Novel winding drum for tower crane

By designing an automatic wire rope laying and oiling mechanism on the tower crane drum, the problems of uneven wire rope laying and manual oiling were solved, improving hoisting efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

CN224118666UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14WUXI WUJIA HOISTING EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-14
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional tower crane drums suffer from uneven wire rope winding, twisting, and crossing, which affects lifting efficiency. Furthermore, the wire rope maintenance requires manual oiling, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Method used

A novel drum for tower cranes has been designed, comprising a wire rope laying mechanism and a lubrication mechanism. The wire rope laying mechanism achieves automatic wire rope laying through a reciprocating screw and a wire rope laying ring, while the lubrication mechanism achieves automatic oiling through ball bearings and an oil reservoir, avoiding manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It enables the wire rope to be neatly wound on the drum, improving hoisting efficiency, and reduces maintenance costs and simplifies the operation process through automatic oiling.

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Abstract

A novel winding drum for a tower crane comprises a shell, a winding drum body is rotationally arranged in the shell, a wire inlet is formed in the center of the lower side wall of the shell, a wire arranging mechanism is arranged in the shell and comprises a fixing base, a supporting plate, a reciprocating lead screw, a limiting rod, a reciprocating block and a wire arranging ring, and the fixing base is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the rear side of the shell; the two sides of the front side wall of the fixing base are fixedly connected with supporting plates correspondingly. Compared with the prior art, the steel wire rope winding device has the advantages that through the arrangement of the wire arranging mechanism, the steel wire rope can be automatically arranged during winding of the steel wire rope, so that the steel wire rope can be neatly wound on the winding drum, use faults caused by disorder of the steel wire rope are avoided, and the working efficiency is improved; and through the arranged lubricating mechanism, the steel wire rope can be automatically oiled in the process of winding and unwinding the steel wire rope, the oiling maintenance work can be completed without manual intervention, the maintenance cost is reduced, and the device is more practical.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of crane drum technology, and in particular to a novel drum for tower cranes. Background Technology

[0002] Tower cranes are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on construction sites. They are used to lift various building materials and construction machinery, which can greatly improve the efficiency of construction. The drum is an important component of the tower crane, used to wind the wire rope.

[0003] Traditional wire rope reels often suffer from uneven cable arrangement when winding up wire rope. Because wire rope is prone to twisting, overlapping, or crossing during winding, the wire rope inside the drum is not neatly arranged, affecting the efficiency of lifting operations. Furthermore, manually applying oil to extend the service life of the wire rope is usually done by workers, which is quite cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a new type of drum for tower cranes, which can effectively solve the problems in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a novel drum for a tower crane, comprising a housing, within which a drum is rotatably mounted; a cable inlet is located at the center of the lower side wall of the housing; a cable routing mechanism is provided within the housing, the cable routing mechanism comprising a fixed seat, support plates, a reciprocating screw, a limiting rod, a reciprocating block, and a cable routing ring; a fixed seat is fixedly connected to the rear inner wall of the housing; support plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the front side wall of the fixed seat; a reciprocating screw is rotatably mounted between the two support plates; and the two support plates... Two limiting rods are fixedly connected between the support plates. A reciprocating block that cooperates with the reciprocating screw is slidably sleeved between the two limiting rods. A cable guide ring is fixedly connected to the front side wall of the reciprocating block. A lubrication mechanism is provided in the cable inlet. The lubrication mechanism includes an oil reservoir, an oil passage, a ball seat, and a ball. An oil reservoir is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the housing. Multiple ball seats are arranged in the inner ring of the cable inlet. Multiple oil passages are opened on the lower side wall of the housing to connect the oil reservoir and the ball seats. A ball is movably arranged in the ball seat.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution, a drive gear is fixedly sleeved at one end of the drum, and a driven gear that meshes with the drive gear is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution, a soft, wear-resistant inner liner is provided inside the cable ring.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution, the oil storage shell is annular.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution, the upper side wall of the oil storage tank is provided with a filling port.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. The wire rope winding mechanism can automatically wind the wire rope during winding, ensuring that the wire rope is neatly wound on the drum, thus avoiding malfunctions caused by wire rope disorder and improving work efficiency.

[0012] 2. With the lubrication mechanism in place, the wire rope can be automatically oiled during the winding and unwinding process, eliminating the need for manual intervention, thus reducing maintenance costs and making it more practical. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a novel drum for a tower crane according to the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cable routing mechanism of a novel tower crane drum according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the inlet of a new type of drum for a tower crane according to this utility model;

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Drum; 3. Cable inlet; 4. Cable laying mechanism; 41. Fixed base; 42. Support plate; 43. Reciprocating screw; 44. Limiting rod; 45. Reciprocating block; 46. Cable laying ring; 5. Lubrication mechanism; 51. Oil reservoir; 52. Oil passage; 53. Ball seat; 54. Ball bearing; 21. Driving gear; 431. Driven gear; 461. Soft wear-resistant liner; 511. Filling port. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the technical means, creative features, and objectives of this utility model easier to understand, the following describes this utility model in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 This utility model provides a novel drum for a tower crane, comprising a housing 1, a drum 2 rotatably mounted inside the housing 1, a cable inlet 3 at the center of the lower side wall of the housing 1, and a cable routing mechanism 4 inside the housing 1. The cable routing mechanism 4 includes a fixed base 41, support plates 42, a reciprocating screw 43, limiting rods 44, a reciprocating block 45, and a cable routing ring 46. The fixed base 41 is fixedly connected to the rear inner wall of the housing 1, and support plates 42 are fixedly connected to both sides of the front side wall of the fixed base 41. A reciprocating screw 43 is rotatably mounted between the two support plates 42, and two limiting rods 44 are also fixedly connected between the two support plates 42. A reciprocating block 45, which cooperates with the reciprocating screw 43, is slidably sleeved between the positioning rods 44. The reciprocating screw 43 can make the reciprocating block 45 reciprocate without changing the direction of rotation. A wire guide ring 46 is fixedly connected to the front side wall of the reciprocating block 45. When the drum 2 rotates, it drives the reciprocating screw 43 to rotate through the transmission. When the reciprocating screw 43 rotates, it can cause the reciprocating block 45 to drive the wire guide ring 46 to move back and forth along the limiting rod 44. When the wire guide ring 46 moves, it drives the wire rope to move, so that the wire rope can be neatly wound on the drum 2. A lubrication mechanism 5 is provided in the wire inlet 3.

