Wheel type device for preventing or removing ice and snow on bridge inhaul cable

By installing rollers on the combined cylinder of the bridge cable ice and snow device, the bridge cable rolling up and down will be achieved, which solves the problem of friction damage of existing deicers, extends the life of the bridge cable and effectively removes ice and snow.

CN222519271UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-25WUHAN RIYI TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420400499.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-02
Publication Date
2025-02-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-02

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Technical Problem

The existing deicers directly contact the bridge cable through mechanical slides, resulting in frictional damage, affecting service life, and making it difficult to effectively remove ice and snow.

Method used

A wheeled or anti-bridge cable ice and snow device is designed, and several rollers are installed on the combined barrel. The rollers come into contact with the bridge cable, and the rolling drives the combined barrel to move up and down along the bridge cable to remove ice and snow.

Benefits of technology

Through rolling motion, friction damage is reduced, the service life of the bridge cable is extended, and ice and snow are effectively removed, solving the problem of traffic congestion.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wheel type device for preventing or removing ice and snow on a bridge inhaul cable. In order to solve the important problem that the service life of the stay cable is affected due to the fact that a mechanical method is used for deicing and the surface of the bridge stay cable is abraded and the surface of the bridge stay cable is abraded due to the fact that a deicer sliding body slides on the bridge stay cable repeatedly, no perfect solution is provided for the problem that the service life of the stay cable is affected, and the technical scheme is provided for solving the important problem that the service life of the stay cable is affected due to the fact that the deicing device sliding body slides on the bridge stay cable repeatedly. A plurality of wheels are mounted on the deicing device of the combined cylinder, so that the problem that original sliding friction operation is changed into rolling operation is solved, and damage to a bridge inhaul cable due to friction is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of the problem that ice forms on bridge cables in winter, and the falling ice damages vehicles and causes traffic congestion. Background Art

[0002] There has been no perfect solution to the problem of ice and ice forming on bridge cables during freezing rain or snow, which can damage vehicles and cause traffic jams. Although mechanical methods of de-icing have been invented, the de-icer sliders repeatedly slide on the cables, causing wear on the cables' surfaces and affecting their service life. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem that the de-icer slider directly generates friction on the surface of the bridge cable.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0005] A wheeled anti-ice and snow removal device for bridge cables was invented.

[0006] A wheeled bridge cable ice and snow prevention or removal device comprises a bridge tower, a bridge deck, a bridge cable, a cable transition pulley, a power mechanism, a cable disc mechanism, an automatic power supply system, an automatic control motion system, a disc cable ice scraper (16), and an ice removal pulley (11). The device is characterized in that a plurality of rollers are installed on a combined cylinder (9), wherein the plurality of rollers are in contact with the bridge cable, and the rollers roll on the surface of the bridge cable to drive the combined cylinder (9) to move up and down, or back and forth, along the bridge cable, and remove ice or snow on the bridge cable during the movement.

[0007] The combination cylinder (9) has at least two wheels (7).

[0008] The combined cylinder (9) is provided with hexagonally distributed wheels (7) around the combined cylinder (9), and two sets of wheels (7) are respectively mounted on both sides of two semicircular fasteners (3) with connecting ears (18), and the fasteners (3) are fixed to the bridge cable by bolts and nuts (4) of the connecting ears (18), and the diameter of the circle formed by the hexagonally distributed wheels (7) includes twice the diameter of the bridge cable spiral line.

[0009] The combined cylinder (9) is provided with a cylinder hole (10) through which the wheel (7) passes. The two sides of the wheel axle (8) are respectively fixed on the combined cylinder (9), or the two sides of the wheel axle (8) are respectively fixed in the cover holes on both sides of the wheel cover (2). The wheel cover (2) and the combined cylinder (9) are seamlessly connected.

[0010] The combined cylinder (9) is provided with a connecting cable ring (6), and the cylinder cable (5) is connected to the cable ring (6).

[0011] The combination cylinder (9) is provided with an anti-rotation rudder (19) for preventing the combination cylinder (9) from rotating on the bridge cable.

[0012] The cable transition pulley (11) is composed of a V-shaped wheel edge opening that is conducive to removing ice and snow on the tube cable (5), and a deep concave arc groove (13). The ice scraper (16) is connected to the rod (21), including a welding point (20). The rod (21) has a fixing hole (14). The tube cable (17) passes through the ice scraping hole (15) on the ice scraper (16).

[0013] The power mechanism comprises an electric motor, which has the functions of forward and reverse rotation, is speed-regulated by a device with speed regulation function, and has an overload protection function.

[0014] The power mechanism and the cable tray mechanism have safety covers to prevent dust, water, snow and ice. The power mechanism, the automatic power supply system, the automatic motion control system and the cable tray mechanism have lightning protection devices. The combination cylinder (9) and the parts made of metal materials, the control cabinet and the wheel guard (2) can also be made of stainless steel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a front view schematic diagram of the combined cylinder (9) installed on the bridge cable (1);

[0016] Figure 2 It is an enlarged left view including a partial cross-sectional view of the combined cylinder (9) installed on the bridge cable (1);

[0017] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the de-icing pulley (11);

[0018] Figure 4 is a left side schematic view of the de-icing pulley (11);

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic front view of an ice scraper (16);

[0020] Figure 6 is a left side schematic view of the ice scraper (16);

[0021] Figure 7 is a schematic front view of an ice scraper (16) passing through a cable (17);

[0022] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0023] The present invention changes the sliding friction motion deicing device generated by the sleeve directly contacting the bridge cable in the past into a rolling motion deicing device in which a plurality of pulleys are installed on the combined cylinder, thereby playing an effective role in protecting the bridge cable.

