Freight cableway rope deicing device

A mechanical ice removal system for cable car ropes uses interlocking scrapers and brushes to efficiently clear ice, ensuring stable operation and safety by adapting to rope movement, addressing inefficiencies and hazards in existing methods.

CN223097431UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15TAIAN RUITENG ROPEWAY ENG TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422645828.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

The existing cable car rope deicing technology has problems such as high energy consumption, high cost, low efficiency and poor safety. Especially in cold, cloudy and high humidity environments, icing ropes lead to reduced transportation efficiency and safety.

Method used

A freight cableway rope deicing device is designed, and the ice shovel mechanism is combined with a brush mechanism to remove ice cubes by tightly fitting the scraper with the wire rope, and further cleaning is carried out through a brush, combining sensors and automatic control to achieve intelligent operation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of rope deicing, reduces the risk of failures and accidents caused by ice and snow weather, reduces maintenance costs, and enhances the safety and stability of the transportation system.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a cargo ropeway rope deicing device, and relates to the technical field of ropeway safety maintenance. A freight cableway rope deicing device comprises a steel wire rope and further comprises a machine frame, three groups of ice shoveling pieces are arranged in the machine frame and correspond to the steel wire rope, the bottom of the machine frame is fixedly connected with a scrubbing mechanism, and semi-circumferences of the two groups of ice shoveling pieces close to one end of the scrubbing mechanism are fixedly connected with the two groups of ice shoveling pieces. The half circumferences are smaller than one group of ice shoveling sheets far away from one end of the brushing mechanism; the steel wire rope extrudes the two lower ice shoveling pieces and the connecting rods to rotate around the hinge frame, so that the steel wire rope is separated from the three ice shoveling pieces, the steel wire rope is moved out from the lower ends of the front shell and the rear shell, a cable car or a container smoothly passes through the steel wire rope, and under the extrusion effect, the two connecting rods on the lower side move towards the two sides, and the steel wire rope enters the space between the three ice shoveling pieces; when the steel wire rope is pressed, the spring rebounds, so that the ice shoveling piece is pressed on the steel wire rope, then the translation cylinder drives the brushes to move, and the two brushes clamp the steel wire rope.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of ropeway safety maintenance, and more specifically, relates to an ice removing device for a freight ropeway rope. Background Technique

[0002] In cold regions, especially in environments with high altitudes, heavy cloud and fog, and high humidity, as an important transportation tool, the ropes of freight ropeways are extremely prone to icing in winter. Rope icing not only increases the energy consumption of ropeway operation, but may also cause unstable ropeway operation or even stop running, seriously affecting transportation efficiency and safety. At present, the following are the main technical solutions for ice removal of ropeway ropes at home and abroad:

[0003] Ice removal mode of the control system: Some ropeway manufacturers have added an ice removal mode to the control system and attempt to remove ice through intermittent operation without unattended operation at night. However, this method has obvious defects. Once the control equipment fails, the ropeway will stop running and cannot be restored again, and the ropes will still ice up, resulting in abnormal operation the next day;

[0004] Manual ice removal: In extreme weather conditions, manual continuous duty is adopted, and manual operation is used to keep the ropeway running continuously to prevent the ropes from icing. This method not only has high costs and low efficiency, but also there are safety hazards when personnel work in harsh environments for a long time;

[0005] Electric heating ice removal: Electric heating elements are installed on the ropes to melt ice and snow. Although this method can effectively remove ice, it has high energy consumption, and long-term use may damage the ropes and affect their service life;

[0006] Chemical coating anti-icing: A layer of anti-icing material is coated on the surface of the ropes to prevent ice and snow from adhering. However, the effect of this method is greatly affected by environmental conditions, and the coating material may fail over time and requires regular maintenance.

[0007] The utility model aims to provide an ice removing device for a ropeway rope to solve the problem of difficult ice removal of ropeway ropes in the prior art. The device removes ice by mechanical means, and by actively running the ropes, the ice removal sleeves are made to fit the ropes, thereby removing the ice and snow on the ropes. In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Content of the Utility Model

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a freight ropeway rope ice removing device that can overcome or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the present utility model is as follows: A de-icing device for a freight cableway rope, comprising a frame, a lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the frame, and a ice-scraping mechanism fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder; the ice-scraping mechanism includes a front housing, an ice-scraping blade, a connecting rod and a spring, and the ice-scraping blade is connected to the lifting cylinder through the front housing, the connecting rod and the spring; three groups of ice-scraping blades are arranged inside the frame, the three groups of ice-scraping blades wrap the steel wire rope, and openings are provided on the steel wire rope by the three groups of ice-scraping blades, and a brushing mechanism is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame; when the lifting cylinder descends, the three groups of ice-scraping blades approach each other to wrap the steel wire rope; when the lifting cylinder ascends, the three groups of ice-scraping blades move away from each other, and the steel wire rope slides out below the three groups of ice-scraping blades.

