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Wind turbine blade having a forwardly oriented flow guiding device

US10267289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2010
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/72
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wind turbine blade with a flow guiding device attached to a profiled contour on a pressure side of the blade is described. The flow guiding device has a front surface facing toward an oncoming airflow and comprises at least a first portion, which is angled towards the oncoming airflow and a leading edge of the wind turbine blade.

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