Underwater gabions equipped with reinforcing wires

Abstract

An underwater gabion (1000) is disclosed. The disclosed underwater gabion (1000) is characterized in that panels (100) (Panel) in which wires are formed in a grid pattern are joined together with adjacent panels (100) (Panel) to form a hexahedron, and the panels (100) (Panel) are welded at the points where the wires intersect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an underwater gabion provided with reinforcing wires. More specifically, a first reinforcing member is arranged inside the underwater gabion to prevent deformation of the panel due to external force. While wrapping and supporting the bottom and side surfaces of the underwater gabion, a second reinforcing member is provided to connect two adjacent underwater gabions stacked vertically, thereby supporting the sagging of the bottom surface of the underwater gabion by the filling material and enhancing the structural safety of the gabion. The present invention relates to an underwater gabion provided with reinforcing wires.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, in order to prevent flooding of water or seawater in rivers, coasts, or slopes, or to maintain waterways, various embankments, levees, or retaining walls are installed using gabions. Most of the widely used gabions are simply made by connecting welded wire mesh panels in a hexahedron to form the gabion body.

[0003] When constructing gabions on land, a method is mainly used in which a plurality of gabion bodies are arranged adjacent to each other and tightly tied, and then filled with a filling material (that is, natural stones or crushed stones, etc.).

[0004] However, when constructing gabions underwater, due to the inferior working environment compared to land, the gabion body is filled with a filling material, and this is transported to the construction site and stacked at each construction site.

[0005] Underwater gabions have a problem that the gabions are corroded by water, which is different from land gabions. In particular, when gabions are installed in seawater, the degree of corrosion is much more serious. To complement such problems, the material of all parts constituting the gabion is made of stainless steel.

[0006] However, if the base plate used to prevent the gabion's bottom from sagging due to the weight of the filler is made of stainless steel, it is expensive and therefore not economically viable.

[0007] On the other hand, underwater gabions are subjected to many external forces from ocean currents and waves. Therefore, it is necessary to structurally prevent the wire mesh that makes up the gabion from deforming due to these external forces.

[0008] Therefore, there is a strong need for the development of an underwater gabion with a new structure that can prevent the bottom plate of the gabion from sagging without using a base plate, and that can prevent deformation of the wire mesh due to external forces. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Korean Published Patent Gazette No. 10-2014-0140089 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] This invention was proposed to solve the aforementioned problems, and aims to reduce manufacturing costs while creating a robust underwater gabion. Furthermore, the present invention aims to prevent deformation of panels forming an underwater gabion due to external forces. Furthermore, the present invention aims to prevent the bottom surface of the underwater gabion from sagging and to ensure that two underwater gabions stacked vertically are fastened together as a single unit. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The present invention relates to an underwater gabion, which is filled with a filler material and placed in water, Panels formed by wires arranged in a grid are connected to adjacent panels to form a hexahedron. The present invention provides an underwater gabion characterized in that the panel is welded at the point where the wires intersect. Furthermore, the panel of the present invention is characterized in that it is fastened to adjacent panels by a spirally formed corner fastening wire.

[0012] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized by further comprising a first reinforcing member that is disposed inside the hexahedron-shaped underwater gabion but is bonded to the inside of the panel to prevent deformation of the panel due to external forces. Furthermore, the first reinforcing member of the present invention is The invention is characterized by including a first horizontal reinforcing member, which is formed of wires arranged horizontally, but whose ends are connected in the form of hooks to the inside of opposing panels. Furthermore, the first reinforcing member of the present invention is The invention is characterized by including a first vertical reinforcing member, the wire being formed in a "U" shape with the wire rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the lower ends of which are connected in the form of hooks to the bottom surface of the hexahedron-shaped underwater gabion, and the upper end of which is connected to the upper surface of the hexahedron-shaped underwater gabion.

