Glass fiber reinforced plastic cooling tower panel fixing mechanism
By using tenon-and-mortise interlocking and lever mechanisms to fix the FRP cooling tower panels, the problem of panel loosening under wind and vibration was solved, achieving fast and stable panel connection, improving installation efficiency and long-term equipment reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-31
AI Technical Summary
The existing FRP cooling tower panel fixing mechanism is prone to loosening under wind, water flow impact or equipment vibration, causing the panel to fall off and affecting the stability and safety of the equipment.
The device employs a fixed assembly, including first and second fixed seats, positioning posts, return springs, pressure springs, and pull plates. Through mortise and tenon interlocking and lever mechanisms, it achieves quick and stable panel fixing, avoiding the tedious steps of drilling and tightening bolts.
It enables rapid installation and stable connection of FRP cooling tower panels, improves installation efficiency, reduces operating threshold and subsequent maintenance costs, avoids problems such as bolt rust and stripping, and ensures the long-term reliability of the panels.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooling tower technology, and in particular to a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] Cooling tower panels typically cover the outside of the tower, forming a towering shell structure. If the panels are not fixed, the joints between adjacent panels will crack, allowing rainwater to seep into the interior. The value of the fixing mechanism for FRP cooling tower panels has transcended the simple mechanical connection function, becoming a system engineering project that integrates structural safety, equipment efficiency, material lifespan, and operation and maintenance economy.
[0003] Existing technologies, such as the utility model with publication number CN221325223U, disclose a fiberglass cooling tower panel overlapping structure, belonging to the field of cooling tower technology. It includes an enclosure panel overlapping with the fiberglass cooling tower. A first baffle for blocking condensate is installed on the top edge of the enclosure panel, and a second baffle for guiding condensate flow is installed at the bottom end of the enclosure panel. This fiberglass cooling tower panel overlapping structure benefits from the design of pull blocks, locking rods, auxiliary installation components, and locking blocks. Pulling the pull blocks connecting the two enclosure panels outwards aligns and engages the connecting frame and locking blocks. Releasing the pull blocks allows the locking rods to engage with the locking blocks under the elastic action of springs. This method facilitates the fixed installation of the two enclosure panels without the need for auxiliary tools, simplifying the entire operation and improving the ease of overlapping. Furthermore, the auxiliary installation components further enhance the stability of the connection between the two enclosure panels.
[0004] The inventors discovered in their daily work that the equipment's fixing components were too simple and the fixing effect was not ideal. When subjected to wind, water flow, or equipment vibration, the components would loosen or even fall off the main body of the cooling tower, causing internal packing, pipes, etc. to be exposed, leading to equipment failure. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism, comprising a base, a first panel, a second panel, and fixing components. The first panel and the second panel are fixed to the upper surface of the base, and the fixing components are fixed to the surfaces of the first panel and the second panel. The fixing components are configured in two sets, and the fixing components are respectively fixed to the surfaces of the first panel and the second panel. Each fixing component includes a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat. The first fixing seat is disposed on the surface of the first panel, and a first groove is formed on the surface of the first panel. A first positioning post is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the first groove, and the first positioning post and the first fixing seat are rotatably connected. The second fixing seat is disposed on the surface of the second panel, and a second groove is formed on the surface of the second panel. A second positioning post is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second groove, and the second positioning post and the second fixing seat are slidably connected.
[0007] Furthermore, a return spring is provided on the surface of the second positioning post, and the side of the return spring away from the second fixed seat is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second slot.
[0008] Furthermore, the surface of the first fixing seat is provided with a groove, and the surface of the second fixing seat is fixedly connected with a protrusion, and the groove and the protrusion are fitted together.
[0009] Furthermore, a square groove is provided on the side of the first fixing seat, and a pressure spring is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the square groove. A lever arm is provided on the side of the first fixing seat, and the lever arm is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure spring.
[0010] Furthermore, a base is fixedly connected to the surface of the second fixed seat, a support column is fixedly connected to the surface of the base, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the surface of the lever arm, and a pull plate is rotatably connected to the surface of the rotating shaft.
[0011] Furthermore, a hook is fixedly connected to the surface of the pull plate, a slot is formed on the surface of the hook, a sliding groove is formed on the surface of the pull plate, an extension plate is slidably connected to the inner surface of the sliding groove, and the extension plate is slotted to the slot.
