An umbilical cable engagement device

By using a servo motor-driven cable take-up device, combined with a locking strap and protective structure, automated cable take-up control of umbilical cables is achieved. This solves the problem of low automation in existing technologies, improves the accuracy and stability of cable take-up, and reduces manual intervention and costs.

CN224298623UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29HENGTONG OCEAN ENG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENGTONG OCEAN ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-29
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing umbilical cable devices have a low degree of automation, rely on manual operation, are prone to operational errors and safety accidents, and have high labor costs.

Method used

The cable take-up reel driven by a servo motor, combined with a locking strap, fixing post, connecting sleeve, limit plate and arc-shaped protective plate, realizes automated cable take-up control and precise positioning to prevent the umbilical cable from slipping or loosening.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy and stability of cable retrieval, reduces manual intervention, decreases labor intensity and costs, extends the service life of umbilical cables, and improves production efficiency and the versatility of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to umbilical cable technical field discloses a kind of umbilical cable clamping devices, including fixed plate, two fixed plates are provided, one of the two fixed plates is fixedly connected with servo motor at front end, the end of the mutual approach of two fixed plates is provided with pivot, the output end of the rear end of servo motor is connected with the front end of pivot through inside of one of fixed plate, the rear end of pivot is fixedly connected with cable reel front end.The utility model starts servo motor, the output end of servo motor starts rotation, the output end of the rear end of servo motor is connected with the front end of pivot through inside of one of fixed plate, so the rotation power of servo motor will be transferred to pivot, the rear end of pivot is fixedly connected with cable reel front end, the rotation of pivot will drive cable reel to rotate.Cable reel inner wall is connected with the transmission of the right end of clamping band, with the rotation of cable reel, clamping band will be driven to start movement, clamping band left end is fixed on the surface of cable reel column.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of umbilical cable technology, and in particular to an umbilical cable clamping device. Background Technology

[0002] In fields such as marine engineering and oil extraction, umbilical cables are crucial components connecting underwater equipment to surface platforms, and their safe and reliable deployment, retrieval, and securing are of paramount importance. With the continuous development of marine industries, the performance and management requirements for umbilical cables are increasingly stringent.

[0003] Many existing devices still rely on manual operation and monitoring, with a low degree of automation. This not only increases labor costs but also makes them prone to operational errors and safety accidents due to human factors. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an umbilical cable clamping device.

[0005] This utility model is achieved by the following technical solution: an umbilical cable clamping device, including a fixing plate, two fixing plates are provided, a servo motor is fixedly connected to the front end of one of the two fixing plates, a rotating shaft is provided at one end of the two fixing plates that are close to each other, the output end of the rear end of the servo motor is connected to the front end of the rotating shaft through the interior of one of the fixing plates, and the rear end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the front end of the cable take-up reel.

[0006] Through the above technical solutions, the servo motor can precisely control the output speed and torque as needed, thereby achieving precise control of the cable take-up reel rotation. This ensures that the umbilical cable can be taken up at a predetermined speed and tension during the take-up process, improving the accuracy and quality of the take-up. By cooperating with an external control system, the servo motor can achieve automated cable take-up operations, reducing manual intervention, improving production efficiency and work consistency, while also reducing the labor intensity and difficulty of the operators.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above solution, the inner wall of the cable take-up reel is connected to the right end of the locking belt via a transmission connection.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, the cable reel is the main actuator for umbilical cable retrieval. By rotating, the umbilical cable is wound onto the reel, realizing the collection and sorting of the umbilical cable, so that the umbilical cable can be stored and transported in an orderly manner. The inner wall of the cable reel is connected to the right end of the locking strap. During the cable retrieval process, the locking strap can tightly fit against the surface of the umbilical cable, playing a good locking and fixing role for the umbilical cable, preventing the umbilical cable from slipping or loosening during the cable retrieval process, and ensuring the stability and quality of the cable retrieval.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above solution, a fixing post is fixedly connected to one end of the two fixing plates that are close to each other, a connecting sleeve is connected to the surface of the fixing post, and a collar is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting sleeve.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, a connecting sleeve is connected to the surface of the fixed column, and a collar is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting sleeve. By adjusting the position of the connecting sleeve on the fixed column, the height of the collar can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation of the umbilical cable to adapt to different working requirements and play an auxiliary positioning and support role for the umbilical cable.

