An ultra-high cable and u-shaped glass combined support structure
By combining ultra-high cables with U-shaped glass to support the structure, the problem of poor aesthetics and safety in traditional U-shaped glass curtain walls in high-span designs has been solved. This has improved the aesthetics and safety of large-span U-shaped glass and reduced the cost of glass panels.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG ZHONGNAN PHOTOVOLTAIC CURTAIN WALL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional U-shaped glass curtain walls affect aesthetics and safety in high-span designs and cannot meet the needs of large-span buildings, requiring the addition of concrete beams, which leads to poor economic efficiency.
The structure employs a combination of ultra-high cables and U-shaped glass for support. The horizontal cables are connected through the anchor points of the first and second columns, and combined with the steel cable connectors of the middle column, to achieve a high-span connection of the U-shaped glass, thereby enhancing the structural stability and aesthetics.
This design enhances both the aesthetics and safety of large-span U-shaped glass, reduces the need for crossbeams, lowers the cost of glass panels, and provides timely warnings in case of structural damage, thus improving both safety and economy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass installation, and in particular to a combined support structure of ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional U-shaped glass curtain walls typically consist of U-shaped glass panes with fixed modules connected to the main structure via upper and lower grooves. Limited by the manufacturer's fixed module and the building's outer contour requirements, the span of a U260×90×8 glass pane can only be designed to be around 4 meters. When a building requires a lobby or advertising showroom with a span of 8 meters or more, traditional methods cannot directly meet these requirements. The only solution is to sacrifice the building's facade aesthetics by adding a concrete beam at a height of 4 meters to fix the U-shaped glass. This structure not only disrupts the continuity of the curtain wall facade and affects aesthetics, but it is also economical and has poor safety. If the upper or lower support detaches, it could directly lead to structural collapse. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a combined support structure of ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass, which can solve the problems of poor aesthetics and safety caused by the traditional method of fixing high-span U-shaped glass by adding concrete between layers.
[0004] Therefore, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A high-rise cable-stayed and U-shaped glass combined support structure includes a first horizontal beam, a second horizontal beam, a first column, and a second column, all flush with the front. It also includes several U-shaped glass panes. The upper and lower ends of each U-shaped glass pane are fixed to the outer sides of the first and second horizontal beams respectively via first embedded parts. The first and second columns are located on both sides of the U-shaped glass panes. The first and second columns have several anchor points arranged in layers along their height direction. First steel cable connectors are embedded at the anchor points of the first and second columns. Several through holes are provided at the corresponding heights of the flanges of the U-shaped glass panes and the anchor points. Steel cable sleeves are fixed within these through holes. The connection holes of the first steel cable connectors and the connection holes of the steel cable sleeves at the same height are aligned. The U-shaped glass panes are connected by transverse cables. The transverse cables can pass through the connection holes of the first steel cable connectors and the connection holes of the steel cable sleeves, and both ends of the transverse cables are anchored to the first steel cable connectors.
[0006] Based on the above technical solutions, the present invention may also adopt the following further technical solutions, or combine these further technical solutions:
[0007] Several intermediate columns are provided between the first column and the second column. Second steel cable connectors are pre-embedded in layers along the height direction of the intermediate columns. The height of the second steel cable connectors is aligned with that of the first steel cable connectors. The connection holes of the second steel cable connectors at the same height are aligned with the center of the connection holes of the first steel cable connectors. The transverse cable can pass through the connection holes of the second steel cable connectors.
[0008] Decorative surfaces are fixed to the top and bottom sides of the U-shaped glass, respectively.
[0009] The longitudinal span of the U-shaped glass is L=n*(4~5)m. The distance between the uppermost anchor point and the U-shaped glass, the distance between the lowermost anchor point and the U-shaped glass, and the distance D between two adjacent anchor points are equal and D=L / (n+1), where n is the number of transverse cables.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: It is aesthetically pleasing, suitable for floor spans with large floor heights, reduces the need for beams, and can increase the total span and floor height by n+1 times compared to traditional methods, where n is the number of transverse cables; the panel has better flatness, with less glass deflection compared to traditional methods; it offers good safety, providing timely warnings in case of structural damage, maintaining stability for a certain period even when the upper or lower support fails, and promptly alerting maintenance personnel to take safety measures in the event of large deformations such as sagging of transverse cables; and it is economical, reducing the requirements for U-shaped glass configuration under the same floor height conditions, effectively reducing the cost of glass panels. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.
[0012] Figure 2 This is a longitudinal sectional view of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the U-shaped glass connection structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0014] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below in conjunction with specific examples. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote elements with the same or similar functions throughout. However, it should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. To better illustrate this embodiment, 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. The positional relationships described in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but this should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0016] This utility model provides an ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass combined support structure, including a first horizontal beam 1, a second horizontal beam 2, a first column 3, and a second column 4 that are flush with the front, and several U-shaped glass panes 5. The upper and lower ends of the U-shaped glass panes 5 are fixed to the outside of the first horizontal beam 1 and the second horizontal beam 2 respectively by first embedded parts 11. The first column 3 and the second column 4 are located on both sides of the several U-shaped glass panes 5. The first column 3 and the second column 4 are provided with several anchor points in layers along the height direction. First steel cable connectors 7 are embedded at the anchor points of the first column 3 and the second column 4. Several through holes are provided at the flanges of the U-shaped glass panes 5 at the height corresponding to the anchor points. Steel cable sleeves 9 are fixed in the through holes. The connection holes of the first steel cable connectors 7 and the connection holes of the steel cable sleeves 9 at the same height are aligned in the center. The several U-shaped glass panes 5 are connected by transverse cables 10. The transverse cables 10 can pass through the connection holes of the first steel cable connectors 7 and the connection holes of the steel cable sleeves 9, and the two ends of the transverse cables 10 are anchored to the first steel cable connectors 7.
