Cooling tower packing bracket and cooling tower

By adopting a bracket structure made of fiberglass or stainless steel with hollow rectangular cross-section tie rods and square tubes arranged in a cross pattern, the problem of easy damage to the cooling tower water spray packing support in severe cold environments is solved, thereby improving stability and corrosion resistance, reducing maintenance costs and increasing cooling efficiency.

CN224455548UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03SHENHUA GUONENG ENERGY GRP +1
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Application Number
CN202520816199.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-07-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-27

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Technical Problem

The existing cooling tower water spray packing support structure is prone to ice formation in the harsh winters of northern regions, which can lead to the breakage of fiberglass brackets or corrosion of cast iron brackets, affecting heat dissipation and increasing maintenance costs.

Method used

The tie rods and square tubes, made of fiberglass or stainless steel with hollow rectangular cross sections, are connected by interlocking grooves and slots to form a cross-arranged bracket structure. Combined with bolt connections, this improves stability and resistance to deformation.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the risk of bracket breakage due to tensile and inertial forces, enhances structural stability and corrosion resistance, reduces maintenance costs, and improves cooling efficiency and uniform distribution of filler.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a water spraying cooling tower technical field discloses a kind of cooling tower filler bracket and cooling tower, cooling tower filler bracket includes: several transverse parallel arrangement's pull rod, several longitudinal parallel arrangement's square tube, several connecting structures, pull rod, square tube inside are all hollow, and the section of pull rod, square tube is all rectangular, and square tube is connected with two adjacent pull rod by a connecting structure;Connecting structure includes: buckling part and the supporting part of symmetrical being equipped with in the buckling part two sides, buckling part is equipped with buckling slot on, square tube is correspondingly clamped in buckling slot, supporting part is equipped with clamping slot on, pull rod is correspondingly clamped in a clamping slot;The cooling tower filler bracket in the present application is not easy to collapse, and overall weight is lighter, and it is convenient to install.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of water cooling tower technology, specifically to a cooling tower packing bracket and a cooling tower. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, counter-flow natural ventilation wet cooling towers are important heat dissipation equipment. Taking power plants as an example, when they are working, air enters naturally from the periphery of the bottom rain zone, flows upward through the water spray packing, water distribution system and water separator, absorbs the heat energy of the circulating water and is discharged into the atmosphere from the top.

[0003] Currently, cooling tower water spraying packing is commonly supported by fiberglass solid thin rod brackets or cast iron brackets. However, in northern winters, power plants often operate with a single pump per unit to save energy, resulting in water shortage in the outer ring area of ​​the cooling tower's spraying device and easy ice buildup on the outer water spraying packing.

[0004] Among them, the fiberglass solid thin rod bracket has low compressive and tensile strength, making it difficult to withstand the weight and tension of the ice, and it is easily broken, causing the water-spraying filler to collapse and affecting heat dissipation; although the cast iron bracket has high strength, it is prone to rust and corrosion in humid and low-temperature environments, and its mechanical properties deteriorate and it breaks, which also causes the water-spraying filler to collapse.

[0005] It is evident that the existing cooling tower water spray packing support structure has significant defects, and there is an urgent need to develop a new support structure that can adapt to the severe winters in the north and has good mechanical and corrosion resistance properties, thereby improving the operational reliability of cooling towers, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring stable industrial production. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a cooling tower packing bracket and cooling tower that are easy to install, lightweight, and not prone to collapse.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a cooling tower packing support, comprising: several horizontally parallel tie rods, several longitudinally parallel square tubes, and several connecting structures.

[0008] Both the tie rod and the square tube are hollow inside, and both the tie rod and the square tube have rectangular cross-sections. The square tube is connected to two adjacent tie rods through a connecting structure.

[0009] The connection structure includes: a fastening part and a supporting part symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fastening part. The fastening part has a fastening groove, and the square tube is correspondingly engaged in the fastening groove. The supporting part has a slot, and the pull rod is correspondingly engaged in one of the slots.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, both the pull rod and the square tube are made of fiberglass.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the fastening part includes: a first connecting plate and first side plates symmetrically connected to both sides of the first connecting plate, wherein the first connecting plate and the two first side plates together define a fastening groove;

[0012] The supporting part includes: a second connecting plate and second side plates symmetrically connected to both sides of the second connecting plate, and two second side plates symmetrically connected to one first side plate, wherein the second connecting plate, the two second side plates and the one first side plate together define a slot.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the first connecting plate and the first side plate, and the second connecting plate and the second side plate are all connected by welding.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the opening direction of the fastening groove is upward and the opening direction of the card slot is downward.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the cooling tower packing bracket further includes a connector. The first connecting plate has a first through hole penetrating its upper and lower surfaces, and the square tube has a corresponding mounting hole penetrating its upper and lower surfaces. The connector passes through the first through hole and the mounting hole in sequence to connect the square tube and the fastening part.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the connecting component is a bolt.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the second connecting plate has a second through hole extending through its upper and lower surfaces, and the pull rod has a fixing post for passing through the second through hole and connecting to the second connecting plate.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, the interval between two adjacent tie rods is 250-300mm.

