Rapid deicing device for power cable

By designing a power cable rapid deicing device and using an ice snatch to cut the external ice layer of the cable, the power interruption and safety risks caused by the icing of the power cable is solved, and a fast, efficient and automated deicing effect is achieved, reducing energy consumption and manual dependence.

CN223079732UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08SUWEN ELECTRIC ENERGY TECH
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Application Number
CN202421975061.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-15

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Technical Problem

The prior art is difficult to remove the problem of power cable icing in cold climates quickly, efficiently and automatically, resulting in power interruption, equipment damage and safety risks. The traditional methods are time-consuming, energy-consuming and rely on manual operations.

Method used

A power cable rapid deicing device is designed, including a bracket, a guide unit, a deicing unit and a power unit. The power unit drives the device to automatically walk on the cable, and the ice layer is cut by the ice slit of the deicing unit to make it fall off the cable.

Benefits of technology

Fast and automated ice removal is achieved, reducing the risk of cable interruption, reducing maintenance costs and work risks, saving energy, and improving the reliability and safety of power transmission.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a rapid deicing device for a power cable. The rapid deicing device comprises a support, a guide unit, a deicing unit and a power unit. The support is in a C shape, and an opening of the support faces downwards. The guide unit is fixed on the inner side surface of the bracket; the three guide units are distributed on the upper portion and the two sides of the inner side face of the support. According to the utility model, a large-area cable can be rapidly covered, and an icing layer can be effectively removed. Tasks can be completed in a short time, so that the risk of power supply interruption of the cable is reduced, and the continuity of power transmission is ensured. Dependence on manual intervention is reduced, maintenance cost is reduced, and deicing accuracy is improved at the same time. And the requirement of maintenance personnel for working under severe weather conditions can be reduced, so that the working risk is reduced. The method is particularly important for processing high-voltage cables and dangerous working environments. Compared with a traditional heating method, physical removal is directly carried out on the icing layer, a large amount of heating is not needed, and energy can be more effectively utilized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rapid deicing devices, in particular to a rapid deicing device for power cables. Background Art

[0002] Under cold climate conditions, power transmission cables often face serious icing problems, which may lead to power outages, equipment damage, and safety risks. Iced cables not only limit the reliability of power transmission but also increase the maintenance and operation costs. Traditional deicing methods usually include thermoelectric deicing and chemical deicing, but these methods have various problems and limitations as follows:

[0003] Time consumption: Traditional thermoelectric deicing methods usually take a long time to melt large areas of ice, during which the power line may have been interrupted, resulting in power outages.

[0004] Energy waste: Using traditional heating methods for deicing may require a large amount of electricity, which not only increases the energy cost but also has an adverse impact on the environment.

[0005] Manual operation: Most existing deicing methods require manual operation, which means that maintenance personnel need to be dispatched under harsh weather conditions, increasing the work risks and costs.

[0006] Therefore, it is extremely important to solve the problem of difficult removal of ice on power cables. An innovative device is needed that can deice quickly, efficiently, and automatically, while saving energy, reducing maintenance costs, and improving the reliability and safety of power transmission. Content of the Utility Model

[0007] Aiming at the above-mentioned existing technical deficiencies, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a rapid deicing device for power cables. The device is driven by a power unit to automatically walk on the cable, and the ice layer outside the cable is cut open by a deicing unit, so that the ice layer falls off the cable, realizing rapid deicing.

[0008] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0009] A rapid ice removal device for power cables, comprising a bracket, a guiding unit, an ice removal unit and a power unit; the bracket is in a C shape with the opening facing downwards; the guiding unit is fixed on the inner side surface of the bracket; there are three guiding units, distributed at the upper part and both sides of the inner side surface of the bracket; the guiding unit includes a support and a roller; the support is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the roller is rotatably arranged on the bracket; the power unit includes a connecting frame, a fan, a storage battery and a control box; the connecting frame is fixed at the lower end of the bracket; the fan, the storage battery and the control box are fixed on the lower end surface of the connecting frame; the storage battery and the control box are arranged on both sides of the fan; the fan, the storage battery and the control box are electrically connected; the ice removal unit includes a collar, an upper connecting rod and a plurality of ice cutters; the collars are arranged at intervals on the front side of the bracket; one end of the upper connecting rod is fixedly connected to the bracket, and the other end is fixedly connected to the collar; the ice cutters are fixed on the side of the collar away from the bracket; the plurality of ice cutters are arranged in a circumferential array centered on the axis of the collar.

[0010] Preferably, the collar includes an upper half-ring body and a lower half-ring body; connecting ear plates are respectively fixedly arranged on the upper half-ring body and the lower half-ring body; the upper half-ring body and the lower half-ring body are combined into a circular ring shape by bolts passing through the connecting ear plates of the upper half-ring body and the connecting ear plates of the lower half-ring body; the upper connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper half-ring body.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes a lower connecting rod; one end of the lower connecting rod is fixedly connected to the connecting frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the lower half-ring body.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a vibration motor; a vertical plate is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bracket; the vibration motor is fixed on the vertical plate.

