Special online filtering device for gear box gear oil

By designing a dedicated online gear oil filtration device for gearboxes, the problem of gear oil deterioration under harsh environments was solved, enabling online filtration and lubrication of gear oil, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the normal operation of wind turbine units.

CN224180437UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01XINXIANG MINGLANG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINXIANG MINGLANG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-27
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

When gear oil in wind farm gearboxes operates under harsh conditions for extended periods, its quality deteriorates, leading to component wear and increased maintenance costs. Existing technologies cannot effectively filter and purify it online.

Method used

A dedicated online filtration device for gearbox gear oil has been designed, comprising an oil suction filter, a motor pump unit, a regeneration filter tank, and a fine filter tank. The device enables multiple filtrations and regenerations of the gear oil through pipelines and a control panel, ensuring online filtration and lubrication of the gear oil.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables online filtration of gear oil, extending its service life, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring the normal operation of the gearbox.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a gear box gear oil on-line special filtering device which comprises a movable support, an oil suction filter, a motor pump set, a regeneration filtering tank, a fine filtering tank and a control panel are installed on the movable support, and an oil inlet of the oil suction filter is communicated with an oil outlet of a gear box through a pipeline. An oil outlet of the fine filtering tank is communicated with an oil inlet of the gearbox through an oil conveying pipe, an oil outlet of the regeneration filtering tank is communicated with an oil inlet of the fine filtering tank through an oil pipe, an oil inlet of the motor pump set is communicated with an oil outlet of the oil suction filter through a pipeline, and an oil outlet of the motor pump set is communicated with an oil inlet of the regeneration filtering tank through a pipeline. The control panel is connected with the motor pump set through a wire, and the control panel controls the motor pump set to work. The gear oil filtering device has the advantages that on-line filtering of gear oil is achieved, the filtering device is convenient to disassemble, assemble and move, the filtering tank can be replaced according to needs, and the gear oil filtering device can be moved to the position close to a gear box to filter the gear oil in the gear box.
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Description

Gearbox oil inline dedicated filtration device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to gear oil filtration, and in particular to a dedicated online filtration device for gearbox gear oil. Background Technology

[0002] Wind farms typically operate in harsh environments, often characterized by strong winds and sandstorms, or by coastal areas with high humidity and salt spray. Long-term operation in such conditions can lead to contamination and deterioration of the gear oil in the gearbox if it is not regularly filtered and regenerated. This contamination results in issues such as excessive particle size, iron content, and acid value; a dark reddish-black color; a foul odor; and the production of large amounts of gummy substances. This deterioration in oil quality causes wear and damage to bearings, gears, and other components within the wind turbine's bearing housing. Examples include severe gear flaking, significant wear on the secondary parallel gear teeth, and broken bearing roller supports. These conditions severely impact the normal operation of wind power generation, increase maintenance costs, and intensify the workload for maintenance workers. The cost of replacing and restoring spare parts for wind turbine generators is substantial; the total cost of replacing a single main shaft can exceed 500,000 yuan.

[0003] Therefore, after long-term research, the inventors proposed an online dedicated process device without affecting the operation of the gearbox. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a dedicated online filtration device for gearbox gear oil.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an online gearbox oil filtration device, comprising a movable support, on which an oil suction filter, a motor pump unit, a regeneration filter tank, a fine filter tank, and a control panel are mounted. The oil inlet of the oil suction filter is connected to the oil outlet of the gearbox via a pipe. The oil outlet of the fine filter tank is connected to the oil inlet of the gearbox via an oil delivery pipe. The oil outlet of the regeneration filter tank is connected to the oil inlet of the fine filter tank via an oil pipe. The oil inlet of the motor pump unit is connected to the oil outlet of the oil suction filter via a pipe. The oil outlet of the motor pump unit is connected to the oil inlet of the regeneration filter tank via a pipe. The control panel is connected to the motor pump unit via a wire, and the control panel controls the operation of the motor pump unit.

[0006] Optionally, an inlet ball valve may be installed on the pipe connecting the oil suction filter and the gearbox.

[0007] Optionally, an outlet ball valve may be installed on the pipe connecting the fine filter tank and the gearbox.

[0008] Optionally, the mobile support includes a base with a vertically mounted stand on it. The oil suction filter, regeneration filter tank, and fine filter tank are all detachably mounted on the stand via clamps.

[0009] Optionally, the upright frame is provided with several crossbeams, and the crossbeams are provided with raised mounting brackets. An installation gap is formed between the mounting brackets and the crossbeams. A waist-shaped groove is opened laterally on the front end face of the mounting bracket, and one end of the clamp is installed on the mounting bracket.

