A wind turbine foundation settlement observation device

By designing a simplified installation frame structure and detection mechanism, the problems of cumbersome installation and misalignment of wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring devices in existing technologies have been solved, achieving efficient installation and accurate monitoring.

CN224468449UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07HEBEI JIHENG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEBEI JIHENG NEW ENERGY TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-07-07

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Technical Problem

The existing wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device is cumbersome to install when the concrete has not hardened, which affects the installation efficiency. Furthermore, it is prone to displacement during the concrete hardening process, which leads to inconvenience in operation.

Method used

A device comprising a first fixing frame and a second fixing frame is designed, which is fixed to the wind turbine tower by connecting components, simplifying the installation process, and monitoring the settlement in real time by a detection mechanism, including angle adjustment and measurement components to improve measurement accuracy.

Benefits of technology

This simplified the installation process, improved the installation efficiency of the settlement monitoring device, and enabled the testing agency to accurately monitor the settlement of the wind turbine foundation, thereby reducing measurement errors.

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Abstract

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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of settlement observation devices, specifically to a wind turbine foundation settlement observation device. Background Technology

[0002] As a tall structure, the wind turbine tower is susceptible to significant horizontal deviations from its structure even with slight uneven foundation settlement. This can trigger eccentric bending moments, causing the turbine to tilt. This not only poses safety hazards but can also induce resonance, disrupt the turbine's dynamic balance, increase vibration, affect the normal operation of the entire system, and even damage the turbine, resulting in substantial economic losses.

[0003] A search revealed CN216432951U, which describes a wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device. The device includes a settlement monitoring box mounted on the wind turbine foundation structure. A detachable partition divides the settlement monitoring box into upper and lower cavities. A universal level is mounted on the partition within the settlement monitoring box to display the offset information of the wind turbine foundation structure. When installing the settlement monitoring box, it is necessary to fix the wind turbine foundation structure (concrete) before it hardens.

[0004] During the installation of the aforementioned wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device, the settlement monitoring box is installed on the concrete before it has hardened. As the concrete hardens, it deforms or shifts, requiring the installation of a structure on the settlement monitoring box to prevent it from shifting. After the concrete hardens, the anti-shifting structure on the settlement monitoring box is then disassembled. This process is cumbersome and does not improve the installation efficiency of the settlement monitoring device.

[0005] Based on this, this utility model designs a wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device includes a first fixed frame and a second fixed frame, both of which are arc-shaped structures. The rear ends of the first and second fixed frames are hinged together, and the front ends of the first and second fixed frames are pressed together. The wind turbine tower is located between the first and second fixed frames, and the side walls of the wind turbine tower are pressed together with the side walls of the first and second fixed frames respectively. A rotating block is rotatably installed on the side wall of the second fixed frame near the front end of the second fixed frame, and a connecting block is fixed on the side wall of the first fixed frame near the front end of the first fixed frame. The rotating block is provided with a connecting component for fixing the rotating block and the connecting block and keeping both the first and second fixed frames pressed together with the wind turbine tower. The first fixed frame is provided with a detection mechanism for detecting the settlement of the wind turbine tower.

[0009] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a connecting bolt threaded through and connected to the rotating block, a limiting block fixed to one end of the connecting bolt near the connecting block, and a handle fixed to one end of the connecting bolt away from the connecting block. The cross-sectional diameter of the limiting block is larger than that of the connecting bolt. A connecting through hole is provided on the top of the connecting block for the connecting bolt to pass through and engage. A limiting through hole communicating with the connecting through hole is provided on the side wall of the connecting block away from the rotating block. The limiting block and the limiting through hole are inserted into each other.

[0010] Furthermore, the detection mechanism includes a detection component, which includes a mounting shell fixed to the side wall of the first fixed frame, a vertical rod that passes through the top of the mounting shell and is rotatably connected to it, a turntable fixedly sleeved on the vertical rod, a spherical block fixed to the upper end of the vertical rod, and a level that is movably connected to the spherical block. An indicator strip is fixed to the top of the level. The detection mechanism also includes an angle adjustment component for adjusting the angle of the level and keeping the level in a stable state, a rotation component for driving the turntable to rotate, and a measurement component for measuring the distance between the level and the ground.

[0011] Furthermore, the angle adjustment assembly includes an internally threaded sleeve rotatably mounted on the top of the turntable, an adjusting screw threadedly connected to the internally threaded sleeve, and a connecting plate fixed to the upper end of the adjusting screw. The upper end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the bottom of the level.

