Device for arranging spoiler blocks and method for installing spoiler blocks

Abstract

The invention provides a device for arranging a turbulent flow block and a method for installing the turbulent flow block, the device for arranging the turbulent flow block is applied to the surface of a columnar structure, and the device for arranging the turbulent flow block comprises a wall climbing mechanism used for moving along the surface of the columnar structure; and the guide cylinder is connected with the wall climbing mechanism and is provided with openings in the two ends, the openings are used for enabling turbulent flow blocks to penetrate through the guide cylinder, and under the condition that the wall climbing mechanism annularly moves along the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder is used for guiding the turbulent flow blocks to be arranged around the surface of the columnar structure. The device for arranging the turbulent flow blocks can replace manual operation, the installation efficiency of the turbulent flow blocks is improved, and the danger coefficient of arranging the turbulent flow blocks is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of robotics, and in particular to a device for arranging a spoiler block and a method for installing a spoiler block. Background Art

[0002] As a clean and environmentally friendly renewable energy source, wind energy is gaining more and more attention, and wind turbines have become a research hotspot in the field of new energy. In order to ensure the safe operation of wind turbines, it is usually necessary to install spoilers on the surface of wind turbines to reduce the damage caused by vortex-induced vibration to wind turbines.

[0003] At present, the installation of spoilers is usually done manually, with workers being transported to a high place by hanging baskets or ropes, and then installing the spoilers on the surface of the tower. However, this installation method has a high risk factor and low work efficiency, which is not conducive to the rapid development of the wind power generation field. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present application provides a device for arranging spoiler blocks and a method for installing spoiler blocks, which can replace manual work, improve the efficiency of arranging spoiler blocks, and reduce the risk factor of arranging spoiler blocks.

[0005] In a first aspect, a device for arranging spoilers is provided, which is applied to the surface of a columnar structure, comprising: a wall climbing mechanism, which is used to move along the surface of the columnar structure; a guide cylinder, which is connected to the wall climbing mechanism and has openings at both ends, and the openings are used to allow the spoilers to pass through the guide cylinder. When the wall climbing mechanism moves in a circular shape along the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder is used to guide the spoilers to be arranged around the surface of the columnar structure.

[0006] The device for arranging spoilers provided in the embodiment of the present application can realize machine high-altitude operation, reduce the difficulty of manually arranging spoilers around a columnar structure, and improve the work efficiency and safety factor of spoiler installation. In particular, when the spoilers need to be arranged in a ring on the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder can effectively constrain the position of the spoilers on the arrangement path of the spoilers, so that the spoilers can be arranged according to a predetermined route, which is also conducive to improving the installation quality of the spoilers.

[0007] In some embodiments, the guide cylinder is connected to the wall-climbing mechanism via a first connecting member, one end of the first connecting member is fixedly connected to the wall-climbing mechanism, and the other end of the first connecting member is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder.

[0008] By connecting the guide cylinder and the wall-climbing mechanism via the first connecting member, the guide cylinder can relatively accurately limit the position of the spoiler, which is beneficial to improving the installation accuracy of the spoiler.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first connecting member includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, the first connecting portion is fixedly connected to the wall climbing mechanism, the second connecting portion is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are sleeved with each other.

[0010] The guide cylinder can rotate relative to the wall climbing mechanism to reduce the local force on the edge of the guide cylinder of the spoiler block, and reduce the surface scratches caused by the spoiler block passing through the guide cylinder. At the same time, it can also reduce the force exerted by the spoiler block on the guide cylinder, reduce the torque that the first connecting member needs to bear, and extend the service life of the device.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first connecting member further includes a locking mechanism, and the locking mechanism is inserted into at least a portion of the area where the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are nested with each other.

[0012] In this way, the guide cylinder can have a fixed position and angle relative to the wall climbing mechanism, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the spoiler.

[0013] In some embodiments, the wall of the guide cylinder encloses a receiving space that penetrates the guide cylinder along a first direction, and the cross-sectional area of ​​at least one end region of the receiving space along the first direction is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​a middle region between the two end regions.

[0014] On the one hand, at least one end of the guide cylinder 20 has a larger opening, which is conducive to guiding the disturbing fluid into and out of the accommodating space of the guide cylinder 20 and improving the smoothness of the operation; on the other hand, the middle area of ​​the guide cylinder 20 is smaller, which can better realize the positioning of the disturbing fluid and the restraint of the disturbing fluid, and at the same time can also reduce the overall volume of the device and improve the production and transportation efficiency.

[0015] In some embodiments, the guide cylinder includes a guiding portion and a connecting portion, the guiding portion is disposed at at least one end of the connecting portion along the first direction, and a surface of the guiding portion facing the accommodating space is a uniformly changing inclined surface.

[0016] This structure is simple and easy to process, which can reduce the preparation cost. At the same time, it can better guide the spoiler block to enter and exit the guide tube, making the work of arranging the spoiler block smoother.

[0017] In some embodiments, the wall of the guide cylinder has at least one through hole, and the through hole passes through the wall of the guide cylinder.

[0018] The through holes on the wall of the guide tube can effectively reduce wind resistance and reduce the influence of wind force on the guiding direction of the guide tube in actual application scenarios, which is beneficial to improving the arrangement accuracy of the spoiler.

