Concrete curing and water retaining device for bridge substructure
By designing a concrete curing device for bridge substructures that includes drip, circulation, and water retention components, the problems of water waste and moisture retention layer formation were solved, enabling precise watering and water recycling, and improving the strength and durability of the concrete.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CCCC FOURTH HARBOR ENG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing water-retaining devices for curing concrete in bridge substructures are unable to adjust the dripping speed and water consumption according to the concrete's water demand and the curing area, resulting in water waste and difficulty in forming a moisturizing layer, which affects the strength and durability of the concrete.
A device comprising a dripping component, a circulation component, a water-retaining component, and a water level detection component was designed. By adjusting the dripping speed and water consumption, a moisturizing layer is formed to achieve water recycling, and the moisture content of the concrete surface is maintained through the water-retaining membrane.
It enables precise watering based on the concrete's water requirements and the curing area, saving water resources, forming a moisture-retaining layer, improving the concrete's strength and durability, reducing moisture evaporation, and preventing cracking.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of concrete curing technology for bridge substructures, and more specifically to a water-retaining device for curing concrete substructures of bridges. Background Technology
[0002] A water-retaining device for curing concrete in the substructure of bridges is mainly used to ensure its strength and durability, while improving construction efficiency and water resource utilization.
[0003] Existing water retention devices for curing concrete in bridge substructures are unable to adjust the dripping speed and water volume according to the concrete's water demand and the curing area, which easily leads to water waste. Furthermore, it is difficult to ensure that the amount of water poured each time meets the optimal curing requirements, and the water cannot be recycled. In addition, it is difficult to form a moisturizing layer on the concrete surface, and the water evaporates too quickly. The concrete cannot maintain a suitable level of moisture for a long time, which affects cement hydration and strength development, reduces the durability of the concrete structure, and may also lead to problems such as cracking.
[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, this application provides a water-retaining device for the curing of concrete in the substructure of bridges. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a water-retaining device for curing concrete in the substructure of bridges, so as to solve the problems existing in the background art.
[0006] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a water retention device for curing concrete under bridge substructure, comprising a main body, a dripping component, a circulation component, a water retention component, and a water level detection component, wherein the dripping component is installed on the outer wall of the main body, the circulation component is installed above the dripping component, the water retention component is installed on the outer wall of the main body, and the water level detection component is installed above the dripping component.
[0007] Preferably, the main body includes a bridge column, a sunshade, and fixing rivets. The sunshade is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column, and the fixing rivets are distributed in a ring and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bridge column. The main body helps to prevent excessive sunlight from exposing the bottom of the bridge column to sunlight during operation.
[0008] Preferably, the dripping assembly includes a water tank, a water inlet, a water supply pipe, a water valve, an annular water pipe, and a chain. The water tank is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column, and the water inlet is provided at the top of the water tank. One end of the water supply pipe is fixedly inserted through the bottom of the water tank, and the other end of the water supply pipe is fixedly inserted through the outer wall of the sunshade and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular water pipe. The water valve is fixedly installed on the side wall of the water supply pipe, the annular water pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column, and the chain is distributed in a ring and fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular water pipe.
[0009] Preferably, the circulation assembly includes a water receiving tank, a water pump, and a water pump. The water receiving tank is fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the bridge pier. One end of the water pump is fixedly inserted through the side wall of the water receiving tank, and the other end of the water pump is fixedly inserted through the top of the water tank. The water pump is fixedly installed above the water tank, and the output end of the water pump is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water pump. The circulation assembly facilitates the pumping of water flowing out of the water receiving tank back into the water tank for recycling, thereby achieving energy saving to a certain extent.
[0010] Preferably, the water-retaining component includes a textile sleeve, a sponge, a water-retaining membrane, and an elastic band, wherein the upper part of the textile sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the chain, the sponge is fixedly installed inside the textile sleeve, the water-retaining membrane is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the textile sleeve, and the elastic band is movably sleeved on the bottom of the outer wall of the textile sleeve.
[0011] Preferably, the water level detection component includes a water level gauge, a signal controller, and an alarm. The water level gauge is placed inside the water tank, the signal controller is fixedly installed above the water tank, and the alarm is fixedly installed above the signal controller. The water level detection component facilitates the device's monitoring of the water level inside the water tank, thereby reminding staff to perform water filling activities.
