Adjustable auxiliary rotating and conveying mechanism for cylinder
By designing an adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism, the problems of narrow applicability and low efficiency of existing cylinder support structures are solved. This enables multi-functional support and conveying of large-diameter cylinders, adapting to the needs of different cylinder diameters and improving welding efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LUOYANG BOTA HEAVY IND MASCH EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
Existing large-diameter cylindrical auxiliary support structures are fixed and only applicable to fixed cylinder diameters. They cannot meet the auxiliary support requirements of different cylinder diameters and lack auxiliary rotation and conveying functions, resulting in low rotation and conveying efficiency.
An adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism was designed, comprising a support frame, a support base, an auxiliary rotation assembly, and an auxiliary conveying assembly. Through the coordinated work of the auxiliary rotation wheel assembly and the conveying wheel assembly, the mechanism achieves auxiliary rotation support and conveying of the cylinder, and can be adjusted to adapt to different cylinder diameters by means of an angle drive unit.
It enables auxiliary rotation and conveying of large-diameter cylinders, adapts to the support requirements of different cylinder diameters, and improves the rotation and conveying efficiency during the welding process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of auxiliary rotary support devices for cylinders, and in particular to an adjustable auxiliary rotary and conveying mechanism for cylinders. Background Technology
[0002] Large-diameter cylinders are cylindrical structures used for the installation and support of wind turbines. During production, these cylinders require circumferential welding. Due to their length, auxiliary tooling is often needed for assisted rotation and transport during welding. Existing auxiliary supports for large-diameter cylinders only use auxiliary wheels in contact with the outer circumference of the cylinder, which presents the following problems:
[0003] 1. Existing auxiliary support structures for wind turbine casings are fixed and only suitable for auxiliary rotational support of large-diameter casings with fixed diameters. Their application range is narrow and they cannot meet the auxiliary support needs of casings with different diameters.
[0004] 2. Existing large-diameter cylindrical auxiliary support structures only provide auxiliary support and do not have auxiliary rotation or auxiliary conveying functions. For wind turbine towers that are long and heavy, their rotation and conveying efficiency is low and cannot meet specific usage needs. Utility Model Content
[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for cylinders. In practical use, it can realize the auxiliary rotation and conveying of large-diameter cylinders, and at the same time, it can meet the auxiliary rotation support of towers with different cylinder diameters, effectively meeting the rotation and conveying needs during circumferential welding of large-diameter cylinders.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder includes a support frame, a first support, a second support, a third support, an auxiliary rotation assembly, an auxiliary conveying assembly, and a conveying support wheel assembly.
[0008] The bottom of the support frame is fixed to the working ground by anchor bolts. A first support, a second support, and a third support are laid parallel on the support frame. The first support, the second support, and the third support are fixedly connected to the support frame.
[0009] Two sets of auxiliary rotating components are provided on the first support, which are used to assist the rotation support of the cylinder; two sets of conveying support wheel sets are provided on the second support, and two sets of auxiliary conveying components are provided on the third support. The auxiliary conveying components and the conveying support wheel sets work together to assist in the conveying of the cylinder.
[0010] The auxiliary slewing assembly includes a support angle seat, an adjustment frame, a rotating pin, an auxiliary slewing wheel assembly, and an angle drive unit. The bottom of the support angle seat and the angle drive unit are mounted on a first support. A rotating pin is mounted on the support angle seat. One end of the adjustment frame is in rotatable contact with the rotating pin, and the other end of the adjustment frame is in rotatable contact with the angle drive unit. The auxiliary slewing wheel assembly is mounted on the adjustment frame.
[0011] The auxiliary rotary wheel assembly includes a rotary motor, a reducer, and an auxiliary rotary wheel; the reducer is installed on the side of the adjustment frame, the rotary motor is installed at the power input end of the reducer, a drive shaft is installed at the power output end of the reducer, and the auxiliary rotary wheel is installed on the drive shaft and driven to rotate by the drive shaft.
[0012] The angle driving unit includes a hinge seat, a telescopic cylinder, a cylinder telescopic rod, and a hinge sleeve; the bottom of the hinge seat is mounted on a first support, the lower side of the telescopic cylinder is in rotatable contact with the hinge seat, a cylinder telescopic rod is mounted on the telescopic cylinder, a hinge sleeve is provided on the top of the cylinder telescopic rod, and the hinge sleeve is in rotatable contact with the adjustment frame.
[0013] The auxiliary conveying assembly includes a first inclined brace, a conveying motor, a docking seat, and a main conveying wheel; the first inclined brace is mounted on a third support, the conveying motor is mounted on the first inclined brace via the docking seat, a motor shaft is mounted on the conveying motor, and the main conveying wheel is mounted on the motor shaft for auxiliary conveying of the cylinder.
