Flange connecting piece and steel stand column assembly

By designing flange connectors with adjustable height and angle, the problem of loose connections caused by errors in stair railing structures has been solved, achieving higher connection reliability and safety.

CN224259767UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19CHINA RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GROUP +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING GROUP
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

In existing stair railing structures, the connection between the diagonal braces and the posts is not tight due to processing or construction errors, which poses a safety risk.

Method used

A flange connector was designed, including a height adjustment component and a hinged connecting lug. The height and angle can be adjusted by adjusting the bolts and the bevel, thus compensating for the dimensional errors between the steel column and the diagonal bar.

Benefits of technology

This improved the reliability of the connection between the steel column and the diagonal brace, ensuring both safety and aesthetics.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a flange connecting piece and a steel stand column assembly, and the flange connecting piece comprises a first flange assembly which comprises a first flange plate, a seat body, a height adjusting piece and a first connecting lug; the first flange plate is connected with the seat body; the height adjusting part comprises a first cushion block, a second cushion block and an adjusting bolt, the first cushion block is connected with the seat body in a sliding mode, the second cushion block is connected with the first connecting lug, the first cushion block is provided with a first inclined face, and the second cushion block is provided with a second inclined face matched with the first inclined face; the adjusting bolt is in threaded connection with the seat body and abuts against the first cushion block, so that the adjusting bolt pushes the first cushion block to move so as to adjust the relative height of the seat body and the first connecting lug; the second flange assembly comprises a second flange plate and a second connecting lug; the second flange plate is connected with the second connecting lug; the second connecting lug is hinged to the first connecting lug. According to the utility model, the angle and height errors between the steel stand column structure and the inclined rod can be compensated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of staircase assembly technology, and in particular to a flange connector and a steel column assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, stair railings typically consist of posts and diagonal braces. The tops of the posts are usually connected to the diagonal brace via connectors. Existing connectors are generally fixed, directly connecting both ends to the posts and diagonal brace. However, stair railings generally include multiple posts and one diagonal brace. Errors in manufacturing or construction can cause the tops of the diagonal braces to not be aligned on the same slope. Using fixed connectors to connect the diagonal brace to the posts results in loose connections, posing a safety risk.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a flange connector and steel column assembly that can adjust the height and angle. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a flange connector and a steel column assembly, the specific technical solution of which is as follows.

[0005] A flange connector, comprising:

[0006] A first flange assembly includes a first flange plate, a seat, a height adjusting component, and a first connecting lug. The first flange plate is connected to the seat. The height adjusting component includes a first pad, a second pad, and an adjusting bolt. The first pad is slidably connected to the seat, and the second pad is connected to the first connecting lug. The first pad has a first inclined surface, and the second pad has a second inclined surface that mates with the first inclined surface. The adjusting bolt is threadedly connected to the seat and abuts against the first pad, causing the adjusting bolt to push the first pad to move and adjust the relative height between the seat and the first connecting lug.

[0007] The second flange assembly includes a second flange plate and a second connecting lug; the second flange plate is connected to the second connecting lug; the second connecting lug is hinged to the first connecting lug.

[0008] Furthermore, the top of the seat body is provided with an opening that extends into the seat body to form a receiving cavity; the height adjustment member is located in the receiving cavity; the first connecting ear is movably placed in the receiving cavity along the extending direction of the receiving cavity and extends outward from the opening.

[0009] Furthermore, the receiving cavity includes an adjustment cavity and a moving cavity; one end of the moving cavity is connected to the opening, and the other end is connected to the adjustment cavity; the height adjustment member is placed inside the adjustment cavity; the first connecting ear includes a moving part, the moving part passes through the moving cavity, and the outer contour of the moving part coincides with the inner contour of the moving cavity.

[0010] Furthermore, the side wall of the seat is provided with a groove, and a partition is provided between the groove and the adjustment cavity. The partition is provided with a threaded hole for connection with the adjustment bolt.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the adjustment cavity is provided with a first T-shaped groove, and the bottom of the first pad is provided with a first T-shaped slider that slides in cooperation with the first T-shaped groove;

[0012] The first pad has a second T-shaped groove at the top and a second T-shaped slider at the bottom that engages with the second T-shaped teeth.

[0013] Furthermore, the first flange plate has a through hole in the middle; the bottom of the seat is detachably connected to a base plate, and the top surface of the base plate serves as the bottom surface of the adjustment cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, adjusting bolts are provided at both ends of the first pad.

[0015] A steel column assembly, comprising:

[0016] The steel column structure has a third flange plate at one end and a connecting plate at the other end; the connecting plate is connected to the stair step surface by expansion bolts.

[0017] Flange connectors as described in any of the above; the first flange plate is connected to the third flange plate, and the second flange plate is connected to the stair brace.

[0018] Furthermore, the steel column structure has a reserved section at one end facing the third flange plate; the base body has a reserved groove; after the reserved section is inserted into the reserved groove, the third flange fits into the first flange.

