Suspension steel net rack bolt ball temporary support system and working method thereof

The temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame provides stable support and precise positioning, solving the problem of complex jacking and hoisting in steel space frame installation, achieving efficient and low-cost construction, and allowing materials to be reused.

CN117266628BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21CHINA FIRST METALLURGICAL GROUP
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA FIRST METALLURGICAL GROUP
Filing Date
2023-10-30
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing steel space frame installation methods require complex jacking or hoisting equipment, resulting in high construction costs and difficulties.

Method used

The temporary support system using bolted balls for suspended steel space frame is adopted. It includes components such as support frames, pads, support units and diagonal braces, providing stable and reliable support and precise positioning. It allows assembly to start from either side, avoiding complex jacking or hoisting devices.

Benefits of technology

It improves construction efficiency, reduces overall construction costs, and allows materials to be reused, saving resources.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a temporary support system for bolted balls in a suspended steel space frame and its working method. The system includes a support frame, a base plate, and a support unit. The support unit includes a base plate with positioning crosshairs, a vertical cylinder fixed to the positioning center on the base plate, a screw inserted into the upper part of the vertical cylinder, an adjusting block threaded onto the screw and supported at the top of the vertical cylinder, a support block fixed to the upper end of the screw, a transition plate and a level on the vertical cylinder, and diagonal braces distributed around the vertical cylinder. The base plate is mounted on the base plate via leveling bolts. The top surface of the support block has a groove at its positioning center that conforms to the lower contour of the bolted ball, and the groove contains positioning crosshairs. The diagonal braces employ a threaded telescopic structure, with the upper end hinged to the transition plate and the lower end connected to a clamp via a universal joint. The clamp includes two arc-shaped plates with adjustable spacing. This invention provides stable and reliable support and precise positioning for the bolted ball, eliminating the need for complex jacking or hoisting devices, thus improving construction efficiency and reducing overall construction costs.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of steel space frame installation, specifically to a temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frames and its working method. Background Technology

[0002] Steel space frame structures, due to their rational stress distribution, structural stability, light weight, high rigidity, good overall effect, strong seismic resistance, and novel design, have become a representative roofing structure widely used in buildings such as airports, stadiums, and exhibition halls. Currently, there are two main methods for installing steel space frames: one is to assemble them in sections or as a whole on the ground and then hoist them into place; the other is to erect an operating scaffold and assemble the steel space frame symmetrically in a radial pattern, using supports mounted on the building's beams and columns as the starting point. Both methods require complex hoisting or lifting devices, resulting in high construction costs and significant difficulty. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a temporary support system for bolted balls in a suspended steel grid structure and its working method. This invention can provide stable and reliable support for the bolted balls and can accurately position the bolted balls without the need for complex jacking or hoisting devices, thereby improving construction efficiency and reducing overall construction costs.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this invention is:

[0005] A temporary support system for bolted balls in a suspended steel space frame includes a support frame, a pad plate laid on top of the support frame, and support units distributed on the pad plate and located directly below the installation positions of each bolted ball. Each support unit includes a base plate with positioning crosshairs, a vertical cylinder fixed to the positioning center on the base plate, a screw rod inserted into the upper part of the vertical cylinder, an adjusting block threaded onto the screw rod and supported at the top of the vertical cylinder, a support block fixed to the upper end of the screw rod, a transition plate and a level on the vertical cylinder, and diagonal braces distributed around the vertical cylinder. The base plate is mounted on the pad plate via leveling bolts. The support block has a groove at its top positioning center that conforms to the lower contour of the bolted ball, and the groove contains positioning crosshairs. The diagonal braces employ a threaded telescopic structure, with the upper end hinged to the transition plate and the lower end connected to a clamp via a universal joint. The clamp includes two arc-shaped plates with adjustable spacing.

[0006] Preferably, the two arc-shaped plates of the clamp are a fixed arc-shaped plate and a movable arc-shaped plate, respectively. The movable arc-shaped plate is rotatably mounted on the end of the adjusting bolt, and the adjusting bolt is threaded onto the components of the clamp.

[0007] Preferably, the adjusting block is provided with a handle for easy operation.

[0008] Preferably, the level is mounted on the adapter plate.

[0009] Preferably, the diagonal brace is hinged to the adapter plate via a pivot.

[0010] Preferably, the vertical cylinder is welded and fixed to the base plate.

[0011] Preferably, the level is a bubble level.

[0012] Preferably, the three diagonal braces are evenly distributed around the vertical cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the support frame is provided with protective components around its perimeter.

[0014] The working method of the above-mentioned temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame is as follows:

[0015] First, set up the support frame and base plate according to the load conditions, and set the positioning cross lines on the base plate directly below the installation position of each bolt ball. Set the size and quantity of the support unit according to the size of the steel grid frame and the size and quantity of the bolt balls.

