CN105540483A - Device used for construction of jack and capable of sliding horizontally and using method of device - Google Patents

Device used for construction of jack and capable of sliding horizontally and using method of device Download PDF

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CN105540483A
CN105540483A CN201511019936.XA CN201511019936A CN105540483A CN 105540483 A CN105540483 A CN 105540483A CN 201511019936 A CN201511019936 A CN 201511019936A CN 105540483 A CN105540483 A CN 105540483A
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伍小平
李怀翠
李鑫奎
况中华
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The invention relates to a device used for construction of a jack and capable of sliding horizontally and a using method of the device, belongs to the technical field of building construction, and is used for solving the problem that a jacked object moves horizontally in construction so that a jack overturns. The device capable of sliding horizontally comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a rolling shaft, steel sleeves and limiting devices, wherein the rolling shaft is arranged between the top plate and the bottom plate; the steel sleeves are arranged on the lower surface of the bottom plate; the limiting devices are positioned at ends of the bottom plate; the rolling shaft is sandwiched between the top plate and the bottom plate through a rolling shaft support; the rolling shaft support is fixedly arranged on the bottom plate; and the top plate can slide horizontally relative to the bottom plate through the rolling shaft. The using method comprises the following steps: adjusting limiting rods of the bottom plate at first so that the top plate is positioned at the center position; sleeving the top end of the jack by the steel sleeves so that the device capable of sliding horizontally is connected with the jack; placing the jack at a preset position; and adjusting elongation of the jack so that the upper surface of the top plate is propped against the jacked object.

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For jack construction can horizontal sliding device and using method thereof
Technical field
The present invention relates to technical field of building construction, particularly a kind of for jack construction can horizontal sliding device and using method thereof.
Background technology
Jack is widely used in Construction of Civil Engineering field, and the entirety such as, in bridge construction after the integral jacking of steel box-girder, jacking falls frame etc.In jacking or the frame that falls construction oil return process, be there is horizontal displacement by jacking thing, caused jack to produce overturning moment by the friction force between jacking thing and jacking header thus in jack.As shown in Figure 1, Fig. 1 is caused overturning moment schematic diagram by jacking thing horizontal displacement, inevitable by the jack 1 overturning moment M caused by jacking thing 2 horizontal displacement, and when jack 1 works, stroke is larger, M is larger for this overturning moment, thus the possibility causing jack 1 to have an accident is larger.In order to solve foregoing problems, usually in the jacking, unloading work progress of jack, will directly be placed on collet bottom jack or carry out simple and easy safety method.But above-mentioned measure is all difficult to meet the larger overturning moment of opposing, thus becomes the potential safety hazard in jack work progress.
Summary of the invention
The object of the present invention is to provide a kind of for jack construction can horizontal sliding device and using method thereof, for solving jack in jacking or unloading construction, be there is horizontal displacement by jacking thing thus cause jack to produce overturning moment, producing the problem of potential safety hazard.
For solving the problems of the technologies described above, technical scheme of the present invention is as follows:
One can horizontal sliding device, in the jacking of jack and unloading construction, comprising:
The top board laterally be arranged in parallel for a pair and base plate, it is convex stupefied that described top board bottom surface is provided with " T-shaped ", described plate top surface is provided with the stupefied chute that match convex in described " T-shaped ", and described top board can by described T-shaped " convexly stupefiedly to slide along described chute relative to described base plate; A connection piece, described attaching parts comprises some groups of roller bearings and the corresponding roller support be arranged on described base plate, and described roller bearing is located between described top board and described base plate by described roller support; Described top board can relative to described floor level slippage by described roller bearing; One steel bushing, described steel bushing is fixed on the lower end of described base plate; And an inhibiting device, the detachable end being connected to described base plate of described inhibiting device.
Further, described inhibiting device comprises spacing steel plate and position-limited lever, and described spacing steel plate is vertically installed in the two ends of described chute, and described position-limited lever is arranged at intervals on described spacing steel plate, and the axis of described position-limited lever parallels with the axis of described chute.
Further, the internal diameter of described steel bushing is slightly larger than the diameter on described jack top.
Further, also comprise ribbed stiffener, described ribbed stiffener is symmetricly set in the outer ring of described steel bushing and is fixedly connected with described base plate.
Further, described top board and base plate are made by steel plate.
