Organic glass connecting mechanism and organic glass system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an organic glass connecting mechanism and an organic glass system.The organic glass connecting mechanism comprises a buckle structure and a connecting piece, the buckle structure is used for being fixed to the edge of organic glass, the buckle structure comprises a connecting part, and the connecting piece is used for sequentially penetrating through the connecting parts of the buckle structures of two pieces of organic glass; and the two pieces of organic glass are connected. According to the application, the buckle structures are fixed at the edge of the organic glass, and then the connecting piece sequentially penetrates through the connecting parts of the buckle structures of the two pieces of organic glass, so that the two pieces of organic glass are tightened and connected, and therefore, through the cooperation of the buckle structures and the connecting piece, the two pieces of organic glass can be tightened and connected; connection of large organic glass with the edge of a complex structure is achieved, the requirement for reliable coating of large connecting tension loads and the complex structure is met, and meanwhile operation convenience and safety are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of acrylic glass assembly technology, and in particular to an acrylic glass connection mechanism and an acrylic glass system. Background Technology

[0002] PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), also known as plexiglass, is a transparent polymer material with excellent comprehensive performance. It has been widely used in traffic noise barriers, transparent / insulated curtain walls for buildings, aircraft windows, sightseeing tunnels in aquariums or underwater worlds, infinity pools, and large plaza landmarks. In particular, in scenarios such as sightseeing tunnels, swimming pools, or landmarks, the combination and connection of large plexiglass sheets are often required. When the outer edges of these sheets have relatively complex structures (such as curved surfaces or polyhedra), existing common connection mechanisms are difficult to meet the reliable coverage requirements of large tensile loads and complex structures, while also failing to provide both ease of operation and safety.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a new type of connection mechanism to meet the needs of combining large acrylic glass pieces with complex outer edges. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide an acrylic glass connection mechanism and acrylic glass system, which aims to solve the problem that the existing technology cannot achieve the connection of large acrylic glass with complex outer edges.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides an acrylic glass connection mechanism, comprising: a snap-fit ​​structure and a connector, wherein the snap-fit ​​structure is used to fix the acrylic glass at the edge, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a connecting portion, and the connector is used to pass sequentially through the connecting portion of the snap-fit ​​structure of two acrylic glass pieces to connect the two acrylic glass pieces.

[0006] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​structure further includes an intermediate layer, a snap-fit ​​component, and a fastener. The intermediate layer and the snap-fit ​​component are stacked sequentially at the edge of the plexiglass. The fastener is used to fix one end of the snap-fit ​​component to the intermediate layer, and the connecting portion is formed at the other end of the snap-fit ​​component.

[0007] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​structure further includes an elastic layer disposed between the plexiglass and the intermediate layer.

[0008] Optionally, the length of the elastic layer is greater than or equal to the length of the intermediate layer.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic layer is disposed on the plexiglass along the extension direction of the edge of the plexiglass, the intermediate layer is disposed on the elastic layer along the extension direction of the elastic layer, and there are multiple fasteners, which are spaced apart from each other on the intermediate layer.

[0010] Optionally, there are multiple elastic layers, intermediate layers, and fasteners. Multiple elastic layers are spaced apart on the edge of the plexiglass, multiple intermediate layers are respectively disposed on the multiple elastic layers, and multiple fasteners are respectively disposed on the multiple intermediate layers.

[0011] Optionally, the fastener includes a bolt, and the fastener has a first through hole on two opposite sides, through which the bolt passes to fix the fastener to the intermediate layer.

[0012] Optionally, the fastener includes a screw and a nut, and the fastener has a second through hole on two opposite sides. The screw is fixed to the intermediate layer, the fastener is disposed on the screw through the second through hole, and the nut is disposed on the screw to fix the fastener to the intermediate layer.

[0013] This application also provides an acrylic glass system, including at least two pieces of acrylic glass and an acrylic glass connecting mechanism as described above. At least one edge of the acrylic glass is an irregularly shaped structure, and the snap-fit ​​structure is detachably disposed at the edge of the irregularly shaped structure of the acrylic glass. The connector is used to pass through the connecting portion of the snap-fit ​​structure of the two pieces of acrylic glass in sequence to connect the two pieces of acrylic glass.