[0012] Furthermore, the rotating assembly includes a worm gear rotatably mounted inside the mounting housing, the worm gear passing through the side wall of the mounting housing and rotatably connected. The rotating assembly also includes a knob fixed to the end of the worm gear away from the first fixing frame and a worm wheel fixedly sleeved on the vertical rod and meshing with the worm gear. The lower end of the vertical rod is rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting housing.

[0013] Furthermore, the measuring component includes a connecting pipe fixed to the bottom of the level and a sliding connecting plate slidably connected inside the connecting pipe. The top of the sliding connecting plate is provided with a through hole. The measuring component also includes a take-up roller rotatably installed inside the through hole, a rectangular block fixed to one end of the take-up roller, and a rotating wheel fixed to the end of the rectangular block away from the take-up roller. A measuring tape is wound on the take-up roller.

[0014] Furthermore, rubber pads are fixed on the side walls of the first and second fixed frames that are close to each other, and the side walls of the wind turbine tower are respectively pressed against the side walls of the two sets of rubber pads that are close to each other.

[0015] Furthermore, the measuring component also includes a limiting plate rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sliding connecting plate, and the lower end of the limiting plate has an insertion groove for interlocking with the rectangular block.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting the first fixed frame, the second fixed frame, the rotating block, the connecting block and the connecting components, the cumbersome installation operation of the settlement observation device in the prior art is eliminated, and the installation efficiency of the settlement observation device is improved. 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 perspective view of the entire utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention used to highlight the connection structure between the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a sectional perspective view of the entire utility model to highlight the internal structure of the mounting shell;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 5 A sectional stereoscopic view from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A.

[0023] The labels in the diagram represent:

[0024] 1. First fixed frame; 2. Second fixed frame; 3. Rotating block; 4. Connecting block; 5. Connecting assembly; 51. Connecting bolt; 52. Limiting block; 53. Handle; 54. Connecting through hole; 55. Limiting through hole; 6. Detection mechanism; 61. Detection assembly; 611. Mounting shell; 612. Vertical rod; 613. Turntable; 614. Spherical block; 615. Level; 62. Angle adjustment assembly; 621. Internal threaded sleeve; 622. Adjusting screw; 623. Connecting plate; 63. Rotating assembly; 631. Worm gear; 632. Knob; 633. Worm wheel; 64. Measuring assembly; 641. Connecting pipe; 642. Sliding connecting plate; 643. Take-up roller; 644. Mounting through hole; 645. Rectangular block; 646. Rotating wheel; 647. Limiting plate; 7. Rubber pad. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] The terms "left," "right," "front," "back," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to the orientation from the perspective of the front view.

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0028] Please refer to the accompanying drawings in the instruction manual. Figures 1-5 A wind turbine foundation settlement observation device includes a first fixed frame 1 and a second fixed frame 2, both of which are arc-shaped structures. The rear ends of the first fixed frame 1 and the second fixed frame 2 are hinged together. The front end of the first fixed frame 1 abuts against the front end of the second fixed frame 2. The wind turbine tower is located between the first fixed frame 1 and the second fixed frame 2. The side walls of the wind turbine tower abut against the side walls of the first fixed frame 1 and the second fixed frame 2 respectively. A rotating block 3 is rotatably installed on the side wall of the second fixed frame 2 near the front end of the second fixed frame 2. A connecting block 4 is fixed on the side wall of the first fixed frame 1 near the front end of the first fixed frame 1. A connecting component 5 is provided on the rotating block 3 to fix the rotating block 3 and the connecting block 4 and to keep the first fixed frame 1 and the second fixed frame 2 abutting against the wind turbine tower. A detection mechanism 6 is provided on the first fixed frame 1 to detect the settlement of the wind turbine tower.

[0029] The connecting component 5 includes a connecting bolt 51 that passes through and is threaded onto the rotating block 3, a limiting block 52 fixed to one end of the connecting bolt 51 near the connecting block 4, and a handle 53 fixed to one end of the connecting bolt 51 away from the connecting block 4. The cross-sectional diameter of the limiting block 52 is larger than that of the connecting bolt 51. A connecting through hole 54 is provided on the top of the connecting block 4 for the connecting bolt 51 to pass through and engage. A limiting through hole 55 communicating with the connecting through hole 54 is provided on the side wall of the connecting block 4 away from the rotating block 3. The limiting block 52 and the limiting through hole 55 are inserted into each other.

