Floating type wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure

By designing a floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure, the combined structure of the chain guide module and the chain stop module is used to realize the rotation and automatic locking functions of the tensioner, which solves the problems of complex installation, high cost and short service life in the prior art, and improves installation efficiency and use safety.

CN119773913AActive Publication Date: 2025-04-08JIANGSU ASIAN STAR ANCHOR CHAIN
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Application Number
CN202510278807.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2025-04-08
Estimated Expiration
2045-03-11

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, there is a lack of an efficient and simple tensioner that can automatically lock and adjust the length of the chain, resulting in complex installation, high cost and short service life.

Method used

A floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure is designed, and a structure combining a chain guide module and a chain stop module is adopted to realize the rotation and automatic locking functions of the tensioner through the connection between the pin shaft and the shaft sleeve.

Benefits of technology

The two-direction rotation and automatic locking functions of the tensioner are realized, and the chain length can be adjusted without the need to be combined with the chain stopper, which reduces installation costs and risks, and improves service life and safety.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a floating type wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure, and relates to the technical field of mooring tensioners, the floating type wind power mooring tensioner comprises a guide chain module, a chain stopping module is arranged at the upper end of the guide chain module, a chain penetrates through the guide chain module and the middle of the chain stopping module, and pin shafts A are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the guide chain module; the guide chain module is connected with the internal rotating support through a pin shaft A and a shaft sleeve A, the internal rotating support is fixed to the outer frame through a bolt, pin shafts B are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the outer frame, the outer frame is connected with the external rotating support through the pin shafts B and the shaft sleeves B, and the external rotating support is connected with the floating body. The device is compact in structure and convenient to mount, has the functions of rotating in two directions and automatically locking the chain, effectively improves the mounting efficiency, reduces the mounting cost, reduces the risk of chain breakage, prolongs the service life, and is safe and reliable to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of mooring tensioners, and in particular to a floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure. Background Art

[0002] Mooring chains are important equipment for offshore floating mooring and positioning. Steel chains have become an indispensable component in mooring systems due to their excellent load-bearing capacity, fatigue resistance and wear resistance. Traditional mooring system pre-tensioning uses anchor winches and chain stoppers, but they are costly and complicated to operate, and are not suitable for offshore floating wind turbine mooring systems. For floating production platforms or floating wind turbines, there is another method of achieving pre-tensioning by cooperating with cranes and chain stoppers, but this method has high requirements for the installation ship, is costly and difficult, and is not conducive to large-scale installation operations. In addition, the chain will produce a certain angle of deflection during use, which will bring non-axial forces to the joint between the chain and the platform (usually the connecting buckle), affecting its service life. The universal joint used in the prior art only has a connection function, and needs to be combined with a chain stopper to adjust the length, occupies a large area of ​​the floating body, and is complicated to install. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above technical problems and provide a floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure.

[0004] In order to achieve the above technical objectives and meet the above technical requirements, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure, including a chain guide module, a chain stop module is arranged on the upper end of the chain guide module, the chain passes through the middle of the chain guide module and the chain stop module, and pins A are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the chain guide module. The chain guide module is connected to the internal rotating bracket through the pins A and the sleeve A, and the internal rotating bracket is fixed to the outer frame through bolts, and pins B are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer frame. The outer frame is connected to the external rotating bracket through the pins B and the sleeve B, and the external rotating bracket is connected to the floating body, so as to realize the rotation of the tensioner in two directions and the automatic locking function.

[0005] Preferably, the chain guide module comprises a chain guide cylinder, arc-shaped slide rails are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper end of the chain guide cylinder, slideways are extended outwardly on both sides of the upper surface of the slide rails, and a chain guide channel is arranged inside the chain guide cylinder.

[0006] Preferably: the upper part of the chain guide cylinder is a square structure with a cross-shaped chain guide hole in the center, the middle part of the chain guide cylinder is a cylindrical structure with four L-shaped brackets distributed in an array forming a cross-shaped chain guide channel, and the lower part of the chain guide cylinder is a flat drum structure with a trumpet chain guide opening in the interior.

[0007] Preferably: the chain stop module includes a symmetrically arranged chain stop block, a slide groove is arranged on the side of the chain stop block away from the chain, and a roller assembly is symmetrically arranged in the slide groove, and the roller assembly slides in cooperation with the slide rail; when the chain passes from bottom to top, the chain stop block is moved by the slide rail, and when the chain passes in the opposite direction from top to bottom, the chain stop block is automatically locked downward due to gravity.

