A glass balustrade system

By improving the component design of glass railings, the problems of poor impact resistance, easy damage, complex installation, and unstable fixation have been solved, achieving efficient installation, impact resistance, and stable support.

CN116084650BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05SHANGHAI JINQIAO (GRP) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310108675.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-02-10
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-10

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Technical Problem

Existing glass railings have poor impact resistance, tempered glass is easily damaged, installation is complicated and transportation is inconvenient, and metal brackets are unstable and require frequent maintenance.

Method used

The design incorporates components such as limiting plates, protective plates, inner sleeve rods, fixing grooves, fixing rods, and internally threaded tubes, combined with structures such as extension plates, clamps, mounting grooves, and connecting blocks, to achieve detachable and stable installation of the metal bracket, thereby increasing the glass's buffering capacity and support effect.

Benefits of technology

It improves the impact resistance of glass railings, reduces the probability of damage, simplifies the installation process, reduces transportation difficulty, and increases the contact area and stability between the bracket and the ground, thus reducing the frequency of maintenance.

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Abstract

The application discloses a glass guardrail system, which comprises a bottom plate, a connecting block arranged at the bottom of the bottom plate, a connecting pipe arranged at the bottom of the connecting block, extension plates symmetrically and slidably connected to the inside of the connecting pipe, mounting grooves arranged at the top of the extension plates, clamping rods symmetrically arranged at the top of the bottom plate, and a supporting seat arranged at the middle of the top of the bottom plate; the metal support of the glass guardrail can be disassembled through cooperation of the limiting plates, the protective plates, the inner sleeve rods, the fixing grooves, the fixing rods, the inner threaded pipes, the fixing seats, the connecting rod B, the sliding grooves, the connecting frames, the arc-shaped plates, the springs and the sliding rods, so that the parts can be conveniently transported and carried, and when a part is damaged during transportation or use, other parts can be used for replacement, thereby guaranteeing the convenience of maintenance and facilitating transportation and reducing the difficulty of transportation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass railing technology, specifically to a glass railing system. Background Technology

[0002] Glass railings are railings with glass as the surface material and other materials such as metal and wood. Glass railings are mainly characterized by their beautiful appearance, stability and wind resistance. They are quite popular in modern residences and are a modern railing product with good decorative performance. They are suitable for residential communities, villas, industrial parks, government agencies and other places.

[0003] Existing glass railing systems have the following shortcomings:

[0004] Glass railings not only provide aesthetic appeal but also offer excellent protection, ensuring the safety of those outside. However, typical glass railings have poor impact resistance; their tempered glass is more fragile than other materials, easily cracking after impact. Cracked glass requires replacement and regular maintenance, making them prone to damage and limiting their applicability in certain situations. Furthermore, glass railings are generally difficult to install, requiring multiple glass panels to be secured for stability, which takes considerable time. Additionally, the often integrated support structure makes transportation of these supports challenging.

