Horizontal mold for wind power concrete tower

By designing a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers with adjustable outer diameter, the problems of numerous mold types and high costs were solved, achieving mold versatility and cost reduction.

CN224296115UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29QINGDAO HICORP GRP HEAVY IND SCI&TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAO HICORP GRP HEAVY IND SCI&TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

The different specifications of each section of the wind turbine concrete tower result in a wide variety and quantity of molds, a large footprint, and high production costs.

Method used

Design a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers with adjustable outer diameter. By setting grooves in the mold to install inserts with different outer diameters, the outer diameter of the precast components can be changed, making the same mold suitable for multiple tower segment specifications.

Benefits of technology

Reduce the number of molds, lower production costs, and achieve mold versatility and economy.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of wind power concrete tower cylinder horizontal mould, it is related to tower cylinder mould technical field, especially it is related to wind power concrete tower cylinder mould technical field, including bottom mould, bottom side mould, top side mould, two side end mould and two side cover plate assembly, further include two groups of inlay strip of different outer diameter, the outer arc side of bottom side mould, top side mould and two side end mould is provided with the recess for installing inlay strip, cover plate assembly includes cover plate and cover plate leg, cover plate is symmetrically equipped with hinged plate on both sides, hinged plate is hinged on cover plate leg by hinged shaft, cover plate leg is installed on bottom mould, long slot is set in the hinged shaft hole position of cover plate leg, the bottom surface of bottom mould is provided with a plurality of attached gas vibrator on both sides.The utility model's technical scheme overcomes the problem that in prior art, because of the different specifications of each section of wind power concrete tower cylinder, the types and quantities of tower cylinder mould are numerous, and the problems of large floor area and high production cost.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tower mold technology, and more particularly to the field of wind power concrete tower mold technology, specifically referring to a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the main types of wind turbine towers used in China are steel towers and hybrid towers. Hybrid towers consist of a concrete lower section and a steel upper section, with the concrete lower section often assembled on-site from precast components. The specifications of each segment of domestic and international wind turbine concrete towers vary, requiring a set of molds for each segment. Common concrete tower heights range from 120m to 160m, with each segment typically 2.5m or 3.08m wide. A single tower requires approximately 40-50 segments, meaning 40-50 sets of molds are needed. For component manufacturers, this presents a significant challenge: a wide variety of molds are required, they occupy a large area, and are costly.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers with adjustable outer diameter to accommodate multiple segment specifications, reduce the number of molds, and lower production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers, so as to solve the problems in the existing technology that the specifications of each section of wind power concrete towers are different, the types and quantities of tower molds are numerous, the area occupied is large and the production cost is high.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers, including a bottom mold, a bottom side mold, a top side mold, two side end molds, and two side cover plate assemblies. It also includes two sets of inserts with different outer diameters. The outer arc sides of the bottom side mold, the top side mold, and the two side end molds are provided with grooves for installing the inserts. The cover plate assembly includes a cover plate and cover plate legs. Hinged plates are symmetrically installed on both sides of the cover plate. The hinged plates are hinged to the cover plate legs through hinge shafts. The cover plate legs are installed on the bottom mold. Long slots are provided at the hinge shaft holes of the cover plate legs. Several attached gas vibrators are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the bottom mold.

[0006] Furthermore, each set of inserts includes one bottom side mold insert, one top side mold insert, and two end mold inserts; the width and thickness of the inserts in the same set are the same.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer arc sides of the bottom side mold, top side mold, and both side end molds are provided with several through holes for installing fixing bolts, and the corresponding positions on the inserts are provided with threaded holes, so that the end mold or side mold can be fastened to the corresponding inserts by bolts.

[0008] Furthermore, the through holes on each end mold or side mold are divided into two groups. One group of through holes is used to install a group of inserts with a larger outer diameter, and the other group of through holes is used to install a group of inserts with a smaller outer diameter.

