Resin filling and shunting device for wind power blade manufacturing

Abstract

The utility model relates to a resin infusion shunting device used in wind power blade manufacturing, which comprises an adjusting rack, an infusion pipeline assembly, a valve control assembly and an electric control assembly, the electric control assembly comprises a controller, the infusion pipeline assembly comprises a main pipe and a plurality of branch pipes communicated with the main pipe, the plurality of branch pipes are provided with adjusting valves, and the adjusting valves are arranged on the main pipe. The adjusting rack comprises a supporting frame and a transverse rod mechanism, the valve control assembly comprises a fixing piece, a supporting piece, a driving piece and a valve opening degree detecting piece, the driving piece is fixed to the supporting piece through a base, the supporting piece is fixed to the transverse rod mechanism through the fixing piece, the driving piece is in transmission connection with the adjusting valve, and the valve opening degree detecting piece is used for detecting the opening degree of the adjusting valve. The valve opening detection part is in communication connection with the controller and transmits a detection signal to the controller, and the controller controls the driving part to act according to the detection signal so as to adjust the opening of the adjusting valve. According to the utility model, the opening degree of the filling control valve can be adjusted and controlled, so that the resin filling flow can be accurately controlled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of flow control technology, specifically relating to a resin injection diversion device for wind turbine blade manufacturing. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, wind turbine blade production mostly adopts vacuum infusion process, which involves sequentially laying fiber reinforcement material, release cloth, flow guide net, flow guide pipe, and branch pipe glue inlet on the surface of the blade mold, and then covering and sealing it with a vacuum film to form a closed impregnation area between the vacuum film and the blade mold. A vacuum pump is used to evacuate air to a negative pressure state in this area on one side, and the glue outlet pipe of the resin infusion machine is connected to the main glue inlet on the other side. The mixed resin and curing agent are sucked into the closed area through vacuum negative pressure, impregnating and hardening to form the blade.

[0003] However, vacuum injection involves manually controlling the opening of ball valves. These ball valves are scattered and numerous, requiring workers to frequently move within the mold cavity to operate them, which can easily lead to injection defects due to improper operation. Furthermore, relying on on-site workers to observe the resin wetting of the blade surface to judge and control the opening of the injection ball valves is prone to inaccurate judgment and insufficient flow control.

[0004] In summary, there is an urgent need to provide a diversion device that can achieve precise control of resin injection flow during the manufacturing process of wind turbine blades. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a diversion device that enables precise control of resin injection flow during the manufacturing process of wind turbine blades.

[0006] The above objective is achieved through the following technical solution: a resin injection diversion device for wind turbine blade manufacturing, comprising an adjustment frame, an injection pipeline assembly, a valve control assembly, and an electrical control assembly. The electrical control assembly includes a controller. The injection pipeline assembly includes a main pipe and multiple branch pipes connected to the main pipe. Each of the multiple branch pipes is equipped with a regulating valve. The adjustment frame includes a support frame and a crossbar mechanism. The crossbar mechanism is fixed on the support frame. The crossbar mechanism is equipped with multiple valve control assemblies that match the regulating valves. The valve control assembly includes a fixing component, a support component, a driving component, and a valve opening detection component. The driving component is fixed on the support component via a base. The support component is fixed on the crossbar mechanism via the fixing component. The driving component is drively connected to the regulating valve. The valve opening detection component is used to detect the opening of the regulating valve. The valve opening detection component is communicatively connected to the controller and transmits the detection signal to the controller. The controller controls the driving component to operate according to the detection signal, thereby adjusting the opening of the regulating valve.

[0007] The utility model is used for resin pouring process shunt in the vacuum pouring of wind power blade production, wherein the main pipe is communicated with the glue machine output pipeline, the branch pipe is communicated with the flow guide pipe feed inlet, resin is poured after shunt, the adjusting frame is used for fixing the valve control assembly, the horizontal pole mechanism is parallelly arranged with the main pipe, the adjusting valve is installed on the branch pipe, the valve opening degree detection piece is used for detecting the opening degree of the adjusting valve, the controller sends control instruction to the driving piece according to the valve opening degree signal of detection, the driving piece accepts the control instruction and carries out corresponding action, the adjusting piece of adjusting valve is rotated through the rotary drive of the driving piece, thereby controlling the opening degree of the adjusting valve. Preferably, the driving piece is a driving motor, and the driving motor is provided with a machine cover.

