Modular wind turbine blade with vibration damping
US12286956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a wind turbine blade having a split blade configuration, comprising a first blade module defining an aerofoil profile and a second blade module defining an aerofoil profile; a damping module intermediate the first blade module and the second blade module; wherein the damping module comprises a first blade interface for joining to the first blade module and a second blade interface for joining to the second blade module. The damping module comprises a vibration damping unit.Beneficially, the invention provides a useful way in which to integrate motion damping functionality into a modular wind turbine blade.
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