[0019] In some embodiments, the device for arranging spoilers further comprises: a flexible traction mechanism, a first end of which is connected to the columnar structure, and the flexible traction mechanism passes through openings at both ends of the guide cylinder to connect at least one spoiler.

[0020] The spoiler blocks can pass through the accommodating space together with the flexible traction mechanism, so that the spoiler blocks are arranged in sequence on the wall of the columnar structure.

[0021] In some embodiments, the second end of the flexible traction mechanism is provided with a bonding structure, and the second end is away from the first end along the flexible traction mechanism. The bonding structure includes a first bonding portion and a second bonding portion, and the first bonding portion and the second bonding portion have opposite male and female surfaces on the same side.

[0022] This can simplify the fixing method of the spoiler block and improve the installation efficiency of the spoiler block.

[0023] In some embodiments, the device for arranging spoilers also includes: a fixing mechanism, which is arranged on the surface of the wall-climbing mechanism, and the fixing mechanism includes an adsorption device and a bearing portion, the adsorption device is used to connect the fixing mechanism and the surface along the columnar structure, and the bearing portion is connected to the adsorption device for bearing the spoiler passing through the guide tube.

[0024] The fixing mechanism can provide fixing points for the arrangement of the spoiler on the columnar structure, which can reduce the manual work of arranging the fixing points at high altitudes, and is conducive to improving the work efficiency and safety factor of the spoiler installation.

[0025] In some embodiments, a baffle is provided on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism, the baffle is provided around the fixing mechanism, and has openings on a side facing the surface of the columnar structure and a side facing the opposite direction of gravity.

[0026] The baffle can limit the movement of the fixing mechanism in multiple directions, so that the fixing mechanism is not easy to fall off the wall climbing mechanism when moving together with the wall climbing mechanism, thereby improving the reliability of the overall device.

[0027] In a second aspect, a method for installing a spoiler is provided, which is applied to the device for arranging a spoiler described in any one of the first aspects, comprising: when the spoiler passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder, the wall climbing mechanism moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position; the wall climbing mechanism moves from the preset position along a first trajectory on the surface of the columnar structure, the first trajectory is annular, and the guide cylinder guides the spoiler to be arranged on the surface of the columnar structure along the first trajectory.

[0028] The method for installing the spoiler provided by the embodiment of the present application can realize the high-altitude operation of the machine without transporting the workers to a high place for operation, reducing the difficulty of manually arranging the spoiler around the columnar structure, and improving the work efficiency and safety factor of the spoiler installation. In particular, when the spoiler needs to be arranged in a ring on the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder can effectively constrain the position of the spoiler on the arrangement path of the spoiler, so that the spoiler can be installed according to the established route, which is also conducive to improving the installation quality of the spoiler.

[0029] In some embodiments, the device includes a fixing mechanism, which is arranged on the surface of the wall-climbing mechanism, and the fixing mechanism includes an adsorption device and a bearing portion, the adsorption device is used to connect the fixing mechanism and the surface along the columnar structure, and the bearing portion is connected to the adsorption device and is used to carry a spoiler block passing through the guide cylinder; when the spoiler block passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder, the wall-climbing mechanism moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position, including: the spoiler block passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder and is connected to the bearing portion on the fixing mechanism; when the spoiler block passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder, the wall-climbing mechanism carries the fixing mechanism and moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position; the wall-climbing mechanism moves along a first trajectory from the preset position on the surface of the columnar structure, including: the fixing mechanism is connected to the surface of the columnar structure at the preset position through the adsorption device; the wall-climbing mechanism is separated from the fixing mechanism and moves along the first trajectory from the preset position on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0030] Through the positioning of the fixing mechanism and the restraint and guidance of the guide cylinder, the spoiler can be installed according to a predetermined route, which is also conducive to improving the installation quality of the spoiler.

[0031] In some embodiments, the device for arranging spoilers includes a flexible traction mechanism, a first end of the flexible traction mechanism is connected to the surface of the columnar structure, the flexible traction mechanism passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder, and is used to connect at least one spoiler; the second end of the flexible traction mechanism is provided with a bonding structure, the second end is away from the first end along the flexible traction mechanism, the bonding structure includes a first bonding portion and a second bonding portion, the first bonding portion and the second bonding portion are on opposite male and female surfaces on the same side; the method also includes: the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves along a second trajectory on the surface of the columnar structure, the second trajectory surrounds the columnar structure, the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 realize the bonding of the male and female surfaces on the same side on the second trajectory, and the starting position of the second trajectory is the ending position of the first trajectory.

[0032] The spoiler block is fixed by guiding the first bonding portion and the second bonding portion through the guide tube of the wall climbing mechanism, which can reduce the manual operation process, simplify the fixing method of the spoiler block, and improve the installation efficiency of the spoiler block. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the device for arranging spoiler blocks provided by the present application.

[0034] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the device for arranging spoiler blocks provided in the present application.

[0035] Figure 3 It is another partial structural schematic diagram of the device for arranging spoiler blocks provided by the present application.

[0036] Figure 4 It is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the device for arranging spoiler blocks provided by the present application.

[0037] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a device for arranging a spoiler block and a three-dimensional structure of the spoiler block provided in the present application.

