Wind turbine generator yaw brake pad powder collecting device
By designing guide rails, sensors, and partitioned structures within the dust collection box of the wind turbine, the problems of inconvenient disassembly of the brake pad dust collection device and spring fatigue were solved, enabling convenient cleaning and effective collection and recycling of dust.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENHUA (KANGBAO) NEW ENERGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing wind turbine brake pad powder collection devices are inconvenient to disassemble and the springs are prone to fatigue, affecting their performance. Furthermore, the powder contamination platform is difficult to clean.
A device was designed that includes a yaw platform, brake calipers, a signal transmitter, a guide rail, a movable mounting section, a powder collection box, a dust cover, springs, and an internal partition structure. The device monitors powder accumulation through a pressure sensor, improves durability by using fatigue-resistant alloy springs and a dust cover, and sets up magnetic and non-magnetic powder partitions in the powder collection box to facilitate material recycling.
It enables convenient disassembly of the powder collection box and effective collection of powder, reduces platform contamination, improves the service life of the device, and promotes the recycling of powder.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wind power technology, specifically to a powder collection device for yaw brake pads of wind turbine units. Background Technology
[0002] Wind power is a common clean energy source. As the name suggests, it uses wind power to drive the fan blades to rotate, thereby converting wind energy into mechanical energy and electrical energy. In wind turbine units, there is still friction between the brake pads and brake discs installed in the brake calipers. The powder generated by the wear of the brake pads will fall onto the yaw platform. The powder needs to be collected, otherwise it will pollute the platform and be inconvenient to clean later.
[0003] The utility model patent with application number "202321701543.7" proposes a technical solution that "includes a powder collection tank bracket (2) and a powder collection tank (4), wherein the powder collection tank bracket is fixed to the brake caliper by the fixing bolt of the brake caliper (1), two springs (3) are fixed at the bottom of the powder collection tank bracket, the top of the springs is fixed to the powder collection tank, and a limit switch (6) is fixed on the side of the powder collection tank bracket near the bottom." The powder collection box is directly installed by the spring, which is inconvenient to disassemble and the spring is not limited. Generally, the spring will become fatigued after long-term use, which will affect the overall performance. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model discloses a dust collection device for yaw brake pads of wind turbines. The technical solution adopted includes a yaw platform, brake calipers, a signal transmitter, and wiring, all of which are existing technologies. The signal transmitter can transmit the information to the control room after the pressure sensor receives pressure, allowing the staff to obtain information in a timely manner and clean the dust collection box. Other structures include a right guide rail, a left guide rail, a movable mounting part, a mounting block, a mounting platform, a vertical shaft, a frame, a dust cover, a spring, a dust collection box, an internal partition structure, a wing plate, and a pressure sensor. The yaw platform has brake calipers and a signal transmitter. The right and left guide rails are fixed on the yaw platform. The movable mounting part is set in the right and left guide rails, and the mounting block is installed through the movable mounting part. An installation platform is fixedly mounted on the assembly block. By operating the movable installation part, the installation platform can be pulled outwards for easy operation of the internal powder collection box. Vertical shafts are fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the installation platform. The mounting frame is movably fitted with the vertical shafts. A spring connects the bottom surface of the mounting frame to the installation platform. The spring is covered with a dust cover, which effectively prevents dust and other contaminants from adhering to the spring and negatively affecting its performance. The powder collection box has an integrally formed wing plate on its side, which is spliced with the threaded holes on the upper surface of the mounting frame using screws. A pressure sensor is installed on the upper surface of the installation platform below the powder collection box. The pressure sensor is powered by a battery and connected to a signal transmitter via wiring. The powder collection box has an internal partition structure to separate magnetic powder from non-magnetic powder, which is beneficial for material recycling.
[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the movable mounting part includes a lead screw, a lead screw knob, and a stabilizing shaft. The lead screw is rotatably mounted in the right guide rail, and the stabilizing shaft is fixedly mounted in the left guide rail. The lead screw knob is fixed to the end of the extended part of the lead screw. The mounting blocks on the right and left sides are respectively installed in conjunction with the lead screw and are movably assembled with the stabilizing shaft.
