All-glass self-supporting balance system
By eliminating glass ribs and using stainless steel tension rings to provide vertical support through a self-supporting all-glass balancing system, the problems of traditional all-glass curtain walls occupying indoor space and lacking transparency are solved, achieving a simple and elegant architectural appearance and structural stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520262593.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-19
AI Technical Summary
Traditional all-glass building curtain wall connection devices use glass ribs as the main load-bearing components, which occupy indoor space and have poor transparency, failing to meet modern aesthetic needs.
The system employs a fully self-supporting balancing glass system, connecting the Z-shaped stainless steel ring, the round window panel assembly, and the glass panel using HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The glass ribs are eliminated, and a circumferential tension ring made of stainless steel provides vertical support, converting the arch thrust into tension to maintain the stability of the dome structure.
It achieves a simple, elegant, and highly transparent building curtain wall appearance that meets modern aesthetic needs, while maintaining structural stability and ease of maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field, specifically to an all-glass self-supporting balancing system. Background Technology
[0002] All-glass curtain walls give buildings a dynamic aesthetic, displaying different hues as the light changes, adding unique aesthetic value. They are lightweight, easy to install, and flexible in design, allowing for various shapes to be created to harmonize the building with the natural environment. All-glass curtain walls can absorb infrared rays, reducing solar radiation entering the interior and lowering indoor temperatures, thus achieving energy savings. Because glass curtain walls are built on the building's exterior structure, maintenance and upgrades are very convenient, allowing for quick restoration of the building's appearance and function.
[0003] However, traditional all-glass building curtain walls have the following disadvantages:
[0004] For the connection device of all-glass building curtain wall, the usual practice is to use glass ribs as the main load-bearing components and achieve the transparency effect through the connection method of suspension support or groove support. However, with the advancement of technology and the improvement of aesthetic standards, the original glass ribs as the main load-bearing components not only occupy indoor space, but also appear complicated and lack transparency. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a self-supporting balance system for all-glass buildings to solve the problem mentioned in the background art. The common practice for connecting devices for all-glass building curtain walls is to use glass ribs as the main load-bearing components and achieve a transparent effect through suspension support or groove support connection methods. However, with the advancement of technology and the improvement of aesthetic standards, the original glass ribs as the main load-bearing components not only occupy indoor space, but also appear complicated and lack transparency.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-supporting balancing system for all-glass structures, comprising a glass exterior wall panel, a support base installed at the bottom of the glass exterior wall panel, a main ring assembly installed at the top of the glass exterior wall panel, a Z-shaped stainless steel ring on the inner side of the main ring assembly, a circular window panel assembly on the inner side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring, and a plurality of first glass panels fixedly installed on the inner side of the main ring assembly, wherein the side of the plurality of first glass panels away from the main ring assembly is fixedly connected to the side opposite to the Z-shaped stainless steel ring, the Z-shaped stainless steel ring... Several second glass panels are fixedly installed on the inner side of the steel ring. The side of each second glass panel away from the Z-shaped stainless steel ring is fixedly connected to the side of the round window panel assembly. The "pizza"-shaped first glass panel is connected to the inner stainless steel main ring by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The "pizza"-shaped second glass panel is connected to the Z-shaped stainless steel ring by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The Z-shaped stainless steel ring is connected to the round window glass panel by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive.
[0007] Preferably, the support base includes several reinforcing plates and a glass suction cup. The bottom ends of the several reinforcing plates are fixedly connected to the top ends of the glass suction cups. The glass suction cups are connected to the glass exterior wall panel. The surfaces of the several reinforcing plates are threaded with pins. The several reinforcing plates are fixedly connected to the glass exterior wall panel through the pins.
[0008] Preferably, the connection between the glass suction cup and the glass exterior wall panel is filled with anchoring adhesive, the connection between the glass exterior wall panel and the glass suction cup is filled with sealant, and the connection between the glass exterior wall panel and the glass suction cup is filled with silicone structural adhesive on one side of the sealant. The temporary glass installation equipment is placed according to the node diagram, and removed after the glass installation is completed. The glass suction cup is then placed into the vertical curved glass exterior wall panel, connected and fixed with pins, and anchoring adhesive is poured in, followed by silicone structural adhesive and sealant.
