Gabion and gabion slope protection device including the gabion

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gabion and a gabion slope protection device including the gabion, wherein the gabion includes a main body with an opening, a cover plate that matches the opening and is used to cover the main body, and a plurality of reinforcing partitions located in the main body to separate the internal space of the main body. The present invention combines actual engineering experience, design aesthetics, ecological environmental protection, relevant international cases in the same field, national and local standards, production and construction processes, etc. to form a reliable and reasonable gabion engineering product of the present invention. The development of the present invention solves the practical problems encountered by many related projects, such as strengthening the stability of large-angle slope protection structures, optimizing the landscape effects of slope protection projects, ensuring the ecological and biological properties of natural slope protection sites, and performing quality and standardization control on the production of prefabricated engineering products. The present invention can be widely applied to various types of construction projects and municipal engineering fields.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of protection of slope embankments of reservoirs, rivers, railways and roads, and in particular to a gabion and a gabion slope protection device comprising the gabion. Background Art

[0002] With the development of social awareness, biodiversity and ecology are gaining increasing attention in architectural design projects. Gabion structures are a commonly used problem-solving strategy for projects with ecological design requirements, and their natural ecology is a key characteristic of gabion structures. After construction, the gabion structure gradually integrates with the soil through settlement and drainage. When the gaps between the gabions meet certain growth conditions, vegetation begins to take root and grow. Over time, the gabion structure becomes vegetated, achieving the project's biodiversity and ecological goals.

[0003] With the widespread application of gabion structures, their design and construction technology needs to be continuously optimized and improved to meet the needs of various projects with different foundation conditions and design objectives. The main practical problems encountered in engineering are:

[0004] 1. Existing related designs have not further focused on and addressed the issues of how to enhance the stability of the stone dragon structure, how to prevent natural environmental disasters from damaging adjacent buildings, and how to expand the scope of application of the stone dragon structure.

[0005] 2. Existing related designs do not pay sufficient attention to the landscape effect of the gabion structure and how to improve the project's viewing experience.

[0006] 3. How to reasonably improve the design technology content of gabion prefabricated unit modules and enhance the flexibility and economy of practical engineering applications. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is to solve the above problems and provide a gabion and a gabion slope protection device including the gabion.

[0008] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention, the present invention provides a gabion, comprising a main body with an opening, a cover plate matched with the opening and used to cover the main body, and a plurality of reinforcing partitions located in the main body to separate the internal space of the main body.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, the main body includes a mounting portion and an inclined portion connected to one end of the mounting portion and arranged to be inclined upward in a direction away from the mounting portion.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the cover plate includes a connecting portion corresponding to the mounting portion and a bending portion connected to one end of the connecting portion to form a free end and corresponding to the inclined portion.

[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, the other end of the connecting portion is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting portion.

[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the bending portion is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting portion.

[0013] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention further provides a gabion slope protection device, which is formed by stacking a plurality of gabions as described above in the same orientation; in the vertical direction, the bottom of the main body of one of the gabions is stacked on the installation portion and the connecting portion of another gabion;

[0014] And two adjacent gabions in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are fixedly connected by gabion connectors.

[0015] According to one aspect of the present invention, the gabion connector includes a base plate, adapters fixedly installed at both ends of the base plate to connect the base plate and the gabion, and connectors connecting the adapters and the gabion.

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, the substrate is composed of a single steel plate, two steel plates, or multiple steel plates, with a gap between the two or multiple steel plates.

[0017] According to one aspect of the present invention, the adapters are distributed on two side surfaces at two ends of the substrate;

[0018] In addition, both ends of the adapter are bent toward a side away from the substrate.

[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, the connecting member is a plug-in structure with one end bent and the other end extended.

[0020] According to one solution of the present invention, the role of the reinforcing partition that separates the internal space of the main body is actually to increase the structural rigidity and stability of the main body, while also facilitating the filling of various spaces within the main body, especially the filling of the transition space.

[0021] According to one solution of the present invention, due to the slope arrangement of the inclined portion, each upper gabion has resistance in the direction of the slope relative to the lower gabion, so that the gabion located above will not easily fall out to the outside. Such an arrangement can make the stacking of the gabion slope protection device more stable.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a triangular groove is formed between the slope of the exposed inclined portion and the outer wall of the gabion above. This groove not only stabilizes the structure, but also allows for the planting of green plants and flowers during actual use to achieve greening and beautification, thereby comprehensively satisfying the overall landscape effect of the gabion slope protection device. It can be seen that the present invention can naturally form a planting space through the shape and inclined surface of the gabion, without the need for additional planting troughs. This method allows the normal gabion slope protection project to be completed independently in advance, and additional processing can be carried out later during the landscape planting. Moreover, compared with conventional gabion planting methods, it is more conducive to the stability of sand and soil and prevents it from being lost.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the gabion connector of the present invention can be used to secure gabions in both directions, enhancing their stability. The fixing inserts (i.e., connector B3) are flexible in form and can be used for various connection locations. Flexible usage allows for adding or removing inserts as needed. Furthermore, the fixing inserts are add-on accessories, installed and used externally on the gabion blocks, so they do not affect the factory-scale production and processing of gabions.

