A small suspended cable de-icing device

By designing a small, suspended cable de-icing device, and utilizing components such as a collection box, a warm air blower, and a cutter, the problems of ice blocks falling and damaging equipment, as well as sponges becoming saturated with water, were solved. This achieved efficient and safe ice removal and prevented re-icing, thus improving de-icing efficiency and safety.

CN224473031UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07ZHEJIANG ZHONGXIN POWER ENG CONSTR CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG ZHONGXIN POWER ENG CONSTR CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-04
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies do not collect ice during de-icing, and ice falling from heights can easily injure people or equipment. Furthermore, sponges become ineffective after absorbing water and can still freeze in low-temperature environments, posing safety hazards and low efficiency.

Method used

A small suspended cable de-icing device was designed, comprising a housing, a walking mechanism, a collection box, a heater, a cleaning cylinder, and a cutter. Ice blocks are collected by the collection box, the heater melts the ice blocks, the cutter breaks up the ice layer, and a de-icing agent is applied to the surface of the cable to prevent re-icing.

Benefits of technology

It enables the safe collection and efficient removal of ice, prevents equipment damage, improves de-icing efficiency, reduces manual cleaning work, prevents cables from re-icing, and enhances safety and performance.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to cable deicing technical field, concretely is a kind of small -size suspension type cable deicing equipment, including box, the two sides of box are slidably installed with collection box, the inclined plane of collection box is equipped with collection port, the bottom plate of collection box is inclinedly arranged, the bottom end of bottom plate is equipped with water leakage hole, the upper surface of collection box is fixedly installed with fan heater, the air outlet end of fan heater is communicated with wind shield, the two sides of box are fixedly installed with cleaning cylinder, one end of cleaning cylinder is fixedly installed with top block, a plurality of through holes are formed in the side of top block, and the air outlet end between through hole and fan heater is communicated with the duct of telescopic. Through the setting of wind shield, duct, through hole, collection box, cleaning cylinder and top block etc., ice cone and ice block and water coated on the surface of cable can be completely removed, the deicing effect is greatly improved, the collected ice can be quickly melted at the same time, so more ice can be collected, the cleaning cylinder can also be heated to prevent the cleaned ice from adhering to its end face.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cable de-icing technology, and in particular relates to a small suspended cable de-icing device. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of my country's economy, more and more ultra-high voltage and high-capacity transmission lines are being built. The geographical environments traversed by these lines are becoming increasingly complex, such as passing through large reservoirs, lakes, and high mountains, which brings many difficulties to line maintenance. Moreover, in the severe winter and early spring, some areas often experience rime and frost, causing overhead transmission lines to become covered with ice. This can lead to lines dancing, flickering, burning, and even breakage and pole collapse, damaging the power grid structure and seriously threatening safe operation.

[0003] For example, patent application CN202021611776.4 discloses a de-icing device for power cable maintenance, comprising a mounting box. A top box is connected to the middle of both the upper and lower surfaces of the mounting box. First sliding rods are inserted into the four corners of the outer side of the top box. First springs are provided on the outer surfaces of the first sliding rods. A U-shaped plate is fixedly connected to the inner end of each first sliding rod. First rotating rods are inserted into the left and right sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped plate. An auxiliary wheel is sleeved on the middle of the outer surface of each first rotating rod. This de-icing device for power cable maintenance utilizes ice-breaking teeth, a driven gear, a second drive motor, a first drive motor, and a driving wheel in cooperation. The second drive motor drives the ice-breaking teeth to rotate and remove ice from the cable. The driving wheel propels the device forward on the cable, thereby further improving the de-icing efficiency of the device and ensuring the quality of cable de-icing.

[0004] Existing technology removes ice from cables by rotating ice-breaking teeth, improving de-icing efficiency, but still has some shortcomings in overall use:

[0005] First, the ice on the cable was removed directly without any collection device. The falling ice blocks could injure people or equipment on the ground. In addition, the scattered ice blocks need to be cleaned up manually, which may affect the progress of other operations, especially along railways and highways.