[0038] Figure 6 It is another three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the device for arranging spoiler blocks provided by the present application.

[0039] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A.

[0040] Figure 8 It is a schematic block diagram of a method for installing a spoiler block provided in the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following detailed description and drawings of the embodiments of the present application are used to illustrate the principles of the present application, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present application, that is, the present application is not limited to the described embodiments.

[0042] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. "Vertical" is not strictly perpendicular, but within the tolerance range. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the tolerance range. All technical and scientific terms used in the present application have the same meaning as those generally understood by technicians in the technical field of the present application; the terms used in the present application and in the specification of the application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0043] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the specific structure of this application. In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] Reference to "embodiments" in this application means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application may be combined with other embodiments.

[0045] The term "and / or" in this application is only a description of the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the following three situations: A exists, A and B exist, and B exists. In addition, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0046] The term "multiple" as used in this application refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and "multiple sheets" refers to more than two sheets (including two sheets).

[0047] In the embodiments of the present application, the same reference numerals represent the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of the present application shown in the drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width and other dimensions of the integrated device are only exemplary descriptions and should not constitute any limitation to the present application.

[0048] An embodiment of the present application provides a device for arranging spoilers, which is applied to the surface of a columnar structure, wherein the columnar structure may be, for example, a wind turbine tower.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a wall climbing mechanism 10 and a guide cylinder 20. The wall climbing mechanism 10 is used to move along the surface of the columnar structure, and the guide cylinder is connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10 and has openings at both ends, which are used to allow the spoiler to pass through the guide cylinder. When the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves in a circular manner along the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder 20 is used to guide the spoiler to be arranged around the surface of the columnar structure.

[0050] A driving structure is provided inside the wall climbing mechanism 10, and the driving structure drives the wall climbing mechanism 10 to move on the surface of the columnar structure. The surface of the columnar structure may be, for example, the surface of a wind turbine tower, and the movement trajectory of the wall climbing mechanism 10 on the surface may be a straight line, may move around the wind turbine tower, or may perform a spiral movement on the surface of the wind turbine tower at a certain angle.

[0051] The guide cylinder 20 is disposed on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism 10 and connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10, and can maintain the same motion state as the wall climbing mechanism 10. The guide cylinder 20 has openings at both ends, and the openings at both ends penetrate the inner side of the guide cylinder 20 to form a receiving space that penetrates the guide cylinder 20. The receiving space can penetrate the guide cylinder 20 in a certain direction, or can penetrate from one side of the guide cylinder 20 to the other side of the guide cylinder 20 through a certain path.

[0052] The spoiler block can pass through the guide cylinder 20 via the accommodating space, so that the spoiler block is always kept inside the guide cylinder 20 , and the position of the spoiler block can be changed with the movement of the wall climbing mechanism 10 .

[0053] In some embodiments, the spoiler needs to be wrapped around the surface of the columnar structure, so one end of the spoiler is fixed on the surface of the columnar structure, and the other end passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20. The wall climbing mechanism 10 moves in a circular manner along the surface of the columnar structure, and the guide cylinder 20 moves in a circular manner on the surface of the columnar structure together with the wall climbing mechanism, and the spoiler passing through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20 is arranged in a circular manner on the surface of the columnar structure under the guidance of the guide cylinder 20.

[0054] The ring shape may include at least a circular shape and a spiral shape, that is, the wall climbing mechanism 10 may move in a circular shape in the circumferential direction of the columnar structure, or may generate a spiral motion at a certain angle on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0055] The embodiments of the present application do not limit the manner in which the spoiler is fixed on the surface of the columnar structure. In a possible implementation, one end of the spoiler can be manually pulled to a high place and fixed to the columnar structure. Alternatively, one end of the spoiler can be pulled to a high place by some wall-climbing robots and then manually fixed. Alternatively, one end of the spoiler can also be fixed to the surface of the columnar structure using the device for arranging spoilers provided in the embodiments of the present application, which will be described in detail later.

[0056] The device for arranging spoilers provided in the embodiment of the present application can realize machine high-altitude operation, reduce the difficulty of manually arranging spoilers around a columnar structure, and improve the work efficiency and safety factor of spoiler installation. In particular, when the spoilers need to be arranged in a ring on the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder can effectively constrain the position of the spoilers on the arrangement path of the spoilers, so that the spoilers can be arranged according to a predetermined route, which is also conducive to improving the installation quality of the spoilers.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the guide cylinder 20 is connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10 via a first connecting member 21 , one end of the first connecting member 21 is fixedly connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10 , and the other end of the first connecting member 21 is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder 20 .

[0058] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a device for arranging spoiler blocks provided in an embodiment of the present application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first connecting member 21 is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder 20 and the wall climbing mechanism 10. During the movement of the wall climbing mechanism 10, the wall climbing mechanism 10 and the guide cylinder 20 can be approximately relatively stationary, and both move together on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0059] The guide cylinder 20 and the wall-climbing mechanism 10 are connected by the first connecting member 21 , so that the guide cylinder 20 can more accurately limit the position of the spoiler, which is beneficial to improving the installation accuracy of the spoiler.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the first connecting member 21 includes a first connecting portion 211 and a second connecting portion 212, the first connecting portion 211 is fixedly connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10, the second connecting portion 212 is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder 20, and the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 212 are mutually sleeved.

