公开(公告)号：US11939954B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17463678

申请日：2021-09-01

Applicant: William Stuart ,  Peter W. Stuart

Inventor： William Stuart ,  Peter W. Stuart

IPC: F03D13/40 ,  B60P7/12

CPC classification number: F03D13/40 ,  B60P7/12 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  F05B2260/02

Abstract: A bracket assembly for securing a tower section to a deck includes a lower support bracket, columns, and a pair of upper upper support brackets, which all have vertical plates with circular apertures. Each circular aperture spans at least two tower flange bolt holes. Attachment yokes are inserted into the circular apertures, and each have at least two bolt apertures, which match the bolt holes size and spacing. The yokes are rotated to align the holes for insertion of bolts. Specific yokes are provided to fit various tower sizes. The brackets can be stacked, and the yoke arrangement substantially reduces bolt torque requirements.

公开(公告)号：US11885297B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17715357

申请日：2022-04-07

Applicant: Gerald L. Barber

Inventor： Gerald L. Barber

IPC: F03D13/20 ,  F03D1/06 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D13/25

CPC classification number: F03D13/20 ,  F03D1/0625 ,  F03D9/32 ,  F03D13/25 ,  F03D80/80 ,  F05B2220/706 ,  F05B2230/6102 ,  F05B2240/12 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  F05B2240/9152 ,  F05B2240/93 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  F05B2260/02

Abstract: An anchoring and lifting system for a wind turbine tower having a tower base; a plurality of base anchors attached to the tower base; an anchor outrigger attached to and extending laterally outward from the tower base; at least one secondary anchor attached to the anchor outrigger; a lifting outrigger attached to a hinge wherein the hinge connects the tower base and a tower for moving the tower between a raised position and a lowered position; a static cable connected between a distal end of the lifting outrigger and a hub attached to the tower; and, a lifting cable attached between the distal end of the lifting outrigger and a winch, wherein the winch is carried by the tower base.

公开(公告)号：US20230407846A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18032625

申请日：2021-10-14

Applicant: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S

Inventor： Marco Masciola

IPC: F03D13/40 ,  F03D13/25

CPC classification number: F03D13/40 ,  F03D13/256 ,  F05B2240/93 ,  F05B2260/02 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  F05B2260/84

Abstract: A method of repositioning a floating offshore wind turbine located at a current offshore position and having rotor blades rotating in a rotor blade plane includes: measuring a first value of a variability of a load related to a first location at the wind turbine; measuring a second value of a variability of a load related to a second location at the wind turbine; comparing the first value with the second value; and moving the wind turbine along a direction depending on the comparison and in particular further depending on the first location relative to the second location.

公开(公告)号：US11835026B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17539411

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: General Electric Renovables Espana, S.L.

Inventor： Alexis Travers ,  Sisouvanh Sonethavy

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  F03D13/10 ,  F03D13/40

CPC classification number: F03D1/0658 ,  F03D13/10 ,  F03D13/40 ,  F05B2230/61 ,  F05B2240/221 ,  F05B2260/02

Abstract: A root portion for a wind turbine blade includes a coupling flange configured for coupling the root portion to a hub of the wind turbine. At least one support element is fixedly attached directly to the coupling flange and defines a support plane for contacting a transport or storing surface. The at least one support element includes a block member having an arcuate inner surface that conforms to and is affixed directly to an outer circumference of the coupling flange, and an opposite outer surface that defines the support plane.

公开(公告)号：US11725624B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17504949

申请日：2021-10-19

Applicant: TPI Composites, Inc.

Inventor： Michael Villar

IPC: F03D1/06 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C33/30 ,  F03D13/40 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29L31/08 ,  B21D53/78

CPC classification number: F03D1/0675 ,  B21D53/78 ,  B29C33/307 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/7841 ,  F03D13/40 ,  B29L2031/085 ,  F05B2260/02

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides a system and method for facilitating bonding of various turbine blade components, including trailing edge inserts, or flatbacks, to the trailing edge of a wind turbine blade. The system disclosed herein ensures a consistent force is applied from root to top thereby preventing defects, e.g. paste voids, from forming. Additionally, a consistent bonding gap can be achieved due to the consistent application of force from the root to tip of the blade.

公开(公告)号：US20190219031A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16329447

申请日：2017-09-01

Applicant: LM Wind Power US Technology ApS

Inventor： Rahul BANGAR ,  Jacobus VAN DER ZEE ,  Nikolaj OLESEN

IPC: F03D13/40

CPC classification number: F03D13/40 ,  F03D13/00 ,  F05B2240/221 ,  F05B2260/02 ,  Y02E10/72

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transportation and storage system for a wind turbine blade (10), the system comprising a root frame assembly and a tip frame assembly. The frame assemblies comprise lateral frame parts (72, 74) each having a top member (84), a bottom member (86), a center beam (88), a first and a second upper inclined beam (90, 92) and a first and a second lower inclined beam (94, 96). The present invention also relates to the use of the system for transporting and/or storing one or more wind turbine blades.

