Clutch shifting fork mechanism of winch

By designing a clutch shift fork mechanism with two sets of winch drive motors, the problem of single motor failure in traditional winches was solved, and the equipment achieved redundant backup and continuous operation.

CN224279607UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26WUHU YINHONG HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHU YINHONG HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Traditional winch drive mechanisms have only one motor. When one motor fails, the equipment is prone to malfunction and cannot operate normally.

Method used

A winch clutch fork mechanism was designed, which has two sets of winch drive motors. The clutch drive mechanism and locking mechanism ensure that at least one motor is always connected to the load end, realizing motor redundancy backup.

Benefits of technology

When one motor malfunctions, another motor can take over, ensuring continuous operation of the equipment and preventing equipment failure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clutch shifting fork mechanism of a winch. The two sides of the support are each provided with one motor, and the motors are installed on the support in a sliding mode; the clutch driving mechanism is mounted on the bracket and can drive the motor to slide, so that the motor is driven to be connected with or separated from the executing mechanism; the locking mechanism is arranged on the clutch driving mechanism, the locking mechanism can lock at least one motor in the state of being connected with the executing mechanism, meanwhile, two sets of winch driving motors are arranged, and when one motor goes wrong, the other motor can be used; meanwhile, the two motors have a locking function, and it is guaranteed that at least one motor is always connected with the load end.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of ship winch technology, and in particular relates to a winch clutch fork mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of realizing this utility model, the inventors discovered that the prior art has at least the following problems:

[0003] Manned launching winches are a type of winch. They are used by ships for water rescue and salvage operations and have many functions, such as transmitting signals to life bells, constant tension follow-up, and emergency towing. In traditional technology, the winch drive mechanism has only one drive motor. When one drive motor fails, the equipment will fail.

[0004] CN1843886A, a high-tension ship positioning winch, discloses a high-tension ship positioning winch, which includes systems for power, speed change, drum assembly, rope laying, ratchet brake, rapid towing, constant tension, and control. The speed change system includes a planetary power shifting device and a power dual-flow device. The planetary power shifting device is equipped with an electric motor connected to a coupling, two speed-changing brakes, a high-speed brake, and a second-stage planetary carrier. The first-stage planetary carrier is connected to the second-stage sun gear, the first-stage gear ring is connected to the second-stage gear ring, and the coupling is connected to the high-speed brake. However, this method still cannot solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a winch clutch shift fork mechanism, which has two sets of winch drive motors. When one motor fails, the other motor can be used. At the same time, the two motors have a locking function to ensure that at least one motor is always connected to the load end.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a winch clutch fork mechanism, having:

[0007] support;

[0008] Motors, with one motor on each side of the bracket, the motors being slidably mounted on the bracket;

[0009] A clutch drive mechanism is mounted on the bracket. The clutch drive mechanism can drive the motor to slide, thereby causing the motor to connect or disconnect from the actuator.

[0010] A locking mechanism is provided on the clutch drive mechanism, which is capable of locking at least one motor in a state connected to the actuator.

[0011] The clutch drive mechanism has:

[0012] The first link, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the bracket;

[0013] The second link has its first end hinged to the second end of the first link;

[0014] The first end of the third link is hinged to the second end of the second link;

[0015] A connecting seat is fixedly installed on the motor, and the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the second end of the third connecting rod.

[0016] Each of the two motors is equipped with a clutch drive mechanism.

[0017] The locking mechanism has a locking block, which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first connecting rod; the locking block has a locking surface on its end face, and a notch is also provided on the locking surface; when the first motor is connected to the actuator, the locking surface of the locking block of the second motor can pass through the notch of the locking block of the first motor, and the locking surface of the locking block of the second motor locks the notch of the locking block of the first motor.

[0018] The clutch drive mechanism also includes a handle, which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first link, and the handle can drive the first link to swing.

[0019] The actuator is a drum, and the cable can be wound around the drum; the motor shaft is connected to the drum through a gear mechanism.

[0020] It also has a mounting base on which the first end of the first connecting rod is rotatably mounted.

[0021] It also has a locking pin for locking the handle, which is compatible with the handle and the mounting base.

[0022] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects: it has two sets of winch drive motors, so that when one motor fails, the other motor can be used; at the same time, the two motors have a locking function to ensure that at least one motor is always connected to the load end. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the winch clutch fork mechanism provided in the embodiments of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the winch clutch fork mechanism;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the winch clutch fork mechanism;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the winch clutch fork mechanism;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the winch clutch fork mechanism;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the winch clutch fork mechanism;

[0029] The markings in the above figures are as follows: 5, bracket; 6, motor; 71, mounting base; 72, locking block; 721, notch; 722, locking surface; 73, first link; 74, second link; 75, third link; 76, connecting seat. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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.

