Bolt-sphere joint net rack and supporting structure comprising bolt-sphere joint net rack
By designing a bolted ball joint space frame and adopting a combined structure of upper chord, lower chord, and web members, along with support bases and steel brackets for fixation, the problem of poor load adaptability of traditional space frame support structures during the construction of large-diameter coal bunker cone shells was solved, thus improving the stability and safety of the structure.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520556895.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-27
AI Technical Summary
Traditional space frame support structures are difficult to adapt to load changes in different parts during the construction of large-diameter coal bunker cone shells, resulting in excessive local stress on the structure and affecting safety and stability.
Design a bolted ball joint space frame, including an upper chord layer, a lower chord layer, and web members. The lower chord layer is connected by inclined and flat layers to form a structure with varying heights. Combined with support bases and steel brackets for fixation, the structural stability is enhanced.
This design can better adapt to load changes during cone shell construction, reduce structural deformation, enhance stability, improve safety, and increase load-bearing capacity while saving steel.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a construction support structure for building engineering, specifically a bolted ball joint space frame and a support structure including the bolted ball joint space frame. Background Technology
[0002] In modern construction engineering, the application of large-span spatial structures is becoming increasingly widespread. Large-scale storage facilities, such as large-diameter coal bunkers, have roof covering structures with high requirements for load-bearing capacity and stability. The construction of the conical shell structure of a coal bunker is a challenging and crucial aspect of coal bunker engineering. Traditional support structures may suffer from insufficient structural stiffness and poor adaptability when facing complex load conditions and spatial layouts. For example, the existing space frame support platform structures used in the construction of coal bunker conical shells are all uniform-height space frame structures, meaning the upper chord spheres are all on the same horizontal plane, while the lower chord spheres are on another horizontal plane, and the web members have consistent lengths. During the construction of large-diameter coal bunker conical shells, this type of support structure struggles to adapt to the load variations at different locations during the casting of the conical shell, and cannot efficiently and evenly distribute the load during the construction process. This leads to excessive local stress on the space frame structure, affecting the safety and stability of the support platform structure. Therefore, a new type of bolted ball joint space frame and bolted ball joint space frame support structure are needed to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] One of the purposes of this invention is to provide a bolted ball joint space frame so that the bolted ball joint space frame can adapt to load changes in different parts during the casting of the conical shell, thereby enhancing the stability of the structure.
[0004] The second objective of this utility model is to provide a bolted ball joint space frame support structure, which enables the bolted ball joint space frame support structure to adapt to load changes in different parts during the casting of the conical shell, thereby enhancing the stability of the structure.
[0005] One of the objectives of this utility model is achieved as follows:
[0006] A bolted ball joint space frame, comprising:
[0007] Upper chord layer, wherein the upper chord layer is horizontally arranged;
[0008] The lower chord layer is located below the upper chord layer. The lower chord layer includes multiple inclined layers that are gradually inclined downward from the outside to the inside and whose edges are connected in sequence, as well as a flat layer connected to the edge of the lowest inclined layer.
[0009] The upper chord layer and the multiple inclined layers and flat layers are all fixedly connected by the web members.
[0010] As a further technical solution, the upper chord layer includes multiple upper chords connected end to end, and the ends of the multiple upper chords are fixedly connected by bolt balls; the multiple inclined layers and the multiple flat layers each include multiple lower chords connected end to end, and the ends of the multiple lower chords are fixedly connected by bolt balls, and the two ends of the web members are respectively fixedly connected to the bolt balls.
[0011] As a further technical solution, multiple regular square pyramids are formed between the upper chord, the lower chord, the web member, and the bolt ball.
[0012] The second objective of this utility model is achieved as follows:
[0013] A bolted ball joint space frame support structure includes a bolted ball joint space frame, and further includes:
[0014] Steel brackets, wherein there are multiple steel brackets, which are fixedly installed around the inner wall of the coal bunker cone shell;
[0015] The support base is provided in multiple units, each corresponding to a steel bracket. The support base is fixedly mounted on the steel bracket, and the outermost bolt ball of the lower chord layer is fixedly mounted on each of the multiple support bases.
[0016] As a further technical solution, the support base includes:
[0017] The transition plate is fixedly mounted on the steel bracket;
[0018] A support base plate, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the transition plate;
[0019] A double-sided rib plate, the bottom of which is fixedly disposed on the top of the support base plate, and the top of which is provided with a first arc-shaped groove corresponding to the bolt ball;
[0020] The single-sided rib plate consists of two symmetrically arranged rib plates, both of which are perpendicular to the double-sided rib plate and are fixedly disposed on both sides of the double-sided rib plate. The top of the single-sided rib plate is provided with a second arc-shaped groove corresponding to the bolt ball, and the bolt ball is fixedly disposed in the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove.
[0021] As a further technical solution, a plurality of bolts are welded to the top of the transition plate, the bolts passing through the base plate of the support and being locked with nuts.
[0022] As a further technical solution, a washer is provided between the nut and the support base plate.
