Wind turbine generator variable pitch controller with good heat dissipation effect

By introducing a rotating shaft and gear transmission system heat sink and cooling fan into the pitch controller of the wind turbine, combined with a dry particle moisture absorption structure, the heat dissipation problem of the pitch controller under high load operation is solved, achieving efficient heat dissipation and moisture prevention, and extending its service life.

CN223662015UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12华电(宁夏)能源有限公司新能源分公司
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Application Number
CN202520155173.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-23
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-23

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Technical Problem

Poor heat dissipation in the pitch controller of a wind turbine under high load operation leads to increased temperature, affecting performance and lifespan, and may cause malfunctions.

Method used

It adopts a heat sink with a rotating shaft and gear transmission system, combined with a cooling fan and a moisture-absorbing structure with drying particles, to optimize the airflow path and form an air circulation, preventing moisture intrusion.

Benefits of technology

Significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency, keeps the controller operating at low temperatures, extends service life, and enhances overall performance and reliability.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a wind turbine generator variable pitch controller with a good heat dissipation effect, which comprises a controller main body, the controller main body is arranged in a control box, the top end of the control box is provided with a heat dissipation opening, a heat dissipation plate is arranged in the heat dissipation opening, two ends of the heat dissipation plate are provided with rotating shafts, and the rotating shafts are connected with the heat dissipation opening through bearings. According to the utility model, the heat dissipation plate with the rotating shafts and the gear transmission system is arranged at the top end of the control box, the angle of the heat dissipation plate can be adjusted according to needs, the air flow path is optimized, and the heat dissipation fan is arranged at the bottom end of the control box, so that the heat dissipation effect is improved, and the heat dissipation efficiency is improved. Hot air in the control box can be quickly exhausted, and meanwhile, external cold air is introduced, so that good air circulation is formed. The double heat dissipation mechanism not only can obviously improve the heat dissipation efficiency, but also can ensure that the variable pitch controller is kept at a lower temperature during high-load operation, so that the service life of the variable pitch controller is prolonged, and the overall performance is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of wind turbine pitch controllers, and more specifically, to a wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation. Background Technology

[0002] A wind turbine pitch controller is a device specifically designed to control the blade angle of a wind turbine. Its core function is to optimize the overall performance of the wind turbine by precisely adjusting the blade angle (a process known as "pitch control"). Specifically, the pitch controller can dynamically adjust the blade angle based on real-time wind speed and direction data, thereby maximizing wind energy capture efficiency while ensuring efficient and safe operation of the wind turbine under various wind speed conditions.

[0003] However, while pitch controllers play a crucial role in improving the performance of wind turbine generators, they also face several challenges in actual operation. Because wind turbines typically operate in harsh environments, such as high mountains or offshore platforms, where climate conditions are variable and extreme, the controller needs to withstand high loads for extended periods. This continuous high-load operation causes a significant amount of heat to be generated in the controller's internal electronic components. If this heat is not effectively dissipated, the controller's temperature will rise. Increased temperature not only affects the pitch controller's performance, slowing its response and reducing control accuracy, but may also shorten its lifespan. Prolonged operation in high-temperature environments can even damage electronic components, ultimately leading to the failure of the entire wind turbine generator.

[0004] No effective solutions have yet been proposed to address the problems in the relevant technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to the problems in related technologies, this utility model proposes a wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation to overcome the aforementioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] Therefore, the specific technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation includes a controller body, which is located inside a control box. The top of the control box has a heat dissipation vent, and a heat dissipation plate is located inside the heat dissipation vent. Rotating shafts are located at both ends of the heat dissipation plate. The rotating shafts are connected to the heat dissipation vents through bearings. A driven gear is located on one of the rotating shafts, and a toothed plate is meshed below the driven gear.

[0008] Furthermore, there are multiple heat sinks.

[0009] Furthermore, in order to drive the heat sink to rotate and facilitate the adjustment of the size of the heat dissipation vent, a drive motor is provided on one side of one of the heat sinks, and the output end of the drive motor is connected to the rotating shaft.

[0010] Furthermore, in order to limit the movement distance of the gear, the gear plate is located inside the limiting groove, which is connected to the control box.

[0011] Furthermore, a temperature sensor is installed on the top of the controller body, and the temperature sensor is connected to the controller body, which in turn is connected to the drive motor.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the control box has an opening, inside which is a cooling fan, which is connected to the main body of the controller.

[0013] Furthermore, in order to absorb moisture inside the control box and prevent moisture from affecting the controller body, there are placement slots fixed on both sides inside the control box, and placement boxes are placed inside the placement slots, with drying granules inside the placement boxes.

[0014] Furthermore, springs are provided on both sides inside the placement groove, with one end of the spring connected to the placement groove and the other end connected to the fixing plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the placement box has multiple through holes.

[0016] Furthermore, a mounting bracket is provided on the outside of the control box to facilitate its installation.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] (1) By installing a heat sink with a rotating shaft and gear transmission system at the top of the control box, the angle of the heat sink can be adjusted as needed to optimize the airflow path. Furthermore, by installing a cooling fan at the bottom of the control box, hot air inside the control box can be quickly exhausted while cold air from the outside can be introduced, forming a good air circulation. This dual heat dissipation mechanism not only significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency but also ensures that the pitch controller maintains a low temperature during high-load operation, thereby extending its service life and improving overall performance.