[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the top of the vertical shaft has a limiting plate.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the dust cover is made of nylon cloth and the spring is a fatigue-resistant alloy spring to improve durability.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the internal partition structure of the box includes an upper compartment, a lower compartment, an upper guide plate, and permanent magnets. The upper guide plate is fixed in the middle of the powder collection box. The upper and lower parts of the upper guide plate are divided into an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The upper surface of the upper guide plate is inclined and several permanent magnets are evenly distributed on the inclined surface. There is a gap between the bottom end of the upper guide plate and the powder collection box so that the upper compartment and the lower compartment are connected. The bottom surface of the lower compartment is an inclined bottom surface and the rear end is a lower end. The rear side of the lower compartment has a window and is closed by a removable sealing plate.
[0009] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the right and left guide rails and the movable installation part set on the yaw platform can move the installation platform position outward when operating the powder collection box to facilitate internal operation; the use of dust cover and fatigue-resistant alloy springs improves durability and ensures normal use effect; the internal partition structure set in the powder collection box separates magnetic powder and non-magnetic powder, which is conducive to the recycling of materials. Attached Figure Description
[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0011] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0012] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of this utility model.
[0013] In the diagram: 1. Yaw bar; 2. Brake caliper; 3. Signal transmitter; 4. Wiring; 5. Right guide rail; 6. Lead screw; 7. Lead screw knob; 8. Left guide rail; 9. Stabilizing shaft; 10. Mounting block; 11. Mounting platform; 12. Vertical shaft; 12. Limiting plate; 13. Set frame; 14. Dust cover; 14. Spring; 141. Dust collection box; 15. Upper chamber; 151. Lower chamber; 152. Upper guide plate; 153. Permanent magnet; 154. Removable sealing plate; 155. Wing plate; 16. Pressure sensor; 17. Detailed Implementation
[0014] Example 1
[0015] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, this utility model discloses a yaw brake pad powder collection device for wind turbines. The technical solution adopted includes a yaw platform 1, brake caliper 2, signal transmitter 3, wiring 4, right guide rail 5, left guide rail 8, movable mounting part, mounting block 10, mounting platform 11, vertical shaft 12, mounting frame 13, dust cover 14, spring 141, powder collection box 15, internal partition structure, wing plate 16, and pressure sensor 17. The yaw platform 1 has brake caliper 2 and signal transmitter 3. The right guide rail 5 and left guide rail 8 are fixed on the yaw platform 1. The movable mounting part is set in the right guide rail 5 and left guide rail 8, and the mounting block 10 is mounted on the mounting part through the movable mounting part. The installation is carried out on the mounting block 10. The mounting platform 11 is fixedly installed on the mounting block 10. Vertical shafts 12 are fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the mounting platform 11. The mounting frame 13 is movably mounted with the vertical shafts 12. A spring 141 is connected between the bottom surface of the mounting frame 13 and the mounting platform 11. The spring 141 is covered with a dust cover 14. The side of the powder collection box 15 is integrally formed with a wing plate 16. The wing plate 16 is spliced with the threaded hole on the upper surface of the mounting frame 13 by screws. A pressure sensor 17 is set on the upper surface of the mounting platform 11 below the powder collection box 15. The pressure sensor 17 is powered by a battery and connected to the signal transmitter 3 through the wiring 4. The powder collection box 15 is set with an internal partition structure.
[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the movable installation part can facilitate the operation of the internal components. Its specific structure includes a lead screw 6, a lead screw knob 7 and a stabilizing shaft 9. The lead screw 6 is rotatably installed in the right guide rail 5, and the stabilizing shaft 9 is fixedly installed in the left guide rail 8. The lead screw knob 7 is fixed on the end of the extended part of the front end of the lead screw 6. The mounting blocks 10 on the right and left sides are respectively installed in conjunction with the lead screw 6 and are movably assembled with the stabilizing shaft 9.
[0017] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the top end of the vertical shaft 12 has a limiting plate 121.
[0018] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the dust cover 14 is made of nylon cloth, and the spring 141 is a fatigue-resistant alloy spring.
[0019] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the internal partition structure can collect magnetic powder and non-magnetic powder separately, enabling the recycling of some materials. Its specific structure includes an upper chamber 151, a lower chamber 152, an upper guide plate 153, and a permanent magnet 154. The upper guide plate 153 is fixed in the middle of the powder collection box 15. The upper guide plate 153 is divided into the upper chamber 151 and the lower chamber 152. The upper surface of the upper guide plate 153 is inclined, and the powder is evenly distributed on the inclined surface. A number of permanent magnets 154 are present. There is a gap between the bottom end of the upper guide plate 153 and the powder collection box 15, which connects the upper chamber 151 and the lower chamber 152. The bottom surface of the lower chamber 152 is inclined and the rear end is lower. The rear side of the lower chamber 152 has a window and is closed by a removable sealing plate 155. After the powder collection box 15 is removed, the removable sealing plate 155 is opened to pour out the powder. Magnetic powder can be scraped into the lower chamber for further cleaning and collection after the non-magnetic powder is cleaned up by a scraper.
