Bridge stay cable cleaning equipment for bridge construction

By designing a cleaning component with adjustable roller position and internal and external gear meshing, the problems of narrow applicability and poor cleaning effect of existing equipment have been solved, achieving efficient cleaning of cable stays of different diameters.

CN224222078UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12SHANGHAI XIANKE BRIDGE TUNNEL INSPECTION & REINFORCEMENT ENG TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI XIANKE BRIDGE TUNNEL INSPECTION & REINFORCEMENT ENG TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-27
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

现有的桥梁斜拉索清洁设备只能对特定直径的斜拉索进行清洁,适用范围窄,且清理掉的脏污成分容易重新附着,清洁效果差。

Method used

A cylindrical cleaning device was designed, comprising a drive assembly with adjustable roller position and a cleaning assembly with meshing internal and external gears. It can adapt to inclined cables of different diameters and improve the cleaning effect by brushing upwards and rinsing downwards.

Benefits of technology

It achieves wide applicability to cables of different diameters and improves the cleaning effect, avoiding the re-adhesion of dirt and improving the cleaning efficiency and quality of cables.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cleaning equipment, and discloses bridge stay cable cleaning equipment for bridge construction, which comprises a cylinder, a driving assembly and a cleaning assembly, the driving assembly comprises a plurality of mounting frames, rolling wheels are mounted in the mounting frames, adjusting rods are fixedly connected to the tops of the mounting frames, a first motor is mounted on the outer side of one mounting frame, and the end of the cylinder is connected with a positioning cylinder arranged on the outer sides of the adjusting rods in a sleeving mode; the cleaning assembly comprises a spray pipe, a plurality of spray heads are arranged on the spray pipe, an inner cylinder is rotationally installed in the cylinder, a plurality of cleaning brushes are installed in the inner cylinder through telescopic rods, an outer gear ring is installed on the outer side of the inner cylinder, a second motor is installed on the outer side of the cylinder, and a gear is installed on an output shaft of the second motor; and the outer gear ring is formed by butting two arc-shaped racks with the same size. The device is suitable for the surfaces of stay cables with different diameters, and the application range is wide; and scrubbing and flushing of the surface of the stay cable are achieved, and the cleaning effect of the stay cable is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cleaning equipment technology, specifically a bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction. Background Technology

[0002] Bridge stay cables are critical components in bridge structures that bear enormous tensile forces. They are typically exposed to the outdoor environment and are therefore affected by various natural factors such as air pollution, wind erosion, and rain. Over time, dust, stains, and other contaminants can accumulate on the surface of the stay cables. These deposits not only affect the appearance of the stay cables but, more importantly, can reduce their durability and even affect their mechanical properties. Therefore, bridge stay cables require regular cleaning.

[0003] The utility model patent with publication number CN210907087U discloses a bridge cable cleaning device for bridge construction. The device has two semi-circular shells that can be directly fastened to the cable and tightened, realizing machine cleaning of the cable, saving cleaning time, and also cleaning the cable from all angles.

[0004] However, in practical applications, the fixed installation positions of the power wheel and brush of the device limit its ability to clean only cables of a specific diameter, resulting in a narrow range of applications. Secondly, the sponge cleaning block is located at the bottom, causing the wastewater from cleaning the cables to flow through the sponge cleaning block, which can cause dirt to re-adhere to the cables, reducing the cleaning effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that existing cable-stayed bridge cleaning equipment can only clean cables of a specific diameter, resulting in a narrow range of applications; and the cleaned-off dirt may re-adhere to the cables, leading to poor cleaning results.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of this utility model is: a bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction, comprising a cylinder, with driving components installed at both ends of the cylinder and cleaning components installed inside, the cylinder being formed by connecting two semi-circular shells;

[0007] The drive assembly includes multiple mounting frames, each with a roller installed inside and an adjusting rod fixed to its top. A motor for driving the roller to rotate is installed on the outside of one of the mounting frames. Multiple fixing rods are fixed to the ends of the housing, and a positioning cylinder sleeved on the outside of the adjusting rod is fixed to the end of each fixing rod.

