Steel support structure of curved glass curtain wall

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of glass curtain walls, and particularly relates to a steel supporting structure of a curved glass curtain wall, which comprises a plurality of steel frame columns fixed on a concrete structural column through embedded parts, a main frame is fixed at the tops of the steel frame columns, the whole main frame is in a cambered surface shape, and the main frame is in a fan shape when overlooked; the steel frame column is fixedly provided with an upper arched beam through a cantilever beam, the upper arched beam is connected with a lower arched beam through a plurality of inter-beam supporting beams, the lower arched beam is gradually close to the direction of the upper arched beam from the middle to the two ends, and the upper arched beam, the lower arched beam and the supporting beams are integrally shaped like a special-shaped curved surface; embedded steel plates are arranged on the concrete structure columns corresponding to the two ends of the lower arched beam, and the two ends of the lower arched beam are fixed to the embedded steel plates; the curved glass curtain wall and the special-shaped flutter keel can be stably supported, the safety and the stability of the structure are guaranteed, and the curved glass curtain wall can adapt to the complex curved design of the glass curtain wall.

Description

A steel support structure for curved glass curtain walls Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of glass curtain wall technology, specifically relating to a steel support structure for curved glass curtain walls. Background Technology

[0002] Glass curtain walls, as a widely used facade form in modern high-rise buildings, are favored by architects due to their transparency, lightness, and strong modern feel.

[0003] Traditional glass curtain wall systems often include canopy structures to prevent rainwater from directly entering the interior and to provide some sun shading. Early versions of these structures were mostly planar in form, with relatively simple supporting structures, typically composed of straight steel components, making them easy to fabricate and install. However, as architectural design has increasingly emphasized aesthetic appeal, traditional planar canopies have become insufficient to meet the demands of complex and ever-changing building exteriors.

[0004] In recent years, an increasing number of buildings have adopted curved canopy designs to enhance their overall dynamism and visual impact. These curved canopies not only improve the building's artistic expression but also contribute to more efficient airflow and lighting effects. However, traditional linear steel support structures are clearly ill-suited to the spatial variations required by curved canopies. Therefore, a new type of steel structure support is needed that can meet structural safety and stability requirements, while also balancing ease of construction and cost-effectiveness, and harmonizing with the overall architectural form. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a steel support structure for curved glass curtain walls.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A steel support structure for a curved glass curtain wall includes several steel frame columns fixed to concrete structural columns by embedded parts. The steel frame columns are arranged in three arc-shaped rows: front, middle, and rear. A main frame is fixed to the top of each steel frame column. The main frame has an overall arc shape and a fan-shaped top view. The main frame is welded from several main beams. The front row of steel frame columns is fixed to an upper arch beam by cantilever beams. The upper arch beam is connected to a lower arch beam by several inter-beam support beams. The lower arch beam gradually approaches the upper arch beam from the middle to both ends. The overall shape of the upper arch beam, lower arch beam, and support beams is an irregular curved surface. Embedded steel plates are installed on the concrete structural columns corresponding to the two ends of the lower arch beam, and the two ends of the lower arch beam are fixed to the embedded steel plates.

[0008] Furthermore, the concrete structural columns at both ends of the lower arch beam are aligned with the steel frame columns in the front row.

[0009] Furthermore, both ends of the lower arch beam are located below the ground surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the main frame is provided with several arc-shaped roof beams; curtain wall keels are fixed between the beam support beams, upper arch beams, and lower arch beams.

[0011] Furthermore, two main auxiliary beams are symmetrically arranged in the middle of the main frame, and the main auxiliary beams are located in the middle of the front side of the main frame; the two ends of the main auxiliary beams are respectively fixed to the steel frame columns in the front row and the middle row, and vertical support beams are fixed on the main auxiliary beams.

[0012] Furthermore, the main beam includes straight support beams fixed between the steel frame columns, vertical support beams fixed on the straight support beams, a middle beam fixed on the vertical support beams, and straight and curved side beams for forming the four sides of the main frame; the straight support beams are arranged radially.

