Supporting rod platform for fan offshore operation

Abstract

The utility model provides a supporting rod platform for fan offshore operation. The supporting rod platform comprises a first platform, a first stand column and a second stand column. The first platform is provided with a first end and a second end, the first stand column and the second stand column are symmetrically fixed to the two sides of the first end, the second end is provided with a hinge mechanism, and the hinge mechanism is used for being fixedly connected with a fan. The bottom of the first stand column and the bottom of the second stand column abut against the seabed, the first stand column and the second stand column are of telescopic structures, and the first stand column and the second stand column are used for adjusting the first platform to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirement of offshore operation. According to the supporting rod platform for the fan offshore operation, the position of the first platform is adjusted through the telescopic first stand column and the telescopic second stand column, and the hoisting process is more stable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of wind power generation, and in particular relates to a strut platform used for offshore operations of wind turbines. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing installed capacity of wind turbines and the increasing service life of wind turbines, wind turbines need to have their components replaced, especially blades.

[0003] The patent with publication number CN116066302A and name "An integrated method for transporting and installing a wind turbine" discloses an integrated method for transporting and installing a wind turbine, which specifically includes the following steps: S1. Material collection at the port and berthing of a wind turbine installation outrigger ship: transport the various components of the wind turbine to the dock, select the stacking position, arrange the wind turbine installation outrigger ship to berth at the dock, and arrange the tooling for stacking the various components of the wind turbine on the deck of the wind turbine installation outrigger ship before berthing at the dock; S2. Wind turbine assembly and transportation: after the wind turbine installation outrigger ship berths at the dock, lift the various components of the wind turbine onto the deck of the wind turbine installation outrigger ship, and then leave the dock and go to the machine position.

[0004] However, the transportation and installation of the wind turbines in the above solution needs to rely on outrigger vessels, and the cost of using outrigger vessels is high.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a strut platform for offshore wind turbine operations to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The utility model provides a strut platform for offshore operation of a wind turbine. The position of the first platform is adjusted by telescopic first columns and second columns, so that the hoisting process is more stable.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions.

[0008] A strut platform for offshore wind turbine operation, comprising a first platform, a first column and a second column;

[0009] The first platform has a first end and a second end, the first column and the second column are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the first end, and the second end is provided with a hinge mechanism, and the hinge mechanism is used to be fixedly connected to the fan;

[0010] The bottoms of the first and second columns are in contact with the seabed. The first and second columns are retractable structures. The first and second columns are used to adjust the first platform to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirements of offshore operations.

[0011] Preferably, a first expansion interface is provided at the first end of the first platform, and the first expansion interface is used to connect to the second platform.

[0012] Preferably, there is at least one second platform, the second platform has a third end and a fourth end, the third end and the fourth end are respectively provided with a second expansion interface and a third expansion interface, the second expansion interface and the first expansion interface have the same structure, and the third expansion interface and the first expansion interface are matched and connected.

[0013] Preferably, a load and a winch are placed on the first platform, and the winch is used to drive a crane installed on the wind turbine to hoist the load.

[0014] Preferably, a plurality of control cabinets are installed on the first platform, the number of the plurality of control cabinets corresponds to the number of the first columns and the second columns, and the plurality of control cabinets are used to detect the relative position of the first platform and the horizontal plane in real time and adjust the height of the first column and the second column in real time.

[0015] Preferably, the hinge mechanism is fixed to the lower tower structure of the fan through a fixing ring, and the diameter of the fixing ring matches the lower tower structure of the fan.

[0016] Preferably, the hinge mechanism is fixed on a base of a sub-tower structure of the wind turbine, and the base of the sub-tower structure is fixedly erected on the seabed.

[0017] Preferably, the hinge mechanism comprises a bearing connection structure or a hinge connection structure.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The utility model provides a strut platform for offshore wind turbine operations, comprising a first platform, a first column and a second column; the first platform has a first end and a second end, the first column and the second column are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the first end, and the second end is provided with a hinge mechanism, and the hinge mechanism is used to be fixedly connected to the wind turbine; the bottoms of the first column and the second column abut against the seabed, and the first column and the second column are retractable structures, and the first column and the second column are used to adjust the first platform to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirements of offshore operations. The utility model provides a strut platform for offshore wind turbine operations, which adjusts the position of the first platform by means of the retractable first column and the second column, so that the hoisting process is smoother;

[0020] Furthermore, a first expansion interface is provided at the first end of the first platform, and the first expansion interface is used to connect to the second platform, thereby realizing the expansion connection of multiple platforms, and when not in an offshore operation state, the multiple platforms are stacked and placed for easy transportation;

