Sealing brush of shield tunneling machine
By designing a quick-disassembly shield machine sealing brush structure, the problem of disassembly difficulties caused by the complex steel wire frame structure was solved, enabling rapid disassembly and installation, improving safety and sealing performance, reducing costs and extending service life.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422760587.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-13
AI Technical Summary
The complex wire frame structure of the shield machine's sealing brush makes disassembly and replacement difficult, increasing operation time and safety risks, especially in confined underground environments.
A structure including a fixing clamp, an upper steel frame, a lower steel frame, and a detachable wire brush was designed. Quick disassembly and installation are achieved through components such as a flip-out extrusion plate and a limiting cylinder. The wire brush consists of an arc-shaped part, a straight part, and an elastic part, which enhances its compressive strength.
It enables quick disassembly and installation of the sealing brush, reduces downtime and maintenance costs, improves safety and sealing performance, and extends service life.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of shield machine sealing brush, especially a shield machine sealing brush. BACKGROUND
[0002] The shield machine sealing brush, as a crucial part in the operation of the shield machine, its performance directly determines the efficiency and safety of the shield construction. Through its unique design and high-quality materials, the sealing brush establishes a solid sealing line between the tail of the shield machine and the segment, effectively preventing the leakage of mud, water, sand and other substances.
[0003] However, the steel wire frame structure of the shield machine sealing brush brings considerable challenges in actual use for disassembly and replacement. This structure is composed of multiple steel wire assemblies and complex connection points, and each assembly needs precise positioning and fixing, making the disassembly and reassembly process quite cumbersome and difficult.
[0004] More complicatedly, the shield machine usually works in narrow and challenging underground environments, which makes the operation personnel face even more arduous tasks when disassembling and replacing the sealing brush. At the same time, due to the special working environment, the operation personnel may face safety risks such as falling and electric shock when performing these tasks, which requires them to be doubly careful during operation, which may further prolong the operation time. SUMMARY
[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a shield machine sealing brush that can effectively solve the problems raised in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0007] A shield machine sealing brush, comprising a fixed clamp, an upper steel frame, the upper steel frame is installed in the clamping cavity of the fixed clamp;
[0008] The lower end of the upper steel frame is provided with a lower steel frame, and the upper steel frame and the lower steel frame are provided with mesh holes and are aligned, a detachable steel wire brush is installed at the mesh hole of the upper steel frame and the lower steel frame, the upper end of the fixed clamp is connected with a turnover extrusion plate through a hinge device, and the detachable steel wire brush is fixed by rotating the turnover extrusion plate to extrude it;
[0009] The detachable steel wire brush comprises a steel wire brush arc-shaped part, a steel wire brush straight strip part and an elastic part, the lower end of the elastic part is provided with the steel wire brush straight strip part, and the steel wire brush straight strip part is fixed through the upper steel frame and the lower steel frame, the lower end of the steel wire brush straight strip part is provided with the steel wire brush arc-shaped part, and the steel wire brush arc-shaped part provides compression resistance for the sealing brush.
[0010] The further preferred scheme of the utility model discloses, the upper layer steel frame is fixed with the lower layer steel frame between through the spacing cylinder, bolt and nut and anti -skid gasket, and spacing cylinder, bolt and nut and anti -skid gasket distribute in the four corners of upper layer steel frame, lower layer steel frame,
[0011] The further preferred scheme of the utility model discloses, steel wire brush straight strip part, steel wire brush arc section and elastic part integral design, steel wire brush straight strip part welding fixed on lower layer steel frame, and the cross section of steel wire brush straight strip part, steel wire brush arc section and elastic part is '' vertical design,
[0012] The further preferred scheme of the utility model discloses, the upper layer steel frame is fixed with the lower layer steel frame between through the spacing cylinder, bolt and nut and anti -skid gasket, and spacing cylinder, bolt and nut and anti -skid gasket distribute in the four corners of upper layer steel frame, lower layer steel frame,
[0013] The further preferred scheme of the utility model discloses, the middle part of steel wire brush straight strip part is equipped with clamping fixed part, and the cross section of clamping fixed part is '' U vertical design, clamping fixed part is welded on steel wire brush straight strip part, and clamping fixed part is bendable metal material, and through winding clamping fixed part on lower layer steel frame, ensure the stable use of steel wire brush,
[0014] The further preferred scheme of the utility model discloses, the upper end of elastic part is equipped with bending connecting part, and bending connecting part is bendable metal material, and bending bending connecting part makes it wind on upper layer steel frame, so that elastic part has the arc.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:
[0016] In the utility model, through the unique design of the quick separation upper and lower steel frame system, the staff can quickly complete the disassembly and installation of the steel wire brush, thereby greatly reducing the downtime and maintenance cost. In addition, this design allows the quick release of the fixed state of the steel wire brush, effectively reduces the risk of accidental injury or damage, and significantly improves the safety of the work site. When the steel wire brush is damaged or worn, thanks to the quick disassembly design, we can quickly replace it, which not only reduces the downtime of the shield tunneling machine due to sealing problems, but also significantly improves the overall operation efficiency of the shield tunneling machine.
