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

Inventor： Daniel Alan Hynum ,  James Robert Tobin ,  Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Aaron A. Yarbrough

IPC: F03D1/00 ,  B23K11/00 ,  F03D1/06

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。

公开(公告)号：US20170058868A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14841870

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Aaron A. Yarbrough

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  B23P15/04

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine having an improved shear web configuration. The rotor blade assembly includes an upper shell member having a spar cap configured on an internal surface thereof and a lower shell member having a spar cap configured on an internal surface thereof. The shear web extends between the spar caps along a longitudinal length of the blade. Further, the shear web includes at least one pultruded component defining a hollow cross-section.

Abstract translation: 本主题涉及具有改进的剪切腹板结构的风力涡轮机的转子叶片组件。 转子叶片组件包括具有构造在其内表面上的翼梁帽的上壳体构件和具有构造在其内表面上的翼梁帽的下壳体构件。 剪力腹板沿着叶片的纵向长度在翼梁帽之间延伸。 此外，剪切腹板包括限定中空横截面的至少一个拉挤成形件。

公开(公告)号：US20170058867A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14841879

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Aaron A. Yarbrough ,  Christopher Daniel Caruso

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D1/00

Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine having a pultruded component at an interface of a shear web and a spar cap. More specifically, the rotor blade assembly includes an upper shell member having an upper spar cap configured on an internal surface thereof and a lower shell member having a lower spar cap configured on an internal surface thereof. A shear web extends between the spar caps along a longitudinal length of the blade. Further, the shear web includes a first end and a second end. The first end is secured to the upper spar cap at a first interface and the second end is secured to the lower spar cap at a second interface. In addition, the shear web includes at least one pultruded component configured at either or both of the first or second interfaces between the first and second ends and the upper and lower spar caps, respectively.

Abstract translation: 本主题涉及一种用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片组件，其在剪切腹板和翼梁盖的界面处具有拉挤成形件。 更具体地，转子叶片组件包括具有在其内表面上构造的上翼片帽的上壳体构件和在其内表面上构造的具有下翼梁帽的下壳体构件。 剪力腹板沿着叶片的纵向长度在翼梁帽之间延伸。 此外，剪切腹板包括第一端和第二端。 第一端在第一界面处固定到上翼梁盖，并且第二端在第二界面处固定到下翼梁盖。 另外，剪切腹板包括分别配置在第一和第二端之间的第一或第二界面中的一个或两个以及上部和下部翼梁盖上的至少一个拉挤部件。

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

Inventor： James Robert Tobin ,  Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Aaron A. Yarbrough ,  Daniel Alan Hynum

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。

公开(公告)号：US20170058860A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14835998

申请日：2015-08-26

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Aaron A. Yarbrough ,  Daniel Alan Hynum ,  James Robert Tobin

IPC: F03D1/00 ,  F03D1/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  B29C73/10 ,  F03D80/50 ,  F05B2230/80 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed a method for repairing a rotor blade of a wind turbine. More specifically, in certain embodiments, the rotor blade may be constructed, at least in part, of a thermoplastic material reinforced with at least one fiber material. Thus, the method includes identifying at least one defect on the rotor blade. For example, in certain embodiments, the defect(s) as described herein may include a crack, creep, void, hole, distortion, deformation, scratch, or any other blade defect. The method also includes applying at least one of heat, pressure, and/or one or more chemicals to the defect(s) for a predetermined time period until the defect is repaired.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于修复风力涡轮机的转子叶片的方法。 更具体地，在某些实施例中，转子叶片可以至少部分地由至少一种纤维材料增强的热塑性材料构成。 因此，该方法包括识别转子叶片上的至少一个缺陷。 例如，在某些实施例中，如本文所述的缺陷可能包括裂纹，蠕变，空隙，孔，变形，变形，划痕或任何其他刀片缺陷。 该方法还包括将至少一种热，压力和/或一种或多种化学品施加到缺陷上一段预定的时间，直到缺陷被修复。

公开(公告)号：US20170002791A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US14754764

申请日：2015-06-30

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Aaron A. Yarbrough ,  Christopher Daniel Caruso

IPC: F03D1/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B5/245 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B21/047 ,  B32B21/10 ,  B32B21/14 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/023 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2266/0228 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2603/00 ,  F05B2230/50 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2250/36 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: A spar cap for a rotor blade of a wind turbine may generally include an assembly of pre-cured laminate plates stacked on one top of the other, with the assembly including an outermost pre-cured plate, an innermost pre-cured plate positioned opposite the outermost pre-cured plate and a plurality of intermediate pre-cured plates stacked directly between the outermost and innermost pre-cured plates. The outermost pre-cured plate may be configured to be positioned adjacent to an inner surface of a body shell of the rotor blade. In addition, the outermost pre-cured plate may define a plate thickness that differs from a plate thickness defined by the innermost pre-cured plate by at least 50%.

