Balloon structure with double air bags

Through the dual airbag structure and internal airbag support, the instability problem caused by uneven gas distribution at high altitude wind energy balloons at high wind speeds is solved, and the stable operation of the balloon and the service life are extended.

CN223203169UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08SHAANXI BEIYUAN CHEM GROUP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422476068.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-14
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-14

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Technical Problem

In high-altitude wind energy balloons, helium gas is concentrated in the upper half of the balloon, causing the lower half to deflate, increasing the wind-receiving surface, the main cable shakes greatly, and it is easy to rub against the ground, causing the balloon to be damaged or the cable breaks.

Method used

The double airbag structure is adopted, and the inner airbag mechanism includes a plurality of inner airbag parts. The inner airbag part is inflated by the air replenishment fan to form a mutually supported double airbag structure to support the lower half of the outer airbag to prevent deflation, and the fan is conveniently replaced and inspected through the fixing mechanism.

Benefits of technology

Reduce balloon resistance, improve operational stability, avoid balloon damage and cable breakage, and enhance maintenance convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a double-air-bag balloon structure which comprises an outer air bag, an installation base is installed at the bottom end of the outer air bag, an inner air bag mechanism is arranged on the installation base, a fixing mechanism is arranged between the inner air bag mechanism and the installation base, and the inner air bag mechanism comprises a first inner air bag part, a second inner air bag part, a third inner air bag part and a fourth inner air bag part. The first inner air bag part, the second inner air bag part, the third inner air bag part and the fourth inner air bag part are each provided with an abutting face. According to the double-air-bag balloon structure, the first inner air bag part, the second inner air bag part, the third inner air bag part and the fourth inner air bag part are inflated through the two air supplementing fans, the adjacent inner air bag parts abut against and support each other after being inflated and expanded, the lower half part of the outer air bag is inflated and supported, and the lower half part of the outer air bag is prevented from being shrunken due to stress; the resistance of the balloon is greatly reduced, the operation stability is improved, and balloon damage and cable breakage are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of high-altitude wind energy, in particular to a double-airbag balloon structure. Background Art

[0002] High-altitude wind energy has been developed for over 20 years. The new parachute-ladder high-altitude wind energy generation technology consists of three parts: aerial equipment, ground equipment, and a control system. By controlling the opening and closing of the parachute assembly, the parachute assembly moves up and down in a circular motion, which in turn drags the ground-based generator to generate electricity, thereby converting wind energy into mechanical energy, which then drives the generator set to generate electricity. High-altitude wind speeds are high and their density is generally tens to hundreds of times higher than that of ground wind energy. By placing a balloon in the air and using a working parachute to drive a ground friction drum, the tension drives the mechanical equipment, converting wind energy into mechanical energy, and then from mechanical energy into electrical energy. An auxiliary hoist is used. After the hoist is activated and the rope release button is pressed, the helium balloon begins to ascend. The main cable is then attached to the balloon and ascends. During the launch and power generation process, the wind speed suddenly increases, and the helium gas concentrates in the upper half of the balloon, while the lower half deflates, increasing the wind-exposed surface. This increases the sway of the main cable, causing the balloon to sway significantly during operation and easily rub against the ground. Over time, this can damage the balloon or cause the cable to break, allowing the helium balloon to escape. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, the utility model provides a double-airbag balloon structure, which solves the problem that helium gas is concentrated in the upper part of the balloon, the lower part of the balloon becomes deflated, the wind-exposed surface increases, and the main cable swings more, causing the balloon to swing more during operation and easily rub against the ground. Over time, the balloon may be damaged or the cable may break, causing the helium balloon to escape.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a double-airbag balloon structure, comprising an outer airbag, a mounting seat mounted on the bottom end of the outer airbag, an inner airbag mechanism mounted on the mounting seat, and a fixing mechanism disposed between the inner airbag mechanism and the mounting seat;

[0005] The internal airbag mechanism includes a first internal airbag part, a second internal airbag part, a third internal airbag part and a fourth internal airbag part. The first internal airbag part, the second internal airbag part, the third internal airbag part and the fourth internal airbag part are all provided with a resistance surface. The bottom ends of the first internal airbag part, the second internal airbag part, the third internal airbag part and the fourth internal airbag part are all fixedly connected to connecting pipes, the ends of the four connecting pipes are connected to a main pipe, the end of the main pipe is connected to an electric valve, the bottom end of the electric valve is connected to a three-way pipe, and both ends of the bottom of the three-way pipe are connected to an air supply fan.

