Tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool

By using tooling frames and rotating mechanisms during tower transportation, the stress state of the tower can be dynamically adjusted, solving the problem of tower deformation during marine transportation, improving transportation safety and stability, and reducing maintenance and operating costs.

CN223606237UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28ZHONGTIAN TECH GRP OFFSHORE ENG CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202520048725.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-09

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Technical Problem

Traditional tower transportation technology is insufficient in terms of support and fixing methods, making it difficult to cope with the complex marine transportation environment. This results in the tower being prone to uneven stress or deformation during transportation, affecting construction quality and efficiency, and negatively impacting the overall performance and lifespan of the wind turbine.

Method used

The tower anti-deformation transport fixture is adopted, which includes two tooling frames and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism consists of a rotating shaft, connecting rod and supporting components. It dynamically adjusts the stress state of the tower to ensure uniform stress distribution and avoid deformation caused by single-point pressure or long-term static stress.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents tower deformation during transportation, enhances structural stability and safety, improves transportation flexibility and equipment utilization, and reduces maintenance needs and operating costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tower drum transportation, in particular to a tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool, and aims to solve the problem that a tower drum is prone to deformation during transportation. The tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool comprises two tool frames, a rotating mechanism used for supporting the tower drum to rotate is arranged between the two tool frames, and the rotating mechanism comprises two rotating shafts and a plurality of connecting rods; the two rotating shafts are rotationally connected to the two tool frames respectively, the circle centers of the two rotating shafts are located on the same axis, the connecting rods are divided into two sets, the two sets of connecting rods are arranged on the two rotating shafts respectively, each set of connecting rods are arranged in a crossed mode, and the rotating shafts are arranged at the crossed positions of the connecting rods. Fixing holes used for being connected with a tower drum flange are formed in the two ends of any connecting rod in a penetrating mode, and the rotating mechanism further comprises a bearing assembly. The method has the effects that the structural stability of the tower drum is enhanced, dynamic interference can be flexibly dealt with, and the transportation safety and stability of the tower drum are improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The application relates to the technical field of tower cylinder transportation, in particular to a tower cylinder anti-deformation transportation tool. BACKGROUND

[0002] In a traditional offshore wind power project, the tower cylinder, as a key supporting structure of a wind turbine, is crucial in the transportation process. This process usually includes hoisting and loading, fixed support, navigation transportation, and unloading and transfer, and each step needs to be carefully planned and executed to ensure that the tower cylinder can be safely and efficiently delivered to the construction site in a complex marine environment. This not only relates to the integrity of the tower cylinder itself, but also provides a solid foundation and guarantee for subsequent installation work.

[0003] In the related art, the traditional tower cylinder transportation technology has obvious deficiencies in the support and fixing mode, and it is difficult to effectively cope with complex marine transportation environments, resulting in uneven force or deformation of the tower cylinder during transportation, which seriously affects the construction quality and efficiency, and also has long-term negative effects on the overall performance and service life of the wind turbine, and therefore needs to be improved. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In order to solve the problem of deformation of the tower cylinder during transportation, the application provides a tower cylinder anti-deformation transportation tool.

[0005] The tower cylinder anti-deformation transportation tool provided by the application adopts the following technical scheme:

[0006] A tower cylinder anti-deformation transportation tool, comprising two tool frames, a rotating mechanism for supporting the rotation of the tower cylinder is arranged between the two tool frames, the rotating mechanism comprises two rotating shafts and a plurality of connecting rods, the two rotating shafts are respectively rotatably connected to the two tool frames, the centers of the two rotating shafts are located on the same axis, the plurality of connecting rods are divided into two groups, the two groups of connecting rods are arranged on the two rotating shafts, each group of connecting rods is arranged in a cross shape, the rotating shaft is arranged at the intersection of the plurality of connecting rods, and the two ends of any connecting rod are provided with fixing holes for connecting with the flange of the tower cylinder.