[0017] At the same time, the quick disassembly design reduces the damage to the sealing brush and other related parts during disassembly, ensuring the long-term use of these parts, thereby reducing the long-term maintenance cost.
[0018] The ingenious design of the clamping and fixing parts and the bending connection parts ensures that the wire brush can be firmly fixed to the steel frame, effectively preventing the wire brush from loosening or falling off during use, and further improving the stability and reliability of the sealing brush. This design also enables the wire brush to maintain a stable shape and position when subjected to pressure, enhancing its compressive strength and allowing it to better cope with various pressure changes during the operation of the tunnel boring machine.
[0019] Furthermore, the stable wire brush structure ensures a tight fit between the sealing brush and other components of the tunnel boring machine (TBM), significantly reducing the risk of leakage and greatly improving the TBM's sealing performance. This stable fixing structure also reduces wear and deformation of the wire brush during use, thereby extending its service life and reducing replacement frequency and costs. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the steel frame and wire brush of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Fixing clamp; 2. Flipping extrusion plate; 3. Hinge device; 4. Upper steel frame; 5. Lower steel frame; 6. Mesh; 7. Arc-shaped part of wire brush; 8. Straight part of wire brush; 9. Clamping and fixing part; 10. Elastic part; 11. Bending connection part. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figures 1-4 As shown, when introducing the shield machine sealing brush of this embodiment, we can start with its components. First, this sealing brush includes a fixing clamp 1 and an upper steel frame 4, wherein the upper steel frame 4 is carefully installed in the clamping cavity of the fixing clamp 1. To further improve its performance, a lower steel frame 5 is provided at the lower end of the upper steel frame 4, and the two cooperate with each other through a specific design.
[0028] Both the upper steel frame 4 and the lower steel frame 5 are provided with mesh holes 6, and these mesh holes 6 correspond to each other. At these mesh holes 6, we installed detachable wire brushes, which enables the wire brushes to be easily replaced or repaired when needed.
[0029] To fix the wire brush, we connected the flipping extrusion plate 2 to the upper end of the fixing clip 1 through the hinge device 3. By simply rotating the flipping extrusion plate 2, we can extrude the wire brush to make it more firmly fixed on the steel frame.
[0030] The design of this wire brush is very unique. It consists of a wire brush arc part 7, a wire brush straight part 8, and an elastic part 10. The lower end of the elastic part 10 is provided with the wire brush straight part 8, and this straight part passes through the upper steel frame 4 and the lower steel frame 5 and is fixed. At the lower end of the wire brush straight part 8, we designed the wire brush arc part 7, and this part of the design greatly enhances the compressive resistance of the sealing brush.
[0031] To ensure the stable connection between the upper steel frame 4 and the lower steel frame 5, we used limit cylinders, bolts, nuts, and anti-slip gaskets, and carefully distributed them at the four corners of the steel frame.
[0032] The wire brush straight part 8, the wire brush arc part 7, and the elastic part 10 are integrally designed. Such a design not only improves the strength of the sealing brush but also makes it more durable. Among them, the wire brush straight part 8 is welded to the lower steel frame 5, and the cross-sections of these three parts present a unique "丿" - shaped design.
[0033] In addition, we added a rubber sealing gasket between the upper steel frame 4 and the fixing clip 1 to enhance the sealing effect. The flipping range of the flipping extrusion plate 2 is set from zero degree to thirty degrees to ensure the flexibility and stability of its operation; since the lower steel frame 5 is connected to the wire brush, after removing the nut at the connection of the upper steel frame 4 and the lower steel frame 5, it is convenient to take out the lower steel frame 5 and all the wire brushes for easy replacement and maintenance.
[0034] Embodiment Two
[0035] The shield machine sealing brush of this embodiment is further optimized based on Embodiment One. In addition to having all the features in Embodiment One, we also made some improvements to the design of the wire brush.
[0036] First, in the middle of the wire brush straight part 8, we added a clamping and fixing part 9. The cross-section of the clamping and fixing part 9 is designed in a "U" - shape and is welded to the wire brush straight part 8. This design enables the clamping and fixing part 9 to be bent and wound around the lower steel frame 5, thus ensuring the stability of the wire brush during use.
[0037] Secondly, at the upper end of the elastic part 10, we added a bending connecting part 11. The bending connecting part 11 is also made of bendable metal material, and by bending it, it can be wound around the upper layer steel frame 4. Such design makes the elastic part 10 have an arc, thereby further enhancing the compression resistance of the sealing brush. The sealing brush of the shield tunneling machine of the embodiment not only has higher stability and durability, but also is more flexible and convenient during use.
[0038] Disassembly process: Ensure that the shield tunneling machine is in a stopped state, and disconnect all power supply and hydraulic supply related to the sealing brush. Gently turn the turnover extrusion plate 2 to release the extrusion force on the steel wire brush. Pay attention to stability and safety during operation to avoid pinching fingers.
