Lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments of a wind turbine
US10487802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49337
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lifting device for connecting two rotor blade segments of a wind turbine at the location of the wind turbine is adapted to move in the longitudinal direction of the rotor blade. The lifting device includes a frame structure, means for supporting and guiding the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, means for lowering and/or lifting the frame structure in relation to the rotor blade, and means for lifting and/or lowering a rotor blade segment.
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