Earthquake-resistant reinforcement device

Abstract

To provide an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device suitable for installation on equipment in a clean room. [Means] The seismic reinforcement device includes a first part, a first fixing assembly, a second part, a second fixing assembly, and a third part. The first part includes a cross beam and a first mounting part, the cross beam having opposing first and second ends, the first mounting part being located at the first and second ends. The first fixing assembly is detachably connected to the first mounting part and adapted to fix a support part of equipment to the first mounting part. The second part is connected to the first part and includes a first structure and a second mounting part, the first structure being located between the cross beam and the second mounting part. The second fixing assembly is detachably connected to the second mounting part and adapted to fix a support part of equipment to the second mounting part. The third part is connected to the first part and includes a second structure, the second structure being adapted to be connected to the ground.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device, and more particularly to an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device suitable for installation on equipment in a clean room. [Background technology]

[0002] With the rapid advancement of science and technology, the problem of vibration on equipment can no longer be ignored in today's high-tech industries and research institutions. If the vibration energy exceeds the limits of the equipment, it will have a significant impact on the operation of the equipment and product yield.

[0003] Therefore, how to improve the earthquake resistance of clean room equipment during earthquakes is one of the goals to be solved in this field. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present invention provides an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device that is suitable for installation on equipment in clean rooms, performs earthquake-resistant reinforcement, has few restrictions on installation location, and is highly convenient. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention provides a seismic reinforcement device suitable for installation on equipment in a clean room. The seismic reinforcement device includes a first part, a first fixing assembly, a second part, a second fixing assembly, and a third part. The first part includes a cross beam and a first mounting part, the cross beam having opposing first and second ends, the first mounting part being located at the first and second ends. The first fixing assembly is detachably connected to the first mounting part and is suitable for fixing a support part of the equipment to the first mounting part. The second part is connected to the first part and includes a first structure and a second mounting part, the first structure being located between the cross beam and the second mounting part. The second fixing assembly is detachably connected to the second mounting part and is suitable for fixing a support part of the equipment to the second mounting part. The third part is connected to the first part and includes a second structure, the second structure being suitable for connection to the ground.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting portion includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate, the first plate being parallel to the third plate, and the second plate being perpendicular to the first and third plates, and the first, second, and third plates forming a U-shape and forming a first space.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing assembly includes a first cover plate, which is parallel to the second plate and parallel to the extending direction of the cross beam.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing assembly further includes a first locking member, which passes through the first cover plate and extends into the first space, and is adapted to abut against the support.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second part further includes a pillar, the first structure is located between the pillar and the cross beam, and the second mounting part includes two baffles located on opposite sides of the pillar, and a second space is formed between the two baffles and the pillar.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second fixing assembly includes a second locking member, which extends through each baffle into the second space and is adapted to abut against the support.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the third part further includes a third mounting portion and a base, the third mounting portion being disposed between the end of the second structure remote from the first part and the base, and the third mounting portion includes two side plates located on opposite sides of the second structure, and a third space is formed between the two side plates and the second structure.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the seismic reinforcement device further includes a third fixing assembly detachably connected to the third mounting portion. The third fixing assembly includes a third cover plate and a third locking member. The third cover plate is perpendicular to the two side plates, and the third locking member extends through the third cover plate into the third space to fix the column portion of the base within the third space.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first structure is a diagonal member.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second structure is a curved diagonal member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] Based on the above, the seismic reinforcement device of the present invention can secure the equipment support to the first mounting part using a first fixing assembly, and secure the equipment support to the second mounting part using a second fixing assembly. This allows weak parts of clean room equipment to be reinforced and strengthened without having to evaluate whether to install reinforcement members based on the location of existing holes in the equipment. The seismic reinforcement device can be installed with fewer restrictions on its installation location, is highly convenient, and significantly improves the reinforcement effect.