[0007] Because the traditional tower cylinder transportation technology has obvious deficiencies in the support and fixing mode, it is difficult to effectively cope with complex marine transportation environments, resulting in uneven force or deformation of the tower cylinder during transportation, which seriously affects the construction quality and efficiency, and also has long-term negative effects on the overall performance and service life of the wind turbine; by adopting the above technical scheme, two tool frames are included, the rotating mechanism is installed between the two tool frames, and the rotating mechanism is composed of two rotating shafts, a plurality of connecting rods and a supporting assembly;

[0008] When the tower drum is transported, the tower drum is hoisted horizontally between two tooling racks, the center line of the tower drum is ensured to coincide with the axes of the two rotating shafts, and the flange of the tower drum is tightly connected with the connecting rod by using the preset fixing holes on the connecting rod and fasteners such as bolts and nuts, and the support assembly is installed to further support the tower drum. During transportation, the rotating mechanism is dynamically adjusted according to the actual situation to cope with possible bumps or external force, so that the tower drum can uniformly disperse the stress and avoid deformation caused by single-point pressure or long-term static stress;

[0009] Through the setting of the tooling rack and the rotating mechanism, the stress state of the tower drum can be dynamically adjusted during transportation, effectively avoiding the deformation problem caused by single-point pressure or long-term static stress, enhancing the structural stability of the tower drum, flexibly coping with dynamic interference, improving the safety and stability of the tower drum transportation, and widely applicable to different types of tower drum transportation tasks, improving the utilization rate of the equipment, and the maintenance requirement of the device during transportation is relatively low, reducing the operating cost.

[0010] Optionally, the support assembly comprises a plurality of tower drum support seats, the plurality of tower drum support seats are arranged between the two tooling racks, the plurality of tower drum support seats are arranged in sequence and at intervals along the length direction of the tower drum, and a semicircular supporting surface is formed on any one of the tower drum support seats.

[0011] By adopting the above technical scheme, the support assembly is composed of a plurality of tower drum support seats, and the semicircular supporting surface is formed on the tower drum support seat. Through the setting of the tower drum support seat and the semicircular supporting surface, the risk of tower drum shaking or deformation caused by unstable support is reduced, the safety and stability of the tower drum during transportation are ensured, the weight and stress of the tower drum can be dispersed to multiple support points, and the damage of the support seat or the deformation of the tower drum caused by excessive single-point stress can be avoided.

[0012] Optionally, an arc-shaped die adapted to the outer wall of the tower drum is arranged on the tower drum support seat.

[0013] By adopting the above technical scheme, the arc-shaped die is installed on the tower drum support seat. Through the setting of the arc-shaped die, the arc-shaped die can be customized according to the size and shape of different tower drums, has strong adaptability, can meet the transportation requirements of different types of tower drums, improves the utilization rate and flexibility of the equipment, and can provide more accurate and stable support.

[0014] Optionally, two fixing plates for fixing the arc-shaped die are arranged on the tower drum support seat, and a plurality of fixing bolts are arranged on the two fixing plates.

[0015] By adopting the technical scheme, the fixing plate is used for mounting the arc-shaped mold on the tower drum supporting seat and fixing the arc-shaped mold through the fixing bolt; through the arrangement of the fixing plate and the fixing bolt, the arc-shaped mold is ensured to be closely attached to the semicircular supporting surface of the tower drum supporting seat, high-precision support is achieved, the risk of tower drum shaking or deformation caused by improper installation is reduced, maintenance and replacement are facilitated, and maintenance cost and time are reduced.

[0016] Optionally, the bottom of the tower drum supporting seat is provided with a plurality of adaptive pads for adjusting the height, and the plurality of adaptive pads are sequentially stacked and fixed on the bottom of the tower drum supporting seat.

[0017] By adopting the technical scheme, the plurality of adaptive pads are mounted on the bottom of the tower drum supporting seat; through the arrangement of the plurality of adaptive pads, the height of the tower drum can be adjusted according to actual needs, the vertical position of the tower drum is accurately controlled by increasing or reducing the number of pads, different transportation and installation requirements are met, the tower drum supporting seat is additionally supported, the weight of the tower drum is dispersed to reduce the stress pressure of the supporting seat, and stability is enhanced.

[0018] Optionally, a bearing seat for mounting a rotating shaft is arranged on the tool holder, the bearing seat comprises a base and a cover plate, the base is connected to the tool holder, one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the base, the upper end of the base is in an open shape, the cover plate is connected to the opening of the base, and a fastener for fixation is arranged between the cover plate and the base.

[0019] By adopting the technical scheme, the rotating shaft is mounted on the tool holder through the bearing seat, and the bearing seat is composed of the base and the cover plate; through the arrangement of the base, the cover plate and the fastener, the base serves as the base part of the bearing seat and provides stable support for the rotating shaft, the cover plate is connected to the opening of the base, and a closed space is formed between the cover plate and the base through the fastener, so that the rotating shaft is effectively protected from external environment, and installation and disassembly are facilitated, which helps to improve work efficiency.

