Assembly type bracket capable of absorbing impacts in multiple directions

The assembled bracket system addresses the poor shock absorption of existing pipe brackets by using a multi-unit design with hydraulic devices and elastic members to absorb multi-directional impacts, thereby reducing pipe damage during earthquakes.

JP2025088705AActive Publication Date: 2025-06-11CHINA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIAL & ENERGY ENGINEERING GROUP CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024131100
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-11-30
Filing Date
2024-08-07
Publication Date
2025-06-11
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-07

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Technical Problem

Existing shock absorption brackets for pipes have poor shock absorption effects and can cause damage to pipes during earthquakes due to direct fixation and poor structural design.

Method used

An assembled bracket system with multiple units joined via a fixed seat, incorporating hydraulic devices, elastic members, and strategically placed locking seats to absorb impacts from multiple directions.

Benefits of technology

The system effectively absorbs impacts from horizontal transverse, horizontal longitudinal, and vertical directions, reducing pipe damage and improving safety during seismic events.

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Abstract

To provide an assembly type bracket capable of absorbing impacts in multiple directions.SOLUTION: An assembly type bracket includes a plurality of bracket units. The bracket units are joined to each other through a fixing seat 1 and respectively include horizontal columns 2. A first engagement seat 3 is installed at one end of the horizontal column 2 and fixed to a body structure. The horizontal column 2 and the first engagement seat 3 are engaged. The end of the horizontal column 2 is connected to the inner side wall of the first engagement seat 3 through a first liquid pressure device and several first elastic members. A second engagement seat 7 is installed at the other end of the horizontal column 2, connected to a vertical column 8 in an inserting manner, and fastened by a bolt. An elastic device is installed between the vertical column 8 and the inner wall of the second engagement seat 7. A pipe engagement seat 10 is installed at the vertical column 8. The invention can significantly improve an impact absorption effect of the impact absorption bracket.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of shock absorption of pipes, and particularly to an assembled bracket capable of absorbing multi-directional shocks.

Background Art

[0002] During an earthquake, the strong vibrations generated during the operation of pipes are extremely destructive. Therefore, the seismic performance of the pipe system in a building is an important indicator for maintaining the function of the building. If the pipes suspended during an earthquake fall, it will cause huge casualties and economic losses. To avoid such a situation, currently, the installation of pipes in buildings is carried out using shock absorption brackets, and shock absorption brackets are usually made by cutting, bending, and welding metal materials such as angle iron, flat iron, and square tubes.

[0003] The existing shock absorption brackets generally have a structure in which a support rod is directly welded to an expansion bolt fixed to the wall. The shock absorption effect during use is poor. In addition, since the pipes of the shock absorption brackets are directly fixed with U-bolts, when the brackets shake, the pipes will also shake together. If the amplitude of the shake is large, the pipes will be damaged, affecting the use and causing safety problems.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In view of the above prior art, the present invention proposes an assembled bracket capable of absorbing multi-directional shocks.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] The assembled bracket capable of multi-directional shock absorption provided by the present invention includes several bracket units, and the several bracket units are joined to each other via a fixed seat (1). The bracket unit includes a horizontal support (2). A first locking seat (3) is installed at one end of the horizontal support (2), and the first locking seat (3) is fixed to the body structure. The horizontal support (2) and the first locking seat (3) are engaged, and the end of the horizontal support (2) is connected to the inner wall of the first locking seat (3) via a first hydraulic device (4) and several first elastic members (5). A second locking seat (7) is installed at the other end of the horizontal support (2), and the second locking seat (7) is inserted and connected to a vertical support (8) and fastened with bolts. An elastic device (9) is installed between the vertical support (8) and the inner wall of the second locking seat (7). A pipe locking seat (10) is installed on the vertical support (8). An A-shaped plate (11) is installed inside the fixed seat (1). The A-shaped plate (11) connects an upper inclined plate (111), a lower inclined plate (112) and a central plate (113). One end of the upper inclined plate (111) is connected to one end of the lower inclined plate (112), one end of the central plate (113) is connected to the inner surface of the upper inclined plate (111), and the other end of the central plate (113) is connected to the inner surface of the lower inclined plate (112). The longitudinal cross-section of the A-shaped plate (11) is in the shape of an "A", and the apex of the "A" shape abuts against one side surface inside the fixed seat (1). The central plate (113) and the inner wall of the fixed seat (1) are connected via a second hydraulic device (12). The vertical supports (8) of two bracket units joined to each other are respectively inserted into the fixed seat (1) from the top and bottom of the fixed seat (1) and fastened with bolts. The joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the top of the fixed seat (1) directly or indirectly abuts against the surface of the upper inclined plate (111), and the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the bottom of the fixed seat (1) directly or indirectly abuts against the surface of the lower inclined plate (112).

