A method for installing a glass curtain wall for a ship

By combining shallow-drilled stud pressure plates and vent pipes, the problems of large welding workload and heat damage in the installation of ship glass curtain walls are solved, realizing an efficient and low-damage installation method and ensuring the flatness and sealing of the glass curtain wall.

CN121062908BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07CSSC HUANGPU WENCHONG SHIPBUILDING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CSSC HUANGPU WENCHONG SHIPBUILDING CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-13
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

Existing methods for installing ship glass curtain walls suffer from problems such as large welding workload, high risk of thermal damage, and difficulty in meeting the requirements for fixation and flatness.

Method used

The curtain wall glass is fixed by shallow-drilled studs and pressure plates, and on-site drilling is carried out after hoisting. Combined with the use of vent pipes and adhesive, the sealing and flatness of the glass to the hull are ensured.

Benefits of technology

It reduced the workload, lowered the risk of thermal damage to the ship's structure, improved the flatness and aesthetics of the installation, and met the requirements for the fixing and flatness of the glass curtain wall.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides a kind of marine glass curtain wall installation method, including the position of ship body bonding area is clear on the ship body positioning wire laying;The ship body bonding area is polished;In the ship body bonding area, brush activator and glass primer;In the edge of bonding area, determine the sponge strip setting area and glue area;In the sponge strip setting area, paste sponge strip and pre-bury breathable pipe in sponge strip;In the glue area, brush bonding glue;Hoist curtain wall glass, and curtain wall glass is pasted to the ship body by bonding glue;In the joint of curtain wall glass, set shallow drilling screw column pressure plate and fix curtain wall glass;After bonding glue solidification, remove pressure plate and shallow drilling screw column, and the joint of curtain wall glass is cleaned;With caulking glue, the joint of curtain wall glass is filled flat.The embodiment of the present application adopts shallow drilling screw column pressure plate mode and fixes curtain wall glass, greatly reduces workload, and can effectively guarantee the quality of forming visual quality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ship outfitting technology, and in particular to a method for installing a ship's glass curtain wall. Background Technology

[0002] Glass curtain walls are widely used on research vessels and cruise ships. They possess a unique modern aesthetic, offering different angles and tones, creating a futuristic feel. With continuous optimization of material strength, the application of glass curtain walls is becoming more widespread, providing a wider field of vision on ships. The lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties of glass are also highly valued. While gradually being applied to vessels with unlimited navigation areas, current installation methods are still traditional. This involves pre-welding a support structure to fix the curtain wall glass and adjust its flatness. However, because the support structure is distributed around the curtain wall glass, welding is often labor-intensive and requires high precision, easily causing thermal damage to the base material, potentially leading to hull structural failure. Furthermore, it is difficult to meet the requirements for fixing and adjusting the flatness of the curtain wall glass. Therefore, there is an urgent need to research a glass curtain wall installation method suitable for vessels with unlimited navigation areas. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a method for installing marine glass curtain walls to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] This invention provides a method for installing a marine glass curtain wall, comprising the following steps:

[0005] Step S1: Lay out and position lines on the hull to determine the location of the hull bonding area;

[0006] Step S2: Grind the bonding area of ​​the hull;

[0007] Step S3: Apply activator and glass primer to the hull bonding area;

[0008] Step S4: Determine the area for setting the sponge strip and the area for applying adhesive at the edge of the bonding area;

[0009] Step S5: Attach the sponge strip to the area where the sponge strip is set and pre-embed the ventilation tube inside the sponge strip;

[0010] Step S6: Apply adhesive to the adhesive application area;

[0011] Step S7: Hoist the curtain wall glass and attach it to the hull using adhesive.

[0012] Step S8: Install shallow-drilled studs and pressure plates at the joints of the curtain wall glass to fix the curtain wall glass.

[0013] Step S9: After the adhesive has cured, remove the pressure plate and shallow-drilled studs, and clean the joints of the curtain wall glass.

[0014] Step S10: Fill the joints of the curtain wall glass with sealant to make them smooth.

[0015] In one embodiment, it also includes,

[0016] Step S11: Nitrogen gas is injected into the cavity between the curtain wall glass and the outer plate of the ship through the vent pipe to replace the internal air.

[0017] In one embodiment, it also includes,

[0018] Step S12: Conduct a water tightness test on the glass curtain wall and ensure that there is no leakage.

[0019] In one embodiment, it also includes,

[0020] Step S13: During the outfitting to delivery period, the glass curtain wall shall be regularly maintained.

