Connecting buckle for outdoor floor
By using connecting clips to assemble the keel components, the problem of requiring professional operation and welding for the construction of existing outdoor floor keels is solved, enabling rapid installation and convenient disassembly, thus improving installation efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU MEIMEITE ENG TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing outdoor floor joist installation methods require professional personnel, involve numerous construction steps, and have difficulty guaranteeing welding quality. Furthermore, the joists cannot be easily disassembled after welding, resulting in low installation efficiency.
The first and second keels are connected by a connecting buckle, which is combined with a first connector and a second connector, and then fixed by fasteners, so as to achieve quick installation and convenient disassembly without the need for on-site drilling or welding.
It improves the efficiency of outdoor floor installation, reduces the difficulty of installation, and facilitates the replacement of joist components when disassembly and maintenance are required.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a connecting clip for outdoor flooring, belonging to the field of outdoor flooring installation technology. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development of society, outdoor flooring has become widely used in villa courtyards, parks, mountains, yacht decks and other scenarios due to its strong material stability, high corrosion resistance and high environmental performance in different environments.
[0003] Existing outdoor floor joist construction solutions mostly use galvanized steel welding, which requires high welding standards and professional operation; the construction steps are numerous and the welding quality cannot be guaranteed; the anti-corrosion layer at the welded steel will rust and fall off, and the welded steel cannot be easily disassembled, or on-site drilling and bolt connection are used, resulting in low installation efficiency.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a connecting clip for outdoor flooring. Utility Model Content
[0005] The present invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a connecting clip for outdoor flooring. This clip fastens the first keel and the second keel together without the need for on-site drilling or welding, thus improving installation efficiency and facilitating disassembly and maintenance. This effectively solves the problems in the background technology.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] An outdoor flooring connector for connecting and installing a first joist and a second joist, wherein the first joist is vertically installed on top of the second joist, comprising:
[0008] A connecting buckle is formed by combining a first connecting member and a second connecting member, and the first connecting member and the second connecting member are fixedly connected by fasteners to form a connecting buckle;
[0009] The top of the first connector is fastened to the first keel, and the first connector is used to connect the connecting buckle to the first keel;
[0010] The bottom of the second connector is fastened to the second keel; or;
[0011] The second connector, combined with the first connector, forms an enclosing structure and is installed on the second keel;
[0012] The second connector is used to connect the connecting clip to the second keel.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first keel and the second keel are set as C-shaped steel or U-shaped steel, the first keel is provided with a first rolled edge, and the second keel is provided with a second rolled edge.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first connecting member includes an upper connecting plate and an upper fastening part for fastening the first rolled edge. A transition section is fixedly connected between the upper connecting plate and the upper fastening part, and the transition section is used to support the first rolled edge.
[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second connecting member includes a lower connecting plate and a lower fastening part for fastening the second rolled edge, and the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate are fixedly connected by fasteners.
[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first connecting member includes an upper connecting plate and a C-shaped plate fixedly connected above the upper connecting plate, wherein the C-shaped plate is provided with a slot for fastening the first rolled edge.
[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second connecting member is integrally formed by bending a lower connecting plate and a lower fastening part for fastening the second rolled edge, and the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate are fixedly connected by fasteners.
[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the second connector is configured in a U-shape. The second connector includes a lower connecting plate. An enclosing space matching the outer contour of the second keel is formed between the first connector and the second connector. The first connector and the second connector are installed on the outside of the second keel in an enclosing structure.
[0019] As a further improvement of this utility model, the first connecting member comprises an upper connecting plate, a vertical plate fixed above the upper connecting plate, and a U-shaped card plate fixedly connected to the vertical plate. The U-shaped card plate has a slot for engaging the first rolled edge. The upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate are fixedly connected by fasteners.
[0020] As a further improvement of this utility model, a horizontal plate for pressing the first keel is also fixedly connected to the U-shaped card plate, and the horizontal plate is disposed inside the first keel.
[0021] As a further improvement of this utility model, the surfaces of the connecting buckle, the first keel, and the second keel are all covered with a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating by hot-dip galvanizing, and the thickness of the zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating is set to 150g / ㎡-275g / ㎡.
[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A connecting buckle for outdoor flooring is used to install keel components by combining a first connector and a second connector. During installation, it is connected to the first and second keels by snapping or surrounding them, without the need for welding or additional drilling on the keel components. This reduces the difficulty of installation and improves the efficiency of installation. When disassembly and maintenance are required, the first and second connectors can be separated by removing the fasteners, which facilitates the replacement of the keel components. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the usage state of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the usage state of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0028] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0029] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0030] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the usage state of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0031] Figure 8 This is an exploded structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0032] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0033] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of another embodiment of the connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0034] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the usage state of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0035] Figure 12This is an exploded structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0036] Figure 13 This is a structural diagram of a connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to this utility model.
