Splicing steel frame gutter structure
By using a modular steel frame gutter structure and a double-slope drainage system, the deformation and drainage problems of gutters in container buildings were solved, achieving stability and efficient drainage, and reducing construction costs and time.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENGSHI CONTAINER MANAGEMENT SHANGHAI
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
Traditional container modular buildings' gutters are prone to deformation and cracking under extreme weather and long-term loads, and the unorganized drainage design causes rainwater to splash onto the base of the walls, affecting aesthetics and potentially creating the risk of icicles falling.
It adopts a modular steel frame gutter structure, which forms an independent load-bearing system through multiple modular support frames and U-shaped gutter slab design, combined with a double-slope drainage system. The modular design supports factory prefabrication and rapid on-site assembly.
It enhances the structural stability and load-bearing capacity of the gutters, achieves rapid drainage and long-term durability, avoids water accumulation problems, optimizes drainage efficiency, and reduces construction costs and time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to gutters, specifically a splicable steel frame gutter structure. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of container modular construction, traditional gutters are mostly made of PVC material and are generally directly fixed to the roof of the container house, relying on the roof structure for fixation. First, their load-bearing capacity and durability are limited by the installation foundation. Under extreme weather conditions (such as heavy rain and snow accumulation) or long-term loads, gutters are prone to deformation, cracking, and loosening of connections, making it difficult to meet the requirements of rapid installation, efficient drainage, and long-term durability.
[0003] Secondly, the lack of proper drainage design means that rainwater falling from the redundant eaves will splash onto the base of the walls, and in windy conditions, the rainwater will also contaminate the wall surface, eventually eroding the foundation and damaging the aesthetics of the facade. In winter, it may also create the risk of icicles falling. Summary of the Invention
[0004] This utility model addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a splicable steel frame gutter structure.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a splicable steel frame gutter structure, which is formed by splicing multiple gutter modules end to end through connecting beams. Each gutter module includes a support frame and a U-shaped gutter plate. The support frame is welded from square tubing and includes eaves beams, cross beams, vertical beams, and connecting beams. The connecting beams are used for splicing between modules. The U-shaped gutter plate is welded and fixed to the support frame. The gutter plate has a drainage slope of 1%-3% in the longitudinal direction (inner and outer directions) and a water accumulation prevention slope of 0.5%-1% in the transverse direction (left and right directions), forming a dual-slope drainage system.
[0006] Furthermore, the U-shaped gutter panel includes a bottom plate, a back plate, and a front plate. The included angle between the back plate and the bottom plate is determined by the longitudinal slope, and the front plate is arranged parallel to the back plate.
[0007] Furthermore, there are two connecting beams, which are parallel to each other; between the two connecting beams, there are multiple parallel crossbeams, which are perpendicular to the connecting beams; one of the connecting beams is connected to the eaves beam through multiple parallel vertical beams, and the eaves beam is used to extend the cantilever length of the gutter module.
[0008] Furthermore, the crossbeams and vertical beams are connected one-to-one to form L-shaped support units; multiple L-shaped support units are connected in series laterally through connecting beams.
[0009] Furthermore, the upper surface of the crossbeam of the support frame is welded and fixed to the lower surface of the bottom plate of the U-shaped gutter to form a vertical support; the side of the vertical beam of the support frame is welded and fixed to the outer side of the back plate of the U-shaped gutter to form a lateral support.
[0010] Furthermore, the crossbeams are distributed at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the support frame, forming an equidistant or non-equidistant arrangement.
[0011] Furthermore, the outer surface of the support frame is covered with a decorative panel, which is detachably fixed to the support frame.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages.
[0013] This utility model employs a steel structure support frame to enhance overall strength and provide stable support, ensuring the gutter maintains structural stability and load-bearing capacity during long-term use. The gutter design incorporates inclined slopes on the inside, outside, and sides to effectively guide water flow for rapid drainage, preventing water accumulation and optimizing drainage efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the following description.
[0015] Figure 1 This is an example of the overall splicing effect of a splicable steel frame gutter structure.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a front view of a modular steel frame gutter structure.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a side view of a modular steel frame gutter structure.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional view of a splicable steel gutter structure support frame.
[0019] Figure 5 This is a front view of a gutter slab in a splicable steel frame gutter structure.
