Unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment

By designing unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment and using pneumatic pile holders and diamond rope saw systems, the problems of low efficiency, high cost, high safety risks and environmental impact in traditional underwater pile foundation removal technology are solved, and efficient, safe and low-cost pile foundation cutting is achieved.

CN223074725UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08CCCC FIRST HARBOR ENGINEERING CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422069816.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional underwater pile foundation removal technology has low efficiency, high cost, high safety risks and great environmental impact, especially in complex water flow environments, which are difficult to achieve high-quality pile foundation cutting.

Method used

An automatic cutting equipment for unmanned underwater pile foundation is designed, including a truss body, a pneumatic pile holding system and a diamond rope saw cutting system. It is driven by an air pump and a hydraulic press to achieve efficient cutting without manipulation, and is equipped with pile foundation anti-tilt rod to prevent the rope saw from being stuck.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved unmanned operation, high safety, high cutting quality, and improved construction efficiency by 3-4 times, reducing construction costs, wide application scope, and not affected by water flow and water depth.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment, which comprises a truss main body, a pneumatic pile holding system and a diamond wire saw cutting system, and is characterized in that the underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment is hoisted above a pile foundation to be subjected to pile cutting through hoisting equipment; after the direction and the position are adjusted, the hoisting equipment loosens a hook, and the underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment sinks to the specified elevation; the air compressor is started, so that the pneumatic pile holding device clamps the pile foundation; a hydraulic diamond wire saw cutting system power supply is started to cut the pile foundation; and after cutting is completed, hoisting equipment is used for hoisting the pile foundation and the underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment to a designated position together. According to the utility model, divers do not need to operate underwater, so that the potential safety hazard of underwater operation of the divers is fundamentally eliminated; pile foundation notches are neat, no concrete fragments exist, the cutting quality is high, and follow-up piling construction is not affected; the device is not influenced by tide, water flow and water depth and is wide in application range.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of underwater demolition in water transportation engineering, and particularly relates to an unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting device. Background Technique

[0002] There are two traditional underwater pile foundation demolition techniques. One is to use a breaker to break; the other is for divers to cooperate with a wire saw cutting machine for cutting.

[0003] The process of using a breaker to break the pile foundation is greatly restricted by the pile foundation diameter, breaker power, and working water depth. Moreover, the integrity of the pile foundation to be cut cannot be guaranteed, and the waste residue generated by breaking affects the ecological environment and seriously affects the pile driving construction of the newly built berth in the later stage. Therefore, the breaker breaking process is only applicable to the demolition of pile foundations with a small diameter and a water depth of about 3m. If pile driving is required in this area later, a large amount of cost and time are needed to clean the broken concrete and steel bars underwater.

[0004] The process of divers cooperating with a diamond wire saw for cutting, the specific implementation steps are: divers install a guiding frame underwater → install a diamond cutting wire underwater → multi-functional barge binds the pile → personnel evacuate → the cutting machine runs for a trial → formal cutting → the pile foundation is lifted and removed. This process requires divers to cooperate throughout, and frequent going up and down in the water is needed, which is suitable for construction in areas with relatively shallow water depth and slow flow velocity. If the water depth is large, heavy diving is required. Whether it is light diving or heavy diving, this process has relatively high costs, high safety risks, low efficiency, and is greatly affected by external environmental factors.

[0005] For some construction areas with relatively complex conditions, such as at the estuary of the Guan River, where the river flow velocity reaches 2.0m / s, the maximum cutting water depth is 20m, and new PHC pipe piles need to be driven in the pile cutting area later, and the pile cutting quality requirements are relatively high. The above two conventional demolition techniques are very difficult to meet the requirements. Therefore, we have researched and designed an unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting device. Content of the Utility Model