[0005] Furthermore, the external supports for glass railings are mostly metal brackets, which are often directly bolted to the ground. However, this method of fixing cannot guarantee a stable fixation. After a period of use, the bolts at the bottom will rust, causing the connection with the ground to loosen. Moreover, during maintenance, these bolts are difficult to remove due to rust. Therefore, glass railings installed outdoors require regular maintenance, which will affect their usability. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a glass railing system to address the issues raised in the background art. Glass railings not only provide aesthetic appeal but also offer excellent protection during use, ensuring the safety of outsiders. However, conventional glass railings have poor impact resistance; their tempered glass is more fragile than other materials, easily cracking after impact. This necessitates replacement and regular maintenance, leading to frequent damage and limiting their applicability in certain situations. Furthermore, the installation of conventional glass railings is often cumbersome, requiring the fixing of multiple glass panels. To ensure a stable effect, this method of installation takes a long time, resulting in a lengthy installation period for glass railings. Furthermore, the supports for glass railings are mostly integrated, increasing the difficulty of transporting them. Additionally, the external supports for glass railings are mostly metal, and these metal mounting brackets are mostly directly bolted to the ground. However, this method cannot guarantee a stable fixation. After a period of use, the bolts at the bottom will rust, causing the connection to the ground to loosen. Moreover, during maintenance, these bolts can be difficult to remove due to corrosion. Therefore, outdoor glass railings require regular maintenance to address related issues affecting their use.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A base plate is included, with a connecting block at its bottom and a connecting tube at its bottom. Extension plates are symmetrically slidably connected to both sides of the inner surface of the connecting tube. An installation groove is provided at the top of the extension plates. Clamping rods are symmetrically provided on both sides of the top of the base plate. A support seat is provided in the middle of the top of the base plate. A fixing seat is provided at the top of the support seat. Fixing rods are symmetrically provided on both sides of both ends of the fixing seat. A glass plate is provided inside the fixing seat, and fixing grooves are symmetrically provided at both ends of the glass plate. The fixing grooves and fixing rods are mutually compatible. The fixing base has symmetrical fixing plates on both sides. A jacket tube is symmetrically arranged on both sides of one end of each fixing plate. An inner sleeve rod is located inside the jacket tube. A limiting plate is located between one end of each of the two sets of inner sleeve rods. An internally threaded tube is located inside the fixing base, extending into the limiting plate. Screws are symmetrically arranged on both sides inside the internally threaded tube. A mounting plate is located between the tops of the two sets of limiting plates. Connecting rods A are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the mounting plate. A connecting ring is located on one side of each connecting rod A. A connecting rod B is located inside the connecting ring. A fixing assembly is located on the outer side of the glass plate.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing assembly consists of a slide groove, a connecting frame, an arc plate, a spring, and a slide rod. The top of the outer side of the glass plate is provided with a connecting frame, the top of the connecting frame is provided with a slide groove, the two ends of the slide groove are symmetrically slidably connected with arc plates, one side of the arc plate is provided with a slide rod, and the outer side of the slide rod is provided with a spring.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the limiting plate is provided with a connecting hole, and the internal threaded tube is located inside the connecting hole, and one end of the screw is provided with a throttle handle.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the limiting plate is provided with a protective plate, and the protective plate is made of an arc-shaped structure.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting groove is made of a beveled structure, and the clamping rod is adapted to the mounting groove.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the arc-shaped plate is provided with an I-shaped plate, and the I-shaped plate is located inside the groove.

[0013] Preferably, a plate is provided on one side of the connecting rod B, and the plate is located inside the connecting ring.

[0014] Preferably, one end of the arc-shaped plate is provided with a slot, and the slide rod is located inside the slot.

[0015] Preferably, the top of the base plate is provided with a connecting hole, and the locking rod is located inside the connecting hole.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a glass railing system with the following advantages:

[0017] 1. This invention, through the cooperation of a limiting plate, protective plate, inner sleeve rod, fixing groove, fixing rod, internal threaded pipe, fixing seat, connecting rod B, sliding groove, connecting frame, arc plate, spring, and sliding rod, enables the metal bracket of the glass railing to be disassembled and assembled. This ensures that these parts can be easily transported and handled. Furthermore, if a part is damaged during transportation or use, it can be replaced with another part, ensuring convenient maintenance. It also facilitates transportation, reducing transportation difficulty. In subsequent installation, it effectively improves installation efficiency, ensuring that the railing can be assembled in a short time. After the glass railing is installed, if the glass panel is subjected to a certain impact, the glass can be cushioned to a certain extent, thus preventing damage to the glass, improving its impact resistance, and reducing the probability of glass damage.

