Method for installing a spherical fly rail art installation

Abstract

The application relates to a mounting method of a spherical fly rail artistic device. The method comprises the following steps: fixing a main force column on a main beam on a ceiling through a U-shaped hoop; fixing track components on the outer surface of the main force column through fixing rods from the top end of the main force column according to the numbers of the track components; and fixing and connecting adjacent track components until the spiral track is mounted; fixing a ring-shaped opening of a steel net ball on a fixing disc through a plurality of prefabricated double-end bolts below the fixing disc; welding steel rods of a preset length on the side of the ring-shaped opening in the unit shape of the steel net ball; and welding subsequent steel rods directly connected with the welded steel rods based on the welded steel rods through positioning welding sleeves one by one until the welding of the steel net ball is completed; and placing small balls running on the spiral track by gravity on the spiral track and starting the motor of a transmission mechanism, so as to solve the problem of difficult installation of the spherical fly rail artistic device in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of exhibition control technology, and in particular to a method for installing a spherical flying track art installation. Background Technology

[0002] There are various mechanical devices for people to enjoy, and they are set up in various places for people to relax and watch. Nowadays, most of them are equipped with advanced technological components, such as sound, light, electricity, and magnetism, to create colorful scenes and landscapes, which enhances the aesthetics and effects. The scenes synthesized by sound, light, electricity, and magnetism are mostly predetermined scenes set by computers and other equipment, which are relatively simple and not three-dimensional. By setting up a circulating rolling ball in combination with sound, light, and other electronic technologies to create colorful scenes and landscapes, a better device for people to relax, watch, and enjoy.

[0003] In related technologies, the installation of spherical flying track art installations usually requires pre-assembly and then splicing due to their complex structure. However, in reality, due to the large size and heavy weight of spherical flying track art installations and their fragile outer structure, pre-assembled devices are easily damaged during transportation, making the installation of spherical flying track art installations difficult.

[0004] There is currently no effective solution to the problem of installation difficulties in spherical flying track art installations in related technologies. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides an installation method for a spherical flying track art device, which at least solves the problem of difficult installation of spherical flying track art devices in related technologies.

[0006] This invention provides a method for installing a spherical flying track art installation, comprising: fixing a main column to a main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps, wherein the main beam is a pre-installed main beam, the U-shaped clamps are matched with the cross-sectional shape of the main beam, fixing a fixing plate at the top of the main column to the main beam using bolts, the main column being a hollow structure, and a small ball transmission mechanism pre-installed inside the main column; starting from the top of the main column, fixing the track components to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to the track component numbers, and fixing adjacent track components together until the spiral track is installed, wherein the track component is part of the spiral track, including at least one disc positioning flange and multiple track segments installed parallel to the disc positioning flange; below the fixing plate, multiple prefabricated... Double-ended bolts are used to fix the annular opening of the steel tennis ball onto the fixed plate. Multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts are of the same length and diameter and are evenly distributed between the fixed plate and the annular opening. Steel rods of a predetermined length, in the unit shape of the steel tennis ball, are welded to the side of the annular opening. Based on the already welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the already welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis ball is complete. The steel tennis ball is a spherical shape formed by the steel rods in close contact with equilateral triangles. The positioning welding sleeves are used to fix the steel rods at a predetermined angle and orientation for welding. A small ball, moving by gravity on the spiral track, is placed on the spiral track, and the motor of the transmission mechanism is turned on to transport the small ball, which has fallen to the bottom of the spiral track, from inside the main column to the top of the spiral track.

[0007] As an optional embodiment, before fixing the main column to the main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps, the method further includes: slidingly installing the guide rail frame and multiple guide rails of the transmission mechanism inside the main column, and slidingly installing a ball transmission frame on the guide rails, wherein the guide rail frame is slidably installed inside the main column through a frame rail fixed inside the main column, and the multiple guide rails are fixed on the guide rail frame; connecting the ball transmission frame to a gear connected to the output shaft of a motor via a chain, wherein the motor is located at the bottom of the main column and fixed to the main column; installing the guide rail frame on a lift, the lift being fixedly installed on the fixed plate of the main column, and the output end of the lift being fixed on the guide rail frame for lifting the guide rail frame up and down as needed.

[0008] As an optional embodiment, before fixing the main column to the main beam on the ceiling using a U-shaped clamp, the method further includes: simulating the position of the main column fixed to the main beam based on the structure and position of the main beam; determining the shape and size of the U-shaped clamp according to the position of the main column and the main beam; and manufacturing the U-shaped clamp according to the shape and size.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column by fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is fully installed. The method further includes: determining the overall shape of the spiral track through simulation, cutting the spiral track to obtain multiple track segments; manufacturing corresponding track segments using the cut track segments; assembling the corresponding number of track segments and corresponding disc positioning flanges into track components according to the simulation model, and determining the fixing rods of each track component; and determining the number of each track component through actual assembly testing.

[0010] As an optional embodiment, starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. This includes: fixing the first numbered track component to the top of the main column and aligning it with the output port of the transmission mechanism, so that the ball enters the track component after being output from the transmission mechanism; fixing the first numbered track component to the side of the main column using the corresponding fixing rod, wherein the fixing rod is a fixed support structure between the spiral track and the main column; and fixing two adjacent numbered track components using bolts through the disc positioning flange at the end of the track component until the spiral track is installed.

