A new membrane material node and its use method
By using a new type of membrane node structure, the membrane material is tightened using components such as aluminum alloy brackets and adjusting bolts, which solves the problems of membrane material slack and uneven surface, and improves the performance of the membrane material and the aesthetics of the building.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 深圳市烨兴智能空间技术有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing membrane materials tend to loosen after prolonged use, making them impossible to re-tension, and the surface of the joints is uneven, affecting the aesthetics.
A new type of membrane node structure is adopted, including components such as aluminum alloy brackets, stainless steel adjustment plates, aluminum alloy clamps and adjustment bolts. The membrane material is tightened by adjusting bolts and clamps to ensure the flatness of the node.
It enables secondary tensioning of the membrane material, maintains the flatness of the node surface, and improves the aesthetics and structural stability of the building.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of membrane node technology, specifically to a novel membrane material node and its application method. Background Technology
[0002] ETFE membrane material is a single polyester membrane without fabric. It can only form a structural load-bearing component after being made into a gas and injected with pressurized gas. It is also a multi-layer functional composite material. Its base layer is made of fiber fabric, so it has a high resistance to creep and can be used as a structural material.
[0003] PTFE and PVDF membrane materials have been used in engineering for many years. The following situations exist in existing projects: 1. After the membrane material is installed, it loosens and loses prestress due to long-term use, making it impossible to tension it again; 2. The surface of the membrane material nodes is uneven, making the overall building unsightly; In order to address the loosening that occurs after long-term use of traditional PTFE and PVDF membrane materials. Summary of the Invention
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a novel membrane node and its application method, which solves the problems of difficulty in secondary tensioning of membrane materials and uneven surface of membrane node.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: a novel membrane material node, comprising four film loading mechanisms, wherein the four film loading mechanisms are connected end to end to form a rectangular shape;
[0008] The film loading mechanism includes an aluminum alloy bracket, and an aluminum cover plate, a waterproof rubber pad, a waterproof curtain and a top film aluminum buckle plate are sequentially fixed to the upper end of the aluminum alloy bracket by self-tapping screws.
[0009] A stainless steel adjusting plate is installed on one side of the aluminum alloy bracket body via a No. 2 adjusting bolt. A No. 1 adjusting bolt is installed on the lower side of the stainless steel adjusting plate body. An aluminum alloy clamp is snapped onto the upper end of the stainless steel adjusting plate.
[0010] The aluminum alloy clamp holds a PTFE membrane on one side, and the lower end of the aluminum alloy bracket is provided with two bottom bolts.
[0011] Preferably, the film loading mechanism can be configured as a single-sided film pulling mechanism or a double-sided film pulling mechanism.
[0012] Preferably, the aluminum cover plate is located at the top, and from top to bottom, there are waterproof rubber pads, waterproof curtains, and top membrane aluminum buckle plates.
[0013] Preferably, the second adjusting bolt is fitted inside the stainless steel adjusting plate near the bolt head, and the second adjusting bolt is fixed to the aluminum alloy bracket by two nuts, with the bolt tail located on the side away from the stainless steel adjusting plate.
[0014] Preferably, the head of the first adjusting bolt is close to the aluminum alloy bracket and the tail penetrates through the stainless steel adjusting plate, and a nut is threaded onto the first adjusting bolt body located between the stainless steel adjusting plate and the aluminum alloy bracket.
[0015] Preferably, the upper end of the stainless steel adjusting plate is provided with a T-shaped locking block, and the aluminum alloy clamp is provided with a T-shaped locking groove.
[0016] Preferably, the aluminum alloy clamp is provided with a spherical clamping groove, and an output hole is opened on one side of the spherical clamping groove. The PTFE membrane material can be replaced with PVDF membrane material.
[0017] A novel method for using membrane material nodes includes the following steps:
[0018] S1. Main Connection
[0019] The aluminum alloy bracket is connected to the main structure via bottom bolts;
[0020] S2. Installation and Adjustment
[0021] The stainless steel adjusting plate is connected to the aluminum alloy bracket by adjusting bolt No. 2, and the distance between the stainless steel adjusting plate and the aluminum alloy bracket is adjusted by adjusting bolt No. 1.
[0022] S3. Membrane Laying
[0023] The PTFE membrane is connected to the stainless steel adjusting plate via aluminum alloy clamps. The aluminum alloy clamps are connected to the PTFE membrane via spherical grooves and to the stainless steel adjusting plate via T-shaped slots.
