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    • 专利摘要:
    A system for restraining cargo in a transportation container, the cargo comprising coils of steel strip, the system including a pallet for supporting each coil from below and cargo restraining means for restraining each of the coils from movement relative to the container and relative to adjacent coils when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of resilient material that are respectively configured to closely fit gaps between adjacent coils or between each coil and an inner sidewall surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that are configured to engage the surface of a coil and an inner sidewall surface of the container and separating blocks that are configured to engage surfaces of adjacent coils. too 3o 13k 2 pfv 2-12iq CA 11c,
    公开号:AU2013202263A1
    申请号:U2013202263
    申请日:2013-04-02
    公开日:2014-10-16
    发明作者:Sean Carlson
    申请人:BlueScope Steel Ltd；
    IPC主号:B65D19-44
    专利说明:
    1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO TECHNICAL FIELD A system and method are disclosed for restraining cargo in a transportation container, in which the cargo comprises coils of steel strip. The disclosure extends to a transportation container containing stowed cargo comprising coils of steel strip. BACKGROUNDART The transport of large, heavy cargo items, such as coils of steel strip, by transportation containers can be problematic. In particular, it is important that such items are securely restrained within their containers to avoid damage to them in transit. The use of materials such as wood to restrain cargo has been previously used, but this can present difficulties in disposal after the container reaches its destination. Other prior cargo restraining means have included blocks which snugly fit between the walls of a container and include cut outs for supporting steel coils. However, these blocks can be only used for specific arrangements of coils in the container and do not provide flexibility to accommodate other arrangements or variations in sizes of the coils. These blocks are also bulky to handle and difficult to recycle. The above references to the background art do not constitute an admission that the art forms a part of the common general knowledge of a person of ordinary skill in the art. The above references are also not intended to limit the application of the apparatus and method as disclosed herein. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE In a first aspect there is disclosed system for restraining cargo in a transportation container, the cargo comprising coils of steel strip, the system including a pallet for supporting each coil from below and cargo restraining means for restraining each of the coils from movement relative to the container and relative to adjacent coils when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of resilient material that are respectively configured to closely fit gaps between adjacent coils or between each coil and an inner sidewall surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that are configured to engage the surface of a coil and an inner sidewall surface of the container and separating blocks that are configured to engage surfaces of adjacent coils.
    2 The resilient material may be a plastics material, such as an expanded plastics foam. In a second aspect, there is disclosed a method for restraining cargo in a transportation container, the cargo comprising coils of steel strip which are arranged with the central axis of the coil generally upright, the method including a supporting each coil on a pallet and using cargo restraining means to restrain the coils from movement relative to the container when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of expanded plastics foam that are respectively configured to closely fit gaps between adjacent coils or between each coil and an inner surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that are configured to engage the surface of a coil and an inner surface of the container and separating blocks that are configured to engage surfaces of adjacent coils. In a third aspect, there is disclosed a transportation container containing stowed cargo comprising coils of steel strip, which are supported on pallets with the central axis of each coil generally upright, and cargo restraining means for restraining the coils from movement relative to the container when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of expanded plastics foam that respectively closely fit gaps between adjacent coils and between each coil and an inner surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that each engages the surface of a coil and an inner surface of the container and separating blocks that each engages surfaces of adjacent coils. Each bracing block may include a surface that conforms to the cylindrical profile of a coil and a surface that conforms to the inner surface of the container. Each bracing block may be configured to engage at least an upper part of the surface of the coil. Each bracing block may further include a support for engaging the floor of the container. Each bracing block may be substantially L shaped. In an embodiment, the bracing blocks have varying lengths to accommodate different distances between the coils and the inner surfaces of the container.