[0016] In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more clear and easily understandable, specific reference will now be made to the following embodiments and a detailed description will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device for equipment in a clean room according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a partial perspective schematic view of the earthquake-resistant reinforcement device and equipment in the clean room of FIG. 1. [Figure 3A] FIG. 2 is a schematic three-dimensional view in which some components of the earthquake-resistant reinforcement device and the equipment in the clean room in FIG. 1 are omitted. [Figure 3B] 3B is a partially enlarged schematic view of the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 3A and the equipment in the clean room. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5A] 1 is a schematic top view of a first portion of an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to an embodiment of the present invention, with some components omitted; [Figure 5B]5B is a schematic top view of the first portion of FIG. 5A and the support of the device. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 5 is an exploded schematic view of the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 4. [Figure 7] 5 is an exploded schematic view showing the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 4 from another perspective. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Fig. 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of an earthquake-resistant reinforcement device applied to equipment in a clean room according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a partial perspective view of the earthquake-resistant reinforcement device and the equipment in the clean room shown in Fig. 1. Note that the ground is omitted in Fig. 2.

[0019] First, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the seismic reinforcement device 100 of this embodiment is suitable for installation on equipment 20 in a clean room. In this embodiment, the equipment 20 is, for example, a vacuum transfer module (VTM), but the present application is not limited thereto. Generally, existing VTM equipment in clean rooms may require reinforcement due to insufficient seismic resistance. However, due to constraints in the on-site environment, tasks such as drilling and welding cannot be performed, making it difficult to install seismic reinforcement members on existing equipment. Currently, the only way to determine whether reinforcement members can be installed is based on the location of holes in the existing equipment, which limits the possible installation locations and results in poor reinforcement effectiveness. The seismic reinforcement method of the present application can solve the above problem.

[0020] FIG. 3A is a three-dimensional schematic view of the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 1 and some components of the equipment in the clean room, with the latter omitted. FIG. 3B is a partially enlarged schematic view of the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 3A and some components of the equipment in the clean room. FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional schematic view of a seismic reinforcement device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5A is a top view schematic view of a first part of the seismic reinforcement device according to an embodiment of the present invention, with some components omitted. FIG. 5B is a top view schematic view of the first part and the equipment support of FIG. 5A. FIG. 6 is an exploded schematic view of the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 4. FIG. 7 is an exploded schematic view of the seismic reinforcement device of FIG. 4 from another perspective.

[0021] See Figures 3A to 7. The seismic reinforcement device 100 includes a first portion 110, two second portions 130, a third portion 150, two second fastening assemblies 140, and two first fastening assemblies 120. The first portion 110 has adjacent rear and undersides. The underside faces the ground 300 (Figure 1). The second portion 130 is located below the first portion 110 and supports the first portion 110 away from the ground 300 (Figure 1). The third portion 150 is located behind the first portion 110 and is fastened to the ground 300 (Figure 1), but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0022] In this embodiment, the first portion 110 includes a cross beam 111 and two first mounting portions 112. The cross beam 111 includes opposing first and second ends A1 and A2. The two first mounting portions 112 are located at the first and second ends A1 and A2, respectively. The number of first fixing assemblies 120 corresponds to the number of first mounting portions 112, and the first fixing assemblies 120 are detachably connected to the first mounting portions 112. Specifically, the first fixing assemblies 120 are suitable for fixing the upper portion of the support portion 21 of the equipment 20 to the first mounting portions 112. This can reinforce weak portions of the clean room equipment and improve its strength, but the present application is not limited thereto. Here, a base is disposed on the support portion 21 of the equipment 20, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0023] In this embodiment, the second portion 130 is connected to the first portion 110. The number of the second portions 130 is two, and they are arranged symmetrically opposite each other, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0024] In this embodiment, each second portion 130 includes a first structure 131 and a second mounting portion 132. The first structure 131 is inclined relative to the cross beam 111, and is located between the cross beam 111 and the corresponding second mounting portion 132. Specifically, the first structure 131 extends outward from a central position below the cross beam 111 and is inclined relative to the ground 300 (FIG. 1). Here, the first structure 131 is a diagonal member that improves stability and rigidity, and can improve resistance to lateral deformation of the equipment 20, particularly by resisting horizontal forces.

