Flow guiding device with base having recess for adhesive strip or tape
US9133816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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