Sealing connection structure of glass and glass curtain wall with sealing connection structure

The combination structure of columns, beams, pressure plates, and snap-on panels, using aluminum alloy materials and sealant, solves the problem of insufficient connection strength of large glass panels in outdoor environments, achieving corrosion resistance and disassembly for easy replacement and maintenance.

CN223767004UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06ZHUHAI ZHONGLIAN CURTAIN WALL DECORATION ENG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423097078.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-13
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-13

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the adhesive strength is insufficient, which makes it easy for the adhesive to fail when large glass panels are exposed to sunlight and humid environments outdoors, thus failing to meet the fixed connection requirements of large structures.

Method used

A support structure for large glass panels is constructed using a combination of columns, beams, pressure plates, and snap-on panels. The panels are fastened with aluminum alloy and secured with self-tapping screws. Pressure plates are fixed to the beams, and the glass panels are secured with sealant using a snap-on connection. The edges of the glass panels are connected and fixed using pressure plates, while the sealant is used to fix the position of the glass panels and isolate spaces.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a robust connection of large glass panels, has good corrosion resistance, reduces construction costs, enhances connection strength, and features a detachable sealed connection structure for easy replacement and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a glass sealing connection structure and a glass curtain wall with the glass sealing connection structure. The glass sealing connection structure comprises stand columns, a cross beam, a pressing plate and a buckle plate, and the cross beam is connected between the two stand columns; the pressing plate comprises side plates and a mounting groove body, the side plates are arranged on the two sides of the mounting groove body, a mounting opening is formed in the side, away from the cross beam, of the mounting groove body, the inner bottom of the mounting groove body is connected to the cross beam through a fastener, and a loading groove is defined by the side plates and the stand columns; the buckle plate is detachably connected to the pressing plate in a buckled mode, the buckle plate is used for packaging the installation opening, and the glass plate is arranged in the loading groove. The glass curtain wall is characterized by comprising a glass sealing connection structure and further comprising a plurality of stand columns, a plurality of cross beams and a plurality of glass plates, and the stand columns, the cross beams and the glass plates form the glass curtain wall.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connection, and in particular to a sealing connection structure for glass. Background Technology

[0002] Glass has excellent corrosion resistance and light transmittance, and is widely used in various modern industries.

[0003] Because glass is brittle, glass panels cannot be connected and fixed by fasteners. Instead, they are fixed by gluing. However, the adhesive used in gluing is usually weak and is only suitable for fixing small glass panels. It does not meet the strength requirements for fixing large glass panels. Furthermore, when exposed to sunlight and humidity for a long time outdoors, the adhesive is prone to failure, leading to the failure of the bonded joint. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a sealing connection structure for glass, which enables large glass panels to be fixedly connected to an outdoor frame structure, possessing good connection strength and resistance to oxidation-induced failure of the adhesive joint.

[0005] A sealing connection structure for glass according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: columns, a crossbeam, a pressure plate, and a snap-on plate; the crossbeam is connected between two columns; the pressure plate includes a side plate and a mounting groove; the side plate is provided on both sides of the mounting groove; the mounting groove has a mounting opening on the side away from the crossbeam; the inner bottom of the mounting groove is connected to the crossbeam by fasteners; the side plate and the column define a loading groove for loading a glass plate; the snap-on plate is detachably snapped onto the mounting groove and is used to seal the mounting opening.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sealing connection structure for glass has at least the following beneficial effects: the column and the beam form a supporting frame, the pressure plate is fixedly connected to the beam, and the boundaries of every two glass panels are connected and fixed through the pressure plate. Multiple glass panels can be set on the supporting frame formed by the column and the beam to achieve large-area glass panel combination construction, which facilitates replacement and reduces the construction cost of the glass wall. The pressure plate is connected to the beam by fasteners, which is simple and reliable and can be easily disassembled and replaced. The buckle plate is fastened to the pressure plate, which can enhance the strength of the pressure plate and also alleviate the oxidation and corrosion of the fasteners.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the glass plate is glued to the loading groove, and a sealant is provided in the loading groove. The sealant is used to fix the installation position of the glass plate and to isolate the space on both sides of the glass plate. The sealant is used to seal the space on both sides of the glass plate installed in the loading groove, thereby isolating the space on both sides of the glass plate. The sealant can fix the position of the glass plate and ensure that the glass plate will not be displaced.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this utility model, a buckle is provided on the pressure plate, and a snap fastener is provided on the buckle plate. The snap fastener is connected to the buckle by a snap fastener connection, so that the buckle plate seals the mounting port. The buckle and the snap fastener are detachably engaged, and the buckle plate is detachable and replaceable.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the upper and lower sides of the inner cavity of the mounting port are provided with buckles, and an insertion port is defined between the two buckles. The buckle plate is provided with two buckles, both of which are provided on the same side of the buckle plate. The two buckles are distributed on the buckle plate in the vertical direction. The two buckles are closed relative to each other to insert into the insertion port, and the two buckles are opened relative to each other to hook the corresponding buckles. The buckle plate and the pressure plate are integrally formed, and there is no need to provide other components on the buckle plate and the pressure plate for connecting the pressure plate and the buckle plate.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the fastener is a self-tapping screw. Self-tapping screws provide a firm connection, have a strong load-bearing capacity, are easy to install, do not require pre-drilling, save time and labor costs, and can be quickly installed without complicated tools, making them very suitable for mass production and field applications.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the columns, beams, pressure plates, and buckles are all made of aluminum alloy. Since this structure is often used outdoors, it needs to be corrosion-resistant and is often used to build large glass walls. Aluminum alloy has low density, corrosion resistance, high strength, and good machinability, making it very suitable for this structure.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this utility model, both the column and the beam are square tubes. While ensuring strength and rigidity, square tubes can effectively reduce the overall weight of the structure, thereby reducing the burden on the structure, increasing safety, and effectively reducing manufacturing costs.

