An installation device and method for making a multi-curved surface curtain wall by using a unitary skeleton

Abstract

This invention discloses an installation device for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame, comprising arc-shaped support beams adapted to the curvature of the multi-curved curtain wall. Multiple arc-shaped support beams intersect to form a unitized frame, and each arc-shaped support beam has multiple columns of varying heights at its base according to its curvature. This invention also discloses an installation method for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame. This invention solves the installation problem of spatial curved curtain walls, offering not only simple and efficient installation but also high safety, and can be widely applied in the field of multi-dimensional spatial curved curtain wall construction technology.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of multi-dimensional curved curtain wall construction technology, and in particular to an installation device and method for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame. Background Technology

[0002] With rapid social development, people's enthusiasm for sports is increasing. To meet the needs of the people, the demand for new venues in major cities is surging. At the same time, the shapes and structures of various venues are becoming increasingly complex. Large venues offer a large-span, spiral-shaped facade effect, but the construction difficulties also present challenges for engineers. The following issues must be addressed: 1. The positioning of the curved facade; 2. The installation method of the curved facade; 3. The construction period, as a longer period results in higher costs, and construction must be completed as soon as possible. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the above-mentioned background technology and provide an installation device and method for manufacturing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame, which solves the installation problem of spatial curved curtain walls, and is not only easy to install and efficient, but also highly safe.

[0004] The present invention provides an installation device for constructing a multi-curved curtain wall using a unitized frame, comprising an arc-shaped support beam adapted to the arc shape of the multi-curved curtain wall, multiple arc-shaped support beams intersecting to form a unitized frame, and multiple columns of different heights respectively provided at the bottom of each arc-shaped support beam according to its arc shape.

[0005] In the above technical solution, each column consists of two steel pipes inserted into each other, and the two inserted steel pipes are connected by fasteners.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the sidewalls of the intersecting socket steel pipes of the two inserted steel pipes are symmetrically provided with waist-shaped holes. The fastener has a nut welded to one of the waist-shaped holes. The nut is provided with a self-tapping bolt that mates with it. The self-tapping bolt passes through the waist-shaped hole welded to the nut and the inserted steel pipe in sequence to the other side of the socket steel pipe.

[0007] In the above technical solution, each column is connected to the curved support beam at the intersection by an adjustable clamp.

[0008] In the above technical solution, each column has a base plate with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the column.

[0009] In the above technical solution, a total station is provided next to the column to measure the elevation of the frame of the positioning unit.

[0010] In the above technical solution, a scanner is provided next to the arc-shaped support beam to scan and analyze whether the curved surface of the arc-shaped support beam meets the curvature design requirements.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the top of the unitized frame composed of arc-shaped support beams is provided with curtain wall frame units arranged according to the curtain wall model, and the curtain wall frame units are closely attached to the top surface of the arc-shaped support beams.

[0012] In the above technical solution, each arc-shaped support beam is composed of multiple small curved beams connected together.

[0013] This invention also provides an installation method for a multi-curved curtain wall constructed using a unitized frame, comprising the following steps: Step 1, based on measurement and layout, mark the column positions on the ground, lay a base plate larger than the column cross-section on the hardened ground and fix it to ensure a stable foundation; Step 2, install the columns onto the base plate and weld them securely, adjust the column top elevation by inserting two steel pipes at the top and bottom, set oblong holes on both sides of the socket steel pipe and the insert steel pipe respectively, adjust the position height of the nut on the outer side of the oblong hole on one side of the socket steel pipe to the design elevation, weld the nut, and then pass self-tapping screws through the oblong hole welded to the nut and the insert steel pipe to the other side of the socket steel pipe; Step 3, bend to form small curved beams, connect all the small curved beams to form an arc-shaped support beam, install the support beam on the top of the column to form a unitized frame; Step 4, scan the position of the arc-shaped support beam with a total station and a scanner respectively, analyze whether the curved surface of the arc-shaped support beam meets the curvature requirements of a single unitized frame, if not, continue... Continue adjusting the column height and beam curvature until the curvature requirements are met. If they are, proceed to the next step of assembling the curtain wall frame units. Step five: Weld the curtain wall frame units, arranged according to the curtain wall model, onto the curved beams. The curtain wall frame units should be tightly attached to the curved beams to ensure the curvature requirements are met. Step six: Use a total station and scanner again to measure and scan the curtain wall frame units to ensure they meet the design requirements. If they do, weld and grind them. If they do not meet the requirements, return to step four, apply anti-corrosion and anti-rust paint, and hoist them to the storage area to begin fabrication of the next curtain wall frame unit. Step seven: Repeat the installation of the curved beams and curtain wall frame units until all curtain wall frame units are completed. Step eight: Hoist each curtain wall frame unit onto the roof steel structure purlins. Connect the curtain wall frame units to form a complete curtain wall frame module. Scan and check the quality until a petal is formed, then install the curtain wall glass profiles. Step nine: After the curtain wall glass profiles are installed, install the sub-frames and glass, apply sealant, install the moldings, and complete all construction work on the glass curtain wall.

