Offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device
The reinforcement device for offshore wind turbines addresses the issue of tilt and instability by using a fixing plate, rotating pipe, and ratchet mechanism to secure the turbine to the seabed, achieving stability and safety through accurate tilt correction and flexible installation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025002208U
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Offshore wind turbine bodies tilt due to sedimentation on the undersea continental shelf and tidal influences, affecting their verticality and stability, which compromises their balance and safety.
A reinforcement device comprising a fixing plate, rotating pipe, mounting pipe, Y-shaped arm, worm, and ratchet pawl mechanism that secures the wind turbine to the seabed, allowing for accurate tilt correction and preventing loosening, using a combination of fixing elements and rotational mechanisms to enhance stability and flexibility.
The device effectively secures the wind turbine to the seabed, ensuring stability and safety by correcting tilt, preventing accidental loosening, and enhancing installation flexibility and applicability, thus ensuring normal operation and reinforcing the wind turbine structure.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of offshore wind power generation, and more particularly to a reinforcement device for the main body of an offshore wind power generation system. [Background technology]
[0002] Offshore wind power generation involves building wind farms on the ocean and utilizing the abundant offshore wind energy resources to generate electricity. It offers the advantages of abundant and renewable energy resources, being eco-friendly and non-polluting, and not occupying land resources. At the same time, it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and is environmentally friendly. Depending on the depth of the ocean in which it is installed, offshore wind farms are divided into intertidal wind farms, offshore wind farms, and deep-sea wind farms. Offshore power generation has high construction costs and faces operational challenges due to the complex marine environment, but its great potential for development has made it the latest frontier in global wind power development.
[0003] The Chinese utility model with registration number CN221722969U discloses a reinforcing device for an offshore wind turbine main body, which includes a guide sleeve attached to the tower of the offshore wind turbine main body and a reinforcing embedded part inserted into the guide sleeve, with the lower end of the reinforcing embedded part extending to the seabed, to reinforce the tower of the offshore wind turbine main body. This application aims to reduce the impact of tidal currents on the stability of the offshore wind turbine main body by increasing the number of guide sleeves connected to the tower of the offshore wind turbine main body and the number of reinforcing embedded parts used, and by performing focused reinforcement treatment on the tower of the offshore wind turbine main body due to unexpected changes in tidal currents after the installation of the offshore wind turbine main body.
[0004] However, the above-mentioned methods only maintain the current state of the offshore wind turbine body, and the offshore wind turbine body may tilt during long-term use due to sedimentation on the undersea continental shelf and the influence of tides, which affects the verticality of the wind turbine structure and significantly threatens the balance and safety of the wind turbine structure, making it impossible to meet the operating requirements of offshore wind turbines. Therefore, we propose a reinforcement device for the offshore wind turbine body. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0005] In response to the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a reinforcement device for the offshore wind turbine body to solve the technical problem that the offshore wind turbine body can only maintain its current state, and that the offshore wind turbine body may tilt during long-term use due to sedimentation on the undersea continental shelf and the influence of tides. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device, comprising a fixing plate, a rotation groove, a guide groove, ratchet pawls, and a fixing frame, wherein the fixing plate has an attachment hole on the inner periphery thereof, a circular hole on the inner right side thereof, a rotating pipe inserted into the circular hole, an attachment pipe inserted into the rotating pipe, the rotation groove opened on the inner outer side of the attachment pipe, a rotating ring engaged in the rotation groove, and a circular groove formed in the inner periphery of the rotating ring in a circumferential direction. a rotating ring having an arc groove, a guide rod inserted into the arc groove, a guide groove opened circumferentially below the inner cavity of the mounting tube, a Y-shaped arm inserted into the guide groove, a ratchet provided on the outer periphery of the rotating ring, a circumferential relief groove opened circumferentially below the inner wall of the rotating groove, the ratchet pawls inserted into the relief grooves, mounting grooves opened on both sides of the outer end of the Y-shaped arm, a clamping plate inserted into the mounting groove, and spikes provided on the outer side of the clamping plate; a fixing frame mounted on the upper surface of the fixing plate and located on the left side of the rotating tube, a worm inserted into the fixing frame by a bearing, and teeth circumferentially provided on the outer surface of the rotating tube at positions corresponding to the worm, the worm meshing with the teeth.
[0007] Preferably, the number of the mounting holes is 3 to 6 sets, the inner wall of the rotary tube is provided with a female thread, the outer wall of the mounting tube is provided with a male thread, and the female thread and the male thread are screwed together.
[0008] Preferably, the number of the arc grooves is 3 to 5, the top end of the guide rod is flush with the top of the rotating ring, a fixed disk is coaxially attached to the top end of the guide rod, and the upper surface of the rotating ring is located between the arc grooves, and an operating rod is connected vertically.
[0009] Preferably, a spring is connected to the inner end of the ratchet pawl, and the inner end of the spring is connected to a position corresponding to the inner wall of the relief groove.
