Gearbox breather multi-caliber adapter

By designing a multi-diameter adapter for gearbox breathers, the problem of inconsistent installation hole diameters for different models of gearbox breathers was solved, achieving uniformity of breather models and improving maintenance efficiency, thus ensuring power generation.

CN224301339UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29CECEP (ZHANGBEI) WIND ENERGY CO LTD +1

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CECEP (ZHANGBEI) WIND ENERGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-02-13
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The inconsistent mounting hole diameters of existing gearbox breathers necessitate the purchase of multiple models and manufacturers of breathers for periodic replacements, increasing the complexity of the procurement process and unit downtime, thus affecting power generation.

Method used

Design a multi-diameter adapter for gearbox breather, including an adapter frame and a sleeve, which connects to the breather and gearbox via a threaded structure to achieve compatibility with multiple diameters, standardize breather models, and simplify spare parts management.

Benefits of technology

This has enabled the standardization of breather models for different gearbox models, reducing procurement steps, improving maintenance efficiency, shortening downtime, and ensuring power generation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of multi -caliber adapter, specifically relates to a gear box respirator multi -caliber adapter, including respirator, the bottom of respirator and breathing pipe keep fixed connection, one end of breathing pipe and the top fixed connection of adapter frame, the bottom of adapter frame and two groups of set pipe keep connection, one end of one side set pipe and the top of gear box keep intercommunication, the set pipe of other side and connecting cap connection fixed, the outside fixed nut of connecting cap, and the inner diameter of three groups of set pipe are all different, and the two groups of set pipe of bottom and two groups of gear box caliber connect, can only purchase one kind of quality reliable respirator, guarantee other gear box model can also be adapted simultaneously, to make the wind power plant management draw close to standardization, a variety of fan use same respirator spare parts, can speed up the repair efficiency, reduce the purchase link and the useless work of spare parts selection stage of taking, improve work efficiency, guarantee the generating capacity of unit.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of multi-diameter adapter technology, specifically to a multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather. Background Technology

[0002] As a consumable spare part on the gearbox, the gearbox breather needs to be replaced regularly. The gearboxes at the Danjinghe Wind Farm are manufactured by two companies: Nanjing High Speed ​​Gearbox Co., Ltd. (Nanjing Gearbox) and Chongqing Gearbox Co., Ltd. (Chongqing Gearbox). However, even within the same manufacturer, the diameter of the breather mounting holes on the gearbox housings differs. This necessitates purchasing multiple models and from multiple manufacturers in advance for regular breather replacements, causing inconvenience in the procurement process. Furthermore, it is crucial to confirm the specific model of the breather for the unit beforehand; bringing the wrong spare part requires a second return to the factory, extending the unit's downtime and impacting power generation. Utility Model Content

[0003] Technical problems to be solved

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather, which can effectively solve the problems in the existing technology.

[0005] Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather, including a breather. The bottom end of the breather is fixedly connected to a breathing tube, one end of the breathing tube is fixedly connected to the top end of an adapter frame, and the bottom end of the adapter frame is connected to two sets of sleeve tubes. One end of one sleeve tube is connected to the top end of the gearbox, and the other sleeve tube is fixedly connected to a connecting cap. A nut is fixed to the outside of the connecting cap.

[0008] Furthermore, the adapter frame is a three-way pipe structure, and the top of the adapter frame is provided with three sets of sleeve pipes, and the inner diameters of the three sets of sleeve pipes are all different.

[0009] Furthermore, the top sleeve is engaged and fixed with the breathing tube, one side of the bottom sleeve is engaged with the top of the gearbox, and the other side of the bottom sleeve is engaged and fixed with the connecting cap.

[0010] Furthermore, nuts are fixed to the outside of both the connecting cap and the top sleeve tube.

[0011] Furthermore, the outer wall of the breathing tube, the inner wall of the sleeve tube, the inner wall of the connecting cap, and the inner wall of the gearbox are provided with threaded structures.

[0012] Furthermore, the adapter frame is a trapezoidal hollow structure.

[0013] Beneficial effects

[0014] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known public technology:

[0015] This utility model, through its adapter frame structure, allows users to install a sleeve structure with a specific diameter as needed. The upper part connects to the breathing tube in the breather, and the lower part connects to the gearbox. Excess sleeve at the bottom is sealed with a connecting cap. Therefore, it features three sets of adapter pipe structures of different sizes, which can be combined with connectors of different diameters. The top of the adapter pipe connects to the breathing tube, and the two bottom sleeves connect to two gearbox diameters. This allows for the purchase of only one reliable breather while ensuring compatibility with other gearbox models, thus standardizing wind farm management. Using the same breather spare part for multiple wind turbines accelerates maintenance efficiency, reduces wasted effort in procurement and spare parts selection, improves work efficiency, and ensures unit power generation.