[0010] Further, a front housing is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder, a hinge frame is fixedly connected to one end of the front housing close to the ice-scraping blade, a connecting rod is rotatably connected to the hinge frame, a pin shaft is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod close to the ice-scraping blade, a spring is fixedly connected between the connecting rod at the hinge frame and the pin shaft, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the front housing.

[0011] Further, a hinge block is rotatably connected to the pin shaft, an ice-scraping blade is fixedly connected to the hinge block, the hinge block is in a "mountain" shape, the ice-scraping blade is arc-shaped, and the whole of the ice-scraping blade is trapezoidal.

[0012] Further, the brushing mechanism further includes a rear housing, the rear housing is fixedly connected to the front housing, an opening is provided at the lower end of the rear housing, the diameter of the opening is larger than the diameter of the steel wire rope, a cavity is provided inside the rear housing, and a brush plate is slidably connected inside the rear housing.

[0013] Further, a cavity is provided inside the rear housing, translation cylinders are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the rear housing, the movable ends of the translation cylinders extend into the cavity, the movable ends are fixedly connected to the brush plate, one end of the brush plate facing the steel wire rope is arc-shaped, and the brush plate slides in the cavity of the rear housing driven by the translation cylinder.

[0014] Further, brushes are fixedly connected to the arc surface of the brush plate, the brushes extend to the steel wire rope, and the two brushes clamp the steel wire rope.

[0015] Further, sensors are arranged in front of and behind the frame, the sensors are connected to the translation cylinder and the lifting cylinder, after detecting signals, the sensors transmit them back to the control center, and the control center controls the lifting and translation of the translation cylinder and the lifting cylinder.

[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the present utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0017] High efficient ice shoveling ability: By designing the ice shoveling blade in an arc shape and making its front end have a slope and a sharp design, the efficiency and effect of ice shoveling are effectively enhanced. The ice shoveling blade can closely fit the surface of the wire rope, quickly remove the attached ice, and ensure the cleanliness and safe operation of the wire rope.

[0018] Adaptive adjustment mechanism: The ice shoveling mechanism uses the combined design of a spring and a connecting rod to achieve the dynamic adaptation of the ice shoveling blade to the wire rope. Under normal conditions, the spring keeps the ice shoveling blade tightly attached to the wire rope for continuous ice shoveling; when the cable car or cargo box passes through, the lifting cylinder raises the ice shoveling mechanism to avoid interference with the operating equipment, realizing intelligent avoidance and automatic reset.

[0019] Dual cleaning guarantee: In addition to the ice shoveling mechanism, a brushing mechanism is added. The wire rope is further brushed by the brush to thoroughly remove the remaining broken ice and dirt. This dual cleaning method ensures the thorough cleaning of the wire rope, extends its service life, and improves the operating safety of the cableway or transportation system.

[0020] Intelligent operation: The utility model realizes the intelligent operation of the ice shoveling mechanism and the brushing mechanism through the automatic control of the lifting cylinder and the translation cylinder. This design not only reduces the burden of manual operation but also improves work efficiency and reduces the safety problems that may be caused by improper manual operation.

[0021] Compact structure and convenient maintenance: The whole device has a compact structure design, and the connection between components is firm, making it easy to install and maintain. At the same time, the ice shoveling blade and the brush and other vulnerable parts are convenient to replace, reducing the maintenance cost.

[0022] Improve the operating safety: By timely removing the ice and dirt on the wire rope, the utility model significantly improves the operating safety of the cableway or transportation system and reduces the risk of failures and accidents caused by snowy and icy weather.

[0023] The following further describes in detail the specific implementation manners of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Description of the drawings

[0024] In the drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 is the overall mechanism schematic diagram of a freight cableway rope ice removal device proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is the front view structure schematic diagram of a freight cableway rope ice removal device proposed by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 is the side view structure schematic diagram of a freight cableway rope ice removal device proposed by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 In a de-icing device for a freight cableway rope proposed by the present utility model Figure 3 Schematic structural diagram at position A;

[0029] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of a chip shovel in a de-icing device for a freight cableway rope proposed by the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 Schematic structural diagram of a brush and a brush board in a de-icing device for a freight cableway rope proposed by the present utility model.

