公开(公告)号：US12018448B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17620912

申请日：2020-06-29

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Hugo Miguel Duarte Trigo ,  Azadeh Attari

IPC: E02D27/42 ,  F03D13/20

CPC classification number: E02D27/425 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D13/206 ,  F03D13/22 ,  E02D2250/0023 ,  E02D2300/002 ,  E02D2600/30 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A method of forming a foundation (26) of a wind turbine (10) including a tower (12) having a base tower section (24), comprising: mounting a levelling apparatus (56) to an anchor cage (30), the anchor cage (30) including a plurality of anchor bolts (36) extending between an upper flange (34) and a lower flange (38), the levelling apparatus (56) being arranged between the upper and the lower flanges (34, 38); arranging the anchor cage (30) in an excavation pit (94); directing a cementitious material into the excavation pit (94) so that the upper flange (34) becomes at least partially embedded within the first cementitious material; allowing the cementitious material to cure to form a rigid body (28, 90); actuating the levelling apparatus (56) to raise the upper flange (34) from the rigid body (28, 90) into a levelled position; directing a grout material (32) into a space beneath the raised upper flange (34); and allowing the grout material (32) to cure to form a support layer. The invention extends to an anchor cage arrangement and a system for forming a wind turbine foundation.

公开(公告)号：US11807153B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US16934517

申请日：2020-07-21

Applicant: BNSF Logistics, LLC

Inventor： Evan Keller ,  Marco A. Poisler ,  Joseph M. Sindelar

IPC: F03D13/40 ,  B60P3/40 ,  E04H12/00 ,  E04H12/34 ,  B61D3/16 ,  B61D45/00

CPC classification number: B60P3/40 ,  B61D3/166 ,  B61D45/003 ,  E04H12/00 ,  E04H12/344 ,  F03D13/40 ,  F05B2240/122 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A system and method are used for transporting a plurality of tower sections of a wind turbine on beds of transport devices, such as flat railcars. Supports affix at support locations on beds to accommodate at least one of the tower sections on each of the transport devices. The supports can include bed supports, such as tabs, extending from the beds, and can include cradle supports with slots that engage on the tabs. A circumferential dimension of a cradle is adjusted on each of the supports against which the tower section rests. Each of the tower sections is then supported with at least two of the supports by loading the tower sections on the transport devices. An end of each of the tower sections is then affixed to a flange on at least one of the supports on each of the transport devices.

公开(公告)号：US11661761B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US17176012

申请日：2021-02-15

Applicant: Tower Solutions, LLC

Inventor： David George Kensinger ,  Steven George Kensinger

IPC: E04H12/18 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E04B1/343 ,  E04H12/20 ,  B66C23/78

CPC classification number: E04H12/182 ,  B66C23/78 ,  E04B1/34305 ,  E04B1/34357 ,  E04H12/187 ,  E04H12/20 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E04H12/344 ,  E04B2001/34394 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A mobile tower for transportation to and rapid deployment at remote sites where the mobile tower can be engaged with the ground, the mobile tower including an extendable and retractable tower secured to a mobile support structure including a frame having a plurality of rapidly deployable outriggers, wherein the tower includes three series of pivotally interconnected tower sections or segments, sections or segments of which engage with segments of each of the other series when the tower is assembled; the mobile tower including a plurality of guy wires secured between the extendable and retractable tower and the respective outriggers to stabilize the tower after the tower is assembled. The guy wires are preferably secured to the extendable and retractable tower at first and second connecting positions that are displaced from one another about an outer perimeter. Methods of deploying the mobile tower are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20190186145A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16324720

申请日：2017-08-30

Applicant: Mark Daniel Farb

Inventor： Mark Daniel Farb

IPC: E04D13/15 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D9/45

CPC classification number: E04D13/15 ,  E04D13/00 ,  F03D9/45 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F05B2240/13 ,  F05B2240/211 ,  F05B2240/9112 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: One of the challenges of rooftop wind turbines is that the building causes turbulence and updrafts and can create a blockage to the wind at rooftop level. That means lower speed and higher turbulence wind hitting the turbine and less power output. Prior art solutions consisted of elevating the blades of rooftop turbines or making the updraft hit the blades. Creating structures that separate the turbulence of the air below roof level from the oncoming and higher velocity linear wind above roof level, where the turbine is located, can decrease slowing of the rooftop level wind stream and enable the blades to be placed closer to roof level, thereby saving construction costs and roof weight. It is ideal to combine these improvements with a vertical axis wind turbine.

