Pile driving barge pile gripper
By equipping the piling vessel with GNSS antennas, laser rangefinders, and other equipment, as well as an active adjustment system, the problem of inaccurate positioning of the piling vessel in complex waters has been solved, improving positioning accuracy and construction quality.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing pile-driving vessels struggle to achieve precise positioning in complex aquatic environments, resulting in low pile-driving efficiency and significant deviations in pile driving position, which affects construction quality.
It adopts a pile gripping mechanism, equipped with a GNSS antenna, laser rangefinder, tilt sensor and video signal acquisition device, combined with active adjustment cylinder and hydraulic control system to realize real-time attitude monitoring and automatic adjustment, thereby improving positioning accuracy and stability.
It achieves high-precision positioning and stable pile driving in complex aquatic environments, improving construction efficiency and quality, and ensuring the accuracy of pile position.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of underwater foundation construction equipment technology, specifically a pile driver for a piling vessel. Background Technology
[0002] In the construction of ports, bridges, water conservancy projects and other water-based foundation construction, pile driving vessels are essential key equipment. They are mainly used to drive various types of piles into the underwater foundation to form a stable foundation structure.
[0003] In the prior art, such as the "Multi-functional Pile Driving Vessel" with patent application number CN201010542789.5, a hull is included, on which a crane and a superstructure are mounted. A cylindrical body is located at the stern of the hull, with a rotating chassis on the cylindrical body. An A-frame is mounted on the rotating chassis, and a boom is connected to the A-frame. A wire rope connects the A-frame and the boom. A vertically placed shelf for supporting the boom is located at the front of the hull, and a pile hammer is located below the front of the boom. This invention has the advantages of simple structure, ease of use, and high work efficiency.
[0004] Existing pile driving vessels use traditional mechanical pile-holding equipment, which relies on manual measurement and control during the pile driving process. This makes it difficult to achieve real-time precision control throughout the entire process, resulting in lower construction efficiency. In complex aquatic environments, such as shallow waters, areas with rapid currents, or waters with complex geological conditions, it is difficult to achieve accurate positioning, which can easily lead to large deviations in the pile driving position and affect the construction quality. To address these issues, a pile-holding device for pile driving vessels is proposed. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a pile-driving vessel pile gripper to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the difficulty in achieving precise positioning, low pile driving efficiency, difficulty in real-time control of the pile driving process, and large deviations in the pile driving position when operating in complex aquatic environments, such as shallow waters, areas with rapid currents, or waters with complex geological conditions, which easily lead to large deviations in the pile driving position and affect the construction quality.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a pile gripper for a pile driving vessel, comprising a pile gripper mechanism, wherein a clamping mechanism is symmetrically arranged at one end of the pile gripper mechanism for clamping and stabilizing the pile foundation, and telescopic adjustment mechanisms are movably installed on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism, one end of which is movably connected to the outside of the clamping mechanism; active adjustment mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on the two clamping mechanisms. The pile gripper mechanism is equipped with an attitude monitoring system, which includes GNSS antennas arranged on both sides of the pile gripper platform structure, laser rangefinders symmetrically arranged vertically at the front end of the pile gripper mechanism, tilt sensors on the side of the pile gripper platform, and a data processing host.
[0007] The pile gripper mechanism is equipped with an active adjustment mechanism for real-time adjustment of the pile foundation based on feedback data from the data processing host. The active adjustment mechanism includes an active adjustment cylinder, one end of which is equipped with a pressure-sensing guide roller.
[0008] Preferably, the telescopic adjustment mechanism includes a telescopic cylinder, a connecting seat is fixedly connected to the side of the telescopic cylinder, and a second rotating seat is provided in the middle of the telescopic cylinder. The second rotating seat is symmetrically installed on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism.
[0009] Preferably, one end of the telescopic cylinder is provided with a third rotating seat, and one end of the third rotating seat is connected to the outside of the clamping mechanism.
[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a gripper, one end of which is connected to a first rotating seat, and the first rotating seat is symmetrically and fixedly installed at one end of the pile gripper mechanism.
