Submarine cable pay-off traction device

By introducing a lifting structure and driving motor into the submarine cable release device, the position of the traction belt is adjusted, and the clamping force adjustment problem is solved, and the efficiency and working efficiency of cable traction are improved.

CN223201331UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08WANGDA GRP CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422072240.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The prior art cannot realize the distance adjustment and clamping force adjustment between the traction clamps, resulting in low traction efficiency of submarine cables.

Method used

A submarine cable release traction device is designed, including a driving motor, the first and second traction belts. The position of the first traction belt is adjusted through the lifting structure to adjust the clamping force, and manually adjust it using a structure such as a lifting seat, a rotating wheel and a rotating screw.

Benefits of technology

The clamping force adjustment between the traction clamping parts is realized, and the traction efficiency and working efficiency of the cable are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of traction devices, and particularly discloses a submarine cable pay-off traction device which comprises a tractor, the tractor is provided with a driving motor, a first traction belt and a second traction belt, the first traction belt and the second traction belt are vertically aligned, the driving motor drives the first traction belt and the second traction belt to rotate, and the traction device is arranged on the tractor. A lifting structure is connected to the first traction belt and drives the first traction belt to ascend and descend. According to the utility model, the tractor is arranged, and the tractor is provided with the first traction belt, the second traction belt and the driving motor, so that the traction of a cable is realized, and the working efficiency during cable pay-off is ensured; by arranging the lifting structure on the first traction belt, lifting adjustment of the first traction belt is achieved, the purpose of adjusting the distance between the first traction belt and the second traction belt is achieved, the problem of adjusting the clamping force between the tractor clamping pieces is solved, and the cable traction efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of traction devices, in particular to a submarine cable pay-off traction device. Background Art

[0002] Submarine cables, as the lifeline for the input and output of offshore wind farms, are the fundamental guarantee for their normal operation. The installation of submarine cables requires first pulling the cables onto the offshore wind turbine platform and then installing them.

[0003] The prior art discloses a cable pulling system with application number 201710659235.5. The disclosed technical solution is as follows: a cable pulling system, wherein a left clamping member and a right clamping member are disposed opposite each other on the top of a motor support and clamp the cable; the motor support is disposed on the top of a base, and a motor is disposed on the motor support; there are two limiters disposed on the top of the base; the two limiters limit the radial movement of the cable; a tension sensor is disposed on the top of the base, and is disposed at the clamping position where the cable enters the left and right clamping members, and detects the cable tension; the motor drives the left and right clamping members to operate and drive the cable movement; a control device is also disposed on the base, and a speed sensor is disposed on the motor; the control device is electrically connected to the tension sensor, the motor, and the speed sensor. However, this technical solution cannot adjust the distance between the clamping members of the tractor, nor can it adjust the clamping force between the clamping members, resulting in low pulling efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose an improvement to overcome the defects of the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problems in the prior art and provide a submarine cable pay-off and traction device to solve the problem of adjusting the clamping force of the tractor and improve the traction efficiency of the cable.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0007] A submarine cable pay-off and traction device includes a tractor, which is provided with a drive motor, a first traction belt and a second traction belt. The first traction belt and the second traction belt are vertically aligned. The drive motor drives the first traction belt and the second traction belt to rotate. The first traction belt is connected to a lifting structure, which drives the first traction belt to move up and down.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, the lifting structure drives the first traction belt to move up and down, thereby realizing the distance adjustment between the first traction belt and the second traction belt, thereby adjusting the clamping force between the first traction belt and the second traction belt, realizing the clamping force adjustment between the traction device clamping parts, and improving the traction efficiency of the cable.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting structure includes a lifting seat, a fixed plate, a first rotating wheel, a second rotating wheel and a rotating screw. The first rotating wheel is rotatably installed on the lifting seat, the second rotating wheel is rotatably installed on the fixed plate, the rotating screw is threadedly connected to the lifting seat, the bottom of the rotating screw is connected to a rotating base, and the rotating base is connected to the fixed plate; the first traction belt is installed on the first rotating wheel, the second traction belt is installed on the second rotating wheel, the output end of the drive motor is connected to the first rotating gear and the second rotating gear, the first rotating gear is connected to the first rotating wheel, and the second rotating gear is connected to the second rotating wheel.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the manual lifting and lowering adjustment of the first traction belt is realized, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the distance between the traction device clamping parts.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting seat is provided with a lifting block, the fixed plate is provided with a fixed block, the fixed block is provided with a lifting guide rod, and the lifting block is slidably connected to the lifting guide rod.

