Novel blade root side support

By designing a new blade root side bracket and utilizing the limiting tips and positioning mechanisms of the bottom frame and top frame, the problem of damage to the blade root due to lack of fixation during sea transportation was solved, and the blade root was firmly fixed and safely transported.

CN223482809UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28KEDONG AUTOMATION TECH (JIASHAN) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423263680.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-28
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-28

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, when transporting wind turbine blades at sea, the blade roots lack effective fixation, resulting in problems such as blade root bending and collision damage.

Method used

A new blade root side bracket is designed, which includes a bottom bracket and a top bracket. The blade root can be detachably fixed by combining a limiting top, a positioning mechanism and a pin shaft.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the blade roots from being damaged by collision during sea turbulence, ensuring the stability of the blade roots and transportation safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel blade root side face support which is installed in a splicing mode through a bottom frame and a top frame, and studs of a blade root are fixed to the bottom frame and the top frame respectively to achieve fixation. The bottom frame comprises a plurality of first horizontal pipes which are horizontally arranged and a plurality of first vertical pipes which are vertically arranged, and the first horizontal pipes and the first vertical pipes are spliced to form a rectangular bottom frame; a limiting tip is arranged at the top of the first vertical pipe, and a first through hole with a through surface is formed in the limiting tip; a positioning mechanism is installed on the bottom frame and used for allowing a stud on the blade root to penetrate through and screwing a nut to be fixed. The top frame comprises a plurality of horizontally arranged second transverse pipes and a plurality of vertically arranged second vertical pipes, and the second transverse pipes and the second vertical pipes are spliced to form a rectangular top frame; a first limiting hole is formed in the bottom face of the second vertical pipe, a through second through hole is formed in the side wall of the second vertical pipe, a positioning mechanism is installed on the top frame, and a stud on the blade root penetrates through the positioning mechanism and is screwed with a nut to be fixed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of wind power transportation technology, specifically relating to a novel blade root side support. Background Art

[0002] Wind turbine blades are one of the core components of wind turbines, and their quality directly affects the performance and effectiveness of the wind turbine.

[0003] The structure of a wind turbine blade mainly includes the following parts: The outer shell, typically made of composite materials such as glass fiber reinforced resin, to ensure lightweight yet high strength. The root reinforcement layer, located at the blade root, provides additional strength and stiffness to cope with the enormous stresses generated during rotation. The web, perpendicular to the outer shell and located inside, supports the blade shell and bears bending loads; it often uses an I-beam structure to reduce weight. The spars, perpendicular to the web and located inside the outer shell, serve as the main load-bearing structure of the blade; their structure directly affects the structural strength in the flapping direction. The leading and trailing edge structures, located at bends on the outer shell surface, include a bonding area and a sandwich area at the leading edge, and a sandwich structure, reinforcement area, and bonding area at the trailing edge. These structures collectively enhance the blade's shear resistance and stiffness.

[0004] The root of a wind turbine blade is connected and fixed to the hub for rotation. During transport, a curved support is placed at the blade tip, the middle of the outer casing, and below the blade root, secured with ropes. This method is suitable for land-based operations. However, for ship transport, where blades are placed on cargo ships, this curved support is unsuitable. At sea, blades are subject to rocking from wave to wave. Placing the support only below the blade root leaves the root unsecured as it moves upwards, leading to bending, collisions, and damage that renders the blade unusable. Therefore, a new structure is needed to secure the blade root during ship transport. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the above-mentioned background technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a new type of blade root side support, which is installed by splicing a base frame and a top frame, and the studs of the blade root are fixed on the base frame and the top frame respectively to achieve fixation.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is achieved as follows:

[0007] A novel blade root side support includes a base frame and a top frame spliced ​​with the base frame; the base frame includes several horizontally arranged first horizontal tubes and several vertically arranged first vertical tubes, the first horizontal tubes and the first vertical tubes spliced ​​together to form a rectangular base frame; the top of the first vertical tubes is provided with a limiting point, the limiting point having a first through hole through the surface; a positioning mechanism is installed on the base frame, the positioning mechanism being used for screws on the blade root to pass through and be fixed with nuts;

[0008] The top frame includes several horizontally arranged second horizontal tubes and several vertically arranged second vertical tubes. The second horizontal tubes and the second vertical tubes are spliced ​​together to form a rectangular top frame. The bottom surface of the second vertical tube is provided with a first limiting hole, and the side wall of the second vertical tube is provided with a through second hole. A positioning mechanism is installed on the top frame. The positioning mechanism is used to pass through the stud on the blade root and screw on the nut for fixation.

