Longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with visible transverse direction and hidden vertical direction

By using a vertically integrated, open-plan steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with a long span, employing a cold-bending process with single-cavity glass and support plate edging, combined with steel and aluminum materials, the system solves the problems of aesthetics, stability, and energy efficiency of large-span glass curtain walls, while reducing construction and material costs.

CN224134013UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17ZHEJIANG ZHONGNAN PHOTOVOLTAIC CURTAIN WALL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZHONGNAN PHOTOVOLTAIC CURTAIN WALL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-10
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies struggle to balance aesthetics, stability, thermal performance, and construction costs in large-span glass curtain walls. Traditional processes are costly and difficult to implement, and they also increase the cost of glass materials and construction expenses in irregularly shaped projects.

Method used

The system employs a longitudinally spanned steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with exposed horizontal beams and concealed vertical beams. It utilizes single-cavity glass, support plates, and edging with cold bending technology, combining the advantages of steel and aluminum. The system connects the horizontal beams and vertical columns through connecting components and incorporates long thermal insulation strips to ensure building stability and energy efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It reduced the project's material costs, improved the building's aesthetics and stability, met the requirements for high energy efficiency parameters, and reduced construction difficulty and costs.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a transverse-visible and vertical-hidden longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system which comprises a cross beam, a large-span stand column, single-cavity glass, a cross beam base and a stand column auxiliary frame, the cross beam is fixedly connected with the large-span stand column through a connecting assembly, and the cross beam is fixedly connected with the cross beam base through a first screw. The large-span stand column is fixedly connected with the stand column auxiliary frame through a pressing block and a second screw, the front side of the cross beam base is connected with a pressing plate through a heat insulation strip, and installation grooves used for containing single-cavity glass are formed in the positions, between the cross beam base and the pressing plate, of the two sides of the heat insulation strip respectively. In a special-shaped project, the single-cavity glass can be conveniently bent by adopting a cold bending process; higher energy-saving parameters are achieved by arranging the longer heat insulation strips; and through combined use of steel and aluminum, the advantages of the two materials are exerted, and the cost is greatly saved while the building stability is ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of curtain wall technology, and in particular to a longitudinally large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal openness and vertical concealment. Background Technology

[0002] Framed glass curtain walls come in several forms, including horizontally exposed and vertically concealed, horizontally concealed and vertically exposed, fully exposed, and fully concealed. Utilizing the transparency of glass, they enhance the building's aesthetics. Common column types are aluminum alloy or aluminum-clad steel. They are frequently used in conventional commercial projects. For projects such as ultra-high-rise spaces, ultra-large glass conference centers, exhibition centers, and airports, the increased span of the curtain wall columns leads to greater wind loads, thus placing higher demands on the load-bearing capacity of the glass curtain wall's keel. Traditional methods using all-steel keels with bent and welded joints are too costly and difficult to construct. Using conventional aluminum-clad steel systems results in bulky, unsightly columns.

[0003] Furthermore, for an increasing number of irregularly shaped projects, the cold bending value of the glass decreases with each subsequent step. This means that projects where single-cavity glass can be constructed using cold bending methods (e.g., a cold bending value of 30mm) now require lamination because they use two cavities. This necessitates the use of hot bending processes to create single-curved or even double-curved glass with greater warpage values, directly doubling material costs, increasing construction expenses, and making construction more difficult. The overall project cost increases dramatically. To address this issue, simply improving the energy-saving performance of the frame is insufficient; when the thermal break strip exceeds a certain length (30mm) and participates in the load-bearing, it becomes detrimental to the profile.

[0004] Furthermore, given my country's vast climatic regions, for public building projects in cold areas and those with strict energy consumption requirements, such as glass curtain wall projects with a common energy-saving parameter K-value requirement of 1.7W / ㎡·K, the common practice in northern regions is to use a configuration of three panes of glass in two chambers, achieving a lower overall energy efficiency by improving the energy-saving parameter of the glass. Some projects, due to the tilting of the glass, even require four panes of glass according to glass curtain wall specifications, resulting in excessive glass weight and inconvenient construction. In some irregularly shaped projects prioritizing aesthetics, where the building surface is designed as curved, the glass needs to be adjusted accordingly. Excessively thick glass is unsuitable for cold bending, and using hot bending to manufacture curved glass would directly double the project's material costs, increase construction expenses, and increase construction difficulty. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a longitudinally large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal visibility and vertical concealment, which can solve the problem that all-glass curtain walls are difficult to balance aesthetics, stability, thermal performance, and construction cost.