[0014] The present invention provides an installation device and method for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame, which has the following beneficial effects: 1) Suitable for the fabrication of large-scale spatial truss curtain wall frames, ensuring precise fabrication and improving overall quality.

[0015] 2) The use of adjustable columns solves the requirements of beam undulation and curvature, ensuring the elevation of the frame at different points and guaranteeing the elevation position of the curtain wall frame. This improves the overall curtain wall production and installation progress and is conducive to the accuracy of the overall spatial surface. At the same time, the use of bolt adjustment allows for reuse and saves materials.

[0016] 3) It facilitates simultaneous construction of large and small areas, is fast and convenient, and greatly improves construction efficiency.

[0017] 4) Ground assembly is more common, high-altitude operations are less common, making it safe and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the overall elliptical arc shape of the curtain wall frame in Embodiment 1 of the installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame according to the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the column and the base plate in Embodiment 1 of the installation device for fabricating a multi-curved curtain wall using a unitized frame according to the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the hyperboloid curtain wall frame unit in Embodiment 2 of the installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame according to the present invention. Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating Embodiment 3 of the installation method for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame according to the present invention. Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating Example 4 of the installation method for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but these embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0020] This invention achieves its technical objective through the following technical solution: a multi-curved curtain wall unitized frame fabrication and installation device. This device includes a base plate 1, columns 2, curved support beams, a total station (not shown in the figure), and a scanner (not shown in the figure). The column base plate 1 is made of steel plate, the columns 2 are liftable double-steel square tubes, the curved support beams are channel steel, the total station is used to measure the elevation and positioning of the frame fabrication, and the scanner scans the assembled unit frame, comparing its relative position in the designed frame space. Through comparison and analysis of the assembly accuracy, the curvature of each bend meets the design requirements, preparing the segmented frame for hoisting and use.

[0021] Example 1 See Figure 1The present invention utilizes a unitized frame to construct an installation device for a multi-curved curtain wall, including an arc-shaped support beam adapted to the arc shape of the multi-curved curtain wall. Multiple arc-shaped support beams intersect to form a unitized frame. At the bottom of each arc-shaped support beam, multiple columns 2 of different heights are respectively provided according to its arc shape. In this embodiment, the unitized frame has an elliptical arc structure.

[0022] See Figure 2 Each column 2 consists of two steel pipes inserted into each other, and the two steel pipes are connected by fasteners.

[0023] The side wall of the intersecting socket steel pipe 2-1 of the two inserted steel pipes is symmetrically provided with waist-shaped holes. The fastener has a nut 3 welded to one of the waist-shaped holes. The nut 3 is provided with a self-tapping bolt 4 that mates with it. The self-tapping bolt 4 passes through the waist-shaped hole welded to the nut 3 and the inserted steel pipe 2-2 in sequence, reaching the other side of the socket steel pipe 2-1.

[0024] Each column 2 is connected to the curved support beam at its intersection by an adjustable clamp.

[0025] Each column 2 has a base plate 1 at its bottom with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the column 2.

[0026] A total station for measuring and positioning the elevation of the skeleton is installed next to column 2.

[0027] A scanner is installed next to the arc-shaped support beam to scan and analyze whether the curved surface of the arc-shaped support beam meets the curvature design requirements.

[0028] The unitized frame, composed of arc-shaped support beams, is topped with curtain wall frame units arranged according to the curtain wall model. The curtain wall frame units are closely attached to the top surface of the arc-shaped support beams.

