公开(公告)号：US11530679B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-20

申请号：US16770112

申请日：2018-12-07

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith ,  James Smith ,  Robert Ernst ,  Mark Folsom

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  B29C70/48 ,  B29K105/08 ,  B29K105/20 ,  B29L31/08 ,  B29L31/00

Abstract: An insert (105) for a wind turbine blade root. The insert (105) has a bushing (40) and an outer surface with circumferential annular grooves (68). A transition layer 5 (102) is built up around the bushing (40). The transition layer (102) has fibrous material sheet layers and filamentary material windings (80) in the grooves which alternate with fibrous plies (98) covering the grooves (68). Each fibrous ply (98) is anchored into the grooves (68) by the windings (80). Fibrous battens (148) are fitted around the transition layer (102) to form an insert body (108). Each batten (148) 10 has a deltoid cross-section so that the battens give the insert a quadrilateral or trapezoidal cross-section.

公开(公告)号：US11506171B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US16973551

申请日：2019-06-10

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith ,  John Rimmer

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  B29D99/00

Abstract: A wind turbine blade mould extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and transversely in a chordwise direction is provided and a spar cap (134, 136) is laid the mould. The spar cap comprises a plurality of strips (138) extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction and arranged side-by-side in the chordwise direction, said strips comprising one or more intermediate strips (158) arranged between peripheral strips (160, 162) which are inclined relative to the intermediate strips. A shear web (126) comprising a flange (130a) extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction is provided, the flange comprising a base (144) defining a primary bonding surface (164). A chordwise width of the primary bonding surface corresponds substantially to a chordwise width of the intermediate strips of the spar cap. The primary bonding surface of the flange is bonded to the one or more intermediate strips of the spar cap.

公开(公告)号：US20220333572A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-20

申请号：US17854038

申请日：2022-06-30

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith ,  James Smith ,  Robert Ernst ,  Mark Folsom

IPC: F03D1/06

Abstract: A composite material blank comprising an elongate blank body extending between a first end face and a second end face; said blank body extending in a longitudinal direction, parallel to a longitudinal axis thereof, and having four peripheral sides; each said first and second end face having edges which define a trapezoid shape; wherein the peripheral sides of said blank body connect the edges of said first end face with the edges of said second end face; and wherein said first trapezoid end face is inverted in relation to said second trapezoid end face. A method of manufacturing a composite blank, and a wind turbine blade root insert which may be formed from a blank.

公开(公告)号：US20220055320A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17299450

申请日：2019-12-05

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith

IPC: B29C70/44 ,  B29C43/12 ,  B29C43/14 ,  F03D13/10

Abstract: The invention provides a wind turbine blade body manufacturing method, the method comprising the steps of: providing a mould (40) having an elongated mould surface (43), placing a movable insert (50) on the mould surface, in a first position, forming, with the insert in the first position, a first blade body having a first length (L1), placing the insert (50) on the mould surface, in a second position, and forming, with the insert in the second position, a second blade body having a second length (L2) which is different from the first length.

公开(公告)号：US11231010B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-25

申请号：US17059688

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith

IPC: F03D1/06

Abstract: A modular wind turbine blade is described. The modular blade comprises a first blade 5 module having a first spar cap extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and a second blade module having a second spar cap extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction. The blade modules are configured for connection end-to-end via their respective spar caps. The first spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the first 10 beam extends beyond the tapered end of the second beam. The second spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the second beam extends beyond the tapered end of the first beam. The blade modules are configured such that when the modules are connected together the scarfed surfaces of the respective first beams mate 15 to form a first scarf joint and the scarfed surfaces of the respective second beams mate to form a second scarf joint. The first scarf joint is offset from the second scarf joint in the spanwise direction.