[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of control cabinets are installed on the first platform, and the number of the plurality of control cabinets corresponds to the number of the first columns and the second columns. The plurality of control cabinets are respectively used to detect the relative position of the first platform and the horizontal plane in real time and adjust the height of the first column and the second column in real time, so that the position of the first platform can be adjusted in real time with the fluctuation of waves during offshore operations, so as to facilitate stable operations at sea. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a brace platform used for offshore wind turbine operations in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation in another embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a brace platform for offshore wind turbine operations in another embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a strut platform used for offshore wind turbine operations in yet another embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 11. first platform; 111. first end; 112. second end; 113. first expansion interface; 114. hinge mechanism; 115. fixing ring;

[0028] 12, second platform; 121, third end; 122, fourth end; 123, second expansion interface; 124, third expansion interface; 125, third column; 126, fourth column;

[0029] 13. First column; 14. Second column;

[0030] 15. Fan; 151. Under-tower structure; 152. Base;

[0031] 17. Load; 18. Winch; 19. Crane; 20. Control cabinet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, features and beneficial effects of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is understood that the specific embodiments described below are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. In addition, the same or similar reference numerals may be used in the figures to refer to the same or similar elements in different embodiments, and the description of the same or similar elements in different embodiments and the description of the prior art elements, features, effects, etc. may be omitted.

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 4 , the embodiment of the utility model provides a strut platform for offshore wind turbine operation, including a first platform 11, a first column 13 and a second column 14;

[0034] The first platform 11 has a first end 111 and a second end 112, the first column 13 and the second column 14 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the first end 111, and the second end 112 is provided with a hinge mechanism 114, and the hinge mechanism 114 is used to be fixedly connected to the fan;

[0035] The bottoms of the first column 13 and the second column 14 are in contact with the seabed. The first column 13 and the second column 14 are retractable structures. The first column 13 and the second column 14 are used to adjust the first platform 11 to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirements of offshore operations.

[0036] Specifically, the bottom of the first column 13 and the second column 14 is a plane with a preset diameter to increase the contact area between the bottom and the seabed, so that the first column and the second column can stand more stably on the seabed.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first end 111 of the first platform 11 is provided with a first expansion interface 113 , and the first expansion interface 113 is used to connect to the second platform 12 .

[0038] In some embodiments, there is at least one second platform 12, and the second platform 12 has a third end 121 and a fourth end 122. The third end 121 and the fourth end 122 are respectively provided with a second expansion interface 123 and a third expansion interface. The second expansion interface 123 has the same structure as the first expansion interface 113, and the third expansion interface is connected to the first expansion interface 113 in a cooperative manner.

[0039] Specifically, the third column 125 and the fourth column 126 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the third end 121 of the second platform 12 . The third column 125 and the fourth column 126 have exactly the same structure as the first column 13 and the second column 14 , and also have telescopic function, so as to adjust the height of the second platform 12 .

[0040] In some embodiments, a load 17 and a winch 18 are placed on the first platform 11 , and the winch 18 is used to drive a crane 19 installed on the fan 15 to hoist the load 17 .

[0041] In some embodiments, a plurality of control cabinets 20 are installed on the first platform 11, and the number of the plurality of control cabinets 20 corresponds to the number of the first columns 13 and the second columns 14. The plurality of control cabinets 20 are used to detect the relative position of the first platform 11 and the horizontal plane in real time and adjust the height of the first columns 13 and the second columns 14 in real time.

[0042] In some embodiments, the hinge mechanism 114 is fixed to the lower tower structure 151 of the fan 15 via a fixing ring 115 , and the diameter of the fixing ring 115 matches the lower tower structure 151 of the fan 15 .

[0043] In some embodiments, the articulated mechanism 114 is fixed on a base 152 of a sub-tower structure 151 of the wind turbine 15 , and the base 152 of the sub-tower structure 151 is fixedly erected on the seabed.

[0044] In some embodiments, the hinge mechanism 114 includes a bearing connection structure or a hinge connection structure.

[0045] In order to better understand the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the assembly process of the strut platform for offshore wind turbine operation is further described below. Specifically, the following steps are included:

[0046] The first column 13 and the second column 14 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the first end 111 of the first platform 11 . A hinge structure 114 is provided at the second end 112 of the first platform 11 . The hinge structure 114 fixes the first platform 11 and the fan 15 .