[0009] The top frame is stacked on the bottom frame, the limiting tip is inserted into the first limiting hole, and the pin passes through the second through hole and is connected and fixed to the first through hole.

[0010] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment: several short first horizontal tubes are welded between two long first horizontal tubes; two first vertical tubes are welded to the front and rear ends of the bottom frame respectively; two first vertical tubes are welded to the left and right ends of the bottom frame; the top of the limiting tip is conical, and the bottom of the limiting tip is provided with a threaded post; it also includes a first pad block, on which a third through hole is opened, the threaded post passes through the third through hole and is fixed by screwing on a nut; the first pad plate is welded to the first vertical tube and fixed; a second vertical tube corresponding to the first vertical tube is provided on the top frame.

[0011] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred option: a first support plate with an arc-shaped upper surface is welded to the first horizontal tubes at both ends of the bottom frame, and a second support plate with an arc shape is welded between the two first support plates.

[0012] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: a triangular first reinforcing plate is welded between the first support plate and the second support plate.

[0013] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme: the positioning mechanism includes two opposing first plates, with several through first round tubes welded between the two first plates, and the several first round tubes arranged in an arc shape; second plates are welded to both sides of the two first plates, and bolts pass through the second plates to connect and fix them to the first or second vertical tubes.

[0014] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred embodiment of the above scheme, it also includes a buffer block, which has several third through holes. Bolts pass through the buffer pad and are connected to the first plate. The third through holes correspond to the first round tube.

[0015] Based on the above scheme and as a preferred option, two forklift pipes are welded onto the first and second vertical pipes.

[0016] The outstanding and beneficial technical effects of this utility model compared to the prior art are:

[0017] The novel leaf root side support of this utility model, compared with the prior art, includes a base frame and a top frame. The base frame is formed by welding a first horizontal tube and a first vertical tube to form a bottom frame, and the top frame is formed by welding a second horizontal tube and a second vertical tube to form a top frame. The bottom frame and the top frame are rectangular frames, and the structure is firm and stable.

[0018] A limiting pin is set at the top of the first vertical tube. The limiting pin is inserted into the first limiting hole at the bottom of the second vertical tube. Then, the pin is passed through the second vertical tube and the limiting pin to realize the splicing of the base frame and the top frame, matching the specifications and dimensions of the blade root. The stud on the blade root passes through the positioning mechanism and is screwed with a nut to fix it, thus fixing the blade root. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall front structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall exploded structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall rear structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning mechanism of this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: Base frame 01; First horizontal tube 010; First vertical tube 011; Forklift tube 0110; Limiting center 012; First through hole 0120; Threaded post 0121; First pad block 013; Third through hole 0130; First support plate 014; First reinforcing plate 0140; Second support plate 015; Top frame 02; Second horizontal tube 020; Second vertical tube 021; First limiting hole 0210; Second through hole 0211; Positioning mechanism 03; First plate 030; First round tube 031; Second plate 032; Pin 04; Threaded post 05; Buffer block 06; Third through hole 060; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments;

[0026] This embodiment provides a novel leaf root side support, including a base frame 01 and a top frame 02 spliced ​​with the base frame 01; the base frame 01 and the top frame 02 are spliced ​​together vertically to match the size of the entire side of the leaf root;

[0027] The base frame 01 is made of metal tubing and has high strength and stability. The base frame 01 includes several horizontally arranged first horizontal tubes 010 and several vertically arranged first vertical tubes 011. The first horizontal tubes 010 and the first vertical tubes 011 are spliced ​​together to form a rectangular base frame. The first horizontal tubes 010 are used for horizontal connection on the horizontal plane, and the first vertical tubes 011 are used for vertical connection.

