Abstract

A flat rack comprising, a cargo platform for carrying a load, terminal bulkheads for enclosing the cargo platform and two intermediate bulkheads positioned between the terminal bulkheads at equal distance from the center of gravity of the flat rack. Each of the intermediate bulkheads is equipped with lifting points suitable therefore. Optionally, the distance between the intermediate bulkheads is between 20′ and 40′. More specifically, the distance between the intermediate bulkheads may be 34′. A method for loading or offloading a cargo vessel loaded with a plurality of flat racks. The method comprises operating a crane adapted to lift at least one of the plurality of flat racks as described herein above.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 19/44 - Elements or devices for locating articles on platforms
• B65D 88/12 - Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport
• B65D 19/38 - Details or accessories
• B63B 25/22 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for palletised articles
• B63B 25/00 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby
• B65D 19/00 - Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads to be lifted or lowered

Abstract

A flat rack comprising, a cargo platform for carrying a load, terminal bulkheads for enclosing the cargo platform and two intermediate bulkheads positioned between the terminal bulkheads at equal distance from the center of gravity of the flat rack. Each of the intermediate bulkheads is equipped with lifting points suitable therefore. Optionally, the distance between the intermediate bulkheads is between 20' and 40'. More specifically, the distance between the intermediate bulkheads may be 34'. A method for loading or offloading a cargo vessel loaded with a plurality of flat racks. The method comprises operating a crane adapted to lift at least one of the plurality of flat racks as described herein above.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 25/22 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for palletised articles
• B60P 7/13 - Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles
• B61D 45/00 - Means or devices for securing or supporting the cargo, including protection against shocks
• B65D 19/08 - Rigid pallets with side walls, e.g. box pallets with bodies formed by uniting or interconnecting two or more components made wholly or mainly of metal
• B65D 21/032 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together for stacking containers one upon another in the upright or upside down position, e.g. with vertically projecting elements or recesses
• B65G 67/60 - Loading or unloading ships
• B66C 17/20 - Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially-horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports specially adapted for particular purposes, e.g. in foundries, forgesOverhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially-horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports combined with auxiliary apparatus serving particular purposes for hoisting or lowering heavy load carriers, e.g. freight containers, railway wagons

Abstract

A flat rack comprising, a cargo platform for carrying a load, terminal bulkheads for enclosing the cargo platform and two intermediate bulkheads positioned between the terminal bulkheads at equal distance from the center of gravity of the flat rack. Each of the intermediate bulkheads is equipped with lifting points suitable therefore. Optionally, the distance between the intermediate bulkheads is between 20' and 40'. More specifically, the distance between the intermediate bulkheads may be 34'. A method for loading or offloading a cargo vessel loaded with a plurality of flat racks. The method comprises operating a crane adapted to lift at least one of the plurality of flat racks as described herein above.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 25/22 - Load-accommodating arrangements, e.g. stowing or trimmingVessels characterised thereby for palletised articles
• B60P 7/13 - Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles
• B61D 45/00 - Means or devices for securing or supporting the cargo, including protection against shocks
• B65D 19/08 - Rigid pallets with side walls, e.g. box pallets with bodies formed by uniting or interconnecting two or more components made wholly or mainly of metal
• B65D 21/032 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together for stacking containers one upon another in the upright or upside down position, e.g. with vertically projecting elements or recesses
• B65G 67/60 - Loading or unloading ships
• B66C 17/20 - Overhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially-horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports specially adapted for particular purposes, e.g. in foundries, forgesOverhead travelling cranes comprising one or more substantially-horizontal girders the ends of which are directly supported by wheels or rollers running on tracks carried by spaced supports combined with auxiliary apparatus serving particular purposes for hoisting or lowering heavy load carriers, e.g. freight containers, railway wagons