is, more particularly, constituted by said front structure 50, said intermediate structure 70, said rear structure 60 as well as by said lateral structure 9.

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The invention relates to a transport vehicle (1) comprising a chassis (2) for receiving at least one container (C; C') and a means (3; 4) for rolling over the ground. Said vehicle (1) is characterised in that it comprises: a front module (5) having a front structure (50) and a rolling means (3); a rear module (6) having a rear structure (60) and a rolling means (4); an intermediate module (7), between the front (5) and rear (6) modules, coupled to said modules (5; 6) and comprising an intermediate structure (70) extending at a lower level than the front (50) and rear (60) structures; a means (8) for laterally supporting at least one container (C; C'), having a separation therebetween at least equal to the dimensions of such a container (C; C'), and at least one portion of which defines a lateral structure (9) partially constituting the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1).

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VEHICULE DE TRANSPORT, NOTAMMENT PORTUAIRE  TRANSPORT VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR PORT
La présente invention a trait à un véhicule de transport, notamment portuaire, comportant un châssis ainsi que des moyens de roulement. The present invention relates to a transport vehicle, including port, comprising a frame and rolling means.
Cette invention concerne le domaine de la fabrication des dispositifs pour la manutention des conteneurs de marchandises, plus particulièrement celui de la fabrication des véhicules conçus pour transporter de tels conteneurs dans une zone portuaire.  This invention relates to the field of the manufacture of devices for the handling of freight containers, more particularly that of the manufacture of vehicles designed to transport such containers in a port area.
A ce propos, on observera que, dans certaines parties du monde, la surface des terminaux portuaires est limitée, voire inextensible, de sorte que les autorités portuaires, face à l'augmentation du nombre de conteneurs de marchandises à manutentionner (décharger et/ou à stocker et/ou à transborder) , favorisent l'accroissement des zones de stockage au détriment des zones de trafic.  In this regard, it should be noted that in some parts of the world the surface of the port terminals is limited or even inextensible, so that the port authorities, faced with the increase in the number of freight containers to be handled (unload and / or to store and / or tranship), promote the growth of storage areas at the expense of traffic areas.
L'augmentation du nombre de conteneurs et la réduction des zones de trafic conduisent à des problématiques de congestion des terminaux portuaires auxquelles certains opérateurs portuaires ont tenté de remédier en concevant des véhicules de transport susceptibles de recevoir au moins deux conteneurs superposés, voire deux rangées superposées de conteneurs.  The increase in the number of containers and the reduction of traffic areas lead to port terminal congestion problems, which some port operators have attempted to remedy by designing transport vehicles capable of receiving at least two stacked containers, or even two superposed rows. containers.
Un tel véhicule de transport présente, cependant, de nombreux inconvénients.  Such a transport vehicle has, however, many disadvantages.
Un premier inconvénient consiste en ce que ce véhicule est particulièrement encombrant de sorte qu'il ne permet pas de manœuvrer avec un faible rayon de braquage.  A first disadvantage is that this vehicle is particularly bulky so that it does not allow maneuvering with a small turning radius.
Un autre inconvénient consiste en ce qu'un tel véhicule comporte un châssis, adoptant la forme d'un plateau, s' étendant sensiblement dans un plan, et comportant une zone pour le chargement des conteneurs de marchandises. Ceci étant, ces conteneurs, positionnés sur ce plateau de chargement, présentent un centre de gravité qui se situe à une distance substantielle du sol. La position de ce centre de gravité occasionne des problèmes de stabilité du véhicule et de sa charge, plus particulièrement en virage, en accélération, en décélération, notamment en cas de freinage ou d'arrêt d'urgence. De plus, la position de ce centre de gravité est contraire à la bonne pratique de la manutention qui spécifie que le déplacement des charges lourdes doit être réalisé avec un véhicule de transport permettant un positionnement de ce centre de gravité au plus près du sol. Another disadvantage is that such a vehicle has a chassis, adopting the form of a tray, extending substantially in a plane, and having an area for loading cargo containers. However, these containers, positioned on this loading platform, have a center of gravity which is at a substantial distance from the ground. The position of this center of gravity causes stability problems of the vehicle and its load, more particularly during cornering, acceleration, deceleration, especially when braking or emergency stop. In addition, the position of this center of gravity is contrary to the good practice of handling which specifies that the movement of heavy loads must be made with a transport vehicle for positioning the center of gravity closer to the ground.
Une autre caractéristique d'un tel véhicule de transport consiste en ce qu'il comporte, en partie avant et/ou en partie arrière, des moyens de roulement constitués par une pluralité de trains de roulement, ceci pour permettre une reprise appropriée du poids de la charge transportée. Ainsi, il est connu des véhicules de transport comportant, notamment en partie arrière, jusqu'à cinq trains de roulement.  Another characteristic of such a transport vehicle is that it comprises, in the front and / or in the rear part, rolling means constituted by a plurality of undercarriages, this to allow an appropriate recovery of the weight of the load transported. Thus, it is known transport vehicles including, in particular at the rear, up to five undercarriages.
A ce propos, on observera que, lorsque le véhicule de transport effectue un virage, les pneumatiques des moyens de roulement ont tendance à riper au sol ce qui en provoque la destruction. Selon un autre inconvénient, la multiplication des trains de roulement accentue de manière notable ce phénomène destructeur des pneumatiques.  In this regard, it will be observed that, when the transport vehicle makes a turn, the tires of the rolling means have a tendency to slip to the ground which causes destruction. According to another drawback, the multiplication of undercarriages significantly accentuates this destructive phenomenon of tires.
La présente invention se veut à même de remédier aux inconvénients des véhicules de transport de l'état de la technique.  The present invention is intended to overcome the disadvantages of transport vehicles of the state of the art.
A cet effet, l'invention concerne un véhicule de transport, notamment portuaire, comportant, d'une part, un châssis destiné à recevoir au moins un conteneur de marchandises, voire une superposition d'au moins deux conteneurs, reposant sur au moins une partie de ce châssis et, d'autre part, des moyens conçus pour le roulement du véhicule au sol et implantés en dessous d'une partie au moins de ce châssis.  To this end, the invention relates to a transport vehicle, including a port, comprising, firstly, a frame for receiving at least one cargo container, or even a superposition of at least two containers, based on at least one part of this frame and, secondly, means designed for the rolling of the vehicle on the ground and located below at least part of this frame.
Ce véhicule est caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte : - un module avant comportant, d'une part, une structure avant constituant en partie le châssis du véhicule et, d'autre part, des moyens de roulement implantés en dessous de cette structure avant ; - un module arrière comportant, d'une part, une structure arrière constituant en partie le châssis du véhicule et, d'autre part, des moyens de roulement implantés en dessous de cette structure arrière ; This vehicle is characterized in that it comprises: a front module comprising, on the one hand, a front structure constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle and, on the other hand, rolling means located below this structure before; a rear module comprising, on the one hand, a rear structure constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle and, on the other hand, rolling means located below this rear structure;
- un module intermédiaire, interposé entre le module avant et le module arrière, raccordé à ces modules avant et arrière, et comportant une structure intermédiaire, constituant en partie le châssis du véhicule, conçue pour le chargement d'au moins un conteneur, et s 'étendant à un niveau inférieur aux structures avant et arrière ;  an intermediate module, interposed between the front module and the rear module, connected to these front and rear modules, and comprising an intermediate structure, constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle, designed for loading at least one container, and extending to a lower level than the front and rear structures;
- des moyens, conçus pour assurer un maintien latéral d'au moins un conteneur chargé sur la structure intermédiaire de chargement, présentant entre eux un écartement au moins égal aux dimensions d'un tel conteneur, et dont une partie au moins définit une structure latérale constituant en partie le châssis du véhicule.  means designed to ensure a lateral support of at least one container loaded on the intermediate loading structure, having between them a spacing at least equal to the dimensions of such a container, and at least a part of which defines a lateral structure constituting part of the chassis of the vehicle.