[0020] Figure 6 This is one embodiment of a modular combination of steel frame gutter structure modules.
[0021] In the diagram, 1 is the gutter module; 2 is the splicing point; 12 is the support frame; 11 is the gutter slab; 121 is the crossbeam; 122 is the vertical beam; 123 is the connecting beam one; 124 is the eaves beam; 125 is the connecting beam two; 111 is the back panel; 112 is the bottom panel; and 113 is the front panel. Detailed Implementation
[0022] To make the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the following will be described in conjunction with the appendix of this utility model. Figure 1-6 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.
[0023] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the specific embodiment: the splicable steel frame gutter structure is formed by splicing multiple gutter modules 1 end to end through connecting beams 126. Each gutter module 1 includes a support frame 12 and a U-shaped gutter plate 11. The support frame 12 is welded from profiled square tubes and includes an eaves beam 124, a crossbeam 121, a vertical beam 122, and a connecting beam 126. The connecting beam 126 is used for splicing between modules. The U-shaped gutter plate 11 is welded and fixed to the support frame 12. The gutter plate 11 has a drainage slope of 1%-3% in the longitudinal inner and outer directions and a water accumulation prevention slope of 0.5%-1% in the transverse left and right directions, forming a double-slope drainage system.
[0024] This invention, without damaging the original roof structure, uses welding to fix the gutter to the support frame, forming an independent load-bearing system. This reduces direct dependence on the roof platform. The modular design supports factory prefabrication and rapid on-site assembly. The assembly method can be cut according to the on-site roof structure, shortening the construction cycle, reducing labor costs, and accommodating different steel gutter structural forms. The steel structure support frame adopts a multi-node connection design, evenly distributing the load to the roof structure and avoiding deformation or cracking caused by local stress concentration. The support frame enhances overall strength, provides stable support, and ensures that the gutter maintains structural stability and load-bearing capacity during long-term use.
[0025] Preferably, the U-shaped gutter 11 includes a bottom plate 112, a back plate 111, and a front plate 113. The included angle between the back plate 111 and the bottom plate 112 is determined by the longitudinal slope, and the front plate 113 is arranged parallel to the back plate 111.
[0026] Preferably, there are two connecting beams 126, which are parallel to each other; that is, connecting beam one 123 and connecting beam two 125. Multiple parallel crossbeams 121 are provided between the two connecting beams 126, and the crossbeams 121 are perpendicular to the connecting beams 126; one of the connecting beams 126 is connected to the eaves beam 124 through multiple parallel vertical beams 122, and the eaves beam 124 is used to extend the cantilever length of the gutter module 1.
[0027] Preferably, the crossbeams 121 and vertical beams 122 are connected one-to-one to form L-shaped support units; multiple L-shaped support units are connected in series laterally via connecting beams 126. The upper surface of the crossbeams 121 of the support frame 12 is welded and fixed to the lower surface of the bottom plate 112 of the U-shaped gutter 11 to form vertical support; the sides of the vertical beams 122 of the support frame 12 are welded and fixed to the outer side of the back plate 111 of the U-shaped gutter 11 to form lateral support. The crossbeams 121 are distributed at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the support frame 12, forming an equidistant or non-equidistant arrangement.
[0028] Preferably, the outer surface of the support frame 12 is covered with a decorative panel 13, which is fixed to the support frame 12 in a detachable manner.
[0029] Example 1: Multiple crossbeams 121 are horizontally fixed between connecting beam 123 and connecting beam 125; the crossbeams 121 are distributed longitudinally at intervals, and can be arranged in an equidistant or non-equidistant manner. The eaves beam 124 is a square tube of appropriate specifications selected according to the architectural style.
[0030] Example 2: The gutter has a longitudinal slope: a 1%-3% slope is provided between the back plate 111 and the bottom plate 112; this ensures that water flow quickly gathers from the back plate 111 towards the front plate 113. The gutter has a transverse slope: the gutter 11 is inclined relative to the support frame 12 along its overall length; the inclination slope is 0.5%-1%; this allows accumulated water to be quickly discharged to the corresponding drain outlet, preventing localized water accumulation in the gutter.