[0014] The conveying support wheel assembly includes a second inclined brace, an auxiliary conveying wheel, and a conveying wheel axle; the bottom of the second inclined brace is mounted on a second support, the conveying wheel axle is mounted on the second inclined brace, and the auxiliary conveying wheel is mounted on the conveying wheel axle via a bearing.
[0015] The overall structural design of the adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for the cylinder of this utility model is scientific, and compared with the existing auxiliary support wheel structure for cylinders, it has the following technical features and advantages:
[0016] 1. This invention enables auxiliary rotational support and auxiliary conveying of the cylinder. During operation, the auxiliary rotating wheel assembly in the auxiliary rotating assembly can be controlled to operate. The rotating motor in the auxiliary rotating wheel assembly can drive the auxiliary rotating wheel to rotate. The auxiliary rotating wheel contacts the outer circle of the cylinder, thereby achieving auxiliary rotational support for the cylinder. During conveying, the conveying motor in the auxiliary conveying assembly can drive the main conveying wheel to rotate. The main conveying wheel contacts the outer circle of the cylinder, thereby achieving auxiliary conveying of the cylinder.
[0017] 2. It can meet the auxiliary rotation support for cylinders of different diameters; when this utility model is in use, the telescopic cylinder in the angle drive unit can control the extension and retraction of the cylinder telescopic rod, and the cylinder telescopic rod can push the adjustment frame to adjust the angle around the rotating pin. At this time, the auxiliary rotating wheel group on the adjustment frame can be adjusted to meet the auxiliary rotation support for cylinders of different diameters. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary rotary assembly in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary rotary wheel assembly in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the angle driving part in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary conveying assembly in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor support wheel assembly in this utility model;
[0024] The numbers in the diagram are as follows: 1-Support frame, 2-First support, 3-Second support, 4-Third support, 5-Auxiliary rotary assembly, 6-Auxiliary conveying assembly, 7-Conveying support wheel assembly; 51-Support angle seat, 52-Adjusting frame, 53-Rotating pin, 54-Auxiliary rotary wheel assembly, 55-Angle drive unit; 541-Rotary motor, 542-Reducer, 543-Auxiliary rotary wheel; 551-Hinge seat, 552-Telescopic cylinder, 553-Cylinder telescopic rod, 554-Hinge sleeve; 61-First diagonal brace, 62-Conveying motor, 63-Diamond seat, 64-Main conveying wheel; 71-Second diagonal brace, 72-Auxiliary conveying wheel, 73-Conveying wheel shaft. Detailed Implementation
[0025] Specific Embodiment 1: To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other element. When an element is referred to as "connected to" another element, it can be directly or indirectly connected to the other element. The terms "left" and "right" used in this application to indicate orientation are based on the specific structure shown in the accompanying drawings and do not constitute a limitation on the structure.
[0026] As per the specification attached to this utility model Figure 1 As shown, the adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder provided by this utility model includes a support frame 1, a first support 2, a second support 3, a third support 4, an auxiliary rotation assembly 5, an auxiliary conveying assembly 6, and a conveying support wheel set 7. The support frame 1 is used to support the first support 2, the second support 3, and the third support 4. During installation, the bottom of the support frame 1 is fixed to the working ground with anchor bolts. The first support 2, the second support 3, and the third support 4 are laid parallel to each other on the support frame 1. Two sets of auxiliary rotation assemblies 5 are symmetrically arranged on the first support 2, and these two sets of auxiliary rotation assemblies 5 are used to provide auxiliary rotation support for the cylinder. Two sets of conveying support wheel sets 7 are symmetrically arranged on the second support 3, and these two sets of conveying support wheel sets 7 are mainly used to provide auxiliary conveying for the cylinder. Two sets of auxiliary conveying assemblies 6 are symmetrically arranged on the third support 4, and the auxiliary conveying assemblies 6 and the conveying support wheel sets 7 work together to assist in the conveying of the cylinder.
[0027] As per the specification attached to this utility model Figure 2 As shown, the auxiliary slewing assembly 5 for assisting the slewing support of the cylinder includes a support angle seat 51, an adjusting frame 52, a rotating pin 53, an auxiliary slewing wheel 54 group 54, and an angle driving part 55. The support angle seat 51 provides slewing support to one end of the adjusting frame 52, and the angle driving part 55 drives the adjusting frame 52 to adjust its angle around the rotating pin 53. During installation, the bottom of the support angle seat 51 and the angle driving part 55 are mounted on the first support 2. The rotating pin 53 is mounted on the support angle seat 51. One end of the adjusting frame 52 is in slewing contact with the rotating pin 53, and the other end of the adjusting frame 52 is in slewing contact with the angle driving part 55. The auxiliary slewing wheel 54 group 54 is mounted on the adjusting frame 52 for contact slewing support of the cylinder.
