Spent fuel auxiliary hoist device
By combining a rotary and translational drive mechanism with a take-up reel and an electromagnetic actuator, the design of the spent fuel hoisting device enables precise multi-angle hoisting and adaptive clamping, solving the problems of insufficient flexibility and stability of existing devices and improving transportation safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WANNA SHENHE HLDG GRP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of spent fuel auxiliary hoisting technology, specifically relating to a spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device. Background Technology
[0002] In the nuclear industry, the safe transportation and handling of spent fuel is a crucial aspect. Spent fuel is typically stored in specialized containers, which are then placed in pools of water for unified storage. To improve storage and processing efficiency, the pools are large, and the spent fuel must be precisely stacked in specific locations within the pools to ensure storage stability. Care must be taken during the hoisting process to prevent damage to the containers and subsequent leaks.
[0003] Existing spent fuel lifting devices have numerous limitations in practical applications. Some devices have a simplistic structural design, resulting in poor flexibility during lifting and difficulty in achieving precise lifting from multiple angles and directions, leading to inefficient lifting tasks under complex conditions. Furthermore, some devices lack stability, easily swaying or shifting during lifting, increasing the risk of spent fuel falling and seriously threatening the safety of operators and the surrounding environment. In addition, existing clamping structures are ineffective at securing spent fuel, lacking an effective adaptive adjustment mechanism, making it difficult to stably clamp spent fuel of different specifications, potentially causing accidents during transportation due to insecure clamping. In view of the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, there is an urgent need to design a new type of spent fuel auxiliary lifting device to improve the flexibility, stability, and safety of lifting operations. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device, including a base, a turntable rotatably mounted on the base, the turntable being driven to rotate by a rotary drive mechanism, a crossbeam mounted on the turntable, a movable groove provided on the crossbeam, slide rails provided on both sides of the movable groove, a movable plate provided above the movable groove, sliders fixedly connected to both sides of the movable plate, the sliders being slidably fitted onto corresponding slide rails, the movable plate being driven to move along the slide rails by a translation drive mechanism, a hanging plate provided below the movable groove, a cable and several hoisting ropes fixedly connected to the hanging plate, several take-up reels mounted on the movable plate, the cable and hoisting ropes corresponding to and fixedly connected to the take-up reels, the take-up reels being driven to rotate by a rotary drive mechanism, a clamping groove provided on the lower surface of the hanging plate, several mounting grooves provided around the clamping groove, clamping plates provided in the mounting grooves, the clamping plates being controlled by electromagnetic actuators to extend or retract into the mounting grooves, the electromagnetic actuators being connected to cables, and the cables being connected to a power source through a switch.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the turntable is fixedly connected to the middle of the crossbeam, and there are two hanging plates and two movable plates, with the two movable plates located on both sides of the turntable.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a top plate is fixedly connected to the turntable, and both ends of the crossbeam are fixedly connected to the top plate by inclined cables.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the rotary drive mechanism includes a first motor, which drives the turntable to rotate through a plurality of first gears, and the turntable is rotatably mounted on the base through bearings.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the translation drive mechanism includes a second motor, a rack is provided on one side of the slide rail, a second gear is meshed on the rack, the second motor is fixedly mounted on the movable plate, and the second motor drives the second gear to rotate.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, the rotation drive mechanism includes a third motor, which drives the corresponding take-up reel to rotate.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device of this utility model uses a rotary drive mechanism to drive the turntable to rotate, which, in conjunction with a translation drive mechanism, moves the movable plate. This enables the device to achieve precise hoisting from multiple angles and directions, greatly improving hoisting flexibility and effectively adapting to complex working conditions. The structural design of the turntable connecting the middle of the crossbeam, the installation of inclined cables, and the double movable plate and double hanging plate enhances overall stability and reduces the risk of hoisting sway. The cooperation between the take-up reel and the rotary drive mechanism allows for flexible control of the lifting and lowering of the hanging plate. The electromagnetic actuator controls the extension and retraction of the clamping plate, which can adaptively clamp different specifications of spent fuel, ensuring transportation safety and effectively avoiding accidents caused by insecure clamping. This comprehensively protects the safety and reliability of nuclear facility operation. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the suspended platform. Detailed Implementation
[0014] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0017] like Figure 1-3As shown, the spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device includes a base 1, on which a turntable 2 is rotatably mounted. The turntable 2 is driven to rotate by a rotary drive mechanism. A crossbeam 3 is mounted on the turntable 2, and a movable groove 4 is provided on the crossbeam 3. Slide rails 5 are provided on both sides of the movable groove 4. A movable plate 6 is provided above the movable groove 4. Slider blocks are fixedly connected to both sides of the movable plate 6, and the sliders are slidably mounted on the corresponding slide rails 5. The movable plate 6 is driven to move along the slide rails 5 by a translation drive mechanism. A lifting plate 7 is provided below the movable groove 4. The lifting plate 7 is fixedly connected to... A cable 8 and several lifting ropes 9 are connected to a movable plate 6. Several take-up reels 10 are installed on the movable plate 6. The cable 8 and lifting ropes 9 correspond to and are fixedly connected to the corresponding take-up reels 10. The take-up reels 10 are driven