Repair method for a gearbox assembly of a wind turbine
US10502193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A repair method for a gearbox assembly for a wind turbine is disclosed. The gearbox includes a gearbox housing having an upwind end and a downwind end, a gear assembly configured within the gearbox housing, at least one shaft configured with the gear assembly and extending from the gearbox housing to a generator of the wind turbine, and a sleeve assembly configured with the gearbox housing. Further, the sleeve assembly is removable so as to provide additional space in the gearbox housing during at least one of disassembly or assembly of the gearbox assembly such that the various components can be easily repaired and/or replaced.
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