[0024] The present invention's design combines practical engineering experience, design aesthetics, ecological and environmental protection, relevant international case studies, national and local standards, and production and construction techniques to create a reliable and rational gabion engineering product. Its development addresses numerous practical challenges encountered in related projects, such as enhancing the stability of high-angle slope protection structures, optimizing the landscape of slope protection projects, ensuring the ecological and biological integrity of natural slope protection sites, and ensuring quality and standardization control of the production of prefabricated engineering products. The present invention has broad application in various types of construction and municipal engineering projects. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a gabion slope protection device according to an existing embodiment;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of a gabion slope protection device according to another existing embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 Schematic representation of the existing gabion structure diagram;

[0028] Figure 4 Schematically showing a perspective unfolded view of a gabion according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 Schematically showing a side view of a gabion according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 A perspective view schematically showing a gabion slope protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 Schematically showing a side view of a gabion slope protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 8 Schematically showing an overall connection diagram of a gabion connector according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 9 Schematically showing an exploded view of a gabion connection according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be derived from these drawings without inventive effort.

[0035] When describing the embodiments of the present invention, the orientation or positional relationship expressed by the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the relevant drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0036] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments cannot be described one by one here, but the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments.

[0037] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The structural diagram of the existing gabion slope protection device and the gabion structure diagram are schematically shown respectively. Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, the existing gabion slope protection device usually adopts a structure in which rectangular gabions are stacked and the gabions are stabilized by their own gravity. Figures 1 to 3 The gabion slope protection device formed by natural stacking of gabion structures has certain engineering problems:

[0038] 1. Potential stability risks

[0039] 2. The on-site control operability of slope control and positioning is not strong

[0040] 3. The integration of landscape green plants is not high

[0041] In the current national and local standards, the definitions of gabion engineering design and practices are relatively broad, and the degree of engineering refinement is not high. Especially for high-quality projects with great social influence, the engineering technology and engineering results are not ideal.

[0042] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art and provides a new gabion structure and a gabion slope protection device, which are specifically as follows:

[0043] Figure 4 Schematically showing a perspective unfolded view of a gabion according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 Schematically showing a side view of a gabion according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the gabion A according to the present invention comprises a main body 1 having an opening, a cover plate 2 that matches the opening of the main body 1 and is used to cover the main body 1, and a plurality of reinforcing partitions 3 located in the main body 1 to separate the internal space of the main body 1. In the present invention, the reinforcing partitions 3 that separate the internal space of the main body 1 actually increase the structural rigidity and stability of the main body 1, and also facilitate filling of various spaces in the main body 1, especially the filling of the transition space mentioned below in the present invention.

[0045] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 1 includes a mounting portion 101 and an inclined portion 102 connected to one end of the mounting portion 101 (i.e., the left end in the figure) and arranged to tilt upward away from the mounting portion 101 (i.e., toward the left in the figure). As shown in the figure, in practice, the mounting portion 101 in the present invention is a rectangular block, while the inclined portion 102 is a structure with an inclined slope at the upper end connected to the rectangular mounting portion 101 in the figure. Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the inclined portion 102 and the reinforcing partition 3 arranged in the main body 1 form the transition space described above.

[0046] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the cover plate 2 includes a connecting portion 201 and a bending portion 202. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 201 and the bending portion 202 are rotatably connected, and specifically a reversible ring connection can be used. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 201 corresponds to the above-mentioned mounting portion 101, and the bending portion 202 corresponds to the above-mentioned inclined portion 102, and the bending portion 202 is a free end, while the connecting portion 201 needs to be connected to one end of the mounting portion 101 (such as Figure 4In this way, the cover plate 2 can be snapped together and flipped over on the main body 1, and the cover plate 1 and the main body 1 can be snapped together, that is, the cover plate 1 can be snapped together on the main body 1 without a gap, because the bent portion 202 can be bent and can be tilted to cover the inclined portion 102.

[0047] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a gabion slope protection device comprising the gabion A, which is specifically as follows:

[0048] Figure 6 A perspective view schematically showing a gabion slope protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 A side view of a gabion slope protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown.

[0049] like Figure 6 and 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the gabion slope protection device is composed of multiple gabions A stacked in the same orientation (i.e., with their inclined portions all facing the same direction). Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this embodiment, vertically, between any two gabions A, the bottom of the main body 1 of the upper gabion A is stacked above the mounting portion 101 and the corresponding connecting portion 201 of the lower gabion A. This leaves the side of the inclined portion 102 of each lower gabion A with the inclined surface (i.e., the upper side of the inclined portion 102) exposed. This arrangement makes the stacking of the gabion slope protection device according to the present invention more stable, as the sloped arrangement of the inclined portion 102 provides resistance in the direction of the slope relative to the lower gabion A, preventing the upper gabion A from easily slipping outward. Moreover, as shown in the figure, a triangular groove is formed between the slope of the exposed inclined portion 102 and the outer wall of the gabion A above. This groove not only plays a role in stabilizing the structure, but also can be used to plant green plants and flowers to play a role in greening and beautifying during actual use, comprehensively satisfying the overall landscape effect of the gabion slope protection device. It can be seen from this that the present invention can naturally form a planting space through the shape and inclined surface of the gabion, without the need for additional reconstruction of the planting trough. This method allows the normal gabion slope protection project to be completed independently in advance, and additional processing can be carried out in the later stage of landscape planting. Moreover, compared with the conventional gabion planting method, it is more conducive to the stability of sand and soil and prevents it from being lost.

