WO2009129900A1 - Mobile freight container having an inductive energy supply; transshipment and/or transport device for freight containers; container logistics system and method for the energy supply of a freight container - Google Patents
Mobile freight container having an inductive energy supply; transshipment and/or transport device for freight containers; container logistics system and method for the energy supply of a freight container Download PDFInfo
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- Mobile cargo container with inductive power supply Handling and / or transporting device for freight containers; Container logistics system and method for powering a cargo container
- the invention relates to a mobile freight container having an electronic unit which is connected to a storage medium for supplying energy.
- the storage medium is in turn connected to at least one energy-receiving means, which is designed for an inductive transmission of energy via the energy-receiving means to the storage medium.
- the invention further relates to a method for supplying energy to a mobile freight container and an envelope and / or transport device, at which such an energy transfer can take place. Furthermore, the invention relates to a container logistics system consisting of several mobile freight containers and different handling and / or transport facilities.
- a transmitting or locating unit which allows a determination of the position and also the state of the respective object.
- This electronic unit is connected, for example via satellite or telephone networks, to a central monitoring station which monitors the individual objects.
- a GPS module can also be provided on an object.
- RFID technologies can also be used to perform monitoring in the near field of an object.
- Sensor technology can be provided, with which the state of transported goods is logged and monitored.
- the sensor data are stored in a data processing unit of the object to be monitored and can be retrieved at a later date, or they will also be transmitted continuously to the central monitoring station.
- a container may thus comprise various electronic devices for which a reliable power supply must be realized.
- the energy supply of such systems is ensured by connection to the electrical system of a truck, integrated batteries, rechargeable batteries or solar modules.
- these types of energy supply are associated with problems. Since freight containers are parked for certain periods at storage locations where they can not be connected to the electrical system of a truck, this type of energy supply for freight containers can not be used if the electronic devices are to be active even after shutdown at a storage location.
- the connection to local power sources by means of plug contact is disadvantageous, since this requires a manual operation, which leads to time delays in the handling and loading and unloading of freight containers or local power sources are not available.
- solar modules represent an independent type of energy supply.
- freight containers that are stacked on top of each other and also arranged close together, however, solar modules would often obscured, so that no constant power generation is guaranteed.
- solar modules that are attached to the outside of a freight container are at risk of theft and damage.
- German Patent DE 43 21 754 C2 discloses such a bulk material container system in which the fill levels of the individual containers are continuously transmitted to a central office in order to optimize emptying tours.
- a power supply by means of a plug contact can also be made an inductive energy transfer into a battery of the container.
- the bulk material container must be precisely aligned in a positioning device with corresponding receiving bushes and the bulk material container remains stationary in this position.
- Induction coils in the bottom region of a container would not be advantageous or even impossible.
- cargo handling and / or transport facilities include in particular loading gates of buildings or cranes.
- freight containers are parked by a towing vehicle on supports in front of the loading gate of a building and the container unloaded and / or loaded.
- there can be no inductive transmission of energy over the bottom area of the parked container because there is no contact between the bottom portion of the container and underlying components.
- a cargo container by crane it is not possible to charge a battery over the bottom area of the lifted container.
- a plurality of trays on handling and / or transporting devices would need to be provided with positioning means by the users of several freight containers in order to ensure accurate alignment of each container.
- the container with the crane to position a towing vehicle in these processes specifically in a charging device, is also not advantageous. Only when transporting a container on a truck, an accurate alignment of the cargo container and an inductive energy transfer over the ground area could take place.
- the object of the invention is therefore to provide a mobile freight container with a suitable power supply and a method for supplying energy to such a container.
- the object of the invention is also to provide suitable handling and / or transport facilities for providing energy for mobile cargo containers.
- this object is achieved by a mobile freight container having the features of independent claim 1.
- Advantageous developments of the container will become apparent from the dependent claims 2-10.
- the object is further achieved by an envelope and / or transport device for a container according to the invention according to claim 11.
- Advantageous embodiments of the handling and / or transport device result from the subclaims 12-18.
- the invention further includes a cargo container logistics system according to claim 19 and a method for powering a cargo container according to the
- the essential advantage of the invention is that electronic units of mobile freight containers can be reliably supplied with energy by inductively charging connected storage media to different handling and / or transport devices.
- This eliminates the disadvantages of known mobile cargo containers. Furthermore, as far as possible all manual activities of the operating personnel are eliminated and the loading process is integrated into the existing processes when handling or transporting freight containers. Furthermore, eliminates the use of inductive energy transfer any electrical plug-in contacts that would otherwise have to be protected during operation.
- One or more energy-receiving means are attached to a cargo container so that they lie in a defined area in which energy supply means are located on different handling and / or transport facilities. To ensure this, energy-receiving means can be arranged on a container at different positions and in particular heights.
- Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the cargo container according to the invention
- FIG. 2 shows a freight container according to FIG. 1 on a lorry
- FIG. 3 shows a freight container according to FIG. 1 on a crane
- FIG. 4 shows in FIG. 4 (a) a freight container according to FIG. 1 in front of a loading gate and in FIG. 4 (b) a front view of a freight container according to FIG. 1;
- Fig. 5 is an enlarged view of an embodiment of contact between a power receiving means and an energy providing means
- Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of the mobile container 10 according to the invention.
- it is a freight container, which is also referred to as a swap body or swap body.
- the container is cuboid and has a bottom and a top cover 12 on. These are interconnected by four side walls, wherein a loading opening is provided at least in a side wall on the short side of a container. Through this loading opening of the container can be loaded and unloaded.
- the loading opening can be closed, for example, with a roller door or two hinged doors.
- the bottom, the top cover and the side walls of the container are usually made of a metallic material. However, other materials such as wood or plastic may be used. Furthermore, at least the side walls can be formed of flexible tarpaulins which are stretched between corner posts, which are optionally reinforced with intermediate struts.
- the container comprises a data processing unit 20, which preferably has at least one transmitting unit 21 for sending data from the container to a monitoring station 30.
- the transmission unit 21 can be, for example, a radio or GSM module which exchanges data with the monitoring station 30 via a satellite and / or mobile telephone network.
- the transmitting unit 21 can be combined with a receiver via which data can also be transmitted from the station 30 to the data processing unit 20, so that the
- a GPS module for determining the position of the container may be provided.
- Receiving devices in connection with associated data processing units are known to those skilled in the field of locating and monitoring of mobile objects and will not be further elaborated here.
- the functions of the electronic unit 20 are selected according to the required monitoring criteria.
- the data processing unit 20 transmits data permanently or at predetermined intervals to the station 30 via the transmission unit 21. Further can be provided that sensors such as temperature, humidity or pressure sensors constantly measure the conditions within the container and related data are sent to the station 30. This takes place in particular when predetermined values are exceeded or exceeded. Also in this area, the person skilled in various methods and arrangements of devices are known to perform these monitoring functions.
- the energy for the said functions is provided by a storage medium 22 which is connected to the data processing unit 20.
- the storage medium 22 may be integrated into or remote from the component of the data processing unit 20.
- the storage medium 22 is in turn connected to at least one energy-receiving means 23, which is mounted in Fig. 1 on a side wall 11 of the container.
- the energy-receiving means 23 may be integrated into the side wall 11, or it is located directly on the inside of the container wall eleventh
- the energy receiving means 23 comprises an induction coil in which power can be inductively generated when placed in the region of an energy supply means which generates a magnetic field by applying an alternating current. If the coil of the energy-receiving means 23 in this
- the storage medium 22 is, for example, an accumulator (rechargeable battery) which can be charged several times. This can be done, for example
- electrochemical accumulator it is possible to use double-layer capacitors or supercapacitors or EDLCs (Electric Double Layer Capacitors), which are also known by the name Supercap, Goldcap or Ultracap. These supercapacitors have a high capacity, are almost wear-free and rechargeable in a short time.
- the inductive transfer of energy from an external power supply means not shown in Fig. 1 to the energy receiving means 23 to allow the container wall 11 is in the region of the energy-receiving means 23 made of a non-conductive material. If the entire cargo container is already made of plastic, no special precautions have to be taken. If it is a steel container, a sufficient wall surface must be replaced by a non-conductive material in the area of the energy-receiving means 23. For this purpose, for example, a part of the steel sheet can be cut out and replaced by a plastic plate. The induction coil of the energy-receiving means 23 can be poured directly into the plastic material.
- a further energy-receiving means 23 ' may be provided. This is, for example, on the upper cover 12 or on the rear container wall 14, which is the loading opening 13 opposite.
- This second energy-receiving means 23 ' is also connected to the storage medium 22, so that the storage medium can optionally be charged via at least these two energy-receiving means 23 and 23'. This is advantageous because different positions for an energy-providing means can be selected for different handling and / or transport devices, in which the storage medium 22 of the container 10 is to be rechargeable.
- Transport device 40 as a truck 54 is transported.
- the rear energy receiving means 23 ' is located on the rear wall 14 of the container 10 in the vicinity of a power supply means 41' located in a corresponding position on the truck 54.
- the energy supply means 41 ' is fed by a voltage source 42 such as the electrical system of the truck 54.