公开(公告)号：US20210215133A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-15

申请号：US17059688

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith

IPC: F03D1/06

Abstract: A modular wind turbine blade is described. The modular blade comprises a first blade 5 module having a first spar cap extending longitudinally in a spanwise direction and a second blade module having a second spar cap extending longitudinally in the spanwise direction. The blade modules are configured for connection end-to-end via their respective spar caps. The first spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the first 10 beam extends beyond the tapered end of the second beam. The second spar cap comprises first and second beams arranged side-by-side, each beam having a tapered end defining a scarfed surface. The tapered end of the second beam extends beyond the tapered end of the first beam. The blade modules are configured such that when the modules are connected together the scarfed surfaces of the respective first beams mate 15 to form a first scarf joint and the scarfed surfaces of the respective second beams mate to form a second scarf joint. The first scarf joint is offset from the second scarf joint in the spanwise direction.

公开(公告)号：US20210102523A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-08

申请号：US16498107

申请日：2018-04-04

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith ,  Andrew Hedges

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/00 ,  B29D99/00

Abstract: A method of making a wind turbine blade is described. The wind turbine blade comprises first and second half shells joined together and a shear web bonded between inner surfaces of the respective half shells. The blade is made in a one-stage join up process, which involves supporting the half shells in respective mould halves, and arranging one of the half shells on top of the other half shell with the shear web arranged between the two half shells. Adhesive is provided between the shear web and the inner surfaces of the respective half shells. During the join-up process, the shear web is supported by stabilisers. The use of stabilisers avoids the need for a jig to support the shear web. Stabilisers attached to an inboard end of the shear web may remain accessible after the join-up and can be removed.

公开(公告)号：US20160263844A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-15

申请号：US15031884

申请日：2014-10-23

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith

IPC: B29C70/54 ,  F03D1/06 ,  B29C70/08 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29C70/20

Abstract: A pultrusion process for making a strip for an elongate reinforcing structure of a wind turbine blade, the process comprising drawing fibres (42) and resin through a pultrusion die (40) in a process direction to form a strip (102); and applying an infusion-promoting layer (110) to a surface of the strip down-stream from the die in the process direction. A pultrusion apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造风力涡轮机叶片的细长加强结构的条带的拉挤成型方法，所述方法包括在过程方向上通过拉挤模具（40）拉伸纤维（42）和树脂以形成条带（102）; 以及在所述加工方向上将从所述模具向下游的所述条带的表面施加促渗层（110）。 还公开了拉挤成型设备。

公开(公告)号：US20150314536A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-05

申请号：US14654220

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/S

Inventor： Jonathan Smith ,  Steve Wardropper

IPC: B29C70/34

CPC classification number: B29C70/34 ,  B29B11/16 ,  B29C31/08 ,  B29C31/085 ,  B29C70/30 ,  B29C70/541 ,  B29D99/0025 ,  B29L2031/085 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02P70/523 ,  Y10T156/1044 ,  Y10T428/24008 ,  Y10T428/24752 ,  Y10T428/24777

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wind turbine blade using pre-fabricated stacks of reinforcing material is described. The stacks 14 comprise a plurality of plies of fibre material, joined together along a side edge to form a spine. The opposite edges of the stack are left unjoined so that the plies can separate and slide across one another. In doing so, the stacks can be stored flat, but on installation into a curved mould 12 profile, the plies may slide to adopt the curved shape of the mould. The stacks extend from a point near the leading or trailing edge of the mould to an intermediate point on the mould surface. The stacks may be used to construct the thickened root section of a wind turbine blade.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用预制的增强材料堆制造风力涡轮机叶片的方法。 堆叠14包括多个纤维材料层，沿着侧边缘连接在一起以形成脊柱。 堆叠的相对边缘未连接，使得层可以彼此分离并滑动。 在这样做时，堆叠可以被平坦地储存，但是在安装到弯曲的模具12型材中时，层可以滑动以采用模具的弯曲形状。 堆叠从模具的前缘或后缘附近的点延伸到模具表面上的中间点。 堆叠可以用于构造风力涡轮机叶片的增厚的根部分。