An integrated building wall deformation joint structure
By combining an integrated aluminum alloy metal sheet with a waterproof cover plate and a steel curtain wall, the problems of traditional metal cover plates such as easy corrosion, poor waterproofing, and insufficient deformation adaptability are solved, achieving an efficient construction and aesthetically pleasing building expansion joint structure.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI BOTAO ARCHITECTURAL PLANNING & DESIGN CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional stainless steel or galvanized steel sheet cover structures are prone to rust, have poor waterproof performance, insufficient adaptability to deformation, are complex to construct and have high maintenance costs, and are not aesthetically pleasing.
The waterproof cover is made of one piece of aluminum alloy metal plate, combined with the steel hanging method of the curtain wall, and designed with water guide grooves and drip lines to achieve self-drainage, adapt to large deformation, and modular prefabrication installation.
It improves durability and waterproof performance, reduces the risk of leakage, enhances construction efficiency and aesthetics, and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of building engineering technology, and in particular to an integrated building wall expansion joint structure. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, stainless steel or galvanized steel sheet cover structures are commonly used in building expansion joints in China, and are widely applied in commercial buildings, public facilities, and residential buildings. Traditional stainless steel or galvanized steel sheet cover structures, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the gap between the left wall 1” and the right wall 2” is an expansion joint. On the left wall 1” and the right wall 2” on both sides of the expansion joint, symmetrically arranged aluminum alloy bases 3” are installed with expansion bolts. A pressure plate 4 is set on the inner side of the opposite end of the two aluminum alloy bases 3”, and a central cover plate 5 is set on the outer side of the opposite end. The central cover plate 5” is bolted to the pressure plate 4” to complete the treatment of the building expansion joint.
[0003] However, this traditional stainless steel or galvanized steel plate cover structure is generally installed on the wall by rigid fixing (such as direct anchoring with expansion bolts) after on-site cutting. It has the following significant drawbacks: 1) The material is prone to corrosion, affecting durability; 2) Insufficient waterproofing design, and the sealing material is prone to aging and leakage; 3) Poor deformation adaptability, easily leading to cracking; 4) Complex construction and high maintenance costs; 5) Poor aesthetics. These problems seriously affect the quality and service life of buildings. The industry urgently needs to develop new expansion joint solutions with better corrosion resistance, waterproofing performance, deformation adaptability, while also considering ease of construction and aesthetics. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an integrated building wall expansion joint structure to address the problems of traditional metal cover plates being prone to corrosion, having poor waterproofing, and insufficient adaptability to deformation.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An integrated building wall expansion joint structure includes a waterproof cover plate fixedly installed at the expansion joint between the first building wall and the second building wall using a curtain wall steel hanging method; wherein, the waterproof cover plate is integrally processed from a metal plate, and a drip line is provided along its length at the lower corner of the waterproof cover plate.
[0007] Preferably, the waterproof cover is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy and its surface is coated with paint.
[0008] Preferably, a water guide groove is provided at the top of the outer end of the waterproof cover plate along its length.
[0009] Preferably, a horizontally protruding waistline wall is provided on the outer wall of the first building wall, and a decorative panel is provided on the outer wall above the waistline wall; wherein:
[0010] The upper end of the first end of the waterproof cover plate is fixed to the inner side wall of the lower end of the decorative panel using a curtain wall steel hanging method, and the corner of the lower end of the first end is fitted with the inner corner L-shaped of the bottom of the decorative panel.
[0011] Preferably, a first enclosure wall is provided on the outer side of the second building wall, and the gap between the top of the first enclosure wall and the waistline wall constitutes the expansion joint, wherein:
[0012] The second end of the waterproof cover extends downward from the outside of the waistline wall and overlaps with the inside of the first wall, and a drip line is provided at the corner of its lower end.
[0013] Preferably, the decorative panel and the upper end of the first end are suspended from the exterior wall of the first building wall using metal parts and expansion bolts.
[0014] More preferably, the waterproof cover is Z-shaped overall, with the top end being the first end and the bottom end being the second end, wherein:
[0015] The inner side of the top of the first end is integrally provided with a Z-shaped fixing plate that is connected to the metal part, and the inner side of the bottom of the second end is integrally provided with a support plate that abuts against the first wall.