- No energy is charged via the further energy-receiving means 23, since it has an adverse position for transport on a truck.
- a further transport device to which the storage medium of a container can be charged for example, the wagon of a train to call.
- a freight container 10 of a transfer device such as a crane 52 is transported and implemented. He is raised, for example, by a gripper 53, which is also commonly referred to as a spreader on the upper cover 12. These are usually receiving devices at the upper corners of the cargo container, in which the spreader 53 can be hooked and locked so that the container does not dissolve during transport from the spreader. The freight container is thus gripped in a defined position by the spreader 53, and only the orientation of the spreader will be freely selectable by the operator of the crane.
- a power supply means 41 is mounted on a cantilever on the spreader 53 and is in communication with a voltage source not shown in FIG. 3. Since it is too complicated for the operator of the crane to rotate the spreader so that the energy supply means 41 is located on the side of a certain energy-receiving means, it is advantageous to provide two energy-receiving means 23 and 23 'on the container, so that each one of the energy-receiving means is correct and can be used for energy transfer. Alternatively, at least one energy-receiving means could also be provided on the top cover 12 of the cargo container.
- FIG. 4 (a) shows a schematic side view of a freight container which has been parked by a towing vehicle in front of another possible handling device 40, namely the loading gate 51 of a building 50.
- the freight container is usually parked on support feet 55.
- the loading opening of the container is opened by, for example, moving a roller shutter up or folding two hinged doors to the outside.
- the cargo of the container can now be unloaded or the container loaded.
- an energy-providing means 41 of the charging gate 51 is located in the region of an energy-receiving means 23 of the
- Cargo container Since the cargo container is usually parked relatively accurately by a towing vehicle in front of a loading gate, for example, to allow the extension of dock levellers, it can also be a sufficiently accurate Orientation of the energy-receiving means 23 to the power transmission means 41 of the loading port 51 done. Both the energy-receiving means 23 and the energy-providing means 41 are mounted so that they are not hindering the charging process.
- the power receiving means 23 is attached to a side edge of the loading port 13, as shown in Fig. 4 (b).
- the energy supply means may hang laterally from the ceiling of the loading opening 51 so that it is not a hindrance for persons.
- the energy receiving means could also be attached to the upper side of the loading port 13.
- the energy supply means 41 could in this case contact the container wall from above or abut against the upper cover 12 of the container.
- the power supply means 41 is in any case in communication with a voltage source 42 such as the public power grid.
- this induction coil For inductive transfer of energy to an induction coil of the energy receiving means, this induction coil must be in the region of an energy supply means in which the magnetic field generated by the energy supply means acts.
- positioning devices may be provided to position the cargo container accordingly.
- this adds an extra expense to existing envelope and load operations, resulting in undesirable time delays. It can therefore be more advantageous if the energy-providing means of an envelope and / or transport device aligns at the position of the energy-receiving means of a container. This can for example be done manually by aligning a device by an operator.
- an energy-receiving means 41 may be made movable and resilient, as shown schematically in Fig. 5.
- the energy-providing means 41 comprises an angled arm 46, which is movably and resiliently supported by a spring 47.
- the shape of the arm depends on the conditions and dimensions of the respective envelope and / or transport device adapted.
- a coil 44 which is surrounded by a preferably elastic sheath 45.
- the sheathing is, for example, a rubber ball that serves as a contact ball.
- the coil 44 is in communication with a voltage source 42.
- an energy-receiving means 23 is formed by an induction coil 25 being introduced into the container wall 11 in a wall region 16 of the container wall 11. Since a freight container usually consists of sheet steel, this area is recessed in the container wall and replaced by a plate 16 of non-conductive material such as a plastic. The induction coil can be cast directly into the plastic material. The coil 25 is in communication with the storage medium 22, with a rectifier is interposed.
- the contact ball 45 contacts the wall portion 16 of the container and the contact ball is braked against the spring force of the energy supply means. If the contact ball 45 does not touch the wall region 16 exactly in the middle of the curvature 15, it can also be pressed into the middle by the concave side walls of the curvature 15.
- the movable and resilient mounting of the energy-providing means 41 also allows this movement of the contact ball 45. To allow such a sliding of the ball 45 in the center of the bulge 15, the surfaces of the contact ball 45 and the curvature 15 can be made correspondingly smooth.
- a funnel may also be provided, the funnel wall of which widens outwards.
- the funnel wall can also protrude through the container wall 11.
- the induction coil 25 of the energy-receiving means 23 is arranged correspondingly far behind the container wall 11.
- any means enabling alignment of the power providing means 41 which is forced by the movement of the cargo container are conceivable. It should be noted, however, that on the outside of the cargo container no excellent facilities should be provided that interfere with the handling of the container or can be damaged.
- the means for aligning the energy receiving means 23 to the energy supply means 41 are therefore preferably integrated in the container wall 11 of the cargo container.
- the energy-providing means 41 can rest against the container wall 11 in a larger radius around the coil 25 of the energy receiving means 23.
- a resilient mounting of this plate on an arm is also expedient here.
- the transfer of energy to the energy receiving means of a cargo container can be instantaneous once the coil is within the magnetic field of the energy delivery means.
- the power receiving means 23 may send a signal to the power supply means 41 that a
- the energy receiving means can determine and evaluate the state of charge of the storage medium 22. If the state of charge has fallen below a certain value, the signal for energy transmission is sent to the energy supply means 41. Alternatively, the state of charge can be sent from the energy-receiving means to the energy-providing means, which evaluates the state of charge and optionally initiates an energy transfer. The transmission of this signal via the state of charge or the initiation of an energy transfer can via the transmitting device 21 of the
- Data processing unit 20 take place.
- the data processing unit 20 for this purpose have a supplementary transmission device 24, for example in the form of an RFID transponder, which is read by a reading device 43 of the energy-providing means 41.
- the current state of charge of the storage medium 22 is stored in the chip of the RFID transponder 24 and can be read by the reading device 43 of the energy-providing means 41.
- the energy-providing means evaluates the state of charge and optionally initiates an energy transfer.
- the transmission of information about the state of charge of the storage medium 22 also takes place inductively via the coils 25 and 44 of the energy-receiving means and the energy-providing means.
- this is preferably stored as a charging cycle in the data processing unit 20.
- further information such as the time and location of the charging process can be stored.
- Moving means 40 are moved, at which there are suitable energy supply means for transmitting energy to the storage media of the freight containers.
- the energy-receiving means are designed so that their type and position are adapted to the circumstances of the respective handling and / or transport device and on a container optionally a plurality of energy-receiving means are provided to allow the transmission of energy to differently designed stations. It must not be provided on each cargo handling and / or transport means energy-providing means, but it is sufficient to equip a certain number. Certain transhipment and / or transport facilities are not considered to be
- the equipped handling and / or transport facilities should be geographically distributed so that a nationwide supply of storage media of the container is guaranteed.
- energy provisioning means may be provided only at selected stations at which each cargo container of a container logistics system is statistically handled very often.
- FIG. 6 shows an exemplary embodiment of the container logistics system according to the invention, in which a mobile freight container 10 is loaded and / or unloaded at the loading gate 51 of a building 50, another freight container 10 'is transported by a truck 54 or another freight container 10
- the truck 54 is not equipped with a charger the transmitting device 21 transmit its data processing unit 20 to a central station 30, which monitors all containers of the container logistics system.
- containers can supply each other with energy.
- the energy-receiving means of a container may also be designed as an energy supply means to generate in its coil a magnetic field that induces a voltage in the induction coil of another container.
- This process can be initiated as soon as a container receives the signal via a reading device 43 'from the transmitting device 21 or an additional transmitting device 24, for example in the form of an RFID transponder of an adjacent container, that an energy transmission is required.
- An energy transfer is initiated if the state of charge of the energy-supplying container permits this.
- it may be provided that the transmission of energy from a first container to a second container is initiated by the central station 30, which is informed of the charge states of all containers.
- a plurality of energy-providing means or energy-receiving means are expediently arranged at suitable positions on a container. Since in the bottom region of a cargo container according to the invention no energy-receiving means should be provided, as this is disadvantageous for most handling and / or transport facilities, preferably an energy transfer between containers, which are arranged side by side and their energy-receiving means and energy-providing means on the same Height are. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
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Mobiler Frachtbehälter mit induktiver Energieversorgung; Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung für Frachtbehälter; Behälterlogistiksystem und Verfahren zur Energieversorgung eines Frachtbehälters Mobile cargo container with inductive power supply; Handling and / or transporting device for freight containers; Container logistics system and method for powering a cargo container
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Die Erfindung betrifft einen mobilen Frachtbehälter, der eine elektronische Einheit aufweist, die zur Energieversorgung an ein Speichermedium angeschlossen ist. Das Speichermedium steht wiederum in Verbindung mit wenigstens einem Energie- Empfangsmittel, das für eine induktive Übertragung von Energie über das Energie- Empfangsmittel an das Speichermedium ausgebildet ist.The invention relates to a mobile freight container having an electronic unit which is connected to a storage medium for supplying energy. The storage medium is in turn connected to at least one energy-receiving means, which is designed for an inductive transmission of energy via the energy-receiving means to the storage medium.
Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Energieversorgung eines mobilen Frachtbehälters und eine Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung, an der eine solche Energieübertragung erfolgen kann. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Behälterlogistiksystem bestehend aus mehreren mobilen Frachtbehältern und unterschiedlichen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen.The invention further relates to a method for supplying energy to a mobile freight container and an envelope and / or transport device, at which such an energy transfer can take place. Furthermore, the invention relates to a container logistics system consisting of several mobile freight containers and different handling and / or transport facilities.
Im Bereich der Logistik ist es bekannt, Transportbehälter und/oder Transportfahrzeuge mit einer Sende- bzw. Ortungseinheit zu versehen, die eine Bestimmung der Position und auch des Zustande des jeweiligen Objekts erlaubt. Diese elektronische Einheit steht beispielsweise über Satelliten- oder Telefonnetze in Verbindung mit einer zentralen Überwachungsstation, welche die einzelnen Objekte überwacht. Zur Bestimmung der Position kann an einem Objekt auch ein GPS-Modul vorgesehen sein. Auch RFID-Technologien können genutzt werden, um eine Überwachung im Nahfeld eines Objekts durchzuführen. Darüber hinaus kann beispielsweise in einem Container oder dem Laderaum eines LastkraftwagensIn the field of logistics, it is known to provide transport containers and / or transport vehicles with a transmitting or locating unit, which allows a determination of the position and also the state of the respective object. This electronic unit is connected, for example via satellite or telephone networks, to a central monitoring station which monitors the individual objects. To determine the position, a GPS module can also be provided on an object. RFID technologies can also be used to perform monitoring in the near field of an object. In addition, for example, in a container or the load compartment of a truck
Sensortechnik vorgesehen sein, mit welcher der Zustand von transportierten Waren protokolliert und überwacht wird. Die Sensordaten werden in einer Datenverarbeitungseinheit des zu überwachenden Objekts gespeichert und können zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt abgerufen werden, oder sie werden ebenfalls fortlaufend an die zentrale Überwachungsstation übermittelt.Sensor technology can be provided, with which the state of transported goods is logged and monitored. The sensor data are stored in a data processing unit of the object to be monitored and can be retrieved at a later date, or they will also be transmitted continuously to the central monitoring station.
Ein Behälter kann somit verschiedene elektronische Geräte umfassen, für die eine verlässliche Energieversorgung realisiert werden muss. Üblicherweise wird die Energieversorgung solcher Systeme durch Anschluss an das Bordnetz eines Lastkraftwagens, integrierte Batterien, mehrfach aufladbare Akkus oder auch Solarmodule sichergestellt. Insbesondere bei mobilen Behältern wie Frachtcontainern, die von mehreren Nutzern eines landesweiten oder sogar weltweiten Logistiksystems genutzt werden, sind diese Arten der Energieversorgung jedoch mit Problemen verbunden. Da Frachtcontainer für bestimmte Zeiträume an Lagerplätzen abgestellt werden, an denen sie nicht an das Bordnetz eines Lastkraftwagens angeschlossen sein können, kann diese Art der Energieversorgung für Frachtcontainer nicht genutzt werden, wenn dessen elektronische Geräte auch nach der Abstellung an einem Lagerplatz aktiv sein sollen. Auch der Anschluss an lokale Spannungsquellen mittels Steckkontakt ist nachteilig, da dies eine manuelle Tätigkeit erfordert, die beim Umschlagen und Be- und Entladen von Frachtbehältern zu Zeitverzögerungen führt oder lokale Spannungsquellen nicht verfügbar sind.A container may thus comprise various electronic devices for which a reliable power supply must be realized. Usually, the energy supply of such systems is ensured by connection to the electrical system of a truck, integrated batteries, rechargeable batteries or solar modules. Especially with mobile containers such as freight containers, which are used by several users of a nationwide or even worldwide logistics system, these types of energy supply, however, are associated with problems. Since freight containers are parked for certain periods at storage locations where they can not be connected to the electrical system of a truck, this type of energy supply for freight containers can not be used if the electronic devices are to be active even after shutdown at a storage location. The connection to local power sources by means of plug contact is disadvantageous, since this requires a manual operation, which leads to time delays in the handling and loading and unloading of freight containers or local power sources are not available.
Integrierte Batterien und Akkus sind dagegen durch Diebstahl gefährdet und ihrOn the other hand, integrated batteries and accumulators are endangered by theft and you
Ladezustand muss stets überwacht werden, um eine permanente Energieversorgung der elektronischen Einheiten zu gewährleisten. Da Frachtcontainer oftmals abwechselnd von mehreren Nutzern verwendet werden, müsste jeder Nutzer an verschiedenen Umschlag- und Transportstationen Mittel und Ressourcen zum Aufladen von Akkus oder zum Austausch von Batterien bereithalten, was nur schwer zu realisieren ist. Ferner werden Frachtcontainer oftmals gemietet und es sollte gewährleistet sein, dass einem Mieter stets Frachtcontainer mit geladenen Batterien oder Akkus zur Verfügung stehen, um die von ihm gewünschten Ortungen und Überwachungen dauerhaft durchführen zu können.State of charge must always be monitored to ensure a permanent power supply to the electronic units. Since freight containers are often used alternately by multiple users, each user would have at various cargo handling and transport stations resources and resources to recharge batteries or to replace batteries available, which is difficult to achieve. Furthermore, freight containers are often rented and it should be ensured that a tenant always cargo containers with charged batteries or rechargeable batteries are available in order to carry out his desired location and monitoring permanently.
Solarmodule stellen zwar eine unabhängige Art der Energieversorgung dar. Insbesondere bei Frachtcontainern, die übereinander gestapelt und auch dicht nebeneinander angeordnet werden, würden Solarmodule jedoch oftmals verdeckt, so dass keine konstante Stromerzeugung gewährleistet ist. Ferner sind Solarmodule, die an der Außenseite eines Frachtcontainers angebracht sind, durch Diebstahl und Beschädigung gefährdet.Although solar modules represent an independent type of energy supply. In particular, in freight containers that are stacked on top of each other and also arranged close together, however, solar modules would often obscured, so that no constant power generation is guaranteed. Furthermore, solar modules that are attached to the outside of a freight container are at risk of theft and damage.
Im Bereich der stationären Schüttgutbehälter ist es ebenfalls bekannt, diese zur Stromversorgung von Füllstandssensoren und der zugehörigen Sendeeinheiten zum Senden der Füllstandsinformationen an das öffentliche Stromnetz anzuschließen bzw. Batterien oder Solarmodule vorzusehen. Die deutsche Patentschrift DE 43 21 754 C2 offenbart beispielsweise ein solches Schüttgutbehältersystem, bei dem die Füllstände der einzelnen Behälter kontinuierlich an eine Zentrale übermittelt werden, um Leerungstouren zu optimieren. Neben einer Stromversorgung mittels Steckkontakt kann dabei auch eine induktive Energieübertragung in einen Akku des Containers erfolgen. Dazu muss der Schüttgutbehälter jedoch genau in einer Positionierungseinrichtung mit entsprechenden Aufnahmebuchsen ausgerichtet werden und der Schüttgutbehälter verbleibt stationär in dieser Position. Diese Rahmenbedingungen legen eine Induktionsspule im Bodenbereich des Behälters nahe.In the field of stationary bulk containers, it is also known to connect them to the power supply of level sensors and the associated transmitting units for sending the level information to the public grid or provide batteries or solar modules. For example, German Patent DE 43 21 754 C2 discloses such a bulk material container system in which the fill levels of the individual containers are continuously transmitted to a central office in order to optimize emptying tours. In addition to a power supply by means of a plug contact can also be made an inductive energy transfer into a battery of the container. For this purpose, however, the bulk material container must be precisely aligned in a positioning device with corresponding receiving bushes and the bulk material container remains stationary in this position. These framework conditions suggest an induction coil in the bottom area of the container.
