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System and method for removing or installing a main shaft of a wind turbine with main shaft support elements

US10422322B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2017
Grant dateSep 24, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for removing or installing a main shaft and attached main bearing assembly of a wind turbine from a bedplate form an extension onto a downwind end of the main shaft with one or more support elements to support the mains shaft on a bearing unit as it is pulled or pushed into the bedplate.

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