Self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operation

Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operation is characterized in that the self-balancing hanging basket comprises a hanging basket box body, a stand column is fixed in the hanging basket box body, a sliding seat is vertically and slidably connected to the interior of the stand column, an overhauling seat is fixed to one side of the sliding seat, and a power structure for driving the sliding seat to ascend and descend is fixed in the hanging basket box body; a tool box is fixed in the hanging basket box body, an access door is formed in one side of the hanging basket box body, a blocking door is connected to the access door in a sliding mode, a water blocking weir is fixed to the position, at the blocking door, of the hanging basket box body, a rubber block is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box body, and inflatable air bags are fixed to the two sides of the bottom of the hanging basket box body respectively. And a water retaining cover is mounted at the top of the hanging basket box body. According to the self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operation, workers can conveniently carry out maintenance operation, and the function of preventing rainwater from being poured into the hanging basket can be achieved to a certain extent.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of offshore operations, in particular to a self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations. Background Art

[0002] When working on an offshore wind power platform, it is necessary to use an offshore self-balancing hanging basket, which mainly relies on a hydraulic system to achieve self-balancing. A set of balancing valves are installed inside the hanging basket, which can balance the hanging basket by controlling the flow of hydraulic oil. When the center of gravity of the hanging basket shifts, the balancing valve will automatically adjust the flow of hydraulic oil to restore the hanging basket to a balanced state. Self-balancing hanging baskets are widely used.

[0003] The existing Chinese patent with publication number CN118270699A discloses a wind power operation and maintenance hanging basket, including a base plate, a pedal welded in the middle of the base plate, a support frame connected to the middle position of both sides of the top of the base plate, seats are staggeredly installed on both sides of the support frame, a first protective cover and a second protective cover are respectively installed at both ends of the support frame, and a sealed groove is opened inside the upper end of the second protective cover; by adding the first protective cover and the second protective cover, the entire hanging basket is wrapped, and when it shakes in strong winds and hits the deck or railing, the personnel inside the hanging basket can be effectively protected, and the first protective cover and the second protective cover are made of floating material.

[0004] The above patent has some advantages, but also has some disadvantages, such as: since the hanging basket itself is operated at sea, it is prone to encounter strong winds, high waves and heavy rain, and water is easily filled into the hanging basket. At present, maintenance personnel can only stand to perform maintenance work, which can be improved. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, an object of the present invention is to provide a self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0006] The above technical objectives of the present invention are achieved through the following technical solutions: A self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations comprises a hanging basket box, a column is fixed inside the hanging basket box, a sliding seat is vertically slidably connected to the column, a maintenance seat is fixed to one side of the sliding seat, a power structure for driving the sliding seat to rise and fall is fixed in the hanging basket box, a tool box is fixed inside the hanging basket box, a maintenance door is opened on one side of the hanging basket box, a retaining door is slidably connected to the maintenance door, a water retaining weir is fixed to the hanging basket box at the retaining door, a rubber block is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box, inflatable air bags are respectively fixed to both sides of the bottom of the hanging basket box, a water retaining cover is installed on the top of the hanging basket box, and the edge of the water retaining cover has an outward turned edge portion integrally formed with the water retaining cover; the hanging basket box is provided with a self-balancing control system for maintaining its balance.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations can facilitate workers to carry out maintenance operations and can, to a certain extent, achieve the function of preventing rainwater from pouring in. When this equipment is applied, the hanging basket box body can be lifted to the position to be overhauled by means of a hoisting device. Then, the worker can sit on the maintenance seat fixed on the sliding seat inside the hanging basket box body, and the maintenance height of the worker can be adjusted up and down by relying on the power structure. The toolbox is located on the other side of the maintenance seat and can assist in maintaining balance. When maintenance is required, the blocking door at the maintenance door can be opened for operation, and the water blocking weir at the blocking door and the water blocking cover on the top of the hanging basket box body can achieve a good effect of blocking rainwater. The inflatable airbag and rubber block at the bottom of the hanging basket box body can make the hanging basket box body float on the water surface, so as to realize maintenance on the floating sea in some cases.

[0008] Preferably, the power structure includes a servo motor, a reducer, a support rod shaft, a flange and a lead screw. The servo motor is fixed on the top of the hanging basket box body, the reducer is installed at the end of the servo motor, the support rod shaft is fixed to the output end of the reducer through a coupling, the lead screw is fixed to the support rod shaft through a flange, and the lead screw is in threaded connection with the sliding seat.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when the servo motor is started, the support rod shaft can be driven to rotate through the reducer, and the lead screw can be driven to drive the sliding seat to lift and lower.

