Trailer mounting method for a deep water test tank

By using a trailer system with a segmented main vehicle and an open sub-vehicle structure, combined with pre-transportation and opportunistic installation, the problems of wind interference and space constraints in the deep-water test pool were solved, achieving efficient and low-wind-resistance trailer installation, and improving operational convenience and installation efficiency.

CN120573199BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31DALIAN UNIV OF TECH
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Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2025-05-22
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional trailer systems suffer from problems such as wind field interference, space limitations, installation timing conflicts, and poor operational convenience in deep-water test pools, especially affecting test accuracy and installation progress in large-scale wind tunnels with vertical circulation.

Method used

The system employs a segmented main vehicle and an open-type auxiliary vehicle structure, combined with pre-transportation and on-demand installation methods. Through precise on-site assembly, it ensures low wind resistance and efficient installation of the trailer system in the wind tunnel.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces wind field disturbance, improves operational convenience, avoids installation interference with other equipment, and increases installation efficiency by 30%.

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Abstract

The application discloses a trailer mounting method for a deep water test pool and relates to the technical field of deep sea engineering, which comprises the following steps: S1, basic frame manufacturing and installation: taking the center line of the on-site pool as the X-Y trailer installation reference, manufacturing and installing the basic frame; S2, X-Y trailer main body installation (including the wheel set); S3, drive device installation; S4, auxiliary trailer installation; S5, hydraulic brake system installation; S6, guide device installation; S7, cleaning device installation; S8, speed measuring device installation; S9, welding and fixing the buffer support according to the on-site actual measurement size, synchronously welding the front and rear buffer blocks of the X-Y trailer; installing the hydraulic buffer on the buffer support; S10, electric control cabinet positioning base and electric control circuit installation; and S11, power supply system installation: the slide wire is hung on the installation support through the insulator, and the carbon brush slider of the current collector on the main trailer is kept in close contact with the lower surface of the slide wire. The application effectively solves the installation problem caused by the space sealing of the laboratory through the step-by-step assembly scheme.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of deep-sea engineering technology, and specifically to a trailer installation method for a deep-water test pool. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, combined wind and wave deep-water laboratories are widely used to simulate the effects of complex marine environmental loads such as sea winds and waves on structures. These laboratories typically generate wind loads through a wind-generating system, which are then rectified to create a stable wind field that acts on the test model. Simultaneously, deep-water test pools are used to simulate wave loads. To meet the needs of multidisciplinary testing, the laboratories are usually equipped with mobile trailer systems to carry work platforms or test equipment for testing under various conditions.

[0003] Traditional trailer systems typically employ an integrated structure, with the main vehicle and auxiliary vehicle often consisting of enclosed or semi-enclosed frames, and their operation control devices usually integrated within the auxiliary vehicle. However, in the combined wind and wave laboratory of a large-scale, vertically oriented wind tunnel, due to the closed vertical structure of the wind tunnel and the large span of the water tank, the installation of the trailer faces the following technical challenges:

[0004] 1. Wind field interference: The enclosed or semi-enclosed structure of traditional trailers may disturb the flow field inside the wind tunnel, affecting the test accuracy;

[0005] 2. Space constraints: After the upper wind tunnel is installed, the internal space is limited, making it impossible to carry out overall trailer hoisting;

[0006] 3. Installation time conflict: The trailer needs to be transported to the designated location before the completion of the wind tunnel structure above the water tank, but due to the impact of the construction progress, it may not be possible to complete the installation in one go;

[0007] 4. Ease of operation: The control devices of traditional trailers are usually placed inside the sub-vehicle frame, which is not conducive to the test personnel's quick adjustment and monitoring. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to provide a trailer installation method for deep-water test pools, which can effectively reduce resistance to the wind field, improve operational convenience, and avoid interfering with the installation process of other equipment.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is: a trailer installation method for a deep-water test pool, comprising:

[0010] S1. Use the center line of the on-site water tank as the reference line for the installation of the XY trailer, and carry out the fabrication and installation of the foundation frame;

[0011] S2. Use a crane to lift and install the segmented main car body structure into place, ensuring that the center line of the wheel set coincides with the center line of the main car track; adjust the position of the car body so that the diagonal deviation is controlled within the threshold range, and after confirming that there are no errors, drive in the positioning pin to fix it.

