Steel beam-column connection joint and carport support
By using prefabricated node design and cold-formed thin-walled steel, and employing bolted steel beam-column connection nodes, the existing carport column welding requirements were resolved, achieving lightweight and rapid installation, and reducing costs and time.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU EVERSHINE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-04
AI Technical Summary
The existing corrugated steel roof or photovoltaic carport columns mostly use I-beams, and the connection nodes need to be welded, which results in large space occupation during transportation, high cost and long production cycle, and the installation site needs to have welding conditions.
The design adopts a prefabricated node design, using cold-formed thin-walled steel to make columns and inclined beams. The bolted connections enable rapid installation, avoiding welding. The rectangular tubes and C-shaped steel structures, combined with L-shaped transition plates and beam-column connection plates, achieve lightweight and convenient installation.
It reduces installation costs and production cycle, simplifies the construction process, reduces reliance on welding sites, and improves installation efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a steel beam-column connection node and a carport support, belonging to the field of photovoltaic carport technology. Background Technology
[0002] The existing corrugated steel roof carports or photovoltaic carports are mostly supported by I-beams. The connection nodes are connected by thick node plates and bolts, which consumes a lot of steel and makes each component heavy. They require hoisting equipment for installation. When connecting with tie rods, welding is often used. Since some installation sites do not have the conditions for hot welding, the components can only be welded and then transported to the site. This takes up a lot of space during transportation, resulting in higher overall costs and a longer production cycle.
[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a steel beam-column connection node and a carport support. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of the existing technology and provide a steel beam-column connection node and a carport support. Through the prefabricated node design, it is easy to install, effectively reduces costs and production cycle, and can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A steel beam-column connection node and a carport support includes columns, inclined beams, and inter-column tie rods. The inclined beams are disposed on the top of the columns, and the inter-column tie rods are disposed between adjacent columns. The system also includes beam-column connection plates, which are configured as two plates and are respectively disposed at the connection between the inter-column tie rod and the column and on its opposite side. A first L-shaped transition plate is provided between the inter-column tie rod and the beam-column connection plate. The first L-shaped transition plate includes a first end connected to the beam-column connection plate and a second end connected to the inter-column tie rod. The two beam-column connecting plates are fixedly connected to the first L-shaped transition plate by bolts, and the inter-column tie rod is fixedly connected to the first L-shaped transition plate by bolts.
[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the columns and inclined beams are both made of cold-formed thin-walled steel.
[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the columns and inclined beams are all made of rectangular tubes, and the inter-column tie rods are made of rectangular tubes or C-shaped steel structures.
[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the beam-column connecting plate is composed of a rectangular part and an isosceles trapezoidal part, the rectangular part is fixedly connected to the inclined beam, and the isosceles trapezoidal part is fixedly connected to the column.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, bolt holes for installing bolts are provided on the column, inclined beam, and beam-column connecting plate.
[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, all bolt holes are designed as horizontal slotted holes, which facilitates bolt insertion, provides adjustment margin, and makes installation convenient.
[0011] A carport support frame for installing photovoltaic modules or corrugated steel sheets includes the aforementioned steel beam-column connection nodes and purlins, which are fixedly and parallel to the top of the inclined beam.
[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the purlin is fixedly installed on the top of the inclined beam by a second L-shaped adapter plate.
[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the photovoltaic module is fixed to the top of the purlin by a pressure block.
[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the color steel tile is fixedly installed on the top of the purlin by riveting.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: A steel beam-column connection node and a carport support are provided. The node is connected by bolts and lightweight cold-formed thin-walled steel is used. Through the prefabricated node design, welding and hoisting construction are not required, resulting in lower costs and shorter processing cycles. The prefabricated node design also makes installation quick and convenient. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a steel beam-column connection node according to this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a steel beam-column connection node from another perspective of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a carport support for this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram of part A in the image.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a front view of a carport support according to this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram of part B in the image.
[0023] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Column; 2. Inclined beam; 3. Intercolumn tie rod; 4. Beam-column connection plate; 5. First L-shaped transition plate; 6. Photovoltaic module; 7. Water guide plate; 8. Purlin; 9. Second L-shaped transition plate; 10. Pressure block. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are schematic diagrams, not actual pictures. They should not be construed as limiting the present invention. In order to better illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, 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. Based on the specific embodiments of the present invention, all other specific embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0025] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easy to understand, it should be noted in the description of this utility model that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments. Example
[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a steel beam-column joint consists of a column 1, a diagonal beam 2, and a tie rod 3 between columns. The column 1 serves as the foundation support for the overall carport frame. The diagonal beam 2 is fixed to the top of the column 1 for installing purlins 8. The column 1 and the diagonal beam 2 are fixedly connected by bolts via a beam-column connecting plate 4. The column 2 and the tie rod 3 are fixedly connected by bolts via a first L-shaped adapter plate 5. The beam-column connecting plate 4 consists of two pieces at the connection between the column 1 and the diagonal beam 2, positioned opposite each other and fixed by through bolts. Among them, the column 1 and the inclined beam 2 are preferably cold-formed rectangular tubes, which are lighter in weight while meeting the structural strength requirements. Compared with the I-beams commonly used in the prior art, they do not require hoisting, and the individual components are lighter. They can be quickly assembled with the help of manpower, reducing installation costs and improving installation efficiency.