[0006] Therefore, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A longitudinally integrated, long-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontally visible and vertically concealed elements includes horizontal beams, long-span columns, single-cavity glass panels, horizontal beam bases, and column sub-frames. The horizontal beams and long-span columns are fixedly connected via connecting components. The horizontal beams and horizontal beam bases are fixedly connected via first screws. The long-span columns and column sub-frames are fixedly connected via pressure blocks and second screws. A pressure plate is connected to the front side of the horizontal beam base via a thermal insulation strip. Mounting grooves for placing the single-cavity glass panels are provided between the horizontal beam base and the pressure plate, and on both sides of the thermal insulation strip. At least two support plates are provided in the mounting groove below the single-cavity glass panels, and at least two hook edges are provided in the mounting groove above the single-cavity glass panels. The single-cavity glass panels are sealed to the horizontal beam base and to the pressure plate via adhesive strips. The single-cavity glass panels are fixedly connected to the column sub-frames via sealant.

[0008] Based on the above technical solutions, the present invention may also adopt the following further technical solutions, or combine these further technical solutions:

[0009] The crossbeam and the large-span column are made of steel structure, and the crossbeam base and the column sub-frame are both made of aluminum alloy. Insulating gaskets are provided between the crossbeam and the crossbeam base, and between the large-span column and the column sub-frame.

[0010] The connecting assembly includes a crossbeam connector and a connecting plate. The crossbeam has slots on both sides for placing the crossbeam connector. A connecting area is provided on one side of each slot. The crossbeam connector includes a back plate and a side plate. The back plate is fixedly connected to the large-span column by bolts. The side plate can be inserted into the slot and abuts against the connecting area, and the surfaces of both are flush. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the side plate and the connecting area by a third screw.

[0011] A decorative cover is connected to the outdoor side of the pressure plate, and the decorative cover is sealed and fixed to the single-cavity glass with sealant.

[0012] Both the pressure plate and the decorative buckle cover are made of aluminum alloy.

[0013] The width of the large-span column is greater than the width of the crossbeam.

[0014] The length of the heat insulation strip is 35mm.

[0015] Both ends of the tray and the hook edge extend beyond the heat insulation strip.

[0016] The column sub-frame is composed of two separate aluminum alloy profiles, and the front side of the aluminum alloy profile is provided with a T-shaped pressure block.

[0017] The pressure plate is fixedly connected to the crossbeam base by a number of fourth screws, and the side of the support plate is fixedly connected to the crossbeam base by a number of fifth screws.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: The use of single-cavity glass, combined with support plates and hooks, facilitates the cold bending process for bending single-cavity glass in irregularly shaped projects, greatly reducing material costs; By setting longer thermal insulation strips, higher energy-saving parameters are achieved; The combined use of steel and aluminum leverages the advantages of both materials, ensuring building stability while significantly saving costs; For longitudinal structural members, the use of wider columns than horizontal beams, with the two connected by connecting components, ensures the safety of the curtain wall system. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the connection structure between the crossbeam and the large-span column of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in conjunction with specific examples. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote elements with the same or similar functions throughout. However, it should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. To better illustrate this embodiment, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced, and do not represent the actual product size. It is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] This utility model provides a longitudinally spanning steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal open and vertical concealment, including a horizontal beam 1, a large-span column 2, a single-cavity glass 3, a horizontal beam base 4, and a column sub-frame 5. The horizontal beam 1 and the large-span column 2 are fixedly connected by a connecting component 6. The horizontal beam 1 and the horizontal beam base 4 are fixedly connected by a first screw. The large-span column 2 and the column sub-frame 5 are fixedly connected by a pressure block 8 and a second screw. A pressure plate 8 is connected to the front side of the horizontal beam base 4 by a heat insulation strip 7. There are mounting grooves for placing the single-cavity glass 3 between the horizontal beam base 4 and the pressure plate 8, and on both sides of the heat insulation strip 7. At least two support plates 91 are provided in the mounting groove below the single-cavity glass 3, and at least two hook edges 92 are provided in the mounting groove above the single-cavity glass 3. The single-cavity glass 3 is sealed with the horizontal beam base 4 and the pressure plate 8 by adhesive strips 10. The single-cavity glass 3 is fixedly connected with the column sub-frame 5 by sealant 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, two support plates 91 are provided in the mounting groove below the single-cavity glass 3, and two hook edges 92 are provided in the mounting groove above the single-cavity glass 3. When the single-cavity glass 3 needs to be cold-bent, the lower edge of the single-cavity glass 3 is first fixed in the two support plates 91, and then one side of the upper edge of the single-cavity glass 3 is fixed to one of the hook edges 92. The single-cavity glass 3 can then be cold-bent on the other side above the single-cavity glass 3. After the cold bending is completed, the other side of the single-cavity glass 3 is fixed to the remaining hook edge.