[0009] Furthermore, when the set of inserts with the larger outer diameter is installed into the groove of the end mold or side mold, the insert and the groove form a Z-shaped contact surface; when the set of inserts with the smaller outer diameter is installed into the groove of the end mold or side mold, the insert and the groove form an L-shaped contact surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the attached gas vibrators are arranged in a zigzag pattern on both sides of the bottom surface of the bottom mold. The air inlets of the attached vibrators on the same side face the same direction, while the air inlets of the attached vibrators on both sides face opposite directions.

[0011] Furthermore, several adjustable leveling supports are provided on both sides of the bottom of the bottom mold.

[0012] Furthermore, the two cover plate assemblies are symmetrically arranged, forming an opening between the two cover plates for injecting concrete.

[0013] Furthermore, a torsion spring for assisting the opening and closing of the cover plate is provided at the hinge joint between the cover plate and the cover plate support leg. One torsion bar of the torsion spring is installed on the cover plate support leg, and the other torsion bar of the torsion spring is installed on the hinge plate.

[0014] Furthermore, several cover plate fasteners are provided on both sides and the lower end of the cover plate for fastening the cover plate to the side mold and the end mold when the cover plate is closed.

[0015] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This utility model provides a horizontal mold for wind power concrete towers with adjustable outer diameter. By setting grooves in the mold and installing inserts with different outer diameters in the grooves, the outer diameter of the precast components can be changed, so that the same set of molds can be used for multiple tower segments, thereby reducing the number of molds and lowering production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is shown.

[0019] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the mold frame of this utility model is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the inlay installation structure of this utility model is shown.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view showing the details of region B in the middle.

[0022] Figure 5 For installing a set of inserts with a smaller outer diameter 2 Figure 1 A magnified view of the details in area A.

[0023] Figure 6 For installing a set of strips with a larger outer diameter Figure 1 A magnified view of the details in area A.

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the contact surface between a set of inserts with a smaller outer diameter provided by this utility model and the mold.

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the contact surface between a set of inserts with a larger outer diameter provided by this utility model and the mold.

[0026] The reference numerals in the above figures are as follows:

[0027] 1. Bottom mold; 11. Adjustable leveling support; 12. Opening bolt; 13. Fastening bolt; 2. Bottom side mold; 3. Top side mold; 4. End mold; 5. Cover plate assembly; 51. Cover plate; 52. Cover plate support leg; 53. Hinge plate; 54. Hinge shaft; 55. Torsion spring; 56. Cover plate fastener; 6. Inlay; 61. Bottom side mold inlay; 62. Top side mold inlay; 63. End mold inlay; 7. Long slot. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] like Figures 1 to 3 The horizontal mold for a wind turbine concrete tower shown includes a bottom mold 1, a bottom side mold 2, a top side mold 3, two side end molds 4, and two side cover plate assemblies 5. It also includes two sets of inserts 6 with different outer diameters, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the bottom side mold 2, top side mold 3, and two side end molds 4 have grooves on their outer arc sides for installing the inserts 6. The cover plate assembly 5 includes a cover plate 51 and cover plate legs 52. Hinged plates 53 are symmetrically installed on both sides of the cover plate 51. The hinged plates 53 are hinged to the cover plate legs 52 via hinge shafts 54. The cover plate legs 52 are installed on the bottom mold 1, as shown. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a long slot 7 is provided at the position of the hinge shaft 54 ​​hole of the cover plate support leg 52, and several attached gas vibrators are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the bottom mold 1. Limiting devices are provided at the connection between the side mold and the bottom mold 1, and between the end mold 4 and the bottom mold 1 to limit the opening angle of the side mold and the end mold 4, so as to ensure the safety of the operation when the mold is opened.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, each set of inserts 6 includes one bottom side mold insert 62, one top side mold insert 63, and two end mold inserts 64; the width w and thickness d of the inserts 6 in the same set are the same. The width w of the set of inserts 6 with a larger outer diameter is greater than the width d of the set of inserts 6 with a smaller outer diameter. By adjusting the width w of the inserts 6, the thickness of the precast component produced by the mold is adjusted, thereby changing the outer diameter of the precast component, so that the same set of molds can be used for multiple tower segment specifications.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, when the insert 6 is installed into the groove, the insert 6 is fastened to the groove by bolts. The outer arc sides of the bottom side mold 2, the top side mold 3 and the two side end molds 4 are respectively provided with several through holes for installing fastening bolts 13. The corresponding positions on the insert 6 are provided with threaded holes. The end mold 4 or the side mold is fastened to the corresponding insert 6 by fixing bolts. This is equivalent to fixing the insert 6 in the groove corresponding to the insert by bolts, thus achieving the fastening connection between the end mold 4 and the end mold insert 64, the top side mold 3 and the top side mold insert 63, and the bottom side mold 2 and the bottom side mold insert 62.

