Hydroelectric composite winch integrated with recycling and laying functions
By integrating a hydroelectric composite winch, the problems of inconvenient deployment and tangle of cables in ship cleaning robots have been solved, enabling safe and simple robot operation and cable management, and adapting to harsh marine environments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520309465.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-26
AI Technical Summary
The deployment and recovery operations of existing ship cleaning robots are limited by the location of the crane, making them inconvenient to use. Furthermore, the cables are messy, tangled, and prone to knots, posing safety risks to manual operation.
Design a hydroelectric composite winch with integrated recovery and deployment functions. By integrating water pipes and cables into a single composite cable, and using an aviation aluminum profile frame, it integrates an umbilical cable winding winch, electric slip rings, water slip rings, a distribution compartment, and a power distribution cabinet to achieve water and electricity separation and integration. It is equipped with a wire rope drum and pulley system to simplify the operation process.
It enables robot deployment and cable retrieval without the need for a crane, reducing reliance on manual labor, improving safety, featuring a simple and reliable structure, adaptability to harsh marine environments, reduced costs, and a small footprint.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of ship cleaning robot deployment and water-electric composite transmission, and particularly relates to a water-electric composite winch integrated with recovery and deployment functions. BACKGROUND
[0002] The existing recovery and deployment of the ship cleaning robot is usually performed by using a ship crane or a gantry, and the deployment position is limited by the position of the crane, which is inconvenient to use. If there is no crane on the ship, manual deployment is required, which is dangerous and inconvenient to operate. In addition, the shore-based cavitation jet type ship cleaning robot needs to be connected to a water pipe and a cable at the same time, and the existing scheme usually binds a high-pressure water pipe and an umbilical cable together and then connects them to the robot.
[0003] The existing technology has the problems of messy cables, inconvenient cable arrangement during recovery and deployment, and easy entanglement and knotting. SUMMARY
[0004] The present application provides a water-electric composite winch integrated with recovery and deployment functions, which aims to integrate a traditional water pipe and a cable into a composite cable, effectively solving the problems of easy knotting and overall mess of the two cables.
[0005] The present application is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0006] The utility model provides a kind of water and electricity composite winch of integrated recovery function, including main body frame, umbilical cable winding winch, umbilical cable winding motor and speed reducer, steel wire rope reel, switch board, pulley system, the frame material of the main body frame selects aviation aluminum profile, the umbilical cable winding winch includes frame, water slip ring, electric slip ring and branch box, the switch board is integrated on composite winch, the main body frame is as the core support structure of winch, each component is connected together by welding, bolt connection etc., the main body frame is equipped with multiple mounting points and connecting hole, for fixed winch, umbilical cable winding motor, speed reducer, switch board etc.
[0007] Further, the overall frame of the main body frame has good corrosion resistance and excellent structural strength, not only can maintain stable performance and long service life in harsh marine environment, but also can improve the overall safety and reliability of the equipment. The frame improves the power system part to move the overall center of gravity, prevents overturning; the frame is lightweight, convenient, ensures strength while saving cost.
[0008] Further, the overall reel of the umbilical cable winding winch uses twelve cylindrical steel pipes, the umbilical cable winding winch uses roller support, which ensures strength while achieving weight loss effect, and avoids material waste. Since it is a water and electricity composite winch, the winch integrates water slip ring and electric slip ring, the main umbilical cable separates water and electricity in the branch box and connects them to the water slip ring and electric slip ring respectively, and integrates the two different media in a composite cable through the branch box, with high integration degree.
[0009] Further, the umbilical cable winding motor and speed reducer are integrated motor and speed reducer, which transmits power to the speed reducer through sprocket drive to the umbilical cable winding winch to complete the recovery and release of water and electricity composite cable.
[0010] Further, the steel wire rope reel is used for a recycling deployment robot, and the umbilical cable is not stressed when the recycling deployment robot is released, so that the umbilical cable is protected.
[0011] Further, the power distribution cabinet is integrated on the composite winch, and functions such as the recycling deployment robot and a recycling release cable are integrated on the power distribution cabinet, and an external interface is reserved.
[0012] Further, the composite winch is integrated with a deployment function, the winch is internally provided with a steel wire rope reel and a pulley system, the deployment and recycling of the robot can be realized through the steel wire rope reel, the reel is integrated in the winch, the structure is simple, the total weight is small, and the recycling and deployment are convenient.
[0013] The working principle of the utility model is as follows: the composite winch is connected with the tail end of the robot, the robot is lifted, and the head of the robot is horizontally downward; the robot is moved to the outside of the ship side through the composite winch, and the whole set of deployment system is fixed; the steel wire rope reel and the winch are started, a certain amount of composite cable is released, the robot is lowered synchronously, the robot is separated from the composite winch after being close to the ship wall, the composite cable is released and recycled synchronously through the control of the winch; the driving cleaning robot is used for cleaning along the ship body, and returns after the cleaning operation is completed; the robot is driven to the position below or obliquely below the composite winch, and the tail mushroom head is upward; the decoupling device carried by the steel wire rope reel is sleeved on the water and electricity composite cable; the decoupling device is lowered through the starting of the steel wire rope reel, the robot is started to climb upward after being connected with the mushroom head, the composite cable is collected through the starting of the winch, and the steel wire rope reel is lifted synchronously, so that the whole set of composite winch is moved to a safe position after being separated from the ship wall.
