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

By using a vertically integrated, long-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system that is both horizontally concealed and vertically exposed, combining steel and aluminum materials with single-cavity glass, the system solves the problems of aesthetics, stability, and energy efficiency in long-span buildings, achieving a low-cost and efficient solution.

CN224134014UActive 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

Traditional framed glass curtain walls are difficult to balance aesthetics, stability, and construction costs in large-span buildings, and existing energy-saving measures have limited effectiveness.

Method used

The system employs a longitudinally spanned steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system that is both horizontally concealed and vertically exposed. It combines steel structural beams and aluminum alloy column bases with single-cavity glass and long thermal insulation strips, and uses connecting components and sealants to achieve stability and energy-saving effects.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the aesthetics, stability, and energy efficiency of large-span glass curtain walls, while reducing construction costs and meeting high wind load requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a transverse-hidden and vertical-exposed longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system which comprises a cross beam, a large-span stand column, single-cavity glass, a stand column base and a cross beam auxiliary frame, the cross beam is fixedly connected with the large-span stand column through a connecting assembly, and the large-span stand column is fixedly connected with the stand column base through a first screw. The cross beam and the cross beam auxiliary frame are fixedly connected through a pressing block and a second screw, the front side of the stand column base is connected with a pressing plate through a heat insulation strip, installation grooves used for containing single-cavity glass are formed between the stand column base and the pressing plate and in the two sides of the heat insulation strip respectively, and the single-cavity glass and the stand column base are sealed through rubber strips. The single-cavity glass is fixedly connected with the cross beam auxiliary frame through sealant, the single-cavity glass is adopted, a long heat insulation strip is arranged, and higher energy-saving parameters are achieved. 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 long-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system that is horizontally concealed and vertically exposed. 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] In addition, 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, most practices in northern regions involve using a configuration of three glass panes and two cavities. This is achieved by improving the energy-saving parameters of the glass to meet the overall energy-saving requirements, or simply by improving the energy-saving performance of the frame. However, when the thermal insulation strip exceeds a certain length (30mm) and participates in the stress, it is detrimental to the stress on the profile. Utility Model Content

[0004] 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 that is horizontally concealed and vertically visible, which can solve the problem that framed glass curtain walls are difficult to balance aesthetics, stability and construction cost.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A longitudinally integrated steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal concealment and vertical visibility includes horizontal beams, large-span columns, single-cavity glass panels, column bases, and horizontal beam sub-frames. The horizontal beams are fixedly connected to the large-span columns via connecting components. The large-span columns are fixedly connected to the column bases via first screws. The horizontal beams are fixedly connected to the horizontal beam sub-frames via pressure blocks and second screws. A pressure plate is connected to the front side of the column base via a thermal insulation strip. Mounting grooves for placing the single-cavity glass panels are provided between the column base and the pressure plate, and on both sides of the thermal insulation strip. The single-cavity glass panels are sealed to the column base and the pressure plate via adhesive strips. The single-cavity glass panels are fixedly connected to the horizontal beam sub-frames via sealant.

[0007] Based on the above technical solutions, the present invention may also adopt the following further technical solutions, or combine these further technical solutions:

[0008] The crossbeam and the large-span column are made of steel structure, the column base and the crossbeam sub-frame are made of aluminum alloy, and insulating gaskets are provided between the large-span column and the column base, and between the crossbeam and the crossbeam sub-frame.

[0009] 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 abut 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.

[0010] 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.

[0011] Both the pressure plate and the decorative buckle cover are made of aluminum alloy.

[0012] The width of the large-span column is greater than the width of the crossbeam.

[0013] The length of the heat insulation strip is 35mm.

[0014] The connecting plate is a T-shaped connecting plate, which includes mutually perpendicular crossbeam side plates and a glass support plate. The crossbeam and the side plates are fixedly connected through the crossbeam side plates. The crossbeam side plates are parallel to the crossbeam. The glass support plate is located below the single-cavity glass, and a rigid pad is provided between the glass support plate and the single-cavity glass.

[0015] The crossbeam subframe 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.