Abstract translation: 用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片的翼梁盖通常可以包括堆叠在另一个顶部上的预固化层压板的组件，其中组件包括最外面的预固化板，最内部预固化板 最外面的预固化板和直接堆叠在最外部和最内部预固化板之间的多个中间预固化板。 最外面的预固化板可以构造成邻近转子叶片的主体壳体的内表面定位。 此外，最外面的预固化板可以限定与由最内部预固化板限定的板厚不同的板厚度至少50％。

公开(公告)号：US20160377052A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14753155

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Aaron A. Yarbrough ,  Daniel Alan Hynum

IPC: F03D1/06

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  B29L2031/085 ,  F05B2230/50 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  F05B2240/302 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a pre-formed blade root section for a modular rotor blade of a wind turbine and methods of manufacturing same. More specifically, the blade root section includes a root end portion and one or more longitudinal spar caps co-infused with the root end portion and extending in a generally span-wise direction. In addition, the root end portion includes a first end and second end, wherein the first end is configured for mounting the rotor blade to a rotor of the wind turbine.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于风力涡轮机的模块化转子叶片的预成形叶片根部及其制造方法。 更具体地，叶片根部包括根部端部和与根部端部共同注入并沿大致跨度方向延伸的一个或多个纵向翼梁帽。 另外，根部端部包括第一端部和第二端部，其中第一端部构造成用于将转子叶片安装到风力涡轮机的转子上。

公开(公告)号：US20160177917A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US14574523

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Edward McBeth Stewart ,  Aaron Alpheus Yarbrough

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D1/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  F03D13/10 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: Rotor blades for a wind turbines include a structural support member disposed internal the rotor blade that extends for at least a portion of a rotor blade span length and an airfoil structure supported by the structural support member, the airfoil structure comprising a shell portion and at least one load-transferring exterior panel. The shell portion and the at least one load-transferring exterior panel combine to form an aerodynamic profile comprising a leading edge opposite a trailing edge and a pressure side opposite a suction side. Moreover, the shell portion and the at least one load-transferring exterior panel are independently connected to the structural support member.

Abstract translation: 用于风力涡轮机的转子叶片包括设置在转子叶片内部的结构支撑构件，所述结构支撑构件延伸至转子叶片跨度长度的至少一部分，以及由结构支撑构件支撑的翼型结构，翼型结构包括壳部分，并且至少 一个负载传输外部面板。 外壳部分和至少一个负载传递外板组合形成空气动力学轮廓，其包括与后缘相对的前缘和与吸力侧相对的压力侧。 此外，外壳部分和至少一个负载传递外板独立地连接到结构支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：US20160169195A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14565510

申请日：2014-12-10

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Stephen Bertram Johnson ,  Christopher Daniel Caruso

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D1/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0683 ,  F03D1/0658 ,  F03D1/0675 ,  F03D13/10 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: A rotor blade of a wind turbine having a pultruded spar cap is disclosed. The rotor blade includes a blade root and a blade tip. The blade root includes at least one root insert. The rotor blade also includes at least one spar cap constructed of a plurality of pultruded members grouped together to form one or more layers from the blade tip towards the blade root. Further, the pultruded members separate into one or more pultruded member bundles as the spar cap approaches the blade root. The pultruded member bundles fit within the root insert, along with the blade bolts, such that compression and tension loads of the rotor blade are transferred through the pultruded members.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有拉挤的翼梁帽的风力涡轮机的转子叶片。 转子叶片包括叶片根部和叶片尖端。 叶片根部包括至少一个根部插入物。 转子叶片还包括由多个拉挤成形体组成的至少一个翼梁帽，所述多个拉挤成形件组合在一起以形成从叶片尖端朝向叶片根部的一个或多个层。 此外，随着翼梁帽接近叶片根部，拉挤成形体分成一个或多个拉挤成形束。 拉挤的构件束与叶片螺栓一起配合在根部插入件内，使得转子叶片的压缩和拉伸载荷通过拉挤构件传递。

公开(公告)号：US20160160837A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14560266

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Shannon B. Geiger ,  Christopher Daniel Caruso ,  Aaron A. Yarbrough

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D1/00

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  B29C70/52 ,  B29D99/0028 ,  B29L2031/085 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B3/06 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B5/245 ,  B32B5/26 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B21/10 ,  B32B21/14 ,  B32B2260/021 ,  B32B2260/046 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2262/106 ,  B32B2266/0228 ,  B32B2603/00 ,  F05B2230/50 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  F05B2230/608 ,  F05B2240/40 ,  F05B2250/70 ,  F05B2280/6003 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: Rotor blade components for wind turbines having interlocking edges and methods of manufacturing same are disclosed. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the rotor blade component includes a plurality of pultruded members arranged in one or more layers. Each of the pultruded members are constructed of a plurality of fibers joined together via a cured resin material. Further, each of the plurality of pultruded members includes one or more interlocking edges. Thus, adjacent pultruded members may be aligned via corresponding interlocking edges. The pultruded members are further secured together to create a single structural member.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有互锁边缘的风力涡轮机的转子叶片部件及其制造方法。 在本公开的一个方面，转子叶片部件包括以一层或多层布置的多个拉挤构件。 每个拉挤成型体由多根通过固化树脂材料连接在一起的纤维构成。 此外，多个拉挤构件中的每一个包括一个或多个互锁边缘。 因此，相邻的拉挤构件可以经由相应的互锁边缘对齐。 拉挤构件进一步固定在一起以形成单个结构构件。