A wind power generation and transmission tower convenient to maintain

By adopting a segmented tower structure and maintenance access design, the problem of difficult maintenance of other parts of the wind power tower has been solved, providing a safe and convenient maintenance path and work platform, thus improving maintenance efficiency and safety.

CN224496635UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14JIANGSU RUNKAI POWER EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU RUNKAI POWER EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-08
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The maintenance of other parts of existing wind power towers, such as tower sections and cable channels, is difficult, the structure is complex and there are safety hazards, especially the reliability of steel cable connections and the high risks during maintenance.

Method used

The tower is designed with a segmented structure, which is connected by flanges and bolts. It has a vertical maintenance passage and ladder inside, and is equipped with guardrails and a detachable maintenance platform. The tower has an external maintenance port that connects to the passage. The cable passage has a detachable cover, providing a safe and convenient maintenance path and work platform.

Benefits of technology

It improves the convenience and safety of wind power tower maintenance, reduces the need to climb the tower, lowers safety risks, and simplifies the maintenance process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to wind power generation transmission tower maintenance technical field, specifically disclose a kind of wind power generation transmission tower of being convenient for maintenance, including tower body, transmission equipment being arranged at the top of tower body and the foundation base of connecting tower body and ground, the inside of tower body is provided with maintenance mechanism;Maintenance mechanism includes the vertical maintenance passageway being arranged in the inside of tower body, maintenance passageway is equipped with the ladder of extending along the height direction of tower body, every certain height is provided with the maintenance platform of detachable connection with ladder in maintenance passageway, maintenance personnel enter maintenance passageway through maintenance door, climb to corresponding height along ladder, can carry out maintenance operation on tower body and transmission equipment on maintenance platform, provide safe, convenient maintenance path and work platform for maintenance personnel, and through the maintenance platform of multiple different heights, it is convenient for maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance operation on tower body and transmission equipment at different heights.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wind power transmission tower maintenance technology, and specifically discloses a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain. Background Technology

[0002] Wind power generation refers to converting the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy. It involves transforming the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical kinetic energy, and then further converting that mechanical energy into electrical kinetic energy. The principle of wind power generation is to use wind power to drive the rotation of windmill blades, and then use a speed increaser to increase the rotational speed, thereby driving a generator to produce electricity. Based on windmill technology, a breeze speed of approximately three meters per second (a very light breeze) is sufficient to start generating electricity. Wind power generation equipment is often built on high mountains with abundant wind resources; however, a wind turbine installed at such a height often requires regular inspection and maintenance by maintenance personnel.

[0003] Chinese Patent No. CN215160132U discloses a wind turbine tower maintenance device, including an elevator car, slide rails, a base box, and a top box. The elevator car has slide rails on three sides, and steel cable connectors at the top and bottom of the slide rails, with steel cables attached to the connectors. This maintenance device can safely transport maintenance personnel from the bottom to the top of the wind turbine tower for maintenance. It offers strong stability and good safety. The device provides lighting inside the tower and allows for the rapid transport of large components and tools into the elevator car, improving maintenance efficiency, saving time, and facilitating operation for maintenance personnel. The slide rails on three sides allow the elevator car to move up and down, ensuring strong stability. The steel cables connecting the three sides of the elevator car ensure high safety and prevent accidents such as the elevator car falling off due to cable breakage.

[0004] While the aforementioned documents allow for the inspection and maintenance of the top-mounted wind turbines, their effectiveness is limited when maintaining other parts of the tower, such as tower sections and cable channels. Furthermore, the structure is relatively complex, with multiple sliders, cable connectors, and precision track connections. This requires high-level craftsmanship during manufacturing and installation, increasing technical difficulty and the risk of errors. Additionally, the cables are susceptible to fatigue fracture after long-term use, posing safety hazards during maintenance. Therefore, a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain is needed to address this issue. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model proposes a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain. By setting up maintenance access, ladders, guardrails and a detachable maintenance platform, it provides maintenance personnel with a safe and convenient maintenance path and working platform; the setting of maintenance ports further improves the convenience of maintenance.

[0006] This utility model is implemented as follows: a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain includes a tower body, a power transmission device installed on the top of the tower body, and a foundation base connecting the tower body to the ground. The tower body is a segmented structure, including multiple tower sections connected in sequence. Adjacent tower sections are detachably connected by flanges and bolts. A maintenance mechanism is provided inside the tower body.

