A frame column footing joint positioning tool
By adopting standardized positioning tools for the joints at the base of frame columns, the problems of poor forming quality and low construction efficiency of traditional wooden formwork in positioning the joints at the base of frame columns have been solved. This has achieved a high-strength, adjustable positioning effect, improving construction quality and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHINA CONSTR SECOND ENG BUREAU LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Traditional wooden formwork has several drawbacks when used for positioning the ground level expansion joints at the base of frame columns. These include poor forming quality, easy shaking of the wooden formwork, easy damage to the base plate when installing rebar with an electric drill, difficulty in adapting to frame columns of different sizes, and low construction efficiency.
A standardized frame column base joint positioning tool is adopted, including fixed legs, supporting parts, inserts and separators. The combined structure formed by welding galvanized steel pipes ensures the strength and adjustability of the positioning tool, avoiding direct support of wooden formwork and electric drill rebar installation.
It improves the forming quality of the joints at the base of the frame columns, ensures the integrity of the foundation slab, adapts to frame columns of different sizes, reduces material waste, and lowers construction costs and subsequent repair expenses.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of building auxiliary tools technology, and more specifically, to a tool for positioning gaps at the base of frame columns. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, wooden formwork is commonly used as a positioning tool for the floor slab expansion joints at the base of basement frame columns. However, this traditional method results in low-quality joint formation. The formwork is directly supported on the frame column, failing to effectively secure itself and thus unable to restrain the timbers, preventing them from shifting during floor slab pouring. This leads to poor joint formation quality. Furthermore, the method of fixing the base with rebar makes it difficult to control the drilling force, potentially damaging the base slab structure. Additionally, the need for multiple cuttings of wooden formwork to accommodate different column sizes presents challenges during relocation, often making it difficult to find suitable timber sizes in a timely manner, resulting in difficult and inefficient construction. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The present invention aims to provide a positioning tool for the gap at the base of a frame column. It is manufactured using a standardized process, resulting in a high-strength positioning tool that is not easily damaged and can be reused.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A tool for positioning gaps at the base of a frame column includes a fixed support leg, a receiving component, an insert, and a separator. The receiving component and the insert are U-shaped, and the insert is movably connected to the receiving component. An opening is provided at the corresponding connection point between the insert and the receiving component. The separator is a rectangular frame formed by welding four galvanized steel pipes end-to-end. Each galvanized steel pipe has openings at both ends. The fixed support leg includes a support leg component and a support leg insert. The support leg component and the support leg insert are movably connected. A wedge is provided at the end of the support leg insert away from the support leg insert. The support leg insert is connected to the insert and the receiving component via the wedge. The support leg component and the separator are movably connected.
[0006] As an improvement of this utility model, the outrigger support includes a first steel plate and a first steel pipe. The first steel plate has two oblique holes, and the first steel pipe has three holes evenly distributed. The first steel plate is welded to the first steel pipe. The outrigger insert includes a second steel pipe and a wedge. The second steel pipe has two holes. The second steel pipe is inserted into the first steel pipe and fixed by a connector. The wedge is welded to the end of the second steel pipe away from the first steel pipe.
[0007] As an improvement of this utility model, the receiving component includes a third steel pipe and a fourth steel pipe, wherein there are two third steel pipes, and three through holes are opened on the third steel pipe and the fourth steel pipe.
[0008] As an improvement of this utility model, the insert includes a fifth steel pipe and a sixth steel pipe, with two fifth steel pipes, and three through holes are opened on the fifth and sixth steel pipes.
[0009] As an improvement of this utility model, the insert is inserted into the receiving member and fixed by inserting the connector into the through hole opened in the third steel pipe and the fifth steel pipe.
[0010] The frame column base joint positioning tool of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0011] This application describes a positioning tool for the floor slab expansion joints at the base of basement frame columns. It consists of four parts: a fixed support leg, a connecting member, an insert, and a separator. Each part is processed separately: first the fixed support leg, then the connecting member and the insert, and finally the separator. The four parts are then assembled to form a complete unit. The application of this basement frame column expansion joint positioning tool ensures the quality of the expansion joints around the base of the frame columns. It avoids the problem of traditional wooden formwork reinforcement, where the formwork directly supports the column and is prone to wobbling during pouring, affecting the quality of the final product.