[0012] Furthermore, a tension spring is fixedly connected inside the slide groove, and the tension spring is fixedly connected to the side of the extension plate near the slide groove. An operating plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the extension plate.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] In this invention, by setting a fixing component, during use, the edges of the first panel and the second panel are precisely aligned. The second fixing seat is then pulled upwards so that the protrusion passes over the first fixing seat. After releasing the hand, the return spring instantly releases the pre-tightening force, driving the second fixing seat to press vertically downwards along the guide groove, so that the protrusion is embedded into the corresponding groove to form a tenon-and-mortise type initial lock. The mechanical interlocking characteristics of the wedge-shaped inclined surface provide basic anti-detachment force. To further enhance the connection reliability, a lever arm is pressed with one hand, causing the pull plate to rotate around the rotation axis to the top of the support column of the second fixing seat. The support column is then fastened by the hook. At this time, the pressure spring automatically rebounds, forcing the pull plate to generate a continuous downward pulling force, firmly locking the support column. By setting a fixing component, the tedious steps of drilling and tightening bolts are eliminated, allowing for quick connection and disassembly, improving installation efficiency. It is simple and easy to use without the need for extra tools, and the fixation is more stable. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism is provided for this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the fixing component structure of a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism;
[0017] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a fixing mechanism for fiberglass cooling tower panels. Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;
[0018] Figure 4 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the fixing seat structure of a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism;
[0019] Figure 5 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of some components of a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism;
[0020] Figure 6 This utility model proposes a fixing mechanism for fiberglass cooling tower panels. Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram at point B;
[0021] Figure 7 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of a pull plate structure for fixing a fiberglass cooling tower panel.
[0022] Legend: 1. Base; 2. First panel; 3. Second panel; 4. Fixing assembly; 41. First fixing seat; 42. Second fixing seat; 43. Lever arm; 44. Groove; 45. Protrusion; 46. First slot; 47. First positioning post; 48. Compression spring; 49. Base; 410. Second slot; 411. Second positioning post; 412. Return spring; 413. Rotating shaft; 414. Pull plate; 415. Support post; 416. Operating panel; 417. Extension plate; 418. Tension spring; 419. Slot; 420. Square slot; 421. Hook; 422. Slide. Detailed Implementation
[0023] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a fiberglass cooling tower panel fixing mechanism, including a base 1, a first panel 2, a second panel 3 and a fixing component 4. The first panel 2 and the second panel 3 are fixed on the upper surface of the base 1, and the fixing component 4 is fixed on the surface of the first panel 2 and the second panel 3. The fixing component 4 is configured as two sets, and the fixing component 4 is respectively fixed on the surface of the first panel 2 and the second panel 3. The fixing component 4 includes a first fixing seat 41 and a second fixing seat 42.
[0024] The first fixing seat 41 is disposed on the surface of the first panel 2. The surface of the first panel 2 is provided with a first slot 46. The inner surface of the first slot 46 is fixedly connected to a first positioning post 47. The first positioning post 47 and the first fixing seat 41 are rotatably connected. The second fixing seat 42 is disposed on the surface of the second panel 3. The surface of the second panel 3 is provided with a second slot 410. The inner surface of the second slot 410 is fixedly connected to a second positioning post 411. The second positioning post 411 and the second fixing seat 42 are connected by transmission.
[0025] A return spring 412 is fixedly connected to the surface of the second positioning post 411. The side of the return spring 412 away from the second fixed seat 42 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the second slot 410.
[0026] The first fixed seat 41 is only rotatably connected to the surface of the first positioning post 47, and its vertical movement is restricted by the first slot 46. The second fixed seat 42 can rotate and move up and down on the surface of the second positioning post 411. With the help of the return spring 412, the vertical movement of the second fixed seat 42 can be restricted, and the operator needs to manually operate it up and down.
[0027] The surface of the first fixing seat 41 is provided with a groove 44, and the surface of the second fixing seat 42 is fixedly connected with a protrusion 45, and the groove 44 and the protrusion 45 are fitted together.
[0028] The groove 44 and protrusion 45 are designed using a mortise and tenon structure, which allows the protrusion 45 of the second fixing seat 42 to be inserted into the groove 44 of the first fixing seat 41 from top to bottom, thus completing the initial fixing.
[0029] A square groove 420 is provided on the side of the first fixed seat 41. A pressure spring 48 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the square groove 420. A lever arm 43 is provided on the side of the first fixed seat 41. The lever arm 43 is fixedly connected to one side of the pressure spring 48.
[0030] The surface of the second fixed seat 42 is fixedly connected to the base 49, the surface of the base 49 is fixedly connected to the support column 415, the surface of the lever arm 43 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 413, and the surface of the rotating shaft 413 is rotatably connected to the pull plate 414.
[0031] When fixed, the pressure spring 48 provides an outward elastic force through the elastic force of the pressure arm 43. The position of the pressure arm 43 can be changed by pressing the pressure arm 43 and compressing the pressure spring 48, which also changes the distance of the pull plate 414.
