Transfer device for building curtain wall installation

Abstract

The application discloses a transfer device for building curtain wall installation, which comprises a box body with an open rear end and a plurality of glass plates placed inside, wherein a suction disc assembly for grabbing a single glass plate in the box body is arranged at the open end of the box body, a driving mechanism for driving the suction disc assembly to move towards a glass plate installation position is arranged on the box body, and a turnover mechanism for driving the suction disc assembly to turn over during the movement is arranged on the box body. The transfer device for building curtain wall installation provided by the application can transfer and subsequently install the glass plates by only one operator, and the transfer device can be combined with an external crane to continuously install a plurality of glass plates, so that the installation efficiency is higher, and the installation process is safer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of curtain wall installation technology, and more specifically to a transfer device for installing building curtain walls. Background Technology

[0002] A glass curtain wall is a building envelope or decorative structure that is supported by a structural system and can have a certain displacement capacity relative to the main structure, without sharing the load of the main structure. It is mainly composed of glass wall panels. Glass curtain walls are an aesthetically pleasing and novel method of building wall decoration and a typical feature of the modernist high-rise building era.

[0003] In glass curtain walls, glass panels typically have holes drilled at their four corners during production. When installing the glass panels onto the building, connectors are first attached to the building's framework, then the glass panels are connected to the connectors, and finally secured with nuts or other components. However, currently, to ensure stability and safety during installation, two workers typically support each side of the glass panel until the connecting holes are aligned with the connectors, holding it in place until another worker secures it. Because glass panels are heavy and easily damaged by impact, manual handling can easily lead to breakage, further increasing operating costs. Furthermore, conventional techniques require a large number of workers, and the installation process is cumbersome and unsafe. If workers do not securely support the glass panels, they can easily fall off, hindering the safe and efficient installation of glass curtain walls and reducing construction efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a transfer device for the installation of building curtain walls. By using mechanical devices to transfer glass panels in the installation basket to the installation position of the glass panels, the installation and transfer of glass panels is more time-saving and labor-saving. This transfer device only requires one construction worker to assist in positioning, and can realize the installation of the transferred glass panels. During the transfer process, it meets the requirements for safe and efficient installation of glass curtain walls, while saving labor costs and improving construction efficiency.

[0005] The present invention provides a transfer device for installing building curtain walls, including a box with an open rear end and several glass plates placed inside. The box is provided with a suction cup assembly for gripping a single glass plate inside the box at the open end. The box is provided with a drive mechanism for driving the suction cup assembly to move to the glass plate installation position and a flipping mechanism provided on the box for driving the suction cup assembly to flip during the movement.

[0006] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes guide rails fixedly disposed on the left and right sides of the housing and extending rearward, slide blocks slidably disposed within the guide rails, and a driving component for driving the slide blocks to move along the guide direction of the guide rails. A rotating shaft is rotatably disposed between the two slide blocks, and the end of the rotating shaft extends into the slide block and is connected to the flipping mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes a cavity formed inside the slide block. The end of the rotating shaft extends into the cavity and is connected to a gear. A rack that meshes with the gear is vertically slidably mounted inside the cavity. Guide rods are fixed at both the upper and lower ends of the rack. Slide grooves that match the guide rods are formed on both the upper and lower sides of the guide rail. The guide rods pass through the slide block and extend into the slide grooves. The end of the guide rods abuts against the bottom wall of the slide groove. A boss is fixed to the rear side of the lower slide groove. The front end of the boss is machined with a bevel. A groove that matches the boss is formed in the upper slide groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the driving component is a cylinder, which is fixed to the side wall of the housing and the output shaft of the cylinder is connected to the slide block.

[0009] Furthermore, the suction cup assembly is mounted on the rotating shaft, and the suction cup assembly includes a mounting plate fixedly mounted in the middle of the rotating shaft, and the mounting plate is provided with four pneumatic suction cups arranged in a rectangular pattern.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a pushing assembly disposed on the rear side of the housing for pushing the glass plate backward. The pushing assembly includes a cylinder fixed on the upper side of the guide rail, a piston plate is slidably fitted inside the cylinder, a slide rod is fixed to the front end of the piston plate, the slide rod extends out of the cylinder and is connected to a connecting plate, a push plate is slidably disposed inside the housing, the connecting plate is connected to the push plate, and a motion groove matching the connecting plate is provided on the side wall of the housing.

