Fan tower drum state monitoring system

By installing components such as inclination sensors, infrared emitters, and heating plates on the wind turbine tower, combined with monitoring boxes and sensors, real-time and accurate monitoring of the wind turbine tower status is achieved, solving the problems of inaccurate data accuracy and fault warning in existing technologies, and improving the practicality and stability of the device.

CN223330724UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12CHINA GUANGDONG NUCLEAR POWER (BEIJING) NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423055752.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

The existing technology for wind turbine tower status monitoring has problems such as poor data accuracy, inaccurate multi-type data collection and synchronization, weak high dynamic performance, and inaccurate fault warning.

Method used

Using inclination sensors, infrared transmitters and receiving plates, combined with heating plates, connecting shafts and fixing plates, a monitoring box is set up for real-time data processing and early warning. It is equipped with pressure sensors, vibration sensors and data detection boxes, and powered by solar panels to achieve long-distance real-time monitoring.

Benefits of technology

It improves the data accuracy of tower status monitoring and the accuracy of fault warning, enhances the real-time monitoring capability of tower operation status, and ensures stable operation of the device under severe weather conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fan tower drum state monitoring system, and belongs to the technical field of fan tower drum state monitoring, the fan tower drum state monitoring system comprises a tower footing, a tower drum body is mounted above the tower footing, a cabin is mounted above the tower drum body, a tower drum base is mounted at the bottom of the tower drum body, and the tower drum base comprises an upper fixing plate and a connecting shaft; the connecting shaft is located at the bottom of the upper fixing plate, the upper fixing plate is located above the tower footing, the top of the upper fixing plate is provided with four sets of tilt angle sensors, the tilt angle sensors are installed at the bottom of the tower drum body, the interior of the cabin is rotationally connected with a main shaft, one side of the bottom of the cabin is provided with a heating plate, and the bottom of the heating plate is provided with an infrared receiving plate. An infrared transmitter is mounted above the upper fixing plate; according to the invention, the inclination angle and vibration information of the current measurement plane can be obtained in real time, the operation state of the tower drum, the abnormity of the foundation and the like can be monitored, and the practicability of the device is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of wind turbine tower status monitoring, and in particular to a wind turbine tower status monitoring system. Background Art

[0002] As a vital component of clean energy, wind power generation relies on the stability of its towers to ensure the safe operation of wind turbines. While some tower monitoring technologies are currently available, there is still room for improvement in data accuracy, multi-type data collection and synchronization, dynamic performance, and fault warning accuracy.