    3 Each separating block may include opposing lateral surfaces that each conforms to the cylindrical profile of a coil. Each separating block may be configured to engage at least an upper part of the surface of each coil. The cargo restraining means may further include one or more transition blocks that are configured to engage three or more coils. A transition block may be used to separate one coil that is intermediate two adjacent coils. The transition block may include at least two opposing lateral surfaces that are configured to simultaneously engage respective lateral surfaces of three or more coils. The transition block may include a curved surface for engaging two coils and a flat surface for engaging one coil. In an embodiment, the transition block is substantially D shaped. The cargo restraining means further includes end blocks that are configured to span the width of the container, each block including opposed surfaces for respectively engaging an end of the container and a lateral surface of at least one adjacent coil. The coils of steel strip may be arranged in an array. The array may include one or more lines of coils extending longitudinally of the container. The array may include rows of one or more coils extending transversely of the container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the system, method and transportation container as set forth in the summary, specific embodiments will now be described by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures 1(a) and (b) are a perspective view and a plan view, respectively, of a first embodiment of a system for restraining cargo in a transportation container; 4 Figures 2(a) and (b) are a perspective view and a plan view, respectively, of a second embodiment of a system for restraining cargo in a transportation container; Figures 3(a) and (b) are a perspective view and a plan view, respectively, of a third embodiment of a system for restraining cargo in a transportation container; Figures 4(a), (b) and (c) are close up perspective views of the blocks as used in the first embodiment of the system; and Figures 5 is a close up perspective view of a separating block used in the second embodiment of the system for restraining cargo. Figures 6(a) and (b) are close up perspective views of the blocks used in the third embodiment of the system for restraining cargo. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS Referring firstly to Figures 1 and 4, a first embodiment of a system for restraining cargo in a transportation container is indicated generally at 10. Figure 1 a is a perspective view of the interior of a transportation container 12 in which is contained a cargo of coils of steel strip, 14. Each coil 14 is supported on a pallet 16 (shown in greater detail in Figure 4(a)). The coils of steel strip are arranged in an array comprising a single line of coils extending longitudinally of the container. The system 10 further includes cargo restraining means indicated generally at 18 for restraining each of the coils 14 from movement relative to the container 12 and relative to adjacent coils when the container is in transit. The cargo restraining means 18 comprise blocks of resilient material comprising expanded polystyrene foam. The blocks include bracing blocks 20 that each include a concave face 22 (best seen in Figure 4(c)), which is thereby configured to engage the cylindrical outer surface of a coil 14. Opposed to the concave surface 22 is a planar surface 24 that is configured to engage an inner side wall surface 26 of the container 12. The bracing blocks 20 therefore restrain lateral movement of the coils 14 relative to the container 12. Each bracing block 20 is configured to engage the coil at an upper part thereof. The bracing block 20 includes a support 30 extending 5 downwardly therefrom (when in use) for engaging the floor of the container and for elevating the bracing block 20 to the desired height. The bracing block 20 is accordingly substantially 'L' shaped in cross section. The blocks also include separating blocks 28 that include at least one concave face 31 that is also configured to engage the outer cylindrical surface of a coil 14. The separating blocks 28 are used to separate adjacent coils 14 from each other and to restrain their movement relative to each other. The cargo restraining means 18 further includes end blocks 32 each one of which is configured to span the width of the container 12. Each end block 32 includes surfaces for respectively engaging at least the inner side walls 26 at the end of the container 12 and a lateral surface of at least one adjacent coil 14. Referring now to Figure 2, where like reference numerals are used to denote similar or like parts, a second embodiment of a system for restraining cargo in a transportation container is shown. The following discussion will focus on those features of the second embodiment which differ from those of the first embodiment. Whereas the embodiment in Figure 1 shows an array of cargo comprising a single line of steel strip coils, Figure 2 shows an array comprising two lines of coils extending longitudinally of the container and transverse rows of coils extending across the container. The cargo restraining means 118 of Figure 2 principally differs from the cargo restraining means 18 of Figure 1 in that the bracing blocks 120a are shorter in order to account for two coils 114 in each row extending across the container 112. Figure 2 also shows a further separating block 128a located between the two coils 114 in each row and extending laterally of the container 112. The separating block 128a includes two opposed concave surfaces 131 (best seen in Figure 5 (b)) which are configured to engage the external cylindrical surfaces of respective adjacent coils 114. Referring now to Figure 3, a third embodiment 210 of a system for restraining cargo in a transportation container is shown. The third embodiment 210 differs from the first and second embodiments in that the array of coils 214 include rows of varying number of coils, namely one or two coils in each row. Such an arrangement may be appropriate for example 6 when the cargo includes an odd number of coils or where the coils have different sizes and it is not possible to fit two of the larger coils across the width of the container. In such an arrangement, the cargo restraining means 218 includes one or more transition blocks 234 that are configured to engage three or more coils 214 in adjacent rows. The transition block 234 is used to separate the coil 214 a (in the single coil row) from the two coils 214b (in the adjacent double coil row). The coil 214a is located intermediate of the two coils 214b. The transition block 234 includes two opposing lateral surfaces 236 and 238 that are configured to simultaneously engage respective lateral surfaces of the coils 214a and 214b. The curved surface 238 is configured to simultaneously engage the two coils 214b and the flat surface 236 is configured to engage the single coil 214a. Accordingly the transition block 234 is substantially D shaped in cross section. Whilst a number of specific embodiments have been described, it should be appreciated that the system and method may be embodied in many other forms. In the claims which follow, and in the preceding description, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" and variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" are used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the apparatus and method as disclosed herein.
