A liquid-electric hybrid modular horizontal directional drilling machine

By combining modular design with grid power, the rotating mechanism can be flexibly adjusted, solving the problem of fixed power of the rotating mechanism in existing horizontal directional drilling rigs, reducing transportation and fuel consumption, and optimizing construction efficiency and cost.

CN115162956BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10NANJING LONGRUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING LONGRUI INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2022-08-16
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

The existing horizontal directional drilling rigs have a fixed power of rotating mechanism, which cannot adapt to different geological conditions, resulting in repeated investment and transportation difficulties, as well as high fuel consumption.

Method used

The modular design separates the rotating mechanism and the push-pull mechanism. The modular units of the rotating mechanism are replaceable, and combined with the grid power source, it enables flexible adjustment of the rotating power and modular transportation.

Benefits of technology

Reduce redundant investment, lower transportation costs, improve construction efficiency, save fuel consumption, and reduce exhaust emissions.

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Abstract

The application discloses a liquid-electricity hybrid module combined horizontal directional drilling machine, which comprises a push-pull drilling frame module unit and a rotating mechanism module unit; the rotating mechanism module unit is arranged on the push-pull drilling frame module unit in a detachable mode. According to the application, the rotating power head in the rotating mechanism module unit can be replaced at any time, the module optimization combination can meet the varied stratum conditions, the engineering effect of faster, more economical, more safe and the like can be achieved with a smaller investment cost, the drilling machine equipment configuration of a user can be optimized, and the repeated investment of the user can be reduced; the push-pull drilling frame module unit and the rotating mechanism module unit can be split and transported, the single-piece transportation weight of the integrated drilling machine is reduced, the overweight problem of a large drilling machine is solved, and the drilling machine is convenient to enter and exit a construction site; under the engineering condition of available network electricity, the network electricity is used as the power source of the rotating mechanism, fuel consumption is saved, construction cost is reduced, and tail gas emission of a diesel generator set is reduced.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of trenchless drilling machines, in particular to a liquid-electric hybrid modular horizontal directional drilling machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] The main actions of horizontal directional drilling machine construction operation are rotation and push-pull. Generally, the rotation mechanism is the largest power consumption part of the drilling machine, and the working capacity (rated power) of the rotation mechanism is also the main factor determining the construction efficiency of the drilling machine.

[0003] At present, the rotation mechanism of the horizontal directional drilling machine at home and abroad is an integral part of the drilling machine, that is, once the drilling machine is completed, the rated power of the rotation mechanism cannot be changed. However, in engineering construction, due to different stratum conditions, the requirements for the capacity of the rotation mechanism are different. In soft soil layer, the rotation mechanism only needs smaller rotation power to achieve satisfactory construction efficiency; while in rock stratum or other hard stratum, the rotation mechanism needs greater power to meet better construction efficiency.

[0004] At present, the rotation capacity, push-pull capacity and total output power of the horizontal directional drilling machine at home and abroad are matched by each manufacturer according to their own understanding of the construction process during product design, which we call "integrated" drilling machine. Once the customer chooses to buy, he cannot change it himself. Therefore, the existing horizontal directional drilling machine has the following technical limitations:

[0005] Firstly, the stratum conditions encountered in horizontal directional drilling construction are changing, from silt to hard rock, with a large span. At present, there are only such "integrated" drilling machines on the market at home and abroad, which match the rotation, push-pull and total power at the design stage. When encountering strata that are not suitable for the performance indicators of the drilling machine, in order to achieve satisfactory construction efficiency, reduce construction cost and reduce construction risk, only by purchasing and replacing other drilling machines more suitable for the working condition can the above be achieved. In this way, it brings about repeated investment increase for the customer. At present, among the users of directional drilling machines, there is a large number of idle assets with multiple specifications and quantities of self-owned drilling equipment.

[0006] Secondly, in the case of large and super large horizontal directional drilling machines, the integrated drilling machine has a large weight, which exceeds the weight limit of conventional road transportation, has high transportation cost, and it is also difficult to enter and exit the construction site. How to disassemble and transport the integrated large drilling machine and conveniently assemble it on site is a problem that has not been solved.