[0006] Preferably, the bottom end of the outer airbag is fixedly connected to an air intake pipe, the bottom end of the air intake pipe is fixedly installed inside the mounting seat, and the end of the air intake pipe is connected to a pressure relief valve, so that the outer airbag can be inflated and the internal air pressure of the outer airbag can be prevented from being too high.

[0007] Preferably, the first inner airbag portion, the second inner airbag portion, the third inner airbag portion and the fourth inner airbag portion are respectively fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the outer airbag, and the first inner airbag portion, the second inner airbag portion, the third inner airbag portion and the fourth inner airbag portion are arranged in the lower half of the outer airbag, so that they can support the lower half of the outer airbag and prevent the outer airbag from deformation.

[0008] Preferably, the first inner airbag portion conflicts with the conflict surfaces of the second inner airbag portion and the fourth inner airbag portion through a conflict surface, and the third inner airbag portion conflicts with the conflict surfaces of the second inner airbag portion and the fourth inner airbag portion through a conflict surface, which can increase the mutual support between the four inner airbag portions and improve the anti-deformation effect.

[0009] Preferably, the first inner airbag part, the second inner airbag part, the third inner airbag part and the fourth inner airbag part are connected through a connecting pipe and a main pipe, and the air supply fan is configured as a brushless fan, so that the air supply fan can operate more efficiently, stably and with a longer life.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes a fixing socket, which is fixedly installed at the end of the air supply fan, and positioning blocks are fixedly connected on both sides of the fixing socket, and the bottom surfaces of the two positioning blocks are provided with fixing sockets. The fixing mechanism also includes a fixing screw, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting seat, and the bottom end of the fixing screw is fixedly connected to a hexagonal head, and a U-shaped bracket is threadedly connected to the fixing screw, and the bottom end of the U-shaped bracket is slidably connected to a guide rod, and the guide rod is fixedly installed inside the mounting seat, which can facilitate the maintenance of the air supply fan.

[0011] The utility model provides a double-airbag balloon structure. Compared with the existing technology, it has the following advantages:

[0012] 1. The double-airbag balloon structure uses two air-supply blowers to inflate the first, second, third and fourth inner airbag parts. After the adjacent inner airbag parts are inflated, they support each other through the contact surfaces, forming a double-airbag structure with the outer airbag, and inflating the lower half of the outer airbag to prevent the lower half of the outer airbag from being deflated under force, thereby greatly reducing the resistance of the balloon, improving the stability of operation, and avoiding balloon damage and cable breakage.

