Assembling tool and assembling method

Abstract

The assembling tool is used for assembling tower drum fragments, the assembling tool comprises a first supporting assembly, the first supporting assembly comprises a first base body and two or more first connecting pieces, the first base body extends in the first direction, and the two or more first connecting pieces are arranged around the first base body at intervals; each first connecting piece is in running fit with the first base body, and the extending direction of the rotating axis intersects with the first direction. The assembling tool can be switched between a first state and a second state. In the first state, a first angle is formed between the first connecting piece and the first base body, so that one end of the tower drum fragment can be connected with the first connecting piece. And in the second state, the first connecting piece and the first base body form a second angle, so that the tower drum fragments integrally extend in the first direction. According to the embodiment of the invention, the assembling quality of the tower drum fragments can be improved, and meanwhile, the safety in the assembling process can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of wind power technology, and in particular to an assembly tool and an assembly method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of wind power industry, the weight of wind turbine towers is getting heavier and their diameter is getting larger. In order to meet the transportation problem, the tower needs to be divided into multiple pieces and then transported to the wind farm for on-site assembly.

[0003] When the existing tooling is used to assemble tower segments, the tower segments are usually placed horizontally on the tooling, and then turned horizontally on the tooling to complete the splicing in sequence. However, this splicing method makes the cylindrical surfaces of the tower segments all supported by the tooling, so that the welds of the tower segments at the splicing positions are higher, causing the splicing positions to have a deceleration and acceleration process when passing through the rolling wheels of the tooling. Therefore, there is a greater installation risk during the rotation of the tower segments. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide an assembly tool and an assembly method, which are beneficial to improving the assembly quality of tower segments and at the same time beneficial to improving the safety during the assembly process.

[0005] On the one hand, according to an embodiment of the present application, an assembly tool is proposed for assembling tower segments, the assembly tool comprising: a first support component, including a first base and two or more first connecting members, the first base extending along a first direction, the two or more first connecting members arranged around the first base at intervals, each first connecting member rotatably cooperates with the first base and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersects with the first direction; wherein the assembly tool can be switched between a first state and a second state; in the first state, the first connecting member is at a first angle to the first base so that one end of the tower segment can be connected to the first connecting member; in the second state, the first connecting member is at a second angle to the first base so that the tower segment as a whole extends along the first direction.

[0006] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the assembly tooling includes a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism includes a winding portion and a rope, the winding portion is arranged at one end of the first base along the first direction, one end of the rope is wound and connected to the winding portion and the other end can be connected to an end of the tower segment away from the first connecting member.

[0007] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the driving mechanism also includes a second connecting member, which is connected to an end of the rope away from the winding portion and is used to connect to an end of the tower segment away from the first connecting member. The rope is connected to the tower segment through the second connecting member.

[0008] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the assembly tool also includes an adapter assembly, which is arranged between the first base and the first connecting member. The adapter assembly includes an adapter and an adapter shaft. The adapter is connected to the first base, and the adapter and the first connecting member are rotatably connected via the adapter shaft.

[0009] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the adapter includes a telescopic component and a transmission component, the telescopic component is connected to the first base, the transmission component is connected between the telescopic component and the first connecting member, and the telescopic component is telescopic to make the distance between the first connecting member and the first base adjustable.

[0010] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the adapter includes a first guide rail, and the transmission component is movably connected to the first guide rail.

[0011] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the assembly tooling also includes a second support assembly, the second support assembly includes two or more support units arranged around the first support assembly, each support unit is spaced apart from and arranged opposite to one of the first connecting members; in a first state, one end of the tower segment away from the first connecting member is supported on the support unit, and in a second state, the tower segment is separated from the support unit.

[0012] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the supporting unit includes a second base and a clamping member disposed on the second base, and in a first state, one end of the tower segment away from the first connecting member is supported on the clamping member.

[0013] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the support unit includes a second guide rail extending along a second direction, the clamping member is connected to the second guide rail for movement along the second direction, and the second direction intersects with the first direction.

[0014] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the clamping member includes clamping components arranged in pairs, and the clamping components arranged in pairs are spaced and symmetrically arranged along the second direction.

[0015] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the clamping component includes a support frame and a roller connected to the support frame, and the roller at least partially protrudes from the support frame in the thickness direction of the support frame, and is used to support the tower segment.

[0016] According to one aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the clamping component also includes a first axis and a support seat, and the support frame is rotatably connected to the support seat along the second direction via the first axis; the support seat includes a seat body, a support plate and a second axis, the seat body is movably connected to the second guide rail along the second direction, the support plate is rotatably connected to the seat body along the third direction via the second axis, the support frame is rotatably connected to the support plate via the first axis, and the third direction is respectively arranged to intersect with the first direction and the second direction.

[0017] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the assembly tool also includes a base, which is arranged at one end of the first support component along the first direction, and the base includes a seat body and two or more first supporting members that are spaced around the seat body and connected to the seat body.

[0018] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the first supporting member is detachably connected to the seat body, and / or the first supporting member is rotatably connected to the seat body along a first direction via a third axis; and / or the first supporting member includes a supporting body and an adjustment seat, and the adjustment seat is connected to an end of the supporting body away from the seat body; and / or the base includes two or more second supporting members, and the two or more second supporting members are spaced apart and arranged at an end of the seat body away from the first supporting member along the first direction, and at least part of the second supporting member protrudes from the periphery of the seat body.

[0019] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, the first support assembly includes at least one platform plate, which is spaced apart along a first direction and connected to the first base; and / or the first support assembly includes a ladder, which extends along the first direction and is connected to the first base.

[0020] On the other hand, according to an embodiment of the present application, an assembly method is also proposed for assembling multiple tower segments into a tower section, the assembly method comprising the following steps: an assembly tool preparation step, providing an assembly tool, the assembly tool comprising a first support assembly, the first support assembly comprising a first base and two or more first connecting members, the first base extending along a first direction, the two or more first connecting members being arranged around the first base at intervals, each first connecting member being rotatably matched with the first base and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersecting with the first direction; a tower segment installation step, assembling the first tower segment of the tower section to be formed The tower segment is placed on the first supporting assembly, wherein one end of the tower segment is connected to the first connecting piece so that the first connecting piece and the first base are at a first angle, and the installation process of the first tower segment is repeated, and the second to nth tower segments of the tower segment to be formed are placed on different first supporting assemblies, wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3; in the tower segment forming step, each tower segment is rotated along the rotation axis until the first connecting piece and the first base are at a second angle, and the tower segment as a whole extends along the first direction, and each two adjacent tower segments are connected to each other by fasteners to form a tower segment.

[0021] According to one aspect of an embodiment of the present application, in the assembly tooling preparation step, the assembly tooling includes a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism includes a rope and a winding portion, the winding portion is connected to one end of the first substrate along the first direction, and one end of the rope is wound and connected to the winding portion; in the tower segment installation step, the other end of the rope is connected to an end of the tower segment away from the first connecting member.