[0014] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a fastener, the acrylic glass includes a body integrally formed with the edge of the irregular structure, the body is a flat plate structure, the snap-fit ​​structure has a covering area and a locking area, the covering area is sleeved on the edge of the acrylic glass irregular structure, the locking area abuts against the body, and the fastener is disposed on the locking area.

[0015] This application first fixes the snap-fit ​​structure to the edge of the acrylic glass, and then uses connectors to pass through the connecting parts of the snap-fit ​​structure of the two acrylic glass pieces in sequence to tighten and connect the two acrylic glass pieces. In this way, through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​structure and the connectors, the connection of large acrylic glass pieces with complex edge structures is realized, which meets the requirements of reliable coverage for large connection tensile loads and complex structures, while also having the advantages of convenient operation and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an acrylic glass connection mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 An exploded view of an organic glass connecting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 3 An exploded view of an organic glass connecting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 4 An exploded view of an organic glass connecting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 .

[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an plexiglass system provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 An exploded view of an organic glass connecting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 .

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0023] 1. Snap-fit ​​structure; 11. Connecting part; 12. Intermediate layer; 13. Snap-fit ​​component; 131. First through hole; 132. Second through hole; 14. Fastener; 141. Bolt; 142. Screw; 143. Second nut; 15. Elastic layer; 3. Acrylic glass; 31. Body. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this document, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, components, features, and elements with the same names in different embodiments of this application may have the same meaning or different meanings, the specific meaning of which must be determined by its interpretation in that specific embodiment or further in conjunction with the context of that specific embodiment.

[0026] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this document, first information may also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information may also be referred to as first information. Depending on the context, the word "if," as used herein, can be interpreted as "when," "when," or "in response to determination." Furthermore, as used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context indicates otherwise. It should be further understood that the terms "comprising," "including," indicate the presence of the stated feature, step, operation, element, component, item, kind, and / or group, but do not exclude the presence, occurrence, or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, items, kinds, and / or groups. The terms "or" and "and / or" as used herein are to be interpreted as inclusive, or mean any one or any combination thereof. Therefore, "A, B, or C" or "A, B, and / or C" means "any one of the following: A; B; C; A and B; A and C; B and C; A, B, and C". Exceptions to this definition will only occur if the combination of elements, functions, steps, or operations is inherently mutually exclusive in some way.

[0027] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0028] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0029] Understandably, large acrylic sheets with complex edge structures typically consist of a flat main body and a complex structure section. The complex structure section is located on the side of the flat main body. The cross-section of the complex structure section can be, for example, circular, partially circular, elliptical, partially elliptical, polygonal, partially polygonal, or other unconventional geometric shapes; no limitations are imposed here.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an acrylic glass connecting mechanism is shown, including: a snap-fit ​​structure 1 and a connector (not shown). The snap-fit ​​structure 1 is used to fix the acrylic glass 3 at its edge. The snap-fit ​​structure 1 includes a connecting part 11. The connector (not shown) is used to pass through the connecting part 11 of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 on two pieces of acrylic glass 3 in sequence to connect the two pieces of acrylic glass 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, for large acrylic glass with a complex edge structure, by fixing the snap-fit ​​structure 1 at the edge of the complex structure of the acrylic glass 3, then using the connector (not shown) to pass through the connecting part 11 on the snap-fit ​​structure 1, and finally locking the connector (not shown), two pieces of acrylic glass 3 placed flat and spaced apart can be connected into a whole while still maintaining a certain distance between them.