[0029] Each curved support beam is made up of multiple smaller curved beams connected together.

[0030] Example 2 See Figure 3 In this embodiment, the modular skeleton has a hyperboloid structure.

[0031] Example 3 The main flowchart of the multi-curved curtain wall unit frame manufacturing and installation method of the present invention is shown in the attached figure. After completing each process, the curtain wall unit can be manufactured and installed.

[0032] See Figure 4 The present invention utilizes a unitized frame to construct an installation method for multi-curved curtain walls, which generally includes the following steps: 1. The skeleton membrane material is manufactured in the factory and then transported to the construction site; 2. On-site measurement and layout of the membrane support pillars to determine their location; 3. Install the membrane support columns and adjust their height to the required elevation for the fabrication of the curtain wall frame unit; 4. Connect each frame onto the membrane support beam one by one to form a whole, and fix it after adjusting the position and elevation; 5. Connect all the frames in place, scan and correct them. After confirming that the dimensions are correct, weld them into shape to complete the fabrication of the first section of the curtain wall frame unit. 6. Proceed with the fabrication of the second section of the curtain wall frame unit. The second section of the curtain wall frame unit is connected and extended to the first section of the curtain wall frame unit. Continue this process until the second section of the curtain wall frame unit is assembled and fabricated. After verification, proceed with the assembly of the third section of the curtain wall frame unit and the fourth section of the curtain wall frame unit to complete the entire petal-shaped curtain wall frame and meet the hoisting requirements.

[0033] Example 4 This embodiment is a further refinement of embodiment 4.

[0034] See Figure 5 The present invention provides an installation method for multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Based on the measurement and layout, mark the column positions on the ground, lay the base plate 1, which is larger than the cross-section of column 2, on the hardened ground and fix it. The base plate 1 increases the contact area with the bottom surface to ensure the foundation is stable. Step 2: Install column 2 onto base plate 1 and weld it securely. Adjust the column top elevation by inserting the two steel pipes at the top and bottom. Set oblong holes on both sides of the socket steel pipe 2-1 and the insert steel pipe 2-2. Adjust the position and height of the nut 3 on the outer side of the oblong hole on one side of the socket steel pipe 2-1 to the design elevation, then weld the nut 3. Next, pass self-tapping screws 4 through the oblong hole welded to the nut 3 and through the insert steel pipe 2-2 to the other side of the socket steel pipe 2-1. The specific form is as follows: Figure 1 ; Step 3: Since the curved support beam rests on the top of the column at various elevations, it is bent to form a series of small curved beams. All the small curved beams are connected to form the curved support beam. The support beam is then installed on the top of column 2 to form a unit-type frame. Step 4: Use a total station and a scanner to scan the position of the curved support beam and analyze whether the curved surface of the curved support beam meets the curvature requirements of a single unit frame. If it does not meet the requirements, continue to adjust the column height and the curvature of the support beam until the curvature requirements are met. If it meets the requirements, proceed to the next step of assembling the curtain wall frame unit. Step 5: Weld the curtain wall frame units, which have been laid out according to the curtain wall model, onto the curved support beam. The curtain wall frame units are closely attached to the curved support beam to ensure the curvature requirements are met. Step Six: Use a total station and scanner again to measure and scan whether the curtain wall frame unit meets the design requirements. If it meets the requirements, weld and grind it. If it does not meet the requirements, return to Step Four, apply anti-corrosion and anti-rust paint, and hoist it to the storage yard to produce the next curtain wall frame unit. Step 7: Repeat the installation of the curved support beams and curtain wall frame units until all curtain wall frame units are completed; Step 8: Hoist each curtain wall frame unit onto the roof steel structure purlins. Connect the curtain wall frame units to form an integral curtain wall frame module. Scan and check the quality until a petal is formed, and then install the curtain wall glass profile. Step nine: After the curtain wall glass profiles are installed, install the sub-frames and glass, apply sealant, install the moldings, and complete all construction work on the glass curtain wall.

[0035] Technical features and innovations of this invention: 1) The columns adopt a socket-type design instead of direct welding or a single whole pipe, which can be moved up and down, making it easy to adjust the elevation and ensuring high installation accuracy.