[0024] The invention has the advantages of simple structure, convenient installation, safety and reliability, good ice and slush removal effect and can solve the above-mentioned problems. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Example

[0025] in accordance with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , the implementation method is as follows:

[0026] The combined cylinder (9) has hexagonally distributed wheels (7) around the combined cylinder (9), and the two sets of wheels (7) are respectively mounted on both sides of two semicircular fasteners (3) with connecting ears (18), and the fasteners (3) are fixed to the bridge cable by bolts and nuts (4) of the connecting ears (18). The diameter of the circle formed by the hexagonally distributed wheels (7) includes twice the diameter of the bridge cable spiral line.

[0027] The combined cylinder (9) has a cylinder hole (10) through which the wheel (7) passes. The two sides of the wheel axle (8) are respectively fixed on the combined cylinder (9), or the two sides of the wheel axle (8) are respectively fixed in the cover holes on both sides of the wheel cover (2). The wheel cover (2) and the combined cylinder (9) are seamlessly connected.

[0028] A connecting grommet (6) is arranged on the combined cylinder (9), and the cylinder rope (5) is connected to the grommet (6).

[0029] An anti-rotation rudder (19) is provided on the combined cylinder (9) for preventing the combined cylinder (9) from rotating on the bridge cable. Example

[0030] in accordance with Figure 3 , Figure 4 , the implementation method is as follows:

[0031] The transition pulley (11) is composed of a V-shaped wheel edge opening that is conducive to removing ice and snow on the barrel rope (5), and a deep concave arc groove (13). Example

[0032] in accordance with Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , the implementation method is as follows:

[0033] The ice scraper (16) is connected to a rod (21) and includes a welding point (20). The rod (21) has a fixing hole (14). The tube cable (17) passes through an ice scraping hole (15) on the ice scraper (16). Example

[0034] The power mechanism includes an electric motor, which has the functions of forward and reverse rotation, and the speed of the electric motor is regulated by a device with a speed regulating function, and the electric motor has an overload protection function. The above parts are customized by professional manufacturers or purchased in the market.

[0035] The power mechanism and the cable tray mechanism are equipped with dust, water, snow and ice protection shields. The power mechanism, the automatic power supply system, the automatic control motion system and the cable tray mechanism are equipped with lightning protection devices. The combination cylinder (9) and the parts made of metal materials, the control cabinet and the wheel guard (2) can also be made of stainless steel.

Claims

1. A wheeled bridge cable ice and snow scraper or de-icer, comprising a bridge tower, a bridge deck, a bridge cable, a cable transition pulley, a power mechanism, a cable disc mechanism, an automatic power supply system, an automatic control motion system, a disc cable ice scraper (16), and an ice removal pulley (11), characterized in that A plurality of rollers are mounted on the combined cylinder (9), and the plurality of rollers are in contact with the bridge cables. The rollers roll on the surface of the bridge cables to drive the combined cylinder (9) to move up and down, or up and down, along the bridge cables, and ice or snow on the bridge cables is removed during the movement.

2. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The combination cylinder (9) has at least two wheels (7).

3. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The combined cylinder (9) is provided with hexagonally distributed wheels (7) around the combined cylinder (9), and two sets of wheels (7) are respectively mounted on both sides of two semicircular fasteners (3) with connecting ears (18), and the fasteners (3) are fixed to the bridge cable by bolts and nuts (4) of the connecting ears (18), and the diameter of the circle formed by the hexagonally distributed wheels (7) includes twice the diameter of the bridge cable spiral line.

4. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The combined cylinder (9) is provided with a cylinder hole (10) through which the wheel (7) passes. The two sides of the wheel axle (8) are respectively fixed on the combined cylinder (9), or the two sides of the wheel axle (8) are respectively fixed in the cover holes on both sides of the wheel cover (2). The wheel cover (2) and the combined cylinder (9) are seamlessly connected.

5. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The combined cylinder (9) is provided with a connecting cable ring (6), and the cylinder cable (5) is connected to the cable ring (6).

6. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The combination cylinder (9) is provided with an anti-rotation rudder (19) for preventing the combination cylinder (9) from rotating on the bridge cable.

7. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The cable transition pulley (11) is composed of a V-shaped wheel edge opening that is conducive to removing ice and snow on the tube cable (5), and a deep concave arc groove (13). The ice scraper (16) is connected to the rod (21), including a welding point (20). The rod (21) has a fixing hole (14). The tube cable (17) passes through the ice scraping hole (15) on the ice scraper (16).

8. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The power mechanism comprises an electric motor, which has the functions of forward and reverse rotation, is speed-regulated by a device with speed regulation function, and has an overload protection function.

9. The wheeled bridge cable snow and ice prevention or removal device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The power mechanism and the cable tray mechanism have safety covers to prevent dust, water, snow and ice. The power mechanism, the automatic power supply system, the automatic motion control system and the cable tray mechanism have lightning protection devices. The combination cylinder (9) and the parts made of metal materials, the control cabinet and the wheel guard (2) can also be made of stainless steel.