[0016] Preferably, a second enclosure wall is provided on the outer side of the first building wall, wherein:
[0017] The second wall and the first wall on the second building are arranged at left and right intervals, and the top of the second wall is provided with a wall eaves horizontally;
[0018] One end of the eaves is located above the first wall, and the gap between it and the first wall below it forms the expansion joint.
[0019] Preferably, the waterproof cover has a U-shaped structure, with the first and second ends of its left and right ends being inverted and attached to the second and first walls, completely covering the eaves and the expansion joint.
[0020] More preferably, the lower left and right ends of the waterproof cover are bent inward to abut against the corresponding second wall and the first wall, and a drip line is provided at each bend.
[0021] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:
[0022] (1) Improved durability: Aluminum alloy is rust resistant, which can significantly extend its service life and reduce maintenance costs; Aluminum alloy has a good combination of high strength and flexibility, which can adapt to large deformations (such as thermal expansion and contraction, settlement) and avoid cracking.
[0023] (2) Dynamic waterproofing: The water guide groove on the waterproof cover actively diverts rainwater and, together with the drip line, blocks capillary penetration to achieve self-drainage, which can effectively prevent rainwater penetration; and the one-piece molded structure design reduces seams, reduces the risk of leakage by 90%, and improves long-term waterproofing reliability.
[0024] (3) Convenient construction: The waterproof cover can be modularly designed according to the actual wall structure, prefabricated in the factory, and installed flexibly. The on-site assembly efficiency is increased by 60%, and the detachable design reduces maintenance costs by 40%. Construction and maintenance are more convenient, and construction efficiency is significantly improved.
[0025] (4) Aesthetics and economy: The cover plate is flush with the building facade, and the surface can be customized by anodizing / spraying to meet the needs of different building facade styles; and the waterproof cover plate is smoothly connected to the building facade, with a simple and beautiful shape, which enhances the overall visual effect.
[0026] (5) The expansion joint structure, through the innovative application of an integrated waterproof and sealing design of aluminum alloy metal plates, combined with the curtain wall steel hanging mode, is significantly superior to traditional metal cover plates in terms of waterproofing, durability, construction, aesthetics and economy, and is suitable for the high-performance requirements of various building expansion joints. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the existing building's metal expansion joint structure;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to Example 1;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged structural diagram of part A in an integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to Example 1;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the waterproof cover plate in an integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to Example 1;
[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to Example 3;
[0032] The accompanying figures are labeled as follows:
[0033] 100 - First building wall, 101 - Waistline wall, 102 - Decorative panel, 103 - Metal parts, 104 - Second enclosure wall, 105 - Wall eaves;
[0034] 200 - Second building wall; 201 - First enclosure wall; 202 - Drainage slope;
[0035] 300-Waterproof cover plate, 301-Drip line, 310-First end, 311-Z-shaped fixing plate, 320-Second end, 321-Support plate. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0037] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0038] To address the shortcomings of existing stainless steel or galvanized steel plate cover structures used in building expansion joints, such as high construction difficulty, difficult maintenance, insufficient waterproofing design, easy aging of sealing materials leading to leakage, poor adaptability, susceptibility to cracking, and unsatisfactory aesthetics, the following solutions are needed: reduce conflicts with the main building structure to avoid rigid fixing that could affect the overall structural integrity; reduce the joints between the metal cover plate and the main structure to avoid the impact of future deformation on the metal cover plate and cause leakage.
[0039] In order to address the aforementioned shortcomings, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, an integrated building wall expansion joint structure is provided. The core solution of this expansion joint structure is to use an aluminum alloy metal plate combined with an integrated waterproof sealing design (the metal plate is integrally formed + water guide groove), which can effectively solve the problems of easy corrosion, poor waterproofing and insufficient deformation adaptability of the traditional metal cover plate.
[0040] Specifically, the integrated building wall expansion joint structure mainly includes a waterproof cover plate 300 fixed at the expansion joint between the first building wall 100 and the second building wall 200 using a curtain wall steel hanging method. The waterproof cover plate 300 is made of a single piece of metal, which reduces the risk of joint leakage and improves long-term waterproof reliability. A drip line 301 is provided along the length of the waterproof cover plate 300 at its lower corner.
