A connection structure for glass curtain walls

Abstract

This invention provides a connection structure for glass curtain walls, used to connect the opposite end faces of two adjacent glass curtain walls. The connection structure includes: a mounting base having a first connection point and a second connection point arranged opposite to each other; two mounting plates, movably disposed at the first connection point and the second connection point respectively; and an adjustment assembly including an adjustment plate suspended between the first connection point and the second connection point, and a first connecting arm, a second connecting arm, and a third connecting arm hinged sequentially. The first connecting arm and the third connecting arm are respectively hinged to the two mounting plates, and the second connecting arm is connected to the adjustment plate, so that under the action of external force, the adjustment plate has a first movement path and a second movement path with opposite directions. This invention solves the problem of easy cracking of glass curtain walls during installation in the prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of curtain wall installation technology, and in particular to a connection structure for glass curtain walls. Background Technology

[0002] A glass curtain wall is a non-load-bearing exterior wall cladding for buildings, hung like a curtain, hence also called a "curtain wall." It is a lightweight wall structure commonly used in modern large and high-rise buildings for decorative purposes. Composed of panels and a supporting structural system, it is a building envelope or decorative structure that can have a certain degree of displacement relative to the main structure or a certain degree of deformation capacity, and does not bear the load of the main structure. Currently, glass curtain wall installation involves drilling holes in the glass curtain wall. When connecting the glass curtain walls after drilling, the holes themselves can easily cause cracks during fixing. Furthermore, existing glass curtain wall connection structures forcibly fix the glass curtain wall to a keel or frame, further increasing the load on the glass curtain wall itself. When the building is subjected to external forces, the glass curtain wall is prone to swaying. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a connection structure for glass curtain walls that solves the problem of easy cracking during installation of glass curtain walls in existing technologies.

[0004] According to embodiments of the present invention, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A connection structure for glass curtain walls, used to connect the opposite end faces of two adjacent glass curtain walls, the connection structure comprising:

[0006] The mounting base has a first connection point and a second connection point arranged opposite to each other.

[0007] Two mounting plates are movably positioned at the first connection point and the second connection point, respectively;

[0008] The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment plate suspended between the first connection point and the second connection point, and a first connecting arm, a second connecting arm and a third connecting arm that are hinged in sequence. The first connecting arm and the third connecting arm are respectively hinged to the two mounting plates, and the second connecting arm is connected to the adjustment plate, so that under the action of external force, the adjustment plate has a first moving path and a second moving path with opposite directions.

[0009] In the first moving path, the adjusting plate opens outward through the second connecting arm in conjunction with the first connecting arm and the third connecting arm, so that the two mounting plates move in opposite directions to support the two adjacent glass curtain walls respectively.

[0010] In the second moving path, the adjusting plate retracts inward through the second connecting arm in conjunction with the first connecting arm and the third connecting arm, causing the two mounting plates to move towards each other, so as to detach from the two adjacent glass curtain walls respectively.

[0011] Preferably, the first connection point and / or the second connection point have a fixing groove, the mounting plate is configured to form the bottom of the fixing groove, and a gap is formed between the mounting plate and the glass curtain wall, the gap being filled with a filling layer.

[0012] Preferably, the first connecting arm and / or the third connecting arm are provided with connecting seats for hinged to the mounting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the connecting seat is provided with a first guide rod, which is connected to the mounting plate and its length direction is perpendicular to the first adjustment path and the second adjustment path.

[0014] Preferably, a first damping block and a second damping block are provided between the mounting plate and the connecting seat, and either the first damping block or the second damping block is connected to a spring, and the moving paths of the first damping block and the second damping block are perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0015] Preferably, the first damping block and the second damping block are respectively provided with a first inclined surface and the inclined surface, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are slidably attached.

[0016] Preferably, the mounting base is rotatably provided with a threaded rod, and the adjusting plate is sleeved on the threaded rod so that when the threaded rod rotates forward and backward, the adjusting plate switches between the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0017] Preferably, the axis of the threaded rod is parallel to the first moving path and the second moving path; and / or