[0022] The assembly tool and assembly method provided in the embodiment of the present application are used for assembling tower segments and include a first support assembly, the first support assembly includes a first base and two or more first connectors arranged around the first base at intervals, and each first connector is arranged to rotate with the first base and the extension direction of the rotation axis is arranged to intersect with the first direction, so that the assembly tool can switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first connector is at a first angle with the first base, and the tower segment can be connected with the first connector, so that the tower segment can be arranged at a certain angle with the first base through the first connector. In the second state, the first connector is at a second angle with the first base, so that the tower segment extends along the first direction as a whole, so that the tower segment can be transformed from a state of being at a certain angle with the first base to a state of extending in the same direction with the first base. When multiple tower segments are all extended in the first direction, they can be assembled into a tower section, which can effectively ensure the molding quality of the tower segments after assembly, and at the same time, it is beneficial to improve the safety in the process of assembling tower segments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The features, advantages and technical effects of exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an assembly tool according to an embodiment of the present application in a first state;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of the middle assembly tooling;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an assembly tool according to an embodiment of the present application in a second state;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an assembly tool according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an assembly tool of another embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The front view of the middle assembly tooling;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second guide rail in the assembly tooling of one embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of a seat body of an assembled tooling assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Fig. 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support plate in an assembly tooling of an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Fig.10 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an assembly tool of another embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Fig.11 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an assembly tool of another embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Fig.12 A schematic flow chart of an assembly method according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0036] in:

[0037] 100-Assembly tooling;

[0038] 10-first support assembly; 11-first base; 12-first connecting member; 13-platform board; 14-ladder;

[0039] 20-driving mechanism; 21-winding portion; 22-rope; 23-second connecting member;

[0040] 30-adapter assembly; 31-adapter; 311-telescopic component; 312-transmission component; 313-first guide rail; 32-adapter shaft;

[0041] 40-support unit; 41-second base; 42-clamping member; 421-clamping member; 4211-support frame; 4212-roller; 4213-first axis; 4214-support seat; 4214a-seat body; 4214b-support plate; 4214c-second axis; 43-second guide rail;

[0042] 50-base; 51-seat body; 52-first bearing member; 521-bearing body; 522-adjusting seat; 53-third axis; 54-second bearing member;

[0043] S1-first state; S2-second state; 200-tower segmentation;

[0044] X-first direction; Y-second direction; Z-third direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of the present application will be described in detail below. In the detailed description below, many specific details are proposed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present application. However, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present application can be implemented without the need for some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is only to provide a better understanding of the present application by illustrating examples of the present application. In the accompanying drawings and the following description, at least some of the known structures and technologies are not shown to avoid unnecessary ambiguity in the present application; and, for clarity, the size of some structures may be exaggerated. In addition, the features, structures or characteristics described below may be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner.

[0046] The directional words appearing in the following description are all directions shown in the figures, and do not limit the assembly tooling and assembly method of this application. In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In order to better understand this application, Figures 1 to 12 The assembly tooling and assembly method according to the application embodiments are described in detail.

[0048] When the existing tooling is used to assemble tower segments, the tower segments are usually placed horizontally on the tooling, and then turned horizontally on the tooling to complete the splicing in sequence. However, this splicing method makes the cylindrical surfaces of the tower segments all supported by the tooling, so that the welds of the tower segments at the splicing positions are higher, causing the splicing positions to have a deceleration and acceleration process when passing through the rolling wheels of the tooling. Therefore, there is a greater installation risk during the rotation of the tower segments.

[0049] In view of the above defects, the embodiment of the present application provides an assembly tool 100, which is beneficial to improving the assembly quality of the tower segments 200 after assembly, and at the same time, is beneficial to improving the safety during the process of assembling the tower segments 200.

[0050] Please also read Figures 1 to 3, the embodiment of the present application provides an assembly tool 100 for assembling a tower segment 200, the assembly tool 100 includes a first support assembly 10, the first support assembly 10 includes a first base 11 and two or more first connecting members 12, the first base 11 extends along a first direction X, the two or more first connecting members 12 are arranged around the first base 11 at intervals, each first connecting member 12 is rotatably matched with the first base 11, and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersects with the first direction X. Among them, the assembly tool 100 can be switched between a first state S1 and a second state S2. In the first state S1, the first connecting member 12 is at a first angle with the first base 11, so that one end of the tower segment 200 can be connected to the first connecting member 12. In the second state S2, the first connecting member 12 is at a second angle with the first base 11, so that the tower segment 200 extends along the first direction X as a whole.

[0051] The assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be used to assemble multiple tower segments 200 to form a tower section. During the assembly process, there is no need to horizontally flip the tower segment 200, that is, there will be no high welds. The assembly process is simple, and the molding quality of the tower segment 200 after assembly can be effectively guaranteed. At the same time, it is beneficial to improve the safety during the process of assembling the tower segment 200.

[0052] The assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first support component 10, and the first support component 10 includes a first base 11 and two or more first connecting members 12 spaced apart around the first base 11. By setting each first connecting member 12 to be rotatably matched with the first base 11 and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersecting with the first direction X, the assembly tool 100 can be switched between a first state S1 and a second state S2. Among them, in the first state S1, the first connecting member 12 is at a first angle to the first base 11, and the tower segment 200 can be connected to the first connecting member 12, so that the tower segment 200 can be set at a certain angle to the first base 11 through the first connecting member 12. In the second state S2, the first connecting member 12 is at a second angle to the first base 11, so that the tower segment 200 extends as a whole along the first direction X, so that the tower segment 200 can be transformed from a state of being at a certain angle to the first base 11 to a state of extending in the same direction as the first base 11. When multiple tower segments 200 extend in the same direction, they can be assembled into a tower section.

[0053] The first base 11 extends along the first direction X, wherein the first direction X may be the height direction of the assembly tool 100. That is, in the second state S2, the tower segment 200 is in a vertical state, and when the multiple tower segments 200 are in a vertical state, they can be assembled into a tower section, which is simple to operate and helps to improve the molding quality and safety of the tower segments 200 after assembly.

[0054] In the first state S1, the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11 are at a first angle. Optionally, the first angle can be any angle between 45° and 135°. The tower segment 200 can be at any angle between 45° and 135° with the first base 11 through the first connecting member 12.

[0055] Exemplarily, in the first state S1, the angle between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11 is 90°. By setting it in this way, it is beneficial to ensure that the angle between the tower segment 200 connected to the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11 is 90°, thereby ensuring that the tower segment 200 can be set horizontally, ensuring the safety of the tower segment 200, and facilitating the conversion of the assembly tool 100 between the first state S1 and the second state S2.

[0056] Exemplarily, the second angle may be 0° or 180° to ensure that the S2 tower segment 200 can be in a vertical state in the second state, so as to facilitate the operator to assemble it.

[0057] The first support assembly 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application can include a first connecting member 12 whose number can be determined according to the number of tower segments 200 included in the tower section to be assembled. In this example, the number of first connecting members 12 included in the first support assembly 10 can be three for illustration.

[0058] Exemplarily, the three first connecting members 12 are evenly spaced around the first base 11, that is, the angle between two adjacent first connecting members 12 is 120°, so that after the assembly tool 100 is switched from the first state S1 to the second state S2, the three tower segments 200 can just enclose to form a circular cavity, and safety problems such as overlap and collision will not occur, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and molding quality of the assembly tool 100.

[0059] When the assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application is used to assemble more than two tower segments 200, the more than two tower segments 200 can be connected to their respective corresponding first connecting members 12 at the same time. When the assembly tool 100 is switched from the first state S1 to the second state S2, the more than two tower segments 200 can be extended as a whole along the first direction X at the same time, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and preventing the tower segments 200 from being deformed.

[0060] Optionally, the first connecting member 12 and the first base body 11 may be rotationally matched via a rotating shaft, or rotationally matched via a hinge. Of course, the rotational matching between the two may also be achieved via a hydraulic structure.

[0061] Optionally, the rotational cooperation modes of each first connecting member 12 and the first base body 11 may be the same, and of course, may also be different.