[0023] As a further technical solution, a purlin layer is provided on the top of the upper chord layer, and the purlin layer and the bolt ball of the upper chord layer are fixedly connected by a support.
[0024] As a further technical solution, the purlin layer includes:
[0025] The main purlin, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the bolt ball via a support;
[0026] Secondary purlins, wherein there are multiple secondary purlins arranged in a row, all perpendicular to the main purlins, and fixedly installed on the top of the main purlins;
[0027] The top plate is fixedly installed on the top of the secondary purlin.
[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0029] The unique design of the bolt ball joint space frame in this utility model gives the lower chord layer a height variation characteristic. Based on the load distribution and stress characteristics generated during the construction of the large-diameter coal bunker cone shell, the stress in the edge area of the cone shell is relatively small, and the lower space frame height is sufficient to meet the load-bearing requirements; while the stress in the central area is large, and the increased space frame height can improve the structural load-bearing capacity. This height variation structure can better adapt to the load changes in different parts during the casting of the cone shell, effectively reduce the deformation of the structure under vertical load, enhance the stability of the structure, and thus ensure the safety of construction on the support platform.
[0030] The bolt ball joint space frame support structure in this utility model uses support seats and steel brackets to fix the bolt ball joint space frame, making the structure stable and easy to install. Attached Figure Description
[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the bolt ball node space frame of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the bolt ball node space frame of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper chord layer of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower chord layer of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the web member of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the steel bracket of this utility model in its fixed state;
[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the bolt ball node space frame support structure in use.
[0038] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the steel bracket of this utility model;
[0039] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support base of this utility model;
[0040] Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the single-sided rib plate of this utility model;
[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the purlin layer structure of this utility model.
[0042] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0043] 11. Bolted ball joint space frame; 1. Upper chord layer; 100. Upper chord; 2. Lower chord layer; 21. Inclined layer; 22. Flat layer; 200. Lower chord; 3. Web member; 4. Bolted ball; 5. Steel bracket; 6. Support seat; 61. Transition plate; 62. Support base plate; 63. Double-sided rib plate; 64. Single-sided rib plate; 65. Bolt; 66. Nut; 67. Washer; 7. Purlin layer; 71. Main purlin; 72. Secondary purlin; 73. Top plate; 8. Support. Detailed Implementation
[0044] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a bolt ball joint space frame 11, which mainly includes an upper chord layer 1, a lower chord layer 2, and web members 3.
[0045] The upper chord layer 1 is horizontally arranged and includes multiple upper chord members 100 connected end to end. The ends of the multiple upper chord members 100 are all fixedly connected by bolt balls 4. The lower chord layer 2 is located below the upper chord layer 1 and includes multiple inclined layers 21 that are gradually inclined downward from the outside to the inside and connected at the edges, as well as a flat layer 22 connected to the edge of the lowermost inclined layer 21. The multiple inclined layers 21 and the flat layer 22 each include multiple lower chord members 200 connected end to end. The ends of the multiple lower chord members 200 are all fixedly connected by bolt balls 4. This unique design of the lower chord layer 2 with varying height can better adapt to the load changes in different parts during the casting of the conical shell, and effectively reduce the deformation of the structure under vertical loads while saving steel, thereby enhancing the stability of the structure and ensuring the safety of construction on the support platform. In this embodiment, the inclined layer 21 has three layers, namely, the lower chord layer 2 has four layers of bolt balls 4 with gradually decreasing height; the upper chord layer 1 is fixedly connected to the multiple inclined layers 21 and flat layers 22 through the web members 3, that is, the two ends of the web members 3 are fixedly connected to the bolt balls 4 respectively. Multiple square pyramids are formed between the upper chord 100, the lower chord 200, the web members 3 and the bolt balls 4. This structural form gives the bolt ball node space frame 11 good stress performance in all directions, can efficiently bear the load transmitted by the coal bunker cone shell, and greatly improve the overall stability of the bolt ball node space frame 11.
[0046] like Figures 1-11 As shown, this utility model also proposes a bolted ball joint space frame support structure, which mainly includes a steel bracket 5, a support base 6, and the aforementioned bolted ball joint space frame 11.
[0047] Multiple steel brackets 5 are fixed around the inner wall of the coal bunker cone shell, providing reliable foundation support points for the entire support structure. Multiple support seats 6 are also present, each corresponding to one of the steel brackets 5. The support seats 6 are fixedly mounted on the steel brackets 5, and the outermost bolt balls 4 of the lower chord layer 2 are fixedly mounted on multiple support seats 6.