[0010] Optionally, the clamp includes two opposing half-clamps. Both ends of the half-clamps are provided with outward-curved bent ears. The bent ear at one end of the half-clamp passes through the waist-shaped groove and enters the installation gap. A limit block is provided on the outside of the bent ear located in the installation gap. The height of the limit block is greater than the height of the waist-shaped groove. The two limit blocks and the two corresponding bent ears are locked together by locking bolts. The bent ear at the other end of the half-clamp is locked together by fastening bolts.

[0011] Optionally, a collection box is also placed on the base, located below the regeneration filter tank and the fine filter tank.

[0012] Optionally, the base is equipped with casters with locking function at the bottom.

[0013] The present invention has the following advantages: The gearbox gear oil online special filtration device of the present invention realizes online filtration of gear oil, and the filtration device is easy to disassemble and assemble, easy to move, and can replace the filter canister as needed, and can be moved to the vicinity of the gearbox to filter the gear oil in the gearbox. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the movable support structure;

[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the clamp structure;

[0018] In the diagram, 1-inlet ball valve, 2-suction filter, 3-motor pump set, 4-control panel, 5-regeneration filter tank, 6-fine filter tank, 7-outlet ball valve, 8-moving bracket, 11-base, 12-collection box, 13-stand, 14-mounting bracket, 15-waisted groove, 21-half hoop, 22-bent ear, 23-limit stop, 24-locking bolt, 25-fastening bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0020] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0022] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0023] 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., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used 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," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral connection; they can refer to mechanical connection or electrical connection; they can refer to direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the 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.

[0025] As shown in Figure 1, the online gear oil filtration device for gearboxes includes a movable support 8. The movable support 8 is equipped with an oil suction filter 2, a motor pump unit 3, a regeneration filter tank 5, a fine filter tank 6, and a control panel 4. The oil inlet of the oil suction filter 2 is connected to the oil outlet of the gearbox via a pipe. The oil outlet of the fine filter tank 6 is connected to the oil inlet of the gearbox via an oil supply pipe. The oil outlet of the regeneration filter tank 5 is connected to the oil inlet of the fine filter tank 6 via an oil pipe. The oil inlet of the motor pump unit 3 is connected to the oil outlet of the oil suction filter 2 via a pipe, and the oil outlet of the motor pump unit 3 is connected to the oil inlet of the regeneration filter tank 5 via a pipe. The control panel 4 is connected to the motor pump unit 3 via a wire and controls the motor. Pump unit 3 is in operation. Control panel 4 is existing technology. Due to its low control requirements, a commercially available microcontroller can be used to control the operation of motor pump unit 3. When motor pump unit 3 is in operation, the gear oil in the gearbox enters the suction filter 2 through the oil pipe for primary filtration. The gear oil after primary filtration is then transported by motor pump unit 3 to the regeneration filter tank 5 for secondary filtration. The gear oil after secondary filtration then passes through the fine filter tank 6 for tertiary filtration. Finally, the filtered gear oil re-enters the gearbox to lubricate the gears, thus enabling the gear oil to be used multiple times, thereby reducing costs. Moreover, the gear oil does not affect the lubrication of the gearbox during the filtration process, realizing online filtration of gear oil.

[0026] In this embodiment, an inlet ball valve 1 is installed on the pipe connecting the oil suction filter 2 and the gearbox, and an outlet ball valve 7 is installed on the pipe connecting the fine filter tank 6 and the gearbox. By adjusting the inlet ball valve 1, the oil inlet flow rate of the oil suction filter 2 can be controlled, and by adjusting the outlet ball valve 7, the oil supply flow rate of the fine filter tank 6 can be controlled. Thus, the size and opening / closing of the inlet ball valve 1 and the outlet ball valve 7 can be reasonably controlled according to the condition of the gear oil in the gearbox. For example, when the gear oil in the gearbox is newly added, there is no need to filter the gear oil. At this time, the inlet ball valve 1 and the outlet ball valve 7 are closed. After the gear oil has been used for a period of time, the inlet ball valve 1 and the outlet ball valve 7 can be kept in a half-open state. After long-term use of the gear oil, the inlet ball valve 1 and the outlet ball valve 7 need to be adjusted to a fully open state to lubricate the gear oil at full power and ensure the normal operation of the gears in the gearbox.

