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Flow guiding device with base having recess for adhesive strip or tape

US9133816B2 · kind B2 · utility

17Cited by
6References
15Claims
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Filing dateFeb 3, 2012
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2087
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vortex generator device (70) for mounting on a wind turbine blade (10) is disclosed. The device comprises: a base (71) having, when mounted on an exterior of the wind turbine blade (10), an inner side (72) for attaching on a surface, such as the exterior of the wind turbine blade (10), and an outer side (73) facing away from the exterior of the wind turbine blade (10). The device is provided with a vane vortex generator pair comprising a first vane (79) and a second vane (80) protruding from the outer side (73) of the base (71). The inner side (72) of the base (71) is provided with a recess (74) or undercut for obtaining an adhesive (81).

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