Wind power tower drum flange assembling device

By designing a flange assembly device for wind turbine towers, the problem of inaccurate flange positioning was solved by using an adjusting sleeve and a lubrication mechanism, enabling rapid alignment and long-term use, and improving installation efficiency.

CN224214296UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-08PENGLAI JUTAL OFFSHORE ENG HEAVY IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
PENGLAI JUTAL OFFSHORE ENG HEAVY IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-05-08

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Technical Problem

The existing wind turbine tower flange assembly device is not accurate enough in positioning, requiring multiple positioning operations, which leads to low efficiency.

Method used

A wind turbine tower flange assembly device was designed, comprising an adjusting sleeve, a threaded bend, a jacket, a connecting frame, and a lubrication mechanism. The flange can be quickly aligned by the cooperation of the threaded bend and the adjusting sleeve, and a lubrication mechanism is provided at the threaded connection to prevent rust.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid alignment and long-term use of wind turbine tower flanges, is less prone to rust and blockage, and improves installation efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of flange assembling devices, and particularly relates to a wind power tower flange assembling device which comprises an adjusting sleeve, two threaded bent pipes are connected in the adjusting sleeve through threads, the tail end of each threaded bent pipe is fixedly connected with a clamping sleeve, the bottom of each clamping sleeve is fixedly connected with a connecting frame, and the connecting frame is fixedly connected with a connecting rod. The bottom of the connecting frame is fixedly connected with an assembling sleeve, and a lubricating mechanism is arranged in the adjusting sleeve. The adjusting sleeve is arranged, the threaded bent pipes in threaded connection with the adjusting sleeve are arranged at the two ends of the adjusting sleeve, then the clamping sleeve, the connecting frame, the assembly sleeve and other components are arranged at the tail ends of the threaded bent pipes, the clamping sleeve is attached to the tower drum body, and the assembly sleeve is attached to the flange, so that the assembly sleeve is attached to the flange. When the two tower barrels are assembled through the flanges of the two tower barrels, the two tower barrels can be aligned, and rapid connection between the flanges is facilitated.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of flange assembly devices, specifically a wind turbine tower flange assembly device. Background Technology

[0002] When installing a wind turbine tower, the bottom support tower, fixed to the ground, needs to be connected to the upper tower connecting the generator casing via flanges. The upper and lower flanges must be aligned during connection. A search reveals that utility model patent CN209483538U discloses a limiting device for flange connections in wind turbine towers. This device comprises a limiting device, a bottom support tower, and a top tower. A flange is welded to the top of the bottom support tower and to the bottom of the top tower. Both the flange and the top tower have a set of annular insertion holes on their flange surfaces. A limiting device, in a T-shape, is inserted into one of these holes.

[0003] The existing wind turbine tower flange assembly system uses only one flange hole for positioning, which is not accurate enough and requires multiple positioning operations, resulting in low efficiency. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a wind turbine tower flange assembly device, which solves the problem that the existing wind turbine tower flange assembly devices only use one flange hole for positioning, which is not accurate enough, requires multiple positioning, and has low efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a wind turbine tower flange assembly device, comprising an adjusting sleeve, wherein two threaded bends are connected internally by threads, each threaded bend is fixedly connected to a sleeve at its end, a connecting frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sleeve, an assembly sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame, and a lubrication mechanism is provided inside the adjusting sleeve.

[0006] Preferably, a rubber pad is fixedly connected to the inner side of the jacket. The rubber pad is made of rubber. The rubber pad increases the friction between the jacket and the tower body.

[0007] Preferably, a non-standard nut is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer side of the adjusting sleeve, and the non-standard nut and the adjusting sleeve are an integral structure. The non-standard nut makes it easier for workers to rotate the adjusting sleeve with tools.

[0008] Preferably, the lubrication mechanism includes a hollow shell slidably connected inside the adjusting sleeve. A pressure block and a sponge block are slidably connected to the inner side of the hollow shell, and the pressure block and sponge block are in contact with each other. A fixing post is fixedly connected to the sponge block, penetrating the hollow shell and slidably connected to it. The end of the fixing post is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the adjusting sleeve, and a spring is sleeved on the outer side of the fixing post. This lubrication mechanism provides lubrication for the threaded connection between the threaded bend and the adjusting sleeve, allowing the device to be used for extended periods without easily becoming clogged due to rust.

[0009] Preferably, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the pressure block, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the hollow shell. By using the spring, the elastic force can be applied to the hollow shell.

[0010] Preferably, the hollow shell has an oil outlet hole on its side wall, and the position of the oil outlet hole corresponds to that of the sponge block. The oil outlet hole facilitates the discharge of lubricating oil from the sponge block.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] 1. This utility model sets up an adjusting sleeve, with threaded bends at both ends of the adjusting sleeve that are threadedly connected to it. Then, at the end of the threaded bends, components such as a jacket, a connecting frame, and an assembly sleeve are set up. The jacket fits against the tower body, while the assembly sleeve fits against the flange. In this way, when the two towers are assembled through their respective flanges, they can be aligned, which facilitates quick connection between the flanges.