[0006] Preferably, the elastic device (9) includes two symmetrically arranged V-shaped plates (91), the two V-shaped plates (91) are respectively arranged on both sides of the vertical support (8), and all the opposing ends of the two V-shaped plates (91) are connected through C-shaped plates (92). Fixed plates (93) are installed on the outer ends of the two C-shaped plates (92). Both of the two fixed plates (93) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second locking seat (7) through fixed rods (94), and the opposing ends of the two fixed plates (93) are both connected through a connecting member (95). Elastic pads (96) are installed on the opposing sides of the two V-shaped plates (91), and several second elastic members are installed between the elastic pads (96) and the adjacent V-shaped plates (91). The vertical support (8) is locked between the two elastic pads (96).

[0007] Preferably, the pipe locking seat (10) includes a pipe support plate (101), the pipe support plate (101) has a V-shaped positioning groove (102), a wooden support is installed at the upper end of the V-shaped positioning groove (102), a rubber spacer is installed at the upper end of the wooden support, there is a U-shaped positioning groove (103) above the V-shaped positioning groove (102), and the opposing ends of the V-shaped positioning groove (102) and the U-shaped positioning groove (103) are both connected through bolts.

[0008] Preferably, the pipe support plate (101) is made of angle steel, and several vertically arranged reinforcing support plates (104) are installed at the lower end of the pipe support plate (101) located in the V-shaped positioning groove (102).

[0009] Preferably, a rubber pad (13) is installed at the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the top of the fixed seat (1), and the rubber pad (13) has an inclined surface corresponding to the upper inclined plate (111). A rubber pad (13) is installed at the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the bottom of the fixed seat (1), and the rubber pad (13) has an inclined surface corresponding to the lower inclined plate (112).

[0010] Preferably, a resistance block (14) is installed between the inner wall of the fixed seat (1) and the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the top of the fixed seat (1), and between the inner wall of the fixed seat (1) and the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the bottom of the fixed seat (1).

[0011] Preferably, a connection spring (15) is sleeved at the joint end of the vertical support (8) located inside the fixed seat (1), and both ends of the connection spring (15) are respectively connected to the vertical support (8) and the fixed seat (1).

[0012] Preferably, vibration monitors (16) are installed on all of the fixed seat (1), the first locking seat (3) and the second locking seat (7), and the first hydraulic device (4), the second hydraulic device (12) and the vibration monitor (16) are all connected to a control system.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows. The assembled bracket capable of absorbing multi-directional impacts provided by the present invention can absorb the impacts on the bracket unit from three directions: the horizontal transverse direction, the horizontal longitudinal direction, and the vertical direction by installing the first locking seat, the second locking seat and the fixed seat, greatly improving the impact absorption effect of the impact absorption bracket. Since it can be joined through the fixed seat, it is convenient to install and easy to reuse.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying out the Invention

[0015] To facilitate the understanding of the technical means, unique features, objectives, and effects of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below with specific figures.