[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing technology to solve the above technical problems. SUMMARY

[0008] The application provides a liquid-electric hybrid module combined horizontal directional drilling machine, which solves the following problems: 1. Different construction needs are met through modular combination, and customer repetitive equipment investment is reduced; 2. The weight of a single drilling machine is reduced, the problem of overweight of a large drilling machine is solved, and the drilling machine is convenient to enter and exit a construction site; 3. In the engineering condition of available network electricity, the network electricity is used as a power source of a rotating mechanism module unit, fuel consumption is saved, construction cost is reduced, and tail gas emission of a diesel generator set is reduced.

[0009] To solve the above technical problems, the application provides the following technical solutions:

[0010] A liquid-electric hybrid module combined horizontal directional drilling machine comprises a push-pull drilling frame module unit and a rotating mechanism module unit.

[0011] The push-pull drilling frame module unit comprises a tracked chassis, a track beam, a push-pull mechanism, a gripper, a mud pump, a power station and a cab.

[0012] The rotating mechanism module unit comprises a diesel generator set, an electric control box and a rotating power head, and the rotating power head comprises multiple specifications.

[0013] The rotating mechanism module unit is arranged on the push-pull drilling frame module unit in a detachable manner.

[0014] Preferably, the track beam is arranged on the tracked chassis, the push-pull mechanism comprises a push-pull platform and two symmetrically arranged push-pull oil cylinders, the push-pull platform is symmetrically provided with a pair of positioning grooves, two pairs of stepped surfaces and two pairs of rollers, and the rollers roll along the flat plate on the track beam.

[0015] Each cylinder body of the two push-pull oil cylinders is provided with a stepped circle and two clamping grooves matched with the two stepped surfaces, the push-pull oil cylinder connects the cylinder body to the two stepped surfaces of the push-pull platform through the two clamping grooves, and the piston rod of the two push-pull oil cylinders is hingedly connected to the front end of the track beam.

[0016] The rotating power head is composed of a motor, a speed reducer, a gear box, a rotating main shaft and a rotating water seal device, the motor drives the rotating main shaft to rotate through the speed reducer and the gear box, and one pair of positioning blocks and one pair of notches are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the gear box.

[0017] The rotating power head is provided with not less than two rotating power specifications, the rotating power of the rotating mechanism has variability, and the demand of different strata conditions for the rotating power is met.

[0018] The positioning block is positioned in the positioning groove of the push-pull platform, and the notch is positioned on the stepped circle of the push-pull cylinder; the installation sizes of the positioning block, the notch and the flange of the rotary power head of different specifications are all equal, so as to realize the interchangeable installation.

[0019] Further, the push-pull platform is symmetrically provided with two pairs of hook plates, which limit the push-pull platform on the track beam to prevent falling off.

[0020] Further, the push-pull platform is symmetrically provided with two pairs of mounting plates.

[0021] Further, the push-pull platform is symmetrically provided with a pair of pressing plates for fixing the positioning block.

[0022] Further, the track chassis is provided with an adjusting oil cylinder for adjusting the angle of the track beam; the gripper is fixedly arranged at the front end of the track beam and is used for installing and dismounting the drill rod; the mud pump is fixed to one side of the track chassis; the cab is fixed to the track chassis and is close to one side of the gripper.

[0023] Further, the power station is fixed to one side of the track chassis and is provided with a cover shell, which includes a diesel engine, a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic valve; the diesel engine and the hydraulic pump are power sources of the push-pull drilling rig module unit, and the push-pull action of the push-pull platform is realized by controlling the oil supply amount of the push-pull cylinder; the diesel engine drives the track chassis to realize the walking action, etc.

[0024] Further, the diesel generator set is installed on the push-pull platform through the mounting plate, and is a power source of the rotary mechanism module unit; for large or super-large drilling rigs, the diesel generator set can be transported separately from the drilling rig, and is installed again at the construction site, so as to solve the problem of overweight transportation.

[0025] Further, the electric control box is arranged in the cover shell of the power station and is used for controlling the rotary action of the rotary power head through the external electric control handle; the electric control box is provided with an interface for connecting the commercial power.

[0026] Further, the rotary water seal device is connected to the rear end of the gear box through the flange; the rotary water seal device is connected with the mud pump through the pipeline; the rotary main shaft outputs the rotary action.

