A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs

By welding and fixing the rainwater hopper support to the galvanized steel plate at the TPO roof siphon rainwater hopper, and combining it with the design of sealing gaskets and locking bolts, the problems of leakage and electrochemical corrosion at the TPO roof gutter siphon rainwater hopper were solved, improving the construction quality and appearance.

CN224591687UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04CHINA RAILWAY CONSTR GRP BEIJING ENG CO LTD +2
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINA RAILWAY CONSTR GRP BEIJING ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Existing TPO roofs have problems such as leakage, cold bridging, and electrochemical corrosion at the gutter siphon rainwater inlets, which are particularly prominent at the junctions of mechanical and electrical installation.

Method used

The siphon rainwater hopper is welded and fixed to the galvanized steel plate through the rainwater hopper support, avoiding the need to drill holes in the insulation layer for installation. The connecting support is welded and fixed to the galvanized steel plate, reducing the welding length. Combined with the design of sealing gaskets and locking bolts, it prevents cold bridging and electrochemical corrosion.

Benefits of technology

It achieves the prevention of cold bridging and electrochemical corrosion, reduces the damage to the insulation layer during construction, improves construction efficiency and quality, eliminates the risk of water leakage, and enhances the appearance of the construction.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a passive drainage structure for TPO roofs, relating to the field of roof drainage structures. It includes a strip-shaped drainage gutter and a siphon rainwater hopper. The drainage gutter, from bottom to top, comprises a galvanized steel plate, a vapor barrier, an insulation layer, and TPO roll material. The siphon rainwater hopper, from bottom to top, comprises an assemblable rainwater hopper support, a rainwater hopper base, and a guide hood body. The siphon rainwater hopper of this utility model is welded and fixed to the galvanized steel plate via the rainwater hopper support, avoiding the need to drill holes in the original insulation layer to reserve installation positions for the rainwater hopper, thus reducing damage to the gutter insulation layer and other structures. This utility model uses connecting supports welded to the galvanized steel plate, which, compared to the original full welding of the bottom of the siphon rainwater hopper, effectively reduces the welding length, improves construction efficiency, and greatly reduces gutter deformation caused by welding, improving construction quality and the appearance of the finished product.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of roof drainage structures, and more particularly to a passive drainage structure applied to TPO roofs. Background Technology

[0002] With the application and development of steel structures and metal roofs in large factories and public buildings, the construction techniques for their supporting TPO flexible waterproofing systems have been continuously improved, and the construction processes have also been greatly enhanced. However, leakage has always been a difficult problem to overcome in the industry, especially in important detailed structural areas.

[0003] Such problems are particularly evident at the intersection of electromechanical installation and TPO. One prominent issue is at the gutter siphon rainwater inlet, where there are problems such as leakage prevention, cold bridging, fixed joints, and electrochemical corrosion that urgently need to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a passive drainage structure for TPO roofs. The siphon rainwater hopper of this utility model is fixed to the galvanized steel plate by welding the rainwater hopper support, avoiding the need to open holes in the original insulation layer to reserve the installation position of the rainwater hopper, and reducing damage to the gutter insulation layer and other structures. The utility model is fixed to the galvanized steel plate by welding the connecting support, which effectively reduces the welding length and improves construction efficiency compared to the original full welding of the bottom of the siphon rainwater hopper. It also greatly reduces the deformation of the gutter caused by welding, and improves the construction quality and the appearance of the finished product.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A passive drainage structure for TPO roofing includes a strip-shaped drainage gutter and a siphon rainwater hopper. The drainage gutter has a trough-shaped longitudinal section and, from bottom to top, comprises a galvanized steel plate, a vapor barrier, an insulation layer, and a TPO roll. The drainage gutter has drainage through holes, and the siphon rainwater hopper is fixedly and sealed onto these holes. The siphon rainwater hopper, from bottom to top, comprises an assemblable rainwater hopper support, a rainwater hopper base, and a deflector body. The rainwater hopper support includes a fixedly connected flange plate and at least three sets of connecting supports. The upper end of each connecting support is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the flange plate, and the lower end of each connecting support is welded and fixedly connected to the galvanized steel plate. The connecting supports penetrate the vapor barrier, the insulation layer, and the TPO roll. The flange plate presses down against the TPO roll. The deflector body is sealed and fixedly connected to the rainwater hopper base and the rainwater hopper support by multiple sets of locking bolts.