[0013] 2. The double-airbag balloon structure is achieved by inserting the fixed socket and the positioning block into the inside of the mounting seat, and then using a wrench to rotate the hexagonal head. The rotation of the hexagonal head drives the fixed screw to rotate, and the rotation of the fixed screw drives the U-shaped bracket to move. The U-shaped bracket moves and is inserted into the fixed sockets on the two positioning blocks to fix the air supply fan, thereby facilitating the replacement and maintenance of the air supply fan and improving the convenience of maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the inner airbag mechanism and the outer airbag of the present utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner airbag mechanism of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the fixing mechanism of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Outer airbag; 2. Inner airbag mechanism; 201. First inner airbag portion; 202. Second inner airbag portion; 203. Third inner airbag portion; 204. Fourth inner airbag portion; 205. Connecting pipe; 206. Main pipe; 207. Electric valve; 208. Three-way pipe; 209. Air supply blower; 210. Contact surface; 3. Mounting seat; 4. Fixing mechanism; 401. Fixing socket; 402. Positioning block; 403. Fixing jack; 404. Fixing screw; 405. Hexagon socket head; 406. U-shaped bracket; 407. Guide rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] See also Figure 1-3The utility model provides a technical solution: a double-airbag balloon structure, including an outer airbag 1, a mounting seat 3 is installed at the bottom end of the outer airbag 1, and an air inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer airbag 1. The bottom end of the air inlet pipe is fixedly installed inside the mounting seat 3, and a pressure relief valve is connected to the end of the air inlet pipe, so that the outer airbag 1 can be inflated and the internal air pressure of the outer airbag 1 can be prevented from being too high. An inner airbag mechanism 2 is provided on the mounting seat 3, and a fixing mechanism 4 is provided between the inner airbag mechanism 2 and the mounting seat 3. A double-airbag structure can be formed by the inner airbag mechanism 2 and the outer airbag 1. The inner airbag mechanism 2 inflates and supports the lower half of the outer airbag 1 to prevent the lower half of the outer airbag 1 from being deflated due to force, so that the resistance of the balloon is greatly reduced, the stability of operation is improved, and the balloon is avoided from being damaged and the cable is avoided from being broken.

[0021] The inner airbag mechanism 2 includes a first inner airbag portion 201, a second inner airbag portion 202, a third inner airbag portion 203 and a fourth inner airbag portion 204. The first inner airbag portion 201, the second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 constitute an inner airbag structure, which can provide inflation support for the lower half of the outer airbag 1. The first inner airbag portion 201, the second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 are respectively fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the outer airbag 1. 01. The second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 are arranged in the lower half of the outer airbag 1, so as to support the lower half of the outer airbag 1 and prevent the outer airbag 1 from deforming. The first inner airbag portion 201, the second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 are each provided with a contact surface 210. The first inner airbag portion 201 contacts the contact surfaces 210 of the second inner airbag portion 202 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 through the contact surface 210. The third inner airbag portion 203 conflicts with the conflicting surfaces 210 of the second inner airbag portion 202 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 through the conflicting surface 210, which can increase the mutual support between the four inner airbag portions and improve the anti-deformation effect. The bottom ends of the first inner airbag portion 201, the second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 are fixedly connected to the connecting pipe 205, the ends of the four connecting pipes 205 are connected to the main pipe 206, and the end of the main pipe 206 is connected to the electric valve 207, which can prevent the first inner airbag portion 201 from being deformed. 01. The second inner airbag part 202, the third inner airbag part 203 and the fourth inner airbag part 204 leak after being inflated. The bottom end of the electric valve 207 is connected to a three-way pipe 208, and both ends of the bottom of the three-way pipe 208 are connected to an air supply fan 209. The first inner airbag part 201, the second inner airbag part 202, the third inner airbag part 203 and the fourth inner airbag part 204 are connected through the connecting pipe 205 and the main pipe 206. The air supply fan 209 is configured as a brushless fan, so that the air supply fan 209 can operate more efficiently, stably and with a longer life.

[0022] See also Figure 1 and Figure 4 The fixing mechanism 4 includes a fixing socket 401, which is fixedly installed at the end of the air supply fan 209. Both sides of the fixing socket 401 are fixedly connected with positioning blocks 402. The bottom surfaces of the two positioning blocks 402 are provided with fixing sockets 403. The fixing mechanism 4 also includes a fixing screw 404, which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting seat 3. The bottom end of the fixing screw 404 is fixedly connected with a hexagonal head 405. A U-shaped bracket 406 is threadedly connected to the fixing screw 404. The bottom end of the U-shaped bracket 406 is slidably connected to a guide rod 407. The guide rod 407 is fixed It is installed inside the mounting base 3 and can guide the movement of the U-shaped bracket 406. The fixing socket 401 and the positioning block 402 can be inserted into the mounting base 3, and then the hexagonal head 405 is rotated with a wrench. The rotation of the hexagonal head 405 drives the fixing screw 404 to rotate, and the rotation of the fixing screw 404 drives the U-shaped bracket 406 to move. The U-shaped bracket 406 moves and is inserted into the fixing sockets 403 on the two positioning blocks 402 to fix the air supply fan 209, so that the air supply fan 209 can be easily replaced and repaired, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance.