[0012] Among them, the lifting block and the lifting guide rod are provided to ensure the stability of the first traction wheel during lifting and moving.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, a handle is provided on the rotating screw to facilitate manual rotation of the rotating screw.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the tractor is provided with a base, with limit slots provided at both ends, two sets of limit adjustment rods provided in the limit slots at both ends, and limit wheels provided on both sets of limit adjustment rods. The limit wheels are used for positioning and guiding during cable pulling.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the base is provided with a lifting positioning plate, the lifting positioning plate is provided with a lifting slot, the lifting slot is provided with a lifting adjustment rod, the lifting adjustment rod is provided with a cable pressure wheel, and the side surfaces of the limiting wheels at the left and right ends are provided with cable pressure wheels. The cable pressure wheels are used to prevent the cable from moving up and down during traction and serve as a limiter.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the first traction belt and the second traction belt are both provided with a lifting structure, the lifting structure includes a traction cylinder, a connecting plate and a clamping wheel, the connecting plate is fixed in the traction device, the traction cylinder is fixed on the connecting plate, the piston rod of the traction cylinder is provided with a clamping seat, the clamping wheel is provided on the clamping seat, and the clamping wheels are respectively provided on the inner sides of the traction sides of the first traction belt and the second traction belt.

[0017] The traction cylinder drives the clamping wheels on the inner sides of the first traction belt and the second traction belt to move toward each other, so as to adjust the distance between the first traction belt and the second traction belt, thereby adjusting the clamping force between the first traction belt and the second traction belt.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution, it includes a cable tray, a guide frame, and a support platform. The guide frame extends outward from the cable tray, the support platform is mounted on the guide frame, and the tractor is mounted on the support platform. The tractor is used to pull the cable during payout, ensuring a uniform payout speed and improving work efficiency.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution, the support platform is provided with guide wheels, which play a guiding role when the cable is paid out.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] The submarine cable pay-off and traction device of the present invention realizes traction of the cable and ensures the working efficiency when the cable is paid out by providing a tractor, on which a first traction belt, a second traction belt and a driving motor are provided; by providing a lifting structure on the first traction belt, the lifting and lowering adjustment of the first traction belt is realized, the purpose of adjusting the distance between the first traction belt and the second traction belt is achieved, the problem of adjusting the clamping force between the clamping parts of the tractor is solved, and the efficiency of cable traction is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the submarine cable pay-off and traction device of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the tractor embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the tractor embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the second embodiment of the tractor of the present utility model;

[0026] In the figure: 1. Cable tray; 2. Guide frame; 3. Puller; 4. Support platform; 5. Guide wheel;

[0027] 301. First traction belt; 302. Handle; 303. Lifting guide rod; 304. Driving motor; 305. Cable pressure wheel; 306. Limiting wheel; 307. Limiting adjustment rod; 308. Limiting slot; 309. Lifting positioning plate; 310. Lifting slot; 311. Lifting adjustment rod; 312. Second traction belt; 313. Base; 314. Fixed block; 315. Rotating base; 316. First rotating gear; 317. Lifting seat; 318. First rotating wheel; 319. Second rotating wheel; 320. Fixed plate; 321. Second rotating gear; 322. Lifting block; 323. Traction cylinder; 324. Connecting plate; 325. Clamping wheel; 326. Rotating screw; 327. Clamping seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the technical means, technical features, purpose of the utility model and technical effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below with reference to specific illustrations.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] like Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a submarine cable pay-off and traction device according to the present invention.

[0031] The submarine cable pay-off and traction device of this embodiment includes a cable tray 1, a guide frame 2 and a tractor 3. The guide frame 2 is fixed at the center of the cable tray 1. The upper end of the guide frame 2 extends outward and extends to the outside of the cable tray 1. The lower end of the guide frame 2 extending outside the cable tray 1 is fixed with a support frame, and the upper end of the guide frame 2 is fixed with a support platform 4. The tractor 3 is fixed on the support platform 4. A plurality of guide wheels 5 are installed in the traction direction of the support platform 4 for guiding and supporting the cable.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a tractor according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] The bottom of the tractor 3 is provided with a base 313, to which a drive motor 304 and a fixed block 314 are fixed. A lifting guide rod 303 and a fixed plate 320 are fixed to the fixed block 314. A lifting block 322 is slidably mounted on the lifting guide rod 303, to which a lifting seat 317 is fixed. Two sets of first rotating wheels 318 are rotatably mounted on the lifting seat 317, and a first traction belt 310 is mounted between the two sets of first rotating wheels 318. Two sets of second rotating wheels 319 are rotatably mounted on the fixed plate 320, and a second traction belt 312 is mounted between the two sets of second rotating wheels 319. The first traction belt 310 and the second traction belt 312 are vertically aligned. A driving gear is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 304. A first rotating gear 316 is connected to the rotating shaft of the first rotating wheel 318, and a second rotating gear 321 is connected to the rotating shaft of the second rotating wheel 319. A conveyor chain is connected between the driving gear and the first selection gear 316 and the second rotating gear 321. The fixing plate 320 is fixed with a rotating base 315 , the lifting base 317 is threadedly mounted with a rotating screw 326 , the bottom of the rotating screw 326 is fixedly connected to the rotating base 315 , and the upper end of the rotating screw 326 is fixedly mounted with a handle 302 .