Mobile Frachtbehälter gelangen jedoch oftmals zu verschiedenen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen, an denen eine Energieübertragung überHowever, mobile freight containers often reach various handling and / or transport facilities, where an energy transfer over
Induktionsspulen im Bodenbereich eines Behälters nicht vorteilhaft oder sogar nicht möglich wäre. Zu diesen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen zählen insbesondere Ladetore von Gebäuden oder Kräne. Beispielsweise werden Frachtcontainer von einem Zugfahrzeug auf Stützen vor dem Ladetor eines Gebäudes abgestellt und der Container ent- und/oder beladen. In diesem Fall kann keine induktive Übertragung von Energie über den Bodenbereich des abgestellten Behälters erfolgen, da kein Kontakt zwischen dem Bodenbereich des Behälters und darunter liegenden Komponenten vorliegt. Auch beim Umsetzen eines Frachtbehälters durch einen Kran ist das Aufladen eines Akkus über den Bodenbereich des angehobenen Behälters nicht möglich. Ferner müssten eine Vielzahl Böden an Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen bei den Nutzern mehrerer Frachtbehälter mit Positioniereinrichtungen versehen werden, um eine genaue Ausrichtung jedes Behälters zu gewährleisten. Den Behälter mit dem Kran oder einem Zugfahrzeug bei diesen Vorgängen gezielt in einer Ladeeinrichtung zu positionieren, ist jedoch ebenfalls nicht vorteilhaft. Lediglich beim Transport eines Containers auf einem Lastkraftwagen könnten eine genaue Ausrichtung des Frachtcontainers und eine induktive Energieübertragung über den Bodenbereich erfolgen.Induction coils in the bottom region of a container would not be advantageous or even impossible. These cargo handling and / or transport facilities include in particular loading gates of buildings or cranes. For example, freight containers are parked by a towing vehicle on supports in front of the loading gate of a building and the container unloaded and / or loaded. In this case, there can be no inductive transmission of energy over the bottom area of the parked container because there is no contact between the bottom portion of the container and underlying components. Also, when transferring a cargo container by crane, it is not possible to charge a battery over the bottom area of the lifted container. Furthermore, a plurality of trays on handling and / or transporting devices would need to be provided with positioning means by the users of several freight containers in order to ensure accurate alignment of each container. The container with the crane However, to position a towing vehicle in these processes specifically in a charging device, is also not advantageous. Only when transporting a container on a truck, an accurate alignment of the cargo container and an inductive energy transfer over the ground area could take place.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, einen mobilen Frachtbehälter mit geeigneter Energieversorgung und ein Verfahren zur Energieversorgung eines solchen Behälters bereitzustellen. Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es ferner, geeignete Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen zur Bereitstellung von Energie für mobile Frachtbehälter bereitzustellen.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a mobile freight container with a suitable power supply and a method for supplying energy to such a container. The object of the invention is also to provide suitable handling and / or transport facilities for providing energy for mobile cargo containers.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch einen mobilen Frachtbehälter mit den Merkmalen des unabhängigen Anspruches 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des Behälters ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen 2-10. Die Aufgabe wird ferner durch eine Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung für einen erfindungsgemäßen Behälter nach Anspruch 11 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen der Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen 12-18. Von der Erfindung umfasst ist ferner ein Frachtbehälterlogistiksystem gemäß Anspruch 19 und ein Verfahren zur Energieversorgung eines Frachtbehälters gemäß denAccording to the invention, this object is achieved by a mobile freight container having the features of independent claim 1. Advantageous developments of the container will become apparent from the dependent claims 2-10. The object is further achieved by an envelope and / or transport device for a container according to the invention according to claim 11. Advantageous embodiments of the handling and / or transport device result from the subclaims 12-18. The invention further includes a cargo container logistics system according to claim 19 and a method for powering a cargo container according to the
Merkmalen des Anspruch 20. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen des Verfahren zur Energieversorgung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen 21-24.Features of claim 20. Advantageous embodiments of the method for power supply resulting from the dependent claims 21-24.
Der wesentliche Vorteil der Erfindung liegt darin, dass elektronische Einheiten von mobilen Frachtbehältern verlässlich mit Energie versorgt werden können, indem angeschlossene Speichermedien an unterschiedlichen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen induktiv aufgeladen werden. Dies behebt die Nachteile bekannter mobiler Frachtbehälter. Dabei entfallen ferner weitestgehend jegliche manuelle Tätigkeiten des Bedienpersonals und der Ladevorgang ist in die bestehenden Vorgänge beim Umschlagen oder Transportieren von Frachtbehältern integriert. Ferner entfallen durch die Verwendung der induktiven Energieübertragung jegliche elektrische Steckkontakte, die sonst im Betrieb geschützt werden müssten. Ein oder mehrere Energie-Empfangsmittel sind dabei so an einem Frachtbehälter angebracht, dass sie in einem definierten Bereich liegen, in dem sich Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel an unterschiedlichen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen befinden. Um dies zu gewährleisten, können Energie- Empfangsmittel an einem Behälter an verschiedenen Positionen und insbesondere Höhen angeordnet sein.The essential advantage of the invention is that electronic units of mobile freight containers can be reliably supplied with energy by inductively charging connected storage media to different handling and / or transport devices. This eliminates the disadvantages of known mobile cargo containers. Furthermore, as far as possible all manual activities of the operating personnel are eliminated and the loading process is integrated into the existing processes when handling or transporting freight containers. Furthermore, eliminates the use of inductive energy transfer any electrical plug-in contacts that would otherwise have to be protected during operation. One or more energy-receiving means are attached to a cargo container so that they lie in a defined area in which energy supply means are located on different handling and / or transport facilities. To ensure this, energy-receiving means can be arranged on a container at different positions and in particular heights.
Weitere Vorteile, Besonderheiten und zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen und der nachfolgenden Darstellung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele anhand der Abbildungen.Further advantages, features and expedient developments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings.
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Fig. 1 ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Frachtbehälters;Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the cargo container according to the invention;
Fig. 2 ein Frachtbehälter gemäß Fig. 1 auf einem Lastkraftwagen;FIG. 2 shows a freight container according to FIG. 1 on a lorry; FIG.
Fig. 3 ein Frachtbehälter gemäß Fig. 1 an einem Kran;FIG. 3 shows a freight container according to FIG. 1 on a crane; FIG.
Fig. 4 in Fig. 4 (a) einen Frachtbehälter gemäß Fig. 1 vor einem Ladetor und in Fig. 4 (b) eine Vorderansicht eines Frachtbehälters gemäß Fig. 1 ;4 shows in FIG. 4 (a) a freight container according to FIG. 1 in front of a loading gate and in FIG. 4 (b) a front view of a freight container according to FIG. 1;
Fig. 5 eine vergrößerte Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels für den Kontakt zwischen einem Energie-Empfangsmittel und einem Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel; undFig. 5 is an enlarged view of an embodiment of contact between a power receiving means and an energy providing means; and
Fig. 6 ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßenFig. 6 shows an embodiment of the invention
Behälterlogistiksystems.Container logistics system.
In Fig. 1 ist eine schematische Seitenansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels des erfindungsgemäßen mobilen Behälters 10 dargestellt. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich um einen Frachtcontainer, der auch als Wechselbehälter oder Wechselkoffer bezeichnet wird. Der Behälter ist quaderförmig und weist einen Boden und eine obere Abdeckung 12 auf. Diese sind durch vier Seitenwände miteinander verbunden, wobei wenigstens in einer Seitenwand an der kurzen Seite eines Behälters eine Ladeöffnung vorgesehen ist. Durch diese Ladeöffnung kann der Behälter be- und entladen werden. Die Ladeöffnung kann beispielsweise mit einem Rolltor oder zwei Flügeltüren verschlossen werden.FIG. 1 shows a schematic side view of an embodiment of the mobile container 10 according to the invention. Preferably, it is a freight container, which is also referred to as a swap body or swap body. The container is cuboid and has a bottom and a top cover 12 on. These are interconnected by four side walls, wherein a loading opening is provided at least in a side wall on the short side of a container. Through this loading opening of the container can be loaded and unloaded. The loading opening can be closed, for example, with a roller door or two hinged doors.
Der Boden, die obere Abdeckung und die Seitenwände des Containers sind üblicherweise aus einem metallischen Werkstoff ausgeführt. Es können jedoch auch andere Materialien wie Holz oder Kunststoff verwendet werden. Ferner können wenigstens die Seitenwände aus flexiblen Planen gebildet werden, die zwischen Eckpfosten gespannt werden, die gegebenenfalls mit Zwischenstreben verstärkt sind.The bottom, the top cover and the side walls of the container are usually made of a metallic material. However, other materials such as wood or plastic may be used. Furthermore, at least the side walls can be formed of flexible tarpaulins which are stretched between corner posts, which are optionally reinforced with intermediate struts.
Der Behälter umfasst eine Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20, die vorzugsweise wenigstens eine Sendeeinheit 21 zum Senden von Daten von dem Behälter zu einer Überwachungsstation 30 aufweist. Die Sendeeinheit 21 kann beispielsweise ein Funk- oder GSM-Modul sein, das über ein Satelliten- und/oder Mobiltelefonnetz Daten mit der Überwachungsstation 30 austauscht. Dabei kann die Sendeeinheit 21 mit einem Empfänger kombiniert werden, über den von der Station 30 auch Daten an die Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 übermittelt werden können, so dass dieThe container comprises a data processing unit 20, which preferably has at least one transmitting unit 21 for sending data from the container to a monitoring station 30. The transmission unit 21 can be, for example, a radio or GSM module which exchanges data with the monitoring station 30 via a satellite and / or mobile telephone network. In this case, the transmitting unit 21 can be combined with a receiver via which data can also be transmitted from the station 30 to the data processing unit 20, so that the
Sendungsrichtung, die in Fig. 1 mit einem Pfeil dargestellt ist, nicht einschränkend zu verstehen ist.Transmission direction, which is shown in Fig. 1 with an arrow, not restrictive to understand.
