Anti-seismic support hanger system

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of pipe supports, specifically an anti-seismic pipe support system, comprising a first connecting end, a second connecting end, a third connecting end, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a third connecting member, and a clamp for fixing pipes. One end of the first connecting member, one end of the second connecting member, and one end of the third connecting member are all hinged to the clamp. The first, second, and third connecting ends are all fixed to the building structure. The other end of the first connecting member is hinged to the first connecting end, the other end of the second connecting member is hinged to the second connecting end, and the other end of the third connecting member is hinged to the third connecting end. The first, second, and third connecting members are all flexible connectors, with the second and third connecting members located on both sides of the first connecting member. This product uses a flexible connection method to make the anti-seismic pipe support system lighter and improve installation efficiency, thereby reducing costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of supports and hangers, specifically an earthquake-resistant support and hanger system. Background Technology

[0002] Supports and hangers are a collective term for brackets and hangers. They play a crucial role in various construction stages, bearing the weight of components and their loads, constraining and limiting unreasonable displacement of building components, and controlling component vibration. They are essential for the safe operation of building facilities. Supports and hangers are mainly used in electromechanical engineering facilities such as building water supply and drainage, fire protection, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, gas, heat, electricity, and communications, where thermal displacement and related equipment occur during operation.

[0003] Seismic bracing is a commonly used type of support system. It's a support system primarily designed to withstand ground loads, designed to transfer the seismic forces generated by pipelines and equipment to the load-bearing structure during earthquakes of local intensity. This aims to mitigate earthquake damage, reduce or prevent secondary disasters, and ultimately minimize casualties and property loss. Traditional seismic bracing mainly consists of anchors, reinforcing rods, seismic connection components, and seismic diagonal braces. It is not only heavy and expensive but also has low installation efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention aims to provide a seismic bracing system that can solve the problems existing in the prior art. The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An earthquake-resistant bracing system includes a first connecting end, a second connecting end, a third connecting end, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a third connecting member, and a clamp for fixing pipes. One end of the first connecting member, one end of the second connecting member, and one end of the third connecting member are all hinged to the clamp. The first connecting end, the second connecting end, and the third connecting end are all fixed to the building structure. The other end of the first connecting member is hinged to the first connecting end, the other end of the second connecting member is hinged to the second connecting end, and the other end of the third connecting member is hinged to the third connecting end. The first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the third connecting member are all flexible connectors, with the second and third connecting members located on both sides of the first connecting member. The first connecting member mainly balances the self-weight of the product and has a certain lateral stiffness to cooperate with earthquakes. The second and third connectors primarily dissipate energy during earthquakes and share some of the product's weight. The clamps are tightly fixed to the pipe to prevent displacement or detachment during earthquakes, ensuring pipe safety. When an earthquake occurs, seismic forces are transmitted from the ground to the building structure and then to the pipes. This product can weaken the energy transmitted from the earthquake to the pipes. Taking the third connector as an example, the energy transmission path is: building structure → third connector → third connector → clamp → pipe. The third connector is a flexible connector that can dissipate some energy and is the main vibration damping component. The third connector and the third connector end, as well as the third connector and the clamp, are hinged, which can also dissipate some energy. Thus, through multi-layer weakening, the direct impact of seismic forces on the pipes is reduced.

[0006] As a further embodiment of the present invention: the first connector, the second connector and the third connector are all made of steel wire rope or spring, or other flexible materials, as long as they can achieve flexible connection.

[0007] As a further aspect of the present invention: the first connecting end, the second connecting end, and the third connecting end are all fixed to the building body by locking components, resulting in a strong connection that is not easily loosened.

[0008] As a further aspect of the present invention: the connection between the second connector and the clamp is symmetrically arranged with respect to the connection between the third connector and the clamp, which can ensure good uniformity of weakening and make the force uniform at all points.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention, the locking component uses a hooked expansion bolt, which is readily available and easy to replace.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0011] Traditional seismic bracing typically uses rigid connections, such as bolts or welding. These connections can easily lead to stress concentration during earthquakes, increasing the risk of pipeline damage. This product uses flexible connectors, which can absorb and disperse seismic forces during earthquakes, reducing the impact on pipelines and improving their safety.

[0012] Traditional seismic bracing uses rigid connections, which have poor earthquake resistance. Seismic forces are directly transmitted to the pipeline, potentially causing pipeline rupture or detachment. The flexible connectors in this product can absorb and disperse seismic forces, reducing direct impact on the pipeline and ensuring its safety during earthquakes.