[0028] The top of the first vertical tube 011 is provided with a limiting tip 012, and the limiting tip 012 has a first through hole 0120 that penetrates the surface; the limiting tip 012 is also made of metal block; a positioning mechanism 03 is installed on the bottom frame, and the positioning mechanism 03 is used to fix the stud 05 on the blade root by screwing on the nut.

[0029] The top frame 02 is also made of metal tubing. The top frame 02 includes several horizontally arranged second horizontal tubes 020 and several vertically arranged second vertical tubes 021. The second horizontal tubes 020 and the second vertical tubes 021 are spliced ​​together to form a rectangular top frame. The bottom surface of the second vertical tube 021 is provided with a first limiting hole 0210, and the side wall of the second vertical tube 021 is provided with a through second through hole 0211. A positioning mechanism 03 is installed on the top frame. The positioning mechanism 03 is used for the studs 05 on the blade root to pass through and be screwed on with nuts for fixation. The second horizontal tubes 020 and the second vertical tubes 021 are also spliced ​​together to form a rectangular frame.

[0030] The top frame 02 is stacked on the base frame 01, and the limiting point 012 is inserted into the first limiting hole 0210. The pin 04 passes through the second through hole 0211 and the first through hole 0120 for connection and fixation. This achieves a detachable connection, facilitating assembly and transportation.

[0031] As described above, in the specific usage process, the base frame 01 is placed on the cargo ship, the top frame 02 is placed on the base frame 01, the limiting pin 012 is inserted into the second vertical tube 021, and the pin 04 passes through the second vertical tube 021 and the limiting pin 012 for fixation, thereby achieving connection and fixation; then the studs 05 on the blade root pass through the positioning mechanisms 03 on the base frame 01 and the top frame 02 respectively, and then the nuts are screwed on for fixation; the bolts pass through the base frame 01 and are fixed on the cargo ship.

[0032] The base frame 01 and the top frame 02 are spliced ​​together to form a large rectangular frame, which fixes the studs 05 on the blade root, that is, fixes the sides of the blade root from top to bottom, thus preventing the blade root from being damaged by collisions when it is rocked at sea.

[0033] Furthermore, several short first horizontal pipes 010 are welded between the two long first horizontal pipes 010, and two first vertical pipes 011 are welded to the front and rear ends of the bottom frame respectively, and two first vertical pipes 011 are welded to the left and right ends of the bottom frame.

[0034] According to design requirements, the first horizontal tube 010 and the first vertical tube 011, of varying lengths, are welded and fixed together. Figure 2As shown; two first vertical tubes 011 are respectively set on the left, center and right of the bottom frame, which have better support and bearing capacity, and will inevitably be crushed by the top frame 02;

[0035] The top of the limiting tip 012 is conical, and the bottom of the limiting tip 012 is provided with a threaded post 0121; the top of the limiting tip 012 facilitates the insertion of the second vertical tube 021.

[0036] It also includes a first pad 013, on which a third through hole 0600130 is provided. A threaded post 0121 passes through the third through hole 0600131 and is fixed by screwing on a nut. The first pad is welded to the first vertical pipe 011 for fixation.

[0037] The top frame 02 is equipped with a second vertical tube 021 corresponding to the first vertical tube 011.

[0038] As described above, in the specific assembly process, the threaded post 0121 of the limiting tip 012 passes through the first pad 013 and is fixed with a nut. Then, the first pad 013 is welded onto the first vertical tube 011. If the limiting tip 012 is damaged, the first pad 013 is cut and replaced.

[0039] Furthermore, a first support plate 014 with an arc-shaped upper surface is welded to the first horizontal tube 010 at both ends of the bottom frame, and a second support plate 015 with an arc shape is welded between the two first support plates 014.

[0040] As mentioned above, the second support plate 015 is used to support the leaf root, which serves to limit and support, making it more stable;

[0041] Furthermore, a triangular first reinforcing plate 0140 is welded between the first support plate 014 and the second support plate 015.

[0042] As mentioned above, the second support plate 015 is more robust, less prone to being crushed, and has a longer service life.

[0043] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism 03 includes two opposing first plates 030, and a number of through first round tubes 031 are welded between the two first plates 030, and the number of first round tubes 031 are arranged in an arc shape.

