Glass clamp having gasket
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-13
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Abstract
Description
Glass clips with gaskets
[0001] This application claims priority to two Chinese patent applications filed on March 12, 2025, with application number 202510293596.7 and entitled "Glass Clip with Gasket"; the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field
[0002] This application belongs to the field of glass railing fixing technology, and in particular relates to a glass clamp with a gasket. Background Technology
[0003] Glass clamps are used to hold glass railings in place, providing support for their stability. Existing glass clamps contain gaskets, but these gaskets are prone to deformation and protrude from the U-shaped groove of the clamp during glass installation. This makes installation difficult, requires multiple people to operate manually, poses safety hazards, and results in frequent repetitions and low efficiency. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of some shortcomings in the related technologies, this application provides a glass clip with a gasket.
[0005] The glass clip with a gasket includes:
[0006] Base
[0007] The receiving groove is formed on the base and is U-shaped; the two sides of the receiving groove are the first part and the second part arranged opposite to each other;
[0008] The gasket, installed in the receiving groove, has a U-shaped sheet structure, forming a clamping groove that can hold the glass; the two sides of the clamping groove are the third and fourth parts arranged opposite to each other;
[0009] A first magnetic attachment assembly, located between the first and third parts, is capable of magnetically attaching the third part of the gasket to the first part; and
[0010] The second magnetic attachment assembly, located between the second and fourth parts, is capable of magnetically attaching the fourth part of the gasket to the second part.
[0011] In one embodiment, the thickness of the gasket is 0.5-1.5 mm.
[0012] In one embodiment, the first and second magnetic components are closer to the opening of the upper receiving groove than to the base of the lower part of the glass clip.
[0013] In one embodiment, the first magnetic traction assembly includes a first magnetic element mounted on a first portion of the glass clip and a second magnetic element mounted on a third portion of the gasket. The first and second magnetic elements are two magnets capable of attracting each other, or one is a magnet and the other is a ferromagnetic element.
[0014] The second magnetic chuck assembly includes a third magnetic element mounted on a second part of the glass clamp and a fourth magnetic element mounted on a fourth part of the gasket. The third and fourth magnetic elements are two magnets that can attract each other, or one of them is a magnet and the other is a ferromagnetic element.
[0015] In one embodiment, the third portion of the gasket forms a first protrusion protruding toward the first portion of the glass clip, wherein a first cavity is formed capable of accommodating the second magnetic member; the fourth portion of the gasket forms a second protrusion protruding toward the second portion of the glass clip, wherein a second cavity is formed capable of accommodating the fourth magnetic member.
[0016] In one embodiment, the gasket, the first protrusion, and the second protrusion are all made of plastic and are integrally molded.
[0017] In one embodiment, the first part of the glass clamp has a threaded through hole for screwing in a bolt; the third part of the gasket has a receiving cavity on its surface facing the first part of the glass clamp, in which a sheet structure is placed, configured to at least cover the area mapped by the threaded through hole on the third part of the gasket; thereby the screwed-in bolt abuts against the sheet structure.
[0018] In one embodiment, the sheet structure is made of metal and has a thickness of 1-3 mm.
[0019] In one embodiment, the thickness of the sheet-like structure is approximately equal to the depth of the receiving cavity.
[0020] The glass clamp provided in at least one embodiment of this application, through a magnetic component, ensures that the upper end of the U-shaped pad remains firmly attached to both sides of the upper end of the glass clamp opening. This allows for one-step glass installation, improving construction efficiency, reducing construction costs, and eliminating safety hazards.
[0021] The glass clip provided in at least one embodiment of this application has a protrusion integrally formed with a gasket and a cavity for placing a magnetic component; this can prevent the gasket from moving and make reasonable use of the space of the base. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the glass clamp in a first direction according to one embodiment;
[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the glass clamp in the second direction;
[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the combination of glass clip and gasket in one embodiment;
[0025] Figure 4 is a three-dimensional view of the gasket in the first direction;
[0026] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional view of the gasket in the second direction;
[0027] In the figure: 1 Glass clamp, 101 Base, 102 Receiving groove, 103 First part, 104 Second part, 105 Through hole, 106 Bolt; 2 Gasket, 201 Clamping groove, 202 Third part, 203 Fourth part, 204 First protrusion, 205 Second protrusion, 206 First cavity, 207 Second cavity, 208 Receiving cavity; 301 First magnetic suction element, 302 Second magnetic suction element, 303 Third magnetic suction element, 304 Fourth magnetic suction element, 305 Sheet structure. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0030] The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first," "second," or "third" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.