[0013] Furthermore, the top surface of the vertical support beam is inclined and a support plate is fixed thereon, and the bottom surface of the middle beam is fixed to the support plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a horizontally extending side column is provided on the straight edge beam, and a square plate is fixed to the end of the side column.

[0015] Furthermore, the upper arch beam includes an arc-shaped segment in the middle and straight segments at both ends of the arc-shaped segment. An arch connecting column extending horizontally backward is provided at the straight segment of the upper arch beam, and a square plate is fixed to the end of the arch connecting column.

[0016] Furthermore, the column base of the steel frame column is fixed with several column base plates, and the bottom of the column base plates is fixed on the embedded parts.

[0017] Furthermore, one of the beam support beams is welded from multiple square steel bars, and the two square steel bars at the interface are reinforced and connected by side fasteners.

[0018] This utility model is applicable to all-glass curtain wall buildings such as hotels, office buildings, and shopping malls with a shared entrance hall structure. The steel frame columns of this utility model are fixed to the entrance hall's roof slab. The roof beams are fitted with the top glass curtain wall, which covers the entrance hall's roof slab and connects to the curved glass curtain wall on the surface of the twin towers. Upper arch beams, lower arch beams, and inter-beam support beams support the curtain wall keel for installing a canopy. This canopy has a gradient design, extending from the ground to above the entrance hall's height, covering the entire length of the entrance hall. It not only protects against rain falling from the top but also from rain falling from the sides. Furthermore, the unique shape of the canopy enhances the artistic appeal of the entrance hall.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] This utility model can provide stable support for curved glass curtain walls and irregularly shaped canopy keels. It adopts a three-dimensional spatial force system formed by multiple rows of steel frame columns working together to bear the force, combined with cantilever beams, upper arch beams, lower arch beams and inter-beam support beams. The structure is reasonable and effectively improves the overall load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure, and can adapt to the complex curved surface design of glass curtain walls. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. Wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the connection between the embedded steel plate and the lower arch beam in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the column base plate of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the side fastener structure of an embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] In the diagram: 1-Embedded part, 2-Steel frame column, 3-Column base plate, 4-Main beam, 41-Straight support beam, 42-Vertical support beam, 43-Middle beam, 44-Straight edge beam, 45-Curved edge beam, 5-Roof beam, 6-Upper arch beam, 7-Lower arch beam, 8-Inter-beam support beam, 9-Curtain wall keel, 10-Cantilever beam, 11-Column head, 12-Side connecting column, 13-Square plate, 14-Support plate, 15-Main additional beam, 16-Arch connecting column, 17-Embedded steel plate, 18-Side fastener, 100-Concrete structural column, 200-Lobby roof slab. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not require that this utility model be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "connected" and "linked" used in this utility model should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through intermediate components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0033] This utility model is applicable to all-glass curtain wall buildings such as hotels, office buildings, and shopping malls with a shared entrance hall structure, and is used to connect the glass curtain walls of the two towers on both sides of the entrance hall and to provide a supporting structure for the entrance hall canopy.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 to 7, a steel support structure for a curved glass curtain wall includes several steel frame columns 2 fixed to concrete structural columns 100 by embedded parts 1. The steel frame columns 2 are arranged in three arc-shaped rows: front, middle, and rear. As shown in Figure 4, specifically, the steel frame columns 2 are fixed to the top of the concrete structural columns 100 that are higher than the lobby ceiling 200. To distinguish them, column heads 11 are used to indicate the concrete structural columns 100 that are higher than the lobby ceiling 200.

[0035] The steel frame column 2 is fixed to the top of a main frame. The main frame has an overall arc shape and a fan shape when viewed from above. The main frame is welded from several main beams 4. The front row of steel frame columns 2 is fixed to an upper arch beam 6 via cantilever beams 10. The upper arch beam 6 is connected to a lower arch beam 7 via several inter-beam support beams 8. The lower arch beam 7 gradually approaches the upper arch beam 6 from the middle to both ends. The upper arch beam 6, lower arch beam 7, and support beams have an overall irregular curved surface shape. Pre-embedded steel plates 17 are installed on the concrete structural columns 100 corresponding to the two ends of the lower arch beam 7. The two ends of the lower arch beam 7 are fixed to the pre-embedded steel plates 17. Several arc-shaped roof beams 5 are provided on the main frame to support the glass curtain wall that connects the twin towers on both sides in an arc shape. Curtain wall keel 9 is fixed between the inter-beam support beams 8, the upper arch beam 6, and the lower arch beam 7 for installing the irregular curved glass canopy.