[0041] As a preferred option, the waterproof cover 300 is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy, with aluminum alloy being the preferred choice. This allows for a lightweight design, reducing material consumption and lowering transportation and installation costs. Furthermore, aluminum alloy is recyclable, meeting green building requirements and offering good economic and environmental benefits. In addition, the surface of the waterproof cover 300 can be coated with paint or anodized to meet the needs of different building facade styles. This ensures a smooth transition between the waterproof cover 300 and the building facade, resulting in a simple and aesthetically pleasing design that enhances the overall visual appeal.
[0042] A water-guiding channel 302 is installed at the top outer end of the waterproof cover 300 and arranged along its length. Together with the drip line 301 at the lower end, it enables self-drainage and effectively prevents rainwater infiltration. Rainwater drips through the drip line 301 under gravity onto the inner side of the first enclosure wall 201. To facilitate rainwater discharge, a drainage wave is provided on the inner side of the first enclosure wall 201, discharging the water through corresponding drainage outlets. The integrated waterproof structure design of the waterproof cover 300 effectively reduces the risk of joint leakage and improves long-term waterproof reliability.
[0043] It is worth noting that, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, based on the core design concept of the integrated building wall expansion joint structure, this integrated building wall expansion joint structure is applied to different wall structures and expansion joint locations, and different shapes of waterproof cover plates 300 are used in a targeted manner.
[0044] For the first building wall 100 and the second building wall 200 with a vertical layout, the following is adopted: Figure 3 The Z-shaped waterproof cover plate 300 shown is suitable for buildings with a waistline wall; and for the first building wall 100 and the second building wall 200 with a left-right layout, the following is adopted. Figure 5 The waterproof cover plate 300 with an inverted U-shaped structure shown is suitable for buildings with double-walled structures. Specifically, the expansion joint structures for the two application scenarios described above will be elaborated on through specific application examples.
[0045] Application Example 1
[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, for a building scenario with a waistline wall, a waistline wall 101 protruding outward is horizontally provided on the outer wall of the first building wall 100, and a decorative panel 102 is provided on the outer wall above the waistline wall 101. A first enclosure wall 201 is provided on the outer side of the second building wall 200, and the gap between the top of the first enclosure wall 201 and the waistline wall 101 constitutes a deformation joint.
[0047] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, an integrated building wall expansion joint structure is provided. This expansion joint structure mainly includes a waterproof cover plate 300 fixedly installed at the expansion joint between the first building wall 100 and the second building wall 200 using a curtain wall steel hanging method. The waterproof cover plate 300 is integrally processed from a metal plate, and a drip line 301 is provided along its length at the lower corner of the waterproof cover plate 300. The waterproof cover plate 300 is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy, and its surface is coated with paint. Specifically, a water guide groove 302 is provided along its length at the top outer end of the waterproof cover plate 300.
[0048] like Figure 2 As shown, to achieve stable installation of the waterproof cover plate 300, the upper end of the first end 310 of the waterproof cover plate 300 is fixed to the inner side wall of the lower end of the decorative panel 102 using a curtain wall steel hanger method, with the decorative panel 102 serving as the load-bearing installation point for the waterproof cover plate 300. Furthermore, the corner of the lower end of the first end 310 is fitted into the inner corner of the bottom of the decorative panel 102 in an L-shape to reduce the joint between the waterproof cover plate 300 and the main structure, thus avoiding leakage caused by subsequent deformation of the metal cover plate.
[0049] The aforementioned curtain wall steel hanging installation method is a construction method that fixes decorative materials to the building structure using metal hangers, commonly used in stone, ceramic, and other curtain wall projects. This is a known existing construction method. For example, the upper ends of the decorative panel 102 and the first end 310 are suspended from the exterior wall of the first building wall 100 using metal parts 103 and expansion bolts. The first end 310 is concealed behind the decorative panel 102, thus achieving a certain aesthetic appeal. The first end 310 is fixedly installed on the exterior wall of the first building wall 100 using metal parts 103, ensuring the stability of the waterproof cover plate 300 installation.
[0050] As one of the preferred embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the waterproof cover 300 is Z-shaped, with the top end designated as the first end 310 and the bottom end as the second end 320. The first end 310 is installed on the decorative panel 102 using a curtain wall steel hanger, while the second end 320 is movably positioned on the outer side wall of the first enclosure 201. This overall installation structure avoids rigid fixing and accommodates large deformations. Furthermore, the waterproof cover 300 can be modularly designed according to the actual wall conditions, prefabricated in the factory, and assembled on-site, resulting in convenient and precise construction, reduced construction errors, and easy maintenance and replacement later.