[0016] Then install each support unit: First, align the positioning cross lines on the base plate and the pad plate. Then, install the base plate on the pad plate with the leveling bolts and level it with a level. Then, insert the screw into the upper part of the vertical cylinder and adjust the extension height of the screw by operating the adjusting block so that the positioning center of the positioning cross line on the groove is the same as the design elevation of the bottom of the bolt ball. Then, adjust the angle and length of the diagonal brace, the angle of the universal joint, and the spacing of the arc plate so that the arc plate is clamped on the steel pipe of the support frame.

[0017] Then place the bolt balls on the grooves, and install the web members and chord members until the starting frame is assembled and the steel space frame span forms a complete whole;

[0018] Once the steel space frame is completed and the steel space frame as a whole can maintain its self-stability through structural force, dismantle the entire system: first, operate the adjusting block to disengage the groove from the bolt ball and retract the screw to the appropriate height, remove the screw from the vertical cylinder, then adjust the spacing of the arc plate to disengage it from the steel pipe of the support frame, then loosen the leveling bolt, remove the bottom plate and vertical cylinder, and then gradually dismantle the support frame.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0020] This invention provides vertical support and limiting for the bolt ball through grooves, screws, adjusting blocks, vertical cylinders, base plates, pads, and support frames, and provides stable diagonal bracing for the support unit through diagonal bracing rods. Therefore, it can provide stable and reliable support for the bolt ball and prevent its movement. At the same time, this invention also has positioning and leveling structures, which can accurately position the bolt ball. Therefore, this application can start assembling from all bolt balls on any side of the starting frame simultaneously and move towards the opposite direction. This changes the traditional method of assembling on the ground and then lifting and hoisting the whole assembly, which relies on the support as the starting point and radiating outwards. It eliminates the need for complex lifting or hoisting devices, significantly improves construction efficiency, reduces overall construction costs, and allows materials to be reused, saving resources. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the temporary support system for bolted balls of suspended steel space frame in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the base plate in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a top view of the adjustment block in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the support block in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a top view of the adapter plate in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the diagonal brace in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In the diagram: 1-Support frame; 2-Plate; 3-Base plate; 4-Leveling bolt; 5-Vertical cylinder; 6-Adjusting block; 7-Screw; 8-Support block; 9-Groove; 10-Adapter plate; 11-Level; 12-Diagonal brace; 13-Clamp; 14-Protective assembly; 15-Positioning crosshair; 16-Handle; 17-Shape; 18-Universal joint; 19-Arc plate; 20-Adjusting bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] This embodiment discloses a temporary bolt ball support system for a suspended steel space frame, such as... Figures 1 to 6 As shown: It includes a support frame 1, a pad 2 laid on top of the support frame 1, and support units distributed on the pad 2 and located directly below the installation positions of each bolt ball; the support unit includes a base plate 3 with positioning crosshairs 15, a vertical cylinder 5 fixed at the positioning center on the base plate 3, a screw 7 inserted into the upper part of the vertical cylinder 5, an adjusting block 6 threaded onto the screw 7 and supported at the top of the vertical cylinder 5, a support block 8 fixed at the upper end of the screw 7, a transition plate 10 and a level 11 provided on the vertical cylinder 5, and diagonal bracing rods 12 distributed around the vertical cylinder 5. The base plate 3 is installed on the pad 2 by leveling bolts 4. The top surface of the support block 8 has a groove 9 at the positioning center that is adapted to the lower contour of the bolt ball and the groove 9 has positioning crosshairs 15. The diagonal bracing rod 12 adopts a threaded telescopic structure and its upper end is hinged to the transition plate 10, and its lower end is connected to a clamp 13 through a universal joint 18. The clamp 13 includes two arc-shaped plates 19 with adjustable spacing.

[0030] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the support frame 1 is provided with protective components 14 around its perimeter. The protective components 14 generally include guardrails, safety nets, and kickboards.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the adjusting block 6 is provided with a handle 16 for easy operation.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the level 11 is mounted on the adapter plate 10.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the diagonal brace 12 is hinged to the adapter plate 10 via a pivot 17.

[0034] like Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, preferably, the two arc-shaped plates 19 of the clamp 13 are a fixed arc-shaped plate and a movable arc-shaped plate, respectively. The movable arc-shaped plate is rotatably mounted on the end of the adjusting bolt 20, and the adjusting bolt 20 is threaded onto the component of the clamp 13.

[0035] In this embodiment, preferably, the vertical cylinder 5 is welded and fixed to the base plate 3. Preferably, the level 11 is a bubble level. Preferably, three diagonal bracing rods 12 are evenly distributed around the vertical cylinder 5.

[0036] The working method of the above-mentioned temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame is as follows:

[0037] First, set up the support frame 1 and the pad 2 according to the load conditions, and set the positioning cross line 15 on the pad 2 directly below each bolt ball installation position. Set the size and quantity of the support unit according to the size of the steel grid frame and the size and quantity of the bolt balls.