[0036] Furthermore, the front row of steel frame columns 2 is aligned with the concrete structural columns 100 at the corners of the twin towers. The concrete structural columns 100 at these corners are concrete structural columns 100 with embedded steel plates 17. The embedded steel plates 17 are located on the front side of the concrete structural columns 100. The two ends of the lower arch beam 7 are set as inclined surfaces and can fit with the embedded steel plates 17. The two ends of the lower arch beam 7 are fixed to the embedded steel plates 17 by welding the inclined surfaces.

[0037] The two ends of the lower arch beam 7 can be set above the ground surface, below the ground surface, or flush with the ground surface. Here, the ground surface refers to the hardened ground surface of the entrance hall. Preferably, the two ends of the lower arch beam 7 are located below the ground surface, and the lower end of the lower arch beam 7 is protected and auxiliaryly supported by the hardened concrete layer of the ground surface.

[0038] Further, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the steel frame columns 2 can be considered as being arranged in 6 columns, with the middle two columns having only one steel frame column 2, and each of the other columns having 3 steel frame columns 2. The main beam 4 includes straight support beams 41 fixed between the steel frame columns 2, several vertical support beams 42 fixed on the straight support beams 41, two middle beams 43 fixed on the vertical support beams 42, and straight edge beams 44 and curved edge beams 45 forming the four sides of the main frame. The straight support beams 41 are fixed to the four columns of steel frame columns 2 on both sides, and each straight support beam 41 steel frame column 2 is fixed by 3 steel frame columns 2, arranged radially. The middle beams 43 have the same shape as the roof beams 5, except that all materials (square steel) are larger and have a stronger load-bearing capacity. The curved edge beams 45 are fixed to the front and rear rows of steel frame columns 2, and the straight edge beams 44 are fixed to the ends of the curved edge beams 45 and the middle beams 43, with the straight edge beams 44 located at the highest and outermost positions of the main frame. The height of the vertical support beam 42 and the shape of the column frame are adjusted according to the design requirements of the glass curtain wall to form a good connection with the glass curtain walls of the buildings on both sides of the lobby.

[0039] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, two main reinforcement beams 15 are symmetrically arranged in the middle of the main frame. The main reinforcement beams 15 are located in the middle of the front side of the main frame. The front end of the main reinforcement beams 15 is fixed to the steel frame columns 2 in the middle two columns of the front row, and the rear end of the main reinforcement beams 15 is fixed to the steel frame columns 2 in the second and fifth columns of the middle row, which are used to strengthen the support of the weak support in the middle of the main frame. Several vertical support beams 42 are fixed on the main reinforcement beams 15. The height of these vertical support beams 42 is adjusted according to the shape of the middle beam 43 or the roof beam 5 to be supported.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the top surface of the vertical support beam 42 is inclined and a support plate 14 is fixed thereon. The support plate 14 is used to support the middle beam 43 / roof beam 5. The size of the support plate 14 is larger than the size of the vertical support beam 42, which reduces the assembly accuracy requirements.

[0041] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, a horizontally extending side column 12 is provided on the straight beam 44. A square plate 13 is fixed to the end of the side column 12. The square plate 13 is used to weld and connect with the pre-embedded connectors in the concrete structural columns 100 of the towers on both sides of the entrance hall, thereby enhancing the stability of the steel support structure of the present invention.

[0042] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, the upper arch beam 6 includes an arc-shaped segment in the middle and straight segments at both ends of the arc-shaped segment. An arch connecting column 16 extending horizontally backward is provided at the straight segment of the upper arch beam 6. A square plate 13 is fixed to the end of the arch connecting column 16. The square plate 13 is used for welding and fixing the pre-embedded connectors in the concrete structural columns 100 at the corners of the twin towers, thereby enhancing the installation stability of the upper arch beam 6.

