Corner node connecting structure of glass curtain wall
By adopting a rigid-flexible connection structure at the corner of the glass curtain wall, the traditional supporting keel is eliminated, achieving high transparency and convenient maintenance at the corner node connection of the glass curtain wall, and solving the problems of visibility range and maintenance complexity of the traditional structure.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU GOLD MANTIS CURTAIN WALL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
The traditional structure at the corner of existing glass curtain walls occupies space, affects the visibility range and visual effect, and is complex to maintain and replace, making it difficult to meet the needs for convenient maintenance and efficient replacement.
The design employs a combination of angle steel columns, transition channel steel, connecting components, and glass subframes to form a rigid-flexible connection structure. It eliminates the need for traditional beams and columns, utilizing the high strength of steel and the aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance of aluminum profiles, combined with plug-in joints and structural adhesive for easy installation and disassembly.
It improves the transparency and structural stability of glass curtain wall corners, simplifies the maintenance and replacement process, reduces maintenance costs, and enhances the reliability and adaptability of connections.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a corner node connection structure for glass curtain walls, belonging to the field of glass curtain wall technology. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of modern architecture, glass curtain walls have become the mainstream building envelope due to their transparency and aesthetic appeal. For the structural design of glass curtain wall corners, the current common practice is to use beams and columns as the traditional supporting framework. This traditional structure has several drawbacks. Firstly, because the beams and columns occupy space, they significantly reduce the visible range at the corners of the glass curtain wall, limiting interior lighting and external views, failing to fully utilize the transparency and openness of the glass curtain wall, and reducing the building's visual appeal and space utilization value. Secondly, the glass and exterior components are directly fixed to the framework using bolts, adhesives, or other relatively fixed methods, making disassembly extremely complex during later maintenance, replacement, or upgrades. This not only requires significant manpower and resources but also easily damages the glass and exterior components, increasing maintenance costs and extending maintenance cycles, making it difficult to meet the needs for convenient maintenance and efficient replacement during long-term building use. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a corner node connection structure for glass curtain walls.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall, comprising a corner steel column, a transition channel steel, a connecting component, a glass sub-frame, and corner glass; the transition channel steel is connected and fixed to the rear end of the corner steel column, used to connect the corner steel column to the main building structure; the connecting component comprises a connecting steel pipe and connecting aluminum materials fixed on both sides of the connecting steel pipe, the rear end of the connecting steel pipe is fixed to the corner steel column, the inner ends of the glass sub-frame are respectively inserted into the connecting aluminum materials located on both sides of the connecting steel pipe, the inner middle part of the glass sub-frame is connected and fixed to the front end of the connecting steel pipe, and the corner glass is fixed to the outer side of the glass sub-frame by structural adhesive.
[0005] Preferably, both ends of the inner side of the glass subframe have insertion protrusions, and slots matching the insertion protrusions are provided on the connecting aluminum materials on both sides of the connecting steel pipe. The glass subframe and the connecting aluminum materials are engaged through the insertion protrusions and slots.
[0006] The inner center of the glass subframe has two protruding strips, and the front side of the connecting steel pipe has a connecting part. The two protruding strips of the glass subframe are respectively fixed on both sides of the connecting part.
[0007] Preferably, the connecting portion is U-shaped.
[0008] Preferably, an aluminum alloy pressure plate is fixedly provided on the outer side of the glass subframe, and the aluminum alloy pressure plate presses the corner glass located on both sides of the glass subframe from the outside, and the contact position between the aluminum alloy pressure plate and the corner glass is sealed with sealant.
[0009] Preferably, an aluminum alloy buckle cover is provided on the outer side of the aluminum alloy pressure plate, and the aluminum alloy buckle cover is snapped onto the aluminum alloy pressure plate.
[0010] Preferably, aluminum back plates are provided on the connecting aluminum parts on both sides of the connecting steel pipe, and the aluminum back plates are parallel to the corner glass on the same side.
[0011] Preferably, a rubber pad is provided between the glass subframe and the corner glass.
