Folding line type connecting member and steel plate assembly structure thereof

By using a zigzag connector and friction welding technology with double-layer plates, the problems of complex construction and low strength of traditional connectors are solved, and a convenient and efficient double-layer plate connection is achieved.

CN116336049BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26ZHEJIANG CTB WAVEFORM STEEL WEB

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG CTB WAVEFORM STEEL WEB
Filing Date
2023-04-27
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional connectors can only connect single-layer boards in one direction, resulting in a large amount of construction work and low connection strength.

Method used

The system employs a zigzag connector, which is simultaneously fixed to the upper and lower double-layer plates via a connecting rod. Utilizing the design of snap-fit ​​sections and connecting sections, combined with friction welding technology, it achieves convenient construction and high-strength connection.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient construction and high-strength connection of double-layer boards, reducing the amount of construction work and improving the connection strength.

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Abstract

This patent relates to a connector and its combined structure, particularly a zigzag connector and its steel plate combined structure. The zigzag connector includes a connector body (1), which is composed of a snap-fit ​​section (2) and a connecting section (3). The snap-fit ​​section (2) includes an upper snap-fit ​​section and a lower snap-fit ​​section, which are connected by the connecting section (3). A connecting hole (22) is provided on the snap-fit ​​section (2). The steel plate combined structure also includes a base plate (4) and a connecting rod (5). One end of the connecting rod (5) passes through the connecting hole (22) on the connector body (1) and connects to the base plate (4). By using a zigzag connector, this patent can achieve fixed connection with the upper and lower double-layer plates simultaneously through the rotational friction of the connecting rod and the fixed zigzag connector. It has the advantages of convenient construction and high strength of the formed double-layer combined structure.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This patent relates to a connector and its combined structure, and more particularly to a polygonal connector and its combined steel plate structure. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional connectors in composite structures, due to the structural specialties and the small distance between the double-layer plates, as well as the high difficulty of operation, often use unidirectional connectors, that is, connectors that only connect to one of the single-layer plates, such as studs or weld studs. Because such connection structures do not directly fix the double-layer plates together, the workload during construction is enormous, and the resulting composite structure has low connection strength. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This patent addresses the shortcomings of existing connectors, which can only connect single-layer plates in one direction, resulting in a large workload and low structural strength. It provides a zigzag connector that can simultaneously fix and connect to both upper and lower layers of plates via a connecting rod, offering advantages such as convenient construction and high strength.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this patent provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A zigzag-shaped connector includes a connector body, which consists of a snap-fit ​​section and a connecting section. The snap-fit ​​section includes an upper snap-fit ​​section and a lower snap-fit ​​section, which are connected by a connecting section. The snap-fit ​​section is provided with a connecting hole.

[0006] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​section includes a flattened bottom section, with connecting holes located within the bottom section. The bottom section is used for bonding the bottom or top plate, and its presence makes securing the connector body easier.

[0007] Preferably, the outer edge of the snap-fit ​​section is also provided with raised flaps. The flaps are raised on both sides and are used for positioning the connecting rod or friction welding, making it easier for it to pass through the connecting hole and improving installation efficiency; at the same time, the flaps also help to strengthen the structural strength of the snap-fit ​​section.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting section has a hollow central tube, with the central diameter larger than the diameters at both ends. The connecting section is not perfectly circular. Using a hollow central tube in the connecting section ensures structural strength while reducing weight and material usage. Furthermore, the hollow tube facilitates processing.

[0009] Preferably, the connector body is integrally pressed from a round tube. During the pressing process, the round tube forms a snap-fit ​​section and a connecting section.

[0010] The steel plate composite structure includes the aforementioned zigzag connector, as well as a base plate and a connecting rod, with one end of the connecting rod passing through a connecting hole on the connector body and connecting to the base plate.

[0011] Preferably, the connector body includes a longitudinally arranged longitudinal connector body and a transversely arranged transverse connector body, with the longitudinal connector body and transverse connector body arranged alternately. The same connecting rod passes through the snap-fit ​​section at the upper end of the longitudinal connector body and the snap-fit ​​section at the lower end of the transverse connector body simultaneously, and connects to the base plate.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a top plate with a top plate opening, through which the upper end of the connecting rod passes.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting rod is an externally rotating friction welded part. The connecting rod rotates at high speed, and its lower end is friction welded to the bottom plate, while its upper part is synchronously friction welded to the wall of the opening in the top plate.

[0014] The connecting rod includes a clamping end, a friction connection section, a platform stage, a pipe wall section, and a friction section. The clamping end is used for clamping with the rotating device. The friction connection section is a variable diameter section used for friction welding with the wall of the top plate hole. The platform stage is an outwardly convex ring, which contacts the bottom surface of the top plate to hold it in place. The friction section is friction-welded to the bottom plate.

[0015] Preferably, the upper end of the connecting rod is provided with a connecting end head, which is fastened to the connecting end cap, and the outer edge of the connecting end cap is fitted and fastened to the upper surface of the top plate.

[0016] This patent uses a zigzag connector, which can be fixedly connected to the upper and lower double-layer plates by rotating and frictioning the connecting rod. It has the advantages of convenient construction and high strength of the resulting double-layer composite structure. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the connector body of this patent.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the connecting rod in this patent.

[0019] Figure 3 For this patent Figure 2 Enlarged view of the middle section (I).

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of this patent.

[0021] Figure 5 This is the front view of Embodiment 2 of this patent.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 2 of this patent.