[0012] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] 1. This utility model, by incorporating a dripping component and a circulation component, allows for the adjustment of the dripping speed and water volume according to the water demand of the concrete and the curing area, ensuring that the amount of water poured each time meets the optimal curing requirements of the concrete, avoiding water waste, and the water recycling also saves water resources to a certain extent.
[0014] 2. By incorporating a water-retaining component, this utility model facilitates the formation of a moisture-retaining layer on the concrete surface, effectively preventing excessive evaporation of moisture and enabling the concrete to maintain a suitable level of humidity for a longer period of time, thus providing favorable conditions for cement hydration. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure and some cross-sectional views of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of structure A in the middle.
[0018] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Main body; 101. Bridge column; 102. Sunshade; 103. Fixing rivet; 2. Drip assembly; 201. Water tank; 202. Water inlet; 203. Water supply pipe; 204. Water valve; 205. Ring water pipe; 206. Chain; 3. Circulation assembly; 301. Water receiving trough; 302. Water pump; 303. Water pump; 4. Water retention assembly; 401. Textile cover; 402. Sponge; 403. Water retention membrane; 404. Elastic band; 5. Water level detection assembly; 501. Water level gauge; 502. Signal controller; 503. Alarm. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely illustrative. The concrete curing of the bridge substructure involved in this utility model is not limited to the structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0020] Reference Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a water retention device for the curing of concrete in the substructure of a bridge, including a main body 1, a dripping component 2, a circulation component 3, a water retention component 4, and a water level detection component 5. The dripping component 2 is installed on the outer wall of the main body 1, the circulation component 3 is installed above the dripping component 2, the water retention component 4 is installed on the outer wall of the main body 1, and the water level detection component 5 is installed above the dripping component 2.
[0021] The main body 1 includes a bridge column 101, a sunshade 102, and fixing rivets 103. The sunshade 102 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column 101. The fixing rivets 103 are distributed in a ring and are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the bridge column 101 through the fixing rivets 103. The main body 1 helps to prevent excessive sunlight from exposing the bottom of the bridge column 101 to sunlight during operation.
[0022] The drip assembly 2 includes a water tank 201, a water inlet 202, a water pipe 203, a water valve 204, an annular water pipe 205, and a chain 206. The water tank 201 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column 101. The water inlet 202 is provided at the top of the water tank 201. One end of the water pipe 203 is fixedly inserted through the bottom of the water tank 201, and the other end of the water pipe 203 is fixedly inserted through the outer wall of the sunshade 102 and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular water pipe 205. The water valve 204 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the water pipe 203. The annular water pipe 205 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column 101. The chain 206 is distributed in a ring and fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular water pipe 205. The chain 206 has a porous structure and drip holes with a spacing of 5 cm at the bottom, which facilitates water to flow into the lower component along the outer wall.
[0023] The circulation component 3 includes a water receiving tank 301, a water pumping pipe 302, and a water pump 303. The water receiving tank 301 is fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the bridge column 101. One end of the water pumping pipe 302 is fixedly inserted through the side wall of the water receiving tank 301, and the other end of the water pumping pipe 302 is fixedly inserted through the top of the water tank 201. The water pump 303 is fixedly installed above the water tank 201, and the output end of the water pump 303 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water pumping pipe 302. The circulation component 3 facilitates the device to pump the water flowing out of the water receiving tank 301 back into the water tank 201 for recycling, thereby achieving energy saving to a certain extent.
[0024] The water-retaining component 4 includes a textile sleeve 401, a sponge 402, a water-retaining membrane 403, and an elastic band 404. The upper part of the textile sleeve 401 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the chain 206. The sponge 402 is fixedly installed inside the textile sleeve 401. The water-retaining membrane 403 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the textile sleeve 401. The elastic band 404 is movably sleeved on the bottom of the outer wall of the textile sleeve 401. The water-retaining membrane 403 is made of PE breathable membrane with a thickness of 0.01mm.
[0025] The water level detection component 5 includes a water level gauge 501, a signal controller 502, and an alarm 503. The water level gauge 501 is placed inside the water tank 201, the signal controller 502 is fixedly installed above the water tank 201, and the alarm 503 is fixedly installed above the signal controller 502. The water level detection component 5 facilitates the device to monitor the water level inside the water tank 201 and reminds the staff to fill the tank with water.
