Locking device for hydropower station gate

By designing locking devices for induction, buffering and shock-absorbing components on the gates of hydropower stations, the gate vibration and rupture problems caused by water flow shock are solved, and effective protection and stability of the gates are improved.

CN120119610APending Publication Date: 2025-06-10SICHUAN ZIPINGPU DEV CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510489693.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-18
Publication Date
2025-06-10

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Technical Problem

During operation, the gate of the hydropower station may cause vibration due to the impact of the water flow, which may cause the gate to break.

Method used

A locking device including an induction assembly, a buffer assembly and a shock absorbing assembly is designed. The induction component monitors the water level difference, the buffer component drives the torsion column and the buffer plate through the motor to reduce the water level difference, and the shock absorbing component uses energy-absorbing parts and damping parts to slow down the vibration of the water gate.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the impact force of water flow on the sluice gate, prevents the gate from rupturing, and improves the stability and service life of the gate.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of hydropower station gates, and particularly discloses a hydropower station gate locking device which comprises walls, a dam, a sluice gate, a torsion column and an air cylinder, the dam is arranged between the walls, the sluice gate is arranged between the walls, the torsion column is connected to the walls, the air cylinder is connected to the torsion column, and the air cylinder is connected with the sluice gate. A torsion column and an air cylinder are used in cooperation to drive the sluice gate to rotate, a motor drives a rotating plate to rotate, the rotating plate drives a supporting plate to vertically move, the supporting plate vertically moves to drive a moving rod to vertically move, then a lifting rod can ascend and descend in a groove, and a buffer plate vertically moves; and therefore, the water level difference between the inner side and the outer side of the sluice gate is reduced, the impulsive force of water flow to the sluice gate is reduced, and the sluice gate is protected and prevented from being broken.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of hydropower station gates, and particularly to a locking device for a hydropower station gate. Background Art

[0002] In order to accelerate the development of western water resources and realize the transmission of electricity from west to east, a hydropower plant, also known as a hydroelectric power plant, is a factory that converts the potential energy and kinetic energy of water into electrical energy. Its basic production process is to divert water from a high place in a river or other reservoirs, use the pressure or flow rate of water to impulse the rotation of a water turbine, convert the gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy into mechanical energy, and then the water turbine drives the generator to rotate to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The hydropower station gate is one of the important equipment of the hydropower station, mainly used for controlling water flow, regulating water level, preventing water flow backflow and closing emergently in case of accidents. The hydropower station gate can be divided into valve types such as flat gates and arc gates;

[0003] An arc gate is a gate with a part of the arc surface of the cylinder as the water retaining surface. The supporting hinge of its supporting arm is located at the center of the circle. When opening and closing, the gate rotates around the supporting hinge. The arc gate is composed of a rotating gate body, embedded components and opening and closing equipment. Before opening the valve, it is necessary to pay attention to the changes in the water levels upstream and downstream and the water flow pattern, and at the same time pay attention to whether there are ships or other floating objects approaching in front of the gate to prevent possible gate impact events. However, when the gate is just opened, the water flow impact is large. During the operation of the gate, the water flow impact causes the gate to vibrate, resulting in the gate cracking. For this reason, we propose a locking device for a hydropower station gate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a locking device for a hydropower station gate to solve the problem that during the operation of the gate, the water flow impact causes the gate to vibrate, resulting in the gate cracking.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A locking device for a hydropower station gate, comprising: a wall, a dam, a water gate, a torsion column and a cylinder. The dam is arranged between the walls, the water gate is arranged between the walls, the torsion column is connected to the wall, the cylinder is connected to the torsion column, and the cylinder is connected to the water gate. The torsion column and the cylinder cooperate to drive the water gate to rotate;

[0006] It further comprises:

[0007] An induction component, which is connected to the wall, senses and monitors the water levels inside and outside the water gate, and senses the water level difference between the inside and outside of the water gate;

[0008] A buffer component, which is connected to the dam. When the water level difference between the inside and outside of the water gate is large, the buffer component reduces the water level difference between the inside and outside of the water gate;

[0009] The shock-absorbing component is connected to the water gate. When there is a large difference in water level inside and outside the water gate, the shock-absorbing component weakens the pressure of the water flow on the water gate.