[0008] Preferably, an arc groove corresponding to the outer circle of the chain ring is arranged in the middle of the opposing surfaces of the two chain stopping blocks, and an arc portion corresponding to the inner circle of the chain ring is symmetrically arranged on the outer side surface of the chain stopping block.

[0009] Preferably, the roller assembly comprises a roller group symmetrically arranged in a slide groove, opposite sides of the slide groove are provided with symmetrical roller grooves, rollers are arranged in the roller grooves, and the rollers are connected to the chain stopper block via bolts.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of lifting ears are symmetrically arranged on the upper end of the chain stopper block, and when the chain needs to be loosened, the chain stopper block is pulled to the top by connecting the lifting ears with a crane.

[0011] Compared with the traditional structure, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: compact structure, easy installation, small floating area, the tensioner has the function of rotating in two directions and automatically locking the chain, and the chain length can be adjusted and automatically locked without being used in conjunction with a chain stopper, which effectively improves the installation efficiency, reduces installation costs, reduces the risk of chain breakage, increases its service life, is safe and reliable to use, and has high practical value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention; Figure 2 It is the front view of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 Medium AA view; Figure 4 It is a side view of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Middle BB view; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the chain guide module structure of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the chain stopping module structure of the present invention; In the figure: 1. chain, 2. chain stopper module, 21. chain stopper block, 211. arc groove, 212. arc portion, 213. slide groove, 214. roller groove, 22. lifting ear, 23. roller assembly, 3. internal rotating bracket, 4. outer frame, 41. pin B, 5. external rotating bracket, 6. chain guide module, 61. slide rail, 611. slideway, 62. chain guide cylinder, 621. chain guide channel, 63. pin A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] The present invention will be further described below.

[0014] See attached Figure 1-Figure 7 A floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure includes a chain guide module 6, a chain stop module 2 is arranged on the upper end of the chain guide module 6, a chain 1 passes through the middle of the chain guide module 6 and the chain stop module 2, pins A63 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the chain guide module 6, the chain guide module 6 is connected to the internal rotating bracket 3 through the pin A63 and the shaft sleeve A, the internal rotating bracket 3 is fixed to the outer frame 4 through bolts, pins B41 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer frame 4, the outer frame 4 is connected to the external rotating bracket 5 through the pin B41 and the shaft sleeve B, the external rotating bracket 5 is connected to the floating body, so as to realize the rotation of the tensioner in two directions and the automatic locking function.

[0015] In this preferred embodiment, the chain guide module 6 includes a chain guide cylinder 62 , and arc-shaped slide rails 61 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper end of the chain guide cylinder 62 . Slideways 611 are extended outwardly on both sides of the upper surface of the slide rails 61 , and a chain guide channel 621 is arranged inside the chain guide cylinder 62 .

[0016] In the present preferred embodiment, the upper portion of the chain guide cylinder 62 is a square structure with a cross-shaped chain guide hole in the center, the middle portion of the chain guide cylinder 62 is a cylindrical structure with four L-shaped brackets distributed in an array forming a cross-shaped chain guide channel, and the lower portion of the chain guide cylinder 62 is a flat drum-shaped structure with a trumpet chain guide opening in the interior.

[0017] In this preferred embodiment, the chain stopping module 2 includes a symmetrically arranged chain stopping block 21, and a slide groove 213 is arranged on the side of the chain stopping block 21 away from the chain, and a roller assembly 23 is symmetrically arranged in the slide groove 213, and the roller assembly 23 slides in cooperation with the slideway 611; when the chain 1 passes from bottom to top, the chain stopping block 21 is moved by the slide rail, and when the chain passes from top to bottom in the opposite direction, the chain stopping block 21 is automatically locked downward due to gravity.

[0018] In this preferred embodiment, arc grooves 211 corresponding to the outer circle of the chain ring are arranged in the middle of the opposing surfaces of the two chain stopping blocks 21, and arc portions 212 corresponding to the inner circle of the chain ring are symmetrically arranged on the outer side surfaces of the chain stopping blocks 21.

[0019] In this preferred embodiment, the roller assembly 23 includes a roller group symmetrically arranged in a slide groove 213, and symmetrical roller grooves 214 are arranged on opposite sides of the slide groove 213. Rollers are arranged in the roller grooves 214, and the rollers are connected to the chain stopper 21 by bolts.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of lifting ears 22 are symmetrically arranged on the upper end of the chain stopping block 21. When the chain 1 needs to be loosened, the chain stopping block 21 is pulled to the top by connecting the lifting ears 22 via a crane.