[0011] As an optional embodiment, before fixing the annular opening of the steel tennis ball onto the fixed plate using multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts below the fixed plate, the method further includes: cutting a solid steel rod of a preset diameter into steel rod segments of a preset length; tapping both ends of the steel rod segments to obtain screws of a standard diameter, and making the screws mate with the nuts of standard parts to manufacture the prefabricated double-ended bolts.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, a steel rod of a preset length is welded to the side of the annular opening in the unit shape of the steel tennis ball. This includes: before installing the annular opening, welding the steel rod of the preset length using the positioning welding sleeve to obtain a spherical mesh surface with a total area larger than the annular opening; cutting a circular hole of a corresponding size on the spherical mesh surface through the outer diameter of the annular opening; rotating the circular hole to face the side of the annular opening, and welding the steel rod in contact with the side to the annular opening; and installing the spherical mesh surface simultaneously with installing the annular opening.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, based on the welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed. This includes: based on the steel rods with spherical mesh surfaces already welded to the annular opening, the steel rods connected one by one are welded using positioning welding sleeves to form equilateral triangles, forming spherical mesh surfaces at predetermined angles; until the spherical mesh surfaces are spliced ​​into a whole spherical surface, the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed.

[0014] As an optional embodiment, starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column by fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. The method further includes: wrapping a transparent plastic tube around the spiral track; and fixing a flexible light strip on the spiral track.

[0015] As an optional embodiment, before placing a small ball that moves under gravity on the spiral track and turning on the motor of the transmission mechanism, the method further includes: installing a damping device at the end of the spiral track and installing a buffer pad on the damping device at the position where it contacts the small ball; wherein, the damping device includes a damping bracket and a speed reducer, the damping bracket is installed on the spiral track, and the speed reducer is rotatably installed on the damping bracket through a resistance element.

[0016] The installation method of the spherical flying track art device provided by this invention involves fixing the main column to the main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps. Starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbering. Adjacent track components are then fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. Below the fixing plate, the annular opening of the steel tennis ball is fixed to the fixing plate using multiple pre-made double-ended bolts. Steel rods of a preset length, in the shape of the steel tennis ball, are welded to the side of the annular opening. Based on the welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed. Small balls that move under gravity on the spiral track are placed on the spiral track, and the motor of the transmission mechanism is turned on to transport the small balls that have fallen to the bottom of the spiral track from inside the main column to the top of the spiral track. This allows for the orderly installation of the multi-layered spherical flying track art device. The segmented spiral track and the positioning welding sleeves improve the installation of the complex spiral track and steel tennis balls, increasing the installation speed and reducing the installation difficulty. This solves the technical problem of difficult installation of spherical flying track art installations, and achieves the technical effect of improving the installation efficiency and reducing the installation difficulty of spherical flying track art installations. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other embodiments based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an installation method for a spherical flying track art device, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a spherical flying track art device, an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main column and spiral track of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a steel tennis ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a first schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and main support column of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and main support column of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a positioning welding sleeve fixing a steel rod according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] The reference numerals in the above figures are as follows:

[0026] 10—Steel tennis ball; 20—Helical track; 30—Main column; 11—Fixed plate; 21—Elevator; 22—Lifting plate; 23—Connecting rod; 24—Support plate; 25—Fixed plate; 26—Support rod; 27—Mounting plate; 31—Transmission belt; 32—Rotating gear; 33—Rotating shaft; 34—Driver; 35—Second pulley; 36—Belt; 37—Strong magnetic component; 41—Guide rail; 42—Pulley; 43—Fixed platform; 51—Support body; 52—Assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0027] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the present invention. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present invention are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] First, the specific structure of the spherical flying track art installation in this embodiment will be described.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a spherical flying track art device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the main column and spiral track of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a steel tennis ball according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figure 4, the spherical flying track art installation includes: a steel tennis net 10, which is installed on the main column 30; and a spiral track 20, which includes a track and a buffer structure. The track is installed on the main column 30 in a spiral shape with the main column 30 at its center. The buffer structure is installed at the end of the track and at the bottom of the main column 30. The main column 30 is hollow inside and is equipped with a transmission mechanism.

[0030] The steel tennis ball 10 comprises multiple stainless steel bars of equal length, interconnected to form an equilateral triangular mesh for enhanced stability. The bars are joined by full welding. A main support column 30 is installed on the main beam of the ceiling, and the steel tennis ball 10 is mounted on it. Lighting fixtures are installed on the ceiling to enhance the visual appeal of the steel tennis ball 10.