[0008] The cleaning assembly includes a spray pipe installed at one end of a cylinder, with multiple nozzles on the spray pipe. An inner cylinder is rotatably installed inside the cylinder, and multiple cleaning brushes are installed inside the inner cylinder. An external toothed ring is installed on the outer side of the inner cylinder. The cleaning brushes are installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder via a telescopic rod. A second motor is installed on the outer side of the cylinder, and a through groove is opened on the surface of the cylinder. A gear that meshes with the external toothed ring is installed on the output shaft of the second motor. The inner cylinder is formed by the joining of two arc-shaped plates of the same size, and the external toothed ring is formed by the joining of two arc-shaped racks of the same size.

[0009] Furthermore, connecting strips are fixed to both ends of the housing, and multiple through holes are provided on the connecting strips. The connecting strips on the two housings are connected and fixed by bolts and nuts.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting frames are provided in six units and are arranged in a circular array about the cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, threaded holes are symmetrically opened on both sides of the positioning cylinder, and set bolts are installed in the threaded holes, with the ends of the set bolts abutting against the adjusting rod.

[0012] Furthermore, two nozzles are installed at the end of the cylinder. The nozzles are arc-shaped, and the water inlet ends of the two nozzles extend to the outside of the shells after passing through the two shells respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, annular rails for defining the position of the inner cylinder are installed at both ends of the inner cylinder inside the cylinder. The side of the annular rails is provided with limiting grooves that are adapted to the inner cylinder. The annular rails are formed by the joining of two arc-shaped rails of the same size.

[0014] Furthermore, the cleaning brush is provided in four parts, and is arranged in a circular array about the inner cylinder, with two cleaning brushes installed on each arc plate.

[0015] The advantages of this invention compared to existing technologies are as follows: the position of the rollers is adjustable, and the cleaning brush can come into contact with the surface of cables of different diameters through the setting of the telescopic rod, making it widely applicable; when the equipment moves up and down along the cable, it can respectively brush and rinse the surface of the cable, improving the cleaning effect of the cable. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4This is a connection structure diagram of the shell of this utility model.

[0020] As shown in the figure: 1. Housing; 2. Connecting strip; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Roller; 5. Adjusting rod; 6. Motor 1; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Positioning cylinder; 9. Spray pipe; 10. Nozzle; 11. Arc rail; 12. Cleaning brush; 13. Telescopic rod; 14. Motor 2; 15. Gear; 16. Arc plate; 17. Arc rack. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction includes a cylinder with drive components installed at both ends and a cleaning component installed inside. The cylinder is formed by connecting two semi-circular shells 1. Connecting strips 2 are fixed to both ends of the shells 1. Multiple through holes are provided on the connecting strips 2. The connecting strips 2 on the two shells 1 are connected and fixed by bolts and nuts.

[0023] The cylinder is formed by connecting two semi-circular shells 1, which facilitates the installation of the cylinder on the outside of the bridge stay cable to achieve cleaning of the stay cable.

[0024] The drive assembly includes six mounting frames 3 arranged in a circular array about the cylinder. Rollers 4 are installed inside each mounting frame 3, and an adjusting rod 5 is fixed to the top. A motor 6 for driving the rollers 4 to rotate is installed on the outside of one of the mounting frames 3. Multiple fixing rods 7 are fixed to the end of the housing 1. A positioning cylinder 8 is fixed to the end of each fixing rod 7 and sleeved on the outside of the adjusting rod 5. Threaded holes are symmetrically opened on both sides of the positioning cylinder 8. Set bolts are installed in the threaded holes, and the ends of the set bolts abut against the adjusting rod 5.

[0025] The adjusting rod 5 can slide along the positioning cylinder 8, which allows the roller 4 to press against the surface of the cable. When the motor 6 drives the roller 4 to rotate, the equipment can move along the cable. By setting drive components at both ends of the cylinder, the stability between the cylinder and the cable is ensured while providing dual drive, so that the equipment has sufficient power to move.

[0026] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the cleaning assembly includes nozzles 9 installed at both ends of a cylinder, with multiple nozzles 10 on the nozzles 9. An inner cylinder is rotatably installed inside the cylinder, and multiple cleaning brushes 12 are installed inside the inner cylinder. An external toothed ring is installed on the outer side. The cleaning brushes 12 are installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder via a telescopic rod 13. A second motor 14 is installed on the outer side of the cylinder, and a through groove is opened on the surface of the cylinder. A gear 15 that meshes with the external toothed ring is installed on the output shaft of the second motor 14. The inner cylinder is formed by joining two arc-shaped plates 16 of the same size, and the external toothed ring is formed by joining two arc-shaped racks 17 of the same size.

