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Wind turbine nacelle

US9394887B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2012
Grant dateJul 19, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4932
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to nacelle of a wind turbine. According to the invention, the wind turbine has a tower or mast, an aerodynamic rotor, and a generator having an electric-machine rotor and a stator, and the nacelle is provided with a nacelle covering, wherein the nacelle, in particular the nacelle covering, is self-supporting.

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