公开(公告)号：US20190154004A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-23

申请号：US16253482

申请日：2019-01-22

Applicant: Primo Wind, Inc.

Inventor： Edward McMahon

IPC: F03D13/20 ,  F03G6/00 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/34 ,  H01L31/04 ,  F03D9/00

CPC classification number: F03D13/22 ,  F03D9/007 ,  F03D9/25 ,  F03D9/34 ,  F03G6/001 ,  F05B2240/91521 ,  G09F15/0037 ,  H01L31/04 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H02S10/12 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H04W84/047 ,  H04W88/08 ,  Y02E10/465 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A system for providing access to a wireless communication network can include a plurality of renewable energy structures. Each renewable energy structure can include an electricity generation assembly, a telescoping support pole positioned to support the electricity generation assembly, and a wireless communication device configured to relay wireless communication signals between a host signal source and a client device. The electricity generation assembly can include a wind turbine assembly and/or a solar power structure. The wireless communication device can include a cellular telephone signal repeater and/or wireless internet equipment. Each structure can include a display, such as an advertisement, one or more benches, and/or a container. Each structure can optionally include a water purification system, one or more cameras, one or more lights, and/or one or more motion or voice sensors for activating or deactivating various components of the system. Each structure may be permanently installed or mobile.

公开(公告)号：US20190085823A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16088268

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Inventor： Tobias Gybel Hovgaard ,  Johnny Nielsen ,  Peter Fogh Odgaard

IPC: F03D7/02 ,  F03D7/04 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F03D13/20 ,  G05B17/02

CPC classification number: F03D7/0224 ,  F03D1/00 ,  F03D7/0272 ,  F03D7/0296 ,  F03D7/04 ,  F03D13/20 ,  F03D17/00 ,  F05B2220/30 ,  F05B2240/221 ,  F05B2240/30 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  F05B2260/71 ,  F05B2260/74 ,  F05B2260/80 ,  F05B2260/821 ,  F05B2260/96 ,  F05B2270/1032 ,  F05B2270/1033 ,  F05B2270/20 ,  F05B2270/304 ,  F05B2270/334 ,  F05B2270/335 ,  F05B2270/402 ,  F05B2270/807 ,  G05B17/02 ,  Y02E10/723 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: The invention relates to control of a wind turbine comprising a plurality of multi-axial accelerometers mounted at different positions in the nacelle and/or in a top portion of the tower. The position and orientation of each accelerometer as mounted is obtained, accelerations in at least two different directions by each accelerometer are measured during operation of the wind turbine. From a number of predetermined mode shapes for the movement of the wind turbine is then determined an absolute position of at least one of the accelerometers during operation of the wind turbine based on the measured accelerations, the mount position and orientation of each accelerometer and the pre-determined mode shapes. Hereby a more precise absolute position during operation is obtained which can be used in the controlling of the turbine.

公开(公告)号：US20190084183A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16191781

申请日：2018-11-15

Applicant: Ahmed M. Phuly

Inventor： Ahmed M. Phuly

IPC: B28B1/14 ,  E02D27/42 ,  F03D13/20 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E02D27/02 ,  E02D27/08 ,  E02D27/26 ,  E04G21/12 ,  E04G21/02

CPC classification number: B28B1/14 ,  E02D27/02 ,  E02D27/08 ,  E02D27/26 ,  E02D27/42 ,  E02D27/425 ,  E04C5/04 ,  E04C5/0604 ,  E04C5/162 ,  E04C5/168 ,  E04G21/02 ,  E04G21/12 ,  E04H12/341 ,  E04H2012/006 ,  F03D13/22 ,  F05B2230/50 ,  F05B2240/912 ,  Y02B10/30 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02P70/523

Abstract: A wind turbine foundation comprising a concrete support slab having a horizontal rebar grid therein, a concrete pedestal integral with the support slab and having vertical post tensioning elements therein and a plurality of concrete ribs on top of and integral with the support slab and integral with the pedestal, the ribs having rebar therein and extend outwardly from the pedestal, the pedestal, slab and ribs are connected to each other to form a monolithic foundation. The foundation design reduces the weight and volume of materials used, reduces cost, and improves heat dissipation conditions during construction by having a small ratio of concrete mass to surface area thus eliminating the risk of thermal cracking due to heat of hydration.