[0012] Traditionally, wooden formwork is used for the expansion joints around the base of frame columns, with rebar anchored at the base using an electric drill. However, the drilling force is difficult to control, easily damaging the foundation slab structure. This tool, with its standardized insertable legs, eliminates the need for anchoring rebar, ensuring the integrity of the foundation slab. Basement frame columns may have various sizes; traditional wooden formwork is difficult to cut into shape in one go, often requiring multiple sizes of timber, resulting in high costs. This tool, with its adjustable legs and holes in the connectors and inserts, can solve the problem of different frame column sizes, saving costs. It also reduces the use of conventional materials such as formwork timber, conserving resources.
[0013] This application also improves the quality of the basement frame column base floor slab formation, avoiding concrete bulging around expansion joints and the need for secondary repairs before pouring the column base concrete. It can be used for multiple buildings in one go, resulting in high residual value. Because the entire structure uses standardized steel materials, it boasts high strength, reducing the cost of subsequent chiseling and repairs. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure for fixing the outriggers;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the support leg;
[0018] Figure 5 This is the main view of the support leg plugin;
[0019] Figure 6 Top view of the outrigger connector;
[0020] Figure 7 Side view of the outrigger connector;
[0021] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the receiving component;
[0022] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the insert;
[0023] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the separator.
[0024] List of identifiers in attached diagrams:
[0025] 1. Fixed support leg; 2. Supporting component; 3. Inserting component; 4. Dividing component; 5. Frame column; 6. Foundation plate; 11. Support leg support component; 12. Support leg insert; 111. First steel plate; 112. First steel pipe; 121. Second steel pipe; 122. Wedge; 21. Third steel pipe; 22. Fourth steel pipe; 31. Fifth steel pipe; 32. Sixth steel pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the following specific embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "up" and "down" used in the following description refer to the directions in the accompanying drawings, and the terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.
[0027] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] Example 1
[0029] This utility model provides a tool for positioning gaps at the base of frame columns. The material parameters are shown in the table below:
[0030]
[0031] S1. Construction of fixed support legs
[0032] like Figure 2-7 As shown, the fixed support leg 1 is made of galvanized steel sheet and galvanized steel pipe. First, a steel plate with a side length of 160*140mm is cut. Then, markings are made on the steel plate, and a hole with a length of 40mm and a width of 7mm is drilled using a slanted hole drill. Next, a steel pipe with a length of 250mm and a specification of 60*40*3mm is cut. Three holes with a length of 40mm and a spacing of 15mm are drilled on one side of the steel pipe with a side length of 60mm. The 60*40*3mm steel pipe with the holes is welded to the 160*140mm steel plate with the holes to form the fixed support leg bearing. Then, a steel pipe with a length of 200mm and a specification of 40*25*3mm is cut. Two holes with a length of 40mm and a spacing of 15mm are drilled on one side of the steel pipe with a side length of 60mm. Then, a steel sheet with a length of 90*40mm is cut. A hole with a diameter of 10mm is drilled at one end of the steel sheet. The steel sheet is then cut into a wedge with a bottom edge of 10mm. Weld a wedge to one end of a pre-drilled 40*25*3mm steel pipe to form a fixed support leg insert. Insert one end of the 40*25*3mm steel pipe into a 60*40*3mm steel pipe and wedge it in place to form a fixed support leg.
[0033] S2. Construction of Subcontracting Parts
[0034] like Figure 8 As shown, the receiving component 2 is made of galvanized steel pipe. First, cut two galvanized steel pipes, each 400mm long and 60*40*3mm in size. Then, drill three holes, each 40mm long and 15mm apart, in each pipe. Next, cut another galvanized steel pipe, 600mm long and 40*40*3mm in size, and drill three more holes, each 40mm long and 15mm apart, in each pipe. Weld the two galvanized steel pipes with the pre-drilled holes to the two ends of the 40*40*3mm pipe. This forms the receiving component.