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting device to solve the following problems existing in the prior art: (1) Solve the problem that the concrete waste blocks and uneven pile body cuttings generated during pile foundation breaking affect pile driving; (2) Solve the problem that due to the relatively large flow velocity of the Guan River and the large working depth, air divers cannot dive underwater to install the guiding frame and diamond cutting wire; (3) Solve the problems of low efficiency, high risk, poor safety, and high cost of heavy diving in the traditional diamond wire saw cutting process.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: An unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting device includes a truss main body, a pneumatic pile holding system, and a diamond wire saw cutting system. The truss main body is a square frame structure; the pile holding system includes an air pump installed on the front side of the truss main body. A pile holding card slot is provided at the front end of the piston rod of the air pump, and an air pump driving mechanism is also included; the diamond wire saw cutting system includes a wire saw guiding frame arranged at the bottom of the truss main body. Guide wheels are fixedly installed at the four vertices of the wire saw guiding frame. The guide wheels are driven to rotate by a wire saw cutting main machine, and a diamond cutting wire is installed in a tensioned manner around the four guide wheels; a slide rail mechanism is provided between the truss main body and the wire saw guiding frame, and the wire saw guiding frame can move back and forth along the truss main body. A guiding frame driving mechanism for driving the wire saw guiding frame to move back and forth is also included.

[0008] Further, the air pump driving mechanism includes an air compressor, and the air pump is connected to the air compressor through an air pipe.

[0009] Further, the slide rail mechanism includes a group of slide rails symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the truss main body. A first slider is provided at the front end of the wire saw guiding frame, and the first slider is slidably installed on the slide rail.

[0010] Further, the guiding frame driving mechanism includes a mounting bracket arranged at the rear side of the truss main body. A group of guide rods are horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket. A second slider is fixedly provided at the rear end of the wire saw guiding frame, and the second slider is slidably installed on the guide rods; a group of sprockets are also provided on the mounting bracket, and a power chain is installed between the sprockets. The power chain is parallel to the guide rods, and the second slider is connected to the power chain. The sprockets are driven to rotate by a sprocket main machine.

[0011] Further, the wire saw cutting main machine and the sprocket main machine are driven by a hydraulic press, and the hydraulic press is connected to the wire saw cutting main machine and the sprocket main machine through hydraulic hoses.

[0012] Further, a pile foundation anti-tilting rod is provided in the middle of the wire saw guiding frame. The pile foundation anti-tilting rod is parallel to the diamond cutting wire, and an insertion piece is provided in the middle of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod.

[0013] Further, a linear guide rail is arranged along the length direction at the bottom of the wire saw guiding frame. The two ends of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod are installed on the linear guide rail through linear bearings and can move along the linear guide rail. A spring is sleeved and installed on the linear guide rail in front of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod.

[0014] Further, a floating buoy is also provided on the truss main body.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: (1) There is no need for divers to work underwater, fundamentally eliminating the safety hazards of underwater operations; (2) With this equipment, the pile foundation incision is neat, without concrete fragments, the cutting quality is high, and it does not affect the subsequent pile driving construction; (3) It is not affected by tides, water currents, and water depths, and has a wide range of applications; (4) Using this equipment for construction does not require underwater operations, thus greatly improving the construction efficiency, which is 3 to 4 times that of traditional processes; and the construction cost is low; (5) This equipment has a simple structure and is easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 is a top view of the diamond wire saw cutting system in a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the bottom view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the initial cutting position of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram during the cutting process of the utility model.

[0022] In the figure: 1, truss main body; 2, air compressor; 3, air pipe; 4, air pump; 5, pile holding slot; 6, hydraulic press; 7, hydraulic hose; 8, wire saw cutting main machine; 9, guide wheel; 10, diamond cutting wire; 11, slide rail; 12, pile foundation anti-tilt rod; 13, power chain; 14, buoy; 15, insertion piece; 16, mounting bracket; 17, second slider; 18, wire saw guide frame; 19, sprocket; 20, guide rod; 21, first slider; 22, linear guide rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0023] The following will describe a preferred embodiment of the utility model in conjunction with the drawings, and clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Please refer to Figure 1 , the utility model includes a truss main body 1, a pneumatic pile holding system, a diamond wire saw cutting system, and a buoy 14. The truss main body 1 is a square frame structure, and the buoy 14 is used to measure the cutting elevation of the pile foundation.