[0021] In one embodiment, the pressure plate is made of wood.

[0022] In one embodiment, the stern curtain wall glass is installed sequentially from top to bottom, while the side curtain wall glass is installed sequentially from bottom to top. The installation of one side of the curtain wall glass is completed first, and then the ship turns around to complete the installation of the other side of the curtain wall glass.

[0023] In one embodiment, the adhesive coating width is ≥50mm and the coating thickness is ≥10mm.

[0024] In one embodiment, the width of the curtain wall glass joint is ≤15mm.

[0025] In one embodiment, the air inlet or outlet of the vent pipe is located at a window opening in the hull structure.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the marine glass curtain wall installation method provided by the embodiments of the present invention are as follows: The embodiments of the present invention use shallow drilling stud pressure plates to fix the curtain wall glass. After the curtain wall glass is hoisted, the stud pressure plates are moved to observe the flatness and drill holes on the spot. Drilling is carried out according to the actual situation, which greatly reduces the workload and can effectively ensure the quality of the finished appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the glass curtain wall distribution area involved in a marine glass curtain wall installation method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the glass hoisting process for a marine glass curtain wall installation method provided in this embodiment of the invention;

[0029] Figure 3A schematic diagram of a shallow-drilled stud pressure plate involved in a marine glass curtain wall installation method provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vent pipe involved in a marine glass curtain wall installation method provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 1. Curtain wall glass; 2. Hull body plating; 3. Hull structure window openings; 4. Sponge strips; 5. Adhesive; 6. Ventilation pipes; 7. Shallow-drilled studs; 8. Pressure plates; 9. End support steel. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] Various embodiments and features of this application are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] These and other features of this application will become apparent from the following description of preferred forms of embodiments given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] It should also be understood that although this application has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art can certainly implement many other equivalent forms of this application, which have the features described in the claims and are therefore all within the scope of protection defined herein.

[0037] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and in view of the following detailed description.

[0038] Specific embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the claimed embodiments are merely examples of this application, which can be implemented in various ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to ascertain the true intent based on the user's historical operations, and to avoid unnecessary or redundant details that would obscure this application. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details claimed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as the basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use this application in various ways with substantially any suitable detailed structure.

[0039] This specification may use the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in another embodiment,” “in yet another embodiment,” or “in other embodiments,” all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to this application.

[0040] The principles and features of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The following description, in conjunction with... Figure 1-4 The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below:

[0041] like Figure 1-4 As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention provides a method for installing a marine glass curtain wall, comprising the following steps:

[0042] Step S1: Lay out and position lines on the hull to determine the location of the hull bonding area;

[0043] Step S2: Grind the bonding area of ​​the hull. Specifically, use a grinding wheel to remove the paint and debris from the outer hull plate and clean it smooth.

[0044] Step S3: Apply activator and glass primer to the hull bonding area. That is, first wipe the hull bonding area with glass activator, and after wiping with activator, apply glass primer after ten minutes.

[0045] Step S4: Determine the area for setting the sponge strip 4 and the area for applying adhesive at the edge of the bonding area;

[0046] Step S5: Adhere the sponge strip 4 to the designated area and pre-embed the vent pipe 6 within it. Specifically, after the glass primer has cured, attach a 10x10mm sponge strip 4 to the hull opening. After the glass primer has cured for 30 minutes, apply JYPU-311 adhesive 5 to the area to be adhered. Apply the adhesive to the black edge area. The width of the adhesion surface between the curtain wall glass 1 and the hull should be ≥50mm, and the adhesive thickness should be ≥10mm to ensure installation strength and buffer vibrations from the hull. The vent pipe 6 is installed by slotting the sponge strip 4 and then fixed with adhesive. Since the adhesive 5, curtain wall glass 1, and hull outer plate 2 form a sealed area during glass curtain wall installation, an embedded... The vent pipe 6 bridges and connects the sealing areas of adjacent curtain wall glass 1 panels, allowing air to escape from the sealing area between the adhesive 5 and the curtain wall glass 1. After pressure is applied, the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the curtain wall glass 1 is consistent, making the adhesion more reliable. The air inlet or outlet of the vent pipe 6 is located at the window opening 3 of the hull structure to facilitate subsequent personnel operation. At the same time, the curtain wall glass 1 panels without hull structure perforations 3 are bridged by the vent pipe 6 to connect with the adjacent perforated panels. For example, the end of the vent pipe 6 at the air inlet end is set at the window frame and then extends to the outermost panel of the covered area. The panels are then bridged and connected by the vent pipe 6. The vent pipe 6 at the exhaust end also needs to be installed at the window frame.