[0013] Preferably, the ice cutter includes an arc-shaped bottom plate and a cutting piece; the axis of the arc-shaped bottom plate coincides with the axis of the collar; one end of the arc-shaped bottom plate is fixedly connected to the collar; the cutting piece is vertically fixed on the upper end surface of the arc-shaped bottom plate; a first cutting edge is arranged at the upper part of the cutting piece; a second cutting edge is arranged at the front end of the arc-shaped bottom plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] High efficiency: It can quickly cover a large area of cables and effectively remove the ice layer. The task can be completed in a short time, thereby reducing the risk of power interruption of the cables and ensuring the continuity of power transmission.

[0016] Automated operation: Reduces the dependence on manual intervention, reduces the maintenance cost, and improves the accuracy of ice removal at the same time.

[0017] Safety: It can reduce the need for maintenance personnel to work in adverse weather conditions, thus reducing the work risk. This is particularly important for dealing with high-voltage cables and dangerous working environments.

[0018] Energy saving: Compared with traditional heating methods, physically removing ice directly on the ice layer without the need for a large amount of heating can utilize energy more effectively. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] The drawings, as part of the present utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The schematic embodiments and descriptions thereof of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments, and those of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of part A in

[0023] Wherein:

[0024] 1. Oscillating motor; 2. Vertical plate; 3. Upper semi-ring body; 4. Ice skate; 41. Cutting disc; 42. First cutting edge; 43. Second cutting edge; 44. Arc-shaped bottom plate; 5. Lower semi-ring body; 6. Control box; 7. Fan; 8. Battery; 9. Connecting frame; 10. Bracket; 11. Roller; 12. Support; 13. Lower connecting rod; 14. Upper connecting rod. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but do not limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0027] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, a rapid ice removal device for power cables includes a bracket 10, a guiding unit, an ice removal unit, and a power unit; the bracket 10 is in a C shape with the opening facing downward, facilitating the placement of the cable through the opening into the central position of the bracket 10; the guiding unit is fixed on the inner side surface of the bracket 10; there are three guiding units, distributed at the upper part and both sides of the inner side surface of the bracket 10; the guiding unit includes a support 12 and a roller 11; the support 12 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10, and the roller 11 is rotatably arranged on the bracket 10. By rolling contact of the three rollers 11 with the upper end and both sides of the cable, it is used to realize the rolling walking guidance of the device on the cable; the power unit includes a connecting frame 9, a blower 7, a battery 8, and a control box 6; the connecting frame 9 is fixed to the lower end of the bracket 10 by bolts. After the bracket 10 is sleeved on the cable, the three rollers 11 are in contact with the cable, and the connecting frame 9 is fixed to the bracket 10 by bolts. The opening of the bracket 10 is closed by the connecting frame 9, preventing the device from falling off the cable; the blower 7, the battery 8, and the control box 6 are fixed on the lower end surface of the connecting frame 9; the battery 8 and the control box 6 are arranged on both sides of the blower 7, and the battery 8 and the control box 6 have the same weight and are arranged on both sides of the blower 7 to play a role of balance counterweight; the blower 7, the battery 8, and the control box 6 are electrically connected. The battery 8 supplies power, and the operation of the blower 7 is controlled by the control box 6. After the blower 7 is started, the device is pushed forward along the cable on the cable by the reaction force of the air flow; the ice removal unit includes a collar, an upper connecting rod 14, and multiple ice cutters 4; the collars are arranged at intervals on the front side of the bracket 10; one end of the upper connecting rod 14 is fixedly connected to the bracket 10, and the other end is fixedly connected to the collar; the ice cutters 4 are fixed on the side of the collar away from the bracket 10; the multiple ice cutters 4 are arranged in a circumferential array centered on the axis of the collar; the collar is sleeved on the outside of the cable, and the ice on the outside of the cable is cut by the ice cutters 4, and the ice layer slides off the cable under the action of gravity.

[0028] Further, the collar includes an upper half ring body 3 and a lower half ring body 5; connecting lugs are respectively fixedly arranged on the upper half ring body 3 and the lower half ring body 5; the upper half ring body 3 and the lower half ring body 5 are combined into a circular ring shape by bolts passing through the connecting lugs of the upper half ring body 3 and the connecting lugs of the lower half ring body 5; the upper connecting rod 14 is fixedly connected to the upper half ring body 3; after the connecting frame 9 is fixed to the bracket 10, the lower end surface of the upper half ring body 3 and the upper end surface of the lower half ring body 5 are in abutting contact, and the upper half ring body 3 and the lower half ring body 5 are fixedly connected together by bolts to complete the assembly of the device.