[0016] Embodiment An assembled bracket capable of absorbing impacts in multiple directions, which includes several bracket units as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, and the several bracket units are joined to each other via a fixed seat 1. Here, the bracket unit includes a horizontal support 2, the horizontal support 2 can be made of channel steel, a first locking seat 3 is installed at one end of the horizontal support 2, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the first locking seat 3 adopts a box structure, the closed end of the first locking seat 3 is fixed to the main body structure, an end plate is fixed to one end of the horizontal support 2, the end plate of the horizontal support 2 and the open end of the first locking seat 3 are connected by a locking slot and a locking tool, and the inner side walls of the end plate and the first locking seat 3 are connected via a first hydraulic device 4 and two first elastic members 5, the first elastic member 5 is a spring, and the two first elastic members 5 are respectively arranged on both sides of the first hydraulic device.

[0017] Furthermore, a second locking seat 7 is installed at the other end of the horizontal support 2. The second locking seat 7 adopts a cylindrical structure. The second locking seat 7 is inserted and connected to the vertical support 8 and fastened with bolts. An elastic device 9 is installed between the inner wall of the vertical support 8 and the second locking seat 7. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the elastic device 9 includes two symmetrically arranged V-shaped plates 91. The two V-shaped plates 91 are respectively arranged on both sides of the vertical support 8. The opposing ends of the two V-shaped plates 91 are respectively connected via C-shaped plates 92. Fixed plates 93 are installed at the outer ends of the two C-shaped plates 92. The two fixed plates 93 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second locking seat 7 via fixing rods 94. The opposing ends of the two fixed plates 93 are connected via connecting members 95. Elastic pads 96 are installed on the opposing sides of the two V-shaped plates 91. Several second elastic members are installed between the elastic pads 96 and the adjacent V-shaped plates 91. The vertical support 8 is locked between the two elastic pads 96.

[0018] By installing the first locking seat 3, the first hydraulic device 4, and the two first elastic members 5, the impact on the bracket unit from the horizontal lateral direction can be absorbed. With the second locking seat 7 and the elastic device 9, the impact on the bracket unit from the horizontal longitudinal direction and the vertical direction can be absorbed. Also, in the conventional socket mode, since the contact surface between the inner rod and the fixed outer jacket is a curved surface, gaps are likely to occur. Even if a rubber pad is added, the contact surface remains curved and thus is not useful for shock absorption. Therefore, in this application, V-shaped plates 91, elastic pads 96, and second elastic members are installed in the elastic device 9 so that the contact surface between the vertical support 8 and the second locking seat 7 is straight. And since both sides of the second elastic member are straight and V-shaped respectively, the compression force exerted on the vertical support 8 by the second elastic members on both sides is greater than the compression force exerted on the vertical support 8 by the second elastic member in the middle. When the vertical support 8 is offset in the horizontal longitudinal direction due to the action of an external force, it is restricted by the above structure and can quickly bounce back to its original state, reducing the offset size in the longitudinal direction of the vertical support 8 and avoiding excessive swaying and damage of the pipe.

[0019] Furthermore, a pipe locking seat 10 is fixed to one side of the vertical support 8 and is used for installing a pipe. The pipe locking seat 10 includes a pipe support plate 101. The pipe support plate 101 is made of angle steel. The pipe support plate 101 has a V-shaped positioning groove 102. A wooden support is installed at the upper end of the V-shaped positioning groove 102, and a rubber spacer is installed at the upper end of the wooden support. There is a U-shaped positioning groove 103 above the V-shaped positioning groove 102. The opposing ends of the V-shaped positioning groove 102 and the U-shaped positioning groove 103 are both connected via bolts. Two vertical reinforcing support plates 104 are installed at the lower end of the V-shaped positioning groove 102 of the pipe support plate 101.

[0020] The U-shaped positioning groove 103 and the V-shaped positioning groove 102 can be fitted to fix pipes of various sizes. By installing the wooden support, the installation of the pipe is more stable. By installing the rubber spacer in the V-shaped positioning groove 102, the stability can be enhanced. Also, by adding the reinforcing support plate 104, the ability of the V-shaped positioning groove 102 to receive force can be improved.

