Modular wind turbine blade structure and manufacturing method thereof
US12392319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular wind power blade structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The structure includes a windward shell, a leeward shell, a T-shaped rib and a support member. The windward shell and leeward shell are assembled relative to each other to form a complete cross-sectional structure of the blade, the T-shaped rib is fixed on the windward shell and leeward shell along length direction of the blade and a plurality of the T-shaped ribs is provided at an interval in width direction of the blade, and the support member comprises a web and spar caps connected at both ends of the web, the two spar caps respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of the windward shell and the leeward shell, and the T-shaped rib and the spar cap are pultruded profiles, and the windward shell and the leeward shell are formed through an automatic tape laying process.
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