Washing linkage pumping device

By using a cleaning-linked pumping device and adjusting the pump pressure with a height sensor and pump controller, the wear problem caused by high-pressure operation of the pump is solved, achieving efficient cleaning of the wind turbine tower and extending the pump's lifespan.

CN224592283UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04HUNAN WEIYAO ZHONGCHUANG TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUNAN WEIYAO ZHONGCHUANG TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-23
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

In existing wind turbine tower cleaning devices, the water pumps operate at high pressure, which leads to increased wear and tear on components, shortens their lifespan, and fails to meet the requirements for efficient cleaning.

Method used

A cleaning-linked pumping device is adopted, which obtains cleaning height information through a height sensor, adjusts the working status of the water pump to achieve appropriate pressure operation, and combines a water filter and a solenoid valve to control the nozzle to ensure stable delivery of cleaning fluid.

Benefits of technology

It extends the overall lifespan of the water pump, meets the cleaning needs at different heights, ensures smooth cleaning, and avoids component wear caused by high pressure.

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Abstract

The application discloses a cleaning linkage pumping device, comprising: a linkage pumping module, comprising a box body and a water pump body, a water pump speed reducer, a motor driver, a pressure sensor and a water pump controller arranged in the box body; the water pump body is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet, and the box body is provided with a corresponding opening; the pressure sensor is used for collecting water outlet pressure data of the water outlet; the pressure sensor is electrically connected with the water pump controller; the water pump controller, the motor driver and the water pump speed reducer are electrically connected in sequence; the water pump speed reducer is used for driving the water pump body to operate; a cleaning module; a height sensor is used for obtaining cleaning height information of a position to be cleaned; a control module is in wireless communication with the water pump controller and is electrically connected with the height sensor, is used for obtaining the cleaning height information, and adjusts the water pump controller and then adjusts the working state of the water pump body. The application can realize that the water pump is in suitable pressure working when a wind power tower drum is cleaned.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of water pump technology, and in particular to a cleaning-linked pumping device. Background Technology

[0002] As my country's installed wind power capacity increases year by year, the cleaning and maintenance of wind turbine towers is becoming more and more frequent. Currently, the oil stain cleaning of wind turbine towers is carried out by pumping cleaning fluid with a fixed pressure value. The pumps are always in operation until a fixed pressure is reached before they can be stopped. In order to ensure that the cleaning fluid can be pumped to the top of the wind turbine tower, which is about 100 meters high, the pressure value for stopping the pump is set according to the height of the tower top. This causes the pump to work at a high pressure all the time, which leads to accelerated wear of working parts and reduced life of the pump. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a cleaning-linked pumping device that enables the water pump to operate at a suitable pressure during the cleaning of wind turbine towers.

[0004] The cleaning-linked pumping device according to the first aspect of this application includes: The linkage pumping module includes a housing and a water pump body, a water pump geared motor, a motor driver, a pressure sensor, and a water pump controller housed within the housing. The water pump body has an inlet and an outlet, and the housing has corresponding openings. The inlet is used to inject cleaning fluid, and the outlet is used to output the cleaning fluid. The pressure sensor is used to collect the outlet pressure data. The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the water pump controller. The water pump controller, the motor driver, and the water pump geared motor are electrically connected in sequence. The water pump geared motor drives the water pump body to operate, so that the water pump body pumps the cleaning fluid out of the outlet. A cleaning module, connected to the water outlet, is used to spray the cleaning solution onto the position to be cleaned on the tower. A height sensor is used to acquire the cleaning height information of the location to be cleaned; The control module is wirelessly connected to the water pump controller and electrically connected to the height sensor. It is used to acquire the cleaning height information and adjust the water pump controller to adjust the working state of the water pump body.