[0031] In the figure: 1, frame; 2, lifting cylinder; 3, ice shoveling mechanism; 31, front housing; 32, chip shovel; 33, connecting rod; 34, articulated frame; 35, spring; 36, pin shaft; 37, articulated block; 4, steel wire rope; 5, brushing mechanism; 51, rear housing; 52, brush; 53, translation cylinder; 54, brush board. Specific embodiments

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model but are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model.

[0033] Embodiment: Refer to Figures 1 - 6 , a de-icing device for a freight cableway rope includes a frame 1, a lifting cylinder 2 is fixedly connected to the frame 1, and an ice shoveling mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder 2; the ice shoveling mechanism 3 includes a front housing 31, a chip shovel 32, a connecting rod 33 and a spring 35, and the chip shovel 32 is connected to the lifting cylinder 2 through the front housing 31, the connecting rod 33 and the spring 35; three groups of chip shovels 32 are arranged inside the frame 1, the three groups of chip shovels 32 wrap the steel wire rope 4, openings are arranged on the three groups of chip shovels 32 for the steel wire rope 4, and a brushing mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame 1; when the lifting cylinder 2 descends, the three groups of chip shovels 32 approach each other to wrap the steel wire rope 4; when the lifting cylinder 2 ascends, the three groups of chip shovels 32 move away from each other, and the steel wire rope 4 slides out under the three groups of chip shovels 32;

[0034] A front housing 31 is fixedly connected to the lifting cylinder 2, an articulated frame 34 is fixedly connected to one end of the front housing 31 close to the chip shovel 32, a connecting rod 33 is rotatably connected to the articulated frame 34, a pin shaft 36 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod 33 close to the chip shovel 32, a spring 35 is fixedly connected between the articulated frame 34 and the pin shaft 36 of the connecting rod 33, and the other end of the spring 35 is fixedly connected to the front housing 31;

[0035] A hinge block 37 is rotatably connected to the pin shaft 36. A scraping ice blade 32 is fixedly connected to the hinge block 37. The hinge block 37 is in the shape of a Chinese character 'Mountain', the scraping ice blade 32 is arc-shaped, and the whole of the scraping ice blade 32 is trapezoidal.

[0036] The brushing mechanism 5 further includes a rear housing 51. The rear housing 51 is fixedly connected to the front housing 31. An opening is provided at the lower end of the rear housing 51, and the diameter of the opening is larger than the diameter of the wire rope 4. A cavity is provided inside the rear housing 51, and a brush plate 54 is slidably connected inside the rear housing 51.

[0037] A cavity is provided inside the rear housing 51. Translation cylinders 53 are fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the rear housing 51. The movable ends of the translation cylinders 53 extend into the cavity, and the movable ends are fixedly connected to the brush plate 54. One end of the brush plate 54 facing the wire rope 4 is arc-shaped. The brush plate 54 slides in the cavity of the rear housing 51 driven by the translation cylinders 53.

[0038] Brushes 52 are fixedly connected to the arc surface of the brush plate 54. The brushes 52 extend to the wire rope 4, and the two brushes 52 clamp the wire rope 4.

[0039] Sensors are arranged in front of and behind the frame 1. The sensors are connected to the translation cylinders 53 and the lifting cylinders 2. After the sensors detect signals, they are transmitted back to the control center, and the control center controls the lifting and translation of the translation cylinders 53 and the lifting cylinders 2.

[0040] Refer to Figures 1 - 6 , furthermore: Under normal conditions, the scraping ice blade 32 is pressed against the wire rope 4 by a spring 35. The scraping ice blade 32 can scrape ice on the wire rope 4. The two brushes 52 clamp the wire rope 4 and can brush off the ice slag not removed by the scraping ice blade 32. When a cargo box or a cable car arrives, the sensors detect the signal and transmit it to the control center. The control center first controls the translation cylinders 53 to start. The two translation cylinders 53 drive the two brushes 52 to separate respectively, and finally the minimum distance between the two brushes 52 is greater than the diameter of the wire rope 4. Then the lifting cylinder 2 contracts, driving the front housing 31 to rise. When the front housing 31 rises, the wire rope 4 presses the two scraping ice blades 32 below. The connecting rod 33 rotates around the hinge frame 34, so that the wire rope 4 disengages from the three scraping ice blades 32, and the wire rope 4 moves out from the lower ends of the front housing 31 and the rear housing 51, enabling the cable car or the cargo box to pass smoothly.

