Wind power tower drum cleaning mechanism
By designing the cleaning module and the wind power tower and cylinder cleaning mechanism with sensor cameras and sensors, the existing cleaning method rely on manual operation, realizing automated cleaning and efficient and safe tower cleaning, improving wind power equipment Operating efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411899341.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-24
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
The existing wind power tower cleaning method relies on manual operation, which has large manpower investment, long time consumption, low cleaning efficiency and safety hazards. The existing equipment has complex structure, high failure rate and high cost, which limits its popularity and application.
Design a wind power tower cleaning mechanism that uses a modularly designed cleaning module equipped with induction cameras and sensors. The mobile platform uses slide rails and rotating slides, combined with an intelligent control system, to achieve automated cleaning and stable operation.
Achieve automated cleaning, reduce maintenance costs, improve cleaning efficiency and safety, can work independently under various climate conditions, ensure the cleaning of the surface of the tower, and improve the operational efficiency and safety of wind power equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of wind turbine tower cleaning equipment, and in particular to a wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism. Background Art
[0002] With the increasing attention paid to renewable energy around the world, wind energy, as a green, clean and sustainable energy source, has become an important part of my country's energy strategy. As the core structure of wind power generation, wind turbine towers carry the operation and power generation of wind turbines. However, during use, wind turbine towers are easily affected by pollutants such as dust, bird droppings, and rain erosion. The accumulation of these dirt not only reduces the aesthetics of the tower, but also may affect the safety and operating efficiency of the equipment. At present, the traditional wind turbine tower cleaning method mainly relies on manual operation, which has problems such as large manpower investment, long time consumption, low cleaning efficiency and incomplete cleaning. In addition, manual cleaning has safety hazards in high-altitude operations, is difficult to operate, and is difficult to implement under severe weather conditions. The existing cleaning equipment on the market is often restricted by the ground and cannot efficiently cover all parts of the tower. In addition, its structure is complex, the failure rate is high, and the manufacturing and use costs are high, which limits its popularization and application. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism for use by a wall-climbing robot, which can realize automatic cleaning, reduce maintenance costs, and improve cleaning efficiency. The mechanism can work independently under various climatic conditions to ensure the cleanliness of the tower surface, thereby improving the operating efficiency and safety of wind power equipment. Summary of the invention
[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism. The cleaning module adopts a modular design to facilitate maintenance and replacement. Induction cameras and sensors are provided to ensure the safety and accuracy of the cleaning work. The mobile platform adopts slide rails to facilitate the horizontal movement of the cleaning module to make the cleaning process more stable and prevent poor cleaning effects due to vibration or tilt. A rotating slide is provided to facilitate the cleaning module to adjust the inclination angle along the curvature of the tower.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention provides a wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism, comprising a mobile vehicle, a mobile platform is provided on one side of the mobile vehicle, the mobile platform comprises a slide rail, a sliding motor is provided on one side of the slide rail, a slider is provided on the slide rail, a rotating slide is installed on the slider, a rotating motor is installed on one side of the rotating slide, a cleaning module is installed on the side of the rotating slide opposite to the slider, a sensor component is installed at the bottom of the slider, and the sensor component comprises an induction camera and a sensor.
[0005] Preferably, the cleaning module includes a cleaning bracket, a reduction motor is provided at the bottom of the cleaning bracket, the reduction motor is connected to a first pulley, the first pulley is connected to a second pulley through a belt, the second pulley is connected to a transmission shaft, a brush disc is provided at the bottom of the transmission shaft, and a brush is installed at the bottom of the brush disc.
[0006] Preferably, the middle portion of the transmission shaft is connected to the tensioning bracket via a bearing, a retaining spring for a hole is installed on the transmission shaft above the bearing, and the tensioning bracket is connected to the cleaning bracket via bolts.
[0007] Preferably, a protective device is provided on the outside of the mobile platform, limiters are provided at both ends of the slide rail, and the sliding motor is located on one side of one of the limiters.
[0008] Preferably, climbing wheels are installed on both sides of the mobile vehicle.
[0009] Preferably, the mobile vehicle, the mobile platform and the cleaning module are all connected to an intelligent control system.