[0061] like Figure 2As shown, a cylindrical receiving groove (not shown in the figure) can be provided at the center of the first connecting portion 211, and the second connecting portion 212 cooperates with the receiving groove and can also be a cylindrical structure. At least part of the second connecting portion 212 is received in the receiving groove and can rotate in the receiving groove relative to the first connecting portion 211. The second connecting portion 212 is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder 20, and when the second connecting portion 212 rotates in the first connecting portion 211, the guide cylinder 20 and the second connecting portion 212 rotate together, thereby realizing the relative rotation of the guide cylinder 20 and the wall climbing mechanism 10.

[0062] When the device for arranging spoilers moves on the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder 20 can adaptively adjust its position under the action of gravity, and can also adaptively adjust its direction under the action of the spoilers.

[0063] The guide cylinder 20 can rotate relative to the wall climbing mechanism 10, which can reduce the local force on the edge of the guide cylinder 20 of the spoiler block and reduce the surface scratches caused by the spoiler block passing through the guide cylinder 20. At the same time, it can also reduce the force exerted by the spoiler block on the guide cylinder 20, reduce the torque that the first connecting member 21 needs to bear, and extend the service life of the device.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the first connecting member 21 further includes a locking mechanism 213 , and the locking mechanism 213 passes through at least a portion of a region where the first connecting portion 211 and the second connecting portion 212 are nested with each other.

[0065] Figure 2 A device for arranging spoilers with a locking mechanism 213 is shown, such as Figure 2 As shown, the locking mechanism 213 is disposed at the mutually sleeved portion of the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212. When the locking mechanism 213 is actuated, it simultaneously inserts into at least a portion of the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212 to restrict the rotation of the second connection portion 212 relative to the first connection portion 211.

[0066] In a possible implementation, the locking mechanism 213 may pass through a partial area of ​​the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212 along the radial direction of the second connection portion 212. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the size of the area passing through the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212. For example, the locking mechanism 213 may pass through an area of ​​the first connection portion 211 located on one side of the second connection portion 212 in the radial direction of the second connection portion 212, and simultaneously be inserted into a partial area of ​​the second connection portion 212. Optionally, the locking mechanism 213 may pass through the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212, specifically, may pass through the first connection portion 211 and the second connection portion 212 along the radial direction of the second connection portion 212.

[0067] The embodiment of the present application does not limit the working mode of the locking mechanism 213. For example, the locking mechanism 213 may be an electric locking mechanism or a manual locking mechanism. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the working stage of the locking mechanism 213. For example, in the process of arranging the spoiler, according to the adaptive adjustment of the guide cylinder 20, the locking mechanism 213 can be controlled to be actuated at a suitable position and / or angle to limit the relative rotation between the guide cylinder 20 and the wall climbing mechanism 10, thereby improving the smoothness during the installation of the spoiler. For another example, before arranging the spoiler, the position and / or angle of the guide cylinder 20 on the wall climbing mechanism 10 can be pre-set, and the locking mechanism 213 can be controlled to be actuated to limit the relative rotation between the guide cylinder 20 and the wall climbing mechanism 10. In this way, in the process of arranging the spoiler, the guide cylinder 20 has a fixed position and angle relative to the wall climbing mechanism 10, thereby improving the installation accuracy of the spoiler.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the wall of the guide cylinder 20 encloses a receiving space that penetrates the guide cylinder 20 along the first direction Y, and the cross-sectional area of ​​at least one end region of the receiving space along the first direction Y is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the middle region between the two end regions.

[0069] The accommodating space is enclosed by the wall of the guide cylinder 20, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating space refers to the area of ​​the accommodating space on a plane perpendicular to the first direction Y. In the embodiment of the present application, the guide cylinder 20 has two openings at both ends in the first direction Y, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating space at at least one opening is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​any position between the two ends. The cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating space of the guide cylinder 20 can change uniformly, for example, it can be uniformly reduced from one end of the guide cylinder 20 to the other end. In a possible implementation, the two openings of the guide cylinder 20 are larger, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating space of the guide cylinder 20 can be gradually reduced from the two ends to the middle.

[0070] On the one hand, at least one end of the guide cylinder 20 has a larger opening, which is conducive to guiding the disturbing fluid into and out of the accommodating space of the guide cylinder 20 and improving the smoothness of the operation; on the other hand, the middle area of ​​the guide cylinder 20 is smaller, which can better realize the positioning of the disturbing fluid and the restraint of the disturbing fluid, and at the same time can also reduce the overall volume of the device and improve the production and transportation efficiency.

[0071] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the guide cylinder 20 includes a guide portion 22 and a connecting portion 23, the guide portion 22 is arranged at both ends of the connecting portion 23 along the first direction Y, and the surface of the guide portion 22 facing the accommodating space is a uniformly changing slope.

[0072] In a specific implementation, the guide portion 22 may enclose a truncated cone-shaped accommodation space, or the guide portion 22 may enclose a cylindrical-shaped accommodation space.

[0073] This structure is simple and easy to process, which can reduce the preparation cost. At the same time, it can better guide the spoiler block to enter and exit the guide cylinder 20, making the work of arranging the spoiler block smoother.

