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11.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10161381B2
公开(公告)日：2018-12-25
申请号：US14852899
申请日：2015-09-14
Applicant: General Electric Company
IPC: F03D1/06
Abstract: Rotor blades and methods for joining blade components of rotor blades are provided. A method includes positioning an insert between and in contact with a first blade component and a second blade component. At least one of the first blade component or the second blade component includes a thermoplastic resin. The insert includes a thermoplastic resin and an energy absorptive pigment. The method further includes heating the thermoplastic resin of the at least one of the first blade component or the second blade component and the thermoplastic resin of the insert. The method further includes cooling the thermoplastic resin of the at least one of the first blade component or the second blade component and the thermoplastic resin of the insert. The heating step and the cooling step join the first blade component, the second blade component and the insert together.
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公开(公告)号：US10087912B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-02
申请号：US14610041
申请日：2015-01-30
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： James Robert Tobin , Stefan Herr , Scott Gabell Riddell , Michael Christopher Booth
Abstract: Universal vortex generators for wind turbine rotor blades and methods of manufacturing same are disclosed. The vortex generator includes a base portion configured for attachment to at least one of a suction side surface or a pressure side surface of the rotor blade and at least one airflow modifying element extending from the base portion. In addition, the airflow modifying element includes one or more discontinuities configured therein so as to increase flexibility of the vortex generator.
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公开(公告)号：US20180264760A1
公开(公告)日：2018-09-20
申请号：US15985840
申请日：2018-05-22
Applicant: General Electric Company
CPC classification number: B29C73/10 , B29C33/306 , B29C33/3892 , B29C33/40 , B29C33/42 , B29C33/74 , B29C65/08 , B29C73/12 , B29C2033/0094 , B29K2105/06 , B29K2901/12 , B29L2031/085 , Y02P70/523
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed methods for modifying molds of rotor blades of a wind turbine. In certain embodiments, the blade mold is constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material optionally reinforced with a fiber material. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying at least one blade mold addition for the mold of the rotor blade and positioning the blade mold addition at a predetermined location of the mold of the rotor blade. Further, the blade mold addition is constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material. Thus, the method includes applying at least one of heat, pressure, or one or more chemicals at an interface of the blade mold addition and the mold so as to join the blade mold addition to the mold. In further embodiments, the methods described herein are also directed repairing thermoplastic blade molds.
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公开(公告)号：US20180135602A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-17
申请号：US15351486
申请日：2016-11-15
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： James Robert Tobin , Richard Hardison , Jamie T. Livingston
CPC classification number: F03D80/30 , F03D1/0675 , F05B2230/23 , F05B2230/80 , F05B2250/183 , Y02E10/721 , Y02P70/523
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to tip extensions for wind turbine rotor blades and methods of installing same. The method includes removing a removable blade tip of a lightning protection system from the rotor blade so as to expose a down conductor of the lightning protection system. The method also includes securing a conductive extension to the down conductor. Moreover, the method includes sliding the first end of the tip extension over the conductive extension so as to overlap the rotor blade at the tip end. In addition, the method includes securing the removable blade tip to the conductive extension at the second end of the tip extension. Further, the method includes securing the tip extension to the rotor blade.