[0028] As per the specification attached to this utility model Figure 3 As shown, the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 group 54 for performing contact rotary support of the cylinder includes a rotary motor 541, a reducer 542, and an auxiliary rotary wheel 543; wherein, the rotary motor 541 provides rotational torque to the reducer 542, the reducer 542 is installed on the side of the adjustment frame 52, the rotary motor 541 is installed at the power input end of the reducer 542 to drive the reducer 542 to work, a drive shaft is installed at the power output end of the reducer 542, and the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 is installed on the drive shaft and driven to rotate by the drive shaft.
[0029] As per the specification attached to this utility model Figure 4As shown, the angle driving part 55 for driving the adjustment frame 52 to adjust the angle around the rotating pin 53 includes a hinge seat 551, a telescopic cylinder 552, a cylinder telescopic rod 553, and a hinge sleeve 554. The hinge seat 551 is used to hinge and support the bottom of the telescopic cylinder 552. During installation, the bottom of the hinge seat 551 is mounted on the first support 2. The lower side of the telescopic cylinder 552 is in rotatable contact with the hinge seat 551. The cylinder telescopic rod 553 is mounted on the telescopic cylinder 552. The hinge sleeve 554 is provided on the top of the cylinder telescopic rod 553. During installation, the hinge sleeve 554 is in rotatable contact with the adjustment frame 52.
[0030] As per the specification attached to this utility model Figure 5 Instruction manual attached Figure 6 As shown, the auxiliary conveying assembly 6 for auxiliary conveying of the cylinder includes a first inclined brace 61, a conveying motor 62, a docking seat 63, and a main conveying wheel 64. The first inclined brace 61 mainly supports the conveying motor 62 and the docking seat 63. During installation, the first inclined brace 61 is mounted on a third support 4. The conveying motor 62 is mounted on the first inclined brace 61 via the docking seat 63. A motor shaft is mounted on the conveying motor 62. The main conveying wheel 64 is mounted on the motor shaft and, driven by the motor shaft, contacts the outer wall of the cylinder for auxiliary conveying. The conveying support wheel assembly 7 includes a second inclined brace 71, an auxiliary conveying wheel 72, and a conveying wheel shaft 73. During installation, the bottom of the second inclined brace 71 is mounted on a second support 3. The conveying wheel shaft 73 is mounted on the second inclined brace 71. The auxiliary conveying wheel 72 is mounted on the conveying wheel shaft 73 via bearings.
[0031] The installation and use process of the adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder according to this utility model is as follows:
[0032] 1. The installation process is as follows:
[0033] S1. The installer can fix the bottom of the support frame 1 to the working ground with anchor bolts, and lay the first support 2, the second support 3 and the third support 4 in parallel on the support frame 1.
[0034] S2. Install the auxiliary rotary assembly 5. Specifically, the bottom of the support angle seat 51 can be installed on the first support 2, and the rotating pin 53 can be installed on the support angle seat 51. One end of the adjusting frame 52 is rotated into contact with the rotating pin 53. Then, the angle drive part 55 is installed. During installation, the bottom of the hinge seat 551 can be installed on the first support 2, and the lower side of the telescopic cylinder 552 is rotated into contact with the hinge seat 551. The telescopic cylinder telescopic rod 553 is installed on the telescopic cylinder 552, and the hinge sleeve 554 is installed on the top of the cylinder telescopic rod 553. The hinge sleeve 554 is rotated into contact with the adjusting frame 52. Then, the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 group 54 is installed on the adjusting frame 52. Specifically, the reducer 542 can be installed on the side of the adjusting frame 52, the rotary motor 541 can be installed on the power input end of the reducer 542, the drive shaft can be installed on the power output end of the reducer 542, and the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 can be installed on the drive shaft.
[0035] S3. Install the auxiliary conveying assembly 6. During installation, the first diagonal brace 61 can be installed on the third support 4, the conveying motor 62 can be installed on the first diagonal brace 61 through the docking seat 63, the motor shaft can be installed on the conveying motor 62, and the main conveying wheel 64 can be installed on the motor shaft and contact the outer wall of the cylinder under the drive of the motor shaft for auxiliary conveying of the cylinder.
[0036] S4. Install the conveyor support wheel assembly 7. Specifically, the bottom of the second diagonal brace 71 can be installed on the second support 3, the conveyor wheel shaft 73 can be installed on the second diagonal brace 71, and the auxiliary conveyor wheel 72 can be installed on the conveyor wheel shaft 73 through bearings.