[0013] The present invention further includes a second reinforcing member formed of wire that wraps around and supports the bottom and sides of the underwater gabion, while connecting two adjacent underwater gabions stacked vertically; The second reinforcing member is characterized by supporting the sagging of the bottom surface of the underwater gabion due to the filler material, and by fastening multiple underwater gabions stacked vertically next to each other with a single body, thereby enhancing structural safety. Furthermore, the second reinforcing member of the present invention is Although formed by two wires forming a closed curve, each wire is characterized in that its central portion is connected to the lower part of the bottom surface of the underwater gabion, its adjacent central portion is connected inward adjacent to two opposing corners of the underwater gabion that are oriented vertically, and its ends are connected adjacent to two opposing corners on the upper surface of yet another underwater gabion that is stacked on top of the underwater gabion.

[0014] The present invention further includes a third reinforcing member that fastens the ends of two second reinforcing members that are coupled adjacent to two opposite corners on the upper surface of the underwater gabion with a predetermined tension. Also, the panel of the present invention is characterized in that other wires are attached to and welded to a wire in which concave grooves are formed at predetermined intervals to form a lattice shape. Also, the panel of the present invention empty concave grooves in which wires are not joined are formed between a plurality of concave grooves where the welding is performed, and the empty concave grooves absorb an impact acting on the welded portion of the concave grooves and reduce vibrations transmitted to the panel. The present invention further includes a finishing portion formed by wrapping and bending inwardly a wire intersecting the end of the wire forming the panel, and the finishing portion prevents entanglement with adjacent panels and improves work safety.

Effects of the Invention

[0015] The underwater gabion according to the present invention has an effect that it can be manufactured economically while being robust. Also, the present invention has an effect of preventing deformation of the panel forming the underwater gabion due to an external force. Also, the present invention has an effect of preventing sagging of the bottom surface of the underwater gabion and enhancing the structural safety of the underwater gabion. The specific effects of the present invention, together with the effects described above, will be described together when explaining specific matters for implementing the following invention.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view showing a state in which the underwater gabions according to the present invention are stacked in two layers. [Figure 2] It is a perspective view showing a situation where the underwater gabions according to the present invention are stacked in two layers and hooked and moved. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view of the underwater gabion according to the present invention. [Figure 4] It is an enlarged view of A and B in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] It is a plan view of the underwater gabion according to the present invention with respect to the bottom surface. [Figure 6] It is an exploded view of the underwater gabion according to the present invention. [Figure 7] It is an enlarged view of C in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] It is a perspective view showing a state in which a plurality of underwater gabions laminated in two layers are fastened with a grouping wire. [Figure 9] It is a perspective view of another embodiment of the panel according to the present invention. [Figure 10] It is an enlarged view of A in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] It is an enlarged view of the finishing part according to the present invention.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the technology described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of this document. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components.

[0018] Also, expressions such as "first", "second", etc. used in this document can modify various components regardless of order and / or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another component, and do not limit the corresponding component. For example, "the first part" and "the second part" can indicate different parts regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of the rights described in this document, the first component can be named the second component, and similarly the second component can be named the first component.

[0019] Furthermore, the terminology used in this document is used solely to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as those generally understood by those with ordinary skill in the art described herein. Terms used in this document that are defined in general dictionaries may be interpreted in the same or similar sense as they have in the context of the relevant technology, and not in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein. In some cases, a term defined in this document may not be interpreted in a way that excludes the embodiments described herein.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing two layers of the underwater gabion 1000 according to the present invention stacked together; Figure 2 is a perspective view showing two layers of the underwater gabion 1000 according to the present invention stacked together and moved by being attached to a hook; Figure 3 is a perspective view of the underwater gabion 1000 according to the present invention; and Figure 4 is an enlarged view of A and B in Figure 3. Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 for explanation. The Underwater Gabion 1000 is filled with a filler material and placed in water.

[0021] The underwater gabion 1000 according to the present invention is a hexahedron formed by connecting adjacent panels 100 (Panels) in which wires are formed in a grid pattern, and the panels 100 (Panels) are welded at the points where the wires intersect. Typically, when joining panels 100 to each other at the corners of a gabion, welding is used, or short pieces of wire are wrapped around the intersections of the wires at the corners to secure them.