[0031] The technical solution of this embodiment uses a transmission mechanism inside the main column 30 to lift and transmit the rolling ball. The spiral track 20 is installed on the main column 30 and is set around the main column 30. The rolling ball rolls out from the ball outlet at the top of the main column 30 and falls onto the spiral track 20. Under the action of its own weight, the rolling ball falls along the spiral track 20. With the help of lighting and other equipment effects, the viewing effect is more three-dimensional and the viewing effect is improved. After leaving the spiral track 20, the rolling ball passes through the ball inlet at the bottom of the main column 30 and rolls into the transmission mechanism inside the main column 30 for transmission and ascent, realizing the automatic transmission cycle of the rolling ball.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a first schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and main support column according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a second schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism and main support column according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the output end of the elevator 21 is connected to the lifting plate 22. Multiple connecting rods 23 are spaced apart on the support plate 24, and the other ends of the multiple connecting rods 23 are all connected to the lifting plate 22. The support plate 24 is installed on the upper end of the main column 30 and supports a gear assembly. A support platform is set on the connecting rod 23, and the rotating shaft can be installed on the support platform. The lifting plate 22 and the support plate 24 are connected by the connecting rods 23, so that when the elevator 21 needs to lower the transmission mechanism, it releases ropes to lower the lifting plate 22, thereby allowing the transmission mechanism to be lowered.

[0033] To ensure the stability of the connection between the support plate 24 and the lifting plate 22, two connecting rods 23 are used, each connected to one of the opposite ends of the lifting plate 22. This ensures that the lifting plate 22 can move horizontally and smoothly when pulled by the elevator 21 or under its own weight. The connecting rods 23 are connected to the support plate 24 and the lifting plate 22 using bolts and nuts.

[0034] Inside the bottom of the main column 30, there is a mounting plate 27, a fixing plate 25, and multiple support rods 26. The fixing plate 25 is detachably mounted to the bottom of the main column. The drive component 34 is mounted on the mounting plate 27, and the multiple support rods 26 connect the fixing plate 25 and the mounting plate 27. The drive component 34 is fixed to the cylindrical and spherical housing at the bottom of the main column by the mounting plate 27, the fixing plate 25, and the multiple support rods 26, so that the drive component 34 can be supported. The support rods 26 are connected to the fixing plate and the mounting plate 27 by bolts and nuts.

[0035] The transmission mechanism inside the main column 30 includes two gear assemblies, a transmission belt 31, and multiple strong magnetic components 37. The two gear assemblies are respectively located at both ends of the support body 51, and the transmission belt 31 connects the two gear assemblies. The assembly 52 is provided with two transmission slots, and the transmission belt 31 passes through the transmission slots. Multiple strong magnetic components 37 are spaced apart on the transmission belt 31 and attract iron balls.

[0036] The gear assembly includes a rotating shaft 33 and two rotating gears 32, which are spaced apart and mounted on the rotating shaft 33. Support platforms are provided on both sides of the support body 51, and support platforms are also mounted on the connecting rod 23 and the support rod 26. The two rotating shafts 33 are respectively mounted on the two support platforms. The transmission belt 31 is a chain, and there are two chains, which enable transmission between the two gear assemblies on both sides. Strong magnetic components 37 are connected to both chains. The strong magnetic components 37 are magnets, which facilitate the attraction of hollow iron spheres.

[0037] The strong magnetic component 37 has a groove, and the ball is placed inside the groove, fitting snugly against the inner wall of the groove. The shape of the groove fits the ball, facilitating the attraction of the iron ball and ensuring a tight fit between the ball and the strong magnetic component 37, thus improving the stability during ball transport. Multiple anti-collision components are spaced apart on the strong magnetic component 37. When the ball enters the column through the opening from the cylindrical structure at the bottom of the main column, and when the ball approaches or impacts the strong magnetic component 37, the multiple anti-collision components buffer the impact, ensuring a stable fit between the ball and the strong magnetic component 37 and guaranteeing connection stability during ball transport. To reduce the impact force of the ball on the strong magnetic component 37, the anti-collision components are made of rubber or sponge material.

[0038] The transmission mechanism also includes a drive unit 34, which is connected to a gear assembly and drives the gear assembly to rotate. In this embodiment, the drive unit 34 is a motor, which outputs power to move the gear assembly, thereby causing the conveyor belt 31 to move and complete the transportation of the strong magnetic component 37 and the ball.

[0039] It should be noted that a first pulley is provided at the output end of the motor, and a second pulley is provided on the rotating shaft. The first pulley and the second pulley 35 are connected by a belt 36. When the motor outputs power, it drives the first pulley to rotate, which in turn drives the second pulley 35 to rotate through the belt 36. This drives a rotating shaft to rotate, causing two rotating gears 32 on the rotating shaft to rotate. Through the transmission belt 31, another set of gears moves. The movement of the transmission belt 31 causes multiple strong magnetic components 37 to move, thus facilitating the transport of the sphere.

[0040] Multiple guide rails 41 are installed on the inner wall of the main column 30. The guide rails include pulleys 42 and fixed platforms 43. The fixed platforms 43 are installed on the side of the support structure 50, and the pulleys 42 are installed on the fixed platforms 43. The pulleys 42 are connected to the guide rails 41. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the guide rails 41 is V-shaped, and the bent end of the guide rails 41 faces the fixed platforms 43. Anti-slip elements are provided at the bends of the guide rails 41. After the rollers 42 come into contact with the anti-slip elements, it is convenient for the rollers 42 to roll on the anti-slip elements, while also preventing the rollers 42 from falling too quickly and affecting the maintenance of the transmission mechanism.