[0030] Rotating handle 53 causes connecting bolt 51 and limiting block 52 to rotate. Since connecting bolt 51 is threadedly connected to rotating block 3, both connecting bolt 51 and limiting block 52 move towards connecting block 4 until limiting block 52 separates from limiting through hole 55. At this point, rotating connecting bolt 51 and turning it upwards until connecting bolt 51 separates from connecting through hole 54 allows the first fixing frame 1 and the second fixing frame 2 to be removed from the wind turbine tower. Similarly, the first fixing frame 1 and the second fixing frame 2 are pressed against the wind turbine tower, and then connecting bolt 51 is turned over until it is engaged in connecting through hole 54. Then, rotating handle 53 in the opposite direction causes connecting bolt 51 and limiting block 52 to rotate until limiting block 52 is engaged in limiting through hole 55 and pressed against limiting through hole 55. This completes the installation of the device, eliminating the cumbersome installation operations of existing settlement monitoring devices and improving the installation efficiency of settlement monitoring devices.

[0031] The detection mechanism 6 includes a detection component 61, which includes a mounting shell 611 fixed to the side wall of the first fixing frame 1, a vertical rod 612 that passes through the top of the mounting shell 611 and is rotatably connected to it, a turntable 613 fixedly sleeved on the vertical rod 612, a spherical block 614 fixed to the upper end of the vertical rod 612, and a level 615 movably connected to the spherical block 614. An indicator strip is fixed to the top of the level 615. The detection mechanism 6 also includes an angle adjustment component 62 for adjusting the angle of the level 615 and keeping the level 615 in a stable state, a rotation component 63 for driving the turntable 613 to rotate, and a measuring component 64 for measuring the distance between the level 615 and the ground.

[0032] The angle adjustment assembly 62 includes an internally threaded sleeve 621 rotatably mounted on the top of the turntable 613, an adjusting screw 622 threadedly connected to the internally threaded sleeve 621, and a connecting plate 623 fixed to the upper end of the adjusting screw 622. The upper end of the connecting plate 623 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the level 615.

[0033] The rotating assembly 63 includes a worm gear 631 rotatably mounted inside the mounting housing 611. The worm gear 631 passes through the side wall of the mounting housing 611 and is rotatably connected. The rotating assembly 63 also includes a knob 632 fixed to the end of the worm gear 631 away from the first fixing frame 1 and a worm wheel 633 fixedly sleeved on the vertical rod 612 and meshing with the worm gear 631. The lower end of the vertical rod 612 is rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting housing 611.

[0034] The measuring component 64 includes a connecting pipe 641 fixed to the bottom of the level 615 and a sliding connecting plate 642 slidably connected within the connecting pipe 641. Anti-slip pads are fixed to the side walls of the connecting pipe 641 and the sliding connecting plate 642. A mounting through hole 644 is provided through the top of the sliding connecting plate 642. The measuring component 64 also includes a take-up roller 643 rotatably installed within the mounting through hole 644, a rectangular block 645 fixed to one end of the take-up roller 643, and a rotating wheel 646 fixed to the end of the rectangular block 645 away from the take-up roller 643. A measuring tape is wound around the take-up roller 643.

[0035] Observe whether the bubble in the level 615 is located in the center of the level 615. If it is in the center, it indicates that the wind turbine tower has not tilted or settled. If it is not in the center, it indicates that the wind turbine tower has tilted or settled. At this time, observe whether the bubble coincides with or is located on the extension line of the indicator bar. If it coincides with or is located on the extension line of the indicator bar, rotate the internal threaded sleeve 621. Since the internal threaded sleeve 621 is threadedly connected to the adjusting screw 622, and the connecting plate 623 is rotatably connected to the turntable 613, the adjusting screw 622 and the connecting plate 623 move upward or downward. The level 615 is adjusted until the bubble is in the middle of the turntable 613. If the bubble does not coincide with the indicator bar or is not on its extension line, the knob 632 is rotated to drive the worm gear 631 to rotate. This causes the worm wheel 633 meshing with the worm gear 631, the vertical rod 612 fixed to the worm wheel 633, the turntable 613 fixed to the vertical rod 612, the spherical block 614 connected to the vertical rod 612, and the level 615 connected to the spherical block 614 to all rotate until the bubble is on or on the extension line of the indicator bar. At this point, the level 615 can be adjusted to facilitate the use of the device. After the bubble and the center of the level 615 are aligned, the sliding connecting plate 642 is first pulled away from the level 615 until the mounting through hole 644 is located outside the turntable 613. At this time, the rotating wheel 646 can be rotated to drive the rectangular block 645 to rotate. The winding roller 643 rotates and releases the tape measure wound on it, and measures the height of the level 615 from the ground. The height is then compared with the normal height. The difference between the two can be used to measure the settlement value. By leveling the level 615 before measurement, the measurement error is reduced.

[0036] Rubber pads 7 are fixed to the side walls of the first fixing frame 1 and the second fixing frame 2 that are close to each other. The side walls of the wind turbine tower are pressed against the side walls of the two sets of rubber pads 7 that are close to each other. The rubber pads 7 increase the friction between the first fixing frame 1, the second fixing frame 2 and the wind turbine tower.

