A cable drum protection device

By installing a torque sensor and feedback control system on the cable reel, the motor speed is dynamically adjusted, solving the problem of slack or tightness of the cable reel caused by speed mismatch. This achieves stable cable winding and unwinding, reduces the risk of accidents, and is suitable for complex automation scenarios.

CN224530352UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21JIANGSU WEIHUA OCEAN HEAVY IND CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU WEIHUA OCEAN HEAVY IND CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing cable reels are prone to breakage due to excessive tension during use. Inconsistency between the winding speed and the cable movement speed can lead to slack or excessive tightness. Cables in the same trench may become entangled due to uncoordinated movement, affecting the normal operation and safety of the equipment.

Method used

Employing a torque sensor, feedback control system, motor speed control module, and alarm system, the system dynamically adjusts the motor speed by real-time detection of the cable's stress state, ensuring that the winding speed is synchronized with the cable's movement speed, and triggers an alarm in case of overload to prevent cable damage.

Benefits of technology

It enables stable operation of cable reels, extends cable life, reduces equipment damage and safety accident risks, improves cable winding and unwinding efficiency, reduces manual intervention and maintenance costs, and is suitable for complex automated scenarios with multiple cables running in parallel.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a cable drum protection device, including torque sensor, feedback control system, motor speed regulation module and alarm system, torque sensor installs in the most lower extreme of cable conductor frame, is used for real -time detection cable's stress condition, feedback control system is connected with torque sensor signal, is used for the numerical value feedback of torque sensor detection to cable drum motor and alarm system, motor speed regulation module is connected with feedback control system signal, is used for according to torque sensor feedback signal dynamic adjustment cable drum motor's rotating speed of transmission of feedback control system, alarm system is connected with feedback control system signal, is used for when cable stress exceeds the maximum tensile force threshold value and triggers the alarm. Solved the cable because of the tensile force is easy to be pulled apart because of too big, the winding speed and cable movement speed are not identical, lead to cable slack or overstrained, the cable in the same ditch because of the incoordination and occurs winding.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cables, and in particular to a cable reel protection device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, cable reels are widely used in automation projects for cable winding and unwinding operations. However, existing cable reels have the following problems during use: 1. Cables are easily broken due to excessive tension; 2. The winding speed and the cable movement speed are inconsistent, resulting in the cable being either slack or excessively taut; 3. Cables in the same trench become entangled due to uncoordinated movement. These problems not only affect the normal operation of equipment, but may also cause cable damage and safety accidents. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a protective device that can monitor the stress state of cables in real time and automatically adjust accordingly. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a cable reel protection device that solves the problems in the prior art where cables are easily broken due to excessive tension; the reel speed and the cable movement speed are inconsistent, resulting in the cable being either slack or overly tight; and cables in the same trench become entangled due to uncoordinated movement. The technical solutions adopted in the embodiments of this application are as follows.

[0004] A cable reel protection device includes a torque sensor, a feedback control system, a motor speed control module, and an alarm system. The torque sensor is installed at the bottom of the cable tray to detect the cable's stress in real time. The feedback control system is connected to the torque sensor and feeds back the detected values ​​to the cable reel motor and the alarm system. The motor speed control module is connected to the feedback control system and dynamically adjusts the cable reel motor's speed based on the torque sensor feedback signal transmitted by the feedback control system. The alarm system is connected to the feedback control system and triggers an alarm when the cable stress exceeds a maximum tensile force threshold.

[0005] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the number of torque sensors is two, which are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cable tray.

[0006] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the feedback control system has a built-in signal processing unit for processing the signals transmitted by the torque sensor and generating motor speed adjustment commands and alarm trigger commands.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the alarm system includes an audible and visual alarm module, which is used to emit sound and light signals to alert the operator.

[0008] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: the motor speed control module adopts a frequency conversion speed control method to achieve precise adjustment of the speed of the cable reel motor.

[0009] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages: 1. By employing two torque sensors symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cable tray, subtle changes in cable stress can be accurately captured. The feedback control system processes the sensor data in real time and precisely adjusts the motor speed via frequency conversion speed regulation to ensure synchronization between the winding speed and the cable movement speed. This completely solves the problem of slack or excessive tightness caused by speed mismatch in traditional cable reels, extending cable lifespan. When the cable stress exceeds a preset threshold, the alarm system immediately triggers an audible and visual alarm. Simultaneously, the feedback control system automatically adjusts the motor speed or stops the machine to prevent the cable from breaking due to excessive tension, effectively reducing the risk of equipment damage and safety accidents, and ensuring production continuity. The built-in signal processing unit filters and amplifies the sensor data, improving signal accuracy and anti-interference capabilities, ensuring rapid response and accurate judgment of the control system. Even under complex working conditions, it can reliably achieve motor speed regulation and alarm triggering, improving the stability and reliability of the device. The dynamic speed regulation function significantly improves the coordination of cable movement in the same trench, avoiding entanglement caused by speed differences. It reduces manual intervention, lowers maintenance costs, and improves cable winding and unwinding efficiency, making it particularly suitable for complex automated scenarios with multiple cables running in parallel. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cable reel protection device in this utility model.