[0025] In this embodiment, the number of second fixing assemblies 140 corresponds to the number of second mounting portions 132, and the second fixing assemblies 140 are detachably connected to the second mounting portions 132 and are suitable for fixing the lower portion of the support portion 21 of the equipment 20 within the second space S2.

[0026] In this embodiment, the third section 150 is connected to the first section 110 and includes a second structure 151. The second structure 151 is suitable for connection to the ground 300 (FIG. 1). Here, the second structure 151 is a curved diagonal member, but the present application is not limited thereto. The ground 300 in FIG. 1 may be, for example, a raised floor, but this is merely a schematic and simplified illustration, and the present application is not limited thereto.

[0027] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first mounting portion 112 includes a first plate 1121, a second plate 1122, and a third plate 1123, and the first plate 1121 is parallel to the third plate 1123, and the second plate 1122 is perpendicular to the first plate 1121 and the third plate 1123.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 5A, the first plate 1121, the second plate 1122, and the third plate 1123 are sequentially connected to form a U-shaped plate body, forming a first space S1. In one embodiment, the opening width W of the first plate 1121, the second plate 1122, and the third plate 1123 in the extension direction of the cross beam 111 is approximately 80 mm, but the present application is not limited to this. Note that in Fig. 5A, the first portion 110 has not yet been attached to the device 20, and Fig. 5B schematically shows the alignment of the first portion 110 with the support portion 21 of the device 20.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first mounting portion 112 is welded to the cross beam 111. Specifically, the cross beam 111, the first plate 1121, the second plate 1122, and the third plate 1123 may be welded to one another to improve stability, but the present application is not limited to this. Note that the cross beam 111 and the first mounting portion 112 of the first part 110 are welded before being transported to the clean room. The above welding is not performed in the clean room; only the installation process, which does not affect the air quality of the clean room, is performed in the clean room.

[0030] 6, in this embodiment, the first fixing assembly 120 includes a first cover plate 121 and a plurality of first locking members 122. The first cover plate 121 is parallel to the second plate 1122 and parallel to the extension direction of the cross beam 111. The first cover plate 121 is, for example, a steel plate, but the present application is not limited thereto. The first locking members 122 are, for example, hexagon bolts or tightening bolts, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0031] The steps of the earthquake-resistant reinforcement method of the present application include inserting the cross beam 111 into the existing equipment structure (e.g., the support portion 21 of the equipment 20) using the first mounting portion 112 at the first end A1 and the second end A2 of the cross beam 111, and then using the first cover plate 121 to enclose the existing equipment structure (e.g., the support portion 21 of the equipment 20) and tightening the bolts, so that the earthquake-resistant reinforcement device 100 becomes one with the existing equipment structure (e.g., the support portion 21 of the equipment 20), improving the strength of the equipment 20 and improving its earthquake resistance.

[0032] In this embodiment, the first locking member 122 passes through the first cover plate 121 and extends into the first space S1, and is suitable for abutting against the support portion 21 (FIG. 3A) of the equipment 20. That is, the support portion 21 of the equipment 20 is sandwiched between the first locking member 122 and the first mounting portion 112. The advantage of such a design is that it can provide earthquake-resistant reinforcement without requiring construction work that generates dust, such as drilling or welding.

[0033] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second portion 130 further includes a pillar 133. The first structure 131 is located between the pillar 133 and the cross beam 111, and the pillar 133 is, for example, a steel pipe, but the present application is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the upper part of the first structure 131 is interlocked with the cross beam 111 by a hexagonal bolt, and the lower part of the first structure 131 is integral with the pillar 133, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0034] In this embodiment, the second mounting portion 132 includes two baffles 1321 positioned on opposite sides of the pillar 133, and a second space S2 is formed between the two baffles 1321 and the pillar 133.