[0017] In this embodiment, the steel cable sleeve 9 is a smooth sleeve, and the contact surface between the steel cable sleeve 9 and the glass is treated with adhesive.
[0018] Several intermediate columns 6 are provided between the first column 3 and the second column 4. Second steel cable connectors 8 are pre-embedded in layers along the height direction of the intermediate columns 6. The height of the second steel cable connectors 8 is aligned with that of the first steel cable connectors 7. The connection holes of the second steel cable connectors 8 at the same height are aligned with the center of the connection holes of the first steel cable connectors 7. The transverse cable 10 can pass through the connection holes of the second steel cable connectors 8.
[0019] The number of intermediate pillars 6 can be set according to the horizontal span of the U-shaped glass. In this embodiment, only one intermediate pillar 6 is set.
[0020] In this embodiment, both the first cable connector 7 and the second cable connector 8 are embedded parts, and one end of the embedded part is provided with a reinforcing bar. The connection end of the first cable connector 7 and the second cable connector is welded together from a steel plate and a stiffening plate. The specific structure is as follows: Figure 1 As shown.
[0021] Decorative surfaces 12 are fixed to the top and bottom sides of the U-shaped glass 5.
[0022] The longitudinal span of the U-shaped glass 5 is L=n*(4~5)m. The distance between the uppermost anchor point and the U-shaped glass 5, the distance between the lowermost anchor point and the U-shaped glass 5, and the distance D between two adjacent anchor points are equal and D=L / (n+1), where n is the number of transverse cables 10.
[0023] The first embedded part 11 in this embodiment is a commonly used structure in the art; see [link to specific structure] for details. Figure 2 This will not be elaborated upon here.
[0024] The U-shaped glass 5 in this embodiment is a tempered laminated U-shaped glass component P260*90*(8+1.56PVB+8).
[0025] In this embodiment, the diameter of the transverse cable 10 is 8mm.
[0026] The deflection of glass with one transverse cable in an 8m span is about 0.4 times that of glass with a traditional 4m span; the deflection of glass with two transverse cables in a 12m span is about 0.5 times that of glass with a traditional 4m span.
[0027] This utility model Figures 1-3 An example of a single transverse cable with a total span of 8 meters is shown.
[0028] Based on the description and drawings of this utility model, those skilled in the art can easily manufacture or use the ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass combination support structure of this utility model, and can produce the positive effects described in this utility model.
[0029] It should be noted that the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "installed," "set," "equipped with," "connected," "connected," and "sleeve-in" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two mechanisms, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "one end," "the other end," "outer side," "inner side," "horizontal," "end," "length," "outer end," "left," and "right," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the mechanism 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. The terms "first" and "second" are also used only for the sake of brevity in description and do not indicate or imply relative importance.
[0031] Furthermore, in practicing the claims of this utility model, those skilled in the art can understand and influence variations to the disclosed embodiments through a study of the drawings, the disclosure, and the appended claims. Additionally, in the claims and description, words such as "comprising" and "containing" do not exclude other elements or steps, and non-plural nouns do not exclude their plural forms.
[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the present utility model are covered by the scope of the claims of the present utility model, and will not be listed here.
Claims
1. A high-rise cable-stayed and U-shaped glass combined support structure, comprising a first horizontal beam (1), a second horizontal beam (2), a first column (3), and a second column (4) flush with the front, characterized in that, It also includes several U-shaped glass panes (5), the upper and lower ends of which are fixed to the outside of the first crossbeam (1) and the second crossbeam (2) respectively by the first embedded part (11). The first column (3) and the second column (4) are located on both sides of the several U-shaped glass panes (5). The first column (3) and the second column (4) are provided with several anchor points in the height direction. The first column (3) and the second column (4) are pre-embedded with first steel cable connectors (7) at the anchor points of the first column (3) and the second column (4). Several through holes are provided at the corresponding height of the flange of the glass (5) and the anchor point. A steel cable sleeve (9) is fixed in the through hole. The connection hole of the first steel cable connector (7) at the same height is aligned with the connection hole of the steel cable sleeve (9). Several U-shaped glass (5) are connected by a transverse cable (10). The transverse cable (10) can pass through the connection hole of the first steel cable connector (7) and the connection hole of the steel cable sleeve (9), and both ends of the transverse cable (10) are anchored to the first steel cable connector (7).
2. The ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass combined support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of intermediate columns (6) are provided between the first column (3) and the second column (4). The intermediate columns (6) are pre-embedded with second steel cable connectors (8) in layers along the height direction. The height of the second steel cable connectors (8) is aligned with that of the first steel cable connectors (7). The connection holes of the second steel cable connectors (8) at the same height are aligned with the connection holes of the first steel cable connectors (7). The transverse cable (10) can pass through the connection holes of the second steel cable connectors (8).
3. The ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass combined support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The U-shaped glass (5) has decorative surfaces (12) fixed on its upper and lower sides respectively.
4. The ultra-high cable and U-shaped glass combined support structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The longitudinal span of the U-shaped glass (5) is L=n*(4~5)m. The distance between the uppermost anchor point and the U-shaped glass (5), the distance between the lowermost anchor point and the U-shaped glass (5), and the distance D between two adjacent anchor points are equal and D=L / (n+1), where n is the number of transverse cables (10).