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Apparatus and method for transporting vertical axis wind turbine

US8567038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49998
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a vertical axis wind turbine, and in particular to an apparatus and method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine. The method for transporting the vertical axis wind turbine, including the steps of: employing an apparatus to be a box or frame; situating a generator horizontally in the apparatus; fixing an upper flange and lower flange to a vertical shaft; fixing the base of the generator on the corresponding surface of the apparatus through holes at the base of the generator; and supporting the other end of the vertical shaft by a supporting object.

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