[0033] Specifically, the through holes on each end mold 4 or side mold are divided into two groups. One group of through holes is used to install a group of inserts 6 with a larger outer diameter, and the other group of through holes is used to install a group of inserts 6 with a smaller outer diameter.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in the two sets of inserts 6, when the set of inserts 6 with the larger outer diameter is installed into the groove of the end mold 4 or the side mold, the insert 6 forms a Z-shaped contact surface with the groove, and the hinge shaft 54 ​​is fixed above the long slot 7 of the cover plate support leg 52 by bolts; as Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, when a set of inserts 6 with a smaller outer diameter is installed into the groove of the end mold 4 or the side mold, the inserts 6 and the groove form an L-shaped contact surface, and the hinge shaft 54 ​​is fixed to the lower part of the long slot 7 of the cover plate support leg 52 by bolts.

[0035] Specifically, the two cover plate assemblies 5 are symmetrically arranged, and an opening for injecting concrete is formed between the two cover plates 51.

[0036] Specifically, several cover plate 51 fasteners are provided on both sides and the lower end of cover plate 51 for fastening cover plate 51 to the side mold and the end mold 4 when cover plate 51 is closed.

[0037] Example 2

[0038] As a further improvement to Embodiment 1, the attached gas vibrators are arranged in a zigzag pattern on both sides of the bottom surface of the bottom mold 1. The air inlets of the attached vibrators on the same side face the same direction, while the air inlets of the attached vibrators on both sides face opposite directions. This arrangement of the attached gas vibrators ensures a more uniform distribution of the vibration force, effectively eliminates air bubbles in the concrete, and ensures the strength of the component. Furthermore, this arrangement of the air inlets facilitates the connection of the air distribution pipes.

[0039] Example 3

[0040] As a further improvement to Embodiment 2, several adjustable leveling supports 11 are provided on the bottom sides of the bottom mold 1.

[0041] Specifically, a walkway is installed on the outside of the bottom mold 1 for workers to open and close the cover plate 51, which facilitates the opening and closing of the mold.

[0042] Specifically, the bottom mold 1 and the side mold are provided with opening and closing bolts 12 and fastening bolts 13. The opening and closing bolts 12 are positive and negative thread bolts. The bottom mold 1 is provided with a negative thread nut corresponding to the positive and negative thread bolt, and the side mold is provided with a positive thread nut corresponding to the positive and negative thread bolt.

[0043] Example 4

[0044] As a further improvement of embodiment 3, a torsion spring 55 for assisting the opening and closing of the cover plate 51 is provided at the hinge joint between the cover plate 51 and the cover plate support leg 52. One torsion bar of the torsion spring 55 is installed on the cover plate support leg 52, and the other torsion bar of the torsion spring 55 is installed on the hinge plate 53.