[0041] It should be noted that the guide rail 41 is provided with a connection point that can connect with the pulley 42, allowing the pulley 42 to move within the constraints of the connection point, thus preventing the pulley 42 from detaching from the connection point and affecting the descent of the transmission structure 30. The fixed platform 43 is configured to provide support for the installation of the pulley 42 without affecting the rotation of the pulley 42. The fixed platform 43 is fixedly installed on the support structure 50, so that the pulley 42 can be fixed in position relative to the support structure 50, ensuring the stability of the descent of the transmission structure 30.

[0042] The support structure includes a support body 51 and two assemblies 52, which are respectively installed on both sides of the support body 51. The support body 51 is connected to the connecting components. In this embodiment, the support body 51 is a load-bearing column, and the two assemblies 52 are installed on two opposite sides of the load-bearing column, thus forming the structure of the support transmission structure 30 and ensuring the stability of the transmission structure 30. Two transmission slots are formed on the assemblies 52 to facilitate the passage of the transmission belt 31 through the two transmission slots, allowing the transmission belt 31 to move under the drive of the two gear assemblies, thereby realizing the transmission of the sphere.

[0043] It should be noted that the assembly 52 is made of a self-lubricating polymer material. Since the conveyor belt 31 is located inside the conveyor groove, the self-lubricating assembly 52 can reduce the frictional force during the movement of the conveyor belt 31 and reduce frictional loss. The fixed platform 43 is installed on the side of the support body 51 and does not affect the movement of the conveyor belt 31.

[0044] Based on the above-mentioned spherical flying track art installation, this embodiment provides a method for installing the spherical flying track art installation. Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating an installation method for a spherical flying track art installation according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown, the installation method of a spherical flying track art installation provided in this embodiment includes the following steps:

[0045] Step S101: The main column is fixedly installed on the main beam on the ceiling using a U-shaped clamp. The main beam is a pre-installed main beam. The U-shaped clamp matches the cross-sectional shape of the main beam. The fixing plate at the top of the main column is fixed to the main beam using bolts. The main column is a hollow structure and a small ball transmission mechanism is pre-installed inside the main column.

[0046] Step S102: Starting from the top of the main column, according to the number of the track components, fix the track components to the outer surface of the main column with fixing rods, and fix adjacent track components to each other until the spiral track is installed. The track component is part of the spiral track, including at least one disc positioning flange and multiple track segments installed in parallel on the disc positioning flange.

[0047] Step S103: Below the fixed plate, the annular opening of the steel tennis ball is fixedly installed on the fixed plate by multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts, wherein the multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts have the same length and diameter and are evenly distributed between the fixed plate and the annular opening.

[0048] Step S104: Using steel rods of a preset length, steel tennis balls are welded to the side of the annular opening in unit shape. Then, based on the welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis balls is completed. The steel tennis balls are spherical shapes formed by closely connecting steel rods in equilateral triangles. The positioning welding sleeves are used to fix the steel rods at a predetermined angle and orientation for welding.

[0049] Step S105: Place the small ball that moves by gravity on the spiral track onto the spiral track, and turn on the motor of the transmission mechanism to transfer the small ball that has fallen to the bottom of the spiral track from inside the main column to the top of the spiral track.

[0050] The main column is fixed to the main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps. Starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbers. Adjacent track components are then fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. Below the fixing plate, the annular opening of the steel tennis ball is fixed to the fixing plate using multiple pre-made double-ended bolts. Steel rods of preset lengths are welded to the side of the annular opening in the shape of the steel tennis ball. Based on the welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed. Small balls that move under gravity on the spiral track are placed on the spiral track, and the motor of the transmission mechanism is turned on to transfer the small balls that fall to the bottom of the spiral track from inside the main column to the top of the spiral track. This allows for the orderly installation of the multi-layered spherical flying track art installation. The segmented spiral track and positioning welding sleeves improve the installation of the complex spiral track and steel tennis balls, increasing the installation speed and reducing the installation difficulty. This solves the technical problem of difficult installation of spherical flying track art installations, and achieves the technical effect of improving the installation efficiency and reducing the installation difficulty of spherical flying track art installations.

[0051] The aforementioned main support columns are prefabricated and need to be fixed to the ceiling during on-site installation. This allows the steel tennis ball and spiral track to be secured to the main support columns, creating the effect of them being suspended from the ceiling. Lighting and decorations can also be pre-installed on the ceiling, but a main beam for suspending the main support columns must be provided. Generally, at least two main beams are required, intersecting each other to increase the load-bearing capacity of the main support columns.

[0052] During on-site installation, the main column is fixed to the main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps. The U-shaped clamps are designed to fit the cross-sectional shape of the main beam. During installation, the U-shaped opening of the clamp faces downward and the edge of the U-shaped opening protrudes outward to fit against the fixing plate. The fixing plate at the top of the main column can then be fixed to the main beam using bolts, thus completing the installation of the main column.

[0053] In this embodiment, the U-shaped clamps are 600mm long, 300mm high, and 6mm thick, with a total of four U-shaped clamps, each with six fixing holes. The main support column has a diameter of 450mm, a wall thickness of 6mm, and a length of 7250mm, and is entirely made of stainless steel. The fixing plate at the top of the main support column is a circular steel plate with a diameter of 1700mm and a thickness of 20mm. Twelve fixing holes (25mm in diameter) are drilled along the edge for fixing the annular opening.

