Shield tunnel contact channel connector mechanism
The design of the connector mechanism for the shield tunnel connecting passage has solved the problems of high construction difficulty and long construction period, and has achieved rapid and stable connection and material transportation. It is suitable for engineering environments with tight schedules or limited space, and improves construction efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 深圳市市政工程质量安全监督总站
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for shield tunnel engineering present challenges in the construction of connecting passages, including high construction difficulty, long construction period, high risk to the stability of the main tunnel structure, low construction efficiency, and high cost. These challenges are particularly difficult to meet engineering requirements in projects with special geological conditions or tight schedules.
The connector mechanism, which uses an upper and lower housing, achieves fast and convenient connection through the coordinated work of a unique plug strip and plug slot structure, an internal mating structure and a connection structure, combined with a support component and a track structure. It also provides additional stable support and material transport functions.
It significantly shortened the construction cycle of the connecting passage, improved construction efficiency and connection stability, met the high requirements of tunnel engineering for structural safety, simplified the layout of auxiliary facilities, and improved the practicality of the passage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tunnel construction technology, specifically to a connector mechanism for a shield tunnel connecting passage. Background Technology
[0002] In shield tunnel engineering, connecting passages are often required between two main tunnels to meet the needs of personnel passage, equipment installation, pipeline laying, and emergency evacuation. The construction of these connecting passages usually involves complex construction procedures, especially when excavation and support are carried out inside or near existing tunnels. This not only makes construction difficult and time-consuming, but also poses potential risks to the stability of the main tunnel structure.
[0003] With the continuous development of tunnel engineering technology, higher requirements have been placed on the rapid, safe, and convenient construction of connecting passages. Currently, the construction of connecting passages mostly employs traditional techniques such as mining methods, freezing methods, or grouting reinforcement methods. These methods generally suffer from low construction efficiency, significant environmental impact, and high costs. Especially in projects with special geological conditions or strict construction schedule requirements, traditional methods of constructing connecting passages often fail to meet engineering needs.
[0004] Therefore, a shield tunnel connecting channel connector mechanism is needed to improve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a connector mechanism for a shield tunnel connecting passage to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A connector mechanism for a shield tunnel connecting passage includes an upper shell and a lower shell that are connected vertically. A connecting structure is provided between the ends of the upper shell and the lower shell. An inner docking structure is provided on the inner side of the docking portion of the upper shell and the lower shell. The inner docking structure works in conjunction with the connecting structure to maintain the stability of the connection between the upper shell and the lower shell.
[0008] A support member is provided between the inner docking structure and the inner side of the lower shell, and a track structure is provided between the two support members for material transportation.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the connection structure includes a plug strip fixedly connected to the end of the upper housing, and a plug groove that is slidably plugged into the end of the lower housing. Side grooves are provided on both sides of the plug groove, and side protrusions are provided on both sides of the plug strip. The side protrusions on both sides extend into the side grooves on both sides for slidable plugging.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner docking structure includes an upper docking member and a lower docking member. The upper end of the upper docking member is inclined and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper shell. The lower end of the lower docking member is inclined and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower shell. The lower end of the upper docking member is provided with a vertically arranged docking end. The upper end of the lower docking member is provided with a protruding end that mates with the docking end. A docking groove is provided on the upper part of the protruding end. The docking end mates with the docking groove.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the support member is a side connector, the upper end of the side connector is inclined and fixedly connected to the lower end of the lower connector, and the lower end of the side connector is vertically arranged and fixedly connected to the interior of the lower shell.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the track structure includes a set of symmetrically arranged tracks, with a base plate fixedly connected to the lower ends of the two tracks, and bottom vertical strips fixedly connected between the lower surface of the base plate and the inner wall of the lower shell.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lower connecting piece, the side connecting piece, the bottom plate, and the bottom vertical strip are all provided with a number of openings at equal intervals at the internal connection ends with the lower shell for water to flow out.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a top plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the upper shell, and several reinforcing members are connected at equal intervals between the two ends of the top plate and the upper connecting parts on both sides.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reinforcing member adopts a reinforcing rib, and the reinforcing rib is arranged in an arc shape.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0017] 1. This utility model achieves rapid and convenient connection between channel structural units through the cooperation of upper and lower shells and a unique plug-in strip and plug-in groove structure. This avoids the complex on-site excavation, support and pouring procedures in traditional methods, greatly shortens the construction cycle of connecting channels, improves construction efficiency, and is especially suitable for engineering environments with tight schedules or limited space;
[0018] 2. This utility model, through the coordinated operation of the inner docking structure and the connecting structure, not only ensures the tight interlocking of the upper and lower shells, but also provides additional stable support. This multi-locking mechanism significantly improves the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the connection node, reduces the possibility of structural risks caused by connection failure, and meets the high requirements of tunnel engineering for structural safety.
[0019] 3. This utility model provides a side connector on the inner side of the docking part of the upper and lower shells and constructs a track structure between the two side support members. This makes the connector not only a structural connector, but also integrates certain functions. It can be directly used for the transportation of materials or the passage of personnel, further simplifying the layout of auxiliary facilities inside the communication channel and improving the practicality of the channel. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 2 This is the front view of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0023] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Upper shell, 2. Lower shell, 3. Base plate, 4. Connecting groove, 5. Side connector, 6. Lower connecting piece, 7. Upper connecting piece, 8. Reinforcing rib, 9. Top plate, 10. Bottom vertical strip, 11. Opening, 12. Insertion groove, 13. Side groove, 14. Insertion strip, 15. Side protrusion strip, 16. Track. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of it will be provided below with reference to relevant embodiments. Several embodiments of this utility model are given. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this utility model will be more thorough and complete.
