Derusting equipment for wind power tower drum
By designing rust removal equipment adapted to tapered towers, and adopting a central fixed seat and support rod structure, combined with telescopic actuators and rollers, uniform grinding of wind turbine towers is achieved. This solves the problem of incomplete rust removal or tower damage caused by existing equipment on tapered towers, and improves rust removal efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI YUFENG ENERGY TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing automated equipment has problems such as incomplete rust removal or damage to the tower body when processing wind turbine towers with tapered shape, especially due to uneven contact pressure during the rust removal process, which leads to over-grinding or insufficient treatment.
A rust removal device for wind turbine towers was designed. It adopts a central fixed base and support rod structure, combined with telescopic actuators and rollers, which can adapt to tapered towers. Uniform grinding is achieved by rotating the rust removal roller in the same direction as the tower. It is equipped with a drive device and a dust collection system to ensure the rust removal effect and stability.
It achieves uniform grinding of the tapered tower, avoids tower damage, improves rust removal efficiency, and maintains a clean site environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wind power generation technology, specifically to a rust removal device for wind turbine towers. Background Technology
[0002] As the core supporting structure of wind turbine generators, the wind turbine tower bears wind loads, its own weight, and environmental corrosion for extended periods. Its surface rust prevention treatment directly affects the equipment's lifespan and safety. During tower manufacturing, processes such as steel plate rolling and welding result in residual oxide scale, welding slag, and rust layers on the surface. Efficient rust removal is necessary during factory processing to meet the adhesion standards of the anti-corrosion coating. Existing automated equipment is mostly designed for standard cylindrical towers, but actual towers often have a tapered shape. CN221020399U discloses a rust removal and grinding device for the outer wall of wind turbine towers. This device clamps and fixes the tower, and a first electric push rod brings the grinding block into contact with the outer wall of the tower. A third motor then rotates a threaded rod, which in turn moves the grinding block horizontally, thus grinding and cleaning the outer wall of the tower. However, since the tower often has a tapered shape, the length of the first electric push rod needs to be repeatedly adjusted during the rust removal process. This causes uneven contact pressure between the grinding block and the tower surface, resulting in over-grinding or under-treatment. In mild cases, the rust removal is not thorough, and in severe cases, the tower body is damaged. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this invention provides a rust removal device for wind turbine towers, which can achieve uniform grinding for both tapered and cylindrical towers, ensuring effective rust removal and preventing damage to the tower body.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is a rust removal device for wind turbine towers, comprising a base, a central fixing seat fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the base and located at the center, support rods rotatably connected to both sides of the central fixing seat, a connecting rod rotatably connected to the middle of the support rods, a telescopic actuator fixedly connected between the two connecting rods, a roller provided at one end of each support rod, and side fixing seats symmetrically arranged on the top of the base and on both sides of the central fixing seat, a side fixing seat 2 fixedly connected to one side of each side fixing seat 1, a connecting rod 2 rotatably connected to the center of each side fixing seat 1, and a connecting rod 2 near the end of the surface of the connecting rod 2. The base is equipped with two rollers. A telescopic actuator is rotatably connected between the side fixed seat two and one end of the connecting rod two. A support column is vertically fixed to one side of the top of the base. There are two support columns, and a support base is horizontally fixed to one side. A cleaning frame is slidably connected to the top of the support base. A rust-removing roller is rotatably connected inside the cleaning frame. Drive motors for driving the rust-removing roller to rotate are provided at both ends of the cleaning frame. A tower is placed on the surface of the rollers one and two. A movable box is slidably connected to one side of the top of the base and located at the center. A drive device for driving the tower to rotate around its center is provided inside the movable box. The surface of the rust-removing roller is in contact with the surface of the tower and rotates in the same direction.
[0005] Preferably, the driving device includes a disc, a rotating shaft, a motor, and an adjusting disc. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the movable box. The motor is fixed inside the movable box and has a gear one fixedly connected to one end. A gear two, meshing with gear one, is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft. The disc is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft. An adjusting screw is rotatably connected inside the rotating shaft. One end of the adjusting screw extends to one side of the disc and is movably connected to the adjusting disc. A connecting seat, movably connected to the adjusting screw, is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting disc. A connecting rod three is rotatably connected to the edge of the disc. A support block is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod three. A connecting rod four is rotatably connected between the edge of the adjusting disc and the middle of the connecting rod three.
[0006] Preferably, multiple connecting rods are provided and evenly distributed along the circumference of the disc, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected between the disc and the adjusting disc, a locking nut is provided on the surface of the adjusting screw, and a rubber layer is provided on the surface of the support block.