[0036] 2) The entire facade formwork adopts the method of adding (extending) steel columns to extend the assembly length of the tubular truss, which facilitates assembly, allows for large assembly segments, reduces assembly errors, and improves assembly accuracy.

[0037] 3) A total station is used for surveying and setting out, and a 3D laser scanner is used for verification. The 3D laser scanner has a fast verification speed and high accuracy.

[0038] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0039] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An installation device for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame, characterized in that: It includes curved support beams that adapt to the curved shape of the multi-curved curtain wall. Multiple curved support beams intersect to form a unit frame. Each curved support beam has multiple columns of different heights at its bottom according to its curve (2).

2. The installation device for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Each column (2) consists of two steel pipes inserted into each other, and the two steel pipes are connected by fasteners.

3. The installation device for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The side wall of the intersecting steel pipe (2-1) of the two inserted steel pipes is symmetrically provided with waist-shaped holes. The fastener has a nut (3) welded to one of the waist-shaped holes. The nut (3) is provided with a self-tapping bolt (4) that matches it. The self-tapping bolt (4) passes through the waist-shaped hole welded to the nut (3) and the inserted steel pipe (2-2) in sequence to the other side of the socket steel pipe (2-1).

4. The installation device for constructing multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 3, characterized in that: Each column (2) is connected to the curved support beam by an adjustable clamp.

5. The installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Each column (2) has a base plate (1) with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the column (2) at its bottom.

6. The installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A total station for measuring the elevation of the frame is installed next to the column (2).

7. The installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A scanner is installed next to the arc-shaped support beam to scan and analyze whether the curved surface of the arc-shaped support beam meets the curvature design requirements.

8. The installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The unitized frame, composed of arc-shaped support beams, is topped with curtain wall frame units arranged according to the curtain wall model. The curtain wall frame units are closely attached to the top surface of the arc-shaped support beams.

9. The installation device for fabricating multi-curved curtain walls using a unitized frame as described in claim 8, characterized in that: Each curved support beam is made up of multiple smaller curved beams connected together.

10. An installation method for a multi-curved curtain wall constructed using a unitized frame, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Step 1: Based on the measurement and layout, mark the column position on the ground, lay the base plate (1) which is larger than the cross section of the column (2) on the hardened ground and fix it to ensure the foundation is stable; Step 2: Install the column (2) onto the base plate (1) and weld it firmly. Adjust the column top elevation by inserting the two steel pipes into the upper and lower parts. Set waist-shaped holes on both sides of the socket steel pipe (2-1) and the insertion steel pipe (2-2). Adjust the position height of the nut (3) on the outside of the waist-shaped hole on one side of the socket steel pipe (2-1) to the design elevation and then weld the nut (3). Then, pass the self-tapping bolt (4) through the waist-shaped hole welded to the nut (3) and the insertion steel pipe (2-2) to the other side of the socket steel pipe (2-1). Step 3: Bending the beams into sections of small curved beams, connecting all the small curved beams to form an arc-shaped support beam, and installing the support beam to the top of the column (2) to form a unit-type frame; Step 4: Use a total station and a scanner to scan the position of the curved support beam and analyze whether the curved surface of the curved support beam meets the curvature requirements of a single unit frame. If it does not meet the requirements, continue to adjust the column height and the curvature of the support beam until the curvature requirements are met. If it meets the requirements, proceed to the next step of assembling the curtain wall frame unit. Step 5: Weld the curtain wall frame units, which have been laid out according to the curtain wall model, onto the curved support beam. The curtain wall frame units are closely attached to the curved support beam to ensure the curvature requirements are met. Step Six: Use a total station and scanner again to measure and scan whether the curtain wall frame unit meets the design requirements. If it meets the requirements, weld and grind it. If it does not meet the requirements, return to Step Four, apply anti-corrosion and anti-rust paint, and hoist it to the storage yard to produce the next curtain wall frame unit. Step 7: Repeat the installation of the curved support beams and curtain wall frame units until all curtain wall frame units are completed; Step 8: Hoist each curtain wall frame unit onto the roof steel structure purlins. Connect the curtain wall frame units to form an integral curtain wall frame module. Scan and check the quality until a petal is formed, and then install the curtain wall glass profile. Step nine: After the curtain wall glass profiles are installed, install the sub-frames and glass, apply sealant, install the moldings, and complete all construction work on the glass curtain wall.

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