[0022] However, welding presents problems such as the welded area breaking when impact loads are applied to the corners, and securing the wire intersections by wrapping them with short wires requires a significant amount of work time. Therefore, the present invention solves the conventional problem by using a spirally formed corner fastening wire 110.

[0023] Referring to Figure 4A, since the corner fastening wire 110 is a single wire formed in a spiral shape, the intersection point of the wire at the corner can be smoothly fastened by rotating it as if tightening a screw. As a result, the fastening process can be carried out quickly while solving the problem of welding failure due to impact loads.

[0024] Figure 5 is a plan view of the bottom surface 1100 of the underwater gabion 1000 according to the present invention, Figure 6 is an exploded view of the underwater gabion 1000 according to the present invention, and Figure 7 is an enlarged view of C in Figure 6. Please refer to Figures 5 to 7 for further explanation.

[0025] The underwater gabion 1000 will be subjected to many external forces from ocean currents and waves. Therefore, it is necessary to structurally prevent the wire mesh that makes up the gabion from deforming due to these external forces. Therefore, in this invention, the first reinforcing member 200 is placed inside the panel 100 to solve such problems.

[0026] As shown in Figure 6, the first reinforcing member 200 is positioned inside the hexahedron-shaped underwater gabion 1000, but is connected to the inside of the panel 100 to prevent deformation of the panel 100 due to external forces. The first reinforcing member 200 includes a first horizontal reinforcing member 210 and a first vertical reinforcing member 230. The first horizontal reinforcing member 210 is formed of wires arranged horizontally, but both ends are connected to the inside of the opposing panels 100 in the form of hooks.

[0027] The first vertical reinforcing member 230 is formed in a "U" shape with the wire rotated 90 degrees clockwise. Both ends of the lower part of the first vertical reinforcing member 230 are connected in the form of hooks to the bottom surface 1100 of the hexahedral underwater gabion 1000, and the upper part of the first vertical reinforcing member 230 is connected to the top surface 1500 of the hexahedral underwater gabion 1000.

[0028] In this way, the first reinforcing member 200, formed of wire, supports the panel 100 in both the horizontal and vertical directions inside the underwater gabion 1000, thereby preventing the panel 100 from being deformed by external forces while reducing manufacturing costs.

[0029] Unlike land-based gabions, the Underwater Gabion 1000 has the problem of corrosion due to water. In particular, the degree of corrosion is far more serious when the gabions are installed in seawater. To address these issues, stainless steel is used for all parts that make up the gabion.

[0030] However, when manufacturing a base plate to prevent the bottom surface 1100 of the gabion from sagging due to the weight of the filler material, as in conventional methods, using a stainless steel base plate is costly and therefore less economical. Therefore, the present invention solves the conventional problem by providing a second reinforcing member 300 that replaces the base plate.

[0031] The second reinforcing member 300 is made of wire and wraps around and supports the bottom surface 1100 and side surface 1300 of the underwater gabion 1000, and also serves to connect multiple underwater gabions 1000 that are stacked vertically next to each other.

[0032] In Figures 1 and 2, the second reinforcing member 300 is shown enclosing two stacked underwater gabions 1000, but the number of underwater gabions 1000 enclosing the second reinforcing member 300 can be changed.

[0033] Therefore, the second reinforcing member 300 supports the sagging of the bottom surface 1100 of the underwater gabion 1000 due to the filler material, and also enhances structural safety by fastening two adjacent underwater gabions 1000 stacked vertically together with a single body.

[0034] To describe the structure of the second reinforcing member 300 in more detail, the second reinforcing member 300 is formed by two wires forming a closed curve. The central portion 310 of each wire is connected to the lower part of the bottom surface 1100 of the underwater gabion 1000, the adjacent central portion 330 adjacent to the central portion 310 is connected inward adjacent to two opposing corners of the underwater gabion 1000 that are oriented vertically, and the end portion 350 is connected adjacent to two opposing corners on the upper surface 1500 of yet another underwater gabion 1000 that is stacked on top of the underwater gabion 1000.

