Modular molding units for fabrication of wind turbine blades
US12070878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/085
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for modular molding of wind turbine blades are provided. Methods of molding wind turbine blades using a modular molding assembly or system and methods of substituting molds are provided. In some embodiments, a modular assembly includes a first base frame and a second base frame hingedly coupled to one another, a first tooling frame disposed on the first base frame, a second tooling frame disposed on the second base frame, a first shell mold coupled to the first tooling frame, and a second shell mold coupled to the second tooling frame. The first shell mold has a first mold surface and a first perimeter and the second shell mold has a second mold surface and a second perimeter. When in an open configuration, the first base frame is coplanar with the second base frame, and, in a closed configuration, the first perimeter contacts the second perimeter.
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