[0019] (2) By setting up a placement box inside the control box, which contains drying particles, the moisture inside the control box can be effectively absorbed, preventing electronic components from getting damp and extending the service life of the controller body. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a front view of a wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a side view of a wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the internal heat dissipation port of a wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation effect according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the internal structure of a wind turbine pitch controller placement slot with good heat dissipation according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 1. Controller body; 2. Control box; 3. Heat dissipation vent; 4. Heat sink; 5. Rotating shaft; 6. Driven gear; 7. Gear plate; 8. Drive motor; 9. Limiting groove; 10. Temperature sensor; 11. Opening; 12. Cooling fan; 13. Placement slot; 14. Placement box; 15. Spring; 16. Fixing plate; 17. Through hole; 18. Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation effect is provided.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figures 1-4As shown, the wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to the embodiment of this utility model includes a controller body 1, which is disposed inside a control box 2. The top of the control box 2 is provided with a heat dissipation vent 3, and a heat dissipation plate 4 is provided inside the heat dissipation vent 3. There are multiple heat dissipation plates 4, which are made of aluminum alloy. Rotating shafts 5 are provided at both ends of the heat dissipation plates 4. The rotating shafts 5 are connected to the heat dissipation vent 3 through bearings. A driven gear 6 is provided on one of the rotating shafts 5. A toothed plate 7 is meshed below the driven gear 6. The toothed plate 7 is disposed inside a limiting groove 9, which is connected to the control box 2. A drive motor 8 is provided on one side of one of the heat dissipation plates 4. The output end of the drive motor 8 is connected to the rotating shaft 5. A temperature sensor 10 is provided on the top of the controller body 1 and is connected to the controller body 1. The controller body 1 is connected to the drive motor 8. An opening 11 is provided at the bottom of the control box 2. A cooling fan 12 is provided inside the opening 11 and is connected to the controller body 1. Through the above scheme, the temperature sensor 10 can measure the temperature around the controller body 1 and transmit the temperature information to the controller body 1. When the temperature sensor 10 detects that the temperature has reached a predetermined value, the controller body 1 can control the cooling fan 12 to turn on. When the temperature continues to rise, the controller body 1 can control the drive motor 8 to rotate, driving one of the gears to rotate. The rotation of the gear drives the gear plate 7 to move, thereby driving the other gears to rotate, so that the heat sink 4 rotates to a vertical state, improving heat dissipation efficiency. When the temperature reaches a safe range, the controller body 1 controls the drive motor 8 to reverse, so that the heat sink 4 returns to its initial state. When the temperature sensor 10 detects that the temperature around the controller body 1 is low, it can control the heat sink 4 to rotate to a horizontal state. This horizontal state of the heat sink 4 can reduce the entry of external cold air, maintain the temperature inside the control box 2, and prevent equipment failure due to low temperature.

[0031] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the control box 2 has placement slots 13 fixed on both sides inside, and a placement box 14 is placed inside the placement slots 13. The placement box 14 contains drying granules made of silica gel. Springs 15 are provided on both sides inside the placement slots 13, with one end of the springs 15 connected to the placement slots 13 and the other end connected to the fixing plate 16. The placement box 14 has multiple through holes 17. A mounting bracket 18 is provided on the outside of the control box 2 for mounting the control box 2. Through the above scheme, by placing drying granules inside the placement box 14, the moisture inside the control box 2 can be absorbed, preventing moisture from invading the controller body 1 and causing damage to the controller body 1. The placement box 14 is fixed by the fixing plate 16 and the springs 15, making it easy to disassemble the placement box 14 when the drying granules need to be replaced.

[0032] In summary, by utilizing the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model, a heat sink 4 with a rotating shaft 5 and a gear transmission system is provided at the top of the control box 2. The angle of the heat sink 4 can be adjusted as needed to optimize the airflow path. Furthermore, by providing a cooling fan 12 at the bottom of the control box 2, hot air inside the control box 2 can be quickly exhausted while introducing cool air from the outside, forming a good air circulation. This dual heat dissipation mechanism not only significantly improves heat dissipation efficiency but also ensures that the pitch controller maintains a low temperature during high-load operation, thereby extending its service life and improving overall performance. Additionally, by providing a placement box 14 inside the control box 2, which contains drying particles, moisture inside the control box 2 can be effectively absorbed, preventing electronic components from getting damp and extending the service life of the controller body 1.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation, characterized in that, The controller includes a main body (1), which is located inside a control box (2). The top of the control box (2) is provided with a heat dissipation vent (3), and a heat dissipation plate (4) is provided inside the heat dissipation vent (3). Rotating shafts (5) are provided at both ends of the heat dissipation plate (4). The rotating shafts (5) are connected to the heat dissipation vent (3) through bearings. A driven gear (6) is provided on one of the rotating shafts (5), and a toothed plate (7) is meshed below the driven gear (6).

2. The wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of heat sinks (4) is multiple.

3. The wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the heat sinks (4) has a drive motor (8) on one side, and the output end of the drive motor (8) is connected to the rotating shaft (5).

4. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The toothed plate (7) is located inside the limiting groove (9), and the limiting groove (9) is connected to the control box (2).

5. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, A temperature sensor (10) is provided above the controller body (1), the temperature sensor (10) is connected to the controller body (1), and the controller body (1) is connected to the drive motor (8).

6. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (2) has an opening (11) at the bottom, and a cooling fan (12) is provided inside the opening (11). The cooling fan (12) is connected to the controller body (1).

7. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (2) has a placement slot (13) fixed on both sides inside. The placement slot (13) has a placement box (14) inside. The placement box (14) contains dry granules.

8. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 7, characterized in that, Springs (15) are provided on both sides inside the placement groove (13). One end of the spring (15) is connected to the placement groove (13), and the other end is connected to the fixing plate (16).

9. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 7, characterized in that, The placement box (14) is provided with through holes (17), and the number of through holes (17) is multiple.

10. A wind turbine pitch controller with good heat dissipation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control box (2) is provided with a mounting bracket (18) on the outside.