Darüber hinaus kann ein GPS-Modul zur Positionsbestimmung des Behälters vorgesehen sein. Verschiedene Ausführungsformen solcher Sende- undIn addition, a GPS module for determining the position of the container may be provided. Various embodiments of such transmission and
Empfangseinrichtungen in Verbindung mit zugehörigen Datenverarbeitungseinheiten sind dem Fachmann auf dem Gebiet der Ortung und Überwachung von mobilen Objekten bekannt und werden hier nicht weiter ausgeführt. Die Funktionen der elektronischen Einheit 20 werden dabei entsprechend der erforderlichen Überwachungskriterien gewählt.Receiving devices in connection with associated data processing units are known to those skilled in the field of locating and monitoring of mobile objects and will not be further elaborated here. The functions of the electronic unit 20 are selected according to the required monitoring criteria.
Die Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 sendet beispielsweise permanent oder in vorgegebenen Intervallen Daten über die Sendeeinheit 21 an die Station 30. Ferner kann vorgesehen sein, dass Sensoren wie Temperatur-, Feuchte- oder Drucksensoren konstant die Bedingungen innerhalb des Behälters messen und diesbezügliche Daten an die Station 30 gesendet werden. Dies erfolgt insbesondere dann, wenn vorgegebene Werte unter- oder überschritten werden. Auch in diesem Bereich sind dem Fachmann verschiedene Verfahren und Anordnungen von Vorrichtungen bekannt, um diese Überwachungsfunktionen durchzuführen.The data processing unit 20, for example, transmits data permanently or at predetermined intervals to the station 30 via the transmission unit 21. Further can be provided that sensors such as temperature, humidity or pressure sensors constantly measure the conditions within the container and related data are sent to the station 30. This takes place in particular when predetermined values are exceeded or exceeded. Also in this area, the person skilled in various methods and arrangements of devices are known to perform these monitoring functions.
Die Energie für die genannten Funktionen wird durch ein Speichermedium 22 bereitgestellt, das an die Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 angeschlossen ist. Das Speichermedium 22 kann in die Komponente der Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 integriert oder entfernt von dieser angeordnet sein. Das Speichermedium 22 steht wiederum in Verbindung mit wenigstens einem Energie-Empfangsmittel 23, das in Fig. 1 an einer Seitenwand 11 des Behälters angebracht ist. Dabei kann das Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 in die Seitenwand 11 integriert sein, oder es befindet sich direkt an der Innenseite der Behälterwand 11.The energy for the said functions is provided by a storage medium 22 which is connected to the data processing unit 20. The storage medium 22 may be integrated into or remote from the component of the data processing unit 20. The storage medium 22 is in turn connected to at least one energy-receiving means 23, which is mounted in Fig. 1 on a side wall 11 of the container. In this case, the energy-receiving means 23 may be integrated into the side wall 11, or it is located directly on the inside of the container wall eleventh
Das Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 umfasst eine Induktionsspule, in der induktiv Strom bzw. eine Spannung erzeugt werden kann, wenn diese in den Bereich eines Energie- Bereitstellungsmittels gebracht wird, das durch Anlegung eines Wechselstroms ein Magnetfeld erzeugt. Gelangt die Spule des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 in diesesThe energy receiving means 23 comprises an induction coil in which power can be inductively generated when placed in the region of an energy supply means which generates a magnetic field by applying an alternating current. If the coil of the energy-receiving means 23 in this
Magnetfeld, wird eine Spannung induziert und das Speichermedium 22 kann dadurch geladen werden.Magnetic field, a voltage is induced and the storage medium 22 can be charged thereby.
Bei dem Speichermedium 22 handelt es sich beispielsweise um einen Akkumulator (Akku), der mehrfach aufgeladen werden kann. Hierzu bieten sich beispielsweiseThe storage medium 22 is, for example, an accumulator (rechargeable battery) which can be charged several times. This can be done, for example
Lithium-Ionen Akkus an. Alternativ zu einem elektrochemischen Akkumulator können Doppelschichtkondensatoren bzw. Superkondensatoren oder EDLCs (Electric Double Layer Capacitor) eingesetzt werden, die auch unter der Bezeichnung Supercap, Goldcap oder Ultracap bekannt sind. Diese Superkondensatoren weisen eine hohe Kapazität auf, sind annähernd verschleißfrei und in kurzer Zeit aufladbar.Lithium ion batteries on. As an alternative to an electrochemical accumulator, it is possible to use double-layer capacitors or supercapacitors or EDLCs (Electric Double Layer Capacitors), which are also known by the name Supercap, Goldcap or Ultracap. These supercapacitors have a high capacity, are almost wear-free and rechargeable in a short time.
Um die induktive Übertragung von Energie von einem in Fig. 1 nicht dargestellten externen Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel auf das Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 zu ermöglichen, ist die Behälterwand 11 im Bereich des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 aus einem nicht leitenden Material ausgeführt. Ist der gesamte Frachtbehälter bereits aus Kunststoff hergestellt, sind hierzu keine besonderen Vorkehrungen zu treffen. Handelt es sich um einen Stahlcontainer, muss im Bereich des Energie- Empfangsmittels 23 eine ausreichende Wandfläche durch ein nicht leitendes Material ersetzt werden. Dazu kann beispielsweise ein Teil des Stahlblechs ausgespart und durch eine Kunststoffplatte ersetzt werden. Die Induktionsspule des Energie- Empfangsmittels 23 kann direkt in das Kunststoffmaterial eingegossen werden.To the inductive transfer of energy from an external power supply means not shown in Fig. 1 to the energy receiving means 23 to allow the container wall 11 is in the region of the energy-receiving means 23 made of a non-conductive material. If the entire cargo container is already made of plastic, no special precautions have to be taken. If it is a steel container, a sufficient wall surface must be replaced by a non-conductive material in the area of the energy-receiving means 23. For this purpose, for example, a part of the steel sheet can be cut out and replaced by a plastic plate. The induction coil of the energy-receiving means 23 can be poured directly into the plastic material.
An dem Behälter 10 kann ein weiteres Energie-Empfangsmittel 23' vorgesehen sein. Dieses befindet sich beispielsweise an der oberen Abdeckung 12 oder an der rückseitigen Behälterwand 14, welche der Ladeöffnung 13 gegenüber liegt. Dieses zweite Energie-Empfangsmittel 23' ist ebenfalls an das Speichermedium 22 angeschlossen, so dass das Speichermedium wahlweise über wenigstens diese beiden Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 und 23' aufgeladen werden kann. Dies ist von Vorteil, da so für verschiedene Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen, an denen das Speichermedium 22 des Behälters 10 aufladbar sein soll, unterschiedliche Positionen für ein Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel gewählt werden können.At the container 10, a further energy-receiving means 23 'may be provided. This is, for example, on the upper cover 12 or on the rear container wall 14, which is the loading opening 13 opposite. This second energy-receiving means 23 'is also connected to the storage medium 22, so that the storage medium can optionally be charged via at least these two energy-receiving means 23 and 23'. This is advantageous because different positions for an energy-providing means can be selected for different handling and / or transport devices, in which the storage medium 22 of the container 10 is to be rechargeable.
Beispielsweise ist in Fig. 2 dargestellt, wie der Frachtbehälter 10 auf einerFor example, shown in Fig. 2, as the cargo container 10 on a
Transporteinrichtung 40 wie einem Lastkraftwagen 54 transportiert wird. Während des Transports liegt das hintere Energie-Empfangsmittel 23' an der Rückwand 14 des Behälters 10 in der Nähe eines Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels 41 ', das sich in einer entsprechenden Position am Lastkraftwagen 54 befindet. Das Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel 41 ' wird von einer Spannungsquelle 42 wie dem Bordnetz des Lastkraftwagens 54 gespeist. Über das weitere Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 wird keine Energie geladen, da es für den Transport auf einem Lastkraftwagen eine nachteilige Position hat. Als weitere Transporteinrichtung, an der das Speichermedium eines Behälters aufgeladen werden kann, ist beispielsweise der Waggon eines Zuges zu nennen.Transport device 40 as a truck 54 is transported. During transport, the rear energy receiving means 23 'is located on the rear wall 14 of the container 10 in the vicinity of a power supply means 41' located in a corresponding position on the truck 54. The energy supply means 41 'is fed by a voltage source 42 such as the electrical system of the truck 54. No energy is charged via the further energy-receiving means 23, since it has an adverse position for transport on a truck. As a further transport device to which the storage medium of a container can be charged, for example, the wagon of a train to call.
In Fig. 3 ist dargestellt, die ein Frachtcontainer 10 von einer Umschlageinrichtung wie einem Kran 52 transportiert und umgesetzt wird. Dabei wird er beispielsweise von einem Greifer 53, der üblicherweise auch als Spreader bezeichnet wird, an der oberen Abdeckung 12 angehoben. Dazu befinden sich üblicherweise Aufnahmevorrichtungen an den oberen Ecken des Frachtbehälters, in welche der Spreader 53 eingehakt und eingerastet werden kann, damit der Container sich beim Transport nicht vom Spreader löst. Der Frachtcontainer wird somit in einer definierten Lage vom Spreader 53 gegriffen, und lediglich die Ausrichtung des Spreaders wird vom Bediener des Krans frei wählbar sein.In Fig. 3 it is shown that a freight container 10 of a transfer device such a crane 52 is transported and implemented. He is raised, for example, by a gripper 53, which is also commonly referred to as a spreader on the upper cover 12. These are usually receiving devices at the upper corners of the cargo container, in which the spreader 53 can be hooked and locked so that the container does not dissolve during transport from the spreader. The freight container is thus gripped in a defined position by the spreader 53, and only the orientation of the spreader will be freely selectable by the operator of the crane.