[0031] Optionally, the connector (not shown in the figure) can be a hose clamp, clamp, gripping clamp, pipe clamp, etc., and is not limited to one type.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 2 The snap-fit ​​structure 1 also includes an intermediate layer 12, a snap-fit ​​element 13, and a fastener 14. The intermediate layer 12 and the snap-fit ​​element 13 are stacked sequentially at the edge of the acrylic glass 3. The fastener 14 is used to fix one end of the snap-fit ​​element 13 to the intermediate layer 12, and a connecting portion 11 is formed at the other end of the snap-fit ​​element 13. Specifically, in this embodiment, the intermediate layer 12 and the snap-fit ​​element 13 are respectively sequentially covered at the edge of the complex structure of the acrylic glass 3. It can be understood that, in order to further improve stability, the intermediate layer 12 and the snap-fit ​​element 13, while completely covering the edge of the acrylic glass 3, also extend a portion into the main body area of ​​the flat structure of the acrylic glass 3. The fastener 14 is used to fix the extended portion of the snap-fit ​​element 13 to the extended portion of the intermediate layer 12, and fixes the snap-fit ​​element 13 to the intermediate layer 12 by vertical force in the up-down direction. Furthermore, in actual use, when the intermediate layer 12 and the fastener 13 are subjected to lateral tensile force, the edges of the complex glass structure will abut against the intermediate layer 12 and the fastener 13, preventing the fastener structure 1 from falling off. Further, the connecting portion 11 is formed on the fastener 13, and specifically formed at the other end of the portion extending from the fastener 13 toward the acrylic glass 3.

[0033] Optionally, the intermediate layer 12 is preferably made of stainless steel and serves to provide a support surface for the fasteners 14 when they are tightened from the top and bottom. Its thickness needs to meet the requirements of actual working conditions, and can be adjusted according to the weight and thickness of large acrylic glass, but is not limited here.

[0034] Optionally, the connecting part 11 can be welded to the fastener 13 or integrally formed with the fastener 13, and its shape is preferably a ring structure.

[0035] Optionally, the snap-fit ​​structure 1 further includes an elastic layer 15, which is disposed between the acrylic glass 3 and the intermediate layer 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic layer 15 surrounds and covers the edge of the acrylic glass 3, thereby causing the intermediate layer 12 to cover and press it down. The elastic layer 15 serves as a shock absorber, absorbing and dissipating instantaneous pressure to protect the acrylic glass 3 from impacts during connection. Further, the thickness of the elastic layer 15 is preferably greater than or equal to 10 mm, but is not specifically limited; it can be made of elastic material, foam, or a combination of both, depending on actual needs. The elastic material can be, for example, rubber, silicone, or polyurethane. For foam, attention must be paid to the shape, diameter, distribution, and quantity of the foam structure. Preferably, the elastic layer 15 is non-foamed polyurethane.

[0036] Optionally, the length of the elastic layer 15 is greater than or equal to the length of the intermediate layer 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the length of the elastic layer 15 is greater than the length of the intermediate layer 12, the intermediate layer 12 partially covers the elastic layer 15, and the area of ​​the elastic layer 15 not covered by the intermediate layer 12 is exposed, which can prevent scratching the edge of the acrylic glass 3 during the connection process. When the length of the elastic layer 15 is equal to the length of the intermediate layer 12, the spatial dimensions and shape of the intermediate layer 12 are completely consistent with those of the elastic layer 15. The intermediate layer 12 can fully cover the outer surface of the elastic layer 15. In this way, the intermediate layer 12 can also provide sufficient snap-fit ​​space for the buckle 13, which can ensure the portability of the fastener 14 locking the buckle 13 to the intermediate layer 12.