[0011] In the diagram: 1. Cable tray; 2. Torque sensor; 3. Cable reel motor; 4. Feedback control system; 5. Alarm system. Detailed Implementation

[0012] This application provides a cable reel protection device that solves the problems in the prior art where cables are easily broken due to excessive tension; the reel speed and the cable movement speed are inconsistent, resulting in the cable being either slack or overly tight; and cables in the same trench become entangled due to uncoordinated movement.

[0013] The technical solution in this application embodiment is to solve the above problems, and the overall idea is as follows: To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0014] A cable reel protection device includes a torque sensor 2, a feedback control system 4, a motor speed control module, and an alarm system 5. The torque sensor 2 is installed at the bottom of the cable conductor frame 1 to detect the stress on the cable in real time. The feedback control system 4 is signal-connected to the torque sensor 2 and is used to feed back the value detected by the torque sensor 2 to the cable reel motor 3 and the alarm system 5. The motor speed control module is signal-connected to the feedback control system 4 and is used to dynamically adjust the speed of the cable reel motor 3 according to the feedback signal from the torque sensor 2 transmitted by the feedback control system 4. The alarm system 5 is signal-connected to the feedback control system 4 and is used to trigger an alarm when the cable stress exceeds the maximum tensile force threshold.

[0015] There are two torque sensors 2, which are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cable tray 1.

[0016] The feedback control system 4 has a built-in signal processing unit for processing the signals transmitted by the torque sensor 2 and generating motor speed adjustment commands and alarm trigger commands.

[0017] The alarm system 5 includes an audible and visual alarm module, which emits sound and light signals to alert the operator.

[0018] The motor speed control module adopts frequency conversion speed control to achieve precise adjustment of the speed of the cable reel motor 3.

[0019] By employing two torque sensors 2 symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cable tray 1, subtle changes in cable stress can be accurately captured. The feedback control system 4 processes the sensor data in real time and precisely adjusts the motor speed via frequency conversion speed regulation to ensure synchronization between the winding speed and the cable movement speed. This completely solves the problem of slack or excessive tightness caused by speed mismatch in traditional cable reels, extending cable lifespan. When the cable stress exceeds a preset threshold, the alarm system 5 immediately triggers an audible and visual alarm. Simultaneously, the feedback control system 4 automatically adjusts the motor speed or stops the machine to prevent the cable from breaking due to excessive tension, effectively reducing the risk of equipment damage and safety accidents, and ensuring production continuity. The built-in signal processing unit filters and amplifies the sensor data, improving signal accuracy and anti-interference capabilities, ensuring rapid response and accurate judgment of the control system. Even under complex working conditions, reliable motor speed regulation and alarm triggering can be achieved, improving the stability and reliability of the device. The dynamic speed regulation function significantly improves the coordination of cable movement within the same trench, avoiding entanglement caused by speed differences. It reduces manual intervention, lowers maintenance costs, and improves cable winding and unwinding efficiency, making it particularly suitable for complex automated scenarios with multiple cables running in parallel.

[0020] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0021] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A cable reel protection device, characterized in that, The system includes a torque sensor (2), a feedback control system (4), a motor speed control module, and an alarm system (5): The torque sensor (2) is installed at the bottom of the cable conductor frame (1) to detect the stress on the cable in real time; the feedback control system (4) is connected to the torque sensor (2) and is used to feed back the value detected by the torque sensor (2) to the cable reel motor (3) and the alarm system (5); the motor speed control module is connected to the feedback control system (4) and is used to dynamically adjust the speed of the cable reel motor (3) according to the feedback signal from the torque sensor (2) transmitted by the feedback control system (4); the alarm system (5) is connected to the feedback control system (4) and is used to trigger an alarm when the cable stress exceeds the maximum tensile threshold.

2. The cable reel protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The torque sensor (2) is two in number and is symmetrically installed at the bottom of the cable tray (1).

3. The cable reel protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feedback control system (4) has a built-in signal processing unit for processing the signal transmitted by the torque sensor (2) and generating motor speed adjustment instructions and alarm trigger instructions.

4. The cable reel protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The alarm system (5) includes an audible and visual alarm module, which emits sound and light signals to alert the operator.

5. The cable reel protection device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The motor speed control module adopts frequency conversion speed control to achieve precise adjustment of the speed of the cable reel motor (3).