ES1245409U - TORRES REINFORCEMENT COUPLING (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Reinforcement coupling of towers, columns or posts, characterized in that it comprises a series of clamps (1) with an inner surface and a plurality of radial plates (2) that comprise three series of through-holes (5, 6, 7): a first series of through holes (5) vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp (1) in the extension of the plate; two series of through holes (6, 7) oblique and symmetrical with respect to a horizontal plane or perpendicular to the inner surface of the clamp (1); and a series of profiles (8), fixed to the plates (2), vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp (1), and with a series of profile holes (5') equal to the first series of through holes (5). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Tower reinforcement coupling

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a reinforcing coupling for monopole towers, posts and any type of high-rise column and a single longitudinal support element. It is designed to facilitate the renovation and updating of the bearing capacity of these towers, columns and posts.

It is applicable in the construction industry, for example for the installation of communications equipment.

STATE OF THE ART

Over the years, elevated infrastructures, such as towers, columns or posts (hereinafter only "tower"), for example, for telecommunications, have been a basic necessity for elevating system equipment in height. When these towers are designed for an initial charge, it is difficult to increase their capacity.

In Telecommunications, any small deviation of the structure (bracket) from its vertical axis is relevant, since they misalign the systems and communication is lost. Therefore, if you want to increase the installed load, or the wind resistance, it is necessary to reinforce the monopole. If the enlargement is small, a series of beams or reinforcing profiles is usually attached at one or more points on the perimeter. If the enlargement is large, it is necessary to define a lattice structure attached to the monopole.

However, if after a small expansion you want to further increase capacity, the solution is very labor intensive and installation downtime. Therefore, it is not technically profitable.

For lattice towers the European application EP3527752A1 from this same applicant is known. However, this solution is not applicable to monopole towers that will be reinforced once built.

The objective of the invention is to show a tower construction procedure that allows versatility (flexibility) to adapt the tower, column or pole to the needs of the moment, on two or more occasions.

The applicant is not aware of any solution similar to the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a tower reinforcement coupling that facilitates the modification and renovation of towers, posts, columns and the like. The preferred forms are shown in the claims, which solve the mentioned problems.

It is a versatile solution that allows to go from a partial reinforcement solution to a total reinforcement (or even the other way around), with little labor and little time of service interruption.

The reinforcing coupling of towers, columns or posts that comprises a series of clamps with an inner surface according to the shape of the tower, post or column. It also has a plurality of radial plates that comprise three series of through holes. A first series of through holes is vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp in the extension of the plate, which corresponds to the wall of the tower at that point. It also has two series of oblique and opposing tilt through holes (6,7), usually symmetrical about a horizontal plane or perpendicular to the inner surface of the clamp.

The plates are attached to a series of profiles, vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp, which have a series of profile holes equal to the first series of through holes. The connection can therefore be direct, by means of two screws, rivets or the like, or through braces that have tie holes corresponding to the other two series of through holes. In other words, the plates are already prepared to connect to the profiles or to the braces.

If the other end of the braces is not prepared for direct connection with the profiles, it may be necessary to insert connectors that adapt.

Other variants will be described elsewhere in the specification.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

Figure 1: Top view of a clamp according to an embodiment example.

Figure 2: Schematic side view of two clamp examples (A and B).

Figure 3: schematic side view of the example of figure 2A mounted on a tower and with a series of profiles for a small reinforcement.

Figure 4: schematic side view of the example of figure 3, adapted to a larger reinforcement.

MODES OF CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention is briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The coupling represented in the figures firstly comprises a clamp (1) from which a series of radial plates (2) arises. The lower edge of the clamp (1) will be considered horizontal in this memory, since it is the natural position once installed in the tower (3), post or column. The clamp (1) has an inner section corresponding to the outer section of the tower (3), pole or column to which it is attached. Therefore, it has a main axis, which corresponds to the axis of the tower (3), pole or column, and may have a certain internal taper if it is the tower (3), pole or column to which it will be applied. Therefore, the inner surface of the clamp may not be vertical (perpendicular to the bottom edge).

It is generally made up of several clamp pieces (4), which may or may not be identical, which are joined together and to the tower (3), post or column. The union between the clamp pieces (4) is any known, provided it has sufficient strength.

The plates (2) are arranged on the outer perimeter of the clamp (1), normally evenly distributed. They can also be arranged unbalanced on one side of the clamp (1) if the needs of the reinforcement so require.

As especially seen in Figure 2, the plates have three series of through holes (5,6,7). A first series of through holes (5) is vertical or parallel to the wall of the tower (3), post or column. Specifically, this implies that it is vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp (1) in the cut between it and the extension of the plate (marked with arrows in figure 1). It is intended to couple the profiles (8) or beams of a small reinforcement.

The other two series of through holes (6,7) are approximately symmetrical with respect to the plane perpendicular to the first series of through holes (5). They are configured to fix the reinforcing lattice (9). They are shown aligned in the figure, but they may not be.

In use, once the clamp (1) is fixed to the tower (3), post or column, with the plates (2) in vertical position, the corresponding reinforcement is placed taking advantage of the series of through holes (5,6,7) correspondent. If it is a reinforcement by means of profiles (8), and it is desired to replace it later with a reinforcing lattice, it is enough to remove the profiles (8) from the first series of through holes (5) and place the tie rods (9) of the latticework in the other two series of through holes (6,7). To facilitate assembly without requiring the carrying and lifting of new elements, the profiles (8) are reusable as part of the truss.

As seen in Figures 3 and 4, the profiles (8) have several series of profile holes (5 ') with the shape and spacing of the first series of through holes (5), while the tie rods (9) are equipped with tie holes (6 ', 7') according to the other two series of through holes (6,7).

Connectors (10) may be necessary to adapt the shape of the series of holes (5 ') of the profiles (8) to the connection to the braces (9).

It should be noted that there may be through holes that belong to more than one series of through holes (5,6,7).

Claims (1)

1 - Reinforcement coupling of towers, columns or posts, characterized in that it comprises a series of clamps (1) with an inner surface and a plurality of radial plates (2) that comprise three series of through-holes (5,6,7) : a first series of through holes (5) vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp (1) in the extension of the plate; two series of through holes (6,7) oblique and symmetrical with respect to a horizontal plane or perpendicular to the inner surface of the clamp (1); and a series of profiles (8), fixed to the plates (2), vertical or parallel to the inner surface of the clamp (1), and with a series of profile holes (5 ') equal to the first series of through holes (5). 2- Coupling, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises tie rods (9) between the plate (2) and the profiles (8) with tie holes (6 ', 7') according to the other two series of through holes ( 6.7). 3- Coupling, according to claim 1, characterized in that the braces (9) are connected to the profiles (8) by means of connectors (10). 4- Coupling, according to claim 1, characterized in that the clamps (1) are made up of several clamp pieces (4) joined together.