Wind turbine gearbox carrier with integrated pin shafts and method of manufacturing same
US11773963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gear system includes a carrier having a first portion and a separate, second portion and a plurality of pin shafts extending from the first portion of the carrier. Each of the plurality of pin shafts includes a first end and a second end. As such, the first ends are integrally formed with the first portion of the carrier. The first and second portions are arranged on opposing sides of the plurality of pin shafts and are spaced apart such that the first and second portions do not contact each other. Further, the second portion of the carrier defines an end plate that is secured to the second ends of the plurality of pin shafts. The gear system also includes a plurality of gears mounted to the plurality of pin shafts, with each of the plurality of gears arranged so as to rotate around one of the plurality of pin shafts.
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