[0011] Preferably, the other end of the active regulating cylinder is connected to a signal control line, and pile foundations are provided between the plurality of pressure sensing guide rollers.
[0012] Preferably, the top of the pile driver mechanism is provided with a data processing host and a control mechanism, and the control mechanism is located on the side of the data processing host.
[0013] Preferably, the control mechanism includes a hydraulic power control station, on which control pipelines are fixedly connected, and the control pipelines are distributed on the side of the pile gripper mechanism.
[0014] Preferably, a GNSS antenna is symmetrically arranged at the other end of the pile gripping mechanism, an angle sensor is arranged on the side of the pile gripping mechanism, and a video signal acquisition device is arranged at one end of the pile gripping mechanism.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:
[0016] 1. In this invention, the pile gripper mechanism provides a mounting platform, facilitating the installation of multiple positioning auxiliary devices. By symmetrically arranging the grippers at one end of the pile gripper mechanism, it is convenient to clamp the pile foundation and perform auxiliary positioning operations. The telescopic cylinders are symmetrically and movably installed on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism via the second rotating seat, and connected to the hydraulic control circuit via the connecting seat, facilitating the control of the telescopic cylinders for extension and retraction adjustment. The third rotating seat is connected to the grippers, allowing the grippers to open and close during the extension and retraction adjustment process, facilitating the clamping operation of the pile foundation and enabling positioning.
[0017] 2. In this invention, a first rotating seat is provided at the connection between the gripper and the pile-holding mechanism, ensuring stable installation of the first rotating seat and facilitating stable rotation to achieve the gripping function. A data processing host provides data processing capabilities, thereby improving operational sensitivity and ensuring high-efficiency operation. A hydraulic power control station, in conjunction with control pipelines, connects to the position of the connecting seat, facilitating hydraulic force adjustment and enabling quick control operations. It also allows for flexible control of the telescopic cylinder's extension and retraction. Laser rangefinders are symmetrically distributed at one end of the pile-holding mechanism, enabling higher-precision ranging and improving positioning accuracy. A GNSS antenna acquires and converts coordinate data of the pile-holding mechanism and the pile foundation, facilitating real-time acquisition of the pile's coordinate offset for remote control adjustments, improving the efficiency and accuracy of precision control operations. An inclination sensor facilitates monitoring of the side tilt angle, allowing for adjustment of the pile-holding mechanism's angle during pile driving, enabling flexible adjustments based on operational conditions and improving pile driving posture stability. The video signal acquisition device can output video signals to monitor the piling process, making it easy to view the operation status in real time and improving the convenience of operation. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a top view of a pile driver for a piling vessel according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a side view of a pile driver for a piling vessel according to the present invention.
[0020] In the picture:
[0021] 1. Pile gripper mechanism; 2. Clamping mechanism; 201. Gripper; 202. First rotating seat; 3. Telescopic adjustment mechanism; 301. Telescopic cylinder; 302. Connecting seat; 303. Second rotating seat; 304. Third rotating seat; 4. Active adjustment mechanism; 401. Active adjustment cylinder; 402. Pressure sensing guide roller; 403. Signal control line; 5. Data processing host; 6. Control mechanism; 601. Hydraulic power control station; 602. Control pipeline; 7. GNSS antenna; 8. Laser rangefinder; 9. Pile foundation; 10. Tilt sensor; 11. Video signal acquisition device. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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. 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.
[0023] Example 1: As Figures 1-2 As shown, this invention provides a technical solution: a pile gripper for a pile driving vessel, including a pile gripper mechanism 1. A clamping mechanism 2 is symmetrically arranged at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1 for clamping and stabilizing the pile foundation. Telescopic adjustment mechanisms 3 are movably installed on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism 1. One end of the telescopic adjustment mechanism 3 is movably connected to the outside of the clamping mechanism 2. The pile gripper mechanism 1 is equipped with an attitude monitoring system, which includes GNSS antennas 7 arranged on both sides of the pile gripper platform structure, laser rangefinders 8 symmetrically arranged at the front end of the pile gripper mechanism 1, tilt sensors 10 on the side of the pile gripper platform, and a data processing host 5.