公开(公告)号：US20190003458A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-03

申请号：US16060271

申请日：2016-11-11

Applicant: Eti Galvani Uliano

Inventor： Eti Galvani Uliano

IPC: F03D9/32

CPC classification number: F03D9/32 ,  B60K16/00 ,  B60K2016/006 ,  B60Y2200/147 ,  B60Y2200/148 ,  F03D1/04 ,  F03D3/02 ,  F03D3/0409 ,  F03D9/11 ,  F05B2240/9113 ,  F05B2240/94 ,  H02K7/183 ,  H02S10/12 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: This presents a Utility Model related to an improvement introduced in a piece of equipment conceived to capture wind power generated by the displacement of trains, subways, vehicles in general—overall trucks—along railroads, roads, etc., and to convert it in electrical power, thus using such considerable energetic potential. Considering that the assembly of one or a plurality of wind rotors (P) and respective electricity generators (G) are assembled on semi-tows (K) of the type engaged and handled by a truck (mechanical horse), considering that the trailers (K) provided with means for storing the electrical power generated, such as batteries (B), or other means for electricity transmission and storage. Thus, the aerogenerators (P) may be displaced to the points with the biggest flow of passing vehicles, and may also be positioned on the direction where the natural (predominant) winds are favorable to the best use of the wind potential.

公开(公告)号：US20180340345A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US15988832

申请日：2018-05-24

Applicant: Shadecraft, Inc.

Inventor： Armen Sevada Gharabegian

IPC: E04H15/02 ,  E04H15/28 ,  G05D3/10 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R3/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: E04H15/02 ,  B63B17/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  E04F10/02 ,  E04H12/2223 ,  E04H15/10 ,  E04H15/28 ,  E04H15/48 ,  F03D9/34 ,  F05B2220/706 ,  F05B2240/911 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21V33/0004 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D3/105 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02S40/38 ,  H02S99/00 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A mobile communications device includes a wireless communication transceiver to communicate commands or messages and to receive commands, measurements or messages, one or more memory devices, one or more processors, computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory devices, accessed from the one or more memory devices and executable by the one or more processors to cause the mobile device to communicate, via the wireless communication transceiver, commands, messages or instructions to a first umbrella to control some operations of the first umbrella and communicate, via the wireless communication transceiver, commands, messages or instructions to a second umbrella to control some operations of the second umbrella. The wireless transceiver may communicate utilizing a personal area network (PAN) communications protocol, a wireless local area network communications protocol or a cellular communications protocol.

公开(公告)号：US20180313109A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-01

申请号：US15899316

申请日：2018-02-19

Applicant: Shadecraft, Inc.

Inventor： Armen Sevada Gharabegian

IPC: E04H15/02 ,  E04H15/10

CPC classification number: E04H15/02 ,  B63B17/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  E04F10/02 ,  E04H12/2223 ,  E04H15/10 ,  E04H15/28 ,  E04H15/48 ,  F03D9/34 ,  F05B2220/706 ,  F05B2240/911 ,  F21V23/0435 ,  F21V23/0464 ,  F21V33/0004 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D3/105 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02S40/38 ,  H02S99/00 ,  H04L12/2823 ,  H04L12/4625 ,  H04L2012/2841 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  Y02E10/728

Abstract: A first intelligent umbrella includes a first base assembly, a first support assembly connected to the base assembly, a first shading expansion assembly connected to the support assembly, the shading assembly further comprising one or more arms connected to the shading expansion assembly, a wireless communication transceiver; and a computing device. The computing device may be located inside the first support assembly. The computing device comprises one or more processors, one or more memory modules, and computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The computer-readable instructions fetched from the one or more memory modules and executed by the one or more processors communicate commands, instructions or messages to an external wireless network transceiver, the external wireless network transceiver to communicate the commands, instructions or messages to a global communications network.