[0019] In addition, this utility model also provides a cooling tower, including: a cooling tower packing bracket, a tower body, and a support beam as described above, wherein the support beam is detachably connected to the bottom of the tower body, and the cooling tower packing bracket is detachably connected to the top surface of the support beam.

[0020] The cooling tower packing support and cooling tower provided by the above technical solution have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0021] 1. The support is formed by a cross arrangement of hollow square tubes and tie rods. Compared with traditional fiberglass solid thin rod brackets or cast iron brackets, it is lighter in weight. The lighter bracket generates less inertial force when subjected to the same tensile force, thereby reducing the risk of breakage due to the combined action of tensile force and inertial force.

[0022] 2. By limiting the cross-sectional shape of the square tubes and tie rods to rectangular, compared to the circular cross-section of traditional brackets, the rectangular cross-section of the rods provides better stability and stronger resistance to deformation. When subjected to pressure and tension, the edges of the rods can provide additional support, making them less prone to twisting and deformation. Furthermore, the rods have more flat surfaces, facilitating connection and fixation.

[0023] 3. It adopts a connection structure that can be matched with square tubes and tie rods, which makes it easier to connect square tubes and tie rods together to form a whole, which is simple and efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present application. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, the drawings are intended only to conceptually represent the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated representations, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the packing bracket of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at point A of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the rod connection point of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the square tube structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling tower structure of this utility model;

[0031] The components are as follows: 1. Tie rod; 10. Fixed column; 2. Square tube; 20. Mounting hole; 3. Connecting structure; 31. Fastening part; 310. First connecting plate; 311. First side plate; 312. Fastening groove; 32. Support part; 320. Second connecting plate; 321. Second side plate; 322. Slot; 4. Connecting piece; 5. Cooling tower packing bracket; 6. Tower body; 7. Support beam. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Preferred embodiments of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these descriptions are merely descriptive and exemplary, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] First, it should be noted that the directions such as top, bottom, upward, and downward mentioned in this article are defined relative to the directions in the various accompanying figures. They are relative concepts and therefore can change depending on their different positions and practical applications. Therefore, these or other directions should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0034] It should be noted that the term "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and "a" or "an" does not exclude the plural.

[0035] Furthermore, it should be noted that any single technical feature described or implied in the embodiments herein, or any single technical feature shown or implied in the accompanying drawings, can still be combined among these technical features (or their equivalents) to obtain other embodiments of this application not directly mentioned herein.

[0036] It should also be understood that while the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this document to describe various types of information, this information should not be limited to these terms, which are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, "first" information may also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information may also be referred to as "first" information.

[0037] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.

[0038] Please see Figure 1-2 The cooling tower packing support provided in this application embodiment includes: several horizontally parallel tie rods 1, several longitudinally parallel square tubes 2, and several connecting structures 3.

[0039] Both the tie rod 1 and the square tube 2 are hollow inside, and both the tie rod 1 and the square tube 2 have rectangular cross-sections. The square tube 2 is connected to two adjacent tie rods 1 through a connecting structure 3.

[0040] The connecting structure 3 includes: a fastening part 31 and a supporting part 32 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fastening part 31. The fastening part 31 has a fastening groove 312, and the square tube 2 is correspondingly engaged in the fastening groove 312. The supporting part 32 has a slot 322, and the pull rod 1 is correspondingly engaged in one of the slots 322.

[0041] In this embodiment, several tie rods 1 are arranged horizontally at intervals and in parallel, and several square tubes 2 are arranged vertically at intervals and in parallel. Multiple connecting structures 3 are spaced apart on the square tubes 2. The tie rods 1 and the connecting structures 3 are connected to one side of the square tubes 2, forming a bracket structure with tie rods 1 and square tubes 2 arranged in an intersecting manner. Both the square tubes 2 and the tie rods 1 are hollow, making them lighter than solid rods. Furthermore, both the square tubes 2 and the tie rods 1 have rectangular cross-sections. The bracket structure composed of these two components generates a smaller inertial force when subjected to tension, which helps reduce the risk of the rods breaking due to the combined effect of tension and inertial forces. The rectangular cross-section of the rods provides better stability and resistance to deformation. Under pressure and tension, the edges of the rods provide additional support, making them less prone to twisting and deformation. Additionally, the multiple planes of the rods facilitate connection and fixation, resulting in more robust and reliable connection points. In addition, the edges and corners of the rod can guide and disperse the water flow, making the water distribution in the water-spraying packing more uniform, which helps to improve the cooling efficiency of the cooling tower and avoid local overheating.