[0062] The tower segment 200 is generally an arc-shaped sheet structure, and flange structures are formed at both ends of the tower segment 200 in the axial direction. Each flange structure is provided with a flange hole. Optionally, the first connecting member 12 is connected to the flange structure of the tower segment 200 to facilitate the connection between the two and to ensure the quality of the tower segment 200.

[0063] Optionally, the first connecting member 12 may be configured as a flange fixture that matches the flange structure, so as to be connected to the flange structure via fasteners such as bolts and screws.

[0064] By arranging in this way, the assembly tool 100 can be connected to the flange surface of the tower segment 200 without utilizing the curved surface of the tower segment 200, that is, there is no special requirement for the weld height of the tower segment 200, which is beneficial to reducing the process cost of the tower segment 200 and at the same time beneficial to improving the safety during the assembly process.

[0065] As an optional implementation, the assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be used in conjunction with an external device, which can drive the first connecting component and the first base 11 to rotate so that the assembly tool 100 can switch between the first state S1 and the second state S2.

[0066] Optionally, the external equipment includes a lifting device, by which the end of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting member 12 is lifted until the tower segment 200 as a whole and the first base 11 extend along the first direction X. Of course, it may also include a lifting device, by which the end of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting member 12 is lifted until the tower segment 200 as a whole and the first base 11 extend along the first direction X.

[0067] As an optional embodiment, the assembly tool 100 includes a driving mechanism 20, the driving mechanism 20 includes a winding portion 21 and a rope 22, the winding portion 21 is arranged at one end of the first base 11 along the first direction X, one end of the rope 22 is wound and connected to the winding portion 21 and the other end can be connected to an end of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting member 12.

[0068] The assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application also includes a driving mechanism 20, which can be arranged on the first supporting component 10, so that the assembly tool 100 has its own power source and does not require an external power source, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and reducing the dependence on external auxiliary equipment.

[0069] When the assembly tool 100 is not in operation, the other end of the rope 22 can hang freely. Of course, the rope 22 can be completely wound around the winding portion 21. Of course, the other end of the rope 22 can also be hung or connected to other components of the assembly tool 100.

[0070] It can be understood that "winding" in the embodiment of the present application means to contract and release the rope 22 to make a reciprocating motion. That is, the winding part 21 can contract the rope 22 and release the rope 22 to make the rope 22 reciprocate.

[0071] The winding portion 21 is arranged at one end of the first base 11 away from the first connecting member 12 along the first direction X, which is beneficial to ensure that it can contract or release the rope 22 to convert the angle between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11 between the first angle and the second angle, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of the assembly tool 100.

[0072] Optionally, the rope 22 includes a structure such as a steel wire rope, which helps to prevent it from getting tangled or other safety problems during the process of being wound by the winding part 21, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the assembly tool 100.

[0073] Optionally, the winding portion 21 may include a winch, a pulley block, a telescopic structure, etc., as long as it can retract and release the rope 22.

[0074] Optionally, the driving mechanism 20 may include a group of winding parts 21 and ropes 22. Of course, it may also include two or more groups of winding parts 21 and ropes 22. The specific number can be set according to the tower segments 200 that need to be assembled by the assembly tool 100.

[0075] Exemplarily, the driving mechanism 20 includes three groups of winding parts 21 and ropes 22, and the three winding parts 21 are evenly spaced around the periphery of the first base 11, which is conducive to improving the assembly efficiency and assembly quality of the assembly tool 100. Among them, the angle between two adjacent winding parts 21 is 120°, which is convenient for the assembly tool 100 to switch from the first state S1 to the second state S2, so that the three tower segments 200 can just enclose to form a circular cavity, and there will be no safety problems such as overlap and collision, which is conducive to improving the assembly efficiency and molding quality of the assembly tool 100.

[0076] Optionally, the actions of winding ropes 22 of the three winding parts 21 can be controlled by a motor or other equipment, so that the contraction and release speeds of the three ropes 22 remain consistent, to ensure that the three tower segments 200 rotate at the same time, so that the assembly tooling 100 is subjected to less lateral force during the assembly process, or even not affected by the lateral force, which is beneficial to ensuring the safety of the assembly tooling 100.

[0077] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 3 As an optional embodiment, the driving mechanism 20 also includes a second connecting member 23, which is connected to the end of the rope 22 away from the winding portion 21 and is used to connect to the end of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting member 12. The rope 22 is connected to the tower segment 200 through the second connecting member 23.

[0078] This arrangement helps to improve the reliability of the connection between the rope 22 and the tower segment 200 , thereby helping to improve the driving mechanism 20 to drive the tower segment 200 to extend along the first direction X as a whole, so as to ensure the reliability of the assembly tool 100 .

[0079] Furthermore, by providing the second connecting member 23 , the problem of stress concentration caused by direct connection between the tower segment 200 and the rope 22 can be avoided, and the tower segment 200 can be prevented from being deformed or damaged, which is beneficial to ensuring the quality of the tower segment 200 .

[0080] The rope 22 is connected to the tower segment 200 through the second connecting piece 23. Optionally, the second connecting piece 23 is connected to the flange structure of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting piece 12. By arranging in this way, the assembly tool 100 can be connected to the flange surface of the tower segment 200 without utilizing the curved surface of the tower segment 200, that is, there is no special requirement for the weld height of the tower segment 200, which is beneficial to reducing the process cost of the tower segment 200 and at the same time beneficial to improving the safety during the assembly process.

[0081] Optionally, the second connecting member 23 can be configured as a flange fixture that cooperates with the flange structure, so as to be connected to the flange structure by fasteners such as bolts, screws, etc. Optionally, the second connecting member 23 can be configured as the same structure as the first connecting member 12, and of course, can also be configured to be different.

[0082] Optionally, the height dimension of the second connecting member 23 in the first direction X is the same as the height dimension of the first connecting member 12 in the first direction X, so as to ensure that the tower segment 200 connected therebetween can be placed horizontally, and it is convenient to determine the distance between the first connecting member 12 and the second connecting member 23 according to the axial length of the tower segment 200 to be assembled, which is beneficial to improving the accuracy of the assembly tool 100 in assembling the tower segment 200, and at the same time is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency.

[0083] Please also read Figures 1 to 4 As an optional implementation, the assembly tool 100 also includes an adapter component 30, which is arranged between the first base 11 and the first connecting member 12. The adapter component 30 includes an adapter 31 and an adapter shaft 32. The adapter 31 is connected to the first base 11, and the adapter 31 and the first connecting member 12 are rotatably connected through the adapter shaft 32.

[0084] The assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application also includes an adapter component 30, which includes an adapter 31 and an adapter shaft 32. The adapter 31 is connected between the first base 11 and the adapter shaft 32, and the first connecting member 12 is connected to the adapter shaft 32. The first connecting member 12 can be rotatably connected to the adapter 31 through the adapter shaft 32, thereby being rotatably connected to the first base 11 to ensure that the assembly tool 100 can switch between the first state S1 and the second state S2, so that the tower segment 200 can rotate along its own axis to extend along the first direction X, so as to facilitate the assembly of the tower segment 200.

[0085] Optionally, the axial direction of the adapter shaft 32 is arranged parallel to the ground, so that the first connecting member 12 can rotate along the rotation axis with the first base 11 through the adapter shaft 32, and drive the tower segment 200 to rotate along its own axis to extend along the first direction X.

[0086] Optionally, the number of the transfer shafts 32 can be one, two, or more. For example, two transfer shafts 32 are provided, and the two transfer shafts 32 are spaced apart along the length direction of the first connecting member 12 itself, which is conducive to ensuring the stability of the rotational connection between the first connecting member 12 and the transfer shaft 32, and at the same time, it is conducive to reducing costs.