[0005] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing includes: The frame, on which the linkage pumping module is fixed; The outer casing is wrapped around the outside of the frame.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing includes: The upper outer shell is a sloping closed structure, and the water pump controller is located within the sloping plane of the sloping closed structure; Side guards are installed on the sides of the upper housing and are fixedly connected to the upper housing by bolts. The bottom outer shell is an integral structure with the frame and is fixedly connected to the side guards by bolts.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the upper outer shell surface is provided with a handle.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, the handle is disposed in the middle of the upper surface of the upper housing.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the linkage pumping module further includes: A water filter is installed at the front end of the water inlet of the water pump body to filter the cleaning solution.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the cleaning module includes: A water pipe, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the water pump body; The nozzle is connected to the other end of the water pipe; The solenoid valve is electrically connected to the control module and is used to control the working state of the nozzle.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the height sensor is disposed on the nozzle.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the axis of the water pump geared motor is perpendicular to the axis of the water pump body.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the water pump geared motor includes a water pump motor and a speed reducer.

[0014] In this embodiment, the cleaning-linked pumping device acquires the cleaning height information of the location to be cleaned through a height sensor, and then adjusts the working state of the water pump according to the actual cleaning height information. This ensures that the water pump operates at a suitable pressure, avoiding accelerated wear of working parts caused by prolonged operation under high pressure, and extending the overall lifespan of the water pump. Furthermore, the water pump pressure meets the pressure requirements of the cleaning module at the corresponding height, ensuring smooth and stable cleaning.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the cleaning linkage pumping device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage pumping module of this application without removing the outer casing; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage pumping module with the outer casing removed, according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the linkage pumping module of this application with the outer casing removed from another perspective.

[0017] Figure label: The pumping module 100, the pump body 110, the pump gear motor 120, the motor driver 130, the pressure sensor 140, and the pump controller 150 are all linked. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0020] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0021] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] The technical solution of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of the cleaning linkage pumping device according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage pumping module of this application without removing the outer casing; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage pumping module with the outer casing removed, according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the linkage pumping module of this application with the outer casing removed, from another perspective. See below for reference. Figures 1 to 4 The embodiments of this application will be further described below.

[0024] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment proposes a cleaning linkage pumping device, which includes a linkage pumping module 100, a cleaning module, a height sensor, and a control module. The linkage pumping module 100 includes a housing and a water pump body 110, a water pump geared motor 120, a motor driver 130, a pressure sensor 140, and a water pump controller 150 disposed within the housing. The water pump body 110 has an inlet and an outlet, and corresponding openings are provided on the housing. The inlet is used to inject cleaning fluid, and the outlet is used to output cleaning fluid. The pressure sensor 140 is used to collect the outlet pressure data. The pressure sensor 140 is electrically connected to the water pump controller 150. The water pump controller 150, the motor driver 130, and the water pump geared motor 120 are electrically connected in sequence. The water pump geared motor 120 is used to drive the water pump body 110 to operate, so that the water pump body 110 pumps the cleaning fluid out of the outlet. The cleaning module, connected to the water outlet, is used to spray cleaning fluid onto the areas on the tower that need cleaning. A height sensor is used to acquire cleaning height information of the area to be cleaned; The control module is wirelessly connected to the water pump controller 150 and electrically connected to the height sensor. It is used to acquire cleaning height information and adjust the water pump controller 150 to adjust the working state of the water pump body 110.

[0025] In this embodiment, the cleaning-linked pumping device acquires the cleaning height information of the location to be cleaned through a height sensor, and then adjusts the working state of the water pump according to the actual cleaning height information. This ensures that the water pump operates at a suitable pressure, avoiding accelerated wear of working parts caused by prolonged operation under high pressure, and extending the overall lifespan of the water pump. Furthermore, the water pump pressure meets the pressure requirements of the cleaning module at the corresponding height, ensuring smooth and stable cleaning.

[0026] It should be noted that the cleaning and maintenance of wind turbine towers can be carried out by wall-climbing robots. The wall-climbing robots carry the cleaning module to the area of ​​the wind turbine tower that needs to be cleaned, and complete the cleaning as they climb higher.