[0027] Further, the push-pull oil cylinder in the push-pull mechanism is changed into a gear set and a rack combination; the rack is arranged at the center line position of the track beam, the gear set is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the push-pull platform, the gear set is driven to rotate on the rack by a hydraulic motor, the walking of the push-pull platform on the track beam is realized, and thus the push-pull movement of the push-pull platform is realized; the rotary power head is installed on the push-pull platform, and the rotary power adjustment is realized by changing the rotary power head with different rotary power specifications.

[0028] The present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0029] 1. The rotary mechanism of the conventional horizontal directional drilling machine is changed into an independent rotary mechanism modular unit, the rotary power head in the rotary mechanism modular unit can be replaced at any time, the variable stratum conditions are met by optimizing the combination of the modules, the faster, more economical and safer engineering effect is achieved with a smaller investment cost, the drilling equipment configuration of the user is optimized, and the repeated investment of the user is reduced.

[0030] 2. The modules can be transported separately, the on-site installation is convenient and fast, and the problem of overweight of the road transportation of the large drilling machine is effectively solved, and the construction in and out of the field is facilitated.

[0031] 3. In the engineering condition that network electricity can be used, the network electricity is used as the power source of the rotary mechanism modular unit, fuel consumption is saved, construction cost is reduced, and exhaust emission of the diesel generator set is effectively reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 A whole machine structure diagram is provided for the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 A push-pull drilling frame module unit structure diagram is provided for the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 A track beam and a push-pull mechanism structure diagram is provided for the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 A Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the push-pull mechanism;

[0036] Figure 5 An action frame diagram of the push-pull drilling frame module unit is provided for the present application;

[0037] Figure 6 A rotary mechanism module unit structure diagram is provided for the present application;

[0038] Figure 7 A rotary power head structure diagram is provided for the present application;

[0039] Figure 8A rotation mechanism module unit action block diagram provided by the present application;

[0040] In the drawings: 1, push-pull drill frame module unit; 101, track chassis; 102, track beam; 103, push-pull mechanism; 1031, push-pull platform; 1031-1, hook plate; 1031-2, roller; 1031-3, pressing plate; 1032, push-pull oil cylinder; 104, gripper; 105, mud pump; 1051, rotating water seal device; 106, power station; 1061, diesel engine; 1062, hydraulic pump; 1063, hydraulic valve; 107, cab; 2, rotation mechanism module unit; 201, diesel generator set; 202, electric control box; 203, rotating power head; 2031, motor; 2032, speed reducer; 2033, gear box; 2034, rotating main shaft; 2035, rotating water seal device; A1, positioning groove; A2, step surface; A3, mounting plate; B1, step circle; B2, clamping groove; C1, positioning block; C2, notch; C3, flange. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. EMBODIMENT

[0042] As shown in Figure 1 , a liquid-electric hybrid module combined horizontal directional drilling machine includes a push-pull drill frame module unit (1) and a rotation mechanism module unit (2).

[0043] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the push-pull drill frame module unit includes a track chassis (101), a track beam (102), a push-pull mechanism (103), a gripper (104), a mud pump (105), a power station (106), and a cab (107).

[0044] The track beam (102) is installed on the track chassis (101), and the track chassis (101) is provided with an adjusting oil cylinder for adjusting the angle of the track beam (102).

[0045] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the push-pull mechanism (103) includes a push-pull platform (1031) and two symmetrically arranged push-pull oil cylinders (1032).

[0046] The push-pull platform (1031) is symmetrically provided with a pair of positioning grooves (A1), two pairs of stepped surfaces (A2) and two pairs of mounting plates (A3), and is symmetrically provided with two pairs of hook plates (1031-1), two pairs of rollers (1031-2) and a pair of pressing plates (1031-3). The hook plates (1031-1) limit the push-pull platform (1031) on the track beam (102) to prevent falling off, and the rollers (1031-2) roll along the flat plate on the track beam (102).

[0047] The two push-pull oil cylinders (1032) are symmetrically arranged on the push-pull platform (1031), and each cylinder body is provided with a stepped circle (B1) and two clamping grooves (B2) matched with the two stepped surfaces (A2). The push-pull oil cylinder (1032) connects the cylinder body to the two stepped surfaces (A2) of the push-pull platform (1031) through the two clamping grooves (B2), and the piston rods of the two push-pull oil cylinders (1032) are hinged to the front end of the track beam (102).