[0012] S3. Use a crane to lift the motor and reducer to the designated position through the mounting port, and connect the wheel set, reducer and motor through a coupling;

[0013] S4. Install the auxiliary vehicle track on the upper part of the main vehicle and complete the adjustment. Assemble the auxiliary vehicle as a whole on the ground. Hoist the auxiliary vehicle onto the auxiliary vehicle track and adjust the position of the vehicle body through the guide wheels. Complete the assembly of the upper truss.

[0014] S5. Based on the measured height between the main vehicle track and the bottom of the XY trailer beam, prepare the first mounting base plate; weld and fix the first base plate to the bottom of the XY trailer beam on site, install the hydraulic brake, and adjust its position so that the gap between the brake pads and both sides of the main vehicle track is uniform.

[0015] S6. Based on the actual measured height of the main vehicle track, construct and weld a transition plate for the guide device installation to ensure that: ① the center line of the side of the main vehicle track coincides with the center line of the guide wheel width; ② the center line of the guide device coincides with the center line of the main vehicle track.

[0016] S7. Based on the actual measured height of the main vehicle track, install and weld the transition plate for the cleaning device, and adjust the cleaning brush to make it fit tightly against the surface of the main vehicle track.

[0017] S8. Based on the measured height between the main vehicle track and the bottom of the XY trailer beam, prepare a second mounting base plate; weld and fix the second base plate to the bottom of the XY trailer beam on site, install the speed measuring device, and adjust the center line of the speed measuring device to coincide with the center line of the main vehicle track.

[0018] S9. Weld and fix the buffer support according to the actual measured dimensions on site, and simultaneously weld the front and rear buffer blocks of the XY trailer.

[0019] S10. The electrical control cabinet is installed on a base frame that has been treated with anti-corrosion. Cables are laid in a single layer along the cable tray or cable trough. At bends and branches, they are stacked and arranged neatly.

[0020] S11. The sliding contact line is suspended on the mounting bracket through an insulator. The carbon brush slider of the XY trailer current collector is kept in close contact with the lower surface of the sliding contact line. Adjust the clamping force of the current collector to ensure the continuity of power supply during the entire operation of the XY trailer.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, step S3 further includes: adjusting the shim to ensure that the axes of the reducer, the motor and the wheel axle are collinear and aligned in the height direction.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S4, the center line of the auxiliary vehicle is kept parallel to the center line of the auxiliary vehicle track.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S6, the gap between the guide wheel and the main vehicle track is 0.3mm ± 0.05mm and the gap between the guide wheel and the auxiliary vehicle track is 1-2mm by adjusting the eccentric wheel shaft.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, during installation in step S7, the center line of the sweeping device is offset by 30mm±2mm relative to the center line of the main vehicle track to ensure that the sweeping device can rotate autonomously to complete the track sweeping operation when the XY trailer is running.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S8, the speed measuring wheel is adjusted so that the positive pressure of contact between it and the main vehicle track is maintained within the range of 3-4 kg.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S9, when installing the hydraulic buffer on the buffer support, it is ensured that the axis of its buffer head is perpendicular to the force-bearing surface of the trailer buffer block, and the perpendicularity is ≤0.5mm / m.

[0027] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in step S10, the control signal shielded cable is grounded at both ends, and the detection signal and transmitter wiring shielded cable is grounded at one end on the side of the strong noise source.

[0028] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the main vehicle adopts a circular steel tube frame structure, and the auxiliary vehicle is designed as an open truss form.

[0029] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each structural component is transported to a designated storage area in the laboratory before the upper wind tunnel is installed.

[0030] This invention, by employing the above technical solutions, achieves the following technical effects: The invention effectively solves the installation challenges posed by the enclosed space of the laboratory through a step-by-step assembly scheme. In specific implementation, a main vehicle structure welded from circular steel pipes ensures overall rigidity, while the auxiliary vehicle adopts a lightweight open truss design. The combination of these two features reduces the overall drag coefficient by more than 40%. Regarding installation management, an innovative "pre-transport + opportunistic installation" model is adopted. All components are transported to a designated temporary storage area in the laboratory in advance. After the upper wind tunnel main body is installed and accepted, precise on-site assembly is carried out based on measured space data. This scheme not only avoids cross-interference with the installation of wind tunnel equipment but also improves installation efficiency by 30%. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a trailer installation method for a deep-water test pool. Detailed Implementation

[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention or its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of exemplary embodiments according to the invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0036] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0037] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is generally based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0038] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "over," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "above" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0039] It should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 This embodiment provides a trailer installation method for a deep-water test pool, including:

[0042] S1. Foundation frame fabrication and installation: Using the center line of the on-site water tank as the installation reference for the XY trailer, fabricate and install the foundation frame, transport the various parts to the installation site, and assemble and weld them.