[0018] 2. This invention, through the cooperation of an extension plate, a clamping rod, a mounting groove, a connecting block, a connecting pipe, and a support base, allows the bottom of the metal bracket to be buried in the ground after the guardrail is installed. Furthermore, the bracket extends from the bottom position after being buried in the ground, thereby increasing the contact area between the bracket and the ground, improving the support effect on the guardrail. This prevents the guardrail from tilting during long-term use, eliminates the need for long-term maintenance, and makes it less prone to tilting under strong winds or external forces, thus effectively improving the stability of the guardrail. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top sectional view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a front view of the curved plate of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the extension plate of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Extension plate; 3. Clamping rod; 4. Mounting groove; 5. Connecting block; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Support base; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Screw; 10. Limiting plate; 11. Connecting rod A; 12. Glass plate; 13. Protective plate; 14. Inner sleeve rod; 15. Outer sleeve tube; 16. Fixing groove; 17. Fixing rod; 18. Internally threaded pipe; 19. Fixing base; 20. Connecting rod B; 21. Connecting ring; 22. Slide groove; 23. Connecting frame; 24. Arc plate; 25. Spring; 26. Slide rod; 27. Mounting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] Please see Figure 1-6This invention provides a technical solution: a glass railing system, including a base plate 1, a connecting block 5 at the bottom of the base plate 1, a connecting pipe 6 at the bottom of the connecting block 5, extension plates 2 symmetrically slidably connected to both sides inside the connecting pipe 6, an installation groove 4 at the top of the extension plates 2, clamping rods 3 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the top of the base plate 1, a support seat 7 in the middle of the top of the base plate 1, a fixing seat 19 at the top of the support seat 7, fixing rods 17 symmetrically arranged on both sides inside the fixing seat 19, a glass plate 12 inside the fixing seat 19, fixing grooves 16 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the glass plate 12, the fixing grooves 16 and the fixing rods 17 being mutually adapted to each other, and the fixing seat... The fixing base 19 is symmetrically provided with fixing plates 8 on both sides. The fixing plates 8 are symmetrically provided with outer sleeves 15 on both sides of one end. The inner sleeves 14 are provided inside the outer sleeves 15. The limiting plate 10 is provided between one end of the two sets of inner sleeves 14. The fixing base 19 is provided with an internal threaded tube 18. The internal threaded tube 18 extends into the interior of the limiting plate 10. The screws 9 are symmetrically provided on both sides inside the internal threaded tube 18. The mounting plate 27 is provided between the tops of the two sets of limiting plates 10. The mounting plate 27 is symmetrically provided with connecting rods A11 on both sides of the top of the mounting plate 27. The connecting ring 21 is provided on one side of the connecting rod A11. The connecting rod B20 is provided inside the connecting ring 21. The fixing components are provided on the outer side of the glass plate 12.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment, the fixing assembly consists of a slide groove 22, a connecting frame 23, an arc plate 24, a spring 25, and a slide rod 26. The top of the outer side of the glass plate 12 is provided with a connecting frame 23, and the top of the connecting frame 23 is provided with a slide groove 22. The two ends of the slide groove 22 are symmetrically slidably connected with arc plates 24. A slide rod 26 is provided on one side of the arc plate 24, and a spring 25 is provided on the outer side of the slide rod 26. This facilitates the fixing of the top of the glass plate and can buffer the impact force to a certain extent after being hit by external impact, thereby effectively preventing damage to the glass.

[0029] As a preferred embodiment, the limiting plate 10 has a connecting hole at one end, and the internal threaded tube 18 is located inside the connecting hole. The screw 9 has a throttle handle at one end, which reduces the difficulty of rotating the screw 9. At the same time, after rotating to the designated position, the position of the limiting plate 10 can be fixed, thus facilitating installation.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment, a protective plate 13 is provided at one end of the limiting plate 10, and the protective plate 13 is made of an arc-shaped structure to prevent direct impact on the glass plate and to protect the glass plate.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, the mounting groove 4 is made of a sloping structure, and the clamp 3 and the mounting groove 4 are adapted to each other to facilitate guidance.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the arc plate 24 is provided with an I-shaped plate, and the I-shaped plate is located inside the slide groove 22 to limit the arc plate 24.

[0033] As a preferred embodiment, a plug plate is provided on one side of the connecting rod B20, and the plug plate is located inside the connecting ring 21 to facilitate connection.

[0034] As a preferred embodiment, one end of the arc plate 24 is provided with a slot, and the slide rod 26 is located inside the slot, so that the two sets of arc plates 24 can be connected.