[0048] The gripper (104) is fixedly arranged at the front end of the track beam (102) and is used for installation and disassembly of the drill rod.

[0049] The mud pump (105) is fixed to one side of the track chassis (101).

[0050] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 5 The power station (106) is fixed to one side of the track chassis (101) and is provided with a housing, which includes a diesel engine (1061), a hydraulic pump (1062) and a hydraulic valve (1063). The diesel engine (1061) and the hydraulic pump (1062) are power sources of the push-pull drilling rig module unit, and the push-pull action of the push-pull platform (1031) is realized by controlling the oil supply amount of the push-pull oil cylinder (1032). The diesel engine (1061) drives the track chassis (101) to realize walking action, etc.

[0051] The cab (107) is fixed to the track chassis (101) and is close to one side of the gripper (104).

[0052] As shown in Figure 6 The rotary mechanism module unit (2) includes a diesel generator set (201), an electric control box (202) and a rotary power head (203), and the rotary power head (203) includes multiple specifications.

[0053] The diesel generator set (201) is installed on the push-pull platform (1031) through a mounting plate (A3), which is the power source of the rotating mechanism module unit (2). For large or super large drilling rigs, the diesel generator set (201) can be transported separately from the drilling rig, installed at the construction site, and used to solve the problem of overweight transportation.

[0054] The electric control box (202) is arranged in the power station (106) cover, and is used for controlling the rotating action of the rotating power head (203) through an external electric control handle.

[0055] As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 , the rotating power head (203) is composed of an electric motor (2031), a speed reducer (2032), a gear box (2033), a rotating main shaft (2034) and a rotating water seal device (1051); the electric motor (2031) drives the rotating main shaft (2034) to rotate through the speed reducer (2032) and the gear box (2033); a pair of positioning blocks (C1) and a pair of notches (C2) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the gear box (2033); the rotating water seal device (1051) is connected to the rear end of the gear box (2033) through a flange (C3); the rotating water seal device (1051) is connected to the mud pump (105) through a pipeline; the rotating main shaft (2034) outputs a rotating action.

[0056] The rotating power head (203) is classified according to the performance parameters of the electric motor (2031) and the speed reducer (2032), such as power size, torque size, etc., and the torsional strength of the gear box (2033) and the rotating main shaft (2034), etc. The rotating power head (203) is set to not less than two rotating power specifications, so that the rotating power of the rotating mechanism has variability to meet the demand of different stratum conditions for rotating power.

[0057] As shown in Figure 4 and Figure 7 , the rotating power head (2034) is installed on the push-pull mechanism (103), the positioning block (C1) is positioned in the positioning groove (A1) of the push-pull platform (1031), and the notch (C2) is positioned in the step circle (B1) of the push-pull cylinder (1032).

[0058] Further, the installation sizes of the positioning block (C1), the notch (C2) and the flange (C3) of the rotating power head (203) of different specifications are all equal to realize interchangeable installation.

[0059] Further, the interchangeable dismounting method of the rotating power head (203) is that by dismounting the pressing plate (1031-3), the rotating water seal device (2035) on the flange (C3) and the cable of the motor (2031), the replacement between different specifications and models can be realized.

[0060] As shown in Figure 8 The power source of the rotating mechanism can also be replaced by external network electricity instead of the diesel generator set (201), which saves fuel consumption, reduces construction cost and reduces exhaust emission of the diesel generator set. Embodiment

[0061] Based on the liquid-electric hybrid module combined horizontal directional drilling machine in embodiment one, the push-pull oil cylinder (1032) in the push-pull mechanism (103) can also be changed to a gear set and a rack combination; the rack is arranged at the center line position of the track beam (102), the gear set is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the push-pull platform (1031), the gear set is driven by a hydraulic motor to rotate on the rack, the walking of the push-pull platform (1031) on the track beam (102) is realized, and thus the push-pull movement of the push-pull platform (1031) is realized; the rotating power head (203) is installed on the push-pull platform (1031), and by changing the rotating power head (203) of different rotating power specifications, the rotating power adjustment is realized.