[0037] Optionally, the elastic layer 15 is disposed on the plexiglass 3 along the extension direction of the edge of the plexiglass 3, and the intermediate layer 12 is disposed on the elastic layer 15 along the extension direction of the elastic layer 15. Multiple fasteners 13 are disposed on the intermediate layer 12 at intervals. Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic layer 15 completely covers the edge of the plexiglass 3, and the intermediate layer 12 completely covers the intermediate layer 12. Multiple fasteners 13 are disposed on the intermediate layer 12 at intervals. Thus, under the action of the fastener 14, the multiple fasteners 13 are locked onto the intermediate layer 12, thereby completing the setting of the fastening structure 1 at the edge of a single piece of plexiglass 3. Subsequently, two identical pieces of plexiglass 3 are placed mirror images at a preset distance, and adjacent connecting parts 11 are tightened and connected using connectors (not shown in the figure), thereby completing the connection of the two pieces of plexiglass 3.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 3 The number of elastic layers 15, intermediate layers 12, and fasteners 13 are all multiple. Multiple elastic layers 15 are spaced apart on the edge of the acrylic glass 3, multiple intermediate layers 12 are respectively disposed on the multiple elastic layers 15, and multiple fasteners 13 are respectively disposed on the multiple intermediate layers 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, multiple elastic elements are arranged sequentially and spaced apart along the extension direction at the edge of the acrylic glass 3. Multiple intermediate layers 12 correspond to multiple elastic layers 15 and are respectively completely covered on the multiple elastic layers 15. Multiple fasteners 13 correspond to multiple intermediate layers 12 and are respectively completely covered on the multiple intermediate layers 12. Thus, under the action of fasteners 14, multiple fasteners 13 are locked on the intermediate layers 12, thereby completing the setting of the fastening structure 1 at the edge of a single piece of acrylic glass 3. Then, the above two identical pieces of acrylic glass 3 are placed in a mirror image at a preset distance, and the adjacent connecting parts 11 are tightened and connected using connectors (not shown in the figure), thereby completing the connection of the two pieces of acrylic glass 3.

[0039] Optionally, the fastener 14 includes a bolt 141, and the latching member 13 has a first through hole 131 on two opposite sides. The bolt 141 passes through the first through hole 131 to fix the latching member 13 to the intermediate layer 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fastener 14 is a bolt 141, and the latching member 13 has a first through hole 131 in the area relative to the planar structure of the plexiglass 3. The first through hole 131 has an internal thread. In actual implementation, the fastener 14 cooperates with the first through hole 131 to lock and fix the latching member 13 to the intermediate layer 12.

[0040] Furthermore, the above-described embodiment can also be equipped with a first nut (not shown in the figure). In actual implementation, the first nut (not shown in the figure) can be pre-screwed to a certain height on the bolt 141, and then the entire assembly is screwed into the first through hole 131, thereby tightening the internal thread of the bolt 141 and the first through hole 131. When the bottom of the bolt 141 protrudes from the first through hole 131, the bolt 141 and the intermediate layer 12 experience vertical mechanical pressure, thereby fixing the fastener 13 to the intermediate layer 12. At this time, the first nut (not shown in the figure) can be rotated in the opposite direction to press against the upper surface of the intermediate layer 12, which can improve the locking degree between the fastener 13 and the intermediate layer 12, further increasing the reliability of the connection assembly for long-term use and reducing the risk of fastener 14 loosening.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 4 The fastener 14 includes a screw 142 and a second nut 143. The snap fastener 13 has second through holes 132 on its two opposite sides. The screw 142 is fixed to the intermediate layer 12, and the snap fastener 13 is mounted on the screw 142 through the second through holes 132. The second nut 143 is mounted on the screw 142 to fix the snap fastener 13 to the intermediate layer 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the screw 142 is welded to the area of ​​the intermediate layer 12 relative to the planar structure of the plexiglass 3. The second through hole 132 has no internal thread. In actual implementation, the snap fastener 13 is first fitted onto the screw 142 through the second through hole 132, and then the second nut 143 is tightened onto the screw 142. Thus, when the second nut 143 is fully locked to the screw 142, the snap fastener 13 is completely locked and fixed to the intermediate layer 12.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an acrylic glass system is shown, including at least two acrylic glass sheets 3 and an acrylic glass connecting mechanism as described above. At least one edge of the acrylic glass sheet 3 has an irregular shape. A snap-fit ​​structure 1 is detachably disposed at the edge of the irregular shape of the acrylic glass sheet 3. A connector (not shown) is used to sequentially pass through the connecting portion 11 of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 of the two acrylic glass sheets 3 to connect the two acrylic glass sheets 3. Specifically, in this embodiment, the acrylic glass sheet 3 is a large acrylic glass sheet with an irregular shape at its outer edge, and there are at least two sheets. The irregular shape presents a "continuous extrusion" spatial form. The snap-fit ​​structure 1 is disposed along the extension direction of the edge of the irregular shape of the acrylic glass sheet 3. Then, the two acrylic glass sheets 3 are placed mirror images at a predetermined distance, and the connector (not shown) is used to tighten and connect the adjacent connecting portions 11, thereby completing the connection of the two acrylic glass sheets 3.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 6The snap-fit ​​structure 1 includes a fastener 14. The acrylic glass 3 includes a body 31 integrally formed with the edge of the irregular structure. The body 31 is a flat structure. The snap-fit ​​structure 1 has a covering area (A) and a locking area (B). The covering area (A) is fitted onto the edge of the irregular structure of the acrylic glass 3. The locking area (B) indirectly abuts against the body 31. The fastener 14 is set on the locking area (B). Specifically, in this embodiment, the flat structure and the irregular structure of the plexiglass 3 are integrally formed. The flat structure is the body 31 of the plexiglass 3, and the irregular structure is located at the edge of the body 31. The snap-fit ​​structure 1 is divided into a covering area (A) for covering the edge of the irregular structure and a locking area (B) extending to the body 31. In actual implementation, the covering area (A) of the snap-fit ​​structure 1 is completely fitted onto the edge of the irregular structure of the plexiglass 3, and the locking area (B) is completely pressed onto the body 31. In this way, the fastener 14 fixes the snap-fit ​​structure 1 to the locking area (B) at the location corresponding to the flat structure of the plexiglass 3.

