Wind turbine with control system
US8870539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a wind turbine assembly comprising a turbine having turbine blades, said turbine being arranged to generate a rotational energy as the turbine blades are engaged by a wind, characterized in that said wind turbine assembly further comprises an emergency brake that is operationally connected to the turbine blades for pitching the turbine blades towards a rest position by the rotational energy of the turbine, when the emergency brake is activated.
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