[0043] S2, XY trailer main body installation (including wheel set): Use a crane to install the segmented main car body structure into place, and make sure the center of the wheel set is aligned with the center of the main rail; remeasure the diagonal of the main car body, and drive in the positioning pin after the deviation requirements are met;

[0044] S3. Drive unit installation: Use a crane to lift the motor and reducer to the designated position through the installation port, and connect the wheel assembly to the reducer and motor through the coupling; use a pad to make the axes of the reducer, motor and wheel axle on the same straight line and at the same height;

[0045] S4. Sub-car installation: After installing and adjusting the sub-car track, assemble the sub-car as a whole on the ground, then hoist it onto the sub-car track. Adjust the car body using guide wheels, and then assemble the upper truss. The center line of the sub-car must be parallel to the center line of the sub-car track.

[0046] S5. Hydraulic Braking System Installation: Based on the actual measured height between the main vehicle rail and the bottom of the XY trailer beam, prepare the first mounting base plate and weld it on-site to the bottom of the XY trailer beam; during installation, the gap between the hydraulic brake and both sides of the main vehicle rail should be basically the same;

[0047] S6. Installation of guide device: Make and weld the guide device installation transition plate according to the actual measured height of the main vehicle track, and ensure that the center of the side of the main vehicle track is basically coincident with the center of the guide wheel width, and the center line of the guide device is coincident with the center line of the main vehicle track; adjust the eccentric wheel axle so that the gap between the guide wheel and the main vehicle track is 0.3mm±0.05mm, and the gap between the guide wheel and the auxiliary vehicle track is 1-2mm.

[0048] S7. Cleaning device installation: The cleaning device installation transition plate is made and welded according to the actual measured height of the main vehicle track to ensure that the cleaning brush is in close contact with the surface of the main vehicle track. During installation, the center line of the cleaning device is about 30mm±2mm off from the center line of the main vehicle track to ensure that it can rotate autonomously and clean the track when the XY trailer is running.

[0049] S8. Speed ​​measuring device installation: Based on the actual measured height between the main vehicle rail and the bottom of the XY trailer beam, prepare a second mounting base plate; weld and fix the second base plate to the bottom of the XY trailer beam on site, and install the speed measuring device. It is required that the center line of the speed measuring device coincides with the center line of the main vehicle rail, and the positive pressure between the speed measuring device and the rail is about 3-4 kg.

[0050] S9. Hydraulic buffer installation: Weld and fix the buffer support according to the actual measured dimensions on site, and simultaneously weld the front and rear buffer blocks of the XY trailer; install the hydraulic buffer on the buffer support, with its hydraulic buffer head perpendicular to the XY trailer buffer block.

[0051] S10. Installation of electrical control cabinet positioning foundation and electrical control circuit:

[0052] (a) The electrical cabinet is installed on a foundation frame, and the foundation frame is treated with anti-corrosion measures; the installation of cable trays and wire troughs shall be carried out in accordance with the design requirements and shall meet the requirements for installation, cable laying and maintenance;

[0053] (b) When cables are laid along cable trays or troughs, they should be laid in a single layer, arranged neatly without crossings. The bending radius at bends should be based on the allowable radius of the largest cross-section cable. Cables must not be twisted, have broken sheaths, or suffer severe surface scratches. Cables at bends and branches should be stacked in an orderly and neat arrangement.

[0054] (c) Control signals should be grounded at both ends using shielded cables. If there is a potential difference at the grounding point, equipotential grounding wires should be used to prevent grounding loops. Detection signals and transmitter wiring shielded cables should be grounded at one end only at the high-noise end.

[0055] S11. Power supply system installation:

[0056] (a) A rigid conductor rail consists of a conductor rail body, connecting plates, insulators, current collectors, etc.

[0057] (b) The construction of the sliding contact line involves installing the sliding contact line equipment on the mobile equipment and power supply bracket to meet the mobile power receiving function of the equipment. Each sliding contact line body is 6m long, and adjacent sliding contact line bodies are spliced ​​together to the full length of the water tank through connecting clamps.

[0058] (c) The conductor rail body is hung on the conductor rail mounting bracket via insulator hanging bottles. After installation, ensure the flatness of the bottom of each conductor rail and arrange the horizontal spacing between adjacent conductor rails as required.

[0059] (d) Install a current collector on the main vehicle. The slider of the current collector is in close contact with the lower surface of the sliding contact line. Adjust the clamping force of the current collector to ensure reliable power supply when the XY trailer is running.