[0026] The working principle of this utility model:
[0027] After the device is installed, the worker adds water to the water tank 201 through the inlet 202. The water flows into the annular water pipe 205 through the water pipe 203. The worker then adjusts the water flow rate to a suitable speed by adjusting the water valve 204. The water then flows vertically downwards through the chain 206 into the textile sleeve 401 and the sponge 402. The water-retaining membrane 403 further prevents water loss, ensuring that the water in the device is mainly used for concrete curing and reducing the frequency of water addition. The elastic band 404 is used to fix and tighten the upper textile sleeve 401 and sponge 402 inwards. The tensile strength of the elastic band 404 is 10 N / cm. As the concrete surface contracts inward, water eventually flows into the water receiving tank 301. At this point, the water pump 303 starts working, and its output end pumps water from the receiving tank 301 into the water tank 201 through the pumping pipe 302. Simultaneously, the water level gauge 501 monitors the remaining water level in the water tank 201 in real time. If the water level gauge 501 detects that the water level in the water tank 201 is too low, the signal controller 502 shuts down, and the water pump 303 defines this signal as a low water level signal and sends it to the signal controller 502. Upon receiving the low water level signal, the signal controller 502 controls the alarm 503 to sound an alarm, thereby reminding the staff to perform the water filling operation.
[0028] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0029] Secondly: The accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0030] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A water-retaining device for curing concrete in the substructure of a bridge, comprising a main body (1), a dripping component (2), a circulation component (3), a water-retaining component (4), and a water level detection component (5), characterized in that: The dripping component (2) is installed on the outer wall of the main body (1), the circulation component (3) is installed above the dripping component (2), the water retention component (4) is installed on the outer wall of the main body (1), and the water level detection component (5) is installed above the dripping component (2). The circulation component (3) includes a water receiving tank (301), a water pump (302), and a water pump (303). The water receiving tank (301) is fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the bridge column (101). One end of the water pump (302) is fixedly inserted through the side wall of the water receiving tank (301), and the other end of the water pump (302) is fixedly inserted through the top of the water tank (201). The water pump (303) is fixedly installed above the water tank (201), and the output end of the water pump (303) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the water pump (302).
2. The water-retaining device for curing bridge substructure concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body (1) includes a bridge column (101), a sunshade (102) and fixing rivets (103), wherein the sunshade (102) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column (101), and the fixing rivets (103) are distributed in a ring and fixedly penetrate the fixing rivets (103) to the outer wall of the bridge column (101) for fixed connection.
3. The water-retaining device for curing bridge substructure concrete according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dripping assembly (2) includes a water tank (201) and a water inlet (202), wherein the water tank (201) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column (101), and the water inlet (202) is provided above the water tank (201).
4. A water-retaining device for curing bridge substructure concrete according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dripping assembly (2) includes a water supply pipe (203), a water valve (204), an annular water pipe (205), and a chain (206). One end of the water supply pipe (203) is fixedly inserted through the bottom of the water tank (201), and the other end of the water supply pipe (203) is fixedly inserted through the outer wall of the sunshade (102) and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the annular water pipe (205). The water valve (204) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the water supply pipe (203). The annular water pipe (205) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bridge column (101). The chain (206) is distributed in a ring and fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular water pipe (205).
5. A water-retaining device for curing bridge substructure concrete according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water level detection component (5) includes a water level gauge (501), a signal controller (502), and an alarm (503), wherein the water level gauge (501) is placed inside the water tank (201), the signal controller (502) is fixedly installed above the water tank (201), and the alarm (503) is fixedly installed above the signal controller (502).
6. The water-retaining device for curing bridge substructure concrete according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water-retaining component (4) includes a textile sleeve (401), a sponge (402), a water-retaining membrane (403), and an elastic band (404). The upper part of the textile sleeve (401) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the chain (206). The sponge (402) is fixedly installed inside the textile sleeve (401). The water-retaining membrane (403) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the textile sleeve (401). The elastic band (404) is movably sleeved on the bottom of the outer wall of the textile sleeve (401).