CN219493277U - Double-truss bracket structure with unidirectional side support - Google Patents

Double-truss bracket structure with unidirectional side support Download PDF

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CN219493277U
CN219493277U CN202320077949.6U CN202320077949U CN219493277U CN 219493277 U CN219493277 U CN 219493277U CN 202320077949 U CN202320077949 U CN 202320077949U CN 219493277 U CN219493277 U CN 219493277U
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牛艳波
刘威
刘诗伟
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郑立铭
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The utility model discloses a double-truss bracket structure with unidirectional side supports, which comprises two single-truss hangers and side supports; two single-frame hangers are arranged below the side beams in parallel, and each single-frame hanger comprises a transverse support and two vertical supports; the transverse support is arranged below the side beams in parallel with the top plate and is used for supporting the pipeline; the lower ends of the two vertical supports are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support, and the upper ends of the two vertical supports are fixed on the side wall of the side beam through a first fixing plate; the lower end of the side support is connected with the outer side surface of the joint of the transverse support and the vertical support of one single hanger, and the upper end of the side support is fixedly connected with the lower surface of the top plate through a second fixing plate. The double-truss bracket structure with the unidirectional side supports can fully utilize the installation space at the position of the crossing side beams, and can meet the bearing requirement of a large pipeline at the position through the assistance of the unidirectional side supports.

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Double-truss bracket structure with unidirectional side support
Technical Field
The utility model relates to the field of building construction, in particular to a double-truss bracket structure with unidirectional side supports.
Background
The design and the form selection of the pipeline support and hanger bracket structure are an important component part in the pipeline system design, besides supporting the weight of the pipeline, the special pipe bracket can balance the acting force of the pipeline system, limit the displacement of the pipeline and absorb vibration, and when the pipeline system is designed, the pipe bracket with reasonable structure is properly selected and arranged, so that the stress distribution of the pipeline and the acting force on the pipe bracket can be improved, the safe operation of the pipeline system is ensured, and the service life of the pipeline system is prolonged.
The electromechanical pipeline support is a structural member for overhead laying electromechanical pipeline support on the ground, and the pipeline support can be used in any place where a pipeline is laid, and is also called a pipeline support, a pipeline part and the like. A pipe expansion bolt type bracket is a form of bracket mounting in which the bracket is fixed to a wall, roof, and floor by expansion bolts. Modern buildings are required to be convenient to maintain and attractive in appearance for electromechanical exposed pipelines, so that a plurality of buildings are arranged by arranging the pipelines in a line and are supported by a pair of supports.
At present, a plurality of large-scale office buildings and large-scale comprehensive commercial establishments exist, and due to the overlarge use area, various pipelines are various, such as electromechanical pipelines, air-conditioning pipelines or sewage pipelines, and the like, main pipelines of the large-scale office buildings and large-scale comprehensive commercial establishments are generally gathered on an underground equipment layer, for example, the main pipelines are arranged at the top of the underground garage through supporting and hanging frames and finally reach the space between professional equipment. One end of a pull rod is fixed at the positions of a top wall, a wall, the side wall, the bottom surface and the like of a lintel by adopting expansion bolts, the other end of the pull rod is connected with angle steel or channel steel, the channel steel is used as a support for supporting the pipeline to bear the weight of the pipeline, and as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the prior art hanger mainly comprises a steel beam 1, an angle channel steel 2, a U-shaped clamp 3, a full-thread suspender 4 and a nut-section steel gasket-section steel spring nut 5 or is connected with an embedded nut or an expansion anchor bolt 6 at the upper part of the full-thread suspender 4, and is connected with a punching angle steel 7 at the lower part through a nut washer 8. However, some large pipes such as main air conditioner pipes, main sewage pipes with a diameter of more than about 300mm, or electromechanical pipes with a cross-sectional area similar to that of the main air conditioner pipes have to increase the density of the hangers appropriately or to enhance the strength and carrying capacity of each hanger due to the large weight per unit volume. Otherwise, if the bearing capacity of the support member is not enough or the connection strength between the support member and the wall and the roof is not enough, the outlet pipeline is inevitably dropped, so that the loss of property of a merchant or a customer, and even serious accidents of casualties of outlet personnel are caused. In terms of increasing the bearing capacity of each supporting hanger, the size and specification of supporting pieces such as angle steel, channel steel and pull rods are mostly increased, or single-truss supporting is changed into double-truss supporting, even multiple-truss supporting and the like. However, because the top of the underground equipment layer is limited by numerous pipelines and extremely limited installation space of the supporting and hanging frames, when the support cannot be adopted and the specification of the support piece is limited to be increased, the requirements can be met by adopting different specifications, sizes and different forms according to the specific situation of field installation according to local conditions. For example, the hanging frame of a pipeline at a certain place just catches up with the cross beam, the cross beam can affect the installation of the hanging frame, and taking a double hanging frame as an example, the hanging frame structure and the connection form with the roof and the strong connection form are specially designed according to the actual situation so as to ensure the requirement of pipeline support at the place. However, the weight of the supported pipeline is sometimes large, and important equipment or an important channel is arranged below the hanger, so that other facilities are arranged at one side of the double supporting structure along the direction of the pipeline, and the design requirement of increasing side supports at two sides cannot be met.