[0060] As a preferred embodiment provided in this example, the relevant operation control equipment of the main vehicle and the auxiliary vehicle are centrally located on the operating side of the main vehicle. The main vehicle adopts a circular steel pipe frame structure, and the auxiliary vehicle is designed as an open truss form to reduce the resistance to the wind field.

[0061] As a preferred embodiment provided in this example, all structural components are pre-transported to a designated storage area in the laboratory. After the upper wind tunnel is installed and the site conditions are confirmed to be suitable, on-site assembly is carried out according to the installation procedure. The installation process must strictly follow the spatial coordination plan to ensure that there is no interference with the installation of adjacent equipment.

[0062] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A method for towing installation of a deep water test tank, characterized in that, Comprise: S1, with the center line of the site pool as the reference line of X-Y trailer installation, the production and installation of the foundation frame are carried out; S2, using the crane to hoist the segmented main car body structure into position, ensuring that the center line of the wheel set coincides with the center line of the main car track; adjust the position of the car body, so that the diagonal deviation is controlled within the threshold range, and the positioning pin is fixed after confirmation; S3, using the crane to hoist the motor and reducer through the installation port to the specified position, connecting the wheel set, reducer and motor through the shaft coupling; S4, installing the auxiliary car track on the upper part of the main car and completing the adjustment, assembling the auxiliary car on the ground as a whole; hoist the auxiliary car to the auxiliary car track, adjust the position of the car body through the guide wheel; and complete the assembly of the upper truss; S5, according to the measured height between the main car track and the X-Y trailer beam bottom, the first installation bottom plate is matched; the first bottom plate is welded and fixed on the X-Y trailer beam bottom, the hydraulic brake is installed, and the position is adjusted so that the brake pad and the both sides of the main car track are uniformly spaced; S6, according to the measured height of the main car track, the guide device installation transition plate is matched and welded, to ensure that: ① the center line of the side surface of the main car track coincides with the width center line of the guide wheel; ② the center line of the guide device coincides with the center line of the main car track; S7, according to the measured height of the main car track, the cleaning device installation transition plate is matched and welded, and the cleaning brush is adjusted to closely fit the surface of the main car track; S8, according to the measured height between the main car track and the X-Y trailer beam bottom, the second installation bottom plate is matched; the second bottom plate is welded and fixed on the X-Y trailer beam bottom, and the speed measuring device is installed, and the center line of the speed measuring device is adjusted to coincide with the center line of the main car track; S9, according to the measured size on site, the buffer support is welded and fixed, and the X-Y trailer front and rear buffer blocks are simultaneously matched and welded; S10, the electric control cabinet is installed on the foundation frame after corrosion treatment, the cable is single-layer laid along the bridge frame or wire slot, and the turns and branches are orderly stacked and arranged neatly; S11, the slide wire is suspended on the installation support through the insulator, the carbon brush slider of the main car upper current collector is kept in close contact with the lower surface of the slide wire, the pressing force of the current collector is adjusted, and the power supply continuity during the whole running of the X-Y trailer is ensured.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, Step S3 further comprises: adjusting the gasket to ensure that the axes of the reducer, motor and wheel shaft are collinear and aligned in the height direction.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein, In step S4, the center line of the auxiliary car is parallel to the center line of the auxiliary car track.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, In step S6, the gap between the guide wheel and the main car track is 0.3mm±0.05mm by adjusting the eccentric shaft of the guide wheel, and the gap between the guide wheel and the auxiliary car track is 1-2mm.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, In step S7, the center line of the cleaning device is offset by 30mm±2mm relative to the center line of the main car track during installation, to ensure that the cleaning device can rotate automatically to complete the track cleaning operation when the X-Y trailer is running.

6. The method of claim 1, wherein, In step S8, the speed measuring wheel is adjusted so that the contact pressure between the speed measuring wheel and the main car track is kept within the range of 3-4kg.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, In step S9, when the hydraulic buffer is installed on the buffer support, the buffer head axis is perpendicular to the stress surface of the trailer buffer block, and the perpendicularity is ≤0.5mm / m.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein, In step S10, the control signal shielding cable is double-ended grounded, and the detection signal and the transmitter wiring shielding cable are single-ended grounded at the strong noise source side.

9. The method of claim 1, wherein, The main car adopts a circular steel tube frame structure, and the sub-car is designed as an open truss form.

10. The method of claim 1, wherein, Each structural component is first transported to the designated storage area in the laboratory before being installed in the upper wind tunnel.

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