[0087] Optionally, the adapter 31 can be configured in a variety of structural forms as long as it can satisfy the connection relationship between it, the first base body 11 and the adapter shaft 32 .

[0088] Optionally, the adapter 31 and the adapter shaft 32 can be set as an integrally formed structure, which is conducive to improving processing efficiency. Of course, the adapter 31 and the adapter shaft 32 can also be provided separately and then assembled, which is conducive to reducing the difficulty of processing, and adapters 31 and adapter shafts 32 of different lengths can be selected for assembly according to actual needs to adjust the distance between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11, so as to be suitable for tower segments 200 of different structural types, which is conducive to improving the versatility of the assembly tool 100.

[0089] As an optional embodiment, the adapter 31 includes a telescopic component 311 and a transmission component 312. The telescopic component 311 is connected to the first base 11, and the transmission component 312 is connected between the telescopic component 311 and the first connecting component 12. The telescopic component 311 is telescopic to make the distance between the first connecting component 12 and the first base 11 adjustable.

[0090] This arrangement is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the assembly tooling 100, and is also convenient for adjusting its own structure according to tower segments 200 of different structural types, thereby achieving greater versatility.

[0091] Optionally, the number of the telescopic components 311 may be one, two, or more than one. Two or more telescopic components 311 may be arranged around the first base 11 at intervals and connected to the transmission components 312 respectively.

[0092] In a specific implementation, by adjusting the telescopic length of the telescopic component 311, the telescopic component 311 pushes or pulls the transmission component 312 to move, so as to adjust the spacing between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11. When the telescopic component 311 is set as three groups and the first connecting member 12 is set as three, each telescopic component 311 can move synchronously, so that the three adjusted telescopic components 311 can be connected to form a circular structure at one end away from the first base 11. The diameter of the circular structure is the same as the diameter of the tower segment to be assembled. After the tower segment 200 is assembled by the assembly tool 100 arranged in this way, there is no need for repeated correction by external auxiliary equipment, which is conducive to improving the assembly efficiency.

[0093] When the assembly tool 100 is in the second state S2 and a slight deviation occurs in the tower segment 200 , the telescopic component 311 can be adjusted to further adjust the tower segment 200 to achieve a desired state.

[0094] The telescopic component 311 can be a telescopic cylinder, for example, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and an electric cylinder. Of course, the telescopic component 311 can also adopt a ball screw structure, and the ball screw is engaged with the transmission component 312, which can also meet the driving requirements of the transmission component 312.

[0095] The transmission component 312 is connected between the adapter shaft 32 and the telescopic component 311. Optionally, the transmission component 312 may include a transmission block, a transmission rod and other structures, which only need to be driven by the telescopic component 311 and drive the adapter shaft 32 and the first connecting member 12 to move relative to the first base 11.

[0096] As an optional implementation, the adapter 31 includes a first guide rail 313 , and the transmission component 312 is movably connected to the first guide rail 313 .

[0097] By setting the first guide rail 313, when the telescopic component 311 telescopes and drives the transmission component 312, the transmission component 312 can move relative to the first base 11 through the first guide rail 313, thereby driving the adapter shaft 32 and the first connecting member 12 to move relative to the first base 11, which is convenient for adjusting the distance between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11, and is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and versatility of the assembly tool 100.

[0098] Optionally, the first guide rail 313 may be connected to the first base body 11 .

[0099] Optionally, the number of the first guide rails 313 can be one, two, or more. Exemplarily, the number of the first guide rails 313 is two, and the two first guide rails 313 are spaced apart and distributed around the first base 11 .

[0100] Optionally, the transmission component 312 and the first guide rail 313 can be movably connected via a rotating shaft. Of course, the two can also be configured as a structure in which one has a groove and the other has a protrusion, so as to be movably connected by friction.

[0101] Please continue reading Figure 1 and Figure 2 As an optional embodiment, the assembly tool 100 further includes a second support assembly, which includes two or more support units 40 arranged around the first support assembly 10, and each support unit 40 is spaced apart from and arranged opposite to one of the first connecting members 12. In the first state S1, one end of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting member 12 is supported by the support unit 40, and in the second state S2, the tower segment 200 is separated from the support unit 40.

[0102] The assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application also includes a second support component, which is used in conjunction with the first support component 10 to achieve support and fixation of the tower segment 200. By setting the second support component to support one end of the tower segment 200 away from the first support component 10 along its own axial direction, it is beneficial to ensure the safety of the tower segment 200.

[0103] During the specific assembly process, the position of each support unit 40 corresponding to each first connecting member 12 can be pre-set according to the axial length of the tower segment 200, so that each support unit 40 is arranged corresponding to its corresponding first connecting member 12 and ensures that the axial length between the two is the same as the required tower segment 200 to be assembled, and then the tower segment 200 is placed between the first assembly tooling 100 and the second assembly tooling, which is beneficial to improve the splicing efficiency and splicing quality.

[0104] Optionally, the tower segment 200 may be detachably connected to the support unit 40, and of course, may also be abuttingly connected.

[0105] Optionally, in the first state S1, one end of the tower segment 200 along its own axial direction is connected to the first connecting member 12, and the other end can be supported on the support unit 40, and the tower segment 200 can maintain a horizontal state, that is, the axial direction of the tower segment 200 can be parallel to the bottom surface. This arrangement is conducive to improving the assembly efficiency, and the distance from the support unit 40 to the first connecting member 12 can be determined in advance according to the axial length of the tower segment 200 to be assembled, and then the tower segment 200 can be placed horizontally. If it is placed at an angle, it is not conducive to the operator to connect and assemble it with the first connecting member 12 and the second connecting member 23, and it is also not conducive to measuring the distance between the first connecting member 12 and the support unit 40 in advance, and there is no need for external auxiliary equipment to perform repeated corrections.

[0106] Optionally, the support unit 40 is supported on the arc surface of the tower segment 200 to avoid interference with the second connecting member 23 , thereby improving the reliability of the assembly tool 100 .

[0107] Please also read Figures 1 to 6 As an optional implementation, the support unit 40 includes a second base 41 and a clamping member 42 on which the second base 41 is disposed. In the first state S1 , one end of the tower segment 200 away from the first connecting member 12 is supported on the clamping member 42 .

[0108] The second base 41 can be set on the ground to support the clamp 42 and the tower segment 200. Optionally, the second base 41 can be set as a rectangular structure, which can better adapt to the flatness of the ground, increase the contact area with the ground, reduce the ground pressure, and thus improve the stability of the assembly tool 100.

[0109] The second base 41 and the clamping member 42 can be configured to be detachably connected, so that the second base 41 can be connected to the clamping members 42 of different heights to be suitable for tower segments 200 of different structures, so that they can be placed in a horizontal state between the first support assembly 10 and the second support assembly, which is beneficial to improving the versatility and flexibility of use of the assembly tool 100.

[0110] In specific implementation, the clamping member 42 can adopt various structural forms, as long as it can meet the supporting and fixing effect of the tower segment 200.

[0111] Optionally, the clamping member 42 can be set to an arc-shaped structure, and the clamping member 42 can be recessed in the direction close to the side where the second base 41 is located. By setting it in the above manner, when the assembly tool 100 is assembling multiple tower segments 200, the clamping member 42 can be tightly fitted with the arc-shaped surface of the corresponding tower segment 200, so that the tower segment 200 can at least partially abut or fully abut on the clamping member 42, which can ensure the supporting strength of the tower segment 200 and ensure the stability of the tower segment 200 during assembly.

