Absorber for a wind turbine
US10012211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wind turbine including a rotatable part, at least one absorber element secured to the rotatable part within an interior of the wind turbine, the at least one absorber element at least partly comprising lubricant absorbing material, wherein the absorber element is configured to absorb emerging lubricant inside the wind turbine is provided. Further, a rotor hub for a wind turbine, an absorber element for a wind turbine and a method for maintaining a clean environment in a wind turbine is also provided.
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