[0009] Preferably, the main ring assembly includes an inner stainless steel main ring and an outer stainless steel main ring. The surface of the outer stainless steel main ring is threaded with an adjusting bolt. The outer stainless steel main ring is fixedly connected to the inner stainless steel main ring through the adjusting bolt. The inner side of the inner stainless steel main ring is connected to the glass outer wall panel. The connection between the inner stainless steel main ring and the glass outer wall panel is filled with silicone structural adhesive. The inner stainless steel main ring is installed and bonded by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The outer stainless steel main ring is installed, and the wedge block is moved by the adjusting bolt to make the inner stainless steel main ring and the outer stainless steel main ring tightly connected.
[0010] Preferably, the round window panel assembly includes a round window glass panel and a pin-shaped stainless steel hanger. The middle part of the round window glass panel is connected to the middle part of the pin-shaped stainless steel hanger, and the outer side of the round window glass panel is connected to several second glass panels respectively. A bearing stainless steel hanger device is installed on the round window glass panel.
[0011] Preferably, the glass exterior wall panel includes a supporting steel ring and a domed glass roof. A plurality of cylindrical curved glass panels are fixedly installed at the top of the supporting steel ring. The tops of each of the cylindrical curved glass panels are fixedly connected to the bottom of the domed glass roof. Each pair of adjacent cylindrical curved glass panels are fixedly connected on opposite sides. An entrance frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of one side of one of the cylindrical curved glass panels. Facade panels are fixedly installed on both sides of the entrance frame. The bottom of the supporting steel ring is connected to a supporting base. The top of the domed glass roof is connected to a main ring assembly. The domed glass roof is placed on a facade composed of cylindrical curved glass panels. A portion of the cylindrical facade forms the entrance area. Two shorter facade panels are fixed to the entrance frame. The exterior facade is supported by an existing ground-supporting steel ring and connected to the main load-bearing system support base.
[0012] Preferably, a canopy is fixedly installed in the middle of the glass exterior wall panel, and the canopy is connected to the entrance frame to block and protect against rainwater from the external environment.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] 1. This system eliminates the glass ribs and hardware accessories used in the original all-glass curtain wall. The all-glass cylindrical stadium formed by the self-supporting balance system can be used for building curtain walls with fewer structural components, simple and grand appearance, and particularly high requirements for visual transparency.
[0015] 2. This system converts the arched dome glass panels into tension through the arch thrust. The circumferential tension ring, made of stainless steel, provides vertical support for the "pizza"-shaped glass panels while maintaining the stability of the dome structure. This ingeniously designed all-glass self-supporting balance system can achieve a simple and unified appearance while providing excellent transparency. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the support base of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the main ring assembly of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the circular window panel assembly of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the connection between the glass exterior wall panel and the canopy of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Support base; 101. Glass suction cup; 102. Reinforcing plate; 103. Pin; 104. Rebar adhesive; 105. Silicone structural adhesive; 106. Sealant; 2. Glass exterior wall panel; 21. Cylindrical curved glass panel; 22. Supporting steel ring; 23. Dome glass roof; 24. Entrance frame; 25. Facade panel; 3. Awning; 4. Main ring assembly; 41. Inner stainless steel main ring; 42. Adjusting bolt; 43. Outer stainless steel main ring; 5. First glass panel; 6. Z-shaped stainless steel ring; 7. Second glass panel; 8. Round window panel assembly; 81. Pin stainless steel hanger; 82. Round window glass panel. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides an all-glass self-supporting balancing system, including a glass exterior wall panel 2, a support base 1 installed at the bottom of the glass exterior wall panel 2, a main ring assembly 4 installed at the top of the glass exterior wall panel 2, a Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6 provided on the inner side of the main ring assembly 4, a round window panel assembly 8 provided on the inner side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6, and a plurality of first glass panels 5 fixedly installed on the inner side of the main ring assembly 4. The side of the plurality of first glass panels 5 away from the main ring assembly 4 is fixedly connected to the side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6 facing the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6. A circular window panel assembly 8 is fixedly installed on the inner side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6. Several second glass panels 7 are fixedly connected to the side of the second glass panels 7 away from the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6, and to the side of the round window panel assembly 8. The "pizza"-shaped first glass panel 5 is connected to the inner stainless steel main ring 41 by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The "pizza"-shaped second glass panels 7 are connected to the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6 by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6 is connected to the round window glass panel 82 by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive.
[0024] The support base 1 includes several reinforcing plates 102 and glass suction cups 101. The bottom ends of the several reinforcing plates 102 are fixedly connected to the top ends of the glass suction cups 101. The glass suction cups 101 are connected to the glass exterior wall panel 2. The surfaces of the several reinforcing plates 102 are threaded with pins 103. The several reinforcing plates 102 are fixedly connected to the glass exterior wall panel 2 through the pins 103.
