Open gutter detection device

By designing an open gutter testing device with end sealing plates and tie rod mechanisms, the problems of low testing efficiency, poor sealing performance, and large quality disputes before the gutter leaves the factory have been solved. This has enabled rapid and accurate water tightness testing, improving the efficiency and quality control of steel structure manufacturing.

CN224202665UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-05SHENYANG ZHONGCHEN STEEL STRUCTURE ENG
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENYANG ZHONGCHEN STEEL STRUCTURE ENG
Filing Date
2026-04-07
Publication Date
2026-05-05

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Technical Problem

The lack of a dedicated water tightness test device for gutters before they leave the factory leads to low testing efficiency, poor sealing performance, insufficient scientific rigor, and significant quality disputes. This makes it difficult to ensure the welding quality of gutters, affecting project progress and trust in supply and demand cooperation.

Method used

An open gutter testing device was designed, which includes an end sealing plate and a tie rod mechanism. The adjustable-length tie rod mechanism and sealing components (such as rubber plates) are quickly assembled and disassembled to form a sealed concave water-holding component for water tightness testing, ensuring the accuracy and flexibility of the test.

Benefits of technology

It has improved testing efficiency, reduced labor consumption and testing costs, enhanced the scientific nature and accuracy of testing results, reduced the risk of substandard components entering the market, avoided quality disputes, and improved the economic and social benefits of steel structure manufacturing.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of assembly type gutter detection, in particular to an open gutter detection device, which comprises two end sealing plates and a pull rod mechanism, the two end sealing plates are detachably fastened at openings at two ends of an open gutter through the pull rod mechanism capable of adjusting the length, and a sealing piece is arranged between each end sealing plate and the open gutter. And the end sealing plate and the open gutter are fastened to form a temporarily-closed concave water containing component. The device can be quickly assembled and disassembled, labor and time are saved, the operation efficiency is improved, and the requirement for batch production is met; a sealing piece is arranged between the end sealing plate and the gutter, so that the sealing performance is ensured, and misjudgment of a water closing experiment is avoided; compared with visual inspection, leakage points can be detected more accurately and comprehensively, and scientificity and preciseness are enhanced; factory quality can be determined through factory detection, and quality dispute can be avoided; the assembly is flexible, can adapt to various gutters, is high in universality, can be recycled, reduces the detection cost, and improves the economic and social benefits of steel structure manufacturing.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of prefabricated gutter inspection technology, specifically to an open gutter inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of steel structure building engineering, gutters are key drainage components, and their welding quality plays a decisive role in the waterproof performance and structural safety during subsequent use. Before leaving the factory after welding, gutters must undergo a water tightness test to verify their sealing performance, so as to ensure that the components meet the waterproof function standards and avoid quality problems such as building leakage and seepage caused by welding defects. These problems may lead to project rework, increased costs, and product quality disputes between suppliers and customers.

[0003] However, the industry currently lacks standardized equipment for water tightness testing of gutters before they leave the factory. In most cases, the testing is carried out using temporary sealing structures. Common practices include manual visual inspection, welding and fixing the sealing plate before cutting, using structural adhesive for sealing, or transporting the gutter to the construction site, welding it, and then performing water injection or rain test afterward. These traditional inspection methods have many significant drawbacks:

[0004] I. Low operational efficiency:

[0005] The construction and dismantling of temporary sealing structures require a lot of manpower and time. For example, the curing of sealant takes a long time, and adhesive residue is easily left during dismantling, requiring additional cleaning. This seriously affects the efficiency of the factory inspection of gutters and makes it difficult to meet the needs of mass production.

[0006] II. Sealing performance is difficult to guarantee:

[0007] Ordinary steel plates have poor adhesion to the gutter ends, and the uniformity of sealant application is highly dependent on manual operation. Problems such as uneven sealant thickness and steel plate deformation can easily lead to leakage at the sealing point, resulting in misjudgment of the water tightness test results. It is impossible to accurately identify the welding defects of the gutter itself, increasing the risk of unqualified components entering the market.

[0008] Third, it lacks scientific rigor and soundness:

[0009] Visual inspection is insufficient to identify minute leaks, resulting in inaccurate and incomplete test results.

[0010] IV. Significant Potential for Quality Disputes:

[0011] When leaks occur in the gutters installed on-site, it is difficult to accurately determine whether the problem lies in the welding quality in the workshop or the quality of the on-site construction work. This can easily lead to quality disputes between the supplier and the customer, affecting the project progress and the trust in the cooperation.