[0013] A glass curtain wall according to a second aspect of the utility model includes a sealing connection structure for glass, a plurality of columns are provided, the plurality of columns are distributed in a horizontal direction, a plurality of beams are provided, the beams are connected to the columns, and the beams are distributed in a vertical direction.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a glass curtain wall has at least the following beneficial effects: a plurality of columns and a plurality of beams are provided, and a plurality of columns and a plurality of beams are constructed to form a frame, and a plurality of glass panels are provided within the frame. The size of the glass curtain wall can be adjusted by adjusting the number of columns and beams as needed.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of a glass sealing connection structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a glass sealing connection structure AA is shown.

[0019] Column 100;

[0020] 200mm crossbeam;

[0021] Pressure plate 300, side plate 310, mounting groove 320, mounting opening 321, loading groove 330, buckle 340;

[0022] 400 for the snap-on plate, 410 for the clip;

[0023] Glass plate 500;

[0024] Fastener 600. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If the terms "first" and "second" are used, they are only for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features or the order of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The system includes: a column 100, a crossbeam 200, a pressure plate 300, and a buckle plate 400. The crossbeam 200 is connected between two columns 100. The pressure plate 300 includes a side plate 310 and a mounting groove 320. The mounting groove 320 has a side plate 310 on both sides and a mounting opening 321 on the side away from the crossbeam 200. The bottom of the mounting groove 320 is connected to the crossbeam 200 by a fastener 600. The side plate 310 and the column 100 define a loading groove 330 for loading a glass plate 500. The buckle plate 400 is detachably fastened to the pressure plate 300 and is used to seal the mounting opening 321.

[0030] refer to Figure 1 A glass curtain wall is composed of several columns 100, several beams 200 and several glass panels 500. The size of the glass curtain wall can be changed by changing the number of columns 100, beams 200 and glass panels 500 that make up the glass curtain wall.

[0031] The column 100 and the beam 200 form a supporting frame. The pressure plate 300 is fixedly connected to the beam 200. The boundaries of every two glass panels 500 are connected and fixed by the pressure plate 300. Multiple glass panels 500 can be set on the supporting frame formed by the column 100 and the beam 200 to realize the combination and construction of large-area glass panels 500, which is convenient for replacement and reduces the construction cost of glass walls. The pressure plate 300 is connected to the beam 200 by fasteners 600, which is simple and reliable and can be easily disassembled and replaced. The buckle plate 400 is fastened to the pressure plate 300, which can enhance the strength of the pressure plate 300 and also alleviate the oxidation and corrosion of the fasteners 600.

[0032] Several columns 100 and several beams 200 are provided. Several columns 100 and several beams 200 are built into a frame. Several glass panels 500 are set inside the frame. The size of the glass curtain wall can be adjusted by adjusting the number of columns 100 and beams 200 as needed.

[0033] In some embodiments, the glass plate 500 is glued to the loading groove 330, and the loading groove 330 is provided with sealant. The sealant is used to fix the installation position of the glass plate 500 and to isolate the space on both sides of the glass plate 500. The sealant is used to seal the space on both sides of the glass plate 500 installed in the loading groove, and to isolate the space on both sides of the glass plate 500. The sealant can fix the position of the glass plate 500 and ensure that the glass plate 500 will not be displaced. It is understood that sealing strips or sealing tapes or other components with sealing effect can be provided on the contact surface between the glass plate 500 and the loading groove.