Selon une autre caractéristique de ce véhicule, le module avant et/ou le module arrière comportent, d'une part, des moyens de roulement constitués par au moins deux trains de roulement, d'autre part, un moyen pour le montage en pivotement, selon un axe vertical et sous sa structure, de chaque train de roulement de ces moyens de roulement et, d'autre part encore, au moins un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'au moins un tel train de roulement que comporte les moyens de roulement d'un tel module.  According to another characteristic of this vehicle, the front module and / or the rear module comprise, on the one hand, rolling means constituted by at least two undercarriages, on the other hand, a means for pivot mounting, along a vertical axis and under its structure, each running gear of these rolling means and, secondly, at least one means for the pivotal control of at least one such running gear that comprises the means of rolling of such a module.
Ainsi, le véhicule de transport selon l'invention comporte une structure intermédiaire, destinée à recevoir des conteneurs, et positionnée à un niveau inférieur aux structures avant et arrière en dessous desquelles sont implantés les moyens de roulement. Une telle configuration permet, de manière avantageuse, d'abaisser de manière substantielle le centre de gravité des conteneurs par rapport aux véhicules de l'état de la technique.  Thus, the transport vehicle according to the invention comprises an intermediate structure, intended to receive containers, and positioned at a lower level to the front and rear structures below which the rolling means are located. Such a configuration advantageously makes it possible to substantially lower the center of gravity of the containers with respect to the vehicles of the state of the art.
Une autre caractéristique consiste en ce que les modules comportent des moyens de roulement constitués par au moins deux trains de roulement, un moyen pour le montage en pivotement de chaque train de roulement, et au moins un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'au moins un tel train de roulement. Ceci permet, de manière avantageuse, de limiter, voire de supprimer, le ripage des pneumatiques des moyens de roulement et, ainsi, de limiter le phénomène de destruction de ces pneumatiques. Another feature is that the modules comprise rolling means constituted by at least two running gear, means for pivotally mounting each undercarriage, and at least one means for controlling in pivoting of at least one such undercarriage. This advantageously makes it possible to limit or even eliminate the shifting of the tires of the rolling means and thus to limit the phenomenon of destruction of these tires.
Ce véhicule de transport comporte, encore, des moyens conçus pour le maintien latéral d'au moins un conteneur chargé sur la structure intermédiaire de chargement. Certains de ces moyens de maintien permettent d'assurer un maintien latéral d'un conteneur directement positionné sur cette structure intermédiaire tandis que certains autres moyens de maintien permettent d'assurer un maintien latéral d'un deuxième conteneur superposé à un premier conteneur directement positionné sur structure intermédiaire. Ces moyens de maintien contribuent à la stabilité du véhicule et de sa charge plus particulièrement en virage.  This transport vehicle further comprises means designed for lateral maintenance of at least one loaded container on the intermediate loading structure. Some of these holding means make it possible to ensure lateral retention of a container directly positioned on this intermediate structure while certain other holding means make it possible to ensure lateral retention of a second container superimposed on a first container directly positioned on intermediate structure. These holding means contribute to the stability of the vehicle and its load more particularly when cornering.
D'autres buts et avantages de la présente invention apparaîtront au cours de la description qui va suivre se rapportant à des modes de réalisation qui ne sont donnés qu'à titre d'exemples indicatifs et non limitatifs.  Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description relating to embodiments which are given by way of indicative and non-limiting examples.
La compréhension de cette description sera facilitée en se référant aux dessins joints en annexe et dans lesquels :  The understanding of this description will be facilitated by reference to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue de côté du véhicule de transport selon l'invention ;  - Figure 1 is a side view of the transport vehicle according to the invention;
- la figure 2 est une vue en perspective et en plongé du véhicule de transport illustré figure 1.  - Figure 2 is a perspective and dive view of the transport vehicle shown in Figure 1.
La présente invention concerne le domaine de la fabrication des véhicules conçus pour transporter des conteneurs (C ; C ) de marchandises dans une zone de manutention et/ou de stockage, plus particulièrement dans une zone portuaire.  The present invention relates to the field of manufacturing vehicles designed to transport containers (C; C) of goods in a handling area and / or storage, more particularly in a port area.
De manière connue, un tel véhicule de transport 1 comporte une partie avant ainsi qu'une partie arrière, ceci conformément au sens habituel de déplacement de ce véhicule 1.  In known manner, such a transport vehicle 1 comprises a front portion and a rear portion, this in accordance with the usual direction of movement of the vehicle 1.
Un tel véhicule de transport 1 comporte, également, un châssis 2 ainsi que des moyens (3 ; 4) conçus pour le roulement du véhicule 1 au sol et implantés en dessous d'une partie au moins de ce châssis 2. A ce propos, on observera qu'une partie 3 de ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) est implantée en partie avant du véhicule de transport 1 tandis qu'une autre partie 4 de ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) est implantée en partie arrière de ce véhicule 1. Such a transport vehicle 1 also comprises a chassis 2 as well as means (3; 4) designed for rolling the vehicle 1 on the ground and located below at least a part of this chassis 2. In this regard, it will be observed that a part 3 of these rolling means (3; 4) is located at the front of the transport vehicle 1 while another part 4 of these rolling means (3; 4) is installed. at the rear of this vehicle 1.
Selon l'invention, ce véhicule de transport 1 comporte une pluralité de modules (5 ; 6 ; 7) décrits ci-dessous.  According to the invention, this transport vehicle 1 comprises a plurality of modules (5; 6; 7) described below.
En particulier, ce véhicule 1 comporte un module avant 5 comportant, d'une part, une structure avant 50 constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1 et, d'autre part, des moyens de roulement 3 implantés en dessous de cette structure avant 50.  In particular, this vehicle 1 comprises a front module 5 comprising, on the one hand, a front structure 50 constituting in part the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1 and, on the other hand, rolling means 3 located below this front structure 50.