[0019] Beneficial effects: The flange connector and steel column assembly provided by this utility model can adjust the relative height of the first flange plate and the second flange plate through the height adjustment component, thereby compensating for the height dimension of the steel column structure; the hinged first connecting lug and second connecting lug can compensate for the angle between the steel column structure and the diagonal rod; thus making the connection between the flange connector and the column and diagonal rod more reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a flange connection.

[0022] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first flange assembly;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a sectional view of the first flange assembly;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the height adjustment mechanism;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the steel column assembly;

[0026] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the steel column assembly.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 100, flange connection; 200, steel column structure;

[0028] 1. First flange plate; 2. Seat body; 3. Height adjustment component; 4. First connecting lug; 5. Second flange plate; 6. Second connecting lug; 7. Base plate;

[0029] 21. Adjustment cavity; 22. Moving cavity; 23. Groove; 24. Partition; 25. Reserved slot;

[0030] 31. First shim; 32. Second shim; 33. Adjusting bolt;

[0031] 311. First inclined plane; 312. First T-shaped slider; 313. Second T-shaped groove;

[0032] 321. Second inclined plane; 322. Second T-shaped slider;

[0033] 41. Mobility Unit;

[0034] 71. First T-shaped groove;

[0035] 201. Third flange plate; 202. Connecting plate; 203. Reserved section. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0042] Example

[0043] Reference Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a flange connector 100, including a first flange assembly and a second flange assembly. (Refer to...) Figure 2 As shown, the first flange assembly includes a first flange plate 1, a seat 2, a height adjusting member 3, and a first connecting lug 4. The first flange plate 1 is connected to the seat 2, specifically extending outwards from the contour surface of the seat 2. The first flange plate 1 is used for connection to a stair post or diagonal brace. (Refer to...) Figure 4 As shown, the height adjustment assembly includes a first pad 31, a second pad 32, and an adjusting bolt 33. The first pad 31 is slidably connected to the seat 2, and the second pad 32 is connected to the first connecting ear 4. The first pad 31 has a first inclined surface 311, and the second pad 32 has a second inclined surface 321 that mates with the first inclined surface 311. The adjusting bolt 33 is threadedly connected to the seat 2 and abuts against the first pad 31. When the adjusting bolt 33 pushes the first pad 31 to move, the height of the second pad 32 can be adjusted under the guidance of the first inclined surface 311 and the second inclined surface 321, thereby adjusting the relative height between the seat 2 and the first connecting ear 4.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, the second flange assembly includes a second flange plate 5 and a second connecting lug 6. The second flange plate 5 is connected to the second connecting lug 6. The second connecting lug 6 is hinged to the first connecting lug 4. The second flange plate 5 is used to connect to the stair upright or diagonal brace. The angle between the first flange plate 1 and the second flange plate 5 can be adjusted by the hinged first connecting lug 4 and the second connecting lug 6, thereby compensating for the angular error between the stair upright and the diagonal brace. The relative height between the first connecting lug 4 and the first flange plate 1 can be adjusted by the height adjustment component 3, thereby adjusting the relative height between the first flange plate 1 and the second flange plate 5, thereby compensating for the height error between the stair upright and the diagonal brace.

[0045] The flange connector 100 provided in this embodiment can adjust the relative height of the first flange plate 1 and the second flange plate 5 through the height adjustment component, thereby compensating for the height dimension of the steel column structure 200; the hinged first connecting lug 4 and second connecting lug 6 can compensate for the angle between the steel column structure 200 and the diagonal bar; thus making the connection reliability between the flange connector 100 and the column and diagonal bar higher.

[0046] Specifically, the top of the seat 2 has an opening that extends into the seat 2 to form a receiving cavity. The height adjustment component is located within the receiving cavity, and the first connecting ear 4 is movably placed within the receiving cavity along its extension direction and extends outward from the opening. Placing the height adjustment component within the receiving cavity forms a concealed structure, improving the aesthetics of the installed staircase and protecting the height adjustment component from accidental activation.

[0047] Specifically, the receiving cavity includes an adjustment cavity 21 and a moving cavity 22; one end of the moving cavity 22 is connected to an opening, and the other end is connected to the adjustment cavity 21; the height adjustment member 3 is placed inside the adjustment cavity 21; the first connecting ear 4 includes a moving part 41, which passes through the moving cavity 22, and the outer contour of the moving part 41 coincides with the inner contour of the moving cavity 22. In this embodiment, both the outer contour of the moving part 41 and the inner wheel of the moving cavity 22 are rectangular structures, providing guidance for the movement of the first connecting ear 4.

[0048] Specifically, the side wall of the seat 2 is provided with a groove 23, and a partition 24 is provided between the groove 23 and the adjustment cavity 21. The partition 24 is provided with a threaded hole for connecting to the adjusting bolt 33. This allows the adjusting bolt 33 to be housed within the groove 23, improving aesthetics and providing protection for the bolt 33. In this embodiment, two adjusting bolts 33 are provided, each abutting against both sides of the first pad 31, thereby limiting the position of the first pad 31. When the position of the first pad 31 needs to be adjusted, the screwing depth of the two adjusting bolts 33 is adjusted respectively.

