Fastener assembly, wind turbine hub assembly and related methods
US11846266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to fastener assemblies (400) for a wind turbine blade (22) to rotor hub (20) connection, wherein the fastener assembly (400) comprises a fastener (401) and one or more sleeves (410) configured to absorb the ingress of liquid into a blade root insert (220). The present disclosure also relates to wind turbine hub assemblies (1000) and associated methods (700).
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