[0010] Therefore, the present invention adopts the above-mentioned wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism, the cleaning module adopts a modular design to facilitate maintenance and replacement, and an induction camera and a sensor are provided to ensure the safety and accuracy of the cleaning work. The mobile platform adopts a slide rail to facilitate the horizontal movement of the cleaning module to make the cleaning process more stable and prevent poor cleaning effect due to vibration or tilt. A rotating slide is provided to facilitate the cleaning module to adjust the inclination angle along the curvature of the tower.
[0011] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a wind power tower cleaning mechanism of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a wind power tower cleaning mechanism removing a mobile vehicle according to the present invention; Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a cleaning module of a wind power tower cleaning mechanism of the present invention.
[0013] Reference numerals 1. Mobile vehicle; 101. Climbing wheel; 2. Mobile platform; 201. Sliding motor; 202. Slide rail; 203. Limiter; 204. Sliding block; 205. Rotating slide; 206. Rotating motor; 207. Sensor assembly; 3. Cleaning module; 301. Cleaning bracket; 302. Speed reduction motor; 303. First pulley; 304. Belt; 305. Second pulley; 306. Transmission shaft; 307. Hole retaining ring; 308. Bearing; 309. Brush plate; 310. Brush; 311. Tensioning bracket. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below through the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0015] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in the present invention should be understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which the present invention belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the present invention do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. "Include" or "comprise" and similar words mean that the elements or objects appearing before the word include the elements or objects listed after the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. "Connect" or "connected" and similar words are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. "Up", "down", "left", "right" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
[0016] Embodiment 1 like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides a wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism, which has waterproof and anti-corrosion properties, can adapt to different climatic conditions, and ensure cleaning efficiency and safety. Specifically, it includes a mobile vehicle 1, and climbing wheels 101 are installed on both sides of the mobile vehicle 1 to facilitate the mobile vehicle 1 to climb the wind turbine tower for convenient cleaning.
[0017] A mobile platform 2 is provided on one side of the mobile vehicle 1, and a protective device is provided on the outside of the mobile platform 2. The mobile platform 2 includes a slide rail 202, which makes the cleaning process more stable and prevents poor cleaning effect caused by tilting or vibration. At the same time, the protective device can protect the mobile platform 2 to ensure safety during high-altitude operations. Limiters 203 are provided at both ends of the slide rail 202, and the limiters 203 can ensure that the travel of the slider 204 on the slide rail 202 during the operation is controllable, greatly improving the safety of high-altitude operations.
[0018] A sliding motor 201 is provided on one side of the slide rail 202, and the sliding motor 201 is located on one side of a limiter 203. A slider 204 is provided on the slide rail 202, and the sliding motor 201 can realize the horizontal movement of the slider 204. A rotating slide 205 is installed on the slider 204, and a rotating motor 206 is installed on one side of the rotating slide 205. The rotating motor 206 is connected to the rotating slide 205 using a transmission structure in the prior art. The rotating motor 206 can change the rotation angle of the rotating slide 205, and can flexibly respond to changes in the shape of the tower, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency and adaptability. A cleaning module 3 is installed on the side of the rotating slide 205 opposite to the slider 204. Changing the rotation angle of the rotating slide 205 can adjust the inclination angle of the cleaning module 3, ensuring that the cleaning module 3 can work at different heights and inclination angles.
[0019] A sensor assembly 207 is installed at the bottom of the slider 204. The sensor assembly 207 includes a sensing camera and a sensor. The sensing camera and the sensor can sense the angle between the tower and the slider 204, thereby changing the inclination angle of the cleaning module 3 in real time, making cleaning more stable and efficient. The sensor can monitor the dirt situation and automatically adjust the cleaning parameters such as water pressure and brush plate 309 speed according to feedback to ensure the best cleaning effect.
[0020] The cleaning module 3 adopts a modular design, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement. The user can quickly disassemble and replace the cleaning module 3 according to the actual situation, saving time and reducing maintenance costs. The cleaning module 3 includes a cleaning bracket 301, and a reduction motor 302 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning bracket 301. The cleaning bracket 301 provides support for the reduction motor 302. The reduction motor 302 is connected to the first pulley 303, and the first pulley 303 is connected to the second pulley 305 through the belt 304. The second pulley 305 is connected to the transmission shaft 306. The reduction motor 302 drives the first pulley 303 to rotate, and the first pulley 303 drives the second pulley 305 to rotate through the belt 304, so that the transmission shaft 306 rotates.