[0007] Preferably, the top of the base is provided with a slide rail adapted to the movable box, and the top of the base is also provided with a cylinder for driving the movable box to slide along the slide rail.
[0008] Preferably, a rotating seat is fixedly connected to one side of the cleaning frame, and a telescopic actuator three is fixedly connected to the surface of the support column, with the working end of the telescopic actuator three being rotatably connected to the rotating seat.
[0009] Preferably, the telescopic actuator one, telescopic actuator two, and telescopic actuator three are electric push rods, and a control cabinet for controlling the telescopic amount of the telescopic actuator one, telescopic actuator two, and telescopic actuator three is provided on the top of the base.
[0010] Preferably, a movable seat is slidably connected to the top of the base and the side away from the movable box. A limiting roller is provided on one side of the movable seat. A second cylinder for driving the movable seat to slide is also provided on the top of the base. The limiting roller contacts the end of the tower to restrict its axial movement.
[0011] Preferably, a vacuum cleaner is also fixedly connected to the top of the base, and a suction pipe is connected between the inlet end of the vacuum cleaner and the bottom of the cleaning frame.
[0012] The present invention adopts the above-mentioned technical solution, and its beneficial effects include: This wind turbine tower rust removal equipment has rollers installed on both sides of the central fixed base via support rods. The angle between the two support rods is adjusted using a telescopic actuator, thus enabling it to handle the installation of tapered towers. Combined with the rollers on both sides, it provides side support for the tower, improving stability. A cleaning frame with a rust-removing roller is installed on one side of the tower. Before rust removal and grinding, the cleaning frame is set parallel to one side of the tower, so that the surface of the rust-removing roller is in contact with the surface of the tower. Grinding and rust removal are achieved through the co-rotation of the tower and the rust-removing roller. A limiting roller is installed at one end of the tower to prevent axial movement of the tower. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Sectional view along line AA;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between roller one and roller two of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive device of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1-Base, 2-Central Fixing Seat, 3-Support Rod, 4-Connecting Rod 1, 5-Telescopic Actuator 1, 6-Roll 1, 7-Side Fixing Seat 1, 8-Connecting Rod 2, 9-Roll 2, 10-Side Fixing Seat 2, 11-Telescopic Actuator 2, 12-Support Column, 13-Supporting Seat, 14-Cleaning Frame, 15-Rust Removal Roller, 16-Drive Motor, 17-Tower, 18-Moving Box, 19-Disc, 20-Rotating Shaft, 2 1-Motor, 22-Adjusting disc, 23-Gear 1, 24-Gear 2, 25-Adjusting screw, 26-Connecting seat, 27-Connecting rod 3, 28-Support block, 29-Connecting rod 4, 30-Telescopic rod, 31-Locking nut, 32-Slide rail, 33-Cylinder 1, 34-Rotating seat, 35-Telescopic actuator 3, 36-Control cabinet, 37-Moving seat, 38-Limit roller, 39-Cylinder 2, 40-Vacuum cleaner, 41-Vacuum suction pipe. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Example 1: Please refer to Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a rust removal device for wind turbine towers, including a base 1. A central fixing seat 2 is fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the base 1, located at the center. Support rods 3 are rotatably connected to both sides of the central fixing seat 2. A connecting rod 4 is rotatably connected to the middle of the support rods 3. A telescopic actuator 5 is fixedly connected between the two connecting rods 4. A roller 6 is provided at one end of each support rod 3. By changing the included angle between the two support rods 3 through the telescopic actuator 5, the height of the roller 6 is changed, thereby enabling the device to handle various rust removal issues. The tapered tower has a base 1 with symmetrically arranged side fixing seats 7 on both sides of the central fixing seat 2. A side fixing seat 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the side fixing seat 7. A connecting rod 28 is rotatably connected to the center of the side fixing seat 7. A roller 29 is arranged on the surface of the connecting rod 28 near its end. A telescopic actuator 21 is rotatably connected between the side fixing seat 210 and one end of the connecting rod 28. By telescopically extending and retracting the telescopic actuator 21, the roller 29 supports the tower from the side, improving the stability of the tower.
[0020] A support column 12 is vertically fixed to one side of the top of the base 1. There are two support columns 12, and a support seat 13 is horizontally fixed to one side. A cleaning frame 14 is slidably connected to the top of the support seat 13. A rust removal roller 15 is rotatably connected inside the cleaning frame 14. The rust removal roller 15 adopts a cylindrical structure and is equipped with a wire brush on its surface. Drive motors 16 that drive the rust removal roller 15 to rotate are set at both ends of the cleaning frame 14. A rotating seat 34 is fixedly connected to one side of the cleaning frame 14. Telescopic actuators 35 are fixedly connected to the surface of the support column 12. The working end of the telescopic actuators 35 is rotatably connected to the rotating seat 34. By adjusting the two telescopic actuators 35, one side of the cleaning frame 14 is parallel to the tower, that is, the surface of the rust removal roller 15 is in uniform contact with the surface of the tower, thereby ensuring that the surface of the tower is subjected to uniform force during grinding and rust removal.