[0024] S4. Final Completion
[0025] The waterproof curtain is connected to the main membrane, and the top membrane aluminum ceiling panel is arranged on the upper part of the aluminum alloy bracket. A waterproof rubber pad is arranged under the aluminum cover plate and fixed with self-tapping screws.
[0026] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0027] This invention provides a novel membrane material node and its application method. It has the following beneficial effects:
[0028] This invention provides a novel membrane material node and its usage method. When in use, the device of this invention can lengthen the No. 1 adjusting bolt between the stainless steel adjusting plate and the aluminum alloy bracket by rotating the aforementioned nut, thereby pushing the stainless steel adjusting plate in a different direction and thus achieving tensioning of the PTFE membrane material on the aluminum alloy clamp. This invention enables tensioning operation even after film coating. Furthermore, the structure of the device of this invention is simple, easy to manufacture and install, and the assembly is more aesthetically pleasing and flat. Attached Figure Description
[0029] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the main structure of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the double-sided stretch membrane structure of the present invention;
[0031] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the single-sided stretch membrane structure of the present invention;
[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drainage direction of the present invention;
[0033] Figure 5 This is a rendering of the physical device of the present invention.
[0034] Among them, 1. Film loading mechanism; 101. Aluminum cover plate; 102. Waterproof rubber pad; 103. Waterproof curtain; 104. Top membrane aluminum buckle plate; 105. PTFE membrane material; 106. No. 1 adjusting bolt; 107. Aluminum alloy clamp; 108. Bottom bolt; 109. Aluminum alloy bracket; 1010. Stainless steel adjusting plate; 1011. Self-tapping screw; 1012. No. 2 adjusting bolt. Detailed Implementation
[0035] 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.
[0036] Example:
[0037] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a novel membrane node, including four membrane loading mechanisms 1, which are connected end to end to form a rectangular shape;
[0038] The film loading mechanism 1 includes an aluminum alloy bracket 109. The upper end of the aluminum alloy bracket 109 is sequentially fixed with an aluminum cover plate 101, a waterproof rubber pad 102, a waterproof curtain 103, and a top film aluminum buckle plate 104 by self-tapping screws 1011.
[0039] A stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 is installed on one side of the aluminum alloy bracket 109 via adjusting bolt No. 2 1012. Adjusting bolt No. 106 is installed on the lower side of the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010. An aluminum alloy clamp 107 is snapped onto the upper end of the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010.
[0040] A PTFE membrane 105 is clamped on one side of the aluminum alloy clamp 107, and two bottom bolts 108 are provided at the lower end of the aluminum alloy bracket 109.
[0041] The film loading mechanism 1 can be configured as a single-sided film stretching mechanism or a double-sided film stretching mechanism, such as... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the single-sided stretching membrane of the present invention is provided only on one side of the aluminum alloy bracket 109, with a first adjusting bolt 106, a second adjusting bolt 1012, an aluminum alloy clamp 107 and a PTFE membrane material 105. Single-sided and double-sided membranes can be matched according to requirements.
[0042] The aluminum cover plate 101 is located at the top, and from top to bottom are the waterproof rubber pad 102, the waterproof curtain 103, and the top membrane aluminum buckle plate 104. The second adjusting bolt 1012 is fitted inside the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 near the bolt head. The second adjusting bolt 1012 is fixed to the aluminum alloy bracket 109 by two nuts, and the bolt tail is located on the side away from the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010.
[0043] The head of the first adjusting bolt 106 is close to the aluminum alloy bracket 109 and the tail passes through the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010. The first adjusting bolt 106, located between the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 and the aluminum alloy bracket 109, is threaded with a nut. Specifically, by rotating the nut, the first adjusting bolt 106 between the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 and the aluminum alloy bracket 109 becomes longer, pushing the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 in a different direction, thereby achieving the tightening of the PTFE membrane 105 on the aluminum alloy clamp 107.
[0044] The upper end of the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 is provided with a T-shaped locking block, and the aluminum alloy clamp 107 is provided with a T-shaped locking groove. The T-shaped locking block is locked in the T-shaped locking groove to achieve connection with the aluminum alloy clamp 107. The aluminum alloy clamp 107 is provided with a spherical clamping groove, and an output hole is provided on one side of the spherical clamping groove. The PTFE membrane material 105 can be replaced with PVDF membrane material.
[0045] A novel method for using membrane material nodes includes the following steps:
[0046] S1. Main Connection
[0047] The aluminum alloy bracket 109 is connected to the main structure via bottom bolts 108. The main structure can be made of steel, aluminum alloy, or wood.