[0074] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, at least one through hole 24 is provided on the wall of the guide cylinder 20 , and the through hole 24 penetrates the wall of the guide cylinder 20 .

[0075] Figure 3 The structure in which a through hole 24 is provided on the wall of the guide cylinder 20 is shown. Figure 3 As shown, at least one through hole 24 may be evenly arranged on the wall of the guide cylinder 20. In a possible implementation, a plurality of through holes 24 are arranged on the wall of the guide cylinder 20, and the plurality of through holes penetrate the guide cylinder 20 in a direction perpendicular to the first direction Y.

[0076] The through holes 24 on the wall of the guide tube 20 can effectively reduce wind resistance and reduce the influence of wind force on the guiding direction of the guide tube 20 in actual application scenarios, which is beneficial to improving the arrangement accuracy of the spoiler.

[0077] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the device for arranging spoilers also includes a flexible traction mechanism 40, a first end 41 of the flexible traction mechanism 40 is connected to the columnar structure, and the flexible traction mechanism 40 passes through openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20 for connecting at least one spoiler.

[0078] Figure 4 The diagram shows a flexible traction mechanism 40 passing through the guide cylinder 20. Figure 5 The diagram shows a flexible traction mechanism 40 connected to at least one spoiler. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first end 41 of the flexible traction mechanism 40 is fixed on the surface of the columnar structure (not shown in the figure), providing a fixing point for the installation of the spoiler; the body of the flexible traction mechanism 40 can string the spoilers together and pass through the guide cylinder 20 through the opening of the guide cylinder 20. During the movement of the wall climbing mechanism 10, the flexible traction mechanism 40 passes through the accommodation space of the guide cylinder 20 under the guidance of the guide cylinder 20, and the spoiler also passes through the accommodation space together with the flexible traction mechanism 40, so that the spoiler is arranged in sequence on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0079] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the second end 42 of the flexible traction mechanism 40 is provided with a bonding structure 43, and the second end 42 is away from the first end 41 along the flexible traction mechanism 40, and the bonding structure 43 includes a first bonding portion 431 and a second bonding portion 432, and the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 have opposite male and female surfaces on the same side.

[0080] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the bonding structure 43 is arranged at the end of the flexible traction mechanism 40, and includes a first bonding portion 431 and a second bonding portion 432. The male and female surfaces of the bonding structure 43 refer to two surfaces on the bonding structure 43 that cooperate with each other when the two sides are bonded, for example, the hook surface and the loop surface in Velcro are male and female surfaces. In the embodiment of the present application, the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 are continuously arranged, and the male and female surfaces of the two on the same side are opposite. The length of the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 is related to the cross-sectional diameter of the columnar structure. Specifically, the length of the first bonding portion 431 is the circumference of the position on the columnar structure that needs to be fixed, so that when the wall climbing mechanism 10 drives the first bonding portion 431 to circle around the tower, one side of the male and female surfaces of the first bonding portion 431 can be exposed, and when the wall climbing mechanism 10 continues to circle, the other side of the male and female surfaces of the second bonding portion 432 can be bonded to the first bonding portion 431, thereby achieving the fixation of the spoiler. The length of the second adhesive structure 43 may be less than or equal to the length of the first adhesive structure 43 .

[0081] This can simplify the fixing method of the spoiler block and improve the installation efficiency of the spoiler block.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the device for arranging spoilers may further include a fixing mechanism 30. The fixing mechanism 30 is disposed on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism 10, and the fixing mechanism 30 includes an adsorption device 31 and a bearing portion 32, wherein the adsorption device 31 is used to connect the fixing mechanism 30 with the surface along the columnar structure, and the bearing portion 32 is connected to the adsorption device 31 to carry the spoilers passing through the guide cylinder 20.

[0083] The fixing mechanism 30 refers to a structure that provides a fixing point during the arrangement of the spoiler. The fixing mechanism 30 is disposed on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism 10 and can move to a preset position as the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves.

[0084] Figure 6 The structure diagram of the device for arranging spoilers includes a fixing mechanism 30, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, the fixing mechanism 30 includes an adsorption device 31, which can connect the fixing mechanism 30 to the surface of the columnar structure at a preset position, so that the fixing mechanism 30 can be maintained at the preset position on the surface of the columnar structure. The adsorption device 31 can be, for example, a magnetic adsorption device, which can be adsorbed on the surface of the columnar structure of a metal material. Optionally, the adsorption device 31 can also be a structure such as a suction cup, an adhesive, etc. that can connect the fixing mechanism 30 to the surface of the columnar structure.

[0085] The fixing mechanism 30 also includes a bearing portion 32, and the bearing portion 32 is connected to the adsorption device 31. In one embodiment, the two can be fixedly connected. In the case where the spoiler needs to be installed, one end of the spoiler can be connected to the bearing portion 32, and the position of the bearing portion 32 is used as a fixed point. Under the constraint of the guide cylinder 20, the installation of the spoiler is achieved with the spiral motion of the wall climbing mechanism 10. In some embodiments, the bearing portion 32 can be, for example, a lifting eye screw. In the case where the device for arranging the spoiler includes a flexible traction mechanism, the spoiler can be connected to the bearing portion through the flexible traction mechanism.

