Wind turbine blade comprising a bulkhead
US11156203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a bulkhead unit, a method of installing a bulkhead unit, a bulkhead, a bulkhead unit and a wind turbine blade. The bulkhead is manufactured by vacuum forming or rotational moulding and has a set of predetermined openings formed during manufacturing. Various additional elements are pre-mounted or pre-integrated into the bulkhead before installation of the bulkhead unit. This pre-assembled unit can then be positioned inside the blade root section and connected to the blade section.
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