[0112] Optionally, the clamping member 42 may also be configured as a straight structure and a limit block may be provided to prevent the tower segment 200 from being displaced, thereby facilitating improving the supporting effect of the second supporting assembly on the tower segment 200 .

[0113] As an optional embodiment, in order to prevent the clamping member 42 from causing damage to the tower segment 200 when contacting the surface of the corresponding tower segment 200, a flexible pad is provided on the surface of the clamping member 42 away from the second substrate 41, and the flexible pad may be a rubber pad, a sponge pad, etc.

[0114] As an optional implementation, the support unit 40 includes a second guide rail 43 extending along the second direction Y, and the clamping member 42 is movably connected to the second guide rail 43 along the second direction Y, and the second direction Y intersects with the first direction X.

[0115] Among them, the second guide rail 43 is connected between the second base 41 and the clamping member 42, the second direction Y can be the length direction of the second base 41, the third direction Z can be the width direction of the second base 41, and the third direction Z can also be the same as the connection direction between the first connecting member 12 and the second connecting member 23.

[0116] By arranging in this way, the clamping member 42 can move relative to the second base 41 along the second direction Y, which is convenient for adjusting the distance between the clamping member 42 and the first connecting member 12, and is beneficial for ensuring that after the tower segment 200 is placed between the first connecting member 12 and the clamping member 42, two or more tower segments 200 can form a circular structure, so that when the splicing tooling switches from the first state S1 to the second state S2, the three tower segments 200 can be just docked in sequence without problems such as overlapping of two adjacent tower segments 200 or too large a distance between them, which is beneficial for improving the assembly efficiency.

[0117] In a specific implementation, after the support unit 40 is placed, the position of the clamping member 42 relative to the second base body 41 can be adjusted to better form conditions for placing the tower segment 200 .

[0118] Optionally, the clamping member 42 and the second guide rail 43 may be movably connected via a rotating shaft. Of course, the two may also be configured such that one of them has a groove and the other has a protruding structure, so as to be movably connected by friction.

[0119] Optionally, the number of the second guide rails 43 can be one, two, or more. Exemplarily, the number of the second guide rails 43 is two, and the two second guide rails 43 are spaced apart along the third direction Z, so as to ensure the stability of the movement of the clamping member 42, thereby facilitating the stability of the assembly tool 100.

[0120] As an optional implementation, the clamping member 42 includes clamping components 421 arranged in pairs, and the clamping components 421 arranged in pairs are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged along the second direction Y.

[0121] By configuring in this manner, the assembly tool 100 can be adapted to tower segments 200 of different diameters, thereby improving the versatility of the assembly tool 100 and reducing costs.

[0122] Optionally, the clamping component 421 can be configured as an arc-shaped structure, and the two clamping components 421 arranged in pairs are each recessed along a side direction away from each other. By arranging in the above manner, when the assembly tool 100 assembles multiple tower segments 200, the clamping components 421 arranged in pairs can fit tightly with the arc-shaped surfaces of the corresponding tower segments 200, thereby ensuring the supporting strength of the tower segments 200 and ensuring the stability of the tower segments 200 during assembly.

[0123] Furthermore, when the assembly tool 100 is used to assemble multiple tower sections with different diameters, there is no need to move the position of the second base 41. It is only necessary to adjust the distance between the paired clamping parts 421 in the second direction Y, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and reducing the workload of the operators.

[0124] During the specific implementation, the operator can set the spacing of the paired clamping components 421 in the second direction Y in advance, and then place the tower segments 200 to be assembled, or directly place the tower segments 200 to be assembled on the support unit 40. The gravity of the tower segments 200 themselves will cause the paired clamping components 421 to automatically move to the corresponding positions through the second guide rails 43. The operation is simple and convenient, which is conducive to improving the assembly efficiency.

[0125] As an optional implementation, the clamping component 421 includes a support frame 4211 and a roller 4212 connected to the support frame 4211 , and the roller 4212 at least partially protrudes from the support frame 4211 in the thickness direction of the support frame 4211 for supporting the tower segment 200 .

[0126] This arrangement helps reduce the friction between the tower segment 200 and the supporting components, thereby ensuring the safety and quality of the tower segment 200 .

[0127] Optionally, each support frame 4211 may be provided with one roller 4212, two rollers 4212, or more than one roller 4212. Exemplarily, each support frame 4211 is provided with two rollers 4212, which are spaced apart along the second direction Y, one of the rollers 4212 is provided at one end of the support frame 4211 along the second direction Y, and the other roller 4212 is provided at the other end of the support frame 4211 along the second direction Y, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the support tower segment 200, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the assembly tool 100.

[0128] The roller 4212 at least partially protrudes from the support frame 4211 in the thickness direction of the support frame 4211 , so that the tower segment 200 only contacts the roller 4212 , which is beneficial to reduce friction, thereby ensuring the safety and quality of the tower segment 200 .

[0129] Optionally, each roller 4212 is rotationally connected to the support frame 4211 via a fourth axis.

[0130] Optionally, one end of the support frame 4211 is movably connected to the second guide rail 43 along the second direction Y, and the other end thereof is connected to the roller 4212 .

[0131] Please continue reading Figure 5 and Figure 6 As an optional implementation, the clamping component 421 further includes a first shaft 4213 and a support seat 4214, and the support frame 4211 is rotatably connected to the support seat 4214 along the second direction Y through the first shaft 4213.

[0132] One end of the support seat 4214 is movably connected to the second guide rail 43 along the second direction Y, and the other end thereof is connected to the support frame 4211 through the first shaft 4213 .

[0133] By arranging in this way, the stability of the clamping component 421 can be further guaranteed, and the support frame 4211 and the support seat 4214 are rotatably connected along the second direction Y, which is conducive to adjusting the angle of the support frame 4211, so that it can be applicable to tower segments 200 of various structural types, which is conducive to improving versatility.

[0134] Optionally, the first axis 4213 and the fourth axis are arranged to have the same rotation direction.

[0135] As an optional embodiment, the support seat 4214 includes a seat body 4214a, a support plate 4214b and a second axis 4214c. The seat body 4214a is movably connected to the second guide rail 43 along the second direction Y, the support plate 4214b is rotationally connected to the seat body 4214a along the third direction Z through the second axis 4214c, the support frame 4211 is rotationally connected to the support plate 4214b through the first axis 4213, and the third direction Z is arranged to intersect with the first direction X and the second direction Y respectively.

[0136] Optionally, one end of the seat body 4214a away from the clamping component 421 can be movably connected to the second guide rail 43 via a rotating shaft. Of course, the two can also be configured such that one has a groove and the other has a protruding structure, so as to be movably connected by friction.

[0137] Alternatively, if Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the end of the seat body 4214a away from the clamping component 421 has a plurality of first holes 4214d extending along the third direction Z, and the second guide rail 43 has a plurality of second holes 43a extending along the third direction Z. After determining the relative position between the seat body 4214a and the second guide rail 43, fasteners such as pins and bolts can be used to pass through the first holes 4214d and the second holes 43a to fix the relative positions of the seat body 4214a and the second guide rail 43 for easy operation.

[0138] Alternatively, if Figure 5 and Fig. 9 As shown, the support plate 4214b has a first protrusion 4214f protruding along its own thickness direction toward the side close to the support frame 4211, and the first protrusion 4214f has a third hole passing through along the third direction Z. A fourth axis can be used to pass through the third hole to enable the support frame 4211 to enable the two to be rotatably connected.