[0027] In some alternative embodiments, the column 1 and the inclined beam 2 are both made of cold-formed thin-walled steel.
[0028] Furthermore, both the column 1 and the inclined beam 2 are rectangular tubes, and the inter-column tie rod 3 is a rectangular tube or a C-shaped steel structure. Preferably, the inter-column tie rod 3 is a C-shaped steel structure. The first end of the first L-shaped transition plate 5 is fixedly connected to the beam-column connection plate 4 with bolts, and the second end of the first L-shaped transition plate 5 is fixedly connected to the C-shaped steel inter-column tie rod 3 with bolts. In some alternative embodiments, the beam-column connection plate 4 is designed with a shape that decreases in width from top to bottom, based on the width of the column 1 and the height of the inclined beam 2. For example, the beam-column connection plate 4 is composed of a rectangular part and an isosceles trapezoidal part, the rectangular part is fixedly connected to the inclined beam 2, and the isosceles trapezoidal part is fixedly connected to the column 1.
[0029] In addition, bolt holes for installing bolts are provided on the column 1, the inclined beam 2, and the beam-column connecting plate 4.
[0030] Preferably, all bolt holes are horizontal slotted holes, which facilitates the installation of the beam-column connecting plate 4 and the first L-shaped transition plate 5 in the horizontal direction by bolts, and has the advantages of easy adjustment and quick installation.
[0031] like Figures 4-6 As shown, a carport support should be installed at the connection node of the above-mentioned steel beam and column, and a photovoltaic module 6 is installed on the top of the carport support to form a photovoltaic carport, and several purlins 8 are fixedly installed in parallel on the top of the inclined beam 2.
[0032] In some alternative embodiments, the purlin 8 is bolted to the top of the inclined beam 2 via a second L-shaped adapter plate 9. The purlin 8 is used to install the photovoltaic module 6, which is fixed to the top of the purlin 8 by a pressure block commonly used in the prior art.
[0033] To facilitate drainage, a downward-sloping water guide plate 7 is also fixedly connected to the edge of the inclined beam 2.
[0034] In addition, a carport bracket for installing corrugated steel sheets is disclosed, including purlins 8 for installing corrugated steel sheets. The purlins 8 are fixedly installed parallel to the top of the inclined beam 2, and the corrugated steel sheets are fixedly installed on the top of the purlins 8 by riveting.
[0035] The inclined beam 2, column 1 and column tie rod 3 are connected by beam-column connecting plate 4 and first L-shaped transition plate 5. The main frame of the carport can be quickly assembled during construction and installation. The purlin 8 is connected to the inclined beam 2 through second L-shaped connector 9, realizing the installation process without welding, which is convenient for construction and installation.
[0036] The above are preferred embodiments of the present invention. The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention have been shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A steel beam-column connection node, comprising a column (1), a diagonal beam (2), and inter-column tie rods (3), wherein the diagonal beam (2) is disposed on the top of the column (1), and the inter-column tie rods (3) are disposed between adjacent columns (1), characterized in that: It also includes a beam-column connection plate (4), which is set in two pieces and is respectively set at the connection between the intercolumn tie rod (3) and the column (1) and on its opposite side; A first L-shaped transition plate (5) is provided between the intercolumn tie rod (3) and the beam-column connection plate (4). The first L-shaped transition plate (5) includes a first end connected to the beam-column connection plate (4) and a second end connected to the intercolumn tie rod (3). The two beam-column connecting plates (4) are fixedly connected to the first L-shaped transition plate (5) by bolts, and the inter-column tie rod (3) is fixedly connected to the first L-shaped transition plate (5) by bolts.
2. A steel beam-column connection according to claim 1, characterised in that: The columns (1) and inclined beams (2) are both made of cold-formed thin-walled steel.
3. A steel beam-column connection according to claim 2, characterised in that: The columns (1) and inclined beams (2) are both made of rectangular tubes, and the intercolumn tie rods (3) are made of rectangular tubes or C-shaped steel structures.
4. A steel beam-column connection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beam-column connecting plate (4) is composed of a rectangular part and an isosceles trapezoidal part. The rectangular part is fixedly connected to the inclined beam (2), and the isosceles trapezoidal part is fixedly connected to the column (1).
5. A steel beam-column connection node according to claim 1, characterized in that: Bolt holes for installing bolts are provided on the column (1), the inclined beam (2), and the beam-column connecting plate (4).
6. A steel beam-column connection according to claim 5, wherein: All bolt holes are designed as horizontal slotted holes.
7. A canopy support for mounting a photovoltaic module (6) or a color steel tile, comprising the steel beam-column connection joint according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: It also includes purlins (8), which are fixedly installed parallel to the top of the inclined beam (2).
8. A shelter support according to claim 7, characterised in that: The purlin (8) is fixedly installed on the top of the inclined beam (2) via the second L-shaped adapter plate (9).
9. A shelter support according to claim 7, characterised in that: The photovoltaic module (6) is fixed to the top of the purlin (8) by a pressure block (10).
10. A shelter support according to claim 7, characterised in that: The corrugated steel sheet is fixedly installed on the top of the purlin (8) by riveting.