Wind turbine blade
US10018179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present wind turbine blade comprises an airfoil structure comprising an airfoil shape, an internal support structure arranged spanwise along the length of the blade within the airfoil structure, and an elastic connection joining a portion of an inner surface of the airfoil structure with a portion of the internal support structure. The airfoil structure can be passively pitched relative to the internal support structure according to aerodynamic pressure distribution at different blade locations.
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