[0016] By designing an adapter that can be directly installed on the pre-drilled hole of the respirator, the outlet diameter of the respirator can be standardized, and the spare parts model of the respirator can be standardized, saving time and effort. The application of this design will unify the planning of the model of gearbox respirators, increase power generation and greatly improve work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

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

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the transfer pipe, connecting cap, and gearbox of this utility model.

[0022] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Respirator; 11. Breathing tube; 2. Adapter frame; 21. Sleeve; 22. Connecting cap; 23. Nut; 3. Gearbox. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0025] Example: A multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather, see attached document. Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 4 The system includes a respirator 1, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to a breathing tube 11. One end of the breathing tube 11 is fixedly connected to the top of an adapter frame 2. The bottom of the adapter frame 2 is connected to two sets of sleeves 21. One end of one sleeve 21 is connected to the top of a gearbox 3, and the other sleeve 21 is fixedly connected to a connecting cap 22. A nut 23 is fixed to the outside of the connecting cap 22. By designing an adapter that can be directly installed on the breathing tube 11 in the respirator 1, the outlet diameter of the respirator 1 can be standardized, and the spare parts model of the respirator 1 can be standardized, saving time and effort. The application of this design allows for the unified planning of the model of the gearbox respirator 1, increasing power generation and greatly improving work efficiency.

[0026] The adapter frame 2 is a three-way pipe structure, and the top of the adapter frame 2 is provided with three sets of sleeves 21, and the inner diameters of the three sets of sleeves 21 are all different. The top sleeve 21 is engaged and fixed with the breathing tube 11, one side of the bottom sleeve 21 is engaged with the top of the gearbox 3, and the other side of the bottom sleeve 21 is engaged and fixed with the connecting cap 22. Nuts 23 are fixed to the outside of the connecting cap 22 and the top sleeve 21. The outer wall of the breathing tube 11, the inner wall of the sleeve 21, the inner wall of the connecting cap 22, and the inner wall of the gearbox 3 are provided with threaded structures. The adapter frame 2 is a trapezoidal hollow structure. Through the adapter frame 2 structure, the user can install the sleeve 21 structure with a specific diameter as needed, and the upper part... It connects to the breathing tube 11 in the breather 1, and the lower part connects to the gearbox 3 via the sleeve 21. The excess sleeve 21 at the bottom is sealed by the connecting cap 22. Therefore, it has three sets of adapter pipe structures of different sizes, which can be combined with connectors of three different diameters. The top of the adapter pipe is connected to the breathing tube 11, and the two sets of sleeves 21 at the bottom are connected to the two diameters of the gearbox 3. Only one reliable breather 1 needs to be purchased, while ensuring that other gearbox 3 models can also be adapted, so that wind farm management is closer to standardization. Multiple wind turbines use the same breather 1 spare part, which can speed up maintenance efficiency, reduce useless work in the procurement process and spare parts selection stage, improve work efficiency, and ensure the power generation of the unit.

[0027] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather, characterized in that, Includes a respirator (1), the bottom end of which is fixedly connected to a breathing tube (11), one end of which is fixedly connected to the top end of a transfer frame (2), the bottom end of which is connected to two sets of sleeves (21), one end of one sleeve (21) is connected to the top end of a gearbox (3), and the other sleeve (21) is fixedly connected to a connecting cap (22), and a nut (23) is fixed on the outside of the connecting cap (22).

2. The multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter frame (2) is a three-way pipe structure, and the top of the adapter frame (2) is provided with three sets of sleeve pipes (21), and the inner diameters of the three sets of sleeve pipes (21) are different.

3. A multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top sleeve (21) is engaged and fixed with the breathing tube (11), the bottom sleeve (21) on one side is engaged with the top of the gearbox (3), and the bottom sleeve (21) on the other side is engaged and fixed with the connecting cap (22).

4. A multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather according to claim 1, characterized in that, Nuts (23) are fixed to the outside of both the connecting cap (22) and the top sleeve (21).

5. A multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the breathing tube (11), the inner wall of the sleeve tube (21), the inner wall of the connecting cap (22), and the inner wall of the gearbox (3) are provided with threaded structures.

6. A multi-diameter adapter for a gearbox breather according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adapter frame (2) is a trapezoidal hollow structure.