A gate for vertical water stop of a straight-wall type water-front structure
By designing a gate structure with three main steel plates and reinforcing ribs, vertical water stoppage is achieved by utilizing the head difference, which solves the problem of right-angle water stoppage in non-flush gravity structures and achieves a highly efficient sealing effect. It is suitable for construction cofferdams and dock projects.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HARBOUR ENG DESIGNING INST CO LTD CCCC FOURTH HARBOR ENG G
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
The existing horizontal steel gates are not suitable for vertical right-angle water stopping between gravity structures that are not flush and have right-angle bends, resulting in poor water stopping effect.
Design a gate structure comprising three main steel plates and reinforcing ribs, with obtuse angles between the main steel plates and an anti-corrosion coating on the outer surface. A water pump creates a head difference that presses the vertical waterstop onto the gravity structure surface, achieving a sealing effect.
With its simple structure, easy manufacturing, and reasonable stress distribution, it can effectively seal right angles between non-flush straight wall structures, improving construction efficiency and saving construction time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of waterfront structure engineering technology, and in particular relates to a gate for vertical water-stopping in straight-wall waterfront structures. Background Technology
[0002] Water-adjacent structures are widely used in construction cofferdams, docks, and other engineering fields. By utilizing the water-blocking function of the structure, they form an enclosed space, creating conditions for dry construction, improving construction efficiency, and saving construction time.
[0003] Straight-wall structures are common waterfront structures, saving on sea area and water-crossing area compared to conventional sloping earth-rock cofferdams. Common straight-wall structures include slab structures and gravity structures. Water-stopping technology for flush-arranged gravity structures is relatively mature. Generally, horizontal steel gates with waterstops are installed at both ends of the gravity structures, pre-tensioned in both directions. Water is then pumped into the cavity between the gates, creating a head difference that forces the waterstops on the horizontal gates to press firmly against the gravity structure surfaces on both sides, achieving a water-stopping seal. However, existing horizontal steel gates are not suitable for gravity structures that are not flush-arranged or have right-angle bends. Therefore, it is necessary to research a water-stop gate suitable for use between gravity structures that are not flush-arranged or have right-angle bends to solve the problem of vertical right-angle water-stopping. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a gate for vertical water-stopping in straight-walled water-adjacent structures. It has a simple structure, is easy to manufacture, and can be used between gravity structures that are not flush and have right-angle bends, thus solving the problem of vertical right-angle water-stopping.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A gate for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure includes a gate body and a bottom sealing steel plate disposed at the bottom of the gate body. The gate body includes three main steel plates connected in sequence, with an obtuse angle between two adjacent main steel plates. Multiple reinforcing ribs are provided between the three main steel plates, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are spaced apart along the length direction of the main steel plates.
[0007] Furthermore, several steel pull rings are provided on the side of the main steel plate located in the middle that is away from the reinforcing ribs.
[0008] Furthermore, the outer surfaces of the main steel plate, reinforcing ribs, and bottom sealing steel plate are coated with an anti-corrosion coating.
[0009] Furthermore, the anti-corrosion coating includes a primer layer, a middle layer and a topcoat layer from the inside out. The primer layer is a zinc-rich primer, the middle layer is a polyurethane paint, an epoxy resin paint or a chlorinated rubber paint, and the topcoat layer is a thick-film epoxy paint, a chlorinated rubber paint or a polyurethane paint.
[0010] Furthermore, the dry film thickness of the primer layer is not less than 75 μm, the dry film thickness of the intermediate coat layer is not less than 200 μm, and the dry film thickness of the topcoat layer is not less than 100 μm.
[0011] Furthermore, the thickness of the main steel plate, reinforcing ribs, and bottom sealing steel plate is 10–20 mm.
[0012] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are: simple structure and easy to manufacture. The gate structure is designed as a three-sided main steel plate and reinforcing rib plate. It makes full use of the structural effect by utilizing mechanical principles, reducing stress concentration, and making the force more reasonable. The vertical pressure on the middle side can be decomposed into vertical forces in two directions. Under the action of water pressure, it is conducive to the main steel plate to better fit the concrete structure surface of the gravity structure, so as to achieve the effect of water-stopping and sealing. It economically and reasonably solves the problem of right-angle water-stopping between non-flush straight wall structures. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gate structure of this utility model for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a plan view of the gate of this utility model used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic elevation view of the gate of this utility model used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure.
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-corrosion coating in the gate of the present invention used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a plan view of the gate of this utility model used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure;
[0018] Figure 6 This is an elevation view of the gate used in the vertical water-stopping function of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram, 1-main steel plate, 2-reinforcing rib plate, 3-bottom sealing steel plate, 4-steel pull ring, 5-anti-corrosion coating, 51-primer layer, 52-intermediate paint layer, 53-topcoat layer, 6-gravity structure, 7-vertical waterstop, 8-bottom waterstop. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0022] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0023] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship that the utility model product is usually placed in during use. 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.
[0025] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the gate used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to this utility model. Figure 2 This is a plan view of the gate of this utility model used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure. Figure 3 This is an elevation view of the gate for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to the present invention. A gate for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure includes a gate body and a bottom sealing steel plate 3 disposed at the bottom of the gate body. The gate body includes three main steel plates 1 connected in sequence, with an obtuse angle between two adjacent main steel plates 1. Multiple reinforcing ribs 2 are provided between the three main steel plates 1, and the multiple reinforcing ribs 2 are spaced apart along the length direction of the main steel plates 1.