Ein Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 ist beispielsweise an einem Ausleger am Spreader 53 angebracht und steht über Kabel in Verbindung mit einer Spannungsquelle, die in Fig. 3 nicht dargestellt wird. Da es für den Bediener des Krans zu aufwändig ist, den Spreader so zu drehen, dass sich das Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel 41 auf der Seite eines bestimmten Energie-Empfangsmittels befindet, ist es vorteilhaft, am Behälter zwei Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 und 23' vorzusehen, so dass jeweils eines der Energie-Empfangsmittel richtig liegt und für die Energieübertragung genutzt werden kann. Alternativ könnte wenigstens ein Energie-Empfangsmittel auch an der oberen Abdeckung 12 des Frachtbehälters vorgesehen sein.For example, a power supply means 41 is mounted on a cantilever on the spreader 53 and is in communication with a voltage source not shown in FIG. 3. Since it is too complicated for the operator of the crane to rotate the spreader so that the energy supply means 41 is located on the side of a certain energy-receiving means, it is advantageous to provide two energy-receiving means 23 and 23 'on the container, so that each one of the energy-receiving means is correct and can be used for energy transfer. Alternatively, at least one energy-receiving means could also be provided on the top cover 12 of the cargo container.
In Fig. 4 (a) ist eine schematische Seitenansicht eines Frachtbehälters gezeigt, der von einem Zugfahrzeug vor einer weiteren möglichen Umschlageinrichtung 40, nämlich dem Ladetor 51 eines Gebäudes 50 abgestellt wurde. Der Frachtbehälter wird dabei üblicherweise auf Stützfüßen 55 abgestellt. Die Ladeöffnung des Behälters wird geöffnet, indem beispielsweise ein Rolltor nach oben bewegt oder zwei Flügeltüren nach außen geklappt werden. Die Ladung des Behälters kann nun entladen oder der Behälter beladen werden. Vorzugsweise erfolgt die Übertragung von Energie auf das Speichermedium 22 der Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 des Behälters während dieses Ladevorgangs. Dazu liegt ein Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 des Ladetores 51 im Bereich eines Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 desFIG. 4 (a) shows a schematic side view of a freight container which has been parked by a towing vehicle in front of another possible handling device 40, namely the loading gate 51 of a building 50. The freight container is usually parked on support feet 55. The loading opening of the container is opened by, for example, moving a roller shutter up or folding two hinged doors to the outside. The cargo of the container can now be unloaded or the container loaded. Preferably, the transfer of energy to the storage medium 22 of the data processing unit 20 of the container takes place during this charging process. For this purpose, an energy-providing means 41 of the charging gate 51 is located in the region of an energy-receiving means 23 of the
Frachtbehälters. Da der Frachtbehälter üblicherweise relativ zielgenau von einem Zugfahrzeug vor einem Ladetor abgestellt wird, um beispielsweise das Ausfahren von Überladebrücken zu ermöglichen, kann dabei auch eine ausreichend genaue Ausrichtung des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 an dem Energie-Übertragungsmittel 41 des Ladetores 51 erfolgen. Sowohl das Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 als auch das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 sind dabei so angebracht, dass sie beim Ladevorgang nicht hinderlich sind.Cargo container. Since the cargo container is usually parked relatively accurately by a towing vehicle in front of a loading gate, for example, to allow the extension of dock levellers, it can also be a sufficiently accurate Orientation of the energy-receiving means 23 to the power transmission means 41 of the loading port 51 done. Both the energy-receiving means 23 and the energy-providing means 41 are mounted so that they are not hindering the charging process.
Beispielsweise ist das Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 an einer Seitenkante der Ladeöffnung 13 angebracht, wie es in Fig. 4 (b) dargestellt ist. Das Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel kann dabei seitlich so von der Decke der Ladeöffnung 51 herabhängen, dass es für Personen nicht hinderlich ist. Alternativ könnte das Energie-Empfangsmittel auch an der oberen Seite der Ladeöffnung 13 angebracht sein. Das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 könnte die Behälterwand in diesem Fall von oben kontaktieren bzw. an der oberen Abdeckung 12 des Behälters anliegen. Das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 steht in jedem Fall in Verbindung mit einer Spannungsquelle 42 wie beispielsweise dem öffentlichen Stromnetz.For example, the power receiving means 23 is attached to a side edge of the loading port 13, as shown in Fig. 4 (b). The energy supply means may hang laterally from the ceiling of the loading opening 51 so that it is not a hindrance for persons. Alternatively, the energy receiving means could also be attached to the upper side of the loading port 13. The energy supply means 41 could in this case contact the container wall from above or abut against the upper cover 12 of the container. The power supply means 41 is in any case in communication with a voltage source 42 such as the public power grid.
Für eine induktive Übertragung von Energie auf eine Induktionsspule des Energie- Empfangsmittels muss sich diese Induktionsspule in dem Bereich eines Energie- Bereitstellungsmittels befinden, in dem das von dem Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel erzeugte Magnetfeld wirkt. Um eine möglichst genaue Ausrichtung beider Einrichtungen zu gewährleisten, können Positioniervorrichtungen vorgesehen sein, um den Frachtbehälter entsprechend zu positionieren. Dies stellt jedoch bei bestehenden Umschlag- und Ladevorgängen einen zusätzlichen Aufwand dar, was zu unerwünschten Zeitverzögerungen führt. Vorteilhafter kann es daher sein, wenn sich das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel einer Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung an der Position des Energie-Empfangsmittels eines Behälters ausrichtet. Dies kann beispielsweise manuell durch Ausrichtung einer Einrichtung durch einen Bediener erfolgen. Um auch diese manuelle Tätigkeit zu vermeiden, kann ein Energie-Empfangsmittel 41 beweglich und federnd ausgeführt sein, wie es schematisch in Fig. 5 dargestellt ist.For inductive transfer of energy to an induction coil of the energy receiving means, this induction coil must be in the region of an energy supply means in which the magnetic field generated by the energy supply means acts. In order to ensure the most accurate alignment of both devices, positioning devices may be provided to position the cargo container accordingly. However, this adds an extra expense to existing envelope and load operations, resulting in undesirable time delays. It can therefore be more advantageous if the energy-providing means of an envelope and / or transport device aligns at the position of the energy-receiving means of a container. This can for example be done manually by aligning a device by an operator. In order to avoid this manual operation, an energy-receiving means 41 may be made movable and resilient, as shown schematically in Fig. 5.
Das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 gemäß Fig. 5 umfasst einen abgewinkelten Arm 46, der durch eine Federung 47 beweglich und federnd gelagert ist. Die Form des Arms ist dabei an die Bedingungen und Abmessungen der jeweiligen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung angepasst. Am anderen Ende des Arms befindet sich eine Spule 44, die von einer vorzugsweise elastischen Ummantelung 45 umgeben ist. Bei der Ummantelung handelt es sich beispielsweise um eine Gummikugel, die als Kontaktkugel dient. Die Spule 44 steht in Verbindung mit einer Spannungsquelle 42.The energy-providing means 41 according to FIG. 5 comprises an angled arm 46, which is movably and resiliently supported by a spring 47. The shape of the arm depends on the conditions and dimensions of the respective envelope and / or transport device adapted. At the other end of the arm is a coil 44 which is surrounded by a preferably elastic sheath 45. The sheathing is, for example, a rubber ball that serves as a contact ball. The coil 44 is in communication with a voltage source 42.
Auf der Seite des Frachtcontainers 10 wird ein Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 dadurch gebildet, dass in einem Wandbereich 16 der Behälterwand 11 eine Induktionsspule 25 in die Behälterwand 11 eingebracht ist. Da ein Frachtcontainer üblicherweise aus Stahlblech besteht, ist dieser Bereich in der Behälterwand ausgespart und durch eine Platte 16 aus nicht leitendem Material wie beispielsweise einem Kunststoff ersetzt. Die Induktionsspule kann direkt in das Kunststoffmaterial eingegossen sein. Die Spule 25 steht in Verbindung mit dem Speichermedium 22, wobei ein Gleichrichter zwischengeschaltet ist.On the side of the freight container 10, an energy-receiving means 23 is formed by an induction coil 25 being introduced into the container wall 11 in a wall region 16 of the container wall 11. Since a freight container usually consists of sheet steel, this area is recessed in the container wall and replaced by a plate 16 of non-conductive material such as a plastic. The induction coil can be cast directly into the plastic material. The coil 25 is in communication with the storage medium 22, with a rectifier is interposed.
In einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung weist die Platte 16 aus nicht leitendem Material eine konkave Wölbung 15 auf. Wird der Behälter 10 mit der Wölbung 15 in Richtung des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels 41 bewegt, berührt die Kontaktkugel 45 den Wandbereich 16 des Behälters und die Kontaktkugel wird gegen die Federkraft des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels abgebremst. Berührt die Kontaktkugel 45 den Wandbereich 16 nicht genau in der Mitte der Wölbung 15, kann sie ferner durch die konkaven Seitenwände der Wölbung 15 in die Mitte gedrückt werden. Die bewegliche und federnde Lagerung des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels 41 erlaubt auch diese Bewegung der Kontaktkugel 45. Um ein solches Gleiten der Kugel 45 in die Mitte der Wölbung 15 zu ermöglichen, können die Oberflächen der Kontaktkugel 45 und der Wölbung 15 entsprechend glatt ausgeführt sein.In one embodiment of the invention, the plate 16 of non-conductive material on a concave curvature 15. When the container 10 with the bulge 15 is moved in the direction of the energy supply means 41, the contact ball 45 contacts the wall portion 16 of the container and the contact ball is braked against the spring force of the energy supply means. If the contact ball 45 does not touch the wall region 16 exactly in the middle of the curvature 15, it can also be pressed into the middle by the concave side walls of the curvature 15. The movable and resilient mounting of the energy-providing means 41 also allows this movement of the contact ball 45. To allow such a sliding of the ball 45 in the center of the bulge 15, the surfaces of the contact ball 45 and the curvature 15 can be made correspondingly smooth.
Als Alternative zu einer konkaven Wölbung 15 kann auch ein Trichter vorgesehen sein, dessen Trichterwand sich nach außen hin verbreitert. Um eine möglichst genaue Ausrichtung der Kontaktkugel 45 und damit der Spule 44 des Energie- Bereitstellungsmittels 41 an der Spule 25 des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 zu erreichen, kann die Trichterwand auch durch die Behälterwand 11 hindurch ragen. Die Induktionsspule 25 des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 ist dabei entsprechend weit hinter der Behälterwand 11 angeordnet.As an alternative to a concave curvature 15, a funnel may also be provided, the funnel wall of which widens outwards. In order to achieve the most accurate alignment of the contact ball 45 and thus the coil 44 of the energy supply means 41 to the coil 25 of the energy receiving means 23, the funnel wall can also protrude through the container wall 11. The induction coil 25 of the energy-receiving means 23 is arranged correspondingly far behind the container wall 11.
Sollen für die Ausrichtung des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 an dem Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel 41 keine manuellen Tätigkeiten erforderlich sein, sind somit jegliche Einrichtungen denkbar, welche eine Ausrichtung des Energie- Bereitstellungsmittels 41 ermöglichen, die durch die Bewegung des Frachtcontainers erzwungen wird. Dabei ist jedoch zu berücksichtigen, dass an der Außenseite des Frachtcontainers keine hervorragenden Einrichtungen vorgesehen werden sollten, die bei der Handhabung des Behälters stören oder beschädigt werden können. Die Einrichtungen zur Ausrichtung des Energie-Empfangsmittels 23 an dem Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel 41 sind daher vorzugsweise in die Behälterwand 11 des Frachtbehälters integriert.Thus, if manual actions are not required for aligning the energy receiving means 23 with the power supply means 41, any means enabling alignment of the power providing means 41 which is forced by the movement of the cargo container are conceivable. It should be noted, however, that on the outside of the cargo container no excellent facilities should be provided that interfere with the handling of the container or can be damaged. The means for aligning the energy receiving means 23 to the energy supply means 41 are therefore preferably integrated in the container wall 11 of the cargo container.
Sind durch die Energieübertragung per Induktion größere Distanzen überbrückbar, ist es auch möglich, das Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel 41 als Platte auszuführen, die an der Behälterwand 11 anliegt, ohne in einer bestimmten Position ausgerichtet zu werden. Diese Platte kann in einem größeren Umkreis um die Spule 25 des Energie- Empfangsmittels 23 herum an der Behälterwand 11 anliegen. Eine federnde Lagerung dieser Platte an einem Arm ist jedoch auch hier zweckmäßig.If larger distances can be bridged by the energy transmission by induction, it is also possible to carry out the energy-providing means 41 as a plate, which rests against the container wall 11, without being aligned in a specific position. This plate can rest against the container wall 11 in a larger radius around the coil 25 of the energy receiving means 23. However, a resilient mounting of this plate on an arm is also expedient here.
Die Übertragung von Energie auf das Energie-Empfangsmittel eines Frachtbehälters kann sofort erfolgen, sobald sich die Spule innerhalb des Magnetfelds des Energie- Bereitstellungsmittels befindet. Alternativ kann das Energie-Empfangsmittel 23 ein Signal an das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 senden, dass eineThe transfer of energy to the energy receiving means of a cargo container can be instantaneous once the coil is within the magnetic field of the energy delivery means. Alternatively, the power receiving means 23 may send a signal to the power supply means 41 that a
Energieübertragung initiiert werden soll. Zuvor kann das Energie-Empfangsmittel den Ladezustand des Speichermediums 22 bestimmen und auswerten. Hat der Ladezustand einen bestimmten Wert unterschritten, wird das Signal für eine Energieübertragung an das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel 41 gesendet. Alternativ kann der Ladezustand vom Energie-Empfangsmittel an das Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel gesendet werden, welches den Ladezustand auswertet und gegebenenfalls eine Energieübertragung initiiert. Die Übermittlung dieses Signals über den Ladezustand bzw. die Initiierung einer Energieübertragung kann über die Sendeeinrichtung 21 derEnergy transfer is to be initiated. Before that, the energy receiving means can determine and evaluate the state of charge of the storage medium 22. If the state of charge has fallen below a certain value, the signal for energy transmission is sent to the energy supply means 41. Alternatively, the state of charge can be sent from the energy-receiving means to the energy-providing means, which evaluates the state of charge and optionally initiates an energy transfer. The transmission of this signal via the state of charge or the initiation of an energy transfer can via the transmitting device 21 of the
Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 erfolgen. Alternativ kann die Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 für diesen Zweck eine ergänzende Übermittlungseinrichtung 24 beispielsweise in Form eines RFID-Transponders aufweisen, der von einem Lesegerät 43 des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels 41 ausgelesen wird. Der aktuelle Ladezustand des Speichermediums 22 wird im Chip des RFID-Transponders 24 gespeichert und kann von der Leseeinrichtung 43 des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels 41 ausgelesen werden. Das Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel wertet den Ladezustand aus und initiiert gegebenenfalls eine Energieübertragung. In einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung erfolgt die Übertragung von Informationen über den Ladezustand des Speichermediums 22 ebenfalls induktiv über die Spulen 25 und 44 des Energie- Empfangsmittels bzw. des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels.Data processing unit 20 take place. Alternatively, the data processing unit 20 for this purpose have a supplementary transmission device 24, for example in the form of an RFID transponder, which is read by a reading device 43 of the energy-providing means 41. The current state of charge of the storage medium 22 is stored in the chip of the RFID transponder 24 and can be read by the reading device 43 of the energy-providing means 41. The energy-providing means evaluates the state of charge and optionally initiates an energy transfer. In a further embodiment of the invention, the transmission of information about the state of charge of the storage medium 22 also takes place inductively via the coils 25 and 44 of the energy-receiving means and the energy-providing means.
Ist eine Energieübertragung erfolgt, wird diese vorzugsweise als Ladezyklus in der Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 gespeichert. Zusätzlich können weitere Angaben wie die Zeit und der Ort des Ladevorgangs gespeichert werden.If an energy transfer has taken place, this is preferably stored as a charging cycle in the data processing unit 20. In addition, further information such as the time and location of the charging process can be stored.
Mehrere der beschriebenen Frachtbehälter bilden ein Behälterlogistiksystem, bei dem die mobilen Behälter zwischen mehreren Umschlag- und/oderSeveral of the cargo containers described form a container logistics system in which the mobile containers between several Umschlag- and / or
Transporteinrichtungen 40 bewegt werden, an denen sich geeignete Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel zur Übertragung von Energie auf die Speichermedien der Frachtbehälter befinden. Die Energie-Empfangsmittel sind so ausgeführt, dass ihre Art und Position an die Gegebenheiten der jeweiligen Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung angepasst sind und an einem Behälter gegebenenfalls mehrere Energie-Empfangsmittel vorgesehen sind, um die Übertragung von Energie an unterschiedlich ausgebildeten Stationen zu ermöglichen. Dabei müssen nicht an jeder Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel vorgesehen werden, sondern es reicht aus, eine bestimmte Anzahl auszurüsten. Eignen sich bestimmte Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen nicht alsMoving means 40 are moved, at which there are suitable energy supply means for transmitting energy to the storage media of the freight containers. The energy-receiving means are designed so that their type and position are adapted to the circumstances of the respective handling and / or transport device and on a container optionally a plurality of energy-receiving means are provided to allow the transmission of energy to differently designed stations. It must not be provided on each cargo handling and / or transport means energy-providing means, but it is sufficient to equip a certain number. Certain transhipment and / or transport facilities are not considered to be
Stationen für die Energieübertragung, werden sie daher nicht mit einem Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel ausgestattet. Dies ist insbesondere dann der Fall, wenn Frachtcontainer durch verschiedene Unternehmen gemietet und genutzt werden und einzelne Nutzer in ihrer Infrastruktur keine Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel vorsehen möchten.Stations for energy transmission, they are therefore not equipped with an energy-providing means. This is particularly the case when freight containers are rented and used by different companies and Individual users in their infrastructure do not want to provide any means of energy provision.