Ce module avant 5 comporte, encore, d'une part (et notamment en sa partie supérieure) une cabine de pilotage 51, d'autre part, des moyens 52 pour le montage en pivotement selon un axe vertical de cette cabine de pilotage 51 par rapport à la structure avant 50 de ce module avant 5 et, d'autre part encore, des moyens pour orienter cette cabine de pilotage 51 de manière tangentielle à la trajectoire du véhicule 1.  This front module 5 comprises, again, on the one hand (and in particular in its upper part) a control cabin 51, on the other hand, means 52 for pivotally mounting along a vertical axis of this control cabin 51 by relative to the front structure 50 of this module before 5 and, secondly, means for orienting this driving cabin 51 tangentially to the path of the vehicle 1.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation non représenté, la cabine de pilotage 51 peut être implantée par-dessus une partie de la structure avant 50 du module avant 5 tandis que les moyens pour orienter cette cabine de pilotage 51 sont conçus pour entraîner cette cabine 51 en pivotement au dessus de la structure avant 50, ceci en agissant sur les moyens de montage According to a first embodiment not shown, the control cabin 51 can be installed over a portion of the front structure 50 of the front module 5 while the means for orienting the control cabin 51 are designed to drive the cabin 51 into position. pivoting above the front structure 50, this acting on the mounting means
52 en pivotement de la cabine 51 ou sur la cabine 51 elle-même. 52 pivoting of the cabin 51 or the cabin 51 itself.
Un autre mode de réalisation illustré figures 1 et 2 consiste en ce que le module avant 5 comporte un chariot 53.  Another embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 consists in that the front module 5 comprises a carriage 53.
Ce chariot 53 comporte, d'une part (et notamment en sa partie supérieure) une cabine de pilotage 51 et, d'autre part (et notamment en sa partie inférieure) , des moyens de roulement 3 constitués par au moins un train de roulement 30.  This carriage 53 comprises, on the one hand (and in particular in its upper part) a driving cabin 51 and, on the other hand (and in particular at its lower part), rolling means 3 constituted by at least one undercarriage 30.
Ce chariot 53 est raccordé à la structure avant 50 que comporte le module avant 5, ceci par l'intermédiaire de moyens de montage 52 en pivotement selon un axe vertical de ce chariot This carriage 53 is connected to the front structure 50 that the front module 5 comprises, this by means of mounting means 52 pivoting along a vertical axis of this carriage
53 (et, par conséquent, de la cabine de pilotage 51 qu'il comporte) par rapport cette structure avant 50, plus particulièrement à l'avant de cette structure avant 50. 53 (and, therefore, the cockpit 51 that he comprises) with respect to this front structure 50, more particularly at the front of this front structure 50.
En ce qui concerne les moyens pour orienter la cabine de pilotage 51 de manière tangentielle à la trajectoire du véhicule 1, ceux-ci sont constitués au moins en partie par des moyens pour commander le pivotement du chariot 53 par rapport à la structure avant 50 du module avant 5.  As regards the means for orienting the cockpit 51 tangentially to the path of the vehicle 1, these are formed at least in part by means for controlling the pivoting of the carriage 53 relative to the front structure 50 of the module before 5.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, cette cabine de pilotage 51 est montée de manière fixe sur un châssis que comporte le chariot 53. Dans un pareil cas, les moyens pour orienter la cabine de pilotage 51 de manière tangentielle à la trajectoire du véhicule 1 sont constitués uniquement par lesdits moyens pour commander le pivotement du chariot 53 par rapport à la structure avant 50 du module avant 5.  According to a first embodiment, this control cabin 51 is fixedly mounted on a chassis that includes the carriage 53. In such a case, the means for orienting the cockpit 51 tangentially to the path of the vehicle 1 are constituted solely by said means for controlling the pivoting of the carriage 53 with respect to the front structure 50 of the front module 5.
Cependant et de manière additionnelle, ce chariot 53 peut comporter des moyens de montage en pivotement selon un axe vertical de la cabine de pilotage 51 sur un châssis que comporte ce chariot 53. Dans un pareil cas, les moyens pour orienter la cabine de pilotage 51 peuvent être constitués par des moyens pour commander cette cabine 51 en pivotement par rapport au châssis de ce chariot 53, ceci de manière additionnelle à la commande en pivotement du chariot 53 par rapport à la structure avant 50 du module avant 5.  However, and additionally, this carriage 53 may comprise pivoting mounting means along a vertical axis of the driving cabin 51 on a frame that includes this carriage 53. In such a case, the means for orienting the driving cabin 51 may be constituted by means for controlling the cabin 51 pivotally relative to the frame of the carriage 53, this additionally to the control of the carriage 53 pivoting relative to the front structure 50 of the front module 5.
Tel que mentionné ci -dessus, ce chariot 53 comporte des moyens de roulement 3 qui peuvent être montés en pivotement selon un axe vertical par rapport au châssis du chariot 53 (ceci par l'intermédiaire de moyens de montage en pivotement selon un tel axe) ou (et de préférence) être montés de manière fixe par rapport à ce châssis, c'est-à-dire non pivotable selon un axe vertical par rapport à ce châssis.  As mentioned above, this carriage 53 comprises rolling means 3 which can be pivotally mounted along a vertical axis relative to the chassis of the carriage 53 (this by means of pivotally mounting means along such an axis). or (and preferably) be fixedly mounted relative to this frame, that is to say non-pivotable along a vertical axis relative to this frame.
Un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention consiste en ce que ces moyens de roulement 3 sont constitués par un unique train de roulement 30.  A preferred embodiment of the invention consists in that these rolling means 3 consist of a single undercarriage 30.
Une caractéristique additionnelle consiste en ce que la cabine de pilotage 51 peut être montée de manière suspendue. selon le cas, sur la structure avant 50 du module avant 5 ou sur la châssis du chariot 53 que comporte ce module avant 5. An additional feature is that the control cabin 51 can be suspended mounted. as the case may be, on the front structure 50 of the front module 5 or on the chassis of the carriage 53 that this front module 5 comprises.
Une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le véhicule de transport 1 comporte un module arrière 6 comportant, d'une part, une structure arrière 60 constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1 et, d'autre part, des moyens de roulement 4 implantés en dessous de cette structure arrière 60.  Another characteristic of the invention, the transport vehicle 1 comprises a rear module 6 comprising, on the one hand, a rear structure 60 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1 and, on the other hand, rolling means 4 located below this rear structure 60.
Un autre caractéristique de l'invention consiste en ce que le module avant 5 et/ou le module arrière 6 comportent, d'une part, des moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) constitués, chacun, par au moins deux trains de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40'), d'autre part, un moyen pour le montage en pivotement, selon un axe vertical et sous sa structure (selon le cas avant 50 ou arrière 60), de chaque train de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') de ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) et, d'autre part encore, au moins un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'au moins un tel train de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') que comporte les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (selon le cas, avant 5 ou arrière 6) .  Another feature of the invention is that the front module 5 and / or the rear module 6 comprise, on the one hand, rolling means (3; 4) each constituted by at least two running gear sets ( 30, 30 ', 40, 40'), on the other hand, means for pivotal mounting, in a vertical axis and under its structure (as the case before 50 or rear 60), of each undercarriage (30 , 30 ', 40, 40') of these rolling means (3; 4) and, secondly, at least one means for the pivotal control of at least one such undercarriage (30, 30 '). 40, 40 ') that comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (as the case before 5 or rear 6).
Un tel module (5 ; 6) comporte, alors, un moyen de montage en pivotement qui, selon un mode de réalisation préféré, peut être constitué par une couronne à billes présentant une partie fixe associée à la structure (50 ; 60) et une partie mobile associée à un train de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') des moyens moyen de roulement (3 ; 4) .  Such a module (5; 6) then comprises a pivot mounting means which, according to a preferred embodiment, can be constituted by a ball ring having a fixed part associated with the structure (50; 60) and a movable portion associated with a running gear (30, 30 '; 40, 40') means rolling means (3; 4).
