Assembly type auxiliary tool for mounting fan tower drum

By designing prefabricated auxiliary tooling and utilizing heavy-duty wrench support frames and sliding components, the physical exertion of construction workers was reduced, the construction efficiency of tightening bolts on offshore wind turbine towers was improved, and the problem of excessive physical exertion caused by heavy-duty hydraulic wrenches was solved.

CN224074260UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03CCCC THIRD HARBOR ENGINEERING CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-03
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, as the capacity of a single offshore wind turbine increases, heavy-duty hydraulic wrenches become increasingly heavy, leading to excessive physical exertion for construction workers. This makes it impossible to perform continuous tower bolt torque tightening for extended periods, thus reducing construction efficiency.

Method used

Design an assembly-type auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation, including a heavy-duty wrench support frame, a vehicle body, a sliding component, and a balancer. The heavy-duty wrench support frame is mounted on the vehicle body, and the sliding component and balancer reduce the physical exertion of personnel. The bottom of the vehicle body is equipped with nylon wheels for easy movement.

Benefits of technology

It reduced the physical exertion of construction workers, improved construction efficiency, shortened the operation time of offshore wind turbine installation platforms, and reduced equipment and personnel costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an assembly type auxiliary tool for installing a fan tower drum. The assembly type auxiliary tool comprises a heavy wrench for installing the fan tower drum, a heavy wrench supporting frame used for reducing physical output of personnel and a vehicle body moving in the circumferential direction of a fan tower drum flange. The heavy wrench supporting frame comprises a left vertical rod, a right vertical rod and a door frame installed on the tops of the two vertical rods, a sliding assembly is installed on the door frame, a balancer connected with a heavy wrench is installed on the sliding assembly, and the left vertical rod and the right vertical rod are each provided with a height adjusting mechanism used for adjusting the height of the door frame. The auxiliary tool is used for replacing a manual lifting mode for construction, physical exhaustion of tower drum high-strength bolt torque fastening constructors can be greatly reduced, personnel investment is smaller, construction is more convenient and faster, construction efficiency is higher, the single-machine-position operation time of an offshore wind turbine installation platform ship can be greatly shortened, and construction efficiency is improved. And a large amount of ship machine, equipment and personnel cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of construction technology for the installation of large-megawatt wind turbine towers and the tightening of bolt torque in deep-sea areas, and in particular to a prefabricated auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation. Background Technology

[0002] Manually using heavy-duty hydraulic wrenches to tighten bolts on offshore wind turbine towers is a common practice in offshore wind power construction. However, due to the rapid development of offshore wind power in China, the capacity of individual offshore wind turbines is increasing from 3.XMW to 20.XMW. Consequently, the towers are becoming larger, and the connecting bolts between the towers are also becoming larger and heavier. This leads to a significant decrease in construction efficiency. Therefore, auxiliary bolt tightening tools are essential to improve the efficiency of tightening bolts on offshore wind turbine towers.

[0003] As the capacity of offshore wind turbine units increases, heavy-duty hydraulic wrenches become increasingly heavy. A typical 15-type heavy-duty wrench weighs about 60 kilograms, and a 20-type heavy-duty wrench weighs about 65 kilograms. The traditional method of manually carrying heavy-duty hydraulic wrenches to tighten tower bolts is physically demanding for construction workers, making it impossible to carry out continuous construction for extended periods and reducing construction efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a prefabricated auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation that is reasonably designed, easy to use, and saves a lot of physical labor for construction workers, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An assembly-type auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation is characterized in that the tooling is installed on a tower connection platform and includes a heavy-duty wrench for installing the wind turbine tower, a heavy-duty wrench support frame for reducing the physical exertion of personnel, and a vehicle body that moves circumferentially along the wind turbine tower flange. The heavy-duty wrench is mounted on the vehicle body via the heavy-duty wrench support frame. The heavy-duty wrench support frame includes a left upright, a right upright, and a gantry mounted on the top of the two uprights. A sliding assembly for moving the heavy-duty wrench is installed on the gantry, and a balancer connected to the heavy-duty wrench is installed on the sliding assembly. A height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the gantry is provided on both the left and right uprights.

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the vehicle body includes a seat and nylon wheels installed at the bottom of the seat, and the left and right uprights are installed on the top of the seat.

[0008] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the height adjustment mechanism includes a lifting sleeve sleeved on the left and right uprights, an adjusting bolt installed on the inner wall of the lifting sleeve, and a number of insertion holes that cooperate with the adjusting bolts are provided on the left and right uprights, and the number of insertion holes are arranged vertically.

[0009] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: the sliding component includes a C-shaped rail horizontally mounted on the gantry and a trolley that slides with the C-shaped rail. The trolley is suspended on the C-shaped rail and is provided with a connecting piece that connects to the balancer.

[0010] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model can also be achieved through the following technical solution: two nylon wheels are provided at the bottom of the seat on the same side, and the distance between the two nylon wheels is the width of the wind turbine mounting tower flange.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model adopts a modular assembly approach, connecting all parts of the vehicle body, gantry, and heavy-duty wrench support frame for greater convenience and ease of transport to various construction sites. The gantry uses a plug-in connection and is designed with positioning and adjustment bolts, allowing for height adjustment to suit individual workers and providing greater comfort and convenience. A sliding component allows the heavy-duty wrench to be freely adjusted within the track range, broadening its applicability. With a balancer and nylon wheels at the bottom, workers can more easily move and lift the heavy-duty hydraulic wrench, reducing physical exertion and increasing efficiency. Furthermore, workers can perform bolt tightening tasks independently without assistance. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the prefabricated auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation according to the present invention;

[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view;

[0014] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the auxiliary tooling described in this utility model.