[0003] The existing technology has technical problems such as poor data accuracy in tower status monitoring, inaccurate multi-type data collection and synchronization, weak high dynamic performance and inaccurate fault warning. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the shortcomings of the existing technology, this application provides a wind turbine tower status monitoring system that overcomes the shortcomings of the existing technology and aims to solve the technical problems of the existing technology in the tower status monitoring, such as poor data accuracy, inaccurate multi-type data collection and synchronization, weak high dynamic performance and inaccurate fault warning.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present application provides the following technical solutions: A wind turbine tower status monitoring system, comprising a tower base, a tower body is installed above the tower base, a nacelle is installed above the tower body, a tower base is installed at the bottom of the tower body, the tower base comprises an upper fixed plate and a connecting shaft, the connecting shaft is located at the bottom of the upper fixed plate, the upper fixed plate is located above the tower base, four sets of inclination sensors are installed on the top of the upper fixed plate, the inclination sensors are installed at the bottom of the tower body, a main shaft is rotatably connected to the inside of the nacelle, a heating plate is installed on one side of the bottom of the nacelle, an infrared receiving plate is installed at the bottom of the heating plate, an infrared emitter is installed above the upper fixed plate, the infrared emitter is arranged corresponding to the heating plate, an impeller is installed on the outside of one side of the main shaft, a speed detection mechanism is installed at the other end of the main shaft, a monitoring box is installed above the tower base, and the nacelle, the speed detection mechanism and the inclination sensor are all electrically connected to the monitoring box.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up the tower body, when in use, the set inclination sensor can monitor the angle between the tower base and the tower body in real time, the set infrared transmitter can cooperate with the infrared receiving plate at the bottom of the cabin to measure the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body in real time, the set heating plate can heat and defog the infrared receiving plate in bad weather to prevent fog or ice from covering the infrared receiving plate and affecting normal detection, the set connecting shaft and upper fixed plate can further maintain the stability of the tower body, the set monitoring box can effectively process the data and issue early warnings in time, so that the setting can obtain the inclination angle and vibration information of the current measurement plane in real time, and can monitor abnormalities such as the tower operation status and foundation, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a lower fixed plate is installed at the bottom of the connecting shaft, the connecting shaft and the lower fixed plate are both located inside the tower base, and multiple groups of pressure sensors are installed between the upper fixed plate and the lower fixed plate, and the multiple groups of pressure sensors are electrically connected to the monitoring box.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a lower fixed plate, the bottom of the tower body can be further reinforced during use. The set pressure sensor can more sensitively capture the changes in pressure between the upper fixed plate and the connecting shaft, so that the monitoring box can better judge the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body. The design of multiple sets of pressure sensors can accurately capture the abnormal pressure parts of the upper fixed plate, thereby improving the accuracy of the early warning.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a data detection box is installed in the middle of the tower body, and a connecting rod is installed at the other end of the data detection box.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a data detection box, it is possible to detect various data on the outside of the tower body in the middle section of the tower body, including acceleration, inclination data, and angular velocity. Multiple data are collected synchronously to obtain more real and effective operating status data of the tower.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a fixing ring is installed on the outside of the tower body, and multiple groups of vibration sensors are installed on the top of the fixing ring. The multiple groups of vibration sensors are electrically connected to the monitoring box.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution and providing a fixing ring, the vibration data of the tower body can be captured by multiple groups of vibration sensors during use, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a monitoring plate is installed on one side of the upper fixed plate, a scale rod is installed above the tower base, and one end of the monitoring plate is sleeved on the outside of the scale rod.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a monitoring board, when in use, it is possible to better measure the settlement effect of the bottom of the tower body, making subsequent repairs and adjustments by the staff more convenient.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a signal transmission antenna is installed on the top of the monitoring box.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a signal transmission antenna, it is more convenient for staff to transmit internal data of the monitoring box during use, thereby realizing long-distance real-time monitoring.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a heating component is installed inside the monitoring box, and the heating plate is electrically connected to the monitoring box.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution and setting up a heating component inside the monitoring box, the interior of the monitoring box can be heated during use to prevent damage caused by bad weather. The electrical connection between the heating plate and the monitoring box can more conveniently adjust the temperature of the heating plate in real time.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a fixing rod is provided on the top of the cabin, a solar panel is installed on the other end of the fixing rod, and the solar panel is electrically connected to the monitoring box.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution and setting a fixed rod, the efficiency of collecting external light energy can be improved during use, and the monitoring box can be powered to prevent power outages after the fan is damaged, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0021] Beneficial effects of this application:

[0022] 1. By setting up the tower body, when in use, the set inclination sensor can monitor the angle between the tower base and the tower body in real time, and the set infrared transmitter can cooperate with the infrared receiving plate at the bottom of the cabin to measure the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body in real time. The set heating plate can heat and defog the infrared receiving plate in bad weather to prevent fog or ice from covering the infrared receiving plate and affecting normal detection. The set connecting shaft and upper fixed plate can further maintain the stability of the tower body. The set monitoring box can effectively process the data and issue early warnings in time. This setting can obtain the inclination angle and vibration information of the current measurement plane in real time, and can monitor abnormalities such as the tower operation status and foundation, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0023] 2. By setting up a lower fixed plate, the bottom of the tower body can be further reinforced during use. The set pressure sensor can more sensitively capture the pressure changes between the upper fixed plate and the connecting shaft, so that the monitoring box can better judge the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body. The design of multiple sets of pressure sensors can accurately capture the abnormal pressure parts of the upper fixed plate, thereby improving the accuracy of the early warning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure at A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cabin structure of this application.

[0028] In the figure: 1. Tower body; 102. Infrared transmitter; 104. Fixing ring; 105. Vibration sensor; 2. Tower base; 3. Cabin; 301. Main shaft; 302. Impeller; 303. Speed ​​detection mechanism; 304. Heating plate; 305. Infrared receiving plate; 4. Tower base; 401. Upper fixing plate; 402. Connecting shaft; 403. Lower fixing plate; 404. Pressure sensor; 405. Inclination sensor; 406. Monitoring board; 407. Scale rod; 5. Monitoring box; 501. Signal transmission antenna; 6. Fixing rod; 601. Solar panel; 7. Connecting rod; 701. Data detection box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-4 A wind turbine tower state monitoring system includes a tower base 2, a tower body 1 is installed above the tower base 2, a cabin 3 is installed above the tower body 1, a tower base 4 is installed at the bottom of the tower body 1, the tower base 4 includes an upper fixed plate 401 and a connecting shaft 402, the connecting shaft 402 is located at the bottom of the upper fixed plate 401, the upper fixed plate 401 is located above the tower base 2, and four sets of inclination sensors 405 are installed on the top of the upper fixed plate 401. The inclination sensors 405 are installed at the bottom of the tower body 1. The internal rotation connection of the cabin 3 The main shaft 301 is provided. A heating plate 304 is mounted on one side of the bottom of the nacelle 3. An infrared receiving plate 305 is mounted on the bottom of the heating plate 304. An infrared emitter 101 is mounted above the upper fixing plate 401, and the infrared emitter 101 is arranged corresponding to the heating plate 304. An impeller 302 is mounted on the outside of one side of the main shaft 301. A speed detection mechanism 303 is mounted on the other end of the main shaft 301. A monitoring box 5 is mounted above the tower base 2. The nacelle 3, the speed detection mechanism 303, and the inclination sensor 405 are all electrically connected to the monitoring box 5. A data detection box 701 is mounted in the middle of the tower body 1, and a connecting rod 7 is mounted on the other end of the data detection box 701.