[0008] Further technical solutions are that the valve control assembly further includes a shaft coupling set and a snap ring, an output shaft of the driving piece is fixedly connected with the snap ring through the shaft coupling set, and the snap ring is clamped with the adjusting piece of the adjusting valve. The rotation of the driving piece is transmitted through the shaft coupling set and the snap ring to drive the adjusting piece of the adjusting valve to rotate. In a specific application process, the adjusting valve can be a ball valve, and the adjusting piece is a regulating handle of the ball valve at this time. The regulating handle is fixedly clamped with the snap ring.

[0009] Further technical solutions are that the shaft coupling set includes a first shaft coupling, a second shaft coupling and a third shaft coupling, the output shaft of the driving piece is fixedly connected with the first shaft coupling after penetrating through a shaft sleeve, both ends of the second shaft coupling are provided with dovetail grooves, the first shaft coupling and the third shaft coupling are both provided with dovetail bosses,

[0010] The first shaft coupling and the third shaft coupling are connected with the dovetail grooves of the second shaft coupling through the dovetail bosses respectively, and the snap ring is sleeved on the outer ring of the third shaft coupling and is fixedly connected with the third shaft coupling. In this way, the transmission connection is reliable.

[0011] Further technical solutions are that the shaft coupling set includes a sleeve ring, the sleeve ring is sleeved on the outer ring of the second shaft coupling and is fixedly connected with the second shaft coupling, blind holes are arranged on the dovetail bosses of the first shaft coupling and the third shaft coupling, the spring assemblies are arranged in the blind holes, the other ends of the spring assemblies protrude out of the blind holes and abut against the inner ring of the sleeve ring, and the plurality of spring assemblies are arranged in a cross and perpendicular manner. In this way, the cooperation angle of the snap ring and the adjusting valve can be adjusted within a certain range by arranging the spring assemblies, the angle and displacement of the shaft coupling in the sleeve ring in the horizontal and vertical directions can be adjusted by the spring force, the shaft coupling set is fixedly connected with the snap ring, the snap ring is clamped with the adjusting piece of the adjusting valve, even if there is a certain angle deviation in the clamping installation of the snap ring and the adjusting piece, the angle adjustment function of the spring assemblies arranged in the shaft coupling set can be used for compensation, and the snap ring can be matched with the adjusting piece smoothly.

[0012] A further technical solution is that the valve opening detection element is an angle sensor, and the rotating inner ring of the angle sensor is nested on the first coupling and locked together by a set screw.

[0013] A further technical solution is that the support is a fixed pipe, the fixing component is a fixing clamp, the fixing clamp is provided with a mounting seat, the fixing clamp is located on the top of the fixed pipe, and a connecting seat is provided on the fixed pipe via a saddle clamp, the connecting seat being provided with a pipe clamp for connecting the branch pipe. In specific applications, the valve control component is locked to the crossbar mechanism of the adjusting bracket via the fixing clamp, allowing for flexible and convenient adjustment; the pipe clamp is securely connected to the branch pipe.

[0014] A further technical solution is that the crossbar mechanism includes a central tube and transverse telescopic tubes fitted into the inner holes at both ends of the central tube. The central tube has clamps at both ends for fixing the transverse telescopic tubes. Opening the clamp handles allows the transverse telescopic tubes to be moved to fit the central tube to a length appropriate to the blade span. Pressing the handles then locks the overall length of the crossbeam assembly.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the support frame includes a tripod, a vertical telescopic rod, and a connector. The vertical telescopic rod is fixed to the tripod, and the horizontal bar mechanism is connected to the vertical telescopic rod through the connector. The telescopic rod is also locked using a pipe clamp. By opening the pipe clamp handle, the length of the vertical telescopic tube inserted into the bottom tube can be moved. After adjusting to a suitable height, pressing the handle locks the total height of the support frame.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the connector is a tee sleeve, the lower end of which is connected to the vertical telescopic rod, and the horizontal telescopic tube passes through the tee sleeve and is locked by a pipe clamp.