[0045] The specific working state of the horizontal mold for wind power concrete tower provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0046] When closing the mold, the foundation is first leveled using the adjustable leveling support 11 to ensure the mold is in a horizontal production state. Then, the insert 6 is installed into the corresponding groove. A suitable set of through holes is selected according to the outer diameter of the insert 6, and the insert 6 is fixed with bolts. After the insert 6 is installed, the end mold and side mold are closed. The closing sequence is to close the end mold 4 first, then the side mold. After closing the mold, the release agent is evenly applied to the cavity of the mold. After application, the reinforcing cage is placed in, and the two side cover plates 51 are closed and tightened.

[0047] Concrete is injected into the mold through the opening formed between the two side cover plates 51. During the injection process, the attached vibrator is activated to ensure that the concrete can quickly and evenly fill the cavity, while simultaneously vibrating out air bubbles to guarantee the quality of the precast component. After filling, the component is allowed to solidify. Once the component reaches the required strength, the mold is opened. The opening sequence is as follows: first, open the two side cover plates 51; then, open the side molds; and finally, open the end molds. Limiting devices are installed at the connections between the side molds and the bottom mold 1, and between the end mold 4 and the bottom mold 1, to limit the maximum opening angle of the side molds and end mold 4, ensuring safe demolding of the precast component. Once the cover plates 51, side molds, and end molds 4 are fully opened, the component is lifted out of the mold, completing the mold making and demolding process.

[0048] Of course, the above description is not intended to limit the present utility model, and the present utility model is not limited to the examples given above. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A horizontal mold for a wind turbine concrete tower, comprising a bottom mold, bottom side molds, top side molds, two side end molds, and two side cover plate assemblies, characterized in that, It also includes two sets of inserts with different outer diameters. The outer arc sides of the bottom side mold, top side mold and two side end molds are provided with grooves for installing the inserts. The cover plate assembly includes a cover plate and cover plate legs. Hinged plates are symmetrically installed on both sides of the cover plate. The hinged plates are hinged to the cover plate legs through hinge shafts. The cover plate legs are installed on the bottom mold. Long slots are provided at the hinge shaft holes of the cover plate legs. Several attached gas vibrators are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the bottom mold.

2. The horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Each set of inserts includes one bottom side mold insert, one top side mold insert, and two end mold inserts; the inserts in the same set have the same width and thickness.

3. The horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom side mold, top side mold, and two side end molds are each provided with a number of through holes for installing fixing bolts on their outer arc sides. The corresponding positions on the inserts are provided with threaded holes, and the end molds or side molds are fastened to the corresponding inserts by bolts.

4. The horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The through holes on each end mold or side mold are divided into two groups. One group of through holes is used to install a group of inserts with a larger outer diameter, and the other group of through holes is used to install a group of inserts with a smaller outer diameter.

5. A horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 4, characterized in that, When the set of inserts with the larger outer diameter is installed in the groove of the end mold or side mold, the insert and the groove form a Z-shaped contact surface; when the set of inserts with the smaller outer diameter is installed in the groove of the end mold or side mold, the insert and the groove form an L-shaped contact surface.

6. The horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The attached gas vibrators are arranged in a zigzag pattern on both sides of the bottom surface of the bottom mold. The air inlets of the attached vibrators on the same side are in the same direction, while the air inlets of the attached vibrators on both sides are in opposite directions.

7. A horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Several adjustable leveling supports are provided on both sides of the bottom of the bottom mold.

8. A horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The two cover plate assemblies are symmetrically arranged, and an opening for injecting concrete is formed between the two cover plates.

9. A horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A torsion spring for assisting the opening and closing of the cover plate is provided at the hinge joint between the cover plate and the cover plate support leg. One torsion bar of the torsion spring is installed on the cover plate support leg, and the other torsion bar of the torsion spring is installed on the hinge plate.

10. A horizontal mold for a wind power concrete tower as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Several cover plate fasteners are provided on both sides and the lower end of the cover plate for fastening the cover plate to the side mold and the end mold when the cover plate is closed.