[0025] The pile-holding system includes an air pump 4, which is installed on the front side of the truss main body 1. A pile-holding clamping groove 5 is provided at the front end of the piston rod of the air pump 4. It also includes an air pump driving mechanism, and the air pump driving mechanism includes an air compressor 2. The air pump 4 is connected to the air compressor 2 through an air pipe 3.

[0026] Please refer to Figure 2 , the diamond wire saw cutting system includes a wire saw guiding frame 18 provided at the bottom of the truss main body 1. Guide wheels 9 are fixedly installed at the four vertices of the wire saw guiding frame 18 respectively. The guide wheels 9 are driven to rotate by a wire saw cutting main machine 8. A diamond cutting wire 10 is installed in a tensioned manner around the four guide wheels 9; A slide rail mechanism is provided between the truss main body 1 and the wire saw guiding frame 18. The wire saw guiding frame 18 can move back and forth along the truss main body 1. It also includes a guiding frame driving mechanism for driving the wire saw guiding frame 18 to move back and forth.

[0027] The truss main body 1 and the mounting bracket 17 are welded into a whole by 12# channel steel, and the outer surface is sprayed with anti-corrosion metal paint.

[0028] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 , the slide rail mechanism includes a group of slide rails 11 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the truss main body 1. A first slider 21 is provided at the front end of the wire saw guiding frame 18, and the first slider 21 is slidably installed on the slide rail 11.

[0029] The guiding frame driving mechanism includes a mounting bracket 16 provided at the rear side of the truss main body 1. A group of guide rods 20 are horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket 16. A second slider 17 is fixedly provided at the rear end of the wire saw guiding frame 18, and the second slider 17 is slidably installed on the guide rods 20; A group of sprockets 19 are also provided on the mounting bracket 16. A power chain 13 is installed between the sprockets 19. The power chain 13 is parallel to the guide rods 20. The second slider 17 is connected to the power chain 13, and the sprockets 19 are driven to rotate by a sprocket main machine.

[0030] The wire saw cutting main machine 8 and the sprocket main machine are driven by a hydraulic press 6. The hydraulic press 6 is connected to the wire saw cutting main machine 8 and the sprocket main machine through hydraulic hoses 7 respectively.

[0031] During the use of this equipment, the air compressor 2 and the hydraulic press 6 are placed on the ground and are respectively connected to the underwater pile-holding system and the diamond wire saw cutting system through the air pipe 3 and the hydraulic hose 7 for control. The lengths of the air pipe 3 and the hydraulic hose 7 can be adjusted according to the water depth.

[0032] In this embodiment, a pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 is further provided in the middle of the wire saw guiding frame 18. The pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 is parallel to the diamond cutting wire 10, and an insertion piece 15 is provided in the middle of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12.

[0033] A linear guide rail 22 is arranged along the length direction at the bottom of the wire saw guide frame 18. Both ends of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 are installed on the linear guide rail 22 through linear bearings and can move along the linear guide rail 22. A spring is sleeved and installed on the linear guide rail 22 in front of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12.

[0034] When the diamond cutting wire 10 cuts the pile foundation, a cutting seam will be formed. The pile foundation may tilt due to gravity and water flow fluctuations, which may cause the diamond cutting wire 10 to be stuck and jammed by the cutting seam and unable to work. The pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 designed by the utility model is located behind the diamond cutting wire 10. After the diamond cutting wire 10 in front cuts, the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 behind can be inserted into the cut gap to play a role in supporting and separating. The spring can adjust and control the movement of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 to ensure that the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 can be stuck into the cutting seam, effectively avoiding the diamond cutting wire 10 from being stuck and damaging the wire saw system.