[0062] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can still be modified, or some technical features can be replaced equivalently, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A hybrid hydro-electric modular horizontal directional drilling rig, characterized by: It comprises a push-pull drilling frame module unit (1) and a rotating mechanism module unit (2). The push-pull drilling frame module unit comprises a crawler chassis (101), a track beam (102), a push-pull mechanism (103), a gripper (104), a mud pump (105), a power station (106), and a cab (107). The rotating mechanism module unit (2) comprises a diesel generating set (201), an electric control box (202), and a rotating power head (203). The rotating mechanism module unit (2) is detachably arranged on the push-pull drilling frame module unit (1); the track beam (102) is mounted on the crawler chassis (101); the push-pull mechanism (103) comprises a push-pull platform (1031) and two symmetrically arranged push-pull oil cylinders (1032); the push-pull platform (1031) is symmetrically provided with a pair of positioning grooves (A1), two pairs of stepped surfaces (A2), and two pairs of rollers (1031-2), which roll along the flat plate on the track beam (102); Each of the two push-pull oil cylinders (1032) is provided with a stepped circle (B1) and two clamping grooves (B2) matched with the two stepped surfaces (A2); the push-pull oil cylinder (1032) connects the cylinder body to the two stepped surfaces (A2) of the push-pull platform (1031) through the two clamping grooves (B2); the piston rods of the two push-pull oil cylinders (1032) are hingedly connected to the front end of the track beam (102); The rotating power head (203) is composed of a motor (2031), a speed reducer (2032), a gear box (2033), a rotating main shaft (2034), and a rotating water sealing device (1051); the motor (2031) drives the rotating main shaft (2034) to rotate through the speed reducer (2032) and the gear box (2033); one pair of positioning blocks (C1) and one pair of notches (C2) are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the gear box (2033); The positioning blocks (C1) are positioned in the positioning grooves (A1) of the push-pull platform (1031), and the notches (C2) are positioned in the stepped circles (B1) of the push-pull oil cylinders (1032).

2. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drilling rig as defined in claim 1 wherein: The push-pull platform (1031) is symmetrically provided with two pairs of hook plates (1031-1), which limit the push-pull platform (1031) on the track beam (102) to prevent it from falling off.

3. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drilling rig as defined in claim 1 wherein: The push-pull platform (1031) is symmetrically provided with two pairs of mounting plates (A3).

4. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drill as described in claim 1, wherein: The push-pull platform (1031) is symmetrically provided with a pair of pressing plates (1031-3) for fixing the positioning blocks (C1).

5. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drilling rig as defined in claim 1 wherein: The track chassis (101) is provided with an adjusting oil cylinder for adjusting the angle of the track beam (102); the gripper (104) is fixedly arranged at the front end of the track beam (102) and is used for mounting and dismounting the drill pipe; the mud pump (105) is fixed to one side of the track chassis (101); and the cab (107) is fixed to the track chassis (101) and is close to one side of the gripper (104).

6. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drilling rig as defined in claim 1 wherein: The power station (106) is fixed to one side of the track chassis (101) and is provided with a cover and includes a diesel engine (1061), a hydraulic pump (1062) and a hydraulic valve (1063); the diesel engine (1061) and the hydraulic pump (1062) are power sources of the push-pull drilling frame module unit, the push-pull action of the push-pull platform (1031) is realized by controlling the oil supply amount of the push-pull oil cylinder (1032), and the walking action of the track chassis (101) is realized by driving the track chassis (101) by the diesel engine (1061).

7. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drilling rig as defined in claim 1 wherein: The rotary water seal device (1051) is connected to the rear end of the gear box (2033) through a flange (C3); the rotary water seal device (1051) is connected with the mud pump (105) through a pipeline; and the rotary main shaft (2034) outputs a rotary action.

8. A hybrid hydro-jet module assembly horizontal directional drill according to claim 1, wherein: The push-pull oil cylinder (1032) in the push-pull mechanism (103) is changed into a gear and rack combination; the rack is arranged at the center line position of the track beam (102), the gear combination is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the push-pull platform (1031), the gear combination is driven to rotate on the rack by a hydraulic motor, the walking of the push-pull platform (1031) on the track beam (102) is realized, and thus the push-pull movement of the push-pull platform (1031) is realized; the rotary power head (203) is installed on the push-pull platform (1031), and the rotary power adjustment is realized by changing the rotary power head (203) of different specifications.

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