[0029] Further, it also includes a lower connecting rod 13; one end of the lower connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 9, and the other end is fixedly connected to the lower half ring body 5. The collar is supported by the upper connecting rod 14 and the lower connecting rod 13 to improve the stability when cutting the ice layer.

[0030] Further, it further includes a vibration motor 1; a vertical plate 2 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bracket 10; the vibration motor 1 is fixed on the vertical plate 2, and the vibration motor 1 is electrically connected to the control box 6; after the vibration motor 1 is started, the ice skates 4 generate vibrations, making it easier to cut through the ice layer and cause the ice layer to fall off the cable.

[0031] Further, the ice skate 4 includes an arc-shaped bottom plate 44 and a cutting piece 41; the axis of the arc-shaped bottom plate 44 coincides with the axis of the collar; one end of the arc-shaped bottom plate 44 is fixedly connected to the collar; the cutting piece 41 is vertically fixed on the upper end surface of the arc-shaped bottom plate 44; a first cutting edge 42 is arranged on the upper part of the cutting piece 41; a second cutting edge 43 is arranged at the front end of the arc-shaped bottom plate 44; the ice at the contact position between the ice layer and the outer surface of the cable is cut open by the second cutting edge 43 of the arc-shaped bottom plate 44, and the annular ice layer is cut off by the first cutting edge 42, facilitating the ice layer to fall off the cable.

[0032] Those skilled in the art can understand that although some of the embodiments described herein include certain features contained in other embodiments rather than other features, the combination of the features of different embodiments also means that it is within the protection scope of the present invention and forms different embodiments. For example, in the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can use them in a combined manner according to the known technical solutions and the technical problems to be solved by the present application.

[0033] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art of this patent, without departing from the technical solution scope of the present invention, can make some changes or modifications to the above-mentioned technical content by using the above-mentioned hints to make equivalent embodiments of equivalent changes. However, as long as it does not depart from the content of the technical solution of the present invention, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rapid ice removal device for power cables, characterized in that, It includes a bracket (10), a guiding unit, a de-icing unit and a power unit; the bracket (10) is in a C shape with the opening facing downwards; the guiding unit is fixed on the inner side surface of the bracket (10); there are three guiding units, which are distributed on the upper part and both sides of the inner side surface of the bracket (10); the guiding unit includes a support (12) and a roller (11); the support (12) is fixedly connected with the bracket (10), and the roller (11) is rotatably arranged on the bracket (10); the power unit includes a connecting frame (9), a fan (7), a storage battery (8) and a control box (6); the connecting frame (9) is fixed at the lower end of the bracket (10); the fan (7), the storage battery (8) and the control box (6) are fixed on the lower end surface of the connecting frame (9); the storage battery (8) and the control box (6) are arranged on both sides of the fan (7); the fan (7), the storage battery (8) and the control box (6) are electrically connected; the de-icing unit includes a collar, an upper connecting rod (14) and a plurality of ice knives (4); the collars are arranged at intervals on the front side of the bracket (10); one end of the upper connecting rod (14) is fixedly connected with the bracket (10), and the other end is fixedly connected with the collar; the ice knives (4) are fixed on the side of the collar away from the bracket (10); the plurality of ice knives (4) are arranged in a circumferential array with the axis of the collar as the center.

2. The rapid ice removal device for power cables according to claim 1, wherein, The collar includes an upper semi-ring body (3) and a lower semi-ring body (5); connecting ear plates are respectively fixedly arranged on the upper semi-ring body (3) and the lower semi-ring body (5); the upper semi-ring body (3) and the lower semi-ring body (5) are combined into a circular ring shape by bolts passing through the connecting ear plates of the upper semi-ring body (3) and the connecting ear plates of the lower semi-ring body (5); the upper connecting rod (14) is fixedly connected with the upper semi-ring body (3).

3. The rapid ice removal device for power cables according to claim 2, characterized in that, It further includes a lower connecting rod (13); one end of the lower connecting rod (13) is fixedly connected with the connecting frame (9), and the other end is fixedly connected with the lower semi-ring body (5).

4. A rapid ice removal device for power cables according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It further includes an oscillating motor (1); a vertical plate (2) is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the bracket (10); the oscillating motor (1) is fixed on the vertical plate (2).

5. The rapid ice removal device for a power cable according to claim 1, wherein The ice knife (4) includes an arc-shaped bottom plate (44) and a cutting piece (41); the axis of the arc-shaped bottom plate (44) coincides with the axis of the collar; one end of the arc-shaped bottom plate (44) is fixedly connected with the collar; the cutting piece (41) is vertically fixed on the upper end surface of the arc-shaped bottom plate (44); a first cutting edge (42) is arranged on the upper part of the cutting piece (41); a second cutting edge (43) is arranged at the front end of the arc-shaped bottom plate (44).