[0044] The first round tube 031 is used to limit and protect the stud 05, and the stud 05 is protected by being encased in the first round tube 031.

[0045] The two first plates 030 are welded to the two sides of the second plate 032, and bolts pass through the second plate 032 to connect and fix it to the first vertical pipe 011 or the second vertical pipe 021.

[0046] As mentioned above, such as Figure 4As shown, four positioning mechanisms 03 are fixed to the two ends of the base frame 01 and the top frame 02 respectively through the second plate 032, corresponding to four positions on the blade root. At the same time, several first circular tubes 031 are arranged in an arc shape to fit the studs 05 of the blade root.

[0047] Furthermore, it also includes a buffer block 06, which has several third through holes 0600130. Bolts pass through the buffer pad and are connected to the first plate 030. The third through holes 0600130 correspond to the first round tube 031.

[0048] As described above, the buffer pad is supported by an elastic rubber block in order to prevent damage to the stud 05 when it is inserted into the first round tube 031.

[0049] Preferably, an arc-shaped long strip washer is added. The stud 05 passes through the first round tube 031, passes through the long strip washer, and is screwed on with a nut. The long strip washer plays a clamping and fixing role to prevent the stud 05 from shaking.

[0050] Furthermore, two forklift pipes 0110 are welded onto the first vertical pipe 011 and the second vertical pipe 021.

[0051] As described above, the forklift tube 0110 is a metal square tube, welded to the first vertical tube 011 and the second vertical tube 021, for the insertion of the forklift's forks to facilitate transportation.

[0052] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0053] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," "connection," "fixing," and "screw-on," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection.

[0054] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of the present utility model should be covered within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel leaf root lateral support, characterized in that: It includes a base frame and a top frame spliced ​​with the base frame; the base frame includes several horizontally arranged first horizontal tubes and several vertically arranged first vertical tubes, and the first horizontal tubes and first vertical tubes are spliced ​​to form a rectangular base frame; the top of the first vertical tube is provided with a limiting center, and the limiting center has a first through hole that penetrates the surface; a positioning mechanism is installed on the base frame, and the positioning mechanism is used for the studs on the blade root to pass through and be screwed on with nuts for fixation; The top frame includes several horizontally arranged second horizontal tubes and several vertically arranged second vertical tubes. The second horizontal tubes and the second vertical tubes are spliced ​​together to form a rectangular top frame. The bottom surface of the second vertical tube is provided with a first limiting hole, and the side wall of the second vertical tube is provided with a through second hole. A positioning mechanism is installed on the top frame. The positioning mechanism is used to pass through the stud on the blade root and screw on the nut for fixation. The top frame is stacked on the bottom frame, the limiting tip is inserted into the first limiting hole, and the pin passes through the second through hole and is connected and fixed to the first through hole.

2. The novel leaf root side support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several short first horizontal pipes are welded between the two long first horizontal pipes. Two first vertical pipes are welded to the front and back ends of the bottom frame respectively, and two first vertical pipes are welded to the left and right ends of the bottom frame. The top of the limiting tip is conical, and the bottom of the limiting tip is provided with a threaded post; It also includes a first pad block, on which a third through hole is provided, a threaded post passes through the third through hole and is fixed by screwing on a nut, and a first pad plate is welded to the first vertical pipe for fixation; The top frame is equipped with a second vertical pipe corresponding to the first vertical pipe.

3. The novel leaf root side support according to claim 2, characterized in that: At both ends of the bottom frame, a first support plate with an arc-shaped upper surface is welded to the first horizontal tube, and a second support plate with an arc shape is welded between the two first support plates.

4. The novel leaf root side support according to claim 2, characterized in that: A triangular first reinforcing plate is welded between the first support plate and the second support plate.

5. The novel leaf root side support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism includes two opposing first plates, with several through first round tubes welded between the two first plates, and the several first round tubes arranged in an arc shape; The two first plates are welded to the two sides of each other, and bolts pass through the second plates to connect and fix them to the first or second vertical pipe.

6. The novel leaf root side support according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a buffer block, which has several third through holes. Bolts pass through the buffer pad and are connected to the first plate. The third through holes correspond to the first round tube.

7. The novel leaf root side support according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two forklift pipes are welded onto the first and second vertical pipes.