[0025] The connection between the glass suction cup 101 and the glass exterior wall panel 2 is filled with anchoring adhesive 104, the connection between the glass exterior wall panel 2 and the glass suction cup 101 is filled with sealant 106, and the connection between the glass exterior wall panel 2 and the glass suction cup 101 is filled with silicone structural adhesive 105 located on one side of the sealant 106. The temporary glass installation equipment is placed according to the node diagram. After the glass installation is completed, it is removed. The glass suction cup 101 is placed into the vertical curved glass exterior wall panel 2, and after being connected and fixed with the pin 103, anchoring adhesive 104 is poured in, and silicone structural adhesive 105 and sealant 106 are applied.
[0026] The main ring assembly 4 includes an inner stainless steel main ring 41 and an outer stainless steel main ring 43. The outer stainless steel main ring 43 is threaded with an adjusting bolt 42. The outer stainless steel main ring 43 is fixedly connected to the inner stainless steel main ring 41 by the adjusting bolt 42. The inner side of the inner stainless steel main ring 41 is connected to the glass outer wall panel 2. The connection between the inner stainless steel main ring 41 and the glass outer wall panel 2 is filled with silicone structural adhesive. The inner stainless steel main ring 41 is installed and bonded by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The outer stainless steel main ring 43 is installed and the wedge block is moved by adjusting the bolt 42 to make the inner stainless steel main ring 41 and the outer stainless steel main ring 43 tightly connected.
[0027] The round window panel assembly 8 includes a round window glass panel 82 and a pin-shaped stainless steel hanger 81. The middle part of the round window glass panel 82 is connected to the middle part of the pin-shaped stainless steel hanger 81. The outer side of the round window glass panel 82 is connected to several second glass panels 7 respectively. A bearing stainless steel hanger device is installed on the round window glass panel 82.
[0028] The glass exterior wall panel 2 includes a supporting steel ring 22 and a dome glass roof 23. Several cylindrical curved glass panels 21 are fixedly installed on the top of the supporting steel ring 22. The top of each cylindrical curved glass panel 21 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dome glass roof 23. Each pair of adjacent cylindrical curved glass panels 21 are fixedly connected on opposite sides. An entrance frame 24 is fixedly installed on the bottom of one side of one of the cylindrical curved glass panels 21. Facade panels 25 are fixedly installed on both sides of the entrance frame 24. The bottom of the supporting steel ring 22 is connected to the supporting base 1. The top of the dome glass roof 23 is connected to the main ring assembly 4. The dome glass roof 23 is placed on the facade composed of cylindrical curved glass panels 21. A part of the cylindrical facade is the entrance area. Two shorter facade panels 25 are fixed to the entrance frame 24. The exterior facade is supported by the existing ground supporting steel ring 22 and connected to the main load-bearing system supporting base 1.
[0029] A canopy 3 is fixedly installed in the middle of the glass exterior wall panel 2. The canopy 3 is connected to the entrance frame 24 to block and protect against rainwater from the external environment.
[0030] In this embodiment, the temporary glass installation equipment is placed according to the node diagram. After the glass installation is completed, it is removed. The vertical curved glass outer wall panel 2 is placed in the glass suction cup 101 and connected and fixed with the pin shaft 103. Then, the anchoring adhesive 104 is injected, and silicone structural adhesive 105 and sealant 106 are applied. The inner stainless steel main ring 41 is installed and bonded by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The outer stainless steel main ring 43 is installed. The wedge block is moved by adjusting the bolt 42 to make the inner stainless steel main ring 41 and the outer stainless steel main ring 43 tightly connected. The "pizza" shaped second glass panel 7 is connected to the Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6 by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The Z-shaped stainless steel ring 6 is connected to the round window glass panel 82 by injecting HY270 Hilti adhesive and silicone structural adhesive. The bearing stainless steel hanging device is installed on the round window glass panel 82.