Ce module (5 ; 6) comporte, alors, également, un moyen de commande en pivotement qui peut être de type électrique ou mécanique.  This module (5; 6) then also comprises a pivot control means which can be of electric or mechanical type.
Cependant et selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, un tel moyen de commande en pivotement est, de préférence, de type hydraulique et comporte, soit au moins un vérin, soit un système pignon/couronne dentée, soit un système à crémaillère .  However, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, such a pivoting control means is preferably of hydraulic type and comprises either at least one jack, a pinion / ring gear system or a rack system. .
Tel que mentionné ci-dessus le module avant 5 et/ou le module arrière comportent au moins un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'au moins un train de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') que comporte les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) . As mentioned above the front module 5 and / or the rear module comprise at least one means for the pivotal control of at least one undercarriage (30, 30 '; 40, 40') that comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6).
Cependant et selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, un tel module avant 5 et/ou arrière 6 comportent, en fait, un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'un unique train de roulement (30 ; 40) que comporte les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) ainsi qu'au moins un moyen pour la transmission d'une telle commande en pivotement de ce train de roulement (30 ; 40) à au moins un autre train de roulement (30 ; 40') que comportent les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) .  However, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, such a front and / or rear module 6 comprises, in fact, means for the pivotal control of a single undercarriage (30; rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6) and at least one means for the transmission of such a control in pivoting of this undercarriage (30; 40) to at least one other undercarriage (30; 40 ') which comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6).
A ce propos, on observera qu'un tel moyen de transmission de la commande en pivotement à un autre train de roulement (30' ; 40') est conçu pour conférer à cet autre train de roulement (30' ; 40') un angle de pivotement correspondant à une fraction de l'angle de pivotement du train de roulement (30 ; 40) commandé par le moyen de commande.  In this regard, it will be observed that such a means for transmitting the pivoting control to another undercarriage (30 ', 40') is designed to give this other undercarriage (30 '; pivoting member corresponding to a fraction of the pivoting angle of the undercarriage (30; 40) controlled by the control means.
Une telle caractéristique permet, avantageusement, d'assurer une synchronisation appropriée de ces trains de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') lors des virages. Cette synchronisation permet, avantageusement, d'éviter le ripage des pneumatiques de ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) .  Such a characteristic advantageously makes it possible to ensure appropriate synchronization of these undercarriages (30, 30 ', 40, 40') during turns. This synchronization advantageously makes it possible to prevent the tires from shifting from these rolling means (3; 4).
Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, un tel moyen pour transmettre une commande pivotement peut être constitué par au moins une biellette ou analogue.  According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, such a means for transmitting a pivotal control can be constituted by at least one rod or the like.
Une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention consiste en ce que le module avant 5 et/ou le module arrière 6 comportent des moyens (plus particulièrement sous forme de capteurs) pour relever des informations relatives à la charge transportée par le véhicule 1.  An additional feature of the invention consists in that the front module 5 and / or the rear module 6 comprise means (more particularly in the form of sensors) for detecting information relating to the load transported by the vehicle 1.
Ces moyens peuvent être conçus pour relever de telles informations auprès de chaque moyen de roulement (3 ; 4) , voire (et de préférence) auprès de chacun des trains de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') que comportent ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4).  These means may be designed to record such information from each rolling means (3; 4), or even (and preferably) from each of the running gear (30, 30 '; 40, 40') that these means comprise. rolling (3; 4).
Un tel mode de réalisation permet, avantageusement, d'informer le véhicule 1 et le pilote de la charge transportée. ceci pour chaque moyen de roulement (3 ; 4) et de manière complémentaire ainsi qu'en combinaison. Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to inform the vehicle 1 and the pilot of the load transported. this for each rolling means (3; 4) and complementarily as well as in combination.
Selon une caractéristique additionnelle, le module avant 5 et/ou le module arrière 6 peuvent, encore, comporter des moyens de suspension interposés entre la structure (selon le cas, avant 50 ou arrière 60) et les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) .  According to an additional characteristic, the front module 5 and / or the rear module 6 may also comprise suspension means interposed between the structure (as the case may be, before 50 or rear 60) and the rolling means (3; 4). of such a module (5; 6).
De tels moyens de suspension sont, de préférence, associés à chacun des trains de roulement (30, 30' ; 40 ; 40') que comportent les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) .  Such suspension means are preferably associated with each of the undercarriage (30, 30 ', 40; 40') that comprise the rolling means (3; 4).
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, de tels moyens de suspension peuvent être de type mécanique.  According to a first embodiment, such suspension means may be of the mechanical type.
Cependant un mode préféré de réalisation consiste en ce que de tels moyens de suspension sont de type hydraulique, plus particulièrement constitués par au moins un vérin.  However, a preferred embodiment consists in that such suspension means are of the hydraulic type, more particularly constituted by at least one jack.
Tel que mentionné ci-dessus, le module avant 5 et/ou le module arrière comportent des moyens pour relever des informations relatives à la charge transportée par le véhicule 1.  As mentioned above, the front module 5 and / or the rear module comprise means for recording information relating to the load transported by the vehicle 1.
A ce propos, on observera que c'est, plus particulièrement, auprès de tels moyens de suspension que de telles informations peuvent être relevées .  In this regard, it will be observed that it is, more particularly, with such suspension means that such information can be found.
Les moyens pour relever des informations sont, alors, conçus pour relever de telles informations auprès des moyens de suspension associés à l'un au moins des trains de roulement (30, The means for recording information are then designed to record such information from the suspension means associated with at least one of the undercarriages (30,
30' ; 40, 40') de chaque moyens de roulement (3 ; 4), voire (et de préférence) à chacun des trains de roulement (30, 30' ; 40,30' ; 40, 40 ') of each rolling means (3; 4), or even (and preferably) to each of the undercarriages (30, 30'; 40,
40') de ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) . 40 ') of these rolling means (3; 4).
Un tel mode de réalisation permet, avantageusement, d'informer le véhicule 1 et le pilote de la charge transportée, ceci pour chaque moyen de roulement (3 ; 4) et de manière complémentaire ainsi qu'en combinaison.  Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to inform the vehicle 1 and the driver of the load transported, for each rolling means (3; 4) and in a complementary manner as well as in combination.
Dans le cas particulier d'une suspension de type hydraulique, les moyens pour relever des informations peuvent être constitués par des capteurs de pression. Une caractéristique additionnelle de l'invention consiste en ce que le véhicule comporte un moyen pour synchroniser les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) que comporte le module avant 5, respectivement arrière 6, avec les moyens de roulement (4 ; 3) que comporte le module arrière 6, respectivement avant 5. In the particular case of a hydraulic type suspension, the means for recording information can be constituted by pressure sensors. An additional feature of the invention is that the vehicle comprises means for synchronizing the rolling means (3; 4) that the front module 5, respectively rear 6, comprises with the rolling means (4; 3) that comprise the rear module 6, respectively before 5.
Selon un premier mode de réalisation, un tel moyen de synchronisation peut être de type électrique et/ou électronique, et comporter, alors, au moins un calculateur.  According to a first embodiment, such a synchronization means may be of electrical and / or electronic type, and then comprise at least one computer.
