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Locking device of a wind turbine auxiliary drive

US9194374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2011
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19637
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An auxiliary drive system for driving a wind turbine component is described. The drive system includes a motor, gearing operationally connected with the motor, and an actuator operationally connected with the gearing for actuating the wind turbine component. The auxiliary drive system is provided with one or more locks. The one or more locks are able to interlock with a component of the gearing to lock the auxiliary drive system.

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