[0011] As a further improvement to the above solution, a limiting plate is provided at one end of the two fixed plates that are close to each other. A cable take-up column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate. The surface of the cable take-up column is fixedly connected to the left end of the locking strap. Bolts are provided at the front ends of the two fixed plates. The bolts are threadedly connected to the front end of the limiting plate through the two fixed plates.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, a cable take-up column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate, and is connected to the front end of two fixed plates by bolts and threads. The limiting plate can precisely limit the position of the cable take-up column, thereby ensuring that the tension and position of the clamping tape remain stable during the cable take-up process, improving the accuracy of cable take-up. The bolt connection method makes the limiting plate easy to install and disassemble, making it more convenient and faster to maintain, repair or replace parts of the device, reducing maintenance time and costs. The left end of the clamping tape is fixed to the surface of the cable take-up column, and the right end is connected to the inner wall of the cable take-up plate. During the cable take-up process, the clamping tape can closely fit the surface of the umbilical cable, playing a good clamping and fixing role for the umbilical cable, preventing the umbilical cable from slipping or loosening during the cable take-up process, and ensuring the stability of cable take-up.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above solution, a base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the two fixed plates, and an arc-shaped protective plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the base plate, with the bottom end of the arc-shaped protective plate in contact with the surface of the umbilical cable.

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the arc-shaped protective plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate contacts the surface of the umbilical cable, which can provide bottom protection for the umbilical cable, prevent the umbilical cable from being damaged by friction or collision with the bottom surface or other hard objects during the cable winding process, extend the service life of the umbilical cable, and the arc-shaped design can better fit the shape of the umbilical cable, providing effective protection for both round and elliptical umbilical cables, and improving the versatility of the device.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention uses a servo motor to power the cable take-up reel, enabling precise control of its rotation speed and direction. Compared to traditional power sources, the servo motor offers higher precision and can be flexibly adjusted according to the cable take-up requirements, ensuring a smooth and efficient take-up process.

[0017] The left end of the locking strap is fixed to the surface of the take-up post, and the right end is connected to the inner wall of the take-up reel. During the take-up process, the locking strap can fit tightly against the surface of the umbilical cable, providing a good locking and fixing effect, preventing the umbilical cable from slipping or loosening during take-up, and ensuring the stability of take-up. With the rotation of the take-up reel and the support of the take-up post, the locking strap can evenly distribute the tension during take-up on the umbilical cable, avoiding damage to the umbilical cable due to excessive local stress.

[0018] This invention features a connecting sleeve that is driven onto the surface of a fixed column, allowing the connecting sleeve to move vertically on the fixed column. A collar is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting sleeve, which can be used for auxiliary positioning or support of the umbilical cable. By adjusting the position of the connecting sleeve on the fixed column, the height of the collar can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation of the umbilical cable, adapting to different working requirements.

[0019] The inner wall of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to a cable take-up column, which is then threadedly connected to the front ends of two fixed plates via bolts. The limiting plate can precisely limit the position of the cable take-up column, thereby ensuring that the tension and position of the locking tape remain stable during the cable take-up process, improving the accuracy of cable take-up. The bolt connection method makes the limiting plate easy to install and disassemble, making it more convenient and faster to maintain, repair, or replace parts of the device, reducing maintenance time and costs.

[0020] An arc-shaped protective plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate, with its bottom end in contact with the surface of the umbilical cable. The arc-shaped protective plate provides bottom protection for the umbilical cable, preventing damage caused by friction or collision with the bottom surface or other hard objects during cable retrieval, thus extending the service life of the umbilical cable. The arc-shaped design can better conform to the shape of the umbilical cable, providing effective protection for both circular and elliptical umbilical cables, and improving the versatility of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the left end structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of key symbols:

[0027] 1. Fixing plate; 2. Connecting sleeve; 3. Collar; 4. Fixing post; 5. Bolt; 6. Limiting plate; 7. Cable take-up post; 8. Clamping strap; 9. Base plate; 10. Arc-shaped protective plate; 11. Servo motor; 12. Rotating shaft; 13. Cable take-up reel. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0029] Example:

[0030] Please combine Figure 1-4 An umbilical cable clamping device according to this embodiment includes a fixing plate 1. There are two fixing plates 1. A servo motor 11 is fixedly connected to the front end of one of the two fixing plates 1. A rotating shaft 12 is provided at one end of the two fixing plates 1 that is close to each other. The output end of the rear end of the servo motor 11 is connected to the front end of the rotating shaft 12 through the interior of one of the fixing plates 1. The rear end of the rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the front end of the cable take-up reel 13.