[0035] In one embodiment, the second mounting portion 132 further includes an engagement portion T1. The engagement portion T1 may be, for example, a C-shaped steel plate clamp, but the present application is not limited thereto. The second fixing assembly 140 further includes a plurality of fourth locking members B1. The fourth locking members B1 may be, for example, hexagonal bolts or tightening bolts, but the present application is not limited thereto. The engagement portion T1 is connected to the baffle 1321. The engagement portion T1 is positioned to engage with the bottom plate 22 of the equipment 20 to improve stability. The second mounting portion 132 may be fixed to the column 133 by, for example, passing the fourth locking member B1 through the baffle 1321, thereby locking it to the column 133, but the present application is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the second mounting portion 132 further includes a raising board for adjusting the height to the existing equipment structure (e.g., the base of the equipment 20), but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0036] In this embodiment, the second fixing assembly 140 includes a plurality of second locking members 141. The second locking members 141 are, for example, tightening bolts, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0037] The steps of the earthquake-resistant reinforcement method of the present application further include inserting the earthquake-resistant reinforcement device 100 into the existing equipment structure (e.g., the support part 21 of the equipment 20) using the second space S2 formed between the two baffles 1321 and the column 133, and then clamping it with the second locking member 141, so that the earthquake-resistant reinforcement device 100 becomes one with the existing equipment structure (e.g., the support part 21 of the equipment 20), improving the strength of the equipment 20 and improving its earthquake resistance.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second locking member 141 is adapted to pass through each baffle 1321 and extend into the second space S2 to abut against the support portion 21 (FIG. 3B). That is, the support portion 21 (FIG. 3B) is sandwiched between the second locking member 141 and the second mounting portion 132. The advantage of such a design is that it can provide seismic reinforcement without requiring construction work that generates dust, such as drilling or welding.

[0039] With the above configuration, the seismic reinforcement device 100 is joined to the equipment 20 only by bolting, eliminating the need for construction work that generates dust, such as drilling and welding. Therefore, the installation position of the seismic reinforcement device 100 is not restricted, the seismic resistance of the equipment 20 can be more effectively improved, and reinforcing members can be installed in vulnerable parts.

[0040] 7. In this embodiment, the third portion 150 further includes a third mounting portion 152 and a base 153. The third mounting portion 152 is disposed between the end of the second structure 151 remote from the first portion 110 and the base 153. In one embodiment, the upper portion of the second structure 151 is interlocked with the extension portion 113 of the first portion 110 by a hexagonal bolt, and the extension portion 113 is connected to the center position of the rear side of the cross beam 111, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0041] In this embodiment, the third mounting portion 152 includes two side plates 1521. The two side plates 1521 are located on opposite sides of the second structure 151. A third space S3 is formed between the two side plates 1521 and the ends of the second structure 151.

[0042] In this embodiment, the seismic reinforcement device 100 further includes third fixing assemblies 160. The number of third fixing assemblies 160 corresponds to the number of third mounting portions 152, and the third fixing assemblies 160 are detachably connected to the third mounting portions 152. The third fixing assemblies 160 include a third cover plate 161 and a plurality of third locking members 162. The third cover plate 161 is, for example, a steel plate, but the present application is not limited thereto. The third locking members 162 are, for example, hexagon bolts or tightening bolts, but the present application is not limited thereto.

[0043] In this embodiment, the end of the second structure 151 is fixed to the base 153 by the third fixing assembly 160. The bottom of the base 153 is directly locked onto the existing raised floor as a fixed end, so that the force of the curved diagonal member is further transmitted to the floor via the curved diagonal member base 153. In this embodiment, the base 153 can be used to adjust the height of the second structure 151 to accommodate different equipment. In another embodiment, the base 153 can be omitted, and the second structure 151 can be directly fixed to the floor as a fixed end; this application is not limited thereto.

