Anchor windlass parameterization three-dimensional design method

Abstract

The invention relates to an anchor windlass parameterization three-dimensional design method which comprises the following steps that S1, technical parameters of an anchor windlass are input into an Excel table, and the technical parameters of the anchor windlass comprise relevant parameters of an anchor chain and relevant parameters of a winding drum; s2, calculating and outputting size data of parts in the anchor windlass by utilizing an Excel table according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the relevant parameters of the winding drum in the step S1; and S3, inputting the size data of the parts in the anchor windlass in the step S2 into a variable control table of 3D software, driving the 3D software to carry out modeling by a variable function, and outputting a 3D model. Compared with the prior art, the method has the advantages that the 3D modeling time can be saved, human errors are avoided, and the design time of design engineers is greatly saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of anchor winch design, and in particular to a parameterized three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch. Background Art

[0002] At present, the design of anchor winches by anchor winch manufacturers is based on the parameters required by the anchor winch technical agreement signed with the shipyard. The strength requirements of each component are calculated based on the anchor winch technical parameters. The anchor winch design engineer needs to perform the following calculations:

[0003] 1. Calculate the power of the motor.

[0004] 2. Calculate the number of teeth, module, tooth width and speed ratio of the gears in the gearbox.

[0005] 3. Calculate the diameter parameters of the reel spindle.

[0006] 4. Calculate the working area, rope storage area and flange diameter of the drum to meet the rope capacity of the drum.

[0007] 5. Calculate the size of the drum brake.

[0008] 6. Calculate the main shaft size of the anchor chain wheel and the size of the anchor chain brake.

[0009] Design engineers use 3D software to build 3D models of each component based on these various calculation results. Although the 3D models of some components can be borrowed, it takes a long time for design engineers of a new project to build 3D models of new components. After the modeling of each component is completed, the overall assembly of the whole machine is required. After the overall assembly is completed and checked for correctness, the general drawing of the anchor winch is produced according to the 3D drawing and submitted to the shipyard, design institute and shipowner for confirmation. After the shipyard, design institute and shipowner confirm, the BOM and production drawings of the project are produced according to the confirmed 3D drawing.

[0010] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a parametric three-dimensional design method for anchor winches that can avoid human errors and greatly save the design time of design engineers. Summary of the invention

[0011] The purpose of the present invention is to propose a parametric three-dimensional (3D) design method for an anchor winch in order to overcome the defects of the above-mentioned prior art. All calculations related to the anchor winch are summarized in an EXCEL calculation table. The strength calculation and the external dimension calculation of each component are calculated by EXCEL according to the basic parameter requirements of the anchor winch. These calculation results, especially the data for controlling the dimensions of the components, are linked to the variable parameter table in the design tool of the 3D software. These variable functions drive the 3D model. Different projects calculate the external dimensions of each component of the anchor winch through EXCEL software according to the specific requirements of the anchor winch. The 3D models of these components are driven by the variable table to form new 3D models of the components. There is no need for design engineers to perform 3D modeling of the new components, thereby saving 3D modeling time and avoiding human errors, greatly saving the design time of design engineers.

[0012] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0013] The object of the present invention is to provide a parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch, the design method comprising the following steps:

[0014] S1. Entering technical parameters of the anchor winch in an Excel table, wherein the technical parameters of the anchor winch include relevant parameters of the anchor chain and relevant parameters of the drum;

[0015] S2, using Excel to calculate and output the size data of the components in the anchor winch according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the relevant parameters of the drum in step S1;

[0016] S3, input the dimension data of the parts in the anchor winch in step S2 into the variable control table of the 3D software, and the variable function drives the 3D software to perform modeling and output the 3D model.

[0017] Furthermore, the relevant parameters of the anchor chain include: anchor chain diameter, anchoring depth, number of anchor chain wheels, whether with chain stopper, brake hub material; and type of anchor chain wheel.

[0018] Furthermore, the relevant parameters of the reel include: the number of reels, cable diameter, cable length, brake hub material, reel tension, brake support load, whether the reel has a middle partition, whether the middle partition is close to the reel brake hub or away from the brake hub side, the cable delivery direction, and the layout requirements of the reel in the equipment; the number of auxiliary reels and the layout requirements of the auxiliary reels in the equipment; the type of reel brake.

[0019] Furthermore, the dimensional data of standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch are imported into the Excel table for easy reference.

[0020] Furthermore, in step S2, using an Excel table to calculate and output the size data of the components in the anchor winch according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the relevant parameters of the drum in step S1 includes the following process:

[0021] Using Excel, input the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the drum in step S1, call the size data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch, and output the size data of the parts in the anchor winch.

[0022] Furthermore, in the Excel table, the drawing number data of the standard parts and universal parts of the anchor winch are imported for easy calling; the drawing number data of the standard parts and universal parts of the anchor winch are associated with the size data of the standard parts and universal parts of the anchor winch.

