Wind turbine hubs
US11415113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Wind turbines including a hub rotatably mounted on a frame are disclosed, wherein the hub includes a bearing arranged around the frame, a main hub body extending in an axial direction from a front end to a rear end, and including a central opening for fitting the main hub body around the bearing. A bearing adapter is attached to the bearing, and the bearing adapter is in contact with and fixed to an axially facing surface of the main hub body. Also methods for mounting are disclosed.
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