[0010] Preferably, a crank is coaxially connected to the front of the fixed frame at a position corresponding to the rotation axis of the worm, and an anti-slip sleeve is fitted to the outside of the crank. [Effects of the Invention]
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides an offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device, and has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] (1) The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device can effectively fix the wind power generation main body to the seabed continental shelf support by providing a fixing plate, a rotating pipe, a mounting pipe, and a Y-shaped arm. Furthermore, the rotating pipe is rotated by the worm and teeth, realizing relative displacement between the mounting pipe and the rotating pipe, and this displacement is transmitted to the main body to accurately correct the tilt of the main body. This not only provides high efficiency but also stability, ensuring the normal operation of the wind power generation equipment and strengthening the wind power generation main body.
[0013] (2) The offshore wind turbine main body reinforcement device uses a ratchet pawl and ratchet combination to firmly fasten the mounting pipe to the support column, preventing it from loosening due to external forces. This effectively prevents accidental loosening during installation and ensures stable and safe use of the equipment. The additional clamp plate automatically rotates according to the arc of the support column to fit its surface. The fastening spike not only enhances installation stability, but also improves installation flexibility and applicability. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of the circular hole according to the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the attachment pipe according to the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of the guide groove and Y-shaped arm according to the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of A according to the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is an enlarged schematic diagram of B according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described below clearly and completely with reference to the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention, but it is clear that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without any creative ingenuity fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0016] The present invention relates to an offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device, which comprises a fixed plate 1, a mounting hole 2, a circular hole 3, a rotating pipe 4, a female thread 41, teeth 42, a mounting pipe 5, a male thread 6, a rotating groove 7, a rotating ring 8, a ratchet 81, an arc groove 9, a fixed frame 10, a worm 11, a crank 12, a guide groove 13, a Y-shaped arm 14, a mounting groove 141, a clamp plate 142, a spike portion 143, a guide rod 15, a fixed disc 16, an operating rod 17, an escape groove 18, a ratchet pawl 19, and a spring 20.
[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, mounting holes 2 are provided on the inner outer periphery of the fixed plate 1. As shown in Fig. 2, a circular hole 3 is opened on the right side of the interior of the fixed plate 1. As shown in Fig. 1, a rotating tube 4 is inserted into the circular hole 3, and a mounting tube 5 is inserted into the rotating tube 4, with three to six sets of mounting holes 2. As shown in Fig. 5, a female thread 41 is provided on the inner wall of the rotating tube 4. As shown in Fig. 3, a male thread 6 is provided on the outer wall of the mounting tube 5, and the female thread 41 and the male thread 6 are screwed together.
[0018] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, rotary grooves 7 are opened on the inside and outside of the mounting tube 5, a rotary ring 8 is engaged inside the rotary grooves 7, arc grooves 9 are opened circumferentially inside the rotary ring 8, guide rods 15 are inserted inside the arc grooves 9, the number of arc grooves 9 is 3 to 5 sets, the top ends of the guide rods 15 are flush with the top of the rotary ring 8, and fixed disks 16 are attached coaxially to the top ends of the guide rods 15. As shown in Figure 5, an operating rod 17 is connected vertically to the top surface of the rotary ring 8 between the arc grooves 9.
[0019] As shown in Fig. 4, a guide groove 13 is opened in the circumferential direction on the lower side of the inner cavity of the attachment tube 5, and a Y-shaped arm 14 is inserted into the guide groove 13. As shown in Fig. 3, a ratchet 81 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating ring 8. As shown in Fig. 4, a relief groove 18 is opened in the circumferential direction on the lower side of the inner wall of the rotating groove 7.
[0020] As shown in FIG. 6, ratchet pawls 19 are inserted into recesses 18, mounting grooves 141 are formed on both sides of the outer end of Y-shaped arm 14, clamp plates 142 are inserted into mounting grooves 141, and spikes 143 are provided on the outer surfaces of clamp plates 142. Springs 20 are connected to the inner ends of ratchet pawls 19, and the inner ends of springs 20 are connected to the inner walls of recesses 18. The provided fixing plate 1, rotating tube 4, mounting tube 5, and Y-shaped arm 14 effectively secure the wind turbine to the undersea continental shelf support. Furthermore, the rotation of rotating tube 4 by worm 11 and teeth 42 realizes relative displacement between mounting tube 5 and rotating tube 4, which is transmitted to the wind turbine to accurately correct the tilt of the wind turbine. This not only improves efficiency but also stability, ensuring normal operation of the wind turbine and strengthening the wind turbine. Furthermore, the combination of the ratchet pawl 19 and ratchet 81 prevents the mounting tube 5 from loosening due to external forces once it has been firmly fastened to the support column, effectively preventing accidental loosening during installation and ensuring the stability and safety of the equipment. The additional clamp plate 142 automatically rotates according to the arc of the support column to fit its surface. The fastening of the spikes 143 not only increases the stability of the installation, but also improves the flexibility and applicability of the installation.