[0139] like Figure 6 and Fig. 9 As shown, the support plate 4214b also includes a bending plate 4214h connected to the first protrusion 4214f. The bending plate 4214h is provided to limit the rotation range of the fourth axis to prevent the clamping component 421 from being compressed and failing due to the excessive weight of the tower segment 200, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the assembly tool 100.

[0140] Alternatively, if Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the support plate 4214b has a second protrusion 4214g protruding along its own thickness direction toward the side where the second guide rail 43 is located, the second protrusion 4214g has a fourth hole passing through along the second direction Y, the seat body 4214a has a third protrusion 4214e protruding along its own thickness direction toward the side away from the second guide rail 43, the third protrusion 4214 has a fifth hole, and the second shaft 4214c can be used to pass through the fourth hole and the fifth hole to enable the support plate 4214b and the seat body 4214a to be rotatably connected along the third direction Z.

[0141] The support plate 4214b can rotate through the second axis 4214c. In this way, when the tower segment 200 is placed on the support unit 40, the support plate 4214b can automatically rotate to keep the tower segment 200 in a relatively stable state, thereby preventing the support unit 40 from being uneven due to uneven ground or other working conditions.

[0142] See also Figure 1 and Fig.10 As an optional implementation, the assembly tool 100 also includes a base 50, which is arranged at one end of the first support component 10 along the first direction X. The base 50 includes a seat body 51 and more than two first supporting members 52 that are spaced around the seat body 51 and connected to the seat body 51.

[0143] The base 50 is provided to help ensure the stability of the assembly tool 100 when assembling multiple tower segments 200. At the same time, after the tower segments located in one geographical location are assembled, the assembly tool 100 can be conveniently transported as a whole to the next geographical location where tower assembly is required, thereby improving the reuse rate of the assembly tool 100.

[0144] Optionally, the base 50 and the first support assembly 10 are detachably connected so that the base 50 and the first support assembly 10 can be transported separately and assembled on site, which facilitates the transportation of the assembly tool 100 .

[0145] The base 50 is fixed on the ground and is used to support the first support assembly 10, the tower segment 200, operators and the like.

[0146] The base 50 includes a base body 51 . Optionally, the base body 51 and the first support assembly 10 can be detachably connected by fasteners such as bolts and screws.

[0147] like Fig.10 As shown, optionally, the seat body 51 has a plurality of fixing holes 57 at one end thereof along the first direction X close to the first support assembly 10 , and the first base 11 can be connected to the seat body 51 by fasteners such as bolts and studs through the plurality of fixing holes 57 .

[0148] Optionally, the seat body 51 has a fixing member 55 at one end close to the first support assembly 10 along the first direction X, and the adapter assembly 30 can be connected to the seat body 51 through the fixing member 55. Optionally, the fixing member 55 can be set as a T-slot, and the first guide rail 313 in the adapter assembly 30 can be connected to the seat body 51 through the T-slot.

[0149] like Figure 4 As shown, the base 50 also includes a first supporting member 52 which is spaced around the seat body 51 and connected to the seat body 51. By providing the first supporting member 52, the stability of the assembly tool 100 is improved, thereby improving safety and reliability.

[0150] After one or two tower segments 200 are installed on the assembly tool 100, a tipping moment may be generated. By providing the first bearing member 52, the tipping moment generated during the placement of the tower segment 200 is reduced, which helps to ensure safety.

[0151] One end of the first bearing member 52 along its extension direction is connected to the base 50, and the other end is supported on the ground. Optionally, the number of the first bearing members 52 can be set to two, of course, it can also be set to multiple, two or more first bearing members 52 can be evenly spaced around the seat body 51, of course, can also be spaced at a certain interval.

[0152] Exemplarily, the number of the first bearing members 52 is set to three, and the three first bearing members 52 are distributed at equal intervals around the seat body 51, which is conducive to better improving the stability of the assembly tool 100, thereby better ensuring safety and reliability.

[0153] Optionally, the first bearing member 52 is connected to a side of the seat body 51 away from the first supporting assembly 10 along the first direction X, which can better provide supporting force, thereby facilitating improving the overall stability of the assembly tool 100 .

[0154] Optionally, the first bearing member 52 and the seat body 51 may be provided as an integrally formed structure, which is beneficial to improving processing efficiency. Fig.10 As shown, the base 50 further includes a plurality of fixing plates 523 , which are spaced apart around the seat body 51 and connected to the seat body 51 , and the seat body 51 is detachably connected to the first carrier 52 via the fixing plates 523 .

[0155] like Figure 4 As shown, as an optional embodiment, the first carrier 52 is detachably connected to the seat body 51 .

[0156] By arranging in this way, the first carrier 52 and the seat body 51 can be provided separately and then assembled, which is beneficial to reduce the processing difficulty and improve the flexibility of use, and is convenient for transportation.

[0157] Optionally, the first bearing member 52 and the seat body 51 may be detachably connected by fasteners such as bolts and screws.

[0158] As an optional implementation, the first bearing member 52 is rotatably connected to the seat body 51 along the first direction X via the third shaft 53 .

[0159] By setting in this way, during the transportation or transfer process of the assembly tool 100, more than two first bearing members 52 can be moved along the circumferential direction Y to make them close to each other, so as to reduce the occupied area and facilitate transportation or transfer. In addition, after the assembly tool 100 is fixed to the ground, the distance between two adjacent first bearing members 52 can be adjusted to make the assembly tool 100 in a relatively stable state, which is conducive to improving safety and reliability.

[0160] Optionally, the third shaft 53 can be set to one, two, or more. Exemplarily, one first bearing member 52 is connected to the seat body 51 via two third shafts 53, and the two third shafts 53 are spaced apart along the first direction X, which is conducive to ensuring the stability of the rotational connection between the first bearing member 52 and the seat body 51 and reducing costs.

[0161] As an optional implementation, the first bearing member 52 includes a bearing body 521 and an adjustment seat 522 . The adjustment seat 522 is connected to one end of the bearing body 521 away from the seat body 51 .

[0162] The adjustment seat 522 can adjust the distance between the first bearing member 52 and the ground in the first direction X, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the assembly tool 100, thereby improving the safety and reliability.

[0163] By providing the adjustment seat 522 , the assembly tool 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be adapted to different environments, and has a lower requirement for the flatness of the bottom surface, which is beneficial to improving the versatility of the assembly tool 100 .

[0164] Optionally, the adjustment seat 522 may include an adjustment member and a pad, and the first bearing member 52 is connected to the pad via the adjustment member, which is beneficial to improving the bearing capacity and stability of the assembly tool. In addition, the contact area between the adjustment member and the ground can be increased to reduce the pressure of the adjustment member on the ground, thereby reducing the hardness requirement for the ground.

[0165] Optionally, the adjusting member may include any one of a telescopic rod, a hydraulic rod, a threaded structure, and the like.

[0166] As an optional embodiment, the base 50 includes more than two second supporting members 54, which are spaced apart around the seat body 51 and arranged at one end of the seat body 51 away from the first supporting member 52 along the first direction X, and at least part of the second supporting member 54 protrudes from the periphery of the seat body 51.

[0167] By providing the second bearing member 54 , when the assembly tool 100 switches from the first state S1 to the second state S2 , the end of the tower segment 200 connected to the first connecting member 12 can be supported on the second bearing member 54 , which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the assembly tool 100 .

[0168] Optionally, the number of the second bearing members 54 is set to three, and the three second bearing members 54 are evenly spaced and distributed around the seat body 51 .

[0169] See also Figure 1 and Fig.11 As an optional implementation, the first supporting assembly 10 includes at least one platform plate 13 , and the platform plates 13 are distributed at intervals along the first direction X and connected to the first base 11 .