[0018] The length direction of the second connecting arm is perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0019] Preferably, the mounting base is provided with a second guide rod, which slides through the second connecting arm and its length direction is parallel to the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0020] Preferably, the mounting base is provided with an adjustment port, and the threaded rod is at least partially hidden in the adjustment port.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: Under the action of external force, the adjusting plate moves along the first moving path. The adjusting plate will drive the first connecting arm and the third connecting arm to open outward through the second connecting arm, so that the two mounting plates move back to back. The two mounting plates will abut against the opposite ends of the glass curtain wall, thereby supporting the adjacent glass curtain wall. Moreover, the distance between the two mounting plates can be precisely adjusted, thereby controlling the gap between the adjacent glass curtain walls, ensuring the accuracy of the curtain wall installation, and at the same time connecting the entire curtain wall system into a whole, improving the overall strength and stability of the glass curtain wall after installation. Conversely, when the adjusting plate moves along the second moving path, the two mounting plates will move towards each other, eventually causing the mounting plates to detach from the opposite end faces of the adjacent glass curtain walls, which facilitates later maintenance and disassembly operations. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the connection structure in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0026] In the above figures: 1. Mounting base; 101. First connection point; 102. Second connection point; 103. Fixing groove; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Adjusting plate; 4. First connecting arm; 5. Second connecting arm; 6. Third connecting arm; 7. Filling layer; 8. Connecting base; 9. First guide rod; 10. First damping block; 11. Second damping block; 12. Spring; 13. Threaded rod; 14. Second guide rod; 15. Adjustment port; 16. Glass curtain wall. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the technical solutions of this invention are further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0028] See Figures 1 to 4 The present invention provides a connection structure for glass curtain walls 16, used to connect the opposite end faces of two adjacent glass curtain walls 16, the connection structure comprising:

[0029] Mounting base 1 has a first connection point 101 and a second connection point 102 arranged opposite to each other;

[0030] Two mounting plates 2 are movably mounted at the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102, respectively;

[0031] The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment plate 3 suspended between the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102, and a first connecting arm 4, a second connecting arm 5 and a third connecting arm 6 that are hinged in sequence. The first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6 are respectively hinged to the two mounting plates 2, and the second connecting arm 5 is connected to the adjustment plate 3, so that under the action of external force, the adjustment plate 3 has a first moving path and a second moving path with opposite directions.

[0032] In the first moving path, the adjusting plate 3 opens outward through the second connecting arm 5 in conjunction with the first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6, so that the two mounting plates 2 move in opposite directions to support the two adjacent glass curtain walls 16 respectively.

[0033] In the second moving path, the adjusting plate 3 retracts inward through the second connecting arm 5 in conjunction with the first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6, causing the two mounting plates 2 to move towards each other, so as to detach from the two adjacent glass curtain walls 16 respectively.

[0034] In this embodiment, the mounting base 1 has a first connection point and a second connection point 102 arranged opposite to each other. The upper and lower ends of two adjacent upper and lower glass curtain walls 16 are respectively connected to the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102. In this embodiment, taking two mounting bases 1 arranged at intervals as an example, the upper and lower ends of the glass curtain wall 16 are respectively installed at the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102. Two movable mounting plates 2 are provided on the mounting base 1, and the two mounting plates 2 are respectively corresponding to the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102, which are used to initially support the upper and lower ends of the glass curtain wall 16. In order to stabilize the glass curtain wall 16 Installed between two mounting bases 1, an adjustment assembly is provided on the mounting base 1. The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment plate 3 suspended between the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102, and a first connecting arm 4, a second connecting arm 5, and a third connecting arm 6 hinged sequentially. The first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6 are respectively hinged to the two mounting plates 2, and the second connecting arm 5 is connected to the adjustment plate 3, so that the adjustment plate 3 has a first movement path and a second movement path in opposite directions under the action of external force. In the first movement path, the adjustment plate 3 opens outward through the linkage of the second connecting arm 5 with the first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6, so that the two mounting plates 2 move in opposite directions, i.e., the position... The lower mounting plate 2 moves upward to align with the lower end of the glass curtain wall 16, while the upper mounting plate 2 moves downward to align with the upper end of the glass curtain wall 16. This ensures that there is no gap between the glass curtain wall 16 and the mounting base 1, firmly installing it onto the mounting base 1. Simultaneously, in the first moving path, when the adjusting plate 3 drives the first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6 to open outward through the second connecting arm 5, the other two mounting plates 2 of the upper and lower mounting bases 1 also move in opposite directions. This causes the glass curtain walls 16 connected to the two mounting plates 2 to open outward accordingly. In other words, the two mounting plates 2 can also act on adjacent glass curtain walls 16 simultaneously, thereby supporting the adjacent glass curtain walls 16. The function of the mounting plates is to initially position multiple glass curtain walls 16 between corresponding first connection points 101 and second connection points 102 during installation. After all the glass curtain walls 16 are installed, the adjusting plate 3 is synchronously driven to move along the first moving path, so that the glass curtain walls 16 located between the first connection points 101 and second connection points 102 are clamped by the two mounting plates 2, and adjacent glass curtain walls 16 are also clamped by the corresponding two mounting plates 2. Thus, after the glass curtain walls 16 are installed, the multiple spaced mounting seats 1 and the glass curtain walls 16 can form a whole for bearing force, ensuring the stability and strength of the glass curtain wall 16 installation.Conversely, when the adjusting plate 3 is located in the second moving path, as the adjusting plate 3 moves along the second moving path, the two mounting plates 2 move towards each other, causing the mounting plates 2 to extend into the mounting base 1, ultimately detaching the mounting plates 2 from the glass curtain wall 16. This facilitates the subsequent disassembly of the glass curtain wall 16 between any two mounting bases 1, and makes subsequent cleaning and maintenance easier.