[0027] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.
[0028] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0029] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:
[0030] For an example, please refer to... Figure 1 , 2 3 and 4, a shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism, including an upper shell 1 and a lower shell 2 that are connected vertically. A connecting structure is provided between the ends of the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2. An inner docking structure is provided on the inner side of the docking part of the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2. The inner docking structure works in conjunction with the connecting structure to maintain the stability of the connection between the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2. A support member is also provided between the inner docking structure and the inner side of the lower shell 2. A track structure is provided between the two support members for material transportation.
[0031] The main body is composed of an upper shell 1 and a lower shell 2 that fit together and are plugged in. The upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2 are connected by an internal docking structure to maintain the stability of the connection between the upper shell 1 and the lower shell 2. The support members provide overall strength, and the track structure facilitates the transportation of materials.
[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 , 2 3 and 4, the connection structure includes a plug strip 14 fixedly connected to the end of the upper housing 1, and a plug groove 12 opened at the end of the lower housing 2 to slide and plug into the plug strip 14. Side grooves 13 are opened on both sides of the plug groove 12, and side protrusions 15 are provided on both sides of the plug strip 14. The side protrusions 15 extend into the side grooves 13 on both sides for sliding insertion.
[0033] The internal docking structure includes an upper docking member 7 and a lower docking member 6. The upper end of the upper docking member 7 is inclined and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper shell 1. The lower end of the lower docking member 6 is inclined and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower shell 2. The lower end of the upper docking member 7 is provided with a vertically arranged docking end. The upper end of the lower docking member 6 is provided with a protruding end that mates with the docking end. A docking groove 4 is provided on the upper part of the protruding end. The docking end mates with the docking groove 4.
[0034] The internal structure has a space that can be used for laying cables, etc.
[0035] The support component adopts a side connector 5. The upper end of the side connector 5 is set in an inclined shape and is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lower connecting piece 6. The lower end of the side connector 5 is set vertically and is fixedly connected to the interior of the lower housing 2. The track structure includes a set of symmetrically arranged tracks 16. The lower ends of the two tracks 16 are fixedly connected to a base plate 3. The two sides of the lower surface of the base plate 3 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower housing 2 with bottom vertical strips 10.
[0036] The side connector 5 provides support for the lower docking member 6 in the inner docking structure, maintaining structural stability. The track 16 facilitates the transportation of materials.
[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 , 2 3 and 4, the lower connecting piece 6, the side connecting piece 5, the bottom plate 3, and the bottom vertical strip 10 are all provided with several openings 11 at equal intervals at the internal connection ends with the lower shell 2 for water seepage out.
[0038] The opening 11 allows water seepage at the connection between the upper housing 1 and the lower housing 2 to be drained away, preventing water accumulation.
[0039] The upper end of the upper shell 1 is fixedly connected to a top plate 9, and several reinforcing members are connected at equal intervals between the two ends of the top plate 9 and the upper connecting parts 7 on both sides. The reinforcing members are reinforcing ribs 8, and the reinforcing ribs 8 are arranged in an arc shape.
[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A shield tunnel crossover connector mechanism comprising an upper shell (1) and a lower shell (2) connected in a top-and-bottom fitting manner, characterized in that: A connecting structure is provided between the ends of the upper shell (1) and the lower shell (2), and an inner docking structure is provided on the inner side of the docking part of the upper shell (1) and the lower shell (2). The inner docking structure works in conjunction with the connecting structure to maintain the stability of the connection between the upper shell (1) and the lower shell (2). A support member is provided between the inner docking structure and the inner side of the lower shell (2), and a track structure is provided between the two support members for material transportation.
2. The shield tunnel crossover connector mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The connection structure includes a plug strip (14) fixedly connected to the end of the upper housing (1), and a plug groove (12) is provided at the end of the lower housing (2) to slide and insert with the plug strip (14). Side grooves (13) are provided on both sides of the plug groove (12), and side protrusions (15) are provided on both sides of the plug strip (14). The side protrusions (15) on both sides extend into the side grooves (13) on both sides for sliding insertion.
3. The shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The internal docking structure includes an upper docking part (7) and a lower docking part (6). The upper end of the upper docking part (7) is inclined and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper shell (1). The lower end of the lower docking part (6) is inclined and fixedly connected to the inner wall of the lower shell (2). The lower end of the upper docking part (7) is provided with a vertically arranged docking end. The upper end of the lower docking part (6) is provided with a protruding end that mates with the docking end. A docking groove (4) is opened on the upper part of the protruding end. The docking end and the docking groove (4) are inserted into each other.
4. The shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support member adopts a side connector (5). The upper end of the side connector (5) is set in an inclined shape and is fixedly connected to the lower end of the lower connector (6). The lower end of the side connector (5) is set vertically and is fixedly connected to the interior of the lower housing (2).
5. The shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The track structure includes a set of symmetrically arranged tracks (16), with a base plate (3) fixedly connected to the lower ends of the two tracks (16), and bottom vertical strips (10) fixedly connected between the lower surface of the base plate (3) and the inner wall of the lower shell (2).
6. The shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower connecting piece (6), the side connecting piece (5), the bottom plate (3), and the bottom vertical strip (10) are all provided with a number of openings (11) at equal intervals to allow water to flow out.
7. The shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism according to any one of claims 3-6, characterized in that: The upper end of the upper shell (1) is fixedly connected to a top plate (9), and several reinforcing members are connected at equal intervals between the two ends of the top plate (9) and the upper connecting parts (7) on both sides.
8. The shield tunnel connecting passage connector mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The reinforcing member adopts a reinforcing rib (8), and the reinforcing rib (8) is arranged in an arc shape.