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Rotor blade for a wind turbine having a variable dimension

US7828523B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2007
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/72
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotor blade 1 includes a main blade section 10, and an extension flap 20. The extension flap 20 is moveable relative to the main blade section 10. At least the main blade section 10 and the extension flap 20 form an airfoil lifting surface of the blade. A dimension of the airfoil lifting surface is variable by moving the extension flap 20 relative to the main blade section 10.

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