[0007] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the structure of this utility model can prevent cold bridging. The siphon rainwater hopper is welded and fixed to the galvanized steel plate through the rainwater hopper support, avoiding the need to open holes in the original insulation layer to reserve the installation position of the rainwater hopper, reducing damage to the gutter insulation layer and other structures, and ensuring the integrity of the insulation system. The structure of this utility model can prevent electrochemical corrosion and leakage. After the siphon rainwater hopper is welded to the galvanized steel plate of the gutter through the rainwater hopper support, it is then bolted to the main body of the guide cover through the rainwater hopper base. Furthermore, by setting sealing gaskets, cold bridging and electrochemical corrosion are prevented, eliminating the risk of leakage in the later stages. This utility model is fixed to the galvanized steel plate by welding the connecting support, which effectively reduces the welding length and improves construction efficiency compared to the original full welding of the bottom of the siphon rainwater hopper. It also greatly reduces the deformation of the gutter caused by welding, improving the construction quality and the appearance of the finished product.

[0008] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the cross section of the connecting support is a steel section.

[0009] It can be seen that in the above technical solutions, the connecting support components of the steel section have high resistance to deformation.

[0010] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the length of the connecting support is adjustable, and the connecting support includes a first support part and a second support part. The first support part is provided with a strip groove, and the second support part is provided with a plurality of adjusting bolts that are slidably connected to the strip groove of the first support part.

[0011] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the length of the connecting support is adjustable, which facilitates fine-tuning of the height according to different construction positions to meet on-site construction needs. When in use, the staff can first slide and adjust the first support and the second support to the appropriate position, and then lock the first support and the second support by adjusting the bolts.

[0012] According to the above technical solution, preferably, a sealing gasket is provided between the rainwater hopper base and the flange plate.

[0013] As can be seen, in the above technical solution, the sealing gasket is used to enhance the sealing effect.

[0014] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the thickness of the galvanized steel sheet is 2.5-5mm.

[0015] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the vapor barrier membrane is a double-layered PE vapor barrier membrane, and the thickness of a single-layer PE vapor barrier membrane is 0.2-0.5mm.

[0016] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the insulation layer is a double-layered thick rock wool, and the thickness of a single layer of thick rock wool is 35-80mm.

[0017] According to the above technical solution, preferably, the thickness of the TPO roll is 1.5-4mm.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] (1) The structure of this utility model can achieve cold bridge prevention. The siphon rainwater hopper is welded and fixed to the galvanized steel plate through the rainwater hopper support, which avoids the need to open holes in the original insulation layer to reserve the installation position of the rainwater hopper, reduces the damage to the structure such as the gutter insulation layer, and ensures the integrity of the insulation system.

[0020] (2) The structure of this utility model can prevent electrochemical corrosion and leakage. The siphon rainwater bucket is welded to the galvanized steel plate of the gutter through the rainwater bucket support, and then bolted to the main body of the guide cover through the rainwater bucket base. In addition, by setting sealing gaskets, etc., cold bridge and electrochemical corrosion are prevented, and the leakage risk in the later stage is eliminated.

[0021] (3) This utility model is fixed by welding the connecting support to the galvanized steel plate. Compared with the original siphon rainwater hopper bottom full welding, it effectively reduces the welding length, improves construction efficiency, and greatly reduces the deformation of the gutter caused by welding, thus improving the construction quality and finished product appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This diagram shows a schematic of the building structure after the completion of construction of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 An exploded structural diagram of the siphon rainwater hopper in this utility model is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the isometric structure of the siphon rainwater hopper.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1. Drainage gutter; 2. Siphon rainwater hopper; 3. Rainwater hopper support; 4. Rainwater hopper base; 5. Shield body; 6. Flange plate; 7. Connecting support components. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of the utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "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 the 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 the utility model.

[0029] As shown in the figure, this utility model provides a passive drainage structure for TPO roofs, including a strip-shaped drainage gutter 1 and a siphon rainwater hopper 2. The longitudinal section of the drainage gutter 1 is a trough-shaped structure. From bottom to top, the drainage gutter 1 includes a galvanized steel plate, a vapor barrier membrane, an insulation layer, and TPO roll material. The drainage gutter 1 has drainage through holes. The siphon rainwater hopper 2 is fixedly and sealed on the drainage through holes. From bottom to top, the siphon rainwater hopper 2 includes an assemblable rainwater hopper support 3 and a rainwater hopper. The base 4 and the main body 5 of the deflector, the rainwater hopper support 3 include a fixedly connected flange plate 6 and at least three sets of vertically arranged connecting support members 7. The upper end of the connecting support member 7 is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the flange plate 6, and the lower end of the connecting support member 7 is welded and fixedly connected to the galvanized steel plate. The connecting support member 7 passes through the vapor barrier membrane, the insulation layer and the TPO roll material. The flange plate 6 presses down and tightens against the TPO roll material. The main body 5 of the deflector is sealed and fixedly connected to the rainwater hopper base 4 and the rainwater hopper support 3 by multiple sets of locking bolts.