[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] As shown in Figures 1-5, this application provides a glass clamp 1 for clamping glass railings. The glass clamp 1 includes a base 101 and a U-shaped receiving groove 102 formed on the base. The receiving groove 102 can accommodate the glass railing. The two sides of the receiving groove 102 are a first part 103 and a second part 104 arranged opposite to each other. The first part 103 has a threaded through hole 105. By screwing a bolt 106 into the through hole 105, the bolt 106 can be brought close to and clamp the glass railing, making the installation of the glass railing more stable.
[0033] A gasket 2 is provided in the receiving groove 102 of the glass clamp 1. The gasket 2 has a U-shaped sheet structure, forming a clamping groove 201 that can hold the glass railing. The U-shaped sheet structure of the gasket 2 can match the U-shaped receiving groove 102 of the glass clamp 1. The thickness of the sheet structure (i.e., the wall thickness of the gasket 2) is approximately 0.5-1.5 mm, for example, 0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, 1 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.5 mm, etc.; preferably around 1 mm.
[0034] The clamping groove 201 has a third part 202 and a fourth part 203 arranged opposite to each other on both sides, which become the support part of the glass railing.
[0035] The first part 103 of the glass clamp is adjacent to the third part 202 of the gasket, and a first magnetic attraction component is provided between them so that the third part 202 of the gasket can be attracted to the first part 103 of the glass clamp and will not extend into the clamping groove 201 due to deformation, thus blocking the installation of the glass railing.
[0036] As shown in Figures 1 and 5, the first magnetic attraction assembly includes a first magnetic member 301 mounted on the first part 103 of the glass clamp and a second magnetic member 302 mounted on the third part 202 of the gasket. The first magnetic member 301 and the second magnetic member 302 can be two magnets that can attract each other, or one of them can be a magnet and the other can be a ferromagnetic member. The ferromagnetic member is made of metals that can attract magnets, such as iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt.
[0037] The second part 104 of the glass clamp is adjacent to the fourth part 203 of the gasket, and a second magnetic component is provided between them so that the fourth part 203 of the gasket can be attached to the second part 104 of the glass clamp and will not extend into the clamping groove 201 due to deformation, thus blocking the installation of the glass railing.
[0038] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the second magnetic traction assembly includes a third magnetic traction element 303 mounted on the second part 104 of the glass clamp and a fourth magnetic traction element 304 mounted on the fourth part 203 of the gasket. The third magnetic traction element and the fourth magnetic traction element 304 can be two magnets that can attract each other, or one of them can be a magnet and the other can be a ferromagnetic element. The ferromagnetic element is made of metals that can attract magnets, such as iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt.
[0039] Relative to the base 101 of the glass clip, the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component are closer to the upper opening of the receiving groove 102, thereby being able to more effectively hold the pad and prevent its upper part from tilting inward.
[0040] In one embodiment, the third portion 202 of the gasket forms a first protrusion 204 protruding toward the first portion 103 of the glass clamp, wherein a first cavity 206 is formed capable of accommodating the second magnetic member 302. The fourth portion 203 of the gasket forms a second protrusion 205 protruding toward the second portion 104 of the glass clamp, wherein a second cavity 207 is formed capable of accommodating the fourth magnetic member 304.
[0041] The gasket 2, the first protrusion 204, and the second protrusion 205 are all made of plastic and can be integrally molded during manufacturing.