[0043] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 6, the column base of the steel frame column 2 is fixed with several column base plates 3. The column base plates 3 are fixed in pairs on the four sides of the steel frame column 2. The bottom of the column base plates 3 is fixed on the embedded parts 1 to enhance the connection.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 7, in this utility model, the canopy design is at least two stories high. Therefore, one of the beam support beams 8 needs to be shaped and welded from multiple square steel bars. The two sides of the square steel bars at the interface are reinforced and connected by side fasteners 18. The side fasteners 18 consist of two spaced first steel plates and a second steel plate fixed to the two sides of the two first steel plates.

[0045] 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 shall be within the scope of protection of the pending claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steel support structure for a curved glass curtain wall, characterized in that: The structure includes several steel frame columns (2) fixed to concrete structural columns (100) by pre-embedded parts (1). The steel frame columns (2) are arranged in three arc-shaped rows: front, middle, and rear. A main frame is fixed to the top of the steel frame columns (2). The main frame has an overall arc shape and a fan shape when viewed from above. The main frame is welded from several main beams (4). The front row of steel frame columns (2) is fixed with an upper arch beam (6) by cantilever beams (10). The upper arch beam (6) is connected to a lower arch beam (7) by several inter-beam support beams (8). The lower arch beam (7) gradually approaches the upper arch beam (6) from the middle to both ends. The upper arch beam (6), lower arch beam (7), and support beams have an overall irregular curved surface shape. Pre-embedded steel plates (17) are provided on the concrete structural columns (100) corresponding to the two ends of the lower arch beam (7). The two ends of the lower arch beam (7) are fixed on the pre-embedded steel plates (17).

2. The steel support structure for the curved glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concrete structural columns (100) at both ends of the lower arch beam (7) are aligned with the steel frame columns (2) in the front row.

3. The steel support structure for a curved glass wall according to claim 1, wherein: The two ends of the lower arch beam (7) are located below the ground surface.

4. The steel support structure for the curved glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main frame is provided with several arc-shaped roof beams (5); the curtain wall keel (9) is fixed between the beam support beam (8), the upper arch beam (6), and the lower arch beam (7).

5. The steel support structure for a curved glass wall according to claim 1, wherein: Two main supporting beams (15) are symmetrically arranged in the middle of the main frame. The main supporting beams (15) are located in the middle of the front side of the main frame. The two ends of the main supporting beams (15) are fixed to the steel frame columns (2) in the front row and the middle row, respectively. Vertical support beams (42) are fixed on the main supporting beams (15).

6. The steel support structure for a curved glass wall according to claim 1, wherein: The main beam (4) includes a straight support beam (41) fixed between the steel frame columns (2), a vertical support beam (42) fixed on the straight support beam (41), a middle beam (43) fixed on the vertical support beam (42), and straight side beams (44) and curved side beams (45) used to form the four sides of the main frame; the straight support beams (41) are arranged radially.

7. The steel support structure for the curved glass curtain wall according to claim 6, characterized in that: The top surface of the vertical support beam (42) is inclined and is fixed with a support plate (14), and the bottom surface of the middle beam (43) is fixed on the support plate (14).

8. The steel support structure for a curved glass wall according to claim 6, wherein: A horizontally extending side column (12) is provided on the straight beam (44), and a square plate (13) is fixed to the end of the side column (12).

9. The steel support structure for a curved glass wall of claim 1, wherein: The upper arch beam (6) includes an arc-shaped section in the middle and straight sections at both ends of the arc-shaped section. An arch connecting column (16) extending horizontally backward is provided at the straight section of the upper arch beam (6), and a square plate (13) is fixed at the end of the arch connecting column (16).

10. The steel support structure for the curved glass curtain wall according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steel frame column (2) has several column base plates (3) fixed at its base, and the bottom of the column base plates (3) is fixed on the embedded part (1).

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