[0023] Furthermore, in the step S3, after outputting the 3D model, the following process is included:

[0024] The dimension data of the components in the anchor winch in step S2 are input into the variable control table of the 3D software, the dimension data of the components in the anchor winch are matched with the drawing number data of the components in the anchor winch, the variable function drives the 3D software to model, and outputs the 3D model, thereby outputting the 3D model required for the new project, thereby outputting the BOM information of the new project.

[0025] Furthermore, the dimensional data of the components in the anchor winch include: the diameter of the anchor end main shaft, the diameter of the winch end main shaft; the diameter of the anchor end main shaft, the diameter of the winch end main shaft, the diameter of the output drum body, the flange diameter, the length of the working area and the rope storage area, the position size of the middle partition, the size of the drum brake, and the number and layout type of the drums can be determined.

[0026] Furthermore, an Excel spreadsheet is used to calculate and output the diameter of the main shaft of the anchor end and the diameter of the main shaft of the strand end according to relevant parameters of the anchor chain.

[0027] Furthermore, Excel spreadsheets are used to calculate and output the anchor end main shaft diameter, the strand end main shaft diameter, the drum body diameter, the flange diameter, the length of the working area and the rope storage area, the position and size of the middle partition, the size of the drum brake, and determine the number and layout of the drums.

[0028] The technical principles of the present invention are as follows:

[0029] 1. This core calculation converts various calculations of the anchor winch into Excel table calculations. All calculations are summarized into one table to facilitate mutual reference of calculation results in the overall calculation. The external dimensions of the 3D drawings of each part are determined by the values ​​calculated by Excel, and these values ​​drive the production of 3D drawings. There is no need for design engineers to perform individual manual calculations, nor do engineers need to use the results of manual calculations to build 3D models, thereby reducing design time and design error rate.

[0030] 2. Summarize the dimensions of the standard and universal parts of the anchor winch in an EXCEL table so that they can be used in the design of new projects. According to the specific requirements of the project, the EXCEL table will automatically call the required universal and standard parts, thus saving the work of calling and assembling standard and universal parts from the library.

[0031] 3. Automatically match the drawing numbers and related dimensions of the bearing seats of different projects. Use EXCEL files and 3D software to automatically control and generate 3D models, and automatically install them into the corresponding assemblies. The drawing numbers and related information borrowed from the 3D drawings of the new project are also controlled by EXCEL files, and these information are transferred to the newly designed 3D model, so that the BOM information of the new project also has the drawing numbers and quantity information of these common parts.

[0032] The main parameters of the anchor winch and the key information of special requirements are sorted out, and the main parameters of the anchor winch are input into the compiled Excel file. The Excel file is calculated based on these main parameters and key information, and the calculated results are used to drive the 3D drawings of these components for each component, thereby generating the required 3D drawings. The 3D design of such a new project can be generated in a very short time through the variable table in the design tool of Excel and 3D software. This saves the design cycle of the anchor winch and can quickly provide the accurate weight of the equipment, thus avoiding the occurrence of design errors in traditional design methods and avoiding the increase of company operating costs caused by design errors.

[0033] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0034] (1) The parametric three-dimensional design method for the anchor winch designed in the present invention can greatly improve the design efficiency, reduce the work intensity, difficulty and cycle, save costs, improve accuracy and enhance the controllability of management for the anchor winch products.

[0035] (2) The parametric three-dimensional design method of the anchor winch designed by the present invention combines the traditional design thinking to make it procedural and standardized, thus avoiding many human errors. The design result is highly generalizable, and the parameter table is very intuitive and easy to edit. Even non-professional designers can use it easily, freeing up more designers to invest in the research and development of new products.

[0036] (3) The parametric three-dimensional design method of the anchor winch of the present invention can greatly expand the data processing capability of three-dimensional software (3D software) by using an external Excel table, thus meeting more design requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 It is a schematic flow chart of a parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 It is a partial schematic diagram of an EXCEL table of a parameterized three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a 3D model output by the parametric 3D design method of the anchor winch in the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. This embodiment is implemented based on the technical solution of the present invention, and provides a detailed implementation method and specific operation process, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0041] In the following implementation manners or examples, unless otherwise specified, functional components or structures are conventional components or conventional structures used in the art to achieve corresponding functions.

[0042] Example

[0043] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a parameterized three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch, and the design method includes the following steps:

[0044] S1. Entering technical parameters of the anchor winch in an Excel table, wherein the technical parameters of the anchor winch include relevant parameters of the anchor chain and relevant parameters of the drum;

[0045] All calculations are summarized in an Excel table to facilitate cross-reference of calculation results in the overall calculation;

[0046] The Excel table imports the dimension data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch and the drawing number data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch associated with the dimension data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch so as to be called in the design of the new project;

[0047] The relevant parameters of the anchor chain include: anchor chain diameter, anchoring depth, number of anchor chain wheels, whether with chain stopper, brake hub material, and type of anchor chain wheel; the relevant parameters of the drum include: number of drums, cable diameter, cable length, brake hub material, drum tension, brake support load, whether the drum has a middle partition, whether the middle partition is close to the drum brake hub or away from the brake hub side, the rope delivery direction, the layout requirements of the drum in the equipment, the number of auxiliary drums and the layout requirements of auxiliary drums in the equipment, and the type of drum brake.