[0042] Furthermore, a receiving cavity 208 is provided on the surface of the third part 202 of the gasket facing the first part 103 of the glass clamp, in which a sheet-like structure 305 is provided. This sheet-like structure is configured to at least cover the area mapped by the through hole 105 on the third part 202 of the gasket. Thus, when the bolt 106 is screwed in, the bolt 106 will not directly contact the third part 202 of the gasket, preventing damage to the gasket; instead, it will directly contact the sheet-like structure 305, which will bear the pressure of the bolt 106. By adjusting the tension between the bolt 106 and the sheet-like structure 305, the clamping degree of the gasket 2 on the glass railing can be adjusted. Therefore, the sheet-like structure 305 can be made of a metal with a certain strength, such as stainless steel sheet, iron sheet, etc. The thickness of the sheet-like structure 305 is approximately 1-3 mm, for example, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm, etc. The thickness of the sheet structure 305 is approximately equal to or slightly less than the depth of the receiving cavity 208, thereby allowing for better placement of the sheet structure 305.
[0043] In operation, the gasket 2, which has a first protrusion 204, a second protrusion 205, and a receiving cavity 208, can be integrally formed first; then the first magnetic attraction component and the second magnetic attraction component are installed respectively, and the sheet structure 305 is placed in the receiving cavity 208; then the gasket 2 is inserted into the receiving groove 102 of the glass clamp 1 so that they are magnetically attracted to each other; then the glass railing is placed in the clamping groove 201 of the gasket 2 and the position of the glass railing is adjusted; finally, the bolt 106 is screwed in through the threaded through hole 105 and contacts the sheet structure 305, and the bolt 106 is continued to be screwed in until the glass railing is stable and does not wobble.
[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.
[0045] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and not to limit them; although this application has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific embodiments of this application or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solutions of this application, and all such modifications should be covered within the scope of the technical solutions claimed in this application.
Claims
1. A glass clamp with a gasket, wherein, include: Base The receiving groove is formed on the base and is U-shaped; the two sides of the receiving groove are the first part and the second part arranged opposite to each other; The gasket, installed in the receiving groove, has a U-shaped sheet structure, forming a clamping groove that can hold the glass; the two sides of the clamping groove are the third and fourth parts arranged opposite to each other; The first magnetic attachment assembly, located between the first part and the third part, is capable of magnetically attaching the third part of the pad to the first part; as well as The second magnetic attachment assembly, located between the second and fourth parts, is capable of magnetically attaching the fourth part of the gasket to the second part.
2. The glass clamp with a gasket according to claim 1, wherein, The thickness of the gasket is 0.5-1.5 mm.
3. The glass clamp with a gasket according to claim 1, wherein, The thickness of the gasket is 1 mm.
4. The glass clamp with a gasket according to claim 1, wherein, The first and second magnetic components are closer to the opening of the upper receiving groove than to the base of the lower part of the glass clip.
5. The glass clip with a gasket according to any one of claims 1-4, wherein, The first magnetic attraction assembly includes a first magnetic attraction element mounted on a first part of the glass clamp and a second magnetic attraction element mounted on a third part of the gasket; the first magnetic attraction element and the second magnetic attraction element are two magnets that can attract each other, or one of them is a magnet and the other is a ferromagnetic element; The second magnetic assemblies include a third magnetic element mounted on the second part of the glass clamp and a fourth magnetic element mounted on the fourth part of the gasket; the third magnetic element and the fourth magnetic element are two magnets that can attract each other, or one of them is a magnet and the other is a ferromagnetic element.
6. The glass clip with a gasket according to claim 5, wherein, The third part of the gasket forms a first protrusion protruding toward the first part of the glass clamp, wherein a first cavity is formed that can accommodate the second magnetic member; the fourth part of the gasket forms a second protrusion protruding toward the second part of the glass clamp, wherein a second cavity is formed that can accommodate the fourth magnetic member.
7. The glass clip with a gasket according to claim 6, wherein, The gasket, the first protrusion, and the second protrusion are all made of plastic and are manufactured as a single piece.
8. The glass clip with a gasket according to any one of claims 1-4, 6, 7, wherein, The first part of the glass clamp has a threaded through hole, into which a bolt can be screwed in; the third part of the gasket has a receiving cavity on the surface facing the first part of the glass clamp, in which a sheet structure is placed, configured to at least cover the area mapped by the threaded through hole on the third part of the gasket; thus the screwed-in bolt abuts against the sheet structure.
9. The glass clip with a gasket according to claim 8, wherein, The sheet-like structure is made of metal; its thickness is 1-3 mm.
10. The glass clip with a gasket according to claim 8, wherein, The thickness of the sheet-like structure is approximately equal to the depth of the receiving cavity.