[0012] Therefore, in the field of steel structure gutter processing technology, there is an urgent need for a water tightness test inspection device that can be quickly assembled, easily disassembled, reliably sealed, and highly versatile, in order to solve the problems of low efficiency, poor sealing, insufficient scientific rigor, and high risk of quality disputes associated with traditional testing methods. This device will ensure that all components leaving the factory meet product functional standards and improve the overall efficiency and quality control level of gutter processing production. Utility Model Content

[0013] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides an open gutter inspection device. This device allows for rapid assembly and disassembly, saving labor and time, improving operational efficiency, and adapting to the needs of mass production. A sealing element is installed between the end sealing plate and the gutter to enhance fit, ensure sealing, avoid misjudgments during water tightness tests, and reduce the risk of substandard components entering the market. Compared to visual inspection, it can more accurately and comprehensively detect leakage points, enhancing scientific rigor and precision. Factory inspection clarifies the quality of finished products, avoiding quality disputes. The flexible components are adaptable to various gutter types, offering strong versatility and recyclability, reducing inspection costs and improving the economic and social benefits of steel structure manufacturing.

[0014] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0015] An open gutter detection device includes end sealing plates and a tie rod mechanism. The two end sealing plates are detachably fastened to the two ends of the open gutter by the tie rod mechanism, which is adjustable in length. A sealing element is provided between the end sealing plates and the open gutter. After the end sealing plates and the open gutter are fastened, a temporarily closed concave water-holding component is formed.

[0016] The end cap is a steel blind plate.

[0017] The seal is a rubber sheet.

[0018] The tie rod mechanism includes two threaded tie rods. A straight threaded sleeve that mates with the tie rods is fixedly installed on the steel blind plate. The two tie rods are respectively threadedly connected to turnbuckles.

[0019] The straight threaded sleeve is welded and fixed to the steel blind plate.

[0020] The rubber plate has holes for the straight threaded sleeve to pass through.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] 1. This utility model discloses an open gutter inspection device. The open gutter inspection device is detachably fastened to the openings at both ends of the open gutter through an end sealing plate and an adjustable length tie rod mechanism. Compared with the traditional temporary sealing structure, it does not require waiting for curing time like using sealant. It is also easy to disassemble, and there is no residue of adhesive that needs to be cleaned. It can be quickly assembled and disassembled, saving a lot of manpower and time. It meets the factory inspection requirements of mass production of gutters and greatly improves processing efficiency.

[0023] 2. The present invention discloses an open gutter testing device, which has a sealing element, such as a rubber plate, between the end sealing plate and the open gutter. This enhances the fit between the two, reduces leakage caused by poor fit of ordinary steel plates and uneven application of sealant, effectively avoids misjudgment of water tightness test results due to leakage at the sealing point, accurately identifies welding defects in the gutter itself, and reduces the risk of unqualified components entering the market.

[0024] 3. The present invention discloses an open gutter detection device, which forms a temporarily closed concave water-holding component for water tightness testing. Compared with manual visual inspection, it can more accurately and comprehensively detect whether there are leakage points in the gutter, especially tiny leakage points, thus improving the scientificity and rigor of the test results.

[0025] 4. The present invention discloses an open gutter inspection device. This open gutter inspection device is used in the factory to inspect the welding quality of the gutter without contaminating the welding parts. After the device is removed, it has no impact on the on-site welding and can clearly identify the quality status of the gutter before it leaves the factory. When the gutter installed on site has a leakage problem, it can accurately determine whether the problem is a welding quality problem in the workshop or a problem with the quality of on-site construction operations, effectively avoiding quality disputes between the supplier and the buyer, and ensuring project progress and trust in cooperation.

[0026] 5. The present invention discloses an open gutter inspection device. The components of the open gutter inspection device are flexible and can be adapted to the inspection of various gutters by extending the screw and adjusting the rubber size. It is not limited by the gutter specifications and has strong versatility. In addition, the device can be recycled, which reduces the inspection cost and improves the economic and social benefits of steel structure manufacturing. Attached Figure Description

[0027] The advantages and solutions of this application will become clear to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0028] In the attached diagram:

[0029] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an open gutter detection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of an open gutter detection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a partial top view of an open gutter detection device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] The components represented by the various reference numerals in the diagram are:

[0033] This utility model includes: 1. an open gutter, 2. a steel blind flange, 3. a straight threaded sleeve, 4. a rubber sheet, 5. a tie rod, and 6. a turnbuckle. Detailed Implementation

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the open gutter testing device mainly consists of end sealing plates, a tie rod mechanism, and a sealing element. The two end sealing plates are detachably fastened to the two ends of the open gutter 1 through the tie rod mechanism with adjustable length. A sealing element is provided between the end sealing plates and the open gutter 1. After the end sealing plates and the open gutter 1 are fastened, a temporarily closed concave water-holding component is formed, which is used to conduct a water tightness test to detect the welding quality of the gutter.

