Wind turbine, a hub for a wind turbine and use hereof
US8147202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a wind turbine including at least two blade units. Each blade unit has a pitch controlled wind turbine blade and at least one pitch bearing including at least one outer ring, at least one center ring and at least one inner ring. The wind turbine further includes a hub comprising a mount area for each of the blade units (31). The mount area comprises at least two concentric load transferring surfaces for attaching the blade unit, via the at least one pitch bearing.The invention further relates a hub and a use hereof.
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