[0044] Specifically, the third cover plate 161 is perpendicular to the two side plates 1521, and the third locking members 162 pass through the corresponding third cover plate 161 and corresponding side plate 1521 and extend into the third space S3. The third locking members 162 are arranged to fix the column portion 1531 of the base 153 within the third space S3. That is, the column portion 1531 of the base 153 is sandwiched between the third locking members 162 and the third mounting portion 152. The advantage of this design is that it can achieve earthquake reinforcement without requiring construction work that generates dust, such as drilling or welding.

[0045] In summary, the seismic reinforcement device of this invention uses reinforcing beams, curved diagonal members, diagonal member bases, and reinforcing diagonal members to reinforce existing equipment in clean rooms. Because the existing equipment is connected to the device only with bolts, dust-generating construction work such as drilling and welding is not required. The installation location of the seismic reinforcement device is not restricted, and the seismic resistance of the equipment can be more effectively improved while reinforcing members can be installed in vulnerable areas. Furthermore, after installation, the seismic reinforcement device can be removed, moved, or replaced, providing high convenience and mobility.

[0046] The present invention has been disclosed based on the above-described embodiments, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art may make appropriate changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended utility model claims. [Industrial Applicability]

[0047] The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device of this invention can be applied to clean room equipment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 100: Earthquake-resistant reinforcement device 110: Part 1 111: Horizontal beam 112: First mounting part 1121: 1st board 1122: 2nd board 1123: 3rd board 113: Stretching part 120: First fixed assembly 121: First cover plate 122: First locking member 130:Second part 131: 1st structure 132: Second mounting part 1321: Baffle 133: Pillar 140: Second fixing assembly 141: Second locking member 150: 3rd part 151:Second structure 152: Third mounting part 1521: Side panel 153: Bass 1531: Column body part 160: Third fixed assembly 161: Third cover plate 162: Third locking member 20:Equipment 21: Support part 22: Bottom plate 300: Ground A1: 1st end A2: 2nd end B1: Fourth locking member S1: 1st space S2:Second space S3: 3rd space T1: Engagement part W: Width

Claims

1. An earthquake-resistant reinforcement device suitable for installation on equipment in a clean room, a first portion including a cross beam and a first mounting portion, the cross beam having opposing first and second ends, the first mounting portion located at the first and second ends; a first fixing assembly detachably connected to the first mounting portion and adapted to fix a support portion of the equipment to the first mounting portion; a second portion connected to the first portion and including a first structure and a second mounting portion, the first structure being located between the cross beam and the second mounting portion; a second fixing assembly detachably connected to the second mounting portion and adapted to fix the support portion of the device to the second mounting portion; a third portion connected to the first portion and including a second structure, the second structure being adapted to be connected to ground; Seismic reinforcement devices, including:

2. the first mounting portion includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate, the first plate being parallel to the third plate, the second plate being perpendicular to the first plate and the third plate, and the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate being U-shaped to form a first space; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 1.

3. the first fixing assembly includes a first cover plate, the first cover plate being parallel to the second plate and parallel to the extension direction of the cross beam; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 2.

4. the first fixing assembly further includes a first locking member, the first locking member extending through the first cover plate into the first space and adapted to abut against the support; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 3.

5. the second portion further includes a pillar, the first structure is located between the pillar and the cross beam, and the second mounting portion includes two baffles located on opposite sides of the pillar, and a second space is formed between the two baffles and the pillar. The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 1.

6. The second securing assembly includes a second locking member adapted to extend through each of the baffles into the second space and abut against the support. The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 5.

7. the third portion further includes a third mounting portion and a base, the third mounting portion being located between an end of the second structure remote from the first portion and the base, the third mounting portion including two side plates located on opposite sides of the second structure, and a third space being formed between the two side plates and the second structure; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 1.

8. the base further includes a third fixing assembly detachably connected to the third mounting portion, the third fixing assembly including a third cover plate and a third locking member, the third cover plate being perpendicular to the two side plates, and the third locking member extending through the third cover plate into the third space and positioned to fix the column portion of the base within the third space; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 7.

9. the first structure is a diagonal member; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 1.

10. the second structure is a curved diagonal member; The earthquake-resistant reinforcement device according to claim 1.

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