Device for assembling duct pieces

By designing a device for segment assembly, utilizing a foundation frame, support frame, and threaded connectors, the problem of loose or damaged segment hoisting holes was solved, achieving efficient assembly and resource reuse, and avoiding stress concentration.

CN224260340UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH BUREAU RAIL TRANSIT CONSTR CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA CONSTR EIGHTH BUREAU RAIL TRANSIT CONSTR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-01
Publication Date
2026-05-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, loose or damaged lifting holes on the tunnel segments prevent the assembly machine from gripping them, resulting in resource waste and assembly inconvenience.

Method used

Design a device for assembling tunnel segments, including a base frame, a support frame, mounting components, and threaded connectors. By adapting to the inner arc surface of the tunnel segment blocks, it provides a reliable connection point for the assembly machine to grip, and the threaded connectors are used to connect with the gripper of the assembly machine.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables the assembly of tunnel segments even when the lifting holes are loose or damaged, improving assembly efficiency, reducing resource waste, and allowing for reuse while avoiding stress concentration damage to the tunnel segments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of duct piece assembly, in particular to a device for duct piece assembly, which comprises a foundation frame matched with the inner arc surface of a duct piece block; the supporting frame is fixedly connected with the foundation frame; the mounting piece is arranged between the foundation frame and the supporting frame; and the threaded connecting piece is arranged on the mounting piece. According to the device for assembling the duct pieces, the problem that the duct pieces cannot be assembled after the duct piece hoisting holes are loosened or damaged can be solved, the foundation frame in the device can be detachably connected with the duct pieces, and the threaded connecting pieces arranged on the foundation frame can be connected with tongs of a duct piece assembling machine. And the duct piece blocks are grabbed, and splicing of the duct piece blocks is completed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tunnel segment assembly, and specifically to a device for tunnel segment assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In shield tunneling, tunnel segments are assembled inside the tunnel using an assembly machine. The assembled segments form a ring shape, formed by splicing multiple segment blocks. Adjacent segment blocks are joined together using segment bolts, and adjacent segment rings are also connected using corresponding bolts. Threaded holes (usually pre-embedded threaded sleeves) are provided in the segment blocks for lifting, allowing the assembly machine to grip the segment. However, during actual assembly, these threaded holes may become loose or damaged, preventing the assembly machine from gripping the segment and thus preventing its assembly from being completed. Discarding the segment directly would be a waste of resources, while re-installing the threaded holes would require re-installing them, causing inconvenience in the segment assembly process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a device for assembling tunnel segments, solving the problem that the lifting holes on existing tunnel segments are loose or damaged, making assembly impossible.

[0004] The technical solution to achieve the above objectives is:

[0005] This utility model provides a device for assembling tunnel segments, comprising:

[0006] A base frame that is compatible with the inner arc surface of the tunnel segment;

[0007] The support frame is fixedly connected to the base frame;

[0008] Mounting member disposed between the base frame and the support frame; and

[0009] A threaded connector provided on the mounting component.

[0010] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model is that the threaded connector is a threaded sleeve, which is vertically fixed on the mounting component.

[0011] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model is that the mounting component is a horizontal bar, which is placed between the base frame and the support frame, and the horizontal bar is connected and fixed to the base frame and the support frame.

[0012] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model is that the base frame includes a pair of arc-shaped rods adapted to the inner arc surface of the tunnel segment block and a plurality of support rods connected between the pair of arc-shaped rods.

[0013] The mounting component is placed on the support rod located in the middle and is connected and fixed to the support rod.

[0014] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model is that the base frame is provided with connecting holes corresponding to the bolt holes on the tunnel segment blocks, and the tunnel segment bolts provided at the bolt holes of the tunnel segment blocks can pass through the connecting holes to connect the base frame and the tunnel segment blocks.

[0015] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model is that the support frame includes four vertical rods, a square frame connected to the top of the four vertical rods, and at least one strut supported in the square frame.

[0016] The bottoms of the four vertical rods are connected and fixed to the base frame;

[0017] The top of the mounting component is connected and fixed to the side of the frame corresponding to the support rod.

[0018] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention is that the support rod is arranged perpendicularly to the mounting component.

[0019] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention is that the threaded connector is located in the middle of the mounting component.

[0020] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention is that the support frame is located in the middle of the base frame.

[0021] A further improvement of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention is that the orientation of the base frame is consistent with the length direction of the tunnel segment block.