[0051] Specifically, in order to further improve the stability of the waterproof cover plate 300 installed on the decorative panel 102, a Z-shaped fixing plate 311 connected to the metal part 103 is integrally provided on the inner side of the top of the first end 310, and a support plate 321 abutting against the first wall 201 is integrally provided on the inner side of the bottom of the second end 320.
[0052] The Z-shaped fixing plate 311 and the support plate 321 are integrally formed with the waterproof cover plate 300. The lower end of the Z-shaped fixing plate 311 is provided with a square hole for screws to be inserted to connect the decorative plate 102. The design of the square hole allows the waterproof cover plate 300 to have a certain adjustment redundancy in the vertical direction, which can adapt to large deformation of the wall.
[0053] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, based on the installation and fixation of the first end 310 at the upper end, the second end 320 of the waterproof cover plate 300 extends downward through the outer side of the waistline wall 101 and overlaps the inner side of the first enclosure wall 201. A drip line 301 is provided at the corner of its lower end to achieve self-drainage and effectively prevent rainwater infiltration. Rainwater drips onto the inner side of the first enclosure wall 201 under the action of gravity through the drip line 301. To achieve rainwater discharge, a drainage wave is provided on the inner side of the first enclosure wall 201, and the rainwater is discharged through the corresponding drainage outlet.
[0054] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the waterproof cover 300, applicable to a wall structure with a waistline, is Z-shaped, with the top end being the first end 310 and the bottom end being the second end 320. The first end 310 is connected to the metal part 103 via a Z-shaped fixing plate 311 and is suspended from the inner wall of the decorative panel 102. The second end 320 overlaps the inner side of the first wall 201 and has a drip line 301 at the bottom.
[0055] Furthermore, to minimize the gaps between the waterproof cover 300 and the decorative panel 102, the corner of the lower end of the first end 310 is fitted with the decorative panel 102 in an L-shape, so that the waterproof cover 300 and the decorative panel 102 of the building facade are smoothly connected, with a simple and beautiful shape, which can significantly improve the overall visual effect.
[0056] The installation process of the integrated building wall expansion joint structure in the scenario of a wall with a waistline is as follows: First, a waterproof cover plate 300 with a water guide groove 302 and a drip line 301 is prefabricated in the factory; second, the metal part 103 is fixed to the inner side wall of the lower end of the decorative panel 102 with expansion bolts; then, the Z-shaped fixing plate 311 of the first end 310 of the waterproof cover plate 300 is hung on the metal part 103; finally, the position of the waterproof cover plate 300 is adjusted so that the second end 320 is tightly attached to the inner side of the first wall 201.
[0057] Application Example 2
[0058] like Figure 5As shown, in a building scenario with a double-wall structure, the first building wall 100 and the second building wall 200 are arranged with a left-right gap, and a second wall 104 is provided on the outside of the first building wall 100. The second wall 104 and the first wall 201 on the second building wall 200 are arranged with a left-right gap, and a wall eave 105 is provided horizontally on the top of the second wall 104. One end of the wall eave 105 is located above the first wall 201, and the gap between it and the first wall 201 below it forms an expansion joint.
[0059] like Figure 5 As shown, the waterproof cover 300 has a U-shaped structure. Its first end 310 and second end 320 are integrally inverted and mounted on the second wall 104 and the first wall 201, completely covering the eaves 105 and expansion joints. Depending on the needs, the first end 310 or the second end 320 can be installed on the outer wall of the second wall 104 or the first wall 201 using a curtain wall steel hanger. The other end uses a non-rigid connection to accommodate large deformations.
[0060] Specifically, to achieve waterproofing and drainage, the lower left and right ends of the waterproof cover plate 300 are bent inwards, so that the inner ends of the bends abut against the corresponding second wall 104 and first wall 201 to completely cover the expansion joint. Drip lines 301 can be installed at the bends as needed to achieve self-drainage and effectively prevent rainwater infiltration. Rainwater drips through the drip lines 301 under gravity onto the inner side of the first wall 201. To facilitate rainwater discharge, drainage waves are installed on the inner side of the first wall 201, and the water is discharged through corresponding drainage outlets.