[0170] By providing the platform plate 13, the operator can stand on the platform plate 13 for construction, which facilitates construction and helps to improve the safety of the operator during the assembly process.

[0171] Optionally, the number of the platform plates 13 may be one, two, or more than one. The specific number may be set according to the length of the first base 11 in the first support assembly 10 in the first direction X.

[0172] Optionally, the number of platform plates 13 is set to be more than two. This arrangement is conducive to ensuring that operators can stand on platform plates 13 at different heights to perform fastener connections on two adjacent tower segments 200, which facilitates construction, improves assembly efficiency and assembly quality, and ensures the safety of operators.

[0173] Optionally, the platform plate 13 has a central hole extending along the first direction X, so that the first substrate 11 can pass through the central hole. Optionally, the platform plate 13 can be provided as an integrally formed structure, and of course, two or more sub-platform plates can be assembled into the platform plate 13 with a through hole.

[0174] As an optional implementation, the first supporting assembly 10 includes a ladder 14 , which extends along the first direction X and is connected to the first base 11 .

[0175] In a specific implementation process, when the assembly tool 100 is in the second state S2, that is, the tower segments 200 are extended along the first direction X, the operator can climb the ladder 14 to a corresponding height to complete the fastening connection of two adjacent tower segments 200.

[0176] Optionally, a ladder hole is provided on the platform plate 13, and the ladder 14 can pass through the ladder hole along the first direction X. The operator can climb up to the platform plate 13 by the ladder 14 to complete the fastening connection of two adjacent tower segments 200, which is convenient for the operator to construct and helps to improve the safety of the operator during the assembly process.

[0177] Please continue reading Fig.11 The first base 11 of each first supporting assembly 10 may be a frame structure formed by interconnecting a plurality of vertical rods and diagonal rods or a plurality of vertical rods and horizontal rods.

[0178] Optionally, the first base 11 is an annular structure as a whole, and the first base 11 includes two or more sub-bases, and the two or more sub-bases are connected in sequence along the first direction X to form the first base 11. The length of the first base 11 in the first direction X can be designed according to the axial dimension of the tower segment 200, that is, the number of sub-bases needed for the design is improved, which is conducive to improving the flexibility of use and can be applicable to tower segments 200 of different structural sizes.

[0179] Each sub-base includes more than two base support members 111, and the two or more base support members 111 are enclosed to form an annular structure. Optionally, each base support member 1111 includes vertical rods 1111 arranged in pairs and horizontal rods 1112 or diagonal rods connected between the vertical rods 1111 arranged in pairs, and the number of horizontal rods 1112 or diagonal rods is two or more, so as to improve the stability of the first base 11.

[0180] In order to improve the stability of the assembly tool 100 when assembling a plurality of tower segments 200 , optionally, the first support assembly 10 further includes a base adapter 15 , and the vertical rods 1111 of two adjacent sub-bases are connected to each other through the base adapter 15 .

[0181] The number of the base adapters 15 is set to be two or more, and the two or more base adapters 15 are arranged at intervals along the first direction X. The two or more base adapters 15 can be parallel to each other, and the two ends of each base adapter 15 along its own length direction are respectively connected to the opposite vertical rods 1111. In order to facilitate the connection between each base adapter 15 and the corresponding vertical rod 1111 and ensure the connection strength, the base adapter 15 can optionally have a bent section at one end close to each vertical rod 1111, and the vertex of the bent section is far away from the vertical rod 1111, so as to facilitate the connection with the vertical rod 1111.

[0182] Optionally, the first telescopic member 311 may be connected to the base adapter 15 to adjust the distance between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11 .

[0183] See also Fig.12 The embodiment of the present application further provides an assembly method for assembling a plurality of tower segments 200 into a tower section. The assembly method comprises the following steps:

[0184] S100, preparation step of assembly tool 100, providing assembly tool 100, assembly tool 100 includes a first support component 10. The first support component 10 includes a first base 11 and two or more first connecting members 12, the first base 11 extends along a first direction X, the two or more first connecting members 12 are arranged around the first base 11 at intervals, each first connecting member 12 is rotatably matched with the first base 11, and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersects with the first direction X.

[0185] S200, tower segment 200 installation step, placing the first tower segment 200 of the tower section to be formed on the first support assembly 10, wherein one end of the tower segment 200 is connected to the first connecting member 12, so that the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11 are at a first angle, repeating the above-mentioned installation process of the first tower segment 200, and placing the second to nth tower segments 200 of the tower section to be formed on different first support assemblies 10, wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3.

[0186] S300, tower segment forming step, rotating each tower segment 200 along the rotation axis to a second angle between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11, the tower segment 200 as a whole extends along the first direction X, and each two adjacent tower segments 200 are connected to each other by fasteners to form a tower segment.

[0187] In step S100 , when the assembly tool 100 includes a base 50 , the first support assembly 10 may be fixed to the base 50 to improve stability and reliability.

[0188] In step S200, the operator can connect one end of the first tower segment 200 along its own axial direction to the first connecting member 12, and the other end can be supported on the bottom surface or other components, and the first connecting member 12 connected to the first tower segment 200 is set to form a first angle with the first base 11. When the assembly tool 100 includes a second connecting component, the other end of the first tower segment 200 along its own axial direction can be supported on the second connecting component.

[0189] Optionally, the first angle is 90°, so that the angle between the first tower segment 200 and the first base 11 is 90°, ensuring that the axis of the first tower segment 200 is parallel to the ground in the first state S1. Repeating the above method, connecting the second to nth tower segments 200 of the tower section to be formed to different first connecting members 12, the angle between two adjacent tower segments 200 can be 120°. In this example, n can be 3.

[0190] Optionally, the n tower segments 200 may be arranged in sequence, and of course, may also be constructed simultaneously so as to be connected to their respective corresponding first connecting members 12, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency.

[0191] In step S300, external equipment such as lifting equipment, hoisting equipment, etc. can be used to drive the first tower segment 200 to rotate along the rotation axis until a second angle is formed between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11, and repeat the above method to drive the second to nth tower segments 200 of the tower section to be formed to rotate along the rotation axis until a second angle is formed between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11.

[0192] Optionally, n tower segments 200 may be driven to rotate in sequence, and of course, they may be constructed simultaneously so as to rotate along the rotation axis to form a second angle between the first connecting member 12 and the first base 11, which is beneficial to improving assembly efficiency.

[0193] Optionally, the second angle is 0° or 180°, so that each tower segment 200 extends as a whole along the first direction X, that is, each tower segment 200 is in a vertical state as a whole, and then fasteners are used to connect each two adjacent tower segments 200 to form a tower section. Optionally, the fasteners may include bolts, screws, studs, etc.

[0194] The assembly method provided in the embodiment of the present invention can adopt the assembly tool 100 of the above-mentioned embodiments, and includes the preparation steps of the assembly tool 100100, the installation step of the tower segment 200 and the tower section forming step, so that the assembly process of multiple tower segments 200 of the tower section is simple, and there is no need to repeatedly flip and adjust the posture of the tower segment 200. The assembly efficiency is high, and it is beneficial to improve the safety and reliability during the assembly process.

[0195] As an optional embodiment, in the assembly tool 100 preparation step S100, the assembly tool 100 includes a driving mechanism 20, the driving mechanism 20 includes a rope 22 and a winding portion 21, the winding portion 21 is connected to one end of the first substrate 11 along the first direction X, and one end of the rope 22 is wound and connected to the winding portion 21.