[0021] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, a novel drum for a tower crane includes a lubrication mechanism 5 comprising an oil reservoir 51, an oil channel 52, a ball seat 53, and ball bearings 54. The oil reservoir 51 is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the housing 1. Multiple ball seats 53 are arranged in the inner ring of the inlet 3. Multiple oil channels 52 are provided on the lower inner wall of the housing 1 to connect the oil reservoir 51 and the ball seats 53. Ball bearings 54 are movably arranged inside the ball seats 53. The lubricating oil in the oil reservoir 51 enters the ball seat 53 through the oil channel 52 under gravity. When the wire rope passes through the inlet 3, the friction causes the ball bearings 54 to rotate. When the ball bearings 54 rotate, they carry out the lubricating oil in the ball seat 53, thus coating the wire rope with oil.

[0022] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a new type of drum for tower cranes has a drive gear 21 fixedly sleeved at one end of the drum 2, and a driven gear 431 meshing with the drive gear 21 is fixedly connected to one end of the reciprocating screw 43. When the drum 2 rotates, it can drive the drive gear 21 to rotate together. When the drive gear 21 rotates, it will cause the driven gear 431 meshing with it to drive the reciprocating screw 43 to rotate. The reciprocating screw 43 rotates with the rotation of the drum 2. No additional power source is required, and the operating cost is low.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, a new type of drum for tower cranes has a soft, wear-resistant inner liner 461 inside the cable guide ring 46 to prevent direct friction between the cable guide ring 46 and the wire rope.

[0024] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, a new type of drum for tower cranes has an annular oil storage tank 51, which will not obstruct the winding and unwinding of the wire rope.

[0025] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, a new type of drum for tower cranes has an oil filling port 511 on the upper side wall of the oil storage tank 51, through which lubricating oil is added into the oil storage tank 51.

[0026] It should be noted that this utility model is a new type of drum for tower cranes. When the output shaft drives the drum 2 to rotate, the drum 2 winds up the wire rope. The wire rope enters the housing 1 through the inlet 3. When the drum 2 rotates, it drives the drive gear 21 to rotate. The drive gear 21 rotates, which causes the driven gear 431 to drive the reciprocating screw 43 to rotate. When the reciprocating screw 43 rotates, it causes the reciprocating block 45 that cooperates with it to drive the wire guide ring 46 to move back and forth along the limit rod 44. When the wire guide ring 46 moves, it drives the wire rope to move, so that the wire rope can be neatly wound on the drum 2. The lubricating oil in the oil reservoir 51 enters the ball seat 53 through the oil passage 52 under the influence of gravity. When the wire rope passes through the inlet 3, the friction will drive the ball 54 to rotate. When the ball 54 rotates, it will carry out the lubricating oil in the ball seat 53 and apply oil to the wire rope.

[0027] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A novel drum for a tower crane, comprising a housing (1), wherein a drum (2) is rotatably disposed within the housing (1), and a cable inlet (3) is provided at the center of the lower side wall of the housing (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with a cable laying mechanism (4), which includes a fixed seat (41), a support plate (42), a reciprocating screw (43), a limiting rod (44), a reciprocating block (45), and a cable laying ring (46). The fixed seat (41) is fixedly connected to the rear inner wall of the housing (1). The support plate (42) is fixedly connected to both sides of the front side wall of the fixed seat (41). The reciprocating screw (43) is rotatably arranged between the two support plates (42). Two limiting rods (44) are also fixedly connected between the two support plates (42). The reciprocating screw (43) is slidably sleeved between the two limiting rods (44). A reciprocating block (45) is used in conjunction with the reciprocating block (45). A cable ring (46) is fixedly connected to the front side wall of the reciprocating block (45). A lubrication mechanism (5) is provided in the inlet (3). The lubrication mechanism (5) includes an oil reservoir (51), an oil passage (52), a ball seat (53), and a ball (54). An oil reservoir (51) is fixedly connected to the lower inner wall of the housing (1). Multiple ball seats (53) are provided in the inner ring of the inlet (3). Multiple oil passages (52) are provided on the lower side wall of the housing (1) to connect the oil reservoir (51) and the ball seat (53). A ball (54) is movably arranged in the ball seat (53).

2. The novel drum for tower cranes according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the drum (2) is fixedly fitted with a drive gear (21), and one end of the reciprocating screw (43) is fixedly connected with a driven gear (431) that meshes with the drive gear (21).

3. The novel drum for tower cranes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cable ring (46) is provided with a soft wear-resistant inner liner (461).

4. The novel drum for tower cranes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil storage shell (51) is annular.

5. A novel drum for a tower crane according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oil storage tank (51) has an injection port (511) on its upper side wall.