[0037] The following are the labeling elements in the diagram: 1. Connecting buckle; 11. First connecting piece; 110. Upper connecting plate; 111. Transition section; 113. Upper fastening part; 114. C-shaped plate; 115. Slot; 116. U-shaped plate; 117. Horizontal plate; 118. Vertical plate; 12. Second connecting piece; 120. Lower connecting plate; 121. Lower fastening part; 2. First keel; 3. Second keel; 31. Enclosing space; 4. Fastener; 51. First rolled edge; 52. Second rolled edge. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, some parts in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged or reduced, and do not represent the actual product size. It is understandable for those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted in the drawings. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0039] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easy to understand, it should be noted in the description of this utility model that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0040] like Figures 1-13 As shown, an outdoor flooring connector is used to connect and install a first keel 2 and a second keel 3, wherein the first keel 2 is vertically installed on the top of the second keel 3, and includes:
[0041] The connecting buckle 1 is formed by combining a first connecting member 11 and a second connecting member 12. The first connecting member 11 and the second connecting member 12 are fixedly connected by a fastener 4 to form the connecting buckle 1.
[0042] The top of the first connector 11 is fastened to the first keel 2, and the first connector 11 is used to connect the connecting buckle 1 to the first keel 2;
[0043] The second connector 12 is snapped into the bottom of the second keel 3; or;
[0044] The second connector 12 and the first connector 11 are combined to form an enclosing structure and installed on the second keel 3;
[0045] The second connector 12 is used to connect the connecting buckle 1 to the second keel 3.
[0046] The first keel 2 and the second keel 3 are set as C-shaped steel or U-shaped steel. The first keel 2 is provided with a first rolled edge 51, and the second keel 3 is provided with a second rolled edge 52.
[0047] Example 1
[0048] like Figures 1-3 As shown, an outdoor flooring connecting clip is used to connect and install a first keel 2 and a second keel 3. The first keel 2 is vertically installed on the top of the second keel 3. The first keel 2 and the second keel 3 are respectively provided with a first rolled edge 51 and a second rolled edge 52.
[0049] In some alternative embodiments, the first connector 11 includes an upper connecting plate 110 and an upper fastening part 113 for fastening the first rolled edge 51. A transition section 111 is fixedly connected between the upper connecting plate 110 and the upper fastening part 113, and the transition section 111 is used to support the first rolled edge 51.
[0050] In some alternative embodiments, the second connector 12 includes a lower connecting plate 120 and a lower fastening part 121 for fastening the second rolled edge 52, and the upper connecting plate 110 and the lower connecting plate 120 are fixedly connected by fasteners 4.
[0051] The upper fastening part 113 and the lower fastening part 121 are both bent or stamped into a U-shaped structure. The upper fastening part 113 is set with its opening facing downward, and its width is greater than the width of the two first rolled edges 51. The width of the transition section 111 is slightly greater than the distance between the two first rolled edges 51, so as to better support the first rolled edges 51. After the first connecting piece 11 and the second connecting piece 12 are fixedly combined by the fastener 4, the lower fastening part 121 is fastened to the second rolled edge 52, and the upper fastening part 113 is pressed against the top of the first rolled edge 51.
[0052] When installing the keel assembly, the upper snap-fit part 113 on the first connector 11 is pressed onto the first rolled edge 51 on the first keel 2, and the lower snap-fit part 121 of the second connector 12 is snapped onto the second rolled edge 52 on the second keel 2. The upper connecting plate 10 and the lower connecting plate 120 are connected by the fastener 4 to complete the quick installation of the first keel 2 and the second keel 3.
[0053] Example 2
[0054] like Figures 4-6 As shown, an outdoor flooring connecting clip is used to connect and install a first keel 2 and a second keel 3. The first keel 2 is vertically installed on the top of the second keel 3. The first keel 2 and the second keel 3 are respectively provided with a first rolled edge 51 and a second rolled edge 52. The first connecting member 11 includes an upper connecting plate 110 and a C-shaped plate 114 fixedly connected to the upper connecting plate 110. The C-shaped plate 114 is provided with a slot 115 for fastening the first rolled edge 51.
[0055] In some alternative embodiments, the second connector 12 is integrally formed by bending the lower connecting plate 120 and the lower fastening part 121 for fastening the second rolled edge 52, and the upper connecting plate 110 and the lower connecting plate 120 are fixedly connected by fasteners 4.
[0056] The lower fastening part 121 is configured as a U-shaped structure. When installing the keel assembly, the slot 115 on the first connector 11 is engaged with the first rolled edge 51 on the first keel 2, and the lower fastening part 121 on the second connector 12 is engaged with the second rolled edge 52 on the second keel 3. The upper connecting plate 110 and the lower connecting plate 120 are fixedly connected by the fastener 4, thus completing the quick installation of the first keel 2 and the second keel 3. When disassembly and maintenance are required, only the fastener 4 needs to be removed.
