Selected functional and utility applications of a platform-container in intermodal transport

Grzegorz Sławiński, Wiesław Krasoń

Last modified: 2024-05-06

Abstract


The set of two interconnected base modules 10' (length of up to 3m) of the platform is the equivalent of a 20' container with a length of up to 6m. Such a set consists of: two frames connected with mandrel joints, two rotating transverse walls placed vertically at both ends of the frame set and two sets of stanchions with load straps. The multiplatform set with the log load can be reloaded many times. Four different types of loading and unloading techniques most often used in the transport of logs can be used for this purpose, They concern reloading from trucks, road tractors to various types of railway wagons and vice versa without the need to empty the set of platforms. It is possible to transfer the platform, e.g. with a load of logs, using various means of handling, various types of loading and unloading techniques, from delivery vehicles to various types of railway wagons and vice versa without the need to empty the set from the load. For this purpose, the following solution can be used: typical rope slings and lifting with a self-propelled or stationary crane, overhead crane, etc., trolleys and forklifts of various classes, as well as standard lifting / hook loading by pulling on the vehicle. Empty sets can be delivered to the loading site in an appropriate number in a folded state, i.e. the basic modules, after folding the transverse wall, disassembling the stanchions, can be arranged horizontally in stacks - 'one on top of another'. Platform sets configured this way require less space for transport and storage. Then, after appropriate reconfiguration, depending on the intended use, the platforms filled with logs and other assortment of transported goods can wait for loading and delivery by rail, road or other transport.

Keywords


metal and wood logs; rail and road transport; set of platform-container

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