Tail water gate bottom water seal mounting structure convenient to maintain

Through modular design and the cooperation of ball-locking cylinders, the bottom water seal of the tailrace gate can be quickly installed and disassembled, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive operation in the existing technology and improving maintenance efficiency.

CN223974543UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06ZHIJIANG MANGTANG WATER CONSERVANCY & HYDROPOWER DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-26
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

The existing tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure requires the disassembly and assembly of a large number of bolts, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and difficult.

Method used

Adopting a modular design, the water seal strip is quickly installed and removed by using a steel ball locking cylinder through the cooperation of steel balls and conical surfaces. Combined with a pneumatic steel ball locking cylinder and dovetail guide rail, the operation process is simplified.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of water seal strip installation and removal, reduces operational difficulty and cost, and improves maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of hydraulic equipment, and discloses a tail water gate bottom water seal mounting structure convenient to maintain, which comprises a water seal strip fixing seat, a water seal strip fixedly mounted at the bottom of the water seal strip fixing seat and a plurality of steel ball locking cylinders arranged on a gate bottom plate at equal intervals, the steel ball locking cylinder comprises a fixing barrel, a cylinder body, a piston rod, a spring and a plurality of steel balls, the fixing barrel is fixedly installed in the through holes of the gate bottom plate, the top of the cylinder body is in threaded connection with the bottom of the fixing barrel, the outer wall of the bottom of the cylinder body is provided with a plurality of through holes, the steel balls are movably arranged in the through holes, and the piston rod is sleeved with the spring and movably arranged in the cylinder body. A groove is formed in the bottom of the piston rod; a plurality of locking holes corresponding to the steel ball locking cylinders are formed in the top of the water seal fixing seat, conical surfaces are arranged in the locking holes, the steel balls are pushed to the conical surfaces through piston rods of the steel ball locking cylinders, and the water seal fixing seat is locked by extruding the conical surfaces through the steel balls. According to the utility model, the water seal can be quickly mounted and dismounted, the maintenance cost is shortened, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of hydraulic equipment, and in particular to a tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] The existing tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure is shown in the attached figure. Figure 4 As shown, the water seal strip uses a blade-type I130-20 or I110-16, and is fixed to the bottom edge panel of the gate by bolts after being pressed with angle steel. The vertical leg of the angle steel pressing the water seal is drilled with bolt holes in the panel, and the horizontal leg of the angle steel is close to the bottom plate of the gate and is also drilled with bolt holes therein. This bottom water seal installation structure requires the removal and installation of a large number of bolts to maintain the water seal strip. All operations are performed on the gate, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also presents a problem of high operational difficulty.

[0003] Based on this, this application provides a tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure that is easy to maintain in order to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure that is easy to maintain. It adopts a modular design, enabling rapid installation and disassembly of the bottom water seal, thus reducing maintenance costs and improving work efficiency.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A water seal installation structure for a tailrace gate that is easy to maintain is provided, including a water seal strip fixing seat, a water seal strip fixedly installed at the bottom of the water seal strip fixing seat, and multiple steel ball locking cylinders evenly spaced on the gate bottom plate. Each steel ball locking cylinder includes a fixing cylinder, a cylinder body, a piston rod, a spring, and multiple steel balls. The fixing cylinder is fixedly installed in a through hole in the gate bottom plate. The top of the cylinder body is screwed to the bottom of the fixing cylinder. The bottom outer wall of the cylinder body has multiple through holes, and the multiple steel balls are movably disposed within these through holes. A spring is fitted onto the piston rod, which is movably disposed within the cylinder body, and the bottom of the piston rod has a groove. The top of the water seal strip fixing seat has multiple locking holes corresponding to the steel ball locking cylinders. Each locking hole has a conical surface. The piston rod of the steel ball locking cylinder pushes the steel balls towards the conical surface, using the steel balls to compress the conical surface and lock the water seal strip fixing seat.

[0007] In some alternative embodiments, a rubber pad is provided at the bottom of the gate base plate or at the top of the water seal fixing seat.