[0044] Optionally, the edge of the irregular structure is located on the side of the body 31. The cross-section of the irregular structure can be, for example, circular, partially circular, elliptical, partially elliptical, polygonal, partially polygonal, or other geometric shapes, and is not limited here.

[0045] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A plexiglas connecting mechanism, characterized by, It includes: a snap-fit ​​structure and a connector. The snap-fit ​​structure is used to fix the two pieces of plexiglass at the edge. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a connecting part. The connector is used to pass through the connecting part of the snap-fit ​​structure of the two pieces of plexiglass in sequence to connect the two pieces of plexiglass.

2. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized by The buckle structure also includes an intermediate layer, a buckle component, and a fastener. The intermediate layer and the buckle component are stacked sequentially at the edge of the plexiglass. The fastener is used to fix one end of the buckle component to the intermediate layer, and the connecting part is formed at the other end of the buckle component.

3. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized by The snap-fit ​​structure also includes an elastic layer, which is disposed between the plexiglass and the intermediate layer.

4. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized by The length of the elastic layer is greater than or equal to the length of the intermediate layer.

5. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The elastic layer is disposed on the plexiglass along the extension direction of the edge of the plexiglass, the intermediate layer is disposed on the elastic layer along the extension direction of the elastic layer, and there are multiple fasteners, which are disposed on the intermediate layer at intervals.

6. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The number of elastic layers, intermediate layers, and fasteners are all multiple. Multiple elastic layers are spaced apart on the edge of the plexiglass, multiple intermediate layers are respectively disposed on the multiple elastic layers, and multiple fasteners are respectively disposed on the multiple intermediate layers.

7. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The fastener includes a bolt, and the fastener has a first through hole on two opposite sides, through which the bolt passes to fix the fastener to the intermediate layer.

8. The organic glass connecting mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The fastener includes a screw and a nut. The fastener has a second through hole on two opposite sides. The screw is fixed to the intermediate layer. The fastener is disposed on the screw through the second through hole. The nut is disposed on the screw to fix the fastener to the intermediate layer.

9. An organic glass system characterized by, The device includes at least two pieces of plexiglass and a plexiglass connecting mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein at least one edge of the plexiglass is an irregularly shaped structure, the snap-fit ​​structure is detachably disposed at the edge of the irregularly shaped structure of the plexiglass, and the connector is used to pass sequentially through the connecting portion of the snap-fit ​​structure of the two pieces of plexiglass to connect the two pieces of plexiglass.

10. The organic glass system of claim 9, wherein, The snap-fit ​​structure includes a fastener, and the acrylic glass includes a body integrally formed with the edge of the irregular structure. The body is a flat plate structure. The snap-fit ​​structure has a covering area and a locking area. The covering area is sleeved on the edge of the acrylic glass irregular structure, and the locking area abuts against the body. The fastener is disposed on the locking area.

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