[0061] like Figure 5 As shown, this integrated building wall expansion joint structure, suitable for double-walled buildings, features a U-shaped waterproof cover plate 300 that overturns and covers the expansion joint at the top of the second wall 104 and the first wall 201. The lower left and right ends of the waterproof cover plate 300 are bent inwards to abut against the walls, with drip lines 301 installed at the bends. Rainwater from the top of the eaves 105 is diverted to both sides through the water guide groove 302 on the top surface of the cover plate, and backflow is prevented by the drip lines 301, achieving a dynamic waterproof design.
[0062] The installation process of this integrated building wall expansion joint structure in a double-wall structure scenario is as follows: First, a U-shaped waterproof cover plate 300 with a drip line 301 is prefabricated in the factory; second, the waterproof cover plate 300 is inverted and placed on the top of the second wall 104 and the first wall 201, completely covering the expansion joint; then, the first end 310 is fixed to the corresponding outer wall of the second wall 104 using metal parts 103 and expansion bolts; finally, the position of the waterproof cover plate 300 is adjusted so that the second end 320 is tightly attached to the inner side of the first wall 201.
[0063] Finally, the following points should be noted: First, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly, and can be mechanical or electrical connections, or internal connections between two components, or direct connections. "Up", "down", "left", "right", etc. are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may change.
[0064] Secondly, the accompanying drawings of the embodiments disclosed in this utility model only involve the structures involved in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model. Other structures can refer to the general design. In the absence of conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.
[0065] Finally, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An integrated building wall expansion joint structure, characterized in that, It includes a waterproof cover plate (300) fixedly installed at the expansion joint between the first building wall (100) and the second building wall (200) using a curtain wall steel hanging method; wherein the waterproof cover plate (300) is integrally processed from a metal plate, and a drip line (301) is provided along its length at the lower corner of the waterproof cover plate (300).
2. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The waterproof cover (300) is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy and its surface is coated with paint.
3. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A water guide groove (302) is provided at the top of the outer end of the waterproof cover plate (300) along its length direction.
4. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A horizontally protruding waistline wall (101) is provided on the outer wall of the first building wall (100), and a decorative panel (102) is provided on the outer wall above the waistline wall (101); wherein: The upper end of the first end (310) of the waterproof cover plate (300) is fixed to the inner side wall of the lower end of the decorative panel (102) by a curtain wall steel hanging method, and the corner of the lower end of the first end (310) is fitted with the inner corner L-shaped of the bottom of the decorative panel (102).
5. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first enclosure wall (201) is provided on the outer side of the second building wall (200), and the gap between the top of the first enclosure wall (201) and the waistline wall (101) constitutes the expansion joint, wherein: The second end (320) of the waterproof cover plate (300) extends downward through the outer side of the waistline wall (101) and overlaps with the inner side of the first enclosure wall (201), and the drip line (301) is provided at the corner of its lower end.
6. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The decorative panel (102) and the upper end of the first end (310) are suspended from the outer wall of the first building wall (100) by metal parts (103) and expansion bolts.
7. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The waterproof cover (300) is Z-shaped, with the top end being the first end (310) and the bottom end being the second end (320), wherein: The inner side of the top of the first end (310) is integrally provided with a Z-shaped fixing plate (311) connected to the metal part (103), and the inner side of the bottom of the second end (320) is integrally provided with a support plate (321) that abuts against the first wall (201).
8. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second enclosure wall (104) is provided on the outer side of the first building wall (100), wherein: The second wall (104) and the first wall (201) on the second building wall (200) are arranged at left and right intervals, and the top of the second wall (104) is provided with a wall eave (105) in the horizontal direction; One end of the eaves (105) is located above the first wall (201), and the gap between it and the first wall (201) below it constitutes the expansion joint.
9. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The waterproof cover plate (300) has a U-shaped structure. The first end (310) and the second end (320) at its left and right ends are inverted and set on the second wall (104) and the first wall (201), and completely cover the eaves (105) and the expansion joint.
10. The integrated building wall expansion joint structure according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lower left and right ends of the waterproof cover (300) are bent inward to abut against the corresponding second wall (104) and first wall (201), and drip lines (301) are provided at the bends.