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Articulating joint for wind turbine

US11136967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Inventus Holdings, LLC · US

Inventors

Gary M. Garcia · Hobe Sound, US
Robert W. Gallaher · Cape Coral, US
Michael C. Wertz · Kleve, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 2, 2018
Grant date	Oct 5, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 18, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/32975
WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An articulating joint for a wind turbine having a tower defining a shaft and a deck provided in the shaft includes a bracket extending from a first end having a fixed connection with the deck to a second end including an opening. A fastener includes a head pivotably connected to the tower and a shaft extending through the opening. A washer connected to the bracket is aligned with the opening for receiving the shaft such that the fastener is pivotable with the washer relative to the opening to allow for relative movement between the tower and the deck.

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