This invention discloses a crane
winch descent
energy recovery system and method, belonging to the field of hydraulic
system control technology. It solves the problems of traditional
gravitational potential energy recovery via accumulators, which result in throttling and heating, large accumulator size, pressure differential, and safety hazards. This
recovery system includes a
hydraulic pump,
electric motor, battery, generator, engine,
hydraulic motor, multi-way valve, flow control module,
winch motor, and
brake. The flow control module consists of a pressure compensation valve and a balance valve connected in series. During descent, the load drives the
winch motor to reverse and output high-pressure oil, which drives the
hydraulic motor to generate
electricity and store it in the battery. During ascent, the battery powers the
hydraulic pump, and the electrical energy can also be used for lighting and control systems. This invention replaces the accumulator with a battery, reducing size and extending pressure
holding time; the flow control module ensures that the speed does not change with the load weight, but only with the current of the multi-way valve, improving the
controllability of lifting speed.