[0023] Wherein 1—connector body, 2—clamping section, 3—connecting section, 4—bottom plate, 5—connecting rod, 6—top plate, 51—clamping end, 52—friction connecting section, 53—platform stage, 54—pipe wall section, 55—friction section, 21—bottom flat section, 22—connecting hole, 23—flared lug, 61—top plate opening. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 The present patent will be further described in detail with reference to specific embodiments: Example 1

[0025] Folded-line type connectors, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a connector body 1, which is composed of a snap-fit ​​section 2 and a connecting section 3. The snap-fit ​​section 2 includes an upper snap-fit ​​section and a lower snap-fit ​​section, which are connected by the connecting section 3. The snap-fit ​​section 2 is provided with a connecting hole 22.

[0026] The snap-fit ​​section 2 includes a flattened bottom section 21, and a connecting hole 22 is disposed within the bottom section 21. The bottom section 21 is used for bonding the bottom plate or the top plate. Due to the presence of the bottom section 21, the fixing of the connector body 1 is more convenient.

[0027] The outer edge of the snap-fit ​​section 2 is also provided with upturned lugs 23. The lugs 23 are upturned on both sides and are used for positioning the connecting rod or friction welding, so as to facilitate its passage through the connecting hole 22 and improve installation efficiency; at the same time, the lugs 23 can also strengthen the structural strength of the snap-fit ​​section 2.

[0028] The middle section of connecting segment 3 is a hollow tube, and its diameter is larger than that of the two ends. Connecting segment 3 is not a perfectly circular tube. The use of a hollow tube in the middle of connecting segment 3 ensures structural strength while reducing weight and material usage. Furthermore, the hollow tube facilitates processing.

[0029] The connector body 1 is integrally pressed from a round tube. During the pressing process, the round tube forms a snap-fit ​​section 2 and a connecting section 3.

[0030] Steel plate composite structures, such as Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figure 4, the device includes the aforementioned zigzag-shaped connector, as well as a base plate 4 and a connecting rod 5. One end of the connecting rod 5 passes through the connecting hole 22 on the connector body 1 and connects to the base plate 4.

[0031] The connector body 1 includes a longitudinally arranged longitudinal connector body and a transversely arranged transverse connector body. The longitudinal connector body and the transverse connector body are arranged alternately. The same connecting rod 5 passes through the snap-fit ​​section 2 at the upper end of the longitudinal connector body 1 and the snap-fit ​​section 2 at the lower end of the transverse connector body 1 at the same time, and is connected to the base plate 4.

[0032] The connecting rod 5 is an externally rotating friction welded part. The lower end of the connecting rod 5 is friction welded to the bottom plate 4 through high-speed rotation, and its upper part is synchronously friction welded to the wall of the opening 61 in the top plate.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that it also includes a top plate 6, which has a top plate opening 61 through which the upper end of the connecting rod 5 passes. The connecting rod 5 includes a clamping end 51, a friction connecting section 52, a step 53, a pipe wall section 54, and a friction section 55. The clamping end 51 is used for clamping with the rotating device. The friction connecting section 52 is a variable diameter section used for friction welding with the wall of the top plate opening 61. The step 53 is an outwardly convex ring, which contacts the bottom surface of the top plate 6 to hold the top plate 6 in place. The friction section 55 is friction-welded to the bottom plate 4.

[0035] After the upper end of the connecting rod 5 is connected to the rotating mechanism, the friction connecting section 52 at its upper part is frictionally welded to the opening part of the top plate 6, and the friction section 55 at the lower end of the connecting rod 5 is frictionally welded to the bottom plate 4.

[0036] Example 3

[0037] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 2 is that: the upper end of the connecting rod 5 is provided with a connecting end cap, which is fastened to the connecting end cap. The outer edge of the connecting end cap is fitted and fastened to the upper surface of the top plate 6. The lower end of the connecting rod 5 is friction-welded to the bottom plate 4. The connecting end cap is an externally screwed fastening nut. The upper end of the connecting rod 5 is fastened by the externally screwed nut. After the externally screwed nut presses the top plate 6, the top plate 6, the connecting rod 5, and the bottom plate 4 are fixedly connected.

[0038] In summary, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of this patent. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of this patent application shall be covered by this patent.

Claims

1. A steel plate composite structure, characterized in that: It includes a base plate (4), a connecting rod (5), and multiple zigzag connecting parts; The zigzag connector includes a connector body (1), which is composed of a snap-fit ​​section (2) and a connecting section (3). The snap-fit ​​section (2) includes an upper snap-fit ​​section and a lower snap-fit ​​section, which are connected by the connecting section (3). A connecting hole (22) is provided on the snap-fit ​​section (2). Multiple zigzag connectors include a longitudinally arranged longitudinal connector body (1) and a transversely arranged transverse connector body (1). The longitudinal connector body (1) and the transverse connector body (1) are arranged alternately. The same connecting rod (5) passes through the snap-fit ​​section (2) at the upper end of the longitudinal connector body (1) and the snap-fit ​​section (2) at the lower end of the transverse connector body (1) and is connected to the base plate (4).

2. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​section (2) includes a flattened bottom section (21), and the connecting hole (22) is located inside the bottom section (21).

3. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge of the snap-fit ​​section (2) is also provided with a raised flap (23).

4. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The middle part of the connecting section (3) is a hollow pipe, and the diameter of the middle part of the connecting section (3) is larger than the diameter of the two ends.

5. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector body (1) is integrally pressed from a round tube.

6. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a top plate (6), on which a top plate opening (61) is provided, and the upper end of the connecting rod (5) passes through the top plate opening (61).

7. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (5) is an externally rotating friction welded part. The lower end of the connecting rod (5) is friction welded to the bottom plate (4) by high-speed rotation, and its upper part is synchronously friction welded to the wall of the opening (61) of the top plate.

8. The steel plate composite structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the connecting rod (5) is provided with a connecting end head, which is fastened to the connecting end cap. The outer edge of the connecting end cap is attached to the upper surface of the top plate (6) and fastened.