[0017] A further technical solution is to install a flow sensor on the branch pipe, which is communicatively connected to the controller and used to transmit the detected flow information to the controller. This configuration enables real-time display and cumulative closed-loop feedback of the flow in each branch pipe, achieving precise flow control.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the electronic control component also includes an electronic control box, which is equipped with a human-machine interface device and communicates with the controller. In this way, control parameters can be set and control commands can be input through the human-machine interface device, while relevant detected parameters can be displayed in real time.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the implementation of this utility model can realize the adjustment and control of the opening of the injection control valve. At the same time, it is equipped with detection devices such as flow sensor, temperature sensor, and vision, so as to realize the precise control of resin injection flow. This overcomes the technical problems in the prior art where the injection operation of wind turbine blades relies too much on manual judgment and the operation of personnel in the mold cavity leads to product defects and operational risks. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments of this utility model and their descriptions are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the resin injection diversion device for wind turbine blade manufacturing according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the valve control component and the support component according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the valve control component and the regulating valve according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the connection structure between the valve control component and the regulating valve according to one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the valve control assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjustment frame according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Adjustment frame; 2. Valve control assembly; 3. Base; 4. Drive components;

[0029] 5. Control valve; 6. Valve opening detection component; 7. Snap ring; 8. First coupling.

[0030] 9 Second coupling; 10 Third coupling; 11 Adjusting component; 12 Dovetail boss;

[0031] 13. Shaft sleeve; 14. Collar ring; 15. Spring assembly; 16. Flow sensor;

[0032] 17 Set screw; 18 Machine cover; 19 Support component; 20 Fixture component;

[0033] 21 Mounting bracket; 22 Connecting bracket; 23 Pipe clamp; 24 Main pipe;

[0034] 25 Branch pipe; 26 Support frame; 27 Crossbar mechanism; 28 Intermediate pipe;

[0035] 29 Horizontal telescopic tube; 30 Tripod; 31 Vertical telescopic rod; 32 Connector;

[0036] 33 Electrical control components; 34 Controllers; 35 Human-computer interaction devices. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. This description is merely illustrative and explanatory, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can combine the features in the embodiments described herein and in different embodiments according to the description in this document.

[0038] The embodiments of this utility model are as follows, please refer to... Figures 1-3 A resin injection diversion device for wind turbine blade manufacturing includes an adjustment frame 1, an injection pipeline assembly, a valve control assembly 2, and an electrical control assembly 33. The electrical control assembly 33 includes a controller 34. The injection pipeline assembly includes a main pipe 24 and multiple branch pipes 25 connected to the main pipe 24. Each branch pipe 25 is equipped with an adjustment valve 5. The adjustment frame 1 includes a support frame 26 and a crossbar mechanism 27. The crossbar mechanism 27 is fixed to the support frame 26. Multiple valve control assemblies 2, each matching the adjustment valve 5, are provided on the crossbar mechanism 27. The device includes a fixing component 20, a support component 19, a driving component 4, and a valve opening detection component 6. The driving component 4 is fixed to the support component 19 via a base 3. The support component 19 is fixed to the crossbar mechanism 27 via the fixing component 20. The driving component 4 is connected to the regulating valve 5 via a transmission connection. The valve opening detection component 6 is used to detect the opening degree of the regulating valve 5. The valve opening detection component 6 is communicatively connected to the controller 34 and transmits the detection signal to the controller 34. The controller 34 controls the driving component to operate according to the detection signal, thereby adjusting the opening degree of the regulating valve 5.

[0039] This invention relates to the flow control during resin injection in the vacuum infusion process of wind turbine blade production, such as... Figure 1The main pipe 24 is connected to the glue machine output pipe, and the branch pipe 25 is connected to the feed inlet of the guide pipe. After resin is diverted, it is injected. The adjusting frame 1 is used to fix the valve control component 2. The crossbar mechanism 27 is arranged parallel to the main pipe 24. The regulating valve 5 is installed on the branch pipe 25. The valve opening detection component 6 is used to detect the opening of the regulating valve 5. The controller 34 sends a control command to the drive component 4 according to the detected valve opening signal. The drive component 4 receives the control command and performs corresponding actions. The rotation of the drive component 4 drives the adjusting component 11 of the regulating valve 5 to rotate, thereby controlling the opening of the regulating valve 5. Preferably, the drive component 4 is a drive motor, and the drive motor is equipped with a cover 18.

[0040] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 2-5 The valve control assembly 2 further includes a coupling assembly and a retaining ring 7. The output shaft of the drive member 4 is fixedly connected to the retaining ring 7 via the coupling assembly, and the retaining ring 7 is engaged with the adjusting member 11 of the regulating valve 5. The rotation of the drive member 4 drives the adjusting member 11 of the regulating valve 5 to rotate via the coupling assembly and the retaining ring 7. In specific applications, the regulating valve 5 can be a ball valve, and the adjusting member 11 is the adjusting handle of the ball valve, which is fixedly engaged with the retaining ring 7.