[0048] S2, using Excel to calculate and output the size data of the components in the anchor winch according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the relevant parameters of the drum in step S1;

[0049] According to the specific requirements of the new project (the relevant parameters of the input anchor chain and drum), the Excel table will automatically call the required common parts and standard parts, thus saving the work of calling and assembling standard parts and common parts from the library;

[0050] Among them, the dimensional data of the components in the anchor winch include: the diameter of the anchor end main shaft, the diameter of the winch end main shaft, the diameter of the anchor end main shaft, the diameter of the winch end main shaft, the diameter of the output drum body, the flange diameter, the length of the working area and the rope storage area, the position size of the middle partition, the size of the drum brake, and the judgment of the number and layout type of the drum.

[0051] S3, input the size data of the parts in the anchor winch in step S2 into the variable control table of the 3D software, the size data of the parts in the anchor winch matches the drawing number data of the parts in the anchor winch, the variable function drives the 3D software to model, output the 3D model, thereby outputting the 3D model required for the new project, thereby outputting the BOM information of the new project;

[0052] In the process of outputting the 3D model, the drawing number data and related dimension data of the bearing seat are automatically matched, and the 3D model is automatically controlled and generated using Excel tables and 3D software, and automatically installed into the corresponding assembly. The drawing number and related dimension data information borrowed from the 3D drawings of the new project are also controlled by Excel tables, and this information is transferred to the newly designed 3D model, so that the BOM information of the new project also contains the drawing number and quantity information of standard parts and general parts.

[0053] The above description of the embodiments is to facilitate the understanding and use of the invention by those skilled in the art. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications to these embodiments and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without creative work. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the disclosure of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention should be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch, characterized in that: The design method comprises the following steps: S1. Entering technical parameters of the anchor winch in an Excel table, wherein the technical parameters of the anchor winch include relevant parameters of the anchor chain and relevant parameters of the drum; S2, using Excel to calculate and output the size data of the components in the anchor winch according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the relevant parameters of the drum in step S1; S3, input the dimension data of the parts in the anchor winch in step S2 into the variable control table of the 3D software, and the variable function drives the 3D software to perform modeling and output the 3D model.

2. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The relevant parameters of the anchor chain include: Anchor chain diameter, anchoring depth, number of anchor chain wheels, whether there is a chain stopper, and brake hub material; Type of anchor chain pulley.

3. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The relevant parameters of the reel include: The number of drums, cable diameter, cable length, brake hub material, drum tension, brake support load, whether the drum has a middle partition, whether the middle partition is close to the drum brake hub or away from the brake hub side, the direction of the cable outgoing rope, and the layout requirements of the drum in the equipment; The number of auxiliary reels and the layout requirements of auxiliary reels in the equipment; Type of drum brake.

4. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the Excel table, the dimension data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch are imported for easy calling.

5. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 4, characterized in that: In step S2, using an Excel table to calculate and output the size data of the components in the anchor winch according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the relevant parameters of the drum in step S1 includes the following process: Using Excel, input the relevant parameters of the anchor chain and the drum in step S1, call the size data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch, and output the size data of the parts in the anchor winch.

6. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the Excel table, the drawing number data of the standard parts and common parts of the anchor winch are imported for easy calling; The drawing number data of the standard parts and the universal parts of the anchor winch are associated with the dimension data of the standard parts and the universal parts of the anchor winch.

7. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 6, characterized in that: In the step S3, after the 3D model is output, the following process is included: The dimension data of the components in the anchor winch in step S2 are input into the variable control table of the 3D software, the dimension data of the components in the anchor winch are matched with the drawing number data of the components in the anchor winch, the variable function drives the 3D software to model, and outputs the 3D model, thereby outputting the 3D model required for the new project, thereby outputting the BOM information of the new project.

8. The method for parameterized three-dimensional design of an anchor winch according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step S2, the dimension data of the components in the anchor winch include: The diameter of the main shaft of the anchor end and the main shaft of the strand end; The diameter of the main shaft at the anchor end, the diameter of the main shaft at the twist end, the diameter of the output drum body, the flange diameter, the length of the working area and the rope storage area, the position and size of the middle partition, the size of the drum brake, and the number and layout of the drums.

9. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 8, characterized in that: Use Excel to calculate and output the diameter of the main shaft of the anchor end and the diameter of the main shaft of the strand end according to the relevant parameters of the anchor chain.

10. A parametric three-dimensional design method for an anchor winch according to claim 8, characterized in that: Use Excel spreadsheet to calculate and output the anchor end main shaft diameter, the strand end main shaft diameter, the drum body diameter, the flange diameter, the length of the working area and rope storage area, the position and size of the middle partition, the size of the drum brake, and determine the number and layout of the drums.

Images