Cependant et selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, un tel moyen pour synchroniser est constitué par un système de type hydraulique conçu pour transférer un volume de liquide entre les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) du module avant 5, respectivement arrière 6, et les moyens de roulement (4 ; 3) du module arrière 6, respectivement avant 5.  However, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, such a means for synchronizing is constituted by a hydraulic type system designed to transfer a volume of liquid between the rolling means (3; 4) of the front module 5, respectively rear 6, and the rolling means (4; 3) of the rear module 6, respectively before 5.
Tel que mentionné ci -dessus, le véhicule de transport 1 comporte un module avant 5 ainsi qu'un module arrière 6.  As mentioned above, the transport vehicle 1 comprises a front module 5 and a rear module 6.
De manière additionnelle, le véhicule 1 conforme à l'invention comporte, encore, un module intermédiaire 7, interposé entre le module avant 5 et le module arrière 6, et raccordé à ces modules avant 5 et arrière 6.  Additionally, the vehicle 1 according to the invention further comprises an intermediate module 7, interposed between the front module 5 and the rear module 6, and connected to these front 5 and rear 6 modules.
Ce module intermédiaire 7 comporte une structure intermédiaire 70, constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1.  This intermediate module 7 comprises an intermediate structure 70, constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
Cette structure intermédiaire 70 s'étend à un niveau inférieur aux structures avant 50 et arrière 60 et est conçue pour le chargement d'une charge constituée par au moins un conteneur (C ; C ) , par une superposition d'au moins deux conteneurs (par exemple une superposition de deux conteneurs de 40 ou 45 pieds) , voire encore par une superposition de deux rangées de conteurs (chaque rangée comportant par exemple deux conteneurs de 20 pieds) .  This intermediate structure 70 extends at a level below the front 50 and rear 60 structures and is designed for loading a load consisting of at least one container (C; C), by a superposition of at least two containers ( for example a superposition of two containers of 40 or 45 feet), or even by a superposition of two rows of storytellers (each row comprising for example two containers of 20 feet).
Cette structure intermédiaire 70 permet, avantageusement, d'abaisser le centre de gravité d'une telle charge et, ainsi, d'augmenter la stabilité du véhicule de transport 1 et de sa charge, notamment en virage, en accélération, en décélération (plus particulièrement en cas d'arrêt d'urgence) . Tel que mentionné ci-dessus, le module avant 5 comporte une structure avant 50, le module arrière 6 comporte une structure arrière 60, et le module intermédiaire 7 comporte une structure intermédiaire 70. This intermediate structure 70 advantageously makes it possible to lower the center of gravity of such a load and, thus, to increase the stability of the transport vehicle 1 and its load, in particular during cornering, acceleration and deceleration (more especially in case of emergency stop). As mentioned above, the front module 5 comprises a front structure 50, the rear module 6 has a rear structure 60, and the intermediate module 7 has an intermediate structure 70.
Encore une autre caractéristique consiste en ce que la structure avant 50 et/ou la structure arrière 60 et/ou la structure intermédiaire 70 comportent au moins des longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700) , voire encore des traverses pour le raccordement d'au moins deux longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700) d'une même structure (50 ; 60 ; 70) .  Yet another characteristic is that the front structure 50 and / or the rear structure 60 and / or the intermediate structure 70 comprise at least longitudinal members (500; 600; 700), or even crosspieces for the connection of at least two longitudinal members (500; 600; 700) of the same structure (50; 60; 70).
Une telle structure (50 ; 60 ; 70) peut, alors, être constituée par un assemblage de ces longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700) et de ces traverses.  Such a structure (50; 60; 70) may then consist of an assembly of these longitudinal members (500; 600; 700) and of these crosspieces.
Une autre caractéristique de la présente invention consiste en ce qu'elle comporte des moyens 8, conçus pour le maintien latéral d'au moins un conteneur (C ; C ) chargé sur la structure intermédiaire 70 de chargement, présentant entre eux un écartement au moins égal aux dimensions (selon le cas, la largeur ou la longueur) d'un tel conteneur (C ; C), et dont une partie au moins définit une structure latérale 9 constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1.  Another feature of the present invention is that it comprises means 8, designed for the lateral maintenance of at least one container (C; C) loaded on the intermediate structure 70 of loading, having between them a spacing at least equal to the dimensions (as the case may be, the width or the length) of such a container (C; C), and of which at least a part defines a lateral structure 9 constituting in part the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
Ces moyens 8 de maintien latéral sont positionnés de part et d'autre de la charge à transporter.  These lateral holding means 8 are positioned on either side of the load to be transported.
En fait, de tels moyens 8 de maintien latéral comportent des longerons (80) , d'une part, qui présentent entre eux un écartement au moins égal à la largeur d'un conteneur (C ; C), d'autre part, qui constituent au moins en partie (voire en majorité) la structure latérale 9 constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1 et, d'autre encore, qui raccordent les modules avant 5 et arrière 6, plus particulièrement les structures avant 50 et arrière 60, notamment les longerons (500 ; 600) et/ou les traverses que comportent ces structures (50 ; 60) .  In fact, such lateral support means 8 comprise longitudinal members (80), on the one hand, which have between them a spacing at least equal to the width of a container (C; C), on the other hand, which constitute at least partly (or mostly) the lateral structure 9 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1 and, still more, which connect the front and rear modules 5, more particularly the front 50 and rear 60 structures, in particular the longitudinal members (500; 600) and / or the crosspieces that comprise these structures (50; 60).
Tel que visible sur les figures en annexe, un tel longeron 80 s'étend sensiblement dans le plan des structures avant 50 et arrière 60, plus particulièrement dans le plan des longerons (500 ; 600) que comportent ces structures (50 ; 60) , auxquels il est, de préférence, rendu solidaire, notamment par soudure. As can be seen in the appended figures, such a spar 80 extends substantially in the plane of the front 50 and rear 60 structures, more particularly in the plane of the spars. (500; 600) that comprise these structures (50; 60), which it is preferably secured, particularly by welding.
On observera qu'un tel longeron 80 est, plus particulièrement, conçu pour assurer un maintien latéral d'un conteneur C positionné directement sur la structure intermédiaire 70.  It will be observed that such a spar 80 is, more particularly, designed to provide lateral support for a container C positioned directly on the intermediate structure 70.
De manière additionnelle, les moyens 8 de maintien latéral peuvent, encore, comporter des ridelles verticales 81.  In addition, the lateral support means 8 can also comprise vertical side walls 81.
Ces ridelles verticales 81 présentent, entre elles, un écartement au moins égal à la largeur d'un conteneur (C ; C).  These vertical side panels 81 have, between them, a spacing at least equal to the width of a container (C; C).
De plus, ces ridelles 81 sont rendues solidaires (notamment par boulonnage) d'au moins un module (plus particulièrement du module intermédiaire 7, voire encore de l'ensemble des modules avant 5, arrière 6 et intermédiaire 7 que comporte le véhicule 1) et/ou d'un longeron 80 que comportent les moyens 8 de maintien latéral.  In addition, these panels 81 are made integral (in particular by bolting) of at least one module (more particularly of the intermediate module 7, or even of all the modules before 5, rear 6 and intermediate 7 that the vehicle 1 comprises) and / or a spar 80 that includes the means 8 for lateral support.