[0011] A tank body is fixed to the front side of the guide rail. A sealing plate is slidably fitted inside the tank body. A first spring is fixed between one side of the sealing plate and the side wall of the tank body. A connecting rod is fixed to the other side of the sealing plate. A storage groove is provided on the side wall of the guide rail. The end of the connecting rod slides into the storage groove and connects to a trapezoidal block. The trapezoidal block abuts against the slide block. An air outlet is provided on the side of the tank body away from the guide rail. A one-way air outlet valve is provided in the air outlet. An air inlet is also provided on the side of the tank body away from the guide rail. A one-way air inlet valve is provided in the air inlet. An air inlet pipe is connected to the air inlet. The other end of the air inlet pipe is connected to the rear end of the cylinder.

[0012] Furthermore, the rear end of the cylinder is provided with an exhaust pipe, and the exhaust pipe is equipped with a manual valve.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the enclosure is also equipped with several rollers, which are used to reduce the friction between the bottom of the glass plate and the enclosure.

[0014] Furthermore, a blocking component is provided at the rear end of the box, the blocking component including an electric telescopic rod installed on the box, and the output shaft of the electric telescopic rod is connected to a blocking plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a cover plate is hinged to the upper end of the box.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: The transfer device for building curtain wall installation of this invention realizes the transfer of glass panels to the installation position in a more relaxed and faster manner during the installation process of building curtain walls; by using the transfer device in conjunction with the installation basket, the glass panel is transferred to the installation position of the glass panel, and then cooperates with the installation structure on the building's exterior wall keel frame to install and fix the glass panel on the keel frame; this transfer device saves time and labor, requiring only one construction worker to operate it to transfer and subsequently install the glass panel, and by using this transfer device in conjunction with an external crane, multiple glass panels can be installed continuously, resulting in higher installation efficiency and greater safety during the installation process. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0024] The symbols for the main components are as follows: Glass plate 1, Box body 2, Cover plate 210, Cylinder 201, Guide rail 21, Slide seat 22, Cavity 221, Gear 222, Rack 223, Guide rod 224, Slide groove 225, Boss 226, Groove 227, Rotating shaft 23, Mounting plate 24, Pneumatic suction cup 25, Cylinder 3, Exhaust pipe 301, Piston plate 31, Slide rod 32, Connecting plate 33, Push plate 34, Movement groove 35, Tank body 4, Sealing plate 41, First spring 42, Connecting rod 43, Storage groove 44, Trapezoidal block 45, Air inlet pipe 46, Electric telescopic rod 5, Baffle plate 51. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the transfer device for building curtain wall installation of the present invention includes a box with a rear opening and a plurality of glass plates placed inside. The box is provided with a suction cup assembly for gripping a single glass plate inside the box at the opening end. The box is provided with a drive mechanism for driving the suction cup assembly to move toward the glass plate installation position and a flipping mechanism provided on the box for driving the suction cup assembly to flip during the movement.

[0027] In this embodiment, the internal dimensions of the box 2 match the glass plate 1. Several glass plates 1 are placed inside the box 2. Since the rear end of the box 2 is open, the left and right sides of the box 2 are fixed with rearward extending guide rails 21. Slide seats 22 are slidably assembled in both guide rails 21. Both slide seats 22 are provided with driving components. A rotating shaft 23 is rotatably assembled between the two slide seats 22. A mounting plate 24 is fixed in the middle of the rotating shaft 23. Four pneumatic suction cups 25 are installed on the mounting plate 24 in a rectangular distribution. The end of the rotating shaft 23 extends into the slide seat 22 and is provided with a flipping mechanism.