[0048] S2. Installation and Adjustment
[0049] The stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 is connected to the aluminum alloy bracket 109 by the second adjusting bolt 1012, and the distance between the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 and the aluminum alloy bracket 109 is adjusted by the first adjusting bolt 106.
[0050] S3. Membrane Laying
[0051] The PTFE membrane 105 is connected to the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 via an aluminum alloy clamp 107. The aluminum alloy clamp 107 is connected to the PTFE membrane 105 via a spherical clamping groove and to the stainless steel adjusting plate 1010 via a T-shaped clamping groove.
[0052] S4. Final Completion
[0053] The waterproof curtain 103 is connected to the main membrane and serves to waterproof the membrane. The top membrane aluminum ceiling plate 104 is arranged on the upper part of the aluminum alloy bracket 109 to support the waterproof curtain 103. A waterproof rubber pad 102 is arranged under the aluminum cover plate 101 and fixed by self-tapping screws 1011.
[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, the installation method of this device needs to be explained:
[0055] First, design the required aluminum alloy joint nodes according to the needs;
[0056] Cutting and structural welding of engineering aluminum alloy supports and aluminum alloy cover plates;
[0057] On-site installation steps: a) Install aluminum alloy bracket; b) Connect the membrane material to the stainless steel adjusting plate using aluminum alloy clamps; c) Connect the stainless steel adjusting plate to the aluminum alloy bracket using No. 2 adjusting bolts; d) Install the top membrane aluminum ceiling panel; e) Weld the waterproof curtain; f) Fix the aluminum cover plate with self-tapping screws.
[0058] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A novel membrane node, comprising four membrane loading mechanisms (1), characterized in that: The four film-loading mechanisms (1) are connected end to end to form a rectangular shape; The film loading mechanism (1) includes an aluminum alloy bracket (109), and the upper end of the aluminum alloy bracket (109) is fixed with an aluminum cover plate (101), a waterproof rubber pad (102), a waterproof curtain (103) and a top film aluminum buckle plate (104) in sequence by self-tapping screws (1011). A stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) is provided on one side of the aluminum alloy bracket (109) via a second adjusting bolt (1012). A first adjusting bolt (106) is provided on the lower side of the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010). An aluminum alloy clamp (107) is snapped onto the upper end of the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010). The aluminum alloy clamp (107) clamps a PTFE membrane (105) on one side, and the lower end of the aluminum alloy bracket (109) is provided with two bottom bolts (108). The second adjusting bolt (1012) is fitted inside the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) near the head of the bolt. The second adjusting bolt (1012) is fixed to the aluminum alloy bracket (109) by two nuts, and the tail of the bolt is located on the side away from the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010). The head of the first adjusting bolt (106) is close to the aluminum alloy bracket (109) and the tail passes through the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010). The first adjusting bolt (106) located between the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) and the aluminum alloy bracket (109) has a nut threaded on its body.
2. The novel membrane node according to claim 1, characterized in that: The film loading mechanism (1) can be configured as a single-sided film pulling mechanism or a double-sided film pulling mechanism.
3. The novel membrane node according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum cover plate (101) is located at the top, and from top to bottom are waterproof rubber pad (102), waterproof curtain (103) and top membrane aluminum buckle plate (104).
4. The novel membrane node according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) is provided with a T-shaped card block, and the aluminum alloy clamp (107) is provided with a T-shaped card slot.
5. A novel membrane node according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aluminum alloy clamp (107) is provided with a spherical clamping groove, and an output hole is provided on one side of the spherical clamping groove. The PTFE membrane (105) can be replaced with PVDF membrane.
6. The method for using a novel membrane node according to claim 1, characterized in that, Specifically, the following steps are included: S1. Main Connection The aluminum alloy bracket (109) is connected to the main structure via bottom bolts (108); S2. Installation and Adjustment The stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) is connected to the aluminum alloy bracket (109) by the second adjusting bolt (1012), and the distance between the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) and the aluminum alloy bracket (109) is adjusted by the first adjusting bolt (106); S3. Membrane Laying The PTFE membrane (105) is connected to the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) via an aluminum alloy clamp (107). The aluminum alloy clamp (107) is connected to the PTFE membrane (105) via a spherical clamping groove and to the stainless steel adjusting plate (1010) via a T-shaped slot. S4. Final Completion The waterproof curtain (103) is connected to the main membrane, the top membrane aluminum buckle plate (104) is arranged on the upper part of the aluminum alloy bracket (109), and the waterproof rubber pad (102) is arranged under the aluminum cover plate (101) and fixed by self-tapping screws (1011).