[0020] Optionally, a base plate for support is arranged at the bottom of the tool holder, and a plurality of through holes for fixation are arranged in the base plate.

[0021] By adopting the technical scheme, the base plate is welded and fixed at the bottom of the tool holder, and the through holes are arranged in the base plate; through the arrangement of the base plate and the through holes, the base plate is usually made of high-strength and wear-resistant material and can bear the weight of the tool holder and the objects carried thereby, so that the stability of support is enhanced, and the through holes can be conveniently connected or separated from the ground or other fixed structures, so that installation and disassembly are facilitated.

[0022] Optionally, a plurality of reinforcing ribs for enhancing structural strength are arranged between the base plate and the tooling rack, and the two ends of the reinforcing ribs are connected to the base plate and the tooling rack respectively.

[0023] By adopting the above technical scheme, the plurality of reinforcing ribs are welded and fixed between the base plate and the tooling rack. By arranging the plurality of reinforcing ribs, the structural strength of the entire tooling rack is improved, the overall load-carrying capacity and stability are enhanced, stress is effectively dispersed, the possibility of structural deformation is reduced, the durability of the tooling rack is improved, and the service life thereof is prolonged.

[0024] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] By arranging the tooling rack and the rotating mechanism, the stress state of the tower drum can be dynamically adjusted during transportation, deformation problems caused by single-point pressure or long-term static stress are effectively avoided, the structural stability of the tower drum is enhanced, dynamic interference can be flexibly coped with, the safety and stability of the tower drum transportation are improved, the device can be widely applied to different types of tower drum transportation tasks, the utilization rate of the equipment is improved, and the maintenance requirement of the device during transportation is relatively low, thereby reducing the operating cost;

[0026] By arranging the tower drum supporting seat and the semi-arc supporting surface, the risk of tower drum shaking or deformation caused by unstable support is reduced, the safety and stability of the tower drum during transportation are ensured, the weight and stress of the tower drum can be dispersed to multiple support points, and damage to the supporting seat or deformation of the tower drum caused by excessive stress on a single point can be avoided;

[0027] By arranging the arc-shaped mold, the arc-shaped mold can be customized according to the size and shape of different tower drums, has strong adaptability, can meet the transportation requirements of different types of tower drums, improves the utilization rate and flexibility of the equipment, and can provide more accurate and stable support. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of a tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 2 is a structural schematic view of a bearing seat in an embodiment of the present application.

[0030] Figure 3 is a structural schematic view of a supporting assembly in an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Explanation of reference signs: 1, tool frame; 2, rotating mechanism; 21, rotating shaft; 22, connecting rod; 221, fixing hole; 23, supporting assembly; 231, tower drum supporting seat; 3, semi-arc supporting surface; 4, arc-shaped mold; 5, fixing plate; 51, fixing bolt; 6, adaptive pad block; 7, bearing seat; 71, base; 72, cover plate; 8, fastener; 9, base plate; 91, through hole; 10, reinforcing rib. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be described in detail in combination with the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-3 The application is further described in detail.

[0033] The embodiment of the application discloses a tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool. Figure 1 The tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool comprises two tool frames 1, the two tool frames 1 are identical in structure in the embodiment, a tower drum to be transported is hoisted to the space between the two tool frames 1 by hoisting equipment, and a rotating mechanism 2 is installed between the two tool frames 1, and the rotating mechanism 2 is used for supporting the rotation of the tower drum.

[0034] Referring to Figure 1 The bottom of each tool frame 1 is welded with a base plate 9, the base plate 9 is placed on the ground, the base plate 9 increases the contact area of the tool frame 1 with the ground, meanwhile, a plurality of through holes 91 are formed through the base plate 9, in the embodiment, the through holes 91 are used for allowing fasteners 8 such as bolts to pass through; the base plate 9 is usually made of high-strength and wear-resistant material, can bear the weight of the tool frame 1 and the articles carried thereby, enhances the stability of support, meanwhile, the through holes 91 can conveniently connect or separate the base plate 9 from the ground or other fixed structures, and facilitate installation and dismounting.