The invention also discloses can horizontal sliding device jack construction in using method, comprise the steps:
Step one, installing can horizontal sliding device: the position-limited lever of regulating base board makes top board be positioned at center, and jack top is recalled certain distance, steel bushing is inserted in jack top;
Step 2, the jack of horizontal sliding device can be placed into desired location by being provided with, regulating the elongation of jack, making cover top surface and held out against by jacking thing.
Further, in described step one, certain distance is 60mm ~ 100mm.
Compared with prior art, the technique effect that the present invention is useful is:
1, provided by the invention can horizontal sliding device, comprise top board, base plate, roller bearing between top board and base plate, be arranged at the steel bushing of base plate lower surface and be positioned at the inhibiting device of bottom end, between top board and base plate, leave a gap.Roller bearing is used for the vertical load of top board to be passed to base plate, top board and base plate is separated simultaneously, and avoid the two straight surfaces brought into contact, inhibiting device is for limiting the distance of top board horizontal sliding and carrying out top board initially spacing; Top board can opposed bottom horizontal sliding by roller bearing.Of the present invention can horizontal sliding device, the capsizing moment because being caused by jacking thing horizontal displacement in work progress can being reduced to a great extent, avoiding jack to topple and the safety misadventure caused.And this can the assembling for convenience detach of horizontal sliding device, can reduce stress raisers, avoid and arrange cushion block above jack.In addition, this can directly be inserted in jack top during the use of horizontal sliding device, easy and simple to handle, stability and safety, remarkable in economical benefits.
2, provided by the invention can horizontal sliding device jack construction in using method, first the position-limited lever of regulating base board makes top board be positioned at center, and jack top is recalled certain distance, steel bushing is inserted in the top of jack, namely completing can the connection of horizontal sliding device and jack; Then the jack of horizontal sliding device desired location can be placed into by being provided with this, regulate the elongation of jack, make cover top surface and held out against by jacking thing, thus make the vertical load of top board first be delivered to base plate by roller bearing, by the steel bushing be fixed on base plate, this vertical load is delivered on jack again, greatly reduce the overturning moment because being produced by the friction force between jacking thing and jack top in jack jacking or unloading construction, thus play the effect preventing jack from toppling.This using method solves jack in jacking or unloading (frame that namely falls construction oil return) process, be there is horizontal displacement by jacking thing thus cause jack to produce overturning moment, produce the problem of potential safety hazard, and it is easy and simple to handle, save construction cost, there is good promotional value.
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Fig. 1 is caused overturning moment schematic diagram by jacking thing horizontal displacement;
Fig. 2 be one embodiment of the invention can the birds-eye view of horizontal sliding device;
Fig. 3 is the A-A cutaway view of Fig. 2;
Fig. 4 is the B-B cutaway view of Fig. 2;
Fig. 5 be one embodiment of the invention can the birds-eye view of top board in horizontal sliding device;
Fig. 6 is the C-C cutaway view of Fig. 5;
Fig. 7 be one embodiment of the invention can the birds-eye view of base plate in horizontal sliding device;
Fig. 8 be one embodiment of the invention can horizontal sliding device jack construction in using method schematic diagram.
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1-jack; 2-is by jacking thing; 11-top board, 12-base plate; 20-chute; 31-roller bearing, 32-roller support; 40-steel bushing, 41-ribbed stiffener; 50-inhibiting device, the spacing steel plate of 51-, 52-position-limited lever.
Detailed description of the invention
Below in conjunction with can horizontal sliding device and using method thereof be described in further detail for jack construction that the drawings and specific embodiments propose the present invention.According to the following describes and claims, advantages and features of the invention will be clearer.It should be noted that, accompanying drawing all adopts the form that simplifies very much and all uses non-ratio accurately, only in order to object that is convenient, the aid illustration embodiment of the present invention lucidly.For sake of convenience, hereinafter described " on ", D score is consistent with the upper and lower direction of accompanying drawing, but this can not become the restriction of technical solution of the present invention.
Below in conjunction with Fig. 2 to Fig. 8 describe in detail of the present invention for jack construction can horizontal sliding device and using method thereof.