[0007] The maintenance mechanism includes a vertical maintenance passage located inside the tower body. The maintenance passage is equipped with a ladder extending along the height of the tower body. Guardrails are installed on both sides of the ladder. Maintenance platforms that are detachably connected to the ladder are installed at regular intervals in the maintenance passage. Guardrails are installed around the upper edge of the maintenance platform.

[0008] The tower body has multiple inspection ports located on the outside of the tower sections, and the inspection ports are connected to the maintenance passage.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the wind power transmission tower of this utility model that is easy to maintain, a fixed platform is provided between the upper end face of the foundation base and the tower body. A cable channel is provided inside the fixed platform. The cable channel is used to accommodate the transmission cable led out from the tower body. Cover plates are detachably connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the cable channel by fixing bolts.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain, an inspection door is provided on the outer wall of the lowest tower section.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain, the steps of the ladder are provided with rubber pads.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain, the surface of the maintenance platform is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model of a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain, a sealing gasket is provided between the plurality of inspection ports and the tower sections.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] Maintenance personnel enter the maintenance passage through the maintenance door, climb the ladder to the corresponding height, and can carry out maintenance work on the tower and power transmission equipment on the maintenance platform. This provides maintenance personnel with a safe and convenient maintenance path and working platform. Moreover, the multiple maintenance platforms at different heights make it convenient for maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance work on the tower and power transmission equipment at different heights.

[0016] With the maintenance access ports on the outside of each tower section connecting to the maintenance passage, maintenance personnel can enter the maintenance passage through the access ports without having to enter the tower from the bottom and then climb the entire tower, which further improves the convenience and safety of maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain, according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of a wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the maintenance platform of this utility model.

[0021] The markings in the diagram are: 1. Tower body; 2. Maintenance passage; 201. Ladder; 202. Guardrail; 203. Maintenance platform; 204. Guardrail; 3. Maintenance opening; 4. Maintenance door; 5. Fixed platform; 501. Cover plate; 502. Cable channel; 6. Foundation base. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments to aid in understanding its content. Unless otherwise specified, the methods used in this invention are conventional methods; the raw materials and apparatus used, unless otherwise specified, are conventional commercially available products.

[0023] Please see Figure 1-3 A wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain includes a tower body 1, a power transmission device installed on the top of the tower body 1, and a foundation base 6 connecting the tower body 1 to the ground. The tower body 1 has a segmented structure, including multiple tower sections connected in sequence. Adjacent tower sections are detachably connected by flanges and bolts. A maintenance mechanism is installed inside the tower body 1.

[0024] The maintenance mechanism includes a vertical maintenance passage 2 located inside the tower body 1. The maintenance passage 2 is equipped with a ladder 201 extending along the height direction of the tower body 1. Guardrails 202 are installed on both sides of the ladder 201. Maintenance platforms 203 that are detachably connected to the ladder 201 are installed at certain intervals in the maintenance passage 2. Guardrails 204 are installed around the upper edge of the maintenance platform 203.

[0025] Multiple inspection ports 3 are provided on the outside of the tower body 1, which are located on the outside of the tower sections. The inspection ports 3 are connected to the inspection channel 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, adjacent tower sections are detachably connected by flanges and bolts, which facilitates the disassembly, maintenance, or replacement of individual tower sections when needed.

[0027] When maintenance of the transmission tower is required, maintenance personnel can enter the maintenance passage 2 through the maintenance door 4, climb up the ladder 201 to the corresponding height, and carry out maintenance work on the tower body 1 and the transmission equipment on the maintenance platform 203. The guardrail 202 and guardrail 204 provide a safe climbing path for maintenance personnel, providing them with a safe and convenient maintenance path and working platform. Furthermore, the multiple maintenance platforms 203 at different heights facilitate maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance work on the tower body 1 and the transmission equipment at different heights.