The information disclosed in this background section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the utility model and should not be taken as an acknowledgement or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person of ordinary skill in the art.
Disclosure of Invention
The utility model aims to provide a double-truss bracket structure with unidirectional side supports, which can fully utilize the installation space at a crossing side beam, and can furthest meet the bearing requirement of a large pipeline at the crossing side beam through auxiliary unidirectional side supports and enlarged-specification transverse and vertical supports.
In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a double-truss support structure with unidirectional side supports, which comprises two single-truss hangers and side supports; two single-frame hangers are arranged below the side beams in parallel, and each single-frame hanger comprises a transverse support and two vertical supports; the transverse support is arranged below the side beams in parallel with the top plate and is used for supporting the pipeline; the lower ends of the two vertical supports are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support, and the upper ends of the two vertical supports are fixed on the side wall of the side beam through a first fixing plate; the lower end of the side support is connected with the outer side surface of the joint of the transverse support and the vertical support of one single hanger, and the upper end of the side support is fixedly connected with the lower surface of the top plate through a second fixing plate.
In a preferred embodiment, the double-truss structure with unidirectional side supports further includes expansion bolts for securing the first securing plate to the side walls of the side sill in parallel with the side walls of the side sill and securing the second securing plate to the lower surface of the roof panel in parallel with the lower surface of the roof panel.
In a preferred embodiment, the double truss structure with unidirectional side supports further includes a connecting support disposed between the lower ends of the vertical supports of the two single truss hangers.
In a preferred embodiment, the cross supports, vertical supports, connection supports, and side supports are made of channel steel or angle steel.
In a preferred embodiment, the cross supports, vertical supports, connection supports, and side supports are of the same specifications as the channel steel or angle steel.
In a preferred embodiment, the cross supports, vertical supports, connection supports, and side supports are of different channel steel or angle steel specifications.
In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model also provides another double-truss structure with unidirectional side supports, which comprises two single truss hangers and side supports; two single-frame hangers are arranged below the side beams in parallel, and each single-frame hanger comprises a transverse support and two vertical supports; the transverse support is arranged below the side beams in parallel with the top plate and is used for supporting the pipeline; the lower ends of the two vertical supports are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support, and the upper ends of the two vertical supports are fixed on the lower surface of the top plate through a first fixing plate; the lower end of the side support is connected with the outer side surface of the joint of the transverse support and the vertical support of one single hanger, and the upper end of the side support is fixedly connected with the lower surface of the top plate through a second fixing plate.
In a preferred embodiment, the double frame structure with unidirectional side supports further includes expansion bolts for securing the first and second securing plates to the lower surface of the top plate parallel to the lower surface of the top plate.
Compared with the prior art, the double-truss bracket structure with the unidirectional side support has the following beneficial effects: the vertical supporting device of this scheme adopts the channel-section steel preparation, and its model is selected according to the pipeline weight that horizontal strutting arrangement supported, and its length is according to the high determination of pipeline. One end of the vertical supporting device is welded with the first fixing plate, and the other end of the vertical supporting device is welded with two ends of the transverse support. The transverse supporting device is also made of channel steel, the model of the transverse supporting device is selected according to the weight of the pipeline supported by the support, the length of the transverse supporting device is determined according to the arrangement length of the pipeline, and two ends of the transverse supporting device are respectively welded and connected with one ends of the vertical supporting device and one end of the supporting connecting device. The side supports are also made of channel steel, the upper ends of the side supports are clamped with the top plate at a certain angle and are welded with the lower surface of the top plate through the second fixing plate, and the lower ends of the side supports are welded with the connecting parts of the transverse supports and the vertical supports of one single hanger at a certain angle. The support connecting device is made of channel steel and is welded with one ends of the two transverse supporting devices and the two vertical supporting devices respectively. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are made of thick steel plates, the purpose of the fixing plate is to fix the fixing plate to a structural plate or beam, the specification of the fixing plate is selected according to the weight of a pipeline supported by a transverse supporting device, 4 holes are drilled in four corners of the fixing plate, and the size of the holes is consistent with that of expansion bolts. Therefore, the strength of the bracket can be greatly enhanced, the bracket is safe and reliable, the bracket is applicable to the installation of almost all electromechanical pipelines, the applicability is strong, and the key is that the installation space crossing the side beam can be fully utilized.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a pipe hanger according to an embodiment of the prior art;
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a pipe hanger according to another embodiment of the prior art;
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a front view of a two-truss structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;
FIG. 4 is a schematic side view of a two-truss structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;
FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a bottom view of a two-truss structure according to an embodiment of the utility model;
fig. 6 is a schematic front view of a two-truss structure according to another embodiment of the utility model;
FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of a two-truss structure according to another embodiment of the utility model;
fig. 8 is a schematic bottom view of a two-truss structure according to another embodiment of the utility model.