[0054] The aforementioned circular tube and circular steel plate are fully welded together using 450mm x 450mm steel plate brackets to form the main support column. These steel plate brackets are isosceles right-angled triangles with two 450mm sides, welded to the side of the circular tube and the bottom of the circular steel plate respectively, forming a reinforcing structure. The minimum number of steel plate brackets is four, but six, eight, ten, etc., are also possible; it should be noted that adjacent steel plate brackets form the same included angle.

[0055] It should be noted that the main column is a hollow structure, and a small ball transmission mechanism is pre-installed inside the main column. Therefore, once the main column is installed, the transmission mechanism is also installed. The transmission mechanism includes the aforementioned lifting platform 21, lifting plate 22, connecting rod 23, support plate 24, fixing plate 25, support rod 26, mounting plate 27, transmission belt 31, rotating gear 32, rotating shaft 33, driving component 34, second pulley 35, belt 36, strong magnet 37, guide rail 41, pulley 42, fixed platform 43, support body 51, and assembly 52. ​​All of these can be considered as part of the transmission mechanism. The specific pre-installation method of the transmission mechanism will be explained later.

[0056] After the main column is installed, starting from the top of the main column, fix the track components to the outer surface of the main column with fixing rods according to the number of the track components, and fix adjacent track components to each other until the spiral track is installed.

[0057] The track component is part of the helical track and is pre-installed. The track component includes at least one disc positioning flange and multiple track sections mounted parallel to the disc positioning flange.

[0058] Preferably, in this embodiment, one track component is provided with three disc positioning flanges, respectively located at both ends and the middle. The disc positioning flanges at both ends have fixing holes, which can be used for bolt fixing. The track section consists of four steel bars, bent according to a preset curve, and welded to the disc positioning flanges.

[0059] After the spiral track is installed, the annular opening of the steel tennis ball is fixed to the fixing plate below the main column using multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts. The annular opening can be a single piece or multiple segments, which can be combined into a complete ring, serving as the intermediate component for fixing the steel tennis ball to the main column. In this embodiment, the annular opening can be a rectangular square steel ring with a cross-section of 50mm x 150mm, a thickness of 5mm, and a diameter of 1700mm.

[0060] Since the entire force on the steel tennis ball rests on the annular opening, the annular opening is secured by multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts of the same length and diameter, evenly distributed between the fixing plate and the annular opening. In this embodiment, the prefabricated double-ended bolts have a diameter of 30mm, a length of 700cm, and are threaded at both ends and fitted with nuts.

[0061] Using steel rods of a preset length, steel tennis balls are welded to the side of the annular opening in unit shape. Then, based on the welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis balls is completed.

[0062] In this embodiment, the outer tennis ball, with an overall diameter of 6900mm, is constructed by fully welding together 2.5cm diameter 304 stainless steel bars. The steel tennis ball is a spherical shape formed by closely joined equilateral triangles of steel bars. Positioning welding sleeves are used to fix the steel bars at predetermined angles and orientations for welding. Figure 7 As shown, the positioning welding sleeve can fix multiple steel bars adjacent to the intersection at a predetermined posture and angle so that the stars do not exceed the curvature of the outer tennis ball.

[0063] The outer tennis ball is gradually installed using positioning welding sleeves. After installation, hollow steel balls can be welded to the welding points between the steel bars for aesthetic purposes, thus covering the welding points and improving the appearance.

[0064] On the other hand, after the outer tennis ball is installed, the steel rod directly welded to the ring opening will receive the weight of the entire ball. In order to prevent the steel rod from being not firmly welded to the ring opening, a steel plate of the corresponding shape is cut and welded to the bottom of the steel rod and the side of the ring opening to form a reinforced structure.

[0065] After the steel tennis ball is installed, place the small ball that moves under gravity on the spiral track, and turn on the motor of the transmission mechanism to transfer the small ball that has fallen to the bottom of the spiral track from inside the main column to the top of the spiral track. This completes the installation of the entire spherical flying track art installation.

[0066] The steel tennis balls, main columns, and spiral tracks can be painted according to requirements, and decorations can also be laid or tied.

[0067] As an optional embodiment, before fixing the main column to the main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps, the method further includes: slidingly installing a guide rail frame and multiple guide rails of the transmission mechanism inside the main column, and slidingly installing a ball transmission frame on the guide rails, wherein the guide rail frame is slidably installed inside the main column through cooperation with the frame rails fixed inside the main column, and the multiple guide rails are fixed on the guide rail frame; connecting the ball transmission frame to a gear connected to the output shaft of a motor via a chain, wherein the motor is located at the bottom of the main column and fixed to the main column; installing the guide rail frame on a lift, the lift being fixedly installed on the fixed plate of the main column, and the output end of the lift being fixed to the guide rail frame for lifting the guide rail frame up and down as needed.

[0068] like Figure 5 As shown, the guide rail frame may include pulleys 42 mounted on the fixed platform 43, and guide rails 41 fixed to the inner wall of the main column. The ball transfer frame may include a support body 51 and two assemblies 52, as well as a transfer belt 31, rotating gear 32, rotating shaft 33, drive component 34, second pulley 35, belt 36, and strong magnet 37 required for transferring small balls. The entire assembly can be used for ball transfer.

