W-shaped stainless steel water stop structure for bridge comb plate expansion joint
By using a water-stopping structure consisting of a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop, a water collection hopper, and sound insulation cotton at the expansion joint of the bridge comb plate, the problems of easy aging and misalignment leakage of the waterstop were solved, achieving efficient waterproofing and convenient installation, and improving the safety and aesthetics of the bridge.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422963288.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-03
AI Technical Summary
The waterstop at the expansion joint of the bridge comb plate is prone to aging, cracking, and deformation, leading to water leakage. In addition, the waterstop and the anchor steel plate are prone to misalignment, causing rainwater leakage and affecting the safety and aesthetics of the bridge.
The water-stop structure consists of a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop, a water collection hopper, and sound insulation cotton. It is connected to the anchoring steel plate by anchoring bolts. The water collection hopper drains water to the municipal rainwater pipe, avoiding misalignment between the waterstop and the anchoring steel plate. Stainless steel material is used to ensure strength and durability.
It achieves excellent waterproofing, convenient installation, low cost, high material strength, adaptability to deformation requirements, and ensures the safety and aesthetics of bridge expansion joints.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of bridge expansion joints, specifically a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop structure for bridge comb plate expansion joints. Background Technology
[0002] Bridge expansion joints are crucial components connecting bridge beam ends or abutments to beam segments. Their design allows for the free expansion and contraction of the main bridge beam while ensuring smooth, bouncy rides for vehicles. Water leakage at bridge expansion joints is a common problem. The primary cause is the use of rubber waterstops in the expansion joints, which are prone to aging, cracking, and deformation due to prolonged exposure to sun and rain, leading to leakage. Furthermore, misalignment between the waterstop and the anchoring steel plate of the movable toothed plate during installation can cause rainwater to seep outside the waterstop. Widespread leakage at expansion joints negatively impacts the safety, durability, and aesthetics of the bridge. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by designing a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop structure for bridge expansion joints. This structure comprises a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop, sound insulation cotton, and a water collection hopper. The water collection hopper at the end of the expansion joint smoothly drains rainwater from the waterstop into the municipal storm drain. The W-shaped stainless steel waterstop is connected to the anchoring steel plate with anchor bolts, preventing misalignment between the waterstop and the anchoring steel plate. This W-shaped stainless steel waterstop has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, convenient installation, and wide application range. It can ensure that it meets deformation requirements within its designed service life, has high material strength, and will not be damaged, demonstrating good economic practicality and promising prospects for widespread application.
[0004] The specific technical solution to achieve the purpose of this utility model is: a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop structure for bridge expansion joints, comprising a movable toothed plate and a stainless steel sliding plate installed on the bridge expansion joint. The movable toothed plate is installed on the stainless steel sliding plate and slidably connected to it. The movable toothed plate is welded to anchoring steel plates installed on beams A and B on both sides of the expansion joint. The characteristic is that the bridge expansion joint adopts a waterstop structure composed of a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop, a water collection hopper, and sound insulation cotton. The W-shaped stainless steel waterstop is connected to the anchoring steel plates on both sides of the beams by anchoring bolts. The sound insulation cotton is embedded between the two anchoring steel plates under the stainless steel sliding plate. The water collection hopper is installed at the end of the expansion joint and is anchored on one side within the cast-in-place concrete structure of the beams on both sides of the expansion joint.
[0005] The movable toothed plate is connected to the anchoring steel plate by welding, and the anchoring steel plate is connected to the anchoring steel bar by welding; the sound insulation cotton is placed between the anchoring steel plates, and a stainless steel sliding plate is placed on the sound insulation cotton; the W-shaped stainless steel waterstop is connected to the anchoring steel plate by anchoring bolts; the water collection hopper is located at the end of the expansion joint and is anchored on one side of the cast-in-place concrete structure by anchoring bolts; the thickness of the W-shaped stainless steel waterstop is 0.3mm, and its bends are all rounded, with a maximum deformation of ±(80~120)mm, to meet the deformation requirements during expansion joint installation and the free deformation of the expansion joint during normal use; the U-shaped stainless steel waterstop is bolted to the anchoring steel plate to avoid leakage caused by misalignment between the waterstop and the anchoring steel plate.