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公开(公告)号：US09919488B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-20
申请号：US14219131
申请日：2014-03-19
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： Michael Christopher Booth , Scott Gabell Riddell , James Robert Tobin , William Max Gobeli
IPC: B29D99/00 , F03D1/06 , B29C51/10 , B29C44/18 , B29C51/12 , B29K25/00 , B29C51/26 , B29L31/08 , B29K75/00
CPC classification number: B29D99/0025 , B29C44/18 , B29C51/105 , B29C51/12 , B29C51/267 , B29C65/00 , B29D99/0028 , B29K2025/06 , B29K2025/08 , B29K2075/00 , B29K2995/0063 , B29L2031/085 , F03D1/0675 , F03D1/0683 , F05B2240/122 , Y02E10/721 , Y02P70/523
Abstract: Methods of manufacturing rotor blade components for a wind turbine and rotor blade components produced in accordance with such methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method generally includes heating first and second sheets of thermoplastic material to a forming temperature; placing the first sheet of thermoplastic material within a first half of a thermoforming mold and the second sheet of thermoplastic material in an opposite, second half of the thermoforming mold; forming the first sheet of thermoplastic material to the first half of the thermoforming mold; forming the second sheet of thermoplastic material to the second half of the thermoforming mold; compressing the first and second halves of the thermoforming mold so as to join at least a portion of the first and second sheets together; and, releasing the joined first and second sheets of thermoplastic material from the thermoforming mold so as to form the rotor blade component.
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公开(公告)号：US09709030B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-18
申请号：US14318964
申请日：2014-06-30
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： James Robert Tobin , Thomas Joseph Fischetti , William Max Gobeli
IPC: B29C44/12 , B29C44/14 , F03D1/06 , B29K105/04 , B29K75/00 , B29K675/00 , B29L31/08
CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 , B29C44/1285 , B29C44/14 , B29K2075/00 , B29K2105/04 , B29K2675/00 , B29L2031/085 , F05B2240/301 , F05B2260/96 , F05B2280/4003 , F05B2280/6012 , Y02E10/721 , Y02P70/523
Abstract: Methods of manufacturing rotor blade components for a wind turbine and rotor blade components produced in accordance with such methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method generally includes providing a mold of the rotor blade component; coating at least a portion of an interior surface of the mold with an elastomeric material; inserting impletion material within the mold so as to at least partially reduce an open internal volume within the mold; inserting a foam material within the mold; and, removing the rotor blade component from the mold, wherein the elastomeric material forms a cover skin around at least a portion of the rotor blade component. In an alternative embodiment, the method includes providing at least one support member defining a profile for the rotor blade component on a mold surface; coating at least a portion of the support member with an elastomeric material; and, allowing the elastomeric material to cure on the mold surface so as to form the rotor blade component.
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公开(公告)号：US20170107969A1
公开(公告)日：2017-04-20
申请号：US15396919
申请日：2017-01-03
Applicant: General Electric Company
Inventor： James Robert Tobin , Scott Gabell Riddell , Michael Christopher Booth , Megan Michela Wilson
IPC: F03D1/06
CPC classification number: F03D1/0633 , F03D1/0675 , F05B2240/122 , F05B2240/221 , F05B2240/30 , F05B2240/32 , F05B2250/711 , F05B2250/712 , F05B2260/96 , F05B2280/2003 , F05B2280/4004 , Y02E10/721 , Y02E10/726
Abstract: Rotor blade assemblies for wind turbines are provided. A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade. In some embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a surface feature configured on an exterior surface of the rotor blade, the surface feature having an exterior mounting surface. At least a portion of the exterior mounting surface has a contour in an uninstalled state that is different from a curvature of the exterior surface of the rotor blade at a mount location of the surface feature on the rotor blade. In other embodiments, the rotor blade assembly further includes a seal member surrounding at least a portion of a perimeter of the surface feature. The seal member contacts and provides a transition between the exterior surface and the surface feature.
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公开(公告)号：US20170074239A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-16
申请号：US14852910
申请日：2015-09-14
Applicant: General Electric Company
IPC: F03D1/06
CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 , B60P3/40 , B60P7/12 , F03D13/40 , F05B2230/60 , Y02E10/721 , Y02P70/523 , Y10T29/49337 , Y10T29/49895
Abstract: Methods for assembling rotor blades are provided. A method includes receiving a first portion of a rotor blade at an erection site. The method further includes receiving a second portion of the rotor blade at the erection site. The method further includes aligning the first portion and the second portion at the erection site, the first portion and the second portion supported on a fixture system when aligned. The method further includes connecting a blade component of the first portion and a blade component of the second portion together at the erection site.