[0006] Secondly, the existing technology mentioned above, by using a sponge block to dry the de-iced cable, further reduces the probability of the cable re-icing. However, the sponge has an upper limit to its water absorption capacity; once saturated, it can no longer absorb water. Furthermore, icing can still occur at low temperatures, failing to achieve the desired effect and thus exhibiting limitations. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention addresses the following technical problems: ice blocks are not collected during de-icing, and falling ice blocks from heights can easily injure people or damage equipment, posing a safety hazard. In addition, scattered ice blocks require additional cleaning. Furthermore, the existing technology also suffers from the problem that sponges become ineffective after absorbing water and will still freeze in low-temperature environments.

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A small suspended cable de-icing device includes a housing, with a cable running through the interior of the housing. A walking mechanism is installed inside the housing for the housing to move along the surface of the cable. Trapezoidal collection boxes are slidably mounted on both sides of the housing. Each collection box has a collection opening on its inclined surface. The bottom plate of the collection box is inclined and arc-shaped, with multiple drainage holes on its inclined bottom plate. A heater is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the collection box, and the air outlet of the heater is connected to a fan shroud located above the drainage holes. Cleaning cylinders are fixedly mounted on both sides of the housing, slidingly abutting against the outside of the cable. A top block is fixedly mounted on one end of each cleaning cylinder, and multiple through holes are opened on one side of the top block. A retractable conduit connects the through holes to the air outlet of the heater.

[0009] Optionally, L-shaped fixing plates are fixedly installed on both sides of the box, and fixing rods are fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixing plates, with the cleaning cylinder fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing rods.

[0010] Optionally, a sleeve fitted over the outside of the cable is fixedly installed on the outer end of the fixing plate, and a plurality of cutters are fixedly installed on the inner surface of the sleeve.

[0011] Optionally, electric slide rails are provided on both sides of the box, and the sliders of the electric slide rails are fixed to the collection box.

[0012] Optionally, a liquid storage tank is also fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixing plate, and a solenoid valve is provided at the bottom of the liquid storage tank.

[0013] Optionally, the walking mechanism is equipped with two sets of rollers mounted inside the housing for protection and rotation, with a transmission component between the two rollers in each set.

[0014] Optionally, a solar panel is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the housing, and a battery electrically connected to the solar panel is fixedly installed inside the housing.

[0015] Optionally, a counterweight is fixedly installed at the bottom of the box.

[0016] In summary, compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this solution are as follows:

[0017] (1) This utility model, through the setting of wind cover, duct, through hole, collection box, cleaning cylinder and top block, can completely remove ice cones and ice and water covering the surface of cable, greatly improving the de-icing effect. At the same time, it can quickly melt the collected ice, so that more ice can be collected and the use effect can be improved. It can also heat the cleaning cylinder to prevent the cleaned ice from sticking to its end face, further improving the de-icing effect.

[0018] (2) This utility model, through the setting of sleeve, cutter, liquid storage tank and solenoid valve, can pre-crush the ice covering the surface of the cable before removal, prevent the ice layer from being too thick to be scraped off, greatly improve the de-icing effect, and at the same time, after the ice is removed, de-icing agent can be applied to the surface of the cable, effectively preventing the surface of the cable from freezing again and improving the use effect. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point B in the diagram;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point CC;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified structural diagram at point D in the diagram;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Enlarged structural diagram at point E in the diagram;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 10. Box body; 11. Cable; 12. Solar panel; 13. Counterweight; 14. Microcontroller; 15. Battery; 16. Roller; 17. Transmission assembly; 18. Motor; 19. Electric slide rail; 20. Collection box; 21. Collection port; 22. Fixing plate; 23. Sleeve; 24. Cutter; 25. Fixing rod; 26. Cleaning cylinder; 27. Top block; 28. Liquid storage tank; 29. ​​Solenoid valve; 30. Heater; 31. Fan cover; 32. Pipe; 33. Through hole; Drain hole. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 A small suspended cable de-icing device includes a housing 10, on the upper surface of which a solar panel 12 is fixedly installed, and inside the housing 10 a battery 15 electrically connected to the solar panel 12 is fixedly installed. When in use, the solar panel 12 converts light energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery 15 to power the electrical equipment in the device, thereby reducing energy consumption.