[0031] By setting up the tower body 1, when in use, the set inclination sensor 405 can monitor the angle between the tower base 4 and the tower body 1 in real time, and the set infrared transmitter 101 can cooperate with the infrared receiving plate 305 at the bottom of the cabin 3 to measure the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body 1 in real time. The set heating plate 304 can heat and defog the infrared receiving plate 305 in bad weather to prevent fog or ice from covering the infrared receiving plate 305 and affecting normal detection. The set connecting shaft 402 and the upper fixed plate 401 can further maintain the stability of the tower body 1. The set monitoring box 5 can effectively process the data and issue early warnings in time. This setting can obtain the inclination angle and vibration information of the current measurement plane in real time, and can monitor abnormalities such as the tower operation status and foundation, thereby improving the practicality of the device. By setting up the data detection box 701, various data on the outside of the tower body 1 can be detected in the middle section of the tower body 1, including acceleration, inclination data, angular velocity, and multiple data are collected synchronously to obtain more real and effective operating status data of the tower.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , a lower fixed plate 403 is installed at the bottom of the connecting shaft 402, and the connecting shaft 402 and the lower fixed plate 403 are both located inside the tower base 2, and multiple groups of pressure sensors 404 are installed between the upper fixed plate 401 and the lower fixed plate 403, and the multiple groups of pressure sensors 404 are electrically connected to the monitoring box 5; a fixing ring 104 is installed on the outside of the tower body 1, and multiple groups of vibration sensors 105 are installed on the top of the fixing ring 104, and the multiple groups of vibration sensors 105 are electrically connected to the monitoring box 5; a signal transmission antenna 501 is installed on the top of the monitoring box 5; by setting the lower fixed plate 403, when in use, the bottom of the tower body 1 can be further reinforced. The pressure sensor 404 can more sensitively capture the changes in pressure between the upper fixed plate 401 and the connecting shaft 402, so that the monitoring box 5 can better judge the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body 1, and the design of multiple groups of pressure sensors 404 can accurately capture the abnormal pressure parts of the upper fixed plate 401, thereby improving the accuracy of the early warning; by setting the fixing ring 104, when in use, the vibration data of the tower body 1 can be captured through multiple groups of vibration sensors 105, thereby improving the practicality of the device; by setting the signal transmission antenna 501, when in use, it can be more convenient for the staff to transmit the internal data of the monitoring box 5, thereby realizing long-distance real-time monitoring.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 A monitoring plate 406 is installed on one side of the upper fixed plate 401, and a scale rod 407 is installed above the tower base 2, and one end of the monitoring plate 406 is sleeved on the outside of the scale rod 407; by setting the monitoring plate 406, when in use, it is possible to better measure the settlement effect of the bottom of the tower body 1, which is more convenient for the staff to subsequently repair and adjust; a heating component is installed inside the monitoring box 5, and the heating plate 304 is electrically connected to the monitoring box 5; by setting the heating component inside the monitoring box 5, when in use, the monitoring box 5 can be The interior is heated to prevent damage caused by bad weather. The electrical connection between the heating plate 304 and the monitoring box 5 can more conveniently adjust the temperature of the heating plate 304 in real time. A fixing rod 6 is provided on the top of the cabin 3, and a solar panel 601 is installed at the other end of the fixing rod 6. The solar panel 601 is electrically connected to the monitoring box 5. By providing the fixing rod 6, the efficiency of collecting external light energy can be improved during use, and the monitoring box 5 can be powered to prevent power outages after the wind turbine is damaged, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0034] Working principle: By setting up the tower body 1, when in use, the set inclination sensor 405 can monitor the angle between the tower base 4 and the tower body 1 in real time, and the set infrared transmitter 101 can cooperate with the infrared receiving plate 305 at the bottom of the cabin 3 to measure the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body 1 in real time. The set heating plate 304 can heat and defog the infrared receiving plate 305 in bad weather to prevent fog or ice from covering the infrared receiving plate 305 and affecting normal detection. The set connecting shaft 402 and the upper fixing plate 401 can further maintain the stability of the tower body 1, and the set monitoring box 5 can effectively process the data. and timely issue an early warning. This setting can obtain the effect of the inclination angle and vibration information of the current measuring plane in real time, and can monitor the abnormalities of the tower operation status, foundation, etc., thereby improving the practicality of the device. By setting the lower fixed plate 403, when in use, the bottom of the tower body 1 can be further reinforced. The set pressure sensor 404 can more sensitively capture the pressure change between the upper fixed plate 401 and the connecting shaft 402, so that the monitoring box 5 can better judge the inclination data and swing amplitude of the tower body 1, and the design of multiple groups of pressure sensors 404 can accurately capture the abnormal pressure position of the upper fixed plate 401, thereby improving the accuracy of the early warning.