[0014] Beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. The utility model discloses a water and electricity composite winch integrated with recycling deployment functions, and the integrated deployment function can complete all functions of robot deployment and cable recycling release without the dependence on a crane.
[0016] 2. The utility model integrates the winch and the deployment function, reduces the dependence on manpower, and simplifies the deployment and recycling mode, so that the safety of operation is improved.
[0017] 3. The utility model discloses a frame structure simple and reliable, through the weight reduction design, the overall frame meets the high sea state operation, the projection area is small, the weight is light, the device itself is integrated with a pulley and a hoisting point, and the device is convenient to move and transport. DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 It is a general appearance structure schematic view of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 2 is a sectional structure schematic view of the utility model.
[0020] Figure 3 is a main body frame structure schematic view of the utility model.
[0021] Figure 4 is a structure schematic view of the utility model's umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch.
[0022] Figure 5 is a sectional structure schematic view of the utility model's umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch.
[0023] Figure 6 is a structure schematic view of the utility model's umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and speed reducer.
[0024] Figure 7 is a structure schematic view of the utility model's steel wire rope reel and pulley.
[0025] Figure 8 is a structure schematic view of the utility model's power distribution cabinet.
[0026] Figure 9 is a recycling cloth simulation schematic view of the utility model.
[0027] Figure 10 is a composite cable cross section schematic view of the utility model.
[0028] The symbols in the figure represent: 1. main body frame; 2. umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch; 3. umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and speed reducer; 4. steel wire rope reel; 5. power distribution cabinet; 6. pulley system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings: the present embodiment is implemented under the premise of the technical scheme of the present application, and detailed implementation manners and specific operation processes are given, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited to the following embodiments.
[0030] As Figures 1-10As shown, a water and electricity composite winch with integrated recovery function includes a main frame 1, an umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch 2, an umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and speed reducer 3, a steel wire rope drum 4, a power distribution cabinet 5, and a pulley system 6. The frame material of the main frame 1 is selected from aviation aluminum profiles. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch 2 includes a frame, a water slip ring, an electric slip ring, and a distribution cabin. The power distribution cabinet is integrated on the composite winch. The main frame 1 serves as the core support structure of the winch and connects various components together by welding, bolting, or other methods. The main frame 1 is provided with multiple mounting points and connecting holes for fixing the winch, the umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor, the speed reducer 3, the power distribution cabinet 5, and other components. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and the speed reducer 3 are the power source of the winch. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor is connected to the speed reducer through a shaft coupling to transmit power to the speed reducer. The speed reducer then transmits power to the winch by reducing the rotational speed and increasing the torque. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and the speed reducer are installed on the main frame and directly drive the winch to rotate. They are connected to the power distribution cabinet 5 through cables to receive power supply from the power distribution cabinet 5. The drive shaft of the steel wire rope drum 4 is connected to its driving motor. The rotation of the drum drives the winding and unwinding of the steel wire rope. The whole is fixed to the front end of the main frame. The winch is used for winding and unwinding the umbilical cable, and the steel wire rope drum 4 is used for winding and unwinding the steel wire rope. They are respectively installed and fixed on the main frame 1. The power distribution cabinet 5 is connected to the umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and the speed reducer 3 through cables to provide power supply for the whole system. The power distribution cabinet 5 is provided with multiple switches, protectors, and indicator lights, etc. for controlling the start, stop, and speed adjustment of the umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor. The power distribution cabinet 5 is installed on the side of the main frame. The pulley system 6 is bolted to the upper part of the front end of the winch. The umbilical cable can pass through the pulley for assisting the winding and unwinding operation of the umbilical cable.
[0031] As shown in Figure 3 , the frame material of the main frame 1 is selected from aviation aluminum profiles. The overall frame has good corrosion resistance and excellent structural strength. It not only can maintain stable performance and long service life in harsh marine environment, but also can improve the overall safety and reliability of the equipment. The frame moves the power system part to the upper center of gravity to prevent overturning. The frame is lightweight and convenient, ensuring strength while saving cost.
[0032] As shown in Figure 4 , 5 , the umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch includes a frame 31, a water slip ring 32, an electric slip ring 33, and a distribution cabin 34. The overall drum uses twelve cylindrical steel pipes to ensure strength while achieving weight reduction and avoiding material waste. Since it is a water and electricity composite winch, the winch is integrated with a water slip ring and an electric slip ring. The main umbilical cable is separated into water and electricity in the distribution cabin and connected to the water slip ring and the electric slip ring respectively.
