Method for assembling jointed wind turbine blade
US7998303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49336
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of assembling a wind turbine blade comprises providing a first blade segment comprising at least two first spar cap segments; providing a second blade segment comprising at least two second spar cap segments; inserting the second blade segment into the first blade segment wherein a spar cap cavity is formed between each set of corresponding first and second spar cap segments; injecting an adhesive into the spar cap cavities to bond the blade segments together, wherein a scarf joint is formed between each set of corresponding first and second spar cap segments.
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