[0021] Furthermore, the fixed seat 1 adopts a box structure. As shown in FIG. 2, an A-shaped plate 11 is installed inside the fixed seat 1. The A-shaped plate 11 is formed by connecting an upper inclined plate 111, a lower inclined plate 112, and a central plate 113. Here, one end of the upper inclined plate 111 is connected to one end of the lower inclined plate 112, and the included angle between the upper inclined plate 111 and the lower inclined plate 112 is 45 degrees. One end of the central plate 113 is connected to the inner surface of the upper inclined plate 111, and the other end is connected to the inner surface of the lower inclined plate 112. The longitudinal cross-section of the A-shaped plate 11 is in the shape of the letter "A". The vertex of the "A" shape abuts against one side surface inside the fixed seat. The central plate 113 of the A-shaped plate 11 and the inner wall of the fixed seat 1 are connected via a second hydraulic device 12 and joined together. The vertical struts 8 of the two bracket units joined together are inserted into the fixed seat 1 from the top and bottom of the fixed seat 1 respectively and fastened with bolts, and abut against the surfaces of the upper inclined plate 111 and the lower inclined plate 112 of the A-shaped plate 11 respectively. A rubber pad 13 is installed at the joined end of the vertical strut 8, and the rubber pad 13 has an inclined surface corresponding to the A-shaped plate 11. A resistance block 14 is installed between the inner wall of the fixed seat 1 and the joined end of the vertical strut 8. The resistance block 14 restricts the displacement of the vertical strut 8 in the horizontal direction. A connection spring 15 is sleeve-connected to the joined end of the vertical strut 8 located inside the fixed seat 1, and both ends of the connection spring 15 are connected to the vertical strut 8 and the fixed seat 1 respectively.

[0022] By installing the fixed seat 1, the bracket unit can be arbitrarily increased or decreased according to actual needs. Also, by installing the A-shaped plate 11, the rubber pad 13, and the connection spring 15 inside the fixed seat 1, the whole bracket after joining can absorb impacts.

[0023] Furthermore, a vibration monitor 16 may be further installed on the fixed seat 1, the first locking seat 3, and the second locking seat 7. The first hydraulic device 4, the second hydraulic device 12, and the vibration monitor 16 are all connected to a control system. The control system can adopt a PLC control system. The vibration monitor 16 monitors the vibration of the blood unit, feeds back to the PLC control system via a wireless signal, and the PLC control system reversely brakes the first hydraulic device 4 and the second hydraulic device 12 according to the vibration situation, thereby reducing the vibration.

[0024] The above is only one embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Equivalent structures created using the specifications and drawings of the present invention, and equivalent structures directly or indirectly applied and made in other related technical fields are all within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0025] 1, fixed seat 2, horizontal support 3, first locking seat 4, first hydraulic device 5, first elastic member 7, second locking seat 8, vertical support 9, elastic device 91, V-shaped plate 92, C-shaped plate 93, fixed plate 94, fixed rod 95, connecting member 96, elastic pad 10, pipe locking seat 101, pipe support plate 102, V-shaped positioning groove 103, U-shaped positioning groove 104, reinforcing support plate 11, A-shaped plate 111, upper inclined plate 112, lower inclined plate 113, central plate 12, second hydraulic device 13, rubber pad 14. Resistance block 15. Connection spring 16. Vibration monitor