[0024] The pile gripper mechanism 1 is equipped with an active adjustment mechanism 4, which is used to adjust the pile foundation in real time according to the feedback data from the data processing host. The active adjustment mechanism 4 includes an active adjustment cylinder 401, and a pressure-sensing guide roller 402 is provided at one end of the active adjustment cylinder 401. The telescopic adjustment mechanism 3 includes a telescopic cylinder 301, a connecting seat 302 is fixedly connected to the side of the telescopic cylinder 301, a second rotating seat 303 is provided in the middle of the telescopic cylinder 301, the second rotating seats 303 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism 1, a third rotating seat 304 is provided at one end of the telescopic cylinder 301, and one end of the third rotating seat 304 is connected to the outside of the clamping mechanism 2. The other end of the active adjustment cylinder 401 is connected to a signal control line 403, and the pile foundation 9 is arranged between the multiple pressure-sensing guide rollers 402.
[0025] In this embodiment, the pile gripper mechanism 1 provides a mounting platform, facilitating the installation of multiple positioning auxiliary devices. The grippers 201 are symmetrically positioned at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1, facilitating the clamping of the pile foundation 9 and aiding in positioning. The telescopic cylinders 301 are symmetrically mounted on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism 1 via the second rotating seat 303. A hydraulic control circuit is connected via the connecting seat 302, facilitating the control of the telescopic cylinders 301 for extension and retraction. The third rotating seat 304 is connected to the grippers 201, allowing for opening and closing of the grippers 201 during extension and retraction, thus facilitating the clamping of the pile foundation 9 and enabling positioning. Laser rangefinders 8 are symmetrically distributed at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1, enabling higher-precision ranging and improving positioning accuracy.
[0026] Example 2: As Figures 1-2As shown, the clamping mechanism 2 includes a gripper 201, one end of which is connected to a first rotating seat 202. The first rotating seat 202 is symmetrically and fixedly installed at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1. A data processing host 5 and a control mechanism 6 are arranged on the top of the pile gripper mechanism 1, with the control mechanism 6 located to the side of the data processing host 5. The control mechanism 6 includes a hydraulic power control station 601, with control pipelines 602 fixedly connected to it. The control pipelines 602 are distributed on the side of the pile gripper mechanism 1. A GNSS antenna 7 is symmetrically arranged at the other end of the pile gripper mechanism 1, an tilt sensor 10 is arranged on the side of the pile gripper mechanism 1, and a video signal acquisition device 11 is arranged at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1.
[0027] In this embodiment, a first rotating seat 202 is provided at the connection between the gripper 201 and the pile clamping mechanism 1, ensuring the stable installation of the first rotating seat 202 and facilitating stable rotation to achieve the clamping function. The data processing host 5 provides data processing capabilities, thereby improving operational sensitivity and ensuring high-efficiency operation. The hydraulic power control station 601, in conjunction with the control pipeline 602, connects to the position of the connecting seat 302, which facilitates the adjustment of hydraulic force, enabling quick control operations and flexible control of the extension and retraction of the telescopic cylinder 301. The GNSS antenna 7 provides wireless transmission, facilitating remote control and signal transmission and reception, improving operational convenience. The tilt sensor 10 facilitates the monitoring of the side tilt angle, which is beneficial for adjusting the position and angle of the hull during pile driving, allowing for flexible adjustments based on the operational situation, improving the stability of the pile driving platform. The video signal acquisition device 11 can output video signals of the operation during pile driving, facilitating real-time monitoring of the operational status and improving operational convenience.