Embodiment one
One can horizontal sliding device, in the jacking of jack 1 and unloading construction, comprises the top board 11 and base plate 12 that laterally be arranged in parallel for a pair; It is convex stupefied that top board 11 bottom surface is provided with " T-shaped ", and base plate 12 end face is provided with the stupefied chute that match convex in " T-shaped ", and top board 1 can pass through T-shaped " convexly stupefiedly to slide along chute relative to base plate 12, between convex stupefied and chute and no touch; A connection piece (not shown), attaching parts comprises some groups of roller bearings 31 and the corresponding roller support 32 be arranged on base plate 12, roller bearing 31 is located between top board 11 and base plate 12 by roller support 32, and top board 11 can relative to base plate 12 horizontal sliding by roller bearing 31; One steel bushing 40, steel bushing 40 is fixed on the lower end of base plate 12; And an inhibiting device 50, the detachable end being connected to base plate 12 of inhibiting device 50.
Specifically, this can horizontal sliding device, comprise top board 11, base plate 12, the roller bearing 31 between top board 11 and base plate 12, the steel bushing 40 being arranged at base plate 12 lower surface and inhibiting device 50, a gap is left between top board 11 and base plate 12, that is, a gap is left between the bottom surface of top board 11 and the end face of base plate 12.Steel bushing 40 presses the model customization of jack 1, to be inserted in the top of jack 1; Inhibiting device 50 is for limiting the distance of top board 11 horizontal sliding and carrying out initially spacing to top board 11; Top board 11 and base plate 12, for the vertical load of top board 11 is passed to base plate 12, separate by roller bearing 31 simultaneously, and avoid the two straight surfaces brought into contact, top board 11 can opposed bottom 12 horizontal sliding by roller bearing 31.The present embodiment can horizontal sliding device, the capsizing moment because being caused by jacking thing 2 horizontal displacement in work progress can being reduced to a great extent, avoiding jack 1 to topple and the safety misadventure caused.And this can the assembling for convenience detach of horizontal sliding device, can reduce stress raisers, avoid and arrange cushion block above jack 1.In addition, this can directly be inserted in jack 1 top during the use of horizontal sliding device, easy and simple to handle, stability and safety, remarkable in economical benefits.
Especially, inhibiting device 50 comprises spacing steel plate 51 and position-limited lever 52, and spacing steel plate 51 is vertically installed in the one or both ends of " T-shaped " chute, and position-limited lever 52 is arranged at intervals on spacing steel plate 51, and the axis of position-limited lever 52 parallels with the axis of " T-shaped " chute.For realizing the distance limiting top board 11 horizontal sliding, spacing steel plate 51 is detachable is fixedly mounted on base plate 12 end, such as, connected by bolt (not shown).
Especially, the internal diameter of steel bushing 40 is slightly larger than the diameter on jack 1 top, so that the shirking of steel bushing 40.That is, the internal diameter 2 ~ 3mm larger than the diameter on jack 1 top of steel bushing 40, directly shirks to facilitate the two.Consider that steel bushing 40 is directly sheathed on the top of jack 1, the vertical load of top board 11 is directly delivered to base plate 12 by roller bearing 31, be delivered on jack 1 by the sleeve 40 on base plate 12 again, thus need the rigidity strengthening steel bushing 40 and top board 11, base plate 12.Therefore, be provided with ribbed stiffener 41 in the outer ring of steel bushing 40, ribbed stiffener 41 is symmetrical arranged and is fixedly connected with base plate 12.In addition, top board 11 and base plate 12 are made by steel plate.
In use, can be connected and fixed with the top of jack 1 by its steel bushing 40 by horizontal sliding device, the elongation of jack 1 is regulated to make top board 11 and held out against by jacking thing 2, jacking or the unloading construction of jack can be carried out, make by the direction of the horizontal displacement of jacking thing 2 with apart from controlled, thus the safety misadventure avoided generation jack 1 to topple and cause.
Accordingly, the present embodiment additionally provide one can horizontal sliding device jack construction (jacking or unloading) in using method.Incorporated by reference to referring to figs. 2 to Fig. 8, a kind ofly can be used for the using method of jack construction by horizontal sliding device, comprise the following steps:
S001: installing can horizontal sliding device: the position-limited lever 52 of regulating base board 12 makes top board 11 be positioned at center, and jack 1 top is upwards recalled certain distance, steel bushing 40 is inserted in the top of jack 1;
S002: the jack 1 of horizontal sliding device can be placed into desired location by being provided with, regulating the elongation of jack 1, making top board 11 upper surface and held out against by jacking thing 2.
Especially, in step S002, certain distance is 60mm ~ 100mm, with the top facilitating steel bushing 40 to be inserted in jack 1.