[0035] Among them, by providing a data detection box 701, various data on the outside of the tower body 1 can be detected in the middle section of the tower body 1, including acceleration, inclination data, and angular velocity. Multiple data are collected synchronously to obtain more real and effective operating status data of the tower. By providing a fixed ring 104, when in use, multiple groups of vibration sensors 105 can be used to capture the vibration data of the tower body 1, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0036] At the same time, by providing the monitoring board 406, during use, it is possible to better measure the settlement effect of the bottom of the tower body 1, making subsequent repairs and adjustments more convenient for the staff;

[0037] In addition, by setting up a signal transmission antenna 501, it can be more convenient for staff to transmit data inside the monitoring box 5 during use, and realize long-distance real-time monitoring; by setting up a heating component inside the monitoring box 5, the inside of the monitoring box 5 can be heated during use to prevent damage caused by bad weather, and the electrical connection between the heating plate 304 and the monitoring box 5 can more conveniently adjust the temperature of the heating plate 304 in real time; by setting up a fixing rod 6, the efficiency of collecting external light energy can be improved during use, and the monitoring box 5 can be powered to prevent power outages after the fan is damaged, thereby improving the practicality of the device.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art may still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein with equivalents. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A wind turbine tower condition monitoring system, comprising a tower base (2), characterized in that: A tower body (1) is installed above the tower base (2), a cabin (3) is installed above the tower body (1), a tower base (4) is installed at the bottom of the tower body (1), the tower base (4) comprises an upper fixing plate (401) and a connecting shaft (402), the connecting shaft (402) is located at the bottom of the upper fixing plate (401), the upper fixing plate (401) is located above the tower base (2), four groups of inclination sensors (405) are installed on the top of the upper fixing plate (401), the inclination sensors (405) are installed at the bottom of the tower body (1), the interior of the cabin (3) is rotatably connected to a main shaft (301), and the connecting shaft (402) is located at the bottom of the upper fixing plate (401). A heating plate (304) is installed on one side of the bottom of the cabin (3), an infrared receiving plate (305) is installed on the bottom of the heating plate (304), an infrared emitter (101) is installed above the upper fixing plate (401), and the infrared emitter (101) is arranged corresponding to the heating plate (304), an impeller (302) is installed on the outside of one side of the main shaft (301), a speed detection mechanism (303) is installed on the other end of the main shaft (301), a monitoring box (5) is installed above the tower base (2), and the cabin (3), the speed detection mechanism (303) and the inclination sensor (405) are all electrically connected to the monitoring box (5).

2. A wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lower fixing plate (403) is installed at the bottom of the connecting shaft (402), and the connecting shaft (402) and the lower fixing plate (403) are both located inside the tower base (2). A plurality of groups of pressure sensors (404) are installed between the upper fixing plate (401) and the lower fixing plate (403), and the plurality of groups of pressure sensors (404) are all electrically connected to the monitoring box (5).

3. A wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A data detection box (701) is installed in the middle of the tower body (1), and a connecting rod (7) is installed at the other end of the data detection box (701).

4. A wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing ring (104) is installed on the outside of the tower body (1), and multiple groups of vibration sensors (105) are installed on the top of the fixing ring (104). The multiple groups of vibration sensors (105) are electrically connected to the monitoring box (5).

5. A wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A monitoring plate (406) is installed on one side of the upper fixed plate (401), a scale rod (407) is installed above the tower base (2), and one end of the monitoring plate (406) is sleeved on the outside of the scale rod (407).

6. A wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A signal transmission antenna (501) is installed on the top of the monitoring box (5).

7. A wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heating component is installed inside the monitoring box (5), and the heating plate (304) is electrically connected to the monitoring box (5).

8. The wind turbine tower status monitoring system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing rod (6) is provided on the top of the cabin (3), a solar panel (601) is installed on the other end of the fixing rod (6), and the solar panel (601) is electrically connected to the monitoring box (5).