[0010] Preferably, a slide rail is fixed at the bottom of the hanging basket box body. The slide rail is trapezoidal, and a sliding sleeve is fixed at the bottom of the blocking door. The sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rail.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the slide rail and the sliding sleeve can ensure the stability of the sliding of the blocking door.

[0012] Preferably, a number of symmetric U-shaped clamping plates are fixed on both sides of the toolbox. A partition board is inserted into the U-shaped clamping plates, and a hinged door is arranged at the opening of the toolbox.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the U-shaped clamping plates and the partition board can facilitate the adjustment of the size of the separated area.

[0014] Preferably, two hanging plates are symmetrically fixed on the top of the hanging basket box body, and hanging holes are respectively formed in the two hanging plates.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the hanging plates and the hanging holes can facilitate hoisting.

[0016] Preferably, a stepped column is fixed at the bottom of the hanging basket box body. The rubber block is embedded and fixed in the stepped column, and the rubber block is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box body through a number of bolts.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the arrangement of the step columns can ensure the stability of the fixation of the rubber block.

[0018] Preferably, sealing strips are respectively fixed on both sides of the baffle.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the provision of the sealing strip can improve the sealing ability of the baffle door.

[0020] Preferably, a plurality of auxiliary maintenance lights are fixed to the bottom of the water shield.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the maintenance auxiliary light can assist in lighting maintenance.

[0022] Preferably, the self-balancing control system includes a detection module, a control module, a communication module, and an execution module, which are interconnected. The detection module includes hardware such as an inclination sensor and a proximity sensor. The inclination sensor is used to obtain the pitch angle and roll angle of the hanging basket box and transmit them to the sub-serial port of SP2539, providing a basis for the lower computer to determine the rotation direction of the motor and calculate the moving stroke; the proximity sensor includes a software shutdown sensor group and a mechanical power-off sensor group; the control system includes a single-chip microcomputer, which first receives the output value of the detection part, including the hanging basket The real-time posture of the basket box body and the status of the software shutdown sensor group are detected. At the same time, the subroutine is called to process the input signal and give an action signal to the frequency converter. The single-chip microcomputer is connected to the host computer device to facilitate the operator to grasp the status of the system at any time; the communication module is used for information transmission between the single-chip microcomputer, the detection mechanism, the host computer and the actuator. The communication module is a 4G, 5G or WIFI communication module; the execution module includes several hydraulic cylinders and control valves arranged in the hanging basket box body. The control valves are respectively connected to the single-chip microcomputer, and the control valve receives the output signal of the single-chip microcomputer to adjust the weight in the several hydraulic cylinders to achieve balance.

[0023] In summary, the present invention mainly has the following beneficial effects: The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations can facilitate workers to carry out maintenance work and can prevent rainwater from pouring in to a certain extent. When this equipment is used, the hanging basket box can be lifted to the position where maintenance is required by relying on the lifting device, and then the worker can sit on the maintenance seat fixed on the sliding seat inside the hanging basket box, and the worker's maintenance height can be raised and lowered by relying on the power structure. The tool box is located on the other side of the maintenance seat to assist in maintaining balance. When maintenance is required, the baffle door at the maintenance door can be opened for operation. The water retaining weir at the baffle door and the water retaining cover on the top of the hanging basket box can play a good role in blocking rainwater. The inflatable airbag and rubber block at the bottom of the hanging basket box can make the hanging basket box float on the water, so that it can float on the sea surface for maintenance in some cases. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 is one of the structural sectional views of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 is the second structural sectional view of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of part A in

[0028] Reference numerals: 1, hanging basket box body; 2, column; 3, sliding seat; 4, maintenance seat; 5, tool box; 6, maintenance door; 7, door stopper; 8, water retaining weir; 9, rubber block; 10, inflatable airbag; 11, water retaining cover; 12, outward turning flange part; 13, servo motor; 14, reducer; 15, support rod shaft; 16, flange; 17, lead screw; 18, slide rail; 19, sliding sleeve; 20, U-shaped clamping plate; 21, partition board; 22, hanging plate; 23, hanging hole; 24, stepped column; 25, maintenance auxiliary lamp. Specific embodiments