[0028] The flipping mechanism includes a cavity 221 inside the slide 22. The end of the rotating shaft 23 extends into the cavity 22 and is connected to a gear 222. A rack 223 that meshes with the gear 222 is vertically slidably mounted inside the cavity 221. Guide rods 224 are fixed at both the upper and lower ends of the rack 223. Slots 225 that match the guide rods 224 are opened on both the upper and lower sides of the guide rail 21. The guide rods 224 pass through the slide 22 and extend into the slots 225. The end of the guide rods 224 abuts against the bottom wall of the slots 225. A boss 226 is fixed on the rear side of the lower slot 225. The front end of the boss 226 is machined with a bevel. A groove 227 that matches the boss 226 is opened in the upper slot 225.

[0029] In use, several glass panels 1 are placed inside the box 2, and the box 2 is placed in the curtain wall installation basket. The box 2 is equipped with a guide rail 21 with one side facing the exterior wall of the building. A construction worker enters the curtain wall installation basket and controls the curtain wall installation basket to move to the exterior wall installation position through an external crane. Then the glass panels 1 are installed.

[0030] During installation, the glass plate 1, located at the rear end of the housing 2, contacts the pneumatic suction cup 25 on the mounting plate 24. First, the pneumatic suction cup 25 is activated to firmly hold the glass plate 1 in place. Then, the drive mechanism pushes the slide block 22 along the guide rail 21 towards the building's exterior wall. During this process, the mounting plate 24 is rotated 180 degrees via a flipping structure. This causes the guide rods 224 at both ends of the rack 223 to move backward along the two sliding grooves 225. When the lower guide rod 224 contacts the inclined surface of the boss 226, it pushes the guide rod 224 upward, thus causing the rack 223 to move upward. Since the rack 223 meshes with the gear 222, when the rack 223 moves upward... The gear 222 can be driven to rotate, and the mounting plate 24 will be flipped through the shaft 23. The upper guide rod 224 abuts against the groove 227. The shape and size of the groove 227 match the boss 226, which ensures that the distance between the boss 226 and the groove 227 remains unchanged and is always equal to the distance between the two slides 225. This ensures that the two guide rods 224 are deflected. When the lower guide rod 224 abuts against the upper wall of the boss 226, the mounting plate 24 will complete a 180-degree flip and continue to move backward. The upper and lower ends of the two guide rods 224 abut against the boss 226 and the groove 227 respectively, so that the mounting plate 24 can maintain this state and continue to move backward.

[0031] In this way, the mounting plate 24 and the pneumatic suction cup 25 will be located in front of the glass plate 1 until the glass plate 1 is aligned with the mounting structure on the keel frame. The glass plate 1 is fixed by the mounting structure. Then, the starting suction cup 25 is released from fixing the glass plate 1. The sliding block 22 is driven forward and reset by the driving component. The mounting plate 24 will rotate 180 degrees in the opposite direction so that the pneumatic suction cup 25 is located in front and contacts the next glass plate 1.

[0032] After the installation of one glass panel 1 is completed, the pushing component can push several glass panels 1 inside the housing 2 backward by the thickness of one glass panel 1. Then, by controlling the curtain wall installation basket to move to another installation position through the external crane, the next glass panel 1 can be installed continuously, thus enabling continuous operation and installation of multiple glass panels 1.

[0033] A lifting and translating platform is installed inside the curtain wall installation scaffold. The housing 2 is fixed at the upper end of the lifting and translating platform. The lifting and translating platform can be lifted, lowered, and translated left and right. This structure can be achieved by using a scissor lift frame and screw rods, which is a common technical method in the existing technology. This design allows the position of the housing 2 to be further adjusted by the lifting and translating platform after the curtain wall installation scaffold has moved to the approximate installation position. That is, before the glass panel 1 is installed by the installation structure, the staff can use the lifting and translating platform to adjust the precise position of the glass panel 1, which can better cooperate with the installation structure and make the installation of the glass panel 1 more convenient.