[0027] The aforementioned height sensor can be installed on the cleaning module or mounted on the corresponding wall-climbing robot. It can collect the real-time height of the wall-climbing robot to obtain the cleaning height information at the actual cleaning location. Based on this cleaning height information, the optimal water pump working pressure can be determined so as to meet the cleaning spray pressure requirements without causing the water pump to be under high working pressure for a long time.

[0028] The aforementioned control module acquires the cleaning height information, adjusts the water pump controller 150, and thus adjusts the working state of the water pump body 110. It can automatically superimpose the head pressure loss value calculated based on the height at the end of the water pump outlet pipe with the set value to achieve follow-up pressure control of the water pump. Specifically, for example, if the initial pump start pressure is set to 400 kPa, the initial pump stop pressure is set to 800 kPa, and the pressure per meter drop is set to 10 kPa, when the real-time height is 40 m, the control module adjusts the water pump controller 150 so that the pump start pressure of the water pump body 110 is 40 × 10 + 400 = 800 kPa and the pump stop pressure is 40 × 10 + 800 = 1200 kPa.

[0029] The pressure sensor 140 is installed at the outlet of the water pump body 110 to measure the pressure at the outlet of the water pump body 110. The pressure sensor 140 can feed back the collected analog signal to the water pump controller 150. The water pump controller 150 can determine whether the target pressure value has been reached and whether it is necessary to continue to adjust the working state of the water pump body 110 based on the feedback pressure value.

[0030] In some implementations, the control module can select between two working modes: a fixed pressure mode, which controls the pump to start and stop according to the set fixed start and stop pressures; and an automatic pressure mode, which automatically superimposes the head pressure loss value calculated based on the height of the pump outlet pipe end with the set value to achieve follow-up pressure control of the pump. The two modes can adapt to different working scenarios and meet different working needs.

[0031] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the water pump controller 150 can be an integrated smart control box, which may have operation buttons or a display screen to facilitate human-machine interaction and adjust control according to actual conditions.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing includes: The frame and the linkage pumping module 100 are fixed on the frame; The outer casing is wrapped around the outside of the frame.

[0033] In this embodiment, the linkage pumping module 100 is fixed inside the frame. The frame is a frame structure that serves as a fixed support. The outer shell is wrapped around the frame, which provides waterproof and dustproof protection for the linkage pumping module 100.

[0034] In some embodiments, the housing includes: The upper outer shell is a sloping closed structure, and the water pump controller 150 is located in the sloping plane of the sloping closed structure. Side guards are installed on the sides of the upper housing and are fixedly connected to the upper housing by bolts. The bottom outer shell is an integral structure with the frame and is fixedly connected to the side guards by bolts.

[0035] In this embodiment, the aforementioned sloping enclosed structure can be designed as a sloping, arc-shaped enclosed structure for the upper outer shell, with a smooth transition, making it both practical and aesthetically pleasing. The side guards are fixed to the upper outer shell via bolts, and this detachable connection method facilitates the inspection and maintenance of the internal equipment. The bottom outer shell is an integral structure with the frame, enhancing the stability of the entire enclosure. Simultaneously, its connection to the side guards via bolts forms a complete protective system.

[0036] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the water pump controller 150 can be an intelligent control box, embedded in the inclined plane of the upper housing, to facilitate cable plugging and unplugging, as well as button operation, etc.

[0037] In some embodiments, a handle is provided on the surface of the upper housing. In this embodiment, the handle facilitates the handling and movement of the linkage pumping module 100.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, a handle is located in the middle of the upper surface of the upper housing. The handle's location in the middle of the upper surface of the upper housing ensures balanced force distribution when transporting the linkage pumping module 100.

[0039] In some implementations, the handle can be angled to facilitate operation; specifically, it can be angled at 45°.

[0040] In some implementations, the handle can be a folding handle. Folding handles can reduce the space occupied.

[0041] In some embodiments, the linkage pumping module 100 further includes: A water filter is installed at the front end of the water inlet of the water pump body 110 to filter the cleaning solution.