[0027] In this embodiment, the movable support 8 includes a base 11, on which a vertical frame 13 is vertically mounted. The oil suction filter 2, the regeneration filter tank 5, and the fine filter tank 6 are all detachably mounted on the vertical frame 13 via clamps. Furthermore, the vertical frame 13 is provided with several crossbeams, and each crossbeam is provided with a protruding mounting bracket 14. An installation gap is formed between the mounting bracket 14 and the crossbeam. A waist-shaped groove 15 is laterally opened on the front end face of the mounting bracket 14. One end of the clamp is mounted on the mounting bracket 14, and the clamp includes two opposing half-hoops 21. The two ends of the semi-hoop 21 are provided with outwardly folded ears 22. The folded ear 22 at one end of the semi-hoop 21 passes through the waist-shaped groove 15 and enters the installation gap. A limit block 23 is provided on the outside of the folded ear 22 located in the installation gap. The height of the limit block 23 is greater than the height of the waist-shaped groove 15, and the two limit blocks 23 are locked to the two corresponding folded ears 22 by locking bolts 24. The folded ear 22 at the other end of the semi-hoop 21 is locked by fastening bolts 25. Taking the fine filter tank 6 as an example, the oil suction filter 2, the regeneration filter tank 5 and the fine filter tank 6 are explained. The clamp is detachably connected to the movable bracket 8. During installation, the fine filter tank 6 is hoisted to the corresponding position, and then the two half-clamps 21 are brought closer to the fine filter tank 6. The bent lug 22 at one end of the half-clamp 21 is inserted into the installation gap, and then the outer side of the bent lug 22 is fully secured by the limiting block 23. The two limiting blocks 23 and the two corresponding bent lugs 22 are locked together by the locking bolts 24, and the bent lug 22 at the other end of the clamp is locked together by the fastening bolts 25. After the fastening bolts 25 and the locking bolts 24 are locked, the clamp will hold the fine filter tank 6 in place. The clamp is tightened and a limit stop 23 is provided to prevent the clamp from coming off the mounting bracket 14, thus ensuring the reliability of the clamp installation. After long-term use, the clamp can be tightened again by tightening the fastening bolt 25 to ensure the reliability of the clamp holding the fine filter. When the fine filter needs to be replaced, the fastening bolt 25 can be loosened to release the fine filter from the two half clamps 21, and then a new fine filter can be installed. The fastening bolt 25 can then be tightened. In this embodiment, there are at least two clamps, which respectively hold the top and bottom of the fine filter.

[0028] In this embodiment, a collection box 12 is also placed on the base 11. The collection box 12 is located below the regeneration filter tank 5 and the fine filter tank 6. When the regeneration filter tank 5 and the fine filter tank 6 need to be cleaned after long-term use, the waste oil of the regeneration filter tank 5 and the fine filter tank 6 can be directly put into the collection box 12 and then the waste oil is centrally processed.

[0029] In this embodiment, the bottom of the base 11 is provided with a universal wheel with a locking function. The universal wheel with the locking function is the prior art, and its installation method with the base 11 is also the prior art, so it will not be described in detail. After the universal wheel is unlocked, the filter device can be easily moved. Therefore, the filter device can be moved to the vicinity of the gearbox to filter the gear oil according to actual needs.

[0030] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A dedicated online filtration device for gearbox gear oil, characterized in that: The device includes a mobile support frame on which are mounted an oil suction filter, a motor pump unit, a regeneration filter tank, a fine filter tank, and a control panel. The oil inlet of the oil suction filter is connected to the oil outlet of the gearbox via a pipe. The oil outlet of the fine filter tank is connected to the oil inlet of the gearbox via an oil supply pipe. The oil outlet of the regeneration filter tank is connected to the oil inlet of the fine filter tank via an oil pipe. The oil inlet of the motor pump unit is connected to the oil outlet of the oil suction filter via a pipe. The oil outlet of the motor pump unit is connected to the oil inlet of the regeneration filter tank via a pipe. The control panel is connected to the motor pump unit via a wire and controls the operation of the motor pump unit.

2. The online gearbox oil filtration device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inlet ball valve is installed on the pipe connecting the oil suction filter and the gearbox.

3. The online gearbox oil filtration device according to claim 2, characterized in that: An outlet ball valve is installed on the pipe connecting the fine filter tank and the gearbox.

4. The online gear oil filtration device for gearboxes according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The mobile support includes a base, on which a vertical frame is mounted. The oil suction filter, regeneration filter tank, and fine filter tank are all detachably mounted on the vertical frame via clamps.

5. The online gearbox oil filtration device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upright frame is provided with several crossbeams, and the crossbeams are provided with protruding mounting brackets. An installation gap is formed between the mounting brackets and the crossbeams. A waist-shaped groove is opened laterally on the front end face of the mounting brackets, and one end of the clamp is installed on the mounting bracket.

6. The online gearbox oil filtration device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamp includes two opposing half-clamps. Both ends of the half-clamps are provided with outwardly bent ears. The bent ear at one end of the half-clamp passes through the waist-shaped groove and enters the installation gap. A limit block is provided on the outside of the bent ear located in the installation gap. The height of the limit block is greater than the height of the waist-shaped groove. The two limit blocks and the two corresponding bent ears are locked together by locking bolts. The bent ear at the other end of the half-clamp is locked together by fastening bolts.

7. The gearbox gear oil online dedicated filtration device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A collection box is also placed on the base, and the collection box is located below the regeneration filter tank and the fine filter tank.

8. The online gearbox oil filtration device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The base is equipped with casters with locking function at the bottom.