[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model for segment assembly are as follows:

[0023] The device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention can solve the problem of segment assembly failure due to loose or damaged lifting holes. The base frame in this device can be detachably connected to the segment block, and the threaded connectors on it can be connected to the gripper of the segment assembly machine. Thus, even if there are problems with the lifting holes on the segment block being difficult to connect, this device can provide a connection base for the gripper of the assembly machine, thereby completing the assembly of the segment block.

[0024] The device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention can improve the assembly efficiency of tunnel segments and effectively reduce the waste of tunnel segment blocks.

[0025] The device for assembling tunnel segments according to this invention can be reused and has a high utilization rate.

[0026] The device for assembling tunnel segments of this utility model has good fit between the base frame and the inner arc surface of the tunnel segment block. When the assembly machine grabs the tunnel segment block, the force on the tunnel segment block is uniform, avoiding stress concentration and damage to the tunnel segment block. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the device for assembling tunnel segments connected to the tunnel segment block according to this utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a side view of the device for assembling tunnel segments of this invention connected to the first side of the tunnel segment block.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a side view of the device for assembling tunnel segments of this invention connected to the second side of the tunnel segment block.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top view of the device for assembling tunnel segments connected to a tunnel segment block. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0032] See Figure 1 This invention provides a device for assembling tunnel segments, addressing the problem of segment assembly failure due to loosening or damage to pre-embedded lifting holes on the segments. This device enables segment assembly even when lifting holes are unusable, providing a reliable connection to the segments and a foundation for the assembly machine. The device is simple to manufacture, low-cost, and reusable. The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates this device for tunnel segment assembly.

[0033] See Figure 1 This image shows a three-dimensional structural diagram of the device for assembling tunnel segments, connected to a tunnel segment block. The following is a combined view... Figure 1 The structure of the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model will be described.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the device for assembling tunnel segments according to this utility model includes a base frame 21, a support frame 22, an mounting component 23, and a threaded connector 24. The base frame 21 is adapted to the inner arc surface 11 of the tunnel segment block 10, and the bottom of the base frame 21 can be attached to the inner arc surface 11. The support frame 22 is fixedly connected to the base frame 21. The mounting component 23 is disposed between the base frame 21 and the support frame 22. The threaded connector 24 is disposed on the mounting component 23.

[0035] When in use, the device of this utility model can be in the following state: Figure 1 As shown, the base frame 21 is placed on the inner arc surface 11 of the segment block 10, and then the base frame 21 is connected to the segment block 10. The threaded connector 24 provides a threaded connection hole, which can be connected to the gripper of the assembly machine to pick up the segment block 10 for assembly. The support frame 22 and the base frame 21 clamp the mounting component 23, which improves the structural stability of the mounting component 23 and ensures that the segment block 10 is firmly and reliably gripped.

[0036] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the threaded connector 24 is a threaded sleeve, which is vertically fixed on the mounting part 23.

[0037] The threaded sleeve is preferably an internally threaded sleeve, which can be connected to the gripper of the assembly machine to achieve the gripping of the segment block 10.

[0038] Furthermore, the threaded connector 24 is located at the middle of the mounting member 23.

[0039] The threaded connector 24 is preferably located at the geometric center of the device, so that after the device is connected to the segment block 10, the threaded connector 24 can be located at the middle of the segment block 10.

[0040] Furthermore, the threaded connector 24 is a steel sleeve, which is welded and fixed to the mounting part 23.

[0041] In one specific embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting component 23 is a horizontal bar, which is placed between the base frame 21 and the support frame 22, and is connected and fixed to the base frame 21 and the support frame 22.

[0042] The horizontal bar rests on top of the base frame 21 and is connected and fixed to the base frame 21.

[0043] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the base frame 21 includes a pair of arc-shaped rods 211 that are adapted to the inner arc surface 11 of the tube segment block 10 and a plurality of support rods 212 that are connected between the pair of arc-shaped rods 211; the mounting member 23 is placed on the support rod 212 located in the middle and is connected and fixed to the support rod 212.

[0044] Two of the support rods 212 are connected to the ends of the two arc-shaped rods 211. There are three support rods 212 in the middle, which are spaced apart along the arc-shaped rods 211. The mounting piece 23 is placed on the three support rods 212 in the middle and is fixedly connected to the three support rods 212.

[0045] Preferably, both the curved rod 211 and the support rod 212 are made of steel, such as channel steel. The mounting component 23 is also made of steel, such as channel steel, and can be welded to the corresponding support rod 212.

[0046] The bottom surface of the arc-shaped rod 211 is attached to the inner arc surface 11 of the tube segment block 10.