[0016] The pressure plate and the column base are fixedly connected by several fourth screws.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: it adopts single-cavity glass and sets a longer thermal insulation strip to achieve better energy-saving parameters for the frame; by combining steel and aluminum materials, it leverages the advantages of both materials, ensuring building stability while greatly saving costs; the longitudinal components bear the load, and the large-span columns adopt a wider size than the horizontal beams, and the two are connected by connecting components to ensure the safety of the curtain wall system. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the longitudinal cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0020] 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

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] This utility model provides a longitudinally large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal concealment and vertical visibility, including a horizontal beam 1, a large-span column 2, a single-cavity glass 3, a column base 4, and a horizontal beam sub-frame 5. The horizontal beam 1 and the large-span column 2 are fixedly connected by a connecting component 6. The large-span column 2 and the column base 4 are fixedly connected by a first screw. The horizontal beam 1 and the horizontal beam 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 column base 4 by a heat insulation strip 7. There are mounting grooves for placing the single-cavity glass 3 between the column base 4 and the pressure plate 8, and on both sides of the heat insulation strip 7. The single-cavity glass 3 is sealed with the column base 4 and the pressure plate 8 by adhesive strips 10. The single-cavity glass 3 and the horizontal beam sub-frame 5 are fixedly connected by sealant 11.

[0024] In this embodiment, the adhesive strip 10 is an EPDM adhesive strip.

[0025] In this embodiment, the sealant 11 includes double-sided adhesive and silicone structural adhesive.

[0026] The crossbeam 1 and the large-span column 2 are made of steel structure, while the column base 4 and the crossbeam sub-frame 5 are made of aluminum alloy. Insulating gaskets 12 are provided between the large-span column 2 and the column base 4, and between the crossbeam 1 and the crossbeam sub-frame 5, to prevent the steel and aluminum from reacting chemically.

[0027] Among them, the large-span beam 1 and column 2 are both right-angle steel, and the column base 4 is thermally broken aluminum.

[0028] The connecting component 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.

[0029] The aluminum materials on both sides of the large-span column and the thermally broken aluminum of the column are connected by machine-made screws.

[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] The width of the large-span column 2 is wider than the width of the crossbeam 1. In this embodiment, the depth of the large-span column is 400mm.

[0033] This design allows for glass curtain wall applications with simply supported beam spans up to 8 meters. For simply supported beams with spans between 8 and 13 meters, the column depth can be increased to 600mm. Furthermore, the right-angle steel columns utilize multi-cavity welding to enhance stability. The thermal insulation strip 7 is 35mm long.

[0034] The connecting plate 62 is a T-shaped connecting plate. The connecting plate 62 includes mutually perpendicular crossbeam side plates 621 and glass support plate 622. The crossbeam 1 and the side plate 621 are fixedly connected through the crossbeam side plate 621. The crossbeam side plate 621 is parallel to the crossbeam 1. The glass support plate 622 is located below the single-cavity glass 3. A rigid pad 18 is provided between the glass support plate 622 and the single-cavity glass 3.

[0035] The crossbeam 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 and the column base 4 are fixedly connected by several fourth screws.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first screw, the second screw, the third screw, the fourth 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] Based on the description and drawings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can easily manufacture or use the horizontally concealed and vertically exposed 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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 transversely hidden and longitudinally large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system, characterized in that, The system includes a crossbeam (1), a large-span column (2), a single-cavity glass (3), a column base (4), and a crossbeam sub-frame (5). The crossbeam (1) and the large-span column (2) are fixedly connected by a connecting assembly. The large-span column (2) and the column base (4) are fixedly connected by a first screw. The crossbeam (1) and the crossbeam 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 column base (4) by a heat insulation strip (7). There are mounting grooves for placing the single-cavity glass (3) between the column base (4) and the pressure plate (8) and on both sides of the heat insulation strip (7). The single-cavity glass (3) is sealed with adhesive strips (10) between the column base (4) and the pressure plate (8). The single-cavity glass (3) and the crossbeam sub-frame (5) are fixedly connected by sealant (11).

2. The transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed longitudinal large-span 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 column base (4) and the crossbeam sub-frame (5) are both made of aluminum alloy, and insulating gaskets (12) are provided between the large-span column (2) and the column base (4), and between the crossbeam (1) and the crossbeam sub-frame (5).

3. The transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly 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 transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed long-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to 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 transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed long-span 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 longitudinally spanning steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system with horizontal concealment and vertical visibility as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the large-span column (2) is greater than that of the crossbeam.

7. The transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the heat insulation strip (7) is 35mm.

8. The transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed long-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting plate (62) is a T-shaped connecting plate. The connecting plate (62) includes mutually perpendicular crossbeam side plates (621) and glass support plates (622). The crossbeam (1) and the side plate (612) are fixedly connected through the crossbeam side plate (621). The crossbeam side plate (621) is parallel to the crossbeam (1). The glass support plate (622) is located below the single-cavity glass (3). A rigid pad (18) is provided between the glass support plate (622) and the single-cavity glass (3).

9. The transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbeam subframe (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. The transversely-concealed and vertically-exposed longitudinal large-span steel-aluminum composite glass curtain wall system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The pressing plate (8) is fixedly connected with the column base (4) through fourth screws.