[0021] A tower cylinder 17 is placed on the surface of roller 6 and roller 9. The central axis of the tower cylinder 17 is horizontal. A movable box 18 is slidably connected to the top side of the base 1 and located in the center. A drive device is installed in the movable box 18 to drive the tower cylinder 17 to rotate around its center. The surface of the rust removal roller 15 is in contact with the surface of the tower cylinder 17 and rotates in the same direction. By rotating the rust removal roller 15 and the tower cylinder 17 in the same direction, the relative speed at the contact position between the rust removal roller 15 and the tower cylinder 17 is increased, thereby improving the grinding efficiency.
[0022] The driving device includes a disc 19, a rotating shaft 20, a motor 21, and an adjusting disc 22. The rotating shaft 20 is rotatably connected to a movable box 18. The motor 21 is fixed inside the movable box 18, and one end is fixedly connected to a gear 23. A gear 24, which meshes with the gear 23, is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 20. The motor 21 can drive the rotating shaft 20 to rotate through gear transmission. The disc 19 is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft 20 and is coaxial with the rotating shaft 20. An adjusting screw 25 is rotatably connected inside the rotating shaft 20 and is coaxial with the rotating shaft 20. One end of the adjusting screw 25 extends to one side of the disc 19 and is movably connected to the adjusting disc 22. A connecting seat 26, which is movably connected to the adjusting screw 25, is fixedly connected to one side of the adjusting disc 22. The connecting seat 26 has a connecting groove. The cross-section is T-shaped, ensuring the rotation of the adjusting screw 25 and allowing the adjusting disc 22 to move along the length of the adjusting screw 25. A connecting rod 3 27 is rotatably connected to the edge of the disc 19. Multiple connecting rods 3 27 are provided and evenly distributed along the circumference of the disc 19. A support block 28 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod 3 27. A connecting rod 4 29 is rotatably connected between the edge of the adjusting disc 22 and the middle of the connecting rod 3 27. By moving the adjusting disc 22 along the axial direction of the adjusting screw 25, the position of each support block 28 can be adjusted simultaneously, thereby clamping the inner wall of the tower through internal support. Then, the rotation of the disc 19 drives the tower to rotate. In addition, the adjusting screw 25 is used to adjust the position of the adjusting disc 22, avoiding the connection pipes or connecting wires of traditional cylinders or electric cylinders, ensuring the smooth rotation of the disc 19.
[0023] A telescopic rod 30 is fixedly connected between the disc 19 and the adjusting disc 22. The telescopic rod 30 includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. The inner cylinder and the inner wall of the outer cylinder are slidably connected, which improves the stability of the adjusting disc 22. A locking nut 31 is provided on the surface of the adjusting screw 25 to prevent the adjusting screw 25 from loosening. A rubber layer is provided on the surface of the support block 28 to increase the friction between it and the inner wall of the tower.
[0024] The top of the base 1 is provided with a slide rail 32 that is compatible with the movable box 18. The top of the base 1 is also provided with a cylinder 33 that drives the movable box 18 to slide along the slide rail 32. The cylinder 33 lifts the movable box 18 to move to one side of the tower.
[0025] Telescopic actuator 1 5, telescopic actuator 2 11 and telescopic actuator 3 35 are electric push rods, and a control cabinet 36 is set on the top of the base 1 to control the telescopic amount of telescopic actuator 1 5, telescopic actuator 2 11 and telescopic actuator 3 35.
[0026] A movable seat 37 is slidably connected to the top of the base 1 and the side away from the movable box 18. A limiting roller 38 is provided on one side of the movable seat 37. A cylinder 39 is also provided on the top of the base 1 to drive the movable seat 37 to slide. The limiting roller 38 contacts the end of the tower 17 to limit its axial movement. The axial movement of the tower is avoided by the limiting roller 38, which ensures the stability during the rust removal process.
[0027] A vacuum cleaner 40 is also fixedly connected to the top of the base 1. A suction pipe 41 is connected between the inlet end of the vacuum cleaner 40 and the bottom of the cleaning frame 14 to prevent dust from flying during rust removal and protect the site environment.