[0013] Traditional seismic bracing structures are relatively complex and mainly rely on rigid connectors to fix pipes, resulting in limited seismic performance. This product features a novel structural design that improves seismic performance and pipe safety through the synergistic effect of multiple flexible connectors and clamps. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the seismic bracing system in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1-Building main body; 2-First connection end; 3-Second connection end; 4-Third connection end; 5-First connector; 6-Second connector; 7-Third connector; 8-Clamp; 9-Pipeline. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0017] The specific implementation of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0018] Please see Figure 1This invention provides an anti-seismic bracing system, comprising a first connecting end 2, a second connecting end 3, a third connecting end 4, a first connecting member 5, a second connecting member 6, a third connecting member 7, and a clamp 8 for fixing a pipe 9. One end of the first connecting member 5, one end of the second connecting member 6, and one end of the third connecting member 7 are all hinged to the clamp 8. The first connecting end 2, the second connecting end 3, and the third connecting end 4 are all fixed to the building body 1. The other end of the first connecting member 5 is hinged to the first connecting end 2, the other end of the second connecting member 6 is hinged to the second connecting end 3, and the other end of the third connecting member 7 is hinged to the third connecting end 4. The first connecting member 5, the second connecting member 6, and the third connecting member 7 are all flexible connectors, with the second connecting member 6 and the third connecting member 7 located on both sides of the first connecting member 5. The first connecting member 5 mainly balances the self-weight of the product and has a certain lateral stiffness to assist in horizontal displacement during earthquakes. The second connecting member 6 and the third connecting member 7 mainly dissipate ground current. During an earthquake, the energy is absorbed and some of the product's weight is shared. The clamp 8 is tightly fixed to the pipe 9 to prevent the pipe 9 from shifting or falling off during an earthquake, ensuring the safety of the pipe 9. When an earthquake occurs, the seismic force is transmitted from the ground to the main building 1 and then to the pipe 9. This product can weaken the energy transmitted from the earthquake to the pipe 9. Taking the third connector 7 as an example, the energy transmission path is: main building 1 → third connection end 4 → third connector 7 → clamp 8 → pipe 9. The third connector 7 is a flexible connector that can consume some energy and is the main vibration damping component. The third connector 7 and the third connection end 4, as well as the third connector 7 and the clamp 8 are all hinged, which can also consume a certain amount of energy. Thus, the direct impact of the seismic force on the pipe 9 is reduced through multi-layer weakening. This product changes the traditional seismic bracing system that uses rigid connections to "hard resist" the seismic force. It introduces flexible connectors to reduce the safety hazard of the bracing system falling off during an earthquake and avoid secondary disasters.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector 5, the second connector 6, and the third connector 7 are all made of steel wire rope or spring, or other flexible materials, as long as they can achieve flexible connection. When steel wire rope is used, a pre-tension is applied to the steel wire rope during installation so that the steel wire rope is in a tensile state and the spring is in a compressed state during use, thus maintaining structural stability. The pre-tension of the steel wire rope (or other flexible material) and the vibration damping effect of the spring effectively achieve the purpose of earthquake resistance, resulting in good performance.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting end 2, the second connecting end 3 and the third connecting end 4 are all fixed to the building body 1 by locking members, and the connection is firm and not easy to loosen.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connection between the second connector 6 and the clamp 8 and the connection between the third connector 7 and the clamp 8 are symmetrically arranged, which can ensure good uniformity of weakening and make the force uniform at all points.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking component is an expansion bolt with a hook, which is readily available and easy to replace.

[0023] It should be noted that, in this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "set up," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to welded connections, bolted connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A seismic bracing system, comprising a first connecting end, a second connecting end, a third connecting end, a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a third connecting member, and a clamp for fixing pipes, characterized in that, One end of the first connector, one end of the second connector, and one end of the third connector are all hinged to the clamp. The first, second, and third connectors are all fixed to the building structure. The other end of the first connector is hinged to the first connector, the other end of the second connector is hinged to the second connector, and the other end of the third connector is hinged to the third connector. The first, second, and third connectors are all flexible connectors, and the second and third connectors are located on both sides of the first connector.

2. The seismic bracing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first, second, and third connectors are all made of steel wire rope or spring.

3. The seismic bracing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The first connecting end, the second connecting end, and the third connecting end are all fixed to the main building structure by locking components.

4. The seismic bracing system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking component uses a hooked expansion bolt.

5. The seismic bracing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the second connector and the clamp is symmetrical to the connection between the third connector and the clamp.

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