[0047] The heights of the first column 13 and the second column 14 are adjusted, and the bottoms of the first column 13 and the second column 14 are brought into contact with the seabed. The first column 13 and the second column 14 are used to adjust the first platform 11 to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirements of offshore operations.

[0048] The first end 111 of the first platform 11 is provided with a first expansion interface 113, the second platform 12 has a third end 121 and a fourth end 122, the third end 121 and the fourth end 122 are respectively provided with a second expansion interface 123 and a third expansion interface 124, the second expansion interface 123 and the first expansion interface 113 have the same structure, and the third expansion interface 124 and the first expansion interface 113 are matched and connected.

[0049] If the size of the first platform 11 meets the requirements of offshore operations, only the first platform 11 can be used, on which the load 17 and the winch 18 are placed. The winch 18 is used to drive the crane 19 installed on the wind turbine 15 to hoist the load 17.

[0050] If the size of the first platform 11 does not meet the requirements of offshore operations, the first platform 11 and one second platform 12 may be assembled together for use, or the first platform 11 and a plurality of second platforms 12 may be assembled together for use.

[0051] A control cabinet 20 is installed on the first platform 11 , and the control cabinet 20 is used to detect the relative position of the first platform 11 and the horizontal plane in real time and adjust the height of the first column 13 and the second column 14 in real time.

[0052] In summary, the support pole platform for offshore wind turbine operations provided by the utility model includes a first platform 11, a first column and a second column; the first platform 11 has a first end 111 and a second end 112, the first column and the second column are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the first end 111, and the second end 112 is provided with a hinge mechanism 114, and the hinge mechanism 114 is used to be fixedly connected to the wind turbine 15; the bottoms of the first column and the second column abut against the seabed, and the first column and the second column are retractable structures, and the first column and the second column are used to adjust the first platform 11 to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirements of offshore operations. The support pole platform for offshore wind turbine operations provided by the utility model adjusts the position of the first platform 11 by the retractable first column and the second column, so that the lifting process is smoother;

[0053] Furthermore, the first end 111 of the first platform 11 is provided with a first expansion interface 113, and the first expansion interface 113 is used to connect to the second platform 12, so as to realize the expansion connection of multiple platforms, and when not in an offshore operation state, multiple platforms are stacked and placed for easy transportation;

[0054] Furthermore, a control cabinet 20 is installed on the first platform 11, and the control cabinet 20 is used to detect the relative position of the first platform 11 and the horizontal plane in real time and adjust the heights of the first column and the second column in real time, so that the position of the first platform 11 can be adjusted in real time with the fluctuation of waves during offshore operations, so as to facilitate stable operations at sea.

[0055] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to specific features. The feature examples provided in the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative rather than limiting, unless otherwise stated. In specific implementations, the technical features of one or more dependent claims may be combined with the technical features of the independent claim, based on actual needs and where technically feasible, and may be derived from the technical features of the corresponding independent claim in any appropriate manner rather than simply through the specific combination listed in the claims.

Claims

1. A strut platform for offshore wind turbine operation, characterized in that: It includes a first platform, a first column and a second column; The first platform has a first end and a second end, the first column and the second column are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the first end, and the second end is provided with a hinge mechanism, and the hinge mechanism is used to be fixedly connected to the fan; The bottoms of the first and second columns are in contact with the seabed. The first and second columns are retractable structures. The first and second columns are used to adjust the first platform to be parallel to the horizontal plane according to the requirements of offshore operations.

2. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first expansion interface is disposed at the first end of the first platform, and the first expansion interface is used to connect to the second platform.

3. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 2, characterized in that: There is at least one second platform, and the second platform has a third end and a fourth end, and the third end and the fourth end are respectively provided with a second expansion interface and a third expansion interface, the second expansion interface and the first expansion interface have the same structure, and the third expansion interface and the first expansion interface are matched and connected.

4. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A load and a winch are placed on the first platform, and the winch is used to drive a crane installed on the wind turbine to hoist the load.

5. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of control cabinets are installed on the first platform, the number of the plurality of control cabinets corresponds to the number of the first columns and the second columns, and the plurality of control cabinets are respectively used for real-time detection of the relative position of the first platform and the horizontal plane and real-time adjustment of the height of the first column and the second column.

6. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge mechanism is fixed to the lower tower structure of the fan through a fixing ring, and the diameter of the fixing ring matches the lower tower structure of the fan.

7. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge mechanism is fixed on the base of the sub-tower structure of the wind turbine, and the base of the sub-tower structure is fixedly erected on the seabed.

8. The brace platform for offshore wind turbine operation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge mechanism comprises a bearing connection structure or a hinge connection structure.

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