公开(公告)号：US20190186466A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16223851

申请日：2018-12-18

Applicant: NORDEX ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Inventor： Nuria AUGUSTO LIZARRAGA ,  Andres VALLE MARTIN ,  Diego RUEDA ALZUGARAY ,  Unai ARRAZTOA MAGANA ,  Juan IRURITA LOYARTE ,  Ander GASTON LUJAMBO ,  Teresa ARLABAN GABEIRAS ,  Jose Miguel GARCIA SAYES ,  Miguel NUNEZ POLO

IPC: F03D13/40 ,  F16M11/22

CPC classification number: F03D13/40 ,  F05B2240/50 ,  F05B2240/60 ,  F05B2260/02 ,  F16M11/22 ,  Y02E10/72

Abstract: The tool includes a first support element with: a first resting surface for allowing the tool to rest on the floor; a first support surface and a second support surface for respectively supporting on the same a first arm and a second arm of a first support of the subset that supports a low-speed shaft. Between the first support surface and the first resting surface is a first distance that is different from a second distance between the second support surface and the first resting surface. The difference in distances allows the low-speed shaft to be transported in a container according to an inclined orientation, with the maximum dimension thereof oriented according to the diagonal of the container, thereby simplifying the transport costs and logistics.

公开(公告)号：US09874235B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US14437649

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: LM WP PATENT HOLDING A/S

Inventor： Jacobus Van Der Zee ,  Anders Nielsen ,  Kenth Skipper-Mortensen

IPC: F03D1/00 ,  A47B47/00 ,  F16B2/08 ,  F03D13/40

CPC classification number: F16B2/08 ,  A47B47/0091 ,  F03D13/40 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2260/02 ,  Y02E10/721

Abstract: A transportation and storage system for at least two wind turbine blades include a first wind turbine blade and a second wind turbine blade is described. The wind turbine blades each have a root end and a tip end. The system includes a packaging system adapted to place the first wind turbine blade so that the tip end of the first wind turbine blade points in a first direction, with the tip end of the second wind turbine blade pointing in a second direction, which is substantially opposite to the first direction. The tip end of the second wind turbine blade extends beyond the root end of the first wind turbine blade, and the tip end of the first wind turbine blade extends beyond the root end of the second wind turbine blade, when the first and the second wind turbine blades are arranged in the packaging system.

公开(公告)号：US20170370346A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15539281

申请日：2015-12-21

Applicant: MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S

Inventor： Adrian BOTWRIGHT ,  Mark URSELL-SMITH ,  Stefan MAROTI

IPC: F03D13/40 ,  B63B25/00 ,  B63B35/00

CPC classification number: F03D13/40 ,  B63B25/00 ,  B63B35/003 ,  F05B2230/6102 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  F05B2260/02 ,  Y02E10/721 ,  Y02E10/727 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: A method is provided for handling wind turbine blades aboard a vessel, the method including providing on the vessel a blade rack assembly configured to accommodate more than one blade, the rack assembly having at least a root rack and a tip rack, and the root rack and tip rack defining between them a blade support plane. The method also includes providing a jack acting between the vessel and one of the root or tip rack; and raising or lowering one of the root or tip rack aboard the vessel by the jack to thereby move the blade support plane through an elevation angle θ. A jack assembly on a wind turbine installation vessel and an offshore wind turbine installation vessel are also provided, each capable of raising or lowering a rack of wind turbine blade root or tip support frame elements.

公开(公告)号：US09708166B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14125609

申请日：2012-06-12

Applicant: Soeren Messmann ,  Jan Emil Westergaard

Inventor： Soeren Messmann ,  Jan Emil Westergaard

IPC: B60P3/40 ,  B66F9/065 ,  B60P7/12 ,  F03D13/40

CPC classification number: B66F9/065 ,  B60P3/40 ,  B60P7/12 ,  F03D13/40 ,  F05B2260/02

Abstract: The invention describes a self-propelled trolley for handling a wind-turbine blade, which trolley comprises a driving device for propelling the trolley between locations; and a lifting device, which lifting device is realised to raise and lower the wind-turbine blade. The invention also describes a method of handling a wind-turbine blade, which method comprises the steps of positioning a self-propelled trolley according to any of the preceding claims at a point underneath the wind-turbine blade; actuating a lifting device of the self-propelled trolley to raise or lower the wind-turbine blade; and controlling a driving device of the self-propelled trolley to propel the trolley between locations.