[0034] In this embodiment, the driving component is a cylinder 201, which is fixed to the side wall of the housing 1, and the output shaft of the cylinder 201 is connected to the slide block 22; the slide block 22 can be driven to slide back and forth in the guide rail 21 by the extension and retraction of the output shaft of the cylinder 201.

[0035] In this embodiment, the pushing component is located on the rear side of the housing 1 and can push the glass plate 1 backward. The pushing component includes a cylinder 3 fixed on the upper side of the guide rail 21. A piston plate 31 is slidably fitted inside the cylinder 3. A slide rod 32 is fixed at the front end of the piston plate 31. The slide rod 32 extends out of the cylinder 3 and is connected to a connecting plate 33. A push plate 34 is slidably provided inside the housing 1. The connecting plate 33 is connected to the push plate 34. The side wall of the housing 1 is provided with a motion groove 35 that matches the connecting plate 33.

[0036] A tank body 4 is fixed to the front side of the guide rail 21. A sealing plate 41 is slidably fitted inside the tank body 4. A first spring 42 is fixed between one side of the sealing plate 41 and the side wall of the tank body 4. A connecting rod 43 is fixed to the other side of the sealing plate 41. A storage groove 44 is provided on the side wall of the guide rail 21. The end of the connecting rod 43 slides into the storage groove 44 and is connected to a trapezoidal block 45. The trapezoidal block 45 abuts against the slide seat 22. An air outlet is provided on the side of the tank body 4 away from the guide rail 21. A one-way air outlet valve is provided in the air outlet. An air inlet is also provided on the side of the tank body 4 away from the guide rail 21. A one-way air inlet valve is provided in the air inlet. An air inlet pipe 46 is connected to the air inlet. The other end of the air inlet pipe 46 is connected to the rear end of the cylinder 3.

[0037] In the initial state, under the force of the first spring 42, the trapezoidal block 45 can be pushed out of the storage groove 44 and placed in the guide rail 21. During the process of the mounting plate 24 moving forward to reset, when the slide block 22 moves forward along the guide rail 21 to the front end, it will contact the inclined surface of the trapezoidal block 45 and push the trapezoidal block 45 into the storage groove 44. The trapezoidal block 45 drives the sealing plate 41 to move through the connecting rod 43, and discharges the gas inside the tank 4 through the air outlet until the pneumatic suction cup 25 contacts the glass plate 1. At this time, the trapezoidal block 45 will be completely located in the storage groove 44.

[0038] When the pneumatic suction cup 25 picks up a glass plate 1 and moves it backward, the slide 22 moves backward along the guide rail 21 and gradually disengages from the trapezoidal block 45. The elastic force of the first spring 42 pushes the sealing plate 41 to move and generate negative pressure, which draws the gas inside the cylinder 3 into the tank 4 through the air inlet pipe 46. At this time, the negative pressure formed inside the cylinder 3 drives the piston plate 31 to move backward. Therefore, the piston plate 31 will drive the connecting plate 33 to move backward a certain distance through the slide rod 32. The push plate 34 can push the glass plate 1 inside the box 2 to move backward by a distance equal to the thickness of a glass plate 1. So whenever a glass is taken out from inside the box 1, it can push the glass inside the box 1 to move forward.

[0039] In this embodiment, several rollers can also be provided at the bottom of the box 1 to reduce the friction between the bottom of the glass plate 1 and the box 1, thereby making it easier for the push plate 34 to push several glass plates 1 to move backward.

[0040] In this embodiment, the rear end of the cylinder 3 is provided with an exhaust pipe 301, and the exhaust pipe 301 is provided with a manual valve; so that when it is necessary to reset the piston plate 31 inside the cylinder 3, the manual valve of the exhaust pipe 301 can be opened, and the push plate 34 can be pulled forward, and the piston plate 31 can be driven forward by the slide rod 32, and outside air can enter the inside of the cylinder 3 through the exhaust pipe 301.