In sum, of the present invention can horizontal sliding device, comprise the top board and base plate that laterally be arranged in parallel for a pair, it is convex stupefied that top board bottom surface is provided with " T-shaped ", plate top surface is provided with the stupefied chute that match convex in " T-shaped ", and top board can by T-shaped " convexly stupefiedly to slide along chute relative to base plate; A connection piece, attaching parts comprises some groups of roller bearings and the corresponding roller support be arranged on base plate, and roller bearing is located between top board and base plate by roller support, and top board can relative to floor level slippage by roller bearing; One steel bushing, steel bushing is fixed on the lower end of base plate; And an inhibiting device, the detachable end being connected to base plate of inhibiting device.This inhibiting device is for limiting the distance of upper plate horizontal sliding and carrying out initially spacing.This can horizontal sliding apparatus structure simply firm, disassembly and assembly are convenient, and stability and safety is reusable, effectively reduces construction cost.Of the present invention can horizontal sliding device jack construction in using method, first the position-limited lever of regulating base board makes top board be positioned at center, and jack top is upwards recalled certain distance, steel bushing is inserted in the top of jack, namely completing can the connection of horizontal sliding device and jack; Then the jack of horizontal sliding device desired location can be placed into by being provided with this, regulate the elongation of jack, make cover top surface and held out against by jacking thing, thus make the vertical load of top board first be delivered to base plate by roller bearing, by the steel bushing be fixed on base plate, this vertical load is delivered on jack again, greatly reduce the overturning moment because being produced by the friction force between jacking thing and jack top in jack jacking or unloading construction, thus play the effect preventing jack from toppling.This using method solves jack in jacking or unloading (frame that namely falls construction oil return) process, be there is horizontal displacement by jacking thing thus cause jack to produce overturning moment, produce the problem of potential safety hazard, and it is easy and simple to handle, save construction cost, there is good promotional value.
Foregoing description is only the description to present pre-ferred embodiments, any restriction not to the scope of the invention, and any change that the those of ordinary skill in field of the present invention does according to above-mentioned disclosure, modification, all belong to the protection domain of claims.

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1. can a horizontal sliding device, in the jacking of jack and unloading construction, it is characterized in that, comprising:
The top board laterally be arranged in parallel for a pair and base plate, it is convex stupefied that described top board bottom surface is provided with " T-shaped ", described plate top surface is provided with the stupefied chute that match convex in described " T-shaped ", and described top board can by described T-shaped " convexly stupefiedly to slide along described chute relative to described base plate;
A connection piece, described attaching parts comprises some groups of roller bearings and the corresponding roller support be arranged on described base plate, and described roller bearing is located between described top board and described base plate by described roller support; Described top board can relative to described floor level slippage by described roller bearing;
One steel bushing, described steel bushing is fixed on the lower end of described base plate; And
One inhibiting device, the detachable end being connected to described base plate of described inhibiting device.
2. as claimed in claim 1 can horizontal sliding device, it is characterized in that, described inhibiting device comprises spacing steel plate and position-limited lever, described spacing steel plate is vertically installed in the two ends of described chute, described position-limited lever is arranged at intervals on described spacing steel plate, and the axis of described position-limited lever parallels with the axis of described chute.
3. as claimed in claim 1 can horizontal sliding device, it is characterized in that, the internal diameter of described steel bushing is slightly larger than the diameter on described jack top.
4. as claimed in claim 1 can horizontal sliding device, it is characterized in that, also comprise ribbed stiffener, described ribbed stiffener is symmetricly set in the outer ring of described steel bushing and is fixedly connected with described base plate.
5. as claimed in claim 1 can horizontal sliding device, it is characterized in that, described top board and base plate are made by steel plate.
6. as described in any one of claim 1 to 5 can horizontal sliding device jack construction in using method, it is characterized in that, comprise the steps:
Step one, installing can horizontal sliding device: the position-limited lever of regulating base board makes top board be positioned at center, and jack top is recalled certain distance, steel bushing is inserted in jack top;
Step 2, the jack of horizontal sliding device can be placed into desired location by being provided with, regulating the elongation of jack, making cover top surface and held out against by jacking thing.
7. as claimed in claim 6 can horizontal sliding device jack jacking, unloading construction in application process, it is characterized in that, in described step one, certain distance is 60mm ~ 100mm.
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