Adjustable glass clamp

Abstract

The utility model relates to glass clamp technical field especially, more particularly to adjustable glass clamp. Adjustable glass clamp includes clamping body, clamping component and angle adjusting spare, and the clamping groove with the opening of opening is seted up on clamping body. Angle adjusting spare sets up in clamping groove, and the top end of angle adjusting spare is used for the bottom end of supporting glass, and the wall surface hinge connection of angle adjusting spare and clamping groove can be along vertical direction and is deflected to adapt to the installation angle of glass, wherein, clamping component includes first clamping unit and second clamping unit, and first clamping unit and second clamping unit are arranged on the opposite sides of clamping groove respectively and are used for clamping the two sides of glass. By setting up the wall surface hinge connection of angle adjusting spare with clamping groove, the installation angle of glass is adapted, and the installation angle can be flexibly adjusted according to the stair inclination angle, the adaptability is improved, and the problem that the stability is poor due to stress concentration caused by the angle mismatch between glass and glass clamp is avoided, thereby avoiding the safety risk.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of glass clamp technology, and in particular to an adjustable glass clamp. Background Technology

[0002] Among common stair railing constructions, glass railings are increasingly widely used due to their combination of safety and aesthetic appeal. In the installation and fixing process of glass railings, glass clips are currently the mainstream method for securing glass in the industry.

[0003] However, existing glass clamps on the market generally suffer from a structural defect of fixed angles. Their angles cannot be adaptively adjusted according to the inclination angle of the staircase, and can only rely on shims on the contact surface with the glass for minor angle compensation. But the amount of fine adjustment by the shims is far from sufficient to achieve a perfect fit between the glass clamp and staircases with different inclination angles, especially in applications such as non-standard angle staircases, such as irregular corner staircases and custom-made slope staircases, where the compatibility problem is even more prominent.

[0004] The mismatch between the installation angle of the glass clamp and the glass will cause the stress state of the glass to deviate from the preset design load-bearing path, resulting in local stress concentration points in the contact area between the glass and the glass clamp. During long-term use, micro-cracks that are difficult to see with the naked eye will gradually appear at the stress concentration points. These micro-cracks will continue to accumulate over time. When the railing is subjected to external vibrations (such as impacts from people walking or accidental collisions) or changes in ambient temperature (such as temperature differences between day and night or thermal expansion and contraction caused by seasonal changes), the micro-cracks will expand rapidly. This can lead to sudden glass breakage or, in severe cases, loosening of the connection between the glass clamp and the glass, ultimately causing the glass railing to fall and posing a serious threat to the personal safety of passersby. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an adjustable glass clip, which solves the technical problems of poor angle adaptability of existing glass clips and the resulting poor stability leading to safety risks.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0009] This utility model provides an adjustable glass clamp, including a clamping body, a clamping assembly, and an angle adjusting member. The clamping body has an open clamping groove. The angle adjusting member is disposed in the clamping groove, and its top end is used to support the bottom end of the glass. The angle adjusting member is hinged to the wall of the clamping groove and can swing vertically to adapt to the installation angle of the glass. The clamping assembly includes a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the clamping groove for clamping both sides of the glass.

[0010] Preferably, the longitudinal section of the angle adjusting member is arc-shaped, the upper surface of the angle adjusting member forms a supporting surface for supporting the glass, and the lower surface of the angle adjusting member forms a load-bearing surface; the bottom of the clamping groove is provided with an arc groove that matches the load-bearing surface, and the load-bearing surface is slidably supported in the arc groove.

[0011] Preferably, the angle adjusting member has limiting protrusions on both sides; the arc groove has limiting inclined surfaces on both sides, and the limiting protrusions can abut against the limiting inclined surfaces.

[0012] Preferably, the two limiting inclined surfaces are arranged facing each other and the inclination angle is 45°.

[0013] Preferably, a hinge post is provided on the wall of the clamping groove, and the hinge post is a cylinder; the angle adjusting member is provided with a hinge hole, and the hinge hole of the angle adjusting member is hinged to the clamping body through the hinge post.

[0014] Preferably, the hinge post has parallel mounting surfaces on both sides of its end; the angle adjustment member has mounting grooves on both sides, which are adapted to the mounting surfaces; the mounting grooves are connected to the hinge holes.

[0015] Preferably, the angle adjustment component has multiple weight-reducing holes.

[0016] Preferably, the clamping assembly further includes at least one set screw; both the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit include a gasket and a snap-fit ​​shell; the gasket is snapped onto the wall of the U-shaped groove through the snap-fit ​​shell; the set screw passes through the clamping body on one side and contacts the gasket in the first clamping unit, and the gasket is pressed against the glass by tightening the set screw.

[0017] Preferably, the pad of the second clamping unit is provided with a spherical protrusion, and the wall of the clamping groove is provided with a spherical groove, and the spherical protrusion and the spherical groove cooperate with each other.

