| 摘要 |
<p>An intermodal container positioning system for facilitating loading or positioning of intermodal containers (C) via overhead crane or the like. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comtemplates a system for positioning, in a precision manner, an intermodal container (C) or the like upon the deck (D), or in the hold (H), of a ship (V) or the like, or another transportation vehicle or storage area, wherein there is provided an array of electromagnets (13, 14, 15, 16) in various, alternative positions in the vicinity of the container, such that the electromagnets may be selectively utilized to engage adjacent structure, or other containers, in the vicinity of the container lock down or storage area, in such a manner as to manipulate the position of the container, to align same with other containers, a container holding area, lock down area, or the like. The invention may include a sensor array (76, 76') to monitor the position of the container relative to other containers or structures, or relative to lock down hardware, so as to vary the force on selective magnets in the array to manipulate the container, positioning same in the appropriate alignment for securing and/or parking.</p> |