[0069] During installation, the guide rail 41 is first welded to the inner wall of the main column. Then, the support body 51 is spliced ​​and installed with the two assemblies 52. Based on the support body 51 and the two assemblies 52, the transmission belt 31, the rotating gear 32, the rotating shaft 33, the drive component 34, the second pulley 35, the belt 36, and the strong magnet 37 are gradually installed.

[0070] Then, the pre-installed mechanism is suspended on the elevator 21 using the lifting mechanism, including the lifting plate 22, connecting rod 23, and support plate 24. The elevator 21 is then built into the fixed plate inside the main column. This completes the pre-installation of the transmission mechanism and the main column, avoiding the problem of complex matching between the transmission mechanism and the main column during on-site installation due to the high installation height of the main column.

[0071] As an optional embodiment, before fixing the main column to the main beam on the ceiling using a U-shaped clamp, the method further includes: simulating the position of the main column fixed to the main beam based on the structure and position of the main beam; determining the shape and size of the U-shaped clamp according to the position of the main column and the main beam; and manufacturing the U-shaped clamp according to the shape and size.

[0072] The relative position of the main column fixed to the main beam is determined through simulation. Based on this relative position, the shape and size of the U-shaped clamp are determined, and the U-shaped clamp is manufactured accordingly. During installation, the U-shaped clamp is first placed in its relative position on the main beam. Then, the main column is suspended so that its fixing plate contacts the U-shaped clamp, which is then secured with bolts and welded. Accurate manufacturing of the U-shaped clamp facilitates the subsequent installation of the main column.

[0073] As an optional embodiment, starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is fully installed. The method further includes: determining the overall shape of the spiral track through simulation, cutting the spiral track to obtain multiple track segments; manufacturing corresponding track segments using the cut track segments; assembling the corresponding number of track segments and corresponding disc positioning flanges into track components according to the simulation model, and determining the fixing rods of each track component; and determining the number of each track component through actual assembly testing.

[0074] The track components are determined through simulation by dividing the overall shape of the spiral track into multiple track segments, each corresponding to a track component. These segments are then used to manufacture a corresponding number of track sections. Following the simulation model, these track sections are assembled with their corresponding circular positioning flanges to form track components. The numbering of each track component is determined through actual assembly and testing.

[0075] In this embodiment, the same track component has four track segments. Each track component is equipped with three disc positioning flanges. The four track segments are welded to the three disc positioning flanges to form a structurally stable track component. During manufacturing, the track component is assembled and tested according to the simulation model to determine and verify the numbering of the track component, improve the accuracy of the track component numbering, and facilitate the rapid installation of the spiral track later.

[0076] When manufacturing the track components, the fixing rods of each track component are determined based on the simulation model so as to provide support for the spiral track during installation, thereby enabling the spiral track to be installed safely and effectively in stages.

[0077] As an optional embodiment, starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. This includes: fixing the first numbered track component to the top of the main column and aligning it with the output port of the transmission mechanism, so that the ball enters the track component after being output from the transmission mechanism; fixing the first numbered track component to the side of the main column using the corresponding fixing rod, wherein the fixing rod is a fixed support structure between the spiral track and the main column; and fixing two adjacent numbered track components using bolts through the disc positioning flange at the end of the track component until the spiral track is installed.

[0078] During installation, the first numbered track, which is the track component fixed to the top of the main column, should be aligned with the output port of the transmission mechanism, serving as the input port of the spiral track. This alignment involves securing the spiral track components together and also using fasteners to secure them to the side of the main column. This prevents the weight of the spiral track from being concentrated on the first and last numbered tracks, which could easily lead to deformation due to their own weight.

[0079] As an optional embodiment, before fixing the annular opening of the steel tennis ball onto the fixed plate by means of multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts below the fixed plate, the method further includes: cutting a solid steel rod of a preset diameter into steel rod segments of a preset length; tapping both ends of the steel rod segments to obtain screws of a standard diameter, and making the screws mate with the nuts of standard parts to manufacture prefabricated double-ended bolts.

[0080] In this embodiment, the prefabricated double-ended bolts can reach a length of 700mm. Bolts of this length are often not standard parts. Therefore, by cutting solid steel bars of the corresponding length to form steel bar segments and tapping the two ends of the steel bar segments to form screws of standard diameter, there is no need to manufacture special nuts. Standard-sized nuts can be used directly for fixing, which not only reduces manufacturing costs but also improves the ease of installation.

[0081] As an optional embodiment, a steel rod of a preset length is welded to the side of the annular opening in the unit shape of a steel tennis ball. This includes: before installing the annular opening, welding the steel rod of the preset length using a positioning welding sleeve to obtain a spherical mesh surface with a total area larger than the annular opening; cutting a circular hole of a corresponding size on the spherical mesh surface through the outer diameter of the annular opening; rotating the circular hole to face the side of the annular opening and welding the steel rod in contact with the side to the annular opening; and installing the spherical mesh surface simultaneously with installing the annular opening.