[0010] Among them, the induction component includes two sliding grooves. The two sliding grooves are opened on the wall, and the two sliding grooves are respectively arranged at the inner and outer ends of the water gate. A water level sensor one and a water level sensor two are connected to the two sliding grooves, and the water level sensor one and the water level sensor two monitor the water levels on both sides of the water gate.

[0011] Among them, the buffer component includes a driving cavity and a buffer plate. The driving cavity is arranged on the wall, the buffer plate is connected to the dam, a motor is connected in the driving cavity, the motor drives the torsion column to rotate, a rotating plate is connected to the output shaft of the motor, a connecting piece is connected to the rotating plate, and a moving piece is connected to the connecting piece. The buffer plate is driven to move vertically through the moving piece.

[0012] Among them, the connecting piece includes a support plate. The support plate is arranged on the rotating plate, a support rod is connected to the support plate, a rotating shaft is connected to the support rod, and the rotating shaft is connected in the driving cavity. The rotation of the rotating plate drives the support plate to move vertically, and the rotating shaft and the support rod cooperate to support the support plate.

[0013] Among them, a rotating wheel is connected to the support plate. When the rotating plate rotates, the rotating wheel rotates around the rotating plate.

[0014] Among them, the moving piece includes a moving groove. The moving groove is arranged on the wall, a moving rod is connected to the support plate, and the moving rod is slidably connected to the moving groove. One end of the moving rod extends out of the moving groove and is connected to a lifting rod. A groove is opened on the dam, and the lifting rod is slidably connected to the groove.

[0015] Among them, the shock-absorbing component includes an energy-absorbing piece and a damping piece. The energy-absorbing piece is connected to the water gate, the damping piece is connected to the cylinder, and the energy-absorbing piece and the damping piece are used in cooperation to reduce the vibration of the water gate.

[0016] Among them, the energy-absorbing piece includes a support frame. The support rod is arranged between the cylinder and the water gate. A pin slot is arranged on the support piece, a pin column is connected to the water gate, and the pin column is engaged with the pin slot.

[0017] Among them, the damping piece includes a damping plate. The damping plate is connected to the cylinder. A placement groove is opened on the damping plate, a damping column is arranged in the placement groove, and the damping column is slidably connected to the placement groove.

[0018] Among them, a fixing plate one is connected to the damping column, a fixing plate two is connected in the placement groove, and a spring is arranged between the fixing plate one and the fixing plate two.

[0019] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: By providing a moving groove on the wall, a moving rod is connected to the support plate, and the moving rod is slidably connected to the moving groove. One end of the moving rod extends out of the moving groove and is connected to a lifting rod. A groove is opened on the buffer plate, and the lifting rod is slidably connected to the groove. When the water levels at both ends of the water gate differ greatly, while the water gate is being opened, the motor drives the rotating plate to rotate, and the rotating plate drives the support plate to move vertically. The vertical movement of the support plate can drive the moving rod to move vertically, and further enable the lifting rod to move up and down in the groove, causing the buffer plate to move vertically, thereby reducing the water level difference between the two sides of the water gate, reducing the impact force of the water flow on the water gate, protecting the water gate, preventing the water gate from cracking, and protecting the water gate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the induction component of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the side of the wall of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is of the present invention Figure 3 an enlarged schematic view of A;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the moving part of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 is of the present invention Figure 5 an enlarged schematic view of B;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the water valve of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the side of the support frame of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the damping part of the present invention.

