Inflatable equipment stabilizer
US8413960B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49718
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for stabilizing a piece of equipment, especially a wind turbine blade when removed from a wind turbine tower, the method and apparatus including a stabilizer bag placed on the ground, having one or more interior inflatable cavities surrounded by a durable exterior membrane having welded seams and at least one valve for purposes of inflation and deflation.
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