Un mode particulier de réalisation consiste en ce que ces ridelles 81 sont rendues solidaires des longerons 80 des moyens 8 de maintien latéral ainsi que de la structure intermédiaire 70 (plus particulièrement des longerons 700 de cette structure intermédiaire 70) . Un tel mode de réalisation permet, de manière avantageuse, de reporter sur ces longerons 80 une partie du poids de la charge supportée par cette structure intermédiaire 70. Dans un pareil cas, de telles ridelles verticales 81 constituent, alors, en partie la structure latérale 9 constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1.  A particular embodiment consists in that these panels 81 are made integral with the side members 80 of the lateral support means 8 as well as the intermediate structure 70 (more particularly the side members 700 of this intermediate structure 70). Such an embodiment advantageously makes it possible to carry back on these longitudinal members 80 a part of the weight of the load supported by this intermediate structure 70. In such a case, such vertical sidewalls 81 then constitute, in part, the lateral structure. 9 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
Une autre caractéristique consiste en ce que ces ridelles verticales 81 présentent une hauteur déterminée pour que ces ridelles verticales 81 s'étendent latéralement par rapport à un deuxième conteneur C superposé par-dessus un premier conteneur C chargé sur la structure intermédiaire 70 du module intermédiaire 7.  Another feature is that these vertical sidewalls 81 have a height determined so that these vertical side panels 81 extend laterally with respect to a second container C superimposed over a first container C loaded on the intermediate structure 70 of the intermediate module 7 .
Tel que visible sur les figures en annexe, les moyens 8 de maintien latéral peuvent, encore, comporter des montants 82 et/ou des traverses 83 qui présentent entre eux (respectivement entre elles) un écartement au moins égal à la longueur d'un conteneur (C ; C ) . As can be seen in the appended figures, the lateral support means 8 can, again, comprise uprights 82 and / or sleepers 83 which present between them (respectively between them) a spacing at least equal to the length of a container (C; C).
De tels montants 82 et/ou traverses 83 sont, alors, implantés en amont et/ou en aval de la charge à transporter.  Such uprights 82 and / or sleepers 83 are then implanted upstream and / or downstream of the load to be transported.
A ce propos, on observera que c'est, plus particulièrement, soit le module intermédiaire 7 et/ou le module avant 5, soit le module intermédiaire 7 et/ou le module arrière 6 qui comportent, alors, au moins un tel montant 82 et/ou au moins une telle traverse 83.  In this regard, it will be observed that it is, more particularly, either the intermediate module 7 and / or the front module 5, or the intermediate module 7 and / or the rear module 6 which comprise, then, at least one such amount 82 and / or at least one such cross-member 83.
Là encore, de tels montants 82 et/ou de telles traverses 83 peuvent constituer en partie la structure latérale 9 constituant en partie le châssis 2 du véhicule 1.  Again, such uprights 82 and / or such sleepers 83 may form part of the side structure 9 constituting part of the chassis 2 of the vehicle 1.
En ce qui concerne les montants 82, ceux-ci peuvent, avantageusement, être mis à profit pour solidariser la structure intermédiaire 70 aux structures avant 50 et arrière 60, plus particulièrement par soudure de ces montants 82, d'une part, à cette structure intermédiaire 70 et, d'autre part, à ces structures avant 50 et arrière 60.  With regard to the uprights 82, they can advantageously be used to secure the intermediate structure 70 to the front 50 and rear 60 structures, more particularly by welding these amounts 82, on the one hand, to this structure intermediate 70 and on the other hand, to these structures before 50 and rear 60.
Une caractéristique additionnelle consiste en ce que le véhicule de transport 1 comporte des moyens pour guider au moins un conteneur (C ; C) lors de son chargement sur ce véhicule de transport 1.  An additional feature is that the transport vehicle 1 comprises means for guiding at least one container (C; C) during its loading on this transport vehicle 1.
A ce propos, on observera que les moyens pour guider un conteneur C destiné à venir se positionner directement sur la structure intermédiaire 70 sont constitués par une partie au moins des moyens 8 de maintien latéral, plus particulièrement par les longerons 80, les ridelles verticales 81, les montants 82 et les traverses 83 susmentionnés.  In this regard, it will be observed that the means for guiding a container C intended to be positioned directly on the intermediate structure 70 are constituted by at least a portion of the lateral support means 8, more particularly by the longitudinal members 80, the vertical side panels 81 , the uprights 82 and the sleepers 83 mentioned above.
En ce qui concerne les moyens pour guider un deuxième conteneur C , destiné à venir se superposer à un premier conteneur C directement positionné sur la structure intermédiaire 70, ceux-ci sont constitués par une partie des moyens 8 de maintien latéral, plus particulièrement par les ridelles verticales 81, les montants 82 et les traverses 83 susmentionnés . Selon une caractéristique additionnelle, au moins une partie des longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700 ; 80) que comportent au moins la structure intermédiaire 70 (voire encore la structure avant 50 et/ou la structure arrière 60) et/ou les moyens 8 de maintien latéral sont constitués par des tubes ou des caissons (fermés ou refermables) présentant un volume interne pour la réception d'au moins les moyens pour synchroniser les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) des modules avant 5 et arrière 6. As regards the means for guiding a second container C intended to be superimposed on a first container C directly positioned on the intermediate structure 70, these are constituted by a part of the lateral holding means 8, more particularly by the vertical sideboards 81, the uprights 82 and 83 sleepers mentioned above. According to an additional feature, at least a portion of the longitudinal members (500; 600; 700; 80) that comprise at least the intermediate structure 70 (or even the front structure 50 and / or the rear structure 60) and / or the means 8 of lateral support are constituted by tubes or boxes (closed or reclosable) having an internal volume for receiving at least the means for synchronizing the rolling means (3; 4) of the front and rear modules 5 and 6.
Encore une autre caractéristique consiste en ce que les structures avant 50, arrière 60 et intermédiaire 70 (voire encore la structure 9 lorsqu'elle est définie par les longerons 80 des moyens de maintien latéral 8) s'étendent, chacune, sensiblement dans un plan horizontal tandis que le plan dans lequel s'étend la structure intermédiaire 70 se situe à un niveau inférieur au plan dans lequel s'étend la structure avant 50 et au plan dans lequel s'étend la structure arrière 60 (voire encore au plan dans lequel s'étendent les longerons 80 des moyens de maintien latéral 8) .  Yet another feature is that the front 50, rear 60 and intermediate 70 structures (or even the structure 9 when defined by the longitudinal members 80 of the lateral holding means 8) each extend substantially in a plane horizontal while the plane in which the intermediate structure 70 extends is at a level below the plane in which the front structure 50 extends and the plane in which the rear structure 60 extends (or even to the plane in which extend the longitudinal members 80 of the lateral holding means 8).
On observera que les longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700), voire les traverses, que comporte une telle structure (50 ; 60 ; 70) s'étendent sensiblement dans un plan horizontal (notamment propre à chaque structure) , ceci en sorte de définir un plateau.  It will be observed that the longitudinal members (500; 600; 700), or even the crosspieces, that such a structure (50; 60; 70) comprises extend substantially in a horizontal plane (in particular specific to each structure), so as to define a tray.