[0030] Further reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 Inside the housing 10, two sets of horizontally arranged rollers 16 are rotatably mounted. A transmission assembly 17 is provided between the two rollers 16 in each set. The transmission assembly 17 includes a pulley fixedly mounted at one end of the roller 16 shaft, and a belt is installed between the two pulleys. Motors 18 that drive the rollers 16 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the housing 10. The two motors are centrally symmetrically arranged to maintain the balance of the housing 10. A cable 11 runs through the two sets of rollers 16. In use, the motor 18 drives the rollers 16 to rotate, thereby moving the housing 10 on the surface of the cable 11 to facilitate subsequent de-icing.

[0031] Further reference Figure 5 A counterweight 13 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the housing 10 to keep the housing 10 perpendicular to the cable 11, ensuring that the housing 10 can move on the surface of the cable 11 and preventing the housing 10 from tilting and hindering movement.

[0032] Further reference Figure 5 Electric slide rails 19 are provided on both sides of the box body 10. A trapezoidal collection box 20 is fixedly installed on the slider of the electric slide rail 19. The inclined surface of the collection box 20 has a collection opening 21. When the box body 10 moves on the surface of the cable 11, it drives the collection box 20 connected to it to move, thereby breaking the ice cone on the cable 11. During the movement of the collection box 20, the ice cone falls into the collection box 20 through the collection opening 21 for collection, preventing the ice cone from falling downwards and injuring passers-by, thus improving safety. At the same time, the height of the collection box 20 can be adjusted according to the length of the ice cone by the electric slide rail 19, which is convenient for the use of ice cones of different lengths and improves the use effect.

[0033] Further reference Figure 5 and Figure 6On both sides of the housing 10 and above the cable 11, L-shaped fixing plates 22 are fixedly installed. At the bottom of the fixing plates 22, sleeves 23 are fixedly installed on the outside of the cable 11. Multiple cutters 24 are fixedly installed inside the sleeves 23. When the cable 11 moves, the fixing plates 22 connected to it also move, thereby causing the sleeves 23 to slide on the surface of the cable 11. The cutters 24 cut the ice covering the surface of the cable 11, which is convenient for subsequent de-icing work.

[0034] Further reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 A fixing rod 25 is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixing plate 22. A cleaning cylinder 26, which is sleeved on the outer surface of the cable 11, is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing rod 25. After the ice on the surface of the cable 11 is broken up, the cleaning cylinder 26 wipes away all the ice and water on the surface of the cable 11 and falls into the collection box 20 below, which greatly improves the de-icing effect and the cleanliness of the cable 11.

[0035] Further reference Figure 5 A liquid storage tank 28 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixing plate 22. The liquid storage tank 28 is filled with de-icing agent. A solenoid valve 29 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the liquid storage tank 28. After the cable 11 is de-iced, the solenoid valve 29 drips the de-icing agent onto the surface of the cable 11, and then slides to both sides, preventing the cable from freezing again after de-icing, which greatly improves the de-icing effect.

[0036] Further reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bottom plate of the collection box 20 is inclined and arc-shaped, which allows the collected ice cones and ice blocks to slide inward for collection. Multiple drainage holes 34 are opened at the inclined bottom end of the bottom plate. A heater 30 is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the collection box 20. The air outlet of the heater 30 passes through the collection box 20 and is fixedly installed with a fan cover 31. The fan cover 31 is located above the drainage holes 34. After the ice cones are collected, the heater 30 works to increase the range of hot air through the fan cover 31, blowing it towards the ice cones and ice blocks to make them melt quickly. This prevents the ice cones and ice blocks from being difficult to melt at low temperatures, which would result in fewer ice cones and ice blocks being collected. After melting into water, they fall from the drainage holes 34. At the same time, the arc-shaped bottom plate of the collection box 20 can deliver hot air upward, thereby accelerating the melting of ice and improving the use effect.