[0086] In the embodiment of the present application, the wall climbing mechanism 10 and the fixing mechanism 30 can be connected in a detachable manner, and the wall climbing mechanism 10 can be separated from the fixing mechanism 30 after transporting the fixing mechanism 30 to a preset position on the surface of the columnar structure, and the fixing mechanism 30 is left at the preset position as a fixing point for arranging the spoiler. One end of the spoiler is fixed to the bearing portion 32 of the fixing mechanism 30, and the other end passes through the accommodation space of the guide cylinder 20. As the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves, the spoiler sequentially passes through the accommodation space of the guide cylinder 20, resists the gravity under the constraint of the guide cylinder 20 and keeps consistent with the movement path of the wall climbing mechanism 10, and stays on the movement path of the wall climbing mechanism 10.

[0087] The fixing mechanism 30 can provide fixing points for the arrangement of the spoiler on the columnar structure, which can reduce the manual work of arranging the fixing points in the air, and is conducive to improving the work efficiency and safety factor of the installation of the spoiler.

[0088] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, a baffle 11 is provided on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism 10, and the baffle 11 is arranged around the fixing mechanism 30 and has openings on one side facing the surface of the columnar structure and on the side facing the opposite direction of gravity.

[0089] like Figure 7 As shown, a baffle 11 may be provided around the fixing mechanism 30, and the baffle 11 encloses a receiving area, and at least a portion of the fixing mechanism 30 is received in the receiving area. The baffle 11 can limit the movement of the fixing mechanism 30 in multiple directions, so that the fixing mechanism 30 is not easy to fall off the wall climbing mechanism 10 when moving together with the wall climbing mechanism 10, thereby improving the reliability of the overall device.

[0090] In order not to interfere with the normal use of the fixing mechanism 30, on one hand, the baffle 11 is provided with an opening on one side of the fixing mechanism 30 facing the surface of the columnar structure, and the fixing mechanism 30 can contact the surface of the columnar structure through the opening, thereby being fixed on the surface of the columnar structure. On the other hand, the baffle 11 can be provided with an opening in the direction of travel separated from the fixing mechanism 30, for example, the baffle 11 is provided with an opening on one side facing the opposite direction of the gravity direction, and when the fixing mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the columnar structure, the climbing mechanism 10 can move in the direction of gravity and separate from the fixing mechanism 30, thereby guiding the installation of the spoiler.

[0091] The present application also provides a method 100 for installing a spoiler, which is applied to the apparatus for arranging spoilers as described in any of the above embodiments. The method 100 can be applied to installing spoilers on the surface of a columnar structure, wherein the columnar structure can be, for example, a wind turbine tower. The present application takes the installation of spoilers on a wind turbine tower as an example for description. Figure 8 As shown, the method 100 includes at least some of the following steps.

[0092] S110, with the spoiler passing through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20, the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position.

[0093] S120, the wall-climbing mechanism 10 moves from a preset position along a first trajectory on the surface of the columnar structure, the first trajectory is annular, and the guide cylinder 20 guides the spoiler to be arranged on the surface of the columnar structure along the first trajectory.

[0094] In the embodiment of the present application, the surface of the columnar structure is taken as the surface of a wind turbine tower. Figures 1 to 7 During the installation of the spoiler, one end of the spoiler is fixed on the surface of the columnar structure, and the other end passes through the guide cylinder 20, and the position of the spoiler on the surface of the columnar structure is changed under the guidance of the guide cylinder 20. In a possible embodiment, at least one spoiler 50 can be connected in sequence through the flexible traction mechanism 40, one end of the spoiler 50 is fixed on the surface of the columnar structure through one end of the flexible traction mechanism 40, and the other end of the flexible traction mechanism 40 passes through the guide cylinder 20 through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20 together with the spoiler 50.

[0095] In the device for arranging spoilers provided in the embodiment of the present application, the guide cylinder 20 is connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10, so that the wall climbing mechanism 10 can drive the guide cylinder 20 to move together when it moves on the surface of the columnar structure. In step S110, the spoiler is passed through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20, and while the spoiler is kept in the state of passing through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20, the wall climbing mechanism 10 is controlled to move along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position. The preset position is the starting position for arranging the spoiler on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0096] In some embodiments, the preset position can be determined according to the setting of the control program. Optionally, the preset position can also be determined by manually controlling the movement and stop of the wall climbing mechanism 10.

[0097] In step S120, one end of the spoiler block can be fixed to the columnar structure to provide a fixed point for the annular arrangement of the spoiler block on the columnar structure. When the wall climbing mechanism drives the guide cylinder 20 to move on the first track, the position of the fixed point will not be changed, and the position of the spoiler block will only be changed under the guidance of the guide cylinder 20. In other words, the wall climbing mechanism 10 carries the guide cylinder 20 to move along the first track on the surface of the columnar structure, and the spoiler block 50 can also be arranged on the surface of the columnar structure along the first track as the guide cylinder 20 moves.