[0028] In this invention, when the pile-driving vessel's pile gripper is in use, the pile gripper mechanism 1 first provides a mounting platform, facilitating the installation of multiple positioning auxiliary devices. By symmetrically arranging the grippers 201 at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1, it facilitates the clamping operation of the pile foundation 9 and supports auxiliary positioning. The telescopic cylinders 301 are symmetrically and movably mounted on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism 1 via the second rotating seat 303. A hydraulic control circuit is connected via the connecting seat 302, facilitating the control of the telescopic cylinders 301 for extension and retraction adjustment. The third rotating seat 304 is connected to the grippers 201, allowing the grippers 201 to open and close during extension and retraction adjustment, facilitating the clamping operation of the pile foundation 9 and enabling positioning. Laser rangefinders 8 are symmetrically distributed at one end of the pile gripper mechanism 1, facilitating higher-precision distance measurement and thus improving positioning accuracy. A first rotating seat 202 is provided at the connection between the gripper 201 and the pile-holding mechanism 1, ensuring the stable installation of the first rotating seat 202 and facilitating stable rotation to achieve the gripping function. The data processing host 5 provides data processing capabilities, thereby improving operational sensitivity and ensuring high-efficiency operation. The hydraulic power control station 601, in conjunction with the control pipeline 602, connects to the position of the connecting seat 302, which facilitates the adjustment of hydraulic force, enabling quick control operations and flexible control of the extension and retraction of the telescopic cylinder 301. The GNSS antenna 7 provides wireless transmission, facilitating remote control and signal transmission and reception, improving operational convenience. The tilt sensor 10 facilitates the monitoring of the lateral tilt angle, which is beneficial for adjusting the position and angle of the hull during pile driving, allowing for flexible adjustments based on operational conditions and improving the stability of the pile driving platform. The video signal acquisition device 11 can output video signals of the operation during pile driving, facilitating real-time monitoring of the operational status and improving operational convenience.
[0029] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A pile gripper for a piling vessel, comprising a pile gripper mechanism (1), characterized in that: The pile gripper mechanism (1) is symmetrically provided with a clamping mechanism (2) at one end for clamping and stabilizing the pile foundation. The pile gripper mechanism (1) is movably installed with telescopic adjustment mechanisms (3) on both sides. One end of the telescopic adjustment mechanism (3) is movably connected to the outside of the clamping mechanism (2). The pile gripper mechanism (1) is provided with an attitude monitoring system. The attitude monitoring system includes GNSS antennas (7) set on both sides of the pile gripper platform structure, laser rangefinders (8) symmetrically arranged at the front end of the pile gripper mechanism (1), tilt sensors (10) on the side of the pile gripper platform, and a data processing host (5). The pile gripper mechanism (1) is equipped with an active adjustment mechanism (4) for adjusting the pile foundation body in real time according to the feedback data from the data processing host. The active adjustment mechanism (4) includes an active adjustment cylinder (401), and a pressure sensing guide roller (402) is provided at one end of the active adjustment cylinder (401).
2. The pile driver / pile clamp as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic adjustment mechanism (3) includes a telescopic cylinder (301), a connecting seat (302) is fixedly connected to the side of the telescopic cylinder (301), and a second rotating seat (303) is provided in the middle of the telescopic cylinder (301). The second rotating seat (303) is symmetrically installed on both sides of the pile gripper mechanism (1).
3. The pile driver / pile holder according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the telescopic cylinder (301) is provided with a third rotating seat (304), and one end of the third rotating seat (304) is connected to the outside of the clamping mechanism (2).
4. The pile driver / pile holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (2) includes a gripper (201), one end of which is connected to a first rotating seat (202), which is symmetrically fixedly installed at one end of the pile gripper mechanism (1).
5. The pile driver / pile holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the active regulating cylinder (401) is connected to a signal control line (403), and pile foundations (9) are arranged between the multiple pressure sensing guide rollers (402).
6. The pile driver / pile clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the pile driver mechanism (1) is provided with a data processing host (5) and a control mechanism (6), and the control mechanism (6) is located on the side of the data processing host (5).
7. The pile driver / pile holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control mechanism (6) includes a hydraulic power control station (601), on which a control pipeline (602) is fixedly connected, and the control pipeline (602) is distributed on the side of the pile gripper mechanism (1).
8. The pile driver / pile clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that: A GNSS antenna (7) is symmetrically arranged at the other end of the pile gripping mechanism (1), an tilt sensor (10) is arranged on the side of the pile gripping mechanism (1), and a video signal acquisition device (11) is arranged at one end of the pile gripping mechanism (1).
Citation Information
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Multifunctional pile driving barge
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