[0028] The maintenance access port 3 on the outside of each tower section is connected to the maintenance passage 2. Maintenance personnel can directly reach the maintenance access port 3 at a high position through the externally installed ladder or lifting equipment, and then directly enter the maintenance passage 2. This eliminates the need to enter the tower body 1 from the bottom and then climb the entire tower body 1, further improving the convenience and safety of maintenance.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a fixed platform 5 is provided between the upper end face of the base 6 and the tower body 1. A cable channel 502 is provided inside the fixed platform 5. The cable channel 502 is used to accommodate the power transmission cable led out from the tower body 1. Cover plates 501 are detachably connected to the left and right sides of the outer wall of the cable channel 502 by fixing bolts.

[0030] In this embodiment, the cable channel 502 is used to accommodate the power transmission cable led out from the tower body 1, and the removable cover plate 501 facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the cable.

[0031] As a technical optimization of this utility model, an inspection door 4 is provided on the outer wall of the lowest tower section.

[0032] In this embodiment: the inspection door 4 is opened to facilitate maintenance personnel to enter the maintenance passage 2 to maintain the tower body 1.

[0033] As a technical optimization of this utility model, rubber pads are provided at the steps of the ladder 201.

[0034] In this embodiment, the stability of the steps on the climbing ladder 201 can be increased by using rubber pads.

[0035] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the surface of the maintenance platform 203 is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0036] In this embodiment, the anti-slip performance of the maintenance platform 203 can be increased by the anti-slip texture.

[0037] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a sealing gasket is provided between the multiple inspection ports 3 and the tower section.

[0038] In this embodiment, the sealing gasket ensures the airtightness and waterproofness of the tower body 1.

[0039] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When maintenance of the transmission tower is required, maintenance personnel can enter the maintenance passage 2 through the maintenance door 4, climb up the ladder 201 to the corresponding height, and carry out maintenance work on the tower body 1 and the transmission equipment on the maintenance platform 203. The guardrail 202 and the guardrail 204 can provide a safe climbing path for maintenance personnel, providing them with a safe and convenient maintenance path and working platform. Moreover, the multiple maintenance platforms 203 at different heights facilitate maintenance personnel to carry out maintenance work on the tower body 1 and the transmission equipment at different heights.

[0040] The maintenance access 3 on the outside of each tower section is connected to the maintenance passage 2. Maintenance personnel can directly reach the maintenance access 3 at the top through the external ladder or lifting equipment, and then directly enter the maintenance passage 2. There is no need to enter the tower body 1 from the bottom and then climb the entire tower body 1, which further improves the convenience and safety of maintenance.

[0041] The cable channel 502 is used to accommodate the power transmission cables leading out from the tower body 1. At the same time, the removable cover plate 501 facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the cables.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "left", "right", "up", "down", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", "inner", "outer", "back", "middle", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0043] However, the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of implementation of this utility model. Therefore, any substitution of equivalent components or equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of protection of this utility model should still fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain, comprising a tower body (1), transmission equipment installed on top of the tower body (1), and a foundation base (6) connecting the tower body (1) to the ground, characterized in that: The tower body (1) is a segmented structure, comprising multiple tower sections connected in sequence. Adjacent tower sections are detachably connected by flanges and bolts. The tower body (1) is equipped with a maintenance mechanism inside. The maintenance mechanism includes a vertical maintenance passage (2) located inside the tower body (1). The maintenance passage (2) is equipped with a ladder (201) extending along the height direction of the tower body (1). Guardrails (202) are installed on both sides of the ladder (201). Maintenance platforms (203) that are detachably connected to the ladder (201) are installed at certain intervals in the maintenance passage (2). Guardrails (204) are installed around the upper edge of the maintenance platform (203). The tower body (1) has multiple inspection ports (3) located on the outside of the tower sections, and the inspection ports (3) are connected to the inspection channel (2).

2. The wind power transmission tower for easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixed platform (5) is provided between the upper end face of the base (6) and the tower body (1). A cable channel (502) is provided inside the fixed platform (5). The cable channel (502) is used to accommodate the power transmission cable led out from the tower body (1). The left and right sides of the outer wall of the cable channel (502) are detachably connected to the cover plate (501) by fixing bolts.

3. The wind power transmission tower for easy maintenance according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inspection door (4) is provided on the outer wall of the lowest tower section.

4. A wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rubber pads are provided at the steps of the ladder (201).

5. A wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the maintenance platform (203) is provided with anti-slip texture.

6. A wind power transmission tower that is easy to maintain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided between the multiple inspection ports (3) and the tower section.