[0098] The first track is annular, for example, may be in the shape of a circular ring or a spiral, and the spoilers may be arranged in the shape of a circular ring or a spiral on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0099] The method for installing the spoiler provided in the embodiment of the present application can realize the high-altitude operation of the machine without transporting the workers to a high place for operation, reducing the difficulty of manually arranging the spoiler around the columnar structure, and improving the work efficiency and safety factor of the spoiler installation. Especially when the spoiler needs to be arranged in a ring on the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder 20 can effectively constrain the position of the spoiler on the arrangement path of the spoiler, so that the spoiler can be installed according to the established route, which is also conducive to improving the installation quality of the spoiler.

[0100] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the device for arranging spoilers includes a fixing mechanism 30, which is arranged on the surface of the wall-climbing mechanism 10, and the fixing mechanism 30 includes an adsorption device 31 and a bearing portion 32, the adsorption device 31 is used to connect the fixing mechanism 30 and the surface along the columnar structure, and the bearing portion 32 is connected to the adsorption device 31 for bearing the spoilers passing through the guide cylinder 20.

[0101] Step S110 may specifically include: the spoiler 50 passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20 and is connected to the bearing portion 32 on the fixing mechanism 30; when the spoiler passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20, the wall climbing mechanism 10 carries the fixing mechanism and moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position;

[0102] Step S120 may specifically include: the fixing mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the columnar structure at a preset position via the adsorption device 31; the wall climbing mechanism (10) is separated from the fixing mechanism (30), and moves along a first trajectory from the preset position on the surface of the columnar structure.

[0103] In the device for arranging spoilers provided in the embodiment of the present application, the guide cylinder 20 is connected to the wall climbing mechanism 10, and the fixing mechanism 30 is arranged on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism 10. When the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves on the surface of the columnar structure, it can drive the guide cylinder 20 and the fixing mechanism 30 to move together. The wall climbing mechanism 10 moves along the surface of the columnar structure and transports the fixing mechanism 30 to a preset position. The preset position is the position of the surface of the columnar structure, and the fixing mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the columnar structure through the adsorption device 31 at the preset position.

[0104] The fixing mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the columnar structure at a preset position, and one end of the spoiler 50 connected to the bearing portion 32 is also fixed at the preset position, and the other end of the spoiler 50 passes through the guide cylinder 20. When the fixing mechanism 30 is connected to the surface of the columnar structure, the climbing mechanism 10 is separated from the fixing mechanism 30, and drives the guide cylinder 20 to move together on the surface of the columnar structure, and guides the position of the spoiler 50 by changing the position of the guide cylinder 20.

[0105] Through the positioning of the fixing mechanism 30 and the restraint and guidance of the guide cylinder 20 , the spoiler can be installed according to a predetermined route, which is also beneficial to improving the installation quality of the spoiler.

[0106] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, the device for arranging the spoiler includes a flexible traction mechanism 40, a first end 41 of the flexible traction mechanism 40 is connected to the surface of the columnar structure, and the flexible traction mechanism 40 passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder 20, and is used to connect at least one spoiler;

[0107] The second end 42 of the flexible traction mechanism 40 is provided with an adhesive structure 43, the second end 42 is away from the first end 41 along the flexible traction mechanism 40, and the adhesive structure 43 includes a first adhesive portion 431 and a second adhesive portion 432, and the first adhesive portion 431 and the second adhesive portion 432 are opposite to each other on the same side.

[0108] Method 100 may also include: the wall climbing mechanism 10 moves along a second trajectory on the surface of the columnar structure, the second trajectory surrounds the columnar structure, the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 realize bonding of the male and female surfaces on the same side on the second trajectory, and the starting position of the second trajectory is the ending position of the first trajectory.

[0109] The spoiler 50 is arranged on the surface of the columnar structure along the first track under the guidance of the wall climbing mechanism 10 and the guide cylinder 20. When the wall climbing mechanism 10 and the guide cylinder 20 are guided to the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 of the flexible traction mechanism 40, the wall climbing mechanism 10 can surround the surface of the columnar structure, so that the first bonding portion 431 is arranged around the surface of the columnar structure; the wall climbing mechanism 10 continues to move circumferentially along the surface of the columnar structure, so that the second bonding portion 432 covers the surface of the first bonding portion 431. Since the male and female surfaces of the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 on the same side are opposite, the surfaces of the second bonding portion 432 in contact with the first bonding portion 431 can cooperate with each other to achieve bonding.

[0110] The spoiler is fixed by guiding the first adhesive portion 431 and the second adhesive portion 432 by the guide tube 20, which can reduce the manual operation process, simplify the fixing method of the spoiler, and improve the installation efficiency of the spoiler.

[0111] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, when the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 are bonded, the wall climbing mechanism 10 can be moved to the ground to complete the installation of the spoiler 50. Optionally, the wall climbing mechanism 10 can be moved to the ground along a vertical downward path to shorten the return time of the wall climbing mechanism 10.

[0112] The above is only a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art who is familiar with the present technical field can easily think of changes or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present application, which should be included in the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for arranging spoilers, characterized in that: Applied to the surface of columnar structures, including: A wall climbing mechanism (10), the wall climbing mechanism (10) being used to move along the surface of the columnar structure; A guide cylinder (20), the guide cylinder (20) being connected to the wall climbing mechanism (10) and having openings at both ends, the openings being used to allow the spoiler to pass through the guide cylinder (20), and when the wall climbing mechanism (10) moves in a circular manner along the surface of the columnar structure, the guide cylinder (20) is used to guide the spoiler to be arranged around the surface of the columnar structure.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The guide cylinder (20) is connected to the wall climbing mechanism (10) via a first connecting member (21); one end of the first connecting member (21) is fixedly connected to the wall climbing mechanism (10); and the other end of the first connecting member (21) is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder (20).