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10-double-truss bracket structure, 101-transverse support, 102-vertical support, 103-first fixing plate, 104-expansion bolt, 105-connecting support, 106-side support, 107-second fixing plate, 20-top plate, 30-side beam and 40-pipeline.
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The following detailed description of embodiments of the utility model is, therefore, to be taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and it is to be understood that the scope of the utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments.
Throughout the specification and claims, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the term "comprise" or variations thereof such as "comprises" or "comprising", etc. will be understood to include the stated element or component without excluding other elements or components.
As shown in fig. 3 to 5, a double-truss structure 10 with unidirectional side supports according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model includes two single-truss hangers and side supports 106; two single-frame hangers are arranged below the side beam 30 in parallel with each other, each single-frame hanger comprising a transverse support 101 and two vertical supports 102; the cross support 101 is arranged below the side beams 30 in parallel with the top plate 20, and the cross support 101 is used for supporting the pipeline 40; the lower ends of the two vertical supports 102 are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support 101, and the upper ends are fixed on the side walls of the side beams 30 through the first fixing plates 103; the lower end of the side support 106 is connected to the outer side surface of the junction of the horizontal support 101 and the vertical support 102 of one single hanger, and the upper end is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the top plate 20 through a second fixing plate 107.
In some embodiments, the angle between the side support 106 and the top plate 20 may be calculated according to the actual requirement or the actual installation space, but preferably about 45 ° is suitable.
In some embodiments, the dual frame structure 10 with unidirectional side support further includes expansion bolts 104 to secure the first securing plate 103 to the side walls of the side sill 30 in parallel with the side walls of the side sill 30 and the second securing plate 107 to the lower surface of the roof panel 20 in parallel with the lower surface of the roof panel 20.
In some embodiments, the double-truss structure 10 with unidirectional side support also includes a connecting support 105 disposed between the lower ends of the vertical supports 102 of the two single-truss hangers.
The present embodiment is characterized in that the pipe 40 supported at the location needs to be reinforced with a large weight, or when important other facilities or important channels are provided below the pipe, the reinforcement treatment is needed at the location, and the present embodiment is suitable for the situation that other equipment is provided on one side of the double-truss support structure 10, such as the pipe 40, the bridge, etc., only the reinforcement can be performed from the other side, and the material of the double-truss support structure 10 is treated on the basis of the original model, etc.
As shown in fig. 6 to 8, another double-truss structure 10 with unidirectional side supports according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model includes two single-truss hangers and side supports 106; two single-frame hangers are arranged below the side beam 30 in parallel with each other, each single-frame hanger comprising a transverse support 101 and two vertical supports 102; the cross support 101 is arranged below the side beams 30 in parallel with the top plate 20, and the cross support 101 is used for supporting the pipeline 40; the lower ends of the two vertical supports 102 are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support 101, and the upper ends are fixed on the lower surface of the top plate 20 through a first fixing plate 103; the lower end of the side support 106 is connected to the outer side surface of the junction of the horizontal support 101 and the vertical support 102 of one single hanger, and the upper end is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the top plate 20 through a second fixing plate 107.
In some embodiments, the dual truss frame structure 10 with unidirectional side support further includes expansion bolts 104 for securing the first and second securing plates 103, 107 to the lower surface of the roof panel 20 parallel to the lower surface of the roof panel 20.
The main feature of this embodiment is that when the side sill 30 is too narrow to meet the design spacing between two single hangers of the double hanger structure 10, or other devices such as cables or the like have been provided on the side walls of the side sill 30, or the side edges of the side sill 30 have been shielded by other lines to prevent the mounting of the fixing plate 103, the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the roof panel 20 by expansion bolts 104 to meet the mounting requirements of the double hanger structure 10.