[0029] In the figure: 1, wall; 2, dam; 3, water gate; 4, induction component; 41, water level sensor 1; 42, chute; 43, water level sensor 2; 5, torsion column; 6, cylinder; 7, buffer component; 71, buffer plate; 72, rotating plate; 73, connecting component; 731, support plate; 732, rotating shaft; 733, support rod; 734, rotating wheel; 74, moving component; 741, moving groove; 742, moving rod; 743, lifting rod; 744, groove; 75, driving cavity; 8, energy absorption component; 81, support frame; 82, pin slot; 83, pin column; 9, damping component; 91, fixing plate 1; 92, damping column; 93, spring; 94, fixing plate 2; 95, placement groove; 96, damping plate; 10, shock absorption component; 11, motor; 12, energy absorber. Specific implementation mode

[0030] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] Embodiment 1

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 , the present invention provides a technical solution: a locking device for a water turbine gate, including: wall 1, dam 2, water gate 3, torsion column 5 and cylinder 6. The dam 2 is arranged between the walls 1, the water gate 3 is arranged between the walls 1, the torsion column 5 is rotatably connected to the wall 1, the cylinder 6 is fixedly connected to the torsion column 5, and the cylinder 6 is connected to the water gate 3. The torsion column 5 and the cylinder 6 cooperate to drive the water gate 3 to rotate. When water needs to be released, the torsion column 5 drives the cylinder 6 to rotate, and the cylinder 6 expands and contracts. The torsion column 5 and the cylinder 6 cooperate to drive the water gate 3 to rotate, thereby opening and closing the water gate 3 to store and release water;

[0033] It also includes:

[0034] Induction component 4, which is connected to the wall 1. The induction component 4 senses and monitors the water levels inside and outside the water gate 3, senses the water level difference inside and outside the water gate 3, and can effectively control the water flow for releasing water according to the water level difference, and observe the water level in real time to prevent backflow when the water level is too high;

[0035] Buffer component 7, which is connected to the dam 2. When the water level difference inside and outside the water gate 3 is large and water is released, the buffer component 7 reduces the water level difference inside and outside the water gate, and thus the buffer component 7 can slow down the impact of water release on the water gate 3;

[0036] The shock-absorbing component 10 is connected to the water gate 3. When the water level difference inside and outside the water gate 3 is large, the shock-absorbing component 10 weakens the pressure of the water flow on the water gate 3, thereby preventing the large water flow impact from damaging the water gate 3.

[0037] The sensing component 4 includes two sliding grooves 42. The two sliding grooves 42 are opened on the wall 1 and are respectively arranged at the inner and outer ends of the water gate 3. A water level sensor 41 and a water level sensor 43 are connected to the two sliding grooves 42. The water level sensor 41 and the water level sensor 43 monitor the water levels on both sides of the water gate 3. The water level sensor 41 can sense the water-accumulating end of the water gate 3, and the water level sensor 43 can sense the water-discharging end of the water gate 3. The water level sensor 41 and the water level sensor 43 can move vertically on the sliding groove 42 according to the water volume. Thus, according to the positions of the water level sensor 41 and the water level sensor 43, the water level difference on both sides of the water gate 3 can be known in time, and then the water gate 3 can be started to drain water, preventing the water level difference at both ends from being too large and squeezing the water gate 3, thereby preventing the water gate 3 from cracking.

[0038] The buffer component 7 includes a driving cavity 75 and a buffer plate 71. The driving cavity 75 is arranged on the wall 1, and the buffer plate 71 is connected to the dam 2. A motor 11 is connected in the driving cavity 75. The motor 11 drives the torsion column 5 to rotate. A rotating plate 72 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 11. A connecting piece 73 is connected to the rotating plate 72, and a moving piece 74 is connected to the connecting piece 73. The buffer plate 71 is driven to move vertically by the moving piece 74. The connecting piece 73 and the moving piece 74 are arranged in the driving cavity 75. The driving cavity 75 can protect the connecting piece 73, preventing the connecting piece 73 and the moving piece 74 from contacting water and extending the service life of the connecting piece 73 and the moving piece 74. When the water level difference inside and outside the water gate 3 is large, the motor 11 drives the connecting piece 73 to work, and then drives the moving piece 74. The moving piece 74 can drive the buffer plate 71 to move vertically. Thus, when the buffer plate 71 moves upward, the water level difference inside and outside the water gate 3 can be reduced.