[0008] In some alternative embodiments, the ball locking cylinder is a pneumatic ball locking cylinder with an air pipe connected to its top, and the air inlet of the air pipe is located on the tailrace gate.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, a water seal mounting groove is provided on the upstream side of the water seal mounting base, and the water seal is embedded in the water seal mounting groove and fixed to the water seal mounting base by a pressure plate and bolts.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the bottom of the pressure plate has a 45° bevel.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the gate panel is further provided with multiple dovetail-shaped guide rails arranged at equal intervals, and the water seal strip fixing seat is provided with multiple dovetail-shaped guide grooves that slide with the guide rails.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] 1. This utility model installs the water seal strip on the water seal strip fixing seat, and locks the water seal strip fixing seat by setting multiple steel ball locking cylinders on the bottom plate of the gate. The steel ball locking cylinders can realize the quick disassembly and assembly of the water seal strip fixing seat. Compared with the traditional method of disassembling and assembling multiple screws on the gate, it saves time and effort and greatly improves work efficiency.

[0014] 2. The guide rails on the gate panel not only serve as limiters but also as guides, reducing the difficulty of installation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of 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, wherein:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure provided by this utility model, which is easy to maintain;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Provided enlarged view of the area;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The provided guide rail mounting structure diagram on the panel;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the state of the tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure provided by this utility model when the bottom water seal is disassembled.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an installation structure diagram of the existing tailrace gate bottom water seal.

[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0022] 1—Water seal strip fixing seat, 1.1—Locking hole, 1.1.1—Conical surface, 1.2—Water seal strip mounting groove, 1.3—Pressure plate, 1.4—Bolt, 1.5—Dovetail guide groove, 2—Water seal strip, 3—Steel ball locking cylinder, 3.1—Fixed cylinder, 3.2—Cylinder body, 3.3—Piston rod, 3.3.1—Groove, 3.4—Spring, 3.5—Steel ball, 4—Rubber pad, 5—Air pipe, 6—Dovetail guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0023] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0024] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. The terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0026] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] As attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2As shown, this embodiment provides a tailrace gate bottom water seal installation structure that is easy to maintain, including a water seal strip fixing seat 1, a water seal strip 2 fixedly installed at the bottom of the water seal strip fixing seat, and multiple steel ball locking cylinders 3 evenly spaced on the gate bottom plate.

[0029] As attached Figure 2 As shown, the steel ball locking cylinder 3 includes a fixed cylinder 3.1, a cylinder body 3.2, a piston rod 3.3, a spring 3.4, and multiple steel balls 3.5. The fixed cylinder 3.1 is fixedly installed in a through hole in the gate bottom plate; the installation method can be welding or threaded connection. The top of the cylinder body 3.2 is screwed to the bottom of the fixed cylinder 3.1. The outer wall of the bottom of the cylinder body 3.2 has multiple through holes, and the multiple steel balls 3.5 are movably disposed within these through holes. The piston rod 3.3 is fitted with a spring 3.4 and movably disposed within the cylinder body 3.2. The bottom of the piston rod 3.3 has a groove 3.3.1, preferably a groove with inclined surfaces at both ends. The length of the groove is greater than the diameter of the steel ball, and the depth is sufficient to ensure that the steel ball does not protrude from the outer surface of the cylinder body after entering the groove.

[0030] The top of the water seal fixing seat 1 is provided with a plurality of locking holes 1.1 corresponding to the steel ball locking cylinder 3. The locking hole 1.1 is provided with a conical surface 1.1.1. The steel ball 3.5 is pushed towards the conical surface 1.1.1 by the piston rod 3.3 of the steel ball locking cylinder 3, and the water seal fixing seat is locked by the steel ball pressing the conical surface.

[0031] The working principle of the steel ball locking cylinder locking water seal strip fixing seat in this embodiment is as follows: Under normal conditions, the piston rod is supported by the elastic force provided by the spring. At this time, the groove is above the steel ball, and the steel ball is squeezed out under the action of the piston rod. The steel ball acts on the inclined surface of the through hole, locking the water seal strip fixing seat; when the piston rod is moved downward, the steel ball enters the groove, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 4 As shown, the steel ball separates from the inclined plane, releasing the water seal fixing seat. Using this type of steel ball locking cylinder, air pressure is only required during assembly and disassembly, resulting in very low air consumption.