[0035] As a preferred embodiment, the top of the base plate 1 is provided with a connecting hole, and the locking rod 3 is located inside the connecting hole, which facilitates positioning.

[0036] Example 1, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, during the installation of the guardrail, the installation pit is first set at the designated location on the ground. Then, the connecting block 5 and the connecting pipe 6 are buried in the designated location underground. Concrete is then poured to seal and fix their positions. Next, the clamp rod 3 is inserted into the interior of the connecting pipe 6 through the through hole on the base plate 1. The clamp rod 3 is then tapped, and it continues to move downwards during the tapping process. During the downward movement, the extension plate 2 is displaced, causing it to extend out of the connecting pipe 6 and into the pit outside. This expands the area of ​​the connecting pipe 6 inserted into the ground, raises the center of gravity of the bottom of the guardrail, and improves the support effect of the guardrail, so that the guardrail will not tilt during long-term use.

[0037] Example 2, as Figure 1-6As shown, after the guardrail is installed, holes are drilled at the glass plate 12 to form a fixing groove 16. Then, two sets of fixing plates 8 are clamped onto the outside of the glass plate 12, and the fixing rod 17 is inserted into the fixing groove 16 to complete the fixing operation. Next, the two sets of limiting plates 10 are pulled, and the fixing plate 8 is placed between the two sets of limiting plates 10. Then, the inner sleeve rod 14 is inserted along the outer sleeve 15 to fix the fixing plate 8. After the fixing plate 8 is fixed, the two sets of screws 9 are rotated. During rotation, the screws 9 gradually lock the two sets of limiting plates 10, causing the two sets of limiting plates 10 to gradually move closer to each other. After rotating to a certain position, the rotation of the screws 9 is stopped, thereby controlling the position of the glass plate 12 and leaving a certain gap between the glass plate 12 and the surrounding area. The gap is then filled, and the connecting frame 23 is installed on the outside of the glass plate 12 and locked with bolts. At this time, the connecting rod B20 is placed inside the arc plate 24, and the top of the connecting rod B20 is locked inside the connecting ring 21 for fixation, thereby fixing the position of the glass plate 12 and completing the installation of the guardrail. In subsequent use, if the glass plate 12 is impacted by an external force, the glass plate 12 will drive the connecting frame 23 and the arc plate 24 to move. During the movement, since the connecting rod B20 is in a fixed state, the spring 25 extends, thereby buffering the impact force and protecting the glass to a certain extent. When the external force is removed, the spring 25 returns to its original position, driving the glass plate 12 back to its original position.

[0038] Working principle: During the installation of the guardrail, the installation pit is first set at the designated location on the ground. Then, the connecting block 5 and the connecting pipe 6 are buried in the designated location underground. Concrete is then poured to seal and fix their positions. Next, the clamp rod 3 is inserted into the interior of the connecting pipe 6 through the through hole on the base plate 1. The clamp rod 3 is then tapped, and it continues to move downwards during the tapping process. During this downward movement, the extension plate 2 is displaced, causing it to extend out of the connecting pipe 6 and into the pit outside. This increases the area of ​​the connecting pipe 6 inserted into the ground, raises the center of gravity of the bottom of the guardrail, and improves the support effect of the guardrail, ensuring that the guardrail will not tilt during long-term use.