[0018] Preferably, it also includes a decorative bottom shell; the decorative bottom shell is fastened to the bottom of the clamping body.

[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0021] This utility model provides an adjustable glass clamp, including a clamping body, a clamping assembly, and an angle adjustment component. The clamping body has an open clamping groove. The angle adjustment component is disposed within the clamping groove, and its top end supports the bottom end of the glass. The angle adjustment component is hinged to the wall of the clamping groove and can tilt vertically to adapt to the installation angle of the glass. The clamping assembly includes a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit, which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the clamping groove to clamp the two sides of the glass. In this application, by providing an angle adjustment component hinged to the wall of the clamping groove to adapt to the installation angle of the glass, the installation angle can be flexibly adjusted according to the inclination angle of the staircase (such as irregular corners or customized slopes), improving adaptability and avoiding the problem of poor stability and safety risks caused by stress concentration due to mismatch between the glass and the glass clamp angle. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the adjustable glass clip of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable glass clip (decorative base not shown);

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Longitudinal sectional view in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A longitudinal sectional view;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the angle adjustment component;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustable glass clamp in use.

[0028] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0029] 1: Clamping body; 11: Clamping groove; 12: Limiting slope;

[0030] 2: Clamping assembly; 21: First clamping unit; 22: Second clamping unit; 23: Set screw; 2a: Gasket; 2b: Snap-fit ​​housing;

[0031] 3: Angle adjustment component; 31: Limiting protrusion; 32: Hinge hole; 33: Mounting slot; 34: Weight reduction hole;

[0032] 4: Hinged column; 41: Mounting surface;

[0033] 5: Decorative base shell;

[0034] A: Glass. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment of the present invention provides an adjustable glass clamp, which includes a clamping body 1, a clamping assembly 2, and an angle adjusting member 3. The clamping body 1 has an open clamping groove 11, and glass A is disposed in the opening of the clamping groove 11. The clamping assembly 2 includes a first clamping unit 21, a second clamping unit 22, and at least one set screw 23. The first clamping unit 21 and the second clamping unit 22 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the clamping groove 11 for clamping both sides of glass A.

[0037] An angle adjusting member 3 is disposed within the clamping groove 11. The top end of the angle adjusting member 3 is used to support the bottom end of the glass A. The angle adjusting member 3 is hinged to the wall of the clamping groove 11, allowing it to tilt vertically to adapt to the installation angle of the glass A. In this embodiment, by providing an angle adjusting member 3 hinged to the wall of the clamping groove 11, the installation angle of the glass A is adapted, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the installation angle can be flexibly adjusted according to the inclination angle of the staircase (such as irregular corners or customized slopes), improving adaptability and avoiding the safety risks caused by poor stability due to stress concentration caused by the mismatch between the angles of glass A and the glass clamps. In practical applications, multiple adjustable glass clamps are installed below glass A. When glass A is lowered to the support surface of the angle adjustment component 3 in the clamping groove 11 at a preset angle, the angle adjustment component 3 rotates to adapt to the bottom angle of glass A.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, a hinge post 4 is provided on the wall of the clamping groove 11. The hinge post 4 is cylindrical, and the angle adjusting member 3 is provided with a hinge hole 32. The hinge hole 32 of the angle adjusting member 3 is hinged to the clamping body 1 through the hinge post 4. In this embodiment, in order to ensure the stability of the hinge of the angle adjusting member 3, hinge posts 4 are coaxially provided on the two opposite walls of the clamping groove 11, and the angle adjusting member 3 is provided with a through hinge hole 32. The hinge hole 32 of the angle adjusting member 3 is hinged to the two hinge posts 4 respectively.