[0047] Step S6: Apply adhesive 5 to the adhesive application area. The ship's glass curtain wall adopts a structural adhesive bonding installation method. This method can greatly absorb the ship's vibration and effectively reduce the impact of vibration on the glass. The installation process of the structural adhesive bonding method is quite demanding and must strictly follow the operating specifications to ensure the bonding quality and achieve the designed service life.

[0048] Step S7: Hoist the curtain wall glass 1 and attach it to the hull using adhesive 5. Adjust the glass position to ensure it fits snugly against the hull. The gap between the curtain wall glass 1 and the hull should be controlled within 15mm, and the surface of the joint should be smooth. The fit of the curved curtain wall glass 1 should be controlled within 3mm without affecting the appearance. The maximum weight of a single curtain wall glass 1 is 250Kg. The curtain wall glass 1 should be hoisted using an 800Kg four-in-one electric vacuum suction cup. Before hoisting the curtain wall glass 1, the electric vacuum suction cup should be tested in advance. A low-altitude test hoisting of the curtain wall glass 1 should be conducted at the dock to confirm the reliability of the vacuum suction cup. For curtain wall glass 1 with larger linear shapes, slings should be used for assisted hoisting. The stern curtain wall glass 1 should be installed sequentially from top to bottom, and the side curtain wall glass 1 should be installed sequentially from bottom to top. First, complete the installation of one side of the curtain wall glass 1, then turn the ship around and complete the installation of the other side of the curtain wall glass 1.

[0049] Step S8: Install shallow-drilled studs 7 and pressure plates 8 at the joints of the curtain wall glass 1 to fix the curtain wall glass 1. Use M5 nuts to fix the wooden pressure plates 8 on the shallow-drilled studs 7 to press down the glass joint position and maintain the shape before the structural adhesive cures. The curtain wall glass 1 is connected to the hull using structural adhesive. Before the structural adhesive cures, external force needs to be applied to prevent the glass from shifting due to gravity. Use shallow-drilled Φ4.2mm holes and M5 (Ø6×75mm) studs and pressure plates 8 to fix the curtain wall glass 1. Move the shallow-drilled studs 7 and pressure plates 8 to the curtain wall glass 1 after hoisting to observe the flatness and drill holes on the spot. Drill holes according to the actual situation. The total thickness of the upper outer panel is 8mm. Drill shallow holes 4mm deep on the outer panel. After the curtain wall glass 1 is installed, observe the flatness and randomly fix the shallow-drilled studs 7 and pressure plates 8. Of course, the glass curtain wall boundary also needs to be further reinforced with end support steel 9.

[0050] Step S9: After the adhesive 5 has cured, remove the pressure plate 8 and the shallow drilled studs 7, and clean the joint of the curtain wall glass 1. After the adhesive 5 has been applied for 24 hours, remove the wooden pressure plate 8 that fixes the curtain wall glass 1, remove the shallow drilled studs 7 to prevent them from colliding with the curtain wall glass 1, clean the joint of the curtain wall glass 1 and keep the joint dry.

[0051] Step S10: Fill the joint of the curtain wall glass 1 with sealant and smooth it out. Wipe the activator on the glass joint. Apply masking tape to the curtain wall glass 1. Then fill the glass joint with JYMS-216UV sealant. Scrape the sealant evenly to the glass. Remove the masking tape. Inspect the appearance of the curtain wall glass 1 and the sealant. Repair any uneven areas to make the sealant smooth. Do not rinse the sealant surface with water within 48 hours after the sealant is applied.

[0052] In one embodiment, it also includes,

[0053] Step S11: Nitrogen gas is injected into the cavity between the curtain wall glass 1 and the outer plate 2 of the ship through the vent pipe 6 to replace the internal air. In areas with high air humidity, if the water vapor inside the glass curtain wall is not removed, it will condense and adhere to the inner surface of the curtain wall glass 1, affecting the aesthetics. In order to adapt to different regions and ensure the aesthetics of the glass curtain wall, after the curtain wall glass 1 is installed, nitrogen gas is connected to the bottom vent pipe 6 to replace the air inside the curtain wall glass 1. The air is discharged from the top exhaust pipe, which effectively prevents water vapor in the air from condensing after temperature difference changes. At the same time, it can prevent the outer plate 2 of the ship from contacting oxygen and slow down the oxidation and corrosion rate of the outer plate 2 of the ship. After the air replacement is completed, the outermost vent pipe 6 is sealed.