Abstract translation: 提供组装转子叶片的方法。 一种方法包括在勃起部位处接收转子叶片的第一部分。 该方法还包括在竖立位置接收转子叶片的第二部分。 该方法还包括在安装位置处对准第一部分和第二部分，第一部分和第二部分在对准时被支撑在固定系统上。 该方法还包括将第一部分的叶片部件和第二部分的叶片部件在竖立部位处连接在一起。
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公开(公告)号：US20170074236A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-16
申请号：US14852945
申请日：2015-09-14
Applicant: General Electric Company
CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 , B29C65/04 , B29C65/06 , B29C65/0681 , B29C65/08 , B29C65/10 , B29C65/16 , B29C65/168 , B29C65/18 , B29C65/20 , B29C65/34 , B29C65/342 , B29C65/36 , B29C65/40 , B29C65/4895 , B29C65/7841 , B29C66/0342 , B29C66/1122 , B29C66/12821 , B29C66/1284 , B29C66/12861 , B29C66/14 , B29C66/543 , B29C66/636 , B29C66/71 , B29C66/721 , B29C66/7212 , B29C66/73771 , B29C66/73772 , B29C66/73773 , B29C66/73774 , B29C66/73921 , B29C66/73941 , B29L2031/085 , Y02E10/721 , Y02P70/523 , B29K2309/08 , B29K2307/04 , B29K2305/00 , B29K2025/04 , B29K2027/00 , B29K2001/00 , B29K2067/00 , B29K2081/06 , B29K2079/085 , B29K2027/06 , B29K2055/02 , B29K2033/12 , B29K2067/003 , B29K2069/00 , B29K2031/04 , B29K2077/00 , B29K2027/08 , B29K2075/00 , B29K2023/00 , B29K2027/12 , B29K2033/04 , B29K2067/006 , B29K2023/12 , B29K2081/04 , B29K2023/06 , B29K2071/00 , B29K2063/00
Abstract: Systems and methods for joining blade components of a rotor blade are provided. A method includes positioning a first blade component and a second blade component such that a joint location of the first blade component and a joint location of the second blade component are proximate each other. The method further includes applying a force to an outer surface of the second blade component and an opposing force to an inner surface of the second blade component. The force and opposing force maintain an aerodynamic contour of the second blade component. The method further includes connecting the joint location of the first blade component and the joint location of the second blade component together.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于连接转子叶片的叶片部件的系统和方法。 一种方法包括定位第一叶片部件和第二叶片部件，使得第一叶片部件的接合位置和第二叶片部件的接合位置彼此靠近。 该方法还包括向第二叶片部件的外表面施加力并且向第二叶片部件的内表面施加相反的力。 力和相反的力保持第二叶片部件的空气动力学轮廓。 该方法还包括将第一叶片部件的连接位置和第二叶片部件的连接位置连接在一起。
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20.发明申请ROTOR BLADES HAVING THERMOPLASTIC COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING SAME 审中-公开具有热塑性组分的转子刀片及其组装方法公开(公告)号：US20170058864A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-02
申请号：US14835967
申请日：2015-08-26
Applicant: General Electric Company
IPC: F03D1/06
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a modular rotor blade constructed of thermoset and/or thermoplastic materials for a wind turbine and methods of assembling same. The rotor blade includes a pre-formed main blade structure constructed, at least in part, from a thermoset material. The rotor blade also includes at least one blade segment configured with the main blade structure. The blade segment(s) is constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material reinforced with at least one fiber material.
Abstract translation: 本公开涉及由用于风力涡轮机的热固性和/或热塑性材料构成的模块化转子叶片及其组装方法。 转子叶片包括预先形成的主叶片结构，至少部分地由热固性材料构成。 转子叶片还包括至少一个构造有主叶片结构的叶片段。 叶片段至少部分由至少一种纤维材料增强的热塑性材料构成。
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