[0034] Limiting grooves 308 are provided on both sides of the left and right sides of the base 313. Both limiting grooves 308 are provided in the traction direction of the tractor 3. Two sets of limiting adjustment rods 307 are installed in the two limiting grooves 308. The lower ends of the two limiting adjustment rods 307 extend to the lower end of the base 313. The upper ends of the two limiting adjustment rods 307 are rotatably installed with limiting wheels 306. The distance between the two sets of limiting adjustment rods 307 is adjusted according to the model of the cable and fixed with bolts.

[0035] A lifting positioning plate 309 is fixed on the left and right sides of the base 313, and a lifting groove 310 is opened on the two lifting positioning plates 309. A lifting adjustment rod 311 is installed in the two lifting grooves 310. One end of the lifting adjustment rod 311 is rotatably installed with a cable pressure wheel 305, and the cable pressure wheel 305 is installed on the side of the limiting wheel 306. The other end of the lifting adjustment rod 311 extends to the side of the lifting positioning plate 309. The lifting adjustment rod 311 is fixed in position by bolts after adjusting the height.

[0036] Example 2:

[0037] like Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a tractor according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] The first traction belt 301 and the second traction belt 312 in the traction device 3 are both installed with a lifting structure, including a traction cylinder 323, a connecting plate 324 and a clamping wheel 325. The connecting plate 324 is fixed in the traction device 3, and the traction cylinder 323 is fixed on the connecting plate 324. A clamping seat 327 is fixed on the piston rod of the traction cylinder 323. Multiple groups of clamping wheels 325 are arranged in parallel on the clamping seat 327. Multiple groups of traction cylinders 323 are installed on the inner side of the traction side of the first traction belt 301 and the second traction belt 312. The distance between the first traction belt 301 and the second traction belt 312 is adjusted by the traction cylinder 323, thereby adjusting the traction force of the first traction belt 301 and the second traction belt 312 brackets.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of implementation of the present invention. In other words, any equivalent changes and modifications made according to the scope of the patent application of the present invention should fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A submarine cable pay-off traction device, comprising a tractor (3), characterized in that: The tractor (3) is provided with a driving motor (304), a first traction belt (301) and a second traction belt (312). The first traction belt (301) and the second traction belt (312) are vertically aligned. The driving motor (304) drives the first traction belt (301) and the second traction belt (312) to rotate. The first traction belt (301) is connected to a lifting structure, and the lifting structure drives the first traction belt (301) to move up and down.

2. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting structure comprises a lifting seat (317), a fixed plate (320), a first rotating wheel (318), a second rotating wheel (319) and a rotating screw (326), wherein the first rotating wheel (318) is rotatably mounted on the lifting seat (317), the second rotating wheel (319) is rotatably mounted on the fixed plate (320), the rotating screw (326) is threadedly connected to the lifting seat (317), the bottom of the rotating screw (326) is connected to the rotating base (315), and the rotating base (326) is connected to the rotating base (315). 15) is connected to the fixing plate (320); the first traction belt (301) is installed on the first rotating wheel (318), the second traction belt (312) is installed on the second rotating wheel (319), the output end of the driving motor (304) is connected to the first rotating gear (316) and the second rotating gear (321), the first rotating gear (316) is connected to the first rotating wheel (318), and the second rotating gear (321) is connected to the second rotating wheel (319).

3. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A lifting block (322) is provided on the lifting seat (317), a fixing block (314) is provided on the fixing plate (320), a lifting guide rod (303) is provided on the fixing block (314), and the lifting block (322) is slidably connected to the lifting guide rod (303).

4. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating screw (326) is provided with a handle (302).

5. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tractor (3) is provided with a base (313), and limit slots (308) are provided at both left and right ends of the base (313). Two sets of limit adjustment rods (307) are provided in the limit slots (308) at both ends, and limit wheels (306) are provided on the two sets of limit adjustment rods (307).

6. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The base (313) is provided with a lifting positioning plate (309), the lifting positioning plate (309) is provided with a lifting groove (310), a lifting adjustment rod (311) is provided in the lifting groove (310), and a cable pressure wheel (305) is provided on the lifting adjustment rod (311). The side surfaces of the limiting wheels (306) at the left and right ends are both provided with cable pressure wheels (305).

7. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first traction belt (301) and the second traction belt (312) are both provided with a lifting structure, and the lifting structure includes a traction cylinder (323), a connecting plate (324) and a clamping wheel (325). The connecting plate (324) is fixed in the traction device (3), the traction cylinder (323) is fixed on the connecting plate (324), a clamping seat (327) is provided on the piston rod of the traction cylinder (323), and the clamping wheel (325) is provided on the clamping seat (327). The clamping wheel (325) is respectively provided on the inner side of the traction side of the first traction belt (301) and the second traction belt (312).

8. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cable tray (1), a guide frame (2) and a support platform (4), wherein the guide frame (2) extends outward from the inside of the cable tray (1), the support platform (4) is mounted on the guide frame (2), and the tractor (3) is arranged on the support platform (4).

9. The submarine cable pay-off and pulling device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support platform (4) is provided with a guide wheel (5).

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