One-way metal damper

By employing a limiting plate and guide ball design in the unidirectional metal damper, combined with stainless steel plate protection, the deformation and yielding problems of the energy dissipation block in the non-design displacement direction are solved, extending the service life and ensuring normal operation.

CN223498523UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31SICHUAN RONGHAITONG SEISMIC TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423194590.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-24

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Technical Problem

In traditional unidirectional metal dampers, the energy dissipation block is prone to deformation and yielding when it is not in the designed displacement direction, which leads to a shortened service life and failure to work properly.

Method used

The bottom of the energy dissipation block is designed to be fixed to the lower connecting plate in a non-direct way. With the setting of limit plates and guide balls, combined with the protection of stainless steel plates, it is ensured that the energy dissipation block will not detach during displacement and metal fatigue will be reduced.

Benefits of technology

It effectively extends the service life of the energy-consuming block, ensures its normal operation, and provides additional protection through the stainless steel plate.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a one-way metal damper. The one-way metal damper comprises an upper connecting plate, an energy consumption block is installed at the bottom of the upper connecting plate, a lower connecting plate is arranged below the energy consumption block, side baffles fixedly installed at the top of the lower connecting plate are arranged on the two sides of the energy consumption block, and guide balls are fixedly installed on the sides, close to each other, of the two corresponding side baffles. The sides, close to each other, of the two guide balls make contact with the energy consumption block, and a limiting plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the energy consumption block and matched with the guide balls. The one-way metal damper has the advantages that the one-way metal damper is convenient to use, the energy consumption block can be well protected, and the normal service life of the energy consumption block can be guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of damper technology, and in particular to a unidirectional metal damper. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional unidirectional metal dampers, the top and bottom of the energy dissipation block are fixedly mounted on the corresponding plates. This causes the material to deform or even yield when the energy dissipation block is displaced in a direction other than the design displacement, which can easily reduce the service life of the energy dissipation block and cause the damper to malfunction.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new unidirectional metal damper to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a unidirectional metal damper that is easy to use, can provide good protection for the energy dissipation block, and can ensure the normal service life of the energy dissipation block.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the unidirectional metal damper provided by this utility model includes: an upper connecting plate, an energy dissipation block installed at the bottom of the upper connecting plate, a lower connecting plate below the energy dissipation block, side baffles fixedly installed on the top of the lower connecting plate on both sides of the energy dissipation block, guide balls fixedly installed on the side of the two corresponding side baffles that are close to each other, and the side of the two guide balls that are close to each other contacting the energy dissipation block, and a limiting plate fixedly installed at the bottom of the energy dissipation block, the limiting plate being adapted to the guide balls.

[0006] Preferably, stainless steel plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the energy-consuming block, and the stainless steel plates are fixedly installed on the top of the limiting plate. The two stainless steel plates are respectively in contact with the corresponding guide balls on the opposite sides.

[0007] Preferably, the guide ball is cylindrical, and half of the guide ball is located outside the side baffle.

[0008] Preferably, the guide ball is semi-circular.

[0009] Preferably, the number of energy-consuming blocks is two or more, and the two or more energy-consuming blocks are linearly distributed.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the limiting plate is in contact with the lower connecting plate.

[0011] Compared with related technologies, the unidirectional metal damper provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] Beneficial effects:

[0013] This utility model provides a unidirectional metal damper. The bottom of the energy dissipation block is not directly fixed to the lower connecting plate. This design can effectively reduce material fatigue (such as metal fatigue) when the energy dissipation block undergoes non-design displacement, thereby effectively ensuring the service life of the energy dissipation block. The setting of the limiting plate and guide ball can prevent the energy dissipation block from detaching from the lower connecting plate without affecting the displacement of the energy dissipation block. The setting of the stainless steel plate can provide good protection for the energy dissipation block and ensure the normal offset of the energy dissipation block. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the unidirectional metal damper provided by this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure when the upper connecting plate is displaced perpendicular to the side baffle.

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of the structure.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows the structure when the upper connection is displaced in a direction parallel to the side baffle.

[0018] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the unidirectional metal damper provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure when the upper connecting plate is displaced perpendicular to the side baffle.

[0020] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of AA.

[0021] Figure 8 for Figure 5 The diagram shows a side view of the structure.

[0022] Figure 9 for Figure 8 The diagram shows the structure when the upper connection is displaced in a direction parallel to the side baffle.