[0196] In the tower segment 200 installation step S200 , the other end of the rope 22 is connected to an end of the tower segment 200 facing away from the first connecting member 12 .

[0197] By arranging in this way, the driving mechanism 20 of the assembly tool 100 itself can be used to drive the tower segment 200 to rotate along the rotation axis, so that the assembly tool 100 itself has a power source and no external power source is required, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency and reducing the dependence on external auxiliary equipment.

[0198] Although the present application has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, various modifications may be made thereto and parts thereof may be replaced with equivalents without departing from the scope of the present application. In particular, the various technical features mentioned in the various embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as there are no structural conflicts. The present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An assembly tool (100) for assembling tower segments (200), characterized in that: The assembly tool (100) comprises: A first support assembly (10) comprises a first base (11) and two or more first connecting members (12), wherein the first base (11) extends along a first direction (X), and the two or more first connecting members (12) are arranged around the first base (11) at intervals, and each of the first connecting members (12) is rotatably matched with the first base (11), and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersects the first direction (X); The assembly tool (100) is switchable between a first state (S1) and a second state (S2); In the first state (S1), the first connecting member (12) and the first base (11) are at a first angle, so that one end of the tower segment (200) can be connected to the first connecting member (12); In the second state (S2), the first connecting member (12) and the first base (11) are at a second angle, so that the tower segment (200) extends as a whole along the first direction (X).

2. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly tool (100) comprises a driving mechanism (20), wherein the driving mechanism (20) comprises a winding portion (21) and a rope (22), wherein the winding portion (21) is arranged at one end of the first substrate (11) along the first direction (X), and one end of the rope (22) is wound and connected to the winding portion (21) and the other end of the rope (22) can be connected to one end of the tower segment (200) away from the first connecting member (12).

3. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (20) further comprises a second connecting member (23), the second connecting member (23) being connected to an end of the rope (22) away from the winding portion (21) and being used for connecting to an end of the tower segment (200) away from the first connecting member (12), the rope (22) being connected to the tower segment (200) via the second connecting member (23).

4. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly tool (100) further comprises an adapter assembly (30) which is arranged between the first base body (11) and the first connecting member (12); the adapter assembly (30) comprises an adapter member (31) and an adapter shaft (32); the adapter member (31) is connected to the first base body (11); the adapter member (31) and the first connecting member (12) are rotatably connected via the adapter shaft (32).

5. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adapter (31) comprises a telescopic component (311) and a transmission component (312); the telescopic component (311) is connected to the first base (11); the transmission component (312) is connected between the telescopic component (311) and the first connecting component (12); the telescopic component (311) is telescopic so that the distance between the first connecting component (12) and the first base (11) is adjustable.

6. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 5, characterized in that: The adapter (31) comprises a first guide rail (313), and the transmission component (312) is movably connected to the first guide rail (313).

7. The assembly tool (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The assembly tool (100) further comprises a second support assembly, wherein the second support assembly comprises two or more support units (40) arranged around the first support assembly (10), and each of the support units (40) is spaced apart from and arranged opposite to one of the first connecting members (12); In the first state (S1), one end of the tower segment (200) away from the first connecting member (12) is supported on the supporting unit (40), and in the second state (S2), the tower segment (200) is separated from the supporting unit (40).

8. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support unit (40) comprises a second base (41) and a clamping member (42) on which the second base (41) is arranged. In the first state (S1), one end of the tower segment (200) away from the first connecting member (12) is supported on the clamping member (42).

9. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support unit (40) comprises a second guide rail (43) extending along a second direction (Y), the clamping member (42) is movably connected to the second guide rail (43) along the second direction (Y), and the second direction (Y) intersects with the first direction (X).

10. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clamping member (42) comprises clamping components (421) arranged in pairs, and the clamping components (421) arranged in pairs are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged along the second direction (Y).

11. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that: The clamping component (421) includes a support frame (4211) and a roller (4212) connected to the support frame (4211), wherein the roller (4212) at least partially protrudes from the support frame (4211) in the thickness direction of the support frame (4211) and is used to support the tower segment (200).

12. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that: The clamping component (421) further comprises a first shaft (4213) and a support seat (4214), and the support frame (4211) is rotatably connected to the support seat (4214) along the second direction (Y) via the first shaft (4213); The support seat (4214) includes a seat body (4214a), a support plate (4214b) and a second axis (4214c); the seat body (4214a) is movably connected to the second guide rail (43) along the second direction (Y); the support plate (4214b) is rotationally connected to the seat body (4214a) along a third direction (Z) via the second axis (4214c); the support frame (4211) is rotationally connected to the support plate (4214b) via the first axis (4213); and the third direction (Z) is arranged to intersect with the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y), respectively.

13. The assembly tool (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The assembly tool (100) further comprises a base (50) disposed at one end of the first supporting assembly (10) along the first direction (X), the base (50) comprising a seat body (51) and two or more first supporting members (52) spaced apart around the seat body (51) and connected to the seat body (51).

14. The assembly tool (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first bearing member (52) is detachably connected to the seat body (51), and / or the first bearing member (52) is rotatably connected to the seat body (51) along the first direction (X) via a third shaft (53); And / or, the first bearing member (52) comprises a bearing body (521) and an adjustment seat (522), wherein the adjustment seat (522) is connected to an end of the bearing body (521) away from the seat body (51); And / or, the base (50) includes more than two second bearing members (54), which are spaced apart around the seat body (51) and arranged at one end of the seat body (51) away from the first bearing member (52) along the first direction (X), and at least part of the second bearing member (54) protrudes from the periphery of the seat body (51).

15. The assembly tool (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first supporting assembly (10) comprises at least one platform plate (3), wherein the platform plates (3) are spaced apart along the first direction (X) and connected to the first base (11); And / or, the first supporting assembly (10) comprises a ladder (14), wherein the ladder (14) extends along the first direction (X) and is connected to the first base (11).

16. A method for assembling a plurality of tower segments (200) into a tower section, characterized in that: The assembly method comprises the following steps: A step of preparing an assembly tool (100), providing the assembly tool (100), wherein the assembly tool (100) comprises a first support assembly (10), wherein the first support assembly (10) comprises a first base (11) and two or more first connecting members (12), wherein the first base (11) extends along a first direction (X), and the two or more first connecting members (12) are arranged around the first base (11) at intervals, and each of the first connecting members (12) is rotatably matched with the first base (11), and the extension direction of the rotation axis intersects the first direction (X); A tower segment (200) installation step, placing the first tower segment (200) of the tower section to be formed on the first support assembly (10), wherein one end of the tower segment (200) is connected to the first connecting member (12), so that the first connecting member (12) and the first base (11) are at a first angle, repeating the installation process of the first tower segment (200), and placing the second to nth tower segments (200) of the tower section to be formed on different first support assemblies (10), wherein n is an integer greater than or equal to 3; The tower segment forming step is to rotate each of the tower segments (200) along the rotation axis until a second angle is formed between the first connecting member (12) and the first base (11), and the tower segment (200) extends as a whole along the first direction (X), and each two adjacent tower segments (200) are connected to each other by fasteners to form the tower segment.

17. The assembly method according to claim 16, characterized in that: In the assembly tool (100) preparation step, the assembly tool (100) comprises a driving mechanism (20), the driving mechanism (20) comprises a rope (22) and a winding portion (21), the winding portion (21) is connected to one end of the first substrate (11) along the first direction (X), and one end of the rope (22) is wound and connected to the winding portion (21); In the step of installing the tower segment (200), the other end of the rope (22) is connected to an end of the tower segment (200) facing away from the first connecting member (12).

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