[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, a fixed frame 10 is mounted on the upper surface of the fixed plate 1 and is located to the left of the rotating tube 4. A worm 11 is inserted into the fixed frame 10 via a bearing. Teeth 42 are circumferentially provided on the outside of the rotating tube 4 at a position corresponding to the worm 11, and the worm 11 engages with the teeth 42. A crank 12 is coaxially connected to the front of the fixed frame 10 at a position corresponding to the rotation axis of the worm 11, and an anti-skid sleeve is fitted to the outside of the crank 12. The combination of the worm 11 and crank 12 enables labor-saving driving of the rotating tube 4. The high transmission ratio of the worm 11 significantly reduces the required driving force, and the crank 12 mechanism further enhances the labor-saving effect. Adjustment is easier and more accurate, improving work efficiency.
[0022] This invention effectively secures the wind turbine main body to the undersea continental shelf support using the provided fixing plate 1, rotating tube 4, mounting tube 5, and Y-shaped arm 14. Furthermore, the worm 11 and teeth 42 rotate the rotating tube 4, realizing relative displacement between the mounting tube 5 and the rotating tube 4. This displacement is transmitted to the main body, accurately correcting the tilt of the main body. This not only improves efficiency but also stability, ensuring normal operation of the wind turbine equipment and strengthening the main body. Furthermore, the combination of the provided ratchet pawl 19 and ratchet 81 prevents the mounting tube 5 from loosening due to external forces after being firmly fastened to the support column, effectively preventing accidental loosening during installation and ensuring the stability and safety of the equipment. The additional clamp plate 142 automatically rotates according to the arc of the support column to fit its surface. Furthermore, the fastening of the spikes 143 not only enhances installation stability but also improves installation flexibility and applicability.
[0023] It should be noted that, as used herein, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another and do not necessarily require or imply that such an actual relationship or order exists between those entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprise," "comprises," or any other variation thereof imply an inclusion that is not exclusive. Thus, a process, method, article, or facility that includes a set of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or that are inherent in such process, method, article, or facility.
[0024] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to the embodiments of the present invention without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]
[0025] 1 Fixing plate 2 Mounting holes 3 circular holes 4 Rotating tube 41 Female thread 42 teeth 5 Mounting tube 6 Male thread 7 Rotating groove 8 rotating rings 81 Ratchet 9 Circular groove 10 Fixed Frame 11 Warm 12 crank 13 Guide groove 14 Y-shaped arm 141 Mounting groove 142 Clamp Plate 143 Spike part 15 Guide rod 16 fixed disks 17 Operating rod 18 Relief groove 19 Ratchet Pawl 20 Spring
Claims
1. An offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device, The device comprises a fixed plate (1), a rotation groove (7), a guide groove (13), a ratchet pawl (19), and a fixed frame (10), The fixing plate (1) has an attachment hole (2) on the inner periphery thereof, a circular hole (3) on the right side of the inner part of the fixing plate (1), a rotary pipe (4) is inserted into the circular hole (3), and an attachment pipe (5) is inserted into the rotary pipe (4). The rotary groove (7) is formed on the inside and outside of the mounting pipe (5), a rotary ring (8) is engaged in the rotary groove (7), an arc groove (9) is formed in the circumferential direction inside the rotary ring (8), and a guide rod (15) is inserted into the arc groove (9). The guide groove (13) is opened in the circumferential direction on the lower side of the inner cavity of the attachment pipe (5), a Y-shaped arm (14) is inserted into the guide groove (13), a ratchet (81) is provided on the outer periphery of the rotating ring (8), and a relief groove (18) is opened in the circumferential direction on the lower side of the inner wall of the rotating groove (7). The ratchet pawl (19) is inserted into the recess (18), mounting grooves (141) are formed on both sides of the outer end of the Y-shaped arm (14), a clamp plate (142) is inserted into the mounting groove (141), and a spike portion (143) is provided on the outer side of the clamp plate (142). The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device is characterized in that the fixed frame (10) is provided on the upper surface of the fixed plate (1) and is located to the left of the rotating pipe (4), a worm (11) is inserted into the inside of the fixed frame (10) by a bearing, teeth (42) are provided circumferentially on the outside of the rotating pipe (4) at positions corresponding to the worm (11), and the worm (11) is engaged with the teeth (42).
2. The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device according to claim 1, The number of the mounting holes (2) is 3 to 6 sets, The inner wall of the rotary tube (4) is provided with a female thread (41), The outer wall of the attachment pipe (5) is provided with a male thread (6), The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device is characterized in that the female thread (41) and the male thread (6) are screwed together.
3. The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device according to claim 1, The number of the arcuate grooves (9) is 3 to 5 sets, The top end of the guide rod (15) is flush with the top of the rotating ring (8), A fixed disk (16) is coaxially attached to the top end of the guide rod (15), An offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device characterized in that an operating rod (17) is connected vertically to a position between the arc grooves (9) on the upper surface of the rotating ring (8).
4. The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device according to claim 1, An offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device characterized in that a spring (20) is connected to the inner end of the ratchet pawl (19), and the inner end of the spring (20) is connected to a position corresponding to the inner wall of the escape groove (18).
5. The offshore wind power generation main body reinforcement device according to claim 1, A crank (12) is coaxially connected to the front of the fixed frame (10) at a position corresponding to the rotation axis of the worm (11). An offshore wind turbine main body reinforcement device characterized in that an anti-slip sleeve is fitted to the outside of the crank (12).