[0020] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The powder collection box collects the powder falling from the brake caliper. As the amount of powder in the collection box gradually increases, the collection box, along with the mounting frame, moves downward under the action of gravity, compressing the spring. When the bottom of the collection box presses down to the pressure sensor, the pressure sensor transmits information to the signal transmitter and finally to the control room to remind the staff to clean it. During cleaning, the installation platform position can be moved outward by operating the screw knob and the screws can be removed to facilitate the removal of the entire powder collection box for operation. During the powder collection process, the magnetic powder is classified and processed by the upper guide plate and permanent magnet, which enables the recycling of some materials.
[0021] Components not described in detail in this article are existing technologies.
[0022] While the specific embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above, this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Modifications or variations that do not involve creative labor are still within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A wind turbine yaw brake pad powder collection device, comprising a yaw table (1), a brake caliper (2), a signal transmitter (3) and a wire (4), characterized in that: Includes a right guide rail (5), a left guide rail (8), a movable mounting part, a mounting block (10), a mounting platform (11), a vertical shaft (12), a frame (13), a dust cover (14), a spring (141), a powder collection box (15), an internal partition structure, a wing plate (16), and a pressure sensor (17); the yaw platform (1) has a brake caliper (2) and a signal transmitter (3); the right guide rail (5) and the left guide rail (8) are fixed on the yaw platform (1), and a movable mounting part is provided in the right guide rail (5) and the left guide rail (8) to install the mounting block (10); the mounting block (10) is fixedly mounted on the mounting platform (11); the mounting platform (11) 11) A vertical shaft (12) is fixed at the four corners of the upper surface, and the frame (13) and the vertical shaft (12) are movably fitted together; a spring (141) is connected between the bottom surface of the frame (13) and the mounting platform (11), and the spring (141) is covered with a dust cover (14); the side of the powder collection box (15) is integrally formed with a wing plate (16), and the wing plate (16) is spliced with the threaded hole on the upper surface of the frame (13) by screws; a pressure sensor (17) is set on the upper surface of the mounting platform (11) below the powder collection box (15), the pressure sensor (17) is powered by a battery and connected to the signal transmitter (3) through a wiring (4); the powder collection box (15) is provided with an internal partition structure.
2. A wind turbine yaw brake pad powder collection device according to claim 1, wherein: The movable mounting part includes a lead screw (6), a lead screw knob (7), and a stabilizing shaft (9); the lead screw (6) is rotatably mounted in the right guide rail (5), and the stabilizing shaft (9) is fixedly mounted in the left guide rail (8); the lead screw knob (7) is fixed to the end of the extended part of the front end of the lead screw (6); the mounting blocks (10) on the right and left sides are respectively fitted with the lead screw (6) and movably mounted with the stabilizing shaft (9).
3. A wind turbine yaw brake pad powder collection device according to claim 1, wherein: The vertical shaft (12) has a limiting plate (121) at its top.
4. A wind turbine yaw brake pad powder collection device according to claim 1, wherein: The dust cover (14) is made of nylon cloth, and the spring (141) is a fatigue-resistant alloy spring.
5. A wind turbine yaw brake pad powder collection device according to claim 1, wherein: The internal partition structure of the box includes an upper compartment (151), a lower compartment (152), an upper guide plate (153), and permanent magnets (154); the upper guide plate (153) is fixed in the middle of the powder collection box (15), and the upper and lower parts of the upper guide plate (153) are divided into an upper compartment (151) and a lower compartment (152). The upper surface of the upper guide plate (153) is inclined and a number of permanent magnets (154) are evenly distributed on the inclined surface; there is a gap between the bottom end of the upper guide plate (153) and the powder collection box (15) so that the upper compartment (151) and the lower compartment (152) are connected; the bottom surface of the lower compartment (152) is an inclined bottom surface and the rear end is a lower end.
6. A wind turbine yaw brake pad powder collection device according to claim 5, wherein: The lower compartment (152) has a window on the rear side and is closed by a removable cover plate (155).
Citation Information
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Wind turbine generator yaw brake pad powder collecting device
CN219949035U