[0021] In specific implementation, the outer frame 4 supports the entire structure, and the outer frame 4 has pins B41 on both sides. The pins B41 are located on the external rotating bracket 5. The external rotating bracket 5 is connected to the floating body and can realize single-direction rotation; the pins A63 on both sides of the chain guide module 6 are located on the internal rotating bracket 3. The internal rotating bracket 3 is fixed to the outer frame 4 by bolts, so as to realize the rotation of the tensioner in the front and back and left and right directions. The upper end of the chain guide module 6 is provided with a slide rail 61, and a chain guide channel 621 is provided in the middle. The chain 1 passes through the middle. The chain stopper block 21 is provided with a slide groove 213 and a roller, which can realize up and down sliding. When the chain 1 passes from bottom to top, the chain 1 pushes the chain stopper block 21 to both sides, and the chain stopper block 21 is moved through the slide rail 61. When the chain 1 passes from top to bottom in the opposite direction, the chain stopper block 21 automatically locks the chain downward due to gravity. The chain stopper block 21 is provided with a lifting lug 22. When the chain 1 needs to be loosened, the chain stopper block 21 only needs to be pulled to the top by a crane. The chain stopper block 21 is easy to use and highly practical.

[0022] The above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples to clearly illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. All equivalent technical solutions also belong to the scope of the present invention. The patent protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A floating wind power mooring tensioner with an automatic locking structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a chain guide module (6), wherein a chain stopper module (2) is arranged at the upper end of the chain guide module (6), and the chain (1) passes through the middle of the chain guide module (6) and the chain stopper module (2). Pin shafts A (63) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the chain guide module (6). The chain guide module (6) is connected to an internal rotating bracket (3) through the pin shaft A (63) and a shaft sleeve A. The internal rotating bracket (3) is fixed to an outer frame (4) through bolts. Pin shafts B (41) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer frame (4). The outer frame (4) is connected to an external rotating bracket (5) through the pin shaft B (41) and a shaft sleeve B. The external rotating bracket (5) is connected to a floating body, so as to realize the rotation of the tensioner in two directions and the automatic locking function.

2. The floating wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chain guide module (6) comprises a chain guide cylinder (62), arc-shaped slide rails (61) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper end of the chain guide cylinder (62), slideways (611) are extended outwardly on both sides of the upper surface of the slide rail (61), and a chain guide channel (621) is arranged inside the chain guide cylinder (62).

3. The floating wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper portion of the chain guide cylinder (62) is a square structure with a cross-shaped chain guide hole arranged in the center; the middle portion of the chain guide cylinder (62) is a cylindrical structure with four L-shaped brackets arranged in an array forming a cross-shaped chain guide channel; the lower portion of the chain guide cylinder (62) is a flat drum structure with a trumpet chain guide opening arranged in the interior.

4. The floating wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chain stopping module (2) comprises a symmetrically arranged chain stopping block (21), a side of the chain stopping block (21) away from the chain being provided with a slide groove (213), a roller assembly (23) being symmetrically arranged in the slide groove (213), and the roller assembly (23) slidingly cooperates with the slideway (611); when the chain (1) passes from bottom to top, the chain stopping block (21) is moved by the slideway, and when the chain passes from top to bottom in the opposite direction, the chain stopping block (21) is automatically locked downward due to gravity.

5. The floating wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: An arc-shaped groove (211) corresponding to the outer circle of the chain ring is provided in the middle of the opposing surfaces of the two chain stop blocks (21), and an arc-shaped portion (212) corresponding to the inner circle of the chain ring is symmetrically provided on the outer side surface of the chain stop block (21).

6. The floating wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The roller assembly (23) comprises a roller group symmetrically arranged in a slide groove (213), opposite sides of the slide groove (213) are provided with symmetrical roller grooves (214), rollers are arranged in the roller grooves (214), and the rollers are connected to the chain stopper (21) via bolts.

7. The floating wind power mooring tensioner with automatic locking structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of lifting ears (22) are symmetrically arranged on the upper end of the chain stopper block (21). When the chain (1) needs to be loosened, the chain stopper block (21) is pulled to the top by connecting the lifting ears (22) via a crane.

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