[0039] To facilitate the installation and removal of the angle adjustment component 3, parallel mounting surfaces 41 are provided on both sides of the end of the hinge post 4. The mounting surfaces 41 are inclined at a certain angle. Mounting grooves 33 are provided on both sides of the angle adjustment component 3. The mounting grooves 33 are adapted to the mounting surfaces 41, and the mounting grooves 33 are connected to the hinge holes 32. During installation, the mounting surfaces 41 of the hinge post 4 can be quickly aligned through the mounting grooves 33. At the same time, since the mounting surfaces 41 are inclined at a certain angle, the hinge post 4 can be prevented from falling out of the angle adjustment component 3 after it is installed in place, thereby ensuring the positional stability of the angle adjustment component 3.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, the longitudinal section of the angle adjusting member 3 is arc-shaped. The upper surface of the angle adjusting member 3 forms a supporting surface for supporting glass A, and the lower surface of the angle adjusting member 3 forms a load-bearing surface. The bottom of the clamping groove 11 is provided with an arc groove that matches the load-bearing surface. The load-bearing surface is slidably supported in the arc groove to transfer the load applied by glass A to the clamping body 1, thereby improving the overall load-bearing capacity of the glass clamp and avoiding structural deformation caused by insufficient load-bearing capacity.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, the angle adjusting member 3 has limiting protrusions 31 on both sides and limiting inclined surfaces 12 on both sides of the arc groove. The limiting protrusions 31 can abut against the limiting inclined surfaces 12. During the rotation of the angle adjusting member 3, one of the limiting protrusions 31 on both sides abuts against the limiting inclined surface 12 to form a limit, which can limit the maximum swing angle of the angle adjusting member 3, prevent the glass A from becoming unbalanced due to excessive adjustment, and thus improve the safety of use. In this embodiment, the two limiting inclined surfaces 12 are arranged facing each other and the tilt angle is 45°.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, the angle adjustment component 3 has multiple weight reduction holes 34. These holes can reduce the weight of the angle adjustment component 3 without affecting its load-bearing capacity, thereby reducing the load of the glass clamp on the stair railing support structure.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, both the first clamping unit 21 and the second clamping unit 22 include a gasket 2a and a snap-fit ​​shell 2b. The gasket 2a is snapped onto the wall of the groove through the snap-fit ​​shell 2b. The set screw 23 passes through the clamping body 1 on one side and contacts the gasket 2a in the first clamping unit 21. By tightening the set screw 23, the gasket 2a is pressed against the glass A, thereby fixing and adjusting the glass A.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the second clamping unit 22 has a spherical protrusion on the pad 2a and a spherical groove on the wall of the clamping groove 11. The spherical protrusion and the spherical groove cooperate to achieve fine adjustment of glass A. After fine adjustment, glass A is fixed by adjusting the set screw 23.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the adjustable glass clamp also includes a decorative bottom shell 5. The decorative bottom shell 5 is fastened to the bottom of the clamping body 1, which can cover the mounting screws, connection gaps, etc. at the bottom, improve the overall visual effect of the glass A guardrail, and at the same time, the bottom shell can prevent dust and water stains from entering the interior of the clamping body 1, prevent the internal structure from rusting or being jammed by impurities, and extend the service life of the glass clamp.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "beneath" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0050] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make modifications, alterations, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable glass clamp, characterized in that, It includes a clamping body (1), a clamping assembly (2), and an angle adjustment component (3); The clamping body (1) has an open clamping groove (11). The angle adjustment member (3) is disposed in the clamping groove (11). The top end of the angle adjustment member (3) is used to support the bottom end of the glass (A). The angle adjustment member (3) is hinged to the wall of the clamping groove (11) and can swing vertically to adapt to the installation angle of the glass (A). The clamping assembly (2) includes a first clamping unit (21), a second clamping unit (22) and at least one set screw (23). The first clamping unit (21) and the second clamping unit (22) are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the clamping groove (11) for clamping both sides of the glass (A). The set screw (23) passes through the clamping body (1) on one side and contacts the gasket (2a) in the first clamping unit (21). By tightening the set screw (23), the gasket (2a) is pressed against the glass (A).

2. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal section of the angle adjustment member (3) is arc-shaped, the upper surface of the angle adjustment member (3) forms a supporting surface for supporting the glass (A), and the lower surface of the angle adjustment member (3) forms a load-bearing surface. The bottom of the clamping groove (11) is provided with an arc groove that is adapted to the load-bearing surface, and the load-bearing surface is slidably supported in the arc groove.

3. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The angle adjustment component (3) has limiting protrusions (31) on both sides. The circular arc groove is provided with limiting inclined surfaces (12) on both sides, and the limiting protrusion (31) can abut against the limiting inclined surfaces (12).

4. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The two limiting inclined surfaces (12) are arranged facing each other and the inclination angle is 45°.

5. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The wall of the clamping groove (11) is provided with a hinge post (4), and the hinge post (4) is a cylinder; The angle adjustment member (3) is provided with a hinge hole (32), and the hinge hole (32) of the angle adjustment member (3) is hinged to the clamping body (1) through the hinge post (4).

6. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The hinge post (4) has parallel mounting surfaces (41) on both sides of its end. The angle adjustment component (3) has mounting grooves (33) on both sides, and the mounting grooves (33) are adapted to the mounting surface (41); The mounting groove (33) is connected to the hinge hole (32).

7. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment component (3) has multiple weight reduction holes (34).

8. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first clamping unit (21) and the second clamping unit (22) include the gasket (2a) and the snap-fit ​​shell (2b); The gasket (2a) is snapped onto the wall of the U-shaped groove by the snap-fit ​​shell (2b).

9. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The second clamping unit (22) has a spherical protrusion on the pad (2a) and a spherical groove on the wall of the clamping groove (11), and the spherical protrusion cooperates with the spherical groove.

10. The adjustable glass clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a decorative base shell (5); The decorative base shell (5) is fastened to the bottom of the clamping body (1).

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