[0082] The ring-shaped opening, serving as the fixing medium between the steel tennis ball and the main support post, needs to be installed before the steel tennis ball is installed. However, if the spiral track is already installed when the steel tennis ball is installed, it may be impossible to install the ring-shaped opening at this point. Therefore, the ring-shaped opening and part of the spherical net surface steel rod can be installed before the spiral track is installed. Alternatively, the ring-shaped opening and part of the spherical net surface steel rod can be disassembled into non-circular arc-shaped components and spliced ​​together after the spiral track is installed.

[0083] It should be noted that, in order to avoid difficulties in positioning and installing the steel rod and the ring opening during the installation of the steel tennis ball, the above method can be used. Before installing the ring opening, the steel rod of the preset length is welded using a positioning welding sleeve to obtain a spherical mesh surface with a total area larger than the ring opening. A circular hole of the corresponding size is cut on the spherical mesh surface through the outer diameter of the ring opening. The circular hole is rotated to face the side of the ring opening, and the steel rod that contacts the side is welded to the ring opening. In this way, a standard steel rod that contacts the ring opening can be obtained.

[0084] Then, when installing the steel tennis ball, based on the spherical mesh surface of the steel rod on the annular opening, the subsequent steel rods that are directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using the positioning welding sleeve until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed.

[0085] That is, based on the already welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the already welded steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed. This includes: based on the steel rods already welded to the spherical mesh surface on the annular opening, the steel rods are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves to form equilateral triangles, forming a spherical mesh surface at a predetermined angle; until the spherical mesh surfaces are spliced ​​into a whole spherical surface, the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed.

[0086] like Figure 7 As shown, at least one input of the positioning welding sleeve is a welded steel rod, and at least one input is an unwelded steel rod. The welded and unwelded steel rods are fixed together with the steel ball net in the required posture and angle by the positioning welding sleeve, and then welding is performed. This ensures that the welded steel rods can gradually form a steel ball net, reducing the construction difficulty of the steel ball net and improving the installation efficiency.

[0087] It should be noted that, Figure 7 The positioning welding sleeve shown in the figure requires screws to fix the inserted steel rod. In other embodiments, an insertion hole that matches the size of the steel rod can be provided on the positioning welding sleeve, so that screws are not needed to fix it. The steel rod can be installed and welded more quickly using the positioning welding sleeve, which improves the installation efficiency.

[0088] As an optional embodiment, starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column by fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. The method also includes: wrapping a transparent plastic tube around the spiral track; and fixing a flexible light strip on the spiral track.

[0089] Transparent plastic tubes can be wrapped around the spiral track to reduce noise from the balls rolling along it. Flexible LED strips can enhance the overall visual appeal of the spherical track art installation.

[0090] As an optional embodiment, before placing a small ball that moves by gravity on the spiral track and turning on the motor of the transmission mechanism, the method further includes: installing a damping device at the end of the spiral track and installing a buffer pad on the damping device at the position where it contacts the small ball; wherein, the damping device includes a damping bracket and a speed reducer, the damping bracket is installed on the spiral track, and the speed reducer is rotatably installed on the damping bracket through a resistance element.

[0091] The spherical flying track art installation also features a damping device at the end of the spiral track, including a damping bracket and a speed reducer. The damping bracket is fixed to the spiral track, preventing the ball from rolling forward at the end of the track and causing it to fall into the cylindrical structure at the bottom of the main column. There, it is attracted by a strong magnet 37, gradually pulled up to the output port at the top of the main column, and then falls back into the spiral track.

[0092] To avoid excessive noise caused by the small ball falling directly into the cylindrical structure, a damping component, such as a spring, is installed on the damping support to reduce noise. This is essentially a baffle with a buffer pad on the baffle and the damping support. As the small ball rolls out of the spiral track and enters the cylindrical structure, it will not generate too much noise, thus avoiding interference and reducing the overall display effect of the spherical flying track art installation.

[0093] It should be noted that the term "comprising" and its variations used in the embodiments of this invention are open-ended, meaning "including but not limited to". The term "based on" means "at least partially based on". The term "one embodiment" means "at least one embodiment"; the term "another embodiment" means "at least one additional embodiment"; the term "some embodiments" means "at least some embodiments". The modifications of "one" and "a plurality" mentioned in the embodiments of this invention are illustrative and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that unless explicitly indicated otherwise in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0094] The steps described in the method embodiments provided by the present invention can be performed in different orders and / or in parallel. Furthermore, the method embodiments may include additional steps and / or omit the steps shown. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited in this respect.

[0095] The term "embodiment" in this specification refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment that may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily imply the same embodiment, nor does it imply independence or alternativeity from other embodiments. The various embodiments in this specification are described in a related manner, with reference to each other for similar or identical parts. In particular, for apparatus, device, and system embodiments, since they are substantially similar to method embodiments, the description is relatively simple, and relevant details are referred to in the description of the method embodiments.