[0049] Specifically, the bottom of the adjustment cavity 21 is provided with a first T-shaped groove 71, and the bottom of the first pad 31 is provided with a first T-shaped slider 312 that slides in cooperation with the first T-shaped groove 71;

[0050] The first pad 31 has a second T-shaped groove 313 at the top, and the second pad 32 has a second T-shaped slider 322 at the bottom that engages with the second T-shaped teeth.

[0051] Specifically, the first flange plate 1 has a through hole in the middle; the bottom of the seat 2 is detachably connected to a base plate 7, and the top surface of the base plate 7 serves as the bottom surface of the adjustment cavity 21, that is, the first T-shaped slide groove 71 is set on the top of the base plate 7. When assembling the first flange assembly, the first connecting lug 4, the height adjustment component 3 and the base plate 7 are assembled first; then they are inserted into the receiving cavity from the bottom of the seat 2, and the base plate 7 is fixed to the bottom of the seat 2 using screws or other structures.

[0052] Example 2

[0053] Reference Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a steel column assembly, including a steel column structure 200 and a flange connector 100 described in Embodiment 1. One end of the steel column assembly is provided with a third flange plate 201, and the other end is provided with a connecting plate 202. The connecting plate 202 is connected to the stair step surface by expansion bolts, the third flange plate 201 is connected to a first flange plate 1, and the second flange plate 5 is connected to the stair diagonal brace.

[0054] The steel column assembly provided in this embodiment can adjust the relative height of the first flange plate 1 and the second flange plate 5 through the height adjustment component, thereby compensating for the height dimension of the steel column structure 200; the hinged first connecting lug 4 and second connecting lug 6 can compensate for the angle between the steel column structure 200 and the diagonal rod; thus making the connection reliability between the flange connector 100 and the column and diagonal rod higher.

[0055] Specifically, the steel column structure 200 has a reserved section 203 at one end facing the third flange plate 201; the base 2 has a reserved groove 25; after the reserved section 203 is inserted into the reserved groove 25, the third flange fits against the first flange. During assembly, the reserved section 203 can be inserted into the reserved groove 25 first for initial positioning, and then the first flange and the third flange can be connected.

[0056] It should be noted that when multiple steel column structures 200 are connected to a diagonal rod through flange connectors 100, the angles of each flange connector 100 will remain fixed.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0058] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flange connection, characterized in that include: A first flange assembly includes a first flange plate, a seat, a height adjusting component, and a first connecting lug. The first flange plate is connected to the seat. The height adjusting component includes a first pad, a second pad, and an adjusting bolt. The first pad is slidably connected to the seat, and the second pad is connected to the first connecting lug. The first pad has a first inclined surface, and the second pad has a second inclined surface that mates with the first inclined surface. The adjusting bolt is threadedly connected to the seat and abuts against the first pad, causing the adjusting bolt to push the first pad to move and adjust the relative height between the seat and the first connecting lug. The second flange assembly includes a second flange plate and a second connecting lug; the second flange plate is connected to the second connecting lug; the second connecting lug is hinged to the first connecting lug.

2. A flange coupling according to claim 1, wherein The top of the seat body has an opening that extends into the seat body to form a receiving cavity; the height adjustment member is located in the receiving cavity; the first connecting ear is movably placed in the receiving cavity along the extending direction of the receiving cavity and extends out of the opening.

3. A flange coupling according to claim 2, wherein The receiving cavity includes an adjustment cavity and a moving cavity; one end of the moving cavity is connected to the opening, and the other end is connected to the adjustment cavity; the height adjustment member is placed inside the adjustment cavity; the first connecting ear includes a moving part, which passes through the moving cavity, and the outer contour of the moving part coincides with the inner contour of the moving cavity.

4. A flange coupling according to claim 3, wherein The side wall of the seat is provided with a groove, and a partition is provided between the groove and the adjustment cavity. The partition is provided with a threaded hole for connection with the adjustment bolt.

5. A flange coupling as claimed in claim 3, wherein The bottom of the adjustment cavity is provided with a first T-shaped sliding groove, and the bottom of the first pad is provided with a first T-shaped slider that slides in cooperation with the first T-shaped sliding groove; The first pad has a second T-shaped groove at the top and a second T-shaped slider at the bottom that engages with the second T-shaped teeth.

6. A flange coupling as claimed in claim 3, wherein The first flange plate has a through hole in the middle; the bottom of the seat is detachably connected to a base plate, and the top surface of the base plate serves as the bottom surface of the adjustment cavity.

7. A flange coupling as claimed in claim 1, wherein The first pad has adjusting bolts at both ends.

8. A steel column assembly characterized by, include: The steel column structure has a third flange plate at one end and a connecting plate at the other end; the connecting plate is connected to the stair step surface by expansion bolts. The flange connector as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; the first flange plate is connected to the third flange plate, and the second flange plate is connected to the stair brace.

9. A steel column assembly according to claim 8, wherein The steel column structure has a reserved section at one end facing the third flange plate; the base body has a reserved groove; after the reserved section is inserted into the reserved groove, the third flange fits into the first flange.