[0057] Example 3
[0058] like Figures 7-13 As shown, an outdoor flooring connector is used to connect and install a first keel 2 and a second keel 3. The first keel 2 is vertically installed on the top of the second keel 3. The first keel 2 and the second keel 3 are respectively provided with a first rolled edge 51 and a second rolled edge 52. The second connector 12 is set in a Z-shape and includes a lower connecting plate 120. An enclosing space 31 matching the outer contour of the second keel 3 is formed between the first connector 11 and the second connector 12. The first connector 11 and the second connector 12 are installed on the outside of the second keel 3 in an enclosing structure.
[0059] In some alternative embodiments, the first connector 11 comprises an upper connecting plate 110, a vertical plate 118 fixed above the upper connecting plate 110, and a U-shaped clamping plate 116 fixedly connected to the vertical plate 118. The U-shaped clamping plate 116 has a slot 115 for engaging the first rolled edge 51. The upper connecting plate 110 and the lower connecting plate 120 are fixedly connected by fasteners 4.
[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 10 As shown, a horizontal plate 117 for pressing the first keel 2 is also fixedly connected to the U-shaped card plate 116, and the horizontal plate 117 is disposed inside the first keel 2.
[0061] The U-shaped card plate 116 can be like Figure 10 The inverted n-type structure shown can also be configured as follows: Figure 13 The horizontal U-shaped structure shown.
[0062] During installation, first install the Z-shaped second connector 12 to the bottom of the second keel 3, then clip the U-shaped clip 116 on the first connector 11 onto the first rolled edge 51 on the first keel 2, and finally fix the upper connecting plate 110 and the lower connecting plate 120 together with fasteners 4.
[0063] In addition, the surfaces of the connecting buckle 1, the first keel 2, and the second keel 3 are all covered with a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating by hot-dip galvanizing. The thickness of the zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating is set to 150g / ㎡-275g / ㎡. By using the zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating for corrosion protection instead of the traditional zinc plating, it has better corrosion protection performance and lower cost.
[0064] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention have been shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A connecting clip for outdoor flooring, used to connect and install a first keel (2) and a second keel (3), wherein the first keel (2) is vertically installed on the top of the second keel (3), characterized in that, include: The connecting buckle (1) is formed by combining a first connecting member (11) and a second connecting member (12). The first connecting member (11) and the second connecting member (12) are fixedly connected by fasteners (4) to form the connecting buckle (1). The top of the first connector (11) is fastened to the first keel (2), and the first connector (11) is used to connect the connecting buckle (1) to the first keel (2); The bottom of the second connector (12) is fastened to the second keel (3); or; The second connector (12) and the first connector (11) are combined to form an enclosing structure and installed on the second keel (3); The second connector (12) is used to connect the connecting buckle (1) to the second keel (3).
2. The connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first keel (2) and the second keel (3) are set as C-shaped steel or U-shaped steel. The first keel (2) is provided with a first rolled edge (51), and the second keel (3) is provided with a second rolled edge (52).
3. The connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connector (11) includes an upper connecting plate (110) and an upper fastening part (113) for fastening the first rolled edge (51). A transition section (111) is fixedly connected between the upper connecting plate (110) and the upper fastening part (113), and the transition section (111) is used to support the first rolled edge (51).
4. The connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second connector (12) includes a lower connecting plate (120) and a lower fastening part (121) for fastening the second rolled edge (52). The upper connecting plate (110) and the lower connecting plate (120) are fixedly connected by fasteners (4).
5. A connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connector (11) includes an upper connecting plate (110) and a C-shaped plate (114) fixedly connected above the upper connecting plate (110). The C-shaped plate (114) has a slot (115) for fastening the first rolled edge (51).
6. The connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connector (12) is integrally formed by bending the lower connecting plate (120) and the lower fastening part (121) for fastening the second rolled edge (52). The upper connecting plate (110) and the lower connecting plate (120) are fixedly connected by fasteners (4).
7. A connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second connector (12) is configured in a U-shape. The second connector (12) includes a lower connecting plate (120). An enclosing space (31) matching the outer contour of the second keel (3) is formed between the first connector (11) and the second connector (12). The first connector (11) and the second connector (12) are installed on the outside of the second keel (3) in an enclosing structure.
8. A connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connector (11) comprises an upper connecting plate (110), a vertical plate (118) fixed above the upper connecting plate (110), and a U-shaped clamping plate (116) fixedly connected to the vertical plate (118). The U-shaped clamping plate (116) has a slot (115) for fastening the first rolled edge (51). The upper connecting plate (110) and the lower connecting plate (120) are fixedly connected by fasteners (4).
9. A connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to claim 8, characterized in that: The U-shaped card plate (116) is also fixedly connected to a horizontal plate (117) for pressing the first keel (2), and the horizontal plate (117) is disposed inside the first keel (2).
10. A connecting clip for outdoor flooring according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The surfaces of the connecting buckle (1), the first keel (2), and the second keel (3) are all covered with a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating by hot-dip galvanizing, and the thickness of the zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating is set to 150g / ㎡-275g / ㎡.