[0042] It is worth noting that this application preferably uses fiberglass or stainless steel alloy materials to make the square tube 2 and the tie rod 1. The rod made of the above materials has good corrosion resistance and high strength, can adapt to the humid environment of the cooling tower, prevent rust and corrosion, and ensure the structural stability of the bracket. At the same time, it can withstand the weight of the packing and the impact of water flow, and its relatively light weight makes it easy to install and maintain, reducing the load on the overall structure of the cooling tower. In addition, the surface of the rod is relatively smooth, which is conducive to the uniform distribution of water flow.

[0043] Please see Figure 3 In some embodiments, the fastening portion 31 includes: a first connecting plate 310 and first side plates 311 symmetrically connected to both sides of the first connecting plate 310, the first connecting plate 310 and the two first side plates 311 together define a fastening groove 312; the supporting portion 32 includes: a second connecting plate 320 and second side plates 321 symmetrically connected to both sides of the second connecting plate 320, and the two second side plates 321 are symmetrically connected to one first side plate 311, the second connecting plate 320, the two second side plates 321 and the one first side plate 311 together define a slot 322.

[0044] In this embodiment, two first side plates 311 are symmetrically arranged on the bottom surface of the first connecting plate 310, such that the first connecting plate 310 and the two first side plates 311 together define the opening of the snap-fit ​​groove 312 facing downwards; two second side plates 321 are symmetrically arranged on the top surface of the second connecting plate 320, such that the second connecting plate 320, the two second side plates 321, and the first side plate 311 together define the opening of the slot 322 facing upwards. This connection structure 3 improves the convenience of installation. During installation, workers can directly place the square tube 2 into the snap-fit ​​groove 312 with the opening facing downwards and the pull rod 1 into the slot 322 with the opening facing upwards, quickly achieving the positioning of the rod without complicated measurement and alignment operations, thus improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, this snap-fit ​​method does not require the use of additional tools or complex connection processes, reducing the difficulty of installation; on the other hand, it improves structural stability. When the packing bracket is under load, the engagement of the interlocking groove 312 and the locking groove 322 allows the square tube 2 and the tie rod 1 to better transfer and distribute the force throughout the structure, enabling all members to share the load and preventing excessive local stress, thereby enhancing the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the bracket. Simultaneously, the interlocking groove 312 and the locking groove 322 restrict the horizontal and vertical displacement of the square tube 2 and the tie rod 1, effectively preventing loosening, swaying, or misalignment of the members during use, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the bracket structure. Furthermore, this structure improves the convenience of maintenance and replacement. When inspecting the packing bracket, workers can directly observe the connection between the square tube 2 and the tie rod 1 without disassembling the connecting structure 3, quickly identifying any damage or loosening of the members, facilitating timely maintenance. If a square tube 2 or tie rod 1 malfunctions, it can be simply removed from the corresponding fastening groove 312 or slot 322 and replaced with a new rod. This will not affect other rods or the structure of the entire bracket, thus reducing maintenance costs and workload.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first connecting plate 310 and the first side plate 311, and the second connecting plate 320 and the second side plate 321 are all connected by welding. Welding connects the various plates into a whole, making the structure of the packing bracket more compact and rigid. This integrity helps to distribute the load evenly, reduce local stress concentration, and improve the overall mechanical properties and fatigue resistance of the packing bracket, enabling it to better adapt to complex working environments and changing operating conditions.

[0046] Please see Figure 4-5In some embodiments, the cooling tower packing bracket further includes a connector 4. The first connecting plate 310 has a first through hole penetrating its upper and lower surfaces, and the square tube 2 has corresponding mounting holes 20 penetrating its upper and lower surfaces. The connector 4 passes through the first through hole and the mounting hole 20 in sequence, connecting the square tube 2 to the fastening part 31. By setting the connector 4 and the corresponding holes, the square tube 2 and the connecting structure 3 are tightly fitted, enabling it to withstand greater tensile, compressive, and shear forces. This effectively ensures that during use, the square tube 2 and the connecting structure 3 will not easily experience relative displacement or loosening, ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire structure.

