Bearing with a supporting element and method of supporting a first ring of a bearing
US9273732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49636
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing with a supporting element, wherein the bearing is suitable for connecting a rotor blade of a wind turbine with a hub of the wind turbine is provided. The bearing comprises a first ring, which is arranged and prepared to be connected with the hub, and a second ring, which is arranged and prepared to be connected with the rotor blade. The rotor blade is rotatable with regard to the hub around a rotor blade axis of rotation. Furthermore, the bearing comprises a supporting element for supporting the first ring, in particular against deformation. The supporting element is arranged and prepared to be attached to the first ring with a first fixing element and to the hub with a second fixing element. A method of supporting a first ring of a bearing is also provided.
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