[0039] The connecting piece 73 includes a support plate 731. The support plate 731 is arranged on the rotating plate 72. A support rod 733 is fixedly connected to the support plate 731. A rotating shaft 732 is rotatably connected to the support rod 733, and the rotating shaft 732 is connected in the driving cavity 75. The rotation of the rotating plate 72 drives the support plate 731 to move vertically. The rotating shaft 732 and the support rod 733 cooperate to support the support plate 731. The motor 11 drives the rotating plate 72 to rotate. Thus, the support plate 731 can move according to the shape of the rotating plate 72, and then the support plate 731 can move vertically. The support rod 733 rotates on the rotating shaft 732. Thus, the rotating shaft 732 and the support rod 733 can be used in cooperation to support and fix the support plate 731, and then drive the moving piece 74 to move, facilitating driving the moving piece 74 to move vertically.

[0040] A rotating wheel 734 is rotatably connected to the support plate 731. When the rotating plate 72 rotates, the rotating wheel 734 rotates around the rotating plate 72. Thus, the rotating wheel 734 can move the support plate 731 on the rotating plate 72, thereby ensuring the vertical movement of the support plate 731.

[0041] The moving member 74 includes a moving groove 741 provided on the wall 1. A moving rod 742 is connected to the support plate 731, and the moving rod 742 is slidably connected to the moving groove 741. One end of the moving rod 742 extends out of the moving groove 741 and is connected to a lifting rod 743. A groove 744 is formed on the dam 2, and the lifting rod 743 is slidably connected to the groove 744. When the water levels at both ends of the water gate 3 differ greatly, while the water gate 3 is being opened, the motor 11 drives the rotating plate 72 to rotate. The rotating plate 72 drives the support plate 731 to move vertically. The vertical movement of the support plate 731 can drive the moving rod 742 to move vertically, and thus the lifting rod 743 can move up and down in the groove 744, causing the buffer plate 71 to move vertically, thereby reducing the water level difference between the two sides of the water gate 3, reducing the impact force of the water flow on the water gate 3, protecting the water gate 3, and preventing the water gate 3 from cracking.

[0042] Embodiment 2

[0043] The damping assembly 10 includes an energy absorption member 8 and a damping member 9. The energy absorption member 8 is connected to the water gate 3, and the damping member 9 is connected to the cylinder 6. The energy absorption member 8 and the damping member 9 are used in cooperation to reduce the vibration of the water gate 3. By using the energy absorption member 8 in cooperation, the impact force of the water on the water gate 3 can be converted into heat energy, and the damping member 9 can reduce the vibration of the water gate 3.

[0044] The energy absorption member 8 includes a support frame 81. The support rod is arranged between the cylinder 6 and the water gate 3. A pin slot 82 is provided on the support member, and a pin post 83 is connected to the water gate 3. The pin post 83 is engaged with the pin slot 82. When discharging water with a large water level difference, the water flow impacts the energy absorber 12 on the water gate 3 to generate kinetic energy, causing the pin post 83 to engage with the pin slot 82. Thus, the impact force of the water flow on the water valve can be converted into heat energy, and the impact force of the water flow on the water gate 3 can be reduced.

[0045] The damping member 9 includes a damping plate 96. The damping plate 96 is connected to the cylinder 6. A placement groove 95 is formed in the damping plate 96. A damping column 92 is arranged in the placement groove 95, and the damping column 92 is slidably connected to the placement groove 95. A first fixing plate 91 is connected to the damping column 92. A second fixing plate 94 is connected in the placement groove 95. A spring 93 is arranged between the first fixing plate 91 and the second fixing plate 94. When draining water with a large water level difference, the elastic force of the spring 93 will buffer the damping column 92, thereby reducing the vibration of the water gate 3. When the water level difference is small, the vibration force of the water valve decreases, and it cannot move the damping column 92 to one end in the damping groove. Thus, the repeated use of the damping column 92 and the spring 93 can be prevented, protecting the damping column 92 and the spring 93 and extending their service life.

