Support frame and method for determining movements of a wind turbine blade during transport to an installation site
US11236729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support frame (44) and method are described herein for support of a wind turbine blade (22) on a vehicle during transport to an installation site. A load indicator (46) is provided adjacent one or more support pads (52) when using the support frame (44), with the load indicator (46) being configured to determine and communicate an amount of movement of the wind turbine blade (22) relative to the support frame (44) during initial loading into the support frame (44) and during transport. To this end, the load indicator (46) helps assure that the wind turbine blade (22) is properly loaded into the support frame (44) in a desired transport position, while also confirming whether significant shocks or other movements have occurred during transport that could lead to a higher likelihood of internal or external damage at the blade (22).
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