[0047] Furthermore, the base frame 21 is provided with connecting holes corresponding to the bolt holes on the segment block 10. The segment bolts 14 provided at the bolt holes of the segment block 10 can pass through the connecting holes to connect the base frame 21 and the segment block 10. By using the bolt holes provided on the segment block 10 to connect the base frame 21, after the segment block 10 is installed, the connection between the base frame 21 and the segment block 10 can be easily disconnected, and the device of this utility model can be disassembled from the segment block 10. Moreover, no additional structures (such as mounting holes) are processed on the segment block 10, thus avoiding any impact on the structural stress of the segment block 10.

[0048] Furthermore, the support frame 22 includes four vertical rods 221, a square frame 222 connected to the top of the four vertical rods 221, and at least one strut 223 supported within the square frame 222; the bottom of the four vertical rods 221 is connected and fixed to the base frame 21; the top of the mounting piece 23 is connected and fixed to the corresponding side of the square frame 222 and the strut 223.

[0049] The vertical rod 221 is attached to the side of the corresponding support rod 212 and the arc rod 211, and the vertical rod 221 is welded and fixed to the corresponding support rod 212 and the arc rod 211.

[0050] Furthermore, there are two struts 223, which support and connect the two frame bars that are set in the length direction of the frame 222.

[0051] The direction in which the strut 223 is set is perpendicular to the direction in which the mounting part 23 is set.

[0052] The vertical rods 221, the square frame 222, and the struts 223 of the support frame 22 are all made of steel rods, such as channel steel. The vertical rods 221, the square frame 222, and the struts 223 are fixed together by welding, and the struts 223, the square frame 222, and the mounting parts 23 are also fixed together by welding.

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, the support frame 22 is located in the middle of the base frame 21.

[0054] The orientation of the base frame 21 is consistent with the length direction of the segment block 10.

[0055] like Figure 1As shown, the side 13 along the length of the segment block 10 is used for docking and connecting with other segment blocks on the segment ring, and the side 12 along the width of the segment block 10 is used for docking and connecting with segment blocks on the same ring. After the corresponding sides of the segment blocks 10 are in contact, they are connected by segment bolts 14.

[0056] The bolt holes on the side 12 of the base frame 21 in the width direction of the segment block 10 are connected by segment bolts 14. After the segment block 10 is transported to the installation position by the assembly machine, the segment block 10 can be connected with the adjacent segment block, and the connection between the two segment blocks can be achieved by adjusting the segment bolts 14. The segment block 10 can also be connected to the segment block on the previous ring. After that, the connection between the base frame 21 and the segment block 10 can be released, and the device of this utility model can be removed from the gripper of the assembly machine.

[0057] The device for assembling pipe segments of this utility model uses full welding at each node to ensure reliable welding quality.

[0058] This utility model discloses a device for assembling pipe segments, which is simple to operate and has high construction efficiency. The device reduces resource waste and effectively speeds up the construction period. It is simple to manufacture and easy to disassemble. The device is reusable and has a high utilization rate.

[0059] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications to the present invention based on the above description. Therefore, certain details in the embodiments should not be construed as limiting the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for assembling tunnel segments, characterized in that, include: A base frame that is compatible with the inner arc surface of the tunnel segment; The support frame is fixedly connected to the base frame; A mounting component disposed between the base frame and the support frame; as well as A threaded connector provided on the mounting component.

2. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The threaded connector is a threaded sleeve, which is vertically fixed to the mounting component.

3. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting component is a horizontal bar, which is placed between the base frame and the support frame, and is connected and fixed to the base frame and the support frame.

4. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base frame includes a pair of arc-shaped rods adapted to the inner arc surface of the tube segment block and a plurality of support rods connected between the pair of arc-shaped rods; The mounting component is placed on the support rod located in the middle and is connected and fixed to the support rod.

5. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base frame is provided with connecting holes corresponding to the bolt holes on the segment blocks. The segment bolts provided at the bolt holes of the segment blocks can pass through the connecting holes to connect the base frame and the segment blocks.

6. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame includes four vertical rods, a square frame connected to the top of the four vertical rods, and at least one strut supported within the square frame; The bottoms of the four vertical rods are connected and fixed to the base frame; The top of the mounting component is connected and fixed to the side of the frame corresponding to the support rod.

7. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The support rod is set perpendicular to the mounting component.

8. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The threaded connector is located at the middle of the mounting component.

9. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is located in the middle of the base frame.

10. The apparatus for assembling tunnel segments as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base frame is positioned in the same direction as the length of the tube segment.