[0026] Three main steel plates 1 form a trapezoidal structure resembling a bottomless shape. The specific side lengths and angles can be determined based on the water-retaining width through component strength calculations. Reinforcing ribs 2 are horizontally positioned between the three main steel plates 1 and connected to them respectively, providing load-bearing support, increasing rigidity, and controlling overall structural deformation. The spacing between the reinforcing ribs 2 can be varied based on the design head difference and structural strength calculations. A bottom sealing steel plate 3 is installed at the bottom for bottom water sealing. The gate is welded from steel plates of different specifications; the thickness of the selected steel plates is determined based on the design head difference through component strength calculations. In one embodiment, the thickness of the main steel plate 1, reinforcing ribs 2, and bottom sealing steel plate 3 is 10–20 mm. In one embodiment, the outer surfaces of the main steel plate 1, reinforcing ribs 2, and bottom sealing steel plate 3 are provided with an anti-corrosion coating 5. This design prevents corrosion of the main steel plate 1, reinforcing ribs 2, and bottom sealing steel plate 3, increasing their service life. The anti-corrosion design service life is 5 to 10 years. In one embodiment, the anti-corrosion coating 5 includes a primer layer 51, a middle paint layer 52, and a topcoat layer 53 from the inside out. The primer layer 51 is a zinc-rich primer, and the dry film thickness of the primer layer 51 is not less than 75 μm. The middle paint layer 52 is a polyurethane paint, epoxy resin paint, or chlorinated rubber paint, and the dry film thickness of the middle paint layer 52 is not less than 200 μm. The topcoat layer 53 is a thick-film epoxy paint, chlorinated rubber paint, or polyurethane paint, and the dry film thickness of the topcoat layer 53 is not less than 100 μm.
[0027] Please refer to the following: Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 This is a plan view of the gate used in the vertical water-stopping function of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to this utility model. Figure 5This is a schematic elevation view of the gate used for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to this utility model. During underwater installation, the gate for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure is positioned with the assistance of steel wire ropes and a winch, and pre-tensioned. The main steel plates 1 on both sides are attached to the gravity structures 6 on both sides via vertical water-stop strips 7, providing initial water-stopping effect. Similarly, the bottom sealing steel plate 3 is pressed against the concrete base plate by the bottom water-stop strip 8 under gravity, achieving bottom water-stopping. In one embodiment, several steel pull rings 4 are provided on the side of the main steel plate 1 located in the middle away from the reinforcing rib 2. The steel pull rings 4 are used to assist in the underwater installation and positioning of the gate. Further, the number of steel pull rings 4 is set to two, and the height of the steel pull rings 4 needs to be set according to water depth conditions, winch position, etc.
[0028] Then, water is pumped into the cavity between the front and rear gates to create a head difference. The water pressure presses the vertical waterstop 7 on the gate against the gravity structure 6 on both sides, achieving a water-stopping and sealing effect. This utility model is a simple gate structure for vertical water-stopping of straight-wall water-adjacent structures. It is easy to manufacture and the gate structure is designed as a three-sided main steel plate 1 and reinforcing rib plate 2. It makes full use of the structural effect by utilizing mechanical principles, reducing stress concentration, and making the force more reasonable. The vertical pressure on the middle side can be decomposed into vertical forces in two directions. Under the action of water pressure, the main steel plate 1 is better attached to the concrete structure surface of the gravity structure 6, achieving a water-stopping and sealing effect. It economically and reasonably solves the problem of right-angle water-stopping between non-flush straight-wall structures. It can be widely used in construction cofferdams, docks and other engineering fields. By utilizing the water-blocking function of the structure, it forms an enclosed space, creates conditions for dry construction, improves construction efficiency and saves construction time.
[0029] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Therefore, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A gate for vertical water-stopping in a straight-walled water-adjacent structure, characterized in that, The gate includes a gate body and a bottom sealing steel plate disposed at the bottom of the gate body. The gate body includes three main steel plates connected in sequence, with an obtuse angle between two adjacent main steel plates. Multiple reinforcing ribs are provided between the three main steel plates, and the multiple reinforcing ribs are spaced apart along the length direction of the main steel plates.
2. The gate for vertical water-stopping of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several steel pull rings are provided on the side of the main steel plate located in the middle that is away from the reinforcing ribs.
3. The gate for vertical water-stopping of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surfaces of the main steel plate, reinforcing ribs, and bottom sealing steel plate are coated with an anti-corrosion coating.
4. The gate for vertical water-stopping of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The anti-corrosion coating comprises a primer layer, a middle layer, and a topcoat layer from the inside out. The primer layer is a zinc-rich primer, the middle layer is a polyurethane paint, an epoxy resin paint, or a chlorinated rubber paint, and the topcoat layer is a thick-film epoxy paint, a chlorinated rubber paint, or a polyurethane paint.
5. The gate for vertical water-stopping of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The dry film thickness of the primer layer is not less than 75 μm, the dry film thickness of the intermediate coat layer is not less than 200 μm, and the dry film thickness of the topcoat layer is not less than 100 μm.
6. The gate for vertical water-stopping of a straight-walled water-adjacent structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the main steel plate, reinforcing ribs, and bottom sealing steel plate is 10-20 mm.