[0026] In this embodiment, the adhesive strip 10 is an EPDM adhesive strip.

[0027] In this embodiment, the sealant 11 includes double-sided adhesive and silicone structural adhesive.

[0028] The crossbeam 1 and the large-span column 2 are made of steel structure, while the crossbeam base 4 and the column sub-frame 5 are made of aluminum alloy. Insulating gaskets 12 are provided between the crossbeam 1 and the crossbeam base 4, and between the large-span column 2 and the column sub-frame 5, to prevent the steel and aluminum from reacting chemically.

[0029] The connecting assembly 6 includes a crossbeam connector 61 and a connecting plate 62. The crossbeam 1 has slots 15 on both sides for placing the crossbeam connector 61. A connecting area 16 is provided on one side of the slot 15. The crossbeam connector 61 includes a back plate 611 and a side plate 612. The back plate 611 is fixedly connected to the large-span column 2 by bolts 17. The side plate 612 can be inserted into the slot 15 and abut against the connecting area 16, and the surfaces of the two are flush. The connecting plate 62 is fixedly connected to the side plate 612 and the connecting area 16 by a third screw.

[0030] A decorative cover 13 is connected to the outdoor side of the pressure plate 8, and the decorative cover 13 is sealed and fixed to the single-cavity glass 3 by sealant 11.

[0031] The pressure plate 8 and the decorative buckle cover 13 are both made of aluminum alloy.

[0032] In this embodiment, the width of the large-span column 2 is wider than the width of the crossbeam, and the depth of the large-span column is 400mm. This allows for glass curtain wall applications with simply supported beams up to 8 meters in span. For simply supported beams with spans between 8 and 13 meters, the column depth can be increased to 600mm. Furthermore, the right-angle steel column employs multi-cavity welding to enhance stability.

[0033] The length of the thermal insulation strip 7 is 35mm.

[0034] Both ends of the support plate 91 and the hook edge 92 extend beyond the heat insulation strip 7, thereby preventing the heat insulation strip 7 from being stressed.

[0035] The column sub-frame 5 is composed of two separate aluminum alloy profiles, and the front side of the aluminum alloy profile is provided with a T-shaped pressure block 14.

[0036] The pressure plate 8 is fixedly connected to the crossbeam base 4 by several fourth screws, and the side of the support plate 91 is fixedly connected to the crossbeam base 4 by several fifth screws.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first screw, the second screw, the third screw, the fourth screw, the fifth screw, and the bolt 17 are all made of stainless steel, and the pressure block 14 is made of aluminum alloy.

[0038] In this embodiment, a foam rod is provided between two adjacent single-cavity glass 3 and they are sealed and connected by silicone structural adhesive.

[0039] In this embodiment, water outlet holes are provided on the pressure plate 8 and the decorative buckle cover 13 respectively.

[0040] Based on the description and drawings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can easily manufacture or use the horizontally visible and vertically concealed longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system of this utility model, and can produce the positive effects described in this utility model.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "installed," "set," "equipped with," "connected," "connected," and "sleeve-in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two mechanisms, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "one end," "the other end," "outer side," "inner side," "horizontal," "end," "length," "outer end," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the mechanism 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. The terms "first" and "second" are also used only for the sake of brevity in description and do not indicate or imply relative importance.