[0032] A hook 421 is fixedly connected to the surface of the pull plate 414. A slot 419 is provided on the surface of the hook 421. A sliding groove 422 is provided on the surface of the pull plate 414. An extension plate 417 is slidably connected to the inner surface of the sliding groove 422. The extension plate 417 and the slot 419 are connected by a slot.
[0033] The hook 421 on the surface of the pull plate 414, together with the support column 415, finally fixes the first fixed seat 41 and the second fixed seat 42. The slot connection between the extension plate 417 and the slot 419 restricts the up and down movement of the hook 421.
[0034] A tension spring 418 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the slide 422. The tension spring 418 is fixedly connected to the side of the extension plate 417. An operating plate 416 is fixedly connected to the surface of the extension plate 417.
[0035] The sliding control plate 416 can compress the tension spring 418 and simultaneously cause the extension plate 417 to retract into the slide groove 422. When the hook 421 is hooked into the support column 415, the extension plate 417 is retracted. After hooking, the control plate 416 is released, and the elastic force of the tension spring 418 causes the extension plate 417 to return to its original position.
[0036] Working principle: When installing the panel, align the first panel 2 with the second panel 3, slide the second fixing seat 42 upward so that its protrusion 45 is above the first fixing seat 41, and release after alignment. Using the elastic force of the return spring 412, the second fixing seat 42 is pressed into the first fixing seat 41, and the two fit together to form a preliminary fixation. Then press the pressure arm 43 to press the arm 43 closer to the second fixing seat 42. At the same time, rotate the pull plate 414 to above the support column 415 of the second fixing seat 42, slide the operating plate 416 below the pull plate 414 to compress the tension spring 418, so that the extension plate 417 retracts into the slide groove 422. Then use the hook 421 to hook the support column 415, and then release the operating plate 416. 16. The tension spring 418 resets, and the extension plate 417 is inserted into the slot 419 on the surface of the hook 421, restricting the up and down movement of the hook 421. At this time, the lever arm 43 is released, allowing the pressure spring 48 to reset. At this time, the pull plate 414 is affected by the elastic force of the pressure spring 48, which tightly pulls the support column 415, completing the rapid fixing of the first panel 2 and the second panel 3. By setting the fixing component 4, the traditional processes such as drilling and bolt tightening are completely eliminated. The panel docking can be completed by a single person, which greatly improves the installation efficiency compared with the traditional method. At the same time, the tool-less design significantly reduces the operation threshold and avoids common problems such as bolt rust and stripping, reducing the later maintenance cost and truly realizing the "installation and fixing, long-term reliability" of the cooling tower panel.
[0037] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism, comprising a base (1), a first panel (2), a second panel (3) and a fixing assembly (4), characterized in that: the first panel (2) and the second panel (3) are fixed on the base (1); the fixing assembly (4) is provided in two groups, and the fixing assembly (4) comprises a first fixing seat (41) and a second fixing seat (42); the first fixing seat (41) is provided on the first panel (2), a first notch (46) is formed on the first panel (2), a first positioning column (47) is fixedly connected in the first notch (46), the first positioning column (47) is rotatably connected with the first fixing seat (41), the second fixing seat (42) is provided on the second panel (3), a second notch (410) is formed on the second panel (3), a second positioning column (411) is fixedly connected in the second notch (410), and the second positioning column (411) is slidably connected with the second fixing seat (42).
2. The glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A return spring (412) is arranged on the surface of the second positioning column (411), and one end of the return spring (412) away from the second fixing seat (42) is fixedly connected with the inner surface of the second notch (410).
3. The glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A recess (44) is formed on the first fixing seat (41), a protrusion (45) is fixedly connected on the second fixing seat (42), and the recess (44) and the protrusion (45) are engagedly connected.
4. The glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A square groove (420) is formed on the side surface of the first fixing seat (41), a pressure spring (48) is fixedly connected in the square groove (420), a force arm (43) is arranged on one side of the first fixing seat (41), and the force arm (43) is fixedly connected with the other end of the pressure spring (48).
5. The glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A base (49) is fixedly connected on the second fixing seat (42), a supporting column (415) is fixedly connected on the base (49), a rotating shaft (413) is rotatably connected on the force arm (43), and a pull plate (414) is rotatably connected on the rotating shaft (413).
6. The glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A hook (421) is fixedly connected on the pull plate (414), a clamping groove (419) is formed on the hook (421), a sliding groove (422) is formed on the pull plate (414), an extension plate (417) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (422), and the extension plate (417) is insertedly connected with the clamping groove (419).
7. The glass steel cooling tower panel fixing mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: A tension spring (418) is arranged in the sliding groove (422), the tension spring (418) is fixedly connected with the side of the extension plate (417) close to the sliding groove (422), and an operation plate (416) is fixedly connected on the extension plate (417).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Glass fiber reinforced plastic cooling tower panel lap joint structure
CN221325223U