3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first connecting member (21) comprises a first connecting portion (211) and a second connecting portion (212); the first connecting portion (211) is fixedly connected to the wall climbing mechanism (10); the second connecting portion (212) is fixedly connected to the guide cylinder (20); and the first connecting portion (211) and the second connecting portion (212) are sleeved with each other.

4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that The first connecting member further comprises a locking mechanism (213), wherein the locking mechanism (213) is inserted into at least a portion of a region where the first connecting portion (211) and the second connecting portion (212) are sleeved with each other.

5. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The wall of the guide cylinder (20) encloses a receiving space that penetrates the guide cylinder (20) along a first direction (Y), and the cross-sectional area of ​​at least one end region of the receiving space along the first direction (Y) is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​a middle region between the two end regions.

6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that The guide cylinder (20) comprises a guide portion (22) and a connecting portion (23); the guide portion (22) is arranged at least one end of the connecting portion (23) along a first direction (Y); and a surface of the guide portion (22) facing the accommodating space is a uniformly changing inclined surface.

7. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The wall of the guide cylinder (20) is provided with at least one through hole (24), and the through hole (24) penetrates the wall of the guide cylinder (20).

8. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that Also includes: A flexible traction mechanism (40), wherein a first end (41) of the flexible traction mechanism (40) is connected to the columnar structure, and the flexible traction mechanism (40) passes through openings at both ends of the guide cylinder (20) and is used to connect to at least one spoiler.

9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that The second end (42) of the flexible traction mechanism (40) is provided with a bonding structure (43), the second end (42) is away from the first end (41) along the flexible traction mechanism (40), the bonding structure (43) comprises a first bonding portion (431) and a second bonding portion (432), the first bonding portion (431) and the second bonding portion (432) having opposite male and female surfaces on the same side.

10. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that Also includes: A fixing mechanism (30), the fixing mechanism (30) being arranged on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism (10), the fixing mechanism (30) comprising an adsorption device (31) and a bearing portion (32), the adsorption device (31) being used to connect the fixing mechanism (30) and the surface along the columnar structure, the bearing portion (32) being connected to the adsorption device (31) and being used to bear a spoiler that passes through the guide cylinder (20).

11. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that The surface of the wall climbing mechanism (10) is provided with a baffle (11), the baffle (11) is arranged around the fixing mechanism (30), and has openings on one side facing the surface of the columnar structure and on one side facing the opposite direction to the gravity direction.

12. A method for installing a spoiler, characterized in that: The device for arranging spoilers as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11 comprises: When the spoiler passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder (20), the wall climbing mechanism (10) moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position; The wall climbing mechanism (10) moves from the preset position along a first track on the surface of the columnar structure, the first track is annular, and the guide cylinder (20) guides the spoiler to be arranged on the surface of the columnar structure along the first track.

13. The method according to claim 12, characterized in that The device comprises a fixing mechanism (30), the fixing mechanism (30) being arranged on the surface of the wall climbing mechanism (10), the fixing mechanism (30) comprising an adsorption device (31) and a bearing portion (32), the adsorption device (31) being used to connect the fixing mechanism (30) and the surface along the columnar structure, the bearing portion (32) being connected to the adsorption device (31) and being used to bear a spoiler that passes through the guide cylinder (20); When the spoiler passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder (20), the wall climbing mechanism (10) moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position, comprising: The spoiler (50) passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder (20) and is connected to the bearing portion (32) on the fixing mechanism (30); When the spoiler passes through the openings at both ends of the guide cylinder (20), the wall climbing mechanism (10) carries the fixing mechanism (30) and moves along the surface of the columnar structure to a preset position; The wall climbing mechanism (10) moves along a first trajectory from the preset position on the surface of the columnar structure, comprising: The fixing mechanism (30) is connected to the surface of the columnar structure at the preset position via the adsorption device (31); The wall climbing mechanism (10) is separated from the fixing mechanism (30) and moves along a first trajectory from the preset position on the surface of the columnar structure.

14. The method according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that The device for arranging spoilers comprises a flexible traction mechanism (40), a first end (41) of the flexible traction mechanism (40) being connected to the surface of the columnar structure, and the flexible traction mechanism (40) passing through openings at both ends of the guide cylinder (20) for connecting at least one spoiler; The second end (42) of the flexible traction mechanism (40) is provided with a bonding structure (43), the second end (42) is away from the first end (41) along the flexible traction mechanism (40), the bonding structure (43) comprises a first bonding portion (431) and a second bonding portion (432), the first bonding portion (431) and the second bonding portion (432) having opposite male and female surfaces on the same side; The method further comprises: The wall climbing mechanism (10) moves along a second track on the surface of the columnar structure, the second track surrounds the columnar structure, the first bonding portion 431 and the second bonding portion 432 achieve bonding of the male and female surfaces on the same side on the second track, and the starting position of the second track is the ending position of the first track.

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