Title:
COLLAPSIBLE INTERMODAL TRANSPORT PLATFORM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/042393
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A collapsible intermodal transport platform and methods for its operation are disclosed. The invention comprises structural ribbings that rotate about an axle disposed beneath the loading surface of the platform. The ribbings are positioned along the platform so as to provide lifting and stacking fitments at the standard overhead crane lifting points when in a lift configuration. The ribbings may be rotated inboard down to the loading surface, thereby presenting stacking blocks at the crane lifting points for stacking several platforms together. Alternatively, the ribbings may be rotated outboard to accommodate full size loading of cargo. The ribbings are rotated under electric or hydraulic power, according to the various embodiments disclosed. The stacking blocks provide flip-up fitments for use when the ribbings are in a lowered configuration for stacking transport platforms with other transport platforms or with standard intermodal containers. The stacking blocks may be lifted directly or may be locked in to adjoining fitment housings, such that the transport platform will cling to the adjoining platform or intermodal container above it that is being lifted. Other features and aspects disclosed lend to the invention's low weight and high carrying capacity, as well as its unique load securing features.
Inventors:
HANN SIMON (CA)
CRANE MURRAY (CA)
VAN LIERE BEN (CA)
CRANE MURRAY (CA)
VAN LIERE BEN (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/IB2011/002915
Publication Date:
July 26, 2012
Filing Date:
September 27, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
RAILDECKS 2009 INC (CA)
HANN SIMON (CA)
CRANE MURRAY (CA)
VAN LIERE BEN (CA)
HANN SIMON (CA)
CRANE MURRAY (CA)
VAN LIERE BEN (CA)
International Classes:
B60P1/64; B61D45/00; B65D88/12
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Other References:
See also references of EP 2621757A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
DAVIDSON, Scott et al. (1874 Scarth StreetRegina, SK S4P 4E9, CA)
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