[0048] Specifically, the support base 6 includes a transition plate 61, a support base plate 62, a double-sided rib plate 63, and a single-sided rib plate 64. The transition plate 61 is fixedly mounted on the steel bracket 5. Multiple bolts 65 are welded to the top of the transition plate 61. The support base plate 62 is located on top of the transition plate 61. The bolts 65 pass through the support base plate 62 and are locked by several nuts 66, which enhances the stability of the connection and facilitates installation and adjustment on-site according to actual conditions. The bottom of the double-sided rib plate 63 is fixedly mounted on the top of the support base plate 62. The top of the double-sided rib plate 63 has a first arc-shaped groove that matches the bolt ball 4. There are two single-sided rib plates 64 arranged symmetrically. Both single-sided rib plates 64 are perpendicular to the double-sided rib plate 63 and are fixedly mounted on both sides of the double-sided rib plate 63. The top of the single-sided rib plate 64 has a second arc-shaped groove that matches the bolt ball 4. The bolt ball 4 is fixedly mounted in the first and second arc-shaped grooves to achieve precise positioning and reliable connection. In this embodiment, a washer 67 is provided between the nut 66 and the support base plate 62. The washer 67 is inserted through the bolt 65 to ensure the nut 66 is securely locked, and at the same time to prevent the nut 66 from damaging the surface of the support base plate 62.
[0049] A purlin layer 7 can be installed at the top of the upper chord layer 1. The purlin layer 7 is fixedly connected to the bolt ball 4 of the upper chord layer 1 by a support 8. The purlin layer 7 is used to bear the load of the coal bunker cone shell and transfer it to the bolt ball node space frame 11. Specifically, the purlin layer 7 includes main purlins 71, secondary purlins 72 and a top plate 73. The bottom of the main purlins 71 is welded to the support 8. There are multiple secondary purlins 72 arranged in a row, all perpendicular to the main purlins 71 and welded to the top of the main purlins 71. The top plate 73 is made of plywood, which has high strength and good bending resistance. The top plate 73 is fixed to the top of the secondary purlins 72 by self-tapping screws.
[0050] The bolt ball joint space frame 11 in this utility model is fixed by the support base 6 and the steel bracket 5, making the structure stable and easy to install.
Claims
1. A bolted ball joint space frame, characterized in that, include: Upper chord layer (1), the upper chord layer (1) is set horizontally; The lower chord layer (2) is located below the upper chord layer (1). The lower chord layer (2) includes multiple inclined layers (21) that are gradually inclined downward from the outside to the inside and whose edges are connected in sequence, and a flat layer (22) connected to the edge of the lowest inclined layer (21). The web member (3) is fixedly connected to the upper chord layer (1) and the multiple inclined layers (21) and the flat layer (22).
2. The bolted ball joint space frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper chord layer (1) includes multiple upper chords (100) connected end to end, and the ends of the multiple upper chords (100) are fixedly connected by bolt balls (4); the multiple inclined layers (21) and the multiple flat layers (22) each include multiple lower chords (200) connected end to end, and the ends of the multiple lower chords (200) are fixedly connected by bolt balls (4); the two ends of the web member (3) are respectively fixedly connected to the bolt balls (4).
3. The bolted ball joint space frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple square pyramids are formed between the upper chord (100), the lower chord (200), the web member (3), and the bolt ball (4).
4. A bolted ball joint space frame support structure, characterized in that, The bolt ball joint space frame according to claim 3 further includes: Steel brackets (5), wherein there are multiple steel brackets (5), which are fixed around the inner wall of the coal bunker cone shell; Support base (6), there are multiple support bases (6) and they correspond one-to-one with the steel bracket (5). The support base (6) is fixedly installed on the steel bracket (5). The bolt ball (4) on the outermost side of the lower chord layer (2) is fixedly installed on multiple support bases (6).
5. The bolted ball joint space frame support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support base (6) includes: A transition plate (61) is fixedly mounted on the steel bracket (5); Support base plate (62), the support base plate (62) is fixedly installed on the top of the transition plate (61); Double-sided rib plate (63), the bottom of the double-sided rib plate (63) is fixedly set on the top of the support base plate (62), and the top of the double-sided rib plate (63) is provided with a first arc-shaped groove corresponding to the bolt ball (4); The single-sided rib (64) consists of two symmetrically arranged ribs (64), both of which are perpendicular to the double-sided rib (63) and are fixedly arranged on both sides of the double-sided rib (63). The top of the single-sided rib (64) is provided with a second arc-shaped groove corresponding to the bolt ball (4), and the bolt ball (4) is fixedly arranged in the first arc-shaped groove and the second arc-shaped groove.
6. The bolted ball joint space frame support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top of the transition plate (61) is welded with a plurality of bolts (65), which pass through the support base plate (62) and are locked by nuts (66).
7. The bolted ball joint space frame support structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, A washer (67) is provided between the nut (66) and the support base plate (62).
8. The bolted ball joint space frame support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the upper chord layer (1) is provided with a purlin layer (7), and the purlin layer (7) and the bolt ball (4) of the upper chord layer (1) are fixedly connected by a support (8).
9. The bolted ball joint space frame support structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The purlin layer (7) includes: The bottom of the main purlin (71) is fixedly connected to the bolt ball (4) by a support (8); Secondary purlins (72), wherein there are multiple secondary purlins (72) arranged in a row, all perpendicular to the main purlins (71) and fixedly installed on the top of the main purlins (71); Top plate (73), which is fixedly installed on the top of the secondary purlin (72).