[0031] The inner wall of the cable reel 13 is connected to the right end of the locking belt 8 via a transmission.

[0032] Two fixed plates 1 are fixedly connected to a fixed post 4 at one end that is close to each other, and a connecting sleeve 2 is connected to the surface of the fixed post 4.

[0033] The top of the connecting sleeve 2 is fixedly connected to a collar 3.

[0034] A limiting plate 6 is provided at one end of the two fixed plates 1 that are close to each other. A cable take-up post 7 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate 6. The surface of the cable take-up post 7 is fixedly connected to the left end of the locking strap 8.

[0035] Bolts 5 are provided at the front end of the two fixing plates 1, and the bolts 5 are threadedly connected to the front end of the limiting plate 6 through the two fixing plates 1.

[0036] Two fixed plates 1 are fixedly connected to a base plate 9 at their bottom ends, and an arc-shaped protective plate 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the base plate 9. The bottom end of the arc-shaped protective plate 10 is in contact with the surface of the umbilical cable.

[0037] The implementation principle of the umbilical cable clamping device in this embodiment is as follows: When the servo motor 11 is started, the output end of the servo motor 11 begins to rotate. Since the output end of the servo motor 11 is connected to the front end of the rotating shaft 12 through one of the fixed plates 1, the rotational power of the servo motor 11 is transmitted to the rotating shaft 12. The rear end of the rotating shaft 12 is fixedly connected to the front end of the cable take-up reel 13, and the rotation of the rotating shaft 12 will drive the cable take-up reel 13 to rotate. The inner wall of the cable take-up reel 13 is connected to the right end of the clamping band 8. As the cable take-up reel 13 rotates, the clamping band 8 will be driven to start moving. The left end of the clamping band 8 is fixed to the surface of the cable take-up post 7. When the clamping band 8 is driven to move by the cable take-up reel 13, the clamping band 8 will exert a pulling force on the umbilical cable clamped in the middle. Due to the tight engagement of the locking strap 8 with the umbilical cable, the umbilical cable is wound up around the take-up post 7 as the locking strap 8 moves. During the take-up process, the connecting sleeve 2 and collar 3 on the fixed post 4 provide auxiliary positioning and support for the umbilical cable, preventing it from shaking or shifting. The limiting plate 6 is fixed to the front end of the two fixed plates 1 by bolts 5, precisely limiting the position of the take-up post 7 and ensuring the stability and accuracy of the take-up process. At the same time, the arc-shaped protective plate 10 protects the umbilical cable at the bottom, preventing damage to the bottom of the umbilical cable.

[0038] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An umbilical cable clamping device, characterized in that, The device includes a fixing plate (1), and there are two fixing plates (1). A servo motor (11) is fixedly connected to the front end of one of the two fixing plates (1). A rotating shaft (12) is provided at one end of the two fixing plates (1) that are close to each other. The output end of the rear end of the servo motor (11) is connected to the front end of the rotating shaft (12) through the interior of one of the fixing plates (1). The rear end of the rotating shaft (12) is fixedly connected to the front end of the cable take-up reel (13).

2. The umbilical cable clamping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the cable take-up reel (13) is connected to the right end of the locking strap (8) via a transmission.

3. The umbilical cable clamping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two fixing plates (1) are fixedly connected to a fixing post (4) at one end close to each other, and a connecting sleeve (2) is connected to the surface of the fixing post (4).

4. The umbilical cable clamping device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The top end of the connecting sleeve (2) is fixedly connected to a collar (3).

5. The umbilical cable clamping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (6) is provided at one end of the two fixed plates (1) that are close to each other. A cable take-up post (7) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate (6). The surface of the cable take-up post (7) is fixedly connected to the left end of the locking strap (8).

6. The umbilical cable clamping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Bolts (5) are provided at the front ends of the two fixing plates (1), and the bolts (5) are threadedly connected to the front end of the limiting plate (6) through the two fixing plates (1).

7. The umbilical cable clamping device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom ends of the two fixed plates (1) are fixedly connected to a base plate (9), and the bottom end of the base plate (9) is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped protective plate (10), the bottom end of the arc-shaped protective plate (10) is in contact with the surface of the umbilical cable.