Proof of Principle - Intermodal Container/Hooklift Interface Kit (IMCON/ HIK)

Abstract

This report summarizes the results of these tests, identifies deficiencies in the initial prototype design of the Intermodal Container (IMCON) and Hooklift interface (HIK), and provides recommendations for design changes to correct such deficiencies. Limited time trials revealed a mean time of 1.60 minutes to upload a fully loaded IMCON on-to a PLS truck which is very similar to the times required to upload the standard PLS flattrack. The mean time to pick up and load a fully loaded 8 ft x 8 1/2 ft x 20 ft ANSI/ISO container onto a PLS vehicle using the HIK is 8.11 minutes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA232770

Entities

People

  • D. J. Shearin Sr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Cargo Ships
  • Clearances
  • Containers
  • Contracts
  • Cranked Wings
  • Engineering
  • Field Tests
  • Gantries
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Military Equipment
  • Payload
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Transport Ships
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.