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    [1] 1. A system for restraining cargo in a transportation container, the cargo comprising coils of steel strip, the system including a pallet for supporting each coil from below and cargo restraining means for restraining each of the coils from movement relative to the container and relative to adjacent coils when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of resilient material that are respectively configured to closely fit gaps between adjacent coils or between each coil and an inner sidewall surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that are configured to engage the surface of a coil and an inner sidewall surface of the container and separating blocks that are configured to engage surfaces of adjacent coils.
    [2] 2. A system of claim 1, wherein the resilient material is a plastics material, such as an expanded plastics foam.
    [3] 3. A system for restraining cargo in a transportation container, the cargo comprising coils of steel strip which are arranged with the central axis of the coil generally upright, the system including a pallet for supporting each coil from below and cargo restraining means for restraining the coil from movement relative to the container when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of expanded plastics foam that are respectively configured to closely fit gaps between adjacent coils or between each coil and an inner surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that are configured to engage the surface of a coil and an inner surface of the container and separating blocks that are configured to engage surfaces of adjacent coils.
    [4] 4. A system of claim 1, wherein each bracing block includes a surface that conforms to the cylindrical profile of a coil and a surface that conforms to the inner surface of the container.
    [5] 5. A system of claim 1, wherein each bracing block is configured to engage at least an upper part of the surface of the coil.
    [6] 6. A system of claim 1, wherein each bracing block further includes a support for engaging the floor of the container. 8
    [7] 7. A system of claim 1, wherein each bracing block is substantially L shaped.
    [8] 8. A system of claim 1, wherein the bracing blocks have varying lengths to accommodate different distances between the coils and the inner surfaces of the container.
    [9] 9. A system of claim 1, wherein each separating block includes opposing lateral surfaces that each conforms to the cylindrical profile of a coil.
    [10] 10. A system of claim 1, wherein each separating block is configured to engage at least an upper part of the surface of each coil.
    [11] 11. A system of claim 1, wherein the cargo restraining means further includes one or more transition blocks that are configured to engage three or more coils.
    [12] 12. A system of claim 9, wherein the transition block includes at least two opposing lateral surfaces that are configured to simultaneously engage respective lateral surfaces of three or more coils.
    [13] 13. A system of claim 9, wherein the transition block includes a curved surface for engaging two coils and a flat surface for engaging one coil.
    [14] 14. A system of claim 9, wherein the transition block is substantially D shaped.
    [15] 15. A system of claim 1, wherein the cargo restraining means further includes end blocks that are configured to span the width of the container, each block including opposed surfaces for respectively engaging an end of the container and a lateral surface of at least one adjacent coil.
    [16] 16. A method for restraining cargo in a transportation container, the cargo comprising coils of steel strip which are arranged with the central axis of the coil generally upright, the method including a supporting each coil on a pallet and using cargo restraining means to restrain the coils from movement relative to the container when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of expanded plastics foam that are respectively configured to closely fit gaps between adjacent coils or between each coil and an inner 9 surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that are configured to engage the surface of a coil and an inner surface of the container and separating blocks that are configured to engage surfaces of adjacent coils.
    [17] 17. A transportation container containing stowed cargo comprising coils of steel strip, which are supported on pallets with the central axis of each coil generally upright, and cargo restraining means for restraining the coils from movement relative to the container when in transit, the cargo restraining means comprising blocks of expanded plastics foam that respectively closely fit gaps between adjacent coils and between each coil and an inner surface of the container, the blocks including bracing blocks that each engages the surface of a coil and an inner surface of the container and separating blocks that each engages surfaces of adjacent coils.
    [18] 18. A container of claim 17, wherein the coils of steel strip are arranged in an array.
    [19] 19. A container of claim 18, wherein the array includes one or more lines of coils extending longitudinally of the container.
    [20] 20. A container of claim 18, wherein the array includes rows of one or more coils extending transversely of the container.
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    法律状态:
    2016-02-11| DA3| Amendments made section 104|Free format text: THE NATURE OF THE AMENDMENT IS: AMEND THE NAME OF THE INVENTOR TO READ CARLSON, SEAN |
    2016-06-23| FGA| Letters patent sealed or granted (standard patent)|
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