[0012] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0013] 1. By combining the design of connecting steel pipes and connecting aluminum materials, a rigid-flexible connection structure is formed, which utilizes the high strength of steel and the aesthetics and corrosion resistance of aluminum profiles, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity and stability of the connection components.
[0014] 2. The traditional framework of beams and columns supporting the keel has been eliminated, and a combination of rigid and flexible connecting components has been adopted. This not only ensures structural stability, but also avoids the impact of unnecessary components on the visible surface and improves the transparency of the corner glass.
[0015] 3. The U-shaped connection design on the front of the connecting steel pipe can better adapt to the installation and stress conditions of the glass subframe, enhancing the reliability and adaptability of the connection. At the same time, this structure can meet the installation requirements of glass curtain wall corner nodes of different angles and sizes, and has strong versatility and flexibility. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0017] Appendix Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to the present invention.
[0018] Appendix Figure 2 For the appendix Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Corner steel column; 2. Transition channel steel; 3. Glass subframe; 31. Insertion protrusion; 32. Protrusion strip; 4. Corner glass; 5. Main building structure; 6. Connecting steel pipe; 61. Connecting part; 7. Connecting aluminum material; 71. Slot; 72. Aluminum back plate; 8. Aluminum alloy pressure plate; 81. Aluminum alloy buckle cover; 9. Sealant; 10. Rubber pad. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0021] As attached Figure 1-2 As shown, the corner node connection structure of the glass curtain wall described in this utility model includes a corner steel column 1, a transition channel steel 2, a connecting component, a glass subframe 3, and a corner glass 4.
[0022] The transition channel steel 2 is connected and fixed to the rear end of the corner steel column 1, and is used to connect the corner steel column 1 to the main building structure 5. In this embodiment, the transition channel steel 2 and the prefabricated embedded parts on the main building structure 5 can be fixed by welding. Horizontal waist holes can be opened on the transition channel steel 2 to adjust the front and rear of the corner steel column 1 to reduce errors in the construction process.
[0023] The connecting assembly includes a connecting steel pipe 6 and connecting aluminum materials 7 fixed on both sides of the connecting steel pipe 6. The rear end of the connecting steel pipe 6 is fixed to the corner steel column 1. In this embodiment, the connecting aluminum materials 7 are fixed to the connecting steel pipe 6 by multiple self-tapping screws, and the connecting steel pipe 6 is fixed to the corner steel column 1 by welding.
[0024] By combining the connecting steel pipe 6 and the connecting aluminum material 7, a rigid-flexible connection structure is formed, which utilizes the high strength of steel and the aesthetics and corrosion resistance of aluminum profiles, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity and stability of the connection components.
[0025] The inner ends of the glass subframe 3 are respectively inserted into the connecting aluminum materials 7 located on both sides of the connecting steel pipe 6, and the middle of the inner side of the glass subframe 3 is fixed to the front end of the connecting steel pipe 6. Specifically, both inner ends of the glass subframe 3 have insertion protrusions 31, and the connecting aluminum materials 7 located on both sides of the connecting steel pipe 6 are provided with slots 71 that match the insertion protrusions 31. The glass subframe 3 and the connecting aluminum materials 7 are engaged through the insertion protrusions 31 and slots 71 to achieve precise initial positioning. The engagement structure facilitates installation and disassembly, which not only improves construction efficiency, but also makes it more convenient for later maintenance and replacement of parts, reducing maintenance costs. The middle of the inner side of the glass subframe 3 has two protrusions 32, and the front side of the connecting steel pipe 6 has a U-shaped connecting part 61. The two protrusions 32 of the glass subframe 3 are fixed to both sides of the connecting part 61 by screws to achieve final positioning and fixation, ensuring installation accuracy and stability.
[0026] The corner glass 4 is fixed to the outside of the glass subframe 3 with structural adhesive, and the positioning and installation of the corner glass 4 have been completed. In this embodiment, a rubber pad 10 is provided between the glass subframe 3 and the corner glass 4 to effectively buffer the displacement and deformation of the glass panel caused by wind load, temperature change and other factors, reduce the friction and collision between the glass and the subframe, and thus avoid the glass from cracking due to stress concentration.