[0035] As a result, the second reinforcing member 300 is formed of wire, reducing manufacturing costs compared to conventional base plates, while preventing sagging of the bottom surface 1100 of the underwater gabion 1000 and integrating the underwater gabions 1000 stacked vertically on top, thereby enhancing structural safety.

[0036] The second reinforcing member 300 is connected to the bottom surface 1100 of the underwater gabion 1000 to prevent the bottom surface 1100 from sagging, while at the two opposing corners adjacent to the underwater gabion 1000 in the vertical direction, it is connected to the inside to reduce friction with the adjacent underwater gabion 1000.

[0037] A third reinforcing member 400 is provided to more firmly fix the second reinforcing member 300, which is joined adjacent to two opposing corners on the upper surface 1500 of the underwater gabions 1000 in order to integrate two vertically stacked underwater gabions 1000.

[0038] As shown in the enlarged view of Figure 1, the third reinforcing member 400 fastens the ends 350 of the two second reinforcing members 300, which are joined adjacent to two opposing corners on the upper surface 1500 of the underwater gabion 1000, with a predetermined tension. Through this, the second reinforcing member 300 encloses the two underwater gabions 1000 that are firmly stacked vertically with a predetermined tension. Figure 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which multiple underwater gabions 1000, stacked in two layers, are fastened together with a grouping wire. Please refer to Figure 8 for further explanation. The Underwater Gabion 1000 is stacked in multiple layers in the vertical direction, with multiple Underwater Gabions 1000 arranged horizontally and vertically within each layer. Grouping wires are used to integrate the underwater gabions 1000, which are placed in each layer, and to provide structural stability.

[0039] The grouping wire bundles the underwater gabions 1000, which are placed in each layer, together horizontally and vertically, preventing them from coming loose from their designated positions even when hit by ocean currents or waves. Figure 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the panel 100 according to the present invention, Figure 10 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 9, and Figure 11 is an enlarged view of the finishing part 140 according to the present invention. Please refer to Figures 9 to 11 for further explanation.

[0040] In another embodiment of the panel 100 according to the present invention, a lattice structure is formed by attaching other wires to the grooves 120 formed at predetermined intervals and welding them to a wire.

[0041] The structural strength of the panel 100 is increased by attaching and welding additional wires to the grooves 120 of the wire. This is because the additional wires attached to the grooves 120 provide stable support for the wires and increase the welding area, thereby improving structural strength.

[0042] The groove 120 not only guides the welding position but also increases the welding area, making welding easier. Therefore, highly skilled workers are not required, which has the effect of reducing labor costs. On the other hand, empty grooves are formed between the multiple grooves 120 to which the wires are joined, and these grooves are not to which the wires are joined. The empty grooves 130 have the effect of absorbing the shock acting on the wire and reducing the vibrations transmitted to the panel 100. When an external force is applied to the hollow groove 130, the wire adjacent to the recessed area deforms due to its elasticity, allowing it to absorb the impact. The shape of the empty groove 130 is not limited to a U-shape; it can be deformed into a variety of shapes as long as it is concave.

[0043] The end of the wire forming the panel 100 according to the present invention further includes a finishing portion 140 formed by enclosing the intersecting wires and bending them inward. This finishing section 140 prevents entanglement with adjacent panels 100, thereby improving work safety.

[0044] The present invention relates to an underwater gabion 1000 equipped with reinforcing wires, and more specifically, to an underwater gabion 1000 equipped with reinforcing wires that support the sagging of the bottom surface 1100 of the underwater gabion 1000 due to filler material and enhance the structural safety of the gabion, by providing a first reinforcing member 200 placed inside the underwater gabion 1000 to prevent deformation of the panel 100 due to external forces, and a second reinforcing member 300 that wraps around and supports the bottom surface 1100 and side surface 1300 of the underwater gabion 1000 and connects two adjacent underwater gabions 1000 stacked vertically.