[0035] Referring to Figure 1 A plurality of reinforcing ribs 10 are welded between the base plate 9 and the tool frame 1, the two ends of the reinforcing rib 10 are welded on the base plate 9 and the tool frame 1 respectively, and the reinforcing rib 10 forms a triangular cross section between the base plate 9 and the tool frame 1; the reinforcing rib 10 can improve the structural strength of the entire tool frame 1, enhance the overall carrying capacity and stability, effectively disperse stress, reduce the possibility of structural deformation, help to improve the durability of the tool frame 1, and prolong the service life.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the rotating mechanism 2 comprises two rotating shafts 21, a plurality of connecting rods 22 and a supporting assembly 23, the two rotating shafts 21 correspond to the two tool racks 1 respectively, the top of each tool rack 1 is provided with a bearing seat 7, the bearing seat 7 is internally provided with a bearing in the embodiment, the bearing seat 7 comprises a base 71 and a cover plate 72, the base 71 is fixed on the tool rack 1 through bolts, the upper end of the base 71 is in an open shape, the cover plate 72 is connected to the opening at the top of the base 71, the rotating shaft 21 is rotatably installed between the base 71 and the cover plate 72, and the fastener 8 is installed between the cover plate 72 and the base 71, the fastener 8 can be a bolt, the base 71 serves as the base part of the bearing seat 7 and provides stable support for the rotating shaft 21, the cover plate 72 is connected to the opening of the base 71 and is fixed with the base 71 through the fastener 8 to form a closed space, which effectively protects the rotating shaft 21 from the external environment and facilitates installation and disassembly, which helps to improve work efficiency.

[0037] With reference to Figure 1 , the centers of the two rotating shafts 21 are on the same axis, the plurality of connecting rods 22 are divided into two groups, the two groups of connecting rods 22 are respectively installed on the two rotating shafts 21, and the plurality of connecting rods 22 in each group are arranged in a cross shape, and the rotating shaft 21 is installed at the intersection of the plurality of connecting rods 22 in each group, and the intersection of the connecting rods 22 is also the center position of the connecting rods 22.

[0038] With reference to Figure 1 , the two ends of any connecting rod 22 are provided with fixing holes 221, the two ends of the tower drum are provided with flanges in the embodiment, the fixing holes 221 of the connecting rod 22 are connected and fixed with the flanges through the fixing bolts 51, and the rotating mechanism 2 can be provided with a corresponding motor to drive the tower drum to rotate automatically during transportation, so as to meet the specific transportation and installation requirements, and the motor can also be selected not to be provided, but to be ingeniously utilized to rotate automatically, so that the tower drum can rotate automatically to a certain extent when encountering external factors such as bumps and vibrations, so as to adapt to the complex and changeable transportation environment.

[0039] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 3The supporting assembly 23 comprises a plurality of tower drum supporting seats 231, which are arranged between the two tool racks 1, are arranged in sequence and at intervals along the length direction of the tower drum, preferably, the number of the tower drum supporting seats 231 is two, each of the tower drum supporting seats 231 is provided with a semicircular supporting surface 3, and an arc-shaped mold 4 is installed at the semicircular supporting surface 3 of the tower drum supporting seat 231, the arc-shaped mold 4 is used for adapting to the outer wall of the tower drum, and the arc-shaped mold 4 does not affect the normal rotation of the tower drum, in the embodiment, the arc-shaped mold 4 can be customized according to the size and shape of different tower drums, has strong adaptability, can meet the transportation requirements of different types of tower drums, improves the utilization rate and flexibility of the equipment, and can provide more accurate and stable support.

[0040] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The tower drum supporting seat 231 is provided with two fixed plates 5, the two fixed plates 5 are installed at the two ends of the arc-shaped mold 4 respectively, a plurality of fixed bolts 51 are installed on each of the fixed plates 5, the arc-shaped mold 4 is ensured to be closely attached to the semicircular supporting surface 3 of the tower drum supporting seat 231, high-precision support is realized, the risk of tower drum shaking or deformation caused by improper installation is reduced, maintenance and replacement are facilitated, and the maintenance cost and time are reduced.

[0041] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The bottom of the tower drum supporting seat 231 is provided with a plurality of adaptive pads 6, the plurality of adaptive pads 6 are sequentially stacked and fixed at the bottom of the tower drum supporting seat 231, in the embodiment, the height of the tower drum can be adjusted according to actual needs, the number of the adaptive pads 6 is increased or reduced, the vertical position of the tower drum is accurately controlled, different transportation and installation requirements are met, the tower drum supporting seat 231 is additionally supported, the weight of the tower drum is dispersed, the stress pressure of the supporting seat is reduced, and the stability is enhanced.