[0037] Further reference Figure 4A top block 27 through which the cable 11 passes is fixedly installed at one end of the cleaning cylinder 26 near the sleeve 23. The top block 27 is hollow and has multiple through holes 33 on the side near the sleeve 23. When cleaning ice on the cable, some ice sticks to the surface of the top block 27, affecting the de-icing effect. The air outlet of the heater 30 is connected to a retractable duct 32. The other end of the duct 32 is connected to the top block 27. When the heater 30 is working, some hot air can be introduced into the interior of the top block 27 and then discharged from the through holes 33, which can melt and remove the stuck ice, thereby improving the de-icing effect.

[0038] It should be noted that the microcontroller 14, motor 18, electric slide rail 19, solenoid valve 29, and heater 30 are all electrically connected to the battery 15.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the small suspended cable de-icing device of this utility model needs to protect the various mechanical structures and related motion logic in this solution. Therefore, it does not elaborate on the various sensors, detectors and driving components required for the actual operation of the various mechanical structures. However, for those skilled in the art, various control systems and electrical connection methods, including various electrical components and driving components, can be completed using conventional technical means. As long as the beneficial effect or the specific actions during the above work can be achieved, it can be implemented. This solution does not impose too many restrictions.

[0040] Furthermore, the microcontroller 14, motor 18, electric slide rail 19, solenoid valve 29, heater 30, and battery 15 of the small suspended cable de-icing device in this utility model are all purchased from the market. Technical personnel in this industry only need to install and operate it according to the accompanying instruction manual, without requiring any creative work from those skilled in the art.

[0041] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes that element.

[0042] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of this application. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that this application is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the conception outlined herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this application should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A small suspended cable de-icing device, comprising a housing (10), characterized in that, The box (10) has a cable (11) running through its interior. A walking mechanism is installed inside the box (10) for the box (10) to move on the surface of the cable (11). Trapezoidal collection boxes (20) are slidably mounted on both sides of the box (10). Collection ports (21) are opened on the inclined surfaces of the collection boxes (20). The bottom plate of the collection boxes (20) is inclined and arc-shaped, and multiple drainage holes (34) are opened on the inclined bottom plate. The upper surface of the collection boxes (20)... A heater (30) is fixedly installed. The air outlet of the heater (30) is connected to a hood (31) located above the drain hole (34). Cleaning tubes (26) that slide against the outside of the cable (11) are fixedly installed on both sides of the housing (10). A top block (27) is fixedly installed at one end of the cleaning tube (26). Multiple through holes (33) are opened on one side of the top block (27). A retractable duct (32) is connected between the through hole (33) and the air outlet of the heater (30).

2. The small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box (10) is fixedly installed with L-shaped fixing plates (22) on both sides, and a fixing rod (25) is fixedly installed on the lower surface of the fixing plate (22). The cleaning cylinder (26) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the fixing rod (25).

3. The small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer end of the fixing plate (22) is fixedly installed with a sleeve (23) that is sleeved on the outside of the cable (11), and a plurality of cutters (24) are fixedly installed on the inner surface of the sleeve (23).

4. A small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Electric slide rails (19) are provided on both sides of the box (10), and the slider of the electric slide rail (19) is fixed to the collection box (20).

5. A small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A liquid storage tank (28) is also fixedly installed on the upper surface of the fixing plate (22), and a solenoid valve (29) is provided at the bottom of the liquid storage tank (28).

6. A small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking mechanism protects the rotation of two sets of rollers (16) installed inside the housing (10), and a transmission component (17) is provided between the two rollers (16) in each set.

7. A small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A solar panel (12) is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the housing (10), and a battery (15) electrically connected to the solar panel (12) is fixedly installed inside the housing (10).

8. A small suspended cable de-icing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A counterweight (13) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the box (10).