[0029] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0030] Refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , a self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations, comprising a hanging basket box body 1, a column 2 is fixedly arranged inside the hanging basket box body 1, a sliding seat 3 is vertically slidably connected in the column 2, a maintenance seat 4 is fixedly arranged on one side of the sliding seat 3, a power structure for driving the sliding seat 3 to lift is fixedly arranged in the hanging basket box body 1, a tool box 5 is fixedly arranged inside the hanging basket box body 1, a maintenance door 6 is arranged on one side of the hanging basket box body 1, a door stopper 7 is slidably connected at the maintenance door 6, a water retaining weir 8 is fixedly arranged at the hanging basket box body 1 at the door stopper 7, a rubber block 9 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the hanging basket box body 1, inflatable airbags 10 are respectively fixedly arranged on both sides at the bottom of the hanging basket box body 1, a water retaining cover 11 is installed at the top of the hanging basket box body 1, and an outward turning flange part 12 integrally formed with the water retaining cover 11 is arranged at the edge of the water retaining cover 11; a self-balancing control system for keeping it balanced is arranged on the hanging basket box body 1.

[0031] Refer to Figure 1-Figure 4, the self - balancing hanging basket for offshore operations can facilitate workers' maintenance operations and, to a certain extent, prevent rainwater from pouring in. When applying this equipment, the hanging basket box body 1 can be lifted to the position to be repaired by means of a hoisting device. Then, the worker can sit on the maintenance seat 4 fixed on the sliding seat 3 inside the hanging basket box body 1, and the maintenance height of the worker can be adjusted up and down by relying on the power structure. The toolbox 5 is located on the other side of the maintenance seat 4 and can assist in maintaining balance. When maintenance is required, the blocking door 7 at the maintenance door 6 can be opened for operation. The water - blocking weir 8 at the blocking door 7 and the water - blocking cover 11 on the top of the hanging basket box body 1 can achieve a good effect of blocking rainwater. The inflatable airbag 10 and rubber block 9 at the bottom of the hanging basket box body 1 can make the hanging basket box body 1 float on the water surface, so as to carry out maintenance floating on the sea surface in some cases.

[0032] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 , where the power structure includes a servo motor 13, a reducer 14, a support rod shaft 15, a flange 16, and a lead screw 17. The servo motor 13 is fixed on the top of the hanging basket box body 1, the reducer 14 is installed at the end of the servo motor 13, the support rod shaft 15 is fixed to the output end of the reducer 14 through a coupling, the lead screw 17 is fixed to the support rod shaft 15 through the flange 16, and the lead screw 17 is in threaded connection with the sliding seat 3. When the servo motor 13 is started, the support rod shaft 15 can be driven to rotate through the reducer 14, driving the lead screw 17 to drive the sliding seat 3 to lift and lower.

[0033] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 , where a slide rail 18 is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box body 1. The slide rail 18 is trapezoidal, and a sliding sleeve 19 is fixed to the bottom of the blocking door 7. The sliding sleeve 19 is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rail 18. The slide rail 18 and the sliding sleeve 19 can ensure the stability of the sliding of the blocking door 7. A number of symmetrically arranged U - shaped clamping plates 20 are fixed to both sides of the toolbox 5. A partition plate 21 is inserted into the U - shaped clamping plates 20. A hinge door is provided at the opening of the toolbox 5. The U - shaped clamping plates 20 and the partition plate 21 can facilitate the adjustment of the size of the separated area.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 , where two hanging plates 22 are symmetrically fixed to the top of the hanging basket box body 1. Hanging holes 23 are respectively opened on the two hanging plates 22. The hanging plates 22 and the hanging holes 23 can facilitate hoisting. A stepped column 24 is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box body 1. The rubber block 9 is embedded and fixed in the stepped column 24. The rubber block 9 is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box body 1 through a number of bolts. The stepped column 24 can ensure the stability of the fixing of the rubber block 9.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 , where sealing strips are respectively fixed to both sides of the blocking door 7. The sealing strips can improve the sealing ability of the blocking door 7. A number of maintenance auxiliary lights 25 are fixed to the bottom of the water - blocking cover 11. The maintenance auxiliary lights 25 can assist in lighting for maintenance.