Vorzugsweise sollten die ausgerüsteten Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen jedoch geographisch so verteilt sein, dass eine flächendeckende Versorgung der Speichermedien der Behälter gewährleistet ist. Alternativ können nur an ausgesuchten Stationen Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel vorgesehen werden, an denen jeder Frachtbehälter eines Behälterlogistiksystems statistisch gesehen sehr oft gehandhabt wird.Preferably, however, the equipped handling and / or transport facilities should be geographically distributed so that a nationwide supply of storage media of the container is guaranteed. Alternatively, energy provisioning means may be provided only at selected stations at which each cargo container of a container logistics system is statistically handled very often.
In Fig. 6 ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Behälterlogistiksystems dargestellt, bei dem ein mobiler Frachtbehälter 10 beispielsweise an dem Ladetor 51 eines Gebäudes 50 be- und/oder entladen wird, ein weiterer Frachtbehälter 10' durch einen Lastkraftwagen 54 transportiert wird oder ein anderer Frachtbehälter 10'" durch einen Kran 52 umgesetzt wird. Während der Kran 52 und das Ladetor 51 über Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel zum induktiven Aufladen von Speichermedien der elektronischen Geräte des Behälters verfügen, ist der Lastkraftwagen 54 beispielsweise nicht mit einem Ladegerät ausgestattet. Alle Behälter können jedoch Daten über das Sendegerät 21 ihrer Datenverarbeitungseinheit 20 an eine zentrale Station 30 übermitteln, welche alle Behälter des Behälterlogistiksystems überwacht.6 shows an exemplary embodiment of the container logistics system according to the invention, in which a mobile freight container 10 is loaded and / or unloaded at the loading gate 51 of a building 50, another freight container 10 'is transported by a truck 54 or another freight container 10 By way of example, while the crane 52 and the loading port 51 have power supply means for inductively charging storage media of the electronic devices of the container, the truck 54 is not equipped with a charger the transmitting device 21 transmit its data processing unit 20 to a central station 30, which monitors all containers of the container logistics system.
Ferner ist es bei der Handhabung von Behältern möglich, dass diese übereinander und/oder nebeneinander abgestellt und für einen bestimmten Zeitraum an einem Abstellort gelagert werden, wie es für zwei Frachtbehälter 10'" und 10π oben rechts in Fig. 6 dargestellt ist. In diesem Zustand verbrauchen die elektrischen Geräte der Behälter Energie, es ist jedoch nicht abzusehen, wann sie wieder in den Bereich einer Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung mit einem Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel kommen. Daher kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Datenverarbeitungseinheit eines Behälters den aktuellen Ladezustand ihres Speichermediums fortlaufend an die zentrale Station 30 übermittelt. Diese wertet den Ladezustand und die geplante zukünftige Verwendung des Behälters aus. Ist es für den Behälter geplant, dass dieser bald für einen Umschlag- oder Ladevorgang in den Bereich eines Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels gelangt, wird keine Aktion ausgelöst. Ist jedoch abzusehen, dass der Behälter auf seinen nächsten Stationen nicht in den Bereich eines Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels gelangt oder sein Lagerplatz für einen längeren Zeitraum nicht geändert wird, können Maßnahmen zur aktiven Aufladung des Akkus des jeweiligen Behälters erfolgen. Beispielsweise kann eine Bedienperson ein tragbares Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel zu dem Container befördern und das Speichermedium manuell aufladen. Alternativ kann der Einsatzplan des Behälters geändert werden, um ihn so bald wie möglich einer Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtung zuzuführen, in welcher eine Energieübertragung erfolgen kann.Furthermore, when handling containers, it is possible for them to be stacked one above the other and / or next to one another and stored at a storage location for a certain period of time, as shown for two freight containers 10 '"and 10π in the upper right in FIG In this state, the electrical devices of the containers consume energy, but it is not foreseeable when they will return to the area of an envelope and / or transport device with an energy supply means Storage medium continuously transmits to the central station 30. This evaluates the state of charge and the planned future use of the container.If it is planned for the container that this comes soon for an envelope or loading process in the area of an energy supply means, no action is triggered However, it can be foreseen that the container does not reach the area of an energy-providing means at its next stations or its storage space is not changed for a longer period of time, measures can be taken to actively charge the battery of the respective container. For example, an operator may carry a portable power providing means to the container and manually charge the storage medium. Alternatively, the deployment plan of the container may be changed to deliver it as soon as possible to an envelope and / or conveyor in which energy transfer may occur.
In einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung ist ferner vorgesehen, dass sich Behälter gegenseitig mit Energie versorgen können. Beispielsweise kann das Energie-Empfangsmittel eines Behälters auch als Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel ausgebildet sein, um in seiner Spule ein magnetisches Feld zu erzeugen, dass in den Induktionsspule eines anderen Behälters eine Spannung induziert. Dieser Vorgang kann initiiert werden, sobald ein Behälter über eine Leseeinrichtung 43' von der Sendeeinrichtung 21 oder einer zusätzlichen Übermittlungseinrichtung 24 beispielsweise in Form eines RFID-Transponders eines benachbarten Behälters das Signal erhält, dass eine Energieübertragung benötigt wird. Eine Energieübertragung wird veranlasst, wenn der Ladezustand des Energie liefernden Behälters dies zulässt. Alternativ oder zusätzlich zu dieser Ausführungsform kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Übertragung von Energie von einem ersten Behälter auf einen zweiten Behälter durch die zentrale Station 30 initiiert wird, welche über die Ladezustände aller Behälter informiert ist.In one embodiment of the invention it is further provided that containers can supply each other with energy. For example, the energy-receiving means of a container may also be designed as an energy supply means to generate in its coil a magnetic field that induces a voltage in the induction coil of another container. This process can be initiated as soon as a container receives the signal via a reading device 43 'from the transmitting device 21 or an additional transmitting device 24, for example in the form of an RFID transponder of an adjacent container, that an energy transmission is required. An energy transfer is initiated if the state of charge of the energy-supplying container permits this. Alternatively or in addition to this embodiment, it may be provided that the transmission of energy from a first container to a second container is initiated by the central station 30, which is informed of the charge states of all containers.
Um eine gegenseitige Ladung von Behältern zu ermöglichen, ohne dass diese zuvor gezielt aneinander ausgerichtet wurden, werden an einem Behälter zweckmäßigerweise mehrere Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel bzw. Energie- Empfangsmittel an geeigneten Positionen angeordnet. Da im Bodenbereich eines Frachtbehälters erfindungsgemäß keine Energie-Empfangsmittel vorgesehen sein sollen, da dies für die meisten Umschlag- und/oder Transporteinrichtungen nachteilig ist, erfolgt vorzugsweise eine Energieübertragung zwischen Behältern, die nebeneinander angeordnet sind und deren Energie-Empfangsmittel und Energie- Bereitstellungsmittel auf gleicher Höhe liegen. Bezugszeichenliste:In order to enable reciprocal loading of containers without having previously been specifically aligned with each other, a plurality of energy-providing means or energy-receiving means are expediently arranged at suitable positions on a container. Since in the bottom region of a cargo container according to the invention no energy-receiving means should be provided, as this is disadvantageous for most handling and / or transport facilities, preferably an energy transfer between containers, which are arranged side by side and their energy-receiving means and energy-providing means on the same Height are. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS
10,10',10",10"',1O" Behälter, Container10,10 ', 10 ", 10"', 10 "containers, containers
11 Behälterwand11 container wall
12 Abdeckung12 cover
13 Ladeöffnung, Rolltor, Flügeltür13 loading opening, roller shutter, hinged door
14 Rückseitige Behälterwand14 Rear tank wall
15 Wölbung, Trichter15 vault, funnel
16 Wandbereich, Platte (nicht leitend)16 wall area, plate (non-conductive)
20 Datenverarbeitungseinheit20 data processing unit
21 Sendeeinheit21 transmitting unit
22 Speichermedium, Akku, Doppelschichtkondensator22 Storage medium, rechargeable battery, double-layer capacitor
23,23' Energie-Empfangsmittel23.23 'energy receiving means
24 Übermittlungseinrichtung, RFID-Transponder24 Transmission device, RFID transponder
25 Spule des Energie-Empfangsmittels25 coil of the energy receiving means
30 Überwachungsstation30 monitoring station
40 Umschlageinrichtung für Behälter, Transporteinrichtung für40 handling device for containers, transport device for
Behältercontainer
41 ,41 ' Energie-Bereitstellungsmittel41, 41 'energy providing means
42 Spannungsquelle42 voltage source
43,43' Leseeinrichtung43,43 'reading device
44 Spule des Energie-Bereitstellungsmittels44 coil of energy-providing means
45 Ummantelung, Kontaktkugel45 sheathing, contact ball
46 Arm46 arm
47 Federung47 suspension
50 Gebäude50 buildings
51 Toröffnung, Ladetor51 Gate opening, loading gate
52 Kran52 crane
53 Greifer, Spreader53 grippers, spreaders
54 Lastkraftwagen54 trucks
55 Stützfuß 55 support foot
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