[0021] A brush plate 309 is provided at the bottom of the transmission shaft 306, and a brush 310 is installed at the bottom of the brush plate 309. The rotation of the transmission shaft 306 drives the brush plate 309 to rotate, so that the brush 310 fits closely with the surface of the wind turbine tower, cleans the surface of the wind turbine tower, effectively removes dirt and dust on the surface of the wind turbine tower, and reduces damage to the tower surface, ensuring the best cleaning effect.
[0022] The middle part of the transmission shaft 306 is connected to the tension bracket 311 through the bearing 308, so that the tension bracket 311 can support the transmission shaft 306 without hindering the rotation of the transmission shaft 306. A hole retaining spring 307 is installed on the transmission shaft 306 above the bearing 308, and the hole retaining spring 307 can effectively prevent the bearing 308 from moving in the axial direction and perform precise positioning. The tension bracket 311 is connected to the cleaning bracket 301 by bolts, which is convenient for maintenance and replacement, saving maintenance time and cost.
[0023] The mobile vehicle 1, the mobile platform 2 and the cleaning module 3 are all connected to the intelligent control system. The data detected by the sensing camera and the sensor will be transmitted to the intelligent control system for analysis. The information fed back after the analysis by the intelligent control system will control the operation of the mobile vehicle 1, the mobile platform 2 and the cleaning module 3.
[0024] When a wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism provided by the present invention is used, the intelligent control system controls the mobile vehicle 1 to move to a suitable position, and then starts the reduction motor 302, so that the brush plate 309 rotates to clean the surface of the wind turbine tower. The sliding motor 201 is started to drive the slider 204 to move, so that the brush plate 309 cleans different positions. When the sensing camera and the sensor detect the angle between the surface of the wind turbine tower and the slider 204, it is transmitted to the intelligent control system, and the intelligent control system controls the rotating motor 206 to drive the rotating slide 205 to rotate, thereby changing the rotation angle of the brush plate 309. When the sensing camera and the sensor detect that the dirt on the surface of the wind turbine tower has not been removed, the information will be transmitted to the intelligent control system, and the clear parameters will be automatically adjusted according to the information fed back by the intelligent control system to ensure the best cleaning effect.
[0025] Therefore, the present invention adopts the above-mentioned wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism, the cleaning module adopts a modular design to facilitate maintenance and replacement, and an induction camera and a sensor are provided to ensure the safety and accuracy of the cleaning work. The mobile platform adopts a slide rail to facilitate the horizontal movement of the cleaning module to make the cleaning process more stable and prevent poor cleaning effect due to vibration or tilt. A rotating slide is provided to facilitate the cleaning module to adjust the inclination angle along the curvature of the tower.
[0026] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify or replace the technical solution of the present invention with equivalents, and these modifications or equivalent replacements cannot cause the modified technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. A wind power tower cleaning mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a mobile vehicle, a mobile platform is provided on one side of the mobile vehicle, the mobile platform includes a slide rail, a sliding motor is provided on one side of the slide rail, a slider is provided on the slide rail, a rotating slide is installed on the slider, a rotating motor is installed on one side of the rotating slide, a cleaning module is installed on the side of the rotating slide opposite to the slider, a sensor component is installed at the bottom of the slider, and the sensor component includes an induction camera and a sensor.
2. A wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning module includes a cleaning bracket, a reduction motor is provided at the bottom of the cleaning bracket, the reduction motor is connected to a first pulley, the first pulley is connected to a second pulley through a belt, the second pulley is connected to a transmission shaft, a brush disc is provided at the bottom of the transmission shaft, and a brush is installed at the bottom of the brush disc.
3. A wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The middle part of the transmission shaft is connected with the tensioning bracket through a bearing, a retaining ring for a hole is installed on the transmission shaft above the bearing, and the tensioning bracket is connected with the cleaning bracket through bolts.
4. A wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective device is arranged outside the mobile platform, and limiters are arranged at both ends of the slide rail, and the sliding motor is located on one side of the limiter.
5. A wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Climbing wheels are installed on both sides of the moving vehicle.
6. A wind turbine tower cleaning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile vehicle, the mobile platform and the cleaning module are all connected to an intelligent control system.
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