[0036] refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 , wherein the self-balancing control system includes a detection module, a control module, a communication module, and an execution module, which are interconnected. The detection module includes hardware such as an inclination sensor and a proximity sensor. The inclination sensor is used to obtain the pitch angle and roll angle of the hanging basket box 1 and transmit them to the sub-serial port of SP2539, providing a basis for the lower computer to determine the rotation direction of the motor and calculate the moving stroke; the proximity sensor includes a software shutdown sensor group and a mechanical power-off sensor group; the control system includes a single-chip microcomputer, which first receives the output value of the detection part, including the hanging basket The real-time posture of the box 1 and the status of the software shutdown sensor group are detected. At the same time, the subroutine is called to process the input signal and give an action signal to the frequency converter. The single-chip microcomputer is connected to the host computer device to facilitate the operator to grasp the status of the system at any time; the communication module is used for information transmission between the single-chip microcomputer, the detection mechanism, the host computer and the actuator. The communication module is a 4G, 5G or WIFI communication module; the execution module includes several hydraulic cylinders and control valves arranged on the hanging basket box 1. The control valves are respectively connected to the single-chip microcomputer, and the control valve receives the output signal of the single-chip microcomputer to adjust the weight in the several hydraulic cylinders to achieve balance.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations, comprising a hanging basket box (1), characterized in that: Inside the hanging basket box body (1), a vertical column (2) is fixed. A sliding seat (3) is vertically slidably connected in the vertical column (2). A maintenance seat (4) is fixed on one side of the sliding seat (3). A power structure for driving the sliding seat (3) to lift is fixed in the hanging basket box body (1). A tool box (5) is fixed inside the hanging basket box body (1). An inspection door (6) is opened on one side of the hanging basket box body (1). A blocking door (7) is slidably connected at the inspection door (6). A water retaining weir (8) is fixed at the hanging basket box body (1) at the blocking door (7). A rubber block (9) is fixed at the bottom of the hanging basket box body (1). Inflatable air bags (10) are respectively fixed at both sides of the bottom of the hanging basket box body (1). A water retaining cover (11) is installed at the top of the hanging basket box body (1). An outward-turning flange part (12) integrally formed with the water retaining cover (11) is provided at the edge of the water retaining cover (11); A self-balancing control system for keeping it balanced is provided on the hanging basket box body (1).

2. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power structure includes a servo motor (13), a reducer (14), a support rod shaft (15), a flange (16) and a lead screw (17). The servo motor (13) is fixed at the top of the hanging basket box body (1). The reducer (14) is installed at the end of the servo motor (13). The support rod shaft (15) is fixed at the output end of the reducer (14) through a coupling. The lead screw (17) is fixed to the support rod shaft (15) through the flange (16). The lead screw (17) is in threaded connection with the sliding seat (3).

3. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide rail (18) is fixed at the bottom of the hanging basket box body (1). The slide rail (18) is trapezoidal. A sliding sleeve (19) is fixed at the bottom of the blocking door (7). The sliding sleeve (19) is slidably connected to the outside of the slide rail (18).

4. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of symmetrically arranged U-shaped clamping plates (20) are fixed on both sides of the tool box (5). A partition plate (21) is inserted into the U-shaped clamping plates (20). A hinged door is provided at the opening of the tool box (5).

5. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two hanging plates (22) are symmetrically fixed at the top of the hanging basket box body (1). Hanging holes (23) are respectively opened on the two hanging plates (22).

6. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stepped column (24) is fixed at the bottom of the hanging basket box body (1). The rubber block (9) is embedded and fixed in the stepped column (24). The rubber block (9) is fixed to the bottom of the hanging basket box body (1) through a number of bolts.

7. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sealing strips are respectively fixed on both sides of the blocking door (7).

8. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: A number of maintenance auxiliary lights (25) are fixed at the bottom of the water retaining cover (11).

9. The self-balancing hanging basket for offshore operations according to claim 1, characterized in that: The self-balancing control system comprises a detection module, a control module, a communication module, and an execution module, wherein the detection module, the control module, the communication module, and the execution module are interconnected. The detection module comprises hardware such as an inclination sensor and a proximity sensor, wherein the inclination sensor is used to obtain the pitch angle and the roll angle of the hanging basket box (1) and transmit them to the sub-serial port of SP2539, so as to provide a basis for the lower computer to judge the rotation direction of the motor and calculate the moving stroke; the proximity sensor comprises a software shutdown sensor group and a mechanical power-off sensor group; the control system comprises a single-chip microcomputer, which first receives the output value of the detection part, including the hanging basket box (1) real-time posture, software shutdown sensor group status, and calling subroutines at the same time to process input signals and give action signals to the frequency converter. The single-chip microcomputer is connected to the host computer device to facilitate operators to grasp the status of the system at any time; the communication module is used for information transmission between the single-chip microcomputer, the detection mechanism, the host computer and the actuator, and the communication module is a 4G, 5G or WIFI communication module; the execution module includes a plurality of hydraulic cylinders and control valves arranged in the hanging basket box (1), the control valves are respectively connected to the single-chip microcomputer, and the control valves receive the output signals of the single-chip microcomputer to adjust the weights in the plurality of hydraulic cylinders to achieve balance.

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