[0042] In this embodiment, the water filter can effectively filter impurities in the water flowing into the pump body 110, ensuring the healthy operation of the pump body 110 and extending its service life.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning module includes: A water pipe, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the water pump body 110; The nozzle connects to the other end of the water pipe; The solenoid valve, electrically connected to the control module, is used to control the working status of the nozzle.

[0044] In this embodiment, a solenoid valve is located at the end of the water pipe near the nozzle, and can be used to adjust the spray on / off state and flow rate of the nozzle. The water pipe can be made of a material with good pressure resistance and corrosion resistance to ensure that there will be no cracking or leakage during the delivery of high-pressure cleaning fluid. The nozzle can be an adjustable nozzle, which can adjust the spray angle and range according to different cleaning needs to improve cleaning efficiency and effect.

[0045] In some implementations, a height sensor is located at the nozzle. In this implementation, the height sensor is at the same height as the nozzle, allowing it to acquire the desired height value.

[0046] In some embodiments, the axis of the water pump geared motor 120 is perpendicular to the axis of the water pump body 110. In this embodiment, the axes of the motor and the geared motor are perpendicular to the axes of the water pump body 110, forming a 90° angle, which makes the overall structure of the linkage pumping module more compact and saves space.

[0047] In some embodiments, the water pump geared motor 120 includes a water pump motor and a gearbox.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0049] Although the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application. The scope of this application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cleaning linkage pumping device for cleaning a tower drum, characterized by, include: The linkage pumping module includes a housing and a water pump body, a water pump geared motor, a motor driver, a pressure sensor, and a water pump controller housed within the housing. The water pump body has an inlet and an outlet, and the housing has corresponding openings. The inlet is used to inject cleaning fluid, and the outlet is used to output the cleaning fluid. The pressure sensor is used to collect the outlet pressure data. The pressure sensor is electrically connected to the water pump controller. The water pump controller, the motor driver, and the water pump geared motor are electrically connected in sequence. The water pump geared motor drives the water pump body to operate, so that the water pump body pumps the cleaning fluid out of the outlet. A cleaning module, connected to the water outlet, is used to spray the cleaning solution onto the position to be cleaned on the tower. A height sensor is used to acquire the cleaning height information of the location to be cleaned; The control module is wirelessly connected to the water pump controller and electrically connected to the height sensor. It is used to acquire the cleaning height information and adjust the water pump controller to adjust the working state of the water pump body.

2. The cleaning linked pumping device of claim 1, wherein, The enclosure includes: The frame, on which the linkage pumping module is fixed; The outer casing is wrapped around the outside of the frame.

3. The cleaning linked pumping device of claim 2, wherein, The outer casing includes: The upper outer shell is a sloping closed structure, and the water pump controller is located within the sloping plane of the sloping closed structure; Side guards are installed on the sides of the upper housing and are fixedly connected to the upper housing by bolts. The bottom outer shell is an integral structure with the frame and is fixedly connected to the side guards by bolts.

4. The cleaning linkage pumping device of claim 3, wherein, The upper outer shell surface is provided with a handle.

5. The cleaning linkage pumping device of claim 4, wherein, The handle is located in the middle of the upper surface of the upper outer shell.

6. The cleaning linked pumping device of claim 1, wherein, The linkage pumping module also includes: A water filter is installed at the front end of the water inlet of the water pump body to filter the cleaning solution.

7. The cleaning linked pumping device of claim 1, wherein, The cleaning module includes: A water pipe, one end of which is connected to the outlet of the water pump body; The nozzle is connected to the other end of the water pipe; The solenoid valve is electrically connected to the control module and is used to control the working state of the nozzle.

8. The cleaning linkage pumping device of claim 7, wherein, The height sensor is located on the nozzle.

9. The cleaning linked pumping device of claim 1, wherein, The axis of the water pump reducer motor is perpendicular to the axis of the water pump body.

10. The cleaning linkage pumping device of claim 1 or 9, wherein, The water pump geared motor includes a water pump motor and a speed reducer.