[0033] As shown in Figures 6-10As shown, the umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and speed reducer are integrated motor and speed reducer, and the winding and unwinding winch is driven by a chain wheel to complete the winding and unwinding of the hydroelectric composite cable. The steel wire rope reel is used for winding and unwinding the robot, and the steel wire rope and the frame bear the force during winding and unwinding, and the umbilical cable does not bear the force, thereby protecting the umbilical cable. The power distribution cabinet is integrated on the composite winch, and the winding and unwinding robot and the winding and unwinding cable function buttons are integrated on the power distribution cabinet, and an external interface is reserved.
[0034] In the specific operation, the composite winch is connected with the tail end of the robot, the robot is lifted, and the robot head is horizontally downward; the composite winch is used to carry the robot to move the robot outside the ship side rail opening and fix the whole winding system, the steel wire rope reel and the winch are started, a certain amount of composite cable is released, the robot is synchronously lowered, the robot is close to the ship wall, the release device lock is pulled open, the robot is separated, the winch is synchronously controlled to release and wind the composite cable; the driving cleaning robot performs cleaning operation along the ship body, and returns after the cleaning operation is completed; after the cleaning operation is completed, the robot is driven to the composite winch directly below or obliquely below, and the tail mushroom head is upward; the release device carried by the steel wire rope reel is sleeved on the hydroelectric composite cable; the steel wire rope reel is started to lower the release device, the robot is started to climb upward after the release device is connected with the mushroom head, the winch is started to wind the cable, and the steel wire rope reel is started to synchronously lift, and the whole composite winch is moved to a safe position after being lifted away from the ship wall.
[0035] The basic principles and main features of the present application are shown and described above, and the advantages of the present application are shown and described above. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present application is not limited by the above embodiments, and the above embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only to illustrate the principles of the present application, and various changes and improvements can be made to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A water and electricity combined winch with integrated recycling and deployment function, characterized in that, The winch includes a main frame, an umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch, an umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and reducer, a wire rope drum, a distribution cabinet, and a pulley system. The main frame is made of aviation-grade aluminum profile. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding winch includes a frame, water slip rings, electric slip rings, and a distribution compartment. The distribution cabinet is integrated into the composite winch. The main frame serves as the core support structure of the winch, connecting various components together through welding and bolting. The main frame has multiple mounting points and connection holes for fixing the winch, umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor, reducer, and distribution cabinet. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor and reducer are the power source of the winch. The umbilical cable winding and unwinding motor is connected to the reducer via a coupling, transmitting power to the reducer. The reducer then transmits power to the winch by reducing the rotational speed and increasing the torque. The cable take-up and discharge machine and reducer are installed on the main frame and directly drive the winch to rotate. They are connected to the distribution cabinet via cables and receive power from the distribution cabinet. The wire rope drum drive shaft is connected to its drive motor. The rotation of the drum drives the wire rope to take up and release. The whole assembly is fixed to the front end of the main frame. The winch is used to take up and release the umbilical cable, and the wire rope drum is used to take up and release the wire rope. They are respectively installed and fixed on the main frame. The distribution cabinet is connected to the umbilical cable take-up and discharge machine and reducer via cables to provide power to the entire system. The distribution cabinet is equipped with multiple switches, protectors and indicator light elements to control the start, stop and speed adjustment functions of the umbilical cable take-up and discharge machine. The distribution cabinet is installed on the side of the main frame. The pulley system is fixed to the upper part of the front end of the winch with bolts. The umbilical cable can pass through the pulleys to assist in the take-up and release operation of the umbilical cable.
2. The water and electricity combined winch integrated with the recycling and unwinding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The umbilical cable winding winch uses twelve cylindrical steel pipes as its overall drum, and the winch is supported by rollers, which ensures strength while reducing weight and avoiding material waste. As it is a hydroelectric composite winch, the winch integrates water slip rings and electric slip rings. In the distribution compartment, the main umbilical cable separates the water and electricity and connects them to the water slip rings and electric slip rings respectively. The two different media are integrated into a single composite cable through a junction box, resulting in a high degree of integration.
3. The water and electricity combined winch integrated with the recycling and unwinding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The umbilical cable take-up and release machine and reducer are integrated motors and reducers, which are driven to the umbilical cable take-up and release winch through sprockets to complete the retrieval and release of the hydroelectric composite cable.
4. The water and electricity combined winch integrated with the recycling and unwinding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire rope drum is used to retrieve the deployed robot. During retrieval and release, the wire rope and frame bear the load, while the umbilical cable does not bear the load, thus protecting the umbilical cable.
5. The water and electricity combined winch integrated with the recycling and unwinding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power distribution cabinet is integrated into the composite winch, and the buttons for the retrieval and deployment robot and the retrieval and release cable are also integrated into the power distribution cabinet, while an external interface is reserved.
6. The water and electricity combined winch integrated with the recycling and unwinding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The composite winch integrates deployment functions. The winch has a wire rope drum and pulley system inside, which can be used to deploy and retrieve the robot. The drum is integrated inside the winch, which has a simple structure, low total weight, and is convenient for deployment and retrieval.