Waterstop positioning and straightening fixture

By designing a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp, which includes a clamping plate, a threaded rod, a locking nut, and a straightening plate, the problems of waterstops being unable to be fixed and bending deformation are solved, achieving the straightness and stability of the waterstop and improving the tunnel's drainage effect.

WO2026045264A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-03-05CCCC THIRD HARBOR ENGINEERING CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2025/086134
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-30
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-03-05

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Technical Problem

The existing tunnel waterstop clamps lack a straightening mechanism, which makes it impossible to fix the waterstop, making it prone to bending and deformation, thus affecting the tunnel's waterproofing and drainage performance.

Method used

Design a waterstop positioning and straightening fixture, which includes a clamping plate, a threaded rod, a locking nut, a straightening plate, and a limiting mechanism. The straightness and stability of the waterstop are ensured by bolts and the straightening plate, and bending deformation is avoided.

Benefits of technology

Effectively fixing the waterstop ensures its straightness and stability during construction, prevents bending and deformation, and improves the effectiveness of the tunnel's drainage system.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of tunnel invert construction, and in particular to a waterstop positioning and straightening fixture, comprising a waterstop body, two clamping plates, an invert formwork, and a plurality of straightening mechanisms. A column base is provided on the invert formwork. A column body is longitudinally provided on the column base. A threaded rod is transversely provided on the column body. The end of the threaded rod away from the column body is provided with two locknuts. Each straightening mechanism comprises a plurality of bolts and a straightening plate. One end of the straightening plate is provided with a sliding groove. Two sides of each clamping plate are each provided with an insertion slot. The insertion slot is provided with two sliding blocks. A linear direction of the waterstop body is positioned by means of the straightening plates, thereby ensuring the linearity and stability of the waterstop body during construction, and avoiding positional bending and deformation.
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Description

A waterstop positioning and straightening clamp Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tunnel arch construction technology, and in particular to a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp. Background Technology

[0002] In tunnel construction quality, tunnel waterproofing and drainage are key and challenging aspects, and the installation of tunnel waterstops is a crucial part of the tunnel waterproofing and drainage system. Currently, the conventional practice for installing tunnel waterstops is to weld opposing reinforcing bars to both sides of the waterstop for fixation. However, during concrete pouring and tamping, this can lead to the waterstop becoming serpentine, off-center, or uneven, or even embedded outside the invert arch and secondary lining concrete, failing to provide waterproofing for construction joints. If seepage or leakage occurs, it will significantly impact the tunnel's durability and usability.

[0003] Existing patent CN107130984A discloses a positioning clamp for a tunnel invert waterstop, including a U-shaped clamp for clamping the waterstop. The U-shaped clamp includes a fixed end and a clamping end, which are hinged together by a pin. The clamping end can rotate around the pin. Holes are provided at the upper part of both the fixed end and the clamping end, and hinge bolts are inserted into the two holes. The ends of the hinge bolts are threaded to the fixed end, and the fixed end and the clamping end are fastened together by the hinge bolts. A connecting part extending towards the inside of the invert is provided on the fixed end. The connecting part includes a first connecting rod connected to the fixed end and a second connecting rod fixedly connected to the invert forming mold. The first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are hinged together. A support plate is provided on the body of the second connecting rod, and an adjusting bolt is provided on the support plate. The end of the adjusting bolt is threaded to the body of the first connecting rod.

[0004] However, because the clamp does not have a straightening mechanism at the two ends of the waterstop, the waterstop cannot be fixed and may be bent or deformed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp, which aims to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the waterstop cannot be fixed due to the lack of a straightening mechanism at the two ends of the clamp, and the waterstop will also be bent and deformed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model employs a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp, comprising a waterstop body, two clamping plates, an arch template, and multiple straightening mechanisms. A column base is provided on the arch template, and a column body is longitudinally arranged on the column base. A threaded rod is transversely arranged on the column body, and two locking nuts are provided at the end of the threaded rod away from the column body. The waterstop body abuts against the corresponding clamping plate and is located between the two clamping plates. The two clamping plates are slidably connected to the threaded rod and sleeved on it, and the two locking nuts abut against the waterstop body. The straightening mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the clamping plate, and each straightening mechanism includes multiple bolts and straightening plates. One end of the straightening plate has a groove, and both sides of the clamping plate have slots. Each slot has two sliders. The bolts are threaded to the corresponding clamping plates and are located in the slots, and also penetrate the waterstop body. The straightening plate is slidably connected to the corresponding clamping plate and is located in the corresponding slot. The slider is located in the groove. The straightening plate also abuts against the waterstop and is located on one side of the waterstop.

[0007] The bolt is provided with a washer, and the washer abuts between the bolt and the clamp plate.

[0008] The straightening plate has a rubber pad on its end face, and the rubber pad abuts against the straightening plate and the waterstop.

[0009] The waterstop positioning and straightening fixture also includes a retaining ring, which is slidably connected to the threaded rod and sleeved on the threaded rod, and is also located between the two fixture plates.