[0054] In one embodiment, it further includes,

[0055] Step S12: Conduct a water tightness test on the glass curtain wall and ensure there is no leakage. The installation of the glass curtain wall must meet the CCS standard requirements for weather tightness. During the water test, use a water gun with a nozzle diameter of not less than 12mm and a pressure of not less than 0.2MPa to test the structural sealant joints. The distance between the water gun nozzle and the sealant joint should not exceed 1.5m. Aim the water gun at the sealant joint and spray. Carefully inspect the back of the tested area during the test. No leakage is allowed. Of course, the inspection of glass curtain walls differs from that of watertight doors and windows on ships. The requirements for tightness are higher. In addition to water tightness testing, the appearance, strength, sealant formation, reliability, aesthetics, and sound insulation of the installed glass curtain wall are also inspected.

[0056] In one embodiment, it further includes,

[0057] Step S13: During the outfitting to delivery period, the glass curtain wall shall be regularly maintained.

[0058] Shipbuilding, from outfitting to delivery, typically takes anywhere from several months to over a dozen months. After the glass curtain wall is installed, it needs to be maintained to reduce corrosion and contamination from deposits, ensuring quality before delivery. The specific procedures are as follows:

[0059] After the flushing inspection is completed, the construction party should apply an electrostatic adsorption film to protect the stern glass curtain wall.

[0060] During the shipbuilding process, the glass curtain wall is cleaned and maintained with water guns at least once a week to reduce the corrosion of the curtain wall glass 1 by the adhering substances on the protective film surface;

[0061] The electrostatic adsorption protective film was removed one week before delivery, and the vessel was thoroughly cleaned.

[0062] In this embodiment of the invention, the curtain wall glass 1 is fixed by shallow-drilled studs 7 and pressure plates 8. After the curtain wall glass 1 is hoisted, the flatness is observed and holes are drilled on the spot. Drilling is carried out according to the actual situation, which greatly reduces the workload. At the same time, this embodiment of the invention does not weld the hull structure, which has the characteristics of minimal damage to the base material and makes flatness adjustment more convenient.

[0063] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within its spirit and scope of protection, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for installing a marine glass curtain wall, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step S1: Lay out and position lines on the hull to determine the location of the hull bonding area; Step S2: Grind the bonding area of ​​the hull; Step S3: Apply activator and glass primer to the hull bonding area; Step S4: Determine the area for setting the sponge strip (4) and the area for applying adhesive at the edge of the bonding area; Step S5: Paste the sponge strip (4) in the area where the sponge strip (4) is set, and pre-embed the breathable tube (6) in the sponge strip (4). Step S6, apply adhesive to the adhesive application area (5); Step S7, hoist the curtain wall glass (1) and attach the curtain wall glass (1) to the hull with adhesive (5). The stern curtain wall glass (1) is installed from top to bottom, and the side curtain wall glass (1) is installed from bottom to top. First, the installation of one side curtain wall glass (1) is completed. Then the ship turns around and the installation of the other side curtain wall glass (1) is completed. Step S8: Install shallow drilled studs (7) and pressure plates (8) at the joints of the curtain wall glass (1) to fix the curtain wall glass (1). Step S9: After the adhesive (5) has cured, remove the pressure plate (8) and the shallow drilled studs (7), and clean the joints of the curtain wall glass (1); Step S10: Fill the joints of the curtain wall glass (1) with sealant to make them smooth; Step S11: Nitrogen gas is injected into the cavity between the curtain wall glass (1) and the outer plate of the ship through the vent pipe (6) to replace the internal air.

2. The method for installing a marine glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes, Step S12: Conduct a water tightness test on the glass curtain wall and ensure that there is no leakage.

3. The method for installing a marine glass curtain wall according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes, Step S13: During the outfitting to delivery period, the glass curtain wall shall be regularly maintained.

4. The method for installing a marine glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressure plate (8) is made of wood.

5. The method for installing a marine glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adhesive (5) has a coating width of ≥50mm and a coating thickness of ≥10mm.

6. The method for installing a marine glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The joint width of the curtain wall glass (1) is ≤15mm.

7. The method for installing a marine glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet or outlet of the vent pipe (6) is located at the window (3) of the hull structure.