[0015] In the diagram: 1-Nylon wheel, 2-Left upright, 3-Adjusting bolt, 4-Lifting sleeve, 5-Gantry, 6-C-rail, 7-Pullway, 8-Seat. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0018] Reference Figure 1-3 An assembly-type auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation includes a heavy-duty wrench for installing the wind turbine tower, a heavy-duty wrench support frame to reduce the physical exertion of personnel, and a vehicle body that moves circumferentially along the wind turbine tower flange. The heavy-duty wrench is mounted on the vehicle body via the heavy-duty wrench support frame. The heavy-duty wrench support frame includes a left upright 2, a right upright, and a gantry 5 mounted on the top of the two uprights. A sliding assembly for moving the heavy-duty wrench is mounted on the gantry 5, and a balancer connected to the heavy-duty wrench is mounted on the sliding assembly. A height adjustment mechanism for adjusting the height of the gantry is provided on both the left upright 2 and the right upright.

[0019] The vehicle body includes a seat 8 and nylon wheels 1 installed at the bottom of the seat 8, and the left upright 2 and right upright are installed at the top of the seat 8.

[0020] The height adjustment mechanism includes a lifting sleeve 4 fitted onto the left upright 2 and the right upright. An adjusting bolt 3 is installed on the inner wall of the lifting sleeve 4. Several insertion holes that cooperate with the adjusting bolt 2 are provided on both the left upright 2 and the right upright. The insertion holes are arranged vertically.

[0021] The sliding assembly includes a C-shaped rail 6 horizontally mounted on the gantry and a trolley 7 that slides with the C-shaped rail 6. The trolley 7 is suspended on the C-shaped rail 6 and has a connecting piece that connects to the balancer.

[0022] Two nylon wheels 8 are provided at the bottom of the seat 8 on the same side, and the distance between the two nylon wheels is the width of the wind turbine mounting tower flange.

[0023] The working process of the prefabricated auxiliary tooling for wind turbine tower installation described in this utility model is as follows: Construction personnel pre-position themselves on the tower connection platform and pre-assemble the auxiliary tooling. After the tower assembly is completed, the construction personnel place the pre-assembled auxiliary tooling on the flange platform and inspect the nylon wheels on the auxiliary tooling to ensure a secure connection. A balancer is installed on a C-shaped rail trolley, and a heavy-duty wrench is connected to the balancer. The height of the upright is adjusted using adjusting bolts. After adjusting the auxiliary tooling to a suitable construction height, the adjusting bolts are tightened to secure it. During use, when construction personnel lift the heavy-duty wrench, the upper balancer relieves the force on the wrench, reducing physical exertion. After the construction personnel have tightened the bolts around the wrench, they push the tooling, using the bottom nylon wheels to control its horizontal movement on the flange until all flange bolts are tightened. After completion, the tooling is removed.

[0024] Using the auxiliary tooling described in this utility model to replace manual lifting during construction can significantly reduce the physical exertion of construction personnel in tightening the high-strength bolts of the tower. This results in less personnel input, more convenient construction, and higher construction efficiency. It can also significantly shorten the single-unit operation time of the offshore wind turbine installation platform vessel, thereby reducing a large amount of vessel, equipment, and personnel costs.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fabricated auxiliary tool for a wind turbine tower installation, characterized in that, The tool is installed on a tower drum connecting platform, comprising a heavy wrench for installing a fan tower drum, a heavy wrench support frame for reducing physical consumption of personnel, and a vehicle body for moving along the circumference of a flange of the fan tower drum, the heavy wrench being installed on the vehicle body through the heavy wrench support frame; the heavy wrench support frame comprises left and right vertical rods and a portal frame installed on the top of the two vertical rods, a sliding assembly for moving the heavy wrench being installed on the portal frame, a balancer connected with the heavy wrench being installed on the sliding assembly, and a height adjusting mechanism for adjusting the height of the portal frame being provided on the left and right vertical rods.

2. The assembly tool for installing a fan tower, according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle body comprises a vehicle seat and nylon wheels installed on the bottom of the vehicle seat, and the left and right vertical rods are installed on the top of the vehicle seat.

3. The assembly tool for installing a fan tower according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height adjusting mechanism comprises lifting sleeves sleeved on the left and right vertical rods, adjusting bolts installed on the inner wall of the lifting sleeves, and a plurality of plug-in holes on the left and right vertical rods matched with the adjusting bolts, the plug-in holes being vertically arranged.

4. The fabricated auxiliary tool for fan tower installation of claim 1, wherein The sliding assembly comprises a C-shaped rail horizontally arranged on the portal frame and a trolley in sliding cooperation with the C-shaped rail, the trolley being hoisted on the C-shaped rail, and a connecting piece connected with the balancer being arranged on the trolley.

5. The fabricated auxiliary tooling for fan tower mounting of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the vehicle seat on the same side is provided with two nylon wheels, and the distance between the two nylon wheels is the width of the flange of the fan installation tower drum.