[0041] When the sensors at the rear side sense that the cargo box or the cable car has passed, the lifting cylinder 2 drives the ice scraping mechanism 3 to move down. The wire rope 4 touches the scraping ice blade 32. Under the extrusion effect, the two lower connecting rods 33 move to both sides, and the wire rope 4 enters between the three scraping ice blades 32. The spring 35 rebounds, pressing the scraping ice blade 32 against the wire rope 4. Then, the translation cylinder 53 drives the brush 52 to move, and the two brushes 52 clamp the wire rope 4.

[0042] The two ice scraping blades 32 below the extrusion of the steel wire rope 4 of the utility model, the connecting rod 33 rotates around the hinge frame 34, so that the steel wire rope 4 disengages from the three ice scraping blades 32, and the steel wire rope 4 moves out from the lower ends of the front housing 31 and the rear housing 51, enabling the cable car or the cargo box to pass through smoothly. Under the extrusion, the two lower connecting rods 33 move to both sides, the steel wire rope 4 enters between the three ice scraping blades 32, the spring 35 rebounds, pressing the ice scraping blades 32 tightly against the steel wire rope 4. After that, the translation cylinder 53 drives the brush 52 to move, and the two brushes 52 clamp the steel wire rope 4.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and does not impose any form of limitation on the utility model. Although the utility model has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the utility model.

Claims

1. An ice removal device for a freight cableway rope, characterized in that It includes a frame (1), a lifting cylinder (2) is fixedly connected to the frame (1), and an ice shoveling mechanism (3) is connected to the lifting cylinder (2); The ice shoveling mechanism (3) includes a front housing (31), an ice shoveling blade (32), a connecting rod (33) and a spring (35), and the ice shoveling blade (32) is connected to the lifting cylinder (2) through the front housing (31), the connecting rod (33) and the spring (35); Three groups of ice shoveling blades (32) are arranged inside the frame (1), the three groups of ice shoveling blades (32) wrap the wire rope (4), an opening is formed on the wire rope (4) by the three groups of ice shoveling blades (32), and a brushing mechanism (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame (1); When the lifting cylinder (2) descends, the three groups of ice shoveling blades (32) approach each other to wrap the wire rope (4); When the lifting cylinder (2) ascends, the three groups of ice shoveling blades (32) move away from each other, and the wire rope (4) slides out below the three groups of ice shoveling blades (32).

2. The ice removal device for the freight cableway rope according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting cylinder (2) is fixedly connected with a front housing (31), one end of the front housing (31) close to the ice shoveling blade (32) is fixedly connected with a hinge frame (34), a connecting rod (33) is rotatably connected to the hinge frame (34), one end of the connecting rod (33) close to the ice shoveling blade (32) is rotatably connected with a pin shaft (36), a spring (35) is fixedly connected between the hinge frame (34) and the pin shaft (36) of the connecting rod (33), and the other end of the spring (35) is fixedly connected with the front housing (31).

3. The ice removal device for a freight cableway rope according to claim 2, wherein, The pin shaft (36) is rotatably connected with a hinge block (37), the hinge block (37) is fixedly connected with an ice shoveling blade (32), the hinge block (37) is in the shape of "mountain", the ice shoveling blade (32) is arc-shaped, and the whole of the ice shoveling blade (32) is trapezoidal.

4. A de-icing device for a freight cableway rope according to claim 1, characterized in that The brushing mechanism (5) further includes a rear housing (51), the rear housing (51) is fixedly connected to the front housing (31), an opening is arranged at the lower end of the rear housing (51), the diameter of the opening is larger than the diameter of the wire rope (4), a cavity is arranged inside the rear housing (51), and a brush plate (54) is slidably connected inside the rear housing (51).

5. The ice removal device for a freight cableway rope according to claim 4, characterized in that, A cavity is arranged inside the rear housing (51), a translation cylinder (53) is fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the rear housing (51), the movable end of the translation cylinder (53) extends into the cavity, and the movable end is fixedly connected with the brush plate (54). One end of the brush plate (54) facing the wire rope (4) is arc-shaped, and the brush plate (54) slides in the cavity of the rear housing (51) driven by the translation cylinder (53).

6. The ice removal device for a freight cableway rope according to claim 5, characterized in that, Brushes (52) are fixedly connected to the arc surface of the brush plate (54), the brushes (52) extend to the wire rope (4), and the two brushes (52) clamp the wire rope (4).

7. The ice removal device for a freight cableway rope according to claim 1, characterized in that, Sensors are arranged in front of and behind the frame (1), the sensors are connected to the translation cylinder (53) and the lifting cylinder (2), after detecting signals, the sensors transmit the signals back to the control center, and the control center controls the lifting and translation of the translation cylinder (53) and the lifting cylinder (2).