[0037] The measuring assembly 64 also includes a limiting plate 647 rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sliding connecting plate 642. The lower end of the limiting plate 647 has an insertion groove for engaging with the rectangular block 645. The limiting plate 647 provides a good limiting function when the rectangular block 645 is not in use.

[0038] 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 spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device, characterized in that: Includes a first fixed frame (1) and a second fixed frame (2), both of which are arc-shaped structures. The rear ends of the first fixed frame (1) and the second fixed frame (2) are hinged together. The front end of the first fixed frame (1) abuts against the front end of the second fixed frame (2). The wind turbine tower is located between the first fixed frame (1) and the second fixed frame (2). The side walls of the wind turbine tower abut against the side walls of the first fixed frame (1) and the second fixed frame (2) respectively. A rotating block (3) is rotatably installed on the side wall of the first fixed frame (1) near the front end of the second fixed frame (2). A connecting block (4) is fixed on the side wall of the first fixed frame (1) near the front end of the first fixed frame (1). A connecting component (5) is provided on the rotating block (3) to fix the rotating block (3) and the connecting block (4) and keep the first fixed frame (1) and the second fixed frame (2) abutting against the wind turbine tower. A detection mechanism (6) is provided on the first fixed frame (1) to detect the settlement of the wind turbine tower.

2. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (5) includes a connecting bolt (51) that passes through and is threaded onto the rotating block (3), a limiting block (52) fixed to the end of the connecting bolt (51) near the connecting block (4), and a handle (53) fixed to the end of the connecting bolt (51) away from the connecting block (4). The cross-sectional diameter of the limiting block (52) is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the connecting bolt (51). The top of the connecting block (4) is provided with a connecting through hole (54) for the connecting bolt (51) to pass through and engage. The side wall of the connecting block (4) away from the rotating block (3) is provided with a limiting through hole (55) that communicates with the connecting through hole (54). The limiting block (52) and the limiting through hole (55) are inserted into each other.

3. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection mechanism (6) includes a detection component (61), which includes a mounting shell (611) fixed to the side wall of the first fixed frame (1), a vertical rod (612) that passes through the top of the mounting shell (611) and is rotatably connected to it, a turntable (613) fixedly sleeved on the vertical rod (612), a spherical block (614) fixed to the upper end of the vertical rod (612), and a level (615) movably connected to the spherical block (614). An indicator strip is fixed to the top of the level (615). The detection mechanism (6) also includes an angle adjustment component (62) for adjusting the angle of the level (615) and keeping the level (615) in a stable state, a rotation component (63) for driving the turntable (613) to rotate, and a measuring component (64) for measuring the distance between the level (615) and the ground.

4. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The angle adjustment assembly (62) includes an internally threaded sleeve (621) rotatably mounted on the top of the turntable (613), an adjusting screw (622) threadedly connected to the internally threaded sleeve (621), and a connecting plate (623) fixed to the upper end of the adjusting screw (622). The indicator bar is located above the internally threaded sleeve (621), and the upper end of the connecting plate (623) is rotatably connected to the bottom of the level (615).

5. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The rotating assembly (63) includes a worm gear (631) rotatably mounted inside the mounting housing (611), the worm gear (631) passing through the side wall of the mounting housing (611) and rotatably connected. The rotating assembly (63) also includes a knob (632) fixed to the end of the worm gear (631) away from the first fixing frame (1) and a worm wheel (633) fixedly sleeved on the vertical rod (612) and meshing with the worm gear (631). The lower end of the vertical rod (612) is rotatably connected to the inner bottom wall of the mounting housing (611).

6. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The measuring assembly (64) includes a connecting pipe (641) fixed to the bottom of the level (615) and a sliding connecting plate (642) slidably connected in the connecting pipe (641). The top of the sliding connecting plate (642) is provided with a through hole (644). The measuring assembly (64) also includes a take-up roller (643) rotatably installed in the through hole (644), a rectangular block (645) fixed to one end of the take-up roller (643), and a rotating wheel (646) fixed to the end of the rectangular block (645) away from the take-up roller (643). A measuring tape is wound on the take-up roller (643).

7. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Rubber pads (7) are fixed on the side walls of the first fixed frame (1) and the second fixed frame (2) that are close to each other. The side walls of the wind turbine tower are respectively pressed against the side walls of the two sets of rubber pads (7) that are close to each other.

8. The wind turbine foundation settlement monitoring device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The measuring component (64) also includes a limiting plate (647) rotatably mounted on the side wall of the sliding connecting plate (642), and the lower end of the limiting plate (647) is provided with an insertion groove that engages with the rectangular block (645).