[0006] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the advantages of simple structure, good waterproof effect, low manufacturing cost and convenient installation. It can ensure that the deformation needs are met within the design service life. The stainless steel waterstop material has high strength and is not easy to break or be damaged. It has good economic, environmental and social benefits and good prospects for promotion. Attached Figure Description
[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0008] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view;
[0009] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the W-type stainless steel waterstop. Detailed Implementation
[0010] See Figures 1-2 This utility model includes: a movable toothed plate 1 and a stainless steel sliding plate 2 installed on the bridge expansion joint. The movable toothed plate 1 is installed on the stainless steel sliding plate 2 and welded to the anchoring steel plates 3 installed on the A beam 11 and B beam 12 on both sides of the expansion joint. The movable toothed plate 1 and the stainless steel sliding plate 2 are slidably connected. The bridge expansion joint adopts a water-stopping structure composed of a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop 10, sound insulation cotton 6, and a water collection hopper 8. The W-shaped stainless steel waterstop 10 is connected to the anchoring steel plates 3 installed on the A beam 11 and B beam 12 by anchoring bolts 7. The sound insulation cotton... 6 is fitted between two anchoring steel plates 3 under the stainless steel sliding plate 2; the movable toothed plate 1 is connected to the anchoring steel plate 3 by welding, and the anchoring steel plate 3 is connected to the anchoring steel bar 4 by welding; the sound insulation cotton 6 is fitted between the anchoring steel plates 3, and the stainless steel sliding plate 2 is placed on the sound insulation cotton 6; the W-shaped stainless steel waterstop 10 is connected to the anchoring steel plate 3 by anchoring bolts 7, which can avoid leakage caused by misalignment between the W-shaped stainless steel waterstop 10 and the two anchoring steel plates 3; the water collection hopper 8 is located at the end of the expansion joint and is anchored on one side in the cast-in-place concrete structure by the water collection hopper anchoring bolts 9.
[0011] See Figure 3 The cross-section of the W-type stainless steel waterstop 10 is "W" shaped, and all its bends are transitioned by arcs. The thickness of the waterstop is 0.3mm, so as to meet the deformation requirements during the installation of expansion joints and the free deformation of expansion joints during normal use. Its maximum deformation is ± (80~120)mm.
[0012] The above is merely a further explanation of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model patent. All equivalent implementations of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model patent.
Claims
1. A W-type stainless steel waterstop structure for expansion joints of bridge comb plates, comprising: The bridge expansion joint is provided with a movable toothed plate (1) and a stainless steel sliding plate (2). The movable toothed plate (1) is set on the stainless steel sliding plate (2) and welded to the anchoring steel plates (3) set on both sides of the expansion joint. The movable toothed plate (1) and the stainless steel sliding plate (2) are slidably connected. The bridge expansion joint adopts a water-stopping structure composed of a W-shaped stainless steel waterstop (10), a water collection hopper (8), and a sound insulation cotton (6). The W-shaped stainless steel waterstop (10) is connected to the anchoring steel plates (3) set on both sides of the beam by anchoring bolts (7). The sound insulation cotton (6) is embedded between the two anchoring steel plates (3) under the stainless steel sliding plate (2). The water collection hopper (8) is set at the end of the expansion joint and is anchored on one side in the cast-in-place concrete structure of the beam.
2. The W-type stainless steel waterstop structure for bridge comb-tooth plate expansion joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water collection bucket (8) is anchored in the cast-in-place concrete structure after being bolted to the anchoring steel plate (3) by the water collection bucket anchoring bolt (9) on one side.