[0038] Then install each support unit: First, align the positioning cross lines 15 on the base plate 3 and the pad plate 2, then install the base plate 3 on the pad plate 2 using the leveling bolts 4 and level it with the level 11, then insert the screw 7 into the upper part of the vertical cylinder 5, and adjust the extension height of the screw 7 by operating the adjusting block 6 so that the positioning center of the positioning cross line 15 on the groove 9 is the same as the design elevation of the bottom of the bolt ball, then adjust the angle and length of the diagonal brace 12, the angle of the universal joint 18, and the spacing of the arc plate 19 so that the arc plate 19 is clamped on the steel pipe of the support frame 1;

[0039] Then place the bolt ball on the groove 9, and then install the web members and chord members until the starting frame is assembled and the steel space frame span forms a complete whole;

[0040] After the steel space frame is completed and the steel space frame as a whole can maintain its self-stability by structural force, dismantle the entire system: first, operate the adjusting block 6 to disengage the groove 9 from the bolt ball and retract the screw 7 to a suitable height, remove the screw 7 from the vertical cylinder 5, then adjust the spacing of the arc plate 19 to disengage it from the steel pipe of the support frame 1, then loosen the leveling bolt 4, remove the bottom plate 3 and the vertical cylinder 5, and then gradually dismantle the support frame 1.

[0041] This invention provides vertical support and limiting for the bolt ball through the groove 9, screw 7, adjusting block 6, vertical cylinder 5, base plate 3, pad plate 2, and support frame 1, and provides stable diagonal support for the support unit through the diagonal brace 12. Therefore, it can provide stable and reliable support for the bolt ball and prevent it from moving. At the same time, this invention also has a positioning structure and a leveling structure, which can accurately position the bolt ball. Therefore, this application can start assembling from all bolt balls on any side of the starting frame simultaneously and move towards the opposite direction. It changes the traditional method of assembling on the ground and then lifting and hoisting the whole assembly, which relies on the support as the starting point and radiating outwards. It eliminates the need for complex lifting or hoisting devices, significantly improves construction efficiency, reduces overall construction costs, and allows materials to be reused, saving resources.

[0042] The embodiments described above are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The detailed description of the embodiments of this application is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A working method for a temporary bolt ball support system for a suspended steel space frame, characterized in that: The temporary support system for bolted balls of the suspended steel grid structure includes a support frame, a pad plate laid on top of the support frame, and support units distributed on the pad plate and located directly below the installation positions of each bolt ball. The support unit includes a base plate with positioning crosshairs, a vertical cylinder fixed at the positioning center on the base plate, a screw rod inserted into the upper part of the vertical cylinder, an adjusting block threaded onto the screw rod and supported at the top of the vertical cylinder, a support block fixed at the upper end of the screw rod, a transition plate and a level on the vertical cylinder, and diagonal braces distributed around the vertical cylinder. The base plate is installed on the pad plate by leveling bolts. The top surface of the support block has a groove at the positioning center that is adapted to the lower contour of the bolt ball and a positioning crosshair in the groove. The diagonal braces adopt a threaded telescopic structure and are hinged to the transition plate at the upper end and connected to a clamp through a universal joint at the lower end. The clamp includes two arc-shaped plates with adjustable spacing. During work: First, set up the support frame and base plate according to the load conditions, and set the positioning cross lines on the base plate directly below the installation position of each bolt ball. Set the size and quantity of the support unit according to the size of the steel grid frame and the size and quantity of the bolt balls. Then install each support unit: First, align the positioning cross lines on the base plate and the pad plate. Then, install the base plate on the pad plate with the leveling bolts and level it with a level. Then, insert the screw into the upper part of the vertical cylinder and adjust the extension height of the screw by operating the adjusting block so that the positioning center of the positioning cross line on the groove is the same as the design elevation of the bottom of the bolt ball. Then, adjust the angle and length of the diagonal brace, the angle of the universal joint, and the spacing of the arc plate so that the arc plate is clamped on the steel pipe of the support frame. Then place the bolt balls on the grooves, and install the web members and chord members until the starting frame is assembled and the steel space frame span forms a complete whole; Once the steel space frame is completed and the steel space frame as a whole can maintain its self-stability through structural force, dismantle the entire system: first, operate the adjusting block to disengage the groove from the bolt ball and retract the screw to the appropriate height, remove the screw from the vertical cylinder, then adjust the spacing of the arc plate to disengage it from the steel pipe of the support frame, then loosen the leveling bolt, remove the bottom plate and vertical cylinder, and then gradually dismantle the support frame.

2. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The fixture has two arc-shaped plates, a fixed arc-shaped plate and a movable arc-shaped plate. The movable arc-shaped plate is rotatably mounted on the end of the adjusting bolt, which is threaded onto the fixture's components.

3. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment block is equipped with a handle for easy operation.

4. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The level is mounted on the adapter plate.

5. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The diagonal brace is hinged to the adapter plate via a pivot.

6. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical cylinder is welded and fixed to the base plate.

7. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A bubble level is used as the level indicator.

8. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Three diagonal braces are evenly distributed around the vertical cylinder.

9. The working method of the temporary bolt ball support system for suspended steel space frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame is equipped with protective components around its perimeter.

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