[0031] See Figures 1-6 A winch clutch fork mechanism includes: a bracket 5; motors 6, with one motor 6 on each side of the bracket 5, the motors 6 being slidably mounted on the bracket 5; a clutch drive mechanism mounted on the bracket 5, the clutch drive mechanism being able to drive the motors 6 to slide, thereby causing the motors 6 to connect or disengage from the actuator; and a locking mechanism disposed on the clutch drive mechanism, the locking mechanism being able to lock at least one motor 6 in a state of connection with the actuator, and having two sets of winch drive motors 6, so that when one motor 6 malfunctions, the other motor 6 can be used; at the same time, the two motors 6 have a locking function to ensure that at least one motor 6 is always connected to the load end.

[0032] The clutch drive mechanism comprises: a first link 73, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on a bracket 5; a second link 74, the first end of which is hinged to the second end of the first link 73; a third link 75, the first end of which is hinged to the second end of the second link 74; and a connecting seat 76, fixedly mounted on a motor 6, and fixedly connected to the second end of the third link 75. Driving the first link 73 drives the second link 74, which in turn drives the third link 75. The third link 75 pulls the connecting seat 76, thereby pulling the motor 6 to move, achieving the purpose of engagement or disengagement.

[0033] Each of the two motors 6 is equipped with a clutch drive mechanism, which drives the two motors 6 respectively.

[0034] The locking mechanism includes a locking block 72, which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first connecting rod 73. The locking block 72 has a locking surface 722 on its end face, and a notch 721 on the locking surface 722. When the first motor 6 is connected to the actuator, the locking surface 722 of the second motor 6's locking block 72 can pass through the notch 721 of the first motor 6's locking block 72, and the locking surface 722 of the second motor 6 locks the notch 721 of the first motor 6's locking block 72. Only when one motor 6 is engaged can the other motor 6 move, and the movement of the other motor 6 also locks the first motor 6. The two motors 6 have a locking function, ensuring that at least one motor 6 is always connected to the load end.

[0035] The clutch drive mechanism also includes a handle, which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first link 73. The handle can drive the first link 73 to swing. The handle serves to provide driving power.

[0036] The actuator is a drum, and the cable can be wound around the drum; the shaft of motor 6 is connected to the drum through a gear mechanism, thus playing a role in power transmission.

[0037] It also has a mounting base 71, on which the first end of the first connecting rod 73 is rotatably mounted for installation.

[0038] It also features a locking pin for locking the handle, which adapts to the handle and mounting base 71 to secure the handle. This ensures the drive unit remains connected to the load end while allowing for drive unit switching, providing safety protection and preventing accidental disconnection of the load end, which could cause the load to fall freely from the freewheel.

[0039] With the above structure, there are two sets of winch drive motors. If one motor fails, the other motor can be used. At the same time, the two motors have a locking function to ensure that at least one motor is always connected to the load.

[0040] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only 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.

[0041] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] 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 winch clutch fork mechanism characterized by, have: support; Motors, with one motor on each side of the bracket, the motors being slidably mounted on the bracket; A clutch drive mechanism is mounted on the bracket. The clutch drive mechanism can drive the motor to slide, thereby causing the motor to connect or disconnect from the actuator. A locking mechanism is provided on the clutch drive mechanism, which is capable of locking at least one motor in a state connected to the actuator.

2. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clutch drive mechanism has: The first link, the first end of which is rotatably mounted on the bracket; The second link has its first end hinged to the second end of the first link; The first end of the third link is hinged to the second end of the second link; A connecting seat is fixedly installed on the motor, and the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the second end of the third connecting rod.

3. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the two motors is equipped with a clutch drive mechanism.

4. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking mechanism has a locking block, which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first connecting rod; the locking block has a locking surface on its end face, and a notch is also provided on the locking surface; when the first motor is connected to the actuator, the locking surface of the locking block of the second motor can pass through the notch of the locking block of the first motor, and the locking surface of the locking block of the second motor locks the notch of the locking block of the first motor.

5. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The clutch drive mechanism also includes a handle, which is fixedly connected to the first end of the first link, and the handle can drive the first link to swing.

6. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The actuator is a drum, and the cable can be wound around the drum; the motor shaft is connected to the drum through a gear mechanism.

7. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 6, characterized in that, It also has a mounting base on which the first end of the first connecting rod is rotatably mounted.

8. The winch clutch fork mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, It also has a locking pin for locking the handle, which is adaptable to the handle and the mounting base.