[0023] During operation, the two air-supplementing blowers 209 inflate the first inner airbag portion 201, the second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 through the three-way pipe 208, the main pipe 206 and the multiple connecting pipes 205. The first inner airbag portion 201, the second inner airbag portion 202, the third inner airbag portion 203 and the fourth inner airbag portion 204 expand after being inflated, so that the adjacent inner airbag portions support each other through the contact surface 210, forming a double airbag structure with the outer airbag 1, and inflating and supporting the lower half of the outer airbag 1 to prevent the lower half of the outer airbag 1 from being deflated due to the force, so that the resistance of the balloon is greatly reduced, the stability of operation is improved, and the balloon and cable breakage are avoided.

[0024] Meanwhile, the contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A double-airbag balloon structure, comprising an outer airbag (1), characterized in that: A mounting seat (3) is installed at the bottom end of the outer airbag (1), an inner airbag mechanism (2) is provided on the mounting seat (3), and a fixing mechanism (4) is provided between the inner airbag mechanism (2) and the mounting seat (3); The inner airbag mechanism (2) comprises a first inner airbag portion (201), a second inner airbag portion (202), a third inner airbag portion (203) and a fourth inner airbag portion (204); the first inner airbag portion (201), the second inner airbag portion (202), the third inner airbag portion (203) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) are all provided with a resistance surface (210); the bottom ends of the first inner airbag portion (201), the second inner airbag portion (202), the third inner airbag portion (203) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) are all fixedly connected to a connecting pipe (205); the ends of the four connecting pipes (205) are connected to a main pipe (206); the end of the main pipe (206) is connected to an electric valve (207); the bottom end of the electric valve (207) is connected to a three-way pipe (208); and the bottom ends of the three-way pipe (208) are both connected to an air supply fan (209).

2. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the outer air bag (1) is fixedly connected to an air intake pipe, the bottom end of the air intake pipe is fixedly mounted inside the mounting seat (3), and the end of the air intake pipe is connected to a pressure relief valve.

3. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inner airbag portion (201), the second inner airbag portion (202), the third inner airbag portion (203) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) are respectively fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the outer airbag (1); the first inner airbag portion (201), the second inner airbag portion (202), the third inner airbag portion (203) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) are arranged in the lower half of the outer airbag (1).

4. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inner airbag portion (201) contacts the contact surfaces (210) of the second inner airbag portion (202) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) through the contact surface (210), and the third inner airbag portion (203) contacts the contact surfaces (210) of the second inner airbag portion (202) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) through the contact surface (210).

5. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inner airbag portion (201), the second inner airbag portion (202), the third inner airbag portion (203) and the fourth inner airbag portion (204) are connected via a connecting pipe (205) and a main pipe (206), and the air supply fan (209) is configured as a brushless fan.

6. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) comprises a fixing socket (401), the fixing socket (401) being fixedly mounted on the end of the air supply blower (209), positioning blocks (402) being fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing socket (401), and fixing sockets (403) being provided on the bottom surfaces of the two positioning blocks (402).

7. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism (4) further comprises a fixing screw (404), wherein the fixing screw (404) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the mounting seat (3), and a hexagonal head (405) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixing screw (404).

8. The double-airbag balloon structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A U-shaped inserting bracket (406) is threadedly connected to the fixing screw (404), and a guide rod (407) is slidably connected to the bottom end of the U-shaped inserting bracket (406), and the guide rod (407) is fixedly installed inside the mounting seat (3).