[0041] In this embodiment, a cover plate 210 is hinged to the upper end of the box 2; by opening the cover plate 210, the glass plate 1 can be easily placed inside the box 2; and a blocking component is provided at the rear end of the box 2, including an electric telescopic rod 5 installed on the box 2, and the output shaft of the electric telescopic rod 5 is connected to a blocking plate 51; in the initial state, the electric telescopic rod 5 drives the blocking plate 51 to be located at the opening of the box 2, preventing the glass plate 1 from sliding backward out of the box 2. When the glass plate 1 is taken out from the box 2, after the pneumatic suction cup 25 adsorbs the glass plate 1, it is only necessary to start the electric telescopic rod 5 to move the blocking plate 51 out of the opening of the box 2 to take out the glass plate 1. After taking it out, the electric telescopic rod 5 is driven again to extend the blocking plate 51 into the opening of the box 2 to ensure the safety of construction.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transfer device for installing building curtain walls, characterized in that: The box includes a rear opening and several glass plates placed inside. The box is provided with a suction cup assembly at the opening end for gripping a single glass plate inside the box. The box is provided with a drive mechanism for moving the suction cup assembly to the glass plate mounting position and a flipping mechanism provided on the box for driving the suction cup assembly to flip during the movement. The drive mechanism includes guide rails fixedly installed on the left and right sides of the housing and extending backward, slide blocks slidably installed in the guide rails, and a drive component that drives the slide blocks to move along the guide direction of the guide rails. A rotating shaft is rotatably installed between the two slide blocks, and the end of the rotating shaft extends into the slide block and is connected to the flipping mechanism. The flipping mechanism includes a cavity formed inside the slide block. The end of the rotating shaft extends into the cavity and is connected to a gear. A rack that meshes with the gear is vertically slidably mounted in the cavity. Guide rods are fixed at both the upper and lower ends of the rack. Slide grooves that match the guide rods are formed on both the upper and lower sides of the guide rail. The guide rods pass through the slide block and extend into the slide grooves. The end of the guide rods abuts against the bottom wall of the slide groove. A boss is fixed to the rear side of the lower slide groove. The front end of the boss is machined with a bevel. A groove that matches the boss is formed in the upper slide groove. It also includes a pushing assembly located at the rear of the housing for pushing the glass plate backward. The pushing assembly includes a cylinder fixed to the upper side of the guide rail. A piston plate is slidably fitted inside the cylinder. A slide rod is fixed to the front end of the piston plate. The slide rod extends out of the cylinder and is connected to a connecting plate. A push plate is slidably provided inside the housing. The connecting plate is connected to the push plate. The side wall of the housing is provided with a movement groove that matches the connecting plate. A tank body is fixed to the front side of the guide rail. A sealing plate is slidably fitted inside the tank body. A first spring is fixed between one side of the sealing plate and the side wall of the tank body. A connecting rod is fixed to the other side of the sealing plate. A storage groove is provided on the side wall of the guide rail. The end of the connecting rod slides into the storage groove and connects to a trapezoidal block. The trapezoidal block abuts against the slide block. An air outlet is provided on the side of the tank body away from the guide rail. A one-way air outlet valve is provided in the air outlet. An air inlet is also provided on the side of the tank body away from the guide rail. A one-way air inlet valve is provided in the air inlet. An air inlet pipe is connected to the air inlet. The other end of the air inlet pipe is connected to the rear end of the cylinder. The cylinder is equipped with an exhaust pipe at its rear end, and the exhaust pipe is equipped with a manual valve; The bottom of the enclosure is also equipped with several rollers, which are used to reduce the friction between the bottom of the glass plate and the enclosure.

2. The transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component is a cylinder, which is fixed to the side wall of the housing and the output shaft of the cylinder is connected to the slide block.

3. The transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly is mounted on the rotating shaft. The suction cup assembly includes a mounting plate fixedly mounted in the middle of the rotating shaft, and four pneumatic suction cups arranged in a rectangular pattern are mounted on the mounting plate.

4. The transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear end of the housing is provided with a blocking component, which includes an electric telescopic rod installed on the housing, and the output shaft of the electric telescopic rod is connected to a blocking plate.

5. The transfer device for building curtain wall installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the box is hinged with a cover plate.

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