Claims

1. The bracket unit includes several bracket units, which are connected to each other through fixed seats (1), and the bracket unit includes a horizontal support (2), one end of the horizontal support (2) is provided with a first locking seat (3), the first locking seat (3) is fixed to a main body structure, the horizontal support (2) and the first locking seat (3) are engaged with each other, and an end of the horizontal support (2) is connected to the inner wall of the first locking seat (3) through a first hydraulic device (4) and several first elastic members (5), the other end of the horizontal support (2) is provided with a second locking seat (7), the second locking seat (7) is inserted and connected to a vertical support (8) and fastened with a bolt, and an elastic device (9) is provided between the vertical support (8) and the inner wall of the second locking seat (7), and a pipe locking seat (10) is provided on the vertical support (8); An A-shaped plate (11) is installed inside the fixed seat (1), and the A-shaped plate (11) is formed by connecting an upper inclined plate (111), a lower inclined plate (112), and a center plate (113). One end of the upper inclined plate (111) is connected to one end of the lower inclined plate (112), one end of the center plate (113) is connected to the inner surface of the upper inclined plate (111), and the other end of the center plate (113) is connected to the inner surface of the lower inclined plate (112). The vertical cross section of the A-shaped plate (11) is in the shape of the letter "A", and the apex of the "A" shape abuts against one side surface of the inside of the fixed seat (1). The center plate (113) and the inner wall of the fixed seat (1) are connected via a second hydraulic device (12). The vertical struts (8) of the two bracket units joined together are inserted into the fixing base (1) from the top and bottom, respectively, and fastened with bolts; a joint end of the vertical strut (8) inserted from the top of the fixed seat (1) directly or indirectly abuts on the surface of the upper inclined plate (111), and a joint end of the vertical strut (8) inserted from the bottom of the fixed seat (1) directly or indirectly abuts on the surface of the lower inclined plate (112). An assembled bracket that can absorb shock from multiple directions.

2. The elastic device (9) includes two symmetrically arranged V-shaped plates (91), the two V-shaped plates (91) are respectively arranged on both sides of the vertical support (8), the opposite ends of the two V-shaped plates (91) are all connected via C-shaped plates (92), the outer ends of the two C-shaped plates (92) are both installed with fixed plates (93), the two fixed plates (93) are both fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second locking seat (7) via fixed rods (94), and the opposite ends of the two fixed plates (93) are all connected via connecting members (95), elastic pads (96) are installed on the opposite sides of the two V-shaped plates (91), and several second elastic members are installed between the elastic pads (96) and the adjacent V-shaped plates (91), and the vertical support (8) is locked between the two elastic pads (96).

2. The multi-directional shock absorbing assembly bracket according to claim 1.

3. The pipe locking seat (10) includes a pipe support plate (101), the pipe support plate (101) has a V-shaped positioning groove (102), a wooden support is installed at the upper end of the V-shaped positioning groove (102), a rubber spacer is installed at the upper end of the wooden support, a U-shaped positioning groove (103) is located above the V-shaped positioning groove (102), and the opposing ends of the V-shaped positioning groove (102) and the U-shaped positioning groove (103) are both connected via bolts.

3. The assembly bracket capable of absorbing shock in multiple directions according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The pipe support plate (101) is made of angle steel, and several vertical reinforcing support plates (104) are installed at the lower end of the pipe support plate (101) located in the V-shaped positioning groove (102); The assembly bracket capable of absorbing shock in multiple directions according to claim 3.

5. A rubber pad (13) is installed at the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the top of the fixed base (1), and the rubber pad (13) has an inclined surface corresponding to the upper inclined plate (111); A rubber pad (13) is installed at the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the bottom of the fixed base (1), and the rubber pad (13) has an inclined surface corresponding to the lower inclined plate (112); 3. The assembly bracket capable of absorbing shock in multiple directions according to claim 1 or 2.

6. Resistance blocks (14) are installed between the inner wall of the fixed seat (1) and the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the top of the fixed seat (1), and between the inner wall of the fixed seat (1) and the joint end of the vertical support (8) inserted from the bottom of the fixed seat (1).

3. The assembly bracket capable of absorbing shock in multiple directions according to claim 1 or 2.

7. A connecting spring (15) is sleeve-connected to the joint end of the vertical support (8) located inside the fixed seat (1), and both ends of the connecting spring (15) are connected to the vertical support (8) and the fixed seat (1), respectively.

3. The assembly bracket capable of absorbing shock in multiple directions according to claim 1 or 2.

8. A vibration monitor (16) is installed on each of the fixed seat (1), the first locking seat (3) and the second locking seat (7), and the first hydraulic device (4), the second hydraulic device (12) and the vibration monitor (16) are all connected to a control system.

3. The assembly bracket capable of absorbing shock in multiple directions according to claim 1 or 2.

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