Inclined node cell
By using inclined node cell design, the problem of poor soil stabilization effect caused by the verticality of traditional geocell nodes to the slope surface is solved, achieving better soil stabilization effect and structural stability, and extending service life.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional geocell nodes are set perpendicular to the slope surface, resulting in poor soil stabilization and easy damage, which affects slope stability and service life.
The design incorporates inclined node cells, with the nodes forming an angle of 30-60 degrees with the longitudinal axis of the cell panels. These cells are connected by welding, riveting, or mechanical fastening. The cell panels consist of rectangular and non-rectangular parallelogram panels, which are inclined to connect adjacent panels.
It significantly improves soil stabilization, disperses soil pressure, enhances slope stability and structural safety, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of geocells, and more particularly to an inclined node geocell. Background Technology
[0002] In slope stabilization and protection projects, traditional geocells often face problems of poor soil stabilization and easy joint damage due to limitations in their joint design. Specifically, the joints of traditional geocells are usually set perpendicular to the slope surface. This vertical layout causes the soil inside the cell to easily slide down the slope under gravity, thus reducing the soil stabilization effect. In addition, joints perpendicular to the slope surface are also prone to stress concentration points, which are easily damaged under soil pressure, affecting the overall stability and service life of the geocell. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an inclined node geocell to solve the technical problem that traditional geocell nodes are usually set perpendicular to the slope, resulting in poor soil stabilization effect.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: to provide an inclined node cell, the inclined node cell comprising:
[0005] A plurality of cell panels, the cell panels including a first cell panel perpendicular to the slope and a second cell panel inclined to the slope;
[0006] A node is provided at the intersection of the first and second cell panels. The node is used to connect adjacent cell panels and has a certain angle with the longitudinal axis of the first cell panel.
[0007] In one embodiment, the angle between the node and the longitudinal axis of the first cell sheet is 30-60°.
[0008] In one embodiment, the grid panel is composed of alternating rectangular panels and non-rectangular parallelogram panels. The grid panel is folded along the intersection line of the rectangular panels and the non-rectangular parallelogram panels so that the rectangular panels form a second grid panel and the non-rectangular parallelogram panels form a first grid panel.
[0009] In one embodiment, the connection between the node and the cell panel includes any one of welding, riveting, or mechanical locking.
[0010] The above-described technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model have at least the following technical effects or advantages:
[0011] Enhancing soil stabilization: By designing the nodes to be inclined at a 30-60 degree angle to the longitudinal axis of the cell, the nodes are no longer perpendicular to the slope but are set at an angle. This inclined node design effectively increases the amount of soil stabilized within the cell, making it more difficult for the soil to slide down the slope under gravity, thus significantly improving the soil stabilization effect.
[0012] Distributing soil pressure and reducing anchor stress: The inclined joint design not only improves soil stabilization but also effectively disperses soil pressure on the geocells. Due to the inclined joint design, soil pressure is transmitted more evenly throughout the geocell structure, avoiding stress concentration at joints as seen in traditional geocells. Therefore, the stress on anchors and other fixing structures is correspondingly reduced, improving the stability and safety of the entire slope stabilization and protection system.
[0013] In summary, the inclined node geocell provided by this utility model has significant technical advantages and application prospects in slope stabilization and protection. It can effectively solve the problems existing in traditional geocells, improve the soil stabilization effect, and enhance structural stability. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the inclined node cell provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the cell sheet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folded structure of the cell sheet provided in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 A partial schematic diagram of the inclined node cell provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0019] The labels for the various figures are as follows;
[0020] 1. Grid panel; 2. Node; 11. First grid panel; 12. Second grid panel; 13. Rectangular panel; 14. Non-rectangular parallelogram panel. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these 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 intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.
[0023] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This application provides an inclined node 2 cell, comprising a plurality of cell panels 1 and nodes 2. Each cell panel 1 includes a first cell panel 11 perpendicular to the slope and a second cell panel 12 inclined to the slope. Nodes 2 are located at the intersection of the first cell panel 11 and the second cell panel 12, and are used to connect adjacent cell panels 1. Nodes 2 and the longitudinal axis of the first cell panel 11 form a certain angle.
[0026] Specifically, the connection method between node 2 and cell 1 includes any one of welding, riveting or mechanical locking. No restrictions are placed on the specific structure of node 2 here.
[0027] The inclined node 2 design creates an angle between node 2 and the slope surface, altering the soil distribution within the geocell. Because node 2 is no longer perpendicular to the slope, the soil is less likely to slide down the slope under gravity and is more effectively locked within the geocell. Compared to traditional geocells with vertical node 2, the inclined node 2 design significantly increases the amount of soil stabilized within the geocell, improving the stability and durability of slope stabilization.
[0028] The inclined node 2 not only alters the soil distribution within the cell but also affects how soil pressure acts on the cell structure. In traditional vertical node 2 designs, soil pressure often concentrates at node 2, easily leading to node 2 failure. The inclined node 2 design, however, distributes soil pressure more evenly across the entire cell structure, avoiding stress concentration. Because soil pressure is transmitted more uniformly, the stress state of the cell structure is improved, and overall stability is enhanced. This helps extend the service life of the cell and improves the reliability and safety of slope stabilization protection.
[0029] In one embodiment, the angle between node 2 and the longitudinal axis of the first cell 11 is 30-60°. Limiting the angle between node 2 and the longitudinal axis of the first cell 11 to within 30-60° can effectively increase the amount of soil stabilized within the cell, because within this angle range, the soil is less likely to slide down the slope under gravity, thus being better locked within the cell.
[0030] like Figure 2-3 As shown, in one embodiment, the grid panel 1 is composed of alternating rectangular panels 13 and non-rectangular parallelogram panels 14. The grid panel 1 is folded along the intersection line of the rectangular panels 13 and the non-rectangular parallelogram panels 14 so that the rectangular panels 13 form the second grid panel 12 and the non-rectangular parallelogram panels 14 form the first grid panel 11.
[0031] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tilted node cell, characterized by, The inclined node cell chamber comprises: a plurality of cell pieces, the cell pieces comprising first cell pieces perpendicular to the slope surface and second cell pieces inclined to the slope surface; nodes arranged at the intersection of the first cell pieces and the second cell pieces, the nodes being used to connect adjacent cell pieces, the nodes having an angle with the longitudinal axis of the first cell pieces; the cell pieces are composed of alternately connected rectangular pieces and non-rectangular parallelogram pieces, the cell pieces are folded along the intersection line of the rectangular pieces and the non-rectangular parallelogram pieces, so that the rectangular pieces form the second cell pieces, and the non-rectangular parallelogram pieces form the first cell pieces.
2. The inclined node cell chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the angle between the node and the longitudinal axis of the first cell pieces is 30-60°.
3. The inclined node cell chamber according to claim 1, wherein: the connection mode of the node and the cell piece comprises any one of welding, riveting or mechanical locking.