[0013] 2. This utility model provides a lubrication mechanism inside the adjusting sleeve. When the threaded bend enters the adjusting sleeve in the reverse direction, the threaded bend can push the hollow shell, causing the sponge block inside the hollow shell to be subjected to the reaction force from the pressure block, thereby squeezing and releasing the lubricating oil. The lubricating oil then lubricates the threaded connection between the threaded bend and the adjusting sleeve, allowing the device to be used for a long time without being easily blocked by rust. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 A partial structural diagram;

[0016] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 1 Top sectional view;

[0017] Figure 4 For the present utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of the structure at point A.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Adjusting sleeve; 2. Threaded bend; 3. Jacket; 4. Rubber pad; 5. Connecting frame; 6. Assembly sleeve; 7. Non-standard nut; 8. Lubrication mechanism; 81. Hollow shell; 82. Pressure block; 83. Sponge block; 84. Fixing column; 85. Spring; 86. Oil outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-3 A wind turbine tower flange assembly device includes an adjusting sleeve 1. Inside the adjusting sleeve 1 are two threaded elbows 2 connected by threads. Each threaded elbow 2 has a clamp 3 fixedly connected to its end. A rubber pad 4 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the clamp 3. The rubber pad 4 increases the friction between the entire assembly and the tower body. A connecting frame 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the clamp 3, and an assembly sleeve 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame 5. A non-standard nut 7 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer side of the adjusting sleeve 1, and the non-standard nut 7 is an integral part of the adjusting sleeve 1. The non-standard nut 7 facilitates the rotation of the adjusting sleeve 1 by workers using tools.

[0021] Please see Figure 3-4 The adjusting sleeve 1 is equipped with a lubrication mechanism 8. This mechanism lubricates the threaded connection between the threaded bend 2 and the adjusting sleeve 1, allowing the device to be used for extended periods without rusting or clogging. The lubrication mechanism 8 includes a hollow shell 81 slidably connected inside the adjusting sleeve 1. A pressure block 82 and a sponge block 83 are slidably connected to the inner side of the hollow shell 81, and the pressure block 82 and sponge block 83 are in contact with each other. A fixing post 84 is fixedly connected to the sponge block 83, penetrating the hollow shell 81 and slidably connected to it. The end of the fixing post 84 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the adjusting sleeve 1. A spring 85 is fitted on the outer side of the fixing post 84. One end of the spring 85 is fixedly connected to the pressure block 82, and the other end is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the hollow shell 81. The spring 85 allows elastic force to be applied to the hollow shell 81. An oil outlet hole 86 is provided on the side wall of the hollow shell 81, and the position of the oil outlet hole 86 corresponds to that of the sponge block 83. The oil outlet 86 facilitates the discharge of lubricating oil from the sponge block 83.

[0022] The specific implementation process of this utility model is as follows: In use, the two tower cylinders are first brought into contact through their respective flanges. Then, the two jackets 3 are placed on the outside of the upper tower cylinder body. Then, the toolman uses a tool to rotate the non-standard nut 7, which in turn rotates the adjusting sleeve 1, so that the two threaded bends 2 move towards each other until the rubber pad 4 on the jacket 3 contacts the tower body. The assembly sleeve 6 below the jacket 3 aligns the flanges of the tower cylinders, which facilitates quick connection between the flanges. Moreover, when the threaded bend 2 enters the adjusting sleeve 1 in the reverse direction, the threaded bend 2 can push the hollow shell 81, so that the sponge block 83 inside the hollow shell 81 is subjected to the reaction force from the pressure block 82, thereby squeezing and releasing the lubricating oil. The lubricating oil lubricates the threaded connection between the threaded bend 2 and the adjusting sleeve 1, so that the device can be used for a long time and is not easy to be blocked by rust.

[0023] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wind turbine tower flange assembly device, comprising an adjusting sleeve (1), characterized in that: The adjusting sleeve (1) has two threaded bends (2) connected inside by threads. Each threaded bend (2) is fixedly connected to a sleeve (3) at its end. A connecting frame (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sleeve (3). A pairing sleeve (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting frame (5). A lubrication mechanism (8) is provided inside the adjusting sleeve (1).

2. The wind turbine tower flange assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the sleeve (3) is fixedly connected with a rubber pad (4), and the rubber pad (4) is made of rubber.

3. The wind turbine tower flange assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A non-standard nut (7) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer side of the adjusting sleeve (1), and the non-standard nut (7) and the adjusting sleeve (1) are an integral structure.

4. The wind turbine tower flange assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lubrication mechanism (8) includes a hollow shell (81) slidably connected inside the adjusting sleeve (1). A pressure block (82) and a sponge block (83) are slidably connected to the inner side of the hollow shell (81). The pressure block (82) and the sponge block (83) are in contact with each other. A fixing post (84) is fixedly connected to the sponge block (83). The fixing post (84) penetrates the hollow shell (81) and is slidably connected to the hollow shell (81). The end of the fixing post (84) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the adjusting sleeve (1). A spring (85) is sleeved on the outer side of the fixing post (84).

5. A wind turbine tower flange assembly device according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the spring (85) is fixedly connected to the pressure block (82), and the other end of the spring (85) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the hollow shell (81).

6. A wind turbine tower flange assembly device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hollow shell (81) has an oil outlet hole (86) on its side wall, and the position of the oil outlet hole (86) corresponds to that of the sponge block (83).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Flange connection limiting device for wind power generation tower

    CN209483538U