[0035] The first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102 have a fixing groove 103. The mounting plate 2 is configured as the bottom of the fixing groove 103, and a gap is formed between the mounting plate 2 and the glass curtain wall 16. The gap is filled with a filling layer 7.

[0036] In this embodiment, a fixing groove 103 is provided at the first connection point 101 and the second connection point 102. In order to better fix the mounting plate 2 and to compensate for the gap between the mounting plate 2, the mounting base 1 and the glass curtain wall 16, a filling layer 7 is provided at the gap. The filling layer 7 can be a rubber shock-absorbing material, which can not only seal the gap, but also prevent the glass curtain wall 16 from directly contacting the mounting base 1 when it is vibrated, thus preventing it from breaking.

[0037] The first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6 are provided with connecting seats 8 for hinged to the mounting plate 2.

[0038] In this embodiment, by setting a connecting seat 8 to connect the first connecting arm 4, the third connecting arm 6 and the mounting plate 2, the structural strength of the connection can be increased, and wear and loosening caused by long-term use or external environmental influences can be reduced. The hinge achieved by the connecting seat 8 can ensure that the first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6 are more stable and accurate during the adjustment process, which helps to improve the adjustment accuracy.

[0039] The connecting seat 8 is provided with a first guide rod 9, which is connected to the mounting plate 2 and its length direction is perpendicular to the first adjustment path and the second adjustment path.

[0040] In this embodiment, a first guide rod 9 is provided on the connecting seat 8. The first guide rod 9 is connected to the mounting plate 2, and its length direction is perpendicular to the first adjustment path and the second adjustment path. The first adjustment path and the second adjustment path are in the front-to-back direction, and the first guide rod 9 is set in the up-down direction. This can ensure that the connection between the connecting seat 8 and the mounting plate 2 is more accurate, which helps to improve the guiding accuracy and make the adjustment process smoother.

[0041] The mounting plate 2 and the connecting seat 8 are provided with a first damping block 10 and a second damping block 11 that slide relative to each other. A spring 12 is connected to either the first damping block 10 or the second damping block 11, and the moving paths of the first damping block 10 and the second damping block 11 are perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0042] In this embodiment, a first damping block 10 and a second damping block 11 are provided between the mounting plate 2 and the connecting seat 8 and slide relative to each other. The first damping block 10 and the second damping block 11 can absorb external impacts and vibrations. In this embodiment, a spring 12 is connected to the first damping block 10 to provide restoring force and help the first damping block 10 reset. The movement path of the second damping block 11 is perpendicular to the first movement path and the second movement path, that is, the second damping block 11 moves in the up and down direction. The second damping block 11 is displaced under the action of external force and moves downward to abut against the first damping block 10. The presence of the spring 12 can help the first damping block 10 to reset quickly after displacement, ensuring that the mounting plate 2 can quickly return to its original position after being subjected to external force, and improving the stability of the glass curtain wall 16 after installation.

[0043] The first damping block 10 and the second damping block 11 are respectively provided with a first inclined surface and the inclined surface, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are slidably attached.

[0044] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the relative movement of the first damping block 10 and the second damping block 11, a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface are respectively provided on the first damping block 10 and the second damping block 11. These two inclined surfaces can slide and fit together. The design of the inclined surfaces can reduce the friction between the first damping block 10 and the second damping block 11, making them slide more smoothly when relative to each other, so as to facilitate the transmission of force and reduce the vibration of the glass curtain wall 16.

