Segmented wind turbine rotor blade with welded joint
US10605227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a rotor blade assembly for a wind turbine having a first rotor blade segment with a first spar cap segment and a second rotor blade segment with a second spar cap segment. The first and second spar cap segments are arranged together at an interface and are constructed of a composite material. Further, the rotor blade assembly includes a joint assembly at the interface of the first and second spar cap segments. The joint assembly is constructed of a first metal joint secured to the first spar cap segment and a second metal joint secured to second spar cap segment. Moreover, the first and second metal joints are welded together at a weld area.
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