[0043] Furthermore, in practicing the claims of this utility model, those skilled in the art can understand and influence variations to the disclosed embodiments through a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. Additionally, in the claims and description, words such as "comprising" and "containing" do not exclude other elements or steps, and non-plural nouns do not exclude their plural forms.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the present utility model are covered by the scope of the claims of the present utility model, and will not be listed here.

Claims

1. A horizontal and vertical hidden longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system, characterized in that, The structure includes a crossbeam (1), a large-span column (2), a single-cavity glass panel (3), a crossbeam base (4), and a column sub-frame (5). The crossbeam (1) and the large-span column (2) are fixedly connected by a connecting assembly (6). The crossbeam (1) and the crossbeam base (4) are fixedly connected by a first screw. The large-span column (2) and the column sub-frame (5) are fixedly connected by a pressure block (14) and a second screw. A pressure plate (8) is connected to the front side of the crossbeam base (4) by a heat insulation strip (7). The crossbeam base (4) and the pressure plate (8) are connected by a heat insulation strip (7). The space between the heat insulation strip (7) and the two sides of the heat insulation strip (7) are respectively provided with mounting grooves for placing the single cavity glass (3). The mounting groove below the single cavity glass (3) is provided with at least two support plates (91), and the mounting groove above the single cavity glass (3) is provided with at least two hook edges (92). The single cavity glass (3) and the crossbeam base (4) are sealed with adhesive strips (10), and the single cavity glass (3) and the pressure plate (8) are respectively sealed with adhesive strips (11). The single cavity glass (3) and the column sub-frame (5) are fixedly connected with sealant (11).

2. The horizontally-visible and vertically-hidden long-span longitudinal steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbeam (1) and the large-span column (2) are made of steel structure, the crossbeam base (4) and the column sub-frame (5) are both made of aluminum alloy, and insulating gaskets (12) are provided between the crossbeam (1) and the crossbeam base (4) and between the large-span column (2) and the column sub-frame (5).

3. The horizontally-visible and vertically-hidden long-span longitudinal steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (6) includes a beam connector (61) and a connecting plate (62). The beam (1) has slots (15) on both sides for placing the beam connector (61). A connecting area (16) is provided on one side of the slot (15). The beam connector (61) includes a back plate (611) and a side plate (612). The back plate (611) is fixedly connected to the large-span column (2) by bolts (17). The side plate (612) can be inserted into the slot (15) and abut against the connecting area (16) with both surfaces flush. The connecting plate (62) is fixedly connected to the side plate (612) and the connecting area (16) by a third screw.

4. The longitudinally spanning steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal openness and vertical concealment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outdoor side of the pressure plate (8) is connected to a decorative buckle cover (13), and the decorative buckle cover (13) and the single-cavity glass (3) are sealed and fixed by sealant (11).

5. The horizontally-visible and vertically-hidden long-span longitudinal steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both the pressure plate (8) and the decorative buckle cover (13) are made of aluminum alloy.

6. The horizontally-visible and vertically-invisible long-span longitudinal steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the large-span column (2) is greater than the width of the crossbeam (1).

7. The horizontally-visible and vertically-hidden long-span longitudinal steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, wherein, The length of the heat insulation strip (7) is 35mm.

8. The horizontally-visible and vertically-hidden long-span longitudinal steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1 or 7, characterized in that, Both ends of the tray (91) and the hook edge (92) extend beyond the heat insulation strip (7).

9. A longitudinally spanning steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontally visible and vertically concealed elements as described in claim 1, characterized in that... The column sub-frame (5) is composed of two separate aluminum alloy profiles, and the front side of the aluminum alloy profile is provided with a T-shaped pressure block (14).

10. A longitudinally spanning steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontally visible and vertically concealed elements as described in claim 9, characterized in that... The pressure plate (8) is fixedly connected to the crossbeam base (4) by a number of fourth screws, and the side of the support plate (91) is fixedly connected to the crossbeam base (4) by a number of fifth screws.