[0046] It should be noted that in this article, relational terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device comprising a series of elements not only includes those elements but also includes other elements not expressly listed, or further includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0047] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A locking device for a hydropower station gate, comprising: A wall (1), a dam (2), a sluice gate (3), a torsion column (5) and a cylinder (6), wherein the dam (2) is arranged between the walls (1), the sluice gate (3) is arranged between the walls (1), the torsion column (5) is connected to the wall (1), the cylinder (6) is connected to the torsion column (5), and the cylinder (6) is connected to the sluice gate (3), and the torsion column (5) and the cylinder (6) are used in combination to drive the sluice gate (3) to rotate; It is characterized by: also including: A sensing component (4), the sensing component (4) being connected to the wall (1), the sensing component (4) sensing and monitoring the water level inside and outside the sluice gate (3), and sensing the water level difference inside and outside the sluice gate (3); A buffer assembly (7), the buffer assembly (7) being connected to the dam (2), and when the water level difference between the inside and outside of the sluice gate (3) is large, the buffer assembly (7) reduces the water level difference between the inside and outside of the sluice gate; A shock absorbing component (10) is connected to a sluice gate (3). When the water level difference between the inside and outside of the sluice gate (3) is large, the shock absorbing component (10) reduces the pressure of the water flow on the sluice gate (3).

2. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing component (4) comprises two slide grooves (42), the two slide grooves (42) are provided on the wall (1), and the two slide grooves (42) are respectively provided at the inner and outer ends of the sluice gate (3), the two slide grooves (42) are connected with a water level sensor 1 (41) and a water level sensor 2 (43), and the water level sensor 1 (41) and the water level sensor 2 (43) monitor the water levels on both sides of the inner and outer sides of the sluice gate (3).

3. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer assembly (7) comprises a driving chamber (75) and a buffer plate (71), wherein the driving chamber (75) is arranged on the wall (1), and the buffer plate (71) is connected to the dam (2). A motor (11) is connected inside the driving chamber (75), and the motor (11) drives the torsion column (5) to rotate. A rotating plate (72) is connected to the output shaft of the motor (11), and a connecting member (73) is connected to the rotating plate (72). A moving member (74) is connected to the connecting member (73), and the buffer plate (71) is driven to move vertically via the moving member (74).

4. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member (73) comprises a support plate (731), wherein the support plate (731) is arranged on the rotating plate (72), the support plate (731) is connected to a support rod (733), the support rod (733) is connected to a rotating shaft (732), and the rotating shaft (732) is connected in the driving chamber (75), the rotating plate (72) rotates to drive the support plate (731) to move vertically, and the rotating shaft (732) and the support rod (733) are used in combination to support the support plate (731).

5. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (731) is connected to a rotating wheel (734), and when the rotating plate (72) rotates, the rotating wheel (734) rotates around the rotating plate (72).

6. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 5, characterized in that: The movable member (74) comprises a movable groove (741), wherein the movable groove (741) is arranged on the wall (1), the support plate (731) is connected with a movable rod (742), and the movable rod (742) is slidably connected to the movable groove (741), one end of the movable rod (742) extends out of the movable groove (741) and is connected with a lifting rod (743), and a groove (744) is provided on the dam (2), and the lifting rod (743) is slidably connected to the groove (744).

7. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorbing assembly (10) comprises an energy absorbing member (8) and a damping member (9); the energy absorbing member (8) is connected to the sluice gate (3); the damping member (9) is connected to the cylinder (6); the energy absorbing member (8) and the damping member (9) are used in combination to reduce vibration of the sluice gate (3).

8. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 7, characterized in that: The energy absorbing member (8) comprises a support frame (81), the support rod is arranged between the cylinder (6) and the sluice gate (3), the support member is provided with a latch groove (82), the sluice gate (3) is connected with a latch column (83), and the latch column (83) is latched with the latch groove (82).

9. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 8, characterized in that: The damping member (9) comprises a damping plate (96), the damping plate (96) being connected to the cylinder (6), the damping plate (96) being provided with a placement groove (95), the placement groove (95) being provided with a damping column (92), and the damping column (92) being slidably connected to the placement groove (95).

10. The locking device for a hydropower station gate according to claim 9, characterized in that: The damping column (92) is connected to a fixing plate 1 (91), the placement groove (95) is connected to a fixing plate 2 (94), and a spring (93) is provided between the fixing plate 1 (91) and the fixing plate 2 (94).