[0031] The domed glass roof 23 rests on a facade composed of cylindrical curved glass panels 21. Part of the cylindrical facade forms the entrance area. Two shorter facade panels 25 are fixed to the entrance frame 24. The outer facade is supported by existing ground-supported steel rings 22 and connected to the main load-bearing system support base 1. The domed glass roof 23 has a diameter of approximately 10 meters and an arch height of approximately 0.5 meters. It consists of a curved circular window glass panel with a diameter of approximately 3 meters and 12 "pizza"-shaped curved radial glass panels. Therefore, the circular window panel is supported by stainless steel Z-rings and carried by the outer "pizza"-shaped first glass panel 5. Hilti Hi pads between the circular window glass panel 82 and the "pizza"-shaped second glass panel 7 are used to ensure the load is distributed radially and laterally. Force transmission is achieved through Hilti load-bearing blocks, and the load between the "pizza"-shaped second glass panels 7 is also achieved through load transmission between the two panels. The main ring assembly 4 is a circumferential tension ring made of stainless steel, which provides vertical support for the "pizza"-shaped first glass panel 5 while maintaining the stability of the dome structure by converting the arch thrust into tension within the panel surface. The main ring assembly 4 is aligned with the cylindrical facade glass panel and the force is transmitted downward by the block. The 12 curved glass exterior wall panels 2 are approximately 12 meters high and 2.6 meters wide. They are connected by two pins, and the bottom of the panels is fixed to the base support steel ring 22. The exterior wall panels are glued together with structural silicone sealant and fixed to the main ring assembly 4 of the glass dome roof.
[0032] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A self-supporting balancing system made entirely of glass, comprising glass exterior wall panels (2), characterized in that: A support base (1) is installed at the bottom of the glass exterior wall panel (2), and a main ring assembly (4) is installed at the top of the glass exterior wall panel (2). A Z-shaped stainless steel ring (6) is provided on the inner side of the main ring assembly (4), and a round window panel assembly (8) is provided on the inner side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring (6). A plurality of first glass panels (5) are fixedly installed on the inner side of the main ring assembly (4). The side of the plurality of first glass panels (5) away from the main ring assembly (4) is fixedly connected to the side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring (6) facing the side. A plurality of second glass panels (7) are fixedly installed on the inner side of the Z-shaped stainless steel ring (6). The side of the plurality of second glass panels (7) away from the Z-shaped stainless steel ring (6) is fixedly connected to the side of the round window panel assembly (8) facing the side.
2. The all-glass self-supporting balancing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base (1) includes several reinforcing plates (102) and a glass suction cup (101). The bottom ends of the several reinforcing plates (102) are fixedly connected to the top end of the glass suction cup (101). The glass suction cup (101) is connected to the glass outer wall panel (2). The surfaces of the several reinforcing plates (102) are threaded with pins (103). The several reinforcing plates (102) are fixedly connected to the glass outer wall panel (2) through the pins (103).
3. The all-glass self-supporting balancing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection between the glass suction cup (101) and the glass outer wall panel (2) is filled with anchoring adhesive (104), the connection between the glass outer wall panel (2) and the glass suction cup (101) is filled with sealant (106), and the connection between the glass outer wall panel (2) and the glass suction cup (101) is filled with silicone structural adhesive (105) located on the side of the sealant (106).
4. The all-glass self-supporting balancing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main ring assembly (4) includes an inner stainless steel main ring (41) and an outer stainless steel main ring (43). The outer stainless steel main ring (43) is threaded with an adjusting bolt (42). The outer stainless steel main ring (43) is fixedly connected to the inner stainless steel main ring (41) by the adjusting bolt (42). The inner side of the inner stainless steel main ring (41) is connected to the glass outer wall panel (2). The connection between the inner stainless steel main ring (41) and the glass outer wall panel (2) is filled with silicone structural adhesive.
5. The all-glass self-supporting balancing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The round window panel assembly (8) includes a round window glass panel (82) and a pin-shaped stainless steel bracket (81). The middle part of the round window glass panel (82) is connected to the middle part of the pin-shaped stainless steel bracket (81), and the outer side of the round window glass panel (82) is connected to several second glass panels (7).
6. The all-glass self-supporting balancing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glass exterior wall panel (2) includes a supporting steel ring (22) and a dome glass roof (23). Several cylindrical curved glass panels (21) are fixedly installed on the top of the supporting steel ring (22). The top of each of the cylindrical curved glass panels (21) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the dome glass roof (23). Each pair of adjacent cylindrical curved glass panels (21) are fixedly connected on opposite sides. An entrance frame (24) is fixedly installed on the bottom of one side of one of the cylindrical curved glass panels (21). Facade panels (25) are fixedly installed on both sides of the entrance frame (24). The bottom of the supporting steel ring (22) is connected to the supporting base (1). The top of the dome glass roof (23) is connected to the main ring assembly (4).
7. The all-glass self-supporting balancing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A canopy (3) is fixedly installed in the middle of the glass exterior wall panel (2).