Lock catch type geocell

By using a snap-lock connection method, the problem of easy damage to the connection nodes of traditional geocells is solved, achieving efficient and economical assembly and improving the overall strength and stability of geocells.

CN224148672UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21SHANDONG DONGKAI ENG MATERIAL
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG DONGKAI ENG MATERIAL
Filing Date
2025-04-24
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional geocell connection nodes are prone to tensile or shear failure due to material fatigue and stress concentration. Furthermore, existing tenon and clamp structures are complex, costly, and cumbersome to assemble, and locking pins are prone to come loose, leading to loosening and failure of the connection.

Method used

The connector adopts a snap-fit ​​connection method. The connector is integrally injection molded through the combination of the plug-in base and the snap-fit ​​plate. The limiting plate of the connector passes through the strip through hole and is locked and fixed by the snap-fit ​​plate, which simplifies the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

It effectively disperses stress, improves the overall strength and stability of geocells, reduces manufacturing costs, improves assembly efficiency, avoids the cumbersome and complex operation and multi-component coordination in existing technologies, and achieves the overall strength and stability of interlocking geocells.

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Abstract

A lock catch type geocell relates to the technical field of geocells and comprises two strips and lock catches, through holes are formed in joints of the strips, each lock catch comprises a bayonet socket and a buckling plate, and limiting plates of the bayonet sockets penetrate through the through holes in the strips and then are locked and fixed through the buckling plates. By means of the lock catch type connecting mode, stress can be effectively dispersed, tensile failure or shear failure caused by material fatigue and stress concentration at the connecting joints is avoided, and the overall strength and stability of the geocell are improved. In the assembling process, assembling can be completed only by penetrating the bayonet socket through the strip through hole and then buckling through the buckling plate, complex operation and cooperation of multiple components are not needed, and the assembling efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of geocell technology, and more specifically, to a locking geocell. Background Technology

[0002] Geocells are made of a series of interwoven polymer strips or high-strength plastic sheets welded or woven using specific processes, forming a honeycomb-like cell structure with regular geometric shapes in space. They show broad application prospects in slope protection, roadbed reinforcement, and soft soil treatment.

[0003] Traditional geocells are constructed by thermoforming or mechanically riveting sheets together. However, the joints are prone to tensile or shear failure due to material fatigue and stress concentration, leading to separation between the sheets.

[0004] Chinese patent CN215758967U discloses a tenon clamp structure, which typically consists of three independent components: two connecting pieces with tenons and a central locking pin. During assembly, the tenons of the two connecting pieces are respectively inserted into pre-set mortises in each other, and then the locking pin is inserted laterally. This complex multi-component interlocking design also leads to increased manufacturing costs and cumbersome assembly processes. In practical applications, if the locking pin accidentally dislodges from the tenon clamp due to vibration, corrosion, or improper installation, it will directly cause the connection joint to loosen or even fail. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, and then to propose a locking geocell.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0007] A lockable geocell includes several strips and locks. A through hole is provided at the node of every two adjacent strips. The lock includes a plug seat and a fastening plate. The limiting plate of the plug seat passes through the through hole on the strip and is locked and fixed by the fastening plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the connector includes a connector plate, which has a plurality of connecting rods, a limiting plate on each connecting rod, a lower connecting plate at the bottom of the connector plate, and a front baffle on the lower connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the length of the connecting rod is greater than the thickness of the fastening plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the fastening plate is provided with a plurality of insertion holes that cooperate with the front baffle, and a limiting groove is formed on one side of the insertion hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the length of the insertion hole of the fastening plate is less than the length of the limiting plate, and the limiting plate can undergo elastic deformation when it passes through the insertion hole.

[0012] Furthermore, the plug-in base is integrally injection molded; the fastening plate is integrally injection molded.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: This invention effectively disperses stress through a locking connection method, preventing tensile or shear failure at connection nodes due to material fatigue and stress concentration, thus improving the overall strength and stability of the geocell. The plug-in connector and the fastening plate are integrally injection molded, reducing the number of parts and manufacturing processes, and lowering manufacturing costs. Assembly is completed simply by passing the plug-in connector through the strip's through-hole and then fastening it with the fastening plate, eliminating the need for complex operations and multi-part coordination, thereby improving assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the latch;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connector;

[0017] Figure 4 This is the front view of the connector;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the snap-fit ​​plate;

[0019] Figure 6 This is the front view of the snap-fit ​​panel;

[0020] The components are: 1. Plug-in socket; 11. Plug-in plate; 12. Lower connecting plate; 13. Front baffle; 14. Connecting rod; 15. Limiting plate; 2. Fastening plate; 21. Insertion hole; 22. Limiting groove; 100. Strip. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. The present utility model will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0022] like Figures 1-6As shown, a lock-lock geocell includes several strips 100 and locks, with a through hole at the node of every two adjacent strips.

[0023] The latch includes a plug-in base 1 and a fastening plate 2. The limiting plate 15 of the plug-in base passes through the through hole on the strip and is locked and fixed by the fastening plate.

[0024] In some embodiments, the plug-in base is integrally injection molded; the fastening plate is integrally injection molded.

[0025] In at least one embodiment, the connector includes a connector plate 11, a plurality of connecting rods 14 are provided on the connector plate, a limiting plate is provided on the connecting rod, a lower connecting plate 12 is formed at the bottom of the connector plate, and a front baffle 13 is provided on the lower connecting plate.

[0026] In a more detailed design, the length of the connecting rod is greater than the thickness of the fastening plate.

[0027] In at least one embodiment, the fastening plate is provided with a plurality of insertion holes 21 that cooperate with the front baffle, and a limiting groove 22 is formed on one side of the insertion hole.

[0028] The working method involves aligning the through holes of two adjacent overlapping geocell strips, then inserting the connecting rod and limiting plate from the plug-in seat through the through holes in the strip. At this point, the bottom of the strip is slightly higher than the height of the lower connecting plate, leaving a certain gap between them. Next, align the insertion hole on the fastening plate with the limiting plate, and then fasten the two together, bringing the fastening plate close to the plug-in plate. Finally, the fastening plate moves downwards, positioning the connecting rod within the limiting groove of the fastening plate.

[0029] In some embodiments, the length of the insertion hole of the fastening plate is less than the length of the limiting plate, and the limiting plate can undergo elastic deformation when passing through the insertion hole.

[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The descriptions of the above embodiments and specifications are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lock-laced earth mat, characterized by, It includes several strips and buckles. A through hole is provided at the node of each pair of adjacent strips. The buckle includes a plug and a fastening plate. The limiting plate of the plug passes through the through hole on the strip and is locked and fixed by the fastening plate.

2. The pinned earth mat according to claim 1, wherein, The connector includes a connector plate, which has a plurality of connecting rods and a limiting plate on each connecting rod. A lower connecting plate is formed at the bottom of the connector plate, and a front baffle is provided on the lower connecting plate.

3. The pinned earth mat according to claim 2, wherein, The length of the connecting rod is greater than the thickness of the fastening plate.

4. The pinned earth mat according to claim 2, wherein, The fastening plate is provided with a plurality of insertion holes that cooperate with the front baffle, and a limiting groove is formed on one side of the insertion hole.

5. The pinned earth mat according to claim 2, wherein, The length of the insertion hole of the fastening plate is less than the length of the limiting plate, and the limiting plate can undergo elastic deformation when it passes through the insertion hole.

6. The pinned earth mat according to claim 1, wherein, The plug-in base is integrally injection molded; the fastening plate is integrally injection molded.

Citation Information

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  • Tenon clamp structure and geocell

    CN215758967U