In some embodiments, the transverse supports 101, the vertical supports 102, the connecting supports 105 and the side supports 106 are made of channel steel or angle steel, and the large-scale pipe 40 bracket is preferably made of channel steel. The specifications of the channel steel or angle steel adopted by the transverse support 101, the vertical support 102, the connecting support 105 and the side support 106 can be the same or different. For example, channel steel with the same specification can be selected for manufacturing, so that the processes from blanking to welding are relatively simple, and the structural strength can be ensured. The model selection of the connecting support 105 and the side support 106 is slightly smaller, so that the material can be saved under the condition of meeting the support strength, and the economic benefit is better. Furthermore, the specification and the dimensions of the first fixing plate 103 and the second fixing plate 107 may also be determined whether to use the same specification or different specifications according to actual calculation conditions.
In summary, the double-truss bracket structure with the unidirectional side support has the following advantages: the vertical supporting device of this scheme adopts the channel-section steel preparation, and its model is selected according to the pipeline weight that horizontal strutting arrangement supported, and its length is according to the high determination of pipeline. One end of the vertical supporting device is welded with the first fixing plate, and the other end of the vertical supporting device is welded with two ends of the transverse support. The transverse supporting device is also made of channel steel, the model of the transverse supporting device is selected according to the weight of the pipeline supported by the support, the length of the transverse supporting device is determined according to the arrangement length of the pipeline, and two ends of the transverse supporting device are respectively welded and connected with one ends of the vertical supporting device and one end of the supporting connecting device. The side supports are also made of channel steel, the upper ends of the side supports are clamped with the top plate at a certain angle and are welded with the lower surface of the top plate through the second fixing plate, and the lower ends of the side supports are welded with the connecting parts of the transverse supports and the vertical supports of one single hanger at a certain angle. The support connecting device is made of channel steel and is welded with one ends of the two transverse supporting devices and the two vertical supporting devices respectively. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are made of thick steel plates, the purpose of the fixing plate is to fix the fixing plate to a structural plate or beam, the specification of the fixing plate is selected according to the weight of a pipeline supported by a transverse supporting device, 4 holes are drilled in four corners of the fixing plate, and the size of the holes is consistent with that of expansion bolts. Therefore, the strength of the bracket can be greatly enhanced, the bracket is safe and reliable, the bracket is applicable to the installation of almost all electromechanical pipelines, the applicability is strong, and the key is that the installation space crossing the side beam can be fully utilized.
The foregoing descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments of the present utility model are presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to limit the utility model to the precise form disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described in order to explain the specific principles of the utility model and its practical application to thereby enable one skilled in the art to make and utilize the utility model in various exemplary embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the utility model be defined by the claims and their equivalents.

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1. A two truss frame structure with unidirectional side support, comprising:
two single-frame hangers, it sets up in parallel each other in the below of curb girder, each single-frame hanger includes:
a cross support arranged below the side beams in parallel with the top plate, the cross support being used for supporting the pipeline; a kind of electronic device with high-pressure air-conditioning system
The lower ends of the two vertical supports are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support, and the upper ends of the two vertical supports are fixed on the side wall of the side beam through a first fixing plate; and
and the lower end of the side support is connected with the outer side surface of the joint of the transverse support and the vertical support of one single hanger, and the upper end of the side support is fixedly connected with the lower surface of the top plate through a second fixing plate.
2. The double roof truss structure with uni-directional side support according to claim 1 further including expansion bolts for securing said first anchor plate to side walls of said side sill and said second anchor plate to a lower surface of said roof panel parallel to a lower surface of said roof panel.
3. The double truss structure with unidirectional side supports of claim 1, further comprising a connecting support disposed between lower ends of the vertical supports of the two single truss hangers.
4. A double-truss framework with unidirectional side supports as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cross supports, said vertical supports, said connecting supports, and said side supports are made of channel steel or angle steel.
5. A double-truss framework with unidirectional side supports as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cross supports, said vertical supports, said connection supports and said side supports are of the same gauge as channel steel or angle steel.
6. A double-truss framework with unidirectional side supports as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cross supports, said vertical supports, said connection supports, and said side supports are of different channel or angle steel gauges.
7. A two truss frame structure with unidirectional side support, comprising:
two single-frame hangers, it sets up in parallel each other in the below of curb girder, each single-frame hanger includes:
a cross support arranged below the side beams in parallel with the top plate, the cross support being used for supporting the pipeline; a kind of electronic device with high-pressure air-conditioning system
The lower ends of the two vertical supports are vertically butted with the two ends of the transverse support, and the upper ends of the two vertical supports are fixed on the lower surface of the top plate through a first fixing plate; and
and the lower end of the side support is connected with the outer side surface of the joint of the transverse support and the vertical support of one single hanger, and the upper end of the side support is fixedly connected with the lower surface of the top plate through a second fixing plate.
8. The double roof truss structure with unilateral lateral bracing of claim 7, further comprising expansion bolts for securing the first and second securing plates to the lower surface of the roof panel parallel to the lower surface of the roof panel.
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