[0032] Preferably, in this embodiment, a rubber pad 4 is provided at the bottom of the gate base plate or at the top of the water seal fixing seat 1 to ensure the seal between the water seal fixing seat and the gate base plate.

[0033] Preferably, the ball-locking cylinder 3 in this embodiment is a pneumatic ball-locking cylinder, with an air pipe 5 connected to its top. The air inlet of the air pipe 5 is located on the tailrace gate. In this embodiment, compressed air drives the piston rod to move downward. In other embodiments, a push rod can also be used to push the piston rod, and the push rod is also fixed to the gate.

[0034] In this embodiment, the steel ball locking cylinder 3 can be provided with one row or two rows in parallel as needed, and setting two rows of locking cylinders is more reliable.

[0035] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upstream side of the water seal strip fixing seat 1 is provided with a water seal strip mounting groove 1.2, and the water seal strip 2 is embedded in the water seal strip mounting groove 1.2 and fixed to the water seal strip fixing seat 1 by a pressure plate 1.3 and bolts 1.4. The modular design facilitates quick disassembly of the entire module before the water seal strip is installed or removed, greatly reducing the operational difficulty compared to installing or removing the water seal strip on the gate.

[0036] Preferably, the bottom of the pressure plate 1.3 in this embodiment is provided with a 45° slope, which can effectively reduce the impact of water flow on the water seal strip.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] As attached Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the gate panel is also provided with multiple dovetail-shaped guide rails 6 arranged at equal intervals, and the water seal strip fixing seat 1 is provided with multiple dovetail-shaped guide grooves 1.5 that slide with the guide rails. This design allows the guide rails to play a positioning and guiding role during the installation of the water seal strip fixing seat, reducing the installation difficulty.

[0039] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure that facilitates maintenance, characterized by: The water seal strip fixing seat, the water seal strip fixedly installed at the bottom of the water seal strip fixing seat, and the plurality of steel ball locking cylinders arranged at equal intervals on the gate bottom plate; The steel ball locking cylinder comprises a fixing cylinder, a cylinder body, a piston rod, a spring and a plurality of steel balls, the fixing cylinder is fixedly installed in the through hole of the gate bottom plate, the top of the cylinder body is screwed to the bottom of the fixing cylinder, the bottom outer wall of the cylinder body is provided with a plurality of through holes, the plurality of steel balls are movably arranged in the through holes, the spring is sleeved on the piston rod, the piston rod is movably arranged in the cylinder body, and the bottom of the piston rod is provided with a groove; The top of the water seal strip fixing seat is provided with a plurality of locking holes corresponding to the steel ball locking cylinders, the locking holes are provided with tapered surfaces, the steel balls are pushed to the tapered surfaces by the piston rods of the steel ball locking cylinders, and the water seal strip fixing seat is locked by the steel balls extruding the tapered surfaces.

2. The tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure for ease of maintenance according to claim 1, characterized by: The bottom of the gate bottom plate or the top of the water seal strip fixing seat is provided with a rubber pad.

3. The tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure for ease of maintenance of claim 1, wherein: The steel ball locking cylinder is a pneumatic steel ball locking cylinder, the top of the steel ball locking cylinder is connected with an air pipe, and the air inlet end of the air pipe is arranged on the tail water gate.

4. The tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure for ease of maintenance according to claim 1, characterized by: The steel ball locking cylinder is arranged in one row or two parallel rows.

5. The tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure for ease of maintenance of claim 1, wherein: The upstream side of the water seal strip fixing seat is provided with a water seal strip mounting groove, the water seal strip is embeddedly mounted in the water seal strip mounting groove, and the water seal strip is fixed on the water seal strip fixing seat by a pressing plate and bolts.

6. The tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure for ease of maintenance according to claim 5, characterized by: The bottom of the pressing plate is provided with a 45° inclined surface.

7. The easily maintained tailrace gate bottom water seal mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The face plate of the gate is further provided with a plurality of dovetail guide rails arranged at equal intervals, and the water seal strip fixing seat is provided with a plurality of dovetail guide grooves in sliding cooperation with the guide rails.