[0039] After the guardrail is installed, holes are drilled at the glass plate 12 to form fixing grooves 16. Then, two sets of fixing plates 8 are clamped onto the outside of the glass plate 12, and fixing rods 17 are inserted into the fixing grooves 16 to complete the fixing operation. Next, the two sets of limiting plates 10 are pulled, and the fixing plate 8 is placed between them. The inner sleeve rod 14 is then inserted along the outer sleeve 15 to fix the fixing plate 8. After the fixing plate 8 is fixed, the two sets of screws 9 are rotated. During rotation, the screws 9 gradually lock the two sets of limiting plates 10, causing them to gradually move closer together. Rotation of the screws 9 is stopped after reaching a certain position, thereby controlling the position of the glass plate 12 and leaving a certain gap between it and the glass plate 12. Then, the connecting frame 23 is installed on the outside of the glass plate 12 and locked with bolts. At this time, the connecting rod B20 is placed inside the arc plate 24 and the top of the connecting rod B20 is fixed inside the connecting ring 21, thereby fixing the position of the glass plate 12 and completing the installation of the guardrail. In subsequent use, if the glass plate 12 is impacted by an external force, the glass plate 12 will drive the connecting frame 23 and the arc plate 24 to move. During the movement, since the connecting rod B20 is fixed, the spring 25 extends, thereby buffering the impact force and protecting the glass to a certain extent. When the external force is removed, the spring 25 returns to its original position, driving the glass plate 12 back to its original position.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above content is only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Simple modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of the present invention do not depart from the essence and scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glass balustrade system comprising a base plate (1) characterised in that: The bottom of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a connecting block (5), the bottom of the connecting block (5) is provided with a connecting pipe (6), the inside of the connecting pipe (6) is symmetrically and slidably connected with an extension plate (2) on both sides, the top of the extension plate (2) is provided with a mounting groove (4), the top of the bottom plate (1) is symmetrically provided with a clamping rod (3), the middle of the top of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a supporting seat (7), the top of the supporting seat (7) is provided with a fixing seat (19), the inside of the fixing seat (19) is symmetrically provided with a fixing rod (17) on both ends, the inside of the fixing seat (19) is provided with a glass plate (12), the both ends of the glass plate (12) are symmetrically provided with a fixing groove (16), the fixing groove (16) and the fixing rod (17) are matched with each other, the both sides of the fixing seat (19) are symmetrically provided with a fixing plate (8), one end of the fixing plate (8) is symmetrically provided with an outer sleeve (15), the inside of the outer sleeve (15) is provided with an inner sleeve rod (14), the both ends of the two groups of inner sleeve rods (14) are provided with a limiting plate (10), the inside of the fixing seat (19) is provided with an internally threaded pipe (18), the internally threaded pipe (18) extends into the inside of the limiting plate (10), the both sides of the inside of the internally threaded pipe (18) are symmetrically provided with a screw rod (9), the top of the two groups of limiting plates (10) is provided with a mounting plate (27), the both sides of the top of the mounting plate (27) are symmetrically provided with a connecting rod A (11), one side of the connecting rod A (11) is provided with a connecting ring (21), the inside of the connecting ring (21) is provided with a connecting rod B (20), the outside of the glass plate (12) is provided with a fixing assembly; The fixing assembly is composed of a sliding groove (22), a connecting frame (23), an arc-shaped plate (24), a spring (25) and a sliding rod (26), the top of the outside of the glass plate (12) is provided with a connecting frame (23), the top of the connecting frame (23) is provided with a sliding groove (22), the both ends of the inside of the sliding groove (22) are symmetrically and slidably connected with an arc-shaped plate (24), one side of the arc-shaped plate (24) is provided with a sliding rod (26), the outside of the sliding rod (26) is provided with a spring (25).

2. A glazing bar system according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the limiting plate (10) is provided with a connecting hole, and the internally threaded pipe (18) is located in the inside of the connecting hole.

3. A glass railing system according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the limiting plate (10) is provided with a protection plate (13), and the protection plate (13) is made of an arc-shaped structure.

4. A glass railing system according to claim 1, wherein: The mounting groove (4) is made of an inclined surface structure, and the clamping rod (3) and the mounting groove (4) are matched with each other.

5. A glass railing system according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the arc-shaped plate (24) is provided with a I-shaped plate, and the I-shaped plate is located in the inside of the sliding groove (22).

6. A glass railing system according to claim 1, wherein: One side of the connecting rod B (20) is provided with a plug plate, and the plug plate is located in the inside of the connecting ring (21).

7. A glass railing system according to claim 1, wherein: One end of the arc-shaped plate (24) is provided with a plug groove, and the sliding rod (26) is located in the inside of the plug groove.

8. A glass railing system according to claim 1, wherein: The top of the bottom plate (1) is provided with a connecting hole, and the clamping rod (3) is located in the inside of the connecting hole.

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