Un mode particulier de réalisation consiste en ce que les longerons (500 ; 600 ; 80) des structures avant 50, arrière 60 et latéral 9 s'étendent dans un même plan horizontal.  A particular embodiment consists in that the longitudinal members (500; 600; 80) of the front 50, rear 60 and lateral 9 structures extend in the same horizontal plane.
Une caractéristique additionnelle consiste en ce que le véhicule de transport 1 comporte des moyens 10 pour la propulsion de ce véhicule 1.  An additional feature is that the transport vehicle 1 comprises means 10 for the propulsion of this vehicle 1.
De tels moyens de propulsion 10 sont, de préférence, de type électrique ou hydraulique mais ils peuvent, également, être de type hydrostatique ou hybride.  Such propulsion means 10 are preferably of the electric or hydraulic type but they can also be hydrostatic or hybrid type.
Selon une autre caractéristique, de tels moyens 10 peuvent être de type démontable, interchangeable, voire autonome.  According to another characteristic, such means 10 may be of removable, interchangeable or even autonomous type.
Un mode particulier de réalisation consiste en ces moyens 10 de propulsion peuvent être positionnés sur la structure avant 50 ou (et de préférence) sur la structure arrière 60 du véhicule 1. A particular embodiment consists of these means of propulsion can be positioned on the front structure 50 or (and preferably) on the rear structure 60 of the vehicle 1.
Finalement, le châssis 2 du véhicule de transport 1 selon l'invention est, plus particulièrement, constitué par ladite structure avant 50, ladite structure intermédiaire 70, ladite structure arrière 60 ainsi que par ladite structure latérale 9.  Finally, the chassis 2 of the transport vehicle 1 according to the invention is, more particularly, constituted by said front structure 50, said intermediate structure 70, said rear structure 60 as well as by said lateral structure 9.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Véhicule de transport (1) , notamment portuaire, comportant, d'une part, un châssis (2) destiné à recevoir au moins un conteneur de marchandises (C ; C), voire une superposition d'au moins deux conteneurs (C ; C), reposant sur au moins une partie de ce châssis (2) et, d'autre part, des moyens (3 ; 4) conçus pour le roulement du véhicule (1) au sol et implantés en dessous d'une partie au moins de ce châssis (2) , caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte : 1. Transport vehicle (1), in particular a port, comprising, on the one hand, a frame (2) intended to receive at least one goods container (C; C), or even a superposition of at least two containers (C C), resting on at least a part of this frame (2) and, on the other hand, means (3; 4) designed for rolling the vehicle (1) on the ground and located below a part in less than this frame (2), characterized in that it comprises:
- un module avant (5) comportant, d'une part, une structure avant (50) constituant en partie le châssis (2) du véhicule (1) et, d'autre part, des moyens de roulement (3) implantés en dessous de cette structure avant (50) ;  a front module (5) comprising, on the one hand, a front structure (50) constituting in part the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1) and, on the other hand, rolling means (3) located below this front structure (50);
un module arrière (6) comportant, d'une part, une structure arrière (60) constituant en partie le châssis (2) du véhicule (1) et, d'autre part, des moyens de roulement (4) implantés en dessous de cette structure arrière (60) ;  a rear module (6) comprising, on the one hand, a rear structure (60) constituting in part the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1) and, on the other hand, rolling means (4) located below this rear structure (60);
- un module intermédiaire (7), interposé entre le module avant (5) et le module arrière (6) , raccordé à ces modules avant (5) et arrière (6) , et comportant une structure intermédiaire (70) , constituant en partie le châssis (2) du véhicule (1) , conçue pour le chargement d'au moins un conteneur (C ; C ) , et s 'étendant à un niveau inférieur aux structures avant (50) et arrière (60) ;  an intermediate module (7) interposed between the front module (5) and the rear module (6), connected to these front (5) and rear (6) modules, and comprising an intermediate structure (70) constituting in part the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1), designed for loading at least one container (C; C), and extending at a lower level than the front (50) and rear (60) structures;
- des moyens (8) , conçus pour assurer un maintien latéral d'au moins un conteneur (C ; C) chargé sur la structure intermédiaire (70) de chargement, présentant entre eux un écartement au moins égal aux dimensions d'un tel conteneur (C ; C), et dont une partie au moins définit une structure latérale (9) constituant en partie le châssis (2) du véhicule (1) .  - Means (8), designed to provide lateral support of at least one container (C; C) loaded on the intermediate structure (70) of loading, having between them a spacing at least equal to the dimensions of such a container (C; C), and at least a portion of which defines a lateral structure (9) constituting in part the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1).
2. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que le module avant (5) comporte, d'une part, une cabine de pilotage (51), d'autre part, des moyens (52) pour le montage en pivotement selon un axe vertical de cette cabine de pilotage (51) par rapport à la structure avant (50) de ce module avant (5) et, d'autre part encore, des moyens pour orienter cette cabine de pilotage (51) de manière tangentielle à la trajectoire du véhicule (1) . 2. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the front module (5) comprises, on the one hand, a control cabin (51), on the other hand, means (52) for the pivotal mounting along a vertical axis of this cockpit (51) relative to the front structure (50) of this front module (5) and, secondly, means for orienting the cockpit (51) tangentially to the path of the vehicle (1).
3. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que la cabine de pilotage (51) est implantée par-dessus une partie de la structure avant (50) du module avant (5) tandis que les moyens pour orienter cette cabine de pilotage (51) sont conçus pour entraîner cette cabine (51) en pivotement par rapport à la structure avant (50) , ceci en agissant sur les moyens (52) de montage en pivotement ou sur la cabine (51) .  3. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the control cabin (51) is located over a portion of the front structure (50) of the front module (5) while the means for steering this cockpit (51) are designed to drive this cabin (51) pivotally relative to the front structure (50), this acting on the means (52) for pivoting mounting or on the cabin (51).
4. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 2, caractérisé par le fait que le module avant (5) comporte un chariot (53) , d'une part, comportant la cabine de pilotage (51) ainsi des moyens de roulement (3) et, d'autre part, raccordé à la structure avant (50) que comporte ce module avant (5) , ceci par l'intermédiaire de moyens (52) de montage en pivotement selon un axe vertical de ce chariot (53) par rapport à cette structure avant (50) .  4. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the front module (5) comprises a carriage (53), on the one hand, comprising the driving cabin (51) and rolling means ( 3) and, on the other hand, connected to the front structure (50) that this front module (5) comprises, this via means (52) pivotally mounting along a vertical axis of the carriage (53) relative to this front structure (50).
5. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 4, caractérisé par le fait que le chariot (53) comporte des moyens pour le montage en pivotement selon un axe vertical de la cabine de pilotage (51) et/ou des moyens de roulement (3), ceci sur un châssis que comporte ce chariot (53) .  5. transport vehicle (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the carriage (53) comprises means for pivotally mounting along a vertical axis of the cockpit (51) and / or rolling means (3), this on a frame that includes this carriage (53).
6. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le module avant (5) et/ou le module arrière (6) comportent, d'une part, des moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) constitués, chacun, par au moins deux trains de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40'), d'autre part, un moyen pour le montage en pivotement, selon un axe vertical et sous sa structure (50 ; 60) , de chaque train de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') de ces moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) et, d'autre part encore, au moins un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'au moins un tel train de roulement (30, 30' ; 40, 40') que comportent les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) . 6. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front module (5) and / or the rear module (6) comprise, on the one hand, rolling means (3). 4) each consisting of at least two running gear units (30, 30 '; 40, 40'), on the other hand, means for pivotal mounting along a vertical axis and under its structure (50; 60), each undercarriage (30, 30 ', 40, 40') of these rolling means (3; 4) and, secondly, at least one means for the pivotal control of at least such a running gear (30, 30 ', 40, 40') that comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6).
7. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 6, caractérisé par le fait que le module avant (5) et/ou le module arrière (6) comportent un moyen pour la commande en pivotement d'un train de roulement (30; 40) que comporte les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) ainsi qu'au moins un moyen pour la transmission d'une telle commande en pivotement de ce train de roulement (30; 40) à au moins un autre train de roulement (30' ; 40') que comportent les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) . 7. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the front module (5) and / or the rear module (6) comprise means for the pivotal control of a undercarriage (30; 40) that comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6) and at least one means for the transmission of such a pivot control of the undercarriage (30; 40). at least one other undercarriage (30 ', 40') that comprises the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6).
8. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé par le fait que le moyen de transmission de la commande en pivotement à un autre train de roulement (30' ; 40') est conçu pour conférer à cet autre train de roulement (30' ; 40') un angle de pivotement correspondant à une fraction de l'angle de pivotement du train de roulement (30; 40) commandé par le moyen de commande.  8. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the means for transmitting the control pivotally to another undercarriage (30 ', 40') is designed to give this other undercarriage (30 '; 40') a pivot angle corresponding to a fraction of the pivoting angle of the undercarriage (30; 40) controlled by the control means.
9. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le module avant (5) et/ou le module arrière (6) comportent des moyens pour relever des informations relatives à la charge transportée par le véhicule (1) , voire encore des moyens de suspension interposés entre la structure (50 ; 60) et les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) d'un tel module (5 ; 6) et auprès desquels ces informations sont relevées.  9. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front module (5) and / or the rear module (6) comprise means for reading information relating to the load transported by the vehicle (1), or even suspension means interposed between the structure (50; 60) and the rolling means (3; 4) of such a module (5; 6) and from which this information is recorded.
10. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que le véhicule (1) comporte un moyen pour synchroniser les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) que comporte le module avant (5) , respectivement arrière (6) , avec les moyens de roulement (4 ; 3) que comporte le module arrière (6) , respectivement avant (5) .  10. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle (1) comprises means for synchronizing the rolling means (3; 4) that comprises the front module (5), respectively rear (6), with the rolling means (4; 3) that comprises the rear module (6), respectively before (5).
11. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 10, caractérisé par le fait que moyen pour synchroniser est constitué par un système de type hydraulique conçu pour transférer un volume de liquide entre les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) du module avant (5) , respectivement arrière (6) , et les moyens de roulement (4 ; 3) du module arrière (6), respectivement avant (5) . 11. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the means for synchronizing is constituted by a hydraulic type system designed to transfer a volume of liquid between the bearing means (3; 4) of the front module ( 5), respectively rear (6), and the rolling means (4; 3) of the rear module (6), respectively before (5).
12. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens (8) de maintien latéral comportent des longerons (80) , d'une part, qui présentent entre eux un écartement au moins égal à la largeur d'un conteneur (C ; C ) , d'autre part, qui constituent au moins en partie (voire en majorité, plus particulièrement intégralement) la structure latérale (9) constituant en partie le châssis (2) du véhicule (1) et, d'autre encore, qui raccordent les modules avant (5) et arrière (6) , plus particulièrement les structures avant (50) et arrière (60) .  12. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (8) for lateral support comprise longitudinal members (80), on the one hand, which have between them a spacing at least equal to the width of a container (C; C), on the other hand, which constitute at least in part (or in majority, more particularly completely) the lateral structure (9) constituting in part the chassis (2) of the vehicle (1) and still more, which connect the front (5) and rear (6) modules, more particularly the front (50) and rear (60) structures.
13. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens (8) de maintien latéral comportent des ridelles verticales (81) , qui présentent entre elles un écartement au moins égal à la largeur d'un conteneur (C ; C ) , et qui sont rendues solidaires d'au moins un module (5 ; 6 ; 7) et/ou d'un longeron (80) que comportent les moyens (8) de maintien latéral.  13. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (8) for lateral support comprise vertical side panels (81), which have between them a spacing at least equal to the width a container (C; C), and which are secured to at least one module (5; 6; 7) and / or a spar (80) that comprises the means (8) for lateral support.
14. Véhicule de transport (1) selon la revendication 13, caractérisé par le fait que ridelles verticales (81) présentent une hauteur déterminée pour que ces ridelles verticales (81) s'étendent latéralement par rapport à un deuxième conteneur (C) superposé par-dessus un premier conteneur (C) chargé sur la structure intermédiaire (70) du module intermédiaire (7).  14. Transport vehicle (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that vertical side walls (81) have a height determined so that these vertical side panels (81) extend laterally with respect to a second container (C) superimposed by above a first container (C) loaded on the intermediate structure (70) of the intermediate module (7).
15. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que les moyens (8) de maintien latéral comportent des montants (82) et/ou des traverses (83) , que comportent le module intermédiaire (7) et/ou, selon le cas, le module avant (5) ou le module arrière (6) , et qui présentent un écartement au moins égal à la longueur d'un conteneur (C ; C ) .  15. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means (8) for lateral support comprise uprights (82) and / or sleepers (83), which comprise the intermediate module. (7) and / or, as the case may be, the front module (5) or the rear module (6), and which have a spacing at least equal to the length of a container (C; C).
16. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comporte des moyens pour guider au moins un conteneur (C ; C ) lors de son chargement sur ce véhicule de transport (1) . 16. Transport vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means for guiding at least one container (C; C) during its loading on the transport vehicle (1). .
17. Véhicule de transport (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par le fait que la structure avant (50) et/ou la structure arrière (60) et/ou la structure intermédiaire (70) et/ou la structure latérale (9) comportent au moins des longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700 ; 80), voire encore des traverses pour le raccordement d'au moins deux longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700 ; 80) . Transport vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front structure (50) and / or the rear structure (60) and / or the intermediate structure (70) and / or the lateral structure (9) comprise at least longitudinal beams (500; 600; 700; 80), or even crosspieces for connecting at least two longitudinal members (500; 600; 700; 80).
18. Véhicule de transport (1) selon les revendications 10 et 17, caractérisé par le fait qu'au moins une partie des longerons (500 ; 600 ; 700 ; 80) que comportent les structures (50 ; 60 ; 70 ; 9) et/ou les moyens (8) de maintien latéral sont constitués par des tubes ou des caissons présentant un volume interne pour la réception d'au moins les moyens pour synchroniser les moyens de roulement (3 ; 4) des modules avant (5) et arrière (6) .  18. Transport vehicle (1) according to claims 10 and 17, characterized in that at least a portion of the longitudinal members (500; 600; 700; 80) that comprise the structures (50; 60; 70; / or the lateral holding means (8) consist of tubes or boxes having an internal volume for receiving at least the means for synchronizing the rolling means (3; 4) of the front (5) and rear modules (6).
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