[0027] Compared with existing technologies, this application eliminates the traditional structure of crossbeams and columns as supporting keel, and adopts a combination of rigid and flexible connecting components, which not only ensures structural stability, but also avoids the impact of redundant components on the visible surface and improves the transparency of corner glass 4.
[0028] Furthermore, aluminum back plates 72 are provided on the connecting aluminum parts on both sides of the connecting steel pipe 6. The aluminum back plates 72 are parallel to the corner glass 4 on the same side, which plays a supporting and protective role, enhances the stability of the overall structure, and also ensures the appearance of the interior side.
[0029] Furthermore, an aluminum alloy pressure plate 8 is fixedly installed on the outside of the glass subframe 3. The aluminum alloy pressure plate 8 presses the corner glass 4 located on both sides of the glass subframe 3 from the outside to ensure the stability of the corner glass 4. Sealant 9 is applied to the contact position between the aluminum alloy pressure plate 8 and the corner glass 4 to improve the sealing performance.
[0030] Furthermore, an aluminum alloy cover 81 is provided on the outer side of the aluminum alloy pressure plate 8. The aluminum alloy cover 81 is snapped onto the aluminum alloy pressure plate 8. In this embodiment, the aluminum alloy cover 81 and the aluminum alloy pressure plate 8 are snapped together using a staggered hook structure commonly used in the art, which serves a decorative purpose and makes the appearance more beautiful.
[0031] The above are merely specific application examples of this utility model and do not constitute any limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model; all technical solutions formed by equivalent transformation or equivalent substitution fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall, characterized in that: The system includes a corner steel column (1), a transition channel steel (2), a connecting component, a glass subframe (3), and a corner glass (4). The transition channel steel (2) is connected and fixed to the rear end of the corner steel column (1) to connect the corner steel column (1) to the main building structure (5). The connecting component includes a connecting steel pipe (6) and connecting aluminum materials (7) fixed on both sides of the connecting steel pipe (6). The rear end of the connecting steel pipe (6) is fixed to the corner steel column (1). The inner ends of the glass subframe (3) are respectively inserted into the connecting aluminum materials (7) located on both sides of the connecting steel pipe (6). The middle inner part of the glass subframe (3) is connected and fixed to the front end of the connecting steel pipe (6). The corner glass (4) is fixed to the outer side of the glass subframe (3) by structural adhesive.
2. The corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glass subframe (3) has insertion protrusions (31) at both ends of its inner side. The connecting aluminum materials (7) on both sides of the connecting steel pipe (6) are provided with slots (71) that match the insertion protrusions (31). The glass subframe (3) and the connecting aluminum materials (7) are connected and engaged by the insertion protrusions (31) and the slots (71). The inner middle of the glass subframe (3) has two protrusions (32), and the front side of the connecting steel pipe (6) has a connecting part (61). The two protrusions (32) of the glass subframe (3) are respectively fixed on both sides of the connecting part (61).
3. The corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting part (61) is U-shaped.
4. A corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: An aluminum alloy pressure plate (8) is fixedly installed on the outside of the glass subframe (3). The aluminum alloy pressure plate (8) presses the corner glass (4) located on both sides of the glass subframe (3) from the outside, and sealant (9) is applied to the contact position between the aluminum alloy pressure plate (8) and the corner glass (4).
5. The corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to claim 4, characterized in that: An aluminum alloy cover (81) is provided on the outside of the aluminum alloy pressure plate (8), and the aluminum alloy cover (81) is snapped onto the aluminum alloy pressure plate (8).
6. The corner node connection structure of a glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: An aluminum back plate (72) is provided on the connecting aluminum parts on both sides of the connecting steel pipe (6), and the aluminum back plate (72) is parallel to the corner glass (4) on the same side.
7. The corner node connection structure for a glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rubber pad (10) is provided between the glass subframe (3) and the corner glass (4).