[0050] In addition, in this embodiment, in the horizontal direction, the two adjacent gabions A are fixedly connected by the gabion connector B. Of course, in the vertical direction, the two gabions A can also be further fixedly connected by the gabion connector B. The specific structure of the gabion connector B is as follows: Figure 8 and 9 As shown, Figure 8Schematically showing the overall connection diagram of the gabion connector according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 Schematically showing an exploded view of a gabion connection according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] like Figure 8 and 9 As shown, the gabion connector B comprises a base plate B1, adapters B2 fixedly mounted at both ends of base plate B1, and connectors B3 connecting adapters B2 to gabion A. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, base plate B1 is composed of two rectangular plates with a gap between them. This arrangement offers the advantage of reducing the overall weight of the gabion slope protection system while maintaining sufficient structural stability. Of course, in the present invention, base plate B1 can also be composed of a single steel plate or multiple steel plates.

[0052] Furthermore, as shown in the figure, the adapter B2 is installed on the two side surfaces at the upper and lower ends of the substrate B1 (or near the upper and lower ends), that is, the adapter B2 is installed on both sides of the upper and lower ends of the substrate B1. And as shown in the figure, the two ends of the adapter B2 are bent toward the side away from the substrate B1. In addition, as shown in the figure, the connector B3 is a plug-in structure with a bent upper end and a vertically extended lower end. With this arrangement, the substrate B1 can be connected to the gabion A via the adapter B2, and the adapter B2 can be connected to the gabion A via the connector B3. At the same time, the connector B3 is inserted downward from the four corners (i.e., the bends of the adapter B2) to, for example, filler or soil to fix it. In this way, the gabion connector B of the present invention can stably and securely connect two adjacent gabions A together, and the gabions A will not separate in the vertical or horizontal directions, making the overall structural strength of the entire gabion slope protection device high and more stable. It can be seen from this that the gabion connector B of the present invention can be used to fix the gabion A in both directions, enhancing stability. The fixed insert (i.e., connector B3) is flexible in form and can be used to connect various parts. It can be used flexibly, and the use of inserts can be increased or decreased as needed.

[0053] The above-mentioned solutions of the present invention combine practical engineering experience, design aesthetics, ecological and environmental protection, relevant international case studies, national and local standards, and production and construction processes to form a reliable and reasonable gabion engineering product. The development of this invention solves many practical problems encountered in related projects, such as strengthening the stability of large-angle slope protection structures, optimizing the landscape effect of slope protection projects, ensuring the ecological and biological properties of natural slope protection sites, and ensuring quality and standardization control of the production of prefabricated engineering products. This invention has broad application in various types of construction and municipal engineering projects.

[0054] The above contents are merely examples of specific solutions of the present invention. For devices and structures not described in detail, it should be understood that they can be implemented by adopting general devices and methods available in the art.

[0055] The above description is merely one embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A gabion slope protection device, characterized in that: It is formed by stacking a plurality of gabions (A) in the same direction; the gabion (A) comprises a main body (1) with an opening, a cover plate (2) matching the opening and used to cover the main body (1), and a plurality of reinforcing partitions (3) located in the main body (1) and separating the internal space of the main body (1); The main body (1) comprises a mounting portion (101) and an inclined portion (102) connected to one end of the mounting portion (101) and arranged to be inclined upward in a direction away from the mounting portion (101), wherein the inclined portion (102) and the reinforcing partition (3) arranged in the main body (1) form a turning space; The cover plate (2) comprises a connecting portion (201) corresponding to the mounting portion (101) and a bending portion (202) connected to one end of the connecting portion (201) to form a free end and corresponding to the inclined portion (102); In the vertical direction, the bottom of the main body (1) of one of the gabions (A) is stacked on the mounting portion (101) and the connecting portion (201) of the other gabion (A); Two adjacent gabions (A) in the vertical and horizontal directions are fixedly connected by gabion connectors (B); The gabion connecting member (B) comprises a base plate (B1), an adapter (B2) fixedly mounted at both ends of the base plate (B1) for connecting the base plate (B1) and the gabion (A), and a connecting member (B3) connecting the adapter (B2) and the gabion (A); the adapter (B2) is distributed on two side surfaces at both ends of the base plate (B1), and both ends of the adapter (B2) are bent toward a side away from the base plate (B1); the connecting member (B3) is a plug-in structure with one end bent and the other end extending.

2. The gabion slope protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the connecting portion (201) is rotatably connected to the other end of the mounting portion (101).

3. The gabion slope protection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bending portion (202) is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting portion (201).

4. The gabion slope protection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The substrate (B1) is composed of a single steel plate, two steel plates, or multiple steel plates, with gaps between the two or multiple steel plates.

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