[0041] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 2-5 The coupling assembly includes a first coupling 8, a second coupling 9, and a third coupling 10. The output shaft of the drive component 4 passes through the bushing 13 and is fixedly connected to the first coupling 8. The second coupling 9 has dovetail grooves at both ends. Both the first coupling 8 and the third coupling 10 have dovetail bosses 12. The first coupling 8 and the third coupling 10 are connected to the dovetail grooves of the second coupling 9 through the dovetail bosses 12. The retaining ring 7 is sleeved on the outer ring of the third coupling 10 and fixedly connected to it. This configuration ensures a reliable transmission connection.

[0042] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 2-5The coupling assembly includes a collar 14, which is fitted onto the outer ring of the second coupling 9 and fixedly connected to it. Both the first coupling 8 and the third coupling 10 have dovetail bosses 12 with blind holes. A spring assembly 15 is installed within each blind hole, with the other end of the spring assembly 15 extending out of the blind hole and pressing against the inner ring of the collar 14. Multiple spring assemblies 15 are arranged perpendicularly and intersectingly. This arrangement allows for adjustment of the fitting angle between the retaining sleeve and the regulating valve 5 within a certain range using the spring assemblies 15. The spring force can appropriately adjust the horizontal and vertical angles and displacements of the coupling within the collar 14. Since the coupling assembly is fixedly connected to the retaining ring 7, and the retaining ring 7 is tightly connected to the adjusting element 11 of the regulating valve 5, even if there is a certain angular deviation in the clamping installation of the retaining ring 7 and the adjusting element 11, it can be compensated for by the angle adjustment function of the spring assembly 15 within the coupling assembly, ensuring that the retaining ring 7 smoothly matches the adjusting element 11.

[0043] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 2-5 The valve opening detection component 6 is an angle sensor, and the rotating inner ring of the angle sensor is nested on the first coupling 8 and locked in place by the set screw 17.

[0044] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 The support member 19 is a fixed pipe, and the fixing member 20 is a fixing clamp. The fixing clamp is provided with a mounting base 21 and is located at the top of the fixed pipe. A connecting seat 22 is provided on the fixed pipe via a saddle clamp 23, and the connecting seat 22 is provided with a pipe clamp 23 for connecting the branch pipe 25. In specific applications, the valve control component 2 is locked to the crossbar mechanism 27 of the adjusting bracket via the fixing clamp, allowing for flexible and convenient adjustment; the pipe clamp 23 is securely connected to the branch pipe 25.

[0045] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6 The crossbar mechanism 27 includes a central tube 28 and transverse telescopic tubes 29 fitted into the inner holes at both ends of the central tube 28. The central tube 28 has clamps at both ends for fixing the transverse telescopic tubes 29. Opening the clamp handles allows the transverse telescopic tubes 29 to be moved to fit the central tube 28 to a length appropriate to the blade span. Pressing the handles then locks the overall length of the crossbeam assembly.

[0046] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6The support frame 26 includes a tripod 30, a vertical telescopic rod 31, and a connector 32. The vertical telescopic rod 31 is fixed to the tripod 30, and the horizontal bar mechanism 27 is connected to the vertical telescopic rod 31 through the connector 32. The telescopic rod 31 is also locked by a pipe clamp. By opening the pipe clamp handle, the length of the vertical telescopic tube inserted into the bottom tube can be moved. After adjusting to a suitable height, pressing the handle will lock the total height of the support frame 26.

[0047] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6 The connector 32 is a tee sleeve, the lower end of which is connected to the vertical telescopic rod 31, and the horizontal telescopic pipe 29 passes through the tee sleeve and is locked by a pipe clamp.

[0048] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 A flow sensor 16 is installed on each branch pipe 25. The flow sensor 16 is communicatively connected to the controller 34 and is used to transmit the detected flow information to the controller 34. This configuration enables real-time display and cumulative closed-loop feedback of the flow in each branch pipe 25, achieving precise flow control.

[0049] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of this utility model, the resin injection device further includes a mold temperature sensor and a vision system. The vision system is used to detect information such as the color change of the resin flow state and wetting degree. The mold temperature sensor is communicatively connected to the controller 34 and is used to transmit the detected information to the controller 34. Thus, by utilizing the temperature information of the mold within the resin injection area, as well as the color change of the resin flow state and wetting degree, an algorithm (Darcy's Law) is used to calculate the opening sequence, opening degree, and injection time of each ball valve, thereby achieving automatic mold injection, effectively improving production efficiency and ensuring injection quality.