[0096] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A method for installing a spherical flying track art installation, characterized in that, include: The main column is fixedly installed on the main beam on the ceiling using U-shaped clamps. The main beam is a pre-installed main beam. The U-shaped clamps are matched with the cross-sectional shape of the main beam. The fixing plate at the top of the main column is fixed to the main beam using bolts. The main column is a hollow structure and a small ball transmission mechanism is pre-installed inside the main column. Starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column by fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. The track component is part of the spiral track, including at least one disc positioning flange and multiple track segments installed parallel to the disc positioning flange. Below the fixed plate, the annular opening of the steel tennis ball is fixedly installed on the fixed plate by a plurality of prefabricated double-ended bolts, wherein the plurality of prefabricated double-ended bolts have the same length and diameter and are evenly distributed between the fixed plate and the annular opening; Steel rods of a preset length are welded to the side of the annular opening in the unit shape of the steel tennis ball. Based on the welded steel rods, subsequent steel rods directly connected to the welded steel rods are welded one by one using a positioning welding sleeve until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed. The steel tennis ball is a sphere formed by the steel rods in close contact with equilateral triangles. The positioning welding sleeve is used to fix the steel rods at a predetermined angle and orientation for welding. A small ball that moves by gravity on the spiral track is placed on the spiral track, and the motor of the transmission mechanism is turned on to transfer the small ball that has fallen to the bottom of the spiral track from inside the main column to the top of the spiral track. Starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected. Until the spiral track is fully installed, the method further includes: The overall shape of the spiral track is determined by simulation, and the spiral track is then cut into multiple track segments. The corresponding track segments are manufactured using the track segments obtained from the cutting process; According to the simulation model, the corresponding number of track segments and the corresponding disc positioning flanges are assembled into the track components, and the fixing rods of each track component are determined. The numbering of each track component was determined through actual assembly and testing. Below the fixing plate, before fixing the annular opening of the steel tennis ball onto the fixing plate using multiple prefabricated double-ended bolts, the method further includes: A solid steel bar of a predetermined diameter is cut into steel bar segments of a predetermined length. Tap the ends of the steel bar section to obtain screws of standard diameter, and make the screws mate with the nuts of the standard parts to manufacture the prefabricated double-ended bolts; A steel rod of a predetermined length, in the unit shape of the steel tennis ball, is welded to the side of the annular opening, including: Before installing the annular opening, steel bars of a preset length are welded using the positioning welding sleeve to obtain a spherical mesh surface with a total area larger than the annular opening; A circular hole of the corresponding size is cut into the spherical mesh surface through the outer diameter of the annular opening; Rotate the circular hole to face the side of the annular opening, and weld the steel rod that contacts the side to the annular opening; The spherical mesh surface is installed simultaneously with the installation of the annular opening; Based on the already welded steel bars, subsequent steel bars directly connected to the already welded steel bars are welded one by one using positioning welding sleeves until the welding of the steel tennis ball is completed, including: Based on the steel rods with spherical mesh surfaces already welded to the annular opening, the steel rods are welded together one by one using positioning welding sleeves to form equilateral triangles and form spherical mesh surfaces at predetermined angles. The welding of the steel tennis ball is completed when the spherical mesh surfaces are spliced ​​together to form a complete spherical surface.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before fixing the main column to the main beam of the ceiling using U-shaped clamps, the method further includes: The guide rail frame and multiple guide rails of the transmission mechanism are slidably installed inside the main column, and the ball transmission frame is slidably installed on the guide rails. The guide rail frame is slidably installed inside the main column by cooperating with the frame rail fixed inside the main column, and the multiple guide rails are fixed on the guide rail frame. The ball transfer frame is connected to a gear on the output shaft of a motor via a chain, wherein the motor is located at the bottom of the main support column and fixed to the main support column; The guide rail frame is installed on the elevator, and the elevator is fixedly installed on the fixed plate of the main column. The output end of the elevator is fixed on the guide rail frame, which is used to lift the guide rail frame up and down as needed.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before fixing the main column to the main beam of the ceiling using U-shaped clamps, the method further includes: The position of the main column fixed on the main beam is simulated by the structure and position of the main beam. The shape and size of the U-shaped clamp are determined based on the positions of the main column and the main beam. The U-shaped clamp is manufactured according to the stated shape and size.

4. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Starting from the top of the main column, according to the numbering of the track components, fix the track components to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods, and fix adjacent track components together until the spiral track is installed, including: The first numbered track component is fixed to the top of the main column and corresponds to the output port of the transmission mechanism, so that the ball enters the track component after being output from the transmission mechanism; The first numbered track component is fixed to the side of the main column by a corresponding fixing rod, wherein the fixing rod is a fixed support structure between the spiral track and the main column; By using the disc positioning flange at the end of the track component, two adjacent track components are fixed with bolts until the spiral track is installed.

5. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Starting from the top of the main column, the track components are fixed to the outer surface of the main column using fixing rods according to their numbers, and adjacent track components are fixedly connected until the spiral track is installed. The method further includes: A transparent plastic tube is wrapped around the spiral track; A flexible light strip is fixedly installed on the spiral track.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Before placing a small ball that moves under gravity on the spiral track and turning on the motor of the transmission mechanism, the method further includes: A damping device is installed at the end of the spiral track, and a buffer pad is installed on the damping device at the position where it contacts the ball; The damping device includes a damping bracket and a speed reducer. The damping bracket is mounted on the helical track, and the speed reducer is rotatably mounted on the damping bracket via a resistance element.

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