[0045] The mounting base 1 is rotatably provided with a threaded rod 13, and the adjusting plate 3 is sleeved on the threaded rod 13 so that when the threaded rod 13 rotates forward and backward, the adjusting plate 3 can switch between the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0046] In this embodiment, the position of the adjusting plate 3 can be precisely controlled by rotating the threaded rod 13 in both directions, thereby controlling the distance between the two mounting plates 2. This not only enables the support or release of the current glass curtain wall 16, but also enables the precise support or release of adjacent glass curtain walls 16.

[0047] The axis of the threaded rod 13 is parallel to the first moving path and the second moving path;

[0048] The length direction of the second connecting arm 5 is perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0049] In this embodiment, the axial direction of the threaded rod 13 is parallel to the adjustment path, which helps to reduce the torque that may be generated during the adjustment process, thereby improving stability. The length direction of the second connecting arm 5 is perpendicular to the first and second moving paths, that is, the second connecting arm 5 is set in the vertical direction. When the threaded rod 13 drives the adjusting plate 3 to move in the forward and backward direction, it can ensure that the linkage between the adjusting plate 3 and the first connecting arm 4 and the third connecting arm 6 is more efficient and stable.

[0050] The mounting base 1 is provided with a second guide rod 14, which slides through the second connecting arm 5 and its length direction is parallel to the first moving path and the second moving path.

[0051] In this embodiment, the second guide rod 14 can increase the connection strength between the second connecting arm 5 and the mounting base 1, reduce displacement caused by external load or vibration, and improve the stability of the entire structure. At the same time, the second guide rod 14 can make the second connecting arm 5 move along a predetermined direction, i.e., move back and forth, which simplifies the adjustment process and makes the operation simpler and more efficient.

[0052] The mounting base 1 is provided with an adjustment port 15, and the threaded rod 13 is at least partially hidden in the adjustment port 15.

[0053] In this embodiment, in order to provide an adjustment port 15 on the mounting base 1, the threaded rod 13 is at least partially hidden in the adjustment port 15, which can reduce exposed parts and make the entire connection structure look neater. A cover plate can also be provided at the adjustment port 15 to close the adjustment port 15 and improve the aesthetics of the connection structure.

[0054] 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 connection structure for glass curtain walls, used to connect the opposite end faces of two adjacent glass curtain walls, characterized in that, The connection structure includes: The mounting base has a first connection point and a second connection point arranged opposite to each other. Two mounting plates are movably positioned at the first connection point and the second connection point, respectively; The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment plate suspended between the first connection point and the second connection point, and a first connecting arm, a second connecting arm and a third connecting arm that are hinged in sequence. The first connecting arm and the third connecting arm are respectively hinged to the two mounting plates, and the second connecting arm is connected to the adjustment plate, so that under the action of external force, the adjustment plate has a first moving path and a second moving path with opposite directions. In the first moving path, the adjusting plate opens outward through the second connecting arm in conjunction with the first connecting arm and the third connecting arm, so that the two mounting plates move in opposite directions to support the two adjacent glass curtain walls respectively. In the second moving path, the adjusting plate retracts inward through the second connecting arm in conjunction with the first connecting arm and the third connecting arm, causing the two mounting plates to move towards each other, so as to detach from the two adjacent glass curtain walls respectively.

2. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connection point and / or the second connection point have a fixing groove, the mounting plate is configured to form the bottom of the fixing groove, and a gap is formed between the mounting plate and the glass curtain wall, the gap being filled with a filling layer.

3. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting arm and / or the third connecting arm are provided with connecting seats for hinged to the mounting plate.

4. The connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting seat is provided with a first guide rod, which is connected to the mounting plate and its length direction is perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path.

5. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first damping block and a second damping block are provided between the mounting plate and the connecting seat, and either the first damping block or the second damping block is connected to a spring. The moving paths of the first damping block and the second damping block are perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path, respectively.

6. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first damping block and the second damping block are respectively provided with a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are slidably attached.

7. A connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The mounting base is rotatably provided with a threaded rod, and the adjusting plate is sleeved on the threaded rod so that when the threaded rod rotates forward and backward, the adjusting plate can switch between the first moving path and the second moving path.

8. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 7, characterized in that, The axis of the threaded rod is parallel to the first moving path and the second moving path; and / or The length direction of the second connecting arm is perpendicular to the first moving path and the second moving path.

9. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with a second guide rod, which slides through the second connecting arm and its length direction is parallel to the first moving path and the second moving path.

10. The connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with an adjustment port, and the threaded rod is at least partially hidden in the adjustment port.

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