[0034] In some embodiments, a buckle 340 is provided on the pressure plate 300, and a snap fastener 410 is provided on the buckle plate 400. The snap fastener 410 is connected to the buckle 340 by a snap-fit ​​connection, so that the buckle plate 400 encloses the mounting port 321. The buckle 340 and the snap fastener 410 are detachably engaged, and the buckle plate 400 is detachable and replaceable. The buckle plate 400 encloses the mounting port 321. It can be understood that the detachable connection between the buckle 340 and the snap fastener 410 can also be set as a fastener 600 connection or glued connection or other connection relationships.

[0035] It is understood that buckles 340 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the inner cavity of the mounting port 321, and an insertion port is defined between the two buckles 340. The buckle plate 400 is provided with two clips 410, both of which are located on the same side of the buckle plate 400. The two clips 410 are distributed on the buckle plate 400 in the vertical direction. The two clips 410 are closed relative to each other to insert into the insertion port, and the two clips 410 are open relative to each other to lock the corresponding buckles 340. The buckle plate 400 and the pressure plate 300 are integrally formed, and there is no need to set other components on the buckle plate 400 and the pressure plate 300 for connecting the pressure plate 300 and the buckle plate 400.

[0036] It should be noted that fastener 600 is a self-tapping screw. Self-tapping screws provide a strong connection, have a high load-bearing capacity, are easy to install, do not require pre-drilling, save time and labor costs, and can be quickly installed without complicated tools. They are very suitable for mass production and field applications. The self-tapping screw setting allows pressure plate 300 to be disassembled, thus facilitating the replacement of glass later. It is understandable that self-tapping screws can also be set as other fasteners 600.

[0037] It should be emphasized that the columns 100, beams 200, pressure plates 300, and snap-on panels 400 are all made of aluminum alloy. Since this structure is often used outdoors, it needs to be corrosion-resistant and is often used to build large glass walls. Aluminum alloy has low density, is corrosion-resistant, has high strength, and good machinability, making it very suitable for this structure. Understandably, the columns 100, beams 200, pressure plates 300, and snap-on panels 400 can also be made of titanium alloy, stainless steel, or other corrosion-resistant, high-strength, and machinable materials.

[0038] It should be noted that both the column 100 and the beam 200 are square tubes. Square tubes can effectively reduce the overall weight of the structure while ensuring strength and rigidity, thereby reducing the burden on the structure, increasing safety and effectively reducing manufacturing costs. It is understood that the column 100 and the beam 200 can also be rectangular tubes or other shapes that can reduce the weight of the structure as much as possible without affecting the structural strength.

[0039] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sealed joint structure of glass, characterized by, The utility model relates to a glass sealing connection structure, which comprises the following parts: a stand (100); a crossbeam (200) connected between two of the stands (100); a pressing plate (300) comprising a side plate (310) and a mounting groove (320), the upper and lower sides of the mounting groove (320) are provided with the side plate (310), the side away from the crossbeam (200) of the mounting groove (320) is provided with a mounting port (321), the inner bottom of the mounting groove (320) is connected to the crossbeam (200) through a fastener (600), the side plate (310) and the stand (100) define a loading groove (330) for loading a glass plate (500); a buckle plate (400) detachably buckled to the mounting groove (320), the buckle plate (400) is used for encapsulating the mounting port (321).

2. A sealed glass connection structure according to claim 1, characterized by: The glass plate (500) is bonded in the loading groove (330).

3. A sealed glass connection structure according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing plate (300) is provided with a buckle head (340), the buckle plate (400) is provided with a buckle (410), the buckle (410) buckles and connects the buckle head (340), so that the buckle plate (400) encapsulates the mounting port (321).

4. A sealed glass connection structure according to claim 3, wherein: The inner cavity of the mounting port (321) is provided with the buckle head (340) on the upper and lower sides, the two buckle heads (340) define a socket, the buckle plate (400) is provided with two buckles (410), the two buckles (410) are arranged on the same side of the buckle plate (400), the two buckles (410) are distributed on the buckle plate (400) in the up-down direction, the two buckles (410) are relatively closed to be inserted into the socket, and the two buckles (410) are relatively opened to buckle the corresponding buckle head (340).

5. The sealed glass connection structure according to claim 1, wherein: The fastener (600) is a self-tapping screw.

6. The sealed glass connection structure according to claim 1, wherein: The manufacturing materials of the stand (100), the crossbeam (200), the pressing plate (300) and the buckle plate (400) are all aluminum alloy.

7. The sealed glass connection structure according to claim 1, wherein: The stand (100) and the crossbeam (200) are both square tubes.

8. A glass curtain wall, characterized by, The utility model relates to a glass sealing connection structure, which comprises the following parts: a plurality of stands (100) are arranged along the horizontal direction, a plurality of crossbeams (200) are arranged along the vertical direction, and the crossbeams (200) are connected to the stands (100).