[0028] Based on the taper of the tower, adjust the telescopic actuator 5 to make the entire tower horizontal after placement. Then, adjust the telescopic actuator 11 to make the roller 9 fit against the surface of the tower. Then, control the cylinder 39 to make the limiting roller 38 contact the end of the tower 17. Control the cylinder 33 to move the moving box 18 to one side of the tower. By rotating the adjusting screw 25, the adjusting plate 22 is moved, so that the inner wall of the tower is fixed by the support block 28. Then, adjust the length of the telescopic actuator 35 to make the surface of the rust removal roller 15 fit against the surface of the tower. Start the drive motor 16 and motor 21 to make the rust removal roller rotate in the same direction as the tower, and finally achieve rust removal.
[0029] 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 a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the prior art for fixing and installing this utility model, and is not intended to limit this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A rust removal device for wind turbine towers, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A central fixing seat (2) is fixedly connected to the top two sides of the base (1) and located in the center. A support rod (3) is rotatably connected to the two sides of the central fixing seat (2). A connecting rod (4) is rotatably connected to the middle of the support rod (3). A telescopic actuator (5) is fixedly connected between the two connecting rods (4). A roller (6) is provided at one end of the support rod (3). A side fixing seat (7) is symmetrically arranged on the top of the base (1) and on both sides of the central fixing seat (2). A side fixing seat (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the side fixing seat (7). A connecting rod (8) is rotatably connected to the center of the side fixing seat (7). A roller (9) is provided on the surface of the connecting rod (8) and near its end. A roller (9) is rotatably connected between the side fixing seat (10) and one end of the connecting rod (8). The base (1) is connected to a telescopic actuator (11). A support column (12) is vertically fixed to one side of the top of the base (1). There are two support columns (12) and a support seat (13) is horizontally fixed to one side. A cleaning frame (14) is slidably connected to the top of the support seat (13). A rust removal roller (15) is rotatably connected inside the cleaning frame (14). A drive motor (16) for driving the rust removal roller (15) to rotate is provided at both ends of the cleaning frame (14). A tower (17) is placed on the surface of the roller (6) and roller (9). A movable box (18) is slidably connected to one side of the top of the base (1) and located in the center. A drive device for driving the tower (17) to rotate around its center is provided inside the movable box (18). The surface of the rust removal roller (15) is in contact with the surface of the tower (17) and rotates in the same direction.
2. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a disc (19), a rotating shaft (20), a motor (21), and an adjusting disc (22). The rotating shaft (20) is rotatably connected to the movable box (18). The motor (21) is fixed inside the movable box (18) and one end is fixedly connected to a gear (23). A gear (24) that meshes with the gear (23) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft (20). The disc (19) is fixed to one end of the rotating shaft (20). An adjusting screw is rotatably connected inside the rotating shaft (20). (25) One end of the adjusting screw (25) extends to one side of the disc (19) and is movably connected to the adjusting plate (22). One side of the adjusting plate (22) is fixedly connected to a connecting seat (26) that is movably connected to the adjusting screw (25). A connecting rod three (27) is rotatably connected to the edge of the disc (19). A support block (28) is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod three (27). A connecting rod four (29) is rotatably connected between the edge of the adjusting plate (22) and the middle of the connecting rod three (27).
3. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 2, characterized in that: Multiple connecting rods (27) are provided and evenly distributed along the circumference of the disc (19). A telescopic rod (30) is fixedly connected between the disc (19) and the adjusting disc (22). A locking nut (31) is provided on the surface of the adjusting screw (25). A rubber layer is provided on the surface of the support block (28).
4. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with a slide rail (32) adapted to the movable box (18), and the top of the base (1) is also provided with a cylinder (33) for driving the movable box (18) to slide along the slide rail (32).
5. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A rotating seat (34) is fixedly connected to one side of the cleaning frame (14), and a telescopic actuator (35) is fixedly connected to the surface of the support column (12). The working end of the telescopic actuator (35) is rotatably connected to the rotating seat (34).
6. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic actuator one (5), telescopic actuator two (11) and telescopic actuator three (35) are electric push rods, and the top of the base (1) is provided with a control cabinet (36) for controlling the telescopic amount of telescopic actuator one (5), telescopic actuator two (11) and telescopic actuator three (35).
7. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable seat (37) is slidably connected to the top of the base (1) and the side away from the movable box (18). A limiting roller (38) is provided on one side of the movable seat (37). A cylinder (39) is also provided on the top of the base (1) to drive the movable seat (37) to slide. The limiting roller (38) contacts the end of the tower (17) to limit its axial movement.
8. The rust removal equipment for wind turbine towers according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vacuum cleaner (40) is also fixedly connected to the top of the base (1), and a vacuum tube (41) is connected between the inlet end of the vacuum cleaner (40) and the bottom of the cleaning frame (14).