[0010] The waterstop positioning and straightening fixture also includes multiple limiting members, which are symmetrically arranged in pairs on both sides of the fixture plate. The multiple limiting members are also inserted into the corresponding straightening plates and are located inside the straightening plates.

[0011] The limiting component includes a spring, a limiting rod, and a pulling block. The spring is welded to the pulling block and is located below the pulling block. The spring is also welded to the corresponding clamping plate and is located on one side of the clamping plate. The spring is sleeved on the limiting rod. The limiting rod is inserted into the corresponding straightening plate and is located inside the straightening plate, and also passes through the corresponding clamping plate.

[0012] This utility model discloses a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp, comprising a waterstop body, two clamping plates, an inverted arch template, and multiple straightening mechanisms. A column base is provided on the inverted arch template, and a column body is longitudinally arranged on the column base. A threaded rod is transversely arranged on the column body, and two locking nuts are provided at the end of the threaded rod away from the column body. Each straightening mechanism includes multiple bolts and straightening plates. One end of each straightening plate has a groove, and both sides of the clamping plates have slots with two sliders. The straightening plates position the waterstop body in a linear direction, thereby ensuring the straightness and stability of the waterstop body during construction and preventing bending and deformation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0014] Figure 1 is a front view of the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of line AA in Figure 1 of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 is a partial enlarged view of point B in Figure 2 of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 is a front view of the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the CC line in Figure 4 of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view of point D in Figure 5 of this utility model.

[0020] 101-Waterstop body, 102-Clamping plate, 103-Inverted arch template, 104-Column base, 105-Column body, 106-Threaded rod, 107-Locking nut, 108-Bolt, 109-Straightening plate, 110-Slide groove, 111-Slot, 112-Slider, 113-Washer, 114-Rubber pad, 201-Supporting ring, 202-Spring, 203-Limiting rod, 204-Pull block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0022] First embodiment:

[0023] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3, where Figure 1 is a front view of the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 1 of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a partial enlarged view of point B in Figure 2 of the present invention.

[0024] This utility model provides a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp, including a waterstop body 101, two clamping plates 102, an arch template 103, and multiple straightening mechanisms. The straightening mechanism includes multiple bolts 108 and straightening plates 109. The aforementioned solution solves the technical problem that the waterstop cannot be fixed properly because the clamp does not have straightening mechanisms at both ends, and the waterstop will also bend and deform.

[0025] In this specific embodiment, a column base 104 is provided on the arch template 103, a column body 105 is longitudinally provided on the column base 104, and a threaded rod 106 is transversely provided on the column body 105. Two locking nuts 107 are provided at the end of the threaded rod 106 away from the column body 105. The waterstop body 101 abuts against the corresponding clamp plate 102 and is located between the two clamp plates 102. The two clamp plates 102 are slidably connected to the threaded rod 106 and are sleeved on the threaded rod 106. The two locking nuts 107 abut against the waterstop body 101 and are located at both ends of the waterstop body 101. The two locking nuts 107 facilitate the abutment of the two clamp plates 102, thereby shortening the distance between the two clamp plates 102 and clamping and fixing the waterstop body 101.

[0026] The straightening mechanisms are symmetrically arranged in pairs on both sides of the clamping plate 102. One end of the straightening plate 109 has a groove 110. Both sides of the clamping plate 102 have slots 111. Each slot 111 has two sliders 112. Multiple bolts 108 are threadedly connected to the corresponding clamping plate 102 and are located in the slots 111, and also penetrate the waterstop body 101. The straightening plate 109 is slidably connected to the corresponding clamping plate 102 and is located in the corresponding slot 111. The sliders 112 are located in the grooves 110. The straightening plate 109 also abuts against the waterstop and is located on one side of the waterstop. The straightening plate 109 positions the waterstop body 101 in a linear direction, thereby ensuring the straightness and stability of the waterstop body 101 during construction and avoiding bending and deformation.

[0027] Secondly, a washer 113 is provided on the bolt 108, and the washer 113 abuts between the bolt 108 and the clamp plate 102. The washer 113 can improve the tightness of the connection between the bolt 108 and the clamp plate 102.

[0028] Furthermore, a rubber pad 114 is provided on the end face of the straightening plate 109, and the rubber pad 114 abuts against the straightening plate 109 and the waterstop. The rubber pad 114 can increase the friction between the rubber pad and the waterstop body 101, thereby preventing the waterstop body 101 from detaching from the straightening plate 109.

[0029] When straightening the waterstop body 101 using this utility model, the straightening plate 109 is inserted into the clamp plate 102, and then the bolt 108 is connected to the clamp plate 102 and passes through the straightening plate 109 using the special tool, thereby fixing the straightening plate 109. At the same time, the straightening plate 109 abuts against one side of the waterstop body 101, so that the waterstop body 101 is located between multiple straightening plates 109, thereby ensuring the straightness and stability of the waterstop body 101 during construction and avoiding bending and deformation. It should be noted that the straightening plate 109 in this design is made of steel, and its specific length is consistent with the waterstop body 101 used. This method solves the technical problem that the waterstop cannot be fixed due to the lack of a straightening mechanism at both ends of the clamp, and also causes the waterstop to bend and deform.