[0047] It is worth noting that bolts are preferably used as connectors 4 in this application, which facilitates installation and disassembly while ensuring a reliable connection.

[0048] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the second connecting plate 320 has a second through hole penetrating its upper and lower surfaces, and the pull rod 1 has a fixing post 10 for passing through the second through hole and connecting to the second connecting plate 320. By providing a fixing post 10 on the pull rod 1 and a second through hole on the second connecting plate 320 for it to pass through, a plug-in structure is formed, which further improves the connection strength between the pull rod 1 and the second connecting plate 320, ensuring that the pull rod 1 and the connecting structure 3 will not easily displace or loosen during use, and further ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire structure.

[0049] In some embodiments, the spacing between two adjacent tie rods 1 is 250-300 mm. On one hand, this spacing allows the packing material to be evenly distributed on the bracket, ensuring each rod bears the weight of the packing material relatively evenly. This prevents localized packing material sinking due to excessive spacing or excessive pressure concentration on the rods due to insufficient spacing, thus guaranteeing the support effect of the packing bracket and extending its service life. On the other hand, this spacing provides a smooth channel for the fluid passing through the packing material, reducing fluid flow resistance and allowing the fluid to pass evenly through the packing layer, improving fluid processing efficiency. Furthermore, this spacing helps the fluid to distribute evenly within the packing layer, ensuring sufficient contact between the fluid and the packing material, improving mass and heat transfer efficiency, and thus achieving a better cooling effect.

[0050] Please see Figure 6 Another aspect of this application embodiment provides a cooling tower, which includes: a cooling tower packing bracket 5, a tower body 6, and a support beam 7 as described above. The support beam 7 is detachably connected to the bottom of the tower body 6, and the cooling tower packing bracket 5 is detachably connected to the top surface of the support beam 7. This cooling tower can provide good support for the packing therein, ensuring the cooling effect.

[0051] In summary, the cooling tower packing support and cooling tower provided in this embodiment are lightweight, prevent collapse, and are easy to install and disassemble, making them better suited for use in cooling towers and providing good support for the packing.

[0052] This specification discloses the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings and also enables those skilled in the art to implement the application, including making and using any device or system, employing suitable materials, and using any combination of methods. The scope of this application is defined by the claimed technical solution and includes other instances that would occur to those skilled in the art. Such other instances shall be considered to fall within the scope of protection defined by the claimed technical solution, provided that they include structural elements that are not different from the literal language of the claimed technical solution, or contain equivalent structural elements that are not substantially different from the literal language of the claimed technical solution.

Claims

1. A cooling tower packing carrier, characterized by, include: Several horizontally parallel tie rods, several longitudinally parallel square tubes, and several connecting structures. Both the tie rod and the square tube are hollow inside, and both the tie rod and the square tube have rectangular cross-sections. The square tube is connected to two adjacent tie rods through a connecting structure. The connection structure includes: a fastening part and a supporting part symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fastening part. The fastening part has a fastening groove, and the square tube is correspondingly engaged in the fastening groove. The supporting part has a slot, and the pull rod is correspondingly engaged in one of the slots.

2. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 1, wherein, Both the tie rod and the square tube are made of fiberglass.

3. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 2, wherein, The fastening part includes: a first connecting plate and first side plates symmetrically connected to both sides of the first connecting plate, wherein the first connecting plate and the two first side plates together define a fastening groove; The supporting part includes: a second connecting plate and second side plates symmetrically connected to both sides of the second connecting plate, and two second side plates symmetrically connected to one first side plate, wherein the second connecting plate, the two second side plates and the one first side plate together define a slot.

4. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 3, wherein, The first connecting plate and the first side plate, and the second connecting plate and the second side plate are all connected by welding.

5. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 3 wherein, The opening of the fastening groove faces upward, and the opening of the card slot faces downward.

6. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 5, wherein, It also includes a connector. The first connecting plate has a first through hole that penetrates its upper and lower surfaces. The square tube has a corresponding mounting hole that penetrates its upper and lower surfaces. The connector passes through the first through hole and the mounting hole in sequence to connect the square tube and the fastening part.

7. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 6 wherein, The connecting component is a bolt.

8. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 7, wherein, The second connecting plate has a second through hole extending through its upper and lower surfaces, and the pull rod has a fixing post for passing through the second through hole and connecting to the second connecting plate.

9. The cooling tower packing tray of claim 1 wherein, The interval between two adjacent tie rods is 250-300mm.

10. A cooling tower characterized by, include: The cooling tower packing bracket, tower body, and support beam as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the support beam is detachably connected to the bottom of the tower body, and the cooling tower packing bracket is detachably connected to the top surface of the support beam.