Wind power turbine and gearbox therefor
US8298113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a wind power turbine and a gearbox for same. In wind power turbines, the incoming moment is transmitted from a hub to a gearbox via a shaft, and from the gearbox to a generator. According to the invention, the gearbox is at least partially built into the shaft and/or the shaft is at least partially embodied as a rotary gearbox housing. The resulting compact construction not only renders the wind power turbine more compact and therefore significantly more economical and lighter, but in the event of a suitable design and use of a coupling gearbox, the moment generated can be transmitted in a highly secure manner.
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