[0039] Using appropriate tools, remove the limiting cylinder, bolt, nut and anti-skid washer at the four corners of the connection between the upper layer steel frame 4 and the fixing clamp 1. After confirming that the connecting nut between the upper layer steel frame 4 and the lower layer steel frame 5 has been removed, carefully take out the lower layer steel frame 5 together with the steel wire brush from the upper layer steel frame 4. Take out the steel wire brush one by one from the lower layer steel frame 5, and pay attention to keep the steel wire brush intact and reusable.
[0040] Clean and inspect the removed steel frame and steel wire brush, and record the wear and damage for subsequent repair or replacement.
[0041] In use: Check whether the new steel wire brush and steel frame are intact, and ensure that all parts meet the use requirements. Install the lower layer steel frame 5 in the upper layer steel frame 4, ensure that the mesh holes 6 of the two correspond to each other, and fix them using bolts, nuts and anti-skid washers.
[0042] Pass the steel wire brush through the mesh holes 6 of the upper layer steel frame 4 and the lower layer steel frame 5 one by one, and ensure that the straight part 8 of the steel wire brush is correctly fixed on the lower layer steel frame 5. Turn the turnover extrusion plate 2 to properly extrude the steel wire brush, and ensure that the steel wire brush is firmly fixed on the steel frame. Overall check the installed sealing brush to ensure that all parts are correctly and stably installed. Then debug, observe the working state of the sealing brush to ensure that it can meet the use requirements of the shield tunneling machine. After confirming that the sealing brush is installed correctly and debugged normally, restart the shield tunneling machine for normal work.
[0043] The disassembly and use process of the sealing brush of the shield tunneling machine can be ensured to be safe, efficient and accurate. At the same time, regular inspection and replacement of the sealing brush can ensure its long-term stable operation, and improve the working efficiency and service life of the shield tunneling machine.
[0044] It is to be noted that, in this document, the terms such as first and second, etc. are used merely to distinguish one entity or action from another, and do not necessarily require or imply there is any such actual relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, the terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but can also include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element preceded by "comprises a" does not, without more constraints, foreclose the existence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises the recited element.
[0045] The basic principle and main features of the present application and the advantages of the present application are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited by the above-mentioned embodiments, and the above-mentioned embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only to illustrate the principle of the present application. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, various changes and improvements can be made to the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the claimed present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A shield machine sealing brush comprising a fixed clamp (1), an upper layer steel frame (4) mounted in the clamp cavity of the fixed clamp (1), characterized in that: The lower end of the upper steel frame (4) is provided with a lower steel frame (5), the upper steel frame (4) and the lower steel frame (5) are provided with mesh holes (6) and are aligned, the mesh holes (6) of the upper steel frame (4) and the lower steel frame (5) are provided with detachable steel wire brushes, the upper end of the fixed clamp (1) is connected with a turnover extrusion plate (2) through a hinge device (3), and the detachable steel wire brush is extruded and fixed by rotating the turnover extrusion plate (2); The detachable steel wire brush comprises a steel wire brush arc-shaped part (7), a steel wire brush straight strip part (8) and an elastic part (10), the lower end of the elastic part (10) is provided with the steel wire brush straight strip part (8), the steel wire brush straight strip part (8) passes through the upper steel frame (4) and the lower steel frame (5) and is fixed, and the lower end of the steel wire brush straight strip part (8) is provided with the steel wire brush arc-shaped part (7), and the steel wire brush arc-shaped part (7) provides pressure resistance for the sealing brush.
2. The sealing brush for a tunneling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper steel frame (4) and the lower steel frame (5) are fixed through a limiting cylinder, a bolt, a nut and an anti-skid gasket, and the limiting cylinder, the bolt, the nut and the anti-skid gasket are distributed at four corners of the upper steel frame (4) and the lower steel frame (5).
3. The sealing brush for a tunneling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steel wire brush straight strip part (8), the steel wire brush arc-shaped part (7) and the elastic part (10) are integrally designed, the steel wire brush straight strip part (8) is welded and fixed on the lower steel frame (5), and the cross section of the steel wire brush straight strip part (8), the steel wire brush arc-shaped part (7) and the elastic part (10) is designed in the shape of a "T" character.
4. The sealing brush for a tunneling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper steel frame (4) and the fixed clamp (1) are provided with a rubber sealing gasket, and the turnover range of the turnover extrusion plate (2) is zero to thirty degrees.
5. A sealing brush for a tunneling machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The middle part of the steel wire brush straight strip part (8) is provided with a clamping fixed part (9), the cross section of the clamping fixed part (9) is designed in the shape of a "U" character, the clamping fixed part (9) is welded on the steel wire brush straight strip part (8), and the clamping fixed part (9) is a bendable metal material, the clamping fixed part (9) is wound on the lower steel frame (5) by being bent, and the stable use of the steel wire brush is ensured.
6. The sealing brush for a tunneling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the elastic part (10) is provided with a bent connecting part (11), the bent connecting part (11) is a bendable metal material, the bent connecting part (11) is wound on the upper steel frame (4) by being bent, and the elastic part (10) has an arc.