Vibratory cargo handling system for shipping containers

Abstract

A shipping container vibratory loading and unloading system includes a shipping container having an opening therein for transferring cargo; a chassis, the shipping container disposed thereon; and a vibratory system being configured to transfer the cargo relative to the shipping container. The vibratory system may be used to load and unload the cargo.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shipping container vibratory loading and unloading system, comprising:
 a shipping container having an opening therein for transferring cargo;   a chassis, the shipping container disposed thereon; and   a vibratory system attachable to the shipping container and being configured to transfer the cargo relative to the shipping container without tilting the shipping container or contacting the cargo.   
     
     
         2 . The vibratory system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of isolation mounts disposed between the shipping container and the chassis. 
     
     
         3 . The vibratory system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a hopper in communication with the opening of the shipping container, the hopper being configured to deliver cargo into the shipping container or to receive cargo therefrom. 
     
     
         4 . The vibratory system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a liner disposed in the shipping container, the liner being configured to hold the cargo within the shipping container. 
     
     
         5 . The vibratory system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a rocker arm disposed between the chassis and the shipping container to assist the vibratory system with cargo transfer. 
     
     
         6 . The vibratory system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a spring disposed between the chassis and the shipping container to assist the vibratory system with cargo transfer. 
     
     
         7 . The vibratory system as in  claim 1 , further comprising a radio-communication device to establish a communication between the container and a control point and insert the vibratory system into an internet of things. 
     
     
         8 . A method of dry bulk cargo handling, comprising:
 providing a shipping container having an opening therein;   placing the shipping container on a chassis;   providing a vibratory system in communication with the shipping container, the vibratory system being configured to transfer cargo relative to the shipping container; and   shaking the shipping container with the vibratory system to load or unload cargo.   
     
     
         9 . The method as in  claim 8 , further comprising providing a computer application to establish communication between a remote device and the vibratory system. 
     
     
         10 . A shipping container vibratory loading and unloading system, comprising:
 a shipping container having an opening therein for transferring cargo;   a chassis, the shipping container disposed thereon;   a vibratory system being configured to transfer the cargo relative to the shipping container; and   a wireless controller in communication with weigh cells to monitor cargo weight.   
     
     
         11 . The system as in  claim 10 , further comprising a container vibrator and a conveyance device proximate the container vibrator being configured to vibrate the cargo into the shipping container without moving the container or handling the cargo.