[0035] The end sealing plate adopts a steel blind plate 2. The steel blind plate 2 has sufficient rigidity to ensure no deformation under the lateral pressure generated by the water injection and can withstand the water-tight pulling force. At the same time, a straight threaded sleeve 3 is welded on the steel blind plate 2. The weld strength between the straight threaded sleeve 3 and the steel blind plate 2 must meet the requirements to ensure a stable connection and accurate positioning, and to ensure the smooth connection of the subsequent tie rod 5.

[0036] The pull rod mechanism includes two threaded pull rods 5, which are respectively threaded to turnbuckles 6. The length of the turnbuckles 6 can be adjusted by rotation, thereby adjusting the length of the pull rod mechanism to meet the inspection requirements of gutter openings of different lengths.

[0037] The sealing element is a rubber plate 4, which has a hole for the straight threaded sleeve 3 to pass through, so that the rubber plate 4 can be accurately installed between the steel blind plate 2 and the open gutter 1 to play a sealing role and prevent water leakage during the water tightness test.

[0038] The working process of the open gutter detection device is as follows:

[0039] Place the open gutter 1 to be inspected on the inspection platform, ensuring that the open gutter 1 is placed stably; install steel blind flanges 2 at both ends of the gutter, and pre-weld the threaded sleeves 3 to the steel blind flanges 2, ensuring the quality of the weld during welding; then install the perforated rubber plate 4, allowing the threaded sleeves 3 to pass through the holes in the rubber plate 4, ensuring that the rubber plate 4 fits smoothly between the steel blind flange 2 and the open gutter 1; screw one end of the threaded tie rod 5 into the threaded sleeve 3 on the steel blind flange 2, and perform the same operation at the other end of the gutter; then, thread the other ends of the two tie rods 5 to the turnbuckles 6 respectively; rotate the turnbuckles 6... Tighten the screw and tension the tie rod mechanism to ensure that the rubber plate 4 fits tightly against the opening end of the open gutter 1, forming a concave water-holding component with sealing plates on both sides. Fill the formed concave water-holding component with water. After reaching a certain water level, observe for a period of time and check for leakage at the welded parts of the gutter. If there is no leakage, it indicates that the gutter welding quality is qualified. If there is leakage, it indicates that there is a defect in the gutter welding and repair is required. After the water tightness test is completed, rotate the turnbuckle 6 in the opposite direction to loosen the tie rod mechanism. Then, disassemble the rubber plate 4, steel blind plate 2, and tie rod 5 in sequence to test the next open gutter.

[0040] This open gutter inspection device uses temporary components fabricated in the factory to inspect the welding quality of the gutter. The device does not contaminate the welding area, and its dismantling has no impact on on-site welding. The components are flexible, and the screw and rubber dimensions can be increased according to different gutter sizes, making it suitable for various gutter inspections. The device is also reusable and unaffected by on-site construction progress, effectively avoiding quality disputes. It not only ensures the reliability and flexibility of component inspection but also allows for quick and convenient construction, greatly improving processing efficiency and enhancing the economic and social benefits of steel structure manufacturing.

Claims

1. A device for detecting open gutters, characterized in that, It includes end sealing plates and a tie rod mechanism. The two end sealing plates are detachably fastened to the two ends of the opening gutter (1) by a tie rod mechanism that can adjust the length. A sealing element is provided between the end sealing plates and the opening gutter (1). After the end sealing plates and the opening gutter (1) are fastened, they form a temporarily closed concave water-holding component.

2. The opening gutter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end cap is a steel blind plate (2).

3. The opening gutter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element is a rubber plate (4).

4. The opening gutter detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pull rod mechanism includes two threaded pull rods (5), and a straight threaded sleeve (3) that cooperates with the pull rods (5) is fixedly installed on the steel blind plate (2). The two pull rods (5) are respectively threadedly connected to turnbuckles (6).

5. The opening gutter detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The straight threaded sleeve (3) is welded and fixed to the steel blind plate (2).

6. The opening gutter detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rubber plate (4) is provided with a hole for the straight threaded sleeve (3) to pass through.