[0045] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made by persons with ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims, and such modified embodiments should not be understood individually from the technical idea or prospects of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0046] 100 panels 110mm square fastening wire 120 grooves 130 grooves 140 Finishing section 200 First reinforcing member 210 First horizontal reinforcing member 230 First vertical reinforcing member 300 Second reinforcing member 310 Central part 330 Central adjacent area 350 End 400 Third reinforcing member 1000 Underwater Gabions 1100 base 1300 Side view 1500 Top

Claims

1. In an underwater gabion (1000) filled with a filler material and placed in water, A panel (100) in which wires are formed in a grid pattern is connected to adjacent panels (100) to form a hexahedron. The panel (100) is characterized by being welded at the point where the wires intersect. Further including a second reinforcing member (300) formed of wire that wraps around and supports the bottom (1100) and side (1300) of the underwater gabion (1000) and connects a plurality of adjacent underwater gabions (1000) stacked vertically; The second reinforcing member (300) is characterized by supporting the sagging of the bottom surface (1100) of the underwater gabion (1000) due to the filler material, and by fastening multiple underwater gabions (1000) stacked vertically adjacent to each other with a single body, thereby enhancing structural safety. The second reinforcing member (300) is, An underwater gabion, characterized in that it is formed by two wires forming a closed curve, but the central portion 310 of each wire is connected to the lower part of the bottom surface (1100) of the underwater gabion (1000), the central adjacent portion (330) adjacent to the central portion (310) is connected inward adjacent to two opposing corners of the underwater gabion (1000) that are oriented vertically, and the end portion 350 is connected adjacent to two opposing corners on the upper surface 1500 of yet another underwater gabion (1000) that is stacked on top of the underwater gabion (1000).

2. The underwater gabion according to claim 1, characterized in that the panel (100) is fastened to an adjacent panel (100) by a spirally formed corner fastening wire (110).

3. The underwater gabion according to claim 1, further comprising: a first reinforcing member (200) which is disposed inside the hexahedron underwater gabion (1000) but is coupled to the inside of the panel (100) to prevent deformation of the panel (100) due to external forces;

4. The first reinforcing member (200) is The underwater gabion according to claim 3, characterized by comprising: a first horizontal reinforcing member (210) formed of horizontally arranged wires, but whose ends are connected in the form of hooks to the inside of opposing panels (100).

5. The first reinforcing member (200) is The underwater gabion according to claim 3, characterized in that it includes a first vertical reinforcing member (230) in which the wire is formed in a "U" shape with the wire rotated 90 degrees clockwise, but the lower ends are connected in the form of hooks to the bottom surface (1100) of the hexahedral underwater gabion (1000), and the upper part is connected to the top surface (1500) of the hexahedral underwater gabion (1000).

6. The underwater gabion according to claim 1, further comprising: a third reinforcing member (400) that fastens the ends (350) of two second reinforcing members (300) adjacent to two opposing corners on the upper surface (1500) of the underwater gabion (1000) with a predetermined tension;

7. The panel (100) is The underwater gabion according to claim 1, characterized in that a lattice structure is formed by attaching other wires to the grooves (120) formed at predetermined intervals and welding them to a wire having grooves (120) formed in the grooves (120).

8. Between the multiple grooves (120) where welding is performed, empty grooves (130) are formed where no wire is connected. The underwater gabion according to claim 7, characterized in that the empty groove (130) absorbs the impact acting on the welded portion of the groove (120) and reduces the vibration transmitted to the panel (100).

9. The ends of the wires forming the panel (100) further include a finishing portion (140) formed by wrapping around the intersecting wires and bending them inward; The underwater gabion according to claim 7, characterized in that the finishing portion (140) prevents entanglement with adjacent panels (100) and improves work safety.

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