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By designing a new type of geocell connector, using structures such as elastic hooks, hollow holes, and dovetail sliders, the relative displacement problem of geocell strips when the filling material is uneven is solved, improving structural stability and load-bearing capacity, while reducing material consumption and cost.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG DONGKAI ENG MATERIAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
When the filling material of existing geocells is unevenly distributed, the strips may experience relative displacement, affecting the integrity and stability of the overall structure.
A new type of geocell connector is adopted, including a snap-fit plate and a pressure plate. It utilizes elastic hooks, hollow holes, dovetail sliders and positioning protrusions to achieve precise positioning and stable connection of the strips and prevent relative displacement.
It improves the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of geocells, reduces material consumption and costs, and achieves lightweight design.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of geocell technology, and more specifically, to a novel geocell connector and geocell. Background Technology
[0002] Geocells are typically mesh-like cell structures formed by high-strength polyethylene or polypropylene copolymer strips through strong welding or mechanical riveting. This type of structure plays a crucial role in civil engineering, particularly in soil reinforcement, slope protection, and foundation treatment.
[0003] In existing geocell designs, the selection of node connection methods is crucial, directly affecting the overall stability and durability of the geocell structure. Chinese utility model patent CN221895745U discloses a geocell that utilizes an injection-molded structure to achieve a stable connection between two strips. However, the applicant discovered during use that when the internal filling material of the geocell is unevenly distributed, the two originally parallel strips may experience relative displacement, thus affecting the integrity and stability of the entire geocell structure. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, and then to propose a new type of geocell connector and geocell.
[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:
[0006] A novel geocell connector includes two sets of connecting components. Each connecting component comprises a snap-fit plate and a pressure plate. The pressure plate includes a plate body with several elastic hooks. The snap-fit plate has locking holes, and the elastic hooks can be inserted into these holes to lock the snap-fit plate and the pressure plate together. This locking method is simple and easy to implement, and effectively improves the stability and reliability of the connection.
[0007] Furthermore, the elastic hook includes a connecting rod, which is fixedly connected to the pressure plate body, and the connecting rod is provided with a semi-circular locking plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the pressure plate has several perforations, which allows for lightweight design of the components while reducing material consumption and lowering costs. The perforations do not affect the strength of the pressure plate; on the contrary, they reduce the weight of the connectors while ensuring structural stability.
[0009] Furthermore, a limiting plate is formed within the snap-fit hole, and the semi-circular snap-fit plate abuts against the surface of the limiting plate after passing through the snap-fit hole. The limiting plate can limit the semi-circular snap-fit plate.
[0010] In at least one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the two pressure plates are inserted together.
[0011] Furthermore, a dovetail slider is formed at the bottom of the pressure plate, and a dovetail groove is formed on the other pressure plate to mate with the dovetail slider. The cooperation between the dovetail slider and the dovetail groove enables precise positioning and a stable connection between the two pressure plates.
[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the pressure plate is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the other pressure plate has a positioning groove that mates with the positioning protrusion. The positioning protrusion and positioning groove further enhance the connection stability between the two pressure plates and prevent the pressure plates from sliding relative to each other when under force.
[0013] A geocell includes several strips, with several cuts on two adjacent strips. The strips at the cuts can be pulled apart to form a first connecting strip and a second connecting strip. A gap is formed between the first connecting strip and the second connecting strip to accommodate the insertion of a pressure plate.
[0014] Furthermore, the semi-circular snap-fit plate of the pressure plate passes through the gap between adjacent first or second connecting strips and then fastens onto the snap-fit plate. This design makes the strip connections of the geocell tighter, effectively preventing relative displacement of the strips under the action of the filling material, and improving the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the geocell.
[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are: the geocell connector of this utility model can effectively prevent relative displacement of the strips. The pressure plate has perforated holes, achieving a lightweight design, reducing material consumption, and lowering costs. The two pressure plates are interlocked, making the connection between the two geocell strips tighter. The bottom of the pressure plate is equipped with a dovetail slider and positioning protrusion, which cooperate with the dovetail groove and positioning recess on the other pressure plate to achieve precise positioning and a stable connection. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the strip structure of a geocell;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the geocell connector in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the snap-fit plate;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure plate structure;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram showing the assembly of two pressure plates.