[0027] The water inlet ends of the two nozzles 9 are connected to the water supply pipe via flexible hoses. To ensure water pressure, a water pump is generally used for water supply. When installing the cylinder, the end of the nozzle 9 is positioned at the top. As the cylinder rises along the cable, the nozzle 10 sprays water onto the surface of the cable. The motor 14 drives the gear 15 to rotate, and the gear 15 drives the inner cylinder to rotate through the outer gear ring. The inner cylinder drives the cleaning brush 12 to rotate, thus cleaning the cable. Spraying water can prevent dust from being generated during the cleaning process. When the equipment moves to the top of the cable, it begins to move downwards. At this time, the water sprayed from the nozzle 10 rinses the surface of the cable. The extension rod 13 ensures that the cleaning brush 12 can contact the surface of the cable when cleaning cables of different diameters, thus improving the applicability.

[0028] In practical use, this device is powered by an external power source and connected to an external PLC controller. The PLC controller controls the starting, stopping, forward and reverse rotation of motor 6 and motor 14. The two housings 1 are installed on the outside of the cable stay, forming a cylinder fitted on the outside of the cable stay. The height of the roller 4 is adjusted so that the roller 4 is pressed against the surface of the cable stay. The forward rotation of motor 6 causes the device to move upward along the cable stay. The nozzle 10 sprays water onto the surface of the cable stay. Motor 14 drives the cleaning brush 12 to rotate to clean the cable stay. When the device moves to the top of the cable stay, it begins to move downward. At this time, the water sprayed from the nozzle 10 rinses the surface of the cable stay.

[0029] The parts not disclosed in this utility model are all existing technologies, such as the PLC controller and its wiring method with motor 6 and motor 14. Their specific structure and working principle will not be described in detail.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0031] 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.

[0032] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction, comprising a cylinder, wherein driving components are installed at both ends of the cylinder and cleaning components are installed inside the cylinder, the cylinder being formed by connecting two semi-circular shells (1), characterized in that: The drive assembly includes multiple mounting frames (3), with rollers (4) installed inside each mounting frame (3) and an adjusting rod (5) fixed to the top. A motor (6) for driving the rollers (4) to rotate is installed on the outside of one of the mounting frames (3). Multiple fixing rods (7) are fixed to the end of the housing (1), and a positioning cylinder (8) sleeved on the outside of the adjusting rod (5) is fixed to the end of each fixing rod (7). The cleaning assembly includes a nozzle (9) installed at one end of a cylinder, with multiple nozzles (10) on the nozzle (9). An inner cylinder is rotatably installed inside the cylinder, with multiple cleaning brushes (12) inside the inner cylinder and an outer toothed ring installed on the outside. The cleaning brushes (12) are installed on the inner wall of the inner cylinder via a telescopic rod (13). A second motor (14) is installed on the outside of the cylinder, and a through groove is opened on the surface of the cylinder. A gear (15) that meshes with the outer toothed ring is installed on the output shaft of the second motor (14). The inner cylinder is formed by connecting two arc-shaped plates (16) of the same size, and the outer toothed ring is formed by connecting two arc-shaped racks (17) of the same size.

2. The bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning equipment for bridge construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the housing (1) are fixed with connecting strips (2), and the connecting strips (2) have multiple through holes. The connecting strips (2) on the two housings (1) are connected and fixed by bolts and nuts.

3. The bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning equipment for bridge construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (3) has six frames, which are arranged in a circular array about the cylinder.

4. The bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning cylinder (8) has symmetrical threaded holes on both sides, and a set bolt is installed in the threaded hole, with the end of the set bolt abutting against the adjusting rod (5).

5. A bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two nozzles (9) are installed at the end of the cylinder. The nozzles (9) are arc-shaped pipes, and the water inlet ends of the two nozzles (9) pass through the two shells (1) and extend to the outside of the shells (1).

6. A bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: Inside the cylinder, annular rails for limiting the position of the inner cylinder are installed at both ends of the inner cylinder. The side of the annular rails is provided with limiting grooves that are adapted to the inner cylinder. The annular rails are formed by the joining of two arc-shaped rails (11) of the same size.

7. A bridge cable-stayed bridge cleaning device for bridge construction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning brushes (12) are provided in four and are arranged in a ring array about the inner cylinder, with two cleaning brushes (12) installed on each arc plate (16).