[0031] Example 3: The length of the gutter 11 is the same as the length of the support frame 12. In actual production, some structural modifications and cuts can be made as needed to adapt to the building structure, with the aim of achieving the required overall support structure.
[0032] Example 4: Module splicing: Multiple gutter modules 1 are spliced end-to-end to form a whole. The specific splicing scheme can be flexibly spliced according to the building structure. At the splicing point 2, overlapping or butt joints are used. The gutter is fixed using connectors (bolts, clips, or welding). Furthermore, the outer surface of the gutter can be covered with a decorative panel, enhancing aesthetics and protecting the internal structure.
[0033] Example 5: Construction and Installation Method; Each module is prefabricated in the factory, including welding of the support frame 12 and fixing of the gutter plate 11. Then, on-site assembly is performed. Modular design supports rapid assembly, significantly shortens the construction cycle, and substantially reduces labor costs. During installation, the highest and lowest points (outlet locations) of the steel gutter structure are determined. The next step is overall splicing and installation, aiming to ensure that water flows out in an orderly manner along the slope set from the gutter module 1.
[0034] This utility model achieves efficient drainage, rapid construction, and long-term reliable performance of the gutter structure through modular design, a dual-slope drainage system, and independent support structure. Specifically, this gutter, through a modular steel frame support system, standardized design, and prefabrication, achieves structural stability, convenient assembly, easy installation, and strong adaptability, thus solving the compatibility problem of modular building drainage systems.
[0035] This utility model uses welding or riveting processes to fix the gutter to the support frame, forming an independent load-bearing system, reducing direct dependence on the roof platform. The modular design supports factory prefabrication and rapid on-site assembly, shortening the construction cycle and reducing labor costs.
[0036] This utility model's steel structure support frame adopts a splicing point connection design, which can form different steel frame gutter structures according to the actual building structure, evenly distributing the load to the roof structure, avoiding deformation or cracking caused by local stress concentration, while also facilitating on-site construction and reducing the difficulty of transporting the overall gutter structure.
[0037] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "preferred embodiment," "detailed description," or "preferred embodiment," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0038] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Therefore, these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope defined by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A splicable steel frame gutter structure, comprising multiple gutter modules (1) spliced end-to-end by connecting beams (126), characterized in that: Each of the above gutter modules (1) includes a support frame (12) and a U-shaped gutter plate (11); The supporting frame (12) is welded from profiled square tubes and includes an eaves beam (124), a crossbeam (121), a vertical beam (122), and a connecting beam (126). The connecting beam (126) is used for splicing between modules. The U-shaped gutter plate (11) is welded and fixed to the support frame (12); The gutter slab (11) has a longitudinal drainage slope of 1%-3% and a transverse anti-water accumulation slope of 0.5%-1%, forming a dual-slope drainage system.
2. The splicable steel frame gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The U-shaped gutter panel (11) includes a bottom plate (112), a back plate (111), and a front plate (113). The included angle between the back plate (111) and the bottom plate (112) is determined by the longitudinal slope. The front plate (113) is arranged parallel to the back plate (111).
3. The splicable steel frame gutter structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two connecting beams (126), which are parallel to each other; between the two connecting beams (126), there are multiple parallel crossbeams (121), and the crossbeams (121) are perpendicular to the connecting beams (126); one of the connecting beams (126) is connected to the eaves beam (124) through multiple parallel vertical beams (122), and the eaves beam (124) is used to extend the cantilever length of the gutter module (1).
4. The splicable steel frame gutter structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The crossbeams (121) and vertical beams (122) are connected one-to-one to form L-shaped support units; multiple L-shaped support units are connected in series laterally through connecting beams (126).
5. The splicable steel frame gutter structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the crossbeam (121) of the support frame (12) is welded and fixed to the lower surface of the bottom plate (112) of the U-shaped gutter plate (11) to form a vertical support; the side of the vertical beam (122) of the support frame (12) is welded and fixed to the outer side of the back plate (111) of the U-shaped gutter plate (11) to form a lateral support.
6. The splicable steel frame gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crossbeams (121) are distributed at intervals along the longitudinal direction of the support frame (12), forming an equidistant or non-equidistant arrangement.
7. The splicable steel frame gutter structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surface of the support frame (12) is covered with a decorative panel (13), which is fixed to the support frame (12) in a detachable manner.