[0035] The working principle of the underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment involved in the utility model is as follows:

[0036] The underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment is hoisted above the pile foundation to be cut off by a lifting device. The top of the pile foundation passes through the hollow of the frame of the truss main body 1. After adjusting the position and direction of the equipment, the lifting device releases the hook and sinks the underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment to the specified elevation; start the air compressor to push the pile clamping slot 5 of the pneumatic pile clamping system forward to clamp the pile foundation; start the power supply of the hydraulic diamond wire saw cutting system to start cutting the pile foundation. Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the power chain 13 drives the wire saw guide frame 18 to move forward. At the same time, the guide wheel 9 drives the diamond cutting wire 10 to rotate at a high speed. The diamond cutting wire 10 contacts the pile foundation and starts cutting. The guide frame 18 continues to move forward to complete the cutting work of the entire pile foundation. During the cutting process, the pile foundation anti-tilting rod 12 can prevent the diamond cutting wire 10 from being stuck due to the tilt of the cutting seam position of the pile foundation during the cutting process; after cutting, use the lifting device to lift the pile foundation and the underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment together to the specified position.

[0037] Through the cooperation of the above equipment, it solves the problem that divers are required to go underwater to remove the pile foundation of high-pile wharves; solves the problem that diving operations are greatly affected by the external environment; solves the problem of low construction efficiency; solves the problems of high cost and high danger of traditional shipping methods.

[0038] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it can be understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the utility model. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic underwater pile foundation cutting device for unmanned operation, characterized in that: It includes a truss main body (1), a pneumatic pile-holding system and a diamond wire saw cutting system. The truss main body (1) is a square frame structure; The pile-holding system includes an air pump (4). The air pump (4) is installed on the front side of the truss main body (1). A pile-holding clamping groove (5) is provided at the front end of the piston rod of the air pump (4). It also includes an air pump driving mechanism; The diamond wire saw cutting system includes a wire saw guiding frame (18) arranged at the bottom of the truss main body (1). Guide wheels (9) are respectively and fixedly installed at the four vertices of the wire saw guiding frame (18). The guide wheels (9) are driven to rotate by a wire saw cutting main machine (8). A diamond cutting wire (10) is installed in a tensioned manner around the four guide wheels (9); A slide rail mechanism is provided between the truss main body (1) and the wire saw guiding frame (18). The wire saw guiding frame (18) can move back and forth along the truss main body (1). It also includes a guiding frame driving mechanism for driving the wire saw guiding frame (18) to move back and forth.

2. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment according to claim 1, wherein: The air pump driving mechanism includes an air compressor (2). The air pump (4) is connected to the air compressor (2) through an air pipe (3).

3. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail mechanism includes a group of slide rails (11) symmetrically arranged on both sides of the bottom of the truss main body (1). A first slider (21) is provided at the front end of the wire saw guiding frame (18). The first slider (21) is slidably installed on the slide rail (11).

4. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guiding frame driving mechanism includes a mounting bracket (16) arranged at the rear side of the truss main body (1). A group of guide rods (20) are horizontally arranged on the mounting bracket (16). A second slider (17) is fixedly arranged at the rear end of the wire saw guiding frame (18). The second slider (17) is slidably installed on the guide rods (20); A group of sprockets (19) are also arranged on the mounting bracket (16). A power chain (13) is installed between the sprockets (19). The power chain (13) is parallel to the guide rods (20). The second slider (17) is connected to the power chain (13). The sprockets (19) are driven to rotate by a sprocket main machine.

5. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The wire saw cutting main machine (8) and the sprocket main machine are driven by a hydraulic press (6). The hydraulic press (6) is connected to the wire saw cutting main machine (8) and the sprocket main machine through hydraulic hoses (7).

6. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pile foundation anti-tilting rod (12) is arranged in the middle of the wire saw guiding frame (18). The pile foundation anti-tilting rod (12) is parallel to the diamond cutting wire (10). An insertion piece (15) is arranged in the middle of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod (12).

7. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting device according to claim 6, wherein: A linear guide rail (22) is arranged along the length direction at the bottom of the wire saw guiding frame (18). Both ends of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod (12) are installed on the linear guide rail (22) through linear bearings and can move along the linear guide rail (22). A spring is sleeved and installed on the linear guide rail (22) in front of the pile foundation anti-tilting rod (12).

8. The unmanned underwater pile foundation automatic cutting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A floating buoy (14) is also arranged on the truss main body (1).

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