[0042] The implementation principle of the tower drum anti-deformation transportation tool in the embodiment of the application is as follows: when the tower drum is transported, the tower drum is horizontally lifted between the two tool racks 1, the center line of the tower drum is ensured to coincide with the axis of the two rotating shafts 21, the flange of the tower drum is tightly connected with the connecting rod 22 through fasteners 8 such as bolts and nuts by using the pre-set fixing holes 221 on the connecting rod 22, and the tower drum supporting seat 231 is installed to further support the tower drum, in the transportation process, the rotating mechanism 2 is dynamically adjusted according to actual conditions to cope with possible bumps or external force, so that the tower drum can uniformly disperse stress and deformation caused by single-point pressure or long-time static stress is avoided.

[0043] Through the setting of the tool frame 1 and the rotating mechanism 2 and the like, the tower drum can dynamically adjust its stress state during transportation, effectively avoids the deformation problem caused by single-point pressure or long-time static stress, enhances the structural stability of the tower drum, can flexibly cope with dynamic interference, improves the safety and stability of the tower drum transportation, can be widely applied to different types of tower drum transportation tasks, improves the utilization rate of the equipment, and the maintenance requirement of the device during transportation is relatively low, reduces the operation cost.

[0044] The above are preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application, therefore: any equivalent changes made on the structure, shape, principle of the present application shall be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tower section deformation prevention transportation tool, characterized in that: The utility model provides a kind of tower crane manufacturing device, including two tooling frames (1), rotating mechanism (2) for supporting tower drum rotation is provided between two tooling frames (1), the rotating mechanism (2) includes two rotating shafts (21) and several connecting rods (22), two rotating shafts (21) are rotatably connected on two tooling frames (1) respectively, the center of two rotating shafts (21) is located on the same axis, several connecting rods (22) are divided into two groups, two connecting rods (22) are arranged on two rotating shafts (21) respectively, and each group of several connecting rods (22) is arranged in cross, and rotating shaft (21) is arranged at the intersection of several connecting rods (22), and the both ends of any connecting rod (22) are penetrated and are provided with fixed hole (221) for being connected with tower drum flange, and the rotating mechanism (2) further includes supporting assembly (23).

2. The anti-deformation transportation tool for tower section according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting assembly (23) includes several tower drum supporting seats (231), and the several tower drum supporting seats (231) are arranged between the two tooling frames (1), and the several tower drum supporting seats (231) are sequentially and spacedly arranged along the length direction of the tower drum, and the semi-arc supporting surface (3) is formed on any one of the tower drum supporting seats (231).

3. The anti-deformation transportation tool for tower section according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tower drum supporting seat (231) is provided with an arc-shaped mold (4) matched with the outer wall of the tower drum, and the arc-shaped mold (4) is arranged at the semi-arc supporting surface (3) of the tower drum supporting seat (231).

4. The anti-deformation transportation tool for tower section according to claim 3, characterized in that: The tower drum supporting seat (231) is provided with two fixing plates (5) for fixing the arc-shaped mold (4), and the two fixing plates (5) are provided with a plurality of fixing bolts (51).

5. The anti-deformation transportation tool for tower section according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the tower drum supporting seat (231) is provided with a plurality of adaptive pads (6) for adjusting the height, and the plurality of adaptive pads (6) are sequentially and fixedly stacked on the bottom of the tower drum supporting seat (231).

6. The tower deformation-preventing transportation tool according to claim 1, wherein: The tooling frame (1) is provided with a bearing seat (7) for mounting the rotating shaft (21), the bearing seat (7) includes a base (71) and a cover plate (72), the base (71) is connected to the tooling frame (1), one end of the rotating shaft (21) is rotatably connected to the base (71), the upper end of the base (71) is in an open shape, the cover plate (72) is connected to the opening of the base (71), and the fastener (8) is arranged between the cover plate (72) and the base (71) for fixing.

7. The tower deformation-preventing transportation tool according to claim 1, wherein: The bottom of the tooling frame (1) is provided with a base plate (9) for supporting, and a plurality of through holes (91) for fixing are formed through the base plate (9).

8. The tower deformation-preventing transportation tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs (10) are arranged between the base plate (9) and the tooling frame (1) for enhancing the structural strength, and the two ends of the reinforcing rib (10) are connected to the base plate (9) and the tooling frame (1) respectively.