[0035] S3. Insert Creation
[0036] like Figure 9 As shown, insert 3 is made of galvanized steel pipe. First, cut two galvanized steel pipes, each 350mm long and 40*25*3mm in size, and then drill three holes, each 40mm long and 15mm apart, in each pipe. Next, cut a galvanized steel pipe 700mm long and 40*25*3mm in size. Then, drill three more holes, each 40mm long and 15mm apart, in each hole. Weld the two pre-drilled 40*25*3mm galvanized steel pipes to both ends of the pre-drilled 40*25*3mm steel pipe. This forms the insert.
[0037] S4. Separator Fabrication
[0038] like Figure 10As shown, the separator 4 is made of galvanized steel sheets and galvanized steel pipes. Four galvanized steel pipes, each 960mm long and 100*40*2mm in size, are cut, and 40mm holes are drilled at both ends of each pipe. Then, eight 90*40mm steel sheets are cut into wedge shapes to serve as pins. This forms the separator.
[0039] S5. Combination Connection
[0040] like Figure 1-2 As shown, after the basement foundation treatment is completed and the ground mortar patch construction is completed, the partial joint positioning tool of the five frame columns is installed on the frame columns. The support piece 2 and the insert piece 3 are wrapped around the frame column 5 with wedges. Then, the partition piece 4 is placed in a diamond shape around the frame column 5. One end of the fixed support leg 1 is inserted into the partition hole, and the other end is inserted into the combination of the support piece and the insert piece 3.
[0041] During pouring, first pour the concrete around the perimeter of frame column 5. After the surrounding concrete has shrunk and hardened, remove the positioning tools and then pour the concrete inside the base of frame column 5.
[0042] The accompanying drawings merely illustrate the technical concept of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and all such improvements and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A tool for positioning gaps at the base of a frame column, comprising a fixed support leg (1), a receiving component (2), an insert (3), and a separator (4), characterized in that: The receiving part (2) and the insert (3) are U-shaped. The insert (3) is movably connected to the receiving part (2). The corresponding connection between the insert (3) and the receiving part (2) is provided with an opening. The separator (4) is a rectangular frame formed by welding the ends of four galvanized steel pipes. Each galvanized steel pipe is provided with an opening at both ends. The fixed support leg (1) includes a support leg support (11) and a support leg insert (12). The support leg support (11) and the support leg insert (12) are movably connected. The support leg insert (12) is provided with a wedge (122) at the end away from the support leg insert (12). The support leg insert (12) is connected to the insert (3) and the receiving part (2) through the wedge (122). The support leg support (11) and the separator (4) are movably connected.
2. The frame column root section gap positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outrigger support (11) includes a first steel plate (111) and a first steel pipe (112). The first steel plate (111) has two oblique holes, and the first steel pipe (112) has three holes evenly distributed. The first steel plate (111) is welded to the first steel pipe (112). The outrigger insert (12) includes a second steel pipe (121) and a wedge (122). The second steel pipe (121) has two holes. The second steel pipe (121) is inserted into the first steel pipe (112) and fixed by a connector. The wedge (122) is welded to the end of the second steel pipe (121) away from the first steel pipe (112).
3. The frame column root section gap positioning tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving component (2) includes a third steel pipe (21) and a fourth steel pipe (22). There are two third steel pipes (21), and three through holes are opened on the third steel pipe (21) and the fourth steel pipe (22).
4. The frame column root section gap positioning tool according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insert (3) includes a fifth steel pipe (31) and a sixth steel pipe (32). There are two fifth steel pipes (31), and three through holes are opened on the fifth steel pipe (31) and the sixth steel pipe (32).
5. The frame column root section gap positioning tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: The insert (3) is inserted into the receiving part (2) and fixed by inserting it into the through hole opened between the third steel pipe (21) and the fifth steel pipe (31) through the connector.