[0030] The structural design of this invention prevents cold bridging. The siphon rainwater hopper 2 is welded and fixed to the galvanized steel plate via the rainwater hopper support 3, avoiding the need to drill holes in the original insulation layer to reserve the installation position of the rainwater hopper, reducing damage to the gutter insulation layer and other structures, and ensuring the integrity of the insulation system. The structural design of this invention also prevents electrochemical corrosion and leakage. After the siphon rainwater hopper 2 is welded to the galvanized steel plate of the gutter via the rainwater hopper support 3, it is then bolted to the guide cover body 5 via the rainwater hopper base 4. By setting sealing gaskets, cold bridging and electrochemical corrosion are prevented, eliminating the risk of leakage later. This invention is fixed to the galvanized steel plate by welding the connecting support 7. Compared with the original siphon rainwater hopper 2 with full welding at the bottom, this effectively reduces the welding length, improves construction efficiency, and greatly reduces gutter deformation caused by welding, improving construction quality and the appearance of the finished product.

[0031] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the cross-section of the connecting support 7 is a steel section, and the connecting support 7 with a steel section has high resistance to deformation.

[0032] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the length of the connecting support 7 is adjustable. The connecting support 7 includes a first support part and a second support part. The first support part is provided with a strip groove, and the second support part is provided with multiple sets of adjusting bolts that are slidably connected to the strip groove of the first support part. The length of the connecting support 7 is adjustable, which facilitates fine-tuning of the height according to different construction positions to meet on-site construction needs. In use, the workers can first slide and adjust the first support part and the second support part to the appropriate position, and then lock the first support part and the second support part by setting the adjusting bolts.

[0033] Optionally, in one possible implementation, a sealing gasket is provided between the rainwater hopper base 4 and the flange plate 6 to enhance the sealing effect.

[0034] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the thickness of the galvanized steel sheet is 2.5-5 mm.

[0035] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the vapor barrier is a double-layered PE vapor barrier with a thickness of 0.2-0.5 mm for each single layer.

[0036] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the insulation layer is a double-layered thick rock wool, with the thickness of a single layer of thick rock wool being 35-80 mm.

[0037] Optionally, in one possible implementation, the thickness of the TPO roll is 1.5-4 mm.

[0038] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs, characterized in that, The system includes a strip-shaped drainage gutter and a siphon rainwater hopper. The drainage gutter has a trough-shaped longitudinal section. From bottom to top, the drainage gutter consists of a galvanized steel plate, a vapor barrier membrane, an insulation layer, and a TPO roll. The drainage gutter has drainage holes. The siphon rainwater hopper is fixedly and sealed onto the drainage holes. From bottom to top, the siphon rainwater hopper consists of an assemblable rainwater hopper support, a rainwater hopper base, and a guide hood body. The rainwater hopper support includes a fixedly connected flange plate and at least three sets of connecting support members. The upper end of the connecting support member is fixedly connected to the lower end face of the flange plate, and the lower end of the connecting support member is welded and fixedly connected to the galvanized steel plate. The connecting support member passes through the vapor barrier membrane, the insulation layer, and the TPO roll. The flange plate presses down against the TPO roll. The guide hood body is sealed and fixedly connected to the rainwater hopper base and the rainwater hopper support by multiple sets of locking bolts.

2. The passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the connecting support is a steel section.

3. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the connecting support is adjustable. The connecting support includes a first support part and a second support part. The first support part is provided with a strip groove, and the second support part is provided with multiple sets of adjusting bolts that are slidably connected to the strip groove of the first support part.

4. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing gasket is provided between the rainwater hopper base and the flange plate.

5. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the galvanized steel sheet is 2.5-5mm.

6. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vapor barrier membrane is a double-layered PE vapor barrier membrane, and the thickness of a single PE vapor barrier membrane is 0.2-0.5 mm.

7. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insulation layer is a double-layered thick rock wool, with each single layer of thick rock wool having a thickness of 35-80mm.

8. A passive drainage structure for TPO roofs according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the TPO roll is 1.5-4mm.