[0023] The following are labeled in the diagram: 1. Upper connecting plate; 2. Lower connecting plate; 3. Energy dissipation block; 4. Side baffle; 5. Guide ball; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Stainless steel plate. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] First embodiment:

[0026] Please refer to the following: Figures 1-4 ,in, Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first embodiment of the unidirectional metal damper provided by this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure when the upper connecting plate is displaced perpendicular to the side baffle. Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a side view of the structure. Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shown illustrates the structure of the upper connection when it is displaced parallel to the side baffle. In the first embodiment of this utility model, the unidirectional metal damper includes an upper connecting plate 1. An energy dissipation block 3 is installed at the bottom of the upper connecting plate 1. A lower connecting plate 2 is provided below the energy dissipation block 3. Side baffles 4 are fixedly installed on the top of the lower connecting plate 2 on both sides of the energy dissipation block 3. Guide balls 5 are fixedly installed on the side of the two corresponding side baffles 4 that are close to each other. The side of the two guide balls 5 that are close to each other is in contact with the energy dissipation block 3. A limiting plate 6 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the energy dissipation block 3. The limiting plate 6 is adapted to the guide balls 5.

[0027] Stainless steel plates 7 are fixedly installed on both sides of the energy-consuming block 3. The stainless steel plates 7 are fixedly installed on the top of the limiting plate 6, and the two stainless steel plates 7 are respectively in contact with the corresponding guide balls 5 on the opposite sides.

[0028] In this embodiment, the stainless steel plate 7 is a mirror stainless steel plate, which can effectively reduce the friction between the stainless steel plate 7 and the guide ball 5.

[0029] In this embodiment, the guide ball 5 is cylindrical, and half of the guide ball 5 is located outside the side baffle 4.

[0030] The bottom of the limiting plate 6 is in contact with the lower connecting plate 2.

[0031] Compared with related technologies, the unidirectional metal damper provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0032] Beneficial effects:

[0033] This utility model provides a unidirectional metal damper. The bottom of the energy dissipation block 3 is not directly fixed to the lower connecting plate 2. This setting can effectively reduce material fatigue (such as metal fatigue) of the energy dissipation block 3 when it is in a non-design displacement direction, thereby effectively ensuring the service life of the energy dissipation block 3. The setting of the limiting plate 6 and the guide ball 5 can prevent the energy dissipation block 3 from detaching from the lower connecting plate 2 without affecting the displacement of the energy dissipation block 3. The setting of the stainless steel plate 7 can play a good protective role for the energy dissipation block 3, while ensuring the normal offset of the energy dissipation block 3.

[0034] Second embodiment:

[0035] Based on the unidirectional metal damper provided in the first embodiment of this application, the second embodiment of this application proposes another unidirectional metal damper. The second embodiment is merely a preferred embodiment of the first embodiment, and the implementation of the second embodiment will not affect the separate implementation of the first embodiment.

[0036] The second embodiment of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0037] Please refer to the accompanying diagram. Figures 5-9 The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that in this embodiment, the number of energy-consuming blocks 3 is two or more, and the two or more energy-consuming blocks 3 are linearly distributed; when the number of energy-consuming blocks 3 is multiple, the various effects achieved in the first embodiment can still be achieved.

[0038] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A unidirectional metal damper, characterized in that, include: An upper connecting plate is provided, with an energy-consuming block installed at its bottom. A lower connecting plate is provided below the energy-consuming block. Side baffles are fixedly installed on the top of the lower connecting plate on both sides of the energy-consuming block. Guide balls are fixedly installed on the side of the two corresponding side baffles that are close to each other. The side of the two guide balls that are close to each other is in contact with the energy-consuming block. A limiting plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the energy-consuming block, and the limiting plate is adapted to the guide balls.

2. The unidirectional metal damper according to claim 1, characterized in that, Stainless steel plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the energy-consuming block. The stainless steel plates are fixedly installed on the top of the limiting plate, and the two stainless steel plates on opposite sides are in contact with the corresponding guide balls.

3. The unidirectional metal damper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide ball is cylindrical, and half of the guide ball is located outside the side baffle.

4. The unidirectional metal damper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide ball is semi-circular in shape.

5. The unidirectional metal damper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of energy-consuming blocks is two or more, and the two or more energy-consuming blocks are linearly distributed.

6. The unidirectional metal damper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the limiting plate is in contact with the lower connecting plate.