[0030] The second embodiment is as follows:

[0031] Based on the first embodiment, please refer to Figures 4 to 6, where Figure 4 is a front view of the second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view along line CC in Figure 4 of the present invention, and Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view of point D in Figure 5 of the present invention.

[0032] This utility model provides a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp, which also includes a retaining ring 201 and multiple limiting components, the limiting components including a spring 202, a limiting rod 203 and a pulling block 204.

[0033] In this specific embodiment, the abutment ring 201 is slidably connected to the threaded rod 106 and sleeved on the threaded rod 106, and is also located between the two clamping plates 102. The abutment ring 201 can prevent the two clamping plates 102 from directly contacting each other, and at the same time ensure the balance of the two clamping plates 102, thereby better clamping and fixing the waterstop body 101.

[0034] The plurality of limiting members are symmetrically arranged in pairs on both sides of the clamp plate 102, and the plurality of limiting members are also inserted into the corresponding straightening plate 109 and located within the straightening plate 109.

[0035] Secondly, the spring 202 is welded to the pulling block 204 and located below the pulling block 204. The spring 202 is also welded to the corresponding clamp plate 102 and located on one side of the clamp plate 102. The spring 202 is sleeved on the limiting rod 203. The limiting rod 203 is inserted into the corresponding straightening plate 109 and located inside the straightening plate 109, and also passes through the corresponding clamp plate 102. By pulling the pulling block 204, the limiting rod 203 is pulled out of the slot 111. At this time, the straightening plate 109 is put into the slot 111. Finally, the pulling block 204 is released. Under the action of the pulling block 204 and the spring 202, the limiting rod 203 is inserted into the straightening plate 109 for initial fixation, which facilitates the subsequent installation of the bolt 108.

[0036] Using a waterstop positioning and straightening clamp according to this embodiment, the abutment ring 201 facilitates the two clamping plates 102 to avoid direct contact, while also ensuring the balance of the two clamping plates 102. This allows for better clamping and fixing of the waterstop body 101. Pulling the pulling block 204 causes the limiting rod 203 to be pulled out of the slot 111. Then, the straightening plate 109 is placed into the slot 111. Finally, the pulling block 204 is released, and the limiting rod 203, under the action of the pulling block 204 and the spring 202, initially fixes the straightening plate 109, thus facilitating the subsequent installation of the bolt 108.

[0037] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand that implementing all or part of the above-described embodiments and making equivalent changes in accordance with the claims of the present utility model are still within the scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning and straightening clamp for a waterstop, comprising a waterstop body, two clamping plates, and an arch template, wherein a column base is provided on the arch template, a column body is longitudinally provided on the column base, a threaded rod is transversely provided on the column body, two locking nuts are provided at the end of the threaded rod away from the column body, the waterstop body abuts against the corresponding clamping plate and is located between the two clamping plates, the two clamping plates are slidably connected to the threaded rod and sleeved on the threaded rod, and the two locking nuts abut against the waterstop body and are located at both ends of the waterstop body, characterized in that... It also includes multiple straightening mechanisms, which are symmetrically arranged in pairs on both sides of the clamping plate; The straightening mechanism includes multiple bolts and a straightening plate. One end of the straightening plate has a groove, and both sides of the clamping plate have slots. Each slot has two sliders. The multiple bolts are threadedly connected to the corresponding clamping plates and are located in the slots, and also penetrate the waterstop body. The straightening plate is slidably connected to the corresponding clamping plate and is located in the corresponding slot. The slider is located in the groove. The straightening plate also abuts against the waterstop and is located on one side of the waterstop.

2. The waterstop positioning and straightening clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A washer is provided on the bolt, and the washer abuts between the bolt and the clamp plate.

3. The waterstop positioning and straightening clamp as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A rubber pad is provided on the end face of the straightening plate, and the rubber pad abuts against the straightening plate and the waterstop.

4. The waterstop positioning and straightening clamp as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The waterstop positioning and straightening fixture also includes a retaining ring, which is slidably connected to the threaded rod and sleeved on the threaded rod, and is also located between the two fixture plates.

5. The waterstop positioning and straightening clamp as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The waterstop positioning and straightening fixture also includes multiple limiting members, which are symmetrically arranged in pairs on both sides of the fixture plate. The multiple limiting members are also inserted into the corresponding straightening plates and are located inside the straightening plates.

6. The waterstop positioning and straightening clamp as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting component includes a spring, a limiting rod, and a pulling block. The spring is welded to the pulling block and is located below the pulling block. The spring is also welded to the corresponding clamp plate and is located on one side of the clamp plate. The spring is sleeved on the limiting rod. The limiting rod is inserted into the corresponding straightening plate and is located inside the straightening plate, and also passes through the corresponding clamp plate.

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