[0050] Based on the above embodiments, in another embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 The electronic control component 33 also includes an electronic control box, which is equipped with a human-machine interface device 35 and is communicatively connected to the controller 34. Thus, control parameters can be set and control commands can be input via the human-machine interface device 35, while relevant detected parameters can be displayed in real time.

[0051] Compared with the prior art, the implementation of this utility model can realize the adjustment and control of the opening of the injection control valve. At the same time, it is equipped with flow sensor 16, temperature sensor, vision and other detection devices to achieve precise control of resin injection flow. This overcomes the technical problems in the prior art where the injection operation of wind turbine blades relies too much on manual judgment and the operation of personnel in the mold cavity leads to product defects and operational risks.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A resin infusion flow splitting device for wind turbine blade manufacture, characterised in that, The application relates to a regulating frame, a perfusion pipeline assembly, a valve control assembly and an electric control assembly, wherein the electric control assembly comprises a controller, the perfusion pipeline assembly comprises a main pipeline and a plurality of branch pipelines communicated with the main pipeline, each of the branch pipelines is provided with a regulating valve, the regulating frame comprises a support frame and a crossbar mechanism, the crossbar mechanism is fixed on the support frame, a plurality of valve control assemblies matched with the regulating valves are arranged on the crossbar mechanism, each valve control assembly comprises a fixing member, a supporting member, a driving member and a valve opening degree detecting member, the driving member is fixed on the supporting member through a base, the supporting member is fixed on the crossbar mechanism through the fixing member, the driving member is in transmission connection with the regulating valve, the valve opening degree detecting member is used for detecting the opening degree of the regulating valve, the valve opening degree detecting member is in communication connection with the controller and transmits a detection signal to the controller, and the controller controls the driving member to act according to the detection signal so as to regulate the opening degree of the regulating valve.

2. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 1, characterised in that, The valve control assembly further comprises a coupling set and a clamping ring, the output shaft of the driving member is fixedly connected with the clamping ring through the coupling set, and the clamping ring is clamped with the regulating member of the regulating valve.

3. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 2, characterised in that, The coupling set comprises a first coupling, a second coupling and a third coupling, the output shaft of the driving member is fixedly connected with the first coupling after penetrating through a shaft sleeve, the second coupling is provided with dovetail grooves at two ends, the first coupling and the third coupling are provided with dovetail bosses, the first coupling and the third coupling are connected with the dovetail grooves of the second coupling through the dovetail bosses respectively, and the clamping ring is sleeved on the outer ring of the third coupling and is fixedly connected with the third coupling.

4. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 3, characterised in that, The coupling set comprises a sleeve ring, the sleeve ring is sleeved on the outer ring of the second coupling and is fixedly connected with the second coupling, the dovetail bosses of the first coupling and the third coupling are provided with blind holes respectively, spring assemblies are arranged in the blind holes, the other ends of the spring assemblies are extended out of the blind holes and abut against the inner ring of the sleeve ring, and the spring assemblies are arranged in a cross perpendicular mode.

5. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 4, characterised in that, The valve opening degree detecting member is an angle sensor, and the rotating inner ring of the angle sensor is nested on the first coupling and is locked and connected through a lock screw.

6. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 4, characterised in that, The supporting member is a fixed pipe, the fixing member is a fixing clamp, the fixing clamp is provided with a mounting seat, the fixing clamp is arranged on the top of the fixed pipe, the fixed pipe is provided with a connecting seat through a saddle pipe clamp, and the connecting seat is provided with a pipe clamp used for connecting the branch pipeline.

7. The resin infusion flow splitting apparatus for wind blade manufacturing of claim 1, wherein, The crossbar mechanism comprises an intermediate pipe and transverse telescopic pipes sleeved in the inner holes of the two ends of the intermediate pipe, and the two ends of the intermediate pipe are provided with pipe clamps used for fixing the transverse telescopic pipes.

8. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 7, characterised in that, The support frame comprises a tripod, a vertical telescopic rod and a connecting member, the vertical telescopic rod is fixed on the tripod, and the crossbar mechanism is connected with the vertical telescopic rod through the connecting member.

9. A resin infusion flow splitting device for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 8, characterised in that, The connecting member is a three-way pipe sleeve, the lower end of the three-way pipe sleeve is connected with the vertical telescopic rod, the transverse telescopic pipe penetrates through the three-way pipe sleeve and is locked through a pipe clamp.

10. The resin infusion flow splitting apparatus for the manufacture of wind turbine blades according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric control assembly further comprises an electric control box, which is provided with a human-computer interaction device and is in communication connection with the controller.

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