[0021] Among them: 1. Connecting component; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Semi-arc snap-fit plate; 13. Hollow hole; 21. Snap-fit hole; 22. Limiting plate; 31. Dovetail slider; 32. Dovetail groove; 33. Positioning protrusion; 34. Positioning groove; 100. Strip; 101. First connecting strip; 102. Second connecting strip. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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:
[0023] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a novel geocell connector includes two sets of connecting components 1. Each connecting component includes a snap-fit plate and a pressure plate. The pressure plate includes a pressure plate body with several elastic hooks. The snap-fit plate has snap-fit holes 21 formed therein. The elastic hooks can be inserted into the snap-fit holes to lock and fix the snap-fit plate and the pressure plate together. Two pressure plates are inserted together. This locking method is simple and easy to implement, and can effectively improve the stability and reliability of the connection.
[0024] Furthermore, the elastic hook includes a connecting rod 11, which is fixedly connected to the pressure plate body, and the connecting rod is provided with a semi-arc-shaped locking plate 12.
[0025] Furthermore, the support plate has several hollow holes 13, which can realize the lightweight design of the component while reducing material consumption and lowering costs.
[0026] Furthermore, a limiting plate 22 is formed inside the snap-fit hole, and the semi-arc snap-fit plate abuts against the surface of the limiting plate after passing through the snap-fit hole.
[0027] In at least one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the two pressure plates are inserted together.
[0028] Furthermore, a dovetail slider 31 is formed at the bottom of the pressure plate, and a dovetail groove 32 that cooperates with the dovetail slider is formed on another pressure plate.
[0029] Furthermore, the bottom of the pressure plate is provided with a positioning protrusion 33, and another pressure plate is formed with a positioning groove 34 that cooperates with the positioning protrusion.
[0030] A geocell includes several strips 100, with several cuts on two adjacent strips. The strips at the cuts can be pulled apart to form a first connecting strip 101 and a second connecting strip 102. A gap is formed between the first connecting strip and the second connecting strip to accommodate the insertion of a pressure plate.
[0031] Furthermore, the semi-circular snap-fit plate of the pressure plate passes through the gap between adjacent first or second connecting strips and then snaps onto the snap-fit plate.
[0032] In practical applications, the geocell strips are cut according to design requirements to form a first connecting strip and a second connecting strip. Then, a pressure plate is inserted into the gap between the first and second connecting strips, allowing the elastic hooks to pass through the locking holes and abut against the limiting plate, thus locking the clamping plate and the pressure plate together. If both sides of the strip need to be fixed, the two pressure plates can be inserted using dovetail sliders and dovetail grooves, as well as positioning protrusions and positioning grooves. This method allows for quick and stable connection of the geocell strips, improving the overall performance and durability of the geocell.
[0033] 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 novel geocell connector, characterized in that, It includes two sets of connecting components. The connecting components include a fastening plate and a pressure plate. The pressure plate includes a pressure plate body and a plurality of elastic hooks. The fastening plate has a snap-fit hole. The elastic hooks can be inserted into the snap-fit hole to lock and fix the fastening plate and the pressure plate together. The two pressure plates are inserted together.
2. The novel geocell connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic hook includes a connecting rod, which is fixedly connected to the pressure plate body, and the connecting rod is provided with a semi-circular locking plate.
3. The novel geocell connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure plate has several hollow holes.
4. The novel geocell connector according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting plate is formed inside the snap-fit hole, and the semi-arc snap-fit plate abuts against the surface of the limiting plate after passing through the snap-fit hole.
5. The novel geocell connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the pressure plate is formed with a dovetail slider, and another pressure plate is formed with a dovetail groove that cooperates with the dovetail slider.
6. The novel geocell connector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the pressure plate is also provided with a positioning protrusion, and another pressure plate is formed with a positioning groove that matches the positioning protrusion.
7. A geocell, characterized in that, It includes several strips, and several cutting slits are provided on two adjacent strips. The strips at the cutting slits can be pulled apart to form a first connecting strip and a second connecting strip. A gap is formed between the first connecting strip and the second connecting strip. A novel geocell connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 is inserted into the gap.
8. The geocell according to claim 7, characterized in that, The semi-circular snap-fit plate of the pressure plate passes through the gap between the adjacent first or second connecting strips and then snaps onto the snap-fit plate.
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Earthwork standard room
CN221895745U