to rotate by a rotary drive mechanism. The lower surface of the suspended plate 7 is provided with a clamping groove 11. Several mounting grooves 12 are provided around the clamping groove 11. Clamping plates 13 are respectively provided in the mounting grooves 12. The clamping plates 13 are controlled by electromagnetic actuators 16 to extend or retract from the mounting grooves 12. The electromagnetic actuators 16 are connected to the cable 8, and the cable 8 is connected to a power source through a switch. Spent fuel is placed in a special container. The take-up reels 10 rotate synchronously to release the line, causing the suspended plate 7 to descend. The suspended plate 7 lands on the special container containing spent fuel, so that the upper end of the special container fits into the clamping groove 11. The electromagnetic actuators 16 control the clamping plates 13 to extend out of the mounting grooves 12 and clamp the upper end of the special container. The upper part of the dedicated container is generally pre-drilled with several lifting holes for hoisting. Corresponding pins can be inserted into these holes when the clamping plate 13 clamps the dedicated container, further improving the safety of the spent fuel hoisting process. After the clamping plate 13 clamps the dedicated container, the take-up reel 10 rotates in the opposite direction to take in the line, causing the lifting plate 7 to lift the dedicated container. The turntable 2 and crossbeam 3 rotate, and the movable plate 6 moves on the slide rail 5, moving the dedicated container to a specific position above the water tank. Finally, the dedicated container descends, and the electromagnetic actuator 16 controls the clamping plate 13 to retract into the mounting slot 12, placing the dedicated container in place. To facilitate the movement of the entire spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device, the base 1 can be installed on a movable frame spanning the water tank. The movable frame is equipped with pulleys for easy relocation, allowing multiple water tanks to be configured with one spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device. For large-capacity water tanks, the base 1 can also be fixed in the middle of the water tank.
[0018] Furthermore, the turntable 2 is fixedly connected to the middle of the crossbeam 3, with two hanging plates 7 and two movable plates 6, located on opposite sides of the turntable 2. This allows the turntable 2 to be positioned in the middle of the water tank, enabling simultaneous operation at two workstations by rotating the crossbeam 3, thus improving the efficiency of spent fuel hoisting.
[0019] Furthermore, a top plate 14 is fixedly connected to the turntable 2, and both ends of the crossbeam 3 are fixedly connected to the top plate 14 via inclined cables 15. The inclined cables 15 improve the load-bearing capacity of the crossbeam 3.
[0020] Furthermore, the rotary drive mechanism includes a first motor, which drives the turntable 2 to rotate via a plurality of first gears. The turntable 2 is rotatably mounted on the base 1 via bearings.
[0021] Furthermore, the translation drive mechanism includes a second motor, a rack is provided on one side of the slide rail 5, a second gear is meshed on the rack, the second motor is fixedly mounted on the movable plate 6, and the second motor drives the second gear to rotate.
[0022] Furthermore, the rotation drive mechanism includes a third motor, which drives the corresponding take-up reel 10 to rotate. The first motor, second motor, and third motor (not shown in the figures) are all prior art.
[0023] It is worth mentioning that the technical features of motors, electromagnetic actuators, etc. involved in this utility model patent application should be regarded as prior art. The specific structure, working principle, and possible control methods and spatial arrangement of these technical features can be adopted using conventional choices in the field, and should not be regarded as the utility model point of this utility model patent. This utility model patent will not be further elaborated in detail.
[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make many modifications and variations based on the concept of the present invention without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of the present invention through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experimentation on the basis of the prior art should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device, characterized in that, The device includes a base, on which a turntable is rotatably mounted. The turntable is driven to rotate by a rotary drive mechanism. A crossbeam is mounted on the turntable, and the crossbeam has a movable groove. Slide rails are provided on both sides of the movable groove. A movable plate is located above the movable groove, and sliders are fixedly connected to both sides of the movable plate. The sliders are slidably fitted onto the corresponding slide rails. The movable plate is driven to move along the slide rails by a translation drive mechanism. A hanging plate is located below the movable groove, and cables and several lifting ropes are fixedly connected to the hanging plate. Several take-up reels are mounted on the movable plate, and the cables and lifting ropes correspond to and are fixedly connected to the corresponding take-up reels. The take-up reels are driven to rotate by a rotary drive mechanism. A clamping groove is provided on the lower surface of the hanging plate, and several mounting grooves are provided around the clamping groove. Each mounting groove has a clamping plate, and the clamping plates are controlled by electromagnetic actuators to extend or retract into the mounting grooves. The electromagnetic actuators are connected to cables, and the cables are connected to a power source via a switch.
2. The spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The turntable is fixedly connected to the middle of the crossbeam. There are two hanging plates and two movable plates, with the two movable plates located on both sides of the turntable.
3. The spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A top plate is fixedly connected to the turntable, and both ends of the crossbeam are fixedly connected to the top plate by inclined cables.
4. The spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotary drive mechanism includes a first motor, which drives the turntable to rotate through a plurality of first gears. The turntable is rotatably mounted on the base through bearings.
5. The spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The translation drive mechanism includes a second motor, a rack on one side of the slide rail, a second gear meshing on the rack, and the second motor is fixedly mounted on the movable plate, driving the second gear to rotate.
6. The spent fuel auxiliary hoisting device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation drive mechanism includes a third motor, which drives the corresponding take-up reel to rotate.