[0037] 2. In practical use, the operator can control the rotary motor 541 in the auxiliary rotary assembly 5 to operate. The rotary motor 541 can drive the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 in the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 group 54 to rotate. The auxiliary rotary wheel 543 contacts the outer circle of the cylinder. At this time, under the action of contact friction, the auxiliary rotary wheel 543 realizes auxiliary rotary support for the cylinder. When the cylinder needs to be auxiliaryly conveyed, the conveying motor 62 in the auxiliary conveying assembly 6 can drive the main conveying wheel 64 to rotate. The main conveying wheel 64 contacts the outer circle of the cylinder. The contact mechanism further facilitates auxiliary conveying of the cylinder. When rotary support is required for cylinders of different diameters, the operator can control the telescopic cylinders 552 in the two sets of angle drive units 55 to start. The telescopic cylinders 552 can control the extension of the cylinder telescopic rod 553. At this time, the cylinder telescopic rod 553 can push the adjusting frame 52 to adjust the angle around the rotating pin 53. At this time, the auxiliary rotary wheels 543 group 54 on the adjusting frame 52 are adjusted in angle under the drive of the adjusting frame 52 to meet the auxiliary rotary support for cylinders of different diameters. The above shows and describes the basic principle, main features and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are only illustrative of the principle of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this utility model as claimed.
Claims
1. An adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder, characterized in that, It includes a support frame (1), a first support (2), a second support (3), a third support (4), an auxiliary rotating assembly (5), an auxiliary conveying assembly (6), and a conveying support wheel assembly (7); The bottom of the support frame (1) is fixed to the working ground by anchor bolts. The first support (2), the second support (3), and the third support (4) are laid parallel on the support frame (1). The first support (2), the second support (3), and the third support (4) are fixedly connected to the support frame (1). Two sets of auxiliary rotating components (5) are provided on the first support (2), and the auxiliary rotating components (5) are used to support the cylinder for auxiliary rotation; two sets of conveying support wheel sets (7) are provided on the second support (3), and two sets of auxiliary conveying components (6) are provided on the third support (4), and the auxiliary conveying components (6) and the conveying support wheel sets (7) work together to assist in conveying the cylinder.
2. The adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary rotating assembly (5) includes a support angle seat (51), an adjustment frame (52), a rotating pin (53), an auxiliary rotating wheel assembly (54), and an angle drive unit (55). The bottom of the support angle seat (51) and the angle drive unit (55) are mounted on the first support (2). The rotating pin (53) is mounted on the support angle seat (51). One end of the adjustment frame (52) is in rotational contact with the rotating pin (53), and the other end of the adjustment frame (52) is in rotational contact with the angle drive unit (55). The auxiliary rotating wheel assembly (54) is mounted on the adjustment frame (52).
3. The adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The auxiliary rotary wheel assembly (54) includes a rotary motor (541), a reducer (542), and an auxiliary rotary wheel (543). The reducer (542) is installed on the side of the adjusting frame (52), the rotary motor (541) is installed at the power input end of the reducer (542), a drive shaft is installed at the power output end of the reducer (542), and the auxiliary rotary wheel (543) is installed on the drive shaft.
4. The adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The angle driving unit (55) includes a hinge seat (551), a telescopic cylinder (552), a cylinder telescopic rod (553), and a hinge sleeve (554); the lower side of the telescopic cylinder (552) is in rotatable contact with the hinge seat (551), the cylinder telescopic rod (553) is installed on the telescopic cylinder (552), and the hinge sleeve (554) is provided on the top of the cylinder telescopic rod (553), and the hinge sleeve (554) is in rotatable contact with the adjusting frame (52).
5. The adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The auxiliary conveying assembly (6) includes a first inclined brace (61), a conveying motor (62), a docking seat (63), and a main conveying wheel (64); the first inclined brace (61) is mounted on a third support (4), the conveying motor (62) is mounted on the first inclined brace (61) through the docking seat (63), a motor shaft is mounted on the conveying motor (62), and the main conveying wheel (64) is mounted on the motor shaft.
6. The adjustable auxiliary rotation and conveying mechanism for a cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying support wheel assembly (7) includes a second inclined brace (71), an auxiliary conveying wheel (72), and a conveying wheel shaft (73). The bottom of the second inclined brace (71) is mounted on the second support (3), and the conveying wheel shaft (73) is mounted on the second inclined brace (71). The auxiliary conveying wheel (72) is mounted on the conveying wheel shaft (73) via a bearing.